Lot
1203 
Chespk. Bay Route, Oct 21, blue route agent cds on matching "5" rating handstamp on folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., fresh and Very Fine; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Estimate $200 - 300.
When the Maryland & Virginia Steamboat Company failed in September 1841, their steamboats were purchased by the newly incorporated Baltimore Steam Packet Company and the contract for route 1848 was transferred to them. They then gained all subsequent contracts between Norfolk and Baltimore. The route agent at Old Point Comfort used both a "5" and "10" cent due rating handstamps.
Realized: $475