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Quick Navigation by Category  The Dr. James Milgram Collection of Steamboats and (1157)   | 
 

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The Dr. James Milgram Collection of Steamboats and Steamships continued...

Steamboat Markings - Henry Clay to James Hewitt (Milgram #597-670) continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
441 ()    656 imageRegular Lower Coast Packet, Steamer Isabel (Gulf of Mexico). Purple oval handstamp on 3¢ postal stationery front to New Orleans, F.-V.F. and rare, which may be the unique example.
Milgram No. 656; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
442     656A imageSteamer Isabella. Red oval on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire from the Hoy correspondence, repair at top with small part of handstamp drawn in, F.-V.F. and rare, thought to be the only known example, unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 656A; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
443     657 imageRegular Missouri River Packet Isabella (Missouri River). Printed ornate corner card on cover to Boonville, Mo., franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65), tied by "St. Louis, Mo. May 6, 1862" cds, flap appears to be added with large part of reverse reattached, Very Fine appearance, this is the only recorded example from this steamboat, ex-Somdal, corner card Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 657; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
444     659-660 imageSteamer Island Home Apr. 3, 1876 (Atlantic Coast). Blue double oval on reverse of 3¢ postal entire to Boston, postmarked Woods Hole, Mass. cds with printed return address of Nantucket, flap torn away affecting marking, also included is second cover with "Steamer Island Home Aug. 10, 1885" ornate blue boxed handstamp on reverse of cover to Nantucket, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied fancy Star in circle with "Nantucket, Mass. Aug 11" cds alongside, additional strike of straight line "Way" at left.
Milgram No. 659-660; Estimate $200 - 300.

The Steamer "Island Home" was based in Nantucket, Mass. and ran between Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
445     664A imageSteamer Jacob H. Tremper, May 17, 1904 (Hudson River). Bold and complete blue fancy double circle handstamp on real photo card showing Steamer Temper underway, franked with 1904 1¢ Louisiana Purchase tied by Kingston, N.Y. machine cancel, Extremely Fine, manuscript notation on front of card "This is our ship and her 'Skipper' is your cousin", Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 664A; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
446     670 imagePacket James Hewitt (Alabama River). Detailed and complete red illustrated circular handstamp on 1849 folded letter from Mobile to Kirkpatricks Landing, Ala., manuscript endorsement "Hewitt" and "Capt James Crawford", minor edge wear at top & bottom, which has been expertly silked on the inside, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Rider, with 1971 P.F. certificate.
Milgram No. 670; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A GORGEOUS STRIKE OF THIS HANDSTAMP AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STEAMBOAT MARKING EVER CREATED. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
Steamboat Markings - James Montgomery to John Sylvester (Milgram #672-718A)
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
447     672 imageRegular Louisville & New Orleans Packet, James Montgomery (Ohio & Mississippi Rivers). Printed steamer illustrated corner card on cover addressed to Carroll & Co, New Orleans, some small ink erosion & flap torn, Very Fine and rare, which may be the only example, ex-Haas & Hill, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 672; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
448     674 imagePassenger Packet James Robb (Mississippi River). Complete red shield handstamp on 1852 folded letter from Louisville to New Orleans, franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red (11) tied by grid with partial red "New Orleans, La. Jun 11" cds at left, endorsed manuscript "Jas Robb" at bottom left, horizontal file fold, Very Fine and an excellent strike of this marking, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 674; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
449     677A imageSteamer Jane Moseley, May 20, 1875. Blue double oval on cover to Portsmouth, Va., franked with 3¢ Banknote (couple minor perf flaws) tied by target cancel with "Norfolk, Va May 21" cds alongside, light edgewear and minor reduction at left, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, this is the only recorded example of this Steamboat handstamp, unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 677A; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
450     681 imagePassenger Steamer J.C. Swon (Mississippi River). Ornate red enameled illustrated advertising card for Rail Road and Steamship service St. Louis/New Orleans "Every 20 days", reverse with printed mileage chart in blue, Extremely Fine and rare, an attractive collateral item.
Milgram No. 681; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
451     681A imageProprietor Steamers J.C. Warner and W.L. Dugger. Better items-colored illustrated advertising corner card on cover to Decatur, Tenn., franked with 2¢ Bank Note (210) tied by "Chattanooga, Tenn. May 2, 85" duplex, Very Fine and attractive, unlisted in Milgram, illustrated in the 8th American Philatelic Congress book.
Milgram No. 681A; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
452     682 imageSteam Packet J.D. Hinde, Apr 6, 1866 (Mississippi River). Near complete double circle handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire to New Orleans, postmarked "New Orleans, La. Apr 6, '66" double circle with target, cover improperly repaired and in need of restoration, also included is 1865 printed freight bill, Fine, ex-Somdal.
Milgram No. 682; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
453     684 imageN.O. & Red River Packet Jefferson, Nov 23, 1869 (Red River). Partial boxed blue handstamp on 1864-65 3¢ entire from the Hoy correspondence, usual pinholes, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Somdal.
Milgram No. 684; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
454     685 imagePacket Jefferson (Mississippi and Black Rivers). Complete red illustrated oval handstamp with excellent detail on 1851 folded cover from Alexandria to New Orleans, postmarked red "New Orleans, LA. Dec. 22" cds and matching "Steam 5" in double circle, Very Fine and choice, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 685; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

A STUNNING STEAMBOAT COVER SHOWING THIS FANCY HANDSTAMP - ONLY THREE KNOWN COVERS.

It is believed that this marking and the fancy "James Hewitt" handstamp were made by the same person. We have never offered this packet marking and a quick search of the Siegel website shows that none have been offered by their firm since the start of computerized record keeping. (Image1)

Est. $1,500-2,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
455     685 imagePacket Jefferson (Mississippi and Black Rivers). Complete red illustrated oval handstamp showing great detail on 1851 folded letter from Black River to New Orleans, postmarked red "New Orleans, La. Nov 6" cds with matching "Steam 5" in double circle, sadly there are small surface abrasions affecting the marking including a small hole at center, horizontal file fold with defects which has been crudely repaired, still impressive strike and overall Fine cover.
Milgram No. 685; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
456     685A imagePuget Sound Line For Pt. Angels, Seattle and Tacoma Direct Steamer Jennie. Printed advertising on reverse of 1¢ postal card, used locally in 1893 in San Francisco, Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 685A; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
457     685B imageSt. Louis, Leavenworth & Fort Benton, The New Lighting Packet, Jennie Brown (Upper Missouri River). Brown printed corner card on 1866 cover to Great Barrington, Mass. with stunning green all-over illustration of the Jennie Brown, franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by Leavenworth, Kans cds, cover with some hidden restoration, lovely Very Fine appearance, A wonderful and unique cover, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 685B; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
458     686 imageSteamer Jennie Gray. Capt. M.A. Knox (Ohio River). Bold and complete large oval stencilled handstamp on reverse of cover to Massachusetts, franked with 1857 3¢ Dull Red (defective & did not originate) "tied" by St. Louis, Mo. 1857 cds, cover opened on three sides for display, some hidden cover repairs on front (not mentioned on cert), Extremely Fine example of this packet marking, ex-"Chicago Collection", Illustrated in Klein (Supplement) & Milgram, with 2024 P.F. certificate.
Milgram No. 686; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF THE GREAT STENCIL PACKET MARKINGS OF WHICH THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $1,000-1,500
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
459     689 imageMissouri River Packet, Steamer Jennie Lewis (Missouri River). Illustrated corner card on lemon cover to Gooch Mills, Mo., franked with 3¢ Rose (65) tied by somewhat fancy cork and "St Louis, Mo. Jul 29" double circle postmark, couple edge tears at top and part of flap torn away, otherwise Very Fine, illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 689; Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
460     691 imageJennie Whipple (Upper Mississippi and Chippewa Rivers). Printed and illustrated lettersheet datelined "Reads Landing, Minnesota Territory, September 28, 1857", sender writes, Reeds Landing, Minnesota Territory In Care of the Steamer Jenny Whipple. We are running from Reeds Landing to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Very Fine and rare.
Milgram No. 691; Estimate $300 - 400.

A RARE UPPER MISSISSIPPI USAGE IN MINNESOTA TERRITORY. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction

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