Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale

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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

101

[Alabama] Huntsville, Al. Blue cds with matching fancy negative "10" rate handstamp in a circle surrounded by stars on an immaculate cover, two light cover folds (one through rate handstamp), Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

102

[Connecticut] Stonington, Ct. Straight line postmark on 1826 folded cover to Geneva, N.Y. with manuscript "18¾" rate, some toning along central file fold, Fine (no photo). Estimate $75 - 100.

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

103

[Maine] Levant, Me. Oct. 31. Straight line postmark on 1842 folded cover to Boston with manuscript "56¼" rate paying the triple rate, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

104

[Massachusetts] Boston. Straight line postmark on 1787 folded letter to Norwich with Franklin marking of "June 25" & manuscript "2/16" rate, light toning, Very Fine, reported to be the earliest known example of this straight line marking. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

105

[Massachusetts] Boston. Straight line postmark on 1800 folded letter to East Greenwich with Franklin marking of "31 OC" & manuscript "10" rate, minor aging, Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $30.00
Will close during Public Auction

106

[Michigan Territory] Green Bay. Magenta manuscript postmark on 1826 folded letter to Philadelphia with matching "25" rate, file fold through rate marking, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

107

[Michigan Territory] Mackinac. Reddish brown cds on folded letter sheet (undated) to Philadelphia, with red straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rate, Very Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

108

[Minnesota Territory] Anoka, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on small ladies' cover franked with 1851 3¢ (large margins to just shaving frameline at top) to Illinois, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

109

[Minnesota Territory] Central Point, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (hidden defect) on cover to Henderson, M.T., some overall cover aging & edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

110

[Minnesota Territory] Mankato, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire originating from Mottville, N.Y. (with their cds) & forwarded from Mankato to Rochester, M.T., some slight soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

111

[Minnesota Territory] Mantorville, M.T. Balloon type cds on cover franked with 1851 3¢ (ample to large margins including sheet margin at top, trivial corner crease) to New Bedford, Ma., cover with trivial corner nick at top right, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

112

[Minnesota Territory] Minneapolis, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (just in at bottom) on cover to Glencoe, M.T., minor flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction

113

[Minnesota Territory] Monticello, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (just in at bottom & slightly oxidized) on cover to Michigan, minor flap tear which extends slightly onto front, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

114

[Minnesota Territory] Nininger, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1851 3¢ (trivial corner nick & just in at bottom) on cover to Pennsylvania, some minor cover aging & edge wear at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction

115

[Minnesota Territory] Oronoco, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New York, reduced at right & some light soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

116

[Minnesota Territory] Owatonna, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire (reduced at left) to Illinois, Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce postmark. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

117

[Minnesota Territory] Preston, M.T. Bold balloon type cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to St. Paul, tiny hint of edge wear, Very Fine, a lovely item. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

118

[Minnesota Territory] Sauk Rapids, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 1857 3¢ on cover to Vermont, Extremely Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

119

[Minnesota Territory] Stillwater, M.T. Cds on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire (scarce small size entire) to Illinois, flap torn, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

120

[New Hampshire] Orford - Ville, N.H., Mar 27. Exceptional strike of red arched postmark with manuscript date, on 1845 folded letter to New York City, matching "Free" straight line handstamp and postmaster's free frank at top, couple file folds, Extremely Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

121

[New Hampshire] Orford - Ville, N.H., May 23. Full strike of blue fancy arched postmark with manuscript date, on 1856 cover to Wells River, Vt., matching "Free" straight line postmark and endorsed "P.O. Business" at top, with original enclosure, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

122

[New Jersey] Haddonfield, N.J. Straight line postmark on 1845 folded cover with manuscript "Paid 10" & "Due 10", F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

123

New York, Feb 13, 5cts. Red cds with matching curved Paid handstamp, on ornate bronze valentine cover to New London, Conn., additional floral bordered and illustrated beehive on backflaps, multicolored bird motif "peek-a-boo" valentine enclosure, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

124

[Ohio] Cleaveland, O. Boxed red handstamp on 1826 folded cover to New York with manuscript "18¾" rate + "6" rate totaled to "25", some light wear, Very Fine strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

125

[Rhode Island] Providence. Straight line postmark on 1798 part folded cover to Boston with manuscript "8" rate, some aging, Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

126

[Texas] Brazos, Aus 13. Ca. 1847, two-line date stamp on fresh cover to New York, matching "10" rate handstamp, Very Fine, ex Warman. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

