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From Steamer Gem (Mississippi River), complete red circular handstamp on 1851 folded letter to New Orleans, postmarked partial "New Orleans Oct 2" cds with matching red "Steam 5" in circle, Very Fine, a rare & seldom seen marking, ex-Richey, Illustrated in Milgram; signed Ashbrook.Milgram No. 490 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375