Lot
821 
(Phrenology) Fowlers, Wells, & Co., Phrenologists & Publishers. Illustrated ad design on fresh buff cover showing Skull with Partitioned "Brain Organs", franked with 1851, 3¢ dull red (margins clear to ample) tied by Philadelphia, Pa. cds, Very Fine and choice, a lovely and rare design from Philadelphia. Scott No. 11A Estimate $300 - 400.
The foremost American phrenologists, were the Fowler brothers, Lorenzo and Orson, who began reading heads in New York in the 1840s. Joined by Samuel R. Wells (1820-75) in 1844 their publishing industry churned out vast quantities of phrenological periodicals, pamphlets and books.
Realized: $190
Lot
822
(Phrenology) Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated. Fancy floral ad design on two covers showing Bust with Partitioned Skull; on orange cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by New York cds and geometric duplex, and on reverse of yellow with additional text, front franked with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine tied by New York cds and circle of wedges duplex; later with minor edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 65, 114 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
823
(Pottery & Glass) A.J. Weidener, Fruit Jars, Lamps and Table Glassware. Illustrated corner card showing Glass Jar, on cover franked with 1869, 3¢ ultramarine tied by blue "Phil'a, Pa." cds and cork duplex, Very Fine. Scott No. 114 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $55
Lot
824
(Pottery & Glass) Cooper, Jackman & Co. Blue illustrated corner card showing Vases & Figurine, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1895 Bloomington, Ill. duplex postmark, Very Fine. Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $35
Lot
825
(Pottery & Glass) Lansing Bros., Crockery & Glass. Multicolored illustrated design showing Pitcher & Wash Basin, on cover franked with 2¢ red (s.e. at right) tied by 1895 Albany, N.Y. duplex postmark, with additional matching cover with design in black only, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65
Lot
826
(Pottery & Glass) Glassware Advertising Covers. Balance of 47 ad covers mostly illustrated, 1880-90's; various products and companies including flasks, bottles with The Smith - Lee Co. Health Milk Bottle Cap - Canastota, N.Y. bicolor, jars with 1860's H.N. Wheeler - Chicago, Ill. showing Mason Fruit Jar, glasses with Maryland Glass Etching Works - Cumberland, Md., lamp chimneys, window pane glass, etc.; some flaws, Very Fine overall. Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot
827
(Pottery & Glass) Pottery & China Advertising Covers. Balance of 55 illustrated ad covers mostly illustrated, 1870-90's; various vessels and flatware with companies including vases with Mauer & Craig - Council Bluffs, Ia. (2 different0, A.J. Weidener with multicolored vase (some light tone), Herrick & Son - Akron, O. (2 different), pitchers with C. Cullen East Tennessee China House, pottery with Roseville Pottery Co. (2 different in colors), etc.; some flaws, Very Fine overall. Estimate $750 - 1,000.