Sale 5002Completed: April 13, 2024

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Lots 197—270

Railroad Covers

  • Lot 197

    Alby. & Buffalo R.R., Sep 24, sharp blue cds with pencil "5" rating on buff cover to Rochester N.Y., Very Fine and choice strike.

    Towle No. 114-D-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 198

    Atlanta & Chatta. R.P.O. Jan 27, clear route agent cds with quartered cork ties 3¢ rose red, grilled (94) on cover to Athens Ga.; flap missing, some toning, F.-V.F.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 60.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 199

    Atlanta & Chatta. R.P.O. Jun 7, blue cds duplexed with quartered cork cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on brown cover to Parkers Store Ga., endorsed "via Athens Ga" at top left; 3¢ tiny flaws, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 357-F-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 200

    "Atlanta to Chatta. R.P.O. Jun 2", blue route agent cds with matching four-ring cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on yellow cover to Elkton Ky., 1869 docketing at left, F.-V.F. and attractive.

    Towle No. 357-C-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 201

    "B. to Rouses Point R.P.O. Aug. 14", route agent cds with matching target cancel ties 3¢ Ultramarine (114) , on brown cover to Northfield Vt.; some staining on reverse from previous mounting, slightly reduced at right, still Very Fine Vermont Railroad use, ex-Kramer, Heimberger, Feldman .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 202

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Buckeystown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 5, 1876, sharp blue station double-oval cancels 1¢ postal card (UX3) datelined "Elm Tree Farm" to Baltimore Md., Very Fine and rare unlisted Maryland station.

    Towle No. 274-S unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Route 10003 from Buckeystown, Maryland station east 62 miles to Baltimore.

  • Lot 203

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Kerneysville, B. & O. R.R., Aug 3, 1863", light blue station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , second strike adjacent, on mourning cover to Loyds, Essex Co. Va., endorsed via Richmond crossed out; some light toning, Very Fine and unusual railroad use to Virginia.

    Towle No. 274-S-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 204

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Kerneysville, B. & O. R.R., Jul 9", black station oval with matching cork ties 6¢ ultramarine (115) , small tear, on circa 1869 light rose cover to Cumberland Md.; internal cover tear, F.-V.F. and scarce 6¢ 1869 Issue railroad cover.

    Towle No. 274-S-14   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 205

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Monrovia, B. & O. R.R., Aug 24, 1864, sharp station framed postmark on orange cover Olney Md. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target cancel, Very Fine and scarce station datestamp.

    Towle No. 274-S-8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 206

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "North Mountain, B. & O. R.R. Co., Mar 16", blue station oval with manuscript dating with matching ms. cancels 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Pitcairn N.Y., forwarded upon arrival with ms. "Pitcairn, Mch 28" postmark to Somerville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 274-S-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 207

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Sir John's Run, B. & O. R.R. Co., Sep 22, 1864", sharp blue station oval with matching small grid cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on buff cover to Sandy Springs Md.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 274-S-18   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 208

    (Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) "Sykesville, B. & O. R.R. co., Mar 9, 1864", blue station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Baltimore Md.; reduced at left, creases and wear, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 274-S-4a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $70

  • Lot 209

    (Black River & Utica Railroad) Utica & Black River R.R., Castor Land, Oct 15, 1875, clear blue station double-oval on 1¢ postal card (UX3) to Potsdam N.Y., datelined "Castorland, Oct. 15/75", Very Fine and choce, ex-Bagby, Feldman .

    Towle No. 104-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Carried 25 miles west from Castorland to Watertown for transfer to Potsdam.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 210

    Buffalo & Erie R.R., Jan 23, neat blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Silver Creek N.Y., original 1861 enclosed letter; 3¢ top right corner perf pulled, fresh and Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 70-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 211

    Buffalo & N.York R.R. 17 Apr, blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11) , mostly large margins, on 1855 folded letter from Genesco Falls N.Y. to Albany N.Y., Very Fine, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 125-G-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 212

    Bureau Valley R.R. Jun 16, route agent cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover with embossed "M" corner card to Worthington Oh., F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 703-A-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 213

    Central Vermont R.R., Gassetts, May 31, 1876, perfect blue station double-oval on 1¢ postal card (UX7) from Perkinsville Vt. to North Chester Vt., Extremely Fine and choice Vermont Station.

