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Illustrated Covers
 
 
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Lot 1170

Elmira Arms Co., multicolor illustrated Lady with Rifle and Dog design on 1919 cover bearing 3¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by lmira N.Y. Mar. 24 machine cancellation to Knoxville Pa.; addressee's name crossed out, edge flaws, still a Very Fine and exceedingly rare design.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1171

Hunter Arms Co., multicolor illustrated Retriever with Bird design on 1923 cover bearing 2¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by Fulton N.Y. Nov. 16 machine cancellation, reverse with illustrated advertising on reverse showing Shotgun design, a Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1172

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor illustrated Woman with Rifle and Pointer design on 1905 cover bearing 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Chicopee Falls Mass. Jan. 5 duplex to Montpelier, Vt., reverse with all-over advertising text in red, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000

A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE AND DESIRABLE DESIGN.
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Lot 1173

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor illustrated Lady and Gentleman both with Shotguns design on 1902 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau, nat. s.e., tied by Chicopee Falls Mass. Nov. 1 duplex to Montpelier, Vt., reverse with all-over advertising text in red; extreme top edge with slight aging, still Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE DESIGN.
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Lot 1174

The Parker Gun., illustrated Shotgun design on 1883 cover bearing 1883 2¢ red brown (210) tied by St. Louis Oct 3 duplex, to Middle Lancaster, Pa.; light soiling, reduced slightly at right, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1175

The Parker Gun, multicolor illustrated "The Parker Gun" and Game Bird design on 1909 cover bearing 2¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by Meriden, Conn. Jun. 5 duplex to Montpelier, Vt., Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS COLORFUL DESIGN THAT IS USUALLY FOUND ON POST CARDS.
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Lot 1176

Remington Guns and Rifles, multicolor illustrated Lady with Rifle design on 1903 cover bearing 1903 2¢ Flag tied by Atlanta Ga. Oct. 19 machine cancellation to Syracuse, N.Y., reverse with all-over red text and illustrated birds design, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1177

Winchester Hammerless Repeating Shotgun, multicolor illustrated Two Hunters with their Dogs design on cover bearing 2¢ Wash. tied by Portland Me. Sep. 10 waving flag machine cancellation to Berlin N.H., reverse with all-over red and black text and multicolor Rice emblem advertising; small part of top flap missing, a Very Fine and striking design.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1178

Winchester Shotguns and Loaded Shells, multicolor illustrated Lady Hunter with Shotgun and Dog design on 1916 cover bearing 2¢ Wash., well centered, tied by Clarksville Tenn. Oct. 2 waving flag machine cancellation to Elkton, Ky., reverse with all-over red and black text and multicolor Rice emblem advertising, slight toning, Fine and desirable design.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1179

Winchester Hammerless Repeating Shotgun, multicolor illustrated Hunter with Shotgun and Dog design on 1918 cover bearing 3¢ Wash. tied by Seneca Falls, N.Y. May 10 duplex to Buffalo, N.Y., reverse with all-over red and black text advertising, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1180

Winchester Hammerless Repeating Shotgun, multicolor illustrated Hunter with Shotgun design on 1914 Canadian cover bearing 2¢ Admiral tied by Halifax N.S. Nov. 10 machine cancellation to Springhill, N.S., reverse with all-over red and black text and multicolor Rice emblem advertising, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1181

American Powder Mills, multicolor illustrated "Dead Shot" Falling Duck with Hunters in Background design with American Powder imprint below on 1910 cover bearing 2¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by Louisville, Ky Jan. 14 machine cancellation to Lewisport, Ky.; slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1182

DuPont Smokeless Powder, multicolored illustrated Two Pointers in Action design on 1901 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau issue tied by Binghampton machine cancel to Southington, Conn.; small edgetear at top and reduced slightly at right, still Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1183

DuPont Smokeless Powder, multicolored illustrated Flying Ducks over Marsh design on 1901 cover bearing 2¢ Pan Am (295) tied by York Sep. 4 duplex to New York City, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1184

DuPont Smokeless, multicolored illustrated Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield design on 1900 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau cancelled by Bay City, Mich. Sep. 18 wavy flag machine cancellation to Southington, Conn., cover tear at right, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1185

DuPont Smokless Powder, multicolored illustated Short Billed Dowitcher design on 1904 cover bearing 1903 2¢ shield tied by Cincinnati May 7 machine cancellation to Toledo, Ohio, multicolored advertising text on reverse, slight overall toning, still Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1186

