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Sale 85: The Westpex Sale

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Advertising & Illustrated - Medical to Propaganda

Lots 1215-1224 Lots 1225-1234 Lots 1235-1239

Lot 1225    

(Medical) J. Ellwood Lee Co., Conshohocken, Pa., red, bronze & pink illustrated ad cover showing Factory and Company Logo, on 1900 cover franked with 2¢ red tied by Conshohocken, Pa. duplex postmark, reverse with allover ad showing nurses; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1226    

(Medical) J.R. Stafford's Olive Tar, New York N.Y., large blue embossed cameo advertising corner card on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), small flaws, tied by "New-York, Jun 27, 1857" cds to Stratton Vt., Very Fine and exceptionally rare cameo design.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $325

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Lot 1227    

(Medical) Lord & Smith, Wholesale Druggist, illustrated ad design showing Building Scrolled Over Mortar & Pestle, on fresh cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by circle of wedges handstamp, matching Chicago, Ill. cds alongside; backflap missing small piece, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $90

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Lot 1228    

(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, Jan" cds to New Haven Conn.; small mend at top right, otherwise Very Fine and rare advertising design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1229    

(Medical) Oxygenator (Cure-All Device!), 1910-16, 4 covers and 1 postcard each with different beautiful advertising of this quack medical device, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1230    

(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View, Seal and Child Holding Crown, reverse with illustrated ad showing two seals etc, on cover franked with 2¢ Bureau (margin flaws) tied by 1895 New York, N.Y. machine postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1231    

(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View, Medallion Frame and Logo, reverse with illustrated ad for Benson's Plasters showing Men & Women Wearing Product, on cover franked with 2¢ red tied by "New York, N.Y., Oct 17, 1901" machine postmark; missing sideflap, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott No. 279B    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1232    

(Medical) Seabury & Johnson, New York, multicolored allover illustrated floral design showing Factory View, Medallion Frame and Logo, reverse with illustrated ad for Benson's Plasters showing Men & Women Wearing Product, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa. franked with 2¢ red tied by "New York, N.Y., Jun 20, 1902" machine postmark, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott No. 279B    Estimate $400 - 600.

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL SEABURY & JOHNSON ADVERTISING DESIGNS.

Realized: $200

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Lot 1233    

(Medical) W.W. Bliss & Co., Proprietors of Jacob's Cordial, illustrated design showing Women Riding Four-Horse Chariot and decorative banners, franked with wide margin 1857, 3¢ rose, type I (natural s.e. at right) tied by "New York, Sep 10, 1857" cds; small edge nick and and backflap tears repaired, Very Fine, a very early medicinal ad cover.
Scott No. 25    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1234    

(Phonography) Andrew J. Graham, Phonographic Teacher & Verbatim Reporter, illustrated printed label showing Train Scene with Phonetic Message, on cover address to Graham at the Phonetic Depot in N.Y., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by Sturgis, Mich cds, Very Fine, very unusual.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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