Lot
4578 
(Southern Pacific Railroad) Terminus, Ariz. May 8, 5 P.M., purple duplex with four-rings cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) datelined "Maricopa A.T. 5/8. 79" to Tucson, Arizona Territory, Extremely Fine and choice, Rarity IX. Towle No. 963-S-1 Estimate $500 - 750.
AN ABSOLUTE GEM USE OF THE TERMINUS, ARIZ. RAILROAD MARKING FROM MARICOPA, ARIZONA TERRITORY.
Carried from the rail head at Maricopa 81 miles south to Tucson, Arizona Territory by stage coach.
Sent by David Neahr of Yuma, the freight contractor employed by the railroad constructor to bring materials from the port of Yuma to the rail head. Addressed to Lionel M. Jacob, President of the Pima County Bank instructing payment for materials.
Realized: $400