Lot 4111
Bigelow Express Label on Folded Letter
Illustrated in the Fiske & Rice and Bigelow's Express Article
4 Items
Opening: $325
Estimate: $750 - $1,000
Sold For $325
Cover with small express label with train vignette (Mosher BIGX-L1), Black on Yellow used on Mar. 13, 1851 folded letter from Athol Mass. to Boston
The cover indicates that Bigelow's adhesive continued to be used for a short time after the company was sold to Fiske & Rice.
Previously listed by Scott as 13L3.
Provenance
Ex Lyons, Hall, Mason, Ackerman, Elliot Perry
When will this lot be auctioned?
Winter 2025 Sale Live Bidding.
Sale 4: Carriers, Independent Mails and Expresses | Lots 4001-4160 — Jan 04, 2025 - 02:00