Gener’l Lafeyette

Lot 466, USA folded letter by Steamer from New Orleans to Cincinnati, sold for C$497

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Lot 466, USA folded letter by Steamer from New Orleans to Cincinnati, sold for C$497Lot 466, USA folded letter by Steamer from New Orleans to Cincinnati, sold for C$497Lot 466 USA 1848 (February 19), “STEAMER GEN’L LAFEYETTE”, folded letter from New Orleans to Cincinnati, with printed “Prices Current” contents, datelined New Orleans, blue Louisville 10 (1 Mar) single-circle transit c.d.s., streaight-line STEAM and dual strikes of red oval “STEAMER GEN’L LAFEYETTE” on front, fine strikes of the uncommon Ohio River steamboat. (Milgram 497). Sold for C$425.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.