(New Jersey Steam Navigation Co., L.I. Sound Route 931) N.Y. & Boston Stmr R.R. Jul 10. Clear strike of cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on 1860 folded cover to Boston Mass. carried on Route 931 to Stonington, Very Fine.
Towle No. 73-C-1; Estimate $150 - 200.
From 1845 the New York to Boston Mails were carried by a combination of steamboat and rail car contracts involving the New Jersey Steam Navigation Company...
Auction # 57 - The Hugh V. Feldman Collection
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 57 - The Hugh V. Feldman Collection
We are proud to offer The Hugh V. Feldman collection of United States Waterways, one of the finest ever formed. The collection has won numerous U.S. national awards including Grand Awards at Westpex 2009 and Chicagopex 2011. At the International level it has won four large golds at Tel Aviv 2008, New Delhi 2011, Indonesia 2012 and most recently in the Championship class at Melbourne 2013. The collection will be offer during the Westpex Exhibition.
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Lot #4026 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound long island sound
Lot #4027 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound long island sound
(Norwich & New London Steamboat Co., Route 802) 1851 (Oct. 6) New York N.Y. to Providence R.I. Printed circular bearing 3¢ orange brown (10), position 17R1L, large margins to just touched, tied by red circular grid cancel, matching red "U.S. Express Mail, N. York N.Y., 6 Oct" cds, carried on Route 802 to Norwich where transferred to post road for the 43 miles to Providence; stamp slightly oxidized, Very Fine, with 2007 A.P....
Lot #4028 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound long island sound
(New York & Hartford Steamboat Co.) Steamer State of New York. Illustrated corner card on envelope with matching illustrated enclosure datelined "November 23d 1867" from J.P. Morgan to his wife at their country residence at Essex Conn., a postscript states "All the stationery aboard this boat is marked for the 'State of New York' and I hate to mar it.", Very Fine, This letter was sent by J.P. Morgan while on the inaugural...
Lot #4029 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound long island sound
(Narragansett Bay Route 615) Fall River Ms Apr 26. Dark purple cds with matching framed "Steam Boat" handstamp and manuscript "6" rating on folded letter datelined "Provd. 26th April 1834" to Fall River Mass., endorsed "Boat" by sender, carried by the King Philip to Fall River, fold toning; accompanied by second 1844 cover datelined "Providence Aug 17. 1844" to Fall River carried by King Philip, red "Fall River Ms. Aug 17" cds...
Lot #4030 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound long island sound
(Narragansett Bay) Steamer Perry. Red circular handstamp on 3¢ red star die entire (U26) addressed to Gardner Mass., carried to Providence where entered mails with red "Providence R.I. Jun 6" cds cancelling indicia and matching "Steam Boat" straightline struck; some edgewear, F.-V.F., ex-Barkhausen.
Milgram No. 1090; Estimate $300 - 400.
The "Perry" of 255 tons was built at the Brooklyn yards in New...
Lot #4031 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Hampton Roads Routes 2087 & 1380) Norfolk Va. "Steam". Two covers, first circa 1830 showing red "Norfk. Va. Nov 12" cds with matching "Steam" handstamp and red manuscript "37½" cent rating to Fortress Monroe, endorsed "Steam Boat", originated up to 400 miles south of Norfolk and put onto Route 2087 for the 12 mile passage across Hampton Roads; second letter datelined "Richmond Sept. 27th 1836" to Norfolk where red "Steam"...
Lot #4032 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
Baltimore to Norfolk Civil War Interrupted Route 4149. Two patriotic covers, first Massachusetts "The War for the Union" all-over design bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort, Va, Feb 17" cds circa 1862 to Limerick Me. via Route 4149 to Baltimore, other New York 50th Vol. Regt. with Camp Yorktown Va. 1862 endorsement to Caroline Depot N.Y. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Old Point Comfort Va. May 5" cds, Very Fine pair....
