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Sale 57: The Hugh V. Feldman Collection

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Lake Champlain

Lot 4017    

(Champlain Transportation Co.) Steam Packet Franklin, red circular handstamp on folded letter datelined "Chambry 19th Sept. 1832" to Grand Isle, Lake Champlain, endorsed "Care of Capt. Anderson", put on the Franklin at St. John, Lower Canada and carried outside the mails, A scarce Steamer Packet Franklin cross border use from Canada.
Milgram No. 470    Estimate $500 - 750.

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.

Realized: $850

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