Lot
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Steamer Edna (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers), italicized straightline on 1847 folded letter from Frenchport to New Orleans, large partial "10" with manuscript "2" rated (2¢ ship fee), "Steam" handstamp, Very Fine and choice, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 390 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY COVER WITH THIS RARE STRAIGHT LINE STEAMBOAT MARKING - THIS BEING THE FINER OF THE TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES.
Realized: $325