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Sale 25: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Gun Covers - Ammunition Manufactures

Lots 144-153 Lots 154-163 Lots 164-173 Lots 174-175

Lot 154    

Peters Loaded Shells. Multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Mallard in Flight, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Keokuk, Iowa machine flag cancel, reverse with stunning allover illustrated multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text, hint of staining, Very Fine, a rare design, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lot 155    

Peters Cartridges. Black & red illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Hunter and Ducks, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Easton, Pa. duplex cancel, reverse with allover advertising showing shell & cartridge with text in red & black, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $290

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Lot 156    

Peters Cartridges. Black & red illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Hunter and Bear, franked with 1902 2¢ tied by Winchester, Va. duplex cancel, reverse with allover advertising showing shell & cartridge with text in red & black, slightly reduced at right, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 157    

Peters Shell and Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1907 cover showing Hunters Relaxing with Their Dogs, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Pittsfield, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with attractive allover multicolor text advertising, Extremely Fine and attractive, a wonderful design in choice condition.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 158    

Peters Shells and Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on cover showing Hunter with Black & White Pointers, franked with 1¢ imperf Washington-Franklin tied by Flint, Mich. machine cancel, reverse with attractive allover multicolor text advertising, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 159    

Peters High Velocity Shot Shells. Red & black advertising text on 1925 cover franked with 2¢ Washington tied by indistinct RPO duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red & black, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $160

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Lot 160    

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1932 cover showing Grizzly Bear & Cartridges, used in Puerto Rico and franked with 2¢ Washington tied by San Juan, P.R. slogan cancel, Extremely Fine, a very rare design.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $525

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Lot 161    

Peters. Multicolor illustrated design on 1932 cover showing Autumn Pheasants, franked with 3¢ Lincoln tied by Minneapolis, Minn. machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design not present in the Biddle sale, Beals sale or our last two Gun sales.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 162    

Peters Cartridge Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1934 cover showing Hunter & Mountain Lion, franked with 3¢ Century of Progress tied by Cincinnati machine cancel with Cincinnati duplex cancel alongside Minneapolis, Minn. machine cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $900

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Lot 163    

Peters Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design showing Lion & Zebra, franked with 3¢ Commem. used in Puerto Rico tied by Coamo duplex cancel, addressed to Colt Patent Fire Arms Co., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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