Sale 98: The Transportation Sale

Lot 4490    

(Winchester & Potomac Railroad) W. & P. R.R., Summit Point, Sep 20, 1860, sharp strike of station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) on buff cover to Calhoun, Tenn.; edge wear, F.-V.F. with a choice station oval, Rarity IX, ex-Towle.
Towle No. 273-S-11    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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Lot 4491    

(Winchester & Potomac Railroad) W. & P. R.R., Summit Point, Nov 2, 1860, clear sharp strike of station oval with manuscript "Paid 3" rating to Calhoun, Tenn., docketed "Received Nov 8th 1860" at top; some edge wear, Very Fine and rare, Rarity IX, ex-Towle, Hannen.
Towle No. 273-S-11    Estimate $400 - 600.

Put onto Route 4492 at Summit Point located 14 miles east of Winchester, Virginia. Carried to Harpers Ferry and then via Baltimore and Washington for Calhoun, Tennessee.

Realized: $250

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Lot 4492    

(Winchester & Potomac Railroad) W. & P. R.R., Wadesville, Jan 7, 1861, well-struck station oval ties 3¢ dull red (26) on lady's embossed cover to Middletown Va.; few faults including stamp with tear at top, still Very Fine and rare station oval, Rarity IX, The Towle Listing Example and Illustrated., ex-Towle, Hannen.
Towle No. 273-S-2b    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $425

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