Lot
2118 
Steam Packet Franklin (Lake Champlain), complete red circular handstamp on 1831 folded letter to Rousses Point, N.Y., tiny bit of ink erosion in address, some minor edge which has small hinge re-enforcement, Very Fine, perhaps the finest strike of this scarce marking; with clear 2023 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. 470.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The Sherman family commenced steamboat services on Champlain Lake in 1812 and formed the Champlain Transportation Co. in 1825. From 1834, they were contracted to carry mails between Rouses Point and Whitehall, and later from St. John L.(ower)C.(anada). The Champlain Transportation company was the first inland water steamboat operator to employ a Name-of-Boat cachet with the "Franklin" recorded from 1831.
Current Opening Bid: $1,050
Lot 2119
J.D. Peters, Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line, For Portland, Oregon, red and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock (146x90mm) with flag showing Bee Hive, card promoting "The Elegant A 1 First-Class Clipper", strong colors; some writing offset, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "J.D. PETERS" CLIPPER CARD.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
2120
Aaron Burr (1756-1836), Third Vice President of the United States 1801-1805, manuscript free frank "Free A. Burr" signature as U.S. Senator from New York on 1796 folded letter sheet to New York City, postmarked "4/Ma" Franklin mark with matching straight line "Free" handstamp, docketed "May 4, 1796" on back flap, Extremely Fine and choice.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Aaron Burr Jr. was an influential American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father. He served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first term. Burr is perhaps best known for his notorious rivalry with Alexander Hamilton, which culminated in the deadly duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804, where Burr fatally wounded Hamilton, who succumbed to his injuries the next day.
Current Opening Bid: $500