Lot
385 
S.B. Grey Eagle-October 20 (Upper Mississippi River), straight-line handstamp with manuscript date tying 1857, 3¢ rose (corner replaced) on to cover to St. Louis, barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine, ex-Risvold.Milgram No. 566A Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THIS STRAIGHT LINE HANDSTAMP ON A FULL COVER WHICH IS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IN SIZE THAN MILGRAM 566.
The "Grey Eagle" operated on the Upper Mississippi. It is interesting to note that this font is smaller than the straight line marking offered in lot 384.
Realized: $600