(Steam) (New Orleans) Steam. Straight line handstamp on 1826 folded cover with manuscript "37½" rate, letter contents include I send this by a friend to B(ayou) Sara who will either mail it or have it to be sent down in the Packet, Very Fine, a rare early cover showing the first Steam handstamp used in New Orleans. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)