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1301

Reeds Landing, Min., May 2 (1856). Bold double circle cds tying pen cancelled 1851 3¢ dull red on cover to Schoolcraft, Mich; with contents datelined 1856; trivial edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $40.00
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1302

Saint Paul, Min.Ter. Red balloon type cds with accompanying fancy red "PAID 3 U.S." with stars, trivial edge wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

1303

Saint Peter, M.T. Balloon type cds tying 3¢ dull red on cover to N.H., trivial edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $50.00
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1304

Sha-K'pay, M.T., Dec 28 (1855). Bold strike, with circle "Paid 3", on stampless cover to Maine, some repairs, Just Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1305

Traverse Des Sioux, M.T., Feb 19 (1858). Balloon type postmark ties 1857 3¢ dull red on cover to Maine, backflap tear wraps around top edge, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

1306

Helena, Montana. 3 covers bearing different town postmarks; including Helena M.T. (S&D type 1) on 3¢ pink entire, type 3 & 4 postmarks franked with 3¢ rose, also a Wells, Fargo & Co. 3¢ entire with blue company cds from Helena; condition a little varied, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1307

Montana Balance. 13 covers and cards, virtually all territorial; including 1887 Butte City on multicolored corner card cover (enclosure regarding pumping beer from kegs), 1886 Boulder City on sheriff shaded ad cover, 1885 Comet, 1883 Deer Lodge, 1881 Dillon including illustrated ad cover, 1881 Fort Benton & Glendale, 1889 Meadow Creek, 1892 Red Bluff oval, 1880 Terminus, 1882 & 1887 Virginia City; few cover flaws and clear strikes throughout, overall Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

1308

Fort Laramie, N.T. Early Nebraska Territory cover, somewhat light strike ties 3¢ 1857 red, to St. Louis, Mo., backflap torn with piece missing and tear extending to top of front, still rare; also imperf 3¢ 1851 with double circle St. Joseph, Mo.1858 postmark on cover to same addressee, F.-V.F. and rare. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

1309

Nebraska Territory Covers, 1857-1864. 4 items, including "Beatrice, Neb." to Conn., franked with target cancelled 3¢ rose; rare 1857 balloon "Omaha City, N.T." to Ohio; 1864 "Nebraska City, N.T." duplex on 3¢ pink entire; also bold "Owatonna, M.T." (Minnesota Terr) on1858 3¢ Nesbitt entire; F-VF group. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $150.00
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1310

Bristol, N.H. Box postmark on two covers; in black on 1842 folded letter to Milford and in red on 1832 folded letter sheet (missing sideflap), manuscript "10" rates, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1311

Gilsum, N.H./Mar 9. Clear full fancy ornate oval wreath postmark in red on 1843 folded letter to New York City, manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate; light file fold affecting townmark, still Very Fine, an attractive and very rare ornamental mortised town handstamp, reported to be one of two known examples, this is the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

1312

Hillboro Bridge, N.H. Slightly elongated circle postmark in purple on folded letter sheet to Concord, manuscript date at center and "Paid 6" rate notation, Very Fine and choice; with 2011 P.F. certificate. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1313

Hookset N.H./June 11. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" rate on 1849 folded letter to Leicester, Mass., lettersheet with illustrated Manchester city view showing mills along the Merrimack River, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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1314

Lempster, N.H. Full fancy circle of dots stencil postmark in brown on ca. 1835 folded letter sheet to Franklin, Tennessee, manuscript "25" rate, missent and forwarded with red "Frankfort, Ky., Dec 9" cds; light edge tone spots, still Very Fine, scarce. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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1315

Portsmouth/May 2. Red two-line postmark on 1780's folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., manuscript "4,16" rate; portion of contents torn away, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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1316

Portsmouth/August 9. Red two-line postmark on 1786 folded letter to the French Consul in Boston, manuscript "2" dwt rate; edge nick at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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1317

Portsmouth/September. 15. Red two-line postmark on 1786 folded letter to the French Consul in New York, manuscript "4" dwt and "2/-" New York currency rates, Very Fine, illustrated in Braake's Postal Colonial Letter (pg II-60), ex-Wadleigh. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1318

Portsmouth/June 8. Red two-line postmark on 1787 folded letter to Boston, Mass., manuscript "2" dwt rate, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $475.00
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1319

PORTSMOUTH N.H./Augt 12. Two-line datestamp and manuscript "40" double rate despite manuscript "Public Service, J. B. Walback Capt." endorsement, on folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. datelined "Fort Constitution August 12th 1809" regarding a court martial, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. Capt. John B. Walback was a well-known officer who later became General and fought in the War of 1812. (Image1)

SOLD for $60.00
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1320

Portsmouth, N.H., Apr 16. Blue oval date stamp on 1816 folded letter to Ryegate, Vt., manuscript "17" restored rate, Fine and scarce. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $30.00
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1321

West Winchester NH/Sep 4. Full clear strike of red two-line date stamp on 1848 folded letter to Fitchburg, Mass., manuscript "5" rate; few light age spots at edges, Very Fine, only 3 recorded examples of this rare postmark. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $40.00
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1322

(New York) Kenyon's Foreign Letter Office, N. York. Red oval handstamp and matching "Paid" oval on 1851 cover to San Francisco, manuscript docket, no flap and portion of office handstamp drawn in, otherwise Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1323

Rogersville, N.Y. Sharp bold strike of circular date stamp on allover illustrated "Intemperance is the Curse of the World" cover to Gallipolis, O., matching "Paid 3" in circle handstamp at lower right; cover opened at sides, Very Fine; with 1990 & 2011 P.F. certificates. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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1324

(Philadelphia) Phi. Red manuscript postmark and "7 dwt" rate on 1756 folded letter to Boston, Very Fine, a choice colonial usage. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,400.00
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1325

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with manuscript "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "18 MA" Franklin mark on reverse; some reinforced splitting at folds, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1326

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red 2-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to "Salem, New England", with black "10/-" and red "4" rate marks, red "14 MA" Franklin mark on reverse, Very Fine, A beautiful and well-preserved item. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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1327

PHILA/DELPHIA. Red two-line handstamp on reverse of a 1771 folded letter sheet to Annapolis, Md., "18 JU" Franklin mark and front with manuscript "2.16" rate; fold separations silked on inside, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1328

Newport, Rhode Island/Sep. 30. Oval date stamp and matching straight line "Steamboat" handstamp on folded letter sheet to Warwick, R.I., manuscript "18½" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $170.00
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1329

Providence Stampless Covers, 1794-1854. Group of 18 covers; nice range with four 1790-96 straight line postmarks including "Free" congressional frank and other with manuscript "forwarded by your obt. servt. Provid May 14, 1796 D.W. Marsh" forwarder on reverse, 1815 manuscript postmark with "25½" war rate, latter drop and circular rate usages and an incoming 1783 folded letters, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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SOLD for $300.00
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1330

(Charles Town June 11, 1756). Dateline on folded letter addressed to Air, North Britain, "pr Capt Bronsden QDC" endorsement, manuscript "1N9" rate and reverse with "17/SE" Bishop receiving mark; minor edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Captain Benjamin Bronsden, master of the British ship Kent, arrived in Charleston from Bristol, England in June of 1756 and returned for Bristol on July 30, 1756. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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1331

Charlestown, So. Carolina/3rd June 1762. Dateline on folded letter addressed to Hull, England, various crossed out manuscript rates and "9" rate at bottom, "pr the Bell, Capt Peters Q.D.C." ship endorsement at lower left, reverse with red "AU/5" Bishop receiving mark; reinforced wear and waterstaining at edges, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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1332

Cha ston Feb 5*. Straight line postmark on ca. 1796 folded letter sheet to Edenton, N.C., manuscript "20" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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1333

(Charleston) Ch: 26 Fb. Unlisted manuscript postmark on 1799 folded letter to Newburyport, Mass., manuscript "25" rate; slight cover aging, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $50.00
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1334

(Charleston, S.C.) 1770 Business Letter From Henry Laurens. Datelined "Charles Town, So. Carolina, 29 Novem. 1770… Gentlemen, I have sent you by the hands of your good neighbor & our mutual friend John Smith Esquire ten pounds ten shillings sterling money of your province which sum be pleased to pass to the credit of my account. I request you to transmit me a copy of said account by the first opportunity in order that I may enter conformably there to in my books & remit you such balance as remain due to you - but first I entreat you (to send) off my account to Mr. Johnson the printer & desire him to send me no more. About a month ago I received a packet showing three of those papers the postage cost is £3.11.3 currency. I beg pardon for giving you this trouble", signed Henry Laurens from Savanna, Georgia; engraving of Laurens accompanies (bit of foxing), letter has been repaired, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Henry Laurens (1724-1792), wealthy South Carolina merchant and planter, was a leading American Revolutionary and a member of the Continental Congress. (Image1)

SOLD for $200.00
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1335

(Charleston, S.C.) 1793 Letter From Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. Datelined Charleston, Oct 7, 1793, addressed to George Hooper, Esq., Wilmington." On Public Business.The enclosed resolutions are transmitted to you by the Division of the Citizens of Charleston. They sufficiently evince the occasion of our meeting, and the measures which we are compelled to adopt for the preservation of the health & security of our fellow citizens. I have the honor to be your most Obedt. Servt., Charles Cotesworth Pinckney", Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, who represented South Carolina at the Constitutional Convention, was an American aristocrat. Like other first families of South Carolina, whose wealth and social prominence could be traced to the seventeenth century, the Pinckneys maintained close ties with the mother country and actively participated in the Royal colonial government. Nevertheless, when armed conflict threatened, Pinckney rejected Loyalist appeals and embraced the Patriot cause. He joined George Washington and fought with the Continentals before returning to South Carolina. (Image1)

SOLD for $375.00
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1336

(Georgetown) Geo.Town/2 June. Manuscript postmark and "Sh 12" rate on 1794 folded letter sheet to Charleston; sealed cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $675.00
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1337

1880-90's Texas County & Postmaster Integral Postmarks. Group of 43 covers or cards with either the county, "Post Office" or postmaster designation in the postmark; towns with counties including 1882 Spring Hill oval, 1882 Davilla oval, 1885 Lodi octagon, 1894 Rosebud and 1888 Henrietta, towns with postmasters include 1886 Moffat, 1885 Independence, 1887 Dupree, 1889 Mink, 1884 Junction City, 1884 Elkhart oval, 1884 Macy oval, 1884 McDade, 1881 Yorktown, 1884 Hallettsville, etc.; some duplication, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $550.00
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1338

Manti Ut/Oct 26/54. Manuscript territorial postmark and "5" rate on cover to Georgetown S.C., receipt docketing showing 81 days in transit, minor wear, Very Fine, scarce, ASCC $750.00. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $90.00
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1339

Plainfield, Vt./Apr 28. Strong strike of blue cds on cover to Warrensville, O., matching fancy "Paid 3" in circle handstamp, Very Fine, scarce with this type of a fancy rate handstamp. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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1340

Kate Cassel. Straight-line handstamp cancelling 1853, 3¢ Nesbitt entire used to Hasting, Minnesota Territory, used during the brief time the vessel operated on the Upper Mississippi, illustrated in Milgram and Risvold, the only reported example, ex Risvold, F.-V.F., the Only Reported Example, illustrated in Milgram, ex Risvold. Scott No. U9. Milgram No. 743 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $675.00
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1341

Keokuk Packet Company, Daily United States Mail & Express Line. Steamer illustrated corner card cover used to Iowa, 3¢ Green, straight edge, tied by St. Louis postmark, 1870 docketing at left, accompanied by a "Diamond Jo Line Steamers" printed calling card, Very Fine, ex Risvold. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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1342

New Orleans Steamer Packet Boats, 1868-1870. 21 covers, most on 3¢ pink entires, with variety of blue steamer cancels including boxed "Steamer Vicksburg", "Packet Richmond", black oval "Steamer R.W. McRae", purple straight line "Str. Bob Blanks"; New Orleans & Natchez "Wild Wagoner"; many blue carbon ribbon date stamps including fancy "Steamer St. Nicholas"; "Saint Marys"; "Str. Texas"; "Steamer Frank Pargoud"; scarce "R.E. Lee"; "Packet Saratoga"; red oval "Natchitoches Packet Swamp Fox"; couple more including "Great Lakes Steamers"; condition generally F-VF, retail prices over $3,200. Estimate $1,000 - 1,250. (Image1)

SOLD for $650.00
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1343

S.B. Grey Eagle, October 20. Straight-line handstamp with manuscript date tying 1857, 3¢ rose on to cover to St. Louis, the vessel operated on the Upper Mississippi; barest cover reduction at right, Very Fine, the Only Reported Example on Full Cover, ex Risvold. Scott No. 25. Milgram No. 566 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,450.00
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1344

Steamer War Eagle. Red oval handstamp on April 7, 1846 partially printed folded bill of lading with integral address leaf dated at St. Louis for merchandise to be delivered to Stillwater, W.T., at the time Stillwater, Minnesota was in Wisconsin Territory, Minnesota Territory was not formed until 1849, Very Fine, a rare steamboat marking, pictured in Milgram, ex Risvold. Milgram No. 1426 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. War Eagle was a side-wheeler of 155 tons built in Cincinnati in 1845 for the Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River trade, she was converted into a barge in 1851. (Image1)

SOLD for $800.00
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1345

1862 Jeweler and Numismatist Advertising. Unusual cover with circular cameos for John K Curtis "The Antiquary" in blue, with double circle New York cds tying 3¢ rose (faults) on cover to Hartford, Ct.; trivial edge discoloring does not detract, Very Fine appearing. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $70.00
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1346

1908 "Old Tavern Tea" Advertising Cover. Multicolor illustration for Berdan & Co., Toledo, Ohio, Choice Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $70.00
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1347

1908 "Peacock Brand" Hams. Exquisite multicolor illustration for Cudahy Brothers Co. of Milwaukee, neat typewritten address; Cudahy, Wisc. cds ties 2¢ red shield; trivial 2mm tear lower right edge, slightly reduced at right, with stains on reverse not affecting the front, lovely Very Fine appearance. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1348

(Animal) E.C. Newton, Manufacturer of Newtons Improved Cow Tie. Red all over illustrated design on 1¢ blue Postal entire showing Cow in red with advertising text, postmarked "Batavia, Ills." cds, Very Fine an unusual design which is printed over the indicia. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $40.00
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1349

(Animal) F.L. Upham, Springfield, Vt. Illustrated Sheep vignette corner card on cover to Temple, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Springfield, Vt., Jun 18, 1865" cds (year inverted) and grid handstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1350

(Bicycles) Eclipse Coaster Brake Advertising Post Cards. Group of 7 cards, each with different champion cyclist shown above a New York City view, including Frank Kramer, Eddie Root, Walter Goerke, Raymond Seymour, Oliver Dorlon, Ralph Webster & Jake DeRosier; all but one used, condition generally excellent with occasional corner bends, Very Fine, very scarce and desirable. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $230.00
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1351

(Expositions) 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Postal Cards. Selection of 8 fresh mint cards, including better such as U.S. Naval Exhibit, Very Fine (no photo). Estimate $50 - 75.

