September Internet Auction

(Alcohol) Geo. G. Kunkel & Co., Distillers & Rectifiers, Harrisburg Pa., blue illustrated building cameo on light buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by four-ring cancel, matching partial "Harrisburg Pa., Feb 11, 1864" cds to Shippensburg Pa., 1864 docketing on ad; reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Animal - Poultry) H.S. Babcock, Providence R.I., illustrated corner card showing two chickens on cover bearing 1¢ blue gray (206) pair tied by bold four-grid duplexed with "Providence R.I., Nov 17 '86" duplex to Smyrna N.Y.; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine and striking use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Animal) International Stock Food Co., 3 Feeds For One Cent, Minneapolis, Minn., multicolored illustrated design showing feed box with animal vignettes, additional ad text and feed boxes on reverse on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B), corner flaw, tied by "Minneapolis, Minn. Dec 23 '96" machine cancel to Canaan N.H.; barely reduced at left and open at top, cover tear at lower left, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Animal) International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis Minn., multicolored illustrated ad cover bearing 2¢ shield (319) tied by "Minneapolis, Minn. Jan 25, 1904" machine cancel to Copehagen N.Y., docketing at right; reduced slightly at right and corner nick, F.-V.F. and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Bicycles) Manahan's Fiber-Leather Bicycle Bag, New York N.Y., bicolor illustrated ad showing leather bicycle bag on amber cover bearing 1¢ dark blue (264) , well centered with rich color, tied by bold "New York, CR" oval to Alexandria Va., Very Fine and choice.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Cameo) Thatcher, Burt & Co., Bridge Builders, Cleveland, Ohio., blue illustrated shield cameo showing bridge with steamboat beneath on dark buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to barely touched, tied by "Cleveland O. Sep 13" cds to Sidney, Ohio; some edge wear, opening slit along top, otherwise Very Fine and scarce illustrated cameo.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

(Clothing) Adlers Gloves, New York City, multicolor overall ad on front and back showing hand holding card on cover bearing 2¢ shield (319) tied by "New York, N.Y. - St. D, May 10, 1904" machine cancel to Erie Pa., docketed "accounts", Very Fine and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Clothing) Bloomingdales' Department Store, multicolored illustrated design showing Santa Clauses Catching Streetcar to Bloomingdales' and Buster Brown Cartoon by R.F. Outcault on cover bearing 2¢ shield (319) tied by "New York, Bedford Park, Dec 18, 1904" duplex to local New York City address, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

A RARE AND SPECTACULAR SANTA CLAUS ADVERTISING DESIGN.

The creator of this design, cartoonist Richard F. Outcault, was a key pioneer of the modern comic strip, beginning in the 1890's with "The Yellow Kid". In this design, he placed his most famous creations, Buster Brown and his bull terrier Tige, in the foreground.

(Dental) Jno. T. Toland's Dental Depot, Cincinnati Oh., fancy shield corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue circular grid duplex with "Cincinnati O. Dec 1" cds to New York City, Very Fine and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Dental) Rubifoam, Keeps the Teeth White, E.W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell Mass., red illustrated advertising featuring young girl with bottle on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ Pan-American (294) tied by "Lowell, Mass." oval to Long Island City N.Y., Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Ethnic) Gold Dust Washing Powder, illustrated ad design showing Gold Dust Twins in Tub and additional 1904 St. Louis Fair Expo design on cover bearing 2¢ Louisiana Purchase (324) tied by "St. Louis, Mo. Nov 19, 1904" expo machine cancel to Camden N.J.; edge wear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Ethnic Expo advertising combination.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Farming) Wholesale Seedsmen, Grain, Mill Products, Puttman & Harrison Co., Sherman, Texas, illustrated ad showing horse-drawn corn carriage , overal text ad on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine coil tied by "Sherman, Texas Nov 10, 1911" flag machine cancel to local address, Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Food & Drink) A.C.L. Haase & Sons, Fish Company, St. Louis, Mo., illustrated return envelope showing fish on buff cover bearing 2¢ Lincoln (367) tied by "Cripple Creek, Colo. Jul 14, 1909" machine cancel to St. Louis Mo., Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Food & Drink) Ceresota Flour, The Northwestern Consolidated Milling Co., Minneapolis Minn., multicolor overall ad design showing boy carving bread on cover bearing on reverse 2¢ carmine tied by "Minneapolis Minn. Jun 16, 1911" machine cancel to Los Angeles Cal., forwarded to Long Beach; edge wear and small flaws, light stain, F.-V.F. and spectacular design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Food & Drink) "True Fruit" Soda Fountain Requisites, Detroit, Mich., multicolored illustrated agent ad design showing Women Drinking Soda and Various Fruit on Southern Drug Co. corner card cover bearing 2¢ red tied by "Houston, Texas Oct 14, 1913" machine cancel to Camden N.J., Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful ad design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

(Hand Illustrated) Bald Man reading Newspaper, multicolor design with "Thank Hivens I'm Not a Dootch Prince" slogan on 2¢ carmine entire canceled by bold "New York 'M' Feb 24, 1902" duplex with fancy address to New York City street address; light soiling and edge stain.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(Hand Illustrated) Man Fishing "Takes he's little comforts", overall design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Rochester N.Y. Sep 3" cds to Syracuse N.Y.; cover tear, flap missing, otherwise Very Fine and fantastic hand-illustrated design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

(Hardware) Knives, Razors, Scissors and Axes, Maher & Grosh, Toledo Oh., illustrated ad design showing pocket knife on unsealed light buff cover bearing 1¢ grey blue (206) tied by target cancel duplexed with partial "Toledo O. Jan 15" cds to Friukville, Kansas, Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Hotels) Ford's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia, all-over building ad cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by "Richmond Va., Jul" duplex to Albany N.Y., Carrier cds backstamp; reduced at left, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Hotels) Murphy's Hotel, Richmond Va., beautiful building ad design on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Richmond, Va. Mar 17, 1903" machine cancel to Va. town, Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

(Household Goods) Black Jack Stove Polish, Nickel Plate Stove Polish Co., Chicago Ill., corner card and overall illustrated ad showing polish can on cover bearing 2¢ carmine rose (279Bc) tied by "Chicago Ill. Sep 29 '98" machine cancel to Elmira N.Y., arrival backstamp; barely reduced at right, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Household Goods) Lava Soap, Wm. Waltke Soap Makers & Chemists, St. Louis Mo., multicolor illustrated ad design showing soap with additional building vignette on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine coil tied by "St. Louis Mo., Oct 18, 1924" machine cancel to Clyde Mo., Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Illustrated) "I'm going to Drop a Line", sentiment on colorful multicolored illustrated cover showing Boy walking with Fishing Rod on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (319) tied by "Springfield, Mo. Mar 19, 1905" machine cancel to Austin Ill., Extremely Fine and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Insurance) Home Insurance Company, New Haven, Conn., overall green advertising cover bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by split cork duplexed with "New Haven Ct. Apr 1" cds to Sodus N.Y.; reduced a bit at left, light tone spot, F.-V.F. and attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Manufacturing) Illinois Bridge Co., Chicago Ill., overall blue illustrated ad showing bridge on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ green (300) tied by "Chicago, Ill., 1905" third-class machine cancel to Troy, Mich., May 12th arrival backstamp; some edge wear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Manufacturing) J.W. Stoddard & Co., Manufacturers of Agriculture Implements, Dayton Ohio, all-over green shaded ad cover with illustrated equipment on reverse, bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by bold blue target duplexed with "Dayton O. Sep 18" cds to Chelsea, Michigan; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and quite attractive.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

(Manufacturing) Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., San Francisco Cal., overall illustrated ad on both sides showing Pencil, Crucibles and Graphite Products bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "San Francisco, Cal. Aug 15, 1901" machine cancel to Stockton Cal.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and striking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(Manufacturing) Joseph Dixon Crucible Co., Jersey City N.J., multicolored illustrated ad designs on two covers; one showing pencil punch through paper bearing 2¢ Columbian (231); other with Dixon Portrait, Crucible and Pencils bearing 2¢ shield (319), small nick, other showing Pencil, Crucibles and Graphite, on covers franked with 2¢ carmine tied by 1907 Philadelphia cds and 1901 Jersey City, N.J. machine postmark respectively, ad text on reverse and later with enclosure; former with partial backflap and small tear at top, Very Fine., Very Fine pair.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

(Manufacturing) Morley Respirator Co., East Saginaw, Michigan, illustrated advertising design showing man wearing respirator on unsealed amber cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (182), large margins, neatly cork canceled to Boston Mass., Dorchester (8.29) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine gem.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

(Manufacturing) Portable Steam Engines, Hoard & Sons, Watertown N.Y., illustrated ad design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by partial "Watertown N.Y. Sep 12, 1859" cds to New York City; some edge war, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

C.B. Hoard made the first portable steam engine in the United States in 1847 at Watertown. The Watertown Steam Engine Co. was formed in 1866 at a building prevously used by Hoard for firearm production. Many of the Watertown Steam Engine Co.'s portable steam engines exist today, in private collections or in museums.

(Manufacturing) Valley Forge Works, J.A. Speer & Co., Pittsburgh Pa., illustrated ad showing plow on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Pittsburgh Pa., Jun 5" cds to Orrville, Ohio, Extremely Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.