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Sale 31: The Autumn Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Advertising & Illustrated Covers (Gun & Powder Covers&#

Lots 833-842 Lots 843-852 Lots 853-862 Lots 863-866

Lot 843    

Hercules E.C. & Infallible. All over multicolor design on unused cover showing Two Black Hunters & Dog in Winter Scene, slight aging, mostly on reverse, Very Fine, a rare & attractive design, not included in the Biddle or Beals collections
Estimate $200-300.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $325

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Lot 844    

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Woman Hunter with Game Bird, franked with "1¢ Paid Chicopee Falls, Mass." permit handstamp in bluish green, reverse with text advertising in black & red, also included are original advertising circular along with four different illustrated advertising cards for various Stevens Guns, Extremely Fine and choice, a beautiful and unique item.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 845    

"King" Air Rifles. Multicolored Illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Boy with King Air Rifle, franked with 1903 2¢ red (margin faults) tied by Atchison, Kans machine postmark, additional multicolored ad on reverse showing crossed rifles; cover with ink erosion spot and slightly reduced at right, Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $300

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Lot 846    

L.C. Smith. Illustrated design on reverse showing "L.C. Smith Shotgun" in dark red on 1903 cover franked with 1902 2¢ Regular Issue tied by "Indianapolis, Ind." machine cancel, front with printed advertising text, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 847    

Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder. Multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Indian Firing Rifle from Startled Pinto, franked with 1902 2¢ Regular issue (adhesives with small faults) tied by Savannah, Ga. machine cancel, reverse with all over advertising text in red & brown, small part of flap torn away & small sealed tear at top, Very Fine, one of the most beautiful Advertising designs.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,000

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Lot 848    

The Parker Gun. Multicolor illustrated advertising on unused postcard showing "The Parker Gun" and Game Bird, some corner wear & wrinkle at bottom right, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $300

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Lot 849    

Peters Cartridges. Multicolor illustrated design on 1901 cover showing Turkey, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Pittsburgh, Pa. machine cancel, reverse with stunning allover multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo with text, cover nick at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 850    

Plymouth Air Rifle Co. Illustrated ad design showing Magic Repeating Air Rifle & Bijou Air Rifle on 1893 cover, franked with 2¢ Columbian tied by Plymouth, Mich. duplex postmark; small cover tear at right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 851    

Remington UMC. Multicolor illustrated design showing Eagle Attacking Geese in Flight with Shotgun Shells below on cover franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by "Malvern, Ark." duplex cancel, Very Fine and choice, a very rare design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 852    

Remington UMC. Multicolor illustrated design on unused cover showing Cowboy on Horse Chasing Foxes, Extremely Fine and choice, a handsome design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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