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Sale 74: The Westpex Auction

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Advertising and Illustrated - Phonography to Transportation & Balances

Lots 1323-1332 Lots 1333-1342 Lots 1343-1347

Lot 1333    

(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.

Realized: $60

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Lot 1334    

(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    $100 - 150.

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Realized: $140

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Lot 1335    

(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.

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Lot 1336    

(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.

Realized: $80

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Lot 1337    

(Stamp Dealers) Edward Cogan, Coins and Medals, Philadelphia Pa., oval printed corner card on yellow cover with 3¢ rose (65) tied by "REGISTERED" straightline, matching "Philadelphia PA, Nov 29 1862" cds to Roxbury Mass., manuscript "2397" registry number, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $270

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Lot 1338    

(Stamp Dealers) Mason & Wells, Coin Dealers and Real Estate Agents, Philadelphia Pa., illustrated design showing 1793 Liberty coin and 3¢ 1861 Issue, on cover bearing 3¢ cancelled by cork duplex with Phila. Mar 2nd cds to Holyoke Mass.; reduced slightly at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1339    

(Telegraph) California State Telegraph, printed cover with illustrated Zeus corner card addressed to John F. Port, Santa Cruz, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

John F. Porter was the first Sheriff of Santa Cruz. His wife "Mattie" was the daughter of James F. Reed.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1340    

(Telegraph) California State Telegraph, blue embossed cameo corner card on light buff cover addressed locally to B.F. Voorhees; right flap missing and refolded, Fine, a scarce early telegraph cover.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1341    

(Telegraph) Norton's Telegraphic Rooms, New York, blue cameo illustrated corner card showing Zeus with Lightning Bolts sitting on Globe on orange buff cover with red "New-York 'Paid 3cts.' Dec 12" cds to Detroit Mich., Very Fine and scarce design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1342    

(Telegraph) Sackets Harbor and Watertown Union Telegraph Line, red cameo style oval corner card on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Sackets Harbor N.Y. Apr 16" cds to Poughkeepsie N.Y., Very Fine and scarce telegraph cover.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $190

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