1848 (Mar. 28) Philadelphia Pa. to Fort Defiance N.C. Blue folded letter with rare manuscript "Bay Route, Mch 28" postmark and matching "10" rating, sent by rail from Philadelphia to Baltimore, ship on Chesapeake Bay Route to Norfolk, Petersburg & Roanoke R.R. to Weldon N.C.; light aging, Fine, ex-Kramer.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

The "Great Mail" north-south mail route utilized the Chesapeake Bay between December 1847 and December 1848. The manuscript Route Agent's marking is believed to pre-date a handstamp that was employed in late Spring of 1848. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750