Lot
4577 
(Southern Pacific Railroad) "Terminus 4/26", manuscript railroad postmark on 1¢ postal card (UX5) datelined "Gila Bend 4/25.79" to Tucson, Ariz. Terr., Extremely Fine and choice, Unlisted by Towle. Towle No. 963-S-Unlisted Estimate $500 - 750.
Construction of the line commenced in 1878 at Yuma and the 248 mile track opened to Tucson in March 1880. No mail contracts were operated until 1883.
Gila Bend, Arizona Territory April 26th 1879 carried from the rail head 128 miles to Tucson, Arizona by stage coach.
Realized: $950