U.S. Postal History Advertising Covers - Alcohol to Manufacturing
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 1
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(Alcohol) Geo. G. Kunkel & Co., Distillers & Rectifiers, Harrisburg Pa. Blue illustrated building cameo on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by four-ring cancel, matching partial "Harrisburg Pa., Feb 11, 1864" cds to Shippensburg Pa., 1864 docketing on ad; reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:02:47 EST
Sold For 60
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Lot No: 5
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(Bicycles) Manahan's Fiber-Leather Bicycle Bag, New York N.Y. Bicolor illustrated ad showing leather bicycle bag on amber cover bearing 1¢ dark blue (264), well centered with rich color, tied by bold "New York, CR" oval to Alexandria Va., Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:04:00 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No: 6
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(Cameo) Thatcher, Burt & Co., Bridge Builders, Cleveland, Ohio. Blue illustrated shield cameo showing bridge with steamboat beneath on dark buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to barely touched, tied by "Cleveland O. Sep 13" cds to Sidney, Ohio; some edge wear, opening slit along top, otherwise Very Fine and scarce illustrated cameo. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:04:15 EST
Sold For 210
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Lot No: 8
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(Clothing) Bloomingdales' Department Store. Multicolored illustrated design showing Santa Clauses Catching Streetcar to Bloomingdales' and Buster Brown Cartoon by R.F. Outcault on cover bearing 2¢ shield (319) tied by "New York, Bedford Park, Dec 18, 1904" duplex to local New York City address, Very Fine. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A RARE AND SPECTACULAR SANTA CLAUS ADVERTISING DESIGN.
The creator of this design, cartoonist Richard F. Outcault, was a key pioneer of the modern comic strip, beginning in the 1890's with "The Yellow Kid". In this design, he placed his most famous creations, Buster Brown and his bull terrier Tige, in the foreground. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:05:23 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 10
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(Dental) Rubifoam, Keeps the Teeth White, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell Mass. Red illustrated advertising featuring young girl with bottle on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ Pan-American (294) tied by "Lowell, Mass." oval to Long Island City N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:05:58 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 11
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(Ethnic) Gold Dust Washing Powder. Illustrated ad design showing Gold Dust Twins in Tub and additional 1904 St. Louis Fair Expo design on cover bearing 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (324) tied by "St. Louis, Mo. Nov 19, 1904" expo machine cancel to Camden N.J.; edge wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Ethnic Expo advertising combination. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:06:18 EST
Sold For 170
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Lot No: 13
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(Food & Drink) A.C.L. Haase & Sons, Fish Company, St. Louis, Mo. Illustrated return envelope showing fish on buff cover bearing 2¢ Lincoln (367) tied by "Cripple Creek, Colo. Jul 14, 1909" machine cancel to St. Louis Mo., Extremely Fine. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 55.00
Sold...US$ 55.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:07:20 EST
Sold For 55
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 14
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(Food & Drink) Ceresota Flour, The Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co., Minneapolis Minn. Multicolor overall ad design showing boy carving bread on cover bearing on reverse 2¢ carmine tied by "Minneapolis Minn. Jun 16, 1911" machine cancel to Los Angeles Cal., forwarded to Long Beach; edge wear and small flaws, light stain, F.-V.F. and spectacular design. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 40.00
Sold...US$ 40.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:07:35 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 15
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(Food & Drink) "True Fruit" Soda Fountain Requisites, Detroit, Mich. Multicolored illustrated agent ad design showing Women Drinking Soda and Various Fruit on Southern Drug Co. corner card cover bearing 2¢ red tied by "Houston, Texas Oct 14, 1913" machine cancel to Camden N.J., Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful ad design. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:07:54 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 16
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(Hand Illustrated) Bald Man reading Newspaper. Multicolor design with "Thank Hivens I'm Not a Dootch Prince" slogan on 2¢ carmine entire canceled by bold "New York 'M' Feb 24, 1902" duplex with fancy address to New York City street address; light soiling and edge stain. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 2,800.00
Sold...US$ 2,800.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:09:39 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 17
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(Hand Illustrated) Man Fishing "Takes he's little comforts". Overall design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Rochester N.Y. Sep 3" cds to Syracuse N.Y.; cover tear, flap missing, otherwise Very Fine and fantastic hand-illustrated design. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:10:03 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 18
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(Hardware) Knives, Razors, Scissors and Axes, Maher & Grosh, Toledo Oh. Illustrated ad design showing pocket knife on unsealed light buff cover bearing 1¢ grey blue (206) tied by target cancel duplexed with partial "Toledo O. Jan 15" cds to Friukville, Kansas, Extremely Fine. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 35.00
Sold...US$ 35.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:10:19 EST
Sold For 35
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 21
