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Lot 239

WELLS, Henry (American, 1805-1878), FARGO, James C (America...

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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WELLS, Henry (American, 1805-1878), FARGO, James C (American, 1829-1915). Signed stock certificate for American Express Company (?Henry Wells? and ?J. C. Fargo?) for James Murphy of New York for 5 shares. New York: May 1, 1866. Additionally signed by Alexander Holland, Treasurer. Endorsed on verso by Murphy. With revenue stamps on recto and verso. Visible area: approximately 8 x 12?. Several vertical and horizontal creases, some inkstamps, some soiling. Matted, framed and glazed on both sides, with engraved plaque (frame size: 13 x 14 ??). A near fine document. Not examined out of frame.