Sale 26: The Westpex Sale

Lot 749    

From Steamer Osceola. Bold red oval handstamp (slightly oily) on 1850 folded cover to New Orleans with red "Way 11 Cents" in rimless oval and matching New Orleans cds, Extremely Fine and scarce.
Milgram No. 1040    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $675

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Lot 750    

From Steamer Osceola. Red oval handstamp on buff cover to Black River, La., manuscript endorsement "Osceola" at top left, Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 1040    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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Lot 751    

Paul Jones. fancy oval with eagle at top in black handstamp on 1844 folded letter to New Orleans, light cover staining, otherwise Very Fine, a rare packet marking.
Milgram No. 1063    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 752    

S.B. Paul Jones. Small black circular handstamp on 1847 outer lettersheet of Bill of Lading to Plantation, La. with manuscript endorsement "Paul Jones" at bottom left, hint of light toning & light file fold through marking, F.-V.F., a rare marking.
Milgram No. 1065    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 753    

From Regular Freight Passenger Steamer Paul Jones. Bold strike in blue tying 1857 3¢ dull red (#26) on buff cover, cover with small top edge tears, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 1066    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 754    

From Regular Freight Passenger Steamer Paul Jones. Bold strike in blue shield on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, flap torn, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 1066    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 755    

From Regular Freight Passenger Steamer Paul Jones. Outstanding strike in bold shield tying 1857 3¢ Dull Red (#26) on fresh cover to New Orleans, manuscript endorsement "Red Chief" crossed out, an Extremely Fine gem.
Milgram No. 1067    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $850

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Lot 756    

New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau. Oval handstamp used on 1852 folded cover to New Orleans with "Paid F.A. Dentzel Agt. P.O.N.O." handstamp, Very Fine, a rare combination of markings.
Milgram No. 1070    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 757    

New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau. Blue oval handstamp used on 1852 folded cover to New Orleans franked with 1851 3¢ dull red (virtually four large margins) tied by light strike of "Paid F.A. Dentzel Agt. P.O.N.O." handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 1071    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 758    

New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau. Red oval handstamp on small ladies cover to to Cape Girardeau, Mo., bold "Way 6" rate handstamp and red "New Orleans, La., Dec 17" cds, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 1072.
Estimate    $400 - 500.

Realized: $400

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