Lot 2019
1855 (Oct. 18) Montreal, Canada to Bryants Pond, Me., envelope with datelined folded letter bearing red "By Grand Trunk Railway" straightline and matching "Paid, Drawer 14, Y.J & Co." oval handstamp, red Montreal Oct. 18 1855 Paid tombstone exchange marking, manuscript "6" rating, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate 500 - 750
The Grand Trunk Railway had established a rail connection between Montreal and Quebec by 1855, which spelled the end of the weather dependent steamboat service.
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| Realized $550 |
