Lot 306
1852, "C. & P.R.R./Nov. 5", manuscript route agent postmark at Cleveland tying 1851 3¢ dull red (11) margins to touching at top, on folded letter to Washington, D.C., Very Fine and rare marking. Towle Route 554-H-1 to Pittsburgh. Estimate 300 - 400
Route agents (post office employees) on trains distributed mail to stations on train routes and received and postmarked mail from stations.
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Realized $700 |