Lot #4033 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Civil War Port Royal Va. to New York Route 5780) 1864 (Feb. 8, circa) Port Royal S.C. to Kimberton Pa. Red white and blue "United Forever" Magee flag patriotic bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel to Kimberton Pa., "Port Royal S.C. Feb 8" cds, carried on Route 5780 to New York, edge flaws including separation and repaired right edge, Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
In October 1861, the forts and...
Lot #4034 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Civil War Port Royal Va. to New York Route 5780) 1863 (Mar. 24) Port Royal S.C. to Newfield Me. Blind embossed CSA 11-star and bars flag patriotic (CSA F11-unlisted) design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel, matching "Port Royal S.C. Mar 24 1863" cds; small stain and reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
A RARE CAPTURED CONFEDERATE PATRIOTIC USE ON THE PORT ROYAL TO NEW YORK...
Lot #4035 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Restored Norfolk-Baltimore Route 4973) 1862 (Jun. 13) Norfolk Va. to Fredonia N.Y. Circa 1862 cover with red white and blue patriotic design (Walcott 2412) bearing 3¢ rose (65), natural s.e. at right, tied by blue "Norfolk Va. Jun 13" cds, put onto Route 4973 after the restoration of the route from Norfolk to Baltimore; small edge tear at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
When Confederate...
Lot #4036 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Restored Norfolk-Baltimore Route 4973) 1862 (Oct. 22) Old Point Comfort Va. to North Leverett Mass. Red and blue patriotic design showing Gen. Rosecrans portrait on circa 1862 cover to North Leverett Mass. bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by target cancel and with matching "Old Point Comfort Va Oct 22" cds, put onto Route 4973 after the restoration of the route from Norfolk to Baltimore; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine,...
Lot #4037 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Route 2451) Chespk. Bay Route. Route agent cds on two 1848 covers, first datelined "Old Point Comfort Sunday" with blue Jul. 24th cds and matching "5" rating handstamp to Washington D.C., light stain; other folded cover with blue Oct. 24th cds and matching "10" rating handstamp to New York City, F.-V.F.
Towle No. G-20-a; Estimate $200 - 300.
When the Maryland & Virginia Steamboat Company failed in...
Lot #4038 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
Chesapeake Bay Route Agents on Routes 4973 & 4415. Two covers, first bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Balt. & Norflk Jan 14" cds (Towle G-20-C) on orange cover to Philadelphia Pa. carried on route 4973 to Baltimore and transferred to Route 3101 by rail car to Philadelphia; other bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by grid, "Balto. & Norfolk Boat Sep 25" cds (Towle G-20-b) adjacent to Sunbury Pa. carried on...
Lot #4039 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Chesapeake Bay) Baltimore "Way". Blue handstamp on cover bearing 1852, 3¢ dull red, position 99L3, two extra vertical lines outside of left frameline, mostly four margins tied by matching strike of circled "40" cancellation on cover to Baltimore Md., Very Fine, ex-Wagshal, with 1985 P.F. certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Catalog value:
Lot #4040 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Old Point Comfort to Baltimore Route 4973) Richland Jail, Columbia S.C. Cover with "Old Point Comfort Va. Jan 21" cds and "Due 6" in circle handstamp to Hannover Pa., carried by Route 4973 from Old Point Comfort to Baltimore, manuscript "Examined R.D. Senn Capt. Gd." examiner's marking at left, endorsed "For Flag of Truce" at top, with original letter datelined "Richland Prison, Columbia S.C. Dec. 13, 1863"; cover with few light...
Lot #4041 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida chesapeake bay
(Old Point Comfort to Baltimore Route 4973) Richland Jail, Columbia S.C. With "Old Point Comfort Va Oct 3" cds and matching "Due 6" circled rating handstamp on wallpaper cover with floral design in pale bluish gray, addressed to a Col. Otis in Manchester Ct., manuscript examiner's mark and endorsed "Prisoner of War's Letter" at top, original Sept. 7, 1863 datelined enclosure from Chaplain H.C. Trumbull; flap opened for display...
