3c Rose, Ty. I (25). Tied by blue "U.S. Packet Natchez" oval with matching "Route 7309" double oval on oatmeal cover to Natchez Miss., slight overall toning, stamp with single pulled perf, otherwise Fine, scarce use of these markings on a No. 25 cover, according to the Feldman Waterways book, Leathers & Holmes gained the contract for Route 7309 in February 1854 at $75,000 a year for three trips per week, this was renewed as 8165 in July 1858 at $40,000 a year, accompanied by a No. 11 tied on piece by the same "Route 7309" marking, ex Hulme

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