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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 85

United States
Advertising & Illustrated - Hand Drawn to Maritime

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1202
Symbol:
Cat No: 24

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image (Insurance) Charter Oak Life Insurance Co., Hartford, Ct. Gray allover shaded ad showing Oak Tree, on unsealed circular rate cover franked with 1857, 1¢ blue, type V, vertical pair tied by "Hartford, Ct., Jan 25, 1860" cds.
Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:37:11 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1203
Symbol:

image (Insurance) Market Fire Insurance Co., N.Y. Buff allover shade ad cover to London, England, with "N. York Br. Pkt., 5, Dec 7" integral rate exchange cds and "1/-" due handstamp applied upon arrival, reverse with red "London, De 20, 59" receiving cds, cover opens to show an allover insurance advertisement on inside, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:37:52 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1204
Symbol:
Cat No: 94

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image (Insurance) United States Life Insurance Co. Pink allover ad design, franked with 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill, pair tied by circle of wedges handstamps, matching "New York, Apr 25" cds alongside, Very Fine.
Scott No. 94; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:38:12 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1205
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Cat No: 114

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image (Lamp) Taylor & Cranna, Importers, San Francisco. Pink illustrated shaded ad showing Various Oil Lamps, on cover to Goodyears Bar franked with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine tied by crossroads handstamp, matching "San Francisco, Cal., Nov 30" cds alongside, with agent listing on backflap; slight cover reduction at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 114; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:38:29 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1206
Symbol:

image (Liquor) Eagle Liqueur Distilleries, Rhienstrom Bros., Cincinnati. Stunning multicolor design showing Eagle with Bottle on 1905 cover franked with 1903 1¢ green tied by Cincinnati, O. machine cancel, multicolor design on reverse showing two additional bottles, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:38:54 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1207
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image (Liquor) Mellwood Distillery Co., Cincinnati, O. Multicolored ad design showing Various Whiskey Bottles, on cover franked with 2¢ red tied by 1912 Cincinnati, O. machine postmark, with original billing enclosure with matching design; minor edge tone, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:39:10 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1208
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

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image (Machinery) Fort Wayne Steam Works, Manufacturers of Stationary Steam Engines. Illustrated ad design showing Steam Engine, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Fort Wayne, Ind., May 15, 1863" cds; cover missing bottomflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 60.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:39:18 EST
Sold For 0

Canada
Advertising & Illustrated - Hand Drawn to Maritime

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1209
Symbol:
Cat No: ?

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image (Machinery) Howes Babcock & Co., "Eureka" Smut & Separating Machine. Red illustrated ad design showing "Eureka" Smut & Separating Machine, on cover to Bryson, Canada franked with 1873, 6¢ brown rose, two singles tied by fancy negative star in circle handstamps, matching "Silver Creek, N.Y., Jul 30" cds alongside, with original 1874 enclosure with matching illustrated letterhead, Very Fine.
Scott No. 159; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:39:39 EST
Sold For 120

United States
Advertising & Illustrated - Hand Drawn to Maritime

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1210
Symbol:
Cat No: 26A

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image (Machinery) Shaw & Brown's World Challenging Smut Machine & Separator. Illustrated ad design showing Smut Machine & Separator, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red, type IV tied by blue Chicago, Ill. cds, Very Fine, an elusive issue on cover.
Scott No. 26A; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:39:52 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1211
Symbol:
Cat No: 65

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image (Machinery) Thomas Mast & Co., Manufacturers of Buck Eye Grain Drills…. Tan allover ad design showing Warehouse View, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ red brown tied by blue "Springfield, O., Oct 1, 1863" cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:07 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1212
Symbol:
Cat No: U349

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image (Manufacturer) C.G. Hussey & Co., Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, Pittsburg. Multicolored illustrated design showing Various Copper & Brass Fittings, on 1893, 3¢ Columbian entire canceled by "Pittsburgh, Pa., Jun 3, 1893" machine postmark, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. U349; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 270.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:15 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1213
Symbol:
Cat No: 11A

