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Sale 51: United States Postal History

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Gun Cover Balances & Ephemera

Lots 2241-2247

Lot 2241

Great Gunmakers for the Early West by J.D. Gordon, 2007, 3 large format volumes, hardbound, 508pp, like new, with slip case, heavily illustrated, volume I -English; volume II - Eastern U.S.; volume III - Western U.S.; the definitive work on guns in the western United States (no photo).
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2242    

Gun Company Letterhead, group of 12 letters including some multicolor illustrated designs like Peters Cartridge with Peacock design, Dupont showing Quail on Fence Rail, Robin Hood Ammunition showing Robin Hood with Bow, some showing factory buildings, plus three Winchester invoices and one illustrated for Furs; one faulty, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2243    

Gun Cover Collection Balance, over 110 mostly illustrated gun advertising covers plus some post cards and a few trade cards, impressive selection with many rare designs, wide range of manufacturers including Dupont, Hunter Arms, Iver Johnson Sporting Goods, J. Stevens, Laflin & Rand, Remington, Winchester, etc., and many more; many multicolor, condition varies with mixed quality, close examination recommended, unusual opportunity., F.-V.F., an unusual opportunity to acquire many rare designs.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 2244    

Gun Cover Unused Balance, group of 17 unused illustrated covers including all-over Dominion showing Moose, all-over Infallible Shells showing Gun Competition, Hunter Arms showing Retriever with Bird, US Ammunition with couple different Black Shell designs, several different Winchester designs, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2245    

King Powder Co. and Peters Cartridge Co., three "Handy Book for Trap Shooters and Sportsmen" editions for 1902, 1910 and 1913, F.-V.F. group.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2246    

Advertising Balance with some Hunting Related, group of 24 items including ad covers, trade cards, etc., including 1939 L.L. Bean cover showing Mallard, Man "Waiting for Fishing Party" trade card for tobacco, Lady Shooting Rifle on Horsback used postcard, a couple Indian unused post cards, William Tell Line with precanceled 1¢ Franklin over edge as seal, etc., F.-V.F., an interesting group.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2247    

Gun and Powder Advertising Covers, four 1890-1910's covers, one multicolored; includes 1912 "Dead Shot" shells showing Falling Duck, 1898 Winchester showing Bearded Hunter in Buckskin Jacket & Rifle and 1893 cover showing "Take Down" Shotgun and 1894 Lovell Arms Co. showing building scene, Swift revolver and Champion shotgun, F.-V.F. or better.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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