Lot
4360 
(Cincinnati to Arkansas River) Regular Packet Emma Dean, bold strike of dark blue circular handstamp on illustrated April 21st 1852 bill of lading from Shreve, Steel & Co. showing steamboat, addressed to Van Buren Ark., which is located north of Fort Smith on the Arkansas border with the Creek Agency Indian Terr.; some light water staining, top edge reinforced with non-archival tape that should be removed, Fine and rare, ex Klein-Somdal; with 1992 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. 406 Estimate $300 - 400.
Relatively few covers can be found being carried on the Arkansas River. The "Emma Dean" operated the trade between Cincinnati and the plantations and communities on the Arkansas River.
Realized: $190