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American Express Train

By Brooksie, 28 April, 2011
Description

Left hand corner under the lithograph has, F.F. Palmer. DEL. In the center are the markings: "Entered according to an act of Congress a.d 1864 by Currier and ives in the clerk's office of the District Court of the United States for the Souther District of New York. Then to the far right corner it says: Lith of Currier and Ives, N.Y. Then centered is the title: "AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAIN." and under that title is: New York published by Currier and Ives 152 Nassau St.

Category
Fine Art
Medium
Wood, Cotton Paper, Glass
Distinguishing marks
F.F. Palmer. DEL
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
9" x 13" Approximately
Date Period
1864
Weight
1-3 lbs
History
Received it as a gift from a friend who is in his 70's. his dad purchased it in NY and he remembers being a kid when his dad purchased it.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
None
For Sale?
Yes
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Lovejoy

14 years 1 month ago

Re: American Express Train

Pieces like this really need to be physically examined, though this one appears to be too small, the original was a large folio print and had an image that measured about 17-1/4" by 27".  Have a look at the print with a magnifying glass, if it's a reproduction you'll most likely see the image is made up of a series of small dots.

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Brooksie

14 years 1 month ago

In reply to Re: American Express Train by Lovejoy

Re: American Express Train

I realized that i measured the print only, not the entire folio. And my wife and I did examine it with a magnifyer and found no series of dots in the folio. This is the entire lithographs measurements as I just put a tape measure to it. The frame is: 16.5 x 12.75 inches. Without taking the print from the origional framing as the backing is paper and seems to be glued on.  I think the folio is 12.5 x 15.75 inches.

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jamespotter

14 years ago

Re: American Express Train

Well,this gonna be fun.American express train painting is worthy to have.just like any other Amex projects like a new prepaid card. American Express plans to make its new prepaid debit card available next Tues. The company, though generally associated with higher-end luxury consumers, is branching out to target the average consumer. Other banks and card issuers are expected to follow in their footsteps. The proof is here: American Express to issue a new prepaid card

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