127

[Texas] Galveston, Texas. Red oval postmark with matching straight line "Ship" on 1843 folded cover from "Newark, N.J." (red cds) to Matagorda, Tx., cover send to Forwarder, Samuel Ricker in New Orleans who forwarded the cover to Galveston, cover rated "25" for postage to New Orleans with an additional 12½ added for transmission to Texas, cover aging & some edge splits, Fine, a nice Republic of Texas cover. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

128

[Utah Territory] Salt Lake City, Utah T., Jul 31. Full strike of blue cds tying 1851, 3¢ dull red on cover front to Concord, N.H., docketed Rec'd Aug 28th '58 in pencil at left; cover back hinged to front and stain spots at lower right, stamp with diagonal pre-use tear, Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

129

Belle Creole. Red oval handstamp and red New Orleans Feb. 27 (1851) cds on a blue folded letter sheet from Vicksburg, Miss. (containing a bill for 1 bag of cotton seed at 50¢), F.-V.F. Milgram No. 101. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

130

U10

Steamer P.F. Kimball. Readable red oval postmark on a 3¢ entire, addressed to to New Orleans and with clear New Orleans 1857 cds, manuscript "Valuable", straight line "Due 3" and "Steam" over the indicia, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 1100 (no photo). Scott No. U10 Estimate $200 - 300.

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SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

131

Steamboat. Blue straight line handstamp on two covers from correspondence to Hoboken, N.Y., both franked with 1861, 3c rose; different blue Baltimore, Md. cds's, one with "Due 3" in circle handstamp, other with "Due 6" straight line handstamp; light cover toning, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott No. 65 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

132

Steamer/5/Oregon. Red oval handstamp on 1846 folded cover datelined New York to Providence, R.I., carried on the Long Island Sound, 2nd folded cover included used in 1847 from New York to R.I. with red oval "Steamer 5" (light file fold through marking) handstamp with ship name omitted after the Oregon sank, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

133

Waterway covers. Two covers; 1858 cover to Gonzales, Texas franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by blue Norfolk, Va. cds and "Steamboat" straight line handstamp (cover toned), other cover to New Orleans, La. franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by ultramarine "N.O. & Vicksburg R.R." cds (cover tear at bottom with slight archival tape stain), Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

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Lot Description

134

1890 Burlington Route - Denver to Chicago Eastbound Map.

SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction

United States

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

135

Benjamin Air Rifle Co. Illustrated design on 1902 cover showing Air Rifle, franked with 1¢ Bureau Issue tied by St. Louis, Mo. World's Fair Publicity machine cancel, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

136

Benjamin Air Rifle & Mfg. Co. Illustrated design on 1928 cover showing Air Rifle with Descriptive Text, franked with 2¢ Red Commem. tied by St. Louis, Mo. machine cancel, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

137

Daisy Manufacturing Co. Illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Boy & Target Logo, franked with 1902 1¢ tied Plymouth, Mich. duplex cancel, cover with light file crease, minor toning, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Beals. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

138

Daisy Manufacturing Co. Illustrated design on 1943 cover showing "The Happy Daisy Boy", franked with 2¢ War Issue tied Plymouth, Mich. duplex cancel, reverse with Daisy Boy & Target Logo on reverse, cover with light toning, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

139

The Elastic Tip Co. Illustrated design showing Toy Rifle & Elastic Tipped Arrow on 1910 cover franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by "Boston, Mass." machine cancel, reverse with all over illustrated design of "Elastic Arrow Tips", Extremely Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

140

"King" Air Rifles. Multicolor illustrated design on 1909 cover showing Boy with "King" Air Rifle, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Louisville, Ky. machine cancel, reverse with attractive multicolor all over advertising showing Crossed Air Rifles, Very Fine, a wonderful & rare design. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $575.00
Will close during Public Auction

141

The Markham Air Rifle Co. Intricate illustrated advertising design showing The Markham Air Rifle Co. Factory with Train, Streetcar, etc. on 1893 cover franked with 2¢ Columbian tied by "Plymouth, Mich." duplex cancel, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

142

Plymouth Air Rifle Co. Illustrated advertising design showing Magic Repeating Air Rifle & Bijou Air Rifle on 1894 cover franked with 2¢ Columbian tied by "Plymouth, Mich." duplex cancel, addressed to J.A. Dubuar Mfg. Co., the makers of the "Warrior Air Rifles", Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

143

Warrior Air Rifles. Spectacular multicolor illustrated advertising design showing Indian Chief with Full Head Dress on 1903 cover franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by "Northville, Mich." machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a spectacular & rare design in gem condition. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

144

American Ammunition Company. Brown illustrated design on 1908 cover showing Cut Away Shells & Shotgun, franked with 1902 1¢ tied by Muscatine, Iowa machine flag cancel, some minor corner wear, Extremely Fine, a rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

