3c Dull Red, Ty. I (11). Large margins to just touched, rich color on bright paper, tied by bold strike of "STEAM" handstamp, mostly clear strike of "St. Louis and Missouri River Passenger Packet, Emma, J. A. York, Master, J. P. Fitzgerald, Capt." handstamp with ornate frame on buff cover to Springboro O., slightly reduced at left, some slight wear

VERY FINE. THIS IS A PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED PACKET MARKING. A GREAT RARITY.

There are several vessels named Emma in the Way's Packet Directory book, but none seem to match the information provided on the handstamp. This is also unlisted in the standard reference books.

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