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Sale 98: The Transportation Sale

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Routes Within New York State (A-M Routes)

Lot 4321    

(Montreal & Champlain Railroad) Montreal & Champ. R.R., Apr. 12, 1860., Rouse's Point., perfect strike of oval railroad marking on orange cover to Montreal, manuscript notation "Important", Extremely Fine, Rarity VI.
Towle No. SP-6    Estimate $300 - 400.

Remele has never seen this marking on a letter, however in addition to this cover, we are aware of one other cover with this marking which is franked with 1857 3¢ issue. The same marking is often seen cancelling revenue stamps from this border depot.

This cover was sold by Robert A. Siegel in 1953 as part of the famous BURGER & CO. STOCK, PART III (Sale 164, Lot 18).

Realized: $575

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