BE142

CSA #1 Stone A-B (not plated) (4-Margin Olive Green) tied by a Blue STEAMBOAT handstamp with a second strike of the same handstamp to the left. Addressed to Mr. M. Hrenna, Montgomery, Ala. The Blue STEAMBOAT handstamp is a Montgomery, Ala mark. The cover originated somewhere on the Alabama River prepaid with the 5c stamp. On arrival in Montgomery, the cover received the STEAMBOAT handstamp indicating the proper rate on an incoming cover and not an overpaid drop letter. The “Due 10” handstamp on the cover was also applied in Montgomery apparently by mistake as it is lined through. The cover was reduced at the left just to the address but the left side of the cover has been professionally restored. The restoration did not involve the address, the postal markings, or the stamp. PF Certificate 1991 which shows the cover prior to restoration. Very Fine Appearance and a scarce Steamboat usage.

SOLD $1,500.00