The Marlin Fire Arms Co., illustrated design on cover showing Rifle & imprint "The Marlin Repeating and Ballard Rifles", franked with 1¢ Bank Note pair tied by grid cancel duplexed with "San Francisco Cal. Nov 29" cds to Downieville Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, a scarce early Marlin cover. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

The Marlin Fire Arms Co., illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Rabbit Hunter with Advertising Text, franked with 1898 1¢ Bureau issue (small wrinkle) tied by New Haven, Conn. Jan. 27 machine cancel to Mattapoisett Mass., illustrated design on each of the four flaps on reverse; small cover tear at bottom, Very Fine and attractive, a very rare design. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)