Lot
746 
Steamboat Perry (Narragansett Bay), fancy printed illustration in brown showing the Perry Under Full Steam on cover to Worcester, Mass, franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red (11A) tied by "Providence R.I. Apr 24" cds with "Steam Boat" straight line alongside, flap tear which extends slightly on to front (neatly mended), also included is two different printed & illustrated freight bill, one from 1856 and one from 1858, Very Fine and choice.Milgram No. 1088 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST EARLY STEAMBOAT COVER IN EXISTENCE - THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE PRINTED ON BROWN.
A quick search of both our and Siegel's online records shows that this rare design has not been offered since keeping computerized records.
Current Opening Bid: $1,000