Postal Card, 1873, 1¢ brown on buff (Scott UX1), watermarked Large U.S.P.O.D., partial New York c.d.s., May 16, 1873 - the 4th day of use, to South Butler, N.Y.; the card is a printed notice from Patent Medicine manufacturers, Dundas Dick & Co., denying the widely circulated story that their Castor Oil Capsules contain croton oil and were the cause of death of "some poor Italian", Fine. A rare early usage - the March 12th first day use is priced at $12,500. Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)
Suggested Bid $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Jan-03-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5133
Lot No: 3484
Symbol: Cat No: UX10 vars.
Postal Card, 1893, 1¢ Columbian Exposition cards (Scott UX10 vars.), a fresh mint set of 12 cards - set no. 6, Very Fine. UPSS EX50-EX61. UPSS $360 Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
UPSS $360 Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 225.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Jan-03-2021, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 5133
Lot No: 3485
Symbol: Cat No: UX10 vars.
Postal Card, 1893, 1¢ Columbian Exposition cards (Scott UX10 vars.), seven different cards from set no 7a; comprises U.P.S.S. EX63, EX64, EX67-70 & EX73; few minor flaws, Very Fine. UPSS EX63//EX73. UPSS $350 Suggested Bid $100-150 (Image)