Sale 5Completed: February 22, 2025

The 3c 1851-57 Issue

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Lots 258—303

Advertising and Illustrated Covers

  • Lot 258

    (Cameo) Bridgeford & Co., Gen. Commission & Forwarding Merchants, Richmond Va., green illustrated corner card showing Full-Rigged Ship bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , pulled perf, tied by "Richmond Va., Feb 7, 1859" cds on light buff cover to Rockland Me., Very Fine and gorgeous cameo.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.

    Realized: $850

  • Lot 259

    (Cameo) Charter Oak Life Insurance Company, blue illustrated embossed corner card with Eaves imprint showing Oak Tree, on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , perfs trimmed at top, tied by "Hartford, Ct., Jun 11, 1858" cds to Galesburg, Illinois, Very Fine and attractive.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 260

    (Cameo) Garden City House, R. & G.W. Storrs, Proprietors, Chicago Ill., beautiful blue embossed cameo building ad design on reverse of orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins, tied "Chicago Ill. Oct 4, 1856" cds to Keokuk, Iowa; some number tallying on face, Very Fine and choice Chicago cameo ad.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $275

  • Lot 261

    (Cameo) Girard House, Philadelphia, embossed blue cameo corner card showing floral design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) position 48L7, huge margins except close at bottom, rich color, tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Apr 9" cds to Sunbury Pa., Extremely Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $190

  • Lot 262

    (Cameo) Hiram Gage, Machinist, Fisherville N.H., brown embossed shield cameo on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins, tied by blue "Fisherville N.H., Feb 19" cds to Derby Line Vt., Very Fine and beautiful.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 263

    (Cameo) J.B. Lippincott & Co. Publishers, Philadelphia Pa., blue shield cameo corner card on immaculate cover bearing 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) , huge margins all around showing adjacent stamps at sides, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Nov 19" cds from the Buchanan Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., an Superb gem use, ex-Chase .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $160

  • Lot 264

    (Cameo) J.C. Edwards Land Office, Macon Ga., gold embossed cameo corner card on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 53L2L, four large to huge margins including adjacent stamps at top and left, tied by neat "Macon Ga. Oct 18" cds to Athens Ga., an Extremely Fine gem cameo cover.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 265

    (Cameo) Johnson & Dunham, Dry Dock Boiler Shop, Detroit Mich., green embossed shield cameo showing boiler illustration on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large to huge margins showing adjacent stamp at top, tied by "Detroit, Mich. '3 Paid' Jun 20" integral-rate cds to New York City, Extremely Fine and rare illustrated cameo.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 266

    (Cameo) W.P. Cooke & Co., Leather Hides & Oil, Cleveland Ohio, green building illustrated cameo on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , brilliant color, tied by perfect sharp "Cleveland O. Aug 17" cds to Painesville, Ohio; no flap, tiny nick at top, Extremely Fine and choice.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

    Realized: $400

  • Lot 267

    (Cameo) New York House, Cummings & Smith Wholesale Grocers, St. Joseph Mo., red embossed oval cameo on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by green target, matching "Saint Joseph Mo., Apr 5, 1861" cds to Talladega Ala., original 1861 enclosure; 3¢ tiny tear at left, otherwise Extremely Fine and striking use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 268

    (Cameo) Palmetto Iron Works, William Glaze, Columbia S.C., blue embossed illustrated cameo showing steam engine on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue Columbia S.C. cds to Liberty Hill S.C., Extremely Fine and scarce cameo.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $300

  • Lot 269

    (Cameo) Thomas C. Alcott & Son, Founders, Machinists and Manufacturers of Stoves, Mount Holly N.J., embossed blue shield cameo ad on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A ) margins to barely touched, tied by "Mount Holly, N.J. Dec 15" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; flap with embossed "Made in Henry Percival, Philada." imprint, Extremely Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 270

    (Cameo) Wm. Knowlton & Son, Straw Goods, Upton Mass., red embossed cameo on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red, type IV (26A) , s.e. at right, tied by circular grid, matching "Upton Mass., Apr 16" cds to S. Shrewsbury Mass.; 3¢ small flaw at top, Very Fine and pretty use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    Realized: $75

  • Lot 271

    (Cameo - Medical) A.B. Jenner & Co. Druggists, Ogdensburgh, N.Y., red embossed illustrated shield cameo showing mortar & pestle on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , couple short perfs, tied by "Ogdensburgh N.Y. 1859, 30 Nov" cds to Chateaugay N.Y., Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 272

    (Campaign) 1856 James Buchanan Campaign (JB-1), black oval portrait design at left on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New Hampton N.H., Dec 14" cds to Boston Mass., Very Fine and choice, ex-Gabriel .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 273

    (Machinery - Farming) Osborne Works, Auburn N.Y., illustrated corner card showing farm implement on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large to huge margins, tied by sharp "Auburn N.Y., Sep 5" cds to Clifton Springs N.Y., an Extremely Fine gem.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    David Munson Osborne (1822-1886) grew up on a farm and later moved to Auburn where he established a farm implement business that became the largest industry in Auburn. When he died in 1886, the D. M. Osborne company employed 1,200 men. It was bought by the International Harvester Company in 1903. The factory was later known within the company as the "Auburn Works." .

