Americana Stamps

Lot #: 3070

SHIP 14 1/2 Handstamp on 1827 Folded Letter to New Orleans

Very Scarce 14 1/2 Rate

By January 1827, two-line handstamps reading "SHIP/14 1/2" had been prepared. This was the ordinary Ship handstamp applied at The Belize at the mouth of the Mississippi River for Ship mail going to New Orleans, a distance of 102 miles up the Mississippi River.

Opening: $180
Category: US Stampless, Mail Route Anomaly