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1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash
1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash
1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash
1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash
1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash

1950 Autograph of Wife of I. C. R R Engineer CASEY JONES who died 1900 Crash

$ 10.53

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: This commemorative cover was personally autographed by Mrs. Casey Jones (Janie Brady Jones) on April 30, 1950 in Jackson, Tennessee. She was the widow of the famous locomotive engineer who gave his life in the line of duty at Vaughan, Mississippi, April 30, 1900. She was the first person to honored at Jackson, TN, on April 30, 1950 during the ceremonies for the 50th anniversary of the death of her husband. See additional information below.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    This is a very fine condition, cacheted First Day Cover, that was prepared on April 29, 1950  in honor of the  Rail Road Engineers of America.  One of these engineers was folk hero Jonathan Luther Jones known as "CASEY JONES)  (1863-1900).  The attached postage stamp was issued in his honor in 1950.
    On April 29, 1900, Casey Jones was chosen to drive the Illinois Centrals premier Chicago-New Orleans passenger train, the New Orleans Special, also known as the "Cannonball Express".  Jones' assistant on that final ride was the African-American SIM WEBB serving as fireman.  Mr. Webb's life was saved by jumping from the engine just before the train crashed.
    I combine postage and shipping on multiple purchases.  Postage and shipping charges on this lot include USPS First Class Mail with insurance and tracking.
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