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Sale 20: The Westpex Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Gun Covers: Manufacturers

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Lot 618    

The Whitney Safety Fire Arms Co. Brown design on 1889 cover showing Shotgun "Action Safe" Works, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by Northhampton, Mass. duplex cancel, cover with corner nick at top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $65

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Lot 619    

Wilkes-Barre Gun Co. Blue design on 1893 cover showing Open Shotgun, franked with 1892 2¢ Columbian (small tear) tied by Wilkes Barre, Pa. duplex cancel, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $115

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Lot 620    

Witte Guns. Design on 1897 cover showing Shotgun, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by St. Louis, Mo. machine cancel, insignificant cover tear at top left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $125

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Lot 621    

Witte Guns. Design on 1899 cover showing Shotgun, similar to previous lot, however font & positioning of text slightly different, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by St. Louis, Mo. machine cancel, insignificant cover tear at top right, Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $85

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Lot 622    

Witte Guns. Design on 1900 cover showing Shotgun, similar to previous lot, however corner card without return address, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by St. Louis, Mo. machine cancel, reverse with all over hardware text advertising, sealed cover tear at bottom right, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $42

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Lot 623    

Witte Guns. Design on 1900 cover showing Shotgun, similar to previous lot, however font & positioning of text slightly different, franked with 2¢ Bank Note tied by St. Louis, Mo. machine cancel, reverse with all over hardware text advertising, slightly reduced at right & light vert cover fold, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $75

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Lot 624    

Witte Guns. Design on 1904 cover showing Shotgun & 1904 St. Louis Fair Logo, franked with 1904 2¢ Louisiana Purchase tied by St. Louis, Mo. World's Fair Publicity machine cancel, reverse with all over hardware text advertising, couple minor cover tears at top, F.-V.F., a nice combination gun ad cover & World's Fair item.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $200

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Lot 625    

Gun manufacturers & dealers balance. Lot of 123 covers & cards, both mint & used (mainly used) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, however some earlier & late items included, many with illustrated rifle or pistol, mixed condition, a great lot worth careful inspection (no photo).
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 626    

Gun related balance. Lot of 49 covers, card, trade cards, etc. (most used) from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, however some earlier & late items included, many with illustrations, mixed condition, a great lot with many valuable cover, worth careful inspection (no photo).
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $900

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Lot 627    

Gun manufacturers & dealers balance. Lot of 15 mostly oversized covers, virtually all used, two Winchester & one Daisy Targets, an Iver Johnson Bicycle catalogue & W. Stokes Kirk Guns, Ammunition, Sports, and Army Clothing catalogue, some with illustrated rifle or pistol, mixed condition, worth careful inspection (no photo).
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $180

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