U.S. Postal History

**Autographs and Free Franks**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6001			De la Rue, Warren, autographed letter from 1880 written in his hand and signed by him on Royal Institution of Great Britain embossed stationery, invented an envelope making machine in 1851. Suggested Bid $150 Warren De la Rue was a British astronomer, chemist, and inventor, most famous for his pioneering work in astronomical photography. Born: January 15, 1815, Guernsey, Died: April 19, 1889, London, United Kingdom . (Image)	Suggested Bid $150-200 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6002			Dollfus, Charles, autographed letter from 1943, written in his hand and signed by him as well as an original newspaper clipping. Suggested Bid $200 Charles Dollfus was a French aeronaut and historian, former curator of the Museum of aeronautics of Meudon, born March 31, 1893 and died July 3, 1981 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM

**Postmarks by State**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6003			[Maryland] Abingdon, four covers, all from the same correspondence, with straight line & manuscript "6" rate, descent strikes, addressed to Baltimore MD, business letters, ink docketing on one cover, F.-V.F. ASCC $500. Suggested Bid $500 . (Image) (Image2)	Suggested Bid $500-750 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6004			[Minnesota Territory] Cannon R Falls M.T. Nov 21 (Goodhue Co., Helbock rarity 3) Excellent manuscript postmark on buff cover franked with 3¢ dull red (26) addressed to "Waubonsee Kansas Territory"; cover without backflap and light bends at the sides, Very Fine, Risvold - 1 to 5 covers known, . Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $250-350 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6005			[Minnesota Territory] Centerville (Ramsey Co., open 1856-9, Helbock rarity 8) excellent manuscript postmark, matching "Paid 3" on brown cover addressed to Townsend VT; cover with small flaws, Very Fine, Risvold - unlisted, . Suggested Bid $300 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $300-400 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6006			[Minnesota Territory] CENTRAL POINT M.T (Goodhue Co., Helbock rarity 7) Two covers, 1) light, but legible strike ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11) on brown cover addressed to Henderson Minn, small cover flaws; 2) Excellent partial strike on amber cover missing a stamp, addressed to St. Paul Minn, Fine, Risvold - 5 to 10 examples known, . Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6007			[Minnesota Territory] CONCORD M.T (Dodge Co., Helbock rarity 3) Bold postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on small neat cover addressed to Spring PA.; small cover abrasion below postmark, otherwise Very Fine, Risvold - unlisted, . Suggested Bid $300 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $400-600 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6008			[Minnesota Territory] NININGER M T (Dakota Co., Helbock rarity 6) Bold strike ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11) on orange cover addressed to Penn; cover slightly rough at right from opening and light cover staining at bottom, Fine, Risvold - 10 to 20 examples known, . Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $250-350 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6009			[Minnesota Territory] OWATONNA M. T (Steele Co.) Clear postmark cancels 1857 3¢ entire addressed to East Wilton NH; small entire flaw at LR, small cover tear at bottom, Fine, Risvold - 10 to 20 examples known, . Suggested Bid $100 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $150-200 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6010			[Minnesota Territory] SAINT PAUL Min. Terr and M. T (Ramsey Co.) three covers; 1) Readable Risvold type II postmark ties 3¢ dull red imperf (11A) on Orange cover addressed to Mount Vernon Ohio; 1855 four page enclosure; 2) Weak Risvold type II postmark cancels 3¢ entire addressed to Scotland CT, small cover faults; 3) Well struck Aug 3 1858 Risvold type III postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26) on cover addressed to Scotland CT; small cover faults, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $150 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM

**Foreign Mail**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6011			1921, cover to England with France & Italy postage dues, 2¢ (528) tied to faulty cover by machine cancel, addressed to London, then forwarded to Milan & Florence Italy, then to Paris, with Italy postage due strip of three (J5) and France postage due strip of three (J29), well traveled, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6012			1901, postage due cover from Germany, Germany 5 pf (84) x4 on cover addressed to Turner Falls MA, with boxed "T" and binocular style 10¢ due hand stamp, with 1¢ (J38) x2 & 2¢ (J39) x4, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM

**Advertising/Illustrated Covers**
LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
6013			1851-1925, Boston advertising cover collection, group of 26 advertising covers, mostly 19th century, mixed topics, includes tires, agriculture, schools, stamp dealer (Holton), some illustrated, a few blind embossed, mixed condition, careful examination suggested, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $500 . (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)	Suggested Bid $500-750 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6014			[Circus] Chicago IL, Murray & Co Circus Outfitters, 2¢ (267) tied by Chicago IL flag cancel, on allover illustrated ad cover for tents, reverse has additional illustration and advertising, addressed to Walla Walla WA, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image) (Image2)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6015			[Food & Drink] Baltimore MD, H.J. McGrath Co, gorgeous multicolored ad cover for produce, metered cover with illustration at left, with additional illustrations on reverse, addressed to Buffalo NY, a choice ad cover, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6016			[Food & Drink] Baltimore MD, Orendorf & Beam Liquor, Wine & Teas, 3¢ (65) tied by target with indistinct cds, on embossed cameo ad cover, addressed to Haggerstown MD, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6017			[Manufacturer] Boston MA, Chandler & Farouhar Machinery Bearings, 2¢ (319) tied by Boston MA flag cancel, on multicolored illustrated ad cover, with additional advertising on backflap, addressed to Boston MA, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6018			[Manufacturer] Lima OH, Thos. R. Jones & Son Machinery Bearings, 2¢ (319) tied by Lima OH machine cancel, on multicolored illustrated ad cover, with additional advertising on backflap, addressed to Toledo OH, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image) (Image2)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6019			[Manufacturer] Philadelphia PA, John Myers Bath Boiler Manufacturer, 3¢ (11) tied by Philadelphia PA cds, on blue embossed cameo ad cover, addressed to Easton PA, F.-V.F. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM
6020			[Medical] Conshohocken PA, J. Ellwood Lee Co Medical Plasters, 2¢ (279B) tied by Conshohocken PA duplex on allover red & gold illustrated ad cover, with additional allover illustrated ads on reverse, addressed to Des Moines IA, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $200 . (Image) (Image2)	Suggested Bid $200-300 CLOSED Closing..Feb-03, 09:00 PM