Advertising Covers by Subject, cont. continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1248 |
 |
 2c Black (73). Two, affixed slightly
overlapping, tied by bold quartered cork cancels, "Auburn N.Y. Oct. 4" circular datestamp on Auburn Agricultural Works illustrated advertising cover depicting their patented "Thill Horse Hoe, Improved", addressed to North Nassau N.Y., 1867
docketing at left, small tear at top far from stamp, Very Fine, a beautiful illustrated agricultural tool design, the Auburn Agricultural Works "Patent Thill Horse Hoe" was described by the New York State Agricultural Society as giving the operator
better control and being less fatiguing to him and to the horse (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1249 |
|
 2c Black, F. Grill (93). Light grill, tied by
neat large circle of squares cancel on overall lithographed "Sun Burners James T. Wright" advertising cover with two illustrations of gas burners, addressed to Long Lake N.Y., Very Fine, a striking design (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1250 |
|
 2c Black, F. Grill (93). Light circle of wedges
cancel with "Franklin Pa. Feb. 6" duplex datestamp on unsealed manila "Champion of the West Brick Machine" advertising cover with an elaborate illustration of the machine and "Makes 12,000 to 16,000 per day with one horse", addressed to
Academia Pa., Very Fine, a wonderful and rare design, a detailed description of the workings of the brick machine with images can be found at Google Books Report of the Secretary of the Iowa Agricultural Society, 1867 (p. 217) (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1251 |
|
 2c Black (73). Tied by Leaf fancy cancel
on overall lithographed "B.T. Babbitt, Manufacturer" advertising cover with detailed illustration of factory and commerce, also a list of products in ornate frame below, addressed locally, Murphy New York imprint on flap, Very Fine, a
beautiful design, the company was founded by businessman and inventor Benjamin T. Babbitt who was widely known for his "Babbitt's Best Soap" and his innovative advertising, he was a friend of P. T. Barnum and became a household name in the mid to
late 1800's (Image)Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1252 |
|
 2c Black (73). Two covers with different
overall illustrated advertisements for Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. of Bridgeport Conn., each with stamp tied by different geometric cancel, one with design continuing onto top backflap, other with original letter, Fine stamps on
Extremely Fine covers, ex Friedman (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1253 |
|
 2c Black (73). Well-centered, tied by large
"New Haven Con. Jan. 12" double-circle datestamp on cream illustrated "John Ritter, Marble Works New Haven" advertising cover depicting marble monuments, design in black and lettering in red, addressed locally, light band of toning along right
edge does not affect stamp, Very Fine, an unusual and desirable design, ex Worden and Metzger (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1254 |
|
 2c Black, F. Grill (93). Tied by circle of V's
cancel on buff cover to Plattsburgh N.Y. with illustrated "Cog Wheel" wringer of N. B. Phelps & Co. N.Y., Very Fine, ex Russo and Metzger (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1255 |
|
 2c Black, F. Grill (93). Tied by quartered cork
cancel with "Boston Mass. Dec. 12" duplex datestamp on yellow cover to local address with illustrated "Putnam's Improved Spring Bed" advertising design, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine design (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1256 |
|
 2c Black (73). Tied by quartered cork cancel
with "Mansfield O. Mar. 25" duplex datestamp on folded circular to Felts Mills N.Y. with "Longshore & Bro." blue illustrated advertising design on flaps, depicts a stove and household tool, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1257 |
|
 2c Black (73). Tied by bold strike of "Waltham
Ms. Apr. 10" circular datestamp on buff cover to Plainfield N.H. with "A.L. Jewell & Co." illustrated weathervane design depicting an eagle, slight wrinkling does not affect stamp, Very Fine and scarce design, ex Jack Dick (Image)Search for comparables at
SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1258 |
|
 2c Black (73, 93). Two covers depicting
mill-related illustrated designs, first tied by blue target with "Springfield O. Mar. 23 '66" double-circle datestamp on buff cover with "American Double Turbine Water Wheel" design, second from Mercersburg Pa. with flour mill
and millwright illustrated design of a turbine water wheel, some slight edge soiling on both, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction |
