Wonderful 1875 Boston & Albany Railroad Co. Date Stamped Receipt on Great Locomotive Letterhead
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Description
Wonderful 1875 Boston & Albany Railroad Company date stamped receipt. The receipt shows a nicely detailed locomotive in the upper corner and to the side reads: "BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD COMPANY." and just below is dated: "BOSTON, FEBY 17, 1875". The receipt is for: "TWO ROLLS SOLE LEATHER" from "BUCKMAN RAYNER + CO." to be delivered to "PRENTICE AND CAREY" in "WORCESTER, MASS." and is signed by the receiving freight agent.
VINTAGE:Circa February 17, 1875
SIZE:Approximately 8" x 4-1/2"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Paper, ink
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:"J. L. FAIRBANKS & CO., STATIONERS, 136 WASHINGTON STREET", "B & A. R. R. FEB 17 P. M.", "FOR BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a railroad collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAX15 LEEX11/15
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The receipt shows moderate storage/age wear mostly to edges, creases from folding, overall remarkable condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.