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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2111

East Las Vegas, N. Mex., Apr 18, 1887. Cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover with printed Loewenstein, Strousse & Co. General Merchandise corner card to Mora N.M., Apr 19th receiving backstamp; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Willard.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

2112

Las Vegas, June 2nd, 1850 (Unorganized Territory). Manuscript docketing on folded letter sheet to Annapolis, Md., entering the mails with "Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Aug" cds and matching "10" rate handstamp, additional "Received Sept 2nd, 1850" docketing over ratemarker; some cover toning, Very Fine, a very rare usage from Las Vegas, New Mexico prior to the establishment of the post office on November 11, 1850.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)

Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

2113

Las Vegas * New Mexico * May 3, 1869. Blue double-circle date stamp (type 3) with matching five-ring target ties 3¢ red (94), small flaw, on cover to Fernando de Taos, N.M.; reduced at left, cover staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction

2114

Peralta, N. Mex., Dec 18, 1885. Bold type 3 cds and Maltese cross duplex canceling on 2¢ brown entire to Albuquerque forwarded to Las Vegas, N.M., transit backstamps, Very Fine, the unique example of this townmark, ex-Wade Shipley.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

2115

Perico, Colfax Co., New Mexico, Jul 6, 1887. Choice strike of type 1 cds and target duplex tying 2¢ brown (210) on cover to New Haven, Ct., receiving backstamp, Very Fine, reportedly unique cover from this 16-month post office (Helbock says Perico was in Union Co.).
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
Selling for...$150.00
Will close during Public Auction

2116

"Socorro, N.Mex Aug 4". Manuscript postmark (Type 1, Rarity 9) on legal-size cover endorsed "Official Business" at top right to Hon. John W. Denver, Member of Congress, Washington D.C., this cover originally contained a Fort Craig Aug. 2nd 1856 datelined letter that no longer accompanies; some edge wear and small tears, Fine and scarce, the Earliest Recorded Use from Socorro.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

Socorro was an Indian pueblo originally. The inhabitants went south during the 1680 Pueblo Rebellion. By about 1815, a Mexican settlement was in the area and had a land grant from the Spanish crown. It was a stopping place on the Camino Real to Santa Fe from Mexico City. The post office was established September 28, 1852. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

2117

(Ohio) Kelley's Island (O.), Printed Shaded Map Town Postmark. With "Feby 11th" manuscript date, showing island fully shaded, intact frameline all around and "Brainard Clev" imprint at bottom, on buff ca. 1853 cover to East Rockport, Ohio, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red and manuscript canceled; small cover restoration at top right and partial backflap, otherwise Very Fine, the discovery example of this first type shaded map cancellation - a great classic fancy printed illustrated cancellation rarity.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

THE UNIQUE EARLY FIRST TYPE FULL SHADED ISLAND MAP CANCELLATION OF KELLEY'S ISLAND, OHIO.

Kelley's Island, O. is a small island in Lake Erie north of Marblehead and near Sandusky, not far from Cleveland. Members of a family named Kelley owned the island from the 1840's. Early on, mail was transported by sailboat and than later by steamboats to Sandusky. The fist post office on the island was established around May of 1852 with George Kelley appointed the first postmaster on the 13th of that month. At that time, the population of the island was around 500 residents.

It is not known who devised the pre-printed map postmark or where the envelopes were actually printed, however the earlier type postmarks, said to date from 1853 to 1860, show the engraver's "Brainard Clev" imprint at bottom left. Cleveland city directories list an engraver J. Brainard from 1850-66 an since he was an engraver, it is believed the cancel was engraved on copper rather than being a woodcut.

Three types of the postmark are known: This first type showing heavy shading within the outline of the island and lacking the typeset "O" for Ohio below town name. This was altered to the second type, likely very early on, to achieved greater visibility of the town name with the "O" added at this time. The third type, mostly likely cause due wear and/or edge truncation of the plate, lacks the outer frame line and engraver's imprint. It is interesting to note that after retiring of this device, a member of the Kelley family used a similar map design as a corner card as grape grower's in the 1860's. (Image1)

Est. $2,000-3,000
Selling for...$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

Waterways, Maritime Mail & Free Franks

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2118

Steam Packet Franklin (Lake Champlain). Complete red circular handstamp on 1831 folded letter to Rousses Point, N.Y., tiny bit of ink erosion in address, some minor edge which has small hinge re-enforcement, Very Fine, perhaps the finest strike of this scarce marking, with clear 2023 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. 470.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

The Sherman family commenced steamboat services on Champlain Lake in 1812 and formed the Champlain Transportation Co. in 1825. From 1834, they were contracted to carry mails between Rouses Point and Whitehall, and later from St. John L.(ower)C.(anada). The Champlain Transportation company was the first inland water steamboat operator to employ a Name-of-Boat cachet with the "Franklin" recorded from 1831. (Image1)

Est. $750-1,000
Selling for...$700.00
Will close during Public Auction

2119

J.D. Peters, Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line, For Portland, Oregon. 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", strong colors; some writing offset, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE "J.D. PETERS" CLIPPER CARD. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$100.00
Will close during Public Auction

2120

Aaron Burr (1756-1836), Third Vice President of the United States 1801-1805. Manuscript free frank "Free A. Burr" signature as U.S. Senator from New York on 1796 folded letter sheet to New York City, postmarked "4/Ma" Franklin mark with matching straight line "Free" handstamp, docketed "May 4, 1796" on back flap, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Aaron Burr Jr. was an influential American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father. He served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first term. Burr is perhaps best known for his notorious rivalry with Alexander Hamilton, which culminated in the deadly duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804, where Burr fatally wounded Hamilton, who succumbed to his injuries the next day. (Image1)

Est. $1,000-1,500
Selling for...$500.00
Will close during Public Auction

Advertising & Illustrated Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2121

(Colleges) Albion Female College. Illustrated corner card showing Campus on 1859 cover to Charlotte, Vt, franked with 1857 3¢ Dull Red tied by complete "Albion, Apr 18 Mich," cds, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200.

A GEM COVER. (Image1)

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Est. $150-200
Selling for...$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

2122

(Colleges) "Wesleyan Female College, Murfreesboro N.C." . Red embossed shield type cameo corner card on small cover to Va., franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red, type 1 (top right corner crease) tied by "Murfreesboro, N.C. Oct 28" cds, otherwise Very Fine, quite attractive.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$60.00
Will close during Public Auction

2123

(Manufacturer) "R.H. Spaulding, Manufacturer of Porter's Burning Fluid, Boston". Ornate embossed blue "cameo" advertising corner card, franked with 1851 3¢ Dull Red tied on immaculate cover to Bangor, Me, by crisp large Boston "Paid" grid with red "Boston, Mass 14 Sep" cds, Extremely Fine, a choice cover, stunning in all respects.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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Est. $200-300
Selling for...$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

2124

(Manufacturer) Clinton Iron & Nail Works, Pittsburgh, Pa. Gray illustrated allover shaded ad design on cover showing factory view, franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red (26) tied by rimless "Pittsburgh, Pa., Jul 27" cds, with original 1861 enclosure with illustrated Iron Workers Scene letterhead, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $150-200
Selling for...$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

2125

(Medical) Fowlers, Wells, & Co., Phrenologists & Publishers. Illustrated ad design in bronze on fresh buff cover showing Skull with Partitioned "Brain Organs", franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by red "Mittineague, Ms., May 30" cds with manuscript date, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The foremost American phrenologists, were the Fowler brothers, Lorenzo and Orson, who began reading heads in New York in the 1840s. Joined by Samuel R. Wells (1820-75) in 1844 their publishing industry churned out vast quantities of phrenological periodicals, pamphlets and books. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
Selling for...$90.00
Will close during Public Auction

2126

(Misc.) "Cowing & Co., Senneca Falls, NY, Fire Engines". Near overall illustrated advertising in red on cover to St, Paul, Minn, franked with two 1857 3¢ type III (both faulty) one tied with Senneca Falls cds, other with multiple grids, cover corner crease upper left, Fine, attractive and scarce early Fire Engine advertising.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$80.00
Will close during Public Auction

2127

(Misc.) The "Firefly" Card Printing. Overall advertising on cover to Baltimore, Md, franked with 1857 3¢ tied by red Cambridge, Md cds, minor corner wear, Very Fine.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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Est. $75-100
Selling for...$30.00
Will close during Public Auction

2128

(Misc.) "Map of the Routes of the American Express Co". Overall printed map on orange cover to Keene, N,H, franked with 1857 3¢ tied by New York cds, minor cover wrinkles, Very Fine and attractive.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

2129

(Misc.) "Marsh's Juvenile Comedians". Overall illustrated advertising cover to Charlestown, Mass, franked with 1857 3¢ Dull Red (repair) tied by indistinct Buffalo, N,Y, cds, a rare design and very attractive cover, ex-Risvold.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
Selling for...$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

2130

U58

(Misc.) Worth & Worth, General Shipping & Commission Merchants, Wilmington, N.C. Two nearly identical 3¢ entires with overall shaded advertising with Wilmington, N,C, postmarks, Extremely Fine, extremely attractive.
Scott No. U58; Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

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Est. $100-150
Selling for...$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

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