Description

Description: This attractive framed presentation includes an 1896 American Express stock certificate for two shares signed by company president James C. Fargo, matted with a printed portrait of Fargo.

The certificate is engraved by American Bank Note with the great “Safety and Dispatch” vignette of the company’s dog mascot. James Congdel Fargo (1829-1915) entered the employ of Wells & Co. (in which his brother, William George Fargo was a partner) at Buffalo in 1844. In 1866 after becoming agent and manager of the firm’s successor, the American Express Co., Fargo went to New York as General Superintendent and Manager. In 1881 he became President of the company, as well as, President of Westcott Express Co. and National Express Co.

Certificate measures 7 3/4″ x 11 1/4″ and is matted and framed to: 13″ x 22 1/2″. Item #AM00342

Condition: Cancellations barely touch signature, generally very good condition. Includes 24-year-old purchase receipt from LaBarre Galleries.