DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 556B
Red McCombs | (2) Express Company Civil War Receipt Envelopes
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$175
Sold Price excludes BP
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two vintage Civil War express company receipt envelopes, includes one from Merchants Union Express Company, founded in 1864, and one from United States Express Company addressed to Dr. J.M. Payne in Lexington, Illinois, noting a declared amount of $64.00, agent signatures, and transit label, both housed in flat slip case
height 8.5 in x width 11 in. / case
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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