Lot
895 
Arbitration for War, Universal Brotherhood, and Freedom of Commerce, allover J. Valentine design (State 4C) on cover to Zanesville, O., blue "Oberlin, O., Apr 2" cds and matching "5" handstamp at upper right, Very Fine, this being one of two recorded used examples of this State 4C design, both used in the U.S.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
896
Arbitration for War, Universal Brotherhood, and Freedom of Commerce, allover J. Valentine design (State 1C) on 1840's cover from Great Britain to New York, with "Consignee" endorsement at top left, carried transatlantic as a consignee's letter, entered the mails with New York "6" in circle due handstamp for an incoming ship letter to the port of arrival; some faults and slightly refolded, otherwise Very Fine, a rare used transatlantic example of this J. Valentine Dundee peace propaganda design, one of two known.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
897
Intemperance Is the Curse of the World, allover illustrated design (State 1) with Wm. C. Hale imprint at left, on fresh cover to Andover, Mass. clear "New Britain, Ct., Dec 25" Christmas Day cds, red arched "Paid 3" handstamp at right, with original enclosure, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional usage.Estimate $400 - 600.
Current Opening Bid: $200
Lot
898
Intemperance Is the Curse of the World, allover illustrated design (State 1) with Wm. C. Hale imprint at left, on buff cover to Brookfield, Vt., franked with full four even margin 1852, 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) tied by "Mount Clemens, Mic., Dec 13" cds; cover with minor corner edge wear, Very Fine, a choice usage; with 2011 P.F. certificate.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
899
Maine Liquor Law, allover propaganda text design (State 2b) on cover to South West Bend, Me., franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Hallowell, Me., Mar 1" cds; some cover edge wear, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Current Opening Bid: $150
Lot
900
Maine Liquor Law, allover propaganda text design (State 1) on cover to East Eddington, Me., franked with manuscript canceled 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) with "Islesboro, Me., Apr 29" manuscript postmark; cover with light soiling and tone spots, F.-V.F., one of five known State 1 design usages on white covers.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
901
The Maine Liquor Law, illustrated temperance propaganda design showing Liberty holding Flag with slogans above and below address panel, on cover to South Waterford, Me., light red "Great Falls, N.H., Jun 21" cds with matching "Paid" and "3" rate handstamps; couple cover tears at top, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Current Opening Bid: $100
Lot
902
Ocean Postage, One Penny, Would Link in Trade and Peace, the Brotherhood of Man, allover J. Valentine's second design (State 1) on reverse of cover incorporating Ocean Penny Postage, World Trade and Peace & Brotherhood, on cover to Jacksonville, Ky., franked wit 1851, 3¢ dull red, bottom margin single (11A) tied by "Springfield, Ill., Feb 1" cds; cover front separated from reverse (likely to display both sides) and affixed back in place, otherwise Very Fine, this is one of three known used examples of this State 1 design used in the United States (six recorded used in G.B.).Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $250
Lot
903
Peace and Universal Brotherhood, American Peace Society version of J. Valentine design showing with American flag replacing Union Jack (State 1), on buff cover to San Francisco, Cal. with "Annisquam, Ma., Aug 2" cds at upper left, matching "Paid" and "10" in circle rate handstamps at upper right, Very Fine and choice; with 2013 P.F. certificate.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE ONLY KNOWN USED EXAMPLE OF THE AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY'S PEACE AND UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD STATE 1 DESIGN PRINTED ON BUFF COVER.
These State 1 designs where first printed on cream colored paper covers and later printed on buff colored paper covers.
Current Opening Bid: $375
Lot
904
Peace and Universal Brotherhood, American Peace Society version of J. Valentine design showing with American flag replacing Union Jack (State 1), on cream cover to Lawrence, Mass., franked with manuscript canceled 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) with matching "Ogunquit, Me., Jan 31" postmark at upper left, Very Fine and choice, one of six known used examples of this Universal Brotherhood State 1 design printed on cream cover.Estimate $500 - 750.
Current Opening Bid: $250