Antique 1876 Centennial Exposition Ticket Lot Ridge Ave Railway Philadelphia PA For Sale

Up for sale is a rare 6-piece lot of antique 1870s Philadelphia transit tickets issued by the Ridge Avenue Passenger Railway Company, including two scarce joint-issue transfer tickets for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition (America's 100th Anniversary World's Fair). 

Lot Details & Historic Highlights:

1876 Centennial Tickets (2x Green Coupons): Printed with "GOOD FOR A RIDE ONLY ON RIDGE AVENUE R. W." attached to "GOOD FOR A RIDE OVER PENN'A R. R. FROM RIDGE AVENUE TO CENTENNIAL STATION." Issued specifically for streetcar/railroad transfers to Centennial Station during the 1876 International Exhibition in Philadelphia. 

Scrip Fare Tickets (2x Vignette Tickets): Feature detailed engraved portrait vignettes, including George Washington on the top coupon. 

Exchange Tickets (2x Dated Coupons): Printed for Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 18 for the 8-cent fare rate. 

Issuer: Ridge Avenue Passenger Railway Co. / Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). 

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Condition:

All 6 pieces are clean, complete, and authentic 19th-century paper ephemera. Excellent color preservation, sharp typography, and clean edges with natural age toning as shown in photos. Please inspect photos closely for exact visual condition. 

Packed securely with rigid cardboard backing and shipped promptly with tracking. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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