The James Milgram Collection of Advertised Postal Advertised Group Lots
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 269
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Advertised and Forwarded Covers, 1850s-1883, group of 10 including Dunbarton N.H. #26 cover to Salem Mass. and forwarded with #26 to Goffstown N.H.; Merriville Ind. #65 cover to Salem Mass. with Advertised and Forwarded due 4¢ to Pittston Me.; North West Pa. #65 use to Camden N.Y. advertised and forwarded due 4¢, another "Missent" and forwarded use, etc.; some flaws, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 16:22:48 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 270
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Georgia and North Carolina Advertised Covers, 1876-1908, group of 15 covers with a variety of marks to include single straightline "ADVERTISED" in a variety of sizes and fonts. Another with a rectangular enclosed "UNCLAIMED" along with a couple of Division of Dead Letter corner cards. Another with a 1¢ postage due (corner of stamp missing) on Greensboro cover which also two 3-line strikes. 4 covers affixed with Washington/Franklin stamps. A couple still have contents, some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 16:23:59 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 271
Symbol: Cat No: 9
Western States Advertised Covers, 1866-1929, lot of 26 covers. A number of states represented Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and Oregon (9). Also noted an item originating in Mexico to Arizona and then forwarded to Tijuana, item has official seal from Mexico and 3-line boxed "ADVERTISED, MAR 13, 1911, Willcox, ARIZ. Noted a number of colorful and strong "ADVERTISED," "NOT called for" "UNCLAIMED," and "FORWARDED" markings plus a couple of interesting three-line rectangular marking some enclosed., F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 16:24:39 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 272
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Postage Dues used on Advertised Covers, 1887-90s, group of 6 including 1890 Medford Mass. with 1¢ #J15 and purple "ADVERTISED" straightline, 1887 Somerville Advertised with "Unclaimed" straightline tying 1¢ #J1, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 16:25:45 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 273
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Post Office Documents related to Advertised Mail, 1800s, grouping of 13 items. Items include 1833 Schkarie, NY newspaper with listing of letters to be collected. An unused Bill of Dead Letter Mail Material, a broadside type Post Office Department Notice dated 1872 and other Division of Dead Letter regarding violations and other forms related to the advertising effort and costs. Also included is a handwritten letter data 1836. Great collateral material., Very Fine group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 16:27:20 EST
Sold For 375
Alabama to Arizona
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 1
Symbol:
Lindor, Alabama "Ad 5", manuscript advertised rating on blue 1849 printed circular with red "Indianapolis Ind." dateless datestamp and matching bold "Paid" with "3" circular rating handstamp to Lindor Ala., Very Fine. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:04:47 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 2
Symbol:
Mobile, Alabama "Adv.2", red handstamp on 1846 folded letter with red "Columbus, Ohio, Oct 12" cds and ms. "10" cent rating to Mobile, Alabam where advertised, forwarded to Mexico, "Pt. Isabel Nov 9" straightline and "ford" forwarded rating, manuscript "Matamoros, Mex Nov 18" postmark, reverse with manuscript "open through mistake by me, W. Wyatt"; cover tear and edge splitting at top, Fine appearance,a rare Mexican War advertised forwarded use. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:06:05 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 3
Symbol: Cat No: 2
Alabama Advertised Covers, 1848-1904, group of 7 comprising advertised cities of Mobile (2), Marion, Birmingham (2), Montgomery and Sumterville, note 1857 Mobile "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ U10 entire, 1848 Clinton Ala. to Sumterville with ms. "ad" advertised, Marion "ADVERTISED" straightline on 3¢ #11 cover from Meriden Ct.; some flaws, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:07:20 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 4
Symbol:
"Advertised, Jul 18 1914, Nogales, Arizona", purple three-line handstamp on cover bearing Mexico 5c orange and US 2¢ carmine to Nogales, Ariz., flap sealed with Mexico official seal, Very Fine. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 35.00
Sold...US$ 35.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:07:56 EST
Sold For 35
California
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 5
Symbol:
