Sale 5007Completed: September 27, 2025

September Internet Auction

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Lots 313—509

Steamboat Covers

  • Lot 313

    Steamer A. Fuselier, red oval handstamp on 1853-55 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to New Orleans La., entered mails with partial New Orleans cds and "Steam" straightline cancel; some wear, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 16   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 314

    Packet Advance, bold and complete blue ornate oval on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Demopolis, Ala., sealed slit through indicia well away from this Gem strike, Extremely Fine appearance, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 315

    Bayou Lafourche Packet Alice LeBlanc, complete purple six-line straightline on 1¢ Postal card (UX8) datelined "Napoleonville June 3, '87" to New Orleans La.; vert. crease and stain at left edge, Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 28B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 316

    From Steamer Alice W. Glaze, complete blurry red oval handstamp on 1854 folded letter from Washington, La. to New Orleans La.; horizontal file fold, also includes printed 1853 Bill of Lading, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 30   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 317

    Packet Steamer Amanda, blue oval handstamp on 1855 orange cover to Liddell Landing, Trinity La., endorsed per "Amanda" at bottom left, Oct. 29th 1855 docketing at left, Fine.

    Milgram No. 42   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 318

    Steamer Amaranth, bold red oval on blue 1849 folded letter from New Orleans La. to St. Louis Mo.; horizontal file fold, Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 43   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 319

    Steamer America, three 1899 2¢ red postal entires to New Orleans, each with different "Steamer America" straightline handstamp, Very Fine trio, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 46A-C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 320

    St. Louis and Keokuk Packet Company, U.S. Mail Str. Andy Johnson (Upper Mississippi River), green illustrated 1868 lettersheet showing detailed image of Steamboat and Railroad Train, included is original yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose red, grilled (94) tied by indistinct St. Louis route agent cds, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 52A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 321

    From Steamer Anna Perret, well-struck red oval on gray 1858 folded letter from New Orleans La. to Opelousas La., also included is printed 1857 freight bill, Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 56   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Milgram designates this as miss-spelled "PERREY", however it looks like a misformed "T".

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 322

    Schr. Annie L. Russell, illustrated corner card on amber cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) cancelled by bluish black cork with matching "Milford, Del. Dec 20" cds to Washington D.C.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 59   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

  • Lot 323

    Steamer Arkansas No. 4, red oval on gray 1845 folded letter from Mobile Ala. to Van Buren, Arkansas.; light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce early steamboat use.

    Milgram No. 66   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 324

    Str. Ashland, purple two-line straightline on cover to Caspiana (La.), additional manuscript "From Str Laura Lee" endorsement at lower left; vertical file fold and small stain, also included is original enclosure written on board dated "1879", F.-V.F., the only recorded example , ex-Somdal, Gallagher, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 68   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 325

    Regular Bayou LaFourche Packet, Assumption (Bayou LaFourche), printed corner card with large red letter "A" on cover bearing faulty 1¢ Columbian (230) pair tied by to New Orleans La., includes original enclosure on matching letterhead; cover reduced at left with some toned spots, also included is unused printed freight bill, Fine.

    Milgram No. 69B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 326

    Steamer Australia, complete magenta straightline on forwarded cover bearing 1908-10 2¢ Washington tied by "Duquesne, Pa. 21 Nov, 1910" duplex to Ashtabula, Ohio, forwarded with "Cleveland, O. Nov 22 1910" machine cnacel to Ashtabula Oh.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and unlisted in Milgram, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 82A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

  • Lot 327

    Saturday Grand Ecore Weekly Packet, B.L. Hodge No.2, blue Apr. 9th 1870 oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 127   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 328

    Steamer Bayou Belle, bold red oval handstamp on orange cover with colorless embossed "G.W. Dunbar & Co., New Orleans La." corner card to Washington La.; slightly reduced at top and minor staining, a Very Fine and choice strike, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 95   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $800

  • Lot 329

    Boreas No. 2, scroll handstamp on 1845 folded letter from St. Louis Mo. to Palymra N.Y., endorsed "Boreas No 2" at bottom left; reinforced edge splits, Fine and rare, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 131   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 330

    Bostona, blue oval handstamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Vanceburg Ky.; refolded with small repaired top edge flaws, Very Fine appearance, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 135   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 331

    Steamer Burlington, illustrated shield type corner card on amber cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular diamond grid duplexed with "Reeds Landing Min. Oct 1" cds to Lyons, Iowa; reduced at left, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 150   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 332

    Southern Line Regular Packet Caddo, blue oval handstamp 3¢ rose (65) on rose overall illustrated cover to Natchitoches, La., reduced at left, soiling and wear, Fine and rare, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 155   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 333

    Regular Yazoo River Packet Calumet, black ornate corner card on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire with additional blue R.E. Lee Oct. 23, 1868 (Milgram 1177) ornate scalloped steamboat handstamp to New Orleans; mended tear affecting corner card, still Very Fine and attractive, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 163   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 334

    Steamer Canada (Great Lakes), folded lettersheet with lovely illustrated design of the Steamer Canada datelined "Buffalo Oct. 29, '48"; some minor edge flaws, Very Fine and rare, the only recorded example .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

  • Lot 335

    Steamer Carrie S., Mar 1 1870, blue double-oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to New Orleans, endorsed " Pr. Steamer Carrie S. " at top and "Uncancelled" notation; corner tear just affects indicia, otherwise F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 181   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 336

    The New and Superb Passenger Steamer Carrier, bicolored illustrated Horse Shoe corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by squared circle of wedges duplexed with "Pittsburgh Pa. Feb 12" cds to Philadelphia, Pa.; edge tears at top, F.-V.F. and rare, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 180   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 337

    Steamer Chesapeake (St. John's River), two beautifully 1884 and 1885 illustrated lettersheets from Jacksonville, Fla., included is original defective cover for the 1885 letter, F.-V.F. and scarce group, Unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 217A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 338

    Puget Sound & Alaska S.S. Co., Ster. City of Seattle, Nov. 25 1892, blue double-circle datestamp on reverse of card addressed to Agent of the Puget Sound & Alaska Steamship Co. in Tacoma Wash., forwarded to Portland with violet boxed handstamp "Forwarded by Train, Nov. 28", printed instructions on card "Fill up this Receipt and send forward by First Boat", Very Fine and unlisted in Milgram, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 251D   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 339

    St. Louis & New Orleans Passenger Packet City of Alton, bicolored illustrated corner card featuring red Anchor (Anchor Line) on cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by large target cancel duplexed with "Memphis, Tenn. Dec 27" cds to Morristown Pa.; barely reduced at right, also includes 1871 printed freight bill, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 226   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 340

    Memphis & St. L. Pkt.Co. Str. City of Chester, Oct. 28 1879, blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ green (U83) entire canceled by manuscript stroke and oval grid to Elizabeth N.J., Very Fine, only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 228   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 341

    Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. Steamer City of Cleveland (Great Lakes), blue gray imprint at bottom left with large illustrated corner card of Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "Cleveland, O. Apr 27 '88" cds duplex with "4" barred oval to Cleveland, Ohio; flap missing, Very Fine and unlisted in Milgram, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 230AA   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 342

