Lot
4423 
(Rutland & Burlington Railroad) Middlebury, R. & B. R. R., 1857 Dec 12, perfect strike of blue oval route agent handstamp on buff cover to Pittsford Vt., matching blue advertising corner card of "Henry L. Sheldon, Dealer in Musical Instruments, Middlebury" at top left, manuscript Free Frank of H.L. Sheldon, Otac City at top right, slightly reduced at top right, Very Fine, Rarity IX. Towle No. 41-S-1 Estimate $300 - 400.
Envelope put onto Route 131 and carried 23 miles south from Middlebury to Pittsford. Sheldon was an absent postmaster of Otac City, MI. in business in Middlebury.
Realized: $220