American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells
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No. 2678, issued for one share to Charles Fox of Utica, NY, on April 13th, 1866. Signed by William S. Fargo as secretary, and Henry Wells as president. Treasurer is left blank. Not cancelled. Black border and print, with Safety & Dispatch vignette featuring busy port scene with stagecoach, ship, and train cars. Capital Stock 10,000 shares, Feb 11th 1865 Printed by John H. Duyckink, NY. Five cent adhesive revenue stamp attached at upper right. Folds, areas of heavy toning. 8.5 x 12" This stock was issued only less than a month before the company increased the shares to 18,000, and bought the Merchants Union Express Company to form the American Merchants Union Express Co. It features two iconic Western express autographs, uncancelled. (Type 6b)Date: 1866Country (if not USA): State: New YorkCity: New YorkProvenance: Ken Prag Collection
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American Express Co. Stock Certificate Signed by Wells
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