Sale 55: United States Postal History

Lot 1243    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo, N.Y. 'D' 1901" (Bomar B01-17A), Pan-American Exposition Barry machine cancel ties 1901, 1¢ Pan-American on large blue unsealed Larkin Soap cover to South Woodstock Me. at the third class rate; minor toning, F.-V.F., Bomar $200.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1244    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo, May 8 '01" (Bomar B01-15A), Pan American Exposition machine cancel ties 1901 1¢ Pan-American on unsealed cover with multicolor illustrated expo design showing Ethnology Building, addressed to Washington D.C.; May 9th arrival on reverse; small edge tear, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Niagara.
Scott No. 294    Estimate $200 - 300.

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Lot 1245    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo, N.Y., Aug 14 '01", machine cancel with "Pan American Exposition" slogan ties 1901, 2¢ Pan-American on beautiful multicolor Buffalo Forge Company ad design cover to Freeport Me., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $160

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Lot 1246    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo, N.Y. Aug 21, 1901", machine cancel with "P.O. Dept. Ex." machine slogan on buff card with preprinted Post Office Department Exhibit address, Very Fine.
Bomar No. B01-12    Estimate $150 - 200.

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Lot 1247    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Pan-Am. Sta., Buffalo, N.Y., Aug 26 1901" (Bomar B01-02C), rubber cds strike, bearing 1901, 2¢ Pan-American tied by "Buffalo, N.Y. Aug 1901" Pan-American Station machine cancel on multicolor expo ad cover showing Manufactures and Arts Building design, addressed to Whitman Mass.; Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 295    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $110

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Lot 1248    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo, N.Y. Sep 10 1901", machine cancel with "Pan-American Exposition" slogan ties 1901, 4¢ Pan-American on cover to Alameda Cal., F.-V.F. Scott No. 296.
Bomar No. B01-07    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $75

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Lot 1249    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Pan-Am. Sta., Buffalo, N.Y., Sep 24 1901" (Bomar B01-02B), rubber duplex with bars ties 1901, Pan-American 1¢ single and 2¢ vertical pair on official souvenir mailing card addressed to Spring Lake, N.J.; some edge wear, F.-V.F. and scarce, Bomar $250.
Scott No. 294, 295 pair    Estimate $200 - 300.

Sometime on or after 8 June 1901, someone (probably an employee of the expo postal station) cleaned the canceling device with a solvent which warped the rubber, causing deformation in the dial circle. The 7 killer bars are still visible. This example is an anomaly, as the latest recorded use of the deformed postmark with bars (B01-02B) is July 18th.

Realized: $180

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Lot 1250    

1901 Pan-American Exposition, "Buffalo N.Y. Oct 11 1901", machine cancel with waving flag "1901 Pan-American Exposition" slogan ties 1901, 1¢ Pan-Am on post card to Knox, Ind.; upper right corner repair, a Very Fine and scarce complete strike. Scott No. 294.
Bomar No. B01-19    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $75

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