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American Express Co. Stock Certificate 1856

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American Express Co. Stock Certificate 1856
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This is stock no. 1767, issued to Thomas J. Cunningham on May 27, 1856 for 4 shares. This piece is signed by Secretary, William Fargo, President John Butterfield and Treasurer Alex Holland. Holland was John Butterfield's son-in-law. The capital stock is 7,500 shares. It also features a detailed vignette of a locomotive in the center. The printer is identified as Baker & Duyckinck. This piece measures 10.90" x 6.70." The stock has some wear including crease marks, and stains. The signatures are also slightly faded, but clean. Uncancelled.City: BuffaloCounty: Erie CountyState: NYDate: