Lot
4088 
(Route 7309) U.S. Mail Packet Natchez, red oval handstamp on ladies patterned enamel envelope bearing 3¢ dull red (26) cancelled by manuscript cross-hatch, addressed to New York City, circa 1857 as no "way" handstamp was applied at New Orleans for transfer to the Great Northern Mails; some edge wear and couple small edge tears, Fine. Milgram No. 962 var. Estimate $200 - 300.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS HANDSTAMP IN RED, IT IS NOT LISTED BY MILGRAM.
Realized: $160