Lot 221
Hercules Powder. Multicolored design on 1901 cover showing Trademark Herculean Figure with Club, on addressed unused cover with allover multicolored ad on reverse, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $105
Lot 222
Hercules Powder. Multicolored design on 1901 cover showing Trademark Herculean Figure with Club, franked with 2¢ bureau tied by Pittsburg, Pa. machine cancel, allover multicolored ad on reverse, stamp corner fold prior to postmarking, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100
Lot 223
Laflin & Rand Powder. Multicolor design on 1902 cover showing Pistol Wielding Cowboy on Horse, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by "New York" machine cancel with overall text ad in black & red on reverse, addressed to Canada, minor soiling at right, Very Fine, an exceptional cover.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 224
Miami Powder Co. Stunning multicolor illustrated design on cover showing Ducks in Flight, franked with 1¢ Bureau tied by "Xenia, Ohio" oval cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional exhibition item.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $3,500
Lot 225
Oriental Smokeless Gunpowder. Black & gold design on 1898 cover showing Mallard Duck, franked with 2¢ Bureau (small tear) tied by Buffalo, N.Y. machine cancel, Very Fine, a rare design.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $375
Lot 226
A.J. Rummel. Crack Shot Powder corner card in blue on cover franked with 1890 1¢ tied by grid with illustrated design showing four different Gunshot Patterns, Very Fine.Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $40
Lot 227
powder balance. Lot of 7 covers & cards with illustrated advertising designs for Powder Manufacturers or Dealers, included is American Powder Co. The California Powder Works, two Du Pont Powder Co. covers & two covers & one card of the Hercules Powder Co. used from 1876-1933, mixed condition, worth careful inspection.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150