United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History - Stamp Auctions

Lot 2303 - United States

Lot 2303 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Cross & Bastine's Graining Process", ca. 1875 pioneer advertising card from New York City to Maryland, 1c Ultramarine (faults) tied by black grid, reverse of card demonstrating the company's faux wood grain process, Very Fine and attractiveSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2282 - United States

Lot 2282 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Chester Boots Just Suit Us All", illustrated advertisement of marching townsfolk on unused 1891 1c Postal card (UX10), for "H.W. & J.M. Cable, Guilford, N.Y.", light corner crease, Very Fine appearance, scarceSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2298 - United States

Lot 2298 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Mansard Cook Postal Card", red on green design of a Victorian woman, franked with 1c Ultramarine to Ellington, NY, text on reverse for the "Mansard Cook" stove manufactured by Dan'l E. Paris & Co. of Troy, NY, reduced at right and light staining, still a rare and attractive cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2314 - United States

Lot 2314 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"For Accuracy, Rapidity, and Convenience Use Ladd's Discount Book", advertising collar in blue on private post card franked with 1c Ultramarine, from New York City to Cleveland, OH, printed advertisement in blue and black on reverse, Very Fine and eye-catchingSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards
Lot 2277 - United States

Lot 2277 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"A Merry Christmas", red and green design of bird on snow-covered branch on 1875 1c Postal card (UX5), "Copyright, 1877 by L. Prang & Co." imprint, "New York Jan 17 8PM 79" duplex, blue "Fraklin Paper Co." handstamp on message side, Very Fine and rare on a postal cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2293 - United States

Lot 2293 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Says, Gilmore & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Teas", pioneer salesman-will-call card from Clinton, IA to Hampton, IL, franked with 1c Ultramarine tied by March 4 datestamp (ca. 1870), Very Fine and attractive early cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2309 - United States

Lot 2309 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Ehrich & Co., Publishers of 'Ehrich's Fashion Quarterly'", pink private post card dated 1878 with illustration of woman wearing "The Fashionette" (a type of hat), locally-addressed within New York City, franked with 1c Ultramarine, text on reverse advertising the hat for $4.75 (or $5.75 in silk velvet), minor tear at top, Very Fine and striking pioneer cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History Postcards and Trade Cards
Lot 2272 - United States

Lot 2272 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Springfield Gas Machine, Gilbert & Barker, Springfield, Mass.", highly-detailed illustration showing the company's air pump and gas generator in action, on 1873 1c Postal card (UX3) with cork cancel to Falls Village, CT, horizontal crease, Fine and rareSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2288 - United States

Lot 2288 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States Postal Cards with Printed Messages and Notices, on the backs of the cards, approximately 435 mostly used to 1970s (most pre-1950s) housed in three binders - two which are devoted to cards (1900s/20s mostly from California) announcing various crimes (larceny, murder, forgery, etc.), rewards, "Wanted For...", etc. with some an image of the offender shown, note 1900/04 cards (3) with photo of the person of interest on the back, others include government (local and state), health, bank or judicial notices, military draft, social notices, surveys, education/ report cards, corporate proxy notices, insurance assessments/ premiums, public utilities, library cards, etc., usual mixed condition but generally Fine or betterSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards
Lot 2304 - United States

Lot 2304 - United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards - H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

"Elward Harvester and Binder", fuscia private postcard with an illustration of an Elward Harvester on the address side, franked with 1c Ultramarine to Le Claire, IA, reverse with advertising copy for J.S. Fowler, Agent, some vertical creasing and minor stain, still Very Fine and attractive early cardSale 3053: The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

H. R. Harmer Inc United States Stamps Featuring the "Nelson" Collection & The Dr. Larry C. Parks Collection of United States Postal Stationery

United States "Back of the Book" Stamps and Postal History postal cards