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The Dr. William A. Litle Collection of United States Encased Postage continued...

G.E. Mendum's, Family Wine Emporium

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Mendum's Family Wine Emporium, New York N.Y., 1c Blue (EP129). Stamp with deep rich color, precisely placed in case so denomination and "U.S. Postage" are clearly visible, case has rich olive brown color, mica has slight lamination visible at right under cross-lighting, Extremely Fine, ex Ford -- George Mendum was a wine merchant and retailer of other goods, such as cigars, pickles and luxury food items. His "family emporium," located at Broadway and Cedar Street, was primarily a drinking establishment, but Mendum cleverly offered other products to justify its "family" appeal. (Image)

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1,000.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

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Mendum's Family Wine Emporium, New York N.Y., 10c Green, Plain Frame (EP132). Stamp with rich color, case has lovely olive brown color, mica is clear with very minor lamination at top and bottom edges

EXTREMELY FINE. A REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT MENDUM'S FAMILY WINE EMPORIUM ENCASEMENT, OF WHICH FEWER THAN TEN ARE REPORTED TO EXIST.

George Mendum was a wine merchant and retailer of other goods, such as cigars, pickles and luxury food items. His "family emporium," located at Broadway and Cedar Street, was primarily a drinking establishment, but Mendum cleverly offered other products to justify its "family" appeal.

The 10c Mendum encasement comes with Plain and Ribbed frames. Of the former, Reed book estimates that between five and ten exist. The Ribbed variety is exceedingly rare and might have been produced as a sample.

Ex Ford. (Image)

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3,000.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction