Packets and Waterway Markings - America to Franklin continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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| 821 |
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149 |
 Louisville & New Orleans Packet Bunker Hill No. 3. Red illustrated oval handstamp on blue folded cover to Louisville Ky.; refolded slightly at bottom, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Milgram
(J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 149; Estimate $500 - 750.
The Bunker Hill No. 3 was built at New Albany Ind. in 1849 and went into service in the New Orleans to Louisville trade. Its first captain, Job Whipple, died aboard ship
between Natchez and Memphis on March 25, 1849 and several other crew members also died of cholera. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States Milgram 149] |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 822 |
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163 |
 Regular Yazoo River Packet Calumet. Corner card on 3¢ red (U59) buff Nesbitt entire cancelled by cork duplexed with "Vicksburg, Miss. Aug 28" cds to New Orleans La., Very Fine and
choice.
Milgram No. 163; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 163] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 823 |
|
245 |
 Stmr. City of Norfolk. Straight-line handstamp, matching "Forwarded by G.B. Post & co., San Francisco" octagon framed handstamp on orange cover to New London Ct., entered mails with "San
Francisco, Cal. 31 Mar" cds and matching "Ship" and "12" rating handstamps; edge restoration and back flap added, Very Fine appearance, ex-West, Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 245; Estimate $500 - 750.
Cover was carried in the G.B. Post Letter Bag by American Steamer City of Norfolk from Honolulu Feb. 24th to San Francisco arriving Mar. 19th. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States Stampless] |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 824 |
|
300, 301 |
 Packet Countess. Two different corner cards on 3¢ pink (U58) entires from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine pair.
Milgram No. 300, 301; Estimate $200 -
300. (Image1) (Image2)
Get Market Data for [United States 300, 301] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 825 |
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303 |
 Courier. Red oval handstamp on May 28th 1819 folded letter datelined from London, carried by the Courier from Liverpool to New York arriving Jul. 8th, entered mails with red "New-York, Jul 8l cds and
matching "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "20½" rating for 18½¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F. and scarce transatlantic ship marking, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 303; Estimate
$200 - 300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 303] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 826 |
|
311 |
 From Red River Packet Creole. Clear sharp strike of oval handstamp on 1849 folded letter datelined "Bossier Parish, La. Apr 5th 1849" from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans,
Very Fine and choice.
Milgram No. 311; Estimate $400 - 600.
The Creole under Capt. C.H. White operated the Alexandria to New Orleans trade on Route 6006. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 311] |
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 827 |
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 Steamer Denmark. Blue embossed "Northern Packet Line" cameo corner card on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), guideline s.e. at right, tied by sharp "Saint Louis, Mo. May
22, 1860" cds to Pittsburgh Pa., original letter with some steamboat line content with freight not doing well and heading for St. Paul; reduced at left with some paper loss, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
THIS
STEAMBOAT CAMEO CORNER CARD COVER IS NOT LISTED IN MILGRAM. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 828 |
|
359 |
 Dr. Batey. Two strikes of red oval handstamp with one cancelling 3¢ red (U2) entire with Nesbitt flap seal, from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed
"Per Bates" at lower left, red "New Orleans La., Apr 10 cds and "STEAM" straightline; flap torn from opening, F.-V.F.
Milgram No. 359; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States U2] |
Est. $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 829 |
|
361 |
 Regular Ouachita Passenger Packet Steamer Dr. Buffington. Clear strike of oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, La., Very Fine.
Milgram No. 361;
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States U10] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 830 |
|
370 |
 Steamer Duck River. Red oval handstamp on orange buff cover to New Orleans La. with black "STEAM" straightline and matching "10" rating handstamp, docketed "Answered, New Orleans, Dec
11th 1848" at bottom left, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 370; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 370] |
Est. $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 831 |
|
378 |
 New-Orleans & Tennessee Steamer Eastport. Red oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Memphis Ten., Feb 9" cds to Nashville Tenn.; slight; hint of water
staining, still Very Fine and rare marking, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 378; Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 378] |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 832 |
|
380 |
 Louisville & New Orleans Packet Eclipse. Black cameo-style corner card on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), three margins, tied by partial blue "Memphis Tenn." cds to
Corning N.Y., endorsed "via Erie D.P.O." at lower left; couple minor stain spots; accompanied by "Packet, Eclipse" blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire from Buchanan Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans
La.; light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce pair of covers, latter ex-Milgram.
