September Internet Auction

Aurora, Illinois "ADVERTISED", bold oval with "DUE / 1 CT" two-line handstamps with two strikes of "Aurora Ill, Sep 4, 1861" cds on orange Eagle & Flag patriotic cover front to Aurora Ill., F.-V.F. patriotic front.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Chicago, Illinois "DEC 1", sharp red advertising handstamp on circa 1851 brown cover with ms. "Bergen N.Y. Nov 25" postmark and "10" rating to Chicago, Very Fine and early Chicago advertising handstamp.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

"Chicago, Ill. Advertised, Jun 15, 1856", cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , creased, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 2" cds to Dublin Ind., forwarded with 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Dublin Ind. Jun 6" cds to Chicago Ill., advertised and eventually forwarded with 3¢ dull red (11A) pair tied by Chicago Ill. Jul 15, 1856" cds to St. Paul Minn.; edge wear, Fine well-traveled cover, the only recorded example of the advertised fee paid by a 3¢ stamp , ex-Piller .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

This is the earliest known city-named advertised handstamp use.

"Chicago, Ill., Advertised, Feb 1, 1858", cds on incoming 1858 cover from Ireland to Chicago Ill. with Liverpool "19 Cents" debit handstamp and "N.York, Br. Pkt. '24' Jan 24" debit cds; top right corner repair and soiling, Fine and scarce transatlantic advertised use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $40 - 60.

"Chicago Ill., Advertised, Jun 21, 1859", sharp cds on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "New-York, Jun 13, 1859" cds to Chicago Ill; no flap, 3¢ torn, otherwise fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Chicago, Advertised, Sep 8, 1860", blue shield handstamp and red "1" handstamp adjacent on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Sandy Hill N.Y. Aug 23" cds to Chicago Ill., Very Fine, the only recorded Chicago advertised use with the red "1" handstamp .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Chicago Advertised, Nov 23, 1861, blue shield handstamp on "Illinois" Magnus two-panel For the Union patriotic rebacked cover front bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by well-struck "Springfield Ill. Nov 15, 1861" cds to Chicago, stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine and attractive Advertised Magnus patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Chicago, Illinois "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED", straightline on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork cancel duplexed with "Boston Mass. Jan 13" cds to Chicago; some soiling and lower right corner nick, F.-V.F. and rare marking.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

Chicago, Illinois "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED", straightline handstamp and partial "Chicago Ill. Jul 12" cds backstamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by manuscript "Mellington Ills., July 12, 1866" postmark to military Captain, partial "Return to Writer" circular handstamp (RTW-2) also ties stamp, hand-written return address at left; reduced slightly at left, 3¢ affected slightly from edge place, F.-V.F., Illustrated in Karlen , ex-Karlen .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

During the 1860s, Chicago used the "NOT TO BE ADVERTISED" straightline (Figure 13) was used for a few years (1863-66). Chicago used it for two types of mail: (1) drop letters and

(2) letters with return addresses.

Chicago, Illinois Advertised Covers, 1857-1895, lot of 18 covers. Lot includes numerous "CHICAGO ADVERTISED" shields in blue. Also one item with US Postage due stamps and 2 other covers originated from Canada to Chicago with ineresting strikes especially on back such as DLO triangles and "CHICAGO CITY DELIVERY" ovals. The following markings were noted AD-2, AD-3, AD-4, AD-5 AD-9 and AD-12 noted (Ref. Piszkiewicz, p. 407); some faults, F.-V.F. group.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

Yates City, Illinois "Adv 1", ms. advertised rating on 3¢ red (U10) Nesbitt buff entire canceled by "New-York, Nov. 25" cds to Pittsburg Pa., forwarded with "Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov 27" cds and "FORWARDED" "3" handstamps to Steubenville Oh., forwarded again with "Steubenville O., Nov 29, 1860" and blue crayon "3" cents due, total due of "Due 7" cents; small top edge tear, Very Fine and wonderful advertised forwarded use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Illinois Advertised Covers, 1885-1907, lot of 26 covers. Great selection of different city markings such as Belleville 1878, Bloomington 1855, Lewistown, Georgetown, Knoxville 1897, Ottawa 1863 and Milford. On one cover a nice directive to advertise is noted in pen. Strong "ADVERTISED" and "NOT CALLED FOR" markings. a couple items still have contents and should be inspected.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.