"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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[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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A Soldier's Farewell, large Valentine patriotic envelope (Bischel-2114, W-2380) in orange and light buff depicting soldier and girlfriend, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 13" c.d.s. to Forestburgh, N.Y.; tent of bunting Valentine enclosure; minor toned spots and flap tear, still Very Fine, magnificent, ex Sapperstein. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
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[Guns: Powder] U.S. Ammunition Co., Camden, Maine 1918 duplex cancel ties 3¢ Washington-Franklin on an attractive and clean cover; minor barely visible cover wrinkle, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
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Fancy Lyre (Canton MS), 3¢ (11A) tied by complete bold strike of the fancy cancel, with Canton MS c.d.s., on cover addressed to "Abington Near Philadelphia", a choice example of this fancy cancel, Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno PO-Lh 3. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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1891, Boston Postal Clerks' Christmas Party Favor, facsimile 220 & E2 with "Boston MA/Dec 4/1891" cancel, addressed to The Boston Post Office Clerks' Association, Very Fine, great ephemeral item. Estimate $250 - 350.
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"Why don't You Take It", the first with 3¢ "65" tied by circular grid with Penn Yan NY c.d.s. on patriotic cover with blue design (Bischel-1457, W-917var), and 2015 PF certificate, second 3¢ (65) tied by NY c.d.s. on patriotic cover on yellow envelope (Bischel-1458, W-917var), Fine to Very Fine, with 2015 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400.
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[Gun & Powder] Dominion Ammunition, 2¢ (108) tied by 1923 Toronto Ont slogan cancel on allover multicolored illustrated ad cover of boys shooting targets, addressed to New Haven CT, additional advertising text on reverse; opened on three sides for display, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
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"Kentucky Loyal to the Union", 3¢ (65) tied by blue Cincinnati OH cds, on allover design addressed to Shalesville OH, Very Fine, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Bischel 3137. Walcott 1715 var. Estimate $250 - 350.
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[Guns: Rifles/Shotguns] Winchester Repeating Rifles, Shot Guns and Single Shot Rifles, Bangor, Maine 1906 machine cancel ties 2¢ Shield (319) on a very attractive cover; backstamped; small cover split below stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
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