Lot 1119
Packet Clara, violet illustrated corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented leaf fancy cancel duplexed with "Jefferson City Mo. Apr" cds to Lt. A.J. Bayer at Sedalia Mo.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and rare, This is the illustrated example in Milgram.Milgram No. 259 Estimate $300 - 400.
This Steamboat "Clara" was built in 1864 and operated on the Missouri River until 1870.
Realized: $525