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large carton with thousands of cards, better sections including Zieher cards, leather post cards, RPPCs, and more, primarily US but a bit of worldwide, generally fine to very fine, a wonderful group that could prove rewarding with a little bit of work
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"Kiefer & Co. Postal Card", private post card from Allegheny, PA, to Yarmouth, ME, franked with 1c Ultramarine, advertisement on reverse for "Pittsburgh Tannery, Manufactuers of Superior Oak Tanned Harness Leather, light corner bend and faint toning, Very FineSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards |
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"C.W. Rodliff's Postal Card", private post card mimicking official US postal card designs of the era, an image of Benjamin Franklin in place of the indicia, 1c Ultramarine tied by Boston oval, addressed to Holt's Mills, ME, reverse with printed message inquiring about lumber, Very Fine, in a November 2015 American Philatelist article Wayne Youngblood noted that there are fewer than five examples recorded of this popular designSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
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"Wm. A. Drown & Co., Manufacturers of Umbrellas and Parasols", private post card to Lowell, MA (company had offices in New York and Philadelphia), 1c Ultramarine tied by cork killer, gold illustration of umbralla on globe logo on reverse, Very Fine and scarce early cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards |
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"Kerbs & Spiess Postal Card", private post card locally-addressed within New York City, franked with 1c Ultramarine, reverse with beautiful illustrated advertisement for Kerbs & Spiess New York Cigars (dated 1873) with a facimile of the company's cigar box label, Very Fine, a stunning pioneer cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards |
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"Ehrich & Co., Publishers of 'Ehrich's Fashion Quarterly'", pink private post card dated 1878 with illustration of woman wearing "The Fashionette" (a type of hat), locally-addressed within New York City, franked with 1c Ultramarine, text on reverse advertising the hat for $4.75 (or $5.75 in silk velvet), minor tear at top, Very Fine and striking pioneer cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards |
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"Samuel Colby & Co., Clothiers, Postal Card", private post card from Taunton to Easton, MA, dated 1873, franked with 1c Ultramarine, reverse advertising "large stock of men's and boys' clothing", Very Fine and attractiveSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
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"Rockwood's Special Postal Card", beautiful private post card from Geo. G Rockwood, Photographer, at 17 Union Square, dated March 1, 1879 and franked with 1c Ultramarine, reverse with real photo collage attached demonstrating Rockwood's work, bit of trivial corner wear from mounting, Very Fine and remarkably attractive, one of the most incredible pioneer post cards we have seenSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
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"Postal Card of Catlin, Brundrett & Co.", private post card in green from New York City to Jackson Corner, PA, franked with 1c Ultramarine tied by cork, advertisement on reverse for "Domestic Woolen Department", Very Fine and attractiveSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
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"Bowler & Merrill's Special Postal Card", private post card in black, 3c Green tied by "Bangor Me Jan 21" datestamp, addressed to Colorado Springs, CO, faded message on reverse, Very Fine and exceedingly rare, one of the most attractive private mailing cards in our opinionSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery
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