American Express Stock signed by Francis F. Flagg and J.F. Fargo - 1912 dated Autograph Stock Certificate

Stock signed by Francis F. Flagg as President and Jas. F. Fargo as treasurer. Engraved by American Bank Note with the great 'Safety and Dispatch' vignette of the company's dog mascot. Revenue stamps on back.

The American Express Company (Amex) is a multinational financial services corporation headquartered at 200 Vesey Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1850, Amex is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, underscoring its status as a major player in the financial sector.

The company’s logo, adopted in 1958, features a gladiator or centurion, a figure that has become synonymous with its brand and is prominently displayed on its traveler's cheques, charge cards, and credit cards. American Express is widely recognized for its financial products and services, which include credit cards, charge cards, and travel services, and it is known for catering to a high-end clientele.

George Henry Weiss (1898–1946) was an American poet, writer and novelist. His science fiction stories and poetry appeared under the pseudonym "Francis Flagg" in the magazines Amazing Stories, Astounding, Tales of Wonder, Weird Tales and others. His novel The Night People was published by Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. in 1947.