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Item Description:
Up for sale is a fantastic lot of four (4) authentic, original antique railroad freight bills and receipts dating from the late 1890s to 1910. This collection offers a wonderful glimpse into turn-of-the-century commerce, logistics, and regional transportation history.
This lot features two major historic American rail networks and includes highly desirable handwritten details regarding cargo, routes, and weights.
The collection includes:
• 1890s Pennsylvania Railroad Company (PRR) Freight Bill: Heavy industrial shipment tracking 20 Barrels of Iron Pipe (3,200 lbs). Features beautiful vintage PRR typography.
• 1910 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) Freight Bill (Butter): Shipped from Erie, PA to Washington, D.C. tracking 1 Barrel of Butter (150 lbs). Excellent interstate food transit history.
• 1910 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) Freight Bill (Alexandria): Cross-Potomac River shipment from Alexandria, VA to Washington, D.C. tracking 1 Barrel of Household Goods (80 lbs). Great local D.C./Virginia history.
• 1910 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) Freight Bill (D.C.): Local Washington, D.C. station receipt tracking 1 Barrel of Household Goods (80 lbs) made out to Wm. E. Mitchell.
Condition Report:
These are 100% original, period-correct paper documents (not reproductions). They feature a beautiful natural aged patina, authentic iron gall ink handwriting, and standard handling wear consistent with commercial documents of this era. As is typical for ledger-bound receipts, they feature clean cuts/tears along the left binding margins where they were originally removed from the station books. No heavy water damage or major staining. Please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition.
Perfect addition for railroadiana enthusiasts, local D.C./Mid-Atlantic history collectors, or as high-quality vintage ephemera for junk journaling and altered art projects.
Shipping:
Will be shipped securely flat with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending or creasing during transit.