    City of Helena, Jul 16 1877, Trip 12 (Mississippi River), blue oval datestamp on reverse of 1¢ postal card canceled by "Vicksburg, Miss. Jul 17" cds to St. Louis Mo., perfect strike of bold blue "St. Louis, Mo., Received, Jul 19" arrival cds, Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 232   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 343

    City of Ironton, purple three-line straightline on 3¢ green entire canceled by partial negative Iron Cross killer to Ironton, Ohio; slightly trimmed at left, otherwise Very Fine, only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 233   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 344

    The New Steamer City of Mackinac, Breaks All Records, rose overall illustrated design shows showing the race of the City of Mackinac with several other steamers trailing on 1¢ postal card canceled by "Detroit, Mich. Aug. 17, 1893" machine cancel to Waterloo, Ont., light mounting stains; also included is 1896 cover with Steamer City of Marquette & 1¢ postal card used in 1884 with weak strike of Steamer City of Ludington (only recorded example), F.-V.F. and unlisted in Milgram.

    Milgram No. 236A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 345

    City of Newport, fancy shield type handstamp on amber cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. tied by "Providence, R.I. Jul 25" cds duplexed with cork cancel to Providence R.I.; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and only recorded example, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 244   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 346

    Steamer Clara S., purple straightline across indicia of 3¢ green entire with embossed "E.M. Scott, Commission Merchant, New Orleans" corner card to Assumption La., endorsed "With Freight" at top; slightly reduced at right with small corner chip at top, also included are two 1882 printed freight bills, F.-V.F., ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 260   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 347

    From Steamer Comet, red oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll Co. to New Orleans; typical filing holes, some light wrinkles, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 274   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 348

    Steamer Commodore, magenta oval handstamp on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) that may not belong with indistinct cds to Corydon, Iowa; reduced slightly at left, Fine and scarce.

    Milgram No. 278   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 349

    Steamer Cora, red oval handstamp on April 18, 1849 folded letter to New Orleans La.; light toning on right half of cover, a Very Fine and choice strike.

    Milgram No. 291   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 350

    Steamer Czar, red circular handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire canceled by "Mobile, Ala. Dec 12" cds with "Steamboat" straightline across indicia to New Orleans, Very Fine, the only recorded example , ex-Barkhausen, Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 325   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 351

    Packet Steamer D.L. Tully (Alabama River), purple eight-line illustrated fancy boxed handstamp showing Steamboats & Train on 3¢ green entire to Vienna, Alabama; reduced at left, Very Fine, the only recorded example , ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 351   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 352

    New Orleans, Alexandria & Natchitoches Packet P. Dalmau, steamboat oval handstamp on blue folded letter datelined New Orleans June 1st 1852 to Avoyelles La., entered mails with manuscript "Marks Ville La. June 4" postmark and matching ms. "5" rating, endorsed "S.B. P. Dalmau" at bottom left, cotton sales docketing on face, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1070   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Packet "Peter Dalmau" was a sidewheel packet built in 1851 at Jeffersonville Ind.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 353

    Vicksburg and Yazoo River Packet Dew Drop, oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Carroll Hoy & Co. corresponce with indistinct "Mobile Ala." cds to New Orleans La., Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 339   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 354

    Regular Passenger Packet Doubloon (Mississippi and Red Rivers), faint strike of red oval handstamp on 1866 cover from Alexandria La. to Charlestown Va. bearing demonetized 3¢ dull red (26) that has been partially torn off, entered mails with "New Orleans La. Jan 10" cds and " Ship 6 " rating handstamp alongside, Jan. 30th 1866 receipt docketing from Alexandria La., also included is 1865 illustrated freight bill, F.-V.F. and rare use of an "Old Stamp Not Recognized".

    Milgram No. 357   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 355

    Ship By Str. E.J. Gay., purple two line straightline on 3¢ green entire to Hermitage, La.; small edge chip at right and couple small tears at top, F.-V.F. and unlisted in Milgram, the only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 392B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 356

    Ship Care Regular Trenton and Upper Bayou Bartholomew Packet Economist (Ouachita River), printed label affixed on 3¢ green (U84) cream entire to New Orleans La., manuscript "Order for Freight" and blue crayon marking "Ouachita Belle", also included is 1870 printed freight bill, Very Fine, one of the few steamboats to use a label , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 387   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 357

    Steam Tug Ella, printed illustrated corner card Tug Boat "Ella" on cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) pair tied by target cancel duplexed with "Winthtrop N.C., Nov 5, 1888" cds to Philadelphia Pa.et & "Winthrop, N.C. Nov 5 1888" cds; 1¢ pair faulty, otherwise Very Fine, the only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 402   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    This vessel "Ella", a tugboat, did not carry mail but these listings include all vessel-named

    handstamps or corner cards found on covers from 1810 to 1890.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 358

    Nashville, Celina & Burksville Weekly Packet, Ella Hughes (Cumberland River), purple fancy illustrated corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (147) canceled by blue grid duplexed with partial "Nashville Ten. Jun 26" cds from H.B. Shaw correspondence to Alfred Me.; some minor corner wear and opening tear, still Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 403   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $550

  • Lot 359

    Steamer Emilie, Dec 26, 1870 (Coastal Route), manuscript cancel on 3¢ green (U82) entire to Charleston S.C., 1870 docketing at left, Very Fine and rare, unlisted in Milgram , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 404A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 360

    Packet Empress, red oval handstamp on folded letter datelined "Vernon (Ala.) Jan 23rd 1852" to Mobile Ala., partial "Steam 5" rating oval, F.-V.F. and scarce.

    Milgram No. 420   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    The Packet "Empress" was a sidewheel packet built in 1850. First home port was Mobile, running Alabama rivers until 1856 when she went to New Orleans.

    This cover is the illustrated example in both the Klein and Milgram books.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 361

    Packet Empress, oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from the Buchanan Caroll correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 421   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 362

    Independent Line Steamer Fannie Dugan (St. John's River, Florida), printed corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by "Volusia, Fla. Apr 23, 1883" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; small edge flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive early Florida steamboat.

    Milgram No. 439   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 363

    Saturday Evening Packet Fashion (Mississippi River), large blue "Saturday-Evening, Aug 6 1866" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Goya's Landing La.; part of the flap torn away, Very Fine and scarce bold strike.

    Milgram No. 455   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 364

    Steamer Fashion (Mississippi River), complete "Nov 12 1865" double circle handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small faults, tied by soiling to Fort Adams, Miss.; roughly opened along right edge, Fine and scarce.

    Milgram No. 456   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 365

    Steamer Fleetwood, magenta two-line straightline on 1884 2¢ red entire to Cincinnati, Ohio; slightly reduced at left with part of left flap torn away, Very Fine, unlisted in Milgram , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 458B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 366

    Gummond's Mackinaw Line, Steamers Flora and Atlantic (Great Lakes), overall light gray illustration showing Steamer Flora on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Detroit Mich. Nov 29 '84" duplex to Mackinac, Michigan; cover torn away across top and restored, Fine appearance.

    Milgram No. 461   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $25

  • Lot 367

    Steamer Frank Pargoud (Mississippi River), complete gem strike of blue "Mar 17, 1868" double oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to New Orleans La., also includes 1868 illustrated freight bill head, Very Fine and choice.

    Milgram No. 478   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $65

  • Lot 368

    Steamer Frank Pargoud (Mississippi River), partial blue "Jun. 19" oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with Jno. H. Nelson & Co., Greenville, Mississippi to New Orleans La. marking, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 479   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 369

    Steamer Fred A. Blanks (Ouachita River), purple straightline and additional matching "Left By W.J. Verlander Agent" three-line handstamp on 2¢ red entire to New Orleans La., pencil endorsement "For Freight, pr. F.A. Blanks", V, Very Fine, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 482A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $40

  • Lot 370

    Regular New Orleans and Minden Packet Frolic (Mississippi River & Bayou La Fourche), oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to New Orleans La.; small tear at top, plus printed 1866 freight bill head, otherwise Very Fine, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 483   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 371

    Weekly Packet Frolic (Mississippi & Red Rivers), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., usual filing holes, plus black & green printed freight bill, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 484   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 372

    Weekly Packet Frolic (Mississippi & Red Rivers), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U59) buff entire to New Orleans La., endorsement "For freight by the Frolic" at bottom left; minor flap tear, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 484 Estimate $150 - 200., Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 484   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $30

  • Lot 373

    Cincinnati and Louisville U.S. Mail Line Steamer Gen'l Lytle (Ohio River), printed corner card on lemon cover bearing 3¢ green (147), small flaws, tied by blue "Lou. & Cin. Mail Line, Mar 21" route agent cds to Haverhill, Mass.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 499   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $65

  • Lot 374

    Louisville and Cincinnati U.S. Mail Line Steam Gen'l Lytle (Ohio River), printed corner card across top of cover bearing 3¢ green (207) pair tied by "3" barred circles duplexed with "Cincinnati O. Feb 9" cds to Concord, Mass.; minor toning, slightly reduced at right, also included is original enclosure of printed accounting statement on official letterhead, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 499A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 375

    Steamer Gen. Worth, red oval handstamp on gray folded cover to Grand Gulf, endorsed " Genl Worth " at bottom left; cover refolded, Very Fine strike, ex-Haas, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 507   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 376

    Steamer Gen'l Quitman (Mississippi River), blue oval "Oct. 23, 1867" datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to New Orleans La.; small tear at top, address erosion, otherwise Very Fine and rare, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 503A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 377

    Str. Geo. D. Stanford, Jr. (Great Lakes), violet straight line handstamp on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) , small flaws, tied by grid cancel duplexed with "Manistee, Mich. Jul. 28, 1897" cds to Delaware, Ohio; edge wear, Very Fine and scarce strike.

    Milgram No. 504A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 378

    From Steamer Gipsy (Mississippi River), red and orange strikes of oval handstamps on two 1849 folded covers from the same correspondence to New Orleans La., one endorsed "42 Bbls cistern sugar", both vertical file fold, otherwise Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 512   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 379

    Moiles' Line Gladiator (Great Lakes), overall red illustrated design showing Moiles' Line Gladiator on 1897 cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Saginaw E.S. Mich. Apr 27 '97" machine cancel to Detroit, Mich., most transit with "Toledo, Ohio, Sep. 29, 1904" backstamp, Very Fine and attractive, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 513A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 380

    Regular Red River Packet Gladiola, Nat. Puckette, Master. (Red River), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 514   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $50 - 75.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 381

    Regular Memphis and Arkansas River Packet Steamer Glide No. 3 (Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers), printed corner card across top of cover on 1865 buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by four-ring target duplexed with "New Orleans La., Oct 16 '65" cds to Shousetown Pa., includes original enclosure datelined "St Glide #3, New Orleans Oct 14th/65"; bottom left corner torn away, light soiling, otherwise Very Fine and scarce.

    Milgram No. 517   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 382

    Red River Packet Golden Era, blue oval "Dec 9, 1868" datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence with left "Walsh & Boisseau, Wholesale Grocers, Shreveport La." corner card to New Orleans La., endorsed "Golden Era" at bottom left; usual filing holes, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 527   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 383

    Red River Packet Golden Era, bold blue "Jan. 28, 1870" oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hardin & Co. correspondence to New Orleans, endorsed "Golden Era" at bottom left, fresh and Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 528   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $85

  • Lot 384

    Str. Gov. Allen (Mississippi River), blue "Jun 15 1868" fancy cds with ornaments on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice strike.

    Milgram No. 533   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $35

  • Lot 385

    Regular New Orleans, Vicksburg And Greenville Passenger Packet Gov. Allen (Mississippi River), printed circular corner card on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, Extremely Fine and rare.

    Milgram No. 535   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 386

    Regular Passenger Packet Gov. Allen (Mississippi River), complete blue "Mar 3, 1875" boxed rectangular datestamp on 3¢ green (U82) entire to New Orleans, La., also included is a 1878 printed freight bill head, Very Fine and choice.

    Milgram No. 536   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 387

    Grand Era (Mississippi & Red Rivers), well-struck illustrated handstamp featuring a steamboat on 3¢ red (U9) entire canceled by ms. "X" from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; typical filing holes, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 541   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND ATTRACTIVE HANDSTAMP - THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE.

    Listed in Klein as a printed corner card, this marking is one of the few containing an illustration of a steamboat. This steamboat was dismantled in 1864.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 388

    Grand Era (Red River), six-line handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with "Henry St. John, Alexandria, La." at left from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice strike that is rarely found this legible.

    Milgram No. 542   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 389

    Grand Era (Mississippi & Red Rivers), perfect and complete strike of this six-line handstamp with additional doubled full strike vertically at left with different departure dates on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, E, Extremely Fine.

    Milgram No. 544   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    One handstamp is dated "Tuesday, January 11", other "Saturday, January 15", plus an additional strike on the reverse.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 390

    Grand Era (Red River), perfect strike of two-line handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, light cover bends, Very Fine and choice, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 546   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 391

    Steamer Granite State (Long Island Sound), ornate boxed corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , some short perfs, tied by circular segmented grid cancel, matching "New York, May 18" cds to Royal Oak, Md.; docketed "Rec'd May 22, 1866" on reverse; minor edge wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce.

    Milgram No. 552   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 392

    Steamer Granite State (Long Island Sound), three-line "Nov 12 '64" datestamp on 1864 yellow cover to Lafayette, Ind. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by New York "Steamboat" straightline, matching "Due 6" handstamp alongside; roughly opened with piece out at right, still Fine and rare, only recorded example , ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 549   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 393

    Steamer Great Republic (Mississippi River), blue Aug. 10, 1867 datestamp on reverse of 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; opening tear affects marking which extends onto front, Very Fine appearance.

    Milgram No. 553   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 394

    St. Louis & New Orleans Low Pressure Packet Great Republic (Mississippi River), illustrated corner card on lemon cover bearing 3¢ Rose (65), faults, tied by blue cork duplexed with "Vicksburg, Miss. Jan 25" cds to Boston, Mass., 1868 docketing on reverse; barely reduced at right, small tear affecting corner card, otherwise Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 554   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 395

    Grey Eagle, red circular handstamp on gray 1841 folded from New Orleans La. to Henderson Ky.; small edge tear at top and horizontal bend; also includes printed receipt for cabin aboard the Grey Eagle from New Orleans to Louisville, Fine and rare early steamboat handstamp.

    Milgram No. 561   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    There were at least nine vessels of this name on inland waterways during the Nineteenth Century. This cover is from the earliest "Gray Eagle", built in Louisville in 1840 running until 1844.

  • Lot 396

    Steamboat Grey Eagle (Mississippi River), double-circle "Dec 8 1865" datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65), minor perf flaws, on cover to "Island No.98 near Vicksburg, Miss."; neat tear into address, edge wear; also included is 1867 printed freight bill head, F.-V.F. appearance.

    Milgram No. 567   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 397

    Steamer Grey Eagle (Mississippi River), oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., usual filing holes, small corner repair upper right, also includes two printed freight bills, one in green, F.-V.F., ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 568   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Listing Example in Milgram.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 398

    U.S. Mail Packet Grey Eagle (Ohio River), blue fancy framed corner card on 1883 cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by circle of wedges duplexed with "Louis. & Evans. Agt. May 8" steamboat mail agent cds to Stewartstown Pa.; slightly reduced at right, some paper loss lower right corner, F.-V.F., only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 570   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Listing Example in Milgram (listed with wrong color).

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 399

    Regular Cincinnati and New Orleans, Passenger Steamer Guiding Light, red and black illustrated corner card on 1883 cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by "Cincinnati O. Feb 26, 83" duplex to Connersville, Ind., included is original matching letterhead in black, red and gold, cover with hint of soiling, Very Fine and scarce.

    Milgram No. 573A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 400

    Regular Red River Packet Gladiola, H.L. Lee, Master (Red River), bold blue oval handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; couple light tone spots and typical filing holes, Very Fine and choice strike, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 514A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 401

    Str. H.M. Carter, purple straightline handstamp on cover to New Orleans La., Very Fine and unlisted in Milgram, only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 607C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 402

    St. Louis & Keokuk Packet Company, U.S. Mail Str. Harry Johnson (Upper Mississippi River), illustrated green corner card on 1868 cover bearing 3¢ rose red, grilled (94) tied by segmented grid duplexed with "Quincy, Ill. 8 Oct" cds to Chicago, Ill., pencil docketed "Oct. 11th, '68"; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 584   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $450

  • Lot 403

    Steamer Hendrick Hudson, beautifully illustrated unused lettersheet of the Steamer Hendrick Hudson , sailing timetable, Very Fine, the only recorded example .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 404

    Steamer Henry Ames (Mississippi River), blue oval "Dec 21, 1868" datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy & co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; typical filing holes, Very Fine rare example of this packet marking, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 595   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Listing Example in Milgram.

  • Lot 405

    New Orleans Coast and Lafourche Packet, Hetty Gilmore (Mississippi River), complete blue octagonal steamship handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) rebacked front with unlisted ornate illustrated boxed corner card of the Hetty Gilmore canceled "New Orleans, La. Oct 4" cds duplexed with segmented cork cancel to Edenton N.C., Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 603   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    AN EXCEPTIONAL COVER AND THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE WITH THE HETTY GILMORE CORNER CARD AND HANDSTAMP MARKING.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 406

    Regular Missouri River Packet Isabella (Missouri River), printed ornate corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "St. Louis, Mo. May 6, 1862" cds to Boonville, Mo.; cover repaired, flap reattached, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded example , ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 657   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 407

    Steamers J.C. Warner and W.L. Dugger (Tennessee River), bicolor illustrated J.P. Kindrick Proprietor advertising corner card showing steamboat on 1885 blue cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Chattanooga, Tenn. May 2 '85" duplex to Decatur, Tenn., Very Fine and attractive, unlisted in Milgram.

    Milgram No. 681A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in the 8th American Philatelic Congress book.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 408

    Steamer J.F. Pargoud (Mississippi River), complete large circular handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from the Hardee & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; minor top edge opening tears, Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 700   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 409

    Puget Sound Line For Pt. Angels, Seattle and Tacoma Direct Steamer Jennie, printed advertising on reverse of 1¢ postal card (UX10) canceled by "San Francisco, Cal. Mar 1 '93" duplex to local street address, Very Fine, unlisted in Milgram.

    Milgram No. 685A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 410

    Steamer Jewess (Alabama River), red oval handstamp on yellow cover with Moody, Johnson & Co. Grocers, Mobile Ala. corner card to Demopolis, Ala.; light stains, flap missing and bit of reverse missing, also included is 1868 print and illustrated freight bill in red and green, Very Fine and rare marking.

    Milgram No. 697   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 411

    Steamer Joab Lawrence (Alabama River), blue "Aug 23, 1867" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Mobila Ala. to Alabama, endorsed " Per Laurence ", original enclosure datelined "Mobile Aug. 23/67", Very Fine and choice.

    Milgram No. 709   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 412

    Natchitoches and Alexandria Packet John D. Perry (Red River), neat octagonal boxed handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence canceled by "Steamboat" straightline, matching partial "New Orleans La." cds to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, Very Fine and rare.

    Milgram No. 710   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 413

    Steamer John Sylvester, blue "Jan. 4, 1867" double-circle datestamp on legal size cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), two singles, tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Due 3" handstamp to Col. James Curry, Fort Monroe, Va.; faults, Fine appearance, Unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 718A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 414

    Boardman's Magnificant Iron Steamer "John T. More" (Mississippi and Red Rivers), bold blue boxed handstamp on 3¢ green (U82) entire with printed "L.L. Tomkies, Banker, Shreveport, Louisiana" corner card to New Orleans La., also included is second cover with printed corner card across top for the " Red River Saturday Iron Packet John T. Moore " addressed to New Orleans, cover defective & separated from reverse, first Very Fine and choice, the only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 719, 720   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: both Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 415

    John WalshRailroad Line Steamer "John Walsh" (Mississippi River), large blue octagonal handstamp on reverse of folded printed and illustrated 1859 Bill of Lading from Forwarding Merchants in Cairo, Ill. addressed to New Orleans La., entered mails with black "New Orleans La., Mar 15, 1859" cds and "DROP 1" rating handstamp to Hardee & Co., also included is 1860 printed freight bill in blue, Very Fine and rare, the only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 721   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 416

    Steamboat Joseph Pierce (Mississippi River), black "Feb 20, 1865" double-circle datestamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) barely tied by grid cancel, matching "Jan. 31" town cds to New Orleans La., some docketing erasures, Very Fine strike of this rare steamboat cds, the only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 728   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram (incorrectly listed in blue).

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 417

    Steamer Katahdin (New England Coast), blue "Apr. 19, 1867" cds ties 3¢ Rose (65), small faults, on orange cover from Boston Mass. to Bucksport, Me. partial Boston company handstamp, endorsed "Freight" at top; slightly diagonal reduction at right, Fine and rare.

    Milgram No. 741   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 418

    Steamer Katahdin (New England Coast), blue "Sept. 21, 1866" irregular cds ties 3¢ rose (65), some blunt perfs, on "George O. Murch, Commission Merchant, Boston Mass." framed corner card cover to Hampden, Maine; cover some wear staining, also included is printed freight bill with similar steamboat marking dated "Dec. 21, 1866", F.-V.F., a rare example of the steamboat marking tying the adhesive.

    Milgram No. 741   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 419

    Steamer Katahdin (New England Coast), neat "Mar. 20, 1868" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Bucksport, Maine, also includes printed freight bill with same double-circle marking, entire with couple small opening tears at top, otherwise Very Fine and scarce.

    Milgram No. 742   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 420

    Steamer Kate Howard (Missouri River), large oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire caneled by large "Steam" straightline to Whitefield N.H.; small edge flaws, partial flap, F.-V.F. and rare, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 744   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 421

    Katie, blue "Dec 22, 1873" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ green (U82) entire from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; light vertical cover fold, also includes 1871 printed freight bill, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 748   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 422

    Kennebec Steamboat Co., Steamer Kennebec, illustrated corner card on 1900 cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Augusta Me. Jan 25, 1900" duplex to Auburn, Maine with matching printed letterhead, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 750A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $90

  • Lot 423

    Kennebec Steamboat Co., Steamer Kennebec, printed illustrated corner card of the Kennebec Steamboat Co. on 1898 cover bearing 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (295) tied by "Boston, Mass. Sep 18, 1898" flag machine cancel to Auburn, Maine, also included is original enclosure on printed Kennebec Steamboat letterhead; cover tear at left, Fine, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 750A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 424

    Steamer Keokuk (Mississippi River), blue "Feb 25, 1884" double-circle datestamp on 2¢ red entire to New Orleans La., Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 754   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 425

    Steamer Keystone, printed corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by blurry target cancel duplexed with "Harmonsburg Pa. Apr 1" cds to Erie Pa.; small opening tear at top, flap tears sealed on reverse, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 756   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 426

    Steamer Lac La Belle, P. Lake (Great Lakes), balloon "Oct. 3, 1865" cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by pencil "X" to Eagle Harbor, Mich, pencil notation "groceries"; couple light stains and unevenly opened along right edge, still Very Fine and rare, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 762   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    The wooden single masted propeller "Lac La Belle" was built in 1864 at Cleveland, Ohio by Ira Lafringer. She was one of the first propellers on the Great Lakes to have twin stacks. The Lac La Belle was built as a passenger steamer but converted to a bulk freighter in 1869. She later sunk in 1872 and was a total loss.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $375

  • Lot 427

    Steamer Leo (Alabama River), green and rose label affixed on reverse of 3¢ Green entire to Bells Landing, Ala.; partial backflap, also included is stunning 1873 multicolor printed and illustrated freight bill, Very Fine and rare.

    Milgram No. 785   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 428

    Packet Lizzie (Yazoo and Sunflower Rivers), two 3¢ entires, first with partial " Lizzie Dec 17 1873 " double-circle datestamp on 3¢ green (U84) cream entire to New Orleans La.; second is " Vicksburg & Sunflower Packet Lizzie " corner card on 3¢ green entire canceled by cork duplexed with "N.O. & V.M.L. R.R." route agent cds to New Orleans La., F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 798, 799   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: both Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 429

    U.S. Mail Packet Steamer Lizzie Simmons (Ouachita River), bold complete four-line straightline on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Carrol Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes; also includes printed Confederate States of America dated freight bill, Very Fine and choice, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 802   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 430

    U.S. Mail Packet Steamer Lizzie Simmons, sharp 4-line handstamp on pen canceled 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire from the Carroll Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., scarce and Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 802   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Steamer Lizzie Simmons was a sidewheel packet built in 1859 at New Albany Ind. She ran New Orleans-Memphis in 1862 until she was converted to a gun boat transport and renamed by the CSA as "Pontchartrain". In July 1863, she went up the Yazoo River to prevent capture, but was later destroyed by U.S. gun boat "General Price" at Little Rock, Arkansas on Sept. 10th 1863.

  • Lot 431

    U.S. Mail Packet Steamer Lizzie Simmons (Ouachita River), blue four-line straightline handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Per Steam Boat"; usual filing holes, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 803   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 432

    Steamer Long Branch, attractive illustrated corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (184) s.e., tied by "New York, C, Sep 3 '81" duplex to East Gainesville N.Y.; small edge tear, reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 804C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 433

    Steamer Longfellow (Atlantic Coast), bold purple three-line handstamp on 1¢ postal card (UX9) to Boston, 1890 message, Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 805   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 434

    Red River Packet Lotus No. 3 (Red River), bold blue oval on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Jefferson, Texas, endorsed "With $4,201.71 Gold" at top and "Lotus No. 3" at bottom left; flap repaired with small edge tears at top, Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 809   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $230

  • Lot 435

    Steamer Louise (Atlantic Coast), blue "Apr 22, 1869" double-oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with "Official Business, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co." corner card canceled by "New Orleans, La Apr 22" cds duplex from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., additional printed corner card, Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 814   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 436

    Steamer Lucy Robinson (Mississippi River), large red oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll correspondence to New Orleans La., usual filing holes, F.-V.F. and scarce.

    Milgram No. 823   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 437

    Steamer Magenta (Ohio River), bold name of steamboat "Dec 13, 1864" cds on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) small flaws, tied by indistinct "Cairo, Ill. Dec 24 '64" double-circle postmark to Owasco N.Y.; waterstaining at bottom and sealed cover tear, rare and Very Fine strike, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 831   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 438

    Vicksburg, Natchez & New Orleans Packet Magenta (Mississippi River), blue "Mar. 8, 1867" octagonal datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence canceled by "New Orleans La., Mar 8" duplex with quartered cork to New Orleans La., usual filing holes, Very Fine and choice bold strike, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 835   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 439

    Steamer Majestic (Mississippi River), red octagonal boxed handstamp on gray July 31, 1846 folded letter from New Orleans La. to Plaquemine La.; minor erosion bottom right, Very Fine, ex-Rohloff, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 844   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 440

    Packet Mary Clifton, red steamboat oval on blue folded letter datelined Mobile Ala. May 3rd 1852 to Montgomery Ala., endorsed "Clifton" at bottom left, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 856   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 441

    Steamer Mary Elizabeth (Alabama River), purple oval steamer handstamps on two 1¢ postal cards to Mobile, Ala. used in 1882; each with light water staining, Very Fine strikes.

    Milgram No. 860   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: one Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 442

    Louisville & New Orleans Passenger Steamer Mary Houston (Ohio & Mississippi Rivers), bold printed corner card across top of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "New Orleans La. Jan 25" cds duplex to Jeffersonville Ind.; reduced at right and couple small edge tears, also included is 1869 illustrated freight bill in blue, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 868   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    THE FINER OF THE TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS PRINTED PACKET COVER.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 443

    Louisville & New Orleans Passenger Steamer Mary Houston (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers), lilac corner card on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) nat. s.e., tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Cairo Ill., May 19" cds to Jeffersonville, Indiana, also includes 1871 illustrated freight bill in green, Very Fine and choice 1869 issue steamboat use.

    Milgram No. 870   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 444

    Steamer Mary Powell, two covers with printed "Mary Powell Steamboat Co." corner cards, first 1886 cover with printed company corner card bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "New York, Jun 22 '86" duplex to Newburgh N.Y.; second 1891 cover with large blue illustrated corner card showing Steamer Mary Powell bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Roundout N.Y. Dec 26, 1891" duplex to Kingston N.Y., repair affecting corner card, Fine appearance.

    Milgram No. 871B, 871C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 445

    Steamer Maryland, bold blue "Oct. 6, 1879" fancy Maltese cross steamer datestamp on "Union Line, National Line" corner card cover to Florence, Mass., additional magenta "Gen'l Agts Office, Pier 38 North River, NY Oct 6 1879" double-oval datestamp, original enclosure with matching printed letterhead; reduced at left, F.-V.F., the only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 871A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 446

    Ouachita River Packet Mayflower (Mississippi and Quachita Rivers), bold blue and black oval datestamps on two 3¢ pink (U58, U59) entires from the Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans, first with black "Nov 29, 1869" oval and second with blue "Jan 10, 1870" oval (ex-Barkhausen), also included is 1871 printed freight bill, Extremely Fine pair, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 877, 878   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 447

    Steamer Meteor, E. Harbor (Great Lakes), blue "Jun 4, 1865" cds on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid cancel to Eagle Harbor, Michigan, reverse with illustrated advertising for the "Moore, Foote & Co., Merchants Block" showing building and street scene, reduced at right, F, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 887   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 448

    Steamer Meteor, Ontonagon (Great Lakes), black "Oct 5, 1863" datestamp on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire canceled by "Detroit, Mich Oct 12" duplex to Detroit Mich.; irregularly trimmed at left slightly affecting packet marking, F.-V.F., the only recorded example , ex-Knapp, Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 888   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 449

    Louisville, Cairo & New Orleans Passenger, Packet Mississippi (Mississippi River), partial blue five-line handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by circle of wedges duplexed with "New Orleans La., Jun 2" cds to New Orleans La.; couple small tears at top, also included is 1869 printed freight bill in blue, Fine and unlisted, the only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 903A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 450

    Steamer Missouri (Ohio River), blue "Dec. 19 1864" datestamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small faults, target cancel and tied by partial "Cannelton, Ind. Dec 21" cds to Owensboro, Ky.; vertical manuscript docketing at left, slightly reduced at right with minor mend, F.-V.F. and rare Civil War steamboat.

    Milgram No. 906   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 451

    Steamer Mittie Stephens (Mississippi and Red Rivers), sharp "Oct 9, 1868" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with blue "Standifer, Oliver & McGuire, Trenton, La., Oct 5, 1868" double-oval to New Orleans La.; steamboat handstamp pencil enhanced, top edge mend and right edge tear, also includes 1868 illustrated freight bill in green, Fine appearance, only two recorded examples .

    Milgram No. 911   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $95

  • Lot 452

    U.S. Mail Packet Natchez (Mississippi River), blue oval and matching "Route 7309" double-oval handstamps on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, flap torn; also included is 1859 printed freight bill in green, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 963   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $60

  • Lot 453

    New Orleans & Vicksburg Packet National (Mississippi River), octagonal "Aug. 22, 1867" packet handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence canceled by "New Orleans La. Aug 23" duplex with cross roads cancel to New York N.Y., usual filing holes, cover bend; also included is 1868 printed freight bill, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 973   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 454

    Packet New York (Mississippi River), nice oval stencil marking on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from the Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine and rare steamboat stencil.

    Milgram No. 1004   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 455

    Sunflower River Packet News Boy (Mississippi & Sunflower Rivers), blue "Dec 4, 1868" double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Hoy & Co. correpsondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes; also includes printed "New Orleans, Feby 22d 1861" CSA freight bill in blue, Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 996   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 456

    Steamer Northwest, two different blue illustrated corner cards on covers bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by Memphis, Tenn. cds to Saline, Mich.; both irregularly opened at left affecting corner card, Fine and rare pair.

    Milgram No. 1016C, 1016D   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 457

    Steamer Northwest (Great Lakes), blue "Jul 8, 1882" dater handstamp on "Alex Smith, Clerk, Steamer Northwest" corner card cover bearing 5¢ brown (205) tied by circular grid cancel duplexed with "Cleveland O. Jul 10" cds to Ireland , second strike of Steamer handstamp on reverse, includes original enclosure from Alex Smith; slightly reduced at right, tone spot top left, Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1016F   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS GREAT LAKES PACKET MARKING.

    The Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company operated steamers like the "Northwest" and others, providing overnight service between Detroit and Cleveland, among other Great Lakes ports, from the late 1860s to 1951.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 458

    Steamer Onward (Alabama River), red printed corner card on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by "Mobile Ala. Dec 6" duplex to Whistler Sta., Tenn., endorsed "R.R.S.", "Office M.M.M. & O.R.R. Whistler Jun 5 1866" arrival cds, forwarded to Jackson, Tenn.; some wear and soiling, bottom right corner mend, Very Fine appearance, only recorded example , ex-Barkhausen, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1030   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 459

    Steamer Ophelia (Mississippi River), complete red oval handstamp on blue folded cover to "Star Plantation, Lower Coast", endorsed "Ophelia" at lower left and "with freight" at top; horizontal file fold andsome minor edge faults, a Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 1032   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 460

    Steamer Oregon, red oval handstamp on clean Sept. 19th 1846 folded cover from New York City to Providence R.I., Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1034   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    The Steamer "Oregon" operated on the Long Island Sound and Eastern Seaboard route.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 461

    From Steamer Osceola, clear strike of red oval on blue folded letter from Caldwell La. to New Orleans La., entered mails with red "New Orleans La., Jun 27" cds and "Way 11 Cents" handstamp, interesting slavery letter begins " Sir, you will please take that boy Simon out of jail for me and Iron him safe so that he cannot escape and send him to to me by Oceola and charge the Capt. to use caution if he please to not let him getaway. I will not sell him he shall seve me or die in the woods but when I get him again I know what to do with him… ", F.-V.F. with a wonderful slavery letter.

    Milgram No. 1040   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    In the early 1850s, the "Osceola" plied the waterways of the Ouachita, Black and Mississippi Rivers between Camden, Ark. and New Orleans La.

  • Lot 462

    Packet Ouachita Belle (Mississippi & Ouachita Rivers), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ green entire with blue "Oliver & Bryan, Monroe, La. Apr 27, 1871" double-oval to New Orleans La., also includes printed 1876 freight bill in red, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1042   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 463

    Packet Ouachita Belle (Mississippi & Ouachita Rivers), blue oval handstamp on 3¢ green (U83) amber entire with "J.H. Jackson & Co., Commission Merchants, Columbia, La." corner card to New Orleans, La.; small opening slit affects indicia, otherwise Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1042   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 464

    P. Toney (Alabama River), two slightly overinked deep purple straightline handstamps on blue Feb. 4th 1854 folded bill of lading from Farfield to Mobile, Ala. where entering mails with " Steamer 5 " oval handstamp; minor toning, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1147   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

    THIS IS THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THIS STEAMBOAT MARKING.

    The "Pink Toney" was a sidewheel steamer built in 1852 at Louisville and served on the Arkansas and Alabama rivers. Later she served out of New Orleans and was lost at sea on July 28, 1858 without loss of life.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 465

    Steamer P.F. Kimball, neat red double-oval ties 3¢ dull red (11A) , four full to large margins, on orange buff cover from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Valuable" and "Kimball" at top, Extremely Fine, ex-Moody, Saadi ; with 1997 P.F. certificate.

    Milgram No. 1101   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $200

  • Lot 466

    Str Parlor City, bold violet straightlines on two 1899 2¢ entires to New Orleans La., Very Fine and unlisted.

    Milgram No. 1055A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

    Realized: $40

  • Lot 467

    Steamer Pewabic, black "Jul 26, 1864" steamboat cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by dotted circular grid cancel to Eagle Harbor, Lake Superior; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive.

    Milgram No. 1092   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 468

    Steamer Pewabic, Detroit (Great Lakes), blue "Oct. 5, 1864" steamship cds on overall green shaded W.C. Duncan, Pale and Amber Ales, Detroit" ad cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by diamond grid cancel to Eagle Harbor Mich.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely cover with this scarce marking which is unlisted in blue.

    Milgram No. 1092B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 469

    Steamer Pewabic, Detroit (Great Lakes), black "Aug. 7, 1864" steamer cds with inverted "Detroit" on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by dotted circular grid to Eagle Harbor, Lake Superior; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and rare variety.

    Milgram No. 1092 var.   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

  • Lot 470

    Steamboat Piota, fancy blue steamboat oval on 3¢ Nesbitt entire canceled by manuscript "X" from the Buchanon Caroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; flap tear, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1111   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Steamboat "Piota" was a sidewheel packet built in 1852 at Albany Ind., he home port. She went to New Orleans and ran the Mississippi and Red Rivers until 1854 when she caught fire and burned at Algiers.

  • Lot 471

    Steamboat Pittsburg, folded letter with beautifully illustrated design of the Pittsburg with three Steamboats in the foreground, printed Pittsburg dateline with manuscript date "May the 7, 1850", unaddressed, some toning, F.-V.F., still a lovely and rare lettersheet.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

  • Lot 472

    Ward's Line, Portage, Steamer Planet (Great Lakes), superb strike of "Oct 12, 1862" steamer cds on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), clipped corner, tied by "Detroit Mich., Oct 14" cds and matching "Steamboat, Due 2 Cents" oval to Lansing, Michigan; reduced at left, an Extremely Fine strike of this scarce marking.

    Milgram No. 1119   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 473

    Steamer Prairie State (Alabama River), bold blue straightline at right on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by cork cancel duplexed with "Mobile Ala. Nov 16" cds to Mobile Ala.; reduced at left, edge wear and tear, Fine appearance.

    Milgram No. 1139   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 474

    From Steamer R.W. Powell (Mississippi and Red Rivers), red oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U59) buff Nesbitt entire from the Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La. with red "New Orleans, La. Apr 13" cds with "Steam" straightline cancel, Very Fine and choice.

    Milgram No. 1234   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 475

    Sch. "Rebecca R. Douglas" of Philadelphia, blue Capt. S.H. Perry, Monument Beach, Mass. corner card on 1896 cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "New Bedford Mass., Mar 20 '96" duplex to Shawmut, Mass.; flap faults, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1161A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $75 - 100.

  • Lot 476

    Packet Red River (Mississippi & Red Rivers), red oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U9) Nesbitt entire from Buchannon Carroll correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1166   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 477

    Louisville & New Orleans Low Pressure Packet Richmond (Mississippi River), fancy blue "Apr 30 1868" scalloped steamer datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire cancel by "New Orleans, La. May 2" duplex to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, Very Fine and choice.

    Milgram No. 1194   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 478

    Ouachita Packet Rose Franks, sharp complete three-line handstamp on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Rose Franks" at top, Extremely Fine, ex-Hall, Jarrett, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1220   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    After the Civil War, the Ouachita River route from Camden Ark. to New Orleans was not reinstated. Steamboat traffic continued on the river with significant volumes of letters being carried.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 479

    St.B. S.D. Caldwell, Sarnia Line (Lakes Huron and Michigan), two strikes of blue steamboat handstamp dated "Aug 23, 1870" and "Aug 25", latter cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Northport, Michigan; minor staining, trivial edge nick, F.-V.F., only two recorded examples .

    Milgram No. 1262   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Listing example in Milgram.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 480

    New Orleans & Camden Packet Saint Marys (Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers), blue "Mar 13 1869" steamer oval on printed Bill of Lading from Camden ala. to New Orleans La., Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1236   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $50

  • Lot 481

    Steamer Sallie List (Alabama River), bold blue "Jun 29 1867" double-circle datestamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small flaws, tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Mobile Ala., Jul 1" cds to Dublin Md.; partial flap, tone spot, a Very Fine strike, the only recorded example .

    Milgram No. 1238   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 482

    Steamer Sea Bird, complete red "May 6, 1862" steamboat cds on cover to Detroit, Mich. entering mails bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Detroit, Mich." cds, additional "Steamboat, Due 2" oval handstamp at center; minor paper clip stain, a Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 1264   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 483

    Natchez and Vicksburg Packet Company Steamer Senator Cordill, brown illustrated corner card across top of cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by partial "Vidalia, La." duplex to Marshall Mich, forwarded back to Vidalia, La., various handstamps the most unusual being red "TEST", purple "Shp'd all periods represented 20 1910" straightline handstamp; water staining across top, slightly reduced at right, included is original matching letterhead in black datelned "Vidalia, La. Apr. 16, 1910", attractive Very Fine appearance.

    Milgram No. 1268A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 484

    Steamer Shamrock (Mississippi River), straightline in ornamental frame on blue 1851 folded cover to New Orleans La. postmarked with bold red "New Orleans La. Feb 17" cds and matching "Steam 10" in Circle, Very Fine and attractive, only three recorded examples .

    Milgram No. 1271   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    The "Shamrock" was built in 1848 and burned at Lake Bisteneau in 1851.

