1891 Bucksport ME Re-addressed Cover to Boston MA Atlantic Ave Bangor Transit
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This is a postal history cover from 1891 that was re-addressed in transit. Postal Route & Markings From: Bucksport, Maine To: Boston, Massachusetts Sending Postmarks: Bucksport, ME, circular date stamp, May 16, 1891 ... Read More
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This is a postal history cover from 1891 that was re-addressed in transit. Postal Route & Markings From: Bucksport, Maine To: Boston, Massachusetts Sending Postmarks: Bucksport, ME, circular date stamp, May 16, 1891 (Saturday). Bangor, ME, duplex cancel, May 16, 1891 (Saturday) at 7 AM. Receiving Postmark: Boston, MASS., circular date stamp on the reverse, May 17, 1891 (Sunday) at 8 AM. Transit: The cover traveled approximately 255 miles via Bangor, with a total transit time of about one day. Postage: A 2-cent stamp paid the first-class letter rate. Address and Destination Details The cover was initially addressed to Bucksport, Maine. This destination was struck through, and the cover was re-addressed to Boston, Massachusetts. The final destination is 176 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Mass., in care of R. H. Kelley. Atlantic Avenue was a major commercial thoroughfare on Boston's waterfront. The location today is part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. During this period, R. H. Kelley & Co., fish dealers, were listed in city directories as operating at T Wharf on Atlantic Avenue.Sales History
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