AMERICAN RY EXPRESS, LEICESTER JUNCTION, VERMONT Wax Sealer RUTLAND RR RUT

Description

Offering an old wax sealer marked "American Railway Express, Leicester Jct. Vt." used in the Rutland RR station between 1918 and 1929.
These were used by the station agent in the depot when he conducted express business.   He would put a wax seal on envelopes and parcels to ensure their security in transit to their destination.
"In July 1918,  the four major and three minor express companies were consolidated as American Railway Express, Inc.   In March 1929, the assets and operations of American Railway Express Inc. were transferred to Railway Express Agency."
Very good condition.
Check my other listings for 3 more Vermont station wax sealers including: Sharon (CV), Williston (CV), and Taftsville (Woodstock RR)).
Postage is in the USA and includes insurance.
On Aug-10-21 at 18:01:54 PDT, seller added the following information:
Wanted to add:  Happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.
On Aug-13-21 at 04:31:17 PDT, seller added the following information:
The photo shows the station in 1951.  It also shows the last run on the Addison Branch which ended service on May 21st.  The sealer above is probably sitting on the desk inside the station when this was taken.