Lot 2281
1863, 2¢ black. Small tear at top, tied by Albany, N. Y. town postmark on cover to Syracuse, reverse with large illustrated "Flags and Fireworks, of Every Descriptions, B.R. & R.L. Spelman, Manufacturers and Agents"advertisement and company corner card, `, Very Fine, one of the most spectacular of all United States advertising covers! with 2009 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 73 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,350
Lot 2282
1863, 2¢ black. Exceptional centering, tied by "Flushing, N.Y., Apr 5, '64" cds and target duplex on allover illustrated American Agriculturist cover showing Livestock and Organic Border, with matching circular and order form enclosure, Extremely Fine and choice, illustrated in Lane and described as "The finest example of lithography on any cover in the Allen Collection", ex Allen, Metgzer.Scott No. 73 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $325
Lot 2283
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "Flushing, N.Y., Apr 4, '64" cds and target duplex on allover illustrated American Agriculturist cover showing Livestock and Organic Border, addressed to Murphys, Cal.; minor cover edge soiling, otherwise Very Fine, a spectacular advertising design.Scott No. 73 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $250
Lot 2284
1863, 2¢ black. Well centered single tied by "Philada. Pa., Post Office, Apr 19, 65" cds on fresh pink allover illustrated James Bellak, Piano Dealer shaded ad cover showing Grand Piano, addressed locally, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning & immaculate cover.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 2285
1863, 2¢ black. In combination with 1861, 1¢ blue, left gutter margin single (light corner crease), slightly overlapping and tied by cork cancels on cover with black and red illustrated ad showing English's Patent Combined Knife, Tweezer and Ear Spoon, Springfield, Mass. cds alongside, with original matching illustrated circular, Very Fine.Scott No. 73+63 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $300
Lot 2286
1863, 2¢ black. Few short perf at bottom, tied by "Philada. Station G., Jun 20, '66" cds and target duplex on cover with green and black illustrated nurseryman and florist ad cover showing Pine Tree, locally addressed, Very Fine.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $180
Lot 2287
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by "New York, Jan 24" cds and circular geometric duplex on unsealed gray shaded allover ad cover for the Great American Tea Co. with black printed 1865 Calendar at left, Very Fine.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200
Lot 2288
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by circle of wedges handstamp on red allover illustrated Great American & China Tea Co. ad cover showing Chinese Merchant, Pagoda & Junk, to Chester, Pa.; stamp and cover edge flaws, otherwise Fine and rare; with 2005 P.S.E. certificate.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200
Lot 2289
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by neat segmented leaf handstamp on unsealed gray allover shaded ad cover for The Great American Teas Company showing Storefront Scene, to Groton, Mass., Very Fine, a choice ad cover.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200
Lot 2290
1863, 2¢ black. Tied by neat negative fancy Cross handstamp on unsealed illustrated allover shaded ad cover of Jacobs Patent Wheel Dressing Machine and Wheel Co. showing wheel making machine, Very Fine and choice, a lovely illustration and usage.Scott No. 73 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $190