Lot 4256
(Baltimore & Ohio R.R.) North Mountain, B. & O. R.R., Jun 16, 1869, station oval on light pink cover bearing manuscript cancelled 3¢ ultramarine (114) and matching ms. "North Mountain W. Va. Jun 16" postmark at upper left to New Orleans La., second strike of station oval on reverse; small edge tear and wear, F.-V.F. and rare unlisted West Virginia station oval.Towle No. 274-S-15 var. Estimate $300 - 400.
Route 2904 from North Mountain W.Va. station carried 107 miles east to Baltimore for transfer to the Great Southern Mail for New Orleans.
Realized: $220