The Wilson Born Collection of U.S. Telegraphs

**American District thru Baltimore & Ohio (3T)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1001		American District Telegraph Co., Pale Lilac Rose, Ty. I Frank (unlisted in Scott). Unused (no gum), clearly from a booklet pane, handstamped serial no. A41, rich color, short perf at lower left is insignificant, Fine and rare, discussed but unpriced in Kramer book, which dates this to late 1870's or early 1880's (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1002		American District Telegraph Co., Ty. II-IV Franks (unlisted in Scott). Group of seven items, incl. three Ty. II "Parcel Delivery" franks, three Ty. III "Special Delivery" franks in 5c, 10c and 12c denominations, also Ty. IV 5c ticket for "Stock Exchange Messenger Service", a few minor flaws, the last item with heart-shaped punch cancel and piece out at left from removal from a booklet (as usual), a Fine and scarce group, we have seen the Ty. IV Stock Exchange frank alone sold at retail for $1,000, although the Kramer pricing guide values the Ty. II and III franks higher than the Ty. IV (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1003	E	American Telegraph Typewriter Co., 1910, Orange Essay Frank (unlisted in Scott). Pane of four and four singles, pane and one single original gum, other three no gum, Very Fine, this unissued complimentary frank stamp is considered to be an essay, it is scarce as a single and rare as a full pane, we offered another pane in our Sale 1090 but this one is far superior as it is sound and well-centered (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
1004	P	Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Co., Essays and Proofs (3T7-E1, 3T10TC4, 3T12P3). Six of No. 3T7-E1, different colors, two singles in Black of 3T10TC4, block of six and pair of No. 3T12P3, Very Fine group (Image) View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1005		Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Co., 1c-10c, 1886 Issue (3T11-3T16). 37 franked telegram sending forms, each with written message, many with multiple stamps and combination frankings, bold large square grid cancels tie the stamps, some minor flaws to be expected, overall Fine, a scarce and fascinating group View PDF of contents of this lot Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction