Lot
4259 
(Route 6103) From Steamer W.W. Farmer, red oval handstamp on 3¢ red Nesbitt buff entire to New Orleans La.; two light vertical creases, otherwise Very Fine. Milgram No. 1482 Estimate $200 - 300.
The "W.W. Farmer" of 207 tons was built at Louisville in 1854. She ran New Orleans - Ouachita River trade under Capt. John W. Cannon as part owner. Cannon went on to own the "Robert E. Lee" after the Civil War.
Realized: $160