Steamer Edna. Wonderful strike of straightline in black on Apr. 1847 folded letter from "Frenchport" to New Orleans, large "10" rate lightly struck at center, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare marking. Milgram No. 389  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Steamer Edna. Perfect strike of straight-line handstamp on 1847 folded letter to Trinity, Louisiana (this style handstamp is quite rare), manuscript "Steam 10" in blue indicating double rate, cover endorsed "Edna" at top left, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful exhibition item, ex-Eggen. Milgram No. 389  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Steamer Edna. Two nice strikes small italic straight line on 1847 folded letter from "Frenchport" to New Orleans, manuscript "per St. B. Edna" endorsement at bottom left, cover with some light toning, Very Fine, reported to be one of the only two known examples of this marking. Milgram No. 390  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)