Lot 567
Steamer Magnolia (Mississippi River), red leaf-shaped handstamp on 1851 folded cover from Vicksburg to New Orleans, manuscript endorsement pr. Magnolia at bottom left, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Somdal, Haas, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 838 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A WONDERFUL STRIKE OF THE FANCY PACKET MARKING WHICH IS VERY RARE IN THIS CONDITION.
The Magnolia of 842 tons was built at New Albany Ind. in 1859 was purchased by Holmes in early 1861.