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SOLD for $70.00
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1352

(Expositions) California Midwinter International Exposition, 1894. Lot of 15 covers with illustrated Expo. designs, included is six different designs, one with Midwinter Expo. postmark, few small faults, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

SOLD for $750.00
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1353

(Expositions) Stockton Fairs Covers, 1896-1928. Terrific and colorful group of 12 covers, including 1896 Admission Day, 1897 Stockton Fair, 1900 Free Street Fair, 1922 & 1928 County Fair, 1924 Potato Day, etc; please review, generally Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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SOLD for $140.00
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1354

(Gun & Powder) Dupont Sporting Powders. Multicolor illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Atchison, Kansas flag cancel, inscribed at bottom "We Handle Shells Loaded with DuPont Smokeless Powder", multicolor advertising text on reverse, a bit roughly open at top does not detract, a Very Fine cover. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $220.00
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1355

(Gun & Powder) Winchester Repeating Rifles. Three covers with similar illustrated design on front and back of cover, one in black & two in red, all used from San Francisco in 1895-96 & franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $130.00
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1356

(Insurance) Charter Oak Life Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. Gray shaded ad cover showing Oak Tree, on cover to Plattsburgh, N.Y., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by "Utica, N.Y., Jun 17, '65" cds and target duplex, Very Fine. Estimate $30 - 40. (Image1)

SOLD for $210.00
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1357

(Lamp) Bronze Lamp Allover Advertising To Germany. Trans-Atlantic usage on 1868 illustrated cover, franked with 10 (block of 8 + 2 singles) 3¢ rose 1861's with crossroads killers, paying the 30¢ rate; cover opened for viewing, slight soiling and single stamp with trivial faults, handsome lovely Very Fine appearance. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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1358

184

(Manufacturer) Manhattan Fire Brick and Clay Retort Works. Red illustrated allover shaded ad showing Manufacturer Building Scene, on cover franked with 1878, 3¢ green tied by "New York, May 14, 79" duplex cds, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 184 Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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1359

182

(Printing & Publishing) Golding & Co., Manufacturers of Printing Presses, Stamps, Tools, Printers' Furniture. Red and grayish green shaded ad cover with Eagle and Flag corner card, on cover to New Ipswich, N.H., franked with 1879, 1¢ dark ultramarine, pair and single tied by "Boston, Mass., Mar 26, 1881" cds's and boxed negative "1" duplexes, reverse with gold on black ad label; cover slightly reduced at right, fresh and Very Fine, a choice ad cover. Scott No. 182 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1360

(Sports) World Heavyweight Championship Fight. Six 1941-60 illustrated legal size ad covers from New York City correspondence, each includes illustrated fighters profile, fights including 1941 & 1946 Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn, 1948 Louis vs. Walcott, 1952 Joey Maxim vs. Sugar Ray Robinson, 1955 Rocky Marciano vs. Archie Moore and 1960 Johansson vs. Patterson, Very Fine, a very scarce set of boxing advertising covers. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $230.00
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1361

(Stamps) Philatelic Corner Card Covers, 1868-1980's. An extensive group of approximately 400 covers and cards mostly from various stamp companies/dealers but includes items from philatelic experts, publishing, auctions, etc., including 1868 Mason & Co. illustrated coin and stamp cover, 1896 illustrated J.W. Scott Company registered cover, N.F. Seebeck collar on 1¢ postal entire, other illustrated covers from E.T. Parker, Baltimore Stamp Co. (U.S. carrier stamps), J.M. Bartels, The Philatelic Era, H.F. Dunkhorst, etc., several overseas banknote issue usages and a selection of foreign dealers. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,700.00
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1362

(Tobacco) Bull Durham Tobacco. Lovely multicolor design showing Mounted Calvary "On the March" on postcard to Petaluma, Cal. franked with 2¢ Bureau issue tied by "Oakland, Cal." machine cancel, card with tiny chip at top left, Very Fine and attractive, a very unusual, early advertising card. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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1363

