The Spring Sale

Des Moines Ia., Postal Association, black on white Good Samaritan label affixed on yellow cover with "Held for Postage" double-oval and bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by "Des Moines Ioa. Nov 16" duplex to Lyons, Iowa; upper left corner tear and edge wear, no flap, still Very Fine and rare label, the only recorded example .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

Des Moines, Iowa is unlisted in the Knowles's census of Good Samaritan covers.

Louisville Ky. "Golden Rule", black on yellow Good Samaritan label reading " This letter was dropped in the Office without being properly prepaid. Realizing the frequent importance of such letter. I have take the responsibility of paying the postage and mailing it, trusting to your generosity to return a liberal compensation. Address, Golden Rule, Louisville, Ky. " with stamp holder bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by bold blue quartered cork duplexed with Louisville Ky. Apr 10" cds on light buff cover to Clarksville Tenn., reverse blue "Louisville Ky. Apr 9" duplex and partial "Detained For Postage" two-line handstamp, Very Fine and choice.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $1,000 - 1,500.

References: Dan Knowles, "Good Samaritan (Charity) Labels: their History, Use and a Comprehensive Census", Chronicle 270 (May 2021), Census #7, fig. 10.

New Haven Ct., John G. Chapman, Flour Feed and Grain Dealer, illustrated advertising Good Samaritan label affixed on yellow cover held for postage with "New Haven Ct. Dec 5" cds and bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by "New Haven Ct. Dec 12" duplex to Niles N.Y.; small flaws and wear, still Very Fine, Only 4 recorded examples of this New Haven Ct. Good Samaritan label .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $750 - 1,000.

This is a rare example of an advertising Good Samaritan label for by John G. Chapman, The Flour, Feed and Grain Dealer "has paid the postage. if it does thee good, let's hear from thee".

Providence R.I. "Union for Christian Work", blue on white Good Samaritan label reading "The "Union for Christian Work" of Providence, R.I. paid the postage upon this letter, which was mailed without stamp. Please return stamp or stamps to the Society ." on cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (145) , torn, and 2¢ red brown (146) tied by two partial strikes of "Providence R.I. Jan 1" duplex to Boston Mass., blue "Held for Postage" framed handstamp at lower left; light perf and label toning, reduced slightly at right with two edge tears, Fine and rare.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.