Americana Stamps

Lot #: 4109

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.

Opening: $150
Category: express, Bigelow's Express
Catalogue: Mosher BIGX-L1c
Catalog Value: $500
Provenance: Ex Lyons, Hall, Mason, Ackerman, Elliot Perry