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Sale 33: The Westpex Sale

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U.S. Postal History: Expositions & Fairs - 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Lots 2157-2166 Lots 2167-2176 Lots 2177-2181

Lot 2177    

1904 Cupples Louisiana Purchase Exposition Jumbo Hold to Light Postcards. Group of 5 different mint jumbo size multicolor Expo. cards manufactured by "Samuel Cupples" (Megson GI 122, missing "Palace of Agriculture"), Extremely Fine, a rare group in this gem condition.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $625

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Lot 2178    

1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis, Mo.) Silk Postcards. Lot of four lovely woven postcards (Megson GI258, Cat. $325 each), all different views (two mint & two used, one used to Switzerland), some wear, Fine, very rare cards.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $700

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Lot 2179    

1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Postcard. A rare mint Mechanical Souvenir Folder postcard (Megson GI146, Cat. $225) with multicolor view of the "Electricity Building", Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare card in perfect condition, which is normally defective due to its delicate nature.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2180    

International Exposition of Saint Louis/General Commission of France. Imprint on 1904 printed matter cover franked with 1¢ Louisiana Purchase tied by St. Louis Exposition Sta. machine cancel (Bomar STL04-05B), cover addressed to the Illinois State Building, World's Fair Grounds, Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2181    

1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Entrance Tickets. Lot of 11 items including two Monthly passes used (one with one entrance stub remaining), one ticket "Good Only on May 10th", one mint "Workmen's Weekly Pass"one mint "Press" Ticket, one ticket with stub for "Manufacturer's Day", three "United States Government Board Passes" one different color paper stock (two slightly different designs), one mint "United States Government Board Penalty Envelope" with matching letterhead & entry ticket, Extremely Fine and choice, an interesting lot for the specialist.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $210

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