Lot
1496 
"Rail Road Line", blue manuscript endorsement and pencil "6" rating on folded letter datelined "Chazy July 26 1839" to Champlain N.Y.; small edge tear, Very Fine, Unlisted in Towle. Estimate $150 - 200.
Chazy N.Y. to Champlain was a short distance of only 10 miles, corresponding to the 6¢ rate for under 30 miles. Unusual use as there is no record of a rail line this early.
Realized: $130