Lot
4395 
(Knox & Lincoln Railroad) K. & L. R.R., Aug 30, route agent cds duplex with cork cancel tying 3¢ green (158) on cover to Gorham, Me., cancelled by cork, blue oval "Steamer Ulysses, Aug. 30, 1876" waterway oval, cover slightly reduced at right, 3¢ corner crease, Fine, an unusual steamboat and railroad combination. Towle No. 8-B-1 Estimate $100 - 150.
Envelope initially carried by the "Ulysses" to Rockland, running Route 246 of 72 miles from Sullivan via Vinal Haven. Put onto Route 13 at Rockland for Bath to receive the Route Agent's date stamp. Transferred at Bath south to Portland for the post road west to Gorham.
The "Ulysses" of 239 tons built in 1864 was stranded and lost at Rockland on October 1st 1878.
Realized: $130