Lot 1276
(Resorts) Cliff House, Colorado, selection of 4 illustrated corners depicting "the "Cliff House", Manitou Springs, Colorado, 2 with allover on reverse, all franked by banknotes tied by Manitou Springs cds, one with letter on Cliff House stationery, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 1277
(Resorts) Hygeia Hotel, Point Comfort, very attractive group of 6 illustrated Hygeia Hotel, Old Point Comfort, VA covers depicting the Hotel, all different designs, franked by banknote and bureau issues, 5 tied by Fortress Monroe, Capechas RPO cds, minor faults, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
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Lot 1278
(Resorts) Point Comfort, cover with allover illustration on back depicting "The Great Southern Resort" franked by 3¢ banknote tied by Point Comfort cds, minor edge soiling, F.-V.F.Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot 1279
(Restaurants) Numsen & Whitney's Restaurant, three covers, all with different designs, two showing Elves and Chrubs serving food and last with Sea Turtle with inscription Numsen & Whitney, Ladies' Dining & Lunch Rooms, all franked with 3¢ banknote tied by blue Cleveland cds, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 1280
(Temperance) Intemperance Is the Bane of Society, allover illustrated propaganda design with Spear imprint at right, on cover to New York City, franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (small corner nick) tied by socked-on-the-nose blue "Chesterfield, N.H., Feb 22" cds, 1853 docketing on reverse, ex-Brouillette.Scott No. 11A Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot 1281
(Watches) Chas. H. Dunks, Watchmaker, Manufacturer of Piquettes, Gold Pens and Silverware, green illustrated cameo corner card showing Pocket Watch and Pen Nibs, on fresh cover to Pontiac, Mich., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Detroit, Mich, Feb 27" duplex postmark; couple covers tears at top affecting postmark and cameo, otherwise Very Fine and quite attractive.Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180