Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2148    

DuPont, multicolor illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Dog with Catch in Autumn Foliage, franked with 2¢ Bureau, stunning color, tied by Buffalo, N.Y. Jan. 14 machine cancel to Williamsport Pa., Extremely Fine and choice, a rare early design.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 2149    

Du Pont Smokeless Powder, June 1, 1901 pricelist in shape of powder can with multicolor illustrated design showing Dog with Quail; some wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2150    

DuPont Smokeless, multicolor illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Cincinnati Ohio Feb. 24 machine cancel to Washington, Ohio, Feb. 25 receiving backstamp; edge fault at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 2151    

Dupont Smokeless, multicolor illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Bangor Me. Nov. 10 machine cancel to Southington Conn., opening tear at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2152    

Dupont Sporting Powders, multicolor illustrated design on unused cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield, inscribed at bottom "We Handle Shells Loaded with DuPont Smokeless Powder", multicolor advertising text on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $145

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Lot 2153    

DuPont Smokeless Powder, multicolor design on 1903 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield, franked with 1903 1¢ green tied by Chattanooga Tenn. machine cancel, printed advertising text on reverse, reduced ever so slightly at left, minor flap abrasion, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2154    

DuPont Sporting Powders, multicolor design on 1912 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by New Albany Ind. May 23 machine cancel to Silverville Ind., inscribed at bottom "We sell Du Pont sporting powders", printed advertising text on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2155    

Dupont Sporting Powders, multicolor illustrated design on 1910 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield franked with 2¢ Washington tied by Atchison, Kansas flag cancel, inscribed at bottom "We Handle Shells Loaded with DuPont Smokeless Powder", multicolor advertising text on reverse; minor corner repair at top right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2156    

DuPont Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Short Billed Dowitcher, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield, nat. s.e., tied by Cincinnati, O. Apr. 22 machine cancel to Toledo O., multicolor advertising text on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 2157    

DuPont Smokeless, multicolor design on 1906 cover showing Sailors Loading Naval Gun, franked with 1903 2¢ shield tied by Birmingham Ala. Apr. 3 machine cancel to Greenville, S.C., reverse with multicolor design showing Moose, Duck, Quail & Grouse, Extremely Fine, a stunning cover.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,300

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