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1876 Centennial Exhibition. Plated brass (32 x 28mm). A plain stamp holder incised "Centennial Souvenir 1876" on the front. Back is incised "Hall’s Stamp Holder Pat. Mar 23. Jun 22. 75." Stamp holders from this first U.S. exposition are seldom seen, this being one of the two known designs. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:20:31 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1138
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1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling silver (59 x 33mm). Designed as an envelope (gold washed inside) with applied Uncle Sam embossed "stamp" at upper right with text "Will Not Permit." The embossed "postmark" is from Chicago and dated on the Fair’s Dedication Day, "Oct 21st 9AM 92." Due to construction delays, it would be six months before the Fair would open to the public. The hand engraving reads "W.F. Souvenir, Chicago, Ill." It is likely that this rare pre-opening piece was given or sold to those who were invited to attend the Dedication Day ceremony. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:21:02 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1139
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1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text "Columbian Postage Stamps" and applied medallion of Columbus portrait on front. Applied scalloped medallion on reverse with text "Chicago World’s Fair 1893." 1890 patent date under flap. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:21:24 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1140
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text "Columbian Postage Stamps" and applied scalloped medallion with text "Chicago World’s Fair 1893" on the front. Applied Columbus portrait medallion on reverse. 1890 patent date under flap. Similar to the preceding lot but with the medallion positions reversed. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:21:57 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1141
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text on front reading "Columbian Postage Stamps." Similar to the two preceding lots but with no applied medallions, thus quite scarce. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:22:18 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1142
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (40 x 32mm). Hinge opens from top. Embossed text "1492 Columbian Souvenir 1892" and "Landing of Columbus" below the heavily embossed image similar to that used on the two-cent Columbian stamp. A beautiful and striking holder. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:22:57 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1143
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (40 x 32mm). Hinge opens from edge. Embossed text "1492 Columbian Souvenir 1892" and "Landing of Columbus" below the heavily embossed image similar to that used on the two-cent Columbian stamp. Design appears on both the front and back. A beautiful and striking holder. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:23:59 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1144
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (40 x 28mm). "Landing of Columbus" embossed image on both front and back. Hinged opening from edge. Marked "STERLING" inside. This is a scarce holder. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:25:10 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1145
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (38 x 30mm). Embossed Landing of Columbus image and with texts reading "Stamps Columbian 1492 – 1892" and two "2’s." Marked "Sterling" inside along with unknown maker’s mark. Clasp at top and hinged at bottom. Engraved monogram on reverse and very minor dent. This is a scarce holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:25:59 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1146
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver plated brass (40 x 29mm). Embossed scene of the Landing of Columbus. Hinged at top. No texts, just the image. This is a scarce box. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:26:44 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1147
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (45 x 28mm). Designed to look like an envelope with applied circular medallion featuring bust of Columbus with text "1492 Columbus 1892" and applied embossed 2¢ "stamp." Wonderfully detailed appliques. Marked "STERLING" on back. A couple insignificant small dents. An outstanding and rare holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:27:47 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1148
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver and colored enamel (42 x 29mm). Designed to look like an envelope with purple enameled 2¢ "stamp" at upper right and black enameled New York circular "postmarks" on front and back. Hinge opens from top. Marked "STERLING" inside and "Pat Jun 24 90." This rare piece is the only known stamp holder from this exposition to feature an enameled decoration. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:28:04 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1149
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling (42 x 33mm). Top hinged opening with embossed image of "Fleet of Columbus," similar to the design of the four-cent Columbian stamp. Additional text reads "1492- 1892 World Fair Souvenir Chicago." Gold washed interior and embossed seashell-scalloped edge makes this one of the most attractive of the holders prepared for this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:28:20 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1150
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling (542 x 33mm). Edge hinge opening with embossed image of the Fleet of Columbus" on front and back, similar to the design of the four-cent Columbian stamp. Additional text reads "1492-1892 World Fair Souvenir Chicago." Embossed seashell-scalloped edge. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:29:11 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1151
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition, Sterling silver (28 x 42mm). Loop-hinged holder with applied medallion featuring image of Columbus and text that reads "Christopher Columbus 1492." Marked "STERLING" on Inside. Engraved monogram on reverse. A scarce example from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 0.00
Sold...US$ -275.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:30:25 EST
Sold For -275
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1152
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 40mm). Top opening holder with heavily embossed portrait of Columbus. Engraved text reads "Columbus America" on front and "Stamps" on reverse. Marked "Sterling" at top. One of the scarcer holders from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:31:23 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1153
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver on brass. (42 x 33mm). Top opening holder with embossed image of Columbus’s fleet and text "World’s Fair 1492 – 1893." A scarce, seldom seen holder. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:32:38 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1154
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (42 x 33mm). Top opening holder with incised image of "Mfgs and Liberal Arts" Building and text "Chicago." A scarce holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:33:06 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1155
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (30 x 24mm). Small holder with loop-hinge at right featuring embossed image of Columbus’s ship and text "NY 1492-1892 Columbus." Marked "STERLING." Probably sold only at the New York State Pavilion, thus Very scarce. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:34:16 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1156
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver ((40 x 35mm). Top opening holder features U.S. commemorative Columbian half dollar expertly mounted in round bezel. Reverse visible when opened. A very scarce and high-quality holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $250-350
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:36:07 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1157
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding one-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition, and the one-cent value is seldom seen. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:36:47 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1158
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding two-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. Monogram on reverse. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:37:24 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1159
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding three-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. Monogramed on reverse. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition, and the three-cent value offered here is a true rarity. (PDF83467914 for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 12:58:24 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1160
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Two pieces (53 x 40mm, 55 x 29mm). First is plated base metal top-opening holder with bright-cut border surrounding applied used two-cent Columbian stamp (small piece torn). Second is bright-cut "Columbian Stamps" over black painted base metal top-opening holder. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:39:14 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1161
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x 38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Administration Building, World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago, 1893." Scarce. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:40:07 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1162
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Birds Eye View of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893." Scarce. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:41:04 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1163
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Birds Eye View of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893." Scarce. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:41:39 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1164
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (60 x 50 x 17mm). Single top-opening holder with image of "Woman’s [sic] Ruilding." The building does not resemble the final fair version, as it was probably made in Europe prior to the fair’s opening. Scarce. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:42:50 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1165
Symbol:
1893 Columbian Exposition. Copper plated base metal (63 x 52 x 20mm). Top opening holder with heavily embossed lid featuring the design of the 15¢ Columbian stamp, Columbus Announcing His Discovery. A very scarce holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 50.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:43:26 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1166
Symbol:
1894 California Midwinter Exposition. Plated brass (25 x 36 mm). Applied medallion of Columbus bust on front and incised text reading "Columbian Postage Stamps." Reverse features applied brass medallion with incised text reading "Midwinter Exposition San Francisco 1894." This stamp holder was originally sold at the World’s Columbian Exposition but repurposed for sale at the Midwinter Exposition. The only known stamp holder format from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:44:06 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1167
Symbol:
1895 Cotton States Exposition. Leather (73 x 40mm). Folded leather pouch with pyrographic decorative border and text "Atlanta Exposition 1895" on front and "Stamps" on back. Glassine interleaves and charts of postage rates inside. Very scarce and the only piece seen for this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:44:59 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1168
Symbol:
1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Three pieces. Two aluminum slide-open holders (267 x 31mm and 28 x 43mm). First with bright cut "Omaha Exposition 1898" with slight damage to hinge. The second embossed "Omaha Exposition 1898" A third in base metal (32 x 32mm) with bright-cut "Omaha Expo" surrounded by floral motif and clasp fastener, missing one clasp. It is an odd fact that given the size and popularity of this exposition, very few stamp holders are known. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:45:48 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1169
Symbol:
