1952 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company #1006

This is a First Day of Issue envelope commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Company, featuring a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1952. The envelope is a collectible item for philatelists and railroad enthusiasts, celebrating the B&O Railroad's historic charter granted on February 28, 1827, marking it as one of the first railroads in the United States.

**Product Description:**

- **Title:** 125th Anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad First Day of Issue Envelope
- **Issue Date:** February 28, 1952
- **Location of Issue:** Baltimore, Maryland (postmarked with the date and time: 9:00 AM, Feb 28, 1952)
- **Stamp Included:** 
  - A single 3-cent U.S. postage stamp titled "125th Year of Rail Transportation, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. 1827-1952."
  - The stamp features an illustration of a modern B&O train, with a streamlined locomotive pulling passenger cars, set against a blue background. The text "United States Postage 3¢" is printed on it.
- **Cachet (Design on Envelope):**
  - The left side of the envelope features a blue illustration of a modern B&O train, similar to the one on the stamp, extending across an oval background.
  - Above the train, a smaller illustration depicts an early B&O train from 1827, highlighting the evolution of rail technology over 125 years.
  - The text "125th ANNIVERSARY THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY BALTIMORE 1, MD." is prominently displayed in the center, marking the occasion and location.
  - Below the train, the text "Commemorating the granting of the B & O Charter February 28, 1827" provides historical context for the anniversary.
  - The years "1827" and "1952" are printed at the top and bottom of the design, respectively, framing the anniversary timeline.
  - The text "First Day of Issue" is printed at the top left, indicating the envelope's collectible status.
- **Postmark:** 
  - A circular postmark reads "Baltimore, MD, Feb 28, 9:00 AM, 1952," marking the official first day of issue for this stamp.
- **Additional Markings:** 
  - The text "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" is printed to the right of the stamp, reinforcing the envelope's significance as a philatelic item.
  - The envelope is addressed to "Mr. W. F. Edinger, 3716 Norbourne, Louisville 7 Ky.," indicating it was mailed as part of the commemorative event.
- **Condition:** The envelope appears to be in good condition, typical of a well-preserved collectible from the early 1950s, with some minor signs of aging such as slight discoloration around the edges (based on the image provided).

This First Day of Issue envelope is a piece of postal and railroad history, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a pioneering company in American rail transportation. It serves as a meaningful addition to any stamp collection, railroad memorabilia, or a historical keepsake for those interested in the development of transportation in the United States.