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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...

Transatlantic Ships - Acadia to British Empire (Milgram #1-144D) continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
1001     33C imageS.S. Allianca. Bold purple straightline handstamp on 1¢ Postal card (UX10) to Brazil, postmarked "New York Jan 23 92" duplex, couple of corner creases, otherwise Very Fine.
Milgram No. 33C; Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

Est. $75-100
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1002     57 imageAnn Crocker (Atlantic Ocean). Complete straightline handstamp on backflap of 1819 printed circular from Liverpool to Providence, R.I., postmarked bold red "New York Jul 31" cds and matching "Ship" straightline with manuscript rate, Extremely Fine and attractive, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 57; Estimate $500 - 750.

A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE MARKING OF WHICH THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1003     62A, 62C imageS.S. Antilla. Two postal stationery entires with different straight line handstamp of the Steamer Antilla, one on 5¢ United States entire to London from Ponce, P.R. Feb 3 1903 originating duplex & one Bahamas 2d entire to New York City, Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 62A, 62C; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1004     62D imageBy Str. Arago (Atlantic Ocean). Blue Schall & Co. directive handstamp on defective folded cover to Germany, franked with 1861 3¢ + 5¢ + two 24¢ tied by New York Foreign Mail cancels (Kirke 65-05-20 SGEO), some faults, Fine appearance.
Milgram No. 62D; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1005     63 imageStr. Arcata (Pacific Coast). Bold and complete straightline handstamp on 1874-86 3¢ entire to San Francisco, flap missing & repaired at top and right, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded example, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 63; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1006     63C imagePer Arctic. Red embossed steamship corner card on cover to Cooperstown N.Y., franked with 1861 3¢ Rose (65) tied by segmented cork & red "Boston, Mass Apr 7" double circle postmark, flap missing, Very Fine, the only recorded example, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 63C; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1007     70 imageSteamer Astoria, Jan. 18, 1876 (Atlantic Coast). Two strikes of blue oval handstamp on cover to Plymouth N.C., franked with 3¢ Banknote barely tied by "Norfolk, Va. Jan 27" cds, additional strike of packet handstamp on reverse, light water staining, still Fine to Very Fine, this is the only recorded example, ex-Somdal, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 70; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1008     71 imageShip Atlantic * W. Matlock * Sailed July 18 (Atlantic Ocean). Red serrated oval handstamp handstamp on 1820 folded letter from Liverpool to New York, manuscript endorsement "pr. Atlantic" at bottom left with manuscript "6" rate for incoming ship letters, two light file folds, Very Fine and attractive.
Milgram No. 71; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1009     71 imageShip Atlantic * W. Matlock * Sailed Oct 6 (Atlantic Ocean). Bold red saw-toothed oval handstamp on 1820 folded letter from New York to London, neat strike of "Liverpool / Ship Letter" framed handstamp and manuscript "3/2" 3s2d due rating for double rate letter (2x 8d ship letter, 2x 11d inland), reverse with London (11.3.1820) arrival backstamp and London Penny Post datestamp, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous example of this rare ship handstamp.
Milgram No. 71; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1010     72 imageShip Atlantic * W. Matlock * Sailed Dec 17 (Atlantic Ocean). Exceptional bold strike of olive green purser name-of-boat handstamp on 1820 folded letter carried by Ship Atlantic from Liverpool to Baltimore, arriving in New York City with red "New-York, Feb 19" cds and matching "Ship" straight line, light file folds, Very Fine and choice, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 72; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED "SHIP ATLANTIC, W. MATLOCK" PURSER NAME-OF-BOAT HANDSTAMPS STRUCK IN OLIVE GREEN, ALL USED ON THIS SAILING ONLY.

By the 1820s American lines sailing regular schedules sprung up in many eastern U.S. ports. Intense competition for cargo and passengers was evident in newspaper advertisements. Name-of-ship markings provided additional advertising. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1011     73 imagePacket Ship Atlantic/Abraham Bell & Co. Owners/No 33 Pine St. New York. (Atlantic Ocean). Red 3-line handstamp on reverse of 1832 folded letter from Belfast, Ireland to Lynchburg, Va., postmarked red "New York Ship Mar 12" cds with manuscript "27" rate, light staining & wear, F.-V.F. and rare, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 73; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1012     76 imagePer U.S. Mail Packet "Atlantic" (Atlantic Ocean). Red 2-line handstamp on incoming 1850 transatlantic folded letter from Calcutta, India to Boston, sent Care of Baring Bros., London, with red framed "Calcutta, G.P.O., 2 July 2, 1850" backstamp and matching bold "INDIA" framed handstamp, entered mails with London "LS, 20AU20, 1850" Maltese cross and Liverpool (8.21) transits, numerous markings including sharp "3 Cents" debit handstamp for 3¢ British inland rate, carried by Collins Line Atlantic from Liverpool Aug. 21st to New York arriving Sep. 21st, closed bag to Boston where black "24" rate due handstamp applied, couple light file folds, Very Fine and attractive, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 76; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

AN EXCEPTIONAL TRANSATLANTIC LETTER FROM TO THE UNITED STATES WITH THE BARING BROS. "ATLANTIC" STEAMER HANDSTAMP.

