Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1181    

(Agricultural) Charles Gowen, Dealer in Foreign & Domestic Fruits, illustrated ad design showing F.H. Market Building Scene, on cover to Greenland, N.H., blue "Eastern R.R., Ms., Dec 17" cds (Towle 4-B-1) and matching "5" rate handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1182    

(Attorney) "Parker & Edward, Attorneys at Law", greenish blue allover advertising on cover franked with 1861 3¢ rose, tied by "Davenport, Ioa., May 13, 1862" cds and target handstamp, addressed to Attalissa, Iowa, Very Fine; with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1183    

(Cameo) Lindemann, Rizte & Co. Confectioners, dark red embossed cameo corner card on cover to Oakland Oh., bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Columbus O." cds, top edge tears, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1184    

(Cameo) Neil House, Columbus, Ohio, blue illustrated embossed cameo on orange buff cover to Dedham Mass., "Columbus O. '3 Paid' Nov 1" integral cds, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 1185    

(Carriage) Banner Buggies, St. Louis, U.S.A., brick red and black allover illustrated design showing Flag with Buggie Logo, on reply cover franked with cork canceled 1881, 1¢ gray blue, Very Fine and choice; with 2013 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 206    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $150

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Lot 1186    

(Clothing) Columbus Trunk & Hand Luggage Co., two different colors, first is purple and green illustrated ad cover bearing 2¢ bureau tied by "Columbus, Ohio Nov 12 1898" machine cancel to Erie Pa.second is gold and red on cover bearing 1¢ bureau tied by "Columbus, Ohio Feb 9" wavy flag machine cancel to Eire Pa., an Extremely Fine pair.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 1187    

(Clothing) W.E. Schmertz & Co., Manf'rs of Boots & Shoes, Pittsburgh, Pa., multicolored allover ad design showing Building Scene, franked with 1883, 2¢ red brown tied by 1888 Pittsburgh, Pa. duplex postmark, reverse with matching allover ad text and design, Very Fine, one of the most colorful advertising designs known; with 2011 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 210    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $625

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Lot 1188    

(Fairs) 1911 Tournament of Roses, beautiful matching set of 3 different colored 1910 advertising covers for the 1911 Tournament of Roses New Year's Day Chariot Races, in green, blue and purple, all franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1910 Pasadena, Cal. machine postmark, Extremely Fine, choice set of covers.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Lot 1189    

(Fairs) 1911 Tournament of Roses, beautiful multicolor advertising cover for the New Year's Day Tournament of Roses Chariot Races, franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1910 Pasadena, Cal. machine postmark, Extremely Fine, the Rose Bowl football game was not played between 1902 and 1916 because football was deemed too rough.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $190

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Lot 1190    

(Home Products) Dobbins' Electric Soap, illustrated ad design showing Black Women at Wash Basin with racial slogan at side, franked with 1881, 1¢ gray blue tied by Camden, N.J. oval handstamp; couple minor cover spots, Very Fine.
Scott No. 206    Estimate $150 - 200.

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