(Route 8285) Steamer J.F. Pargoud, circular handstamp on buff cover to New Orleans La., entered mails with "New Orleans La. Dec 8 1860" cds and matching "Drop 1ct" rating handstamp; lower left corner repair, otherwise Very Fine, a remarkable choice strike. Milgram No. 700  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

(Route 8285) Steamer J.F. Pargoud, circular handstamp ties 3¢ dull red (26), couple shorter perfs, on buff cover from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "order for freight"; minor opening flaws, F.-V.F., ex-Wagshal. Milgram No. 700  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)