UNITED STATES RAILROAD POSTMARKS 1837 TO 1861

State College, PA: U.S. 1851-60 Unit, No. 11 of the American Philatelic Society, 1958. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. Item #26244

A book in the American Philatelic Society Handbook Series. "The most accurate and comprehensive list yet published of postal markings of the earliest years of U.S. railroads, including exact tracings of each, etimated rarity, a short history of each railroad, station lists, present-day affiliations [as of 1958], and other data." 169 pages with named railroads, examples of their cancelations, and maps. Bound in original dark red cloth with lettering printed in gilt. A fine copy.

Price: $350.00