Lot
4573 
(Oregon & California Railroad) "O & C RR, Nov 30", manuscript postmark (date error?) on 3¢ green (U83) entire with ms. "J.A. Millard, Albany, Or." return address to Roseburg, Oregon, original letter datelined "Albany Oregon, Dec 1st 1872" appears in same hand as address and postmark reading "I send you today by Express a package of fruit…", Very Fine, Rarity V. Towle No. 894-D-2 Estimate $300 - 400.
THE RAILROAD WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 1872, THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED LETTER CARRIED ON THE ROUTE.
Put onto Route 44001 at Albany, Oregon to be carried 119 miles south to Roseburg.
Realized: $375