Auction 79
Lot 25![]() 1890, 1¢ Franklin, dull blue (Scott 219), a group of 6 used on pioneer post cards, all with advertising, including: Special Postal Service, with an ad for bank stationery on the reverse; Telephone Mfg. Co., with a nice black & white illustration on the front and more ad on the reverse; National Harness Oil Co., with a price list on the reverse; Hudson's Garden Hose Mender, with a black & white illustration on the reverse; Akron Heating & Ventilating Co., with an elaborate illustrated ad on the reverse; and Good Accident Insurance Man, with an 1891 ad on the reverse. Attractive items, generally Fine to Very Fine. These are very scarce early cards with retail prices over $800. Estimate $200 - 300. |
Realized $150 |
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