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Up for sale is an authentic, original antique Bill of Lading from the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company. This early 20th-century railroad document is dated August 11, 1900 (or early 1900s) and was issued at the Ormrod, PA station.This piece features excellent historical crossovers, detailing a shipment of 75 bags of cement (weighing 7,500 lbs) consigned to the Dexter Cement Company, routed via Coplay to Egypt, Pennsylvania—the historic heart of the Lehigh Valley cement industry.Company: Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company (Reading Terminal, Philadelphia)Date: August 11, 1900 / 190xShipper/Consignee: Dexter Cement Co.Commodity: 75 Bags of Cement / 7,500 lbsDestination: Egypt, PA via CoplayFormat: Form 9 [Bill of Lading]Condition:Good vintage condition for a paper document over 120 years old. Displays standard age-toning, original folding creases from historical filing, and minor edge wear. The handwritten fountain pen ink remains clear, legible, and dark. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition details before purchasing.Shipping:Will be shipped securely flat with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending or damage during transit.
