Lot 3188
(Food & Drink) A. Stephens & Sons, Wholesale Dealers in Teas, Coffees & Spices, tan allover shaded illustrated ad design showing Storefront Scene, franked with 1861, 3¢ rose, two singles tied by "Cleveland, O., Apr 6" duplex postmarks, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $70
Lot 3189
(Food & Drink) A.D. Puffer & Sons' Manufacturing Co., Carbonated Beverages, Boston, Mass., black & green illustrated ad showing Carbonated Beverages Devices, on cover franked with 1887, 2¢ green (jumbo margins) tied by "Boston, Mass., Mar 14, 1888" machine postmark, Very Fine.Scott No. 213 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $30
Lot 3190
(Food & Drink) Berdan & Co., Toledo, Ohio, multicolored illustrated design showing "Chef Brand" Trademark, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1904 Toledo, Ohio machine postmark, additional red and blue ad text on reverse, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 301 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot 3191
(Food & Drink) Bradshaw & Wait, Maple Honey Syrup, Chicago, brown illustrated ad design showing Maple Tree and Sap Bucket, on cover franked with 1890, 2¢ carmine tied by 1890 Chicago, Ill. duplex postmark; cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine.Scott No. 220 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $40
Lot 3192
(Food & Drink) Brinckerhoff & Co., Crackers and Biscuits, New York, blue allover shaded ad on cover franked with 1879, 2¢ vermilion tied by "New York, Mar 23, 82" duplex postmark; sealed tear through top portion of cover, Fine.Scott No. 183 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $40
Lot 3193
(Food & Drink) C.S. Maltby, Hermetically Sealed Cove & Spiced Oysters, Baltimore, violet illustrated ad showing Oyster Shell, on cover franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by blue "Baltimore, Md., Apr 26" cds; partial bottomflap, Very Fine.Scott No. 65 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $130
Lot 3194
(Food & Drink) Ceresota Flour, allover multicolored design showing Boy Cutting Bread and Flour Bag with ad text below on front of cover, reverse franked with 2¢ carmine (natural s.e.) tied by Elmira, N.Y. machine postmark, additional ad text and Ceresota logo, Very Fine.Scott No. 319F Estimate $75 - 100.
Lot 3195
(Food & Drink) Chidlow Bread, Ward-Colby Co., multicolored illustrated design showing Women Serving Children Bread, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1904 Chicago, Ill. machine postmark; cover with light corner stain, F.-V.F.Scott No. 301 Estimate $40 - 60.
Realized: $30
Lot 3196
(Food & Drink) Dodd, Tarr & Co., Wholesale Fish Dealers, Chicago, black & red illustrated ad showing Fishing Boats in Harbor, on cover franked with 1870, 3¢ green tied by Chicago, Ill. cds and geometric duplex, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 136 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot 3197
(Food & Drink) Ethan Allen Flour, The Wells Flour Milling Co., Wells, Minn., multicolored design showing Ethan Allen's Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, on cover franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1906 Wells, Minn. duplex postmark, reverse with additional multicolored ad text designs including Flour Bag, Factory, Bread and Miller; tear on one of sideflaps, still Very Fine, a scarce ad design.Scott No. 319 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $120