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What you have here isn't just a collection of random train photos—it’s a complete, high-value piece of model train ephemera with fantastic provenance.
Item Breakdown & Highlights
The Vintage Photos (Feb 1966):
Features detailed reference/catalog photos of vintage O-gauge / Lionel-style train models.
Stamped "FEB 1966" on the back.
Handwritten inventory details on the margins ("Engine #318E", "Coal Car #516", "Caboose #517", "Pullman N.Y.C. Lines #35", etc.).
The Handwritten Letter (Feb 25, 1966):
From R. Lakemacher in Montville, NJ, to Mr. Frank K. Schren.
Discusses an offer on the train collection/sets.
Original Postmarked Envelope:
Cancelled in Toronto, Ontario (Feb 1966) with a 5-cent Canadian stamp, addressed to Saginaw, Michigan
Lot Includes: ~14 original 1966 photos of vintage trains/layouts, 1 handwritten memo letter regarding a purchase offer, and 1 original postmarked envelope.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with handwritten identifying notes.
Shipping: Standard envelope/ground advantage in a rigid mailer to prevent bending.
