Lot
1234 
J. Stevens & Co., brownish violet design on cover showing Stevens "New Model Pocket and Bicycle Rifle", franked with 2¢ Bank Note cancelled by pinwheel with Chicopee Falls, Mass. Feb 17 cds alongside duplex to Nashua, N.H., reverse with illustrated advertising of "Stevens Premier Rifle", Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful cover in perfect condition, this is the first time we have seen this rare design; with 2010 P.F. certificate. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $475
Lot
1235
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., illustrated design on 1898 cover showing Stevens No. 55 Ideal Lady Model, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by "Chicopee Falls, Mass." duplex cancel, reverse with illustrated advertising of "Stevens Favorite No. 17", Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
1236
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company, multicolor design on 1902 cover showing Target Shooter with the Inscription "He is Shooting a 'Stevens-Pope'", franked with 2¢ Bureau tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, an Extremely Fine gem. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot
1237
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor illustrated design on 1903 cover showing Hunters with Tent and Canoe, franked with 2¢ Bureau Issue tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous example of this rare design. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,050
Lot
1238
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor illustrated design on 1904 cover showing A Lady & Gentleman both with Shotguns, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. Aug. 11 duplex to Worcester Mass., reverse with all-over text advertising in red; stamp affected by slight reduction at right, otherwise Very Fine, a gorgeous and very rare design. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,100
Lot
1239
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., a stunning multicolor design on 1904 cover showing a Rifle, franked with 1902 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with all over text advertising in red, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous cover. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $625
Lot
1240
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor design on 1904 cover showing "Hill Plant" & "River Plant", franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with allover text advertising in red, Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $425
Lot
1241
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., a wonderful multicolor illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Father & Son Hunting, franked with 1903 2¢ tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. duplex cancel, reverse with all over text advertising in red, slightly reduced at right, Extremely Fine and choice, a very rare design, ex-Beals. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $4,000
Lot
1242
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., a stunning multicolor illustrated design on 1906 cover showing Group of Hunters with Rifles & Canoe in Background, franked with 1903 2¢ Shield (minor flaw) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. May 29 duplex to Taftville Conn., reverse with text advertising in black and red; open on two sides with light corner wear, reverse with some aging, still Very Fine, a rare design, a similar cover sold for $2,400 plus 15% in our Dec. 2006 sale. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $4,000
Lot
1243
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., multicolor design on 1908 cover showing Boy Shooting Rifle, franked with 1903 2¢ shield (tiny defect) tied by Chicopee Falls, Mass. Oct. 7 machine flag cancel, reverse with text advertising in black & red reading "Stevens Fire Arms give Universal Satisfaction"; slightly reduced at right, opened on two sides, small edge tear, Very Fine, One of the rarest and most spectacular designs known. This cover realized a record $5250 + 15% in our Sale 51 - February 5-6, 2013. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $4,250