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Steamer Countess (Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers), complete blue boxed handstamp vertically at left on stampless cover to New Orleans, manuscript "By Steamer Countess" at bottom, additional bold and complete "N. O. Natchez & Vicksburg Steamer Magenta" (Milgram 833) large double circle handstamp with hollow center, postmarked "New Orleans La., Jan 18" cds with "Ship 4" in circle, Very Fine.Milgram No. 302 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY AND RARE COVER CARRIED BY TWO DIFFERENT STEAMBOATS.
First carried by the "Countess" and transferred to the "Magenta" in New Orleans. The "Ship 4" is a double charge as it was delivered to port of entry requiring twice the usual rate of 2¢.
Realized: $1,350