1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins, bright color, tied by red Fancy Scarab handstamp on 1849 folded letter to Franklin, N.H., matching "St. Johnsbury, Vt. Apr 10" cds at left, Very Fine and attractive, one of the few fancy cancels found on the 1847 issue; with 1992 & 2007 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $1,200.00
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1364

1847, 5¢ red brown. Large margins all around, pinpoint indentation on right" 5", tied by red square grid with matching "New-York Mar. 1" cds on buff cover to Great Barrington Mass., also with red "Paid" handstamp applied by Swarts, Very Fine; with 1979 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $625.00
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1365

1847, 5¢ red brown. Circular grid cancel ties stamp to folded letter addressed to Waterville, with red "Boston 5 cts" cds, contents datelined 1850; margins just clear at top left otherwise ample to large, cover with middle file fold which does not detract, Very Fine. Scott No. 1 $625. (Image1)

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1366

1847, 5¢ red brown. Huge margins to barely touching at upper right, tied by red square grid on buff cover to Providence, postmarked with red "New York/May 18" cds, a Very Fine cover; with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1 $625. (Image1)

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1367

1847, 5¢ red brown. Ample to large margins on cover to Baltimore, stamp tied by blue "Philada Pa. 5 cts", Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 1 $625. (Image1)

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SOLD for $220.00
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1368

1847, 5¢ red brown. Neat cover to Long Island, stamp with bright rich color and margins huge to ample at bottom, black grid cancels stamp, with manuscript "Paid" and red Boston integral rate cds, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 $625. (Image1)

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1369

1847, 5¢ red brown. Right sheet margin, cut in at top right and faulty, tied by blue "Philada '5cts' Apr 5" cds on 1851 folded letter to Little Gun Powder, Md., additional strike adjacent, faulty, Fine. Scott No. 1 Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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1370

1847, 5¢ brown. Large margins to just touched, tied by blue grid with matching "Philada. Pa., 5, Aug. 30" integral rate cds on 1849 folded letter to Harrisburgh, Pa., clear strike of "Blood's Despatch, 28 So. Sixth" circular handstamp, docketing mostly on back, Very Fine, a very scarce local combination. Scott No. 1 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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SOLD for $525.00
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1371

1847, 5¢ dark brown, two singles. Clear to large margins, neat red grid cancels and matching handstamped "10" on 1848 folded letter from Boston to Philadelphia postmarked red Boston U.S. Express Mail cds, F.-V.F.; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1372

1847, 5¢ blackish brown. True rich deep color, large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at top to close at bottom with tiny scuff just into frameline, tied by blue fancy Pointing Hand "Paid" straight line handstamp on 1847 folded letter to Norwich, Conn., light "Hartford, Conn. Aug 21" cds and matching "5" rate handstamp, Very Fine, a rare usage of this elusive fancy postmark, ex Knapp; with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1a Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1373

1847, 5¢ orange brown. horizontal pair, full margins to barely shaved at top left, tied by ultramarine grid cancels on cover to Columbia Ky., postmarked matching Newport R.I. cds; faint vertical crease between stamps, minor cover toning at top, F.-V.F.; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1b Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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1374

1847, 5¢ orange brown. Full well balanced margins, strong brilliant color, canceled by socked-on-the-nose strike of red "5" in cogged oval handstamp on 1850 folded letter to Marengo, Ill., with matching "Chicago, Ill., Mar 4" cds; light file folds, Very Fine, an lovely usage of the 5¢ Orange Brown on cover, ex Sampson, Craveri; with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1b Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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1375

1847, 5¢ brown orange. Ample to large margins, strong true color on deeply blued paper, canceled by blue grid cancel on cover to Mansfield, O., matching "Cleveland, O., Feb 6" cds alongside; light cover edge wear, Very Fine, a striking stamp; with 1994 and 2009 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 1d Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1376

