[Americana] Stimson, A(lexander).L(ovett). History of the Express Companies: and the Origin of

History of the Express Companies: And the Origin of American Railroads. Together with some reminiscences of the latter days of the mail coach and baggage wagon business in the United States. Frontispi

A collection of waybills and history of the "romance" of the express companies, compiled by Alvin F. Harlow with a copyright of 1934. The one-time owner of the book, Charles Bush, or some subsequent p

[WESTERN AMERICANA]. Adams Express Company blanket.  83 x 84 in. fawn-colored wool blanket with red  stripes and green print "Adams Express Company" housed within a rectangular box surmounti

Civil War Union Autographs 1861 Adams Express Company $50,000 Bond with U.S. Govt. to Conduct Business at Port Royal, South Carolina November 27, 1861-Dated Civil War Period, 3-page Partially-Printed

Stock certificate issued by American Express Company, dated January 1865, cert #1563, one share @ $500 each, issued to Eliza Tomlinson, signed by President Henry Mills, stamped Authorized Capital 10,0

1890 pass with train tunnel vignette. Slight adhesive thinning on reverse.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

This photograph features a large family posing outside of a dilapidated Pacific Express Company Office. The Pacific Express Company dealt with regional private mail and packages, operating primarily w

All are unused. Includes Pacific Express Company with train car vignette, Pacific Stage & Express Co. with stage coach vignette (from San Francisco to Virginia City), Northern Pacific Express Co., Pac

#1158 issued to Garland of the Wabash RR and signed by Morsman. Morsman was located in the Nebraska and Iowa area. Packages not to exceed 20 pounds. Vignette of a farm and vignette of a buggy. Very ni

Two express labels. One from the United States Express Company and the other from Union Pacific Railroad Co's Express. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Lot of 40. Three express pieces: Virginia City License to SR Buford 1891 of Virginia City for stage and express, Pacific Express Company note on Letterhead and RC Halliday of Dillon 1888 Virginia City

Lot of five postal covers, including a rare Bankers & Merchants Telegraph of Philadelphia. Also a United States Express Company cover.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Coll

A brass baggage tag from a stage coach line out west. Although not super rare, a great piece of western history. It pre-dates the railroad lines in many locations. It measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/2".

A collection of approximately 140 letterheads, billheads with handwritten notes from Helena, Montana. Included in this lot are pieces from Union Pacific Railroad's Express, Vawter & Company Grocers, T

Inc. in South Dakota in 1902. No. 43, issued for 500 shares to Frank Clawson in 1904. Signed by president Rood and secretary Arthur Morey. Not cancelled. Green border, black print, and allegorical vig

McClellan's Own Story. The War for the Union. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1887 First Printing of the First US Edition. Illustrated A Fine bright copy in green cloth binding with the Army o

Lot of 60+. Box full of issues of Western Express (Research Journal of Early Western Mails), and La Posta: A Journal of American Postal History. Issues from the 1980s and 1990s. Great reference materi

Express pass from the Armstrong Transfer Company #1098 (1889). Good in Carriages and Coaches only between Hotels and Railroad Stations, and transfer of Baggage in City. Overall, in very good condition

Mid century solid walnut free-form dining table signed by designer George Nakashima and furniture company Widdicomb. From the Origins Collection, also stamped SUNDRA and dated 11/58. Size: 29 in high

Boston, Hilliard, Gray and Company; 1835 Leather binding, worn. Preface, plus 403 pages of text. Size 4.5 by 7.5" Some foxing. Lacks back endpaper Text in English Reserve: $35.00 Shipping: Domesti

Rev up your collection with this distinctive 8-inch porcelain sign from the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. A genuine slice of Americana, this sign showcases the rich history of the automotive and pe

This collection of documents is for the Broadwater and Pepin Trading Co. and includes stock certificates for other local companies as well, about 10 stocks in all. Over 40 pages of family history, pro

The Pioneer; or California Monthly Magazine, edited by F.C. Ewer. Vol. I. January to June, 1854. Published by the W.H. Brooks & Company. Contains articles related to early California history, politics

Lot of 2. Corner ad cover for H.A.W. Tabor's Pioneer Stage Line, Rockwood, Colorado, with contents. Postmark is a little smudged. Company letterhead datelined Rockwood, June 22, 1882. TC Sewall, Gener