Lot
399 
Centennial, Phila'da Pa. Apr 20, clear strike of cds duplexed with five-bar circular grid tying 3¢ green (158) on buff cover with purple "1776 - International Exhibition, Philadelphia. - 1876, United States Centennial Commission" corner card envelope to Jenkintown Pa.; no flap, Very Fine, This is the earliest known use of P76-01. Bomar No. P76-01 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot
400
Centennial, Phila'da. Pa. Jul 24, 3PM, clear strike of cds duplexed with split cork cancel tying 2¢ vermilion (178) and 3¢ green (158) on orange cover to Paris, France, red "New York, Jul 25" exchange cds, Paris (8.7) arrival cds; 2¢ small faults, top edge repair, Fine appearance, scarce use abroad. Bomar No. P76-01 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $110
Lot
401
Centennial, Phila'da. Pa. Aug 4, 9AM, cds duplexed with quartered rectangle cancels 3¢ red (U218) Centennial entire with blue illustrated Shepherd & Lloyd Hardware Specialties showing wheel barrow to Taunton Mass.; small edge tear not mentioned, Very Fine and rare red Centennial entire used from the Expo; with 2016 P.F. certificate. Bomar No. P76-01 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
According to the latest edition of Bomar, there are only 13 recorded 3¢ red Centennial entire used from the exposition (including one front). The example offered here is unusual with the illustrated advertising.
Realized: $675
Lot
402
Centennial, Phila'da Pa. Sep 7, 3PM, clear strike of cds duplexed with grid cancel on 3¢ green (158) on gray cover with illustrated "Bank Officers' and Bankers' Building" corner card to Brooklyn N.Y., Very Fine and scarce ad cover. Bomar No. P76-02 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $90
Lot
403
Centennial, Phila'da. Pa., Nov 6, 2PM, clear strike of cds with matching cork cancel on 3¢ green (U219) entire to Haverhill Mass. with Remington Centennial typewriter address, purple "Type Writer, J.W. Bain, Agt, Philadelphia" oval backstamp, also includes purple part-printed Centennial enclosure with typed greeting and closing not original to this entire; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine. Bomar No. P76-02 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot
404
1876 Centennial Exposition, balance of collection comprising 8 covers used at expo plus 3 view cards and two tickets, noted includes P76-01 duplex ties #158 on American Tubular Iron and Steel Assoc. illustrated ad cover; P76-01 duplex ties #147 on purple United States Centennial Commission corner card cover; P76-01 on U219 with Remington typewriter address, P76-02 choice strike on #158 cover, P76-02 Sep. 2nd cds on U219 and same but fake strike in magenta on 3¢ Banknote (2016 PFC as genuine), and P76-02 on #178 pair on double-rate local cover, etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. and interesting collection. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $180
Lot
405
1899 Philadelphia National Export Expo, all private mailing card showing Philadelphia scenes, bearing 5¢ dark blue (281) tied by "Philadelphia, Sta C, Oct 30 '99" duplex to Germany, Schonungen (11.8) arrival cds; light creasing, Very Fine and scarce card. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200