Sale 51: United States Postal History

Lot 2138    

Aetna Dynamite, wonderful multicolor design on 1908 cover showing Farmer with Box of Dynamite, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Louisville, Ky. Jun 9 machine cancel to Pikeview Ky., Jun. 10 receiving backstamp; slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, A rare and attractive design, not included in the Biddle or Beals collections.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $2,500

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Lot 2139    

American Powder Mills, illustrated design on 2¢ Postal Entire showing Powder Keg and cancelled by Chicago Ill. May 27, 1888 duplex to Orrville Ohio, Very Fine, an early illustrated powder design.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2140    

American Powder Mills, multicolor illustrated design on 1910 cover showing "Dead Shot" Falling Duck with Hunters in Marsh, design with "American Powder Mills" imprint at bottom, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Louisville, Ky. Jul. 14 machine cancel to Lewisport, Ky., Very Fine and rare design.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $500

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Lot 2141    

American Powder Mills, multicolor illustrated design on 1916 cover showing "Dead Shot" Falling Duck, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin tied by Louisville, Ky. Jan. 4 machine cancel to Lewisport Ky, choice and Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2142    

Atlas Powder, wonderful multicolor design on 1900 cover showing Trademark of Atlas & Globe, franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Bangor, Me. Nov. 1 machine cancel to Southington Conn., reverse with all over multicolor text advertising, unnoticeable cover tear affecting reverse only, still Extremely Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $240

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Lot 2143    

Atlas Powder, wonderful multicolor illustrated design showing Trademark of Atlas & Globe on 1905 cover franked with 1903 2¢ shield tied by Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 24 machine cancel to Greenville S.C., reverse with all over multicolor text advertising for "Judson Powder, Repauno Gelatine & Blasting Supplies", Extremely Fine, a rare design not present in either the Biddle or Beals sale.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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Lot 2144    

Austin Powder Co., magnificent, detailed three-color illustrated design showing Hunting Dogs on 1901 cover franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue, nat. s.e., tied by Detroit, Mich. Sep. 20 machine cancel to Ontario, Canada, Amherstburg Ont. Sep. 21 backstamp; minor mounting marks on back, Very Fine and rare design, this design was also used by the parent company Austin Powder Co.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2145    

Ballistite and Empire Smokeless Powder, fancy advertising text on 1909 cover franked with 2¢ Lincoln with "B&H" perfin for Baker & Hamilton agents, tied by San Francisco May 4 machine cancel to Oakland Cal., Very Fine, a rare Powder Company.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2146    

Ballistite and Empire Smokeless Powder, fancy advertising text on 1909 cover franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by New York N.Y. Oct. 2 machine cancel to Baltimore Md.; some light soiling, V, F.-V.F., a rare Powder Company, we have not offered this particular design before.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

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Lot 2147    

California Powder Works, Colorado Agency, blue and flesh color design on 1904 cover showing "Hercules" with Club & Lion's Head, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Denver Colo. Oct. 8 machine cancel to Virginia City Mont., Oct. 11 receiving backstamp; slightly rough opening, Very Fine, A rare design (which is not to be confused with the Hercules Powder Co.), not included in the Biddle or Beals collections.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $425

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