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LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
801   imagePan American Station, Jul 16 '01, Buffalo, New-York., Barry machine cancel with expo slogan ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on Temple of Music expo post card to Cotuit Mass., Very Fine, One of only 17 examples of B01-08. Bomar No. B01-08 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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802   imagePan American Station, Aug 7 '01, Buffalo, New-York., unusually clear strike of Barry machine cancel with expo slogan ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on green expo ad cover to Flatbush N.Y., Aug. 8th receiving backstamp, Very Fine and attractive. Bomar No. B01-08  Estimate $600 - 800. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT BARRY MACHINE CANCEL. (Image1)


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803   imagePan American Sta. Buffalo N.Y. Aug 13 1901, Columbia machine cancel with solid star within double diamond inscribed "Pan American Exposition 1901" ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on F.A. Busch expo post card to Liebersthal Kan., reverse with various Exposition 'stamps' in five colors, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-10  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 9 KNOWN PAN AMERICAN COLUMBIA MACHINE CANCELS. This machine appears to have worked poorly based on the incompleteness of the known examples. (Image1)


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804   imageBuffalo N.Y. May 29 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on illustrated Indian congress expo meeting ad cover to Bar Harbor Me., reverse with Buffalo (5.29) and Bar Harbor (5.30) machine backstamps; couple opening flaws, Very Fine and desirable. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


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805   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jun 1 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on maroon expo ad cover to Buffalo N.Y., Jun. 1st arrival backstamp; small part of flap missing, small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce, This cancel is mostly found on cards. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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806   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jun 3 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor expo post card showing "The Stadium" to Bay Ridge N.Y., Jun. 4th receivers, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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807   imageBuffalo, N.Y. Jun 8 1901, full strikes of American machine with "Pan-American Station" waving flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on multicolor Electricity Building expo post card to Germany, address label has since fallen off, Dresden (6.20) arrival cds, Extremely Fine, This is the only recorded example of this marking to a foreign destination. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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808   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jun 18 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on illustrated Statler's Hotel ad cover to Cleveland Oh., Jun. 19th arrival machine backstamp, Very Fine and attractive, The Statler was located across the street from the expo and the design shows the main Expo building. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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809   imageBuffalo N.Y., Jun 22 & Jun 24, 1901, American machine cancels with "Pan-American Station" waving flag cancels ties #294 on two multicolor post cards showing Manufactures & Liberal Arts Building; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. pair. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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810   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jun 24 1901, American machine with Pan-American Station flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on multicolor Albright Art Gallery expo post card to Germany, Extremely Fine and choice, Uses of this marking to overseas destinations are scarce with only three recorded. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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811   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jun 24 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295), faulty, on Indian Congress expo ad cover to Bar harbor Me., Indian corner card pasted at top left; reduced slightly at left, small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce cover use of this cancel. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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812   imageBuffalo, N.Y. Jun 29 1901, partial and full strikes of American machine with "Pan-American Station" waving flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor Albright Art Gallery expo post card to Evanston Ill., light toning and crease, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $200 - 300. Interesting use showing a small problem with the feeding mechanism on the American machinem but nothing near the issues experienced with the Columbia machines. This is the only recorded example with two strikes of this American machine cancel. (Image1)


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813   imageBuffalo N.Y. Jul 5 1901, American machine with Pan-American Station flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on multicolor U.S. Government Building expo cover to Barringers Falls N.Y., Jul. 6th arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-11 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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814   imageBuffalo N.Y. Aug 10 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295), crease, on illustrated Swift & McNutt show concessionaires ad cover to Olean N.Y.; reverse with Buffalo Transit (8.10) and Olean N.Y. Rec'd (8.10) cds; small opening tear at right, Very Fine, a scarce and attractive ad cover. Bomar No. B01-11  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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815   imageBuffalo, N.Y. Jul 5 1901, International machine with "PO DEPT EX." within 7 killer bars and die "R" cancel on souvenir card that was given to visitors at the Post Office Department's exhibit, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-12  Estimate $200 - 300. This machine cancel was applied only to souvenir cards given to visitors at the post office department's exhibit, which was separated from the postal station. It was never used to cancel mail. There are less than 25 examples recorded, with one having a blank dial (no date/time). It is recorded from July 2 to October 16, 1901. (Image1)


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816   imageBuffalo, N.Y. Aug 17 1901, International machine with "PO DEPT EX." within 7 killer bars and die "R" cancel on souvenir card that was given to visitors at the Post Office Department's exhibit, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-12  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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817 294 image"Buffalo, May 8 '01", Pan American Exposition machine cancel ties 1901 1¢ Pan-American on unsealed cover with multicolor illustrated expo design showing Ethnology Building, addressed to Washington D.C.; May 9th arrival on reverse; small edge tear, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Niagara. Scott No. 294. Bomar No. B01-15A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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818   imageBuffalo, N.Y. May 7 '01, Barry machine cancel with "Pan-American Exposition" within double-diamond cancellation ties 1¢, 2¢ pair and 5¢ Pan-Americans (294-296) on double-rate cover to Germany, additional "Buffalo, N.Y. May 7 01" duplex, reverse with New York (5.8) and Stadtsulza (5.17) backstamps; 5¢ corner flaw, a Very Fine three-color franking. Bomar No. B01-15C  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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819   imageBuffalo N.Y. 'D' Oct 16 1899, dateless Barry machine cancel with large D and 1901 Pan-American Expo involute flag cancellation ties 2¢ bureau (279B), nat. s.e. at left, on all-over Larkin expo ad cover showing Buffalo wearing suit and top hat, addressed to Dorchester Mass., Larkin Soap Co. imprint on flap, Very Fine and choice complete strike. Bomar No. B01-16  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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820   imageBuffalo, N.Y. 'D' 1899, dateless Barry machine cancel with 1901 Pan-American Expo involute flag cancellation ties 1¢ bureau (279), nat. s.e. at bottom, on all-over Larkin expo ad cover showing Buffalo wearing suit and top hat, addressed to Bridgeport Ct., unsealed flap, Larkin Soap Co. imprint on flap, Very Fine and desirable with full strike. Bomar No. B01-16A  Estimate $300 - 400. This dateless Barry machine cancel was used on third class mail. The involute flag cancel generally tracks off the cover. (Image1)


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821   imageBuffalo, N.Y. 'D' 1899, complete impression of Barry machine with large D and "1901 Pan-American Exposition" slogan advertising tying 1¢ green (279) on blue illustrated Larkin Factories ad cover to Brockton Mass., unsealed for third class rate and includes original printed enclosures, blue crayon "10/18/99" dating on back, Very Fine and scarce, complete impressions of this marking are scarce as the slogan usually trails off the cover. Bomar No. B01-16A  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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822   imageBuffalo N.Y. 'D' 1900, dateless Barry machine cancel with small D and 1901 Pan-American Expo involute flag cancellation ties 1¢ bureau (279) on Larkin Soap Co. ad cover to Plymouth Union Vt.; tiny edge tear and light tone spots, F.-V.F. Bomar No. B01-17A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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823   imageBuffalo N.Y. 'D' Apr 22 1901, Barry machine with small D and "1901 Pan-American Exposition" slogan advertising tying 2¢ carmine (279B) on green illustrated Larkin Soap Co. ad cover to East Dennis Mass., original illustrated letterhead enclosure accompanies, Apr. 23rd receiving backstamp; barely reduced at left, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-18  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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824   imageBuffalo N.Y., D, May 31 1901, Barry machine with "1901 Pan-American Exposition" involute flag cancel ties 2¢ bureau (279B) on red illustrated Larkin Soap expo ad cover showing Larkin Building to New Brunswick N.J., Jun. 1st receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-18  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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825   imageBuffalo, N.Y. 'D' Jun 12 1901, complete strikes of Barry machine with "1901 Pan-American Exposition" involute flag cancel tying 8¢ and 10¢ Pan-American (298, 299) on double-weight cover to Germany, purple "Register No., Jun 12 1901, Station D, Buffalo, N.Y." three-line postmark, New York (6.13) transit backstamp and New York registry exchange label affixed, Lichtenthal (6.21) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine. Bomar No. B01-18  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE BARRY INVOLUTE FLAG EXPOSITION STATION MACHINE CANCEL ON COVER TO GERMANY. This was part of the Maus correspondence to Germany comprising registered covers with different frankings of the Pan-American issue. This is one of only two recorded examples with a 8¢ and 10¢ franking. (Image1)


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826   imageBuffalo, N.Y., D, 1901, Barry machine with "1901 Pan-American Exposition" involute flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on Larkin Soap ad cover to Revere Mass.; reduced slightly at left, small flaw due to machine gripper, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-18A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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827   imageBuffalo N.Y. Oct 11 1901, American machine with involute "1901 Pan-American Exposition" flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on Niagara Envelope Mfg. Machinery and Music Building expo post card to Austria, Very Fine. Bomar No. B01-19 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. OF THE 24 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF B01-19, THIS IS THE ONLY USE TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION. (Image1)


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828   imageBuffalo N.Y. Oct 11 1901, American machine with involute "1901 Pan-American Exposition" flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor Electricity Building expo post card to Newark N.J., additional strike of machine at left, Very Fine and scarce, One of 24 recorded examples of Bomar B01-19, this being the only one run through the machine twice., ex-Mader. Bomar No. B01-19  Estimate $750 - 1,000. This machine is a Langford type B-46 involute flag with the year 1901 superimposed on the rectangle of stars. Initially used for a little over three months beginning in September 1899 as a receiving marking at the main Buffalo post office. In October 1901, this canceling device was taken to the Exposition postal station on the fair grounds and installed on the American machine already at the station, the same machine that had previously been used to provide B01-11. (Image1)


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829   imageBuffalo, N.Y., Oct 11 1901, American machine with involute "1901 Pan-American Exposition" flag cancel ties 1¢ green (279) on multicolor "Alt Nürnberg, Pan-American Exposition 1901" post card to New York City, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Bomar. Bomar No. B01-19  Estimate $400 - 600. This machine is a Langford type B-46 involute flag with the year 1901 superimposed on the rectangle of stars. Initially used for a little over three months beginning in September 1899 as a receiving marking at the main Buffalo post office. In October 1901, this canceling device was taken to the Exposition postal station on the fair grounds and installed on the American machine already at the station, the same machine that had previously been used to provide B01-11. (Image1)


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830   imageBuffalo N.Y. Oct 11 1901, American machine with involute "1901 Pan-American Exposition" flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor Ethnology Building expo post card to Germantown Pa.; light crease, F.-V.F. Bomar No. B01-19; $300 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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831   imageBuffalo N.Y. Oct 26 1901, American machine with involute "1901 Pan-American Exposition" flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor Temple of Music expo post card to Milwaukee Wis., light rubber band stain, F.-V.F. Bomar No. B01-19  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


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832   image1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. International machine with "Pan-American Station" cancels on four different multicolor Exposition ad covers comprising Niagara Env. Co. Ethnology Building, Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, and U.S. Government Building, plus Dustin all-over Exposition ad showing multiple Buildings and Buffalo on Globe with Dunston imprint, all are franked with 2¢ Pan-American (295) except last with #279B; couple small faults, a Very Fine and attractive group. Bomar No. B01-07A, 07C  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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833   image1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. International machine with "Pan-American Station" cancels on five different Niagara Env. multicolor Exposition ad post cards comprising Mines-Horticulture-Graphic Arts, Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, Temple of Music, Electric Tower and Ethnology Building, three 1¢ Pan-Pacific #294 frankings plus one 2¢ Pan-American #295 to Switzerland and one #279B to Germany, a Very Fine and attractive group. Bomar No. B01-07A, 07C  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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834   image1901, Pan-American Exposition, group of 20 covers and post cards including multicolor expo ad designs and various expo cancels, better includes B01-16A on illustrated Larkin Factories blue cover, B01-02C ties #295 on oversized multicolor illustrated post card, B01-07A ties #296 on cover to Alameda Cal., B01-07A ties ##295 on red embossed expo ad cover to Conn., B01-19 involute machine cancel used as receiver on incoming cover from Canada, two B01-12 souvenir cards (cat. $200 each), B01-18A ties #294 on Larkin Soap ad cover at third class rate to Portland Me., two examples of B01-18 tying #295 on green Larkin Soap illustrated ad cover, F.-V.F., an interesting lot with many better items. Estimate  $600 - 800. (Image1)

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835 279 image1901 Pan-American Exposition, expo flag design post card with five different expo label and bearing 1898, 1¢ deep green, faulty corner, tied by "Buffalo, N.Y. Jan 1900" machine cancel with Pan American Exposition slogan to Milwaukee Wis.; corner stains, Fine. Scott No. 279  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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836   image1901 Pan-American Exposition, two similar exposition ad designs showing Electric Tower in multicolor and black on covers bearing 1895, 2¢ Bureau, black design with H.A. Meldrum Co. of Buffalo return address with stamp tied by Oct. 21st 1901 Bomar B01-15C machine cancel, other with stamp fault; F.-V.F. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


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837 295 image1901, 2¢ Pan-American, tied by "Buffalo, N.Y. Sta. D, Jul 20 '01" duplex on illustrated Statler's Hotel ad cover to Taunton Mass., Jul. 21st receiving backstamp, sender's address at left, Very Fine, The Statler was located across the street from the expo and the design shows the main Expo building. Scott No. 295. Estimate  $75 - 100. (Image1)

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838   image1901 Pan-American Expo, Large Size Post Cards, complete set of six different Niagara Envelope Co. large size post cards with glitter comprising Machinery Building, Art Gallery, Manufacturers Building, New York State Building, Electric Tower and overall Exposition Grounds, Very Fine. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)


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839   image1901 Pan-American Exposition, large size post card with all-over expo multicolor design showing Electric Tower, message side with printed "mail card" and "printed matter" endorsement, bearing 1895, 2¢ Bureau tied by "New York Sep 9 1901" duplex to local street address; small flaws with card creasing, Fine, a spectacular design. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


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840   imageCharleston S.C. Mar 1 1902, complete strike of machine with West Indian Station flag cancel ties 1¢ bureau (279) on picture post card showing African American eating watermelon titled "Perfect Bliss", addressed to Sudbury Mass., Very Fine and scarce complete strike. Bomar No. C02-03; $600  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


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841 UX18 image1901-02 South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition Postal Card, lovely multicolor design (Megson unlisted) on 1¢ Postal card showing the "Administration Building", unused with handstamped address, minor all over toning & one corner corner wrinkle, Very Fine and rare. Scott No. UX18  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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842   image1901 South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition (Charleston, S.C.), two different Expo. advertising covers, one in red showing the South Eastern Coastline, used from Charleston with 2¢ Pan-Am, other unused showing view of Charleston Bay in black; few minor flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. (Image1)


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843   imageSt. Louis, Mo. Exposition Sta. Nov 10 1904, three strikes of duplex ties 1¢, 5¢ and 10¢ Louisiana Purchase (323, 326, 327) on cover to Germany, additional strike of St. Louis Mo. Exposition Sta machine cancel (Bomar STL04-05), purple "Received at St. Louis Mo. / without contents No." two-line handstamp, New York (11.12) and Berlin (11.21) backstamps, Very Fine, a rare combination of expo markings. Bomar No. STL04-01  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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844   imageSt. Louis, Mo. Exposition Sta./Oct. 22, 1904, machine cancel (Bomar STL04-06) tying 1¢ + 5¢ + 10¢ 1904 Louisiana Purchase and 2¢ + 3¢ Louisiana Purchase tied by Exposition Station duplex cancel (Bomar STL04-01) on Exposition card to Germany, 10¢ with pulled perf, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce item with two different type of Exposition cancellations tying a complete set of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue. Bomar No. STL04-05  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


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845 323 imageSt. Louis, Mo./Sep. 13, 1904/P.O. Dep't Ex., machine cancel on reverse of Cupples expo postcard showing the "Minnesota State Building" and bearing 1¢ Louisiana Purchase (323), small flaws, tied by St. Louis Exposition Sta. machine cancel (Bomar STL04-05B), also affixed is small perforated photograph portrait that could be purchased by attendees at the Fair, Very Fine, a very unusual item as this Post Office marking was normally found on their souvenir handout cards given away at the Post Office Exhibit during the Fair. Scott No. 323. Bomar No. STL04-07  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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846   imageSt. Louis, Mo. Mar 19 1902, International machine with 1903 World's Fair slogan cancel ties 5¢ bureau (281) on all-over multicolor expo ad cover to Germany, Frankfurt (4.1) arrival backstamp. Bomar No. STL04-19A  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


