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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 94

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Clipper Cards

image Sale No: 94
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"Centaur" Winsor's Regular Line Clipper Card. Multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (170x107mm) printed by Watson's Press of Boston showing Centaur, card promoting "The Splendid, New, Extreme, Clipper Ship"; corner wear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A RARE CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "CENTAUR" OF THE WINSOR'S REGULAR LINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:05:34 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:2
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"Com. T.H. Allen", Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line Clipper Card. Red and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock (146x90mm) with flag showing Bee Hive, card promoting " The Elegant A 1 First-Class Clipper Ship", strong colors; upper left corner crease, otherwise Very Fine and rare.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "COM. T. H. ALLEN" CLIPPER CARD. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 550.00


Closed..Dec-15-2020, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:3
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"Gen. Washington" Commercial Line Clipper Card. Red on green stock (128x92mm) printed by Fairbanks & Glessner Cheap Card Printers showing George Washington and Clipper Ship images, card promoting "The Well-Known, Favorite, and Very Fast Canton Ship"; some stains, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:06:21 EST
Sold For 220

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:4
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"Gov. Morton" Coleman's California Line Clipper Card. Multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (102x166mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Indian and Plymouth Rock scene with Mayflower and Clipper ships in background, card promoting "The A 1 Extreme Clipper Ship"; rub at bottom edge, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

A BEAUTIFUL CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "GOV. MORTON" OF COLEMAN'S CALIFORNIA LINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:06:40 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:5
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"Helen Angier" George D. Sutton's Clipper Line Clipper Card. Multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (166x103mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Lady in evening dress, card promoting "The Very Popular A 1 Clipper"; some slight edge enamel oxidizing and enamel loss on back, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750



Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:07:13 EST
Sold For 525

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:6
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"Polynesia" Merchants' Express Line Clipper Card. Multicolored ad and design on glazed enamel stock (103x166mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co., with illustration of Ship Flag, card promoting "The Elegant and Popular Clipper Ship"; light corner wear, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

A CHOICE CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "POLYNESIA" OF THE MERCHANTS' EXPRESS LINE. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600



Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:07:36 EST
Sold For 270

image Sale No: 94
Lot No:7
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Star Line For New York Direct Clipper Card. Blue and black ad and design on glazed enamel stock (85x139mm) printed by Francis Hart & Co. N.Y., with illustration of Star Line Flag and Steamship, card promoting First Class U.S. Mail Steamships between Savannah and New York; slight soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:08:08 EST
Sold For 100
image Sale No: 94
Lot No:8
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"Thacher Magoun" Glidden & Williams' Line Clipper Card. Red and bronze ad and design on glazed enamel stock (89x152mm) printed by Watson's Press of Boston, with illustration of Glidden & Williams' Flag, card promoting "The Magnificent Extreme Clipper Ship"; minor corner wear, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Dec-14-2020, 12:09:00 EST
Sold For 140


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