Lot
1243 
Adams & Co's Express, Washington, dark blue embossed cameo corner card with "Way" manuscript on buff cover to Philadelphia, Extremely Fine and attractive.Estimate $100 - 150.
Current Opening Bid: $50
Lot
1244
J.S. & E. A. Abbot, Manufacturers, Concord, New Hampshire, illustrated ad showing Concord Coach on verso of cover on cover to Bennington, Vt., franked with 1851 3¢ orange brown tied by blue "Concord, N.H. Sep 19", small cover tear a bottom right, Very Fine, a lovely advertising cover for the Concord Coach used from Concord, N.H.Estimate $200 - 300.
The J.S. and E.A. Abbott Company was a historical iteration of a famous carriage and wagon manufacturer. Initially, J. Stephen Abbot (1804-1871) was a partner in the Abbot Downing Company, which revolutionized 19th-century transportation with the Concord Coach. After the original partnership dissolved in 1847, Abbot went into business with his son(s), operating under the name J.S. and E.A. Abbot and Company. This company continued to build Concord coaches and other carriages.
The company manufactured various types of carriages and wagons, including the renowned Concord Stagecoach. The company's legacy is primarily associated with the Concord Coach, a robust and comfortable stagecoach known for its unique suspension system using "thorough braces" instead of springs. It became widely used in the American West by Wells, Fargo & Co. for its durability and adaptability to rough terrain.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
1245
(Ship) Australian Packet Line, For Sidney Port Philip & Melbourne, embossed blue cameo on backflap of cover with illustration of Sailing Ship, Antonio Pelletier, Proprietor, 98 Wall St., N.Y., cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive tied by "New York Apr 30" cds to Rothville, Penna.; small repaired tear at top, minor staining to backflap, F.-V.F.Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $240
Lot
1246
(Ship) The California Line For San-Francisco, all over shaded ad cover with large "C" flag at upper left, "Platt & Newton, Successors to Wm. T. Colman & Co., 117 Front St. (near Wall) New York" franked with 3¢ 1869 issue adhesive tied by fancy killer of "New York May 2" cds to Townsend, Mass., Extremely Fine and choice.Scott No. 114 Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
1247
[Ship] Coleman's California Line for San Francisco, Office No. 88 Wall St., New York, all over shaded advertising with illustration of clipper ship and "First Class Clipper Ships Sailing Regularly Twice A Month." on legal size cover, franked with horiz. pair 1857 3¢ dull red (small faults) tied by "New York, Dec 14, 1860" black postmark with barred grid killer, minor edge wear, reinforced cover tear at bottom, still Very Fine, Wonderful shaded ad cover illustrating a clipper ship.Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $240
Lot
1248
(Ship) Empire Line, San Francisco Packets, blue embossed cameo corner card of "James Smith & Son Agents, 96 Wall St., N.Y." on backflap with image of Sailing Ship on orange cover with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive tied by "New York May 19" cds to Boston; very light edge wear, overall Very Fine.Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $240
Lot
1249
(Ship) New York & California Steam Ship Line, printed corner card with illustration of steamship, and "For San Francisco via Nicaragua, C. Morgan Agent, 2 Bowling Green, New York", on cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue imperforate adhesive tied "New York Aug 16" postmark to Francistown N.H.; repaired damage at top center, backflap a bit rough, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
1250
(Ship) North Atlantic & Pacific Mail Steamship Co's, For California, via. Panama Railroad, Boston Agency Office, 16 Broad Street, printed corner card on lemon cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by black Boston "PAID" killer with red "Boston Ms Oct 28 1858" cds to Maine; cover with natural paper fold at left, just up to corner card, Very Fine.Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Current Opening Bid: $80
Lot
1251
(Ship) Ocean Penny Postage, The Worlds Want and Britain's Boon, stampless cover addressed to Macao, China, with illustrated Ocean Penny Postage, The Worlds Want and Britain's Boon Bradshaw & Blacklock design (state 2); apparently carried privately, Extremely Fine, Rare use of Penny Postage illustrated cover to Macao, China.Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
1252
(Ship) Swallow Tail Line, fancy embossed cameo corner card in green illustrating Full-Rigged Ship, "Bowman Grinnel & Co., 83 South St. New York, Draft from £1 & Upwards on England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales", on buff cover franked with 3¢ 1851 issue adhesive (miscut) tied by "New York Jun 3" cds to Rhode Island, Extremely Fine and a stunning cameo cover.Scott No. 11 Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $250