Lot
865 
Steamer Shamrock (Mississippi River), straightline without ornamental frame on blue folded letter datelined "Sheriden March 8th 1850" to New Orleans, postmarked red "New Orleans La. Mar 15" cds and matching "Steam 10" rating handstamp for over 300 miles, manuscript "Shamrock" endorsement, light horizontal fold, Very Fine and rare, this is the only recorded example, Unlisted in Milgram.Milgram No. 1271A Estimate $300 - 400.
The "Shamrock" of 139 tons built at Newport Ky. in 1848. Burned and lost in Lake Bistineau La. in June 1851.
Current Opening Bid: $150