Lot 519
Price Realized: $1,200 |
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Lot: 519 Description: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PASS - 1868 annual pass No. 430 issued to W. Baillie, Chief Eng. Western Union RR. Black & pink on white with very ornate lithography and Vignette of Elk in top left corner. There were three kinds of passes issued in 1868. One type was printed in New York City, issued in Boston and signed by Oliver Ames, President. There were two sub-types: (West) issued in Omaha & signed by W. Snyder, General Superintendent. The third version, the UP Construction Department passes (for employees), were printed in Chicago, issued in Omaha & signed by the Superintendent and Engineer of Construction. The last two types were valid between Omaha & End of Track and vice versa. A rare offering that will make a welcome addition to any collection. Minimum bid: $100 Price Realized: $1,200 |
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