Vtg US Private Express Label Wells, Fargo & Co’s Express Train Graphic WFCX-L560

Description: Vintage US Private Express Label Wells, Fargo & Co’s Express - Train Graphic WFCX-L560 Original vintage Label . . . WFCX-L560 Large Package Label Great graphic Classic balloon- stack 4-4-0, tender, 2 freight/baggage cars, passenger cars 4 5/8” x 3 1/4” Thin paper – black on orange color on front – back side blank No Gum From the Web: WELLS, FARGO & COMPANY'S EXPRESS (1852-1918) Transcontinental private mail and package express company that was started on March 18, 1852 in New York by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo. The intended operating area of this express company was the California coast and gold fields and it began its express business in California later in 1852. Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express quickly expanded throughout California and gradually acquired other express companies and railroad express contracts until it achieved true transcontinental coverage on March 16, 1888. It became one of the four largest U.S. express companies ever, and perhaps it alone was the biggest in U.S. history. The official business name was changed to Wells Fargo & Company Express in 1898. The U.S. package express business portion of this company subsequently ended and was absorbed by the American Railway Express Co. on July 1,1918 by federal proclamation. However, Wells Fargo continued with their express business in Mexico into the 1940's. The Wells Fargo banking operations that was started in the 19th century also continued to prosper after 1918 and this institution is still going strong today. Condition: Very Good condition . . . minor wear unused – please review photos Look at my feedback and bid with confidence! ~ I combine shipping ~ Thanks for looking! i11878 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 130 USD

Location: Clinton, Washington

End Time: 2024-11-30T20:30:23.000Z

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