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Sale 129: The Dr. James Milgram Collection of Western Postal History

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Illustrated Clipper Cards

Lots 540-549

Lot 540    

Coleman's California Line "Derby", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (168x105mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing "Horse Race" with lengthy inscription; very light toning at right along edge, Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Current Opening Bid: $250

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Lot 541    

Coleman's California Line "Syren", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (166x103mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Lady with Clipper Ship, card promoting "The A 1 Extreme Clipper Ship"; tiny enamel chip in top left corner, still Extremely Fine and a spectacular design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Current Opening Bid: $250

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Lot 542    

Glidden & Williams Line "Nevada", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock printed by Weston & Clark, showing Indian on Horseback, card promoting "The Splendid A-1 Extreme Clipper Ship", slight corner rounding, some paper mounting marks on reverse, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Current Opening Bid: $200

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Lot 543    

Merchant's Express Line "Arracan", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Lady with Clipper Ship in background, card promoting "The Small and Beautiful Boston-built Clipper Ship"; slight corner wear & light crease at bottom left, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Current Opening Bid: $150

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Lot 544    

Merchant's Express Line "Olivia Davis", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock printed by Nesbitt & Co. illustrating Female Holding Flag and Sword, card promoting "The Splendid Little A 1 Clipper"; slight rounding of corners, small corner crease at upper right, Very Fine, a lovely item.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Current Opening Bid: $200

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Lot 545    

Sutton & Co.'s "Black Hawk", wonderful multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (104x166mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co., with illustrations of Indian Warrior and background with Full Rigged Sailing Ship, card promoting "The Magnificent A 1 First-Class New-York Built Clipper Ship", rich colors; small frame abrasion painted in at top, couple of insignificant thins on the reverse, Very Fine, a beautiful item.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Current Opening Bid: $200

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Lot 546    

Sutton & Co.'s "C.S. Hulbert", red and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock promoting "The Popular A 1 First-Class Clipper"; some discoloration on front & back, small puncture on front, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Current Opening Bid: $100

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Lot 547    

Sutton & Co.'s "Com. T.H. Allen", red and gold leaf ad design on violet glazed enamel stock (146x90mm) with Flag showing Bee Hive, card promoting "The Elegant A 1 First-Class Clipper Ship", strong colors; upper left corner crease, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Current Opening Bid: $100

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Lot 548    

Sutton & Co.'s "Napier", red, blue and gold leaf ad design on enamel card stock (164x112mm), Printed by Nesbitt & Co. with illustration of Cross Cannons, promoting "The Magnificent and Popular A 1 First Class Clipper Ship", no delay in loading for San Francisco; scuff affecting "G" of "LOADING", some minor corner wear, otherwise Very Fine, a handsome & colorful card.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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Current Opening Bid: $200

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Lot 549    

Winsor's Regular Line "Centaur", multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (170x107mm) printed by Watson's Press of Boston showing Centaur, card promoting "The Splendid, New, Extreme, Clipper Ship"; light corner wear, still Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

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