RATES OF TOLL TO BE PAID HERE.
Leesburg: Washingtonian Office, 1833. Oblong broadside, 7-1/4" x 10-1/2." Attractive, wide ornamental border surrounds a list of goods subject to tolls, and the toll rates for each. Uniformly toned, Very Good. Dated in bold type, "LEESBURG, DEC. 18, 1833."
"For every score of Sheep or Hogs, or in that proportion, - - - 6-1-4 cts.
"For every score of Cattle, or in that proportion, - - - - 12-1-2
"For every Horse, Mare, Mule or Gelding, - - - - - 3"
Other charges are listed for riding carriages, drawn by one horse; four wheel'd riding carriages with 2 or more horses; cart or wagon, with rates depending on tyre size.
"Schedule of tolls for a Virginia turnpike, listing charges for sheep, hogs, and other livestock, as well as for five varieties of wagons and carriages" [Streeter]. The Streeter copy sold for $150.
Streeter Sale1103. Hummel 3526. OCLC 22390489 [4- Huntington, U VA, Lib Va, Wm & Mary], 701742236 [2- Yale, Geo. Mason] as of September 2025. Item #41321
Price: $1,500.00