145

Dominion Shells. Multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing Hunters & Hunting Scenes, used in Canada franked with three 1c Admirals tied by Vernon, B.C. duplex cancels, reverse with text advertising in red & black, Extremely Fine, a most attractive item. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

146

Eclipse Cartridges, Loaded by W.E. Ekins, Gunmaker. Illustrated design in red on 1941 cover used in Australia showing Shotgun Shell, franked with Australia 3d & tied by Adelaide machine cancel, addressed to Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Very Fine. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

147

The Peters Cartridge Co. Illustrated design in blue on 1894 cover showing Cross Section of Shotgun Shell, franked with 1¢ Columbian tied by Cincinnati, Ohio machine cancel, reverse with text advertising in blue, unnoticeable sealed tear in design, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

148

Peters. Stunning multicolor illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Quail, Cartridge & Shell, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Columbia & Augusta R.P.O. postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover, ex-Beals. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

149

Peters Cartridge Co. Illustrated design on 1899 cover showing "Referee" Shotgun Shell, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Cincinnati, Ohio machine cancel, illustrated advertising on back flap showing three different cartridges with text, Extremely Fine, a rare design not present in the Biddle sale, Beals sale or our last two Guns sales. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

150

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Two Pheasants, franked with 1901 2¢ Pan-Am tied by Cincinnati, O. machine cancel, reverse with stunning allover multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo, three small punch holes affecting cover, otherwise Extremely Fine, a lovely design. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

151

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Turkey, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Schenectady, N.Y. duplex cancel, reverse with stunning allover multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text, small cover tear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

152

Peters Cartridges. Wonderful multicolor illustrated design showing Armed Rider on Horse on 1903 cover franked with 1902 2¢ tied by Chicago, Ill. machine cancel, all over illustrated multicolor advertising on reverse showing Shells & Ammo, small cover nick at top & small part of reverse flap torn away affecting design on reverse, Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

153

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Buck Deer in Forest, franked with 1902 2¢ (small faults due placement at edge of cover) tied by Zanesville, O. machine cancel, reverse with stunning allover illustrated multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

154

Peters Loaded Shells. Multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Mallard in Flight, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Keokuk, Iowa machine flag cancel, reverse with stunning allover illustrated multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text, hint of staining, Very Fine, a rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

155

Peters Cartridges. Black & red illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Hunter and Ducks, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Easton, Pa. duplex cancel, reverse with allover advertising showing shell & cartridge with text in red & black, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

156

Peters Cartridges. Black & red illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Hunter and Bear, franked with 1902 2¢ tied by Winchester, Va. duplex cancel, reverse with allover advertising showing shell & cartridge with text in red & black, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

157

Peters Shell and Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1907 cover showing Hunters Relaxing with Their Dogs, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Pittsfield, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with attractive allover multicolor text advertising, Extremely Fine and attractive, a wonderful design in choice condition. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

158

Peters Shells and Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on cover showing Hunter with Black & White Pointers, franked with 1¢ imperf Washington-Franklin tied by Flint, Mich. machine cancel, reverse with attractive allover multicolor text advertising, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

159

Peters High Velocity Shot Shells. Red & black advertising text on 1925 cover franked with 2¢ Washington tied by indistinct RPO duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red & black, Extremely Fine. Estimate $50 - 75. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

160

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1932 cover showing Grizzly Bear & Cartridges, used in Puerto Rico and franked with 2¢ Washington tied by San Juan, P.R. slogan cancel, Extremely Fine, a very rare design. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

161

Peters. Multicolor illustrated design on 1932 cover showing Autumn Pheasants, franked with 3¢ Lincoln tied by Minneapolis, Minn. machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design not present in the Biddle sale, Beals sale or our last two Gun sales. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

162

Peters Cartridge Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1934 cover showing Hunter & Mountain Lion, franked with 3¢ Century of Progress tied by Cincinnati machine cancel with Cincinnati duplex cancel alongside Minneapolis, Minn. machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

163

Peters Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design showing Lion & Zebra, franked with 3¢ Commem. used in Puerto Rico tied by Coamo duplex cancel, addressed to Colt Patent Fire Arms Co., Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

164

Robin Hood Ammunition Co. Illustrated design in brown on 1915 cover showing Hunters in Camp with Robin Hood Logo, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin (corner defect) tied by Swanton, Vt. duplex cancel, reverse with all over illustrated design showing various shells, included is original illustrated Company letterhead showing Robin Hood Logo & Company Name, cover reduced at right with a portion added, F.-V.F., a very rare pair, ex-Beals. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

