Sale 10 May 2, 2026

The Spring Sale

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Lots 1112—1113

Exposition Covers

  • Lot 1112

    (1876 Philadelphia) Centennial Headquarters, National Woman Suffrage Association, Philadelphia Pa., advertising on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (156) tied by cork cancel addressed to Col. Wm. M. Ferry, Grand Haven, Mich., ad lists President Elizabeth Stanton and Cor. Secretary Susan B. Anthony; small upper left cover tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Woman Suffrage advertising.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Ferry was a prominent Michigan Democratic politician and Mayor of Grand Haven at this time. He was chairman of the executive committee of the Michigan State Woman Suffrage Association. There are records of Ferry's correspondence with Anthony and Stanton.
  • Lot 1113

    (Fairs) 1909 Portola Festival, San Francisco, multicolor porster illustration, additional imprint of Pauson & Company men's wear store on cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by "San Francisco Cal. Oct 4, 1909" machine cancel to local city street address, Extremely Fine and stunning design.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.