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UNITED STATES: Hand-drawn valentine with 1851 1c blue (corner missing) , hand drawn valentine cancelled by CHADBOURN, NC 14 (presumed FEB) c.d.s. somewhat soiled, embossed envelope with hand drawn cherubs presenting a love poem to the recipient. Very pretty and cute.
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A trifle sweet. Which line Love spells,
True Love interprets right alone
His light upon the letter dwells.
And all the spirit is his own
Feb 14, 188 :" Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $100-200 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $100-200
Opening US$ 65.00
Sold...US$ 65.00
Closed..Dec-04-2025, 02:40:53 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 206
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UNITED STATES :Hand-drawn Intricate Secret folded Valentine letter. A hand drawn multi panel folded letter locked valentine with numerous love notes and hearts of multiple levels intricately folded with emphatic "In haste". No franking.
UNITED STATES: Hand-drawn " Black Man announcing addressee" on Postal Stationery 1926 Liberty Bell, Type I. canceled by ADA OHIO FEB 14 duplex cancel addressed to E.R. Bondley in Marion Ohio.
The envelope was probably sent by Elmer R Bondley (1874–1964) to his wife Emma R Bondley (1878-1959) based upon the Valentines Day postmark. Elmer was a post office employee and member of the Marion Stamp and Coin Club. Cute that both the husband and wife had the initials E.R. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $75-100 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Dec-03-2025, 14:31:21 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 208
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AUSTRALIAN STATES; Queensland; Hand drawn black Vaudeville Performer on envelope bearing 1879-1881 2p grey blue, tied by indistinct oval cancel (TOOWOOMBA JA 2 00). The Vaudevillian, carries a billboard with the addressing to Hobart, Tasmania. An Impressive cover.
AUSTRALIA; WWII Military Mail; 1944 Hand-drawn commentary using "Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and a Kangaroo" . This witty cover bears a 1944 3p brown Australia stamp tied to the cover by a 16 FE 44 FIELD POST OFFICE 042 c.d.s. likely in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea posted to Parkes, N.S.W. (some typical staining). Manuscript "AIR MAIL" as well as Purple boxed AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES PASSED BY CENSORS 3294 . The Illustration appears to be signed and has a caption "HI YA DIG". The three characters appear to be shaking hands.
While purely speculative, the Kangaroo, which may likely represent Australia, gives Donald Duck a ride in his pocket to meet Mickey - all are smiles. An interesting study. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $75-100 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $75-100
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Dec-03-2025, 14:32:27 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 210
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AUSTRALIA; WWII Military Mail; 1937 -46: Hand-drawn "Homeward Bound" ship and dreamy island. The cover bears a 4d green Koala on the hand-drawn and colored off white "BY AIR MAIL" envelope, tied by BASE PO 7 MD 18 ( Katherine Medical Base) indistinct date. Hand stamped "Department of the Army Concessional Postage Rate" probable sent at the end of the war, given the caption and lack of censor marking.
AUSTRIA: 1903 Hand-drawn "Walking Vagabond" on 5h postcard. Canceled by indistinct " c.d.s. and 20.7 in oval bars addressed to Krieglach the drawing is of a "crooked old man" with a crooked cane, knock knees and knapsack. Inscription in Austrian.
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile,
He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile;
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all liv'd together in a little crooked house. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $50-75 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $50-75
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Dec-03-2025, 14:33:27 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 212
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CANADA: 1905 Hand-drawn picture of the U.S.S. Illinois (BB-7) on postcard. drawn by Burgoyne Edwards in pen and ink presumed by his note, based upon a photograph, with notations about its firing power. Written to Herbert Edwards on the HMS Russell. The card bears a 1902 2c red tied by a MONTREAL SE1 1905 duplex cancel (some soling). Good Luck Old Boys", See the next lot for a companion cover.
The H.M.S. Russell sunk in 1916 after hitting a mine; 124 souls were lost. A little research can find out the fate of the recipient. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $200-250
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Dec-03-2025, 14:34:01 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 213
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CANADA: 1905 Hand-drawn picture of the H.M.S. Ariadne (M65) on postcard. drawn by Burgoyne Edwards in pen and ink with notations about it being the "The Flagship of the North American Squadron" and "How do you like them? " likely referring to the postcards. Written to Herbert Edwards on the HMS Russell. The card bears a 1902 2c red tied by a MONTREAL SE1 1905 duplex cancel (some soiling). The companion to the prior lot.
The H.M.S. Russell sunk in 1916 after hitting a mine; 124 souls were lost. A little research can find out the fate of the recipient. Sale and Lot Updates Suggested Bid $200-250 (Image)
CV. Suggested Bid $200-250
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Dec-03-2025, 14:34:18 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 15
Lot No: 214
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CHINA: Stamp collage SET OF FOUR unused China / Japanese themed decorative postcards. Very attractive set of for oriental / Asian themed decoupaged postcards made from used stamps. 1) Litter (horizontal) 2) Sedan Chair (open Litter) (horizontal), 3) Gentleman with sword (vertical) and 4) Lady (vertical) . Suitable for framing. The art of decoupage is appreciated by both philatelists and non-collectors. Quite collectable - see how many stamps you can identify.
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA: Pen and Ink Japanese scene on both stationery and envelope . Matching stationery written from Daiian China to Germany. Written in German, the writer questions why he has not heard from his friend in 10 years and wishes to catch up from school days as his time in China nears an end. Lovely pen and ink scene with 2 1/2 German China 2 1/2 Dollar on 5 Mark, the stamp is attached, but does not belong to the envelope.
FRANCE: Stamp collage on unused postcard made in France , ornaments contracted from two different French stamps, 1 Great Britain and 1 Russian. Hand-drawn ornaments. A different approach from the Chinese. .
GREAT BRITAIN: 1860's lovely hand-drawn intricate evil "Punch" character with dog on stacks of volumes
. the tearson the mounted front do not impact the art work and it was re-addressed to St. Marke's Flint in Wales. The envelope bears a complete but cut 1d red with the bottom of the stamp placed on the top, tied by WARWICK JUN 15 1866 duplex cancel light JUN 16 66 with "---LLANO___" The Great Britain Artist is Chenthoven who was a prolific cover doodler. .
GREAT BRITAIN: 1877 hand-drawn black pen and ink of a country Milk container. with instructions. The back is present, but detached. Addressed to a Miss Smith bearing 1888 1p lilac front with LONDON duplex cancel.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1901 colorized pen and ink drawing depicting 2 partly clothed wrestlers envelope, addressed to Ms. Barham in Folkstone Kent (a bit soiled) bearing a 1901 1 p violet tied by famous NOTTINGHAM JA 809 c.d.s. cancel. An unusual subject particularly for a lady.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1901 postal card (2 corner creases) used to Switzerland with hand-drawn colored picture of a house. The two story house is titled Oakhurst addressed to Mes. Brewuer Paulick(?) in Basel. The postcard is canceled with BARNET JU27 c.d.s. and BASEL receiver Very lovely.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1902, hand-drawn and colored "hand". "Here's a hand my hearty friend". Literally a painted hand addressed to Percy Crunden in Hythe, Kent. The envelope (a bit soiled) bears a 1p lilac which is tied by a NOTTINGHAM JA 6 O2 c.d.s. and a second lower impression. Very detailed .
GREAT BRITAIN: 1903 hand-drawn and water colored :"Lands End" drawing by E.F. dated 5/11/03. . Sent to Miss Lilian H Brayley at the Bute Docks Post Office. 1903 1/2d green stamp tied on the card by CARDIFF NO 5 03 c.d.s., Very pretty.
GREAT BRITAIN, 1903 postal card depicting very cute hand-drawn water color of two cows by a stream. Artist notation "There are cows R.P.S." sent to Ms. B Neale in Blackpoole with small talk about getting together. The card is a green 1/2p postal card canceled with a South Hampton (see reverse) 6 Pos c.d.s.. A very mooving piece.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1903 hand-drawn front with an elaborate addressing to Perthshire and an Egyptian looking man, artfully drawn pharaoh head. Addressed to Blairgowrie. Posted using a PAIR of 1/2p green King Edward VII, tied on front by London AP 2 03 c.d.s. and S.W. 79 oval with bars. Very cute card.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1904 Local Postal Card with hand-drawn and colored old time Scottish face, beard and hat with pen notation, " Illustrated songs Douglas and quoted, Come back to me, Douglas, Douglas! In the old likeness I used to know". Also a notion to "E" to let her know that he posted her bother's letters. The card bears a 1/2 d green adhesive, tied to card by PENZANCE OCT 23 c.d.s. Very interesting.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1904; Ritzy dog with top hat and cigar, subtle coloring . with pants and a walking stick, this a proper pooch nicely hand-drawn with even a decorative branch under address, initialed c.w.w. in pencil. The front (tear). Addressed to Sargent W.S. Perry in India bearing a 1904 green & red 2d. Edward tied by WOOLWICH NO 25 04 c.d.s.. A fun illustration.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1904 wonderfully drawn and colored navel scene by K.B.. . Sent to Miss Yeagur in Rydo S.W. bearing a 1904 green 1d tied to the card by a SHANLIN DE 24 04 c.d.s. with a Christmas greeting from Kit .
GREAT BRITAIN: 1907 pen and ink drawing of a giant man standing up to a little man boss. . Four billboards carry the recipient's name, "Miss F. Linden" and the cover is sent to the New Kings' theater in Sunderland bearing a 1907 1p red tied with a SHEPHERDS BUSH JA 21 c.d.s., backstamped SUNDERLAND JA 25. A wonderfully illustrated cover.
GREAT BRITAIN: Christmas 1909 a man sends a hand-drawn postcard to his "gal" and a picture is worth 1000 words. A Christmas message from George to Floss in 1909 picturing the two lovers under the mistletoe. The card is addressed to Miss F. Christmas in Surrey., bearing a 1909 1/2 d postcard (pre-printed), cancelled by EAST CLANDON GUILFORD DE 22 09 c.d.s.. A very creative.
GREAT BRITAIN 1915; hand-drawn and painted with water colors the TITANIC "in mid ocean" . The postcard is addressed to Miss. Wallis, the "aunty" of George. "thinking of you" and wishing her well. The Titanic sunk three years earlier taking 1500 souls, so we are not certain what a psycologist would say about George's subject, as pretty as it is. A 1915 1/2p green Edward VII is affixed and tied by GUILDFORD 25 SEP 15 wavy c.d.s., Interesting card.
GREAT BRITAIN: Two hand-drawn and colored fronts one depicting Arabs and a 5c stamp, the other has bed bugs . Both covers are addressed to "Miss Romaine". The Arabs is addressed to 14 Connaught Place in London. 12,13,14 Connaught Place was also known as "Stanhope House" built in 1899–1901 to a design by W. H. Romaine-Walker and Francis Besant . The second front shows "bed bugs" and is addressed to Ickwell Bury Biggleswade, a property in Bedfordshire a large estate which once was home to the Horton Preparatory School, which may explain the subject of this front. Two interesting historic pieces.
GREAT BRITAIN 1948 pen and ink drawing of a bridge, possibly in Bath with clear addressing pane. bearing a 1948 2 1/2d blue stamp tied with a BATH duplex cancel. A very nice composition.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1877 hand-drawn ink and colored front, showing a soldiers camp with the addressee, J.W. Lubbock a well to do barrister and member of the Royal Society, (some soiling and a tear) bears a 1877 1d red tied by BRIGHTON SP12 77 duplex.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1877 hand-drawn ink and colored mounted front, showing a man being chased by a small dog. The front is drawn in pen and hand colored. The man being chased by the "mad dog" is holding the address label to Mrs. Lubbock (the wife of a prior illustrated cover addressee), bearing 1877 1d red tied by LONDON SP24 77 duplex cancel.
GREAT BRITAIN: 1877 hand-drawn black pen and colored mounted front; a man sitting on a table ready to take " the pill ". presumably from the open canister. Drawn in pen and hand colored, addressed to again to Mrs. J. Lubbock. The front is stamped with a 1d red tied with LONDON SP 27 77 duplex.