165

US Ammunition. Spectacular multicolor illustrated design on 1908 cover showing Campfire Scene, franked with 1902 1¢ (tiny tear) tied by Seattle, Wash. machine cancel, reverse with advertising text, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction

166

(US Ammunition). Multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing "The Black Shells", franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Montrose, Pa. machine flag cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

167

US Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing "The Black Shell", franked with 1902 2¢ tied by North Tonawanda, N.Y. machine cancel, reverse with advertising text, Extremely Fine, a handsome & scarce design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

168

US Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design on 1916 cover showing Hunter & His Dog in Campfire Scene, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Whitney's Point, N.Y. duplex cancel, reverse with illustrated advertising showing "The Black Shell", Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce design. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

169

(US Ammunition). Multicolor illustrated design on 1921 cover showing "The Black Shells" & Hunter with Dogs, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Machipongo, Pa. cancel, irregularly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

170

(U.S. Cartridge Company). Illustrated design on 1886 cover showing "U.S.C.Co., No. 10 Lowell" Shotgun Shell, franked with 2¢ Bank Note (small defects) tied by Louisville, Ky. duplex cancel, included is original illustrated Hardware Store invoice, cover with some wear, Fine, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

171

U.S. Cartridges Co. Wonderful red brown illustrated design on 1911 cover showing Returning Hunters Carrying Two Buck Deer, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Boston, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with illustrated ad showing ammo with Shotgun Shell advertising label for "The Black Shells" affixed over design, suggesting the recent takeover by U.S. Ammunition, cover with minor edge staining at top, Very Fine, an interesting cover showing the Historical Development of the Powder Companies, ex-Beals. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction

172

US Metallic Ammunition. Illustrated design in black & red on 1921 cover showing "Shelby Loads" Shells & Ducks in Flight, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Spokane, Wash. machine cancel, red advertising text on reverse, small cover nick at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

173

US Metallic Ammunition. Illustrated design in blue & red on 1921 cover showing "Shelby Loads" Shells & Goose in Flight, franked with two 1¢ Washington-Franklins tied by Sunnyside, Wash. duplex cancels, red advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

174

(Western Cartridge Company). Stunning multicolor illustrated design on 1911 cover showing "Western No. 10 New Chief" Shotgun Shell, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Dickson, Tenn. duplex cancel, reverse with all over advertising text, slightly reduced at left, Extremely Fine, an exceptional & rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

175

Winchester. Illustrated design in red & black on 2¢ Postal entire used in 1911 showing sideviews of Winchester's "No. 12 Nublack" & "No. 12 Repeater" Shotgun Shells, cancelled with Maysville, Ky. machine flag cancel, flap missing, Extremely Fine, a rare Winchester Shell design, ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction

176

Ammunition Belt. Lovely illustrated design in magenta on 2¢ entire used in 1889, postmarked Serena, Ill. violet double circle handstamp, Extremely Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

177

Card's Standard Trap. All over illustrated advertising design on cover in red brown showing Man Skeet Shooting & Lake in Background, franked with 3¢ Bank Note (defective) tied by target cancel with Cazenovia, N.Y. cds at right, San Francisco duplex cancel, light cover staining at right, otherwise Very Fine, a spectacular design, this cover sold for $300 + 10% buyer's premium in the 1987 Beals sale, ex-Beals. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

178

Card's Standard Trap. Illustrated design on 1882 wrapper showing Trap "For Wing Practice", franked with 1¢ Bank Note (defective) cancelled by central target, backstamped with Cedar Creek, Nebr. arrive postmark, wrapper with printed notation, "If not called for in 10 Days, will P.M. please hand to some one who uses Rod or Gun.", Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

179

Lawson C. Cummins. Illustrated design on 1897 cover showing Marlin Rifle with "The Duplex Telescope Sight", franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by "Montpelier, Vt." duplex cancel, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

180

Lawson C. Cummins. Illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Rifle with "The Duplex Telescope Sight", franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue (perf defects at right) tied by "Montpelier, Vt." machine flag cancel, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

181

Ducks-Back. Two covers with similar illustrated advertising for Weather Poof Signs showing Duck, one in red & one in blue, red used in 1898 with 1¢ Bureau & blue in 1899 with 2¢ Bureau, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely matched pair of covers, both ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

182

Mallard. Illustrated advertising for Hardware, Furniture & Farm Implements showing Mallard in blue, used from Mallard, Iowa & tied by cds of same, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

183

Mills Woven Cartridge Belt. Lovely illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Cartridge Belt, Soldier & Rifle, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue (trivial corner defect) tied by Worcester, Mass. machine cancel, Extremely Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

184

Allen & Thurber, Manufacturers of Fire Arms. Colorless embossed corner card on backflap of buff cover franked with average 1851 3¢ dull red tied by blue grid with matching Worcester, Mass. cds alongside, the cover displays a stunning illustrated design of the Allen's Revolving Pistol, Extremely Fine and choice, this is one of the most important gun covers in existence and possibly the earliest American Illustrated Gun design, this cover sold for $1,800 + 10% buyer's premium in the 1987 Beals sale, which was the highest price paid for any Gun Cover in what is still the finest collection of Gun Covers ever formed. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

185

American Arms Co. Illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Three Shotguns & Revolver, franked with pair 1¢ Bureau Issue tied by Boston, Mass. machine flag cancel, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

186

American Arms Co. Illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Two Shotguns & Pistol, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by "Boston, Mass." machine flag cancel, couple of invisible faults, still Very Fine, a scarce manufacturer & design. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction

187

Baker Gun and Forging Co. Illustrated design on 2¢ Postal entire used in 1904 showing Broken Shotgun of the Baker Gun Co., cancelled by Batavia, N.Y. duplex cancel, some slight edge soiling, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

188

Geo. D. Barnes, Collector of Curios. All over illustrated design in blue showing Flintlock Rifle & Pistol & C.S.A. Saber on 1905 cover franked with 1903 2¢ Regular Issue tied by "Chattanooga, Tenn." machine cancel, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

189

John E. Bassett, Sportmen's Supplies. Illustrated design showing Hunting Scene on 2¢ postal entire cancelled by 1905 "New Haven, Conn." machine flag cancel, some toning on reverse, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Beals. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

190

Browning Brothers. Firearms, Fishing Tackle, Base Ball, Athletic and Sporting Goods blue printed corner card with illustrated design on 1894 cover showing Rifle, franked with 1893 2¢ Columbian (small corner defect) tied by indistinct Utah town cancel with 2¢ Postage Due applied upon arrive in Detroit, Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

191

Bullard Repeating Arms Company. Red illustrated design on 1889 cover showing Rifle & Buck Deer, franked with 2¢ Bank Note (defective) tied by Springfield, Mass. duplex cancel, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

192

Chicago Fire Arms Co. Illustrated design on 1894 cover showing The "Protector" Revolver, franked with 2¢ Columbian (natural s.e. at bottom) tied by Chicago, Ill. machine cancel, Very Fine, a very rare design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

193

Clabrough, Golcher & Co. Illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Hunter & Shotgun with printed advertising, "Wholesale Guns, Ammunition, Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle", franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by San Francisco, Cala. machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

194

Colt. Illustrated design on 3¢ Postal entire showing Colt's New Seven Shot, cancelled by New York cds & cork, bit reduced at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction

195

Colt. Illustrated design in magenta on cover showing The "Colt" B.L. Gun (Breech Loaded), franked with three 1¢ Bank Notes tied by neat numeral "7" target cancels & Philadelphia cds's, reduced at right, Extremely Fine, a gorgeous cover, this cover sold for $210 + 10% buyer's premium in the 1987 Beals sale, ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

196

Colts' Lighting. Illustrated design on 1891 cover showing "Colts' Lighting" Rifle & "Winchester Model 1890" Rifle, franked with 1890 2¢ tied by light strike of Minneapolis, Minn. duplex cancel, reverse with all over illustrated advertising showing Shotgun, Pocket Knife, Bicycle & Carriage, advertising enclosure included showing Ithaca Shotgun in blue, cover reduced at left, Fine, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $30.00
Will close during Public Auction

197

Deringer Revolver. Brown illustrated design on cover showing "New Model Deringer Revolver", franked with 1¢ Bank Note (couple short perfs) tied by cork cancel, reduced at left & small mended cover tear affecting design, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

198

Deringer Revolver. Illustrated design on blue cover showing "New Model Deringer Revolver", similar to previous cover, however with text differences, franked with 3¢ Bank Note tied by cork cancel with Philadelphia cds alongside, reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

199

Deringer Revolver. Blue design on cover showing "New Model Deringer Revolver", similar to previous cover, however with subtle text differences, franked with 1¢ Bank Note tied by cork cancel, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine, a rare design. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction

200

First German Sports Exhibition, Munich, Bavaria. Beautiful unused 1899 multicolored illustration of Hunter with Rifle & Retriever, Fisherman etc., "Offizielle Karte No. 5" imprint, Sports Stadium illustration on reverse in green on 5pf green postal card with rare Exhibition's Tiny Purple Handstamp, Extremely Fine and rare. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction