Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2184    

Laflin & Rand Powder, multicolor design on 1897 cover with brown printed background showing "Orange Extra Sporting" Flag in Wreath, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Dubuque, Ia. Oct. 26 machine cancel to Southington Conn.; opening tear, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce design.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2185    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor design on 1899 cover showing Duck Hunters in Blind, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Dubuque, Iowa Dec. 9 machine cancel to Southington Conn., two small mended cover tears at right, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive & scarce design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $1,050

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Lot 2186    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor design on 1900 cover showing Duck Hunters in Blind, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Galena Ill. Aug. duplex to Southington Conn., Aug. 25 receiver on reverse; reduced slightly at top and flap defect, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive and scarce design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $600

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Lot 2187    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Soldier with Pistol & Saber, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Philipsburg Pa. duplex to Stewartsville Mo., Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2188    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor design on 1900 cover showing Soldier with Rifle in Western Style, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Vicksburg Miss. Sep. 7 machine cancel to Southington, Conn.; reduced a bit at right with slight adherance, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2189    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor design on 1900 cover showing Duck Hunter Standing in Boat, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Wheeling W.V. May 12 machine cancel to Bar Harbor, Me.; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 2190    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Country Boy with Rifle & Turkey, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by New London Conn. Jun. 21 machine flag cancel to Southington Conn.; cover repaired at right, Fine, a scarce design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

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Lot 2191    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Western Cavalry, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 8 machine cancel to Greenville S.C., reverse with all-over advertising text in red and brown, Extremely Fine and choice, One of the gems of this collection.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 2192    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Indian Firing Rifle from Startled Pinto, franked with 1¢ Bureau Issue and two 1902 2¢, small stamp faults, tied by Boston, Mass. Mar. 23 machine cancel, the cover is addressed to a Captain in the Royal Warwickshire Reg't., Bermuda and then forwarded to "Warwick Camp", reverse with all-over advertising text in red and brown, Extremely Fine, One of the gems of this collection.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 2193    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder, multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Indian Firing Rifle from Startled Pinto, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield, small faults, tied by Savannah, Ga. Dec. 7 machine cancel, reverse with all over advertising text in red and brown, small part of flap torn away and small sealed tear at top, Very Fine, one of the most beautiful Advertising designs.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,000

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