Milgram No. 380; Estimate $500 - 750.
Complete Images.
(Image1) (Image2)
Get Market Data for [United States 380] |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 833 |
|
401 |
 Steamer Eliza Battle. Fancy blue "beehive" handstamp on blue Feb. 1854 folded letter to Mobile Ala., light strike of Mobile "Steam 5" oval handstamp, letter notes "Inclosed please find
a Bill of Lading Showing the Shipment of 18 Bales Cotton on board of Steamer: Eliza Battle", F.-V.F. and rare steamer handstamp, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 401; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 401] |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 834 |
|
401 |
 Steamer Eliza Battle. Fancy blue "beehive" handstamp and black "Steam 5" oval rating handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Jones Bluff Ala Feby 12th 1854" to Mobile Ala.,
Very Fine and scarce handstamp, ex-Milgram (J.W.M. backstamp).
Milgram No. 401; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 401] |
Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 835 |
|
421 |
 Packet Empress. Oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., red "Snapp & Hite, New Orleans" steamboat agent oval
cancels indicia; docketing "Acmp. freight send it by the Empress", F.-V.F. and rare combination of markings, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 421; Estimate $200 - 300.
References: Marking
illustration example in Milgram on p. 258. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 421] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 836 |
|
451 |
 Steamer Fashion. Red oval handstamp on blue folded cover docketed "Minden 12th April 51" from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Fashion" at lower
left, entered mails with red "New Orleans La., Apr 15" cds and matching "Way 11 Cents" rimless oval rating handstamp, Very Fine, ex-John R. Hill Jr., Milgram (J.W.M.).
Milgram No. 451; Estimate $200 -
300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 451] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 837 |
|
451 |
 Steamer Fashion. Red oval handstamp on 1851 folded letter to New Orleans, La., entered the mails with "New Orleans, La., Mar 22" cds and matching "Steam 10" in circle rate handstamp, letter
datelined from Spring Landing, Lake Bistineau, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 451; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 451] |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 838 |
|
473 |
 Frank Lyon. Red oval illustrated handstamp depicting a Lion, on Mar. 4th 1852 gray folded letter to Mobile Ala., black "Steam 5" double oval rating handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Milgram.
Milgram No. 473; Estimate $300 - 400.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS DESIRABLE ILLUSTRATED PACKET MARKING.
Letters were carried by non-contract steamboats on the Tombigbee River. The Frank Lyon employed an unusual cachet
incorporating the silhouette of a lion. Moscow is located 11 miles down river from Demopolis. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 473] |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 839 |
|
470 |
 Steam Packet Franklin. Red circular handstamp on folded letter datelined "Essex April 8th 1837" to Plattsburgh N.Y.; slight overall toning, an Extremely Fine and exceptional strike of this
marking.
Milgram No. 470; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 470] |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 840 |
|
470 |
 Steam Packet Franklin. Clear strike of red circular handstamp on folded letter originally datelined "River St. Lawrence Steamer St. George, October 8" 1833" and continued the following
day datelined "Lake Champlain - Steamer Franklin October 9. 1833" to New Bedford Mass., entered mails with red manuscript "B" (Boat) and matching "18¾" rating; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Milgram No. 470; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The Sherman family commenced steamboat services on Champlain Lake in 1812 and formed the Champlain Transportation Co. in 1825. From 1834, they were contracted to carry mails between Rouses
Point and Whitehall, and later from St. John L.C. The Champlain Transportation company was the first inland water steamboat operator to employ a Name-of-Boat cachet with the "Franklin" recorded from 1831. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [United States 470] |
Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
