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<p>Early American History Auctions, Inc. (EAHA) announces the release of the catalog for its August 23, 2003 Mail Bid Sale, consisting of 1,226 lots of Autographs, Coins, Currency, Civil War material, Prints, Maps, and other authentic, historic Americana with a total value of over $1,000,000.

<p>AUTOGRAPHS: Highlights of the Autograph section include an 1817 Autograph Letter Signed by John Quincy Adams, also initialed by him in a postscript (Est. $10,000-$14,000).

<p>The highlight of the Colonial America section is a 1758 "New York Gazette" newspaper with a report from Col. George Washington and with a Halfpence Tax Stamp imprinted on the back page (Est. $4,500-$6,500).

<p>In the Revolutionary War section, highlights include a c. 1778 Broadside Poem "American Taxation" (Est. 4,500-$6,500).

<p>Highlighting the Civil War Broadsides section is an April 15, 1861 "Telegram-Extra" Newspaper Broadside reporting the surrender of Fort Sumter (Est. $3,500-$5,500).

<p>COINS AND CURRENCY: Highlights of the Colonial Currency section include an exceedingly rare Massachusetts 30 Shillings 1775 "Sword In Hand" note (Est. $10,000-$14,000).

<p>COLONIAL COINAGE: A number of important United States Colonial Coins will be offered, including a pleasing 1652 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Shilling, Noe 1 in Very Fine or better (Est. $5,250-$5,750)

<p>In the regular U.S. Coins section, highlights include a 1793 "Chain" Cent graded Fine-12 by PCGS (Est. $10,000-$14,000) and a 1907 Liberty Head Nickel struck on a Cent Planchet (Est. 5,000-$8,000).

<p>Additionally, there are sections of Obsolete Currency, Encased Postage, Posters, Newspapers, Political Ephemera, Judaica, Guns and Edged Weapons, Fossils and Cultural Artifacts, Antique Maps and more--some sixty-five major areas of historic collectibles.
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Lot 651: 12-23-1776 $2 SC Colonial Currency651 - Lot 651: 12-23-1776 $2 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Gem $2 “Rooster” of December 23, 1776</b> <b>December 23, 1...
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Lot 652: 12-23-1776 $3 SC Colonial Currency652 - Lot 652: 12-23-1776 $3 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Gem $3 “Oracle” Note with Hebrew Letters</b> <b>December 23...
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Lot 653: 12-23-1776 $8 SC Colonial Currency653 - Lot 653: 12-23-1776 $8 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Fully Signed and Issued $8 “Sailing Ship”</b> <b>December 2...
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Start Price : 405.00 | Estimate : 675.00 - 875.00
 
 
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Lot 654: 12-23-1776 $20 SC Colonial Currency654 - Lot 654: 12-23-1776 $20 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Fully Signed $20 “Bull” of December 1776</b> <b>December 23...
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Lot 655: 12-31-1776 $1 SC Colonial Currency655 - Lot 655: 12-31-1776 $1 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>1776 $1 Note Fully Signed & Issued</b> <b>December 31, 1776, $1, &l...
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Lot 656: 4-10-1778 2s6d SC Colonial Currency656 - Lot 656: 4-10-1778 2s6d SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Scarce 1778 2s6d with “Cornucopiae” Vignette</b> <b>April 1...
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Lot 657: 4-10-1778 3s9d SC Colonial Currency657 - Lot 657: 4-10-1778 3s9d SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>1778 Note 3s9d with American “Beaver” Vignette</b> <b>April...
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Lot 658: 4-10-1778 5s SC Colonial Currency658 - Lot 658: 4-10-1778 5s SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Gem 5s “Phoenix Rising” of April 1778</b> <b>April 10, 1778...
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Lot 659: 2-8-1779 $70 SC Colonial Currency659 - Lot 659: 2-8-1779 $70 SC Colonial Currency
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<b> South Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Signed by “Coram” as Sculptor in the Plate</b> <b>February ...
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Start Price : 840.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Lot 660: 6-17-1775 20s VA Colonial Currency660 - Lot 660: 6-17-1775 20s VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>Outstanding 20s Large Size “Ashby” Note</b> <b>July 17, 1775, 20s...
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Start Price : 840.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Lot 661: 5-6-1776 $1/6 VA Colonial Currency661 - Lot 661: 5-6-1776 $1/6 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>$1/6 of a Spanish Milled Dollar</b> <b>May 6, 1776, $1/6, Extremely Fine.<...
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Start Price : 210.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 662: 5-5-1777 $1/3 VA Colonial Currency662 - Lot 662: 5-5-1777 $1/3 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>Lovely $1/3 Spanish Milled Dollar Note</b> <b>May 5, 1777, $1/3, Hand written...
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Lot 663: 5-5-1777 $4 VA Colonial Currency663 - Lot 663: 5-5-1777 $4 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 5, 1777, $4, Hand written date, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> A well printed note wi...
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Lot 664: 5-5-1777 $6 VA Colonial Currency664 - Lot 664: 5-5-1777 $6 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 5, 1777, $6, Hand written date, Choice Crisp EF+ to About Uncirculated.</b> A ver...
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Lot 665:10-20-1777 $2/3 VA Colonial Currency665 - Lot 665:10-20-1777 $2/3 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>Excellent $2/3 of October 20, 1777</b> <b>October 20, 1777, $2/3, Hand writte...
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Lot 666: 10-20-1777 $8 VA Colonial Currency666 - Lot 666: 10-20-1777 $8 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>Sharp $8 of October 20, 1777</b> <b>October 20, 1777, $8, Hand written date, ...
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Lot 667: 5-4-1778 $1 VA Colonial Currency667 - Lot 667: 5-4-1778 $1 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 4, 1778, $1, Fine.</b> Appearance and boldness of print of a Very Fine, but one h...
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Lot 668: 5-4-1778 $7 VA Colonial Currency668 - Lot 668: 5-4-1778 $7 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 4, 1778, $7, Choice Extremely Fine.</b> A bright, fresh looking note printed on f...
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 475.00
 
 
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Lot 669: 5-4-1778 $7 VA Colonial Currency669 - Lot 669: 5-4-1778 $7 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 4, 1778, $7, Very Fine.</b> An evenly worn example with strong signatures.
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Lot 670: 5-4-1778 $10 VA Colonial Currency670 - Lot 670: 5-4-1778 $10 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>Pleasing $10 of May 4, 1778</b> <b>May 4, 1778, $10, Very Choice Extremely Fi...
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Lot 671: 5-4-1778 $15 VA Colonial Currency671 - Lot 671: 5-4-1778 $15 VA Colonial Currency
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<b> Virginia Currency</b><hr><b>May 4, 1778, $15, Fine.</b> Well worn and having some internal paper separations from...
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Lot 672: 5c.1767 RI Lottery Winning Ticket672 - Lot 672: 5c.1767 RI Lottery Winning Ticket
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<b>Colonial Lottery</b><hr><b>A Lottery Winner in 1760 Rhode Island</b> <b>c. 1760, Rhode Island, Providence ...
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Lot 673: Rare 1761 Providence Street Lottery673 - Lot 673: Rare 1761 Providence Street Lottery
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<b>Colonial Lottery</b><hr><b>Rare 1761 “Providence Street Lottery”</b> <b>February 1761, Provide...
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Start Price : 345.00 | Estimate : 575.00 - 675.00
 
 
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Lot 674: 1773 Lancaster PA Lottery Ticket674 - Lot 674: 1773 Lancaster PA Lottery Ticket
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<b>Colonial Lottery</b><hr><b>“The Pettie's-Island Mill and Cash ”</b> <b>1773, Borough of La...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 675: 1780 New Haven CT Lottery Ticket675 - Lot 675: 1780 New Haven CT Lottery Ticket
Early American
<b>Colonial Lottery</b><hr><b>Gem Uncirculated New Haven Bridge Lottery</b> <b>1780, New-Haven (CT.) Lottery ...
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Start Price : 360.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 676: 1781 Simsbury CT Lottery Ticket676 - Lot 676: 1781 Simsbury CT Lottery Ticket
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<b>Colonial Lottery</b><hr><b>Revolutionary War Connecticut Lottery</b> <b>1781, Simsbury (CT.) Bridge Lotter...
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Lot 677: Jan. 15 1695 Colonial Receipt, NY677 - Lot 677: Jan. 15 1695 Colonial Receipt, NY
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>January 15, 1695, Colonial Receipt, New York, Fine.</b> Manuscript Document Signed, “John B...
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Lot 678: 18th & Early-19th-Century Covers678 - Lot 678: 18th & Early-19th-Century Covers
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>18th- and Early-19th-century Covers, Lot of 13, Average Fine.</b> A wonderful assortment of integ...
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Start Price : 270.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Lot 679: 1794 Free Frank, Stamford, CT679 - Lot 679: 1794 Free Frank, Stamford, CT
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>1794 Free Frank, Stamford, CT, Very Fine.</b> 3” x 5.5” folded fine-laid paper, with ...
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Lot 680: 1794, US Way Letter, Stamford, CT,680 - Lot 680: 1794, US Way Letter, Stamford, CT,
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>December 5, 1794, United States “Way Letter,” Stamford, CT, Very Fine.</b> 3” x...
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Lot 681: 1799 & 1831 Ships&rsquo; Letters, Newport681 - Lot 681: 1799 & 1831 Ships’ Letters, Newport
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>1799 & 1831 Ships’ Letters, New England, Lot of 2, Very Fine.</b> 1. May 20, 1799 ship...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 682: Dougherty Playing Card Stamp Proof682 - Lot 682: Dougherty Playing Card Stamp Proof
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<b>Stamps</b><hr><b>Dougherty Playing Card Stamp Proof</b> <b>Andrew Dougherty Playing Card Revenue Stamp Pro...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
 
 
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Lot 683: Encased Postage1¢, AYER'S SARSAP.683 - Lot 683: Encased Postage1¢, AYER'S SARSAP.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>EP-4A, HB-28, S-13, 1¢, AYER'S SARSAPARILLA, Medium AYER'S, Very Fine+.<...
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Lot 684: Encased Postage1¢, Joseph Bates684 - Lot 684: Encased Postage1¢, Joseph Bates
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Impressive 1¢ “Joseph L. Bates” with “Fancy Goods”</b>...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 685: Encased Postage1¢, Lord & Taylor685 - Lot 685: Encased Postage1¢, Lord & Taylor
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Lord & Taylor Romain Reproduction</b> <b>EP-20, HB-168, S-121, 1¢...
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Start Price : 540.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 686: Encased Postage1¢, N.A. Life Ins.686 - Lot 686: Encased Postage1¢, N.A. Life Ins.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Lovely EP-24A with Curved "INSURANCE"</b> <b>EP-24A, HB-189, S-...
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Start Price : 840.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Lot 687: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S PILLS687 - Lot 687: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S PILLS
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>AYER’S CATHARTIC PILLS with “Short Arrows”</b> <b>EP-32...
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Lot 688: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S PILLS688 - Lot 688: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S PILLS
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Quality “Ayer’s Cathartic Pills” 3¢ Denomination</b> <...
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Lot 689: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S PILLS689 - Lot 689: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S PILLS
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>EP-33, HB-18, S-19, 3¢, TAKE AYER’S PILLS, Choice Extremely Fine to About New...
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 690: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S PILLS690 - Lot 690: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S PILLS
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Outstanding 3¢ “Take Ayer’s Pills” Choice New</b> <b&...
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 691: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S SARSAP.691 - Lot 691: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S SARSAP.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b> Large “AYER’S” SARSAPARILLA Variety</b> <b>EP-34B, HB-...
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Start Price : 390.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 950.00
 
 
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Lot 692: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER&rsquo;S SARSAP.692 - Lot 692: Encased Postage 3¢, AYER’S SARSAP.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b> Large Size “AYER’S” SARSAPARILLA Type</b> <b>EP-34B, H...
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Lot 693: Encased Postage 3¢, Drakes Bitters693 - Lot 693: Encased Postage 3¢, Drakes Bitters
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>EP-42, HB-101, S-71, 3¢, DRAKE’S PLANTATION BITTERS, Choice Extremely Fine.&l...
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Lot 694: Encased Postage 3¢, N.A. Life Ins.694 - Lot 694: Encased Postage 3¢, N.A. Life Ins.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Scarce “North American Life Insurance” 3¢ Denomination</b> <...
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Start Price : 480.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 695: Encased Postage 5¢, Burnett&rsquo;s Extr.695 - Lot 695: Encased Postage 5¢, Burnett’s Extr.
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Pretty 5¢ "Burnett's Cooking Extracts"</b> <b>EP-70, H...
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Start Price : 405.00 | Estimate : 675.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Lot 696: Encased Postage 5¢, Gage Brothers696 - Lot 696: Encased Postage 5¢, Gage Brothers
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Impressive 5¢ “Tremont House” Chicago</b> <b>EP-77, HB-1...
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Start Price : 390.00 | Estimate : 650.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Lot 697: Encased Postage 5¢, J. Gault697 - Lot 697: Encased Postage 5¢, J. Gault
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Pleasing 5¢ “J. GAULT” Plain Frame Type</b> <b>EP-78, HB...
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Start Price : 270.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Lot 698: Encased Postage 5¢, J. Gault RARITY698 - Lot 698: Encased Postage 5¢, J. Gault RARITY
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>Ribbed Frame “J. Gault” 5¢ Rarity</b> <b>EP-79, HB-132, ...
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Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Lot 699: Encased Postage 5¢, Hunt & Nash699 - Lot 699: Encased Postage 5¢, Hunt & Nash
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>HUNT & NASH "Irving House" with Ribbed Frame</b> <b>EP-82, ...
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Start Price : 360.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Lot 700: Encased Postage 5¢, Kirkpatrick700 - Lot 700: Encased Postage 5¢, Kirkpatrick
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<b>Encased Postage Stamps</b><hr><b>5¢ “KIRKPATRICK & GAULT”</b> <b>EP-83, HB-162, S-115...
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Start Price : 285.00 | Estimate : 475.00 - 650.00
 
 
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