August Internet Auction

(Cameo - Colleges) Wesleyan Female College, Murfreesboro N.C., red embossed shield cameo corner card on small cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , small flaws, tied by "Murfreesboro, N.C. Oct 30" cds to Mathews C.H., N.C.; minor stain, Fine and attractive cameo.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Cameo - Insurance) New-York Equitable Fire Insurance Company, New York City, blue oval illustrated flap cameo showing scale on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), margins to in, tied by "New-York, Apr 22" cds to Goshen N.Y.; flap tear through cameo, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo - Publisher) The New York Herald, New York N.Y., blue embossed shield cameo corner card on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "New-York, Dec 18" cds to Suffolk Va., fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Cameo) Bacon & Brand, Grocers & Commission Merchants, Lexington N.Y., blue embossed cameo at center of cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Lexington Ky. Jul 28, 1860" cds to Bellefonte Pa., 1860 receipt docketing at left, F.-V.F. and rare placement of cameo at center of cover.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Cameo) Bowman & Logan Wholesale Grocers, Philadelphia Pa., embossed blue oval cameo with partner "France" obliterated on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid, matching neat "Philadelphia Pa. Mar 3" cds to Pottsville Pa., Very Fine and choice.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Cameo) Burke & Banks Fire Proof Salamander Safe, Pittsburgh Pa., black illustrated shield cameo showing safe and vault door on orange buff cover front bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) four margins, tied by "Pittsburgh Pa. Feb 28, 1856" cds to Jamestown Pa.; reduced slightly, Very Fine cameo front.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) Combs & Trice, Importers & Dealers in Hardware & Iron, Memphis Tenn., fancy axe-head shaped blue cameo on 1858 buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Memphis Ten. May 10" cds to Pontotoc Miss., original datelined letter concerning past due invoice, docketing at left; edge wear, minor stain at bottom, F.-V.F. and scarce cameo design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(Cameo) Dunham, Taft & Co., Manufacturers in Boots & Shoes, Charleston S.C., blue embossed cameo corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by neat "Charleston S.C. Nov 30, 1858" cds to Madisonville, East Tennessee, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) Erastus W. Smith, Engineer, New York N.Y., red illustrated cameo corner card showing steamship on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial "New York, Feb 23, 1859" cds to Cleveland, Ohio; some staining, bit of flap missing, Fine and rare steamship cameo.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) Forest City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio, embossed blue oval cameo on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) pos. 58L3 with extra line at left , four margins, tied by "Cleveland O. Aug 25" cds to Huntsburg, Ohio, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) George E. Graves & Co., Manufacturers & Wholesale Dealers in Boots, Shoes, Leather & C., green figural-leaf cameo corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by bold "Rutland Vt. Aug 24, 1860" cds to Cuttingsville Vt.; partial backflap, edge wear, otherwise Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) J. & M. Baird, Steam Marble Works, Philadelphia Pa., blue shield cameo on buff piece bearing 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , tied by blue "Philadelphia Pa., Feb 13" cds and Bloods, 1¢ bronze on black (15L13) tied by "Blood's Depatch, Feb. 18, 10½. A.M." cds, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Cameo) J. Smoth Harris, Merchant Tailor, Philadelphia Pa., blue building illustrated cameo on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to just touched at bottom, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 27" cds to Edenton N.C., F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

Hayes Farm, also known as Hayes Plantation, is a historic plantation near Edenton, North Carolina that belonged to Samuel Johnston (1733-1816), who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1787 to 1789. Johnston became one of the state's first two United States Senators, serving from 1789 until 1793, and served later as a judge until retiring in 1803.

(Cameo) J. Smoth Harris, Merchant Tailor, Philadelphia Pa., blue building illustrated cameo on cover with red "Philadelphia Pa., Paid 3 Cts, Jul 23" integral-rate cds to White Sulpher Springs Va.; some staining, paper torn away top right, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) James P. Smith, Importer of Glass, China & Earthenware, Alexandria Va., blue large illustrated cameo corner card showing pitcher and tea pot on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , corner flaw, tied by sharp "Alexandria Va. May 20" cds to Middleburg Va.; couple top edge tears, otherwise Very Fine and beautiful cameo.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

(Cameo) Kefauver & Campbell, Flour & Produce Commission Merchants, Baltimore Md., blue fancy illustrated embossed corner card showing Masonic Symbol & Barrel & Sheaf of Wheat on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), margins to in, tied by partial "Balt & Ohio, Rail Rd. Mar 4" railroad route agent cds to Frederick, Md.; flap torn, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) Kentucky State Seal, embossed blue cameo on back flap of cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , faulty, tied "Frankfort Ky. Nov 11" cds to Lexington Ky., 1858 enclosed letter; small flap tear just affects seal, Fine and scarce cameo.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Cameo) La Pierre House, Presbury & Co., Philadelphia Pa., embossed blue shield cameo corner card showing floral design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins to touched, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Jul 30" cds to Boston Mass.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

This blue shield cameo corner card showing floral design matches the design at the Girard House in Philadelphia Pa.

(Cameo) Lovejoy's Hotel, New York City, embossed blue cameo design showing building on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to clear, tied by "New-York, Mar 10" cds to Salem Ct.; large cover tear, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) McCarter & Co. Publishers, Charleston, S.C., blue fancy embossed cameo corner card on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , four margins, tied by "Charleston, S.C., Paid, Nov 4" cds to Americus Ga., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) Metropolitan Hotel, New York City, matching green, red and blue shield cameos on covers bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) or 3¢ dull red (26) frankings tied by New York cds strikes; faults, Fine and scarce trio.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) Peterson's Magazine, Philadelphia Pa., blue shield flap cameo stating "The Best Ladies Magazine in the World" on blue cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by blurry "Philadelphia Pa., Jan 12" cds to Brickland Va., 1854 original enclosed letter concerning duplicate subscription orders; faint tone spot lower right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Cameo) S.S. Union & Church Book Society, New York N.Y., blue shield cameo corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), centerline s.e., tied by circular grid cancel duplexed with "New-York, Nov 6" cds to St. Francisville La.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) T.J. Cotton, Ship Chandler, Wilmington N.C., blue embossed flap cameo on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, tied by "Wilmington N.C. Aug 8" cds to Whitesville N.c.; bit of flap missing just affecting cameo, some tallying notes on face, Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Cameo) Thomas C. Alcott & Son, Founders, Machinists and Manufacturers of Stoves, Mount Holly N.J., embossed blue shield cameo ad on buff cover with "Mount Holly N.J. Oct 31" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with ms. "3" rating to Georgetown Del., flap with embossed "Made in Henry Percival, Philada." imprint, Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Cameo) W.H. Tappey, Manufacturer of Steam Engines, Petersburg Va., blue illustrated cameo corner card showing steam engine saw mill, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial blue "Petersburg Va., Dec 10" cds to Pactolus N.C.; horizontal filing crease affects corner card, some tone spots, Fine appearance.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Cameo) W.M. Sherwood & co. Wholesale Grocers, Commission & Forwarding Agents, Wilmington N.C., red and green embossed shield cameo advertising on buff covers bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), one from Wilmington N.C. and one from Stricklands Depot N.C. back to Wilmington; faults, Fine pair.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Cameo) Wilder's Patent Salamander Safe, B.G. Wilder & Co., New York N.Y., illustrated blue cameo showing Wilder's Salamander Safe on buff cover front bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "New-York, Mar 1" cds to Orwell, Ohio; small edge tear and reduced slightly, Fine cameo front.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

A "Salamander Safe" refers to a fireproof safe, so named because the salamander, according to myth, is supposed to be able to endure fire without harm.