1899 Greater America Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (43 x 29mm). Embossed on front "Greater American Exposition 1899." Any souvenir from this almost-unknown exposition is seldom seen and this rare stamp holder is no exception. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:46:59 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1170
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition, Three pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (33 x 28, 28 x33, and 39 x 28mm). Each with bright-cut texts reading "Pan American Buffalo 1901," "Buffalo 1901," and "Pan American". (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:47:34 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1171
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition. Two pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (43 x 28, and 32 x 27mm). First embossed "Pan American Buffalo 1901," second with printed design of Niagara Falls, running buffalo and text "Souvenir Pan American Exposition 1901". (Image)
Estimate $75-100
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:48:22 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1172
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (33 x 27mm). Multi-colored painted floral design and red text "Pan American 1901." Embossed "Stamps" on reverse. A lovely and scarce holder from this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:48:49 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1173
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition. Printed paper booklet (35 x 45mm). Front page green and red text reads "Gorham Calendar and Stamp Case. Pan American Exposition 1901." Includes monthly calendars, postage rates and glassine interleaves for stamps. Produced for Gorham by Livermore & Knight. (Image)
Estimate $35-50
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:49:14 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1174
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition. Plated metal box with lift-off top and sloped stamp compartment inside (38 x 38 x 18mm). On the top is an applied highly-sculpted buffalo. Bottom incised "Pan American Exposition 1901 Buffalo." One of the scarcer stamp holders for this fair. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:50:14 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1175
Symbol:
1901 Pan-American Exposition. Olive wood (80 x 130 x 65mm). Form of a grand piano which opens to reveal two sloped stamp holders and a porcelain cup for a moistened sponge. Applied panel above keyboard reads "Pan American Exposition Buffalo N.Y. 1901." Very scarce and certainly one of the most unusual stamp holders from any exposition. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:51:25 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1176
Symbol:
1901-1902 South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (33 x 27mm). Black printed design of flags and text reading "South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition Charleston." A scarce holder from this scarce exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:52:13 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1177
Symbol:
1901-1902 South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (43 x 28mm). Front embossed "South Carolina & W.I. Exposition Charleston SC 1902." Bright-cut floral design on reverse. A scarce holder from this scarce exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:53:36 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1178
Symbol:
1901-1902 South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (27 x 32mm). Painted black overall with bright-cut text reading "Charleston 1901-2" on front and "Stamps" on reverse. A scarce holder from this scarce exposition. (Image)
Estimate $150-200
Opening US$ 70.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:54:05 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1179
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Gold washed base metal and multi-colored cloisonne enamel (40 x 28 x 18mm). This elaborately decorated top-hinged box includes a large fleur-de-lis with text reading "St. Louis 1904." Few small areas of missing enamel. An exceedingly scarce box for this exposition. (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:54:29 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1180
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Silver plated base metal (38 x 38 x 18mm). Embossed lift-off top reveals sloped stamp compartment. Incised text on the top reads "1904 World’s Fair St. Louis." Uncommon holder from this fair. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:55:14 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1181
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (28 x 33mm). Embossed on front "St. Louis 1904" and on reverse "Souvenir World’s Fair." The most elaborate of the embossed aluminum boxes for this fair. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:55:49 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1182
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Three pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (33 x 28, 38 x 28, 42 x 28mm). Each with embossed St. Louis World’s Fair texts. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:56:32 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1183
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 4 pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (33 x 28mm (3), 28 x 42mm). Each with bright-cut St. Louis World’s Fair texts. (Image)
Estimate $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:57:09 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1184
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 2 pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (each 33 x 28mm). Black painted with bright-cut texts "World’s Fair St. Louis 1904". (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 30.00
Sold...US$ 40.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:57:35 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1185
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (33 x 28mm). Black printed design of eagle and flags with text reading "Souvenir World’s Fair St. Louis 1904" and embossed "Stamps" on reverse. (Image)
Estimate $50-75
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Aug-17-2022, 11:58:03 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 2001
Lot No: 1186
Symbol:
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Copper plated base metal (82 x 52 x 25mm). Top-opening holder with heavily embossed image of the Liberal Arts Building," with text "World’s Fair St. Louis." Some plating loss. Scarce holder. (Image)
