Lot
4366 
(Boston & Albany Railroad) Rail Road Car, straightline route agent handstamp on 1856 folded cover to Salem Mass. bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by large "Paid" grid cancel and red "Boston Ms., Feb 16", 1856 inside docketing; file folds affect 3¢ F.-V.F., Rarity VII, ex-Wagshal. Towle No. 53-A-1 Estimate $150 - 200.
Carried east to Boston on the Albany to Boston route with Route Agent applying the "RAIL ROAD CAR" handstamp. Stamp cancelled at Boston post office before routing to Salem.
Realized: $120