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847   image1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis, Mo.) Silk Post Cards, lot of 4 lovely woven postcards (Megson GI258, Cat. $325 each), all different views with two mint and two used including one to Switzerland; some wear, Fine and very rare cards. Estimate  $500 - 750. (Image1)


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848   image1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo, group of over 85 covers with some cards, including advertising, propaganda covers, expo cancels, foreign destinations, registered mail, etc., values of the Louisiana Purchase issue (323-327) from 1¢ up to 10¢ on cover, better includes #323, 327 on registered ad cover to Germany with NY exchange label, #323, 324 and 327 on registered cover to Italy with NY exchange label, #325 on Grant lettersheet Germany; #323 pair & 325 tied by Bomar STL04-01 postmarks on cover to England; two beautiful multicolor expo ad covers showing Uncle Sam purchasing Louisiana and other showing expo buildings, #323 tied by Bomar STL04-01 cds on U379 entire to Switzerland at scarce 2¢ printed matter rate; 1903 use with Missouri Pacific Railway Expo seal on expo imprint cover; couple commissioner imprint covers, etc.; some faults, overall F.-V.F. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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849   image1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Post Cards, group of over 300 post cards, majority unused but also used, including multicolor, wooden, V.O. Hammon tinseled, Samuel Cupples, etc. Estimate  $600 - 800. (Image1)

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850   imagePortland, Oreg. Exposition Sta., Aug 1, 1905, perfect clear strike of duplex ties 1¢ green (300), rich color, on post card with purple handstamped address to Binghampton N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Bomar, Mader. Bomar No. P05-01 Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF THE FINEST RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE EXPO MARKING. (Image1)


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851   imageRegistered, Sep 16 1905, Exposition Station, Portland, Oregon, complete strike of framed purple postmark on Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition multicolor ad cover bearing 8¢ violet black, 10¢ pale red brown (306, 307) singles, guidelines at left, tied by "Portland, Ore. / Exposition Sta." framed postmark (Bomar P05-06) to Austria, purple Portland (9.16) and New York (9.22) transit backstamps with New York registry exchange label affixed partly over stamps, Gablonz (10.2) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. P05-07  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY EIGHT RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS REGISTERED POSTMARK, OF WHICH ONLY TWO ARE DESTINED ABROAD. This is the earliest recorded example of this registry postmark, known used from Sep. 18th to Oct. 5th 1905. (Image1)


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852   image1905, Lewis and Clark Centennial (Portland Ore.), small group of 8 covers and post cards with expo cancels and ads including three with P01-02 machines, one held for postage as originally mailed with expo label only, includes three different expo post cards and three different ad covers, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. (Image1)

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853   imageNorfolk, Va. Exposition Sta. Jun 1 1907, clear strike of cds with matching circular grids tie 1¢-5¢ Jamestown complete set (328-330), two with nat. s.e., on multicolor Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building expo post card to Austria; crease at center, Very Fine. Bomar No. N07-01  Estimate $750 - 1,000. THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION. (Image1)


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854   imageNorfolk, Va. Rec'd Exposition Sta. Nov 12 1907, complete clear strike of cds on multicolor post card to Norfolk Va. bearing 1¢ green (300) tied by "Springfield, Mass. Nov 10 1907" machine cancel; some edge wear and corner crease, a Very Fine strike. Bomar No. N07-03; $400  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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855   imageNorfolk, Va. (Exposition Sta.) Registered May 7 1907, double-circle cds on legal-size Post Office Dept. Norfolk Va. penalty envelope to New York City, pencil "526" and purple "66350" handstamp registry numbers, magenta New York (5.9) registry backstamps, Very Fine. Bomar No. N07-06A  Estimate $300 - 400. ONE OF ONLY 9 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS EXPO MARKING, THIS BEING THE ONLY USE ON OFFICIAL MAIL. (Image1)


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856   imageRegistered, Norfolk, Va. (Exposition Sta.) May 10 1907, clear strike of cds with matching circular grids tie 1¢-5¢ Jamestown complete set (328-330) on 2¢ entire to Springfield Mass., Extremely Fine and choice. Bomar No. N07-06A  Estimate $500 - 750. ONE OF ONLY 9 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS JAMESTOWN EXPO REGISTERED POSTMARK. Three of the nine examples known are first day usages of the 5¢ Jamestown stamp on May 8th 1907. This marking is known used from May 6th to July 6th 1907. (Image1)


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857   imageNorfolk, Va. Oct 14 1907, perfect full strike of International electric powered machine with "D" die and "P.O. Dep't. Ex." slogan cancel on hand back post card, Very Fine. Bomar No. N07-08B  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS EXPO MARKING. Both N07-08A and N07-08B are souvenir markings from the exposition post office. They were not used to process outgoing mail, but were rather given out on a hand-back basis. (Image1)


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858   imageNorfolk, Va. Nov 19 1907, machine cancel with 1907 Jamestown Celebration slogan cancel on Jamestown Negro Exhibit penalty envelope to New York City; tear affects c.c., otherwise Very Fine and desirable. Bomar No. N07-09  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $450.00
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859   image1907, Jamestown Exposition, balance of 46 cover and post cards, includes range of multicolor post cards and Exposition postmarks including several N07-01 duplex handstamps, better includes multicolor Expo post card holder for the Inside Inn with #329 tied by N07-05 machine to Boston Mass., three post cards with N07-04 machine cancels tying #328 singles (cat. $100 each), Boston "1907 Jamestown Celebration" fantasy machine cancel (Cat. $75), N07-05 used as a receiving backstamp (only recorded example), various Division corner cards including Exploitation, Official Publication and Finance; three tickets/passes for the Jamestown Expo including one issued to the postmaster of the Expo Station; Norfolk ad machine cancel on 2¢ post card to Japan; Norfolk ad machine cancel ties #330 on cover to Germany; some hotel ad covers including the Inside Inn and the Atlantic Hotel; and N07-05 ties #328 on Alaska post card with "1909 Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition" purple handstamp to Boston Mass., etc., F.-V.F., excellent basis for further expansion. Estimate  $600 - 800. (Image1)


SOLD for $850.00
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860   image1907, Jamestown Exposition Post Cards, group of 20 expo post cards with mostly multicolor designs, better includes #328 on Arrival of Lord Delaware at Jamestown card to Mexico, one with blue "Jamestown Exposition, Dept. of Adm'ns, Aug 24 1907" corner card datestamp, #328 on Soldiers and Sailors Club card to Cuba,#329 on Formosa Tea Parlor card to Japan; #329 on Birds Eye View of Expo card to Turkey, five with N07-01 duplex handstamps, etc., F.-V.F. Estimate  $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $200.00
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861   1907 Jamestown Exposition Cards, select group of 114 post cards, vast array of views, occasional duplication, mint & used, excellent condition, great opportunity to tour the Exposition (no photo). Estimate  $400 - 600.

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862 300 image1909 "Seattle, Wash. Exposition Sta, Jun 26 1909" (Bomar S09-01), clear strike ties 1903, 1¢ blue green on multicolor exposition post card showing the music pavilion, addressed to Santa Barbara Cal.; some soiling affects cds, F.-V.F., Bomar $350. Scott No. 300  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $60.00
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863   imageSeattle, Wash., Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition - Jun 23-09, Columbia repeater machine cancel ties 1¢ Franklin (300) on multicolor Agriculture Building expo post card to Upland Cal.; small card defect at top, Very Fine and scarce. Bomar No. S09-03  Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)


SOLD for $650.00
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864   1909 Alaska-Yukon Exposition Cards, selection of 62 cards, little duplication, many unused but some with Exposition Station cancel, F-VF or better condition (no photo). Estimate  $200 - 300.

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865   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model P.O. Sta. Mar 20 1915, perfect strike of duplex cancels 2¢ entire with typewriter address to Chicago Ill., Extremely Fine and remarkable strike. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $140.00
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866   imageSan Francisco, Cal., Model P.O. Sta. Jun 2 1915, sharp clear strike of duplex ties fresh 2¢ Pan-Pacific (398) with vibrant color, on patriotic cover showing Eagle with Draped Flag and green & gold Pan-Pacific expo label affixed, addressed to F. Daniels at New York City, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $300 - 400. A set of covers was created by the advertising department of the PPIE company for presentation to F. Daniels who was likely a large contributor to the project. (Image1)


SOLD for $200.00
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867   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model P.O. Sta. Jun 3 1915, two partial strikes of duplex tie 1¢ Pan-Pacific (397), nat. s.e., and two 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) singles on cover with all-over illustrated Inside Inn ad on reverse to Hankow, China, bilingual receiving backstamp; corner flaw, Very Fine and scarce use to China. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $300 - 400. THE ONLY RECORDED GENUINE USE OF THIS EXPO DUPLEX TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION. The Inside Inn was the only hotel within the grounds of the Pan-Pacific expo and was under the supervision of the exposition management. The post card mailed at the international rate shown in Bomar III is a faked marking. (Image1)


SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
868   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model PO. Sta. Aug 14 1915, clear strike ties 1¢ Pan-Pacific (397) horizontal pair on cover to Hartford Conn., bottom stamp left uncancelled and tied by two strikes of "San Francisco, Model Post Office" double-oval cancels (SF15-05), corner card of Appleton Hotel in Watsonville, pencil note on reverse mentions that the sender is on a street car heading downtown, Very Fine and interesting use. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
869   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model PO. Sta. Sep 30 1915, two strikes of duplex tie two 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) singles on double-weight Oregon Commission legal size cover to Corvallis Ore., reverse with all-over ad with map of the west coast and all routes leading to the PPIE, multicolor PPIE label affixed at lower left, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $120.00
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870   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model P.O. Sta. Nov 26 1915, fine strike of duplex ties 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) strip of four, additionally cancelled by "San Francisco, Cal / Model Post Office" double-oval cancels (SF15-05) on Oregon Commission legal size cover to Corvallis Ore., reverse with all-over ad with map of the west coast and all routes leading to the PPIE, additional purple "Oregon Building P.P.I.E." corner card handstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
871   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Model Po. Sta. Nov 27 1915, duplex ties 1¢ Pan-Pacific (401) and "San Francisco, Cal. Nov. 27 1915" machine with Model Post Office slogan (SF15-02) ties 2¢ Pan-Pacific (398) on cover addressed in pencil to London, England, clean and Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-01  Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)


SOLD for $70.00
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872   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Aug 14 1915, International machine with Model Post Office cancel ties 1¢ Pan-Pacific (397) on multicolor Palace of Arts expo post card, additional strikes of four different expo markings including two American machine (SF15-04) strikes, SF15-01 duplex, SF15-03 Universal machine and SF15-05 double-oval handstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-02  Estimate $500 - 750. This is one of a small number of hand back post cards that carry multiple impressions of multiple Model Post Office markings. The impressions of the American machine SF15-04 is the scarcest with excellent strikes as most were partial. (Image1)


SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
873   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Sep 4 1915, International machine with Model Post Office slogan cancel on legal size ad cover with "Read Every Line, then Pass to Some one Interested in California" slogan bearing 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402), tied by unusually clear strike of "San Francisco, Cal / Model Post Office" double-oval (SF15-05) cancel; unsealed to Stratford N.Y. at the third class rate, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-02  Estimate $400 - 600. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY USED FROM THE PAN-PACIFIC EXPO WITH THE PPIE PERFIN. (Image1)


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874   imageSan Francisco, Cal. Nov 10 1915, International machine with Model Post Office slogan cancel ties 2¢ Pan-Pacific (398) and 10¢ Special Delivery (E8), both with "PPIE Co" perfin, on Pan-Pacific expo corner card cover to local San Francisco street address, purple San Francisco special delivery time backstamp and "Fee claimed / San Francisco" two-line handstamp, original enclosure for Liberty Bell Farewell Parade notice, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-02  Estimate $400 - 600. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 10¢ SPECIAL DELIVERY USED FROM THE PAN-PACIFIC EXPO WITH THE PPIE PERFIN. (Image1)


SOLD for $525.00
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875   imageSan Francisco Cal. Mar 17 1915, Universal machine with Model Post Office slogan cancel on legal size Government Exhibit Board official penalty mail envelope to Corvallis Ore., Very Fine, One of only two recorded Official cover with a Model Post Office marking. Bomar No. SF15-03  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction
876   imageSan Francisco Cal. Mar 20 1915, Universal machine with Model Post Office waving flag cancel ties 2¢ carmine (402), folded over during canceling, on clean Pan-Pacific expo corner card cover addressed to Percy Mann at Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine, This marking was not often used on first class mail, it is found mostly on post cards and 3rd class material. Bomar No. SF15-03  Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)


SOLD for $110.00
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877   imageSan Francisco Cal. May 3 1915, Universal machine with Model Post Office slogan cancel ties 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) with "PPIECo" perfin, on legal size Esperanto Congress corner card cover to Austria at the printed matter rate, flap unsealed; vertical fold at center, Very Fine, a scarce Esperanto Congress envelope and printed matter use abroad. Bomar No. SF15-03  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
878   imageSan Francisco Cal. Oct 7 1915, Universal machine with Model Post Office waving flag cancel ties 5¢ blue (399), nat. s.e. at right, on clean cover addressed to Frank Zinkie at Aurora Ill., unsealed, part of a complete set that Zinkie serviced, Extremely Fine. Bomar No. SF15-03  Estimate $600 - 800. This International model post office machine is known used from Mar. 13th to Oct. 7th 1915. This cover is the latest known date of use. (Image1)


SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction
879   imageSan Francisco, Cal., Apr 10, 1915, sharp complete strike of American machine with Model Post Office Panama Pacific International Exposition flag cancel tying 1¢ Parcel Post (Q1) on unsealed cover to Boulder Col. at the third class rate; very minor staining on lower left of cover, Very Fine, ex-Langford. Bomar No. SF15-04  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. AN EXCEPTIONAL COMPLETE STRIKE OF THIS DIFFICULT AMERICAN MACHINE EXPO CANCEL. Complete single strikes of this marking are rarities, and this is the only example to trade hands within the last 15-20 years. It realized $1,495 in our sale 45. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
880   imageSan Francisco, Cal / Model Post Office, two strikes of double-oval cancel tie 1¢ Pan-Pacific (401) and two 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) singles, on wrapper from box of Muellers Alphabet Macaroni that was a souvenir from their exhibit at the PPIE, addressed to local city street address, prepaid 5¢ for the parcel post rate to zone 1 for up to 1lb, a Very Fine and rare use to have survived in such great condition. Bomar No. SF15-05  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $350.00
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881   imageSan Francisco, Cal / Model Post Office, two strikes of double-oval cancel tie 2¢ Pan-Pacific (398) on manila Ohio State House envelope to Yellow Springs Oh. at the third class mail rate, a Very Fine and scarce full cover use. Bomar No. SF15-05  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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882   imageSan Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office, clear strike of double oval ties fresh 2¢ Pan-Pacific (398) with vibrant color, nat. s.e. at bottom, on circa Jun. 1915 patriotic cover showing Lady Liberty with Waving Flag and magenta Pan-Pacific expo label affixed, addressed to F. Daniels at New York City, Extremely Fine. Bomar No. SF15-05  Estimate $200 - 300. A set of covers was created by the advertising department of the PPIE company for presentation to F. Daniels who was likely a large contributor to the project. There are at least three covers known, all made from additions to patriotic covers, this example with a perfect strike of SF15-05, the other two with perfect strike of SF15-01 and a weak strike of SF1-04. (Image1)


SOLD for $170.00
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883   imageSan Francisco Cal., Model Post Office, two strikes tie 2¢ carmine, 10¢ orange (402, 400A), each with "PPIECo" perfin, 10¢ nat. s.e. at top, on registered Department of Official Coins and Medals corner card cover to Washington D.C., reverse with two strikes of purple "San Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Nov 20 1915" (Bomar SF15-06) datestamps, matching "Registered / No." framed handstamp with pencil "5252", purple Washington D.C. (11.24) arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-05  Estimate $400 - 600. The Panama Pacific Exposition was the only United States expo to employ a perfin as a security device on stamps used by the exposition corporation. (Image1)


