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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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Lots 706-715 Lots 716-725 Lots 726-733

Lot 716    

"Gen. Washington" Commercial Line Clipper Card, red on green stock (128x92mm) printed by Fairbanks & Glessner Cheap Card Printers showing George Washington and Clipper Ship images, card promoting "The Well-Known, Favorite, and Very Fast Canton Ship"; some stains, Fine appearance.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 717    

"Gov. Morton" Coleman's California Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (102x166mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Indian and Plymouth Rock scene with Mayflower and Clipper ships in background, card promoting "The A 1 Extreme Clipper Ship"; rub at bottom edge, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A BEAUTIFUL CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "GOV. MORTON" OF COLEMAN'S CALIFORNIA LINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

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Lot 718

"Great Republic" Shippers' Line Clipper Card, multicolored ad and design on glazed enamel stock (124x179mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co., with illustration of Full Rigged Sailing Ship, American Flag with Oak Branch Bordering, with card promoting "Clipper of August, 1858. 91 Days!!", fresh vibrant colors with some very light pinkish enamel oxidation and slight corner wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $2,500 - 3,500.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THIS "GREAT REPUBLIC" CLIPPER SAILING CARD.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 719    

"Helen Angier" George D. Sutton's Clipper Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (166x103mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Lady in evening dress, card promoting "The Very Popular A 1 Clipper"; some slight edge enamel oxidizing and enamel loss on back, Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 720    

"Herald of the Morning" Glidden & Williams' Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (170x107mm) printed by Watson's Press of Boston showing Explorer with Clipper Ship in background, card promoting "The Celebrated A 1 Extreme Clipper Ship"; some slight wear and soiling, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A MAGNIFICENT CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "HERALD OF THE MORNING" OF THE GLIDDEN & WILLIAMS' LINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

Realized: $800

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Lot 721    

"J.D. Peters" Sutton & Co.'s Dispatch Line for Portland Oregon Clipper Card, multicolored ad and design on pink stock (146x89mm) with Flag showing beehive, card promoting "The Elegant A 1 First-Class Clipper"; some writing offset, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $325

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Lot 722    

"John Bryant" George Howes & Co. Dispatch Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (104x165mm) printed by Bancrofts showing Ship Flag at center, card promoting "The A 1 Clipper Ship"; some slight wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A RARE CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "JOHN BRYANT" OF GEORGE HOWES & CO. DISPATCH LINE FOR NEW YORK.

An example of this "John Bryant" clipper card was offered by PBA Auctions in October 2010 realizing $3,600.

Realized: $725

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Lot 723    

"Ladoga" Sutton & Co's Dispatch Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (104x165mm) printed by Nesbitt & Co. showing Clipper ship at center, card promoting "The popular A 1 First-Class Clipper Ship"; slight corner wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A BEAUTIFUL CLIPPER CARD FOR THE "LADOGA" OF THE SUTTON & CO.'S DISPATCH LINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

Realized: $850

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Lot 724    

"Laurens" Robinson's California Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (104x166mm) showing ship name, card promoting "The A 1 Extra Clipper Ship"; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $425

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Lot 725    

"Memnon" Winsor's Regular Line Clipper Card, multicolored design on glazed enamel stock (170x108mm) printed by Watson's Press of Boston showing Clipper Ship at center, card promoting "The A 1 Boston-Built Clipper Ship"; some creasing at top, mounting marks on reverse, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $900

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