    Realized: $250

  • Lot 274

    (Machinery - Farming) Rev. L.L. Lanstroth's Moveable Comb Bee Hive, Clintonville Ill., illustrated blue ad showing beehive on cream cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) , s.e. at right with small tears, canceled by target, matching sharp "Clintonville Ill. Sep 10" cds to Maltaville N.Y., original 1861 enclosure; reduced at left, F.-V.F. and rare design.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 275

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

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

  • Lot 276

    (Manufacturing) Cowing & Co. Pump Factory, Seneca Falls N.Y., all-over illustrated woodcut advertising design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red, type I (25) perfs torn away at top right, tied by "Seneca Falls N.Y. Mar 5" cds to Windsor Vt., Very Fine and beautiful advertising design.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Cowing & Co. made pumps, fire engines, hose and pipe.

    Realized: $500

  • Lot 277

    (Manufacturing) Guernsey Press, Made by Francis & Clary, Pittsfield, Mass., illustrated ad design showing the Guernsey Press on fresh cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Pittsfield, Mass 'Paid' Oct 21" cds to New York City; no flap, 3¢ small flaws, still Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 278

    (Manufacturing) H.P. Moses Engines, Mill Castings, Chicago Ill., illustrated ad design showing "H.P. Moses Premium Engine" on fresh cover bearing 3¢ dull red (25) with right selvage, tied by "Chicago, Ill. Sep 7, 1857" cds to New York City, Very Fine and choice ad use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $325

  • Lot 279

    (Manufacturing) H.P. Moses Premium Engines, Mill Castings, Chicago Ill., illustrated advertising design showing steam engine on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large to huge margins except touched at top left, tied by neat "Chicago Ill. Jul 27, 1857" cds to New York City; flap with partial label affixed, Very Fine and attractive.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $180

  • Lot 280

    (Medical) A.E. Smith's Electric Oil, The Great Absorbent, Philadelphia Pa., fancy corner card design and allover text on reverse of orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , margins to in at left, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jul 31" cds to Clemmonsville N.C.; bit of flap missing on reverse, Very Fine and scarce medical ad.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 281

    (Medical) Burr, Foster & Co., Patent Medicines, Hair Restoratives, Boston Mass., framed corner card on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins to in, tied by large Boston "Paid" grid, red "Boston Mass. 4 May" cds to Charlemont Mass.; light cover crease away from stamp, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

    Realized: $210

  • Lot 282

    (Medical) Dr. C.M. Jackson, Proprietor of Dr. Hoofland's Celebrated German Bitters, blue embossed cameo design showing floral pattern, on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by bold circular grid, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Jan 7" cds to Shippensburg Pa., Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $100

  • Lot 283

    (Medical) Dwight Chapin, Dr. E.Osborns Original Genuine Golden Ointment, Albany N.Y., blue cameo style corner card on yellow buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) four margins except just in at top left, tied by "Albany N.Y., Oct 16" cds to Ithaca N.Y.; some edge wear, Very Fine early medical advertising use.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 284

    (Medical) Fowlers, Wells, & Co., Phrenologists & Publishers, illustrated blue ad design on fresh buff cover showing Skull with Partitioned "Brain Organs" bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins except in at top, tied by "New York, May 27" cds to Preston Conn.; tiny stain, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    The foremost American phrenologists, were the Fowler brothers, Lorenzo and Orson, who began reading heads in New York in the 1840s. Joined by Samuel R. Wells (1820-75) in 1844 their publishing industry churned out vast quantities of phrenological periodicals, pamphlets and books.

    Realized: $425

  • Lot 285

    (Medical) Fowlers, Wells, & Co., Phrenologists & Publishers, illustrated black ad design and additional text on reverse, on fresh cover showing Skull with Partitioned "Brain Organs" bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins except nicked at bottom, tied by "New York, May 22" cds to Plattsburgh, New York; flap seal stain, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    The foremost American phrenologists, were the Fowler brothers, Lorenzo and Orson, who began reading heads in New York in the 1840s. Joined by Samuel R. Wells (1820-75) in 1844 their publishing industry churned out vast quantities of phrenological periodicals, pamphlets and books.

