Lot
1228 
Wells & Co. and Related Express Labels, group of 8 different labels including "American Express Co., from Lockport / Wells, Butterfield & Co. Prop'tors." black on vermilion label on cover to Auburn N.Y.; "American Express Co. New-York, Albany & Buffalo Express / Wells, Butterfield & Co., New-York" black on green label used on cover to Albany, "American Express Co. Rochester / Wells, Butterfield & Co." black on green label used on cover to Albion; "Wells' Amesbury & Boston Express" black on yellow label used on cover to Boston; "Livingston, Wells & Pomeroy's Express, Buffalo" black on pink label (hole) used on 1845 letter to New York City, etc. one on letter only; some faults, F.-V.F. and scarce group. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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Realized: $800