Up for auction is a cohesive geographic late depression era pre-war lot of 4 genuine, vintage cardstock passenger coach tickets from the historic Maine Central Railroad (MEC), all stamped from the Newcastle, Maine station in 1939.

LOT BREAKDOWN & ROUTE DETAILS:

1. Newcastle, Me. to Rockland, Me. (Ticket No. 3480) - Backstamp: Jul 3, 1939

2. Newcastle, Me. to Wiscasset, Me. (Ticket No. 1272) - Backstamp: Mar 6, 1939

3. Newcastle, Me. to Bath, Me. (Ticket No. 6393) - Backstamp: Sep 3, 1939

4. Newcastle, Me. to Portland, Me. (Ticket No. 3870) - Backstamp: Mar 5, 1939

WHY THIS LOT IS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE:

- Midcoast Newcastle Town Feature: This specific lot focuses entirely on departures from the historic Newcastle station, mapping out the coastal and regional lines of the MEC network on the immediate eve of World War II.

- Clear 1939 Station Stamps: Each ticket features a distinct, legible blue circular station dater stamp from Newcastle on the reverse.

- Conductor Punch Details: Each piece features distinct geometric hand-punches executed by the conductors on duty to validate transit fares.

Whether you are a dedicated New England railroadiana collector, a Midcoast Maine local history enthusiast, or an ephemera archivist, this 4-piece town-centric lot makes a premier addition to any collection.

All four tickets are completely intact, crisp, and fully legible with bold black text on their original light orange/buff cardstock backings. Clear dater stamps on the reverse of each piece.

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