Lot 666
U.S. Flag Ship Pensacola. Partial strike of violet straight line handstamp on 1882 cover to New York franked with 5¢ Taylor Bank Note (small defect) tied on arrival by New York duplex cancel, cover sent by Rear Admiral Franklin Hanford to his wife, slightly reduced at right, Fine. Milgram No. 1082.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $45
Lot 667
Ramapo. Manuscript endorsement on 1823 folded cover to Pointe Coupee, interesting letter discussing the sale of slaves, Very Fine and rare.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,100
Lot 668
St. Charles/N.O. Red boxed steamer handstamp on reverse of folded cover to Pittsburgh with blue "New Orleans" cds & blue manuscript "25" rate, Very Fine, a rare item which is unlisted in Milgram.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 669
Steam Boat St. James. Red oval handstamp on folded cover, tiny cover repairs along file fold, Very Fine. Milgram No. 1310.Estimate $150 - 200.
The "St. James" exploded on Lake Pontchartrain on July 5, 1852, killing 30 people aboard.
Realized: $160
Lot 670
Steam Packet Covers. 10 covers; couple simple Steam handstamp, others name-of-vessel markings including 1867 National, circular J.F. Pargoud (repaired) and straight line Lizzie Simmons on separate 3¢ Star Die entires, Louis D'Or, Idahoe, Henry M. Shreve, Gladiola, etc.; strong strikes throughout, Very Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $350
Lot 671
Steamboat Balance Collection. A wonderful lot of 76 covers with a wide variety of Steamboat markings, Route Agent Markings, endorsements & advertising, etc., many with attractive name of boat markings, mixed condition, please inspect, an important lot for the specialist.Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 672
Steamer Gen'l Quitman. Ultramarine oval handstamp on 1860 3¢ Star Die entire to New Orleans, entire with light vert fold, flap tear which just extends onto front, Very Fine, a possible Confederate usage. Milgram No. 501.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 673
Steamer H.M. Wright. Red oval handstamp on buff cover to Warenton, Miss. franked with uncancelled 1851 3¢ dull red, reduced at right & some minor edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce. Milgram No. 609.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot 674
Steamer Illinois, Cleveland, Detroit & Lake Superior Line. Light strike of red oval handstamp on 3¢ entire to Eagle Harbor, L.S., Mich., included is small 1862 printed receipt from Fairbanks' Scales for Weighing 10 Head of Cattle, reduced at left, F.-V.F., a scarce packet marking. Milgram No. 635.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $350
Lot 675
Steamer Morning Light. Blue oval handstamp tying 1857 3¢ dull red (defective) on lemon cover to New Orleans, flap torn, Very Fine. Milgram No. 938.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $400