Item #40371 UNITED STATES WATERWAY PACKETMARKS; HANDSTAMPED AND PRINTED NAMES OF MAIL CARRYING STEAMBOATS ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN INLAND AND COASTAL WATERS 1832-1899. Eugen Klein.

UNITED STATES WATERWAY PACKETMARKS; HANDSTAMPED AND PRINTED NAMES OF MAIL CARRYING STEAMBOATS ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN INLAND AND COASTAL WATERS 1832-1899

Federalsburg, MD: J.W. Stowell Printing Co., 1940. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Very Good. Item #40371

Number 195 of 500 numbered copies signed by Klein on special limitation page. A high spot in 1940's philatelic literature. 208 pages with named packets, steamers and boats, photographs of cancelled envelopes, and examples of their cancelations. Bound in original blue cloth with lettering printed in gilt over black background. Toning along inner hinges. Small neat owner's signature on the front endpaper. Near fine in very good dust jacket with edgewear, several tears, and tape mends to the reverse.

Price: $75.00