Summer of the West July 31st Sale w/ Navajo, Antiques, Jewelry, American Indian, Montana
Sat, Jul 31, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 675
Railway Express Agency Badges & Ephemera
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
In this lot is a collection of three REA badges and thirteen different types of shipping ephemera. First is a large enamel, red and white REA badge with employee # 80980; the badge measures 1 7/8" X 1 1/2". The other two have wings on the red triangle with “air express” written on them. These pins are 1" X 3/8". The REA forms and stickers include "Register Of Shipments" booklet, "receipt For Charges" booklet, To and From labels booklet, carbon sheet for "Undeliverable Shipment" form, "Fragile" stickers, "Perishable" stickers, "Hatching Eggs" stickers, "Record Of Attention Given Live Shipment", "On Hand Delivery Sheet", "Brief Of Information For Collection By Railway Express Agency, Inc", "Brief of information For C.O.D. Shipment", "REA Express Prepaid delivery Sheet", "C.O.D. Envelope", and small envelopes. The Railway Express Agency (REA) was a national package delivery service that operated in the United States from 1918 to 1975. REA arranged transport and delivery via existing railroad infrastructure to ensure the rapid and safe movement of parcels, money, and goods during World War I. The shipping ephemera ranges in size from 9 1/2" X 4" to 5" X 2 3/4". All these items are in very good condition, with just slight color change on the paper items.
After you have succeessfully completed your purchase, including payment of your item, the shipping process will begin. Our company has partnered with a few local third party shipping vendors. Shipping will be handled between these third party business and the buyer. Auction company is not responsible for shipment or any duties there-in unless stated below.
Firearms will be shipped by our company. Once you invoice has been paid for contact Mark at 800-686-4216 ext. 3 for shipping infomation on firearms.
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