Sale 5007Completed: September 27, 2025
September Internet Auction
Lots 219—223
Exposition Covers
Lot 219
1886 Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, overall ad on reverse of buff "Adams Express Company, Western Division" imprint cover bearing 2¢ red brown (210) tied by negative "A" cork cancel duplexed with "Athens O. Jun 3, 1886" cds to Columbus, Ohio; reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $150
Lot 220
(1901 Pan-American Exposition) The Buffalo Abstract Guaranty Co., Buffalo N.Y., illustrated design showing Angel and Fair Buildings on cover bearing 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Buffalo N.Y., Feb 3, 1900" machine cancel with "1901 Pan American Exposition" slogan to Warsaw N.Y.; minor perf toning, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $75
Lot 221
(1901 Pan-American Exposition) G. Elias & Bro., Hardwood, Pine & Hemlock Timber & Lumber, Buffalo N.Y., overall shaded ad cover showing lumber mill and Expo Indian below on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) guideline s.e., tied by "buffalo, N.Y. Jul 15, 1899" machine cancel to Boston Mass.; edge wear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 222
John Fremont, oval portrait design with John Andrews imprint and ms. "1856" dated on yellow cover bearing 1856, 3¢ orange brown (11A var.) , small tear, manuscript cancel and tied by blue "Conway N.H. Oct 23" cds to Hanover N.H.; reduced slightly at right, Fine appearance, a rare 1856 orange brown use.
Milgram No. JF-36 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $200 - 300.Lot 223
John Fremont, portrait facing left with Putnam Brothers imprint on amber cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Fitzwilliam N.H. Oct 23" cds to Keene N.H.; light toning, F.-V.F.
Milgram No. JF-3 ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Estimate $100 - 150.