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ADVERTISING
AD-1. Birmingham, AL, 1917, VG Univ.; The Tutwiler illus.ad (hotel)
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-2. Birmingham, AL, 1932, VF Univ.; Birmingham News/Age-Herald
cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-3. Mobile, AL, 1912, G+ Amer/A14; Battle House logo header;
full-color illus.hotel on back on cvr. E $20
AD-4. Montgomery, AL, 1921, VG Univ.; Gay-Teague Hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-5. Montgomery, AL, 1929, G+ Univ. (nick T; no flap) Patrick
P.Bailey Co./Plumbers cc; illus.bathroom w/toilet, tub, sink on
cvr. E $20
AD-6. Montgomery, AL, 1934, VF Univ.; Montgomery Advertiser cc;
illus.bldg on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-7. Anchorage, AK, 1957, G Int'l; The Westward/Inn/Hotel ad
on air cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-8. Anchorage, AK, 1974, G+ meter; Wien Air Alaska logo cc on
#10 window cvr. E $8
AD-9. Fairbanks, AK, 1954, F Int'l; Northern Consolidated Airlines
Int'l Airport illus.logo cc w/"Anchorage" lined thru
& "Fairbanks" written below on #10 air cvr to Hughes,
AK. E $14
AD-10. Fairbanks, AK, [1978], printed Permit #2; Alaska Sea Grant
Program, Univ.of Alaska illus.ad (boat) on 4.75x8.5" 4-panel
ad card. E $12 MIN.6
AD-11. Juneau, AK, 1959 (Jan 15), VG Univ.; "Dear Doctor"
Pentothal "script" ad at L on PPC to York (PA) Co.Hosp
& Home, NOT to specific MD. E $15 MIN.8
AD-12. Harlow, AR, [1899], partial CDS/cork; Harlow Lumber Co./Magnolia
Hills/Soft Yellow Pine illus.ad (flower) 1c green (86-16) on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-13. Hot Springs Nat'l Park, AR, 1960s, VF precanx; Birch Motel
22-line text ad at L on motel PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-14. Little Rock, AR, 1903, VF Amer/B14 (lite tone) Quapaw Club
engraved return add.w/illus.Indian head on flap on cvr. E $12
MIN.6
AD-15. Upland, AR, 1899, VG+ duplex Summit Lumber Co.illus.ad
(lumberjacks & loaded train in forest) 1c green (95/26) on
unsealed cvr w/adhesive add.label. E $24 MIN.12
AD-16. Alameda, CA, 1892, G+ duplex (ALA-90) (EKU) "The Nidiologist/An
Illus.Ornithological Magazine" cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-17. Beverly Hills, CA, 1968, VG PB meter w/"Julie Andrews
as the 'Star!'" slogan (upper R tip slit) 20th Century-Fox
Film Corp.logo ad cc on air cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-18. Corning, CA, 1912, G+ duplex; "Purchase a Piece of
the Earth" realtor's ad w/globe outline on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-19. Los Angeles, CA, 1911, F Int'l; Hollenbeck Hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-20. Los Angeles, CA, 1912, F PPIE slogan (tip cr) "Personally
Conducted Trolley Trips" ad above message on Lookout Mtn.Inn
ad PPC. E $14
AD-21. Los Angeles, CA, 1912, G+ SF15-13C PPIE slogan; "The
Angelus" engraved illus.cc (farmer & wife praying) on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-22. Los Angeles, CA, 1913, G+ Int'l; Jones' Book Store/Blackboards
header; illus.iron desk on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-23. Los Angeles, CA, 1917, VF Int'l; Hotel Clark photo illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-24. Los Angeles, CA, 1918, VF Int'l; Hotel Clark logo cc on
cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-25. Los Angeles, CA, 1921, G+ Univ. (bit ruff slit T) "The
Angelus" illus.ad (farmer & wife praying over grave?)
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-26. Los Angeles/Arcade Sta., CA, 1935, VG+ Univ.; "Telepathy!
Thought Transference/A Miracle a Day for only $3.98 Full Payment"
ad at L; Paty Co."Art of Broadcasting Your Thoughts to Others"
long ad re 41 lesson course w/illus.(Magnetic Vibrations, Magnetic
Rays, etc.) on GPC. E $20
AD-27. Oakland, CA, 1929, VF Univ. (tiny tear T) Order Daughters
of St.George/Golden Gate Lodge #78 cc; small illus.ad (Geo.on
horseback, slaying dragon) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-28. Richmond, CA, 1924, F Univ. (ruff slit upper R) LaSelle
Music Co.cc; "Sonora/Clear As a Bell" illus.console
stereo w/2 candle stands & small bell) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-29. Sacramento, CA, 1917, F Univ. (upper R tip slit) Hotel
Land ad cc w/small illus.portrait on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-30. San Diego, CA, 1919, G DCDS as origin b/s (bit trim R;
lower R tip ruff) Pioneer Pharmacy 20x64mm adhesive return add.label
w/tiny illus.miner, tied by reg'd h/s; mute ovals tie solo 12c
Frank. on reg'd cvr. E $20
AD-31. San Francisco, CA, 1898, F Barry (small tone spot T edge)
Kohler & Chase/Agency for Knabe Pianos header; illus.5-story
bldg on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-32. San Francisco, CA, 1898, VF Barry (trim R; bit lite tone)
Badger Gold Mining & Milling Co.cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-33. San Francisco, CA, 1910, G Int'l; Hotel Manx fancy header
& illus. on cvr. E $20
AD-34. San Francisco, CA, 1910, F Int'l (trim L) Sherman Clay
& Co., Steinway & Other Pianos/Victor Talking Machines
illus.ad w/small illus.bldg & harp; 2c Wash.imperf on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-35. San Francisco, CA, 1913, VG SF15-09-03B PPIE slogan; San
Francisco Orchestra text ad (2 scheduled programs) on back on
GPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-36. San Francisco, CA, 1914, VF PPIE slogan (bit lite tone)
Hotel Manx illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-37. San Francisco, CA, 1915, G+ SF15-09-02A PPIE slogan (crs;
tear L) Hirst's Leg Holder long text ad w/illus.; add'l 2-line
INVERTED ad at T; 1c Balboa on PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-38. San Francisco, CA, 1917, G+ Int'l; Grand Court of California/Foresters
of America sec's cc w/illus.logo on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-39. San Francisco, CA, 1919, G+ Univ.; "Montezuma Tribe
#77, Improved Order of Red Men/W.H.McLaughlin/Collector of Wampum"
treasurer's red cc & illus.Indian chief on PSE. E $20
AD-40. San Francisco/Sta.D, CA, 1904, F Int'l; Calif.Ag'y/Int'l
Correspondence Schools of Scranton ad on cvr. E $8
AD-41. Burlingame, CO, 1924, G+ 4-bar; Lauer Motor Co.ad cc; 2c
Harding on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-42. Burlington, CO, 1907, G duplex (upper R arc mostly not
struck) Kit Carson Land Co.ad (photo illus.depot, bank & courthouse)
1c Sc.300 on unsealed cvr. E $40
AD-43. Colorado Springs, CO, 1898, VF Amer/B14(1) (cr) "Colo.Springs/The
City of Colo's Richest Gold Fields/World's Foremost Scenic &
Health Resort" overall back ad w/illus.map of Pike's Peak
Region (Denver to Florence); 1c green on unsealed cvr to Denver
Mining Stock Exchange. E $50
AD-44. Colorado Springs, CO, 1903, G+ Int'l (trim R; bit lite
tone) New Alta Vista illus.ad (hotel) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-45. Cripple Creek, CO, 1902, partial duplex (mostly not struck)
Colorado Banking & Trust/Colo.Finance & Safe Deposit Co.cc
w/illus.bank vault on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-46. Denver, CO, ca.1893, G mute oval; Overland Machinery Co.cc;
1c Colum. on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-47. Denver, CO, 1896, G duplex; H.T.Ungemach Produce/Fruits
cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-48. Denver, CO, 1899, G+ Barry (edge tear R; toned) Colorado
Information Bureau illus.ad ("Don't do it!" w/hand dropping
letter in wastebasket); red "50c Inside" at T; 1c green
on unsealed cvr. E $20
AD-49. Denver, CO, 1909, VF Int'l; Dermasthetic Mfg.Co.text ad
for "trial gallon of Dermalease" barber product in message
area on PPC. E $8
AD-50. Denver, CO, 1911, VG Int'l (o/s; tear T) Albany Hotel large
photo illus.ad on cvr. E $20
AD-51. Denver, CO, 1914, G+ Int'l; "Appearing Every Week
w/Keystone Comedies at Empress Theatre of Varieties" red
ad at L on ad PPC: actress Mabel Normand portrait. E $40
AD-52. Denver, CO, 1920, VG Univ.; Weiss Instrument Co.ad cc w/illus.surveyor
instrument on cvr. E $20
AD-53. Denver, CO, 1924, G+ Permit 1/Meter 1034; Denver Dry Goods
Co.cc; "Gateway to 12 Nat'l Parks & 32 Nat'l Monuments"
ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-54. Denver, CO, [1936], printed Permit #374 (toned) Thomas
Quilt Factories ad at L & inside w/illus.bed on 3-panel PC
inc.att'd bus.reply card. E $14
AD-55. Denver, CO, 1938, VF Univ.; Cullen-Thompson Motor Co.cc;
"Denver Home of Plymouth & Chrysler Cars" illus.ad
on back (3-story bldg) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-56. Edgewater, CO, 1914, partial duplex (tears T) "Farm
Home of V.Devinny" photo illus.w/inset portrait on cvr. E
$30 MIN.15
AD-57. Fort Collins, CO, [1891], partial CDS/cork (bit ruff trim
R; stamp damage) Fort Collins Prospectus/The Banner Agricultural
County of Colorado cc on cvr. E $8
AD-58. Goldfield, CO, 1899, partial duplex (ruff R in stamp to
oval) Goldfield Lodge/Knights of Pythias illus.logo cc on cvr.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-59. Las Animas, CO, 1888, VF CDS/cork (lower R tip bit trim)
Cartter & Lambert/Fresh & Salt Meats illus.bull's head
on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $30 MIN.15
AD-60. New Windsor, CO, 1904, G duplex; Leonard E.Bartz, MD, cc
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-61. Ouray, CO, 1922, G+ duplex (ruff R) David Foerster, Metallurgical
Engineer cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-62. Bridgeport, CT, 1907, G+ Int'l; Bridgeport Post header;
small photo illus.young girl w/umbrella & papers on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-63. (Bridgeport), CT, [1930], franked w/Greenwich, CT, printed
Permit #23 (tiny tear R; edge crs R) McKesson & Robbins cc
on back cover of 4x5.5" 80-PAGE "First Aid in Emergencies/What
to Do Till the Doctor Comes" booklet. SCARCE format ad item.
E $20
AD-64. Hartford, CT, 1888, partial duplex (tears, inc.2.5"
tear T; 1.5x.5" interior piece out, taking part of canx)
"Williams & Carleton Whole Druggists/Jamaica Ginger"
fancy ad; illus.UGLY child w/tooth missing; on cvr. AS IS for
faults. E $15 MIN.8
AD-65. (Hartford), CT, 1890, canxed Hart & Saybrook/RPO G+
83-C-1 (bit ruff lower R) Bailey Mfg.Co.cc; illus.Bailey Letter
Copying Machine on cvr w/matching letterhead encs. E $24 MIN.12
AD-66. Mansfield, CT, [1896], partial CDS/cork; C.H.Hobby, Piano
Tuner & Dealer ad cc; Dunham & Sons' Pianos illus.piano
on cvr. E $20
AD-67. Meriden, CT, 1870s, G+ CDS/target; Wilbur O.Cooper/Takigrafy
ad cc w/7 text lines & small shorthand sample; 1c banknote
on unsealed cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-68. Meriden, CT, ca.1882, G+ CDS/cork; Wilbur O.Cooper/Takigrafy
ad cc w/11 text lines & "The Lord's Prayer" in shorthand;
3c banknote on cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-69. Meriden, CT, 1894, F duplex (edge tears) Chas.Parker Co.cc;
illus.Reagan Water Circulating & Shakign Grate; overall back
ad w/illus.grate on PSE. E $20
AD-70. New Haven, CT, 1885, G duplex; Int'l Newspaper Agy ad cc;
illus.globes & overall blue lined background; overall text
ad on back; pair 2c brown on cvr. E $20
AD-71. New Haven, CT, 1904, F Amer/B14() (nick T) W.F.Davis/Allen's
Kushion Komfort Shoes for Women cc; "Davis Employment Agy"
h/s on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-72. (Norwich), CT, 1870s, VG cork only; Henry Bill Publ.Co.cc
& text ad w/his portrait; 1c banknote on cvr. E $20
AD-73. Winsted, CT, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork; M.W.Dowd & Co.Plain
& Mercantile Printing lite blue overall ad w/eagle, shield
& lined background on cvr. E $20
AD-74. Washington, DC, 1882, G+ duplex (slight trim L) St.James
Hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $20
AD-75. Washington, DC, 1884, G+ duplex; Health & Home header;
long text ad re.subscription info & advertising rates at L;
2c brown on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-76. Washington, DC, 1886, VG duplex; Grand Council of the Dist.of
Columbia/Amer.Legion of Honor cc w/insignia; pair 1c Sc.212 on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-77. Washington, DC, 1888, G+ duplex (trim R) Independent Ice
Co.cc; 2c green on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-78. Washington, DC, 1889, G+ duplex; Wm.Knabe & Co./Gold
Medal/Pianofortes overall pale blue ad w/illus.piano & lined
background; 2c green on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-79. Washington, DC, 1892, G+ Amer (R tips nick; edge tear T)
Nat'l Tribune cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-80. Washington, DC, 1905, G+ duplex (part ruff slit L) J.E.Bromwell
& Sons Electro-Plating & Refinishing cc; illus.back ad
(old gas light fixture & other products) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-81. Washington, DC, 1907, VG Int'l (trim R, in stamp tip) Postmasters'
Advocate cc; Nat'l League of Postmasters illus.flag & mail
bag on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-82. Washington, DC, 1911, VG Time-Cmns (bit trim R) J.J.Georges
& Son cc; "Georges Corn & Bunion Shileds/Keep Your
Feet Off Your Mind" illus.ad (large foot stepping on man's
head) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-83. Washington, DC, 1916, G+ Int'l (part lite tone; crnr crs)
Episcopal Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital cc; 1c Wash.booklet pair
on cvr. E $20
AD-84. Washington, DC, 1919, G+ Univ. (crs; lite tone) Nat'l Physical
Education Service cc; illus.girl climbing rope on #10 cvr. E $20
AD-85. Washington, DC, 1922, VG Int'l; League of American Pen
Women, Nat'l HQ cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-86. Washington, DC, 1932, VF duplex; "University Club
of Washington" engraved cc on special del.cvr w/letterhead
enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-87. Washington, DC, 1938, VG Int'l (tip crs) Media Research
Bureau 34-line text ad for "Lincoln Family History"
on GPC to Francis Lincoln, Boston. E $15 MIN.8
AD-88. Clearwater, FL, 1969, VF Int'l tying "Stay at a Friendship
Inn Tonight" 25x32mm ad label w/illus.logo on PPC. E $12
MIN.6
AD-89. Jacksonville, FL, 1920, G+ Univ. (tear L) Hotel Mason illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-90. Jacksonville/West Bay Sta., FL, 1933, F Univ.; Florida
Times-Union cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-91. Miami, FL, 1931, F Int'l; A.W.Corbett, Realtor, cc w/illus.Ponce
de Leon statue on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-92. Newberry, FL, 1949, G+ duplex; Suwannee Drug Co.cc; "Try
Barry's With Derma-Seal For Screw Worm Control/A Screw Worm Ate
a Cow or Did It?" text ad w/odd question on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-93. Orlando, FL, 1907, F duplex; "Lake Eola" photo
illus.w/bldgs & lake on cvr. E $20
AD-94. Palm Beach, FL, 1900, G+ CDS/cork (state mostly not struck)
Hotel Royal Poinciana cc on cvr w/illus.letterhead enc. E $20
AD-95. Paris, France, 1957, VG machine; Harris Service Sta., E.Brunswick,
NJ, header; printed "script" message from "Your
Gulf Dealer" on Eiffel Tower PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-96. Albany, GA, 1919, G Univ.; Porto Rico Plant Co./Frost-Proof
Cabbage Plants cc; illus.cabbage head; 1c Wash. on unsealed cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-97. Athens, GA, [1879], partial CDS/cork (bit ruff trim R barely
in stamp) Chi Phi fraternity symbols illus.(shield, crown, books)
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-98. Atlanta, GA, 1893, G+ duplex (part ruff stit T; part lite
tone) Kellam & Moore Mfg.Opticians ad cc; "Crystal Lenses"
illus.ad (man inspecting glasses) 2c Colum. on cvr. E $30
AD-99. Atlanta, GA, 1901, VF duplex (ms "19" by year)
Frankling Printing & Publ.Co.cc; illus.bldg; overall text
ad on back. on 4.5x7" cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-100. Atlanta, GA, 1902, VF Int'l; Atlanta Paper Co.cc; LARGE
red "BOSS" across address area; text ad on back on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-101. Atlanta, GA, 1918, F Univ.; Piedmont Hotel illus.ad on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-102. Atlanta, GA, 1919, G+ Univ. (trim R; lite crs) Rice &
Hutchins Shoes cc & logos in B crnrs; overall illus.back ad
(factories/tanneries) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-103. Atlanta, GA, 1937, F Univ.; Dept.of Health cc; "Atlanta's
Cent'l Year... Oil Painting 'Battle of Atlanta'/50' high..."
ad w/illus.Confederate flag on commer.cvr. E $20
AD-104. Atlanta/Sta.B, GA, 1904, F duplex (trim R) Florodora Tag
Co.cc w/illus.logo (pretty woman) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-105. Augusta, GA, 1919, VG Amer/A14dd (upper L edge slit) The
Albion hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-106. East Point, GA, 1965, VG machine; Henry Motor Co.h/s ad
in message area on ad PPC: Plymouth Barracuda. E $12 MIN.6
AD-107. Jewell, GA, 1910, F 4-bar (lower R tip tear) A.R. &
H.B.Cason/Agts for Devoe Lead & Zinc Paint illus.ad (large
paint can) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-108. Macon, GA, 1912, G+ Amer/A14(); Hotel Dinkler header;
overall back ad w/illus. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-109. Rome, GA, 1870s, G CDS/cork (ruff R, just in stamp; lite
cr) James & McDonald Druggists cc; small illus.lion &
mortar on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-110. Savannah, GA, 1919, G+ Univ. (upper L tip slit; R tip
toned) Hotel Savannah header; 4 illus.hotels on back on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-111. Honolulu, HI, 1930, G+ Univ. (tears T; upper L edge slit)
Hawaii South Seas Curio Co.illus.ad (model canoe) bit cr 5c beacon
air on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-112. Abingdon, IL, 1903, G+ duplex (edge tears T & R; slit
3 sides) Animal Trap Co.cc; overall illus.ad ("In the Shadow
of Death"): rat sniffing spring-loaded trap, stalked by crouching
cat; on cvr; overall back ad: "Cats Are Good But 'Out-O-Sight'
Traps Are Better" (rats caught in 3 traps). E $80
AD-113. Alston, IL, 1909, G+ Amer/B14; Beall Bros.Miner's Tools
fancy ad; 2c Seward on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-114. Arrowsmith, IL, [1923], partial duplex; Watkins Messenger
illus.ad (girl in winter coat carrying candle) 1c Wash. on 3.25x8.5"
folded ad, opens to 8.5x11" 8-pg.J.R.Watkins Co.illus.flyer.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-115. Aurora, IL, 1870s, G CDS/cork (dial bit hi; tone spot
from taped tear B; trim R) Jennigns Seminary lite blue illus.bldg;
overall lined background on cvr. E $20
AD-116. Batavia, IL, 1899, G+ duplex (ruff R) Batavia Wind Mill
Co.cc on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-117. Bloomington, IL, 1850s, VF CDS (tips wear) Taylor &
Edwards Livery, Omnibus Line, & Sale Stable ad cc in fancy
frame; 3c imperf on cvr. E $20
AD-118. Bloomington, IL, 1858, G+ CDS; Wm.McCullough & Co./Real
Estate Brokers ad cc in fancy blue frame on cvr. E $30
AD-119. Bloomington, IL, 1862, G DCDS/target; State Normal Univ.illus.ad
(bldg) on 2.75x5" cvr. E $20
AD-120. Bloomington, IL, 1866, G DCDS/target (dial bit hi; trim
R; tears, 1 long at T in dial) Ashley House large illus.ad on
back on yellow cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-121. (Bloomington), IL, [1867], canxed St.Louis, MO, G DCDS/cork;
Ashley House large illus.ad inc."1867" year on back
on white cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-122. Bloomington, IL, 1870s, G CDS/cork (trim R, clips some
stamp perfs) Knotts Mexican Silver Mining Co.cc on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-123. Bloomington, IL, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork; Lyman Ferre/Mfr of
Carriages & Wagons/Blacksmithing oval ad cc on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-124. Bloomington, IL, 1870s, partial duplex (dial hi; ruff
R) Victor Sewing Machine illus.ad ("Victory" woman w/shield)
D.M.Chapman, Agt,cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-125. Bloomington, IL, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork; J.M.Fordice Lumber,
Shingles fancy ad cc; 1c banknote solo on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-126. Bloomington, IL, [1878], G CDS/cork; ("X" on
part of illus.; lower L tip nick) Illinois Wesleyan Univ.illus.ad
(bldg) overall lite blue lined background on cvr w/matching letterhead
enc. E $24 MIN.12
AD-127. Bloomington, IL, ca.1880, G CDS/cork (ruff R in stamp
portrait; nicks T) Scott Arnold, Farm Machinery, Wooden &
Chain Pumps header w/illus.ad (windmill) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-128. Bloomington, IL, 1880s, partial CDS/cork (trim R) Smith
& Barnes/Carriages, Buggies, Surreys illus.ad (2-wheel buggy)
2c brown on pink cvr. E $20
AD-129. Bloomington, IL, [1882], G+ CDS/cork (bit ruff trim R;
tiny tear R) Dr.H.Schroeder, Horticulturist & Prop'r of Schroder's
Grand Opera House cc on cvr w/enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-130. Bloomington, IL, [1883], G+ duplex (ruff R) John T.Walton/Hardened
Cast-Steel Plows cc w/small red illus.plow on cvr w/matching illus.letterhead
invoice enc. E $20
AD-131. Bloomington, IL, ca.1884, G+ duplex; Eagle Machine Works
illus.ad (engine) 2c brown on cvr. E $20
AD-132. Bloomington, IL, [1884], G duplex (date partial; trim
R; lite tone) Bloomington Mutual/Life Benefit Ass'n illus.ad (bldg)
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-133. Bloomington, IL, ca.1885, G+ duplex (slight trim R; lite
tone) J.L.Beath/Lamp Goods/Petroleum Products cc; overall text
ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-134. Bloomington, IL, ca.1885, G+ duplex (ruff R, in stamp)
N.B.Heafer Round Drain Tile cc on cvr; enc.w/illus.letterhead
(Argillo Burner-interior). E $15 MIN.8
AD-135. Bloomington, IL, 1885, G+ duplex (trim R; tiny tears T
& R) Mast, Foos & Co.illus.ad (bldg); Mfrs of the Iron
Turbine Wind Engine ad header on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-136. (Bloomington), IL, [1886], VG cork killer only (no flap)
Cooper, Morris & Co./Crockery, China & Glassware fancy
ad cc; overall blue lined background; 1c banknote solo on cvr
w/letterhead enc. E $20
AD-137. Bloomington, IL, [1886], G+ duplex (trim L) N.B.Heafer
Round Drain Tile ad cc on cvr; enc.w/illus.letterhead (Argillo
Burner: cutaway view). E $15 MIN.8
AD-138. Bloomington, IL, [1887], G duplex; Walton Plow Co.cc on
cvr w/partial enc.: fancy letterhead ONLY. E $15 MIN.8
AD-139. Bloomington, IL, [1887], G+ duplex (tears T; few tone
spots) Eagle Machine Works illus.ad (machine) on cvr w/illus.letterhead
invoice enc.(ceiling lamp). E $20
AD-140. Bloomington, IL, 1887, G+ duplex (ruff R, in stamp) John
Wallace/Agt.for IXL Wind Mills cc on cvr w/illus.letterhead invoice
enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-141. Bloomington, IL, 1890, partial duplex; Holder, Milner
& Co.illus.ad (buggy) on cvr. E $20
AD-142. (Bloomington), IL, ca.1891, partial duplex (town off T;
upper L edge ruff slit, just into illus.) Thompson & Son illus.fancy
bed w/TALL curtains on cvr. E $20
AD-143. Bloomington, IL, 1892, G CDS/cork (dial bit hi; ruff R;
tiny tear L) Harber Bros/Farm Machinery, Buggies, Wagons, Bicycles
ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-144. Bloomington, IL, 1892, partial duplex (ruff slit upper
R, partly in cc) R.R.McGregor & Co./Plumbers cc; red illus.ad
("The Furman" boiler) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-145. Bloomington, IL, 1892, G+ duplex (bit ruff lower R; tear
B; card insert to reinforce) W.P.Bolles Champion Spreader For
Horses illus.ad (bldg at L; red horse at R) on cvr. E $20
AD-146. Bloomington, IL, 1894, G+ duplex (trim L; lower R tip
nib; tear R) Nat'l Home Building & Loan red cc & illus.bldg;
2c Colum. on yellow cvr. E $20
AD-147. Bloomington, IL, 1894, partial duplex (R tips nick) Illinois
Wesleyan Univ.photo illus.ad (Main Hall; Preparatory Bldg) 2c
Colum. on cvr. E $20
AD-148. Bloomington, IL, 1897, G+ Amer/B14(1); Nellie Van Schoick-Huddle/Vocal
Instruction & Piano ad cc; 1c blue on local cvr w/enc.announcing
opening of studio in her father's house. E $20
AD-149. Bloomington, IL, 1897, G+ Amer/B14(1); A.A.Hofmann, Law
Stenographer illus.ad (6-story bldg) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-150. Bloomington, IL, 1898, G duplex (trim R) PANTAGRAH Printing
& Stationery Co.cc; "Pantagraph Patent Flexible-Back
Flat-Opening Blankbook" large illus.lite yellow ad on cvr
w/printing co's OWN NAME MISSPELLED. E $24 MIN.12
AD-151. Bloomington, IL, 1898, G+ Amer/B14(1) (nicks T) DeMolay
Commandery cc; illus.flags & crosses on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-152. Bloomington, IL, 1898, VG Amer/B14(1) (lite tone) Harber
Bros.Co.blue illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $20
AD-153. Bloomington, IL, 1899, G+ Amer/B14(1) (upper L tip ruff;
trim L) Arctic Ice Co./Pure Lake Ice cc on pink cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-154. Bloomington, IL, 1899, VG Amer/B14(1) (tear T; no flap)
Climax Tailor Dress Cutter fancy embossed cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-155. Bloomington, IL, 1900, VF Amer/B14(1) (bit ruff trim R)
DeMolay Commandery cc w/illus.logo on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-156. Bloomington, IL, 1900, VF Amer/B14(1) (trim L) New Folsom
Hotel cc w/photo illus.ad on cvr. E $20
AD-157. Bloomington, IL, ca.1900, G+ Amer/B14(1) (year partial;
L tip slit) Illinois Wesleyan Univ./Office of President cc w/illus.seal
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-158. Bloomington, IL, 1903, G+ Barr-Fyke (bit angle trim R)
Palmer-Darnall Co./Farm Machinery & Vehicles cc; large lite
blue illus.car w/steering handle on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-159. Bloomington, IL, 1903, G+ Barr-Fyke (lower R tip ruff)
St.Joseph's Hospital illus.ad (hospital) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-160. Bloomington, IL, 1903, G+ Barr-Fyke (trim R) Geo.Agle
& Sons/Hides, Leather, Wool & Feed ad header on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-161. Bloomington, IL, 1904, F Barr-Fyke; R.Loudon (heating,
plumbing) cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-162. Bloomington, IL, 1905, G+ duplex (cr) American Hotel illus.ad;
10c special del.(Sc.E6)+2c on cvr. E $20
AD-163. Bloomington, IL, 1905, G+ duplex; Lewis & Smith/Grain,
Flour & Feed header; Ceresota Family Flour illus.ad (boy slicing
cheese block) on cvr. E $20
AD-164. Bloomington, IL, 1905, VG Amer/B14(1) (upper R tip nib)
Guy Carlton, Electrical Contractor header; illus.ad: semi-nude
woman holding stalks w/light bulb "flowers"; on cvr
w/matching illus.letterhead enc. E $20 MIN.10
AD-165. Bloomington, IL, 1906, F Amer/B14(1) (bit trim T) Bloomington
Coal/McLean Co.Coal Co.illus.ad cc (loaded coal car on tracks)
on cvr. E $20
AD-166. Bloomington, IL, 1907, VF Amer/B14() (ruff R) "The
Illinois" photo illus.ad (hotel) on cvr w/matching illus.letterhead
enc. E $20
AD-167. Bloomington, IL, 1908, VF Amer/B14(); Gray Bros.Grocers
& Bakers cc w/"Home Made Cream Bread" ad on cvr
w/encs. E $15 MIN.8
AD-168. Bloomington, IL, 1908, G+ Amer/B14() (upper R tip nib;
no flap) Opera House Livery Co.cc; illus.ad (man in buckboard;
woman in fancy dress w/flowers) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-169. Bloomington, IL, 1908, G Amer/B14() (ruff L; bit lite
tone) Phil Strain cc; large illus."Cremo" cigar at T
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-170. Bloomington, IL, 1908, VF Amer/B14(); Bloomington Rod
& Gun Club photo illus.(trees & water) on cvr. E $30
AD-171. Bloomington, IL, 1909, VF Amer/B14(); Gray Bros.Grocers/Bakers
cc; Cream Bread text ad on cvr w/enc.letterhead statement. E $15
MIN.8
AD-172. Bloomington, IL, 1909, VF Amer/B14(); Safe Deposit Co.cc;
"Keep Your Own & Counsel" illus.ad (crossed keys)
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-173. Bloomington, IL, 1910, VF Amer/B14() (tiny tears T) Dept.of
Latin, Illinois Wesleyan Univ.cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-174. Bloomington, IL, 1910, F Amer/B14() (tiny tears T &
R) Lilly Orchard Fruit Co.header; small illus.(fruit pickers)
on cvr w/matching letterhead enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-175. Bloomington, IL, 1911, VF Amer/B14 (trim R) Harber Bros.Co./Farm
Implements, Vehicles ad w/illus.logo w/tiny ships on cvr w/letterhead
enc. E $20
AD-176. Bloomington, IL, 1911, F Univ. (trim R, just in back ad)
Harber Bros.Co.cc; illus.factory at L; illus.plow & buggy
on back on cvr w/illus.letterhead enc. E $24 MIN.12
AD-177. Bloomington, IL, 1912, VF Univ. (ruff L; cr; stamp fault)
large illus.Wedding Ring Tomatoes can on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-178. Bloomington, IL, 1915, G+ Univ. (upper R edge bit clip)
Cadillac Automobiles dealer cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-179. Bloomington, IL, 1915, VG Univ.; Meyer Breweing Co.illus.logo
cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-180. Bloomington, IL, 1917, G+ Univ. (ruff R) Masonic Supply
Co.boxed ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-181. Bloomington, IL, 1917, G+ Univ. (slight ruff trim L) "Daily
Bulletin" ad header; overall full-color photo ad (bldg &
streetcar) on cvr. E $30
AD-182. Bloomington, IL, 1917, F Univ. (bit trim R; tear R) Kinloch-Bloomington
Telephone Co.cc w/logo on cvr w/enc.ITEMIZED bills, w/handwritten
from/to info per call. E $15 MIN.8
AD-183. Bloomington, IL, 1917, VF Univ.; Daily Pantagraph subscription
reminder on back; illus.man reading paper at L on PC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-184. Bloomington, IL, 1917 (Dec 10), G+ Univ. (notch T; tears
T & R) McLean Cty Better Farming Assn.cc; "699 Members
By Dec.15..." red header; "Sign Up Your Neighbor..."
at L; 1c Wash. on #10 cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-185. Bloomington, IL, 1929, VF Univ.; Arlington Hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-186. Bourbonnais, IL, 1917, G+ duplex (part ruff slit L; tiny
tear T) St.Viator College cc (now Olivet Nazarene Univ.) on cvr.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-187. (Bradley), IL, 1888, canxed Mackinaw G+ CDS/target; Railsback
Bros Norman Horses ad header w/illus.horse head on cvr w/letterhead
enc. E $20
AD-188. Champaign, IL, ca.1926, G duplex; Phi Sigma Kappa cc;
hand-drawn caricature of seated Indian smoking pipe on cvr. E
$20
AD-189. Charleston, IL, 1870s, partial CDS/corik (rebuilt ruff
R) "Charleston Hotel/A.J.French" illus.ad (french hen)
on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-190. Charleston, IL, 1904, VG Amer/B14(1); Geo.Harryman &
Bros.Broom Corn fancy cc; illus.bales at L & on back; 1c Sc.300
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-191. Chi & Mil Ave/RPO, IL, 1902, partial duplex (bit trim
R; typed address smeary) Olsen's Office Desks header; large illus.office
interior on #10 PSE. E $20
AD-192. Chi & Mil Ave/RPO, IL, 1905, G+ CH-6-b Tr10; Miller
Brewing Co.fancy ad w/logo; overall illus.back ad (brewery &
2 bottles; part of flap off affects some text but only a bit of
illus.) on cvr. E $40 MIN.20
AD-193. Chi & Mil Ave/RPO, IL, 1906, G+ CH-6-b Tr14; Maun
& Goodman Real Estate cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-194. Chi & Millard Ave RPO/Ill, 1902, G CH-5-a; Atlas Brewing
Co.illus.logo ad cc (eagle on globe); illus.brewery on back on
cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-195. Chi & Millard Ave RPO/Ill, 1903, G+ CH-5-c (bit ruff
slit upper L) S.Karpen header (mostly covered by stamps) illus.furniture
factory & 7-story bldg; illus.logos & certificate on back;
1c +2x 2c (1 faulty) on cvr to England. E $20
AD-196. Chi & Millard Ave RPO/Ill, 1904, G+ CH-5-b (near F)
Tp8; Amer.Printing House cc; illus.Lincoln & flag on pink
cvr. E $20
AD-197. Chi & Millard Ave RPO/Ill, 1909, G+ CH-5-b Tp7; Bartholomae
& Roesing Brew'g & Malt'g Co.color illus.ad (owl &
crescent moon) on cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-198. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/1, 1903, G+ CH-1-a (trim
R; lite tone spot) Tr6; Soper School of Oratory/Bush Conservatory
logo cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-199. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/1, 1903, G+ CH-1-a Tr12;
H.G.Tewes Ice Co./Random Lake Ice ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-200. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/1, 1904, VF CH-1-a Tr4;
Thuemling Beer Pump & Plumbing cc; illus.ad (pump); 2c Jefferson
on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-201. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/1, 1905, VF CH-1-a (upper
L crnr ruff; most of L flap off) Tr4; county clerk cc; illus.Cook
Co.Courthouse on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-202. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1905, G+ CH-1-b Tr2;
Columbia Weissbeer Brewery cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-203. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1905, G+ CH-1-b Tr14;
Haegele Ice Co.ad cc on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-204. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1906, G+ CH-1-b Tp6;
Chas.Geng/Eagle Brand Stock Feed illus.ad (eagle & farm animals)
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-205. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1906, G+ CH-1-b Tr14;
Nollau & Wolff Mfg.Co./Millwork, Interior Finish fancy ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-206. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1909, G+ CH-1-b Tp14;
D.A.Matot/Mfr.of Refrigerators & Dumb Waiters ad cc on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-207. Chi & N.Clark St, Chi.Ill/2, 1909, G+ CH-1-b (killer
not struck; lite tone) Tp10; Bismarck Hotel & Restaurant ad
at L on ad PPC (Bismarck portrait) to Germany. E $15 MIN.8
AD-208. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1900, G+ CH-7-b3 Tp10; C.F.Weber/Mfr.of
School Apparatus & Supplies illus.ad (factory) on cvr. E $20
AD-209. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, [1901], G+ CH-7-b4 (year not
struck; o/w about VF) Tp12; E.Tosetti Brewing Co.illus.logo ad
cc; illus.brewery on back on cvr. E $30
AD-210. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1902, F CH-7-b1 Tp16; E.Tosetti
Brewing Co.illus.logo ad cc; illus.brewery on back on cvr. E $30
AD-211. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1903, G+ CH-7-b (killer partial;
# not struck) Tp18; Northwestern Univ.Medical School cc on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-212. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1903, G+ CH-7-b3 Tp14; Sausage
Makers Union cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-213. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1905, VG CH-7-b1 Tp16; Globe
Brewing Co.illus.ad (globe) on cvr. E $20
AD-214. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1905, G+ CH-5-b (upper R tip
nib) "White City Opens May 27" red header on cvr. 1st
YEAR opening day of this famous amusement park. E $24 MIN.12
AD-215. Chi & Went Ave.RPO, IL, 1907, G+ CH-7-b (killer partial;
# not struck) Tp16; S.Wilks Mfg.Co./Water Heaters & Tanks
illus.ad (water tank & cutaway) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-216. Chi.Ill., N.Clark St., IL, 1900, VG CH-1-f Tr6; E.B.Reith
Fine Metal Polishes ad ("...used exclusively in every dept.of
the World's Fair...") w/illus.eagle on cvr. E $20
AD-217. Chi.Ill., N.Clark St., IL, 1900, F+ CH-1-f Tr10; Paul
Wenzel, Carbonic Acid, Beer & Soda Water Apparatus ad cc on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-218. Chi.Ill.Cott.Gro.Av/RPO, IL, 1906, G+ CH-3-e (trim R)
Tr4; Thos.Slader cc; "Cremo 5¢" ad w/large full-color
cigar on cvr. E $20
AD-219. Chi.Ill.Madison St, IL, 1900, G CH-4-g Tr2 (nick upper
L) Chicago Zouaves Hdqrs illus.ad (tiger head) on cvr. E $20
AD-220. Chicago, IL, 1870s, partial CDS/grid (trim R) H.A.Pitts'
Sons Mfg.Co.cc; illus.thresher & combine on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-221. Chicago, IL, ca.1870, G+ CDS/cork (trim R to stamp; part
water toned) H.N.Wheeler/Gen'l Agt for the Northwest fancy header;
illus.Mason Jar on PSE. E $24 MIN.12
AD-222. Chicago, IL, [1879], G+ duplex (trim R) Dr.McIntosh's
N.U.Supporter Co.illus.ad ("natural uterine supporter")
on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-223. Chicago, IL, ca.1881, partial duplex; Coyne & Co.Publishers
oval cc; "Western Manufacturer" header; lite blue illus.machines
& parts; overall lined background on cvr. E $20
AD-224. Chicago, IL, 1882, F Wesson H(A) (LKU) W.W.Kimball, Pianos
& Organs cc on cvr. Canx known used 15 days. E $24 MIN.12
AD-225. Chicago, IL, [1884], G+ mute oval (lower R tip nib) Wm.M.Doty/Clothes,
Washers & Axle-Lifters illus.ad (wringer) 1c banknote on cvr.
E $30
AD-226. Chicago, IL, 1886, G+ duplex; Gerstenberg & Kroeschell
Commission Merchants fancy ad w/illus.wheat sheaf; 2c brown on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-227. Chicago, IL, 1887, G+ duplex (bit trim R) Nat'l Women's
Christian Temperance Union ad: "The Union Signal" miniature
reproduction of front page on cvr. E $20
AD-228. Chicago, IL, 1887, G+ duplex (R tip bit ruff; L tip nick)
Adams & Adams/Chamois Skins, Sponges, Brushes cc; lion's head
logo on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-229. Chicago, IL, [1888], G duplex (ruff L) Fairbanks, Morse
& Co.Standard Scales illus.ad (train, windmill, globe); text
ad on back on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $20
AD-230. Chicago, IL, 1889, G+ duplex (trim R) H.E.Bucklen &
Co./Dr.King's New Life Pills illus.ad (bldg); overall illus.back
ad (4 rooms in factory) on cvr. E $30
AD-231. Chicago, IL, 1890s, partial mute oval (edge tear T) Barnhart
Bros. & Spindler Superior Copper-Mixed Type header; overall
blue ad w/illus.bldg & lined background; 1c blue on cvr w/text
ad on back. E $20
AD-232. Chicago, IL, 1890, partial duplex (bit trim R) C.F.Gunther
Confectioner header; "Not How Cheap But How Good" on
illus.scroll on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-233. Chicago, IL, 1890, G duplex; Nat'l Library Ass'n illus.5-story
bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-234. Chicago, IL, 1890s, G+ Amer/B14(1) (year partial) Bradbury
Piano, J.M.Hawxhurst, Mgr, shiny gold cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-235. (Chicago), IL, ca.1891, partial mute h/s (crs; tear B)
Toy Gun Co.cc; illus.6-story bldg w/"Garden City" flag;
1c blue on #10 cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-236. Chicago, IL, 1892, G Int'l (trim R) "The Inter Ocean"
newspaper cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-237. Chicago, IL, ca.1893, partial mute oval (lite tone; lower
L tip soiled) "Stilwell-Bierce & Smith-Vaile Co."
at L; 1c Colum. on 4x7" 3-panel ad card, opens to 7x11";
7 illus.pumps, heaters, etc. E $50
AD-238. Chicago, IL, 1893, VG Int'l (trim R) Chicago Herald ills.ad
(bldg) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-239. Chicago, IL, 1893, VG+ Int'l; Chicago Branch/H.J.Heinz
Co.cc; illus.logo; "When visiting the World's Fair see our...
exhibit in Agricultural bldg..." at B on 2c Colum.PSE. E
$20 MIN.10
AD-240. Chicago, IL, 1893, G Int'l; Globe Savings Bank ad cc w/illus.globe
logo in same color as stamp on 2c Colum.PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-241. Chicago, IL, 1893, G+ Int'l; L.Hess & Co.cc; Geo.Schlegel
Art Lithographer overall pink fancy ad & small illus.ad on
flap; 2c Colum. on cvr. E $20
AD-242. Chicago, IL, 1893, VG+ Int'l; Hartmann Trunk Co.cc; overall
illus.factory on back on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20 MIN.10
AD-243. Chicago, IL, 1894, F Int'l; Chicago Branch/H.J.Heinz Co.cc;
color illus.logo; overall illus.back ad (Pittsburgh, PA, plant)
on 2c Colum.PSE. E $30
AD-244. Chicago, IL, 1894, G+ Int'l (bit trim R) J.W.Ostrander,
mfr.of printers machinery illus.ad (bldg); 2c Colum. on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-245. Chicago, IL, 1894, VG Amer; Rand McNally & Co.small
illus.globe logo cc; 2c Colum. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-246. Chicago, IL, 1894, G+ Int'l; John N.Hubbard & Co.
(broom corn) cc w/illus.warehouse on 2c Colum.PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-247. Chicago, IL, 1895, VF Int'l (lower R edge soiled) Nelson
Morris & Co.cc; illus.Extract of Beef bottle on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-248. Chicago, IL, 1895, VF Int'l; Fleming H.Revell Co.ad on
FRONT flap, TUCKED IN for 3rd class mailing; "Works by Rev.A.J.Gordon,
D.D." overall back ad w/his portrait & list of publications;
1c green on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-249. Chicago, IL, 1895, G Amer (bit trim T, just in back ad)
Ramey's Medicator header w/16-line ad & illus.device; overall
back ad w/4 testimonials on cvr. E $20
AD-250. Chicago, IL, 1896, VF Amer/D14(K) (bit ruff trim L; cr)
Felt & Tarrant Mfg.Co.cc; illus.hand using Comptometer on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-251. Chicago, IL, 1897, G+ Amer/B14(V); Albany Lubricating
Compound & Cup Co.cc w/illus.(man sliding on board; oil barrels)
1c green on cvr. E $30
AD-252. North Clark St. (Chicago), IL, 1897, G+ CH-1-g Tr12; United
States Brewing Co.logo ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-253. North Clark St. (Chicago), IL, 1898, partial CH-1-g Tr8;
Deering Harvester text ad on back, printed on overall gold overprint,
obliterating ANOTHER overall gold overprint, which obliterated
original printed message; on GPC. E $24 MIN.12
AD-254. Chicago, IL, 1899, VF Amer/B4(15); E.L.Roberts & Co.Mfg.;
illus.4-leaf clover w/"Sash/Blind/Doors/Mouldings";
1c green on cvr w/large (spotty) ad h/s on back. E $20
AD-255. Chicago, IL, 1900, VF Amer/B14(5)dd; Wyckoff, Seamans
& Benedict header; Remingint Standard Typewriter illus.logo
ad; 1c green on cvr. E $20
AD-256. Chicago, IL, 1900, VF Amer/B14(12) (lite tone; cr; tear
T) "Chicago Amusement Co'y/Chicago P.O.Box 625" 55mm
diam.triple-circle "collar" at upper R; 1c green on
4.25x5.25" cvr. E $20
AD-257. Chicago, IL, 1901, G Int'l; "Foster-Munger Co./America's
Greatest Sash & Door House" header w/large fancy ad;
1c green on cvr. E $20
AD-258. Chicago, IL, 1901, G+ Int'l; D.L.Dowd's Health Exerciser/C.F.Jordan,
Prop, ad w/illus.muscled arm & musical instruments; 1c green
on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-259. Chicago, IL, 1901, F Int'l; Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co.cc
w/"5 Drops" logo; 1c green on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-260. Chicago, IL, 1901, F Int'l (ruff R) West Electric Culture
Co.cc w/illus."Electricity in a Bottle" (lightning bolts
in bottle); text ad forming address lines on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-261. Chicago, IL, 1903, G+ Int'l (part ruff slit R) Alfred
Beirly Music Publisher & Dealer overall ad w/illus.lyre; overall
back ad for "Popular Choir Serial" on cvr. E $20
AD-262. Chicago, IL, 1903, G+ Int'l (few ink spots, 2 in dial)
Nat'l Music Co.cc; list of 12 "Great Hits & Very Popular"
songs, inc."My Little Zulu Babe"; 1c Sc.300 on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-263. Chicago, IL, 1904, VG Int'l; Barnhart Bros. & Spindler
Superior Copper-Mixed Type header; overall pale blue ad w/illus.bldg
& lined background on cvr w/text ad on back. E $20
AD-264. Chicago, IL, 1905, G dateless Int'l; Acorn Brass Mfg.Co.illus.factory
at L; photo illus.on back: boy using hand-cranked "$15 Envelope
Sealing Machine" on PC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-265. Chicago, IL, 1905, F Int'l; Oliver Typewriter Co.illus.ad
(Standard Visible Writer) on cvr. E $20
AD-266. Chicago, IL, 1905, VG Int'l; American Lumberman cc on
cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-267. Chicago, IL, 1905, VG Int'l (trim L) Wm.Graver Tank Works
illus.ad (water tank) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-268. Chicago, IL, 1906, F Int'l (bit ilte tone) "The Orange
Judd Farmer (Western Edition American Agriculturist)" fancy
cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-269. Chicago, IL, 1907, VF Int'l; Henry G.Strassheim/Hay &
Grain ad cc; large photo illus.back ad (store; horse-drawn wagons)
on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-270. Chicago, IL, 1908, G+ Int'l; T.W. & C.B.Sheridan Bookbinders'
Machinery photo illus.ad (binding machine) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-271. Chicago, IL, 1909, VF Time-Cmns w/screw-head visible at
L; "Quadrangle Club" cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-272. Chicago, IL, 1910, F Int'l; E.C.DeWitt & Co.cc; "For
Backache, Weak Kidneys/Take DeWitt's Kidney & Bladder Pills"
ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-273. Chicago, IL, 1912, G+ Time-Cmns (upper R tip slit) Lyon
& Healy Piano illus.ad (brown piano) on cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-274. Chicago, IL, ca.1912, F inverted precanx (tears) The Style
Book/Hart Schaffner & Marx illus.ad (2 marching band men carrying
address panel) 1c Wash. on 5x6.75" cvr. E $30
AD-275. Chicago, IL, 1914, G+ Int'l (lite cr) 50th Year/Lyon &
Healy illus.$350 upright piano on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-276. Chicago, IL, 1915, G+ duplex (ruff L; edge tears) Mayer
Bros.ad header; overall lite blue illus.(2 bldgs); official seal
Sc.OX13 wrapped around T edge; 4c Wash. on cvr w/"Rec'd in
bad conditiona at/Chicago,Ill.P.O.7M.(D?)" h/s on back. E
$30
AD-277. Chicago, IL, 1920, G+ Univ. "Join the Navy"
slogan (trim R) "Derby Day" photo illus.at L (racetrack)
on cvr. E $20
AD-278. Chicago, IL, [1922], F Univ. dateless "Pageant of
Progress Expo" slogan; Dr.Ritholz eyeglasses ad on PC w/att'd
illus.reply PC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-279. Chicago, IL, 1922, F duplex/24; Hotel Majestic illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-280. Chicago, IL, 1931, VF Univ. (slight ruff R) "The
Blackstone" hotel shiny gold illus.ad cc w/rooster on top
on cvr w/matching letterhead enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-281. Chicago, IL, 1932, VG Univ.; Sanford Mfg.Co./Inks, Mucilage
& Library Paste cc; illus.hands holding paste jar at L; 3
illus.products on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-282. Chicago, IL, 1936, F Univ.; Sanford Mfg.Co./Inks, Mucilage
& Library Paste cc; illus.ink bottle at L; 3 illus.products
on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-283. Chicago Cott.Gro.Av RPO, IL, 1905, VG+ CH-3-d1 Tr30; Chas.Abresch
Co./Builders of Fine Delivery Express & Truck Wagons fancy
logo ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-284. Chicago, Ill./Mad.St, IL, 1906, G+ CH-4-d (upper R edge
slit) Tr15; Nat'l Ladder & Scaffold Works illus.scoffold on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-285. Chicago, Ill/Mad.St, IL, 1908, partial CH-4-d; Shanghai
Restaurant return add.at L on ad PPC (litho interior; pencil note
at B). E $15 MIN.8
AD-286. Chicago, Mad.St./Ill, 1901, G CH-4-c1 (mostly on stamps)
Tp16; Schreiber Bros./Kentucky Whiskies cc; pair 1c green on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-287. Chicago, N.Cla.St./Ill, 1901, G+ CH-1-e2 (dial hi: "N.C"
partly off) Tr10; Woman's Athletic Club cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-288. Chicago/Canal Sta., IL, 1912, F Time-Cmns; Temple Pump
Co.ad cc; overall green background on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-289. Chicago/Sta.U, IL, 1909, G+ Int'l; Western Bottle Mfg.Co.cc;
overall back ad: "Kant Choke Nipple/Pure Gum. Seamless."
w/illus.bottle nipple on window cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-290. Coal City, IL, 1894, partial duplex (trim R) Frank Enrietto
Gen'l Mdse cc in illus."belt" overall red lined background
on cvr w/enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-291. Dallas City, IL, 1901, VG CDS/cork; Walter Bros/Carriage
Curtain Patch Fastener illus.ad (man fastening curtain to buggy)
on cvr. E $20
AD-292. Decatur, IL, 1902, G+ Amer/B14() (tip cr) Otto Reynolds,
Phonographs ad on GPC Sc.UX15. E $15 MIN.8
AD-293. Delavan, IL, 1888, G+ TCDS/fancy wheel (killer partial)
Webb & Whitaker/Restaurant & Confectionery/Comfortable
Bed-Rooms fancy ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-294. Dixon, IL, ca.1884, G+ CDS/wedges (tiny tear R) C.Gonnerman,
Undertaker & Dealer in Furniture ad cc w/illus.parlor furniture
on cvr. E $20
AD-295. Dixon, IL, 1927, F Univ. (bit trim R, just in map) Nachusa
Tavern cc; "Geo.M.Hall/Presents/'Smiles'" blue-green
h/s ad; overall illus.map on back, showing "5 Paved Hiways
Lead to Nachusa Tavern" & surrounding towns; on cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-296. Effingham, IL, 1901, G CDS/cork (cr) Illinois College
of Photography illus.ad (2 bldgs) on unsealed 1c PSE to MD on
SS Aragonia/Hamburg-American Line. E $24 MIN.12
AD-297. El Paso, IL, 1894, G CDS/cork; S.H.North/Agricultural
Implements, Wagons, Buggies illus.ad (bldg) 2c Colum. on cvr.
E $20
AD-298. Elmhurst, IL, 1879, G+ blue CDS/target (ruff R in stamp
to portrait) Proseminar illus.ad (bldg); reverend cc on cvr. E
$12 MIN.6
AD-299. Equality, IL, 1917, partial duplex (bit ruff trim R; lite
tone) Joe G.Bunker & Son/Hardware cc; Keen Kutter color illus.logo
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-300. Freeport, IL, 1870s, partial CDS/cork (upper R tip nib)
Stover Wind Engine Co.header & text ad; illus."Automatic
Wind Engine" (windmill) on blue cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-301. Freeport, IL, 1893, VG+ duplex; Woodmanse & Hewit
Mf'g Co.cc; illus windmill on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20 MIN.10
AD-302. Freeport, IL, 1894, G+ duplex; Woodmanse & Hewitt
Mf'g Co.cc; illus.windmill on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20
AD-303. Freeport, IL, 1929, VG Int'l; Furst & Thomas/F.W.McNess'
Sanitary Products cc w/illus.bldg; 2c Edison coil on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-304. Greenville, IL, 1886, partial CDS/cork (bit trim L) Almira
College illus.ad (bldg) 2x 1c banknotes on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-305. Greenville, IL, 1904, G+ duplex; Ed.DeMoulin Society Goods
header; illus.eagle, flag, ram; 1c on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-306. Hamilton, IL, 1912, VG duplex; American Bee Journal illus.ad
at L (globe); overall illus.back ad: elevated view of Mississippi
River & "200,000 Electrical Horse Power" dam ("Largest
Hydro-Electric Power Plant Ever Built...Will Be Completed...July
1st, 1913') (part o/s by recd canx) on cvr; illus.letterhead enc.(magazine
cover). E $30
AD-307. Havana, IL, 1912, G+ duplex (edge tear T) Crescent Forge
& Shovel/Agricultural Steel Shapes ad cc; illus.ad (3 plow
parts) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-308. Hillsboro, IL, 1902, VG CDS/cork (trim L) Geo.W.Brown,
Jr., cc; ilte red illus.mail box w/"Carrier" on side;
on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-309. Hoopeston, IL, [1895], G CDS/cork (year/state mostly not
struck; upper R tip ruff; tiny tear L) Greer College embossed
cc w/pale blue illus.bldg & overall lined background; text
ad on flap: "Liberal Endowment, Modern Buildings/NO SALOONS...";
1c on unsealed cvr. E $30
AD-310. Jacksonville, IL, 1891, VG duplex (toned; edge tear B)
Illinois Female College cc; 17-line text ad on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-311. (Jacksonville), IL, 1902, canxed Chi, Dec & Quincy/RPO
G+ duplex; Illinois Institution for the Education of the Blind
cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-312. Jacksonville, IL, 1921, F Int'l (notch L; L flap off)
Hubble Chain Co.illus.ad (chain lock) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-313. Joliet, IL, 1904, VG+ duplex (bit ruff trim R; lite tone)
Signal Mail Box Co.header;illus.mail box w/flag raised on cvr.
E $30
AD-314. Lacon, IL, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (bit trim R) S.R.Jones,
Poland-China Pigs illus.ad (pig) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-315. Littleton, IL, 1912, partial 4-bar (crs; ruff R) Robt.C.Runkle/Breeder
of American Hampshire Hogs cc w/illus.ad (hog) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-316. Mattoon, IL, 1863, partial CDS (trim L; lower L tip rebuilt)
Caton Lines/Illinois & Mississippi Telegraph header; part
covered by 1c Sc.63 on local cvr. E $150 MIN.75
AD-317. Mattoon, IL, ca.1864?, VG CDS/target; Essex House/J.W.Vail/Proprietor
albino embossed oval cc; ms "Official Business" at T;
3c Sc.65 on cvr to Lieutenant at PMDHQ & GA(?), Dept.Headquarters,
St.Louis. E $40 MIN.20
AD-318. Mattoon, IL, ca.1865?, F CDS/target (trim R; edge tear
B) Essex House/R.M.Laflin/Proprietor albino embossed oval cc;
3c Sc.65 on cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-319. Mattoon, IL, 1870s, VG blue CDS/cork (tear L, in cc) Hinkle,
McKeen & Co./Mfrs.of Mattoon Cultivators boxed ad cc; 1c banknote
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-320. Mattoon, IL, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (trim R) Ira James &
Co.Carbon & Lubricating Oils h/s cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-321. Mattoon, IL, 1880s, G+ CDS/cork; Masonic Benevolent Ass'n
cc; 1c banknote on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-322. Mattoon, IL, ca.1882, G+ CDS/cork (trim R) Dole House/Stubbins
& Marney, Prop'rs cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-323. Mattoon, IL, 1898, G duplex (lower R tip nib) Athletic
Park Club cc; 2x 2c blue on cvr w/enc.(in pieces). E $12 MIN.6
AD-324. Mattoon, IL, 1918, partial Amer/A14 (trim R) Geo.Harryman
& Bros.Broom Corn fancy cc w/illus.bales below on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-325. Mattoon, IL, 1924, VG Univ.; Hotel Byers small logo cc;
2c Harding on cvr w/matching letterhead enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-326. Mattoon, IL, 1936, F Univ.; A.O."Hap" Carlyle
Furniture illus.ad (living room set) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-327. Mattoon, IL, 1937, VG Univ. (dial bit hi) Hotel U.S.Grant
illus.ad; 3c S.B.Anthony on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-328. Moline, IL, 1893, F+ duplex; Deere & Mansur ad header;
illus."Deere Steel Frame Planter"; all in same color
as stamp on 2c Colum.PSE. E $30
AD-329. Moline, IL, 1896, VF duplex; Moline Plow Co.cc; RED illus."Flying
Dutchman" stamp color "holding" 2c red on cvr.
E $50
AD-330. Moline, IL, 1898, VF Amer/B14(1) (slight trim R) Moline
Pump Co.cc; "The 'Eli' Is 'Getting There'" red illus.hand
pump on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-331. Monticello, IL, 1936, F Univ.; Dr.W.B.Caldwell, Inc.,
printed "script" ad at L for his Syrup Pepsin liquid
laxative on REAL PHOTO PPC (his portrait). E $20
AD-332. (Normal), IL, [1868], canxed Dwight, IL, G+ CDS/ms; Normal
Univ.illus.ad (bidg) on 2.75x4.5" cvr w/enc. E $24 MIN.12
AD-333. Normal, IL, 1892, G+ CDS/cork (state not struck; bit angle
trim R) Home Nursery Co.green illus.ad (strawberry); lite red
illus.State Fair medal; 1c blue on cvr. E $20
AD-334. Peoria, IL, 1870s, G+ CDS/circle killer (nick R; slight
ruff lower L) Peoria Pottery Co.cc; illus."Common Sense Stew
Pan" on 1c PSE. E $20
AD-335. Peoria, IL, 1901, G+ Barry & duplex (trim R) Avery
Mfg Co.illus.ad (tractor) on cvr. E $20
AD-336. Peoria, IL, 1910, F Int'l (trim R; upper L crnr ruff;
tear T; heavy inked rec'd canx at B) Avery Co.illus.ad (tractor);
2c Wash.w/partial "CA" perfin (ty.C12) on cvr; letterhead
enc.w/illus.factory. E $20
AD-337. Peoria, IL, 1911, G+ Int'l (trim R) Avery Co.illus.ad
cc (truck); illus.factory on B back flap; bit faulty 2c Wash.w/"CA"
perfin (ty.C12) on cvr w/2-panel letterhead enc., opens to 11x17"
illus.ad ("Avery Engines Win the 1911 Winnipeg Contest").
E $40
AD-338. Peoria, IL, 1918, VG Colum. (1" tear T) Hotel Fey
illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-339. Peoria, IL, 1920, VG Univ. (crs) "Barber Bill"
illus.ad at L (barber w/child on horsey) on ad PPC: 8-line poem;
2 kids & wagon. UNUSUAL ad topic. E $15 MIN.8
AD-340. Pontiac, IL, 1889, G+ CDS/cork; State Reform School cc
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-341. Princeville, IL, 1897, partial CDS/cork (tears upper L)
German & Friedman/Hardware, Stoves & Farm Machinery cc;
lite brown illus.tractor & machines on cvr. E $20
AD-342. Quincy, IL, 1912, G+ Time-Cmns; Geo.Ertel Co., Mfrs.of
Baling Presses, Incubators & Brooders cc; "The Victor
Line" illus.allegorical woman; text ad on flap on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-343. (Ritchey), IL, 1924, canxed Joliet, IL, F Univ. (trim
L) Come to Wesley On-The-Kankakee/Fishing Swimming Boating Dancing;
2c Harding on cvr w/photo illus.letterhead enc.(part torn away,
not affecting head or message). E $20
AD-344. Rock Island, IL, ca.1890, G+ duplex (ruff R) lite red
D.Donaldson, Rock Island Saw Works header; illus.round saw blade;
overall lined background; inverted overall illus.back ad on cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-345. Rockford, IL, 1870s, G CDS/cork (bit ruff R) Forest City
Insurance Co.fancy cc; overall text ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-346. Saint Charles, IL, 1895, F CDS/cork (tiny tear R) St.Charles
Condensing Co.cc; evaporated cream illus.ad (cow) on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-347. Springfield, IL, 1904, VG duplex (bit cr) St.Nicholas
Hotel illus.eagle & shield on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-348. Evansville, IN, 1919, VG Univ.; New Vendome/European hotel
illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-349. Indianapolis, IN, 1885, partial duplex; Franklin Insurance
Co.cc; illus.company's bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-350. Indianapolis, IN, 1891, G duplex (crs) Jos.Haas printed
message re.his Hog Remedy ad materials, overwritten w/ms rec't
signed by him on GPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-351. Indianapolis, IN, 1894, G+ Int'l; Clemens Vonnegut Hardware
& Tools header w/illus.bldg on 2c Colum.PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-352. Indianapolis, IN, 1905, VG Int'l; Levey Bros & Co.fancy
cc; illus.bldg (U.S.Stamp Printers; Lithographers; U.S.Bank Note
Co.) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-353. Indianapolis, IN, 1907, VG Int'l; Hotel Edward illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-354. Indianapolis, IN, 1920, G Int'l; Spencer House hotel header
& illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-355. Indianapolis, IN, 1924, VG Int'l; Superior Sheet Metal
Works Co.cc; Superior Cream Separators/R.F.D. MAIL BOXES &
Water Coolers ad; 2c Harding on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-356. Jeffersonville, IN, 1890, G CDS/cork (part ruff trim R;
lite tone) E.C.Eaken & Co.grocers large illus.ad (bldg front)
on PSE. E $14
AD-357. Kokomo, IN, 1917, F Colum. (ruff R, in stamp tip; 2 long
tears R) Haynes/America's First Car illus.ad (early car) on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-358. Rome City, IN, 1901, VG CDS/cork; Western Chautauqua/Island
Park Ass'y/23rd Ann'l Session ad; treasurer's cc; tiny illus.book,
torch, trees; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-359. South Bend, IN, 1904, G Amer/B14(1) (R edge tone) The
Oliver hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-360. Union City, IN, 1893, VG CDS/cork (edge tear T; ink speck
by ad) Perfection Car Pusher!/C.W.Pierce illus.ad: at T "Past"
(5 men pushing boxcar) "Present" (1 man); illus.ad on
back: pusher & wheel on rail (o/s by rec'd canx; ink streak
at R) 1c Colum. on unsealed cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-361. (Bellevue), IA, 1901, canxed Miles, IA, F duplex; Bellevue
Pump Co.printed address; illus.pump at L; overall back ad w/cutaway
pump & well on cvr. E $20
AD-362. Cedar Rapids, IA, 1905, partial Colum. (tiny tears T)
The Grand hotel fancy ad header w/illus.; text ad on back on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-363. Cedar Rapids, IA, 1915, VG Univ. (toned; trim R; edge
tear R) C.Denecke, Inc.header; overall illus.back ad: Cedar Rapids'
Most Progressive Dept.Store (5-story bldg) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-364. Cedar Rapids, IA, 1923, F Univ.; Allison Hotel fancy ad
cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-365. Cedar Rapids, IA, ca.1930?, F green dateless 1c Permit
1/Meter 1299 (no flap) Rich Bros.Cereal Co. "3 Minute Oak
Flakes" ad on #10 cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-366. Council Bluffs, IA, 1923, VG Univ.; Kimball Bros.Elevators
logo cc on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-367. Davenport, IA, 1907, VG Int'l (edge tear T) The St.James
& Windsor Hotel (Chicago) ad header on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-368. Davenport, IA, 1911, VF Int'l (part ruff slit T) The St.James
hotel ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-369. (Davenport), IA, 1915, canxed Des Moines VF Univ.; Halligan
Candy Co.salesman's notice at L on ad PPC (factory). E $12 MIN.6
AD-370. Davenport, IA, 1921, G+ Univ.; message to "Brother
Chiropractor" from B.J.Palmer (w/his illus.portrait) re.Chicago
Sunday Examiner article about "Miram Rubin case"; 4c
Wash. on 1c GPC Sc.UX27 to Australia. E $15 MIN.8
AD-371. Davenport, IA, 1951, F meter; Hickey Bros., Inc., text
ad ("Congratulations on the new Baby Girl. We have just the
right box of cigars...") on ad PPC (their store & adjacent
Sears). E $12 MIN.6
AD-372. Des Moines, IA, 1899, F Barry; Cocker Relief Corps #27
cc; illus.medal on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-373. Des Moines, IA, 1907, G Int'l; The Elliott hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-374. Des Moines, IA, 1913, G Univ. (trim R) Chamberlain Medicine
Co.cc; large illus.Stomach & Liver Tablets box; text ad on
back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-375. Des Moines, IA, 1935, VG Univ.; Des Moines Register/Tribune
cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-376. Dubuque, IA, 1950, VG Univ.; Torbert Drug Co.cc w/illus.bldg
on commer.cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-377. Keokuk, IA, ca.1882, F CDS/target; Buckeye Foundry, Machine
Shop & Boiler Works/McElroy & Armitage ad cc; overall
back ad w/illus.steam generators on cvr. E $20
AD-378. Sioux City, IA, 1921, G+ Univ.; The West hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-379. Columbus, KS, 1902, VG duplex (bit o/s) Bradbury Piano,
G.D.Shepard, Factory Rep, cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-380. Gettysburg, KS, 1880, G+ CDS/cork (part ruff trim R) A.J.Wheeler,
Gen'l Supt., Wa-Keeney & Norton Mail & State Co.cc w/illus.stagecoach
& horses on cvr. E $30
AD-381. Holyrood, KS, 1933, partial Amer/A14; Holyrood Gazette
cc; Anniv.of Discovery of Oil in Ellsworth Co.w/illus.oil gusher
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-382. Iola, KS, 1906, VG Int'l (ruff R, re-edged; bit ruff upper
R; tear in stamp) Neosho Valley Land Co./E.O.Bruner, Mgr, cc;
illus.ad: his portrait in cowboy hat, w/cartoon body on mule on
cvr. E $20
AD-383. Sabetha, KS, 1905, F duplex (tear T) Ira F.Collins cc;
"The Common Sense Mail Box/Absolutely Dust & Storm Proof"
header; illus.vertical bullet-shaped mailbox w/raised flag; 1c
Sc.300 on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-384. Wellsville, KS, 1913, F duplex; People State Bank ad &
calendar on pix side of PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-385. Winchester, KS, 1904, VG duplex (ruff R, just in stamp)
Winchester Telephone Exchange logo header on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-386. Covington, KY, 1894, G duplex; Sands & Furnier Tube
Well Water Works cc w/ms address correction; illus.well parts
on cvr. E $20
AD-387. Louisville, KY, 1897, F duplex (lite tone; trim R) Louisville
Courier-Journal Co.cc; illus.bldg on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-388. Louisville, KY, 1910, VG Int'l; Baptist World Publ.Co.cc;
illus.book & small globes on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-389. (Louisville), KY, 1911, canxed Indianapolis, IN, F Int'l;
Globe Fertilizer Co.pale yellow illus.ad (bag) at L on ad PPC
(factory). E $15 MIN.8
AD-390. Louisville, KY, 1917, VF Univ.; The Tyler hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-391. New Orleans, LA, 1912, F Int'l (lower R edge ruff) The
Grunewald hotel illus.ad; text ad on back on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-392. New Orleans, LA, 1917, G+ Univ. (lower L crnr ruff) The
St.Charles hotel header; overall illus.ad on back on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-393. New Orleans, LA, 1919, G+ Univ.; New Hotel Monteleone
header; overall full-color illus.ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-394. New Orleans, LA, [1922], G+ precanx (near VF) "Do
Not Fail to See the Following... Stars at the Orpheum/Bessie Barriscale...
Theodore Roberts... Lou Tellegen" at L on Orpheum PPC. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-395. Augusta, ME, 1941 (Dec 11), VG Univ.; Pine Tree Stamp
Co.cc w/tiny illlus.tree & moose on cvr mailed 4 days after
Pearl Harbor attack. E $20
AD-396. Bangor, ME, 1903, G+ Barry (trim R) J.C.Towle Grain, Feed
& Salt cc w/large illus.ear of corn, all in LITE yellow, nearly
invisible on lite brown cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-397. Bangor, ME, 1905, VG Barry (lite cr) Windsor Hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-398. Bangor, ME, 1927, VF Univ.; Bangor Harvester Co.cc; McCormick-Deering
Farm Machines logo; illus.Meadows Washing Machine on back on cvr.
E $20
AD-399. Brunswick, ME, 1941, G+ Univ.; Messier & Fitz cc;
McCormick Deering Farm Machines & Implements logo on commer.cvr.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-400. Portland, ME, 1893, G+ Int'l (lower R tip ruff) B.B.Farnsworth
Shoe Co.cc on 2c Colum.PSE. E $6
AD-401. Portland, ME, 1901, VG Barry; S.S.Rich & Son Funeral
Directors illus.4-story bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-402. Portland, ME, 1913, G Amer/A14 (ruff R) Deering Ice Cream
Co.illus.ad (deer head on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-403. Portland, ME, 1915, G+ Amer/A14 (lite tone; edge tear
T; tip crs) on Wildwood Restaurant & Tea House ad PPC. E $20
AD-404. Portland, ME, 1932, F Univ. (lite gum tone) Willard-Daggett
Co./Fish & Lobster Dealers cc w/illus.fish; illus.lobster
on flap on window cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-405. Baltimore, MD, 1870s, VG+ CDS/cork (trim R; upper R tip
ruff; bit lite tone) O.W.Miller & Co./Oyster Packers cc in
triangle; overall pale yellow-green illus.oyster on cvr. E $20
MIN.10
AD-406. Baltimore, MD, 1886, F CDS/cork (lite tone) Jas.Robertson
& Co./Baltimore Lead Works cc; 2c brown on cvr to Canada.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-407. Baltimore, MD, 1889, G duplex; Crook, Horner & Co.cc;
overall back ad w/large illus.inspirator on cvr. E $20
AD-408. Baltimore, MD, 1893, G+ duplex; Columbia/Athletic Club
dated double-oval h/s return add. on 2c Colum.PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-409. Baltimore, MD, 1896, F Barry; E.M.Walker Co., Printers,
cc on cvr. E $8
AD-410. Baltimore, MD, 1898, G+ Barry (bit heavy inked) Carlin
& Fulton/Hardware, Cutlery & GUNS cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-411. Baltimore, MD, 1902, VF Int'l (lite tone; trim R) John
E.Hurst & Co.cc on PSE. E $6
AD-412. Baltimore, MD, 1909, VG Int'l; "The Sun" newspaper
ad header; overall illus.bldg on back on cvr. E $20
AD-413. Baltimore, MD, 1934, VG Int'l (bit trim T) Baltimore Body
Corp.cc on cvr. E $6
AD-414. Berlin, MD, 1912, partial duplex (town/month off T; lite
tone) Descriptive Catalog of Farms cc; overall text ad on back;
1c on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-415. Easton, MD, 1909, F Doremus ty.D; Shannahan & Wrightson
Hardware cc; illus.ad: "Moline 'Best Ever' Gang Plow"
on cvr. E $20
AD-416. Frederick, MD, 1903, partial duplex (part ruff trim R)
Victor Remedies Co.cc; Victor Liver Syrup/Blood Purifier &
Liver Regulator illus.ad (hand holding torch) on cvr. E $20
AD-417. Pocomoke City, MD, 1905, G+ duplex; Hotel Pocomoke/...Livery
Attached ad cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-418. Port Deposit, MD, 1913, G duplex; Tome School For Boys
cc on cvr. E $8
AD-419. Bernardston, MA, 1860s, VG CDS/target (bit trim R) Powers
Institute/L.Hunt, Principal, cc on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-420. Boston, MA, 1860s, partial CDS w/diamonds grid (slight
ruff slit T) Massachusetts Sabbath School Soc'y cc on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-421. Boston, MA, 1870s, G+ CDS/neg."F" in square
cork (slight ruff slit L) Jos.T.Brown & Co.Druggists &
Chemists cc w/illus.5-story bldg; 1c banknote on unsealed cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-422. Boston, MA, 1870s, G+ CDS/crossroads; Associated Press/Boston
Agy cc in "belt" on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-423. (Boston), MA, 1870s, VG cork only tying 2c banknote; J.V.Waldron
& Bro/Mfrs of Hames, Ornaments, Russian Chimes ad; illus.lion
w/battleaxe on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-424. Boston, MA, ca.1880, partial mute oval; Harpers' Standard
Educational Series header; illus.bldg; 1c banknote on unsealed
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-425. Boston, MA, 1881, G+ CDS/cork (ruff R) Chas.Williams,
Jr., Telegraph & Telephone Instruments & Supplies cc;
red illus.wall phone in center on cvr. E $80
AD-426. Boston, MA, [1881], G CDS/cork (part toned) Columbia Road-Bicycle
small header w/illus.big-wheel bike on back of GPC. E $20 MIN.10
AD-427. Boston, MA, 1883, G+ Wesson V(4) (ruff R) Reading (MA)
Nursery ad header; illus.spruce tree; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-428. Boston, MA, 1884, G+ Wesson H(E); Amer.Organ Co./Pianos
& Organs/The Smith/Prize Medal fancy ad w/illus.medal on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-429. Boston, MA, [1884], G Leavitt ty.C-2; J.E.Soper grains
price list on GPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-430. Boston, MA, 1885, VG Wesson H(H) (lite tone) City Engineer's
Dept./Improved Sewerage cc w/city seal on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-431. Boston, MA, 1886, G+ Amer; Wilson Bros.Publishers ad header:
"'Our Home Doctor' by M.S.Fletcher, MD... best & cheapest
Medical Book..." w/prices for 6 diff.bindings on cvr. E $20
MIN.10
AD-432. Boston, MA, 1887, VG Wesson V(7) (trim R) Oak Grove Farm
cc w/illus.bull head on cvr. E $20
AD-433. Boston, MA, 1887, G+ Amer (slight trim lower R) Boston
Conservatory of Music/Julius Eichberg, Director cc on cvr. E $20
AD-434. Boston, MA, 1888, G+ Amer; Rand-Avery Co.cc w/illus.owl
face holding feather on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-435. Boston, MA, 1888, G+ Amer; J.E.Farwell & Co./Printers
red oval cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-436. Boston, MA, 1888, G+ Amer; "Geo.H.Law/Musical Instruments"
new owner's h/s on pale blue illus.trumpet w/overall lined background;
on cvr w/diff.ms return address. E $20
AD-437. Boston, MA, 1891, VF Amer (bit trim R) Francis Sargent
& Co./Carriages, Sleighs & Harness cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-438. Boston, MA, 1894, G+ Amer; A.D.Puffer & Sons Frigid
Soda Water Apparatus fancy ad header w/small illus.man using machine;
2c Colum. on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-439. Boston, MA, 1894, G+ Amer (part ruff slit T; 2 small tape
tone spots T) Clyde Steamship Co.illus.ad cc (ship) 2c Colum.
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-440. Boston, MA, 1895, VF Amer w/dateless dial; Black Wonder
Gold & Silver Mining Co.cc; illus.ad: 4 miners & ore cart
in mine; 1c green on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-441. Boston, MA, 1897, partial Amer & duplex; E.A.Holton/Foreign
Postage Stamps ad at L; 1c on unsealed cvr w/facsimile Mulready
stationery design. E $30
AD-442. (Boston), MA, 1903, canxed South Framingham G duplex;
Wadsworth, Howland & Co.Paints fancy ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-443. Boston, MA, 1904, VF Int'l; Oliver Ditson Co.ad: "The
Musician/Monthly Magazine"; 1c on unsealed cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-444. Boston, MA, 1904, VG Amer/B4(4)dd; Pneumatic Hand Stamp
Co./Buck's Patent Flexible Stamp illus.ad (hand stamper) on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-445. Boston, MA, 1910, VG Int'l (trim R) B.L.Makepeace Papers,
Prints, Drawing Instruments illus.ad (protractor; pens) on pink
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-446. Boston/Back Bay Sta., MA, 1908, VG Amer/B38(1); Carter's
Ink Co.cc w/illus.ink bottle on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-447. Boston/So.Postal Sta., MA, 1925, VG Int'l (trim R) Apex
Record Co.cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-448. Boston/Sta.A, MA, 1901, G+ Amer/B38 (bit trim R; part
ruff back, just in ad) Dr.Sloan's Liniment illus.ad (bldg w/horse-drawn
wagon); "Sloan's Nerve & Bone Liniment Cures All Pain
in Man or Beast" overall text ad w/long list of claims on
back on cvr. E $20
AD-449. Boston/Sta.A, MA, 1907, F Amer/B38(2) (tear T) Jesse Woodberry
& Co./Church Organ Builders cc w/illus.pipe organ on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-450. Cambridge, MA, 1914, VG Amer/B14; Harvard Univ./Fogg Art
Museum cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-451. Cambridgeport, MA, [1873], G CDS/cork (ruff R) Riverside
Press illus.ad (bldg) on cvr w/enc. E $20 MIN.10
AD-452. Charlton, MA, ca.1899, F dateless CDS; American Mfg.Co./Printing,
Stationery & Engraving ad header w/illus.42mm diam.shiny gold
medal; 1c green on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-453. Gardner, MA, 1930, F Univ.; First American Fire Ins./Osgood
& Heselton illus.ad (Indian w/bow & arrow) on cvr. E $12
MIN.6
AD-454. Greenfield, MA, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (trim R; tear T; tip
nib) J.H.Lamb/Musical Mdse ad w/illus.organ on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-455. Haverhill, MA, [1875], G CDS/cork (bit trim R) Emerson
& Howe Apothecaries cc w/illus.mortar/pestle logo on cvr.
E $20
AD-456. Indian Orchard, MA, [1879], G+ CDS/target (part ruff R)
Indian Orchard Mills dated oval h/s cc on PSE. E $20
AD-457. Lynn, MA, 1884, F duplex; Daily Evening Item albino embossed
oval cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-458. Lynn, MA, 1884, G+ duplex (trim L) Stokes Bros.Slippers
& Buskins cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-459. Lynn, MA, ca.1891, F mute oval (lower L tip ruff) J.R.Guindon
cc w/illus.Mason symbols; 1c blue on unsealed yellow cvr. E $12
MIN.6
AD-460. Milford, MA, [1904], G+ Doremus ty..C.; Mann's Bone Cutter
form w/illus.cutter on GPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-461. Somerville, MA, ca.1880s, G+ mute oval (trim L; tears
B; lower L tip ruff; bit lite tone) Standard Screw Fastened Boots
& Shoes illus.ad ad (shoe) 1c banknote solo on cvr. E $20
AD-462. Somerville Sta., MA, 1890, partial Wesson (trim L) Sprague
& Hathaway Picture Frames, West Somerville, illus.bldg on
cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-463. (Springfield), MA, 1893, canxed (Indistinct town, IL),
partial duplex; D.DeForrest Douglass/Mfr of Artificial Limbs/U.S.Gov't
Manufacturer illus.ad (2 artificial legs) 2c Colum. on cvr to
Douglass. E $30
AD-464. Springfield, MA, 1894, VG Int'l; Smith & Wesson, Mfrs
of Revolvers cc on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20
AD-465. Winchendon, MA, 1923, G+ Amer/A14; Camp Chandrudoma/The
Boys' Camp cc on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-466. Battle Creek, MI, 1880s, G+ CDS/cork (lower L tip wear)
Nichols, Shepard & Co./"Vibrator" Threshing Machinery
cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-467. Bay City, MI, 1914, F Univ; The Wenonah hotel cc w/illus.Indian
head on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-468. Centerville, MI, 1917, VG duplex (edge tear R) John Weed,
Stamp Dealer cc on cvr w/enc.auction list. E $12 MIN.6
AD-469. Detroit, MI, 1905, VG Int'l; Chas.A.Strelinger Co./Machinery
illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-470. Detroit, MI, 1906, VG Int'l (bit ruff L) The Griswold
hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-471. Detroit, MI, 1907, G+ Int'l; Posselius Bros Furniture
Mfg.illus.ad (6-leg table) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-472. Lot 2) Detroit, MI, 1909, F Int'l; Hotel Ste.Claire illus.ads,
showing 2 diff.owners; on cvrs. E $24 MIN.12
AD-473. Detroit, MI, 1919, VG Univ.; Hotel Pontchartrain illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-474. Detroit, MI, 1921, F Int'l (upper R edge ruff) Hotel Norton
illus.ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-475. Detroit/Sta.C, MI, 1901, F Amer/B38 (trim R) Frederick
Stearns & Co.Mfg.Pharmacists cc w/illus.factory on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-476. Grand Rapids, MI, 1901, G Int'l (part ruff trim R; lite
tone) Geo.H.Gere Yacht & Launch Works fancy header w/illus.boat
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-477. Grand Rapids, MI, 1907, G+ Int'l (part toned) Grand Rapids
Veneer Works cc; overall illus.back ad (factory) on cvr. E $20
AD-478. Grand Rapids, MI, 1913, G+ Int'l; Sempre Giovine soap
ad at L; Marietta Stanley Co.ad on pix side (beautiful woman &
soap bar) on PPC to Dewey, OK, on behalf of local druggist (Red
Cross Pharmacy). E $15 MIN.8
AD-479. Kalamazoo, MI, 1910, F Colum. (bit cr) The American hotel
illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-480. Port Huron, MI, 1895, G duplex; R.E.Moss, MD, Sup.Medical
Examiner cc; illus.Maccabees Temple on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-481. Reading, MI, 1911, G+ duplex; Reading Robe & Tanning
Co.header, lined thru; "Come Back to Basswood Corners/1st
Big Home Coming Festival at Reading" overall back ad w/5
photo illus.(Main St.; Mich.St.; 2 hotels; school) on cvr. E $20
AD-482. Saginaw, West Side, MI, 1894, F duplex (edge tear T; bit
lite tone) Prame & Ozier/Grain & Seed Cleaners header;
red illus."Zipper Prairie Seed Cleaner" on 2c Colum.PSE.
E $30
AD-483. Duluth, MN, 1904, G+ Int'l; Hotel McKay photo illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-484. Duluth, MN, 1917, VG Int'l; The Spalding hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-485. (Minneapolis), MN, 1896, canxed Chi & Minn Fast Mail/RPO
partial CDS (trim R, just in back ad) Washburn Crosby Co.flour
overall illus.ad (bldgs: mill, elevator, etc.); overall text ad
on back on cvr. E $30
AD-486. Minneapolis, MN, 1912, G+ Time-Cmns; Hotel Vendome fancy
logo cc & "Healthiest City in the U.S." on cvr.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-487. Saint Paul, MN, 1911, VG Int'l; The Frederic European
Hotel fancy ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-488. Saint Paul, MN, 1911, G+ Int'l (cr) John A.May Co./Shoes
of Distinction/Pingree-Made illus.ad (2 shoes, 1 hi-button) on
PPC (beautiful "Girl of the Pingree Shoe"). E $12 MIN.6
AD-489. Saint Paul, MN, 1917, VG Int'l; Ryan Hotel illus.ad on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-490. Joplin, MO, 1920, G+ Univ. (o/s) The Conner Hotel illus.header;
overall illus.back ad (2 hotels) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-491. Kansas City, MO, 1905, F Int'l; Hotel Kupper illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-492. Kansas City, MO, 1907, G+ Int'l (lite tone) "The
Midland" cc; illus.ad (hotel) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-493. Kansas City, MO, 1910, G+ Int'l; Hotel Kupper illus.ad
at L; overall back ad w/illus.park on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-494. Kansas City, MO, 1919, VF Univ.; Hotel Kupper illus.ad;
printed "script" ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-495. Kansas City, MO, 1925, VG Univ; Hotel Kupper illus.ad
w/"Automatic Sprinkling System"; printed "script"
ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-496. Saint Louis, MO, 1860, G+ CDS; Wm.S.Mcknight & Co./Boots
& Shoes albino embossed oval ad on flap (torn thru, but complete)
on cvr. E $20
AD-497. Saint Louis, MO, 1870s, G+ CDS/cut cork; Story & Camp
cc & preprinted address; "Estey Organ Leads the World"
fancy ad at B on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-498. (Saint Louis), MO, 1890s, partial oval (tears) Dr.Harter
Medicine Co.overall illus.ad on back (girl & owl) 1c blue
on 4.25x6.5" cvr. E $20
AD-499. Saint Louis, MO, 1894, G+ duplex; C.A.Stegmann/Dealer
in U.S. & Foreign Stamps cc; 1c blue on unsealed cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-500. Saint Louis, MO, [1899], partial mute oval; Thomas Mfg.Co.header;
"It Stops the Leaks" illus.ad (man w/red clothes &
umbrella, painting street w/black ETA Paint) 1c green on unsealed
cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-501. Saint Louis, MO, 1899, VF Barry; Long-Mansfield Lumber
Co.illus.ad (2 lions) 1c green on cvr w/adhesive add.label. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-502. Saint Louis, MO, 1899, VF Barry; Monarch Lumber Co.illus.logo
ad cc (deer head) 1c green on cvr w/adhesive add.label. E $15
MIN.8
AD-503. Saint Louis, MO, 1903, G+ Int'l; Benjamin Air Rifle Co.cc
w/illus.RIFLE at T; 1c Sc.300 on cvr. E $150 MIN.75
AD-504. Saint Louis, MO, 1905, F Int'l (tear L) Dr.Haux Spectacle
Co.cc; "This letter is the most important of all..."
