Sale 5007Completed: September 27, 2025
September Internet Auction
Lots 32—213
Advertising Covers - Medical
Lot 32
(Medical) 7 Barks A Cure for Dyspepsia, Lyman Brown, New York, illustrated advertising showing medicine bottle on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "New York, Aug 2 '92" duplex to Mattawamkeag, Maine; reduced at right, some number tallying, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 33
(Medical) Allen's Foot-Ease Powder, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy N.Y., overall front and back text advertising on buff return envelope bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by four-ring target, matching "North Lansing N.Y. Jan 24, 1899" cds to Le Roy N.Y., Jun. 25th arrival cds backstamp; edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $75
Lot 34
(Medical) Anderson's Vegetable-Mineral Compound, Anderson's Medicine, Philadelphia Pa., bicolor illustrated ad showing mineral springs with "A Famous German Dyspepsia Remedy & Blood Purifier" on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) pair tied by quartered corks duplexed with "Salem N.J. May 10, 1897" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; May 10th "Philadelphia & Manayunk R.P.O." flag arrival backstamp; cover reduced slightly at left and bottom, some light wear and soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 35
(Medical) Annual Circular of the Medical Department of the University of Louisiana, Session of 1857-58, printed 1857 circular with blue cover bearing 1¢ blue (9) , large margins, tied by partial "New Orleans La., Aug 23" cds to New Market Va. as single circular rate up to 3 ounces; cover faults, F.-V.F., ex-Skinner .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $350
Lot 36
(Medical) Armstrong's Diphtheria and Quinsy Drops, M.L. Armstrong, Harshaville Pa., overall advertising design with D&Q Drops trademark on unsealed 1¢ blue (U116) orange entire canceled by "Harshaville Pa., Sep 30, 1885" duplex to Craley Pa., "MISSENT" straightline and readdressed to Red Lion Pa.; some wear, Very Fine and scarce medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $425
Lot 37
(Medical) Australian Pulls "Purify your Blood", Ashland, Ohio, red illustrated ad showing pills with "Personal to Mennonite Ministers" directive on cover bearing 1¢ dull blue (219) tied by "Ashland O." circular postmark to Geistown Pa, wonderful group of illustated enclosures showing " Australian Electric Pills " etc., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $150
Lot 38
(Medical) Averbeck's Birch Beer Extract, The Averbeck Drug Co., Youngstown Oh., illustrated design showing Miniature Clowns Drinking, carrying Averbeck Beer package, etc on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by partial "Youngstown O." third-class oval to Cooperdale, Ohio, Very Fine and unusual illustrated medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 39
(Medical) Bona Dea, Rush's Catarrh Cure, Jos. E. Hall, New York N.Y., brown illustrated advertising showing woman and crescent moon on 1887 cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "New York, H, Nov 12 '87" duplex to Lowell Mass.; reduced at right with clipped lower right corner, light toning, F.-V.F. and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 40
(Medical) Brill's Pain Eradicator, W.B. Brill & Co., illustrated building advertising design on unsealed gray cover bearing 1¢ ultramrine (156) tied by blue cork to the Postmaster, Comettsburg, Pa.; cover toning, 1¢ corner flaw, Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 41
(Medical) Bromo Caffeine for Headaches, Lithiated Potash for Rheumatism, Keasbey & Mattison, Philadelphia Pa., text advertising on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by cork cancel duplexed with partial cds to Saco Me., original salmom advertising enclosure "You will find Bromo-Caffeine of Greatest Service"; some light cover aging, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 42
(Medical) Bromo Pepsin, F.M. Criswell Mfg. Chemist, Washington D.C., illustrating advertising for "Corn, Wart and Callous Remover" on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (267) tied by "Washington D.C. Aug 1895" duplex to local street address; light toning at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 43
(Medical) Brown's Bronchial Troches for Coughs and Colds, John I Brown & Son, Boston Mass., black illustrated ad showing two pills on amber cover bearing two 3¢ rose (65) singles, tied by segmented grid cancels, red "Boston, Mass. May 24" cds to Alton, Ill.; barely reduced at right, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 44
(Medical) C.I. Shoop, M.D., Racine, Wisconsin, dark purple illustrated corner card showing Dr. Shoop profile and reverse with text ad "Book on Dyspepsia" etc on amber cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Racine Wis. May 22 '01" machine cancel to Loyd Wisc.; clipped top right corner, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 45
(Medical) Castoria "A Subsistute for Castor Oil", Pitcher & Co., Boston, Mass., fancy boxed advertising corner card on cover bearing 2¢ black, grilled (93) tied by indistinct cork duplexed with "Boston, Mass. May 20" cds to West Concord N.H., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $75
Lot 46
(Medical) Century Catarrh Cure, Century Mfg. Co., Warren Pa., red and blue advertising design showing ribbon trademark on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by "Warren Pa." oval on to Rosemont, Ohio, forwarded to Tiben O., Mar. 25th 1895 arrival backstamp; edge wear, small 1¢ tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 47
(Medical) Chamberlain Medicine Co, Des Moines, Iowa, bicolor illustrated advertising showing "Chamberlains's Stomach and Liver Tablets" medicine box with additional text advertising on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ Washington (429) tied by "Des Moines, Iowa, Dec 16, 1914" machine cancel to Stanley Va., with enclosed invoice for $14.25; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 48
(Medical) The Chapman Medicine Company, Taylorville, Illinois, illustrated "Dr. Chapman's King of Oils" advertising design showing King of Oils on yellow return envelope bearing 2¢ carmine tied by "Booneville, Miss. Jan 11, 1910" duplex to Taylorville Ill., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 49
(Medical) Charles N Crittenton Co. Central Medicine Warehouse, New York N.Y., overall green illustrated advertising showing beehive on cover bearing 2¢ Pan-American (295) tied by "New York, Oct 23, 1901" machine cancel to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 50
(Medical) Citrate of Magnesia, Billings, Clapp & Co., Boston Mass., light green forerunner card with illustration of bottle , reverse of card bearing 1¢ ultramarine (145) affixed at edge, barely canceled by cork, blue "Billings, Clapp & Co. Boston, Dec 4, 1873" double-oval company handstamp to Kingston R.I., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $750 - 1,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLIEST MEDICAL AD DESIGN FORERUNNER POSTAL CARD.Lot 51
(Medical) Cleveland Water Cure, T.T. Seelye M.D., Cleveland, Ohio, ornate boxed illustrated advertising on amber cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to barely in at bottom, tied by "Cleveland, O. Mar 1" cds to Bethel, Conn.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 52
(Medical) Clifton Springs Sanitorium, Clifton Springs N.Y., illustrated building ad on cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by bold "Clifton Springs N.Y. Jun 10, 1912" duplex to Chicago Ill.; reduced slightly at left and edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 53
(Medical) "Coal Oil Johnny's" Petroleum Soap, Ammon & Person, Philadelphia Pa., illustrated ad design showing woman washing laundry, reverse with text advertising touting medical properties on 1894 cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by bold "Spr. Gardens Sta., Phila. Pa., Sep 4 '94" duplex to Ashley Pa.; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 54
(Medical) Cough & Lung Healing Globules, Dr. J.H. Mclean, St. Louis, Mo, large illustrated building advertising with additional overall ad on reverse showing woman patient before and after treatment on unsealed amber cover bearing 1¢ blue (156) tied by circle of wedges cancel from St. Louis Mo. to St Clairesville, Ohio, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 55
(Medical) Cough Drops, Teckemeyer & Kutz, Madison Wisc., illustrated building advertising on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by partial "Madison, Wisc. Jan 22 '96" duplex to Prairie du Sac, Wisc.; reduced slightly irregular at right, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 56
(Medical) D. Langell's Asthma & Catarrh Remedy, J. Zimmerman & Co., Wooster, Ohio, engraved illustrated ad showing man inhaling remedy on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by negative triangle cork cancel duplexed with "Wooster O. Mar 27, 1889" cds to South Sodus N.Y.; small taped edge tear into flap, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $85
Lot 57
(Medical) Dandelion Anti-Bilious Pills, Dr. J.R.B. McClintock, Philsdelphia Pa., illustrated advertising showing dandelions on buff cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by bold target cancel duplexed with "Philadelphia, Pa. May 12" cds to East Fairfield Ohio.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 58
(Medical) Davis' Pain Killer, Allen's Lung Balsam, J.N. Harris & Co., Cincinnati Ohio, illustrated building ad on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by "Cincinnati, Ohio" double-oval to Walla Walla, Washington, Nov. 2nd 1895 arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 59
(Medical) Devines' Compound Pitch Lozenge, S.D. Fuller & Co., Boston Mass., fancy framed corner card with "The best remedy ever offered to the public for Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Croup, Asthma & Consumption" slogan on orange cover with red "Boston '3cts' 21 Nov" and matching "Paid" handstamp to Portsmouth N.H.; partial flap, Very Fine and choice early medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 60
(Medical) Diamond Vera-Cura, Cures Indigestion, Charles A. Vogeler Co., Baltimore Md., purple ad showing diamond, reverse with red and blakc "St. Joseph Oil" circular ad on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (219) tied by "Baltimore Md." double-oval to PLainville N.Y., original printed advertising enclosures, Very Fine and rare medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 61
(Medical) Diamond Vera-Cura, Cures Indigestion, Charles A. Vogeler Co., Baltimore Md., navy blue illustrated ad showing diamond trademark on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by "Baltimore Md." double-oval to Goodyear Bar Cal., small "25" handstamps, F.-V.F. and scarce medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 62
(Medical) Diphtherine, Tildon & Co., New Lebanon N.Y., overall illustrated ad showing factory on reverse of "Tilden & Co., Pharmaceutists and Chemists" corner card cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by cork cancel duplexed with indistinct New Lebanon N.Y. cds to Pike N.Y.; some minor tone spots, tiny internal tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $90
Lot 63
(Medical) Dr Bell's Fit Cure, Specific Medicine Co., St Louis, Mo., purple oval advertising handstamp on amber cover bearing 1¢ blue (182) tied by "St Louis, Mo. 4" circular third-class handstamp to Freeport, Ohio; additional 4¢ Proprietary revenue with ornate "Specific Medicine Co., Dec 1880" cancel hinged in place at lower left, cover corner flaw and light ageing, Fine and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $130
Lot 64
(Medical) Dr. C.G. Garrison's 55-8-F-6 & 8-F-6, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, illustrated advertising on yellow cover bearing 3¢ green (184) , canceled by manuscript with matching " Prairie Grove Ark 8/10 " postmark to New York City, Aug. 15th 1880 arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 65
(Medical) Dr. D.P. Ordway's Plasters, J. Frank King & Co., Milwaukee Wisc., illustrated ad design showing Man sitting with Papers on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Milwaukee, Wis. Jan 21 '97" machine cancel to Whitewater Wis., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 66
(Medical) Dr. Esenwein's Celebrated Tar and wood Naptha Pectoral, Philadelphia Pa., rectangular framed corner card on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 2, 1861" octagon datestamp to Chester Pa.; partial flap and small edge tear, some toning and soiling, Fine and early medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 67
(Medical) Dr. Flint's Quaker Bitters, H.S. Flint & Co., Providence, R.I., illustrated advertising showing Dr. Flint on reverse of 1¢ postal (UX3) canceled by blue quartered cork duplexed with "Providence, R.I. Apr 24" cds to Salem, N.Y., 1877 message dating; lower left corner hinged in place, Fine and scarce early illustrated medical on a postal card.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 68
(Medical) Dr. Harter Medicine Company, printed return address on registered cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (156) pair , two 2¢ vermilion (183) singles and 10¢ brown (188) , each canceled by manuscript "X" to St. Louis Mo. where "Received, Jan 31" double-circle datestamp struck, small stamp flaws, F.-V.F. attractive three-color franking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $55
Lot 69
(Medical) Dr. Higgins' Great Antalgica, Higgins & Allen, Palmer Mass., illustrated Eagle & Wreath advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial "Palmer Ms. Apr 23, 1862" cds to Vernon, Vermont; soiling and wear, minor stains, Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 70
(Medical) Dr. I N Britton & Co. Cancer Doctors, Barnard Miss., illustrated advertising on both sides indicating " making treatment of cancers & chronic sores a specialty; and with the experience and observation of 52 years " showing Lady leaning on Anchor on unsealed yellow cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (156) tied by segmented cork cancel and "Barnard Mo. Aug 3" cds to New Washington Ind., Very Fine and early cancer doctor specialist ad, ex-Biddle .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
Lady leaning on an Anchor is a classic artistic motif representing Hope.Realized: $210
Lot 71
(Medical) Dr. J. Kauffman's Asthma Cure, ornate brown illustrated ad design showing Angel on unsealed brown cover bearing 1¢ blue (284) tied by "Hamilton, Ohio 1898" machine flag cancel to Osborne, Kansas at the printed matter rate, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 72
(Medical) Dr. J.H. McLean's Strengthening Blood Purifier, Dr. J.H. McLean, St. Louis Mo., large illustrated building advertising on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "St. Louis, Mo. Feb 12" duplex to Sandusky, Ohio; edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 73
(Medical) Dr. J.S. Hawley, Hygienic Laboratory, Brooklyn N.Y., corner card with coin and products of Pulv. Pepsine, Wine Pepsine, etc. on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ blue (156) tied by cork cancel to Rochester N.h., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 74
(Medical) Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills and Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets, W.H. Comstock, Morristown N.Y., advertising on unsealed yellow cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with partial "Morristown N.Y." cds to Atlanta, Cal.; tone spot lower left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 75
(Medical) Dr. Osborns Original Golden Ointment, Dwight Chapin Agent, Albany N.Y., blue cameo-style shield corner card on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , four clear to large margins, tied by neat "Albany N.Y. Jul 14" cds to Rochester N.Y.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $150
Lot 76
(Medical) Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, R.V. Pierce M.D., Buffalo N.Y., text advertising on cover with additional illustrated building design showing World Dispensary building on reverse, bearing 3¢ green (184) , small tear, canceled by six-bar circular grid cancel duplexed partial "Buffalo N.Y. Jan 28" cds to West Springfield Pa.; reduced slightly at right, light soiling, scarce and F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 77
(Medical) Dr. Pierce's Medicines, World's Dispensary, Buffalo N.Y., illustrated design showing Hippocrates on the Globe medalion on amber cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Buffalo N.Y. Dec 17" duplex with circle of wedges fancy cancel to Mardin Pa., Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
The most famous of the patent-medicine wizards was Dr. Ray Vaughn Pierce, who operated the World's Dispensary. In the thirteen years between 1867 and 1880 his ventures took in almost half a million dollars per year.Realized: $50
Lot 78
(Medical) Dr. Sanford's Liver Invigorator, New York N.Y., red illustrated advertising showing liver on buff cover bearing 3¢ green (184), faulty, tied by "New York, PO, Aug 29 '81" duplex to Verona N.Y.; slight cover aging, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $55
Lot 79
(Medical) Dr. Shallenberger Fever & Ague Antidote, Rochester Pa., green overall illustrated advertising showing eagle on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , scissor trimmed at left, tied by bold "Rochester, Pa., Jan 25" cds to Bethlehem Pa., Very Fine and beautiful.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 80
(Medical) Dr. Simons Vegetable Relief, Wholesale Druggists, Knoxville, Tenn., overall illustrated advertising showing Lions around Mortar & Pestle, additional matching shield flap label seal on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "Knoxville, Tenn. Dec 24" cds duplex to Butler, Tenn.; some edge wear, reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 81
(Medical) Dr. Squire's Balsamic Expectorant, Springfield, Ohio, printed advertising scroll label with "The Great Remedy for Coughs and Colds" slogan affixed on orange cover bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by "Springfield O. Mar 9" cds to Germantown, Ohio; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and unusual.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $85
Lot 82
(Medical) Dr. Walker's California Vinegar Bitters, R.H McDonald & Co, N.Y., illustrated design on 1874 salmon cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by "New York, Jun 15" cds duplex to Macon N.C., 1874 docketing on reverse, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 83
(Medical) Dropsy Treated Free, Dr. N. McFarland, Utica N.Y., advertising corner card on 1¢ blue (U116) orange entire canceled by circular grid cancel to Shohola Pa., original medical booklet "Dropsy Treated Free! Cures dropsy in its various forms, Ten days' treatment furnished free!"; some entire wear due to think contents, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $95
Lot 84
(Medical) Electric Magnetic Ring for Rheumatism, Dr. Bridgman's Specialties, New York N.Y., illustrated design on amber cover bearing 1¢ Columbian (230) tied by "New York, CR" double oval to Springvale Me.; some edge wrinkling and light overall toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $90
Lot 85
(Medical) Essence of the Nervous Antidote, Dr. Talbot Watts, New York, blue shield cameo advertising corner card on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (7), margins to touched, tied by bold "New York, Sep 25" cds to Snow Creek, Va.; small cover corner faults, still F.-V.F. and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 86
(Medical) "Every Mother Should Have It", I.S. Johnson & Co., Boston Mass., diagonal advertising and reverse for various company remedies "Sheridan's Condition Powder", "Parsons Purgative Pills" etc. on buff cover bearing 1¢ dull blue (219) tied by "Boston, Mass. 1893" machine cancel to Forest City Mo.; small cover stain and corner tear lower right, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 87
(Medical) Exanthemantic Remedy, John Linden Cleveland, Ohio, faint blue illustrated advertising on registered cover bearing three 1¢ green (279) singles, 2¢ red (279B) , 5¢ blue (281) , all tied by segmented cork cancels, purple "Cleveland, Ohio, Reg. Div. Oct 2, 1899" cds to Columbus Ohio, small flaws including 5¢ torn and bottom edge tear, Fine registered medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 88
(Medical) Fahrney's Blood Cleanser, Dr. G.G. Shively Co., WaynesBoro Pa., illustrated advertising design showing Man feeding Dragons on unsealed buff cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by cork cancel duplexed with partial Waynesboro Pa. cds to Upper Strasburg Pa., otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 89
(Medical) Female Elixir, Pile Remedy, All Healing Salve, Loudon & Co., Philadelphia Pa., intricate oval illustrated advertising corner card on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , canceled by opened grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Oct 25" octagon datestamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $130
Lot 90
(Medical) Fink's Magic Oil, H.G.G. Fink, Springdale Pa., printed corner card on buff cover bearing 1¢ green (279) tied by "Springdale Pa." third-class cds tto Buckeye W.V., printed medical ad enclosures including illustrated testimonials, etc., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 91
(Medical) Floraplexion, Franklin Hart, New York N.Y., illustrated ad design showing Pestle with Hand grabbing Snake and "The Most Wonderful Remedy ever Discovered" slogan on buff cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "New York 'D' Dec 16 '87" duplex to Westminster Centre Mass.; reduced slightly at left, small tone spot at bottom, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 92
(Medical) Fraser's Tablet Triturates, The Fraser Tablet Trit. Mfg. Co., New York N.Y., light green overall illustrated ad design showing Calomel medicine bottle on 1898 cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Brooklyn, N.Y. 'V' Feb 23 '98" duplex to Chester Conn., Feb. 24th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 93
(Medical) Frostilla, Clay W. Holes, Elmira N.Y., blue illustrated ad showing hand with "Cures Chapped Hands" slogan on return address cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Elmira N.Y., Feb 6, 92" duplex with preprinted address to Geo. C. Goodwin & Co., Wholesale Druggists, Boston Mass.; reduced at right just shaving 2¢, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 94
(Medical) "German-American Herb Compound", Inter-National Medicine Co., Washington D.C., illustrated advertising showing medical box and "The One Blood, Stomach, Liver and Kidney Medicine" slogan on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ green tied by "Brentwood, Md. Oct 14, 1913" machine cancel to Chichester N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 95
(Medical) Goff's Family Medicines, S.B. Goff & Sons Co., Camden N.J., bicolor illustrated building advertising on clean cover bearing 1¢ green (300) vertical pair tied by "Camden, N.J. Jun 5, 1903" machine cancel to Lakeville, Conn., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 96
(Medical) Gondell's Life-Like Limb Co., New York City, advertising with "The Gondell Limes give Perfect Satisfaction" slogan on both sides of orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by bold circular grid, matching "Farmington Ct. Jul 16" cds to New York City; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and early prosthetic limb ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $60
Lot 97
(Medical) Gray's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, P.B. Wait, Le Roy N.Y., illustrated ad design showing medical box on cover bearing 10¢ dark green (273) tied by target cancel duplexed with "Royalton N.Y., Dec 13" cds to Warsaw N.Y., Dec. 14, 1898 arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 98
(Medical) Green Mountain Asthma Cure, J.H. Guild, M.D., Rupert Vt., green overall illustrated advertising showing buck with additional advertising on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ green (207) tied by "Rupert Vt. Dec 30" duplex to North Branford, Conn.; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $100
Lot 99
(Medical) Green Mountain Asthma Cure, J.H. Guild M.D., Rupert Vt., green illustrated advertising showing buck on cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) canceled by quartered cork duplexed with "Rupert Vt., Apr 8, 1885" cds to Shenandoah Va.; slightly reduced at right, tone spot, F.-V.F. and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 100
(Medical) Hakka Cream, A.P. Bush & Co., Boston Mass., blue illustrated advertising design showing medical tube on yellow cover bearing 2¢ Columbian (231) tied by "Boston, Mass. Mar 28, 1894" machine cancel to local street address, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 101