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image (Map) Pennsylvania Railroad. Allover design showing Map of the Pennsylvania Railroad Routes, on cover franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by blue "Philadelphia, Pa., May 2" cds, brown shield merchant corner card on backflap, Very Fine.
Scott No. 11A; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:24 EST
Sold For 325

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Advertising & Illustrated - Hand Drawn to Maritime

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1214
Symbol:

image (Maritime) The Mexican Ocean Mail & Inland Company. Blue illustrated oval cameo showing rigged steam ship endorsed "Frelands Opinion & Co" and "Remnants of Chs Letter in Regard to Gail & C.", Very Fine and rare cameo with only four examples recorded.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Mexican Ocean Mail & Inland Company was formed by two Americans Edward H. Carmick and Albert C. Ramsey to carry U.S. mails from New Orleans to San Francisco using the land route across Mexico (Vera Cruz to Acapulco). A provisional mail contract was awarded on February 15, 1853, which was eventually voided by Postmaster General Campbell.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:35 EST
Sold For 0

United States
Advertising & Illustrated - Medical to Propaganda

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1215
Symbol:

image (Medical) Cohosh & Tar, Gilman & Dorset, Columbia, Mo. Proprietors Dr. Gilman's 888 Liver Pills. Illustrated ad design showing Cannon Firing at Elephants Hind End, on cover franked with 2¢ red tied by 1900 Columbia, Mo. duplex postmark; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 110.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:42 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1216
Symbol:

image (Medical) Dr. J.C. Jackson, Hydropathic Physician, Scott N.Y. Green fancy shield cameo corner card on small cover bearing 3¢ rose (11), four margins, tied by "Scott N.Y. Dec 23" cds to Atkinson N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:40:51 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1217
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image (Medical) Dr. Marchisi's Uterine Catholicon, New York N.Y. Group of three different blue cameos comprising #11A with large oval cameo on orange cover #11A four margins with shield cameo on back flap, oval cameo on orange cover bearing #26, Very Fine and exceedingly rare group.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:41:07 EST
Sold For 300

Miscellaneous
Advertising & Illustrated - Medical to Propaganda

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1218
Symbol:
Cat No: 11A

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image (Medical) Fowlers, Wells, & Co., Phrenologists & Publishers. Illustrated ad design on fresh buff cover showing Skull with Partitioned "Brain Organs" bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), bright and fresh with large margins except just clear at top, tied by blue "Richmond Va., Feb 27" cds to Carthage Ind., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The foremost American phrenologists, were the Fowler brothers, Lorenzo and Orson, who began reading heads in New York in the 1840s. Joined by Samuel R. Wells (1820-75) in 1844 their publishing industry churned out vast quantities of phrenological periodicals, pamphlets and books.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:41:16 EST
Sold For 240

United States
Advertising & Illustrated - Medical to Propaganda

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1219
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Cat No: 94

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image (Medical) Geo. F. Gantz & Co., Chemicals, Grocers, Drugs & c. Brown allover shaded ad design on cover showing Merchant Stock Scene, franked with 1867, 3¢ red, F. grill tied by New York cds and grid duplex, Very Fine.
Scott No. 94; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:41:26 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1220
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image (Medical) Geo. W. Merchant's Celebrated Gargling Oil, Lockport N.Y. Group of 6 advertising covers used except one unused stamped reply envelope, range from two #11 uses to a 3¢ Banknote use; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. and scarce group.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:41:34 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 1221
Symbol:

image (Medical) Helmbold's Genuine Preparations, Philadelphia Pa. Large-size cover with all-oval advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), huge margins except slightly in at top left, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 25" cds to North White Creek N.Y., Very Fine and rare large early medical ad.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-26-2019, 13:41:54 EST
Sold For 350

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