{"product_id":"1952-baltimore-and-ohio-railroad-company-1006","title":"1952 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company #1006","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a First Day of Issue envelope commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio (B\u0026amp;O) Railroad Company, featuring a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1952. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists and railroad enthusiasts, celebrating the B\u0026amp;O Railroad's historic charter granted on February 28, 1827, marking it as one of the first railroads in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Product Description:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- **Title:** 125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad First Day of Issue Envelope\u003cbr\u003e- **Issue Date:** February 28, 1952\u003cbr\u003e- **Location of Issue:** Baltimore, Maryland (postmarked with the date and time: 9:00 AM, Feb 28, 1952)\u003cbr\u003e- **Stamp Included:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A single 3-cent U.S. postage stamp titled \"125th Year of Rail Transportation, Baltimore \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad Co. 1827-1952.\"\u003cbr\u003e  - The stamp features an illustration of a modern B\u0026amp;O train, with a streamlined locomotive pulling passenger cars, set against a blue background. The text \"United States Postage 3¢\" is printed on it.\u003cbr\u003e- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**\u003cbr\u003e  - The left side of the envelope features a blue illustration of a modern B\u0026amp;O train, similar to the one on the stamp, extending across an oval background.\u003cbr\u003e  - Above the train, a smaller illustration depicts an early B\u0026amp;O train from 1827, highlighting the evolution of rail technology over 125 years.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"125th ANNIVERSARY THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY BALTIMORE 1, MD.\" is prominently displayed in the center, marking the occasion and location.\u003cbr\u003e  - Below the train, the text \"Commemorating the granting of the B \u0026amp; O Charter February 28, 1827\" provides historical context for the anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e  - The years \"1827\" and \"1952\" are printed at the top and bottom of the design, respectively, framing the anniversary timeline.\u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"First Day of Issue\" is printed at the top left, indicating the envelope's collectible status.\u003cbr\u003e- **Postmark:** \u003cbr\u003e  - A circular postmark reads \"Baltimore, MD, Feb 28, 9:00 AM, 1952,\" marking the official first day of issue for this stamp.\u003cbr\u003e- **Additional Markings:** \u003cbr\u003e  - The text \"FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\" is printed to the right of the stamp, reinforcing the envelope's significance as a philatelic item.\u003cbr\u003e  - The envelope is addressed to \"Mr. W. F. Edinger, 3716 Norbourne, Louisville 7 Ky.,\" indicating it was mailed as part of the commemorative event.\u003cbr\u003e- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible from the early 1950s, with some minor signs of aging such as slight discoloration around the edges (based on the image provided).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day of Issue envelope is a piece of postal and railroad history, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a pioneering company in American rail transportation. It serves as a meaningful addition to any stamp collection, railroad memorabilia, or a historical keepsake for those interested in the development of transportation in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46020291461284,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/610DB64F-11C0-4D4A-BA0A-F35D921FC706.jpg?v=1720319341","url":"https:\/\/fdc-vault.com\/products\/1952-baltimore-and-ohio-railroad-company-1006","provider":"Maple Springs - FDC Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}