Lot 846
Express Mail and Passenger Steamer Imperial, embossed green corner card on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial "Cairo, Ill. 1859" cds to New Haven Conn.; small top edge tears and flap torn, otherwise Very Fine and rare corner card, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.).Milgram No. 639 Estimate $500 - 750.
References: Illustration example in Milgram's Vessel Named Markings book on page 361.
Realized: $425