at B; overall back ad w/small illus.man w/glasses; 1c Sc.300 on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-505. Saint Louis, MO, 1905, F Int'l; The Gideons cc w/illus.logo
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-506. Saint Louis, MO, 1913, VG Int'l (ruff R) Mesritz-Tasche
Tailoring illus.ad (bldg) on pink cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-507. Saint Louis, MO, 1918, F Int'l; Maryland Hotel illus.ad
on cvr w/Maryland state seal on back. E $15 MIN.8
AD-508. Saint Louis, MO, ca.1930s, printed precanx; Radio Sta.KFUO/Concordia
Seminary cc; "Go ye into all the world" ad w/illus.globe
on 1c PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-509. Saint Louis, MO, [1939], printed precanx; Radio Sta.KFUO/Concordia
Seminary cc; "15th Anniversary" below on 1c PSE. E $12
MIN.6
AD-510. (Unionville), MO, 1914, canxed St.Paul, MN, F Int'l; Puritan
Flour text ad at L; East Side Mills Co.ad on pix side of PPC,
w/calendar & pretty woman. E $15 MIN.8
AD-511. Billings, MT, 1921, F Univ.; Northern Hotel fancy ad cc
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-512. Billings, MT, 1927, VF Univ. (upper L crnr tear) Northern
Hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-513. Butte, MT, 1921, G Univ. (town mostly not struck) The
Thornton hotel cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-514. Helena, MT, 1899, G+ duplex (ruff R in stamp) The Majestic
European Hotel cc on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $12 MIN.6
AD-515. Marysville, MT, 1901, partial duplex (trim l) Nelson Lodge
#328, Order Sons of St.George illus.ad (Geo.on horseback, slaying
dragon) on cvr w/enc. E $20
AD-516. Lincoln, NE, 1918, VG Int'l (trim R) The Lincoln hotel
cc; overall back ad w/illus. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-517. Omaha, NE, 1905, F Int'l (tiny tear T) Iler Grand Hotel
fancy ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-518. Omaha/Harney Sta., NE, 1926, G+ duplex; Lord Lister Hospital
cc w/patient's name/room on special del.cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-519. Omaha/Harney Sta.1, NE, 1936, G+ Univ.; Lord Lister Hospital
cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-520. Omaha/Union Depot Sta., NE, 1911, F Int'l; Hotel Rome
illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-521. Seward, NE, 1904, G+ duplex (tiny tear T) Paul Herpolsheimer
Implement Co./High Grade Vehicles & Farm Implements cc w/illus.horse-drawn
HAYRIDE on cvr. E $20
AD-522. Stanton, NE, 1884, G+ DCDS/star (trim R) Nebraska House
cc on cvr. E $20
AD-523. Goldfield, NV, 1912, VF Int'l (trim R) Tonopah-Goldfield
Meat Co.cc; 1c Frank. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-524. Acworth, NH, 1909, G+ 4-bar; Old Home Ass'n photo illus.ad
(2 bldgs) 1c on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-525. Atkinson Depot, NH, 1917, partial 4-bar (tiny tear T;
crs) Goodrich Art Co./Post Cards ad cc on cvr w/enc.stamp dealer's
invoice. E $15 MIN.8
AD-526. Great Falls, NH, 1870s, partial CDS/cork (ruff R, in stamp
tip) Hodsdon Bros.Stoves & Ranges ad cc w/tiny illus.range
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-527. Keene, NH, 1910, VG Amer/B14 (part ruff R) G.F.Little/Motorcycles,
Bicycles, Auto Supplies cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-528. Marlow, NH, 1923, G+ 4-bar (bit lite tone) Golden Rule
Reb.Lodge #36, IOOF illus.dove, moon, stars on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-529. Newport, NH, 1905, G+ duplex (lower R tip ruff) F.E.Bronson
"Headache Hearts" 12-line text ad in blue heart at upper
L on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-530. Boonton, NJ, 1900, G+ CDS/cork (lower R tip ruff) Colonial
Works ad cc w/illus.Bronzite can; overall ad on back: list of
40 wholesale dealers on PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-531. Camden, NJ, 1915, G+ Int'l (tip crs) Montross Metal Roofing
illus.ad (metal roof; Gothic Tile); 1c Wash. on PPC; printed text
ad well into add.area but not assessed add'l postage. E $15 MIN.8
AD-532. (Camden), NJ, 1924, canxed Philadelphia, PA, G+ Int'l;
Farragut Sportsmen's Asso.cc; DuPont Powders full-color illus.dog;
overall back ad: chart showing ammo to use w/various game birds;
on cvr. E $80
AD-533. Frenchtown, NJ, 1907, G+ duplex (upper L edge lite water
tone) Crosby Mfg.Co.cc; overall text ad for town on back on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-534. (Gibsboro), NJ, 1858, canxed Philadelphia, PA, G+ octagon
(bit trim L) John Lucas & Co.header; pale gray ad w/illus.factory
& overall lined background on cvr. E $20
AD-535. Montville, NJ, 1906, F Doane 3/5 on PPC (Old Paper Mill).
E $12 MIN.6
AD-536. New Brunswick, NJ, 1902, VG Barry; Johnson & Johnson
Manufacturing Chemists cc w/illus.red cross; 1c green on unsealed
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-537. Albany, NY, ca.1882, G CDS/cork; W.C.Little & Co.,
Publishers, header; LONG list of 40+ legal publications on cvr.
E $20
AD-538. Albany, NY, 1912, F Int'l; Keeler's Hotel illus.ad cc;
overall back ad w/illus.Keeler's Farm, Ice House, Oyster Beds
on cvr. E $20
AD-539. Albany, NY, 1918, G Int'l (trim L) Victor Distributors/Gately-Haire
Co.cc; illus.dog & phonograph logo on cvr. E $20
AD-540. Auburn, NY, 1896, partial duplex (ruff R) New Birdsall
Co., Thresher & Engine Works cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-541. Binghamton, NY, 1885, G CDS/cork (trim R, in stamp tip)
Jones of Binghamton (scale mfr) cc; illus.bare-breasted allegorical
woman holding scale on cvr w/enc. E $15 MIN.8
AD-542. Binghamton, NY, 1886, partial CDS/cork (trim R) Lewis
House cc on cvr. E $6
AD-543. Binghamton, NY, 1920, VF Univ.; Arlington Hotel illus.ad;
text ad w/rates on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-544. Brooklyn/Sta.V, NY, 1908, VF Amer/B38 (part toned) Joshua
Oldham & Sons cc w/illus.saw blade; illus.radial saw blade
on flap on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-545. Brooklyn/W, NY, ca.1891, G+ mute oval (bit trim L &
R; tears) Jos.Wetter & Co./Wetter Consecutive Numbering Machines
header w/2 diff.illus.machines: 1 at L, 1 at upper R partly covered
by 1c blue on cvr. E $20
AD-546. Buffalo, NY, ca.1900, G Barry w/dateless dial (lite tone;
crs; tear T; nick B) "Force Makes Children Active" cereal
ad (children falling from wagon) on PPC; illus.children &
cereal box on add.side. SCARCE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-547. Buffalo, NY, 1903, VG Int'l; Warner Bros. & Co.cc
(clothiers); trademark logo on flap on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-548. Buffalo, NY, 1905, VF Int'l; Buffalo Courier/Enquirer
red cc; ad on flap; on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-549. Buffalo, NY, 1907, F Int'l; Cutler Desk Co.illus.ad (fancy
brown desk) on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-550. Buffalo, NY, 1909, partial Int'l (trim R) A.C.Gibson Co./Hand
Stamps/Tools & Supplies for Stamp Makers cc & overall
illus.ad (11 products) on cvr. E $20
AD-551. Buffalo, NY, 1917, VF Univ. (bit ruff slit upper L) Lafayette
Hotel illus.ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-552. Buffalo, NY, 1918, G+ Univ. (near VF) Hotel Broezel illus.ad
cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-553. Buffalo, NY, 1918, VG Univ.; World's Dispensary Medical
Assn cc; "Dr.Pierce's Favorite Prescription for the relief
of The Many Weaknesses & Complaints Pertaining to Females"
red & yellow illus.box on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-554. Buffalo, NY, 1937, F Univ.; Buffalo Meter Co.order acknowledgement
at L on ad PPC (factory; 2 meters). E $15 MIN.8
AD-555. Buffalo/Black Rock Sta., NY, 1894, VG duplex; Pratt &
Letchworth/Saddlery, Hardware Works, Iron Works ad cc w/small
illus.buffalo in same color as stamp on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20
AD-556. City Hall Anx, NY, 1933 (Sep 2), F Int'l; "The Sun"
newspaper cc; illus.printing press, canxed on date of 100th anniv.of
its invention; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-557. Elmira, NY, 1908, G+ Colum. (upper R edge slit) T.Briggs
& Co.Lager & Ales fancy ad w/small illus.elephant on PSE.
E $20 MIN.10
AD-558. Garden City, NY, 1915, G+ Int'l; Doubleday Page &
Co.cc w/tiny illus.bldgs on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-559. Glens Falls, NY, 1890s, G duplex; Paragon Oil Co.ad w/illus.oil
can on back on GPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-560. Hayt Corners, NY, 1935, G+ 4-bar (bit lite tone) H.T.Covert
& Son cc; McCormick Deering Farm Machines & Implements
logo (1873-1985) on commer.cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-561. Hudson, NY, 1916, G+ Univ.; "U.S.Price-List From
Wendover Neefus/U.S.Specialist" red ad at L; matching red
typed address on unsealed 1c PSE. E $15 MIN.8
AD-562. Hudson Term.Anx, NY, 1934, G+ Int'l; Reliant Stamp Co.,
65 Nassau St.cc; late-used 2c Hud-Ful commem on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-563. Hudson Term.Sta., NY, 1909, VF dateless Int'l; Butterick
Publ.Co.illus.ad: "The Delineator" magazine; bldg w/lines
to every continent; 1c Frank. on cvr w/enc.PPC-sized ad card.
E $20
AD-564. (Johnson City), NY, 1921, canxed Binghamton VG Univ.;
Central Flatiron Mfg.Co.illus.ad (iron) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-565. Lockport, NY, 1886, G+ duplex (trim R) Niagara White Grape
Co.ad w/illus.grapes on pink cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-566. New Rochelle, NY, 1899, G+ duplex (slight ruff slit R)
Walter T.Bell iillus.ad: adjustable grain spout measure; American
Institute 1884 medals; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-567. New York, NY, 1861, partial CDS/cork (tiny tear T) Jas.Conner's
Sons/Type Founders & Electrotypers header; overall lite orange
illus.bldg & lined background on cvr. E $30
AD-568. New York, NY, ca.1863, partial CDS/cork (trim R) Munn
& Co./Scientific American overall lite gray ad w/illus.bldgs
& lined background on cvr. E $30
AD-569. New York, NY, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (slight ruff upper R)
"Jokers' Dictionary/2000 Jokes On more than 250 Subjects!"
boxed ad on cvr. E $20
AD-570. (New York), NY, 1870s, canxed Jacksonville, FL, G+ CDS/cork;
American Bible Soc'y cc w/small illus.bldg; 1c banknote on unsealed
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-571. New York, NY, ca.1880, F CDS/cork (trim L; upper L edge
ruff, just in illus.) Hagerty Bros. & Co./Druggists' Glassware
header; illus.factory on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-572. New York, NY, 1887, G+ duplex (bit trim R) T.H.McAllister/Manufacturing
Optician vertically at L; "Steropticons, Dissolving View
Apparatus, Magic Lanterns, Acromatic Microscopes..." listed
sideways across T; 2c brown on lite pink cvr. E $40
AD-573. New York, NY, 1887, F duplex (bit trim R) T.H.McAllister/Manufacturing
Optician vertically at L; "Steropticons, Dissolving View
Apparatus, Magic Lanterns, Acromatic Microscopes..." listed
sideways across T; 2c brown on dark pink cvr. E $50
AD-574. New York, NY, 1898, VG Int'l (lite tone; trim R) American
Journal of Progress fancy cc; small illus.allegorical woman w/nude
breast, holding lightbulb; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-575. New York, NY, 1899, G Int'l & duplex (1" tear
T; lite tone) Electro Silicon Co.large fancy header w/logo &
descriptions of 4 products covering upper 60%; 2c red deliberately
applied low, so not to obscure ad on cvr. E $20
AD-576. New York, NY, 1900, G+ Int'l (ruff R) E.L.Kellogg &
Co.publishers cc w/illus.cherubs & book on cvr w/illus.ads,
order forms. E $15 MIN.8
AD-577. New York, NY, 1901, G Int'l; Butterick Publ.Co.footer;
illus.ad: "Delineator" & other magazine titles on
hand fans; beautiful woman in gown; 1c green on unsealed cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-578. New York, NY, 1903, VF Int'l; Hardware Publ.Co.cc w/illus.:
miniature orange "page" w/ads for scissors, rifle, pistols,
shotguns, etc.; on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-579. New York, NY, 1904, VF Int'l; Harpers Bros.Publishers
overall lite orange ad w/illus.bldg & line background; back
ad w/illus.encyclopedias on cvr. E $20
AD-580. New York, NY, [1905], partial Int'l; M.Tausig (Brooklyn
stamp dealer) "buy" prices on back (14c for 50c Columbians;
50c for $1 Trans-Miss) on back on private mailing card w/full-color
illus.flowers & prohibited "postal card" wording
on add.side. E $20
AD-581. New York, NY, 1915, VF Univ. (tip cr) "How Cissy
Made Good/3 Part Broadway Star Feature-Comedy-" w/"All
the Vitagraph Players" illus.ad w/caricatures of 12 cast
members on GPC. EARLY movie ad. E $20
AD-582. (New York), NY, 1925, canxed Madison Sq.Sta., VG Int'l;
Camp FIre Girls cc; 1.5c Harding on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-583. New York, NY, 1929, F Int'l; "Air Trails/Stories
of Aviation" cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-584. New York, NY, [1930], F precanx & mute ovals; Metropolitan
New York Soc'y of 23rd Engineers illus.ad (castle) on 3x5"
PC w/att'd reply. E $15 MIN.8
AD-585. New York, NY, [1931], VG green dateless Permit 55/Meter
1694 w/"Sec.435 1/2 PL & R" above; Literary Digest
ad w/Lowell Thomas portrait on 4.5x5.75" cvr. E $20
AD-586. New York, NY, ca.1950s?, G+ meter w/dateless dial; "Saturday/Swissair
Flight 941 Leaves New York at 18:30... 64 Seats..." illus.ad
at L on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-587. New York/City Hall Sta., NY, 1920, G+ Univ.; John Lucas
& Co.cc; illus.ad (man w/Lucas paint can, holding tiny bldg)
1c offset Wash. on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-588. New York/E, NY, 1881, F duplex; Sturtevant House illus.ad
(hotel) in center; text around edges & overall text ad on
back on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-589. New York/F, NY, 1888, G+ duplex (lite tone; trim R) Hotel
Glenham, 5th Ave.,cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-590. New York/Jay St.Sta., NY, 1911, VF Int'l; R.C.Williams
& Co.(food products) header on address-side flap; "Our
Cent'l Year/The Famous Royal Scarlet Brand/A Century of Progress"
90mm irreg.diam.red & shiny gold embossed ad, made to resemble
"seal' on back; on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-591. New York/O, NY, 1894, F duplex (trim R) G.Gennert/Plain,
Albumenized & Surface Coated Papers header; eagle logo on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-592. New York/P.O., NY, 1886, G+ duplex (near VF) "The
World/10 Pages 2 Cents" lite gray overall ad w/illus.Statue
of Liberty & lined background; 2c brown on cvr w/logo letterhead
enc. E $20
AD-593. New York/S, NY, 1902, G+ duplex; Hurd & Co.Paper Mfrs.cc;
logo on flap on cvr. E $6
AD-594. New York/Sta.A, NY, 1902, F Int'l (bit ruff trim R) John
McDonough cc; long product list below; comic illus.on back: overweight
woman w/sign: "He Fixed My Stove. HE DID." on cvr. E
$20
AD-595. New York/Sta.A, NY, 1904, VG Int'l; Nat'l Florence Crittenton
Mission fancy ad w/illus.girl's face on cvr. E $20
AD-596. New York/Sta.C, NY, 1904, G Int'l (lower R tip ruff) Wing
& Son Pianos/Organsillus.ad (factory; piano) on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-597. New York/Sta.E, NY, 1896, G+ Amer/E14(3) (L tip nick)
American Choir cc; illus.ad (13 composers' portraits) on cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-598. New York/Sta.E, NY, 1903, VG Int'l; Hotel Westminster
illus.ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-599. New York/Sta.M, NY, ca.1912, G+ Univ.; Amer.Geographical
Soc'y of New York cc; 1c Wash. on cvr. E $6
AD-600. New York/Sta.N, NY, 1910, VF Int'l; N.Y.State Music Teachers'
Ass'n/Grand Convention ad header; illus.logo on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-601. New York/Sta.O, NY, 1901, G Int'l (R edge part toned)
Butterick Publ.Co.footer; illus.ad: woman in long gown; 6 hand
fans w/names of publications; 1c gren on cvr. E $24
AD-602. New York/Sta.O, NY, 1913, G Int'l; Audel's Answers on
Practical Engineering ad header; illus.hand holding book in jacket
pocket; 1c Wash. on 4x7" cvr. E $20
AD-603. New York/Sta.P, NY, 1912, G Int'l (upper R tip slit) Propaganda
Dept./German Kali Works cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-604. New York/Sta.V, NY, 1914, F Univ.; Postum Cereal Co.cc;
small logo; on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-605. Rochester, NY, 1858, partial CDS; Andrew J.Brackett/Importero
f China, Glass & Earthenware albino embossed ad cc in red
shield on cvr. E $30
AD-606. Syracuse, NY, 1906, F Int'l (trim R) H.E.Hessler Co./Mfrs.of
RFD Mail Boxes cc; illus.mailbox w/chained lock on cvr w/"Stove
Repairs" on back. E $24 MIN.12
AD-607. Syracuse, NY, 1938, F meter (bit lite tone) Central N.Y.Power
Corp.cc; overall illus.back ad: father spanking child, w/Reddy
Kilowatt saying "That's not the place to make him smart,
Dad!" & recommending "better sight lamp"; on
window cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-608. Syracuse/Northrup Sta., NY, 1920, G+ Univ.; New Jefferson
Hotel cc; photo illus.Lounging Room on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-609. Utica, NY, 1915, G+ Int'l; D.B.Smith & Co./Lightning
Sprayers logo ad cc on cvr. Odd product. E $15 MIN.8
AD-610. Wall Street Sta., NY, 1910, F Int'l; Int'l Industries
Mining & Forest Bank logo cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-611. Warsaw, NY, 1908, G duplex (dial hi: "SAW" mostly
off) F.B.Stedman/Dealer in U.S. & Foreign Stamps for Collectors
ad cc; Merchants Gargling Oil Co.overall back ad on cvr. E $20
AD-612. Asheville, NC, 1893, partial duplex (ruff R) Boyce &
Burton cc (plumbers) illus.ad: overhead tank toilet; 2c Colum.
on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-613. Asheville, NC, 1894, G+ duplex (dial hi: "HEV"
partly off) Boyce & Burton cc (plumbers); back ad w/illus.overhead
tank toilet & fancy stove on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-614. Charlotte, NC, 1918, VG Int'l (lower L tip nib) The Selwyn
hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-615. Statesville, NC, 1911, G Amer/B14 (nick upper R) Piedmont
Red Cedar Chest Co.illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-616. Fargo, ND, 1918, G Univ.; The Waldorf hotel fancy header
w/illus.ad at L; overall back ad w/illus.Hotel Annex on cvr. E
$20
AD-617. Cincinnati, OH, 1870s, G+ blue CDS w/"3" in
circled grid (no flap) Chas.Moser & Co.cc w/small illus.(artist's
supplies & barrels) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-618. Cincinnati, OH, 1894, VG+ Int'l; Sam'l C.Tatum Co./Foundry
& Machine Works cc; illus."Latest Best Freezer"
(ice cream maker) in same color as stamp on 2c Colum.PSE. E $20
AD-619. Cincinnati, OH, 1896, partial duplex; J.G.Murdock &
Co./Plumbers' & Gas Fitters' Supplies header; illus.Anti-Freezing
Hydrator parts on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-620. Cincinnati, OH, 1906, VF Int'l; Hotel Lackman fancy header
w/illus.logo; overall back ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-621. Cincinnati, OH, 1909, F Int'l (lower R crnr ruff) Wurlitzer
cc on cvr w/musical instruments shipping document enc. E $12 MIN.6
AD-622. Cincinnati/Sta.N, OH, 1907, partial Barry; Reuhl Moulding
Co.cc w/logo on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-623. Cleveland, OH, 1870s, G CDS/cork (dial hi: town mostly
off; trim R, just in back ad) Cleveland Paper Co.header; illus.bldg;
overall back ad w/product list & illus.city on cvr. E $20
MIN.10
AD-624. Cleveland, OH, 1889, G duplex (part ruff R) Geo.M.Rewell
Houshold Specialties header; "Rewell Ratchet Mop" illus.ad
(woman w/"Only Perfect Self-Wringing Mop") on cvr. E
$20
AD-625. Cleveland, OH, 1904, G Int'l (bit trim R) The Hollenden
hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-626. Cleveland, OH, 1906, G+ Int'l; United Brass Mfg.Co.header;
small illus.valve on unsealed 1c PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-627. Cleveland, OH, 1906, G+ Int'l; Hotel Euclid ad w/smaller
illus. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-628. Cleveland, OH, 1909, VG Int'l; "The Plain Dealer"
header on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-629. Cleveland, OH, 1909, VG Int'l; Hotel Euclid ad w/larger
illus. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-630. Cleveland, OH, 1916, F Int'l; Peerless Motor Car Co.cc;
2c Wash.coil (Sc.455) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-631. Cleveland, OH, 1918, G Int'l; The Hollenden hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-632. Cleveland, OH, 1923, G+ Permit 10/Meter 1059; Standard
Oil Co.cc; Polarine/Red Crown overall red illus.back ad (gas station
& car) on window cvr. E $20
AD-633. Cleveland/Sta.D, OH, 1900, G Amer/B38 (o/s) Glidden Varnish
Co.ad header; "Hail to the King" overall back ad w/"Surfacene"
king on throne; paint can "subjects" bowing; on cvr.
E $20
AD-634. Lot 2) Columbus, OH, 1918-22, VF-G+ Int'l; Neil House
hotel illus.logo; 2 diff.owner names; on cvrs (1 w/tear in ad).
E $15 MIN.8
AD-635. Columbus, OH, 1908, G+ Int'l (edge tear T; bit lite tone)
Lamson Bros.Co.29-LINE text ad at L re.Lincoln assassination &
image on pix side (funeral car) on PPC, souvenir of 42nd Nat'l
Encampment G.A.R. E $15 MIN.8
AD-636. Crestline, OH, ca.1860, G+ balloon CDS; Crestline House/At
the Junction of the/P.Ft.W. & C. & C.C. & C. &
B. & I.Rail Roads green oval ad cc w/illus.TRAIN (locomotive;
coal car; 2 passenger cars) on cvr. E $100
AD-637. Deshler, OH, 1904, G+ duplex; Deshler Mail Box Co.cc;
photo illus mail box w/flag raised on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-638. Mansfield, OH, 1897, G+ duplex (lite tone) Aultman &
Taylor Machinery Co.cc; "Fattened on Aultman-Taylor Straw
Stack" illus.ad (scrawny chicken) 10c special del.(Sc.E5)
+2c red on spec.del.cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-639. Norwalk, OH, 1901, VG duplex (trim R) Great Record Keeper,
Great Camp of K.O.T.M. cc w/small illus.tent; 2c Pan-Am on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-640. Portsmouth, OH, 1917, F Colum. (upper R crnr tear; ruff
slit back) The Washington hotel illus.ad; LONG text ad for town
on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-641. Ravenna, OH, 1891, G+ CDS/cork (trim R) Hope Fountain
Pen cc w/illus.pen & 8-line text ad; 1c blue on cvr. E $15
MIN.8
AD-642. Corvallis, OR, 1944, F Int'l (trim R; tear R) Pepsi-Cola
Co., Long Island, NY, cc; full-color illus.soda bottle on #10
air cvr w/letterhead enc. E $20
AD-643. Portland, OR, 1921, VG Univ.; The Portland hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-644. [Allegheny], PA, 1907, canxed Washington, PA, G+ Amer/B14
(trim L) Watch Tower Bible & Tract Soc'y illus."Bible
Chart of the Ages"; overall text ad on back on cvr. E $20
AD-645. Allentown, PA, 1908, G Int'l (few tone spots) G.C.Aschbach/Pianos
& Organs illus.ad (bldg; tambourine; horn) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-646. Bethlehem, PA, 1894, G+ duplex; E.T.Parker cc; "Persons
having access to old correspondence, would do well to search among
it for old, cencelled Postage Stamps... Extra prices paid for
stamps on original envelopes." 7-line ad; 1c Colum. on cvr.
E $20
AD-647. Biglerville, PA, 1905, G+ Doane 2/5; A.Lewis Hoffman,
Light & Heavy Machinery, Agricultural Implements ad cc on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-648. Darby, PA, 1912, G Amer; J.R.Rambo/Breeder of Fine Queens
cc; illus.large beehive & bees on cvr. E $20
AD-649. Egypt, PA, 1910, partial duplex (lower R tip nick; edge
tears) J.A.Wuchter header; Columbia records red illus ad (formally
dressed man & woman w/phonograph); 2 small illus.records on
back on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-650. (Egypt), PA, 1911, canxed Allentown, PA, VG Int'l (tears)
J.A.Wuchter header; Columbia records red illus ad (formally dressed
man & woman w/phonograph); 2 small illus.records on back on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-651. (Ephrata), PA, 1905, canxed New Yorik, NY, F Int'l; "Winger's
Headache Pills/Take 1 Pill Every 1 or 2 Hours..." purple
ad h/s applied BY ADDRESSEE above address; on cvr. Odd use. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-652. Erie, PA, ca.1879, G CDS/target (trim L) Burdett Organ
Co.cc w/illus.organ & 6-line text ad in VERY PALE PINK on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-653. Erie, PA, [1889], G+ mute oval; Robt.Wainwright Scott
Post #464, G(rand) A(rmy of the) R(epublic) cc w/illus.medal;
1c Sc.212 on unsealed cvr w/enc.re.dispute of commander's appointment.
E $20
AD-654. Lancaster, PA, 1894, VF Amer (trim R) G.W.Hull's Drug
Store Wholesale & Retail illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-655. Lancaster, PA, 1910, G+ Amer/A14 (trim R) Lancaster Drug
Co.cc; "Soda Water/Cleveland Pure Fruits" full-color
illus.ad (pretty woman w/soda) at L; Cleveland Fruit Juice Co.illus.soda
on flap on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-656. Lancaster, PA, 1910, G Amer/A14 (trim L & R) Lancaster
Drug Co.cc; Smith's True Fruit full-color illus.(various fruits)
on cvr. E $20
AD-657. Lancaster, PA, 1910, G+ Amer/A14 (trim R) Lancaster Drug
Co.cc; "Cleveland Fruit Juices-The Standard of Excellence"
full-color illus.ad (pretty woman & fruit IN soda glass) at
L; "Buckeye Root Beer/Trade Winner" ad on flap on cvr.
E $24 MIN.12
AD-658. Lancaster, PA, 1911, VG Amer/A14 (crnr cr; bit lite tone;
crnr cr) Lancaster Drug Co.cc; "Gest For Your Stomach"
boxed ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-659. Marietta, PA, 1893, G duplex (town spotty; trim R) Lancaster
Co.Vaccine Farms cc w/illus.product containers on cvr. E $20
AD-660. Marietta, PA, 1901, G duplex (town spotty; bit trim R)
Dr.H.M.Alexander & Co./Lancaster Co.Vaccine Farms fancy header
w/illus.product containers on cvr. E $20
AD-661. Olyphant, PA, 1898, partial CDS/cork (trim R, just in
stamp; edge tear R) E.J.Hull, Nurserman & Florist illus.ad
(large red strawberry) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-662. Lot 3) Orwell, PA, 1897-9, F pseudo-machine non-standard
flag h/s (trim R; 1 toned) 1 w/J.P.Cowles Hardware cc; 1 w/ms
" & Son" added; 1 w/" & Son" included
on cvrs. E $24 MIN.12
AD-663. (Philadelphia), PA, [1875], VG cork only; Bean & Stevenson/Drugs,
Paints, Oils/Angola Steam Paint & Color Works ad header; illus.bldg
& horse-drawn trolley; 1c banknote on cvr w/enc.announcement
of company's dissolution. E $24 MIN.12
AD-664. Philadelphia, PA, ca.1880, G mute oval (part lite tone)
Fireside Publ.Co.ad; "American Politics/7 Books in 1 Volume"
15-line text ad; 1c banknote on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-665. Philadelphia, PA, 1883, G+ Wesson H(9); John Lucas &
Co./Mixed Paints, Leads, Zincs header; illus.factory on cvr. E
$20
AD-666. Philadelphia, PA, [1885], G+ mute oval; Grand Army of
the Republic cc w/illus.medal; 1c banknote on unsealed cvr w/enc.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-667. Philadelphia, PA, 1885, G+ Wesson H(6) (upper R tip nick)
J.B.Lippincott & Co.Publishers; overall gray ad w/illus.books
& lined background on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-668. Philadelphia, PA, [1886], G CDS/cork (ruff R) The Medical
Bulletin illus.logo ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-669. Philadelphia, PA, 1886, G duplex (upper R tip nick) J.B.Lippincott
& Co.Publishers; overall lite brown ad w/illus.books &
lined background on cvr w/text ad on flap. E $15 MIN.8
AD-670. Philadelphia, PA, 1887, partial duplex (bit trim R) Harbach
Organ Co.illus.ad: organ, magic lantern & other products;
2c brown on cvr. E $40
AD-671. Philadelphia, PA, ca.1889, G mute oval (bit ruff upper
R) Amer.Baptist Publication Soc'y header; overall lite pink ad
w/illus.bldg & lined background; 1c Sc.212 on cvr. E $20
AD-672. Philadelphia, PA, 1892, G+ Amer (trim R) H.P.Feister's
Franklin Machine Works & Printers' Furnishing Warehouse header;
illus.bldg on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-673. Philadelphia, PA, 1893, G+ Int'l; F.Bourquin Steam Lithographers
fancy ad; 2x 1c Colum. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-674. Philadelphia, PA, 1894, VF Int'l (couple small tone spots)
Globe Bible Publ.Co.cc; large illus.bldg; 2c Colum. on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-675. Philadelphia, PA, 1898, G+ Amer; Hatch Music Co.LONG text
ad; 1c green on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-676. Philadelphia, PA, 1901, G Int'l (trim R) Mexican Plantation
Co.illus.ad (Mexican man, bananas, etc.) on cvr. E $20
AD-677. Philadelphia, PA, ca.1901, G Amer/B14(4); Howe Addressing
Co.illus.ad header (books); illus.ad on back (inkwell & other
desk items) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-678. Philadelphia, PA, 1902, G Int'l; Dennison Mfg.Co.ad header;
large illus.shipping tags; overall ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-679. Philadelphia, PA, 1902, G+ Int'l; Holter & Collins
Paper/Water-Proof Wrapping Paper ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-680. Philadelphia, PA, 1903, G Int'l; Hatch Music Co.LONG text
ad; 1c Sc.300 on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-681. Philadelphia, PA, 1906, F Int'l; A.I.Root Co./Bee-Keepers'
Supplies boxed cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-682. Philadelphia, PA, 1907, F Int'l; Crosscp Engraving Co.illus.ad
(allegorical woman & wreath) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-683. Philadelphia, PA, 1907, VG Amer; New Bingham hotel illus.ad
at L; "Handsomest Roof Garden in the World" ad on back
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-684. Philadelphia, PA, 1908, VF Amer (edge tear B) Phila.Post
Card Co.cc; 1c Sc.300 on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-685. Philadelphia, PA, 1908, VG Amer; American Nut & Fruit
Co.cc; "Cultivated Pecans" illus.ad on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-686. Philadelphia, PA, ca.1909, partial mute oval (upper L
tip slit) Commercial Museum logo cc; 1c Frank. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-687. Philadelphia, PA, 1910, VG Int'l (angle trim R) C.S.Garret
& Son ad; "Raw Hide Water Proof Paper" w/illus.steer
head; text ad on flap on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-688. Philadelphia, PA, 1912, F Int'l; Iszard-Warren Co.cc w/small
illus.surveyor silhouette & sunset on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-689. Philadelphia/Broad St.Sta., PA, 1906, F Int'l; "For
Anything in Music/Theodore Presser" ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-690. Philadelphia/Middle City Sta., PA, 1904, VF Amer/B38(1);
"For Anything in Music/Theodore Presser" ad; 1c on unsealed
cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-691. Philadelphia/No.Phila.Sta., PA, 1933, VG permit/meter;
Sears-Roebuck cc; NRA eagle logo on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-692. Philadelphia/Sta.S, PA, 1907, VF Amer/B38(2) (lite tone)
Phenol Sodique color illus.ad (bottle w/LONG text on label) 2c
Jamestown on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-693. Pittsburg, PA, 1900, VG Barry; O.Hommel & Co./Bronze
Powders, Bronzing Liquids ad FOOTER w/red illus.powder can on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-694. Pittsburg, PA, 1900, G Int'l (tear R) Follansbee Bros./Scott's
Extra Coated Amer.Roofing Tin ad header; albino embossed ad at
L on cvr w/INTACT "Pull Either Wire" opener at B. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-695. Pittsburgh, PA, 1870s, G+ CDS/star; S.Hamilton & Co.header;
"Pianos, Organs & Melodeons For Sale or Rent" illus.ad
(piano) 1c +2c banknotes on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-696. Pittsburgh, PA, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (dial hi: "TSB"
mostly off) Armstrong & McKelvy illus.Keystone White Lead
& Color Works factory; "Keystone State" riverboat;
on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-697. Reading, PA, 1935, VF Univ. (flap partly off) M.J.Earl
Paper header; illus.bldg at L; illus.factory on back on cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-698. Scranton, PA, 1870s, VG CDS/cork; Wyoming House illus.ad
vertically at L on cvr. E $20
AD-699. Scranton, PA, [1885], partial CDS/cork (trim R) Megargel
& Connell Spice Mills illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $20
AD-700. Scranton, PA, 1900, F+ Amer/B14(1); M.L.Barrett, Fashionable
Furniture illus.ad (fancy sofa) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-701. Scranton, PA, 1904, F Int'l; Scranton Wochenblatt illus.ad
(lion) 2c Jeff. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-702. Scranton, PA, 1905, G+ Int'l; J.D.Williams & Bro./Bicycles/Baby
Carriages/Ice Cream/Candy & Toys illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E
$20
AD-703. Scranton, PA, ca.1907, VF precanx (tip cr) Int'l Textbook
Co.cc; 1c Sc.300 on cvr. E $20
AD-704. Scranton, PA, 1922, F Univ.; Hotel Casey illus.ad on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-705. Scranton, PA, 1940, VG Int'l; Angferr Office Supply &
Equipment Co.cc; small illus.Royal Typewriter on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-706. Susquehanna, PA, 1914, G+ Colum. (edge tears T) Deakin
& Ash cc; illus.Colonial Paint can on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-707. Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1890, VG CDS/cork (bit trim R) B.G.Carpenter
& Co.header; detailed illus.furnace cutaway on pink cvr. E
$15 MIN.8
AD-708. Memphis, TN, 1906, VG Int'l; Hotel Gayoso multi-color
illus.eagle & shield; text ad on flap on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-709. Nashville, TN, 1918, VF Int'l; Hotel Tulane illus.ad on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-710. Austin, TX, 1933, G+ duplex (no flap) Geo.Zerschausky,
Jr./Indian MOTOCYCLES (sic) ad cc w/small illus.laughing indian
on air cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-711. Dallas/Jackson St.Sta., TX, 1919, VG Univ.; New Oriental
Hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-712. Houston, TX, 1919, G+ Univ.; Rice Hotel illus.ad on cvr.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-713. San Antonio, TX, 1918, G+ Int'l; Gunter Hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-714. Salt Lake City, UT, 1919, F Univ.; Hotel Utah illus.ad
on blue cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-715. Burlington, VT, 1905, F Amer/B14 (trim L) G.S.Blodgett
Co./Pluming & Heating/Mfrs of Portable Ovens ad cc; illus.5-drawer
oven on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-716. Burlington, VT, 1905, VF Amer/B14 (no flap) W.E.Greene
Co.Wholesale Paint Supplies cc; large illus.Chilton Paints can
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-717. Rutland, VT, 1900, VG Amer/B14(1) (trim L, just in back
ad; edge tears; bit ruff back tip) Tuttle Co./Book Sellers, Publishers
overall pink ad w/illus.bldg & lined background; overall text
ad on back on cvr. E $20
AD-718. Lynchburg, VA, ca.1889, partial duplex (part ruff trim
R) A.D.Hobbie & Co.Pianos & Organs illus.ad (factory,
small piano & organ) 2c green on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-719. Richmond, VA, 1920, F Univ. (trim R; bit lite tone) Hotel
Richmond illus.ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-720. Richmond, VA, 1925, VF Univ. (ruff slit L) Hotel Richmond
illus.ad: this & Wm.Byrd Hotel on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-721. Seattle, WA, 1912, F PPIE slogan (RUFF R) Hotel Savoy
illus.ad; text ad on back on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-722. Seattle/Term.Sta., WA, 1921, G+ Univ.; Hotel Savoy illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-723. Tacoma, WA, 1899, G duplex (bit trim R) Chamber of Commerce
& Board of Trade cc; illus.view: city, harbor, Mt.Tacoma;
1c +pair 2c Trans Miss on cvr to Switzerland. E $40 MIN.20
AD-724. Tacoma, WA, 1914, VG PPIE slogan; Hotel Olympus fancy
ad cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-725. Charleston, WV, 1919, G+ Univ.; Hotel Kanawha illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-726. Clarksburg, WV, 1919, VF Univ.; The Waldo hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-727. Huntington, WV, 1917, F Int'l; The Huntington hotel illus.ad
on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-728. Decatur, WI, 1895, G+ CDS/cork; N.E.Carter/Postage &
Revenue Stamps/Rare Stamps & Collection Purchased ad cc; 1c
on unsealed cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-729. Hudson, WI, 1903, G RFD 1/1 (LITE; ruff R, in stamp tip)
Geo.Paul, Inventor, cc on cvr. E $20
AD-730. Knowles, WI, 1935, VG 4-bar ty.E; Knowles Produce &
Trading Co.,Inc.cc; McCormick Deering Farm Machines & Implements
logo (1879-1984) on commer.cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-731. Marblehead, WI, 1900, G+ duplex (year partial bit ruff
R; lite tone) Nast Bros.Marblehead White Lime cc; overall illus.ad
(train) (86-25) on cvr w/enc. E $20
AD-732. Milwaukee, WI, 1910, VG Int'l (part ruff L; tear L in
ad) St.Charles Hotel fancy ad cc; illus.downtown map (part o/s)
on back on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-733. Milwaukee, WI, 1918, F Int'l (ruff R barely in stamp tip;
just in text on back) Badger Candy Co.cc; illus.factory at L;
text ad on back on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-734. Milwaukee, WI, 1919, G+ Univ. (upper R tip nick) Hotel
Maryland illus.ad on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-735. Platteville, WI, [1921], G+ Amer/A14 (year not struck;
tiny tear T) D.E.Edwards, D.C./Graduate P.S.C.cc w/illus.human
SPINE on cvr w/matching letterhead enc. E $12 MIN.6
AD-736. Racine, WI, 1941, F Int'l; E.F.Ruenzel/Office Business
Machines cc w/small illus.Underwood Typewriter on window cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-737. Rice Lake, WI, 1930, G+ Int'l; Land O' Lakes Hotel photo
illus.ad; 2c Fallen Timbers on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-738. South Milwaukee, WI, 1893, G+ large fancy oval/cork; Hatch
Cutlery Co.cc; 78x58mm "Patent Automatic Knife" illus.ad
label (pocket knife w/2 blades open) on back; on 2c Colum.PSE.
