Americana Stamps

Lot #: 4111

Bigelow Express Label on Folded Letter

Illustrated in the Fiske & Rice and Bigelow's Express Article

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.

Opening: $450
Estimate: $750 - $1,000
Category: Express, Bigelow's Express
Catalogue: Mosher BIGX-L1c
Catalog Value: $500
Provenance: Ex Lyons, Hall, Mason, Ackerman, Elliot Perry