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164 
Robin Hood Ammunition Co. Illustrated design in brown on 1915 cover showing Hunters in Camp with Robin Hood Logo, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin (corner defect) tied by Swanton, Vt. duplex cancel, reverse with all over illustrated design showing various shells, included is original illustrated Company letterhead showing Robin Hood Logo & Company Name, cover reduced at right with a portion added, F.-V.F., a very rare pair, ex-Beals. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $750
Lot
165
US Ammunition. Spectacular multicolor illustrated design on 1908 cover showing Campfire Scene, franked with 1902 1¢ (tiny tear) tied by Seattle, Wash. machine cancel, reverse with advertising text, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,400
Lot
166
(US Ammunition). Multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing "The Black Shells", franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Montrose, Pa. machine flag cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
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167
US Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design on 1915 cover showing "The Black Shell", franked with 1902 2¢ tied by North Tonawanda, N.Y. machine cancel, reverse with advertising text, Extremely Fine, a handsome & scarce design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $290
Lot
168
US Ammunition. Multicolor illustrated design on 1916 cover showing Hunter & His Dog in Campfire Scene, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Whitney's Point, N.Y. duplex cancel, reverse with illustrated advertising showing "The Black Shell", Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely example of this scarce design. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $750
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169
(US Ammunition). Multicolor illustrated design on 1921 cover showing "The Black Shells" & Hunter with Dogs, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Machipongo, Pa. cancel, irregularly reduced at right, Very Fine, a rare design. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
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170
(U.S. Cartridge Company). Illustrated design on 1886 cover showing "U.S.C.Co., No. 10 Lowell" Shotgun Shell, franked with 2¢ Bank Note (small defects) tied by Louisville, Ky. duplex cancel, included is original illustrated Hardware Store invoice, cover with some wear, Fine, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $110
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171
U.S. Cartridges Co. Wonderful red brown illustrated design on 1911 cover showing Returning Hunters Carrying Two Buck Deer, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Boston, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with illustrated ad showing ammo with Shotgun Shell advertising label for "The Black Shells" affixed over design, suggesting the recent takeover by U.S. Ammunition, cover with minor edge staining at top, Very Fine, an interesting cover showing the Historical Development of the Powder Companies, ex-Beals. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $270
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172
US Metallic Ammunition. Illustrated design in black & red on 1921 cover showing "Shelby Loads" Shells & Ducks in Flight, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Spokane, Wash. machine cancel, red advertising text on reverse, small cover nick at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, ex-Beals. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $200
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173
US Metallic Ammunition. Illustrated design in blue & red on 1921 cover showing "Shelby Loads" Shells & Goose in Flight, franked with two 1¢ Washington-Franklins tied by Sunnyside, Wash. duplex cancels, red advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Beals. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180