(Medical) Harris' Arnica Transparent Water-Proof Court Plaster, Winslow M. Harris, South Deerfield Mass., red overall ad on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue ms. "Alstead NH, Oct 25" postmark to Mendon, Vermont; reduced slightly at right, some soiling and tone spot, F.-V.F. and rare early medical ad, ex-Biddle .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 102
(Medical) Hay Fever Relief Guaranteed, Hay Fever Cure Co., Ridgeway N.Y., illustrated trademark corner card showing man proclaiming "Eureka, I have found it!" and patients on 2¢ red brown (U277) entire canceled by "Ridgeway N.Y. May 20" cds to Saegerstown Pa.; reduced at right, F.-V.F., ex-Biddle .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 103
(Medical) Hay Fever Relief, Hay Fever Cure Co., Ridgeway N.Y., illustrated corner card showing Man saying "Eureka (I have found it)" flanked by Man and Woman taking the cure on 1¢ blue entire canceled by "Ridgeway N.Y. May 15" cds to Gains N.Y., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 104
(Medical) Herald of Health, Wood & Holbrook Publishers, New York N.Y., illustrated corner card showing open book on amber cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by grid cancel duplexed with "New-york, apr 3" cds to Oleans N.Y., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 105
(Medical) Hobbs Remedy Co., Julius Hobbs M.D., Chicago Ill., illustrated advertising design showing Hobbs on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) tied by "Chicago Ill. Jun 29, 1897" flag machine cancel to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Jun. 30th arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 106
(Medical) Hoofland's German Medicines, Dr. C.M. Jackson, Philadelphia Pa., attractive cameo-style advertising corner card on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , pen canceled and tied by target cancel duplexed with "Phila Pa. Mar 19" cds to Easton Pa.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F., ex-Angel .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $95
Lot 107
(Medical) Humphrey's Specific Homeopathic Remedies, New York N.Y., overall red illustrated advertising showing Woman caressing a Lion, John W. Orr Envelope Mfg. flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circle of wedges duplexed with "New York, Jan 6" cds to Henia, Ohio; some wear and soiling, trivial bit of light soiling along edges, still, Very Fine and striking design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $160
Lot 108
(Medical) Hunt's Great Cough Remedy, Family Medicines, Fredrick Md., ornate boxed advertising on amber stampless cover with blue "Frederick Md. Jul 12" cds and matching "Paid 3" arc handstamp to Harpers Ferry, Virginia, original 1855 letter; light horizontal content wrinking at top, ms. tally docketing, F.-V.F. and scarce medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 109
(Medical) Hygenia Nursing Bottle Co., Buffalo N.Y., illustrated ad showing baby bottles on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (301) tied by "Buffalo N.Y. Jul 28, 1903" Station C ovate flag machine cancel to Lakeport N.H., Jul. 2nd arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 110
(Medical) Hygienic Institute, New York N.Y., orange overall illustrated building ad with D.H. Prime flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), small tear, tied by segmented cork duplexed with "New-York, Dec 12" cds to Portsmouth N.H.; reduced at right, some paper loss at corners, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 111
(Medical) I.L Lyons & co., Wholesale Druggists and Importers, New Orleans La., corner card with printed "Have you noticed? (over) and reverse with overall "We Guarantee Locock's Cough Elixer, to cure Coughs, Colds and Bronchitis" text on 2¢ Columbian (U349) entire canceled by "New Orleans La. Jan 24, 1894" machine cancel to Lowell, Mass.; some paper town away at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $80
Lot 112
(Medical) J.H. Hopkins' Gold Dust Co., Providence R.I., blue illustrated ad for "Hopkins' Magic Gold Dust" showing J.H. Hopkins portrait, on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Providence R.I. May 3, 92" duplex to Boston Mass., May 4th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 113
(Medical) J.S. Tyreee, Manufacturing Pharmacist, Washington D.C., printed enclosures and illustrated corner card showing pharmacist in laboratory on cover bearing 1¢ Columbian (230) tied by "Washington D.C. Mar 28, 1896" ovate flag machine cancel to Birdsboro Pa., Mar. 30th arrival backstamp, enclosures discuss hypophosphites, formulas, etc; 1¢ with perfs torn away top right; small cover edge tear at bottom, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 114
(Medical) Jockey Club House Bitters, J.H. Dudley & Co. Boston Mass., all-over design showing Jockey on reverse of buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Paid" in circle cancel, red "Boston Ms. Nov 6" cds to Middlebury Vt., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 115
(Medical) John W. Perkins & Co., Patent Medicines, Portland Me., illustrated corner card showing container on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Portland Me. Apr 17, 1894" machine cancel to Sullivan Me.; reduced slightly at left, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 116
(Medical) Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, L.S. Johnson & Co., Boston Mass., illustrated ad design showing medical bottle with wings on amber cover bearing 2¢ carmine (250) tied by "Boston, Mass. Dec 20, 1894" machine cancel to Soutbridge Mass.; reduced slightly at right with tiny edge tear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $70
Lot 117
(Medical) Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonic, A.B. Girardeau, Savannah Ga, bicolor illustrated advertising showing medicine box for "The Texas Cure" on cover bearing 1¢ Pan-American (294) vertical pair tied by "Savannah, Ga. Oct 3, 1901" machine cancel to Cross Keys Ala.; small spindle hole, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 118
(Medical) Kendall's Glyceroil, Rublee Brothers Druggists, Enosburgh Falls VT, illustrated advertising showing woman on cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by negative "W" cancel duplexed with instinct "Newp. & St. Alb. Agt. May 21" railroad agent cds (Towle 36-B-1) to Burlington, Vt.; light edge soiling, small corner tear and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F. and scarce design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 119
(Medical) Kendall's Pectoral Balsam Will Do It, Francis Fenn & Co., Rutland, Vt., printed advertising on cover bearing 3¢ green (158) well centered, tied by neat circle of wedges cancel duplexed with "Rutland Vt." cds to Center Rutland Vt.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 120
(Medical) The Kikapoo Indian Medicine Co, New Haven, Conn., large illustrated advertising showing Indian Maiden with additional advertising text on reverse listing various "Indian" medicines on 1896 dark orange cover bearing 2¢ carmine (267) tied by "New Haven, Conn. Sep 1 '96" machine cancel to Glen Robertson, Ontario, Canada ; reduced slightly at right barely affecting 2¢, Very Fine and impressive design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $150
Lot 121
(Medical) King of the Blood, C.F. Ballan, Penwater Mich., overall Spanish American War patriotic design with red advertising text on reverse "King of the Blood will cure anything from a Pimple to an Ulcer" of unsealed cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by "Buffalo N.Y." third-class oval to Mattawamkeag Me.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 122
(Medical) Koenig Medicine Company, Chicago Ill., illustrated advertising on amber cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Chicago Ill feb 25 1906" flag cancel to Columbus Ohio, stamp faulty from canceling machine, still, Very Fine cover.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 123
(Medical) Lewis' Red Jacket Bitters, George C. Goodwin & Co. Wholesale Druggists, Boston Mass., red illustrated advertising design showing Indian on buff cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by "New Haven, Conn." third-class oval to New Fairfield Ct.; light horizontal fold along top, Very Fine and attractive design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 124
(Medical) The Lion of Medicines, Meyer Bros. & Co., St. Louis Mo., red overall illustrated advertising showing Lion and Wm. Murphy flap imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "St Louis Mo 22 Apr" duplex to New Haven Conn., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 125
(Medical) Little B Liver Pills, J.M. Bellis & Son, Flemington, N.J., advertising on orange cover bearing 2¢ brown (210) canceled by bold segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Flemington N.J. May 24" cds to Brooklyn N.Y., reverse with May 25th arrival backstamp and pencil 1886 docketing; small bottom edge tear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 126
(Medical) Little B Liver Pills, J.M. Bellis & Son, Flemington N.J., fancy corner card advertising with "Best Tonic Laxative in the World" slogan on radiant yellow cover bearing 2¢ green (213) canceled by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Flemington, N.J. Apr 10, 1888" cds to Brooklyn N.Y., Apr. 15th 1888 arrival backstamp; 2¢ barely affected from edge placement, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 127
(Medical) M.F. Benjamin, Druggist and Apothecary, Riverhead, Long Island, overall orange shaded advertising cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Riverhead N.Y., Jan 2, 1897" duplex to Good Grounds, Long Island N.Y., Jan. 2nd arrival backstamp; reduced a bit at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 128
(Medical) Madam Porter's Cough Balsam, Dr. Porter's Medicated Bitters, Ruckel & Hendel, New York City, advertising with stamp box on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose red (94) tied by four-bar circular grid duplexed with "New York, Oct 8" cds to Carlisle Pa., original letterhead enclosure, 1868 docketing at left, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 129
(Medical) Malt Bitters, Malt Bitters Co., Weeks & Potter, illustrated advertisement showing bottle on reverse of 1¢ postal card (UX5) canceled by "Boston Mass. Apr 28" duplex with negative "E" in circle cancel with address label to Philadelphia Pa., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 130
(Medical) Massasoit Salve, Sullivan Blacking Co., Boston, Mass., illustrated large circular advertising showing Indian Maidens attending to fallen Warrier on unsealed orange stampless cover with red "Boston, Paid, 18 Jun" integral cds to New Vineyard, Me. at the circular rate, Very Fine and striking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $140
Lot 131
(Medical) Medical Advertising Group, group of 12 including Dr. A.P. Sawyer Medical Co., "Epilepsy, Proofs of Cures", 1861 New York with partial "Leeches" embossed flap ad (partly torn away), Perrigo's Headache Powders, Johnson's Anodyne Liniment, Dr. H.E. Scheider illustrated ad, The S.B. Medicine Co., New England Sanitarium illustrated ad showing building, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F. and scarce group.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 132
(Medical) Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment, Lockport N.Y., overall ad on reverse of J.E. Jones dealer in Fine Cabinet Minerals, Fossils, and General Curiosities corner card cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by "St. Johnsbury Vt. May 26" duplex to Bristol Conn.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 133
(Medical) Microbe Killer, Radam's Microbe Killer Co., Nashville Tenn., blue iillustrated advertising showing Person attacking Microbe Skeleton trademark on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "Nashville, Tenn. Jul 28 '89" duplex to Fort Worth, Texas; reduced a bit at left, still fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 134
(Medical) Montgomery Drug Company, Montgomery Ala., blue black americana illustrated ad showing negro with large mortar and pestle on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Montgomery Ala., Apr 1 '93" duplex to local address, original matching letterhead enclosure with "Sign Negro and Mortar" slogan for "Blount, Weatherly & Co. Wholesale and Retail Druggists" order; piece out at bottom, otherwise Very Fine and rare Black Americana medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $275
Lot 135
(Medical) Moscos, The Peruvian Catarrh Cure Co., New York N.Y., overall illustrated ad showing Indians Digging trademark on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ ultramarine (212) tied by "New York, L" third-class oval on cover to East sharon Mass., "Sharon, Mass. Feb 5" cds with ms. " Missent " rating, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $220
Lot 136
(Medical) Mother Noble's Remedies, Dr. E.P. Huylar, New York City, illustrated ad design showing Mother Noble trademark on buff cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "New York, A, Aug 27" cds to Benson Vt., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 137
(Medical) Mr. Wm. Merriam's Cough Syrup, Merriam & Frost, Springfield Mass., illustrated advertising design showing Mrs. Merriam on bright orange cover bearing 3¢ green (158), rich color, canceled by bold cross duplexed with "Springfield Mass. Jun 22" cds to Firtzwilliam N.H.; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Extremely Fine and striking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $50
Lot 138
(Medical) "Mrs. Winslow's Southing Salve For Children Teething", large oval engraved illustration on amber cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Sep 12" cds duplexed with circular grid cancel to Hampden, Me., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $210
Lot 139
(Medical) Narcissa Waterman, Eye Doctress, Georgetown Ohio, near overall illustrated "The Blind May See, I Will Give $500 to Anyone" advertising showing Elderly Woman with Eyeglasses on cover bearing 1¢ blue (264) tied by segmented cork duplexed with "Georgetown, Ohio Mar 3, 1897" cds to Smithville N.H.; faint stains and creasing at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 140
(Medical) Nature's Remedy, The A.H. Lewis Medicine Co., Bolivar Mo., illustrated corner card ad showing Nature's Remedy sales box on light purple cover bearing 1¢ blue (264), perf faults, tied by "Bolivar Mo., Nov 1, 1896" duplex to Hartford Conn.; some edge wear and light creasing, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 141
(Medical) Orange Blossom, A Positive Cure for all Female Diseases, orange illustrated corner card showing orange blossom on unsealed buff cover bearing well centered 1¢ gray blue (206) tied "South Bend Ind. Oct 7" duplex to Preston Conn., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 142
(Medical) Patent Medicines, 11 & 12 Marshall St, Boston Mass., illustrated building advertising on reverse of orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (25) tied by large Boston "Paid" grid, adjacent red "Boston, Mass. 11 Jan" cds to Bangor Me., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 143
(Medical) Patent Medicines, Hair Restoratives, etc M.S. Burr & Co., Boston Mass., fancy framed corner card on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (25) tied by large "Paid" grid, red "Boston, Mass. 30 Jan" cds on amber cover to Hampstead N.H., Very Fine and choice early medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Lot 144
(Medical) Petroleum Jelly, Binghampton Oil Refining Co., New York N.Y., illustrated ad design showing medical bottle on 1894 cover bearing 2¢ carmine lake (249) tied by "New York 'V' Dec 7 '94" duplex to local street address, Dec. 7th machine receiving cds, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 145
(Medical) Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated, S.R. Wells, Editor, overall illustrated advertising on reverse of salmon envelope bearing 3¢ ultramarine (114) tied by "New York, Dec 7 duplex to Oneida N.Y.; some edge wear, aging and soiling, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 146
(Medical) Platt's Chlorides, Henry B. Platt, New York N.Y., red "The Odorless, Chemical, disinfectant" corner card on 1885 cover bearing 2¢ gray blue (206) pair tied by "New York, Feb 17 '85" duplex strikes to Poughkeepsie N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 147
(Medical) "Quack Doctor" Penny Dreadful Valentine, multicolor comic with interesting verse " …You're only a quack who lives on hard tack, and as for your knowledge of physic, You wouldn't know a corn on the toe, from a desperate case. Your sugar pull is certain to kill, and as for your lotions and plastics… ", entered mails with 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by partial "Kirksville Mo. Feb 14" cds to local addressee; faults, Fine and unusual.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 148
(Medical) R. Schoenherr Sr., Chemical Priv. Laboratory, Milwaukee Wisc., illustrated ad showing Schoenherr "Wholesale Dealer in and Manufacturer of Medicines, etc." on buff registered cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B), 8¢ violet brown (272) tied by "Milwaukee, Wis. Sta. B, Oct 17 '99" duplexes, magenta "Registered, Sta. B, Milwaukee, Wis., Oct 17, 1899" cds to local street address; slightly rough opening, partial flap, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 149
(Medical) Rennie's Paining Killing Magic Oil, L.W. Warner & Co., attractive green illustrated advertising on 1¢ blue (U115) cream entire canceled by "New York, CR" double-oval to Saegertown Pa., Very Fine and choice, ex- C.L. Wunsch Collection .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 150
(Medical) Restorative Nervine, Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind., overall illustrated advertising showing illustration for "Nerve and Liver Pills" and on reverse Man with testimonial for Dr. Miles' "Heart Cure" on buff cover bearing 2¢ pink (279Bc) tied by "Elkhart, Ind. May 5 1898" machine cancel to Seymour Conn.; reduced slightly at right with corner nick, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 151
(Medical) Rinehart's Vegetable Liver Pills, Rinehart's Medicine Co., Troy O., blue illustrated advertising showing pills on amber cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by "Troy O. Aug 4" duplex to Sandusky, Ohio, light edge toning (trivial), Very Fine and attractive design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $70
Lot 152
(Medical) Root, Bark & Blossom, Newark N.J., near overall advertising with "12¢ A Week Will Make You Well" slogan on unsealed cover bearing two 1¢ blue (264) singles tied by multiple "New York, N.Y., Apr 10, 1896" flag machine cancels to Jersey city N.J.; some light edge staining, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 153
(Medical) Root's Vegetable Ointment, Strong Cobb & Co., Cleveland Ohio, overall illustrated advertising showing baby on medicine bottle on reverse of 2¢ green entire canceled by "Cleveland, O. Jan 23 '88" duplex to local address, Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 154
(Medical) The Rose Jelly Manufacturing Co., New Midway Md., pink overall illustrated shaded ad design on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) guideline s.e., light cancel duplexed with neat "New Midway Md. Sep 19, 1899" cds to Putnam Conn., Sep. 20th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 155
(Medical) The Shaker Extract of Roots, A.J. White, New York N.Y., ornate corner card advertising on cover bearing 1¢ blue (182) and 2¢ vermilion (183) , vibrant colors, both tied by "New York, Nov 1 '81" duplex to Village Pharmacy, Orono Me., Nov. 2nd arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and colorful franking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 156
(Medical) Shallenburger's Fever & Ague Antidote, Bonbright & Co., Phila. Pa, printed cornercard on orange cover with postmaster free frank "Free P.M.", "Philadelphia Pa. Jan 12" cds and "Free" rating handstamp to Barren Creek Md.; light edge stains, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 157
(Medical) Simons' Liver Regulator, J.H. Zeilin Co, Druggists, Macon Ga., overall advertising on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by partial shield fancy cancel duplexed with "Owasco, Miss. Mar 31" cds to Greensburg, La.; wear and soiling, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 158
(Medical) Skoda's Discovery with Sarsaparilla Compound, Skoda Discovery Co., Belfast Me., blue illustrated ad showing medicine box on yellow cover bearing 2¢ lake (219D) tied by quartered cork duplexed with partial "Belfast Me. Nov 29" cds to Ashville Me.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 159
(Medical) Spencer Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., blue illustrated corner card showing man with hat on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Chattanooga, Tenn. Sta A, Feb 3, 1903" duplex to Porterdale Ga.; few stain spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 160
(Medical) The Star Remedy Co, New York, illustrated design on amber cover bearing 2¢ Columbian (231) tied by "New York, C, Apr 29 '93" duplex to Shadeland Pa., 1893 arrival backstamp, purple May 1, 1893 company receiving handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 161
(Medical) Strengthening Cordial & Blood Purifier, Dr. J.H. Mclean, St. Louis Mo., overall illustrated advertising showing patients before and after treatment on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ green (247) canceled by ms., matching ms. "Springtown Ark. Jan. 2" postmark to New York City, original 1871 enclosed letter indicating they have a druggist in Springtown that they would be glad to act as an agent for and request a small assortment of medicine to sell on consignment, Very Fine and rare medical ad from Arkansas.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $200
Lot 162
(Medical) Symmes' Catarrh Recipe and Medicine, T.P. Symmes, New York N.Y., fancy boxed advertising on amber cover bearing 3¢ green (147) canceled by circle of wedges duplexed with "New York Feb 27" cds to Sandusky City, Ohio; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 163
(Medical) T. Morris Perot & Co., Drug Warehouse, Philadelphia Pa., illustrated advertising corner card on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Phila. Pa. Jul 20" Philadelphia cds duplex with partial grid to Academia Pa., July 17th docketing; reduced at left, still clean and F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 164
(Medical) Tilden & Co. Preparations, Wm. H. Peek & Co. Botanic Druggists, N.Y., ornate oval advertising corner card shaded ad with red "Peek & Velsor" ownership update on cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "New York, Mar 25" cds to Butler, Tennessee, Mar. 31st arrival cds's, with 1874 printed company letterhead enclosure; nibbled at left, no flap, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 165
(Medical) The Turners, Philadelphia, Pa., blue illustrated designs including boxed "Turn Your Liver With Turners' Little Liver Turners. A Very Small Pill" slogan on larger size buff cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Winston, Jun 9 '97" duplex to local address; barely perceptible file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 166
(Medical) Ulmus Fulva, Huber & Fuhrman Drug Mills, Fond du Lac Wisc., illustrated ad design showing medicine canister on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "Fond du Lac, wis. Jan 24" duplex with ring cancel to Kingston N.Y., Jan. 27, 1890 arrival backstamp; reduced irregularly at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 167
(Medical) Upjohn's Friable Pills, The Upjohn Pill & Granule Co., Kalamazoo Mich., illustrated ad showing "Can be Reduced to a Powder under the Thumb" slogan illustration on cover bearing two 2¢ rose pink (279Bc) singles tied by "Kalamazoo, Mich. Jun 14, 1895" machine cancel to Portland, Oregon, Jun. 19th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 168
(Medical) The Viking's Remedy, C. Schmeilling, Wilkes-Barre Pa., red illustrated ad showing Viking with "An Ancient Danish Liniment, It Talks for Itself" slogan on cover bearing 2¢ red (270B) tied by "Wilkesbarre, Pa. Mar 24 '03" machine cancel to New York N.Y., Mar. 24th 1903 machine arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $210
Lot 169
(Medical) W.W. Bliss & Co., Proprietors of Jacob's Cordial, New York N.Y., illustrated design showing Women Riding Four-Horse Chariot and decorative banners on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (11A) , misscut with huge margins to in, tied by "New-York, Jun 6" cds to Hale's Ford, Va., blue ms. "51" for 1851 inside cds, Very Fine and scarce early medical ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $550
Lot 170
(Medical) W.W. Gavitt's Medical Co., Topeka Kans., overall illustrated ad design for "A Great Blood Purifier" on manila return envelope bearing 2¢ Bureau canceled by segmented target, matching "Mich. 17 Aug 1897" cds to Topeka Kansas, reverse with Topeka (8.18) machine arrival backstamp; accompanied by an illustrated company printed circular with typed letter from different company mailing, Very Fine and striking.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $170
Lot 171
(Medical) Walter's Sanitarium, Walter's Park, Berks Co., Pa., corner card noting "Climate, the finest in the world.", "Mountain Air, pure and bracing" etc on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by target cancel, atching "Water's Park Pa., Jun 10, 1892" cds to washington Del.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 172
(Medical) The Water Sanitarium, Waters Park Pa., illustrated advertising corner card showing oak leaf and acorn branch on cover bearing 2¢ Pan-American (295) tied by "Water Oark Pa., Jun 5, 1901" duplex to Springfield Mass., machine arrival backstamp; some edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 173
(Medical) Wayne's Diuretic & Alternative Elixer, F.E. Suire & Co., Cincinnati Ohio, illustrated advertising showing man with top hat on buff cover bearing on reverse 3¢ green, grilled (136) canceled by blue four-ring cancel duplexed with bold "Cincinnati, O. Jul 16" cds to Urbana, Ohio; reduced slightly at top, small corner fault upper right, not detracting from, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 174
(Medical) Whitmer's Family Medicines, Logan, Ohio, illustrated corner card showing horse and buggy for "Vegetable Pain Destroyer, Cough Balsam, Liver & Kidney Remedy…" on brown cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Columbus & Pomeroy, TR 35, Jul 5, 1898" railroad post office cds to Columbus Oh., Jul. 5th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 175
(Medical) Wild Cherry Bitters, Dr. Harter Medicine Co., St Louis Mo., illustrated advertising on both sides of cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) tied by "Dayton, Ohio, aug 6, 1898" machine cancel to Saltillo Pa.; reduced slightly right with minor top corner mend, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 176
(Medical) William R. Prince, Nature's Sovereign Remedials, Flushing N.Y., rectangular framed corner card on yellow cover bearing 3¢ red, grilled (94) s.e., corner flaw, tied by fancy circle of wedges cancel duplexed with "New York, Nov 5" cds to Aiken S.C., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 177
(Medical) William Wood & Co., Medical Publishers, New York N.Y., overall yellow illustrated advertising showing snake on 1892 cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "New York, D, Apr 19 '92" duplex to Winston N.C.; reduced at right, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 178
(Medical) Williams Extract Jamaican Ginger, Geo.W. Williams & Co, Hartford Conn., illustrated advertising on cover bearing 3¢ green (158) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Hartford, Conn. Mar 26" cds to Lima, Indiana; some light toning, couple small opening tears, minor edge tear and light toning, 3¢ toned perf, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 179
(Medical - Druggist) A.B. Merriam & Co. Wholesale Druggists, Cincinnati Ohio, all-over shaded ad cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue "Cincinnati O. Apr 10" duplex with four-ring target cancel to Lima, Ohio; small edge tear at left, 3¢ flaws, attractive and F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $75
Lot 180
(Medical - Druggist) Bean & Rabe Wholesale Druggists, Philadelphia Pa., illustrated building advertising with additional text advertising on reverse of unsealed cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by partial "Philadelpha, Pa." double oval to Elizabethtown Pa., Extremely Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 181
(Medical - Druggist) Bullock & Crenshaw, Druggists and Manufacturing, Philadelphia, overall design showing various druggist implements on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , canceled by circular grid, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Dec 8, 1860" octagon datestamp to Darlington Md., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $130
Lot 182
(Medical - Druggist) Chas. H. May, Druggist, Piqua Ohio, allover shaded ad design with embossed mortar & pestle on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Piqua O. May 10, 1888" cds to Springfield Mass., May 12th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 183
(Medical - Druggist) E.A. Palmer & Bro. Druggists, Mfg. and Patent Medicine Dealers, Cleveland Ohio, overal gray shaded ad cover bearing 3¢ green (147) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Cleveland O. Feb 15" cds to Boston Mass, docketed "Answered July 1871, $1000.-" at left; reduced slightly at left, includes original Charter Oak Life Insurance Co. illustrated letterhead enclosure back home to his brother, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 184
(Medical - Druggist) New York Paper Box Co., Artistic Lithographers to the Drug Trade, New York N.Y., beautiful illustrated design on cover bearing 2¢ pink (279Bc) tied by "New York, Mar 16 '98" duplex to Boston Mass.; slightly rough opening at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 185
(Medical - Druggist) Peek & Velsor, Wholesale Botanic Druggists, New York City, overal green ad cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "New York, N.y. Nov 2, 1892" machine cancel to Essex, Vermont; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 186
(Medical - Druggist) Peter-Neat-Richardson Co., Louisville Ky., overall blue illustrated advertising for "Use Bronchiline For Coughs, Colds…For the Baby to Grandad" on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine tied by "Louisville, Ky. Sep 25, 1912" machine cancel to Louisville, Ky; some pencil docketing, Very Fine and scarce ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 187
(Medical - Druggist) R.W. Pierce M.D., World's Dispensary, Buffalo N.Y., text advertising and reverse with illustrated building ad on orange cover bearing 6¢ rose pink (159) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Buffalo N.Y. Oct 31" cds to Hornellsville N.Y., matching illustrated building letterhead enclosure; cover reduced slightly at top, part of flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 188
(Medical - Druggist) Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co., Memphis Tenn., amber company return envelope with red front and back advertising bearing 1¢ green (279) pair and 8¢ violet brown (272) , all tied by target cancels, matching "Chubhill, Feb 1900" cds to Memphis Tenn., purple "Received, Feb 28 1900, Memphis Tenn." three-line backamp; 8¢ torn, otherwise Very Fine appearing.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 189
(Medical - Druggist) Wholesale Druggists, Beates & Miller, Philadelphia Pa., blue cameo-style Mortar & Pestle illustrated ad on orange cover bearing 3¢ rose red, grilled (94) tied by "Phila. Pa. Nov 19" duplex to LaPorte Pa., 1868 docketing at left, original letter accompanies; top edge tears and missing flap, with 1868 contents, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 190
(Medical - Hair) 7 Wonders of the World, The Seven Sutherland Sisters, New York, overall bi-colored advertising showing the Sutherland Sisters on cover bearing 3¢ green (207), barely tied by barred oval duplexed with "Pittsburgh, Pa. Mar 6, 1883" cds to Jacksonville, Florida; reduced at left with small top left corner mend, still F.-V.F. and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $350
Lot 191
(Medical - Hair) Seven Sutherland Sisters, Hair Grower, New York, two-panel brown illustrated advertising showing the seven sisters on 1888 blue cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "New York, C, Nov 20 88" duplex to Warrens Corners, N.Y.; 2¢ wrinkle, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $350
Lot 192
(Medical - Optical) The L. Black Co., Opticians, Detroit Mich., illustrated corner card showing "Reliability" Eye and Shield trademark on amber cover bearing 2¢ carmine (301) tied by "Detroit, Mich. Oct 20, 1903" machine cancel to Fall River, Mass.; Oct. 22nd machine arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.
