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Auction: 10USA - NYC Currency and Stock & Bond Auction
Lot: 1033

American Merchants Union Express (NY) 1869. #2940. 40 Shs. Orange imprinted revenue stamp. Express wagon pulled by four horses leaves terminal near dock. Dog in circle with eagle above, left. Hands shake, below. Signed by William Fargo of Wells-Fargo. 25c revenue stamp on back. This company was a consolidation of American Express, and a group of New York merchants who gave them a great deal of competition. The hands shaking at the bottom symbolize the consolidation. John H. Duycknick. VF+. Estimate US$ 150-250

Estimate
$150 to $250