Sale 57: The Hugh V. Feldman Collection

Lot 4195    

1827 (May 7) New Orleans to Monroe La., datelined bill of lading endorsed "pr. SB Ontario" at lower left; some aging, Fine, an early steamboat use.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

The "Ontario" of 107 tons was built at Louisville Ky. in 1826 and enrolled at New Orleans Dec. 1826. Owned from Feb. 1827 by Capt. William P. Harris who acted as her Master.

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Lot 4196    

Steamer Dallas, red fancy framed handstamp showing two birds drinking from a fountain, frame is inverted, on folded letter datelined "New Orleans March 27, 1848" to Harrisonburg La., Very Fine.
Milgram No. 327    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $950

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Lot 4197    

Steamer Duroc, bold strike of fancy framed handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "New Orleans 13. Decr. 1849" to Major Liddell on the Black River, docketed "Duroc" at lower left, Very Fine and choice, Illustrated in Milgram on page 238. Milgram No. 376.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE DUROC FANCY FRAMED HANDSTAMP.

Realized: $1,900

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Lot 4198    

Steamer Edna, straight-line handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Frenchport April 22 / 47" and addressed to New Orleans La. where unrecorded "10" rating handstamp (34x10mm) for over 300 miles was struck; vertical file fold, F.-V.F.
Milgram No. 389    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $350

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Lot 4199    

Steamer Frank Pargoud, perfect strike of blue May 9, 1868 oval handstamp on 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire (U58) to New Orleans La., top edge tear, otherwise Very Fine.
Milgram No. 478    Estimate $100 - 150.

The "Frank Pargoud" of 1,105 tons built at Jeffersonville Ind. in 1868 for Capt. John W. Tobin for the Ouachita River trade. The vessel proved too large for its intended use and was transferred in the summer of 1868 to the New Orleans to St. Louis trade.

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Lot 4200    

Ouachita River Packet Idahoe, bold strike of oval handstamp on 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire (U58) with original lettersheet datelined "Monroe June 8th 1867" to New Orleans La., partial New Orleans duplex cancels indicia, pencil "June 12" arrival notation; some edge staining and wear, Fine.
Milgram No. 628    Estimate $200 - 300.

Contracts were not renewed for the Ouachita River route after the Civil War and letters were carried outside the mails. The "Idahoe" of 153 tons was built in 1863 and taken to New Orleans in late 1866 for the Ouachita River trade. The Blanks' family took part ownership in May 1867 with F.A. Banks as her master.

Realized: $170

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Lot 4201    

Ouachita River Packet Idahoe, Blanks Master, sharp strike of red oval handstamp on 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire (U59) to New Orleans La., endorsed "Via Vicksburg", indicia cancelled by circular grid; small edge faults, Fine, a choice strike.
Milgram No. 627    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $290

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Lot 4202    

Louisiana, boxed red handstamp on blue folded 1849 bill of lading from New Orleans La. to St. Louis Mo.; paper clip mark, some bleed through and horizontal fold, Fine and rare.
Milgram No. 815    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $725

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Lot 4203    

Ouachita Packet New World, clear strike ties 1851, 3¢ dull red, four margins including large straddle line margin at left, additional "Way" cancel on 1853 folded cover from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., red "New Orleans La. Mar 7" cds, Very Fine, ex-Wagshal; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A.
Milgram No. 1001    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $525

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Lot 4204    

Ouachita Packet New World, red oval handstamp on buff cover endorsed "pr New World" and addressed to St. John Richardson Liddell at Black River La., "B/L" bill of lading notation; reduced slight with edge tear; tape stain mostly on back.
Milgram No. 1001    Estimate $300 - 400.

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