Description: Welcome to my listing for:Naugatuck Railroad Co. Bridgeport Connecticut 1849 Check #250 Philo Hurd Signed Philo Hurd associated himself with Alfred Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn., to engage in railroading, and became a railroad promoter. He purchased the “right of way” for the old Housatonic Railroad, and for the entire line of the Naugatuck Railroad, the construction of which he superintended. He also had charge of the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad. Still later Mr. Hurd was appointed vice-president of the Hudson River Railroad, and was offered the presidency of the New York & Harlem Railroad, which road he had greatly built up. Mr. Hurd was an extensive traveler. He died in 1885 in Bridgeport.The Naugatuck Railroad has a long history in Connecticut, with the original railroad chartered in 1845 and opening in 1849. The railroad ran from Bridgeport to Winsted, following the Naugatuck River. It changed ownership several times due to economic changes, and in 1887 the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad leased the line. By 1906, the railroad was fully owned by the New Haven and Hartford Railroad.Showing barely any signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. No expected fold creases from posting. Has a clean barely noticeable "+" shape cut cancel near center. No major issues to note. Neat & legible writing. Eye-catching typeface / font. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. It measures approx. 3 1/4" x 7 1/4" **Ships flat** **Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking** Click HERE to see other Naugatuck Railroad items that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see matchbooks that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see billheads that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see letterheads that I have available here on eBay. For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional flat items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates purchases shipped in the same package. I have over 42,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my eBay store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys:For U.S. based orders, on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items and before paying. If the cart is not combining shipping costs upon check out, I will refund excess shipping fees paid on multiple individual purchases as I pack your order the following morning.I have enjoyed buying and selling great looking vintage quality collectibles for over 40 years. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have while owning them. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer here on eBay are original and are not reproductions. Please have a look the provided photos for condition as they are part of the item description and contact me with any questions BEFORE bidding or making a purchase.All items are securely packed and are shipped mostly via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 7,700+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope that all is well with you and your family and thanks for stopping by! - Jerry
Price: 54.99 USD
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-01-26T02:09:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
