Lot
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Creole, straight-line handstamp of colorless letters, heavily embossed over magenta manuscript "Creole" on 1853-55 3¢ red on buff entire (U1) from Buchanan Carroll correspondence to New Orleans, cancelled by "Steam" straightline cancel and matching "New Orleans La. Apr 3" cds; minor toning and wear, Fine, Pictured in Milgram as listing example, ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 312 Estimate $300 - 400.
A rare marking and one of the most peculiar of vessel named markings in this period. This handstamp does not come heavily inked, this is one of the best examples known.
Realized: $375