SOLD for $280.00
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884   imageSan Francisco, Cal / M.P.O., two strikes tie 2¢ and 10¢ Pan-Pacific (402, 400A) with "PPIECo" perfins, on package label front from the Pan-Pacific Expo to Philadelphia Pa.; some creases as to be expected, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-05A Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USAGES OF THIS "M.P.O." CANCEL FROM THE EXPO ON PACKAGES FOR WHICH IT WAS INTENDED. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,000.00
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885   imageSan Francisco, Cal / M.P.O., three strikes of double-oval cancel tie 2¢ and 5¢ Pan-Pacific (398, 399) and 5¢ Jamestown (330) on 1915 registered cover to Cleveland, Oh., reverse with scarce purple "San Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 29 1915" double-circle backstamps (Bomar SF-15-06) backstamps, purple Cleveland (4.2) arrival cds; cover opened for display, Very Fine and attractive. Bomar No. SF15-05A  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE "M.P.O." CANCELLATION USED FROM THE EXPOSITION, THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE ON A REGISTERED COVER. In addition to this full cover, four other examples of this cancel are known. One used as a back stamp on a cover mailed from the Model Post Office, another as a favor cancel on post card along with Bomar SF15-01, an undated package label mailed from the Exposition company office, and the last is on an undated cover used as a parcel label from the Japanese Tourist Bureau to mail exposition promotional material. (Image1)


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886   imageSan Francisco, Cal / M.P.O., oval handstamp used as a flap seal on reverse of 2¢ red entire cancelled by "San Francisco, Cal. Apr. 10, 1915" machine cancel with Model Post Office slogan cancel (SF15-02) addressed to Denver Col., Very Fine and rare expo use of this marking. Bomar No. SF15-05A  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. THIS IS THE FINEST RECORDED STRIKE OF THE "M.P.O." DOUBLE OVAL USED AT THE EXPOSITION. This was the discovery examples of this marking, pictured in all editions of Bomar. There are only about 10 examples of this marking recorded, and only 4 can be determined to have been used from the Model Post Office since this marking was also used at the San Francisco main post office in 1916. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,100.00
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887   imageSan Francisco Cal., M. P. O., two strikes of double-oval tie 5¢ blue (428) and 10¢ Registry (F1) on mourning cover to Egypt, reverse with San Francisco (11.17.1916) origin cds and New York (11.23) transit, blue censor tape at right tied by "Passed by Censor" oval handstamp; some edge wear and light perf toning, F.-V.F. Bomar No. SF15-05A  Estimate $300 - 400. ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 5 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THIS MARKING, THIS BEING THE ONLY FOREIGN DESTINATION. In 1916 after the expo post office ceased operations, SF15-05A was transferred to the San Francisco Main Post Office to cancel stamps on some registered mail. This is the only exposition station cancel to have ever been used at another post office after expo closing. (Image1)


SOLD for $950.00
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888   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Feb 20 1915, two strikes of purple cds on reverse of cover tie 2¢ carmine, Schermack Ty. III (409), guide line pair, and on front bearing 1¢-10¢ Pan-Pacific (397-400) complete set, rich colors, tied by "San Francisco Model P.O. Sta. Feb. 20 1915" duplex cancels (B15-01), addressed to Philadelphia Pa., back of cover also with Model Post Office slogan machine cancel (B15-02), Philadelphia (2.25) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Belasco. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $750 - 1,000. A WONDERFUL REGISTERED COVER FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE EXPO BEARING A COMPLETE SET OF THE PAN-PACIFIC EXPO ISSUE. This cover is the earliest recorded use of the B15-01, B15-02 and B15-06 expo markings, the later of which is the only first day expo use recorded. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
889   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Jun 12 1915, two strikes of purple backstamps on registered Department of Official Coins and Medals corner card cover to Jamestown N.Y., bearing three 2¢ carmine (402) singles and 10¢ orange (400A), each with "PPIECo" perfin, tied by four strikes of "San Francisco Cal., Model Post Office" double-oval (SF15-05), magenta "Return Receipt Requested" straightline and matching "Registered No." framed handstamp with pencil "20", which is a very low registry number, purple Jamestown (6.18) arrival backstamp; light crease from medals affects stamps, partial flap, a Very Fine triple weight registry use. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $170.00
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890   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Sep 21 1915, two strikes of purple backstamps on registered Department of Official Coins and Medals corner card cover to Lebanon Pa., bearing 10¢ orange (400A) vertical pair with "PPIECo" perfin, tied by two strikes of "San Francisco Cal., Model Post Office" double-oval (SF15-05), magenta "Return Receipt Requested" straightline and matching "Registered No." framed handstamp with pencil "649"; stamp and cover flaws due to weight of up to 5 oz. of coins, reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., a scarce quintuple weight registry use. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)


SOLD for $130.00
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891   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Nov 1 1915, two strikes of purple backstamps on Oregon Commission legal size cover to Corvallis Ore., bearing two 2¢ Wash. singles and 10¢ orange (400A), vibrant color, nat. s.e. at right, all tied by two clear strikes of "San Francisco, Cal / Model Post Office" double-oval (SF15-05) cancel, reverse with all-over ad with map of the west coast and all routes leading to the PPIE, Corvallis (3.3) arrival cds; light vertical fold at left, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)


