Lot 3394
(Medical) J. Ellwood Lee Co., Conshohocken, Pa., red and bronze illustrated ad cover showing Factory and Company Logo, on 1901 cover franked with 2¢ red tied by Conshohocken, Pa. duplex postmark, reverse with allover ad showing nurses; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 279B Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $110
Lot 3395
(Medical) Jeremiah Curtis & Son, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, N.Y., gray shaded ad on cover to Geo. Curtis in Montreal, Canada, franked with 1861, 10¢ green canceled by "New York, Jul 22, 1862" cds and target duplex, receiving backstamps, Very Fine.Scott No. 68 Estimate $150 - 200.
Jeremiah Curtis & Son was one of many medicine companies who took advantage of the issuance of private die proprietary stamps (RS67).
Realized: $180
Lot 3396
(Medical) Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo., multicolored illustrated design showing Child with Two-Front-Teeth Trademark, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1904 St. Louis, Mo. machine postmark, additional ad text on reverse, Extremely Fine, a gem example.Scott No. 319 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot 3397
(Medical) Peter Van Schaack Sons, Wholesale Druggists, Chicago, Ill., brown shaded return address cover franked with cut-to-shape 1904, 2¢ carmine indicia (illegal use) tied by Minooka, Ill. cds, reverse with allover illustrated goods and ad text, Very Fine.Scott No. U395 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $120
Lot 3398
(Medical) Radway & Co., New York, tan shaded ad design showing Dr. Radway's Triple "R" Brand (Radway's Ready Relief), on cover to Wells River, Vt. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "New York, Oct 5" cds and grid duplex, Very Fine, also known for Private Die Proprietary stamp issue bearing the triple "R" brand.Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100
Lot 3399
(Medical) Root - Tea - Na Herb Co., Akron, Ohio, green illustrated ad design showing $1 Draft Facsimile, on cover ranked with 2¢ Columbian tied by "Akron, Ohio, Feb 22, 93" duplex postmark; cover reduced at right, Very Fine.Scott No. 231 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $100
Lot 3400
(Medical) S.D. Hardman, M.D., Analytical Physician, Surgeon, Salem, O., red illustrated shaded ad design showing Lady's Portrait, on cover franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by Salem, O., Apr 18 cds's; sealed cover tears at right, F.-V.F., a striking early ad design.Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $160
Lot 3401
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover design on cover showing Award Medallions & Factory Scene, franked with 1887, 2¢ green tied by 1888 New York, N.Y. duplex postmark; small cover tear at top, Very Fine and rare, this design is similar to one used in the 1890's however the overall size of the design was reduced, this is the first example of the large type design we have ever offered.Scott No. 213 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $240
Lot 3402
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover design on cover showing Award Medallions, Statue Figures & Building Fronts, franked with cork canceled 2¢ carmine and 1895 Newark, N.J. cds alongside; stamp creased and backflap restored, Very Fine appearance, a spectacular and rare design.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $280
Lot 3403
(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover illustrated design showing Factory View and Benson Plaster Products, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1897 New York, N.Y. machine postmark, reverse with ad text and multicolored illustrated Benson Plaster Products, with original illustrated letterhead enclosure regarding Seabury & Johnsons' proprietary revenue stamps …"Unfortunately…as the Government redeemed all stamps at their face value…all those we had were turned in, and we have nothing of the kind since."; cover reduced at left with small corner repair at upper left, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 267 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250