Lot 4255
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) Newburg, B & O R.R., Nov 19, 1860, clear strike of station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange Baltimore & Ohio Raid Road imprint cover to Prunty Town, Va., Very Fine and rare early West Virginia Station, ex-Hicks, Wyer.Towle No. 274-S-25 Estimate $200 - 300.
Route 3207 at Newburg, Va. Station to be carried 13 miles west to Grafton for the 4½ mile post road to Prunty Town, Va. According to local history, Newburg was so named on account of it being the newest town on the railroad.
Realized: $325