Lot 873
Steamer Perry, circular handstamp in black and red, clear strike of black on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by red "Providence R.I." cds to Bristol R.I., black "Steamboat" straightline; red partial strike cancels 3¢ red (U27) buff Star die entire to Newport R.I., F.-V.F. and scarce pair.Milgram Nos. 1089, 1090 Estimate $200 - 300.
References: black strike illustrated in Milgram's "Vessel-Names Markings on United States Inland and Ocean Waterways 1810-1890", p. 563.
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Realized: $260