Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 637    

Dr. Batey. Red oval handstamp on 1851 folded cover from New Orleans to Monroe, La. with "Monroe" arrival cds with manuscript "Steam 10" rate, included is 1858 printed billhead for the steamboat "Dr. Batey", Extremely Fine and attractive, the Dr. Batey was built in 1850 and later became a Confederate Ironclad in 1861. Milgram No. 359.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 638    

Regular Ouachita Passenger Packet Steamer Dr. Buffington. Blue oval handstamp on 1860 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, large part of flap missing, Very Fine, a possible Confederate usage; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. 362.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 639    

Steamer Emperor. Red circular handstamp on 1853 folded cover from New Orleans to Clinton, franked with uncancelled 1851 3¢ dull red (tiny corner flaw), carried by steamer to Port Hudson then forwarded by train with light strike of red oval "Forwarded by C & P.H. Rail Road", F.-V.F., a most unusual item. Milgram No. 413.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $110

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Lot 640    

Etna. Manuscript endorsement on 1819 folded cover to Natchez, Very Fine and rare.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

The "Aetna" was the 3rd steamboat on the Mississippi, built on 1815 and abandoned in 1822.

Realized: $800

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Lot 641    

Steamer Frank Pargoud. Clear blue double oval handstamp on very fresh 3¢ pink on buff entire to New Orleans, merchant's Trenton, La. blue double oval cachet, manuscript "St. Frank Pargoud", Very Fine and choice. Scott No. U59.
Milgram No. 478    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 642    

New Orleans & Grand Ecore Weekly Packet Frolic. Blue oval handstamp, blue oval handstamp tying 1867 3¢ rose F. Grill on 3¢ pink entire to New Orleans, flap torn & sealed tear at left, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 484.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $105

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Lot 643    

From Natchitoches Packet D.R. Carroll. Blue oval handstamp on 1860 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, docketed "Please do not forget to send down 20 hogsheads", Very Fine and choice. Milgram No. 363.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 644    

Steam Ship Great Western. Magenta manuscript endorsement on 1841 folded cover from Paris to New Orleans, numerous markings including red "London Ship Letter", red "New York Ship" cds & manuscript "27" rate (25¢ postage + 2¢ ship captain fee), cover with unnoticeable sealed tear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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Lot 645    

Cincinnati, Louisville and New Orleans Palace Passenger Steamer Guiding Star. Wonderful illustrated cover in blue & red showing the Steamer Guiding Star, franked with 1890 2¢ red tied by "Baton Rouge, La." cds & cork cancel, cover addressed to Cincinnati, light vert. cover fold affecting the illustrated design, large part of flap missing, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 646    

pr. Independence. Manuscript endorsement on 1821 folded cover from New Orleans to Sicily Island, interesting letter discussing the cotton market, Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Carried on the first steamboat trip up the Black and Ouachita Rivers.

Realized: $750

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