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(Household Goods) Black Jack Stove Polish, Nickel Plate Stove Polish Co., Chicago Ill. Corner card and overall illustrated ad showing polish can on cover bearing 2¢ carmine rose (279Bc) tied by "Chicago Ill. Sep 29 '98" machine cancel to Elmira N.Y., arrival backstamp; barely reduced at right, Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:11:11 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 22
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(Household Goods) Lava Soap, Wm. Waltke Soap Makers & Chemists, St. Louis Mo. Multicolor illustrated ad design showing soap with additional building vignette on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine coil tied by "St. Louis Mo., Oct 18, 1924" machine cancel to Clyde Mo., Extremely Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:11:31 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 23
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(Illustrated) "I'm going to Drop a Line". Sentiment on colorful multicolored illustrated cover showing Boy walking with Fishing Rod on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (319) tied by "Springfield, Mo. Mar 19, 1905" machine cancel to Austin Ill., Extremely Fine and attractive. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 95.00
Sold...US$ 95.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:12:14 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 26
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(Manufacturing) J.W. Stoddard & Co., Manufacturers of Agriculture Implements, Dayton Ohio. All-over green shaded ad cover with illustrated equipment on reverse, bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by bold blue target duplexed with "Dayton O. Sep 18" cds to Chelsea, Michigan; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and quite attractive. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:13:13 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 27
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(Manufacturing) Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., San Francisco Cal. Overall illustrated ad on both sides showing Pencil, Crucibles and Graphite Products bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Aug 15, 1901" machine cancel to Stockton Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and striking. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:13:36 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 28
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(Manufacturing) Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City N.J. Multicolored illustrated ad designs on two covers; one showing pencil punch through paper bearing 2¢ Columbian (231); other with Dixon Portrait, Crucible and Pencils bearing 2¢ shield (319), small nick, other showing Pencil, Crucibles and Graphite, on covers franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1907 Philadelphia cds and 1901 Jersey City, N.J. machine postmark respectively, ad text on reverse and later with enclosure; former with partial backflap and small tear at top, Very Fine., Very Fine pair. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:13:59 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 29
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(Manufacturing) Morley Respirator Co., East Saginaw, Michigan. Illustrated advertising design showing man wearing respirator on unsealed amber cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (182), large margins, neatly cork canceled to Boston Mass., Dorchester (8.29) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine gem. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:14:51 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 30
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(Manufacturing) Portable Steam Engines, Hoard & Sons, Watertown N.Y. Illustrated ad design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial "Watertown N.Y. Sep 12, 1859" cds to New York City; some edge war, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150.
C.B. Hoard made the first portable steam engine in the United States in 1847 at Watertown. The Watertown Steam Engine Co. was formed in 1866 at a building prevously used by Hoard for firearm production. Many of the Watertown Steam Engine Co.'s portable steam engines exist today, in private collections or in museums. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:15:06 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 31
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(Manufacturing) Valley Forge Works, J.A. Speer & Co., Pittsburgh Pa. Illustrated ad showing plow on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Pittsburgh Pa., Jun 5" cds to Orrville, Ohio, Extremely Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:15:21 EST
Sold For 60
Advertising Covers - Medical
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 33
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(Medical) Allen's Foot-Ease Powder, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy N.Y. Overall front and back text advertising on buff return envelope bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by four-ring target, matching "North Lansing N.Y. Jan 24, 1899" cds to Le Roy N.Y., Jun. 25th arrival cds backstamp; edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:15:58 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 34
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(Medical) Anderson's Vegetable-Mineral Compound, Anderson's Medicine, Philadelphia Pa. Bicolor illustrated ad showing mineral springs with "A Famous German Dyspepsia Remedy & Blood Purifier" on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) pair tied by quartered corks duplexed with "Salem N.J. May 10, 1897" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; May 10th "Philadelphia & Manayunk R.P.O." flag arrival backstamp; cover reduced slightly at left and bottom, some light wear and soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 65.00
Sold...US$ 65.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:16:16 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 35
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(Medical) Annual Circular of the Medical Department of the University of Louisiana, Session of 1857-58. Printed 1857 circular with blue cover bearing 1¢ blue (9), large margins, tied by partial "New Orleans La., Aug 23" cds to New Market Va. as single circular rate up to 3 ounces; cover faults, F.-V.F.,ex-Skinner. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:16:32 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 36
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(Medical) Armstrong's Diphtheria and Quinsy Drops, M.L. Armstrong, Harshaville Pa. Overall advertising design with D&Q Drops trademark on unsealed 1¢ blue (U116) orange entire canceled by "Harshaville Pa., Sep 30, 1885" duplex to Craley Pa., "MISSENT" straightline and readdressed to Red Lion Pa.; some wear, Very Fine and scarce medical ad. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:16:59 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 37
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(Medical) Australian Pulls "Purify your Blood", Ashland, Ohio. Red illustrated ad showing pills with "Personal to Mennonite Ministers" directive on cover bearing 1¢ dull blue (219) tied by "Ashland O." circular postmark to Geistown Pa, wonderful group of illustated enclosures showing "Australian Electric Pills" etc., Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:17:44 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 38
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(Medical) Averbeck's Birch Beer Extract, The Averbeck Drug Co., Youngstown Oh. Illustrated design showing Miniature Clowns Drinking, carrying Averbeck Beer package, etc on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by partial "Youngstown O." third-class oval to Cooperdale, Ohio, Very Fine and unusual illustrated medical ad. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:17:59 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 42
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(Medical) Bromo Pepsin, F.M. Criswell Mfg. Chemist, Washington D.C. Illustrating advertising for "Corn, Wart and Callous Remover" on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (267) tied by "Washington D.C. Aug 1895" duplex to local street address; light toning at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 40.00
Sold...US$ 40.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:19:17 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 45
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(Medical) Castoria "A Subsistute for Castor Oil", Pitcher & Co., Boston, Mass. Fancy boxed advertising corner card on cover bearing 2¢ black, grilled (93) tied by indistinct cork duplexed with "Boston, Mass. May 20" cds to West Concord N.H., fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:20:13 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 46
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(Medical) Century Catarrh Cure, Century Mfg. Co., Warren Pa. Red and blue advertising design showing ribbon trademark on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by "Warren Pa." oval on to Rosemont, Ohio, forwarded to Tiben O., Mar. 25th 1895 arrival backstamp; edge wear, small 1¢ tear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:20:28 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 48
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(Medical) The Chapman Medicine Company, Taylorville, Illinois. Illustrated "Dr. Chapman's King of Oils" advertising design showing King of Oils on yellow return envelope bearing 2¢ carmine tied by "Booneville, Miss. Jan 11, 1910" duplex to Taylorville Ill., Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 60.00
Sold...US$ 60.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:21:08 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 54
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(Medical) Cough & Lung Healing Globules, Dr. J.H. Mclean, St. Louis, Mo. Large illustrated building advertising with additional overall ad on reverse showing woman patient before and after treatment on unsealed amber cover bearing 1¢ blue (156) tied by circle of wedges cancel from St. Louis Mo. to St Clairesville, Ohio, Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:23:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 56
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(Medical) D. Langell's Asthma & Catarrh Remedy, J. Zimmerman & Co., Wooster, Ohio. Engraved illustrated ad showing man inhaling remedy on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by negative triangle cork cancel duplexed with "Wooster O. Mar 27, 1889" cds to South Sodus N.Y.; small taped edge tear into flap, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 85.00
Sold...US$ 85.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:23:33 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 62
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(Medical) Diphtherine, Tildon & Co., New Lebanon N.Y. Overall illustrated ad showing factory on reverse of "Tilden & Co., Pharmaceutists and Chemists" corner card cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by cork cancel duplexed with indistinct New Lebanon N.Y. cds to Pike N.Y.; some minor tone spots, tiny internal tear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:25:27 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 63
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(Medical) Dr Bell's Fit Cure, Specific Medicine Co., St Louis, Mo. Purple oval advertising handstamp on amber cover bearing 1¢ blue (182) tied by "St Louis, Mo. 4" circular third-class handstamp to Freeport, Ohio; additional 4¢ Proprietary revenue with ornate "Specific Medicine Co., Dec 1880" cancel hinged in place at lower left; cover corner flaw and light ageing, Fine and scarce. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:25:42 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 64
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(Medical) Dr. C.G. Garrison's 55-8-F-6 & 8-F-6, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Illustrated advertising on yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (184), canceled by manuscript with matching "Prairie Grove Ark 8/10" postmark to New York City, Aug. 15th 1880 arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 65.00
Sold...US$ 65.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:25:57 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 66
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(Medical) Dr. Esenwein's Celebrated Tar and wood Naptha Pectoral, Philadelphia Pa. Rectangular framed corner card on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 2, 1861" octagon datestamp to Chester Pa.; partial flap and small edge tear, some toning and soiling, Fine and early medical ad. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 30.00
Sold...US$ 30.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:26:42 EST
Sold For 30
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 68
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(Medical) Dr. Harter Medicine Company. Printed return address on registered cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (156) pair, two 2¢ vermilion (183) singles and 10¢ brown (188), each canceled by manuscript "X" to St. Louis Mo. where "Received, Jan 31" double-circle datestamp struck; small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. attractive three-color franking. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 55.00
Sold...US$ 55.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:27:17 EST
Sold For 55
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 69
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(Medical) Dr. Higgins' Great Antalgica, Higgins & Allen, Palmer Mass. Illustrated Eagle & Wreath advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Palmer Ms. Apr 23, 1862" cds to Vernon, Vermont; soiling and wear, minor stains, Fine and attractive. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 40.00
Sold...US$ 40.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:27:32 EST
Sold For 40
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 70
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(Medical) Dr. I N Britton & Co. Cancer Doctors, Barnard Miss. Illustrated advertising on both sides indicating "making treatment of cancers & chronic sores a specialty; and with the experience and observation of 52 years" showing Lady leaning on Anchor on unsealed yellow cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (156) tied by segmented cork cancel and "Barnard Mo. Aug 3" cds to New Washington Ind., Very Fine and early cancer doctor specialist ad,ex-Biddle. Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lady leaning on an Anchor is a classic artistic motif representing Hope. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:27:47 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 74
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(Medical) Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills and Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets, W.H. Comstock, Morristown N.Y. Advertising on unsealed yellow cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with partial "Morristown N.Y." cds to Atlanta, Cal.; tone spot lower left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 75.00
Sold...US$ 75.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:29:05 EST
Sold For 75
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 75
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(Medical) Dr. Osborns Original Golden Ointment, Dwight Chapin Agent, Albany N.Y. Blue cameo-style shield corner card on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), four clear to large margins, tied by neat "Albany N.Y. Jul 14" cds to Rochester N.Y.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:29:25 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 77
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(Medical) Dr. Pierce's Medicines, World's Dispensary, Buffalo N.Y. Illustrated design showing Hippocrates on the Globe medalion on amber cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Buffalo N.Y. Dec 17" duplex with circle of wedges fancy cancel to Mardin Pa., Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate; $100 - 150.
The most famous of the patent-medicine wizards was Dr. Ray Vaughn Pierce, who operated the World's Dispensary. In the thirteen years between 1867 and 1880 his ventures took in almost half a million dollars per year. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:29:58 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 78
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(Medical) Dr. Sanford's Liver Invigorator, New York N.Y. Red illustrated advertising showing liver on buff cover bearing 3¢ green (184), faulty, tied by "New York, PO, Aug 29 '81" duplex to Verona N.Y.; slight cover aging, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 55.00
Sold...US$ 55.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:30:13 EST
Sold For 55
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Lot No: 81
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(Medical) Dr. Squire's Balsamic Expectorant, Springfield, Ohio. Printed advertising scroll label with "The Great Remedy for Coughs and Colds" slogan affixed on orange cover bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by "Springfield O. Mar 9" cds to Germantown, Ohio; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and unusual. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 85.00
Sold...US$ 85.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:31:11 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 83
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(Medical) Dropsy Treated Free, Dr. N. McFarland, Utica N.Y. Advertising corner card on 1¢ blue (U116) orange entire canceled by circular grid cancel to Shohola Pa., original medical booklet "Dropsy Treated Free! Cures dropsy in its various forms, Ten days' treatment furnished free!"; some entire wear due to think contents, F.-V.F. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 95.00
Sold...US$ 95.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:32:03 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 84
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(Medical) Electric Magnetic Ring for Rheumatism, Dr. Bridgman's Specialties, New York N.Y. Illustrated design on amber cover bearing 1¢ Columbian (230) tied by "New York, CR" double oval to Springvale Me.; some edge wrinkling and light overall toning, F.-V.F. Estimate; $75 - 100. US$75-100 (Image)
Est. $75-100
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:32:34 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 85
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(Medical) Essence of the Nervous Antidote, Dr. Talbot Watts, New York. Blue shield cameo advertising corner card on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (7), margins to touched, tied by bold "New York, Sep 25" cds to Snow Creek, Va.; small cover corner faults, still F.-V.F. and scarce. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:32:59 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 86
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(Medical) "Every Mother Should Have It", I.S. Johnson & Co., Boston Mass. Diagonal advertising and reverse for various company remedies "Sheridan's Condition Powder", "Parsons Purgative Pills" etc. on buff cover bearing 1¢ dull blue (219) tied by "Boston, Mass. 1893" machine cancel to Forest City Mo.; small cover stain and corner tear lower right, F.-V.F. appearance. Estimate; $50 - 75. US$50-75 (Image)
Est. $50-75
Opening US$ 50.00
Sold...US$ 50.00
Closed..Sep-27-2025, 10:33:14 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 5007
Lot No: 88
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(Medical) Fahrney's Blood Cleanser, Dr. G.G. Shively Co., WaynesBoro Pa. Illustrated advertising design showing Man feeding Dragons on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by cork cancel duplexed with partial Waynesboro Pa. cds to Upper Strasburg Pa., otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