    Towle No. 41-S-3a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 214

    (Cheshire Railroad) F. C. & R. & B. R.R. Mail Line, Oct, clear route agent cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Poughkeepsie N.Y.; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 41-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 215

    (Chicago & Alton Railroad) C. & St. Louis R.P.O. Aug 9, route agent cds ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover addressed in blue ink to Hollidaysburg, Pa., Very Fine, ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 705-I-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 216

    "Chicago & St. Louis, Dec 15", indistinct strike of route agent cds, partial second strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Shipman Ill.; reduced slightly at right, Fine and rare, Towle Listing Example , ex-Towle .

    Towle No. 705-E-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 217

    (Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad) C. & P. R.R., E. Rochester Station, Jul 18, 1867, blue framed station postmark on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , left s.e., canceled by manuscript "1867" to Sandy, Ohio; reduced slightly at right, small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and rare station, Rarity V , ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 554-S-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Put onto Route 9102 at East Rochester to receive the Station Agent's date stamp Carried just 8 miles south to Sandy.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 218

    (Concord & Claremont Railroad) Con. & Clare. R.R., Agt., Jul 31, purple route agent cds and cork cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) datelined "Newport N.H. Jul 31 - 1878" to Charlestown Mass., accompanied by original Oct. 17, 1857 Post Office Department Contract Office notice of contract for route 255 from Concord to Bradford to Concord & Claremont R.R. agent mounted together on 11x17 exhibit page, Very Fine exhibit pair.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

  • Lot 219

    (Connecticut Western Railroad) Conn. Western R.R. Feb 10, clear strike of cds duplex with fancy four-hearts cancel on 3¢ green entire to Boston Mass., docketed "West Winstead Conn. Feb 11/76"" on back; missing backflap and open at sides, Very Fine, Very Fine, ex-Feldmani.

    Towle No. 91-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 220

    (East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad) Fullens, E.T. & Va. R.R., Dec 9, 1869, blue station double-oval on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by four-ring target cancel to Rogersville, E. Tenn., 1869 docketing at left; flap torn, F.-V.F. and rare Tennessee Railroad Station oval, Rarity V , ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 500-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Envelope put onto Route 10001 at Fullens and carried 14 miles west to Rogersville Junction for transfer to the 14 mile branch line on Route 10003.

  • Lot 221

    (East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad) Bristol To Chatta. R.P.O., Dec 27, bold route agent cds with matching bold four-ring target cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on circa 1869 cover to Blountville, Tenn.; small top edge tear, bit of flap missing, F.-V.F., ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 500-H-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    The East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia was a consolidation in 1869 of the East Tennessee & Virginia and the East Tennessee & Georgia Rail Roads. The 243 mile route between Bristol and Chattanooga via Knoxville was run under two contracts using a Railway Post Office car at $39,255 a year for a daily service.

    Sent on R.P.O. car from Bristol 10 miles west to Blountville.

  • Lot 222

    Elgin & State Line R.R, May 24, route agent cds duplexed with unusual cogwheel fancy cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Belvidere Ill.; some extra ink bottom left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 692-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 223

    (Fitchburg, Cheshire, Rutland and Burlington Railroad) "F C. & R. & B. R R Mail Line, Feb. 13", two clear strikes of route agent cds tie 2¢ black (73) , two singles, and 10¢ green (68) pair on 1866 cover to London, England , red "Boston Br. Pkt. 'Paid 19' 14 Feb" credit exchange datestamp, carried by Cunard Line Africa from Boston Feb. 14th to Queenstown arriving Feb. 25th, red London Paid (2.25) entry cds also ties stamps; stamps with horizontal crease at top from placement over edge of cover, the top flap has been refolded for better display, otherwise Very Fine and scarce railroad to England, ex-Rourke, Faust .

    Towle No. 41-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 224

    (Galena & Chicago Union Rail Road) "From Clinton, Sep 21, G. & C. U. R.R.", shield flap seal on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) left sheet margin single, four margins, tied by "Clintonville Ill. Sep 21" cds to Lisbon N.H.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ scissor cut at top, Very Fine and rare railroad handstamp.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 225

    Housatonic R.R. Apr 7, clear route agent cds strike, second partial ties well centered 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to New Milford Conn., fresh and Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 88-B-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 226

    Housatonic R.R., Kent, Nov 8, clear station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Chicopee Mass., Very Fine and scarce.

    Towle No. 88-S-6a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 227

    Housatonic R.R., Kent, 7 May, sharp station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) , s.e. at left, on cover to Winsted Conn.; reduced at right and small edge tear, a Very Fine strike.

    Towle No. 88-S-6a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 228

    Housatonic R.R., Newtown, Jan 23, station oval ties 3¢ rose (65) , second strike at center on cover to Woodbridge Conn.; slight edge stain, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 88-S-9a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 229

    (Hudson River Rail Road) S. Duyvil, H.R.R.R., Mar 13, sharp strike of station cds, matching square cork cancel on 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e. straddle single, on immaculate yellow cover to Kent, Conn., fresh and Very Fine.

    Towle No. 114-S-3a   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 230

    Hville to Attica R.P.O., Nov 16 (Buffalo & New York City R.R.), route agent cds, matching four-ring cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on orange cover to Cartile N.Y., 3¢ small flaws from edge placement; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., Unlisted by Towle .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

    The Hornellsville-Attica Line of 60 miles was part of the Buffalo & New York City R.R.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 231

    (Illinois Central Rail Road) Ill. C. R.R., From Jonesboro, 186, Dec 9, station cds duplexed with ring cancel ties well centered 3¢ rose (65) to Georgia, Vermont, reduced at left, Very Fine, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 708-S-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 232

    (Illinois Central Rail Road) Ill. C. R.R., From Maroa, Jul 14, 1858, station cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Sidney, Ohio, pencil " Due 5 " rating; reduced at right, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 708-S-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 233

    (Illinois Central Railroad) Dub. To Iowa Falls R.P.O. Aug 29, route agent cds duplexed with cross-roads cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Sand Spring, Iowa, Very Fine and scarce.

    Towle No. 759-G-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $55

  • Lot 234

    (Illinois Central Railroad) Dubuque To Sioux City, East, Oct 7, cds ties 3¢ rose (65) , small tear, additional cds adjacent on orange cover to Onoville, N.Y., Very Fine and scarce route agent cds, Rarity IV , ex-Kramer, Feldman .

    Towle No. 759-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 235

    (Illinois Central Railroad) From Richview, Ill. C. R.R., Mar 23, 1863, station agent cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Normal Ill., with additional strike at left; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine, Rarity V , ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 708-S-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Richview was first formed in 1839. It gradually grew into a business center. It had five stores, two blacksmiths, one wagon shop, 3 physicians, and had a population around 600 people. It had also turned into a railroad town. It was one of 4 towns along the Illinois Central Railway.

  • Lot 236

    (Illinois Central Railroad) Illinois Central R.R., Lostant, Apl 6, 1865, sharp partial framed station postmark ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Granville, Illinois; no back flap, Very Fine, Rarity V , ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 709-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Carried on the Lostant to Hinnepen 21 mile branch line from Lostant to Granville. Part of the main Dubuque to Cairo contract for Route 11512.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 237

    Lebanon Valley R.R., Jun 5, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Chambersburg Pa., F.-V.F. and scarce, Rarity V .

    Towle No. 183-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 238

    Little Miami R.R., Jul 9, red route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) large margins to touched at left, on orange buff cover with red "Little Miami Railroad Co., Cincinnati, O." embossed cameo on flap to Lebanon Ohio; cameo torn upon opening, Very Fine and scarce Little Miami R.R. use.

    Towle No. 561-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 239

    (Logansport to Peoria) Peoria & Logansport R.R., Sep 28, route agent cds cancels 1¢ Postal Card (UX3) datelined "El Paso, Sept 27th/75" to Pekin, Ill.; closed spindle hole, otherwise Very Fine, Rarity V .

    Towle No. 656-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Put onto Route 23027 and carried 23 miles west to Peoria for transfer to Pekin.

    The Route Agent service between Logansport, Indiana and Peoria, Illinois was performed over the course of two contracts in 1875. Route 22013 between Logansport and the Indiana State Line by the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis of 61 miles at $4,575 a year and State Line to Peoria on Route 23027. The latter was 228¾ miles State Line to Warsaw at $16,612 a year with the Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw Rail Road. The service was for a daily trip excluding Sundays.

  • Lot 240

    Long Island R.R. Mar 3, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) , faulty at top right, on cover to Sag Harbor, Long Island; 1868 docketing, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 112-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 241

    Louisville & Lexington R.R., Feb 20, route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff entire with Nesbitt flap seal to Lancaster Ky., F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 524-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 242

    (Louisville, Cincinnati & Lexington R.R.) Lou. Cin & Lex. R.R., Ducker, Ky., Jul 17, 1878, blue double-circle cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5) datelined "Ducker June the 17 1878" to Eminence, Ky. carried west 31 miles west on Route 20003, F.-V.F. and unique Kentucky station marking.

    Towle No. 524-S-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 243

    (Louisville, Cincinnati & Lexington R.R.) Lou. Cin & Lex. R.R., Croppers, Ky. Oct 15, 1878, postal card datelined "Croppers Depot, Oct 15, 1878" to Emminence, Ky.; corner crease, F.-V.F. and unlisted station oval.

    Towle No. 524-S-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Carried on Route 20003 westward 7 miles to Eminence. This oval form unrecorded by Towle.

  • Lot 244

    (Louisville, Nashville, Lexington & Frankfort Railroad) Smith's Grove, L. & N. R.R., Jul 13 1870, clear strike of cds on circa 1869 yellow cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by circular cancel to Greenville Ala.; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and scarce Kentucky station, Rarity V .

    Towle No. 525-S-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Put onto Route 9504 at Smith's Grove located 85 miles north of Nashville for forwarding via Chattanooga and Atlanta to Greenville, Alabama.

  • Lot 245

    (Mad River & Lake Erie Rail Road) M. R. & L.E., R.R., Jul 13, route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire to New York City; small edge tears and wear, Very Fine and exceptionally rare Mad River route agent cds, Rarity X .

    Towle No. 565-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

  • Lot 246

    (Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad) Mad Riv & Lak. Erie R.R., Feb 25, blue route agent cds and matching slanted "10" rating handstamp on 1850 folded letter to Nacogdoches, Texas; tape stain at top, Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 565-A-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Put onto Route 10234 and carried south to Springfield for transfer to Cincinnati. Sent onward by steamboat route to New Orleans for Nacogdoches, Texas.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 247

    (Michigan Central) "Rail Road, Way", clear strike of Detroit oval handstamp on cover with matching "Detroit, Mich. Jan 6" duplex with circular grid cancel ties 3¢ red, grilled (94) to Painesville Oh., 1869 docketing on reverse; minor cover faults, still a Very Fine strike of this scarce marking, ex-Graham, Feldman .

    Towle No. S-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Applied to inbound mail at Detroit Post Office on letters received from Michigan Central or Detroit & Milwaukee R.R.

  • Lot 248

    Miss. Central R.R., Mar 26, clear partial strike ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on H.B. Shaw correspondence cover to Alfred Me.; trivial corner perf crease, F.-V.F. and scarce route agent cds.

    Towle No. 421-D-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 249

    Morris & Essex R.R., Mar 27, route agent cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to New York City; cover edge tears and wear, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 250-A-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 250

    N. Haven & Greenfield R.R. Nov 13, neat route agent cds with matching grid cancels 3¢ dull red (11A) , four margins except top left corner clipped, on 1852 folded cover to Hartford Conn., inside docketing, F.-V.F.

    Towle No. 35-E-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $70

  • Lot 251

    N.Y. & Mid. R.R., Mar 4 (New Jersey Midland R.R.), sharp route agent cds on Freeville N.Y. red corner card cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , wide selvage single, to Elmira N.Y.; cover wrinkled and reduced slightly at right, 3¢ small perf flaws, Very Fine strike of this rare route agent cds.

    Towle No. 121-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 252

    (New Haven & Bellows Falls Rail Road) "N.H. & Bellows Falls R.R., 9 Aug", route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 49R1L, margins to slightly in at left, on cover to Brattleboro Vt.; some light wrinkles, Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 35-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 253

    (New York & Erie Railroad) N.Y. & Erie R.Road, two covers with strikes of route agent in red and black, comprising 1848 red strike with matching "5" rating h.s. from New York to Honesdale Pa.; and 1851 Mar 3rd black strike with matching "5" rating h.s. from Calicoon to Deposit; latter with tear, F.-V.F. pair.

    Towle No. 125-A-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $45

  • Lot 254

    (New York & Harlem Railroad) 1831 (Dec.) Law Authorizing the New York & Harlem Railroad, two-page original document titled "A Law, To Authorise the New-York and Harlem Rail Road Company to Construct their Rail Way", pages taped together, otherwise Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    When rail roads were first introduced into the the U.S.A. they were short in length and were regulated by State and in some circumstances by City Councils. The initial 4½ miles of the New York & Harlem Rail Road was authorized by an act approved by the Mayor of New York on December 22nd 1831.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 255

    "Newb. & Springf. Agt. Jun 18", dark violet route agent cds with matching cork cancel ties 3¢ ultramarine (114) on buff cover to Island Pond Vt., Very Fine unlisted route agent cds.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    Realized: $55

  • Lot 256

    Penobscot & Kennebec Rail Rail, Jun 27, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on buff cover to Pawtucket R.I., Very Fine, Rarity VII .

