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Sale 98: The Transportation Sale

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Pennsylvania & New Jersey

Lot 4283    

(New Jersey Railroad & Transportation Company) New York & Phila R.R., Aug 10, blue cds with 5¢ dark brown (1a), four clear to mostly large margins with intense color, on blue 1847 folded letter from Philadelphia Pa. to New York City; certificate mentions "slightly oxidized", however in our opinion it is nothing but a dark early shade with sharp, first printing impression, cover with tiny bit on staining, Very Fine, ex-Mirsky; with 2003 P.F. certificate.
Towle No. 240-A-3    Estimate $300 - 400.

THIS IS THE EARLIEST REPORTED USE OF THE "NEW YORK & PHILA R.R." CDS ON ANY 1847 ISSUE COVER.

Put onto the combined Route 1301 & 1301a for the Joint Companies 89 mile route from Philadelphia via New Brunswick and Jersey City for New York.

Realized: $625

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