Lot Details

Jarrett & Palmer's Special Fast Trans-Continental Train, New York, June 1, 1876, 12:10 A.M. clear strike of duplex ties 3c Banknote to legal-sized cover to San Francisco, endorsed "With Jarrett & Palmer Lightning Train" across top, light vertical crease and small sealed tear, otherwise very fine, this train trip was organized as a publicity stunt for Jarrett and Palmer's theatre company and set the transcontinental speed record with a time of 84 hours, fewer than six examples recorded, a wonderful rarity, 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate