Lot
370 
(Hotels) Union States Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., blue illustrated corner card showing eagle with spread wings, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel to Columbia, Pa., matching "Philadelphia, Pa. May 18" cds, 1858 docketing at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $140
Lot
371
(Hotels) United States Hotel, Long Branch, N.J., blue illustrated building ad cover showing hotel, on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), s.e. at left, tied by "Long Branch, N.J., Aug 3" cds to Schoharrie, N.Y., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot
372
(Hotels) Warren House, Belvidere, N.J., illustrated blue cameo showing building and street scene, on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Belvidere, N.J." cds to Easton, Pa., Very Fine and scarce design. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
Lot
373
(Insurance Agents) Union Insurance Company, Jamestown, Pa., fancy scroll corner card with bold "Jamestown, Pa." double-ring cds and matching "FREE" rating handstamp at upper right to Meadville, Pa., free franked "W. Gibson P.M." above rating, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
374
(Medical) J. Ellwood Lee Co., all-over multicolor illustrated ad cover showing Factory and Company Logo, reverse with allover ad showing nurses, bearing 2¢ red (279B), nat. s.e., tied by "Conshohocken, Pa. Nov 17, 1897" duplex to Elmira, N.Y., Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750.
A SPECTACULAR AND VERY RARE J. ELLWOOD LEE CO. ADVERTISING DESIGN.
Realized: $525
Lot
375
(Medical) Old Dr. Heath's Celebrated Japanese & East India Medicines, illustrated advertising cover showing China and East India man caricatures, on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New York, 1859" cds to Shippensburg, Pa.; some edge wear, F.-V.F., ex-Chase (notes on reverse). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $250
Lot
376
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, Benson Capcine Plaster, multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View and Medallion Frame and Logo, reverse with illustrated ad for Benson's Plasters showing Men & Women Wearing Product, bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "New York, N.Y. Oct 26 1901" machine cancel to Harrisburg, Pa., Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $500 - 750.
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL SEABURY & JOHNSON ADVERTISING DESIGNS.
Lot
377
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, Benson Capcine Plaster, multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View, Seal and Child Holding Crown, reverse with illustrated ad showing two seals etc, bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "New York, N.Y. Oct 6 1894" machine cancel to local street address; small opening flaw top right, Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $500 - 750.
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE SEABURY & JOHNSON ADVERTISING DESIGNS.
Lot
378
(Merchants) Fine Hearses, Geo. L. Brownell, illustrated ad showing hearse carriage on cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206), nat. s.e. at left, tied by "New Bedford, Mass. Mar 13" duplex with quartered cork cancel, Very Fine; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $100 - 150.
George L. Brownell was established in 1843 in New Bedford. He had a substantial factory and began making hearses in 1853. While specializing in fine hearses, coaches and undertakers' wagons, the firm also manufactured light (family) carriages of every kind. In 1863, George Brownell purchased the Cannon Street/Acushnet Avenue premises (mentioned on the cover) to expand his plant. It became one of the largest such factories in the country, employing between 50 and 100 men.
Lot
379
(Merchants) Henry W. Carter, Travelling Merchant, pink all-over illustrated ad showing large H.W. Carter four-horse drawn carriage bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by cork cancel, matching "Lebanon, N.H, Feb 1" double-circle datestamp to Lake Village, N.H.; reduced slightly at left with tiny nick, otherwise Very Fine and stunning ad design. Estimate $250 - 350.
Current Opening Bid: $120