The U.S. Mail Packet "Atlantic" was the first steamer of the American Collins Line. The Boston Daily Journal for Sept. 3, 1850 says, "The Atlantic from Liverpool Aug. 21 reached New York Sept 1 in eleven days, two hours from dock to dock. The foreign mails by the steamer Atlantic, at New York, arrived in Boston Monday evening Sept. 2." . (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1013     76 imagePer U.S. Mail Packet "Atlantic" (Atlantic Ocean). Clear red 2-line handstamp on 1850 folded letter to Boston, docketed on flap "Batavia 24th May & 20th June '50", various transit & rates handstamp, Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 76; Estimate $500 - 750.

Carried on the Collins Line Atlantic, departing Liverpool Aug. 21, arriving New York Sep. 1. The two-line "Atlantic" marking is very rare. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1014     77 imagep U.S. Steamer Atlantic (Atlantic Ocean). Entered mails with London "LS, 20AU20, 1850" Maltese cross, various markings including sharp "3 Cents" debit handstamp & black "24" rate due handstamp, couple light file folds, Very Fine and rare, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 77; Estimate $750 - 1,000.

THIS IS THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THIS STRAIGHT LINE STEAMSHIP MARKING. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1015     82C imageOceanic Steamship Company Hawaii, New Zealand & Australia., S.S. Australia (Pacific Ocean). Illustrated design (Peters-Uota No. OSS.C.-IL-2B) depicting sailing ship and route on cover to Wakefield, Mass, franked with Hawaii 5c (92) tied by "Honolulu, HI Nov. 22 1899" duplex, trivial cover tear at top left, Very Fine and attractive.
Milgram No. 82C; Estimate $300 - 400.

John D. Spreckels was owner of the Oceanic Steamship Company and son of Claus Spreckels. J.D. Spreckels and Brothers acted as general agents for Pacific visitors with "Splendid American Steamers" of the Oceanic Steamship Company that left San Francisco every four weeks bound for the "Milky Way of the Ocean" that included Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti and Rarotonga. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1016     85C imageUnited States Cruiser Baltimore, Pacific Station. Label affixed to 1893 legal size cover to Virginia with "Pacific Station" crossed out and manuscript "Flagship Naval Review Fleet, U.S. Navy Yard, New York" added, franked with 1890 Small Bank Note 1¢ pair + 2¢ tied by New York duplex cancels, label tied by toning, cover slightly reduced at top, still Very Fine and unusual.
Milgram No. 85C; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1017     85D imageU.S. Steamer Baltimore, Received, Dec. 5, 1891. Perfect strike of oval handstamp with manuscript "Valparaiso, Chile" added on legal size cover addressed to the "U.S.S. Baltimore, Care of United States Consul General, Panama, U.S. of Columbia", franked with 1890 15¢ Small Bank Note (defective) tied by Philadelphia duplex cancel, cover with central toned spot, overall Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 85D; Estimate $150 - 200.

The "Baltimore" was stationed off the coast of South America during the 1891 Chilean Civil War and was involved in what became known as "The Baltimore Crisis", a diplomatic incident between Chile and the United States. The crisis was sparked by the stabbing of two U.S. Navy sailors from the "U.S.S. Baltimore" outside the "True Blue Saloon" in Valparaíso on October 16, 1891. In response, the U.S. government demanded an apology. The crisis was resolved when Chile issued an apology and paid a $75,000 indemnity in gold. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1018     99A imageBelfast & New York Packet Ship/Abraham Bell & Co./No. 33 Pine Street New York. (Atlantic Ocean). Three-line handstamp in red on backflap of 1833 folded cover to Maj. Gen. William Lenoir at Fort Defiance N.C., red "New-York Jun. 25" circular datestamp, matching "SHIP" handstamp and "27" rate, some minor edge splits, Very Fine and rare, similar in style to other Bell & Co. ship markings but this was discovered in 1995 and is the only recorded example.
Milgram No. 99A; Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $400-600
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1019     129A imageVapor Bogota P. Black straightline of the Pacific Steam Navigation Co. on 1853 folded letter to Coquimbo, postmarked red "Franca Santiago" two handstamp, Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram.
Milgram No. 129A; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction
1020     144 imagePr. Britannia (Atlantic Ocean). Bold and complete red straight-line handstamp on 1842 folded letter from New Orleans to London, sent with blue "New Orleans, La. Aug. 21" cds & manuscript rate to forwarder (Goodhue & Co.) in New York for transmission to London, backstamped with red oval Goodhue forwarder marking and sent to Boston forwarder, T.W. Ward with red handstamp applied and matching Pr. Britannia straight line, backstamped red arrival cds, Very Fine and attractive, a wonderful usage, Illustrated in Milgram.
Milgram No. 144; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$0.00
Will close during Public Auction

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