Lot
977 
Missouri River Packet Line, Steamer West Wind Apr. 24, 1864 (Missouri River), neat handstamp on yellow cover to Findlay, Ohio, franked with 1861 3¢ rose (perf faults) tied by target cancel with "Saint Joseph, Mo. Apr. 27, '64" double circle postmark alongside, included is original enclosure datelined "Steam Boat West Wind, On Missouri River Near Bethlehem, April 23rd, 1864" written by the Second Clerk on board, the letter is signed with additional strike of packet handstamp, cover with minor edge flaws, still Very Fine, Unlisted in Milgram.Milgram No. 1446C Estimate $750 - 1,000.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS UNIQUE MARKING.
The "West Wind" (350 Tons) was built in 1860 at Elizabeth, Pa. and was destroyed by fire at Glasgow, Mo. on Oct. 17, 1864.
Lot
978
Whisper (Red River), violet handstamp with manuscript date Mch 10/ '88 on cover with black & red corner card of the "Red River & Coast Line" in New Orleans, manuscript "Coast Coll. 50¢" for steamer fee, flap torn, also included is 1884 printed freight bill in black and red, Very Fine, ex-Somdal, Unlisted in Milgram.Milgram No. 1451A Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
979
New Orleans & Natchez Wild Wagoner (Mississippi River), near complete blue oval on 1864-65 3¢ entire to New Orleans, light soiling and edge wear at top, also included is beautiful printed & illustrated 1867 freight bill, Very Fine.Milgram No. 1454 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot
980
St Louis and New Orleans Palace Steamer, Will. S. Hayes (Mississippi River), illustrated corner card on cover to Hartford, Conn., franked with 1883 2¢ (210) tied by cork with indistinct Mass town Mar. 28 1887 cds, Very Fine.Milgram No. 1458 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
981
S,B, Grummond Owner of Steamers, Tugs Vessels, etc., Winslow, gray central illustration of the steamer Winslow with black corner card on cover to Erie, Pa. franked with 1883 2¢ (210) tied by two Detroit Nov 11 #2 duplex's, small cover tear at top, Very Fine and the only recorded example, Unlisted in Milgram.Milgram No. 1461B Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
982
Wm. Jones Jr. Packet (Alabama River), near complete double circle red handstamp with solid star in center on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt to Montgomery Ala., neat "Steamboat" straightline across the indicia, small corner flaw at lower right, Very Fine, this is the finest known strike of this rare marking.Milgram No. 1464 Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot
983
Steamer Wm. Knox, Regular Weekly Packet Pittsburgh & Gallipolis, printed corner card on cover to Belpre, Ohio, no postal markings, includes 1853 original enclosure from the Capt. of the Wm. Knox to Capt. Benedict, light soiling, F.-V.F., Unlisted in Milgram.Milgram No. 1465A Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
984
Upper Red River Valley Packet, Wm M. Levy (Red River), bold and complete blue oval on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, repaired at top center, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded example of this steamboat marking, ex-Somdal, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 1466 Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot
985
New Orleans, Coast & Bayou Sara Passenger Packet, Wm. S. Pike (Mississippi River), large blue oval on 1864-65 3¢ entire (indicia oxidized) to New Orleans, also included is 1871 freight bill, F.-V.F., very rare, ex-Somdal, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 1469 Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
986
Louisville and New Orleans Packet "Woodford" (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers), fancy red oval on cover to Louisville, Ky, 1857 3¢ Dull Red (somewhat aged) tied by indistinct cds, also included is included is handsome printed & illustrated freight bill from 1857, F.-V.F., a rare marking.Milgram No. 1473 Estimate $200 - 300.