Adams & Co., Auburn, Express, blue starburst handstamp (ADA-102a) on cover to the Marshall of Sacramento, Cal.; small piece of bottom flap missing, Very Fine, with only three examples are recorded from the town of Auburn, one is recorded on a small oval while the other two are found on this type of oval. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co. Express, New York, red shield cameo corner card on cover addressed to Wm. Latham in Marysville, Cal. in care of Freeman & Co. privately carried with 1851 docketing at top; cover wear and missing backflap, F.-V.F. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Jackson, Nov 6, red oval date stamp (ADA-101) on fresh cover carried by Adams to Mok Hill, Very Fine and choice, very rare with only two examples of this handstamp are recorded from this location. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Marysville, Express, blue roped oval handstamp (ADA-104) on blue folded letter dated August 19, 1852 to San Francisco; file fold, F.-V.F., this is the only recorded example of this early rope type handstamp from this location. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Marysville, Express, blue starburst oval handstamp (ADA-102) with matching boxed PAID (ADA-203b) on folded letter dated January 14, 1853, Very Fine, three examples of this blue starburst handstamp have been recorded from Marysville and only two examples of the matching "Paid" are known. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., San Francisco, Express, full complete blue starburst oval handstamp (ADA-102a) on folded letter sheet to Sacramento, letter docket January 8, 1853, Extremely Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Sonora, bold oval in red on folded letter to San Francisco, with matching boxed "Paid" handstamp & manuscript "pr Adams & Co's Express" endorsement, Extremely Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Stockton, Express, blue roped oval handstamp (ADA-104) on cover carried from Stockton to San Francisco, Very Fine, four examples of this early Adams small blue "rope" handstamp are recorded, this being one of the best examples. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Adams & Co., Stockton, Jul 7, blue double circle date stamp (ADA-100) on cover to San Francisco, partial matching "Paid" on octagon handstamp at left, Very Fine, only six examples of this date stamp are recorded. Estimate  $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

Adams Express Co. (Forwarded by the), from St. Louis Mo., black on yellow label affixed to 1861 3¢ Star Die entire (U26), addressed to Carroll, Hoy & Co. in New Orleans, La. during Civil War Union Occupation, endorsed "Paid Through" and "Paid"; usual pinholes, otherwise Very Fine, ex Dale-Lichtenstein. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

Adams Express Company (Ship This Order By), complete unexploded booklet of 90 orange on white labels (Mosher ADX-L63); some light soiling on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

Adj't-General's Office, State of Maine, illustrated all-over shaded ad cover to Kenduskeag Me. bearing 1¢ blue (63) tied by circular grid, matching "Augusta Me, Nov 3" cds, prepaid at the 1¢ unsealed circular rate; perf flaw, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Advertising Covers, group of 45 better with majority being illustrated ad designs including cameos (5), frankings including 1851 issue, 1870-88 Banknotes, etc., topics include strong grapes and fruits, but also cigars, druggist, bicycle, etc., cameos include gold jewelry, hardware, lard oil and Mechanic's Mutual Benefit Assoc., owner's retail $5,565. Estimate  $1,000 - 1,500. $0

Advertising Covers, Horticulture, collection of 58 covers housed in binder; 1860-1940's usages mostly illustrated with 21 better multicolored, many citrus related, includes the scarce and ever popular Templin's "Ideal" Seeds & Plants multicolored post card, California and Colorado usages; condition well above the norm. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Agriculture Dept., 1873, 12¢ yellow, light blue cancel, strong color, wide margins, Very Fine. Scott No. O6  $270. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green, top margin arrow block of 4, o.g., never hinged, choice centering, fresh with deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2012 P.S.A.G. Graded certificate for plate block (90). Scott No. C2  $520. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green, centerline block of 4, o.g., never hinged (small gum tone spot on bottom right stamp), bold color, Very Fine. Scott No. C2  $520 for singles. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 16¢ green, top margin plate "8900" block of 6 with arrow, o.g., center stamps h.r., others never hinged, beautifully centered, striking deep color, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. C2  $900. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, top margin plate number "8492" single, o.g., never hinged, bright colors, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. C3  $140. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, top margin plate block of 12 with plate no.'s "8493" & "8492", double "Top" and arrow, o.g., never hinged (few small gum skips on three stamp at ends), rich radiant colors, position five with superb gem centering, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. C3  $1,850. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, top margin plate "8492" & "8492" block of 12 with "TOP" imprints, o.g., never hinged (natural gum skips on top left stamp), attractive overall centering, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. C3  $1,850. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, "High Flying Plane", vignette shifted up and to the left, natural s.e. at top, used with 3¢ purple (501), tied by purple "Airmail Service Wash. N.Y. Phila. 'New York' May 15 1918 First Flight" duplex first flight cover (AAMC 101R cat $750) from New York to Washington D.C., Economist Stamp Co. corner card; vertical file fold, tiny edge tear, F.-V.F., An interesting use of a "low flying fast plane" sent from Warren H. Colson., ex-Gibson. Scott Nos. C3 var.  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue, "Low Flying Fast Plane", vignette shifted to left and down, tied by "Boston to New York" cancel on Jun 8th 1918 Government First Flight (AAMC 105), matching "Boston First Trip" cachet, addressed to Washington D.C., clean and Very Fine, An interesting use of a "low flying fast plane" sent from Warren H. Colson. Scott Nos. C3 var.  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918, 6¢ orange, top margin plate "9155" block of 6 with arrow, o.g., never hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. C1  $1,000. $0 (Image)

Airmail, 1918-23, First and Second Issues complete, blocks of 4, various cancels, #C1 with vertical guideline, strong colors, a Very Fine set. Scott No. C1-C6  $860 for singles. $0 (Image)