Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2408    

Indian Illustrated Advertising Covers, group of 12 covers, 1890-1930's; includes 1904 multicolored "Beer Pump and Supplies" ad showing Indian with Spear, 1897 "Great Council Improved Order of Red Men" with printed enclosure, 1894 American Tobacco Co. showing Indian in Head Dress portrait, 1900 Chattolanee Springs Hotel & Water Co. cover to Germany showing Indian at Waters Edge, other product and fraternal lodge usages, etc., overall Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2409    

(Indian) Plains Hotel, beautiful 1934 advertising cover with multicolor design showing Indian Chief Little Shield, franked with 3¢ Washington tied by New York Sep. 4 machine cancel to Tuscon Ariz, matching illustrated enclosure, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2410    

(Insurance) Mutual Assurance Society of Va., red allover illustrated shaded ad design showing Seal of Virginia, on cover flranked with 3¢ Banknote tied by Richmond. Va. duplex postmark; small sealed cover tear at top, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2411    

(Insurance) Piedmont Life Insurance Co., turquoise allover illusrated design on cover showing Death at Mans Bedside Scene, franked with 1870, 3¢ green tied by target handstamp, matching Jefferson, N.C. cds alongside; small cover tone spots and slightly reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $50

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Lot 2412    

Liquor Advertising Covers, group of 21 virtually all illustrated, 1870-1940's, 10 multicolored; includes beer with 1919 Reisch Brewing Co. showing Peacock, 1918 Star Union Brewing Co. showing multicolored Brewery View, 1939 Schell Brewing Co. multicolored, spirts with A. Overholt & Co. - Distillers, 1905 The Club showing multicolored Case of Old Pepper Whisky, 1916 J. Magnus & Co. - Fine Whiskies allover shaded ad showing Murray Hill Club Whisky Bottle etc.; few flaws, overall Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2413    

(Machinery) American Meter Co., New York - Philadelphia - Boston, gray allover shaded ad design on Philadelphia local drop cover, franked with exceptionaly well centered 1867, 2¢ black, F. grill tied by light duplex postmark, blue 1869 company date stamp, Very Fine and choice, a lovely Blacvkjack usage.
Scott No. 93    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 2414    

(Machinery) J. I. Case & Co's, Threshing Machinery, full illustrated ad design showing the Elipse Thresher, on cover franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by light cds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $130

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Lot 2415    

(Machinery) S.A. Woods Machinery Depot, black and gray green allover illustrated ad design showing "Planning and Matching Machine", on cover franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by New York duplex postmark; small piece of backflap missing, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 2416    

(Manufacturer) Conbination Brick Press Co., blue illustrated corner showing Shepard's Improved Brick Press, on cover franked with 1868, 3¢ rose, F. grill tied by New York octagon date stamp and cork duplex; some minor cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $75

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Lot 2417    

(Manufacturer) James Leffel & Co., illustrated ad design showing American Double Turbine Water Wheel, on cover franked with 2¢ Blackjack tied by blue Springfield, O. cds and target duplex; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $75

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