Lot
549 
Baltimore Md., Aug 15, bold strike of blue cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on mourning cover to Baltimore, matching blue "STEAMBOAT" and "DUE2cts." handstamps; flap torn, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $260
Lot
550
From Natchitoches Packet D.R. Carroll, bold strike of blue oval handstamp on blue tissue paper cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), bright color, tied by partial "New Orleans La., 1859" cds and matching "STEAMBOAT" straightline handstamp; partial flap, Very Fine. Milgram No. 363 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375
Lot
551
N. Bedford, Ms. May "18", red cds with manuscript dating and matching bold strike of red "SHIP" handstamp and red ms. "52" rating for 50¢ postage plus 2¢ ship fee on folded cover docketed "Nantz, 12 April 1806" France to Charleston S.C., fresh and Very Fine, an early New Bedford ship use (no photo). Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
552
Ship and Sea Post Mail, group of 54 covers and cards including 1930 paquebot from "Gripsholm" to Norway; U.S. German Sea Post and French Sea Post uses, some advertising covers incl. NDL Bremen Line agent at Boston, HAPAG Line, Ocean Steamship Co. etc; some foreign franked mail, etc. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot
553
"Way Kingston N.Y.", manuscript postmark and matching "12½" cent rating on 1827 folded cover to the Navy Yard in Boston Mass., red "New-York, Oct 3" cds and matching sharp "STEAM BOAT" straightline handstamp with updated "18¾" rating, Very Fine and rare Steam Boat way combination use. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325