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Exposition Covers - 1901 Pan American Exposition (Bomar B01-08 to B01-19)

Lots 798-807 Lots 808-817 Lots 818-827 Lots 828-831

Lot 808    

Buffalo N.Y. Jun 18 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on illustrated Statler's Hotel ad cover to Cleveland Oh., Jun. 19th arrival machine backstamp, Very Fine and attractive, The Statler was located across the street from the expo and the design shows the main Expo building.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 809    

Buffalo N.Y., Jun 22 & Jun 24, 1901, American machine cancels with "Pan-American Station" waving flag cancels ties #294 on two multicolor post cards showing Manufactures & Liberal Arts Building; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. pair.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $150

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Lot 810    

Buffalo N.Y. Jun 24 1901, American machine with Pan-American Station flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on multicolor Albright Art Gallery expo post card to Germany, Extremely Fine and choice, Uses of this marking to overseas destinations are scarce with only three recorded.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $800

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Lot 811    

Buffalo N.Y. Jun 24 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295), faulty, on Indian Congress expo ad cover to Bar harbor Me., Indian corner card pasted at top left; reduced slightly at left, small edge tear, F.-V.F. and scarce cover use of this cancel.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 812    

Buffalo, N.Y. Jun 29 1901, partial and full strikes of American machine with "Pan-American Station" waving flag cancel ties 1¢ Pan-American (294) on multicolor Albright Art Gallery expo post card to Evanston Ill., light toning and crease, Very Fine.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $200 - 300.

Interesting use showing a small problem with the feeding mechanism on the American machinem but nothing near the issues experienced with the Columbia machines. This is the only recorded example with two strikes of this American machine cancel.

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Lot 813    

Buffalo N.Y. Jul 5 1901, American machine with Pan-American Station flag cancel ties 2¢ Pan-American (295) on multicolor U.S. Government Building expo cover to Barringers Falls N.Y., Jul. 6th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 814    

Buffalo N.Y. Aug 10 1901, American machine with "Pan-American Station" flag ties 2¢ Pan-American (295), crease, on illustrated Swift & McNutt show concessionaires ad cover to Olean N.Y.; reverse with Buffalo Transit (8.10) and Olean N.Y. Rec'd (8.10) cds; small opening tear at right, Very Fine, a scarce and attractive ad cover.
Bomar No. B01-11    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $250

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Lot 815    

Buffalo, N.Y. Jul 5 1901, International machine with "PO DEPT EX." within 7 killer bars and die "R" cancel on souvenir card that was given to visitors at the Post Office Department's exhibit, Very Fine.
Bomar No. B01-12    Estimate $200 - 300.

This machine cancel was applied only to souvenir cards given to visitors at the post office department's exhibit, which was separated from the postal station. It was never used to cancel mail. There are less than 25 examples recorded, with one having a blank dial (no date/time). It is recorded from July 2 to October 16, 1901.

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Lot 816    

Buffalo, N.Y. Aug 17 1901, International machine with "PO DEPT EX." within 7 killer bars and die "R" cancel on souvenir card that was given to visitors at the Post Office Department's exhibit, Very Fine.
Bomar No. B01-12    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 817    

"Buffalo, May 8 '01", Pan American Exposition machine cancel ties 1901 1¢ Pan-American on unsealed cover with multicolor illustrated expo design showing Ethnology Building, addressed to Washington D.C.; May 9th arrival on reverse; small edge tear, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Niagara. Scott No. 294.
Bomar No. B01-15A    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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