    Realized: $500

  • Lot 286

    (Medical) Merchant's Celebrated Gargling Oil, blue illustrated cameo corner card showing Horse and Men in Arabian Dress on fresh orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , wide margins except touched at top and bottom, tied by neat "Lockport N.Y., Jun 23" cds to Steling Mass.; RS179d affixed below cameo showing matching design, small corner tear at top left, otherwise Very Fine and scarce example of this classic cameo.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

    Realized: $600

  • Lot 287

    (Medical - Schools) Water Cure and Hydropathic Medical College, illlustrated building all-over ad design on front and reverse of buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , pos. 46L2L, four margins, tied by "New-York, Mar 31" cds to Barrit Ill.; light bottom edge stain, Very Fine, ex-Judd .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $240

  • Lot 288

    (Merchants) A.M. Bininger & Co., Importer, New York N.Y., gray allover shaded ad design showing Costumed Gentlemen with Walking Stick on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Jan" cds to Ripton Vt., fresh and Extremely Fine example of this scarce ad design; signed Chase notes "very pretty" on reverse.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

  • Lot 289

    (Merchants) Erie Land Office, Buffalo N.Y., advertising design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, tied by rimless "Buffalo N.Y., Sep 5" cds to Detroit Mich., Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

  • Lot 290

    (Merchants) Harrison's Columbian, Perfumery and Ink, Philadelphia Pa., elaborate floral advertising design on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "Philadelphia Pa., Feb 3, 1860" octagon-datestamp to New Orleans La., an Extremely Fine gem, ex-Chase .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $150

  • Lot 291

    (Merchants) R.S. & P. Cushman, Importers & Dealers in Wines, Brandies, Albany N.Y., detailed illustrated design on 1860 buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by neat "Albany N.Y. Dec 5, 1860" cds to Chateaugay N.Y., 1860 receipt, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

  • Lot 292

    (Phonography) Longley Brothers, The Writing Reform, allover blue propaganda design with space for adhesive at top right, imprint of the "Longley Brothers, Cincinnati, O." at bottom, on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Indiana Pa. Jul 22" cds to West Manchester Pa.; some edge wear, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $170

  • Lot 293

    (Phonography) Pittman & Prosser, Phonetic Printing, light blue allover verse design with "Pitman & Prosser, Phonetic Publishers, Cincinnati, O." imprint on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins to in, tied by bold blue "Cincinatti O., Jan 17" cds addressed to New York City; small edge tear at bottom, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Benn Pitman established a partnership with R.P. Prosser in 1853 and published "The Reporter's Companion", a 127 book on phonography. Prosser soon went out on his own establishing his own firm in Cincinnati.

  • Lot 294

    Phonography, Fowlers and Wells Publishers, New York N.Y., all-over illustrated ad on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , four margins, bright color, tied by "Amherst Ms. Jul 7" cds to Elmira N.Y., fresh and Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

    Realized: $220

  • Lot 295

    (Publications - Magazine) The Country Gentleman, Albany N.Y., illustrated design showing Washington Portrait amid Agricultural Implements on cover 3¢ dull red (26A), misscut, tied by "Albany N.Y., Jun 17, 1859" cds to Salem Conn., Very Fine, ex-Biddle .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

  • Lot 296

    (Railroad) Cleveland & Toledo Railroad, Superintendent's Department, Cleveland, Ohio., framed corner card on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , four margins, tied by "Cleveland O., Sep 20" cds to Huntington Mass., Extremely Fine and choice railroad use.

    Scott No. 11A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 297

    (Railroad) Michigan Southern Rail Road, New York, embossed blue cameo cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New York" cds to Clinton N.Y., minor wear and wrinkles, Very Fine and scarce railroad cameo.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $80

  • Lot 298

    (Railroad) Pennsylvania Railroad, allover advertising showing route map on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) four margins, corner flaw, tied by town cds to Milford, Delaware, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

    Realized: $350

  • Lot 299

    (Schools and Colleges) Cosmopolitan Art and Literary Association, New York N.Y., illustrated advertising design showing Dusseldorf Gallery on immaculate cover bearing well centered 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Dec 3, 1861" cds to Wells River Vt.; reduced slightly at right, Extremely Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

    Realized: $110

  • Lot 300

    (Schools and Colleges) Meriden School for Boys, blue illustrated ad on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , corner crease, great color, tied by blue "West Meriden Ct., Feb 19" cds to South Deerfield MA, Very Fine and scarce ad.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 301

    (Schools and Colleges) Phillips Academy, school advertising showing building on yellow cover bearing well centered 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Amherst Ms. Jun 11, 1860" cds to Southold N.Y.; reduced slightly at right and some edge wear, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Knapp (lot label) .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 302

    (Schools and Colleges) Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass., woodcut building advertising on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , pos. 72L4, large margins all around including adjacent stamp below, tied by "East Hampton, Mass. Sep 6" cds to Granby Mass.; small tear at left, bit of flap missing, Very Fine.

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

  • Lot 303

    (Temperance) "Intemperance is the Curse of the World", allover illustrated propaganda design with Wm. C. Hale imprint at right on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to touched, tied by "Hartford Ct., Nov 15" cds to Williamstown Vt., a wonderful overall design depicting various scenes including the smashing of gin and rum barrels, Very Fine and choice, ex-Rubel .

    Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $500 - 750.
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