Lot #4042 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida potomac river
(James River & Kanawha Canal) "By Canal Boat Wave ". Endorsement on orange cover to Buchanan Va., blue "James River, Balcony Falls, Va., Cement Works", carried circa 1855 on the James River & Kanawha Canal, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Catalog value:
Lot #4043 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida potomac river
(Kanawha Canal Route 2434) 1851 (Sep. 17) Richmond Va. to Lynchburg Va. Illustrated folded waybill for A.S. Lee agent bearing 3¢ orange brown (10A), margins to slightly in, tied by blue "Way 6" circular rating handstamp, letter was treated as unpaid and charged 5¢ for under 500 miles plus the 1¢ way fee; light staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
The use of canals for mail contracts was very rare...
Lot #4044 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida potomac river
(Potomac River Route 1901) 1832 (Jul. 10) Norfolk Va. to Washington D.C. Datelined folded letter carried via Old Point Comfort and Richmond to Potomac Creek to be put onto Route 1901 for Washington, double strike of red "Steam" straightline handstamp and manuscript "18¾" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.
The first contact for mails by steamboat to Washington was awarded to E. Porter & Co. in 1832....
Lot #4045 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida potomac river
(Potomac River Route 2401) Potomac Steamboat Jun 25. Red cds on folded letter datelined "New York June 24, 1850" to New Orleans La. bearing two 5¢ red brown (1) singles, full margins to touched, cancelled by red grids and tied by light horizontal file fold crease, sender endorsed "Paid" at lower left; prepaid 10¢ rate for over 300 miles, Fine.
Towle No. G-21-a; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
In 1843, a...
Lot #4046 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida potomac river
(Potomac River Route 2401) Potomac Steamboat Sep 7. Red cds on folded cover docketed "New York 6 Sept / 50" to New Orleans La. bearing 10¢ black (2), large margins to barely touched, tied by manuscript "X" for the rate over 300 miles, sender endorsed "Paid" at lower left, docketed as received Sep. 16th, Fine.
Towle No. G-21-a; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED USE OF THE 10¢ 1847 ISSUE...
Lot #4047 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida new york southern routes
(New York to Charleston Route 3197) 1849 (Feb. 2) New York N.Y. to New Orleans La. Datelined folded letter with sharp strike of red "Charleston S.C. '10' Feb 6" cds, carried as endorsed "p Northerner" to Charleston arriving Feb. 6th., Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Spofford, Tileston & Co. were contracted in August 1848 to carry the Great Southern Mails from New York to Charleston on Route 3197. The...
Lot #4048 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida new york southern routes
(Savannah to New York 3413) 1853 (Nov. 12) Savannah Ga. to Boston Mass. Datelined folded letter carried on Route 3413 to New York bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by bold "Steam/Ship" two-line handstamp, matching "New-York Nov 16" cds adjacent, endorsed "Per 'Augusta' " that was a vessel of 1,310 tons built for the line; tape stain bottom left corner, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
The New York &...
Lot #4049 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida new york southern routes
(Savannah to New York 3413) Savannah "MAIL ROUTE". Buff cover bearing 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8), large margins to touched, and 3¢ dull red (11), both tied by two strikes of "Savannah '3' Mar 25" cds, matching "MAIL ROUTE" straightline handstamp, endorsed "Pr. N. York Steamer" at top left; some slight edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.
ONE OF ONLY EIGHT RECORDED SAVANNAH "MAIL...
Lot #4050 - chesapeake bay - potomac - alabama and florida new york southern routes
(Savannah to New York Route 6309) 1855 (Dec. 5) Savannah Ga. to Hartford Ct. Folded letter datelined "Savannah 5 Dec 1855" bearing two 1¢ blue (9) singles and 3¢ dull red (11A), tied by two strikes of "New York Dec 8" cds as prepayment for 5¢ ship rate, endorsed "Knoxville" at lower left; 3¢ creased from file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE 2¢ SHIP LETTER RATE USAGE UNUSUALLY...
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