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Steamboat Stamps Fetch Five Figures | Huntsville News
A rare pair of 1847 five-cent stamps, marked “STEAM” for Mississippi River mail, sold for $14,500—shattering records. These early impressions, among the first ever printed, saw ten stamps hit over $1,000 each, with this red-brown pair leading the pack. Imagine them tucked into letters from Natchez or New Orleans over 170 years ago. More from the collection also soared: a deep brown stamp for $4,500, another red-brown for $2,700, and a dark brown horizontal pair for $1,900. These aren’t just stamps—they’re time capsules, where rarity and history command serious cash. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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