1874 Consolidated E. & N. A. Railway Co. Freight Receipt Bangor to Guilford ME For Sale

1874 Consolidated E. & N. A. Railway Co. Freight Receipt Bangor to Guilford ME

Approximately 3.75\" by 7.25\" see pics for condition.

• • Item Overview

    • Type: Original Antique Railroad Freight Receipt / Shipping Bill

    • Company: Consolidated European & North American Railway Co. (Consolidated E. & N. A. Railway Co.)

    • Date: September 19, 1874

    • Origin & Destination: Bangor, Maine to Guilford, Maine

    • Recipient: M. D. T. Sanders (Guilford, ME)

    • Cargo Item: 3 Tubs Putty (Freight cost: $0.36 | Expenses: $0.05 | Total: $0.41)

    Historical Significance

    The Consolidated European & North American Railway operated in Maine and New Brunswick in the 1870s before defaulting in 1875. Receipts from this short-lived consolidation line carrying goods across Maine town stations are highly collectible pieces of 19th-century railroad ephemera.

    Condition

    • Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition given its age (~150+ years old).

    • Paper Quality: Crisp, clear original handwritten ink in brown calligraphic script. Clean edges with standard vintage toning/aging.

    • Flaws: Slight left-side trim margin typical of receipt stub separation. No major tears or missing sections.