    Towle No. 4-I-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 257

    Phila. & Pottsville R.R., Feb 2, route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , rich color, on cover to New York City, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 190-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 258

    (Philadelphia & Baltimore Central R.R.) Phila. & Balt. Central R.R., Toughkenamon, Oct 12, 1870, light strike on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by ms. squiggle to West Chester Pa., ms. "Carroll" notation, Very Fine, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 205-S-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 259

    (Philadelphia & Columbia R.R.) Phila. & Columbia R.R., Jul 7, clear strike of blue route agent cds ties 3¢ dull red (11) , clear to large margins, on 1855 cover to Pittsburgh Pa., original letter datelined "Philada. July 6. 1855.", Very Fine and rare route agent cds.

    Towle No. 203-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 260

    Prov. & Stonington R.R. Jul 9, route agent cds cancels 3¢ red (U2) buff Nesbitt entire to Connecticut, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 70-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 261

    (Providence, Hartford & Fishkill) "P. H. & Fishkill R.R., Mar 11", route agent cds with matching target cancel ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Greene R.I.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 54-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 262

    (Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad) Potomac Postal Cards, Dec, route agent cds duplex with grid cancel on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with Dover Coal & lron Co., Richmond Va. corner card to New York N.Y., Very Fine, Rarity V , ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 305-V-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Put onto Route 4402 and carried by the combined railroad and steamboat route for Washington. Routed via Baltimore and Philadelphia to New York.

  • Lot 263

    (Rutland & Burlington R.R.) "Gassetts Station, R.& B. R.R., May 25, 1870", station oval with matching four-ring cancels 3¢ ultramarine (114) on cover to Ludlow Vt.; opened at left, Fine and scarce Vermont railroad station.

    Towle No. 41-S-9   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 264

    (Rutland & Burlington Railroad) Cuttingsville, R. & B. R.R., Jan 12 1870, blue station oval on cover to Schoolcraft, Mich. bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) , small corner defect, tied by cork cancel, F.-V.F., Rarity Vii, ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 41-S-8   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 265

    (Savannah & Charleston Railroad) C. & Savannah R.R., Nov 2, clear strike of cds with matching four-ring target cancels tie two 3¢ ultramarine (114) singles, on cover to Charleston S.C.; small cover tear, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Feldman .

    Towle No. 350-B-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 266

    (Spartanburg & Union Rail Road) "S & U R.R., Nov. 29", manuscript postmark with matching pen strokes on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on 1869 orange buff cover to Charleston S.C., original letter datelined "Fish Dam, Union Cty S.c., 29th Nov 1869" for an order to be sent by "S & U RR", Very Fine and scarce railroad.

    Towle No. 339-H-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 267

    (Sunbury & Erie Railroad) S. & E. R.R. PA, Nov 10, perfect cds strike ties 3¢ rose (65) , vibrant shade, on yellow cover to Macedonia, Ohio; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.

    Towle No. 198-C-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Put onto either Route 2726 or 2773 between 1861 and 1868 to receive the Route Agent's date stamp. Probably routed west to Erie for Cleveland and then south to Macedonia.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 268

    (Troy & Boston Railroad) Danby, T. & B. R.R., Mar 1866, station oval cancels 3¢ rose (65) on blind-embossed American Telegraph Co. eagle corner card cover to Waterbury Center Vt.; reduced slightly at left with nick, F.-V.F., Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 40-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Put onto Route 477 north to Rutland for transfer to Route 454 for Burlington and then a transfer to Route 463 on the Vermont Central R.R. to Waterbury.

    Of the 15 stations on the route only Danby located 18 miles south of Rutland is recorded as using a Station Agents date stamp associated with the Troy & Boston Railroad.

  • Lot 269

    Union Pacific R.R. Nov 14, route agent cds on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel to Boston Mass., 1868 docketing on reverse; reduced slightly at left, some extra gum, F.-V.F., Rarity V .

    Towle No. 932-A-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 270

    (Utah & Northern Railroad) Terminus, Montana, two blue duplex strikes dated Jun 20th and Aug. 21st, 1880 on 1¢ postal cards (UX5) addressed to Helena, Montana, Very Fine Montana Territorial uses, Rarity VI .

    Towle No. 890-S-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Put off at the rail head and carried by stage coach to Helena, Montana.
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