Creole, straight-line handstamp of colorless letters, heavily embossed over magenta manuscript "Creole" on 1853-55 3¢ red on buff entire (U1) from Buchanan Carroll correspondence to New Orleans, cancelled by "Steam" straightline cancel and matching "New Orleans La. Apr 3" cds; minor toning and wear, Fine, Pictured in Milgram as listing example, ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 312  Estimate $300 - 400. A rare marking and one of the most peculiar of vessel named markings in this period. This handstamp does not come heavily inked, this is one of the best examples known. $0 (Image)