1847, 10¢ black. Margins large to close at top left, deep color, tied by blue "10" in oval handstamp on 1848 folded letter to Portland, Me., matching "Baltimore, Md., May 10" cds at center, Very Fine; with 2008 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1377

1847, 10¢ black. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by circular rim of townmark on 1848 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La. docketed from St. Louis, Mo., additionally tied by straight line "Steam" handstamp applied in New Orleans with second strike alongside, Very Fine, an extremely rare usage of the New Orleans, La. "Steam" handstamp used on incoming mail from non-contract steamship vessels, with only 3 to 4 covers with this handstamp are known; signed Ashbrook, with 2003 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1378

1847, 10¢ black. Four clear to large margins, tied by light greenish blue grid cancellation on 1850 folded cover with matching Frankfort, Ky./Jul. 24 cds, addressed to New York, couple file folds not affecting stamp, Very Fine and attractive, a scarce usage from Kentucky, ex-Emerson; with 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 2 $1,600. (Image1)

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1379

7, 11A

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair. Positions 33-34L2, position 33L2 showing no cracked plate flaw, in combination with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by "New Orleans, La., Apr 2" cds's on folded letter to Paris, France, bold red "New York, Br. Pkt., Apr 16" and Calais entry postmark, "26" decimes due handstamp and reverse with transit and receiving postmark, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful usage; signed Ashbrook. Scott No. 7+11A Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1380

7, 11

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, horizontal pair. Margins clear to in at upper left, in combination with 1851, 2¢ dull red, all tied by neat grid handstamps on folded letter sheet to Nantes, France, red "New York, Br, Pkt., Nov 26" exchange cds and French transit cds additionally tying 3¢, "13" decimes due handstamp, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 7+11 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1381

9, 11

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, vertical pair. In combination with 1851, 3¢ dull red on underpaid 1857 double French mail rate cover to Spezzia, Italy, tied by "Terre Haute, Ind., May 4" cds's, sent by American packet with "New York, 18, May 9" integral rate exchange cds, red French transit cds and manuscript "24" decimes due, reverse with Genoa transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine, an unusual and rare usage. Scott No. 9+11 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1382

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, vertical pair. Margins large to just in at top and bottom, tied by "New Orleans, La., Jun 11" balloon cds paying the 2¢ open printed circular rate on folded sheet to Liverpool, England, with bold "Liverpool, Jy 6, 1856" rimless cds and matching "2" rate handstamp, Very Fine, a very scarce usage. Scott No. 9 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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1383

1852, 1¢ blue, type IV, left margin horizontal pair. Margins large to just in at bottom, tied by blue "Baltimore, Md." town postmark paying the 2¢ open printed circular rate on folded sheet to Liverpool, England, with bold green "2" rate handstamp and reverse with matching "Liverpool, My 1, 55" cds, Very Fine, very scarce. Scott No. 9 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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1384

10A

3¢ deep orange brown, type II. Four margins, tied by dark blue grid cancel on folded letter sheet to New York City postmarked matching Romney Va. cds, fresh and Very Fine; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 10A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1385

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Tied by blue oval "U.S. Mail/Packet/Natchez" handstamp on folded cover to New Orleans with matching double oval "Route 7809" alongside, contents regarding cotton transaction, Very Fine and choice,a rare item the the adhesive tied by the packet marking. Scott No. 11 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1386

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Sliughtly cut in, tied by circular grid on cover to New York with all-over design of "Intemperance is the Bane of Society", postmarked red "Brandon, Mi." cds, Very Fine and choice, a fabulous design. Scott No. 11 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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1387

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Stamp with striking pre-printing fold, large margins to just touched at top right, tied by Wilbraham, Mass, cds on cover with lovely illustrated corner card for Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. backflap with tear, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1388

1852, 3¢ dull red, type I. Slightly in to ample margins, tied by "Charleston S.C. Nov 21" on cover with blue McCarter & Co. Publishers cameo corner card to Americus Ga., Very Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1389

11A

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Large margins, neatly tied by New York cds and by boxed "Adv. 1." handstamp on Provision Dealer's cameo corner card cover to New Orleans, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11A Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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1390

11A

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II, two vertical pairs and four singles. All canceled and most tied by red grid cancels on 1855 cover to London, England, red "New York, 3, Jan 27" integral credit cds and London tombstone entry date stamp; cover wear, couple sealed tears at top and partial backflap, F.-V.F. Scott No. 11A Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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1391

11A

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Tied by "Providence, R.I., Apr 3" cds on allover Phonography advertising cover to Adamsville, R.I., Very Fine. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1392

11A

1852, 3¢ dull red, type II. Large margins to just touched at bottom, tied by grid on lemon cover with engraved Fremont Campaign portrait design with Putnam imprint (Milgram JF-3) to Vermont, postmarked red "Charlemont, Mas." cds, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 11A Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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1393

11A

1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II. Close to mostly large margins, brilliant color, tied by blue "Saco, Maine/Dec. 12" cds on cover to New Hampshire, cover with small edge stain at upper left, Very Fine and attractive, a very rare shade. Scott No. 11A $900. (Image1)

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1394

13, 9

1855, 10¢ green, type I, horizontal pair. In combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV on folded letter sheet to Lassat, France, tied by Lacon, Ills., Jun 4 origin cds's, sent by American Packet and treated as unpaid with "New York, 27, Jun 13" exchange cds and manuscript French due, transit and receiving backstamps; pair with crease and small tear in right stamp, Fine appearance, a very scarce usage. Scott No. 13+9 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1395

14, 9

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair. Large margins all around, in combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV paying the 21¢ British open mail rate on 1855 folded letter sheet to Paris, France, tied by grid handstamps with red "New York, Am. Pkt., Jun 13" cds tying pair, red New Orleans, La. origin cds and "16" decimes due handstamp, Very Fine, an attractive usage. Scott No. 14+9 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1396

14-15

1855, 10¢ green, types II-III-II, vertical strip of three. Large margins to touching at bottom left, tied by "Richmond, Va., Dec 8, 1856" cds's on folded letter to Harzgerode, Germany, Prussian closed mail with red Aachen boxed date stamp and red "New York, 7 Paid, Dec 10" exchange cds, Very Fine, a very attractive and scarce combination multiple on cover. Scott No. 14-15 Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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1397

14, 9

1855, 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair. Margins large to just in at right, in combination with 1851, 1¢ blue, type IV paying the 21¢ British open mail rate on cover to Paris, France, tied by red grid cancels with matching "Providence, R.I., Jul 9" cds and "Paid" handstamp, partial red New York exchange cds and manuscript "8" decimes due tying 1¢, Calais entry and receiving backstamp, F.-V.F. Scott No. 14+9 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1398

14-15

1855, 10¢ green, types II-III, vertical pair. Margins large to a bit in at bottom and left, in combination with 1861, 1¢ blue, type IV on 1855 folded letter paying the British open mail rate to Chalon sons Saone, France, tied by grid handstamps with red "New Orleans, La., May 20" origin cds tying pair, red "New York, Am. Packet, May 30" exchange cds and "8" decimes due handstamp, reverse with transit and receiving postmarks, Very Fine, an early usage of the 10¢ issue with type III being the second day of usage. Scott No. 14-15 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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1399

1855, 10¢ green, type II. Margins large to just into top, tied by partial San Francisco, Cal. cds on cover to Boston, Mass., with clear full strike of "Noisy Carriers Mail, San Francisco" oval handstamp at center, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a very scarce letter bag operator cover. Scott No. 14 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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1400

14,15

1855, 10¢ green, types II-III, vertical pair. Type II at top, margins large to close at right, tied by bold "New Orleans, La., Dec 1" cds on 1856 folded letter sheet to Veracruz, Mexico, with "2" reales inland rate handstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 14,15 Estimate $300 - 401. (Image1)

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