    Realized: $1,100

  • Lot 485

    Steamer Shamrock (Mississippi River), straightline without ornamental frame on blue folded letter datelined "Sheriden, March 8th 1850" to New Orleans La. entering the mails with red "New Orleans La. Mar 15" cds and matching "Steam 10" rating handstamp for over 300 miles, endorsed "Shamrock" at lower left, light horizontal fold, Very Fine and rare, the only recorded example , ex-Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1271A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    The "Shamrock" of 139 tons built at Newport Ky. in 1848. Burned and lost in Lake Bistineau La. in June 1851.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 486

    Regular Cincinnati & Wheeling Passenger Steamer Sidney (Ohio River), red illustrated corner card on cover to Racine, Ohio, some soiling, reduced at right; also includes 1910 picture post card showing the "Diamond Joe Steamer Sidney, Quincy, Ill." with three different handstamps of the Str. Sidney, bearing 1¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Burlington, Iowa machine cancel, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 1273   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    References: Listing example in Milgram.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 487

    Dean Line! Cincinnati & Memphis Packet, Silver Moon (Ohio River), blue packet imprint across top of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target duplexed with indistinct "Cairo Ill. Apr 13, 1865" cds to Austinberg, Ohio; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1278A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    This imprint is different from Milgram 1278 as this shows the Captain as "W.B. Miller" instead of "Frank Stein".

  • Lot 488

    Memphis & New Orleans Packet Southerner (Mississippi River), complete fancy blue oval on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La.; some staining, usual filing holes; also includes printed 1862 freight bill, Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 1289   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 489

    Steamboat Sparton, overall bluishgreen illustrated design showing the steamboat Sparton "Racing Down the Rapids" on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Dover, N.J. Jun 20 '97" cds duplex strikes to New York City; reduced slightly at right with corner nick, otherwise Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1292A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

  • Lot 490

    Red River Packet St. Charles (Mississippi & Red Rivers), slightly oily red oval on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to New Orleans La., entered mails with red "New Orleans, La. Mar 20" cds and canceled by "Way" straightline, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1302   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $140

  • Lot 491

    Red River Packet St. Charles (Mississippi & Red Rivers), red oval on blue folded letter datelined "Shreveport, Jan. 30, 1851" to New Orleans La.; horizontal file fold split with tear reinforced, Very Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 1302   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 492

    Steamer St. Charles, complete blue oval on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Donells Landing La.; small opening tears at top, Extremely Fine and choice strike.

    Milgram No. 1303   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

    The third "St. Charles" was built at New Albany, Indiana in 1864 running Louisville-Cincinnati. In 1867 it ran Louisville-New Orleans for new owners. Then in 1868, Pittsburgh-Cincinnati and later back to Louisville-Cincinnati until burning March 7, 1872.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 493

    Weekly Packet St. Nicholas (Mississippi & Red Rivers), complete well-struck fancy shield handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) entire from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La.; part of flap missing, sealed tear at top; also included is 1868 printed freight bill, an Extremely Fine strike.

    Milgram No. 1320   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Built in 1864, this boat initially ran from Cincinnati to New Orleans until 1866, when it shifted to the New Orleans-Red River route. Captain John C. Dowty served as master during its operations on the Red River trade.

    Realized: $55

  • Lot 494

    From Steamer St. Paul (Mississippi River), red oval handstamp on blue 1849 folded letter datelined "New Orleans March 22" to St. Louis Mo.; horizontal file fold through marking, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 1325   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 495

    Steamer State of New York, illustrated corner card on stampless cover to Essex, Conn., includes matching original letterhead datelined "Hartford Nov. 25th, 1867"; cover reduced at left, Very Fine pair.

    Milgram No. 1300C   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

  • Lot 496

    Stonewall (Mississippi & Red Rivers), blue Feb. 5, 1869 and black Jan. 16, 1869 octagon steamer handstamps on two 3¢ pink (U59) buff entires from Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; also included is 1869 printed freight bill in red of the "St. Nicholas" overprinted in black "Stonewall", Very Fine group.

    Milgram No. 1322, 1323   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    The "Stonewall" was built in 1866 and ran St. Louis-Shreveport. The vessel burned on October 27, 1869 with 209 persons drowned and lost.

  • Lot 497

    Sultana (Mississippi River), red oval on gray 1846 folded letter datelined "New Orleans Match 11th 1846" to Louisville, Ky., fresh and Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1329   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 498

    Natchitoches Packet Swamp Fox (Mississippi and Red Rivers), red oval on orange cover to New Orleans La., entered mails with red "New Orleans, La. Mar. 29" cds and black "Steam 5" in oval, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1337   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    Realized: $190

  • Lot 499

    Regular Opelousas Packet Trenton (Mississippi River), fancy blue seven-line handstamp on 3¢ green (U82) entire from New Orleans La. to Port Barre La., includes 1872 original enclosure written in French, F.-V.F. and scarce, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1385   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

  • Lot 500

    U.S. Receiving Ship Vermont, Navy Yard, New York, imprint on 1867 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), some perf toning, tied by grid cancel duplexed with "New-York, Apr 10" cds to Gill, Mass., included is original matching letterhead of the Pay Department, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1407A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    "U.S.S. Vermont" was originally intended to be a ship of the line for the U.S. Navy when laid down in 1818, but was not commissioned until 1862, when she was too outdated to be used as anything but a stores and receiving ship.

  • Lot 501

    Steamer Vicksburg (Ouachita River), blue boxed handstamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hardie & Co, correspondence to New Orleans La., also includes 1866 freight bill printed in green, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1413   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $130

  • Lot 502

    Regular Ouachita Packet W.B. Dance (Mississippi and Red Rivers), blue oval on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1441   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 503

    N.O. & Camden Weekly Packet Wade Hampton (Mississippi River), blue "Apr 29, 1870" oval datestamp on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., also includes 1871 illustrated freight bill in purple, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1424   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 504

    N.O. & Bayou Sara Packet Welcome (Mississippi River), well-struck blue oval on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes; also includes 1869 illustrated freight bill, Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1445   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    Realized: $120

  • Lot 505

    N.O. & Bayou Sara Packet Welcome (Mississippi River), blue oval cancels 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire from Hoy & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; usual filing holes, small piece of flap torn away; also includes 1869 illustrated freight bill, F.-V.F.

    Milgram No. 1445   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $70

  • Lot 506

    New Orleans & Ouachita Pkt. Welcome (Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers), blue "Feb 1, 1869" double-oval datestamp on 3¢ pinik (U59) entire from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., Very Fine.

    Milgram No. 1446   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 507

    Whisper (Red River), violet handstamp with manuscript "Mch 10/ '88" dating on buff cover with black and red corner card of the "Red River & Coast Line, New Orleans, La.", manuscript " Coast Coll. 50¢ " for steamer fee, flap torn, also includes 1884 printed freight bill in black and red, Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram , ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1451A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 508

    Steamer Winslow (Lake Superior), gray central illustration of steamer on "S.B. Grummond Owner of Steamers, Tugs Vessels, etc., Detroit, Mich." corner card cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Detroit, Mich., Nov 11 '87" duplex to Erie Pa.; small cover tear at top, Very Fine and only recorded example, Unlisted in Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1461B   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

  • Lot 509

    New Orleans, Coast & Bayou Sara Passenger Packet Wm. S. Pike (Mississippi River), large blue oval on 3¢ pink (U58) entire from Hardie & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La/, also includes 1871 freight bill, F.-V.F. and rare, ex-Somdal, Milgram .

    Milgram No. 1469   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

    References: Illustrated in Milgram.

    Realized: $120

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