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1849, similitude ad cover of 1847 10¢, one of two known, the ultimate similitude and a gem for the 1847 collector, a complete trompe l'oeil to promote a book by Ms. Osgood published by Putnam in New York, the 10¢ imitated by a 12 1/2¢ "stamp" with a lion's head, a similar vignette seals the flap of the envelope (full write-up included), a fabulous item, Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
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[Gun & Powder] Dominion Ammunition, 2¢ (MR4) tied by Port Hope Ont duplex on allover multicolored illustrated cover of moose, addressed to Hamilton, with additional advertising text on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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"Agriculture Manufactures Fine Arts", 3¢ (65) tied by blue "Frederick MD" cds, on patriotic cover of Uncle Sam making rope, addressed to Edinburgh IN, Fine to Very Fine.
Bischel 1674. Walcott 911var.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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[Guns: Powder] U.S. Ammunition Co., Lyndonville, New York 1914 c.d.s. ties 2¢ Washington-Franklin (natural s.e. at right) on a neat and handsome cover; barest hint of toning on bottom edge, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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Two Patriotic Covers, the first with Washington DC Free postmark on allover patriotic cover "The Loyal States California (Bischel-3068, W-1825var), and second with "N York Hamb Pkt/5/May/3" addressed to Germany with multicolor design of Liberty with flag & globe (Bischel-4229, W-2220); both with minor faults, Fine.
Estimate $250 - 350.
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1893, Columbian Exposition, 15 exposition postal cards, includes nine multicolored Official Goldsmith cards, eight black & white Koehler Columbian Exposition cards, mostly different, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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1904, St Louis World's Fair, 19 hold-to-light picture postcards, 18 mint with Palace of Horticulture, Art Palace, Palace of Mines & Metallurgy, Cascade Gardens & Grand Basin, The Inside Inn, Palace of Electricity & Social Economy, Bridge Over Lagoon; one Palace of Agriculture used; scarce this many in such nice condition, Very Fine.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
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1883, Bank Notes on Returned Cover, 1¢ (206) & 2¢ (183) tied to cover by Boston MA duplex, addressed to Poplar Springs Virginia, "No Such Office in States", "Waiting on D.C." and "Returned To Writer" handstamps, blue manuscript "Over", with manuscript delivery instructions, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200.
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[Gun & Powder] Dominion Ammunition, 1¢ (104) & 2¢ (108) tied by 1919 Edmonton Alta slogan cancel on multicolored illustrated allover ad cover of a duck in flight, addressed to New Haven CT, additional advertising text on reverse, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
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"Come back here, you black rascal.", black imprint above design, on Civil War patriotic cover depicting a slave attempting to go to Fort Monroe, Washington DC postmark ties 3¢ rose (65) at bottom left, addressed to Winthrop CT, type of Walcott 1177; light vertical cover creasing at center does not affect stamp, Very Fine.
Bischel 1607.
Estimate $300 - 400.
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