Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

Lot 676    

U.S. Mail Steamer Teche, E.B. Trinidad, Master. Bold oval handstamp tying 1861 3¢ rose on 1866 cover to New Orleans with manuscript postmark of "New Iberia, La.", part of flap torn away, Very Fine and rare. Milgram No. 1345.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

This steamboat was variously named, "Thomas W. Sugg", "C.S.S. Tom Sugg", "U.S.S. Tensas" & "Teche", which operated as a commercial carrier before the war and as both a Confederate and United States armed gunboat. After the war, it was sold to Capt. Trinidad for use as a contract mail carrier.

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 677    

Volcano. Manuscript endorsement on 1819 folded cover from New Orleans to Natchez, split along top fold, Very Fine, a very rare early steamboat cover.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 678    

Steamer Warrior. Red oval handstamp on 1849 blue folded cover datelined "Frenchport" to New Orleans, interesting contents which mention shipments via the "Steam Boat Princeton", minor bit of discoloration & light file fold, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 1433.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $50

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