Caleveras, California "Advertised", large oval handstamp on orange cover with "Southampton Mas. Oct 31" cds and matching "10" in circle rating handstamp to Caleveras Cal.; some edge wear, back flap torn, Very Fine. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:08:32 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 6
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Coloma, Cal. "Adv 1", bold blue handstamp on buff cover with "Rough and Ready, Cal. Nov 3" cds and "Paid" handstamp with ms. date and "3" cent rating, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:10:23 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 7
Symbol:
Nevada City Cal. "adv 1", manuscript rating on orange buff cover with red "Elmira N.Y. Jun 11" cds with manuscript "40" rating to Nevada City Cal., forwarded with "Ford 5" rating totalled to "46" cents due, Sacramento red "Adv'd" advertised handstamp; some wear and soiling, F.-V.F. and rare dual California advertised use. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:10:57 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 8
Symbol: Cat No: 32
North San Juan, California "ADV", tiny advertised handstamp on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (32), bright and fresh tied by bluish green "Andover Mass. Jul 19" cds on orange cover to North San Juan Cal., Very Fine and attactive use,ex-Hackett. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 85.00
Sold...US$ 85.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:12:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 9
Symbol: Cat No: 35
Oroville, California "ADV 1", bold circular handstamp on yellow cover bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Alexandria Mo. Jan 12" balloon-style cds to Oroville Cal., endorsed "Over Land" at top left; reduced at right. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:13:02 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 10
Symbol: Cat No: 68
Placerville Cal. "adv, Jul 1", small three-line handstamp on cover bearing 10¢ green (68) tied by target cancel, matching sharp "Saint John Mo Jun 4" cds to Placerville Cal.; edge wear. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:13:39 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 11
Symbol: Cat No: 24
Placerville Cal. "ADV", black straightline with matching "Placerville Cal. Mar 1" cds backstamp and ms. "adv Jan 1" marking on reverse of yellow cover bearing pen canceled 1¢ blue (24) and three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, matching ms. "Big Run, O. Oct 8" postmark to Placerville Cal.; cover tear and wear, stamp faults, Fine appearance. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:14:08 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 12
Symbol: Cat No: 35
Red Bluff Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (35) canceled by grid cancel, matching "Sycamore Ill. Sep 10" cds to Red Bluff, forwarded with "Red Bluff Cal. Sep 31, 1860" cds tying 10¢ and ms. "Paid 3" rating to Yreka Cal., endorsed "Care Coles Ranch" at left; edge wear and flaws, Fine and advertised forwarded Cafifornia use. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 25.00
Sold...US$ 25.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:14:50 EST
Sold For 25
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 13
Symbol: Cat No: 65
"Sacramento, Cal., Advertised, Mar 29, 1866", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. canceled by circular grid, matching "Oroville Cal, Mar 16, 1866" cds to Sacramento, Very Fine. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 40.00
Sold...US$ 40.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:15:48 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 14
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San Francisco Cal. "Adv 1", manuscript advertised rating on cover with "SONORA" straightline (TOU-1360) with manuscript "17 May 52" dating and matching ms. "5" rating to San Francisco, forwarded with "San Francisco Cal, 1 Sep" cds and ms. "Ford 10" to Baltimore Md., ms. "16" cents total due; small edge tear at top, Very Fine,only two recorded Sonora straightlines, ex-Tatham. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:16:42 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 15
Symbol: Cat No: U59
San Francisco Cal. "ADVERTISED", straightline with pencil "2" cent rating along with red "NOT CALLED FOR" on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire canceled with fancy leaf cancel, matching "Sacramento Cal. Jun 8, 1866" cds to San Francisco, reverse with "San Francisco Cal., Jul 21" cds and "San Francisco, Cal. Advertised, Jun 20" cds; flap cut, Very Fine and striking use. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:17:19 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 16
Symbol: Cat No: 35
San Francisco Cal., Advertised, Mar 11, 1860, sharp cds on backflap of 1860 folded letter bearing 10¢ green (35) tied by "Baltimore Md., Jan 19, 1860" to San Francisco Cal.; 10¢ small scuff at bottom, a Very Fine and choice strike. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:20:27 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 18
Symbol: Cat No: 65
San Francisco, Cal. "ADVERTISED 1.", straightlines on two covers, first bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by target, matching "Sacramento Cal, Nov 7" cds to San Francisco where red "Person Addressed, Cannot be Found" framed handstamp struck after advertising; 3¢ slight tone spoting and slightly affected by edge placement; second use on 3¢ pink (U58) entire canceled by quartered cork duplexed with "Nevada City Cal. May 22" cds to San Francisco where bold black "Person Addressed, Cannot be Found" framed handstamp struck after advertising, Very Fine exhibit pair. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:23:01 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 20
Symbol: Cat No: 7.10
San Francisco Cal. "Adv. 1ct.", neat straightline with partial "San Francisco Cal. May 31" backstamp, flap with perfect fancy red "Not Called For" ribbon handstamp on gray 1853 folded cover from Germany via Bremen mails with "Oldesloe, 9/7, 53" origin cds, flap with Hamburg (7.10) and Bremen (7.11) transits, bold "New York '27' Aug 4" debit exchange cds, Very Fine and striking advertised Bremen mails use. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:24:15 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 21
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
San Francisco, CA Advertised covers, 1870-1880s, lot of 14 covers. A couple of foreign items destined to San Francisco with postage due stamps on backside also has a rectangular "ADVERTISED" on front w/ a US CHARGE TO COLLECT marking on front. Other covers have marks such as "UNCLAIMED" and "FORWARDED." Another item has cancellation from Oakland to SF and "UNCLAIMED" and other related strikes on front plus on backside a 2-line "GENERAL DELIVERY JUN 14 1899 P.M." Strong strikes and nice variety - should be viewed, some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:24:49 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 22
Symbol: Cat No: 24
San Juan Cal. "ADV", small sharp handstamp on cover bearing 1¢ blue (24) vertical strip of three, scissor trimmed, tied by manuscript "Brooklyn, August 23, 1858" postmark to San Juan Cal.; some minor address ink erosion, Very Fine and scarce California advertised use. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 95.00
Sold...US$ 95.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:25:55 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 23
Symbol: Cat No: 114
Stockton Cal. "Advertised", oval handstamp with "Nov 30" and "Dec 16" daters on cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) canceled by target cancel duplexed with "Providence R.I. Nov 22" cds to Stockton Cal.; reduced at right, Very Fine and scarce California use,ex-Skinner. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 55.00
Sold...US$ 55.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:26:33 EST
Sold For 55
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 24
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
California Advertised Covers, 1900s, lot of 26 covers. A couple of foreign origin items (Italy and 2 from Mexico) also a foreign destination to Japan. Most of the items are destined to Los Angles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Sonoma plus others. Different covers with nice ovals include "Petaluma, CAL, UNCLAIMED ADVERTISED" other nice ovals include "Advertise Oakland, CAL" a rectangular "TULARE" plus a variety of other interesting marks. Inspection will be rewarded, some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:27:21 EST
Sold For 180
Colorado to Georgia
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 25
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Central City, Colorado Territory "Advertised", oval framed handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Kingsville Ohio. Aug 18" cds on buff cover to Central City Col. Terr., otherwise Very Fine. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:27:47 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 26
Symbol: Cat No: U35
Denver City, Col. Advertised, Apr 25 '64, blue double-circle datestamp on 3¢ pink (U35) buff entire to Denver, Colorado Territory with faint strike of "J. Oliver & Co.'s, Bannock and Salt Lake Express" oval handstamp at top left, carried from Bannack City and then down to Salt Lake City with "T.D. Brown, Agent, G. S.L. City" handstamp applied upon arrival, Brown placing cover into the mails with "Salt Lake City, Apr 5 '64" duplex; reduced at left and edge wear, Fine and rare. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:28:19 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 27
Symbol: Cat No: 65
"Denver City, Col. Advertised", two territorial advertised covers, first 1867 cover from Brookfield N.Y. with 3¢ rose (65) to Leavenworth Kans. forwarded to Denver City; second is unique 1864 drop use with faulty 2¢ black (73) tied by blue duplex and with partial blue "Denver City, Col. Advertised, Jul. 25 '64" cds, Fine and scarce Colorado Territory advertised uses. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 65.00
Sold...US$ 65.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:29:14 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 29
Symbol: Cat No: 37
Hartford Conn. "Advertised", two straightline strikes on legal-size orange cover bearing 24¢ gray lilac (37) and 30¢ orange (38) tied by circle grid cancels, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Jun 20, 1861" octagon datestamp to Hartford Conn., reverse with "Hartford Ct., Aug 31, 1861" cds backstamp, large "Dead Letter Office, Oct." oval hnadstamp at top left; cover wear and reduced at left, stamp flaws, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare 1857-issue combination franking. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:30:22 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 30
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Middletown Ct. "VDVERTISED", straightline with bars and "A" inverted on fresh blue 1852 folded letter to Middletown with red "Meriden Ct., Jun 8" cds and bold red "Paid 3" circular rating handstamp, endorsed "Paid", Very Fine and unusual misspelled marking. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:30:51 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 31
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Middletown Conn. "Advertized", misspelled straightline with matching "Not Called for" and "Nov 23" straightlines on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faults, tied by circle of wedges duplexed with "Wilbraham Mass. Nov 1" cds to Middletown N.Y., Dec. 24th backstamp, F.-V.F. and rare misspelled "Advertized" use. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 55.00
Sold...US$ 55.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:31:34 EST
Sold For 55
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 33
Symbol: Cat No: U10
New Haven Ct. Advertised Covers, group of 7 including stampless ms. "Adv 2" rating and forwarded, 1850 stampless red "ADVERTISED" straightline from Salem Mass.; 1851 black "ADVERTISED" straightline from Bangor Me.; 1860s "Advertised, Aug 28" cds with 3¢ #65; black "May 1, ADV" cds on #11 cover from Wilton Ct. and same "May 15, ADV" cds strike in red on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire from Syracuse N.Y.; and "New Haven Ct., Advertised, Mar 29 '65" cds on 3¢ #65 cover from Beaufort N.C.; some flaws, F.-V.F. and scarce advertised group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:32:59 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 34
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Connecticut Advertised Covers, 1840-1914, lot of 25 covers. Stampless single line "Advertised" Middletown. Noted a 1902 3-line for Hartford noted and a three-line for Stamford and a couple with multiple marks on Bridgeport postal stationary item. A good variety in town marking along with a variety of "ADVERTISED," "UNCLAIMED," and "FORWARDED."; some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:33:56 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 35
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Dakota Advertised Territorial Covers, 1880s, group of four comprising 1885 Forest City "Advertised" straightline on reverse, 1887 Maplteton "ADVERTISED." straightline, Bismark purple "Advertised." straightline drop cover forwarded and readvertised, Huron purple large "ADVERTISED." straightline; some flaws, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:35:49 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 36
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Washington D.C. Advertising Covers, 1856-1895, group of 11 covers including 1856 stampless "ADVERTISED 1 Ct" straightline, 1862 "ADVERTISED 1 Ct" straightline on 3¢ #65 cover to Captain, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. View a PDF of images for this lot US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:36:46 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 37
Symbol: Cat No: 3
Florida Advertised Covers, 1869-1913, group of 5 comprising advertised cities of Pensacola, Jacksonville (3) and Pompano, not 1886 Pensacola from Brazil, 1870s Jacksonville "ADVERTISED" straightline, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:37:19 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 38
Symbol: Cat No: 32
Macon, Georgia "ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp on orange cover bearing 10¢ green (32), small flaws, tied by partial "Horse Town, Cal. Nov 2" cds to Macon Ga., forwarded to Columbus Ga. with "Macon, Geo. Dec 17" cds and ms. "forw 3" due rating updating pencil "Due 10" rating, F.-V.F. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:38:14 EST
Sold For 275
Illinois
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 39
Symbol: (
Aurora, Illinois "ADVERTISED", bold oval with "DUE / 1 CT" two-line handstamps with two strikes of "Aurora Ill, Sep 4, 1861" cds on orange Eagle & Flag patriotic cover front to Aurora Ill., F.-V.F. patriotic front. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:39:09 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 41
Symbol: Cat No: 11
"Chicago, Ill. Advertised, Jun 15, 1856", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), creased, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 2" cds to Dublin Ind., forwarded with 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Dublin Ind. Jun 6" cds to Chicago Ill., advertised and eventually forwarded with 3¢ dull red (11A) pair tied by Chicago Ill. Jul 15, 1856" cds to St. Paul Minn.; edge wear, Fine well-traveled cover,the only recorded example of the advertised fee paid by a 3¢ stamp, ex-Piller. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:40:35 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 42
Symbol:
"Chicago, Ill., Advertised, Feb 1, 1858", cds on incoming 1858 cover from Ireland to Chicago Ill. with Liverpool "19 Cents" debit handstamp and "N.York, Br. Pkt. '24' Jan 24" debit cds; top right corner repair and soiling, Fine and scarce transatlantic advertised use. US$40-60 (Image)
Est. $40-60
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:41:27 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 43
Symbol: Cat No: 26
"Chicago Ill., Advertised, Jun 21, 1859", sharp cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Jun 13, 1859" cds to Chicago Ill; no flap, 3¢ torn, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 45.00
Sold...US$ 45.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:42:19 EST
Sold For 45
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 44
Symbol: Cat No: 26
"Chicago, Advertised, Sep 8, 1860", blue shield handstamp and red "1" handstamp adjacent on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Sandy Hill N.Y. Aug 23" cds to Chicago Ill., Very Fine,the only recorded Chicago advertised use with the red "1" handstamp. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:45:30 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 45
Symbol: (Cat No: 65
Chicago Advertised, Nov 23, 1861, blue shield handstamp on "Illinois" Magnus two-panel For the Union patriotic rebacked cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by well-struck "Springfield Ill. Nov 15, 1861" cds to Chicago, stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine and attractive Advertised Magnus patriotic. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:46:43 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 46
Symbol: Cat No: 65
Chicago, Illinois "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED", straightline on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Boston Mass. Jan 13" cds to Chicago; some soiling and lower right corner nick, F.-V.F. and rare marking. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:47:46 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 48
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Chicago, Illinois Advertised Covers, 1857-1895, lot of 18 covers. Lot includes numerous "CHICAGO ADVERTISED" shields in blue. Also one item with US Postage due stamps and 2 other covers originated from Canada to Chicago with ineresting strikes especially on back such as DLO triangles and "CHICAGO CITY DELIVERY" ovals. The following markings were noted AD-2, AD-3, AD-4, AD-5 AD-9 and AD-12 noted (Ref. Piszkiewicz, p. 407); some faults, F.-V.F. group. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:49:24 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 49
Symbol: Cat No: U10
Yates City, Illinois "Adv 1", ms. advertised rating on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "New-York, Nov. 25" cds to Pittsburg Pa., forwarded with "Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov 27" cds and "FORWARDED" "3" handstamps to Steubenville Oh., forwarded again with "Steubenville O., Nov 29, 1860" and blue crayon "3" cents due, total due of "Due 7" cents; small top edge tear, Very Fine and wonderful advertised forwarded use. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:50:23 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 50
Symbol:
Illinois Advertised Covers, 1885-1907, lot of 26 covers. Great selection of different city markings such as Belleville 1878, Bloomington 1855, Lewistown, Georgetown, Knoxville 1897, Ottawa 1863 and Milford. On one cover a nice directive to advertise is noted in pen. Strong "ADVERTISED" and "NOT CALLED FOR" markings. a couple items still have contents and should be inspected. View a PDF of images for this lot US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Sep-28-2024, 13:50:58 EST
Sold For 325
Indiana to Iowa
Sale No: 5003
Lot No: 51
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Cambridge, Indiana "A 2", blue manuscript advertised due rating on 1846 folded letter with red "Pittsburgh Pa. Mar 17" cds and matching light "10" rating to Lawrenceburgh Ind., forwarded with fancy "Lawrg. In. 20" cds with "Forwarded 5" rating totaled to "15" cents due, later totaled to "17" cents due with 2¢ advertised fee, Very Fine. US$50-75 (Image)
