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Keokuk and St. Paul Rail Road Pass 1869 Ticket Paper Blue Fancy Blue Printing
Keokuk and St. Paul Rail Road Pass 1869 Ticket Paper Blue Fancy Blue Printing
Keokuk and St. Paul Rail Road Pass 1869 Ticket Paper Blue Fancy Blue Printing

Keokuk and St. Paul Rail Road Pass 1869 Ticket Paper Blue Fancy Blue Printing

$ 52.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Some light wallet wear and even discoloration. The corners and edges are softened.

    Description

    This is a complimentary railway pass for Keokuk and St. Paul Rail Road from 1869. It is made out to "Rufus Ford Esq. Supt. M R Pk. Line," and signed by Edward Kilbourne, President.
    The elaborate ticket is  printed in blue ink on what is now an off-white card. On the back are printed the conditions of service.
    The card has some discoloration and the corners and edges are soft.
    It measures 3.75" X 2.25"
    Capt. Rufus Ford (1812 - 1896) was a wounded Union Army veteran who worked as a captain and later superintendent, on a Missouri River packet shipping line. He made his home in Illinois.  He was my great-grandfather.
    Please ask any questions before purchasing.
    inkfrog terapeak