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Lot 2735 |
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Encased Postage, Ayer's Cathartic Pills, 3¢ short arrows (EP3), clear mica with medium wear on reverse, F-VF.
Scott $350
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Lot 2736 |
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Encased Postage, Take Ayer's Pills, 3¢ (EP9), mica clear with only minor crack, Fine.
Scott $400
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Lot 2737 |
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Take Ayer's Pills, 12¢ Romaine Reproduction (EP12 var.), choice new. - a very attractive example of this modern romain reproduction, still with about 90% of its original silvering and a great-looking, well-centered 12 cent stamp.
Estimate 300 - 400
These deceptive pieces were made in the 1960s and often fool even experts. They are valued by collectors because of their quality and excellent workmanship and, when properly identified, are excellent references for comparison to other potential fakes.
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Lot 2738 |
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Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 1¢ medium "AYER'S" (EP13), mica cracked but clear, Fine.
Scott $500
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Lot 2739 |
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Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 3¢ large "AYER'S" (EP15b), mica slightly cracked but clear, F-VF.
Scott $450
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Lot 2740 |
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Encased Postage, Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 10¢ medium "AYER'S" (EP17), mica slightly cracked, normal wear on reverse, Fine.
Scott $475
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Lot 2741 |
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Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 24¢ medium "AYER'S", Romain Reproduction (EP19 var.), Choice About New. A very deceptive and well-made reproduction of this elusive rarity (see lot 2737).
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 2742 |
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Encased Postage, Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston, 5¢ (EP46), mica, slightly crazed, reverse with medium wear, Fine.
Scott $525
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Lot 2743 |
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Encased Postage, Burnett's Cocoaine Kalliston, 5¢ (EP46), mica a bit crazed, normal wear on reverse, stamp is a 5¢ red brown, Scott 75; Fine.
Scott $525
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Lot 2744 |
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Encased Postage, Drake's Plantation Bitters, 1¢ (EP70), mica cracked lightly at edges, Fine.
Scott $450
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Lot 2745 |
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Encased Postage, Kirkpatrick & Gault, 3¢ (EP114), clear mica, slight wear on reverse, Very Fine.
Scott $700
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Lot 2746 |
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Kirkpatrick & Gault, 30¢ Romain Reproduction (EP119), Choice New (see lot 2737).
Estimate 400 - 600
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Lot 2747 |
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Kirkpatrick & Gault, 90¢ Romain Reproduction (EP120 var.), Choice About New with some original silvering, slightly buckled back, perfect clear mica and a nicely centered stamp. A scarce and desirable spacefiller, an original of which would probably cost upwards of $10,000 (see lot 2737).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 2748 |
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Encased Postage, Mendum's Family Wine Emporium, 1¢ (EP129), mica clear, back a bit corroded but shows very little wear, Fine.
Scott $800
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Lot 2749 |
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Encased Postage, Weir and Larminie, 10¢ (EP177), mica virtually intact, reverse worn more in center where it has been slightly "pushed up" from the other side,Fine and Rare.
Scott $3,000
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Lot 2750 |
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Encased Postage balance, six items, most with mica and/or stamp replaced; comprises EP7, 8, 11, 15b, 96 and 118, also two empty reverses: Ayer's Cathartic and Burnett's Standard; a good group for filling spaces. Would-be catalogue value is $7,200.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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