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Steamer Montgomery. Red oval handstamp on blue folded cover docketed as datelined "Pecan Grove La, Decr 20th 1849" from the Buchannon Carroll correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Montgomery" at top left, Very Fine and choice example of this scarce marking,ex-Milgram (J.W.M.). Milgram No. 934; Estimate $300 - 400.
References: Illustration example in Milgram's Vessel Named Markings book on page 492. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Morning Light. Bold strike of bluish green oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine. Milgram No. 938; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
N.O. & Vicksburg Packet Natchez. Printed corner card on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with blue "Packet Natchez, Jan 19, 1870" oval (Milgram 964) from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine. Milgram No. 965; Estimate $200 - 300.
The 1870 markings of the "Natchez" are for a vessel built in 1869. This is the famous boat that raced the "Robert E. Lee" in 1870. Est. $200-300 (Image)
From Steamer Natchez No. 2. Red oval handstamp on blue Jul. 21st 1851 folded letter from Rodney Miss. to New Orleans La., entered mails with red "New Orleans La., Jul 25" cds and matching "Way 6" rating handstamp, Very Fine. Milgram No. 969; Estimate $300 - 400.
The "Natchez No. 2" was owned by Thomas Leathers and was possibly running Route 6003 contracted by the single trip at 2¢ a letter carried. Est. $300-400 (Image)
New Deer. Straightline handstamp on 1843 transatlantic folded letter from Gilkhorn, Scotland to Detroit Mich., red "Aberdeen, Paid, 1 OC 1, 1843" framed postmark and manuscript "Paid 1/2" rating, red Edinburgh "Paid" (10.2) cds, Liverpool (10.3) transit oval backstamp, red Boston "Ship" (10.19) cds and manuscript "27" due rating for 25¢ due rate plus 2¢ ship letter, Very Fine strike. Milgram No. 986; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Steamer New Era. Neat strike of fancy ornamental red handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine. Milgram No. 987; Estimate $400 - 600.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS FANCY STEAMER NEW ERA HANDSTAMP.
The "New Era" of 259 tons was built at New Albany Ind. in 1860 and sold to the Red River Packet Company in 1865, and then to Joshua Fenimore in November 1865. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Steamer New Era. Ornamental red handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; small edge tear at bottom, Very Fine. Milgram No. 987; Estimate $200 - 300.
The "New Era" of 259 tons was built at New Albany Ind. in 1860 and sold to the Red River Packet Company in 1865, and then to Joshua Fenimore in November 1865. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jun-08-2020, 23:24:28 EST
Sold For 200
Packets and Waterway Markings - Ouachita to Yaquin
Ouachita Packet New World. Red oval handstamp on cover to Black River, endorsed "New World" at bottom left, Very Fine. Milgram No. 1001; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
S.P. New York. Clear strike of straightline on folded letter datelined "New Orleans 8th June 1839" to New York N.Y., endorsed "pr. Steam Packet New York" at bottom left, Very Fine and choice. Milgram No. 1003; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau. Complete strike of oval on blue May 11th 1852 folded cover from Buchanan Carroll correspondence to New Orleans La., docketed "Dolmau" at bottom left, New Orleans post office agent "Paid, F.A. Dentzel, Agt. P.O., N.O." circular handstamp, Very Fine and scarce combination of packet and agent handstamps. Milgram No. 1070; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Steamer Pauline Carroll. Printed fancy scroll corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Helena Ark., Oct 18" cds duplex to Natchez Miss.; tiny repaired edge flaw at bottom, still Very Fine and rare,ex-Knapp, Milgram. Milgram No. 1061; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Steamer Peerless. Circular "Dec 26, 1859" datestamp ties 3¢ dull red (26), trivial corner flaw, on orange buff cover from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and rare,Only 5 Recorded Examples of this scarce Steamer Handstamp., ex-Milgram. Milgram No. 1077; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jun-08-2020, 23:26:22 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 873
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Cat No: 1089, 1090
Steamer Perry. Circular handstamp in black and red, clear strike of black on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by red "Providence R.I." cds to Bristol R.I., black "Steamboat" straightline; red partial strike cancels 3¢ red (U27) buff Star die entire to Newport R.I., F.-V.F. and scarce pair. Milgram No. 1089, 1090; Estimate $200 - 300.
References: black strike illustrated in Milgram's "Vessel-Names Markings on United States Inland and Ocean Waterways 1810-1890", p. 563.
Steamboat Piota. Fancy double-oval handstamp with flower and leaves at center struck in black and blue, black strike on 3¢ red (U1) entire from Buchannon Carroll to New Orleans La., endorsed "with freight pr. Str. Piota" at top left, and blue strike on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine pair, black ex-Rohloff, Milgram, blue ex-Milgram. Milgram No. 1110, 1111; Estimate $300 - 400.
Steamboat Piota. Remarkable sharp strike of fancy oval with central flower on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire from the Buchannon Carroll & C. at New Orleans La., endorsed "St. Piota" at bottom left, Extremely Fine and choice. Milgram No. 1110; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
From Steamer Planter. Sharp strike of large circular handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Morning Light" at top and crossed out, Very Fine and choice strike. Milgram No. 1124; Estimate $300 - 400.
The "Planter" of 343 tons was built in 1860 of 343 tons and was owned in part by Captain Clarkes V. Wells, who was from Sistersville, Virginia and took his boat south when the Civil War broke out. It was captured by U.S. troops on June 15, 1863, but after the war operated on the Alabama River.
References: Illustrated in Milgram's "Vessel-Names Markings on United States Inland and Ocean Waterways 1810-1890" on p. 576. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Plymouth Rock. Fancy printed corner card showing steamboat on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Detroit Mich., 3 Paid, Sep 9" cds to Grass Lake Mich.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and rare. Milgram No. 1129; Estimate $500 - 750.
A WONDERFUL GREAT LAKES STEAMER CORNER CARD FOR THE "PLYMOUTH ROCK" OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAIL ROAD LINE. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Ouachita Packet Princeton. Blue illustrated handstamp showing cotton bale on illustrated Feb. 27, 1848 bill of lading showing steamboat from Camden Ala. to New Orleans La., Fine. Milgram No. 1146; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Steamer Robt. E. Lee. Printed label in blue ornate letters, affixed over edge on 3¢ green entire cancelled by "Vicks. & N.O. Agt. Feb 12" duplex to Port Gibson Miss., endorsed "pr R E. Lee" at top; some soiling and reduced slightly at right, Fine and unlisted. Milgram No. 1208A; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Steamer S.W. Downs. Bold strike of red double-oval on gray April 22, 1853 folded letter from Alexandria La. to New Orleans La., New Orleans post office agent "Paid, F.A. Dentzel, Agt. P.O., N.O." red circular handstamp, Very Fine and scarce combination of markings. Milgram No. 1340; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
