Lot
4307 
(Route 5001) Peytona, neat strike of red circular handstamp with illustrated race horse at center on folded letter datelined "New Orleans 30 Dec. 1848" to Louisville Ky. where it entered the mails with blue "Steam" rating handstamp and manuscript "20" cent rating for double weight over 300 miles; some erosion in address and small taped edge tear, Fine and rare marking. Milgram No. 1097 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The first route between New Orleans and Louisville was contracted in January 1838. For a seven year period between July 1846 and June 1853, the Postmasters at New Orleans and Louisville contracted by the round trip at $85 each with a daily service.