March Internet Auction

"Capt. Geo. Drew of Ship Haebaran, Charleston", folded letter endorsed " Per Pilot ", light strike of cds and red Charleston " One Cent " drop marking, Very Fine an unusual use by pilot boat drop use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(New Orleans) "Mail Route", red arc handstamp on April 13, 1828 folded letter from New Orleans to New York with manuscript "25" rate, cover endorsed at bottom left " pr Belle ", Very Fine and scarce.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Philadelphia) "U.S.S. Azalia off Charleston S.C., August 31, 1864", datelined on enclosed letter, buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by four-ring target duplexed with "Phila. Pa. Sep 16, 1864" cds, matching " U.S. Ship " straightline to Wenham, Mass., thick letter to his wife closes with " …I have received my detachment. I am ordered to the U.S. Str. "Geranium" another of Gideon's Flower Pots ", F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.