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Sale 51: United States Postal History

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Gun Manufacturers & Dealers - William Read & Son to Witte Guns

Lots 2063-2072 Lots 2073-2082 Lots 2083-2090

Lot 2083    

Winchester Shotguns and Loaded Shells, multicolor illustrated design on 1916 cover showing Lady with Shotgun and Dog, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Clarksville Tenn. Oct. 6 wavy flag machine cancel to Elkton Ky., reverse with multicolor printed Winchester advertising text, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning cover.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $750

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Lot 2084    

Winchester Rifles & Shotguns, multicolor design on 1916 cover showing Camp Scene with Fire & Two Hunters, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Greenway, Ark. Dec. 4 duplex to Leekport, N.Y., cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse; unnoticeable sealed cover tear at top and flap missing, Very Fine and attractive, a rare design.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2085    

Winchester Rifles and Shotguns, multicolor illustrated design on 1917 cover showing Camp Scene with Fire & Two Hunters, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Bangor, Maine May 5 machine cancel to local address, cover with multicolor printed Winchester advertising text on reverse, slightly reduced at right, corner mend lower right, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2086    

Winchester Rifles and Cartridges, multicolor design on 1918 cover showing Two Hunters & Dog atop Mountain, franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Vergennes Vt. Jun 17 duplex to Syracuse N.Y., cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse; small sealed corner tear, Very Fine, A rare design which was lacking in both the Biddle and Beals sales.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2087    

Winchester Rifles and Cartridges, multicolor design on 1920 cover showing Two Hunters & Dog atop Mountain, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Pittsfield, Me. Jun. 15 machine cancel to Bangor Me., cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse; trivial stain spots at top and small corner repair at top right, Very Fine and attractive, a scarce design which was lacking in both the Biddle and Beals sales.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2088    

Winchester Rifles and Cartridges, multicolor illustrated design on 1922 cover showing Two Hunters Taking Aim, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Fairfield, Maine Apr. 7 duplex to local address, cover with printed Winchester advertising text on reverse; reduced at right affecting adhesive and text on reverse, otherwise Very Fine, a spectacular design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2089    

Winchester, multicolor design on 1939 cover showing Bear Exiting Cabin & Confronting Hunter, franked with 3¢ Alaska Comm. tied by Winchester, Okla. Feb. 3 duplex to West Haven, Conn., choice and Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $400

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Lot 2090    

Witte Guns, design on 1900 cover showing Shotgun, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by St. Louis, Mo. Jan. 10 machine cancel to Southington Conn.; small flaws, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $95

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