Lot 647
From Steamer Judah Touro. Red oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans with black "New Orleans" cds & two strikes of matching straight line "Steam" handstamp, Very Fine. Milgram No. 732.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220
Lot 648
Lotus 3. Manuscript steamboat endorsement on 3¢ postal entire to New Orleans with wonderful all over shaded advertising design in light blue green for Wholesale Grocers in Jefferson, Texas, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot 649
From Steamer Louisa. Red oval handstamp on 1853 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans with red "New Orleans" cds & black straight line "Steam" handstamp, usual pinholes in oval handstamp, Very Fine. Milgram No. 810.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $425
Lot 650
From Steamer M. Relf. Red oval handstamp on cover to New Orleans with 1857 3¢ dull red with manuscript cancel affixed of right end of handstamp, Very Fine. Milgram No. 950.Scott No. 26 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot 651
N.O. Natchez & Vicksburg Steamer Magenta. Double circle handstamp with year date on 1864 lemon cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel & New Orleans double circle postmark, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 833.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot 652
Maid of New Orleans. Manuscript endorsement on circa 1820 folded cover postmarked red "New Orleans" cds with manuscript (Ship) "6" rate (crossed out) & rerated "25" for fowarding in regular mail to St. Louis, minor soiling, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475
Lot 653
Steamer Majestic. Boxed red handstamp on 1848 folded cover datelined New Orleans to Planta, endorsed "Luna" at bottom left, which has been crossed out in pencil, small stain at top, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 844.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 654
Miscellaneous Louisiana Packet Boat Covers. A mixed lot of 18 covers, cards & entire with various different markings, corner cards & related packet boat references, virtually all used & from the 1870's - early 1900's, mixed condition.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $425
Lot 655
Mississippi River Packets. 6 1850's covers with red packet handstamps; including Genl. LaFayette, Swamp Fox, two Red River Packet, St. Charles usages (one on 3¢ Nesbitt), Duck River and Belle Creole, generally F.-V.F.Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $600