Stamp Boxes
| LotNo. |
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CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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| 1137 |
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 1876 Centennial Exhibition. Plated brass (32 x 28mm). A plain stamp holder incised "Centennial Souvenir 1876" on the
front. Back is incised "Hall’s Stamp Holder Pat. Mar 23. Jun 22. 75." Stamp holders from this first U.S. exposition are seldom seen, this being one of the two known designs. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1138 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling silver (59 x 33mm). Designed as an envelope (gold washed inside) with applied
Uncle Sam embossed "stamp" at upper right with text "Will Not Permit." The embossed "postmark" is from Chicago and dated on the Fair’s Dedication Day, "Oct 21st 9AM 92." Due to construction delays, it would be six months before the Fair would open to
the public. The hand engraving reads "W.F. Souvenir, Chicago, Ill." It is likely that this rare pre-opening piece was given or sold to those who were invited to attend the Dedication Day ceremony. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1139 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text "Columbian Postage Stamps"
and applied medallion of Columbus portrait on front. Applied scalloped medallion on reverse with text "Chicago World’s Fair 1893." 1890 patent date under flap. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1140 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text "Columbian Postage Stamps"
and applied scalloped medallion with text "Chicago World’s Fair 1893" on the front. Applied Columbus portrait medallion on reverse. 1890 patent date under flap. Similar to the preceding lot but with the medallion positions reversed. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1141 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (26 x 35mm). Flip-open holder with incised text on front reading "Columbian
Postage Stamps." Similar to the two preceding lots but with no applied medallions, thus quite scarce. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1142 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (40 x 32mm). Hinge opens from top. Embossed text "1492 Columbian Souvenir
1892" and "Landing of Columbus" below the heavily embossed image similar to that used on the two-cent Columbian stamp. A beautiful and striking holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1143 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (40 x 32mm). Hinge opens from edge. Embossed text "1492 Columbian Souvenir
1892" and "Landing of Columbus" below the heavily embossed image similar to that used on the two-cent Columbian stamp. Design appears on both the front and back. A beautiful and striking holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1144 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (40 x 28mm). "Landing of Columbus" embossed image on both front and back.
Hinged opening from edge. Marked "STERLING" inside. This is a scarce holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1145 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (38 x 30mm). Embossed Landing of Columbus image and with texts reading "Stamps
Columbian 1492 – 1892" and two "2’s." Marked "Sterling" inside along with unknown maker’s mark. Clasp at top and hinged at bottom. Engraved monogram on reverse and very minor dent. This is a scarce holder from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1146 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver plated brass (40 x 29mm). Embossed scene of the Landing of Columbus. Hinged at top. No
texts, just the image. This is a scarce box. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1147 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (45 x 28mm). Designed to look like an envelope with applied circular medallion
featuring bust of Columbus with text "1492 Columbus 1892" and applied embossed 2¢ "stamp." Wonderfully detailed appliques. Marked "STERLING" on back. A couple insignificant small dents. An outstanding and rare holder from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1148 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver and colored enamel (42 x 29mm). Designed to look like an envelope with purple
enameled 2¢ "stamp" at upper right and black enameled New York circular "postmarks" on front and back. Hinge opens from top. Marked "STERLING" inside and "Pat Jun 24 90." This rare piece is the only known stamp holder from this exposition to
feature an enameled decoration. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1149 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling (42 x 33mm). Top hinged opening with embossed image of "Fleet of Columbus,"
similar to the design of the four-cent Columbian stamp. Additional text reads "1492- 1892 World Fair Souvenir Chicago." Gold washed interior and embossed seashell-scalloped edge makes this one of the most attractive of the holders prepared for this
exposition. (Image)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1150 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Unmarked sterling (542 x 33mm). Edge hinge opening with embossed image of the Fleet of
Columbus" on front and back, similar to the design of the four-cent Columbian stamp. Additional text reads "1492-1892 World Fair Souvenir Chicago." Embossed seashell-scalloped edge. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1151 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition, Sterling silver (28 x 42mm). Loop-hinged holder with applied medallion featuring image of
Columbus and text that reads "Christopher Columbus 1492." Marked "STERLING" on Inside. Engraved monogram on reverse. A scarce example from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $-275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1152 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 40mm). Top opening holder with heavily embossed portrait of Columbus.