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892   image"San Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Nov 30 1915", two strikes of purple backstamps on registered Department of Official Coins and Medals corner card cover to Sacramento Cal., bearing 2¢ carmine, 10¢ orange (402, 400A), each with "PPIECo" perfin, 10¢ nat. s.e. at right, tied by two strikes of "San Francisco Cal., Model Post Office" double-oval (SF15-05), magenta "Return Receipt Requested" straightline and matching "Registered No." framed handstamp with pencil "970", Sacramento (12.1) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)


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893   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916, two strikes on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403) plus 8¢ Franklin (414) with PPIE perfin, all tied by three strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05); purple "Unclaimed" and "Returned to writer" handstamps; 1¢ faulty, small spindle hole and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $300 - 400. This is one of a number of covers mailed the same day to men who had worked as guards at the fair. The mailing included a medal for service. (Image1)


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894   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916, two strikes on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403) plus 8¢ Franklin (414) with "PPIE Co" perfin, nat. s.e., all tied by two strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05); clear strikes of purple "Unclaimed" and "Returned to writer" handstamps; some edge wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $300 - 400. This is one of a number of covers mailed the same day to men who had worked as guards at the fair. The mailing included a medal for service. (Image1)


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895   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916, two strikes on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403) plus 8¢ Franklin (414) with "PPIE Co" perfin, all tied by two strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05); clear strikes of purple "Unclaimed" and "Returned to writer" handstamps; some edge wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $300 - 400. This is one of a number of covers mailed the same day to men who had worked as guards at the fair. The mailing included a medal for service. (Image1)


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896   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916, two strikes on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403), 1¢ nat. s.e., plus 8¢ Franklin (414), 5¢ and 8¢ with "PPIE Co" perfin, all tied by two strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05); cover hole and some wear due to medal content, F.-V.F. Bomar No. SF15-06  Estimate $200 - 300. This is one of a number of covers mailed the same day to men who had worked as guards at the fair. The mailing included a medal for service. (Image1)


SOLD for $160.00
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897   imageModel Post Office, S.F. Cal., Gen. Del., Apr 28 1915, fine strike of purple cds on multicolor Vista of Palace of Education and Palace of Food Products post card bearing 2¢ Pan-Pacific (402) tied by San Francisco Apr. 28 machine with expo slogan cancel addressed to the Expo Post Office, San Francisco, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-06A  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. THE EARLIEST OF 11 RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE GEN. DEL. EXPO DATESTAMP. Of the 11 recorded examples, only two are recorded on post cards and nine used as receivers on the reverse of Commandant Exposition Guards registered covers returned to the Model Post Office in March 1916. The other post card was mailed from the Model Post Office to the Model Post Office. Since this was mailed from San Francisco to the Model Post Office, it is the only truely correct use of this device. (Image1)


SOLD for $850.00
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898   imageModel Post Office, S.F. Cal., Gen. Del. Mar 15 1916, purple receiving backstamp on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403) plus 8¢ Franklin (414) with PPIE perfin, all tied by three strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05), three strikes of purple "San Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916" origin backstamps (SF15-06), purple "Unclaimed" and "Returned to writer" handstamps; reduced slightly at right and flap tear, Very Fine, Only about 10 examples known. Bomar No. SF15-06A  Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)


SOLD for $525.00
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899   imageModel Post Office, S.F. Cal., M.O.B. Mar 10 1916, partial strike of purple cds on reverse of Pan-Pacific Expo corner card cover with magenta "Commandant, Exposition Guard" straightline handstamp to local city address, bearing 1¢ & 5¢ Pan-Pacific (401, 403) plus 8¢ Franklin (414), 1¢ and 8¢ with PPIE perfin, all tied by three strikes of "San Francisco, Cal., Model Post Office" double-ovals (SF15-05), two strikes of purple "San Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal., Registered, Mar 4 1916" origin backstamps (SF15-06), purple "Unclaimed" and "Returned to writer" handstamps; reduced slightly at right, 5¢ corner crease, Very Fine. Bomar No. SF15-06B  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE M.O.B. EXPO DATESTAMP. This is the earliest known use of this marking and the only example known used for any postal purpose, even if used incorrectly as a receiver. (Image1)


SOLD for $1,000.00
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900   imageSan Francisco (Model Post Office Sta.) Cal. Parcel Post Dec 4 1915, fine strike of cds on cover bearing 10¢ orange, perf 12, 1¢-5¢ perf 10, Panama-Pacific (400A, 401-403) complete set, tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Nov. 27 1915" machine with Model Post Office slogan (SF15-02) cancel, four additional Model Post Office datestamps comprising purple "M.O.B." cds (SF15-06B), purple "Registered" (SF15-06) cds, black "Model Post Office" (SF15-01) duplex and black "San Francisco, Cal. Model P.O. Sta. Rec'd" cds (SF15-07), clean and Very Fine, ex-Martin. Bomar No. SF15-06C  Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. THE ULTIMATE PAN-PACIFIC MODEL POST OFFICE EXPOSITION COVER, OBVIOUSLY POSTMARKED BY AN ACCOMMODATING CLERK WITH SIX DIFFERENT EXPOSITION MARKINGS, TWO OF WHICH ARE UNIQUE. The Model Post Office markings of purple "M.O.B." cds (SF15-06B) is the finer of two known, the Parcel Post (SF15-06C) cds is the only recorded and the black "San Francisco, Cal. Model P.O. Sta. Rec'd" cds (SF15-07) is the only recorded example. This was mailed on the last day of the exposition, and a postal clerk obviously obliged by creating this extraordinary Pan-Pacific expo cover. (Image1)


SOLD for $5,000.00
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