Sale 44: The Westpex Sale - Important Worldwide Stamps and Covers

Lot 1345    

1862 Jeweler and Numismatist Advertising. Unusual cover with circular cameos for John K Curtis "The Antiquary" in blue, with double circle New York cds tying 3¢ rose (faults) on cover to Hartford, Ct.; trivial edge discoloring does not detract, Very Fine appearing.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1346    

1908 "Old Tavern Tea" Advertising Cover. Multicolor illustration for Berdan & Co., Toledo, Ohio, Choice Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1347    

1908 "Peacock Brand" Hams. Exquisite multicolor illustration for Cudahy Brothers Co. of Milwaukee, neat typewritten address; Cudahy, Wisc. cds ties 2¢ red shield; trivial 2mm tear lower right edge, slightly reduced at right, with stains on reverse not affecting the front, lovely Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $130

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Lot 1348    

(Animal) E.C. Newton, Manufacturer of Newtons Improved Cow Tie. Red all over illustrated design on 1¢ blue Postal entire showing Cow in red with advertising text, postmarked "Batavia, Ills." cds, Very Fine an unusual design which is printed over the indicia.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $45

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Lot 1349    

(Animal) F.L. Upham, Springfield, Vt. Illustrated Sheep vignette corner card on cover to Temple, N.H., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by "Springfield, Vt., Jun 18, 1865" cds (year inverted) and grid handstamp; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $95

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Lot 1350    

(Bicycles) Eclipse Coaster Brake Advertising Post Cards. Group of 7 cards, each with different champion cyclist shown above a New York City view, including Frank Kramer, Eddie Root, Walter Goerke, Raymond Seymour, Oliver Dorlon, Ralph Webster & Jake DeRosier; all but one used, condition generally excellent with occasional corner bends, Very Fine, very scarce and desirable.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $230

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Lot 1351    

(Expositions) 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Postal Cards. Selection of 8 fresh mint cards, including better such as U.S. Naval Exhibit, Very Fine (no photo).
Estimate    $50 - 75.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1352    

(Expositions) California Midwinter International Exposition, 1894. Lot of 15 covers with illustrated Expo. designs, included is six different designs, one with Midwinter Expo. postmark, few small faults, Very Fine.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $750

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Lot 1353    

(Expositions) Stockton Fairs Covers, 1896-1928. Terrific and colorful group of 12 covers, including 1896 Admission Day, 1897 Stockton Fair, 1900 Free Street Fair, 1922 & 1928 County Fair, 1924 Potato Day, etc; please review, generally Very Fine.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $140

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Lot 1354    

(Gun & Powder) Dupont Sporting Powders. Multicolor illustrated design on 1900 cover showing Quail on Rail Fence & Cornfield franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Atchison, Kansas flag cancel, inscribed at bottom "We Handle Shells Loaded with DuPont Smokeless Powder", multicolor advertising text on reverse, a bit roughly open at top does not detract, a Very Fine cover.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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