Lot
4223 
(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Co.) N. York & Phila. R.R., Nov 10, route agent cds ties 3¢ orange brown (10A), vivid color with four ample to mostly huge margins including part of adjoining stamp at top, additionally tied by strikes of matching red circular grid on 1851 folded letter from New York City to New Orleans La., "Recd 19 Nov. 1851" receipt, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover and a scarce railroad usage with an 1851 3¢ orange brown, ex-Wagshal. Towle No. 240-B-1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Carried south to Philadelphia for transfer via Washington to the Great Southern Mails for New Orleans.
Realized: $250