Lot
1996 
The World?s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition/New Orleans/Philadelphia Office, Continental Hotel. Printed corner card on 1884 cover to Washington, D.C. franked with pair 1¢ Bank Note tied by "Philadelphia" duplex cancel, letter mentions getting expense paid for Hotel accommodations by Expo. by looking after Expo. interests, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $250
Lot
1997
New Orleans Ex. Sta., La./Recd./Jan. 19 (1886). Cds backstamp (Bomar NO86-02) on 2¢ Postal entire from San Francisco addressed to the "Commissioner for Cal., N.C. & S.A. Exposition", Extremely Fine, a very rare marking of which only 5 other examples are recorded, this being the earliest known usage. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $400
Lot
1998
The North, Central & South America Exposition. Illustrated corner card on cover showing the Main Building, franked with 1¢ Bank Note tied by segmented cork paying the circular rate from Indianapolis to Ohio, Very Fine, a very scarce item as only two other designs have been recorded for this Exposition. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $75
Lot
1999
The North, Central and South American Exposition/Board of Management. Printed corner card in blue on 1885 unsealed cover with Exposition Logo showing the Globe, franked with 1¢ Bank Note (small scuff) tied by "New Orleans, La." duplex cancel, included is original printed enclosure with illustrated letterhead showing The Main Exposition Building inviting Inventors & Patent holders to exhibit at the Fair, sent to the U.S. Consul in Cologne, Germany, Very Fine and attractive, a unique Exposition item. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot
2000
1887 National Agricultural Exposition, Kansas City. Stunning all-over advertising design in rose showing the Main Expo. Building with Street Cars & Horse Drawn Carriages, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by "Kansas City" duplex cancel, slightly reduced at left, Very Fine, a very rare design. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
2001
1888 Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical and Tobacco Exposition. Illustrated advertising on legal size cover showing the Expo. Building & Grounds franked with 2¢ Bank Note (defective) tied by "Richmond" duplex cancel, cover with light folds, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $105
Lot
2002
(1888-93 Augusta National Exposition) 1888 Augusta National Exposition/Office Commissioner U.S. Government Exhibit. Printed corner card on legal-size cover franked with 1¢ Bank Note pair tied by "Washington, D.C." duplex cancel to Richmond, Va., minor soiling & wrinkles, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $75