Lot 2972
Machine Cancel Balance, 1890-1920's, of approximately 700 covers and cards; mix of unidentified early machine cancels with sections of flag machines, mostly commercial mails with some nice illustrated ad items; condition varied, worth a look as inspection may prove rewarding.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $800
Lot 2973
Precancels on Cover, 1880-1930's, collection of 300+ covers and cards; starting with a few early Banknote usages and a good showing of Bureau & 1902 definitive issues, later mostly on advertising covers with many illustrated including multicolored including International Stock Food Co. "3 Feeds" and Eureka Harness Oil, nice range towns throughout, Parcel Post four-color franking on tag, some postage due usages, etc.; worth review.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $725
Lot 2974
Registered Cover Collection, of approximately 350 covers; starting with a group of 11 exchange label usages including El Paso, Tex. and Boston, Mass. (most N.Y.), Banknote usages with an array of frankings, Fancy registry handstamp, wonderful assortment of later usages including illustrated ads, officially sealed, 1901 War Department, Headquarters Department of Alaska, St. Michaels corner cards, fancy postmarks including 1902 shield of Addison, Pa., 1904 usage from Wrangle, Alaska bearing solo 10¢ Louisiana, official business usages, 1907 special delivery combination, etc.; inspection highly recommended.Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2975
Federal Duck Stamp Prints, 1986-87, 25 prints, each in original presentation folder, signed and numbered.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160