Sale 19: The Autumn Sale

Lot 129    

National Express Co., New York, Troy, Montreal. Blue embossed train illustrated label on cover to Westport, N.Y., endorsed "By Express" and franked "Free, Frank Knight, Messenger" in manuscript at upper right, couple small cover nicks, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $270

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Lot 130    

(Ross Xpress). Manuscript "12½ to Pay Ross Express" endorsement on July 14, 1849 folded note from Worcester to Whittensville, Massachusetts, spindle hole at foot, Very Fine usage.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 131    

United States and Canada Express, Rutland, Vt. Corner card cover franked with 1870 3¢ green tied by cork with Rutland postmark alongside, addressed locally, with original 1875 enclosure from Fort Ann, N.Y. on "Delaware & Huson Canal Co., Rensselaer & Saratoga R.R. Dept" letterhead, cover nicks and small tears, Fine, a very scarce corner card.
Scott No. 147    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $100

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Lot 132    

Louisville & New Orleans Passenger Packet Baltic. Blue shield corner card on fresh cover to Columbia, Ky., franked with 1851 uncancelled 3¢ brownish carmine with bottom sheet margin, manuscript "pr Steamer, H.B. Newcomb" endorsement at lower left, cover missing backflap, Very Fine. Milgram No. 85.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 133    

Buffalo NY Steam Boat 10Cts. Fancy blue due handstamp and matching "Buffalo NY Sep 13/10" postmark on cover to New York City, 1850 docket at left, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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Lot 134    

North Western Packet Co. Corner card on 1864-65 3¢ entire to Rockford, Ill., cork canceled with "Dubuque, Iowa, Jul 4" cds alongside, cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. U58    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $36

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Lot 135    

Steamer Sultana of St. Louis. Clear red negative handstamp 1849 New Orleans, La. folded letter to St. Louis, Mo., cover with some minor tone specks, Very Fine, a very scarce marking. Milgram No. 1330.
Estimate    $600 - 800.

Realized: $600

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Lot 136    

New Orleans & Memphis Packet T.P. Leathers. Large red oval handstamp on 1854 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, franked with four margin 1851 3¢ dull red, top margin single tied by "Steam" straight line handstamp, red "New Orleans, La, May 6" cds and manuscript "due 5" rate, Very Fine. Milgram No. 1378.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $450

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Lot 137    

Cleveland & Erie R.R., Oct 17. Cds tying 1851 3¢ dull red on cover to Connecticut, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 138    

Lebanon Valley R.R., Jun 26. Cds tying 1857 3¢ dull red, straddle pane single on cover to Green Castle, Pa., forwarded to Williamsport, Md., Very Fine.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $230

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