Engraved text reads "Columbus America" on front and "Stamps" on reverse. Marked "Sterling" at top. One of the scarcer holders from this exposition.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1153 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver on brass. (42 x 33mm). Top opening holder with embossed image of Columbus’s fleet and
text "World’s Fair 1492 – 1893." A scarce, seldom seen holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1154 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Silver over brass (42 x 33mm). Top opening holder with incised image of "Mfgs and Liberal Arts"
Building and text "Chicago." A scarce holder from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1155 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (30 x 24mm). Small holder with loop-hinge at right featuring embossed image of
Columbus’s ship and text "NY 1492-1892 Columbus." Marked "STERLING." Probably sold only at the New York State Pavilion, thus Very scarce.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1156 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver ((40 x 35mm). Top opening holder features U.S. commemorative Columbian half
dollar expertly mounted in round bezel. Reverse visible when opened. A very scarce and high-quality holder from this exposition.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1157 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding
one-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition, and the one-cent value is seldom seen. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1158 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding
two-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. Monogram on reverse. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1159 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Sterling silver (43 x 30mm). Left opening holder with ornate embossed border surrounding
three-cent Columbian stamp under clear mica. Marked inside "Pat Applied For / Sterling," and maker’s mark "RS" in arrow. Monogramed on reverse. These encased stamp holders are among the most celebrated pieces from this exposition, and the three-cent
value offered here is a true rarity. (PDF83467914 for this Lot) (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1160 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Two pieces (53 x 40mm, 55 x 29mm). First is plated base metal top-opening holder with
bright-cut border surrounding applied used two-cent Columbian stamp (small piece torn). Second is bright-cut "Columbian Stamps" over black painted base metal top-opening holder. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $50-75
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1161 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x 38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with
two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Administration Building, World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago, 1893." Scarce.
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1162 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with
two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Birds Eye View of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893." Scarce.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1163 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Wood with applied black transfer (82 x 57 x38mm). Top-opening Mauchline ware stamp holder with
two slanted compartments and black transfer design on top: "Birds Eye View of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893." Scarce.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1164 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Plated base metal (60 x 50 x 17mm). Single top-opening holder with image of "Woman’s [sic]
Ruilding." The building does not resemble the final fair version, as it was probably made in Europe prior to the fair’s opening. Scarce.
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $50.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1165 |
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 1893 Columbian Exposition. Copper plated base metal (63 x 52 x 20mm). Top opening holder with heavily embossed lid
featuring the design of the 15¢ Columbian stamp, Columbus Announcing His Discovery. A very scarce holder from this exposition.
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Estimate $200-300
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1166 |
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 1894 California Midwinter Exposition. Plated brass (25 x 36 mm). Applied medallion of Columbus bust on front and incised
text reading "Columbian Postage Stamps." Reverse features applied brass medallion with incised text reading "Midwinter Exposition San Francisco 1894." This stamp holder was originally sold at the World’s Columbian Exposition but repurposed for sale
at the Midwinter Exposition. The only known stamp holder format from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1167 |
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 1895 Cotton States Exposition. Leather (73 x 40mm). Folded leather pouch with pyrographic decorative border and text
"Atlanta Exposition 1895" on front and "Stamps" on back. Glassine interleaves and charts of postage rates inside. Very scarce and the only piece seen for this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1168 |
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 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition. Three pieces. Two aluminum slide-open holders (267 x 31mm and 28 x 43mm). First with
bright cut "Omaha Exposition 1898" with slight damage to hinge. The second embossed "Omaha Exposition 1898" A third in base metal (32 x 32mm) with bright-cut "Omaha Expo" surrounded by floral motif and clasp fastener, missing one clasp. It is an odd
fact that given the size and popularity of this exposition, very few stamp holders are known. (Image)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1169 |
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 1899 Greater America Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (43 x 29mm). Embossed on front "Greater American Exposition
1899." Any souvenir from this almost-unknown exposition is seldom seen and this rare stamp holder is no exception. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1170 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Three pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (33 x 28, 28 x33, and 39 x 28mm). Each with
bright-cut texts reading "Pan American Buffalo 1901," "Buffalo 1901," and "Pan American". (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $75-100
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1171 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Two pieces. Aluminum slide-open holders (43 x 28, and 32 x 27mm). First embossed "Pan
American Buffalo 1901," second with printed design of Niagara Falls, running buffalo and text "Souvenir Pan American Exposition 1901".
(Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $75-100
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1172 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (33 x 27mm). Multi-colored painted floral design and red text
"Pan American 1901." Embossed "Stamps" on reverse. A lovely and scarce holder from this exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1173 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Printed paper booklet (35 x 45mm). Front page green and red text reads "Gorham Calendar and
Stamp Case. Pan American Exposition 1901." Includes monthly calendars, postage rates and glassine interleaves for stamps. Produced for Gorham by Livermore & Knight. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $35-50
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1174 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Plated metal box with lift-off top and sloped stamp compartment inside (38 x 38 x 18mm). On
the top is an applied highly-sculpted buffalo. Bottom incised "Pan American Exposition 1901 Buffalo." One of the scarcer stamp holders for this fair. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $100-150
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1175 |
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 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Olive wood (80 x 130 x 65mm). Form of a grand piano which opens to reveal two sloped stamp
holders and a porcelain cup for a moistened sponge. Applied panel above keyboard reads "Pan American Exposition Buffalo N.Y. 1901." Very scarce and certainly one of the most unusual stamp holders from any exposition. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1176 |
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 1901-1902 South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition. Aluminum slide-open holder (33 x 27mm). Black printed design
of flags and text reading "South Carolina Interstate & West Indian Exposition Charleston." A scarce holder from this scarce exposition.
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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction |
