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

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

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".

This is an 1875 Rand Avery and Company Map of Express Companies of the USA and Canada. This map is paper on linen, and express routes are show in different colors, while all railroad lines are labeled

Hist. of Companies I and E, Sixth Regt., Ill. Volunteer Infantry from Whiteside County First thus. This is NOT a cheap reprint. It is an original edition of a scarce book detailing the volunteers from

Double Sided Card Stock Sign for The Globe Express Company. Sign shows excellent color throughout each side with an outstanding script and Globe graphic. Each side shows some moderate areas of stainin

Adams Express Company Wooden Sign. Measures 71 1/2" x 13". The sign exhibits a nice patina and retains most of its original blue, white and black paint. The black trim is starting to show some wear wi

Lot Consists Of: Sign one is an Adams Express Company Card Stock Sign with Metal Banded Edge. Sign shows excellent color & gloss throughout each side but also shows some moderate areas of staining in

rated 9, 4.25"T., in excellent condition

A very nice green Adams Express sign with small mounting holes on the edge. It measures 14" by 10" and has a hard to read F. E. Marsland, NY hallmark in the center of the bottom. This is an older sign

[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

DSP. Sign is Maker Marked Baltimore Enamel. Early CA. 1920's Porcelain Flange Sign for American Express advertising Money Orders and Telegraphs. CONDITION: Sign shows moderate to heavy wear throughout

1863 American Express Company stock certificate signed by both Wells and Fargo. Measures approximately 8.25-in. x 11.875-in. G-VG condition. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly comb

Double sided porcelain sign with "4004 FEB 1913"and "BALTIMORE ENAMEL xxx" on the bottom of both sides. It was covered in dirt and shined up quite a bit with just a damp cloth. It will clean up even m

Wooden crate with steel corners and hardware. Stenciled with Adams Express Co. and Western Department 877 on the end. The crate measures 30 1/2" x 22" x 20 1/2" The crate was stored in a barn environm

American Express Company No. 1630 capital stock certificate for 4 shares to Mary H. Livingston, 10 January 1865. Engraved document (8 ½ x 12”), accomplished in manuscript, SIGNED BY HENRY W

A Bohannan lock with ADAMS EX CO stamped on the shackle. The lock is thick and does not have a clevis. There is a Bohannan hallmark on the other side of the shackle. The key is contemporary and does t

Hard to find large Mushroom Express Company Inc. metal advertising sign. Good overall condition with some discoloration marks, area's of paint loss, holes and scratches; bottom right corner not connec

Adams Express Company brass key by Climax. It also has E D stamped at the base of the front. I am assuming this is Eastern Division. Little if any use.

A nice American Express Company Lock and key. It has AM. EX. CO. cast in the panel on the reverse. The steel key has A M E stamped in large lettering on one side and a serial number of 3931 on the rev

Round Adams Express Company Masonville, New Jersey wax sealer. Nickel plated handle, brass round head. Stamps Adams Express Company Masonville, N.J. Sealer some wear to the plating on the handle the h

American Express Company 1913 Porcelain Sign American Express Company 1913 Porcelain Sign. Measures 18 1/2" x 16 1/2" Moderate amount of material missing in the middle of the field. Date of April 1913

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