
Lot
594
Steamer Mayflower, St. Louis & New Orleans Packet (Mississippi River), illustrated blue cameo corner card on cover to Helena, Ark., franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red (11, faulty, piece out), tied by indistinct red New Orleans cds with black grid, cover repair (piece added) at top affecting design, attractive Very Fine appearance, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 876A Estimate $300 - 400.
This is the only known example of this intricate Cameo design which was produced by W. Eaves and one of only two steamboat illustrated cameo designs ever produced.
Realized: $800