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Sale 73: The March Sale

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Railroad Covers

Lots 1212-1215

Lot 1212    

C. & Savannah R.R. Nov 2, clear strike of cds on cover bearing two 3c ultramarine (114) singles tied by matching four-ring targets to Charleston S.C., small cover tear, Very Fine and scarce use, This postmark was used by the Savannah & Charleston Railroad.
Towle No. 350-B-1    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 1213    

Ijamsville, B. & O. R.R., May 1862, two strikes of blue railroad station oval ties 1¢ blue (63) strip of three on cover to Georgetown D.C., Very Fine and rare, Rarity VIII.
Towle No. 274-S-9    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 1214    

Mic. Central R.R., Mic., Mar 11, clear complete strike of railroad post office cds on 3¢ dull red (11A) on cover to Kalamazoo, Mich., Very Fine and scarce.
Towle No. Towle 610-A-2    Estimate $200 - 300.

The Michigan Central Railroad was of special importance because it carried mail to and from the Chicago Exchange Office to Detroit.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1215    

Rail Road, Way, clear strike of Detroit oval handstamp on cover with matching "Detroit, Mich. Jan 6" duplex with circular grid cancel ties 3¢ red, grilled (94) to Painesville Oh., 1869 docketing on reverse; minor cover faults, a Very Fine strike of this rare marking, ex-Graham.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

This "Rail Road Way" oval handstamp of Detroit was applied on mail handled by the Grand Trunk Rail Road.

Realized: $400

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