The L. Black Company was based in Detroit, Mich. founded in 1850 were opticians who manufactured and sold spectacles and eye-glasses.Lot 193
(Medical - Pharmacist) Wm. R. Warner & Co., Manufacturing Pharmacists, New York N.Y., blue advertising design with fancy "Warner" address frame on unsealed cover bearing 1¢ gray blue (206) tied by "Philadelphia Pa." third-class oval to Kammerer Pa., erosion affects cover and stamp at right, small restored top edge nick, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 194
(Medical - Temperance) H.B. Howell G.S., Trenton N.J., unusual temperance propaganda ad with text in decanter profile ending with " …year by year my thousands tread the dismal road of Death " on blue cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by quartered cork duplexed with partial "Trenton N.H. Dec 15" cds to Brideport N.J.; bit of flap torn away, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 195
(Medical - Temperance) "Wine is a Mocker" E.C. Blanchard, Tabor, Iowa, propaganda ad "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" with bible scripture on amber cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) canceled by cork duplexed with "El Dorado Kans. Jun 12, 1896" cds to W.W. Gavitt Medical Co., Topeka Kans., original $2.00 order for liniment; reduced at top corner, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 196
(Merchants) A.M. Bininger & Co., Importer, New York N.Y., gray allover shaded ad design showing Costumed Gentlemen with Walking Stick on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Jan" cds to Ripton Vt., fresh and Extremely Fine example of this scarce ad design; signed Chase notes "very pretty" on reverse.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $75
Lot 197
(Merchants) Buffalo Forges, multicolored illustrated design showing " The Master Blacksmiths " on "W.M. Pattison Supply Co., Cleveland O." corner card cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Cleveland, O. Jan 11, 1902" machine cancel to local address, Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 198
(Merchants) Erie Land Office, Buffalo N.Y., advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, tied by rimless "Buffalo N.Y., Sep 5" cds to Detroit Mich., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 199
(Merchants) R.S. & P. Cushman, Importers & Dealers in Wines, Brandies, Albany N.Y., detailed illustrated design on 1860 buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by neat "Albany N.Y. Dec 5, 1860" cds to Chateaugay N.Y., 1860 receipt, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 200
(Merchants) Village Blacksmith, lovely multicolor advertising on cover bearing 3¢ purple (721) coil tied by "Watertown Wis., Jul 19, 1938" machine cancel to Boston Mass., Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 201
(Music) School Music Books, S.C. Hanson Publishing Williamsport, Ind, overall illustrated advertising on amber cover bearing 2¢ Columbian tied by target, "Williamsport Indiana Aug 1 1893" duplex to Chicage Ill., Aug. 2nd machine arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 202
(Phonography) Pittman & Prosser, Phonetic Printing, light blue allover verse design with "Pitman & Prosser, Phonetic Publishers, Cincinnati, O." imprint on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to in, tied by bold blue "Cincinatti O., Jan 17" cds addressed to New York City; small edge tear at bottom, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Benn Pitman established a partnership with R.P. Prosser in 1853 and published "The Reporter's Companion", a 127 book on phonography. Prosser soon went out on his own establishing his own firm in Cincinnati.Realized: $120
Lot 203
(Printing) Printing Presses, Golding & Co., Boston, Mass., multicolor and ornate illustrated advertising with additional black overall advertising on reverse, on cover bearing 2¢ green (213) tied by "Boston, Mass. Mar 9, 1888" machine cancel to Bristol, Conn.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and extremely attractive color scheme.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $75
Lot 204
(Publishing) Star Publishing Co., Jersey City N.J., overall illustrated orange ad with additional overall Lower New York City area map on reverse of cover bearing 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "Jersey City N.J. Dec 24, 91" duplex to New Hope Pa.; slightly rough reduction at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 205
(Schools and Colleges) Meriden School for Boys, blue illustrated ad on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , corner crease, great color, tied by blue "West Meriden Ct., Feb 19" cds to South Deerfield MA, Very Fine and scarce ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 206
(Schools and Colleges) Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass., woodcut building advertising on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , pos. 72L4, large margins all around including adjacent stamp below, tied by "East Hampton, Mass. Sep 6" cds to Granby Mass.; small tear at left, bit of flap missing, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 207
(Sports) Baseballs, Lannom Mfg. Co., Tullahoma Tenn., black and orange ad design with additional overall illustrated design on reverse showing baseball on cover bearing 3¢ purple (721) coil tied by "Tullahoma, Tenn. Dec 10, 1937" machine cancel to South Bend Ind., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 208
(Temperance) "Intemperance is the Curse of the World", allover illustrated propaganda design with Wm. C. Hale imprint at right on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, tied by "Hartford Ct., Nov 15" cds to Williamstown Vt., a wonderful overall design depicting various scenes including the smashing of gin and rum barrels, Very Fine and choice, ex-Rubel .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $400 - 600.Realized: $200
Lot 209
(Tobacco) Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., St. Louis, Mo., illustrated multicolor advertising design showing Bale of Star Tobacco Alongside River with Boy Fishing on cover bearing with 2¢ carmine (220) tied by "St. Louis, Mo. Oct. 22, 1894" machine cancel to Independence Pa.; edge wear and small tears, 2¢ flaws, F.-V.F. and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 210
(Transportation - Automobiles) The Davis Robe Co., Chicago Ill., macnificent overall five-color illustrated ad showing tourinc car with lady showing fur robe on cover bearing on reverse 1¢ green tied by "Chicago Ill., 1908" machine cancel to Bethel, Conn.; cover faulty with soiling and wear, Fine and exceptional advertising design.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $85
Lot 211
(Transportation - Automobiles) Reverse Tires, Fox Bros. Garage, Watseka Ill., green overall ad showing automobile on cover bearing 3¢ violet tied by "Watseka Ill., Dec 11, 1917" machine cancel to Chicago Ill.; opening tear along bottom, otherwise Very Fine and scarce automobile ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $60
Lot 212
(Transportation) Elevated Railway and Street Car Advertising, Cohn Bros., New York N.Y., overall illustrated advertising showing interior of street card on cover bearing 1¢ blue (219) pair tied by "New York, N.Y. Apr 2, 1894" duplex, additional machine cancel to Grand Rapids, Michigan; some edge wear, Very Fine and beautiful detailed ad.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $60
Lot 213
(Transportation) Swift Refrigerator Transportation Co., Chicago Ill., illustrated ad design showing box car with "Fresh Meat Express" slogan on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1895" machine cancel to Grand Central Station N.Y., Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.