Lot 89
(Musical Instruments) Beatty Organs and Pianos, Washington N.J., all-over blue illustrated design showing building and factory, on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "New York, N.Y. Sep 4, 88" duplex to San Francisco, additional text advertising on reverse, San Diego (9.11) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot 90
(Phonography) Andrew J. Graham, Phoentic Depot, New York, imprint on ornate floral bordered Phonography advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red, type I (25) with selvage adjacent, tied by "Eatontown N.J. Jul 18" balloon-style cds addressed back to A.J. Graham at New York City, Very Fine and scarce phonography design bearing the 3¢ type I.Scott No. 25 Estimate $200 - 300.
Andrew J. Graham was conductor of the Phonetic Academy in New York and published many books and manuscripts on phonography.
Realized: $290
Lot 91
(Publishing) Guarding the Mails, or The Secret Service of the Post Office Department, advertising text on ca. 1876 cover to Dalton, Mass., franked with 1873, 1¢ ultramarine tied by target handstamp, accompanied by a two page publisher's circular for book featuring six illustrations (some minor toning), Very Fine.Scott No. 156 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot 92
(Temperance) Intemperance is the Curse of the World, allover illustrated design with Wm. C. Hale imprint at left, on buff cover to Brookfield, Vt., franked with full four even margin 1852, 3¢ brownish carmine tied by "Mount Clemens, Mic., Dec 13" cds; cover with minor corner edge wear, Very Fine, a choice usage; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 11A Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $625
Lot 93
(Trains) City of Louisville, Kentucky, fancy red circular illustrated corner card depicting steam engine, on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Louisville Ky., Jun 7 '64" duplex, additional strike at top right to Shelbyville Ky., docketed answered June 9th, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180