Description: USA 159 STAMP NEW YORK EL RAILROAD METROPOLITAN HOTEL ADV COVER LETTER 1878 FF Click images to enlarge Description USA Scott 159 stamp with tied by June (8?), 1878 (per letter) New York duplex handstamp on Metropolitan Hotel advertising cover sent to Miss Eliza Bingham, Willimantic, Connecticut. Includes interesting letter reading in part, "Went over the ferry into Brooklyn - saw the great Suspension Bridge - Ferry Boats - lots of sea vessels - about 6 1/2 oclock we went to ride on the Elevated Railroad - you know how much he has talked about it - the Road is new and today is the first day it has been used - it seemed queer to ride so high on the air -" One source on the web gives the opening as July 2, 1878 yet this letter is dated June 5, 1878. Most sites do not give an exact date for the opening yet History of New York City’s elevated train - Curbed NY by James Nevius gives, "On June 5, 1878, the Gilbert Elevated Railway opened along Sixth Avenue." Sent 1878, opened cleanly at left yet with with liquid stain at bottom left area, otherwise light general wear & toning. Fine condition. Letter with normal file folds. Base shipping is $2.00 domestic & $3.50 international. Cards selling to USA address for $20.00 to $100.00 will be shipped with USPS Ground Advantage tracking and insurance for $4.50 shipping. International also for $4.50, third party insured. All items/orders selling for over $100.00 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Venice, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-07T00:07:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