E $30
AD-739. Cheyenne, WY, 1893, partial CDS/cork; Weybrecht Sash,
Door & Blind Factory cc; bit faulty 1c Colum.pair on cvr.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-740. Cheyenne, WY, 1921, G duplex (lite crs) The Plains Hotel
full-color illus.Indian on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-741. Cheyenne, WY, 1924, VF Int'l (crnr tear, barely in illus.)
The Plains Hotel full-color illus.Indian on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
ADVERTISING: PERFINS ON COVER
AD-742. "AL/CO" (ty.A168), Hud.Term.Sta., NY, 1924,
F Int'l w/"Air Mail Saves Time" slogan; Amer.Locomotive
Co.cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-743. "AMC" (ty.A180), Chi & Mil Ave/RPO, 1909,
partial duplex; Austin Mfg.Co.type (2c Wash.) private use on PPC
to Norway. E $20
AD-744. "AMT", Cadillac, MI, 1924 (Feb 29), VF Univ.;
Acme Motor Truck Co.logo ad cc (2c Wash.) on oil window cvr w/LEAP
DAY canx. E $30 MIN.15
AD-745. "BB/NY", New York/Grand Cent.Sta., NY, 1917,
F Univ. (part ruff slit T; lite tone) Brooks Bros.cc (2c Wash.)
on cvr. E $20
AD-746. "BE" (reversed), Chicago, IL, 1924, VF Univ.
(o/s by 2nd strike; ruff slit R) Benjamin Elec.Co.cc (2c Wash.)
on cvr. E $20
AD-747. "C & S" (ty.C408), Boston, MA, 1929, G+
Int'l; Chase & Sanborn type (1c Frank.) private use on Simmons
College PPC. E $20 MIN.10
AD-748. "C(C)H"(reversed), St.Louis, MO, 1911, VG duplex;
Credit Clearing House, Boston, MA, type (1c Frank.) private use
on PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-749. "CAO" (ty.C24), Chicago/Stock Yards Sta., IL,
1910, VF 3rd class Time-Cmns w/day omitted (1c Frank.) on 3.5x5"
3-panel folder, opens to reveal Armour & Co.16-pg.illus.booklet
w/many recipes; "Compliments of J.C.Nissens, Blanstown (sic),
Ia." on flap. RARE to see intact. E $20 MIN.10
AD-750. "CPC" (ty.C271; shifted to R, splitting the
"P"), Quincy, IL, 1928, VF Univ. (upper R crnr slit)
Collins Plow Co.cc (2c Wash.) on window cvr. UNATTRIBUTED type.
E $40
AD-751. "CS/SA" (inverted), Chicago, IL, [1928], VF
Univ. "Air Mail" slogan w/dateless dial; Cunard, Anchor,
Anchor-Donaldson Lines cc (1.5c Harding) proposed freight sailings
schedule on 8.25x3.5" 2-panel ad card. E $24 MIN.12
AD-752. "CS/SA", Chicago, IL, 1920, F Univ. (trim R)
Cunard, Anchor, Anchor-Donaldson Lines cc w/illus.Cunard Steam
Ship Co.logo & banners (2c Wash.offset) on cvr w/matching
letterhead enc. & "proposed sailings" ad pamphlet.
E $30 MIN.15
AD-753. "CWS" (ty.C376), Putney, VT, 1918, G+ duplex;
Chas.Williams Stores type (2c w/perfin +1c w/o) private use on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-754. "EAC" (reversed), Boston, MA, 1912, G+ Amer/A14(3)
struck fully at L; partial mute oval on stamp; Equitable Accident
Ins.Co.type (1c Frank.) private use on PPC. E $30
AD-755. "EEB" (reversed), Omaha/Union Depot Postal Sta.,
NE, 1913, G+ Int'l (ruff R, partly under stamp tip) E.E.Bruce
& Co./Wholesale Druggists cc (2c Wash.) on cvr w/text ad (cigars)
on back. E $24 MIN.12
AD-756. "F & W/CO", Hudson Term.Sta., NY, 1912,
F Int'l (2 strikes overlapped; tear T) text ads at L; no co.ID,
but this is known Funk & Wagnalls type (1c Wash.) proper use
on unsealed cvr. E $14
AD-757. "FS/CO" (ty.F188), Placerville, CO, 1912, F
4-bar (1c Wash.) private use of unattributed type on PPC. E $24
MIN.12
AD-758. "FTC" (ty.F199), St.Louis, MO, 1908, F Int'l
(lite tone; heavy crnr cr) F.C.Taylor & Co.Furs ad (bldg)
on pix side (1c Sc.300) on PPC apparently mailed on behalf of
affiliated Monmouth, IA, merchant. E $24 MIN.12
AD-759. "GES/CO", New York/Hamilton Grange Sta., NY,
1919, VG Univ. (part ruff slit upper L) G.E.Stechert & Co/Books
& Periodicals cc (5c Wash.) on cvr to Denmark w/"Per
S.S.Baltic" instuction at T. E $20
AD-760. "GINN" (ty.G104), Boston, MA, 1912, VF Amer/A14(6);
Ginn & Co./School & College Textbooks cc (2c Wash.) on
cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-761. "GN/RY", Minneapolis, MN, 1909, VF Int'l; Great
Northern Railway type (2c Wash.) private use on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-762. "HW/R" (inverted), Pittsburgh, PA, 1916, VF
Int'l; Harbison Walker Refract Co.type (1c Wash.) private use
on PPC w/hand-drawn devil & comic comment. E $15 MIN.8
AD-763. "ID/KP", Indianapolis, IN, 1913, G+ Int'l (trim
R; lite tone) Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias/Insurance Dept.illus.logo
ad (2c Wash.) on cvr w/matching letterhead enc. E $24 MIN.12
AD-764. "IDEAL", South Bend, IN, 1909, VF Amer/B14;
Ideal Concrete Machinery Co.cc; weird "4 crossed arms"
logo (2c Wash) on cvr w/"We Will Exhibit at the Cement Show/Chicago/Coliseum
Feb...1910" 55x36mm illus.ad label on flap. E $50
AD-765. "J & S", Racine, WI, 1912, G+ Time-Cmns;
S.C.Johnson & Son cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-766. "J-M" (ty.J96-2; inverted), Boston, MA, 1913,
VF Int'l; H.W.Johns-Manville Co.cc on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-767. "JBT" (ty.J14), Jenkintown, PA, 1944, G+ Int'l
(bit lite tone) Jenkintown Bank & Trust cc (1c Prexie) on
2c PSE. E $16
AD-768. "JFH" (reversed, inverted; shifted "split"
perfin), Bloomington, IL, 1919, G+ Univ. (crs) J.F.Humphreys &
Co.cc; full-color illus.coffee container (pair 1c Wash.offset;
1 cr) on cvr. E $20
AD-769. "JS/CO" (ty.J146), Milwaukee, WI, 1909, VG Int'l
(crnr cr) Johnson Service Co.text ad at L (1c Sc.300) on PPC.
E $20 MIN.10
AD-770. "KCJ", Kansas City, MO, 1909, F Int'l (crnr
crs; uneven slit T) Kansas City Journal cc w/illus.bldg (2x 2c
Wash., 1 w/perfin shifted) on cvr. E $30 MIN.15
AD-771. "LGD" (reversed), Indianapolis, IN, 1913, F
Int'l (lite tone) L.G.Dressler, hotel mgr.type (1c Wash.) on PPC.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-772. "LGD" (reversed; inverted), Indianapolis, IN,
1913, G+ Int'l; L.G.Dressler, hotel mgr.type (1c Wash.) on PPC.
E $15 MIN.8
AD-773. "LS/&/MS", Grand Central Sta., NY, 1914,
G+ Univ. (part lite tone) Lake Shore & Mich.Cent.RR type (1c
Wash.) on PPC; "proper" private use en route: "Here
I am on the 20th Century..." E $15 MIN.8
AD-774. "M & O" (ty.M303), St.Louis, MO, 1913, VG
Int'l (lite tone) Mobile & Ohio RR type (1c Wash.) private
use on PPC. E $8
AD-775. "M/G", Pasadena, CA, 1911, VG Int'l (lite tone;
tip crs) Continental Tailoring type (1c Frank.) private use on
PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-776. "M/STL", Minneapolis, MN, 1931, VG Univ.; Minneapolis
& St.Louis Rwy type (2c Wash.) private use on 4.25x5.5"
cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-777. "MW/CO" (ty.M275.3), Toledo, OH, 1914, F Int'l
(lite tone spot; trim R; nick R; edge tears T & R) H.C.Hinkfoth
engraved return add.on flap (2c Wash.) unidentified type on cvr.
E $40
AD-778. "NCS" (ty.N54), Ohatchee, AL, 1911, G+ 4-bar;
Nat'l Cloak & Suit Co.type (1c Frank.) private use on PPC.
E $12 MIN.6
AD-779. "NW/G", Bridgeport, NE, 1914, G duplex; Bell
Telephone type (1c Wash.) private use on PPC. E $15 MIN.8
AD-780. "O/RY" (ty.O68), Spokane, WA, 1914, G Int'l;
Chi, St.Paul, Minn & Omaha Rwy type (1c Wash.) private use
on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-781. "OHIO" (ty.O32; inverted), Cleveland Circuit/RPO,
1913, G+ CL-1-g (trim R) Standard Oil Co.cc; text ad at B (2c
Wash.) text ad at B on window cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-782. "OTIS" (ty.O76), New York/Sta.P, NY, 1908, G+
Int'l (tear T; crs) Otis Elevator type (2c Sc.319) private use
on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-783. "OTIS" (ty.O76), New York/Sta.P, NY, 1911, F
Int'l; Otis Elevator Co.cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-784. "P/HDW", Reading, PA, 1921, F Univ. (part ruff
T) Penn Hardware Co.cc (2c Wash.) on oil window cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-785. "PD/CO" (ty.P55; inverted; shift: most of "CO"
off), Varick St.Anx, NY, 1932, VF Int'l; Parke Davis cc (3c Lincoln)
on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-786. "PDM", Des Moines, IA, 1946, VF Univ.; Pittsburgh-Des
Moines Steel Co.cc (1c Prexie) on 2c PSE. E $20
AD-787. "PM/Co" (ty.P143; inverted), Mattoon, IL, 1910,
G+ Amer/B14 (crnr cr) Paper Mills, Chicago, type (1c Frank.) private
use on PPC. E $20
AD-788. "PM/Co" (ty.P140), Detroit, MI, 1915, VF Univ.(crs;
lower R tip clip) Puritan Machine Co.order acknowledgement &
ad on pix side (1c Wash., faulty when mailed: applied in 2 pieces,
but perfin shows well) on PPC. RARE type. E $40
AD-789. "R & R" (ty.R169), Boston/Essex St.Sta.,
MA, 1910, F Amer/B38(1) (tiny tear T) The Shoe Retailer type (2c
Wash.) private use on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-790. "REC/ORD" (ty.R54), Philadelphia, PA, 1912,
VF Int'l (upper L crnr ruff) Philadelphia Record cc w/illus.bldg
(2c Wash.) on cvr. E $20 MIN.10
AD-791. "S & S" (ty.S355), New York/Sta.P, NY, 1910,
VG Int'l; Sanderson & Son, RMSP Agts, typed ad re.ship arrival
at L (1c Frank.) UNATTRIBUTED type on PPC. E $30
AD-792. "SP/CO" (ty.S225; reversed), Milwaukee, WI,
1908, G+ Int'l; Standard Paper Co.type (1c Sc.300) private use
on PPC. E $20 MIN.10
AD-793. "TR/OW", New York/Sta.O, NY, 1911, partial Int'l
(lite tone) Trow Gen'l Directory Co.printed "script"
ad at L on PPC. E $20 MIN.10
AD-794. "U/OF/M" (ty.U56), Minneapolis, MN, 1958, VF
Univ.; Minnesota Cent'l Showboat/Univ.of Minnesota Theater itinerary
in message area (2c Jeff.) on boat PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-795. "W" in flag, Los Angeles/Sta.C, CA, 1911, VF
Int'l; Wabash RR type (1c Frank.) passenger use on train PPC.
E $8
AD-796. "WC/S" (ty.W62), Philadelphia/Kensington Sta.,
PA, 1918, G+ Univ.w/inverted dial (ruff L) Wm.Cramp & Sons
Ship & Engine Builiding Co.cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-797. "WG/CO" (several pins missing from "CO"),
Waterloo, IA, 1912, VG Int'l; Wm.Galloway Co.cc (2c Wash.) on
cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-798. "WH/& CO", Hudson Term.Sta., NY, 1912, G+
Int'l; Wood, Harmon & Co.cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $24 MIN.12
AD-799. "WW/JR" (ty.W207), Chicago, IL, 1924, G+ Int'l;
Wm.Wrigley Jr.Co.type (1c Frank.) "proper" tourist use
on Wrigley Bldg PPC. E $15 MIN.8
Mail Bid Sale Catalog:
Section 1
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Mail Bid Sale Catalog: Section
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Mail Bid Sale Catalog: Section
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Mail Bid Sale Catalog: Section
6
Mail Bid Sale Catalog: Section
7
States are listed in alphabetical order, followed by:
Advertising (AD)
Airmail/Flights (AM)
Auxiliary (AX)
Expositions (EX)
First Day Covers (FC)
Foreign Destinations (FD)
Literature (LT)
Machines (MC)
Meters (MR)
Military (MY)
Picture Postcards (PC)
Political & Inaugurations (PO)
RPO & Related (inc. corner cards & street cars)(RR)
Seals (SL)
Ships (SS)
Stamps on Cover (ST)
Territories (TR)
World-Wide (WW)
Miscellaneous (MX)