N.York Steamship, circular datestamp ties 3c 1861 (Scott 65) with bold «Due 7» handstamp on cover to Stockbridge Mass., Very Fine cover, the N. York Steamship cancel was applied to incoming letters on an ocean route designated as a U.S. postal route, ex-Sampson (Image)

CV. 60

Premium Selection of Ship Covers to USA and Europe, eight stampless covers; includes 1860 Santiago de Cuba (via Havana) to NY City with "Steamship 10" marking; 1873 NY City to Bordeaux with "19" rating crossed out and an accountancy marking added; 1875 Cucuta Colombia with perfect strike of "New York/ U.S. Currency Due 10" date stamp, also five covers originating in Puerto Rico and addressed to NY City (4) or London with assorted sender handstamps, ratings, transit cancels, etc., some typical postal wear but an overall Very Fine selection (Image)

CV. 200