Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1264    

Miami Powder Co., stunning multicolor illustrated design on cover showing Ducks in Flight, franked with 1¢ Bureau tied by "Xenia, Ohio" oval cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional exhibition item and one of the great rarities.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $2,800

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Lot 1265    

Miami Powder Co., stunning multicolored design on 1901 cover showing Ducks in Flight, franked with 2¢ carmine tied by Xenia, O. flag cancel, Extremely Fine, one of the rarest known designs, with similar example selling in our December 2006 sale for $3,250 + 10% buyer premium.
Scott No. 279B    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 1266    

The National Rifle Association, illustrated design on 1873 cover showing Soldier with Rifle, postmarked with Hussey's Post/Paid/54 Pine St. handstamp, cover with original matching printed invitation from Wm. C. Church, President of the N.R.A., to the Formal Opening of the Rifle Range at Creedmoor, Queens County, Long Island, "Military guests are requested to appear in uniform.", cover with hint of small toned spot at top, Very Fine and choice, an important & historic item, ex-Beals.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Dismayed by the lack of marksmanship shown by their troops, Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate formed the National Rifle Association in 1871. The primary goal of the association would be to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," according to a magazine editorial written by Church.

After being granted a charter by the state of New York on November 17, 1871, the NRA was founded. Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside, who was also the former governor of Rhode Island and a U.S. Senator, became the fledgling NRA's first president.

An important facet of the NRA's creation was the development of a practice ground. In 1872, with financial help from New York state, a site on Long Island, the Creed Farm, was purchased for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened a year later, and it was there that the first annual matches were held.

Realized: $950

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Lot 1267    

Oriental Smokeless Gunpowder, black & gold design on 1898 cover showing Mallard Duck, franked with 2¢ Bureau (small tear) tied by Buffalo, N.Y. machine cancel, Very Fine, a rare design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

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Lot 1268    

The Parker B.L. Gun, red design on cover showing Breech Loading Shotgun, franked with 1¢ Bank Note tied by indistinct cork cancel, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1269    

The Parker Gun, an exceptional multicolor illustrated advertising on 1919 cover showing "The Parker Gun" and Game Bird, franked with 3¢ Washington-Franklin offset tied by "Meriden, Conn. May 19" flag cancel, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare & colorful design which is more commonly found on postcards, this cover sold for $2,100 + 10% in our Sale #25 (Dec. 2006).
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 1270    

Peters, stunning multicolor illustrated design on 1899 cover showing Quail, Cartridge & Shell, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Atlanta Ga. Mar. 28 machine cancel to Southington Conn.; reduced slightly at right and open at top, clean and Extremely Fine, a gorgeous cover.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $400

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Lot 1271    

Peters Cartridges, gorgeous multicolor illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Two Pheasants, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Altoona, Pa. machine cancel, reverse with stunning allover multicolor advertising showing Shells & Ammo, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful exhibition item.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $675

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Lot 1272    

Peters Cartridges, wonderful multicolor illustrated design showing Armed Rider on Horse on 1903 cover franked with 1902 2¢ Regular Issue tied by New York, N.Y. Aug. 29 machine cancel to Montpelier, Vt., all-over illustrated multicolor advertising on reverse showing Shells & Ammo, Very Fine and choice, a rare design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $850

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Lot 1273    

Peters Cartridges, wonderful multicolor illustrated design showing Armed Rider on Horse on 1903 cover franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Cincinnati, O. Oct. 27 machine cancel to Greenville, S.C., all-over illustrated multicolor advertising on reverse showing Shells & Ammo; Very Fine and choice, a rare design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $675

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