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

Joseph L. Bates
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
221   ImageJoseph L. Bates, Fancy Goods, Boston Mass., 1c Blue, "Fancy Goods" in Two Words (EP26a). Stamp with beautiful bright color, both sides with original silvering, nice and fresh mica

EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE JOSEPH L. BATES ONE-CENT WITH "FANCY GOODS" IN TWO WORDS, IN IMMACULATE CONDITION.

Joseph L. Bates was a Boston merchant who sold "fancy goods" such as "Rich Dress Combs, Paper Mache and Ornamental Goods, Parian Ware (Statues), Fancy Boxes, Writing Desks, Money Cases, Fans, Toys, Perfumery, Cases, Umbrellas." Bates also sold stereoscopes and views, one of which depicts his 129 Washington Street storefront (http://home.centurytel.net/s3dcor/Bates/Bates.htm ). This example of the 1c encasement is a wonderful condition rarity. (Image)

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 600.00

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
222   ImageJoseph L. Bates, Fancy Goods, Boston Mass., 12c Black, "Fancy Goods" in Two Words (EP30). Stamp with intense shade and impression, placed to left and showing perforations at right above tab, attractive case in light golden brown color, mica completely intact

EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT JOSEPH L. BATES ENCASED POSTAGE ISSUE WITH "FANCY GOODS" IN TWO WORDS. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.

Joseph L. Bates was a Boston merchant who sold "fancy goods" such as "Rich Dress Combs, Paper Mache and Ornamental Goods, Parian Ware (Statues), Fancy Boxes, Writing Desks, Money Cases, Fans, Toys, Perfumery, Cases, Umbrellas." Bates also sold stereoscopes and views, one of which depicts his 129 Washington Street storefront (http://home.centurytel.net/s3dcor/Bates/Bates.htm ).

Both the Ford and Mayer catalogues state they are aware of only four examples, including one in the Western Reserve Historical Society's collection. Ex Ford. (Image)

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 4,000.00

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

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