Lot 899
1881 International Cotton Exposition (Atlanta). Allover illustrated grounds scene ad on reverse of illustrated bed spring ad cover, franked with 1¢ Banknote (s.e. at left) tied by cork cancel, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $135
Lot 900
1881 International Cotton Exposition (Atlanta). Red advertising corner card on cover to Hartford, Conn., franked with 3¢ Banknote tied by cork cancel, matching indistinct R.P.O. cancel alongside; stamp with tiny corner nick and cover reduced at right, F.-V.F., scarce.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135
Lot 901
1881 3rd Annual Piedmont Exposition, Atlanta, Ga. Blue Exposition building scene on reverse of corner card cover to Zurich, Switzerland, franked with corked canceled 1¢ Banknote + 2¢ Small Banknote, two singles, "Char & Atlanta R.P.O." cds alongside; cover edge toning at one side, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $115
Lot 902
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition Postcards. Complete set of 13 mint multicolor Expo. Postcards with small lettering (Megson GD10A, $250 each); one with corner crease ending in tiny tear, few other small faults, Fine, a stunning & rare set.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500
Lot 903
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition Postcards. 8 different mint multicolor Expo. Postcards with large lettering (Megson GD10, $325 each), includes Negro, Fine Arts, Agricultural, Women's, Mineral and Forestry, Government, Manufacturers and Electricity Buildings, fresh and Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
Lot 904
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta Exposit'n R.P.O. Clear strike of cds (Bomar A95-01) and quartered cork cancel tying 2¢ Bureau Issue on allover illustrated Exposition View cover; minor cover edge toning, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180
Lot 905
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition. Allover illustrated Exposition scene in blue on legal size cover to Boston, Mass., franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Atlanta, Ga. machine postmark, with original enclosure to the wife of the late Hon. H.I. Kimball from the exposition company regarding a resolution to erect a monument to the late Mr. Kimball, also includes an article from The Presto regarding the exposition and a gift of a portrait of Kimball to the city; small repaired cover nick at top, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $140
Lot 906
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition. Group of 5 covers and 2 cards; Expo medallion design corner card cover to England, illustrated music merchant corner card cover with illustrated Exposition medal, two allover exposition view covers in blue and black, an official exposition corner card cover, 1¢ postal card with Expo Treasury Office notice and a post card with exposition ground scene, F.-V.F.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 907
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta Exposit'n R.P.O. Clear strike of cds (Bomar A95-01) and grid cancel on 2¢ green entire, original enclosure with interesting content…All of the Engineers, Electricians, etc. of the Exposition Co.went on strike last Wedns. on account of a cut in wages. I was reduced from 1.25 to 1.10 a day. After being out two days we won and almost all the old crowd went back., Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120
Lot 908
1895 Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta Exposit'n R.P.O. Bold strike of cds (Bomar A95-01) and cork cancel tying 2¢ Bureau Issue on official souvenir card with multicolor design showing Manufacturer's Building; card repairs at lower right, a Very Fine and choice strike.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $125