{"product_id":"antique-1881-adams-express-company-domestic-bill-of-lading-shipping-document","title":"Antique 1881 Adams Express Company Domestic Bill Of Lading Shipping Document","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Adams Express Company domestic bill of lading is an original 19th century shipping document dating to 1881, representing early American freight, commerce, and express forwarding history. Issued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it documents goods transported during a formative era of national rail and express logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is pre-owned and shows age-appropriate wear consistent with its antique status. Visible toning, edge wear, light creasing, and ink fading are present, all typical of original paper documents from the late 1800s. The document remains legible and structurally intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features printed letterhead for Adams Express Company with handwritten entries, period typography, and an official bill of lading format. Details include origin, destination, freight charges, and original signatures, providing strong historical and visual authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdams Express Company was a major American logistics firm during the 19th century, playing a key role in transporting goods, money, and valuables across expanding rail networks. Documents like this reflect the growth of interstate commerce following the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document appeals to collectors of antique ephemera, railroad and transportation history enthusiasts, and buyers interested in original business records from the Victorian era. It also displays well in archival frames for offices, libraries, or historical collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been visually inspected to ensure accurate representation and authenticity based on the provided image and observable details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Adams Express Company was founded in 1839 and became one of the most prominent express forwarding companies in the United States during the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: This is an authentic historical document. Adams Express Company is a trademark of its owner. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adams Express Company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roy Stockton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46139572388039,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4633\/4407\/files\/PXL_20260127_173115624.jpg?v=1769711975","url":"https:\/\/209marketplace.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-1881-adams-express-company-domestic-bill-of-lading-shipping-document","provider":"California Thrift \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}