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Sale 38: The Barbara Fosdyke-Ray Black Jack Collection

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Fosdyke-Ray Black Jack Collection - Advertising & Illustrated Covers - 2¢ R

Lots 2281-2290 Lots 2291-2300 Lots 2301-2310 Lots 2311-2313

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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