Sale 26: The Westpex Sale

Lot 970    

(School) Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall). College fraternity insignia on fresh cover to Amsterdam, N.Y., franked with 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by central strike of "Williamstown, Mass., Nov 9" cds, Extremely Fine, a choice and rare early fraternal cover.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 971    

(School) Eastman National Business College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Two similar ornate illustrated advertisements with allegorical designs and view, 1864 cover addressed to Stanbridge East, Canada, franked with grid canceled 1861, 10¢ yellow green, other to Cazenovia, N.Y., franked with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine and tied by cork handstamp with town postmark at left; small stamp and edge faults, Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 972    

(School) Music Vale Seminary and Normal Academy Music. Bronze advertisement with allegorical border, on reverse of cover to Koneoye, N.Y., 1851, 3¢ dull red (tiny margin tear at left) tied by central strike of "Salem, Ct., Jan 16" cds;bronze in ad with very slight oxidation, F.-V.F., very scarce.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $50

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Lot 973    

(School) Northwestern School of Taxidermy. Illustrated multicolored design showing Tiger Head on fresh cover franked with 2¢ Washington tied by "Omaha, Neb." machine cancel, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $105

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Lot 974    

(School) Ripley Female College. Illustrated corner card cover showing College & Grounds, franked with 1869 3¢ ultramarine tied by quartered cork and duplex "Poultney Vt. Feb. 25" cds, addressed to Albany N.Y. where "Carrier Feb. 26" circular datestamp applied, included are two original enclosures, beautiful Ripley Female College letterhead and "Summer Resort at Poultney, Vt." brochure, both have same woodcut and maps of railroad Troy-Poultney train route, Very Fine and attractive, a delightful trio for the Vermont specialist or 1869 collector.
Scott No. 114    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $160

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Lot 975    

(School) Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass. Illustrated view design on white and buff covers from different correspondences, both franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red tied by East Hampton, Mass. cds's; one cover missing backflap and small repaired nick at top, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $290

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Lot 976    

(Seeds) Templin's "Ideal" Seeds & Plants. Lovely multicolor advertising on postcard showing a Cornucopia of Vegetables & Flowers franked with 1901 1¢ Regular Issue tied by Calla, O. cancel, reverse with all over advertising text & illustration of Panies in black, orange & white, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $145

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Lot 977    

(Seeds) Templin's "Ideal" Seeds & Plants. Lovely multicolor advertising on postcard showing a Cornucopia of Vegetables & Flowers franked with 1¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Calla, O. duplex cancel, reverse with all over advertising text & illustration of Poppy in black & white, unnoticeable sealed tear, Very Fine and attractive, a stunning item.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $95

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Lot 978

"The Stamp Gallop" song sheet. Ca. 1860 song sheet illustrated with some 43 different mainly European "classic" stamps in color, composed by Arthur O'Leary; matted and framed, Very Fine.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $325

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Lot 979    

Ohio Illustrated Advertising Covers, 1876-1908. 7 covers; with 1870's Toledo railroad map and Chandlersville humorous photography caricature, 1897 East Liverpool fire engine, 1906 Canton novelty cutlery, 1908 Defiance factory scene to Italy, bicolored 1910 Toledo horse (Dr. Hess & Clark) and multicolor 1923 Cincinnati fruit with enclosure; condition varies, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $200

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