Hazard Powder. Multicolor design on 1898 cover showing Mallard Duck, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Kansas City, Mo. machine cancel, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 56 - THE WESTPEX SALE
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast's premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3700 lots, which will feature the Jewell Meyer Collection of Arizona Postal History, the Charles Meroni Collection of Panama Registered Mails, the Gerald Farrelly Collection of the 1c Washington-Franklin Issues and the Dr. William Litle Collection of Illustrated Gun Advertising Covers. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
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Lot #1224 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Lot #1225 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hazard Powder. Multicolor design on 1898 cover showing Mallard Duck, similar to previous lot, but without name of Lithographer, franked with 2¢ Trans-Miss. tied by Nashville, Tenn. duplex cancel, insignificant cover tear on reverse, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #1226 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hazard Powder. Multicolored illustrated design on 1904 cover showing Quacking Mallard with advertising text, franked with 1904 2¢ Regular Issue tied by Norfolk, Va. Dec. 9 machine cancel, trivial cover corner wrinkle, Very Fine, a spectacular design and this is the only example we have offered with this advertising text format.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1227 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hercules Powder. Multicolor all over illustrated "Infallible" Powder design on 1920 cover showing Ducks Landing in a Marsh, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Mystic, Conn. machine cancel, small Trademark Herculean Figure with Club on flap, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this rare design.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #1228 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hunter Arms Co. Red brown illustrated ad design on 1898 cover showing Shotgun Breach and Shells, franked with 2¢ Bureau, nat. s.e., tied by "Fulton, N.Y., Sep 8, 1898" duplex to Elmira N.Y., additional ad text on backflap; cover slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1229 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hunter Arms Co. Multicolor design on 1912 cover showing Retriever with Bird, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Fulton, N.Y. machine cancel, illustrated advertising on reverse showing Shotgun, Very Fine and choice, a scarce design.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1230 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hunter Arms Co. Multicolored illustrated design on 1918 cover showing Hunting Dog, franked with 3¢ Washington tied by Fulton, N.Y. machine cancel and additional War Saving Stamp handstamp in blue, illustrated ad on reverse showing shotgun, Extremely Fine, a lovely and choice cover.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1231 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Hunter Arms Co. Multicolored illustrated design on 1920 cover showing Hunting Dog, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by indistinct Fulton, N.Y. Feb. 21 machine cancel, reverse with illustrated ad showing shotgun, trivial flap tear, Extremely Fine, a lovely and choice cover.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1232 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Ithaca Guns. Red, black & gray design on 1917 cover showing Trap Gun & Trap Shooters, franked with three 1¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Ithaca, N.Y. machine cancel, reverse with illustrated advertising, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1233 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers elmira arms to ithaca guns
Ithaca Guns. Illustrated design in red and black on 1918 cover showing real photo Hunter with Rifle and slogan "Winner Grand American Handicap", franked with 1908-21 3¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Ithaca, N.Y. Dec 18 machine cancel to Syracuse, N.Y., illustrated advertising logo on reverse; small opening flaw at right, Very Fine and rare design.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1234 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens & Co. Brownish violet design on cover showing Stevens "New Model Pocket and Bicycle Rifle", franked with 2¢ Bank Note cancelled by pinwheel with Chicopee Falls, Mass. Feb 17 cds alongside duplex to Nashua, N.H., reverse with illustrated advertising of "Stevens Premier Rifle", Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful cover in perfect condition, this is the first time we have seen this rare design, with 2010 P...
Lot #1235 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Stevens No. 55 Ideal Lady Model, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by "Chicopee Falls, Mass." duplex cancel, reverse with illustrated advertising of "Stevens Favorite No. 17", Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #1236 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. Multicolor design on 1902 cover showing Target Shooter with the Inscription "He is Shooting a 'Stevens-Pope'", franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, an Extremely Fine gem.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1237 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Hunters with Tent and Canoe, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous example of this rare design.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #1238 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing A Lady & Gentleman both with Shotguns, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. Aug. 11 duplex to Worcester Mass., reverse with all-over text advertising in red; stamp affected by slight reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine, a gorgeous and very rare design.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #1239 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. A stunning multicolor design on 1904 cover showing a Rifle, franked with 1902 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with all over text advertising in red, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #1240 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor design on 1904 cover showing "Hill Plant" & "River Plant", franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1241 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. A wonderful multicolor illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Father & Son Hunting, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with all over text advertising in red, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare design, ex-Beals.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #1242 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. A stunning multicolor illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Group of Hunters with Rifles & Canoe in Background, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield (minor flaw) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. May 29 duplex to Taftville Conn., reverse with text advertising in black and red; open on two sides with light corner wear, reverse with some aging, still Very Fine, a rare design, a similar cover sold...
Lot #1243 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor design on 1908 cover showing Boy Shooting Rifle, franked with 1903 2¢ shield (tiny defect) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. Oct. 7 machine flag cancel, reverse with text advertising in black & red reading "Stevens Fire Arms give Universal Satisfaction"; slightly reduced at right, opened on two sides, small edge tear, Very Fine, One of the rarest and most spectacular designs...
Lot #1244 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Multicolor design on 1909 cover showing Hunters In Canoe, franked with 1909 2¢ Hudson-Fulton (tiny defect) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. machine flag cancel, reverse with text advertising in black & red, cover tear at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #1245 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
J.F. Schmelzer & Sons Arms Co. All-over red illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Rifle with Detail, franked by 2¢ Bureau tied by Kansas City May 7 duplex to Detroit Mich., Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #1246 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers j. stevens to john krider
John Krider & Co. Gun Makers & Dealers in Fishing Tackle. Blue illustrated corner card showing Rifle, Hunting Dog and Fishing Gear in blue on attractive cover to Harrisburg Pa., franked with 1861 1¢ blue, horizontal strip of three (natural s.e. at right, rich color) and tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Sep. 4, 1861" cds, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare early gun advertising cover, especially attractive as this...
Lot #1247 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers laflin and rand to marlin firearms
Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder. Multicolor illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Soldier with Pistol & Saber, franked with 1¢ Bureau tied by Williamsport, Pa. machine flag cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #1248 - the william litle collection of illustrated gun covers laflin and rand to marlin firearms
Laflin & Rand Smokeless Powder. Multicolor design on 1900 cover showing Duck Hunter Standing in Boat, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Atlanta, Ga. machine cancel, small cover tear at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine, a lovely cover.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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