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Packet Jefferson (Mississippi and Black Rivers), complete red illustrated oval handstamp with excellent detail on 1851 folded cover from Alexandria to New Orleans, postmarked red "New Orleans, LA. Dec. 22" cds and matching "Steam 5" in double circle, Very Fine and choice, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 685 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A STUNNING STEAMBOAT COVER SHOWING THIS FANCY HANDSTAMP - ONLY THREE KNOWN COVERS.
It is believed that this marking and the fancy "James Hewitt" handstamp were made by the same person. We have never offered this packet marking and a quick search of the Siegel website shows that none have been offered by their firm since the start of computerized record keeping.
Current Opening Bid: $750