Lot
4140 
Steamer New World, choice bold strike of blue oval handstamp on buff cover addressed to New Orleans La., entered mails with partial red New Orleans cds and bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), pos. 29R3, four margins with tiny tear, tied by "Steam" straightline; some edge wear, Very Fine. Milgram No. 1002 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE STEAMBOAT HANDSTAMP.