Shoot Dupont Powders, multicolored illustated Father Showing Boy How to Hunt design on locally addressed cover bearing 3¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by Gardiner, Me. machine cancellation, an Extremely Fine and rare design.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1187

Shoot Dupont Powders, multicolored illustated Quail design on 1918 cover bearing 3¢ Wash.-Frank. tied by Malvern, Ark. Jun. 10 duplex, an Extremely Fine and rare design.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1188

DuPont Dominion Shot Shells, multicolored illustrated Mallard in Flight design on 1912 Canadian cover bearing 2¢ Admiral tied by Paisley c.d.s. to Hamilton, Canada, multicolored illustrated advertising on reverse showing shell, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1189

"EC" and "Schultze", multicolor illustrated Autumn Hunters with Dogs design on 1904 cover bearing 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Reading Pa. Nov. 21 waving machine cancellation to Fredericksburg Pa.; reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive design.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1190

Hazard Powder, multicolor illustated Quacking Duck design on 1897 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau tied by Boston Mass. Mar. 29 waving flag machine cancellation; some toning, edge fault at left, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1191

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated Duck Hunter Standing in Boat design on 1900 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau tied by Lewiston Me. Jan. 8 waving flag machine cancellation to Southington, Conn., opening tear at right, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1192

Oriental Powder Mills, black and gold illustrated Ducks in Marsh design on 1898 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau tied by Buffalo N.Y. Apr. 1 machine cancellation to Elmira, N.Y., Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1193

Gun Advertising Cards and Envelopes, group of seven items including advertising circulars for "EC" and "Schultze", Western, two Parker Gun cards, etc., Very Fine group.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1194

Dominion Shot Shells, all-over multicolored illustrated Mallard in Flight design on reverse of 1920 Canadian cover bearing 3¢ Admiral tied by Sarnia, Ont. Jan. 19 machine cancellation to New Haven, Ct., multicolored Dominion illustrated emblem and slogan on front; opened at top and tiny tear, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1195

Peters Cartridges, multicolor illustrated Two Pheasants design on 1900 cover bearing 2¢ Bureau (faulty) tied by Boston Mass. Jun. 26 waving flag machine cancellation to Brownsville, Vt., reverse with stunning all-over multicolor Shells and Ammo advertising design; some light toning and reduced at right, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1196

Peters Cartridges, multicolor illustrated Turkey design on 1903 cover bearing 1903 2¢ Flag, nat. s.e., tied by Little Rock, Ark. Apr 23 waving flag machine cancellation to St. Louis Mo., reverse with stunning all-over multicolor Shells and Ammo advertising design; some light toning, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1197

Peters Shells and Cartridges, multicolor illustrated Hunters Relaxing with their Dogs design on 1906 cover bearing 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Elmira N.Y. Aug 23 machine cancellation to Big Flats N.Y., reverse with all-over multicolor text advertising; Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1198

Peters Shells and Cartridges, multicolor illustrated Hunter with Black and White Pointers design on local third-class cover bearing 1¢ Frank. imperf (top left corner fault) tied by Flint Mich. machine cancellation, reverse with all-over multicolor text advertising; Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1199

Remington UMC, multicolor illustrated Hunter Aiming at Grouse in Flight design on 1921 cover bearing two 2¢ Wash. singles, tied by Naomi Ky. Apr 4 duplex to Somerset, Ky.; opened at top, Very Fine and exceedingly rare design.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1200

Remington UMC, multicolor illustrated Hunter, Dog and Two Shotguns design on 1921 cover bearing 2¢ Wash., nat. s.e., tied by Jackson Ga. Jun 6 duplex to Philadelphia Pa.; Extremely Fine and attractive.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1201

Remington UMC, multicolor illustrated Hunters with Dogs and Wagon pulled by Mule design on 1915 cover bearing 2¢ Wash. tied by Port Byron N.Y. Aug. 17 duplex datestamp to Syracuse, N.Y.; cover tears, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1202

Remington UMC, multicolor illustrated Cornfield, Dog, Grouse and Shells design on 1919 cover bearing 3¢ Wash., top straddle single, tied by "Bangor & Boston R.P.O. Jun 8" c.d.s. to Syracuse, N.Y.; cover torn vertically at left through design, Fine appearing and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1203

Fishing Tackle, all-over (front and reverse) Fishing design on cover bearing 2¢ Wash. coil tied by Logansport, Ind. machine cancellation to Chillicothe, Oh., Very Fine and striking.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1204

Fishing Post Cards, two different designs including a 1895 negro fishing and a 1911 multicolored design with woman and man fishing together, Fine pair.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1205

"United States Pavilion, Paris Exposition", corner card and U.S.A. seal on reverse of 1900 cover to St. Honore Les-Bains, France (8.19 backstamp) bearing France 15rf tied by American Expo flag machine cancellation (Langford type Z27, Bomar P00-07), Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1206

Cotton States Expo official souvenir cards, six different unused comprising Agriculture, Fine Art, U.S. Government, Manufacturers, Minerals and Forestry, and Women's Buildings (Friedman 12171, 74, 76, 78, 79, 82, ECV $2,100-2,400), some small flaws, a Fine and very scarce group.
Estimate 1,200 - 1,500
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Lot 1207

1899 National Export Exposition, 2¢ #279B tied by Philadelphia machine cancel, Sept, 1899 on multicolor all-over advertising cover for the Exposition, on reverse is an ad for Lentz's Formaldehyde Gas Generator, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1208

Elephants, Uncle Sam, 2¢ shield tied on beautiful all-over (front & back) advertising cover for White Mountain Refrigerators, shows refrigerator being delivered by elephant, Italian gondola, horse-drawn sleigh and caribou drawn sled (last two on reverse); opened unevenly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1209

Dirigible, 2¢ shield tied by 1908 Canton, Me. c.d.s. on multicolor all-over (both sides) advertising cover for White Mountain Refrigerators showing a refrigerator being delivered by airship over snow covered mountains, Very Fine and spectacular.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1210

Confederate Curios, 3¢ shield tied by 1906 Chatanooga duplex on all-over advertising cover for a Curio collector illustrating various Confederate Civil War articles including a flint lock rifle and musket, bayonet and sword, Very Fine and rare, Ex-Biddle.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1211

Millard Fillmore, 1856 campaign envelope with Fillmore portrait with ms. "Union" around design, bearing 1851 3¢ dull rose (11) tied by "Paid" grid cancellation, red "Boston Oct 9" c.d.s. to North Conway, N.H., original 1856 enclosure supporting the "Know-Nothings" (American Party) who ran Fillmore as President in 1856, rough opening, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1212

Fremont & Dayton, 1856 campaign cover with illustrated "Slavery Sectional" eagle design, addressed to Buckfield, Me. bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11), cut in at left, tied by "Portland Me. Paid Sep 5" c.d.s., original 1856 enclosure with Fremont lettersheet; partial flap and tiny edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and rare matching campaign cover.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1213

James Buchanan, 1856 Presidential campaign cover with illustrated Buchanan portrait, bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (11) four margins, tied by double-oval "New London N.H. Sep 9" datestamp, addressed to Lake Village, N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1214

Breckinridge and Lane, 1860 campaign cover with Breckinridge portrait drapped flag design bearing 1857 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancellation with matching "Norwich Vt. Nov 24" c.d.s. to Goffstown, N.H., tiny edge tear and reduced slightly at right, Very fine and choice.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1215

Stephen Douglas, 1860 campaign cover with Douglas portrait by McNally & Co. of Chicago, bearing 1857 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "St. Charles Ill. Aug 20 1860" c.d.s.; cover faults, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1216
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Lot 1217

Douglas & Johnson, 1860 campaign cover in orange with embossed Douglas and Johnson on reverse, front with "Popular Sovereignty" embossed slogan, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Memphis Tenn. Jun 1" double-circle d.s., addressed to Litchfield, Ill., reduced at left, Fine and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1218

Lincoln & Hamlin, 1860 campaign cover with Lincoln illustrated envelope bearing 1851 3¢ dull red (26) double perfs, tied by circular grid with matching "St. Johnsbury Vt. Nov 18 1860" c.d.s. to Boston, Mass.; edgewear affects 3¢ reduced at right, Fine, a particularly attractive Lincoln design.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1219

Lincoln & Johnson, 1864 campaign cover with large draped Lincoln and Johnson design in purple, bearing 1861 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Nashville Ten Sep 12 1864" duplex to Buffalo, N.Y., Very Fine, a rare and beautiful design.
Estimate 400 - 500
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