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WASHINGTON
WA-1. Airway Heights, 1948, VG 4-bar (bit lite edge tone) 1st Day P.O. on GPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-2. Battleground, 1907, G+ Doane 3/3 on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-3. Beck, 1907, G+ Doane 3/(1) (# & part of bars off R, but part of break shows; edge tears; tip cr) as recd (06-08) on PPC. E $100 MIN.50
WA-4. Birdsview, 1908, VG Doane 3/2 (bit stutter; T edge nicks) (81-34) on PPC. E $14
WA-5. Brush Prairie, ca.1914, VG RFD 11F/1 (lite tone) ms scribble only on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-6. Cedar Falls, 1912, F 4-bar (EARLY; crnr crs; part lite tone) (12-60) on PPC. E $16
WA-7. Cedar Falls, 1913, G+ 4-bar (12-60) on REAL PHOTO PPC: the falls. E $15
WA-8. Clear Lake, 1909, F+ Doane 3/5 on PPC. E $8
WA-9. Cove, 1915, VG 4-bar (04-56) on PPC. E $15
WA-10. Dryad, 1915, G+ 4-bar (near F; "D" on stamp; tip nib) (92-57) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-11. Dungeness, 1906, G+ Doane 3/5 (crs; bit lite tone) (92-37) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-12. Fir, 1916, G+ 4-bar (80-32) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-13. Forest, 1908, G+ Doane 3/5 (crs; toned) (96-34) on PPC. E $8
WA-14. Georgetown, 1907, G+ CDS/cork (near VG+; bit o/s; lite tone; tip crs) (01-10) on PPC to Canada. E $14
WA-15. Houghton, 1909, G+ Doane 3/1 (lite tone) (81-61) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-16. Hudson, 1912, VG+ 4-bar (slight stutter; lite tone; nibbles B) (09-16) on PPC. E $75
WA-17. Kane, 1909, G+ 4-bar (date mostly on stamp; part lite tone) (07-15) on PPC. E $16
WA-18. Kendall, 1910, G+ Doane 2/1 (dial bit hi; part on stamp) (02-26) on PPC. E $15 MIN.8
WA-19. Kiesling, 1911, G+ 4-bar (bit lite tone; tip cr) (09-20) on PPC. E $16
WA-20. Klickitat, 1915, VG 4-bar on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-21. Knappton, 1911, VG 4-bar (bit stutter) (71-43) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-22. Long Lake, 1912, G+ 4-bar (near VG+; tip cr) (11-16) on REAL PHOTO PPC: "Looking down Stream from above Ry.Bridge, Long Lake". E $100 MIN.50
WA-23. Manette, 1910, VG 4-bar (lite tone) (02-42) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-24. McKinley, 1908, F 4-bar (07-10) on PPC w/Carley (04-41) Doane 2/1 as recd. E $16
WA-25. Mission, 1899, VG CDS/target (89-04) on PSE. E $40 MIN.20
WA-26. Mora, 1927, G+ 4-bar (00-42) on PPC. E $14
WA-27. Myrtle, 1908, G+ CDS/target ("TL" mostly not struck; bit lite tone; tip cr) (03-13) on PPC. E $24
WA-28. Olalla, 1911, F+ Doane 3/2 on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-29. Othello/Mattawa Rur.Sta., 1966, G+ 4-bar (lite tone) on 3.25x7.5" warranty registration card. E $14
WA-30. Page, 1912, F 4-bar (lite tone) (03-58) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-31. Penrith, 1909, G+ CDS (bit o/s; crs) as recd (01-16) on PPC. E $24
WA-32. Pysht, 1907, G+ Doane 3/1 (EKU; near VF) as recd (78/44) on PPC. E $14
WA-33. Riverton Heights, 1945, G+ 4-bar (40-47) on commer.PPC. E $14
WA-34. Robe, 1906, VF CDS/target (94-54) on PPC. E $14
WA-35. Mailed TO: Seattle, Washington Territory, Oregon, [1854], G+ CDS & h/s "10" rate (cr) on stampless cvr w/partial enc.(dated), w/addressee's note "Recd Aug 3/54". E $180
WA-36. Silver Creek, 1909, G+ Doane 2/1 (o/s) as transit on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-37. Sumner, 1911, VG+ PURPLE 5-bar non-standard on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-38. Three Lakes, 1913, G+ violet 4-bar (03-26) on PPC. E $14
WA-39. Tiger, 1916, VG Doane 3/1 (06-75) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WA-40. Timber Valley, 1909, G+ Doane 2/(1) (part on stamp; # off R; tip cr) (05-19) on PPC. E $14
WA-41. West Seattle, 1906, G+ Doane 2 CDS/Recd as recd b/s (trim L) (89-08) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
WA-42. Youngstown, 1908, G+ Doane 3/1 (tears; crnr cs) as recd (05-09) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6

WEST VIRGINIA / Need Small's "Post Offices of West Virginia"? We've got it!
WV-1. Academy, 1907, G+ Doane 3/5 (near F; bit edge wear) (52-14) on PPC. E $30
WV-2. Adam, 1907, G+ Doane 2/1 (bit uneven trim L; edge tears T; tip scuff) (99-32) on PPC. E $14
WV-3. Allister, 1911, VG+ 4-bar (lite tone; crnr crs) (09-35) on PPC. E $15
WV-4. Amos, ca.1909, G+ 4-bar (year partial; o/w F+; lite tone) (86-11) on PPC. E $14
WV-5. Arnold, 1909, VF 4-bar (L edge nick; T tips nib; toned) as recd (91-09) on PPC. E $24
WV-6. Augusta, 1908, G+ Doane 3/3 on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-7. Avoca, 1909, VG Doane 3/1 (LKU; bit heavy inked; tip cr) (06-09) on PPC. E $120
WV-8. Beechwood, 1909, G+ Doane 3/2 (EKU; part on stamp; tip crs; tip nib) (89/31) on PPC. E $14
WV-9. Bellton, 1910, VG 4-bar (part on stamp; toned) (55/32) on PPC. E $15
WV-10. Beryl, 1908, VG Doane 2/3 (part lite tone; edge tear R) (05-68) on PPC, bit o/s by Rea, PA, VG Doane 2/1 as recd. E $14
WV-11. Beryl, 1909, VG blue 4-bar (crnr crs; part lite tone) (05-68) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-12. Big Four, 1934, F+ 4-bar ty.E (05/44) on GPC. E $14
WV-13. Big Isaac, 1934, VG 4-bar ty.E (dial bit hi) (81-62) on GPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-14. Blaker Mills, 1913, VG Doane 3/2 (91-53) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-15. Bluefield/Bluewell Rur.Sta., 1966, G+ 4-bar (dial hi: "IEL" partly off; bit lite tone) on 3.25x7.5" warranty registration card. E $14
WV-16. Bois, 1908, VG+ Doane 3/1 (EKU; toned) (97-14) on PPC. E $30
WV-17. Borland, 1906, G+ CDS (state not struck; bit lite tone) as recd (82/13) on PPC. E $20
WV-18. Brosius, 1909, G+ Doane 3/4 (part on stamp; toned) (93-48) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-19. Bunker Hill, 1908, F Doane 3/4 (tip cr) o/s by Kauffman, PA (89-15) Doane 1/2 as recd on PPC. E $14
WV-20. Colebank, 1910, F 4-bar (B edge bit trim; crnr cr) (92-15) on PPC. E $40
WV-21. Dale, 1909, VF 4-bar (89-51) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-22. Decota, 1908, VG 4-bar (dial hi: "COT" partly off; toned) (82-76) on PPC. E $8
WV-23. Dickson, 1907, G+ CDS/target (near VF; tip cr; tear T) (86-34) on PPC. E $30
WV-24. Dusk, 1910, G+ CDS/target (town part spotty; lite tone) (03/36) on PPC. E $15
WV-25. Fonzo, 1913, G+ 4-bar (dial bit hi) (01-47) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-26. Fordhill, 1908, G+ CDS/target (03-20) on PPC. E $24
WV-27. Georgetown/H.Clay Miller, P.M., [1884], G+ CDS/grid (lite; dial bit hi; ruff R) year reads "1885" in error, per addressee's notes & b/s (82-07) on cvr w/Kingwood, WV, octagon as recd b/s. E $40
WV-28. Gibson, 1911, F 4-bar (bit o/s; lite tone; crs) (86-13) on PPC. E $75
WV-29. Glover Gap, 1911, G+ magenta duplex non-standard (lite tone; crs) (1854/1967) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-30. Hanna, 1917, VG 4-bar (bit stutter) (03-26) on PPC. E $16
WV-31. Hartridge, 1912, G+ 4-bar (several tone spots from adhesive; small scuff in address; L crnrs wear) (10-14) on PPC. E $60
WV-32. Hurst, 1908, F 4-bar (lite tone) (93-75) on PPC. E $8
WV-33. Iuka, 1907, F+ Doane 2/2 (EKU; lite tone; lite crs) (89/35) on PPC. E $14
WV-34. Kerens, 1908, VG provisional ms town/month/day (bit scuff R) on "Greetings from Elkins" PPC. E $14
WV-35. Lawson, 1909, G+ Doane 3/2 (LKU; upper L arc & date WEAK; AS IS for that; uneven toned) (86-15) on PPC. E $16
WV-36. Leopold, 1909, VG Doane 2/1 (bit lite tone) (88-74) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-37. Limestone, 1910, G+ 4-bar (near F) (54/11) on PPC. E $40
WV-38. Little Otter, 1911, VF 4-bar (T crnrs bit nib; bit lite soiled) (09-54) on PPC. E $14
WV-39. Longdale, 1913, G+ Doane 2/1 (LKU; lite tone) as recd (94-13) on PPC. E $30
WV-40. Loundenville, 1910, G+ Doane 2/2 (near VG+) (73-24) on PPC. E $20
WV-41. Magnolia, 1908, G+ Doane 3/2 (lite soiled; crs) (71-43) on PPC. E $8
WV-42. Mahan, 1909, VG Doane 2/1 (lite tone; address/message erased; AS IS for that) (03/96) on PPC. E $14
WV-43. Mahone, 1914, G+ 4-bar (near VF) (99-85) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-44. Martha, 1910, VF Doane 3/1 (98-25) on PPC. E $16
WV-45. Maud, 1912, G+ Doane 3/1 (lite tone; ink spots on address) (90-56) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-46. Maxwell, 1907, G+ Doane 2/1 (lite; lite tone; crnr crs) (86-47) on PPC. E $8
WV-47. May, 1907, G+ Doane 2/1 (04-15) on PPC. E $24
WV-48. Millsboro, 1909, G+ CDS/target (upper L spotty; tear T, into dial) (83-18) on PPC. E $14
WV-49. Millsboro, 1912, G+ 4-bar (83-18) on PPC. E $24
WV-50. Mineral, 1908, G+ 4-bar (town LITE & part on stamp, but message datelined; lite crs) (94-14) on PPC w/New Milton G+ Doane 3/2 as recd. E $16
WV-51. Mount Clare, 1907, F Doane 3/4 (toned) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-52. Mountain Cove, 1912, G+ 4-bar (part on stamp; edge tears R) (27-26) on PPC. E $14
WV-53. Muses Bottom, 1907, VF 4-bar (tear B; tear T, in dial; bit lite tone; tip crs) (39/18) on PPC. E $24
WV-54. Newark, 1907, G+ Doane 2/3 (o/s; ruff R, into stamp; bit lite tone) (1850-1956) on cvr, w/Clifford, IL (05-DPO) Doane 2/1 as recd b/s. E $12 MIN.6
WV-55. Nicolette, 1912, G+ 4-bar (lite tone) (92-17) on PPC. E $20
WV-56. North Mountain, 1911, G+ Doane 3/3 (1846/1956) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-57. North Mountain, 1912, G+ Doane 3/3 (LKU; L arc spotty; bit cr) (1846/1956) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-58. Nuss, 1913, G+ 4-bar (stamp gone, affects bars; part lite soiled) (03-25) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-59. Olcott, 1908, G+ Doane 2/1 (R arc on stamp; lite tone) (05-57) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-60. Peru, 1909, G+ 4-bar (58/42) on GPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-61. Pleasant Valley, 1908, G+ Doane 2/2 (near VG+; edge tear T) (83-18) on PPC. E $20
WV-62. Pleasants, 1912, G+ Doane 3/1 (bit stutter) (00-20) on PPC. E $14
WV-63. Reader, 1907, G+ Doane 2/3 (lite tone) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-64. Rocklick, 1907, VF Doane 1/2 (tip cr) (46/18) on PPC. E $16
WV-65. Rohr, 1909, G+ Doane 1/(1) (LKU; stamp gone, affects # & bars; bit lite tone) (92-09) on PPC. E $26
WV-66. Roneys Point, 1907, G+ Doane 1/2 (near F; scuffs, partly affecting stamp; lite tone; 4 slits, near T & B edges) (1825/1954) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-67. Rosebud, 1910, G+ CDS/target (edge wear) (03-20) on 4x6" pictorial folder (partial contents). E $20
WV-68. Salama, 1910, VG CDS/target non-standard (87/15) on PPC. E $20
WV-69. Sanoma, 1909, F 4-bar (lite tone; lite crs) (94-56) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-70. Sattes, 1914 (Jan 1), VG CDS/target non-standard (bit cr) (83-24) on PPC. E $24
WV-71. Sherrard, 1907, G+ Doane 2/2 (near VG+; toned; stamp fault, not affecting canx) (1857/1974) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WV-72. Silver Hill, 1930, G+ 4-bar (1860/1967) on PPC. E $5
WV-73. Stoffel, 1919, VG 4-bar (10-38) on PPC. E $20
WV-74. Tomsburg, 1910, F blue MISUSED DCDS/M.O.B. & ms "X" (lite tone; tip crs) (03-17) on PPC. E $30
WV-75. Unie, 1913, G+ 4-bar (tip crs) (04-19) on PPC. E $26
WV-76. Vaughn, 1908 (Jan 1), G+ Doane 3/4 (lite tone) (93-58) on PPC. E $14
WV-77. Vernon, 1907, G+ Doane 2/1 (o/s & part obscured by printing on card; AS IS for that) (88/12) on PPC w/Maud (90-56) Doane 3/1 as recd at L. E $20
WV-78. Waldo, 1909, F Doane 3/1 (bit lite tone) (91-25) on PPC. E $24
WV-79. Welcome, 1907, F Doane 2/2; 1c Jamestown (84-14) on PPC. E $30
WV-80. Williams, 1910, G+ 4-bar (part on stamp) (87/13) on PPC. E $30
WV-81. Winslow, 1908, G+ 4-bar (near VF; bit heavy inked) (01-14) on PPC. E $50
WV-82. Wirt C.H., 1880, G+ CDS/target (state mostly not struck, but ID sure; bit edge wear) (49-84) on cvr. E $30
WV-83. Wyoma, 1910, F+ magenta Doane 1/1 (LKU; tip crs) (84-16) on PPC. E $30

WISCONSIN / Need "Going for the Mail: A History of Door County Post Offices"? We have it!
WI-1. Ackerville, 1897, G CDS/target (town weak, but ID sure) (70-14) on PPC. E $14
WI-2. Baraboo/Devils Lake Rur.Sta., 1939, VG 4-bar (39-59 period) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-3. Beetown, 1907, G+ Doane 2/3 (part on stamp; pinholes in crnrs) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-4. Blueberry, 1929, VG+ 4-bar (bit heavy inked) Last Day P.O.; PM's signature (96/29) on cvr. E $20
WI-5. Cobban, 1909, G+ 4-bar (edge tear B) (04-34) on PPC. E $15
WI-6. Coon Valley, 1907, VF Doane 2/3 on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-7. East Delavan, 1894, G+ CDS (crs) as recd (70-07) on GPC. E $40
WI-8. Elderon, 1908, G+ Doane 2/3 as recd (1888-1995) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-9. Ferron Park, 1932, G+ 4-bar ty.E (near F; bit cr) (12-39) on commer.PPC. E $20
WI-10. Francis Creek, 1920, G+ CDS/target non-standard (part on stamp) on PPC. E $15
WI-11. Genoa, 1908, F 4-bar (74-24) on PPC. E $15
WI-12. Gillingham, 1909, G+ Doane 3/2 (1880-1983) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-13. Glandon, 1919, VG 4-bar (bit lite tone) (08-26) on PPC. E $24
WI-14. Green Bay, ca.1918, VG RFD 11F/5 ms scribble only on PPC. E $5
WI-15. Greenville, 1910, VG Doane 2/3 (year heavy inked) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-16. Helenville, 1907, G+ Doane 2/3 (address partly into dial) on PPC. E $8
WI-17. Holmen, 1912, G+ Doane 2/3 (near F+; lite tone) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-18. Hubbleton, 1911, G+ Doane 3/3 (1850/1955) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-19. Hurley, 1886, G+ CDS/cork (EARLY; ruff L; part lite soiled) as recd b/s on cvr w/enc. E $14
WI-20. Iola, 1903, F RFD 1/1 (UNLISTED; RUFF L; lower L ruff from nibbles) on cvr. E $15
WI-21. LaValle, 1882, G+ TCDS w/fancy killer (killer mostly obscured on stamp) on GPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-22. Leeds, 1865, VG ms (upper R tip nib) (53/00) on cvr. E $30
WI-23. Little Chute, 1864, F ms (year bit smear; trim L) on cvr. E $20
WI-24. Louisburg, 1916, VG 4-bar (84-49) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-25. Markesan, 1860s, G+ CDS/grid (no flap) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
WI-26. Martinville, [1875], VG ms killer ONLY; message fully datelined confirming origin (lite tone) (59-86) on UX3 GPC.SCARCE town. E $75
WI-27. Milwaukee/N.W.Sta., [1883], G+ CDS/cork on cvr w/enc. E $20
WI-28. Miner, 1913, G+ 4-bar (bit lite tone) (93-25) on PPC. E $16
WI-29. Morgan, 1907, G+ Doane 3/1 (town spotty, but enough shows for ID) as recd (81/07) on PPC. E $50
WI-30. Moundville, 1901, VG CDS/target (tear T) (51-04) on cvr. E $24
WI-31. Palmyra, 1860s, G+ CDS/segmented cork; 3c grill on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
WI-32. Rolling Prairie, 1907, G+ Doane 1/2 (bit lite tone) as recd (56-51) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-33. Saint Nazianz, 1911, F Doane 3/4 on PPC. E $8
WI-34. Sechlerville, 1908, VG Doane 2/? (tip crs) as recd (68/55) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-35. Solon Springs, 1906, G+ Doane 2/3 (near VG; part on stamp; lite tone) on PPC. E $15
WI-36. Twin Lakes, 1932, VF 4-bar ty.E on commer.PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-37. Underhill, 1916, F RFD 11N/2 (UNLISTED; bit lite tone) ms date & "R.L.C." (initials, or "Rural Letter Carrier"?) on PPC. E $14
WI-38. Vaudreuil, 1911, G+ 4-bar (crs; bit lite soiled) (10-11) on PPC. E $40
WI-39. Vesper, ca.1914, VG RFD 11F/1 (UNLISTED; lite crs) ms scribble only on PPC. E $6
WI-40. Victory, 1907, VG Doane 2/2 (1854-1972) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-41. Mailed TO: Waino, 1913, VG RFD 11E (big tear R; tip cr) ms date only (00-11) on PPC to this town, after closed & changed to RFD route. E $20
WI-42. Waupaca, [1914], F RFD 11/4 complete ms, except year; on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WI-43. West Superior, 1897, G+ duplex (tear R, into stamp) (85-03) on PSE. E $15
WI-44. Weyerhaeuser, 1888, G+ magenta straight-line h/s ("R" off R edge; month/day omitted; ruff L; bit lite tone) (84-76) on cvr. E $16

WYOMING
WY-1. Arapahoe, 1907, G+ Doane 3/2 (o/s; crs) as fwd (06-66) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WY-2. Arapahoe, 1942, F 4-bar (06-66) on commer.PPC. E $8
WY-3. Baggs, 1900, G+ duplex (part on stamp) on cvr. E $15
WY-4. Bigtrails, 1911, G+ CDS/target (bit lite tone) (98-42) on PPC. E $14
WY-5. Bingham, 1892, G+ purple CDS/grid (part ruff trim L) as recd b/s (80-95) on cvr w/Sheridan G+ CDS/target ("HERI" spotty; o/w F+) origin. E $70
WY-6. Buffalo, 1890 (Apr 16), G+ DCDS (ruff R) as recd b/s on cvr. E $24
WY-7. Cheyenne, ca.1869, VG CDS/geometric cut cork (EARLY; trim R) 3c Wash.grill on cvr. E $100
WY-8. Cheyenne, [1870], G+ CDS/cork (dial bit hi; trim R, just in stamp) faulty 3c locomotive on cvr. E $50
WY-9. Cheyenne, ca.1875, G+ CDS/cork (edge tear T; lower L crnr ruff slit) on cvr. E $20
WY-10. Cheyenne, 1882, G+ duplex (edge tear R) on cvr. E $16
WY-11. Creston, 1908, G+ 4-bar (o/s by weak 2nd strike) (96-09) on PPC. E $40
WY-12. Dillon, 1907, G+ CDS/target (bit ruff L; lite soiled) (02-10) on cvr w/5-pg.enc. E $60
WY-13. Dixon, 1908, G+ 4-bar on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WY-14. Encampment, 1908, G+ duplex (dial bit hi; taped ruff slit upper L crnr) 2c Sc.301 on cvr. E $6
WY-15. Fontenelle, 1904, G+ CDS (part on stamp; day not struck; trim R) (79/42) on PSE. E $14
WY-16. Fort Fred Steele, 1902, VG duplex (trim R) (68/67) on cvr. E $20
WY-17. Fort Washakie, 1898, G+ purple CDS w/8 thin bars killer (near F; ruff R, into 1 stamp) pair 2c on cvr. E $24
WY-18. Fort Washakie, 1901, G+ duplex (state partial; trim L) on PSE. E $8
WY-19. Gillette, 1891, G+ CDS/target (EARLY; ruff slit R) "The Merchants', Newcastle, Wyo." fancy hotel ad (shield & ribbons) on cvr w/enc.datelined Alcova. E $20
WY-20. Greybull, 1918, G+ DCDS/Reg'd as origin b/s (trim L; crs) w/Basin DCDS/Reg'd as recd b/s; 2c + 1c + pair 5c on reg'd cvr. E $15
WY-21. Hells Half Acre, 1950, VF 4-bar (40-59) on commer.PPC. E $8
WY-22. Hillsdale, 1920, G+ 4-bar non-standard (dial bit hi: "D" parlty off; bit lite tone; upper L tip nick) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
WY-23. Hudson, 1936, VG 4-bar ty.E (part on stamp) on commer.PPC. E $14
WY-24. Iron, 1900, G+ CDS (day spotty; trim L & R; tears; flap faults, none affecting canx) as recd b/s (98-01) on #12 cvr. E $100 MIN.50
WY-25. Jenny Lake, 1947, G+ 4-bar (part on stamp) (26-62) on commer.PPC. E $6
WY-26. Lander/Ethete Rur.Sta., 1961, VG 4-bar (slight stutter) on PSE. E $14
WY-27. Laramie, [1911], VG RFD 11F ms scribble only on PPC. E $24 MIN.12
WY-28. Lysite, 1945, G+ 4-bar on cvr. E $5
WY-29. Manville, 1900, G+ CDS/target (part heavy inked; ink smears in dial; bit ruff trim L) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
WY-30. Manville, 1901, G+ duplex on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
WY-31. Meeteetse, 1894, G+ CDS/target (near VF; upper R tip bit slit) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
WY-32. Morse, 1908, F Doane 2/1 (stamp gone, affects bars & #; part o/s) (94-11) on PPC. E $14
WY-33. Morton, 1957, VG 4-bar (bit stutter) (24-80) on commer.PPC: Lone Star Geyser. E $8
WY-34. New Castle, 1894, G+ CDS/cork on PSE. E $15
WY-35. Newcastle, [1897], G+ CDS/cork (ruff R; tear T; edge tear L) on cvr w/atty's letterhead enc. E $16
WY-36. Newfork, 1910, G+ 4-bar (dial hi: "WFO" partly off) (88-18) on PPC. E $24
WY-37. Parco, 1937, VG Univ. (bit lite tone) (23-42) on commer.PPC datelined Rawlin. E $12 MIN.6
WY-38. Pine Bluff, 1913, G+ duplex (bit lite tone) 1c Balboa (69/23) on PPC. E $5
WY-39. Powell, 1927, G+ DCDS as origin b/s (trim R, just in 2c) 10c + 5c + 2c on reg'd cvr. E $14
WY-40. Rawlins, ca.1900, VG CDS/target; J.W.Hugus & Co.cc on PSE FRONT ONLY. E $6
WY-41. Riverton/Gas Hills Rur.Sta., 1959, G+ 4-bar (near VF) on commer.GPC. E $15
WY-42. Rock River, 1906, G+ Doane 2/3 (# partial; bit o/s by ink spot; part ruff trim R) as recd b/s on cvr w/Medicine Bow CDS/cork origin. E $15
WY-43. Saratoga, 1894, VG+ CDS/cork (near F+; ink spot by stamp) on PSE w/Bennett, Wyo, return add. E $20
WY-44. Sherman, 1911, VG 4-bar (stamp gone, affects bars) (68-19) on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WY-45. Shirley, 1911, G+ 4-bar (ruff L) (90/45) on cvr w/Leo (83-52) VG 4-bar as transit. E $20
WY-46. Shirley, 1913, G+ 4-bar (o/s by partial 2nd strike; trim R; tear R; bit lite tone) (90/45) on cvr w/Leo (83-52) F 4-bar as transit. E $15
WY-47. Slater, 1917, F 4-bar as fwd (11-74) on PPC. E $14
WY-48. South Pass City, 1899, G+ CDS/target (lite tone; lower L tip ruff) (61/57) on cvr. E $14
WY-49. Spotted Horse, 1959, VF 4-bar (tip crs) (21/64) on commer.PPC: Yellowstone Nat'l Park. E $12 MIN.6
WY-50. Spotted Horse, 1960, VG+ 4-bar (most on stamp, but shows clearly) (21/64) on commer.PPC. E $12 MIN.6
WY-51. Spring Valley, 1932, VF magenta 4-bar; Last Day P.O.; PM's signature (00/32) on cvr. E $15
WY-52. Springer, 1909, F+ EARLY PROVISIONAL ms (lite tone) (09-14) on PPC. E $80
WY-53. Sundance, 1898, G+ CDS/cork on PSE. E $15
WY-54. Thermopolis, 1900, G+ duplex (slight ruff slit R; bit lite soiled) Lost Cabin return add. on PSE. E $8
WY-55. Triangle F Ranch, 1936, F 4-bar (32-38) on commer.PPC. E $20
WY-56. Ucross, 1954, F 4-bar; magenta h/s at L of canx: letter "U" over "+", w/"WYO." below; (16/64) on commer.PPC. E $14
WY-57. Wheatland, 1899, G+ CDS/cork; Palace Meat Market cc on FRONT ONLY. E $12 MIN.6
WY-58. Winton, 1948, G+ 4-bar (25-55) on commer.cvr. E $14
WY-59. Wyncote, 1912, VG 4-bar (tip crs) as recd b/s (00-19) on GPC. E $24 MIN.12
WY-60. Yellowstone Park/Old Faithful Sta., 1954, G+ CDS (near VF; dial bit hi) on commer.PPC: Old Faithful Inn. E $12 MIN.6

ADVERTISING
AD-1. Goodyear, AZ, 1949, VG Colum. (bit lite tone) Side Dress Service Co. GREEN illus.ad: "The Hydrator Fertilizer Applicator"; on #10 cvr. E $14
AD-2. Los Angeles/Sta.C, CA, 1912, F PPIE slogan (ruff R into stamp; upper L crnr nib) Auditorium Theatre cc on cvr w/2 diff.enc.flyers for Lambardi Grand Opera & mint "Holiday Season" SEASON TICKET booklet w/10 tickets. E $40
AD-3. San Bernardino, CA, 1939, VG Int'l; Nat'l Orange Show cc; overall multi-color illus.back ad (orange & show bldg) on #10 cvr. E $16
AD-4. San Francisco, CA, 1917, F Int'l (trim R just into stamp) Alaska Packers Ass'n illus.logo ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-5. Denver, CO, 1914, G+ Int'l (ruff R; edge tears T) "The Shirley" hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $14
AD-6. New Britain, CT, 1900, VG duplex (ruff R) Union Mfg.Co.illus.logo cc; illus.ad on flap (drill chuck) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-7. Wilmington, DE, 1949, VF Univ. (ink spot L edge) Viohl Bros.cc illus.ad (laughing circus clown) on cvr. E $14
AD-8. Orlando, FL, 1959, G+ Univ. (offset canx ink on ad) Florida Oxygen Service ad on back: wheel chairs, commodes, patient lift, etc.; on GPC. E $14
AD-9. Boise, ID, 1932, VG Univ.; Pioneer Tent & Awning cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-10. Council, ID, 1929, G duplex (dial hi: "OUN" partly off) Evergreen Service Sta.cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-11. Glenns Ferry, ID, 1929, G+ duplex; Glenns Ferry Mercantile Co.cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-12. [Grand View], ID, 1926, canxed Mountain Home, G duplex; Thrift Mercantile cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-13. New Meadows, ID, 1929, G duplex; Meadows Valley Auto Co.cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-14. Placerville, ID, 1931, G+ 4-bar; "E.S.Robison Co./Pioneer Store" cc; 2c Yorktown (1863-1967) on commer.cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-15. Athens, IL, 1935, VG duplex (bit lite tone; bit trim T) G.L.Baugher cc w/McCormick-Deering Farm Machines logo; on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-16. Batavia, IL, 1905, G+ Doremus (ruff R, just into stamp; bit ruff T; toned) Appleton Mfg.Co.cc, w/co.name CUT OUT; on PSE w/encs.: fancy illus.letterhead (grinding mill); invoice w/matching illus.header; onionskin copy of order form. E $12 MIN.6
AD-17. Batavia, IL, 1905, G+ Doremus (town partial; ruff R, just into stamp) Appleton Mfg.Co.cc on PSE w/encs.: illus.letterhead (grinding mill); 3x9" price list w/illus.windmill; fancy illus."Application for Windmill Insurance" certificate. E $24
AD-18. Belleville, IL, 1932, F Univ. (bit trim T) Orbon Stove Co.illus.ad (2-oven kitchen stove) & back ad (iron stove) on cvr. E $14
AD-19. Carthage, IL, 1932, F Int'l; (bit trim T) Carthage Implement Co.illus.ad (farmer on John Deere tractor waving at family) on cvr. E $16
AD-20. Chicago, IL, 1880s, VG mute oval (2 spindles by ad; R crnrs nib) Amer.Elevator & Grain Trade ad (boats & buildings); 1c banknote on FRONT ONLY. E $12 MIN.6
AD-21. Chicago, IL, 1901, G+ Int'l (ruff R) W.F.McLaughlin & Co.color illus.ad cc (coffee container) on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $12 MIN.6
AD-22. Chicago, IL, 1903, F Int'l; Mexican Plantation Ass'n fancy cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-23. Chicago, IL, 1907, F Int'l (tears L & R; bit lite tone; no flap) Fountain Ink Pad Co.illus.ad (ink pads) on cvr. E $14
AD-24. Chicago, IL, 1908, VG Int'l; Remington Typewriter Co.illus.logo ad header on window cvr. E $20
AD-25. Chicago, IL, 1917, F Int'l (lite tone; ruff L, just in ad) Morrison Hotel & Boston Oyster House illus.ad at L; overall illus.ad on back (map of downtown Chicago, w/train stations & other landmarks) on cvr. E $30
AD-26. Chicago, IL, 1932, F DCDS/6-bar mailer's h/s canx; (slight smear) New Era Optical Co.cc; illus.logo ad on back; precanxed 2c coil on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-27. Chicago, IL, 1932, F Univ. (trim T; no flap) H.D.Hudson Mfg.Co.illus.ad (sprayer tank) & overall back ad (3 diff.sprayers) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-28. Chicago, IL, 1933, G+ DCDS/6-bar mailer's h/s canx; Uhlmann Optical Co.cc; precanxed 3c coil on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-29. Chicago, IL, 1933, VG Cent.of Progress slogan machine #49 (bit trim T) Manhattan Rubber ad cc on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-30. Chicago, IL, 1935, F Univ. (bit trim T; lite gum tone) Cracker Jack Co.ad cc w/TINY logo on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-31. Chicago, IL, 1962, VG DCDS (edge tear L; bit trim T) "Meet McColl/the paralyzed pen man" cc w/illus.portrait on window cvr. E $15
AD-32. Chicago/Sta.U, IL, 1906, F Int'l (ruff R) Ford Mfg.Co.cc; overall illus.back ad (roof w/galvanized rubber roofing) on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $16
AD-33. Chicago/Sta.U, IL, 1908, VG Int'l; Durand & Kasper illus.ad (bldg) on PSE. E $14
AD-34. Hopedale, IL, 1933, G duplex (bit trim T; lite gum tone) Jos.Augsburger illus.ad (farmer on John Deere tractor waving at family) on cvr. E $20
AD-35. Rock Island, IL, 1917, VG Univ.; Illinois Oil Co.illus.ad on back of GPC: hog & "Best Hog Oiler on the Market". E $16
AD-36. Springfield, IL, ca.1886, partial duplex (lower R tip nib; part lite tone) "Springer Bros.Breeders...at 'Haw Hill'" boxed cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-37. Springfield, IL, 1921, VG Univ. (sealed spindle) Sprinfield Mattress Co.illus.ad on back (mattress) & order acknowledgement on GPC. E $14
AD-38. (Sterling), IL, 1943, canxed Portland, OR, G+ Univ. (bit tone) National Mfg.overall photo.illus.back ad: 100+ hinges, handles, etc.; on cvr. E $14
AD-39. Watseka, IL, 1907, VG duplex (bit ruff slit T) F.H.Burnham, Hardware, Wagons & Buggies illus.ad (blue photo of store front) on special del.cvr. E $28 MIN.14
AD-40. Zion City, IL, 1905, G+ Amer/B14 (bit ruff R; flap & part of back off) Elijah Hospice illus.ad cc (bldg) on cvr. E $20
AD-41. Elkhart, IN, 1934, G+ Univ.; Lansche Optometrist illus.cc (octagon rim pince nez) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-42. Indianapolis, IN, 1900, G+ Pneumatic E2c-4a (upper R nibbles; trim R, into back ad) Scofield, Shurmer & Teagle illus.ad (oil products) & overall back ad (illus.logos) on cvr. E $15
AD-43. Muncie, IN, 1924, F Univ.; Muncie Optical Co.illus.ad: "Service that Tickles" (feather) 2c Harding on cvr. E $14
AD-44. Cedar Rapids, IA, 1913, G+ Int'l (crs; edge tears T) Universal Crusher Co.illus.ad (machine) on #10 cvr. E $14
AD-45. Des Moines, IA, 1946, F Univ.; Sandler Dist.Co.ad for "Aireon Service School" (JUKE BOX repairs) on back on UX27 GPC. E $8
AD-46. Des Moines, IA, 1947, VF Univ. (lite crs; pen note) Sandler Dist.Co.ad on back: "Wanted! 10, 12, or 16 Record Phonographs/Reward up to $150/Trade in allowance on the New Rock-ola!" (JUKE BOX) on UX27 GPC. E $24
AD-47. Ogden, IA, 1911, VG duplex; D.Nebbe Dry Goods illus.ad (bldg) on cvr. E $15
AD-48. Ottumwa, IA, 1921, F Int'l (trim R) Ottumwa Hotel illus.ad (hotel) on cvr. E $15
AD-49. Shenandoah, IA, ca.1950s, F printed bulk rate permit (crnr cr; lite tone) Henry Field Nursery ad at L; 4 diff.full-color roses on pix side on PPC. E $8
AD-50. Waterloo, IA, 1903, G+ Amer/B14(1) (ruff R) Cacaden Mfg.Co.cc on cvr w/letterhead enc. & illus.feed mill parts price list. E $20
AD-51. Waterloo, IA, 1905, F Amer/B14(1) (ruff R, into stamp) Tallerday Steel Pipe & Tank illus.ad at L (water tank); illus.on back (2-wheel farm cart) on cvr w/illus.letterhead enc. E $24
AD-52. Ashland, KY, 1903, G Amer/B14(1); Keys-Fannin Lumber cc; text ad on back on red cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-53. Frankfort, KY, 1880s, G+ CDS/target; Kentucky Penitentiary illus.cc (appears as small envelope & letter "pinned" to corner) on cvr. E $20
AD-54. Lexington, KY, 1888, G+ duplex (trim R) Lexington Spoke & Wheel illus.ad (wheel) on cvr. E $15
AD-55. Lexington, KY, 1934, F Univ. (lite gum tone) Oleika Temple illus.cc (camel head, moon, star) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-56. Louisville, KY, 1910, VG Int'l; Fred Franke/Mfrs.of Bedding Machines, Baling Presses... illus.ad (picker) on blue cvr. E $14
AD-57. Louisville, KY, 1916, VF Univ. (part ruff angle trim L, part into ad but not in illus.; bit lite tone) Louisville Gro.Co.illus.ad: Rub-No-More Naptha Soap Chips (mother elephant spraying her baby w/trunk) & overall illus.back ad: Washing Powder & Carbo-Naptho, both w/same logo on cvr. E $26
AD-58. Louisville, KY, 1953, F Univ.; "Elmer Brandell's Inner Sanctum/Curious-Oddities-A Hobbie Not a Business" ad w/black border & illus.SKULL on back of GPC. E $20
AD-59. Louisville/C, KY, 1888, G+ duplex; H.C.Anderson & Co./Water-White Non-Explosive Florine...Safest Burning Oil Used ad on cvr. E $16
AD-60. Louisville/C, KY, 1896, G+ duplex (trim R) Christian Endeavor Depository cc; overall text ad on back on cvr. E $14
AD-61. Louisville/Sta.D, KY, 1901, VF duplex; Geo.A.Newman California Fig Syrup Co.illus.ad (figs) on PSE. E $14
AD-62. Owensboro, KY, 1906, G+ Amer/B14() (trim R; horiz.cr B) W.A.Guenther Hardware ad cc; overall text ad on back: "...We Repair GUNS, PISTOLS, Bicycles..."; large red ad label (Yale & Towne Blount Door Checks) in center; on cvr. E $16
AD-63. Stephensport, KY, 1905, G+ CDS/target (ruff R; crs) Two States Bank illus.ad (state seal) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-64. (Winchester), KY, 1915, G+ duplex (bit ruff slit R) St.George Hotel blue photo illus.ad on cvr. E $14
AD-65. Shreveport, LA, 1908, G+ Amer/B14(2) (crs; edge tears R) "Nat'l Congress of Mothers" large illus.logo at L (angel & children); Mothers Congress Day illus.ad on pix side, w/ms invitation from La.Congress to "guests of the State Fair"; on 4x6" PPC. E $20
AD-66. Hallowell, ME, 1939, F Int'l; Lake Cobbosseecontee illus.photo ad on back, w/printed "script" message on back of UX27 GPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-67. Boston, MA, 1903, VG+ Amer/B14(1) (bit trim T) Compressed Steel Shafting Works cc; overall illus.back ad (hanger; part o/s by b/s) on PSE. E $15
AD-68. Chicopee Falls, MA, 1934, G+ Int'l (part ruff trim R) Taylor-Bramley Infants' Shirts & Bands illus.logo (baby) on cvr. E $14
AD-69. (Gardner), MA, ca.1930s, w/Falconer, NY, precanx; Bello Corp.illus.ad (razor blades) on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-70. Hudson, MA, 1909, VG duplex (part ruff slit T) Apsley Rubber Co.header w/illus.shoe logo cc; larger 3-color illus.logo on flap on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-71. Lynn, MA, 1908, G+ Int'l (bit ruff slit T) McCarthy Shoe Co.cc w/red & black Bull's Eye Shoe illus.logo on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-72. Mansfield, MA, 1918, G+ Amer/A14 (bit ruff slit T) S.W.Card Mfg.Co.embossed cc & overall illus.back ad on cvr. E $14
AD-73. Worcester, MA, 1899, VF Amer/B14(3) (slight trim T) Worcester Corset Co.illus.ad (woman in "The Dowager" corset) on PSE. E $30
AD-74. Battle Creek, MI, 1941, G+ meter; "Kellogg's Corn Flakes" pale green illus.ad in message area on ad PPC: 4 Kellogg's plants. E $12 MIN.6
AD-75. Holland, MI, 1925, G+ Univ.; Ellenbaas Bros./Distributors of Purina Chows illus.ad: 4 bags of chow (o/s by h/s address correction) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-76. Monroe, MI, 1917, VG Int'l; "Greening Nursery" ad cc; large logo on green cvr w/window. E $12 MIN.6
AD-77. Monroe, MI, 1918, VG Int'l (trim R) "Greening's BIG Nurseries" ad cc w/small logo on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-78. Duluth/West Duluth Sta., MN, 1918, G+ Amer/A38 (trim T; lite tone) Wester Rug Co.printed cc, & h/s name change notice, now "Klearflax Linen Rug Co."; 3c Wash.coil on window cvr. E $14
AD-79. Duluth, MN, 1933, VG Univ.; Hotel Lincoln illus.ad at L; 4 illus.hotels on back; on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-80. Ellsworth, MN, 1936, VG duplex; John Mosso Shoe Repair illus.ad (shoes; man leaving shoe shop) on cvr. E $14
AD-81. Ely, MN, 1973, G+ machine; Bill Rom's Canoe Country Outfitters illus.ad (canoers on lake) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-82. Minneapolis, MN, 1906, VG Int'l (ruff R) A.F.Chase & Co.illus.ad: "The Maxwell" auto on cvr. E $24
AD-83. Minneapolis, MN, 1909, F Int'l (ruff trim R, to illus.; tears R, just in illus., but not in details) Zimmer's Vacuum Renovating Co.ad cc w/26x33mm illus.vaccuum (black) & larger 115x60mm illus.vaccuum in address area (blue) on cvr to Canada. Unusual topic. E $20
AD-84. Minneapolis, MN, [1931], VG precanx; (lite tone; short tear at fold) Gold Medal Feeds illus.ad at L: "Plenty of Feed is not enough!" illus.ad (chickens); 1.5c Harding coil on 5.5x8.5" folded 4-panel illus.letterhead message & large illus.ad, opens to 11x17". E $15
AD-85. Saint Paul, MN, 1915, F Int'l (no flap; edge tear T) Golden Rule/The People's Store illus.logo cc (banner) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-86. (Gray Summit), MO, 1939, canxed Robertsville, MO, G 4-bar (no flap) "Cozy Dine" diner illus.ad (crying baby, dog, Shell gas logo) on cvr. E $14
AD-87. Saint Louis, MO, 1904, G Int'l (bit lite tone; lite crs; extraneous pen note by address) Missouri Trust Co./Women's Dept. illus.ad (bldg) on address side on PPC (City Hall). E $12 MIN.6
AD-88. Butte, MT, 1902, VG Amer/B14(2) (ruff R) "The Thornton" hotel cc on cvr w/part water toned illus.letterhead enc. E $20
AD-89. Harrison, NE, 1955 (Apr 23), F pseudo-machine small-dial h/s flag (vert.cr; stripes partly off T) Nat'l High School Rodeo illus.ad (rodeo rider) on #10 cvr. E $14
AD-90. Harrison, NE, 1955 (Jun 10), F pseudo-machine small-dial h/s flag (vert.cr) Nat'l High School Rodeo illus.ad (rodeo rider) on #10 cvr. E $14
AD-91. Lincoln, NE, 1914, G Int'l tying large 3" RED triangle adhesive label ad: C.T.Payne Co./Mattresses, Pillows, Cushions; salesman's "will call" notice typed at L on PPC. Unusual application of ad. E $24 MIN.12
AD-92. Omaha/Harney Sta., NE, 1923, F Univ. (bit edge wear) "Alvin Frank's Model City Show...accurate reproduction of a large Mississippi River city...28' long & 8' wide..."; long text description; on 3-panel folded PPC w/3 diff.views of model city. E $24
AD-93. Claremont, NH, 1913, G Amer/A14; Bartlett Bros. clothiers text ad at L, for "Easter Suit, Top coat, Hat, Tie, Gloves..."; on PPC. E $8
AD-94. Bordentown, NJ, 1897, G+ CDS/cork (bit trim T) Washington Hotel fancy ad cc ("Horses to taken to board...") on cvr. E $16
AD-95. Newark, NJ, 1933, VG Univ.; "The Zylocase Co./Metal & Leather Optical Cases" illus.ad (glasses case) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-96. (Buffalo), NY, 1889, canxed Poughkeepsie; G+ duplex (trim R) Hotel Iroquois illus.ad on cvr. E $14
AD-97. Hudson Term.Sta, NY, 1908, VG Int'l, Montgomery & Co.cc & illus.back ad (machine) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-98. Johnstown, NY, 1893, G CDS/cork Knox's Sparkling Gelatine Works illus.ad (gelatine box) 2c Colum. on cvr. E $24
AD-99. New York, NY, 1896, VG Amer/D14(10); Binney & Smith/Lamp Blacks cc w/"Six Tons of Smoke a Day" text ad on flap; on cvr, boasting about smog production. E $16
AD-100. New York, NY, 1899, F Amer/B14(16) (trim R) Pryor & Co. illus.back ad: RED leather punch (part o/s by recd canx) on cvr. E $15
AD-101. New York, NY, ca.1940s, G+ meter (part gum tone) "Her Hope for Happiness" blue photo ad at L (bride w/large bouquet); text ad on back, w/"12th Floor, 317 East 34th St." return add. on cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-102. New York/Grand Cent.Sta., NY, 1919, VG Univ. (tear B; multi-crs; AS IS for that) American Committee for Devastated France, Inc., illus.ad on pix side; on PPC. E $20
AD-103. New York/Sta.G, NY, 1913, VG Univ. (crs) "The Family Cupboard/Playhouse, 48th St..." printed ad in message area on PPC w/scene from play on pix side. E $15
AD-104. Schenectady, NY, 1938, F Univ (slit 3 sides) jeweler's illus.ad: bride w/fine watches on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-105. Utica, NY, 1910, G+ Int'l (trim L) Empire State Mining Co.illus.logo back ad (crossed hammer & pick) on cvr. E $14
AD-106. Utica, NY, 1942, F Univ.; Utica North Star Broom Co.illus.ad (broom head) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-107. Cincinnati, OH, 1888, G+ duplex (trim R) Forshee & McMakin/Publishers illus.ad (photo album) on cvr. E $14
AD-108. Cincinnati, OH, 1891, G+ duplex; Pettibone Mfg.Co.illus.ad (factory) on cvr. E $14
AD-109. Cincinnati, OH, [1896], VG Barry (lite tone; crnrs cr) Van Bibber Roller Co.cc & overall back ad; 1c Bureau on 4x6.5" card. E $14
AD-110. (Cleveland), OH, 1912, canxed Middlebranch, OH, VG 4-bar (lite edge tone) Diamond Portland Cement illus.logo cc w/illus.back ad (factory) on PSE. E $16
AD-111. Cleveland, OH, 1993, G+ machine; "Reed Moving & Storage/United Van Lines" ad on REFRIGERATOR MAGNET stapled on PPC & tied by canx (1 staple prong bit loose, but still attached); VERY unusual advertising item. E $15
AD-112. Cleveland/Sta.C, OH, 1904, G+ Amer/B38 (bit ruff upper R; edge tears) "M.Buchmann, Fin.Sec'y, Jewish Orphan Asylum" cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-113. Elyria, OH, 1896, G+ duplex (trim R) Hotel Andwur illus.ad on cvr. E $14
AD-114. Jamestown, OH, [1884], F CDS/cork (trim R; pen note into cc) "W.P.Shaffer, Carriage Maker" boxed h/s cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-115. Napoleon, OH, 1899, G+ CDS/cork (edge tear L) Rink Opera House cc on cvr. E $14
AD-116. Saint Marys, OH, 1897, G+ CDS/cork (ruff R, just into stamp) Fountain Hotel illus.ad on cvr. E $14
AD-117. Salem, OH, 1910, G+ duplex (part ruff trim R) "J.B.McNab/Round, Oblong & Square Cans" illus.ad (square can) on cvr. E $14
AD-118. Toledo, OH, [1885], G Leavitt ty.B; "Toledo Weekly Blade" red overall text ad on back of GPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-119. West Farmington, OH, 1890, G+ CDS/cork (bit ruff trim R) C.N.Webster realtor's fancy ad cc on PINK cvr. E $14
AD-120. Fort Sill, OK, 1942, G+ Univ. (bit ruff slit R) Hotel Black logo cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-121. Lawton, OK, 1961, F machine; Aycock-Cargill Flowers illus.ad (full color red roses) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-122. Oklahoma, OK, 1922, G+ Univ.; Harlow Publ.Co.text ad for "Oklahoma Criminal Code" on back of GPC. E $12 MIN.6
AD-123. Ponca City, OK, 1957, VF 20c + 6c meters; Ponca Floral Greenhouse illus.ad (rose) on air special del.cvr. E $14
AD-124. Sapulpa, OK, 1961, VG machine; Sapulpa Floral illus.ad (full-color orchid) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-125. Tulsa, OK, 1956, G+ DCDS; "Mrs.DeHaven's Flower Shop" cc; pair 20c special del.+ pair 3c Liberty coils on air special del.cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-126. Philadelphia, PA, 1900, G+ Amer (lite tone) Presbyterian Ministers' Fund illus.ad cc (man sowing seeds) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-127. Philadelphia, PA, 1932, G+ Int'l (bit ruff slit upper R) "Crystalite Lens Wash" illus.at (PINK & grey bottle) 2c Arbor Day on cvr. E $15
AD-128. Philadelphia, PA, 1934, G+ meter; Edw.K.Tryon Sporting Goods illus.logo ad (kingfisher) on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-129. Providence, RI, 1933, VG Univ.; Flexrite Sales Co.illus.ad cc (fancy dressed man bending sabre) on PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AD-130. Columbia, SC, 1886, partial CDS/cork; Columbia Female College cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-131. Custer, Dakota, SD, 1888, F large cogwheel double oval (trim R, removes "R" & "A") "VanDevort & Co., Custer City, D.T./Dealers in Aultman-Taylor Threshers, Horse Powers, Engines & Saw Mills" ad header; Aultman-Taylor RED illus.ad at L (scrawny chicken) on cvr. E $200
AD-132. Edgemont, SD, 1896, partial CDS/cork (trim R; bit ruff B) real estate agt.cc lined thru; framed 10-line text ad for town at L on cvr. E $15
AD-133. Elk Point, SD, 1896, G CDS/cork (trim R; edge tear R) "New Tremont" hotel cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-134. Mitchell, Dak, SD, ca.1882, G+ CDS/grid (bit ruff T; tear T; edge wear & nicks) "Alex.Mitchell Hotel/Presented by Edwin G.Wheeler, The Pioneer Merchant of Central Dakota, Wholesale & Retail Druggist & Stationer, Huron Dak." ad cc on cvr w/Merchant's Gargling Oil overall text ad on back. E $60
AD-135. Salt Lake City, UT, [1870], G+ CDS/cork (bit ruff slit T) Walker Bros.Dry Goods; 4-line return address at L; double oval h/s on back on PSE. E $15
AD-136. (Salt Lake City), UT, 1916, canxed Chicago, IL, VG Int'l (part ruff slit T) "Hotel Utah" illus.ad on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-137. Fort Atkinson, WI, 1929, VG Int'l (bit ruff slit T) Hoard's Dairyman illus.ad (office bldg) & back ad (cows & farm) on cvr. E $14
AD-138. Milwaukee, WI, 1894, F Int'l Reuter & Ferren illus.ad w/GERMAN text on back of GPC: robed minister w/Bible. E $14
AD-139. (Woodruff), WI, 1897, G CDS/cork (lite tone; edge tear T in rim; tear R) "The Manitowish" hotel illus.ad (lake scene) on cvr. E $16
AD-140. Baggs, WY, 1910, G 4-bar (dial hi: "BAG" mostly off; edge tear L) Baggs Furniture Store cc on cvr w/letterhead enc. E $12 MIN.6
AD-141. Casper, WY, 1961, VG+ meter w/"Go Go 62/Rambler" slogan (canxed by Univ.) Sorensen Rambler print "script" ad at L; on PPC: 1917 Velie Touring. E $12 MIN.6
AD-142. Cheyenne, WY, 1890, VG+ duplex (lower R tip clip; nicks R) "Inter-Ocean Hotel" script cc on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-143. Cheyenne City, WY, 1884, G CDS/cork (part foxed; edge tears) "Union Pacific Railroad Hotel/All Trains Stop Here for Meals" cc on cvr w/8-pg.letterhead enc. E $15
AD-144. (Lusk), WY, 1938, canxed Rapid City, SD, F Univ.; "The Ranger Hotel" large illus.ad (cowboy on horseback w/cow, on hillside) on cvr. E $20
AD-145. Meeteetse, WY, 1940, G duplex; "Meeteetse Service Station" cc w/Goodyear Tires logo; 2c Sousa + 1c Prexie on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-146. Lot 140) ads: commer.cc's; some illus.ad; mostly cvrs; some cards, nearly all 19th Century, varied condition; LOW minimum. MIN.$120

ADVERTISING: PERFINS ON COVER
AD-147. "AE" (ty.A95), San Francisco, CA, 1911, G+ PPIE slogan; private use on PPC. E $15
AD-148. "B" in star (ty.B15) inverted, Detroit, MI, 1919, G+ Univ. (bit ruff trim L) Burroughs Adding Machine cc (2c Wash.) on window cvr w/enc. E $20
AD-149. "CEI", Milwaukee, WI, 1927, F Univ. (2c Wash.) on cvr w/enc.Chicago & Eastern Illinois Ry.Co.engraved Xmas card. E $20
AD-150. "CHI" (ty.C152B-7; inverted), Indianapolis, IN, 1925, F Int'l (crs) Int'l Harvester Exhibit/Nat'l Dairy Exposition ad on pix side (2c Wash.) on PPC: "...If we address these cards, they mail it for us..." E $24
AD-151. "H & C" (ty.H213; inverted; bit shifted: couple holes off edge); Ashland, OH, 1910, G+ Amer/B14(1) (bit ruff angle trim R) Dr.Hess & Clark/Instant Louse Killer/Kills Lice black & gold illus.ad (livestock) "Awarded Only Medals Conferred at Toronto & London Expositions" (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $24
AD-152. "I" in state map outline; Effingham, IL, 1940, F Int'l; Ill.Dept.of Labor cc (3c Prexie) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-153. "JH", New Haven, CT, 1923, VG Univ. (trim R; upper R tip nib) John Hancock Mutual cc (2c Wash.) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-154. "JH", Portland, ME, 1917, G+ Amer/A14 (toning around window) John Hancock Ins.agt.cc (2c Wash.) on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-155. "JH", Portland, ME, 1919, G+ Amer/A14 (toning around window) John Hancock Ins.agt.cc (2c Wash.) on window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-156. "JM" (reversed/inverted), Waukegan, IL, 1935, F Univ. (toning around window) Johns-Manville cc (3c Wash.) on #10 window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-157. "L & M/NY" (ty.L185.5), New York/Penn.Term.Sta, NY, 1918, F Univ. (trim R; ink spot L edge) Waldorf-Astoria cc; SCARCE Lunham & Moore type (3c Wash.) on cvr. E $70
AD-158. "LEW/Co", Hudson Term.Sta., NY, 1914, F Univ. (edge tears) L.E.Waterman Co.logo cc (bit scuff 2c Wash.) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-159. "LOW", Salem, MA, 1933, VF Int'l; Dan'l Low cc (3c Prexie) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-160. "M" in circle (inverted), Lansing, MI, 1936, VG Univ. (ruff slit upper R tip) Michigan Dept.of Health cc (3c Mich.commem) on cvr. E $14
AD-161. "M" in circle (shifted on 3c); Dearborn, MI, 1963, VG Univ.; Michigan Civil War Cent'l Observance Comm'n illus.cc: crossed flags (block/4x 1/2c Franklin; 3c Liberty) on #10 cvr. E $16
AD-162. "M" in circle, Lansing, MI, 1936, VG Univ. (lite tone) Michigan Liquor Control Comm'n cc (3c Wash.) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-163. "NBC", Gd.Cent.Anx., NY, 1933, F Int'l; 1c Frank. on PPC: Rockefeller Mid-City Development/World's Largest Office Building. E $16
AD-164. "NS/Bk" (ty.N145; inverted), Boston, MA, 1916, VG Amer/B14(9) (toned) Nat'l Shawmut Bank printed form on back (1c Wash.) on PC. E $15
AD-165. "NS/Co", Philadelphia, PA, 1915, G+ Int'l (gum tone around window) N.Snellenburg & Co.header (2c Wash.) on window cvr. E $15 MIN.8
AD-166. "NYP" (reversed), Albany, NY, 1935, G+ Univ.; N.Y.Power & Light cc (3c Wash.) on #10 window cvr. E $15
AD-167. "O/T", Lushton, NE, 1914, G+ 4-bar (crs; upper L tip nib) Otto Thurnaeur type (1c Wash.) on PPC w/drug store typed & h/s ad on pix side. SCARCE type. E $50
AD-168. "TC/C", Nashville, TN, 1912, G+ Time-Cmns (ruff R; lite tone line T; crnr crs) Tuscarora Fertilizer Co.cc (2c Wash.) on cvr w/illus.letterhead enc.(Indian head). E $40
AD-169. "U(K)" (ty.U39), Lawrence, KS, 1933, VG Int'l (lite tone) Univ.of Kansas/Summer Session cc (1.5c Harding) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-170. "WO/W", Omaha, NE, 1918, VF Int'l; Woodmen of the World printed form on back; 1c Wash. on 1c UX27 GPC. E $14
AD-171. "WP/MC", Gd.Cent.Anx., NY, 1935, VG Int'l (part ruff slit T) Worthing Pump cc (pair 3c Wash., 1 faulty) on #10 cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AD-172. Lot 300) worldwide perfins; variety of countries/types, nearly all pre-1930; many very early, unchecked; varied condition. Please: no requests for photocopies or details. MIN.$30

AIR MAIL / FLIGHTS (AAMC 5th Edition)
AM-1. AAMC #AM18-Q: Cheyenne, WY, 1934 (Feb 20), VF Int'l; "First Army Flight" h/s; 8c winged globe on cvr. E $8
AM-2. AAMC #CAM12S1: Cheyenne, WY, 1926 (May 31), VF Int'l; h/s cachet; 10c map on cvr. E $8
AM-3. AAMC U.S.Gov't Flight #131: Aeroplane Station No.1/St.Louis, Mo., Aviation Field, 1920 (Aug 16), VG 4-bar (ruff slit upper R thru stamp; crs) Wood & Lane Co., Electrical Representatives cc on #10 cvr. E $30
AM-4. International Airport, FL, 1957, F duplex on air PPC. E $8
AM-5. Miami, FL, 1950, VG Int'l (cr T) "Air Mail/Eastern Air Lines" 89x20mm pictorial label at lower L (not tied, but belongs) on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AM-6. St.Petersburg, FL, 1934, G+ duplex tying "St.Petersburg Air-Mail Society/4th Annual Exhibit" 31x51mm label at R; matching cachet at L on cvr. E $14
AM-7. Atlanta/Air Mail Field, GA, 1946, VF duplex (bit lite tone) on PPC. E $6
AM-8. Honolulu, HI, 1955, F Int'l tying 19x70mm "Air Mail/Hotel Statler" pictorial label (wing) on air PPC. E $12 MIN.6

AUXILIARY
AX-1. 's Gravenhage, Netherlands, 1909, VG DCDS; "(Adresse Incorrecte)/Misdirected/(N.Y.-I.D.)" BILINGUAL h/s on PPC. E $18
AX-2. St.Catharines, ON, Canada, 1965, VG meter; "A form is available at the post office for notifying your correspondents & publishers of your correct address." h/s (part spotty) applied at Langley, WA; nursery illus.ad cc on #10 window cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AX-3. Church St.Anx./New York, NY, [1943], G+ mute oval (bit lite tone) "Adhered to back of letter addressed to New York N.Y." h/s struck twice by address on PSE to Newark, NJ. E $20
AX-4. Harrison, NE(?), 1910, G 4-bar (date/state covered by 1c due) "Advertised" h/s & straight-line date h/s; 1c due tied by Downs, KS, duplex; 1c Frank.origin postage on PPC to Downs & fwd to Lebanon, KS. E $20
AX-5. Wilmot, SD, 1913, G duplex "Advertised" h/s applied at Ortonville, MN, & returned; on PPC. E $15
AX-6. Huntertown, IN, 1915, G+ 4-bar; "Advertised." h/s w/ms "1/1-15" date applied at Piper City, IL, on PPC. E $15
AX-7. Everett, PA, 1913, G duplex; "Advertised..." dated h/s on PPC to Bedford, PA, & fwd to State Line. E $14
AX-8. Jack & Miami/RPO, 1906, G+ duplex (pinholes) "Advertised/date/Louisville, Ky." h/s on cvr. E $20
AX-9. Tekoa, WA, 1912, G+ duplex (most on stamp; cr) Chas.H.Lilly Co. private "Afternoon Mail" h/s on PPC. E $14
AX-10. San Francisco, CA, 1939, G+ Int'l; "Air Mail Paid to Exchange Office" h/s struck twice; "S.S.Paris" ms instruction at T; 3c Prexie + 3c GGIE on PPC to Switzerland. E $40
AX-11. Seattle/Sta.P, WA, 1909, partial duplex (toned) "Ask Correspondents to Address to Your Street and Number" fancy boxed h/s, tying stamp, applied at Davenport, IA, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-12. Taunton, MA, 1917, VG Colum. (bit ruff slit T) "Back the Boys..." h/s applied at East Norton, MA, on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AX-13. Battle Creek, MI, 1917, VF Univ.; "Back the Boys..." h/s applied at Ithaca, MI, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-14. New York/Sta.N, NY, 1917, VG Univ.; "Back the Boys..." h/s applied at Lakewood, NJ, on cvr. E $16
AX-15. Boston, MA, 1930, VG duplex (lite cr) "BOSTAGE Due" MISSPELLED h/s; 5x 2c Massachusetts Bay commem; 2c due w/Chicago precanx; on special del.cvr. E $60
AX-16. Seneca Castle, NY, 1913, G+ 4-bar; "Called Out./Gen'l Delivery./Clerk No.1." h/s applied at Geneva, NY, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-17. Stapleton, NY, 1912, VG Amer/B14 (tip cr) "Carrier No.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8." h/s applied at New Brighton, NY, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-18. Napoleon, OH, 1918, G+ Amer/A14; "City/Rural..." vertical h/s w/city routes 1 thru 8, "G.D." & "BOXER" in L column (6 lined thru); rural routes 1 thru 6 in R column (4 lined thru) applied at Fostoria, OH, on PPC. E $20
AX-19. Germany (indistinct town), 1915, G DCDS "Collect/(P)ostage/10 Cents" h/s (partly off L edge) on cvr w/enc to Great Falls, MT. E $20
AX-20., "Correct/date/Jas.Coky,P.M./San Francisco, Cal.", 1882, double oval h/s as postmark on both sides of reg.bill card (tiny sealed spindle). E $12 MIN.6
AX-21. Brooklyn/Pratt Sta., NY, 1918 (Oct 28), VG Int'l (part lite tone) "DECEASED Verified by Statistical Division H. A.E.F." boxed h/s; ms "Killed Action, C M Reich, 1st Lt Inf"; on cvr to soldier in Co.C. 1st Btn, 30th Inf'y, w/pencil note on back indicates letter "came back April 9th". E $20
AX-22. Los Angeles/Sta.D, LA, 1911, VG Amer/B38 (edge tears R) "Deficiency in address supplied by Los Angeles,Cal.P.O.(M.D.)" on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-23. Northfield, MN, 1918, G+ Univ. (part lite water tone B edge) "Discharged/Return to Writer" large 78x28mm h/s struck twice on cvr to AEF soldier w/Rockford/Grant Br., IL, Univ.machine as b/s, 2 mos.after mailed. E $16
AX-24. Mont Alto, PA, 1913 (Feb 12), G+ duplex; "Disenfected" h/s (fuzzy strike, but appears to be ty.4; EARLIEST for this type, if so) on PPC. E $75
AX-25. Mont Alto, PA, 1912 (Nov 4), G+ duplex; "Disenfected" h/s ty.2A/var (fuzzy strike, w/period not struck) LATEST for this type; on PPC. E $80
AX-26. Mont Alto, PA, 1909 (Apr 19), VF duplex; "DISINFECTED." BOLD purple h/s (ty.1); EARLY application on PPC. E $120
AX-27. Mont Alto, PA, 1911, G+ duplex (lite tone) "DISINFECTED." purple h/s (ty.3B), all on 1c Frank.; SCARCE type on PPC. E $120
AX-28. Keswick, VA, 1917, VG duplex; "Do your bit!" h/s applied at Elgin, IL, on 1c PSE. E $12 MIN.6
AX-29. Palmer Lake, CO, 1917, G+ 4-bar (tip cr) "Do your bit!" h/s applied at Kansas City, MO, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-30. Holicong, PA, 1918, partial 4-bar (no flap) "Do your bit!..." h/s applied at Olney, PA, on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AX-31. Salt Lake City/Ft.Douglas Sta., UT, 1920, G duplex (R edge bit cr; tiny tear R) "Examined & Passed/War Prison Barrack(s)/Ft.Douglas, Uta(h)" purple h/s (inverted strike at L of stamp; couple letters off T edge) on PPC. E $40
AX-32. Grand Cent.Sta., NY, 1928, G+ Int'l; "First Class/Found in Package Box Collection" h/s on 2c Bicent'l PSE. E $15
AX-33. New York, NY, 1977, G+ meter (no flap) "Forward to--->/06C WIL04 0 623 F/325 NE 74/Portland OR 97213" experimental sprayer at B w/full-width horiz.orange line above on 4x8" window cvr. E $50
AX-34. Portland, OR, 1977, G+ meter (file hole L, barely affects cc; staple holes L) "Forward to--->/18B GIL11 1553/Moved Left No Forward" LITE BLUE" experimental sprayer at B w/full-width horiz.orange line above; w/Portland "Moved Left No Address/Return to Sender" repeating meter on #10 cvr. E $65
AX-35. Melrose Highlands, MA, 1939, G+ duplex (no flap; tear T) "Fragile" struck twice; unusual to see on cvr. E $16
AX-36. Newark, NJ, 1914, G+ Int'l (upper R tip nib) "Have Your Private Correspondence Addressed to Your Home./Hahne & Co." private h/s by address on PPC. E $14
AX-37. Salt Lake City, UT, 1884, G+ duplex w/star in killer (bit ruff trim R; nibble B) "Held for Postage" in irreg.oval h/s on cvr. E $14
AX-38. Alexandria Bay, NY, 1906, G duplex; "Held For Postage..." h/s; unusual type, w/dashed line for ms date; on PPC mailed w/1c Canada; 1c Sc.300 added. E $15
AX-39. Soldier's Mail/Mail Censor/U.S.Army Base, ca.1918, F undated straight-line h/s; "Held until safe arrival/of steamer; Then mailed./Censor" h/s on PPC to Ordnance Depot, Camp Johnston, Jacksonville, FL. E $14
AX-40. Great Lakes, IL, 1945, G Univ.; "Insufficient fee-Not Air Mail" h/s; 2c due covering origin dial; 2x 3c Win the War on air cvr. E $16
AX-41. Alameda, CA, 1948, G+ Univ.; "Insufficient Postage For Air Mail" h/s, o/s on lighter "Insufficient Address/Returned for Better Direction" h/s; 5c air on PPC to Finland. E $20 MIN.10
AX-42. Newtown Stewart/Omagh, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland, 1958, G+ DCDS (trim R) "Insufficiently Prepaid for Transmission By Air" boxed h/s w/red bars "voiding" "Via Air Mail" printed at R; U.S. 6c air attempted as postage on cvr w/enc.to U.S. E $14
AX-43. Chicago/Rec'd, IL, [1893], G+ CDS/oval "Mail Delayed/D/Train Late" on as recd b/s. E $12 MIN.6
AX-44. Milwaukee, WI, 1920, VG Univ. (bit trim L) "Mail to This Address/Undeliverable Under/Espionage Act" h/s; Clerk of the Circuit Court cc on cvr to "Milwaukee Leader," published by the Milwaukee Social Democratic Publishing Co. E $120
AX-45. Front Royal, VA, 1960, F machine; "Mailed from Virginia's Famous Skyline Caverns" private h/s on commer.PPC: "Skyline Motel, E.Highway 66, 3 mi.E.of Kingman, Ariz." AZ PPC used in VA, both w/Skyline name; maybe same owner. E $20
AX-46. Zanesville, OH, 1908, F Int'l; "Missent & Forwarded/From Mooresville, Mo." h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-47. Amherst, MA, 1908, G duplex (crnr cr) "Missent to Afton, N.Y." h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-48. Newburyport, MA, 1906, G+ Amer/B14(1) (o/s) "Missent to Amesbury, Mass." h/s, because that town mentioned in message on pix side; on PPC to Winneconne, WI. E $14
AX-49. Chicago, IL, 1908, VF Int'l; "Missent to Blue Island, Ill." h/s on PPC. E $8
AX-50. Springfield, MO, 1902, G+ Barr-Fyke (ruff R; edge tear T) "Missent to Colorado City, Colo." h/s (town part spotty) struck on address; on cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AX-51. Boston/Cambridge Sta., MA, 1908, G+ Amer/B38(1) (o/s) "Missent to Indianapolis, Ind./Error checked." h/s on PPC. E $20
AX-52. Chapman Quarries, PA, 1906, G duplex; "Missent to Kewanee, Il" h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-53. Shattuck, OK, 1908, G+ duplex; "Missent to Marvin, Kansas" h/s; Atch & Lenora/RPO duplex w/accompanying "Missent" h/s; "Held for Postage" h/s applied at Shattuck; on PPC to Marion, KS, recd 12 days after mailed. E $14
AX-54. New York, NY, 1901, F Int'l (ruff R into stamp) "Missent to Paw Paw, Mich." h/s on PPC. E $20
AX-55. Clayton, NY, 1908, VG duplex (dial bit hi; bit lite tone) "Missent to South Orange, N.Y." h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-56. Osnaburg, OH, 1911, G+ 4-bar (o/s; bit lite tone) "Missent to Vermontville, Mich." h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-57. Albee, SD, 1910, G+ 4-bar; "Missent" h/s applied at Florence, SD, w/4-bar as fwd on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-58. Peru, IN, 1910, G+ Amer/B14 (crs) "Missent." h/s & separate detailed pointing hand h/s applied at Roanoke, IN, on PPC to Roanoke, VA. E $12 MIN.6
AX-59. Worcester, MA, 1909, VG Int'l; "Missent./Gilbertville, Mass." h/s (town/state in "script") tying stamp on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-60. New Haven, CT, 1918, VF Int'l (bit ruff lower R) "Missing" h/s, w/ms "Missing" & signature; "Statistical/Div.A.G.O." double boxed h/s & "No Record of Addressee at Camp Devens, Mass./Forwarded for Final Directory Service..." 5-line h/s; on cvr to AEF soldier, w/"Rec'd Chelsea Term RPO/from AEF" CDS as transit. E $30
AX-61. Chicago, IL, 1907, F Int'l; "Name Repeated in Directory/Supply Street & Number" circled h/s (o/s) applied at Chicago; on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-62. East Moline, IL, [2006], printed "Postage Paid"; "No Forward Order on File/Return to Postmaster of Addressee for Review" printed on yellow adhesive label; "Attempted Not Known" pointing hand h/s; on 6x9.5" cvr. E $12 MIN.6
AX-63. Cleveland, OH, 1909, F Int'l; "No such Office in State named,/(date)/Returned from Cleveland, Ohio." h/s on PSE to "Scotts Bluff, Ia." E $12 MIN.6
AX-64. Portland, OR, 1908, G+ Int'l; "Not delivered for want of time. C.K.C.3" blue h/s applied at Vallejo, CA, on PPC. E $20
AX-65. Marshall, OK, 1909, VG 4-bar (part lite tone) "Not No.6." h/s applied at Enid, OK, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-66. Chicago, IL, 1907, F Int'l; "Not old number; try new." h/s applied at Cleveland, OH, on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-67. London, Great Britain, 1931, VG slogan machine; "Not Registered at Hotel Grosvenor/35-37 Fifth Avenue" h/s (lower L letters not struck) on cvr. E $15
AX-68. Ottawa, KS, ca.1914, partial CDS from Amer/B14; "Not Rural 5" h/s applied at Hutchinson, KS, on PPC. E $8
AX-69. Chicago, IL, 1953, F Univ.; "Not there R1917" h/s; Davis & Kreeger illus.ad on back (painter) on GPC. E $8
AX-70. New York, NY, 1894, VF Int'l (ruff R; nibbles B) "Official Notice./The person receiving this letter is warned against swindlers, who falsely pretend to deal in Counterfeit Money. If this letter relates to that subject, hand it to Postmaster..." 7-line h/s on "Green Goods Swindle" cvr w/enc.printed letter & contemporary article on counterfeit money, which sender included as an example of the type of material that he sold. E $400 MIN.200
AX-71. Fort Washington, PA, [1885], partial CDS/cork; New York "Out Going/Passenger/Delivery" opera glass h/s (bit hi: "W Y" partly off) as recd on cvr w/enc.to passenger (c/o Purser) on Steamship Etruria. E $75
AX-72. Marietta, PA, 1922, VF Amer/A14 (nick T) "Out of Business" blue pencil ms written across address on cvr to "The Quality Club, Terre Haute, Ind." E $14
AX-73. Denver, CO, 1909, VF Int'l; "Outside-6" h/s & partial Gen'l Delivery DCDS applied at Fresno, CA, on PPC. E $16
AX-74. Manitou, CO, 1900, VG duplex (o/s) "Pikes Peak Colo" private dated straight-line h/s (magenta) as origin at L; on "Souvenir Postal Card". E $30
AX-75. San Francisco, CA, 1896, G+ duplex (lite soiled) "Post Office, San Francisco, Cal./Tracer/Each carrier whose number appears below, will sign initials & number of route. If addressee is known to any carrier the letter must be delivered..." printed on 3.25x5.75" paper, w/several carriers' routes/initials, adhered to back of cvr & canxed by CDS. "Name not in Directory" h/s on address side. Signal Corps, 2d Brigade, N.G.C.cc. E $75
AX-76. Sisterville, WV, 1948, G duplex (crs; edge tear R) "Post Office/Foreign Section, Morgan Sta./New York.../Return to Sender/This article is returned because it is not in compliance with conditions applicable to the country of destination..." printed on 2x.3.25" adhesive label; 1.5c Prexie on #10 cvr to Germany. E $24
AX-77. U.S. PSOTAL Service (Phoenix), AZ, 1972 (Jun 4), G+ 4-bar w/MISSPELLING; "Postage Due 8c" h/s on 3.25x7.25" cvr. E $14
AX-78. U.S. PSOTAL Service (Phoenix), AZ, 1972 (Jun 7), G+ 4-bar w/MISSPELLING; "Postage Due 8c" h/s on 3.25x7.25" cvr. E $14
AX-79. Otsego, MI, 1902, G+ Perfection ty.2 (ruff trim R, barely in stamp; bit lite tone) "Quarantined." h/s on PSE to Ogden, UT. E $150
AX-80. Cincinnati, OH, 1914, VG Int'l; "R.R.#10" & "D-3." h/s on PPC to "RR No. 10 Nora/Indianapolis, Ind." E $12 MIN.6
AX-81. New York/D, NY, 1885, VG duplex; "Received at Phila P.O.Unsealed" circled h/s on back of black-border MOURNING cvr. E $15
AX-82. Haugesund, Norway, 1949, G repeater (edge tears T) "Received in bad condition/Nixie Section/Rincon Annex/San Francisco, Calif." h/s (part spotty); brown paper tape repair at upper L; on air cvr to U.S. & fwd to PERU. RARE combo. E $30 MIN.15
AX-83. Bristol, CT, 1910, G+ duplex (big piece out upper L; crs) "Received in bad consition at Waterbury,Conn." h/s on PPC. E $24
AX-84. Milwaukee, WI, 1910, F Int'l (few lite crs) "Received in Bad Order at Zion City, Illinois." h/s on PPC w/only minor faults. E $20
AX-85. Bristol, TN, 1919, G+ duplex (killer off R; bit lite tone) "Received under slip from" h/s w/"U.S.Army P.O.A.E.F." written below; "Soldier's Mail" ms frank on Allevard, France, PPC. E $20
AX-86. Athens, Greece, 1950s, partial CDS (ruff edges; crs) "Received With Wrapper Torn" h/s; 2d King Paul on wrapper (5x8" overall, folded to 3.75x7" to display markings). E $30
AX-87. Los Angeles, CA, 1911, G+ Int'l; "Residence as given, not in Carriers Delivery District" h/s applied at Los Angeles on PPC w/street correction from Flora to Florida. E $30
AX-88. Moorestown, NJ, 1939, G+ Int'l (crs) "Return As Unclaimed/From Hotel of Address" h/s; 3c baseball on cvr to High Point, NC, fwd to Atlanta; fwd to Orangeburg, SC, & returned; to hotels in each city. E $20 MIN.10
AX-89. Omaha, NE, 1900 (Jun 26), G+ Barry (lite soiled) "Return to Writer" ms & hand-drawn "pointing hand" on #10 PSE to Evanston, WY, & fwd to Ogden, UT (recd there Jul 3); then Ogden duplex on obverse when returned to sender, dated 5/6/02-nearly 2 YEARS after originally mailed. E $30
AX-90. Chicago, IL, 1915, G+ Int'l; "Return to Writer, No such office in state named, N.S.No.4 M.D." h/s applied at Chicago on PC to "MIneral Jct.," WI. E $15
AX-91. Springfield, IL, 1989, G+ machine (bit trim T, barely in stamp) "Returned for Postage" h/s completely covered by BLANK yellow computer label (after stamp applied), tied by 4-bar canx; on #10 cvr. Unusual use of label. E $14
AX-92. Denver, CO, 1908, F Int'l (tear R; bit cr) "Returned from Denver, Colo/For Better Directions." h/s on PPC. E $12 MIN.6
AX-93. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1957, G CDS; "Returned to Sender/Nixie Division/Jacksonville, Fla./Insufficient Address" h/s, lined thru; w/address correction; on cvr w/7 (6 diff.) DCDS as transit, fwd & recd b/s. E $20
AX-94. Port Jefferson Sta., NY, 1946, VG Colum. (slight ruff slit T) "Returned to Sender/Turned in as/Misdirected/By Railway Mail Service/2nd Div., N.Y.-I.S./Do no use this envelope or wrapper again." h/s on cvr. E $40 MIN.20
AX-95. Allentown, PA, 1919, VG Univ. (trim R, just in stamp; edge tear B) "Returned to Writer/Records Indicate Soldier/Discharged/Camp Devens Mass." h/s on PSE. E $20
AX-96. Menominee, MI, 1908, G+ Amer/B14(1) (bit lite tone; lite cr) "Rural Delivery No.1." h/s applied as routing instruction at Manitowoc, WI, on PPC. E $15
AX-97. Danville, CA, 1870s, partial CDS/target (part lite tone) "San Francisco P.O.Tracer./Each carrier, whose number is on this Tracer, will sign initials./James Coey, Post Master." printed on 2.5x4.25" paper, w/several carriers' routes/initials, adhered to back of MOURNING cvr w/WIDE BLACK BORDER. E $80
AX-98. Inglewood, CA, ca.1948, VF precanx; "Sec.34.66, P.L. & R." boxed h/s at L; appliance store ad printed in message area; 1.5c Prexie on PPC. Regulation cited is re.pound rate for bulk mailing of 3rd-class matter. E $20
AX-99. Chicago/Air Mail, IL, 1934, F Univ.; "Sent To Quarantine" blue-green h/s; 6c winged globe on air cvr to passenger on S.S.Brittanic. "To be delivered at Quarantine" ms instruction at lower L. E $200 MIN.100
AX-100. Mayport, FL, 1910, VG Doane 2/4; "Service discontinued/No Sidewalks." h/s applied at Tampa, FL, on PPC. E $120
AX-101. Bluefield, WV, 1910, partial Doremus (TONED) "Service discontinued/No Sidewalks." h/s applied at Tampa, FL, on PPC. E $100
AX-102. Mount Vernon on the Potomac, VA, 1907, G+ Doane 2/2; "Several of Same Name in Directory/Searcher No.1/Station-N/N.Y.P.O." h/s applied at NYC on PPC to "Sarah Owens". E $14
AX-103. Philadelphia, PA, 1946, F Int'l (toned; tip crs) "Ship Decommissioned" & "Returned to Writer" pointing hand h/s on cvr to USS Zeilin mail clerk. E $15
AX-104. Roeselare, Belgium, 1957, G+ CDS; "Sorry, misthrown to another Post Office box" h/s applied at Oshkosh, WI; 12x 80c + 2x 20c on air cvr. Unusual wording. E $30
AX-105. Long Beach, CA, 1988, VG machine (bit ruff slit T) "Special Cancellation Date Postponed" & "Returned to Sender" pointing hand h/s applied at Santa Clara, CA, on #10 cvr. E $14
AX-106. Bridgeport, CT, 1906, VG Int'l; "Specially Held." h/s (few letters short) & separate h/s w/block of route #'s 1 thru 18 (each # lined thru) on PPC to Meriden, CT. E $60
AX-107. (Lindsay, CA), 1980s, (no canx; bit trim T, just in stamp) "Stamp Covered With Tape, Not Valid, Return for Postage" h/s; 20c flag on cvr. E $14
AX-108. Pleasant Plain, IA, 1910, G duplex (dial hi) ms "stamp fell off" written on stamp box on PPC to R.R.1, Pleasant Plain. E $14
AX-109. (Corvallis, OR), 1980s, (no canx; bit trim T) "Stamps Covered Against Cancellation Not Valid/Return for Postage" printed on yellow adhesive label; faulty 15c roses taped on window cvr. E $15
AX-110. Canby, OR, 1974, G+ 4-bar (bit trim T) "Stamps Cut from Embossed Envelopes & Post Cards Not Valid" h/s struck twice; 2c PSE cut-out (applied at obvious angle) + 8c Ike on cvr. E $20
AX-111. Salinas, CA, 1984, G+ machine; "Stamps Lost Off Mail DMM 146.41" printed on yellow adhesive label at upper R (where stamp originally applied) & TIED by 4-bar canx on cvr to WEST GERMANY. NICE application, to foreign destination. E $30
AX-112. Captain's Flat, NSW, Australia, 1945, G+ CDS (bit trim T) "Stamps Must Not Be Removed" h/s below address; censor tape tied at L on cvr to N.Y.City. E $20
AX-113. Phoenix, AZ, 1992, G+ 4-bar; "Street and/or Number Has Been Changed By County Authority/Forward Order Expired" w/"Returned to Sender" pointing hand h/s in 2 diff.types, applied at Zephyr Hills, FL, on same cvr (1 is partly off R edge); both types also struck on back. E $16
AX-114. Seattle, WA, 1930s, partial mute oval tying 1.5c Harding; "Subject to letter rate/Contains Unauthorized Matter" h/s (partly covered by 1c due stamp) & "Postage due (1/2) cents/Rated at Seattle, Wash." h/s on 2.75x4" cvr. E $24
AX-115. Baghdad, Iraq, 1960s, partial CDS (bit lite tone) "T.W.A. via Cairo" BOLD purple h/s on air cvr to U.S. E $15
AX-116. Manteca, CA, 1979, G+ machine; "Temp Order Expires 9/3/79/P.O.Box 1/Canyon Dam, CA 95923" printed on yellow adhesive label on window PSE. E $15
AX-117. Kern City, CA, 1962, VF 4-bar; "Temporarily Away" h/s applied at Arroyo Grande, CA, on GPC. E $20
AX-118. (Wilmington, DE), 1990s, (no origin town canx; bit ruff trim T) "The bottom of the mail box should be approximately 38" from the road." large BOLD 79x21mm 3-line h/s; Presorted First-Class 21c Railroad Mail Car coil on window cvr w/American Express return add.on flap. NICE Transportation series item. E $30
AX-119. Mail Processing Annex/Jackson, MS, 1987, G+ DCDS (badly battered, w/tape repairs) "The enclosed was found loose in the mails or has been damaged in handling..." 29-line explanation & apology on plastic "body bag"; 35c Olympics + strip of 5x 1c Omnibus on cvr to England. E $15
AX-120. Washington, DC, 1960, F duplex; "This article originally mailed in country indicated by postage" h/s; 3 diff.NEPAL stamps on cvr w/enc. E $30
AX-121. Washington, DC, 1958, G+ machine (crs; edge tears T) "This article originally mailed in country indicated by postage" h/s; 8 Indonesia stamps (7 diff.) on cvr to Baltimore & returned, w/"Cannot Be Found," "Retour" h/s & other markings on front; "Inconnu (Unknown)" h/s on back. E $24
AX-122. Milwaukee, WI, 1909, G+ Int'l (lite tone) "This is the mail for which you sent postage stamps" h/s; 1c McKinley GPC cut-out attempted as postage but disallowed; 1c Frank.added; on PPC. E $24
AX-123. Los Angeles/Arcade Sta., CA, 1925, VG Univ.; "This is the mail for which you sent postage" h/s; "Due 1 Cent" scribbled thru in blue pencil; 1.5c Harding + BISECTED 1c Huguenot, attempted as postage, but w/blue pencil "void" adjacent; on cvr accompanied by 1/2c Hale which was applied as due stamp, now removed to reveal bisect. E $30
AX-124. LaMesa, CA, 1953, G+ Int'l; "This is the mail for which you sent postage." & "Held for Postage" h/s; 10c Mexico attempted as postage; 2x 1c Prexies added; on PPC. E $15
AX-125. Omaha, NE, 1916, VG Int'l; "This is the mail for which you sent postage." & "Held for Postage" h/s; 1c Wash.w/"Davenport/Iowa" precanx attempted as postage but not allowed, w/ms "Cancelled Stamp" written below; 2nd 1c Wash.added; on PPC. E $24
AX-126. Newark, NJ, 1870s, G+ CDS/cork (trim R; cr; bit lite tone) "This Letter Was detained in the Post Office at Newark, NJ, on account of the non-payment of postage./One who realizes how important it may be to have letters forwarded immediately, has placed the necessary stamps upon this letter..." printed on 35x53mm adhesive label; 11 lines of text, inc.REPAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, at lower L, tied by canx on cvr. E $100
AX-127. New York, NY, 1938, G+ meter (part ruff slit T) "This letter was found attached to the back of another letter addressed to Altoona, Pa." h/s; Altoona CDS as transit on window cvr. E $16
AX-128. New London, CT, 1905, VG duplex; "This letter was held at the Office of Mailing as 'short paid'..." 6-line h/s (part o/s) on PPC. E $14
AX-129. Columbia, MO, 1870s, G+ CDS/target (edge tears T; part lite soiled) "This letter Was held for postage at this Post Office. Knowing that many important Letters are thus detained, a friend has paid the necessary postage. To re-pay him, please send Stamps of equal value to 'Samaritan,' Columbia, Mo." printed on 28x69mm GREEN label (few edge faults), w/3c banknote in "stamp box" at L end of label, on FRONT ONLY. E $80
AX-130. South Omaha, NE, 1891, G+ CDS/cork (ruff slit T, partly in cc & flap) "This Letter Was Mailed from Our Office at 2 55 P.M./date/Should There Be Any Unnecessary Delay Attending the Delivery of Same, Return Envelope to Us Giving Time of Delivery." h/s on back of 5c PSE to GERMANY. E $75
AX-131. Saint Louis, MO, 1893 (Jan 21), G+ duplex tying 2c Wash. (RUFF upper L into cc; trim L; part ruff T; crs) "This Letter Was Mailed Without Stamp on a Postal Car." h/s; "P.O.St.Louis,Mo./Inquiry Section" DCDS dated Jan 19 at L; Kans.City & Pueblo/RPO CDS/cork as origin b/s; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR, Topeka, KS, cc on #10 cvr to Chicago. SCARCE, despite faults. E $80
AX-132. Brooklyn, NY, 1902, G+ Int'l (trim R; slit 3 sides; edge tears, nicks; part lite water tone) "This Letter Was Not Called For and According to U.S.Postal Law is Returned to Sender." h/s on cvr. E $20
AX-133. Winona, MN, 1933, VG Int'l; "This letter was posted insufficiently prepaid. Please advise your correspondent that the rate of postage on letters to country of address is first ounce 5 cents, each additional ounce 3 cents. (Post Office, San Francisco, U.S.A.)" h/s; 3c Wash.on cvr to Australia w/20 Centimes due h/s. E $24
AX-134. Grottoes, VA, 1920, VG duplex (edge tear T) "This Name Not in Postoffice (sic) Directory" h/s applied at Billings, MT, on cvr. E $15
AX-135. North Bay, CA, 1989, partial 4-bar; "This Piece is Subject to the Non-Standard Surcharge of.10 Cents/It is Over 1/4 Inch Thick." printed on yellow computer label; "Postage Due (10) c" h/s on cvr to Ken Griffey, Jr., c/o Seattle Mariners. E $16
AX-136. San Jose, CA, 1992, partial machine; "This Piece of Mail is for Your Address, But the Name is Unfamiliar. If Addressee is Not Here, Please Return This Mail Piece to Your Mailbox Unmarked. Thank You.-Your Carrier" printed on computer label on cvr to Ocala, FL, w/yellow computer label also added, w/forwarding address. E $20
AX-137. Augusta, ME, 1909, VG duplex; "This piece of mail was held at August, Maine, P.O., awaiting postage called for by notice." h/s on PPC. E $16
AX-138. Provo, UT, 1908, G duplex & DCDS (ruff upper L; tears T; T edge lite tone; trim L; crnr crs) "This Register found in drop box." h/s; 8c M.Washington on reg'd 2c #10 cvr. SCARCE marking despite faults. E $24
AX-139. Philadelphia, PA, 1940, VG 2c meter; "This stamped envelope is enclosed with your cancelled checks to comply with the Post Office regulation covering parcels delivered by special messenger." private h/s; Corn Exchange Nat'l Bank illus.cc on unaddressed cvr. E $20
AX-140. Raymond, SD, 1908, VF Doane 2/4; "To Avoid Delay and Confusion Notify Your Correspondents of Your Correct Address." h/s applied at Aberdeen, SD, on PPC. E $15
AX-141. Hamburg-Amerika Linie, 1908, partial double oval; "To Be Sent To N.Y.Post Office." h/s; 2c Colombia on PPC datelined Pueblo Viejo. E $20
AX-142. Lancaster, PA, 1907, VG Colum. (bit lite tone; crnr crs; edge tear R; bit uneven trim B) "To facilitate delivery please have your mail addressed to street and number transient or box." h/s applied at Lebanon, PA, on PPC. E $20
AX-143. Henefer, UT, 1904 (May 3), G duplex (trim L; bit ruff L crnrs; edge tears) "To insure prompt delivery notify all your correspon(dents) to address your mail R.(F.D.) No.1, Mesa Ariz." h/s (part spotty) on cvr to Lehi, AZ, which closed Mar 31. E $40
AX-144. Newberg, OR, 1911, VG duplex (tiny tear T) "Tracer" 30x11mm h/s, w/"Notify correspondents of correct address." h/s on PPC to Portland, OR. E $24
AX-145. Marysville, CA, 1910, G+ Amer/B14 (bit lite tone) "Tracer/United States Post Office (Berkeley, Cal.)/The carrier whose number appears first on this tracer will...make a thorough inquiry in his route...If unsuccessful he will sign his initials... & pass the letter... to the next carrier..." printed on 3.25x5.25" paper, w/town/date h/s & 1 carrier's route/initials, adhered to back of cvr, canxed by Berkeley Amer.machine. "Unclaimed" h/s & other markings on address side. E $65
AX-146. Jacksonville, OR, 1910, VG duplex (trim R; edge tear T) "Tracer/United States Post Office (Los Angeles, Cal.)/The carrier whose number appears first on this tracer will...make a thorough inquiry in his route...If unsuccessful he will sign his initials... & pass the letter... to the next carrier..." printed on 3.25x6" paper, w/town/date h/s & several carriers' routes/initials, adhered to back of cvr. "Do no use this envelope or wrapper again" h/s & other markings on address side. E $75
AX-147. San Dimas, CA, 1894, partial CDS/target (edge tears; crnr crs) "Train Late." & "Fort Wayne, Ind. Jun 20 1894" h/s on black border MOURNING cvr. E $24
AX-148. Salt Lake City, UT, 1900, G+ Pneumatic; "Train Late/Mail Delayed" 26x19mm oval h/s on cvr w/enc.to N.Y.City. E $20
AX-149. Whitewood, Sask, Canada, 1912, G+ duplex (tip cr; tiny tear T) "Transients will avoid delay/by having mail addressed to/'Gen.Del.'" 3-line h/s; "T" in 1st line appears not struck, but apparently was OMITTED in ERROR, as L & R edges of text are aligned; on PPC to Durango, CO, & fwd to Salt Lake City, UT. E $50
AX-150. San Francisco, CA, 1984 (Feb 15), G+ machine; "Treat As Waste" printed on THREE overlapped yellow computer labels, dated 2/18 (2) & 2/22 (1); on GPC to West Sacramento, CA. E $24
AX-151. Albany, OR, 1913, VG duplex; "Try Oregon" h/s by state in address; on PPC to "Milwaukee, Wash." E $16
AX-152. New York, NY, 1860s, partial CDS/grid (no flap; edge tear T; tip cr) "U.S.Mail/4 P.M./Delivery" in octagon h/s; 1c Frank. (upper R crnr faded) on cvr to NYC address. E $24
AX-153. Armidale, Australia, 1941, G+ machine (crs) "U.S.Postage charge to collect 3 cents./San Pedro, Calif." h/s w/ms correction to "2 Cts" below; 2c due stamp tied on #10 cvr. E $14
AX-154. Springfield, MA, 1907, G+ Int'l (lower L tip nick) "Unable to Deliver on Second Trip." h/s applied at Easthampton, MA, on PPC. E $16
AX-155. Lebanon, PA, 1893, F duplex (trim L; part ruff T, into stamp tip; B crnr wear) "Unable to Find", "Unclaimed" & large "Returned to Writer" pointing hand h/s applied at Wilkes Barre, PA; "Jonas L.Knoll, Double-Action Washer" illus.ad on cvr w/illus.ad flyer enc. E $24
AX-156. Uxbridge, England, 1947, VG machine; "Uncalled for at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer" private h/s on cvr to actor Steve Cochrane. E $12 MIN.6
AX-157. U.S.Navy/10102 Br., 1945 (Nov 23), G+ 4-bar (nicks T) "Unclaimed and No Record at Swan Island Naval Barracks, Portland, Oreg." h/s & various other h/s on PSE to USS LSM 330, returned to sender at Swan Island, by which time (Feb 4, 1946) he had been discharged. E $30
AX-158. Yonkers, NY, 1931, G+ Univ.; "Unclaimed Mail Returned to New York Post Office by Hamburg American Line" BOLD h/s on brown paper tape, used to cover address; "Nicht an Bord/Not on Board/S.S.Deutschland" & "Returned to N.Y.P.O. by 'care' as unclaimed./date/Returned to Writer..." h/s on cvr. Also "Nicht 1.Klasse," "Nicht T.Klasse," "Nicht 1.Klasse," "Nicht 3.Klasse," "Nicht Mannschaft" h/s w/stewards' signatures. E $100
AX-159. Quad Cities P & D/Milan, IL, 2006, G 4-bar; "Undeliverable/Commercial Mail Receiving Agency/No Authorization to Receive Mail/For This Address" h/s applied at Hillsboro, OR (1x on front; 3x on back, 1 which is VF; others part spotty) on 9.75x12" cvr. E $15
AX-160. New York, NY, [1949], partial mute oval tying 2c Prexie; "Under-Size" & "Postage Due 1 Cent" h/s; 1c due stamp at lower R on 2.25x3.5" cvr. E $30
AX-161. McGregor, IA, 1953, VF machine (trim R) "Unlawful: Mail to this address returned by order of Postmaster General." & "Returned to Writer..." pointing hand h/s on cvr to No.Hollywood, CA. Consignor's accompanying note says addressee was pornography dealer. E $20
AX-162. Washington, DC, 1906 (Dec 23), F Int'l (o/s) "Unmailable as a post card/Due 1 Cent as a letter." h/s on GLITTER PPC, assessed add'l 1c for message on address side. Glitter was still permitted until 2/16/07. E $24
AX-163. Cleveland, OH, 1907, VG duplex; "Unmailable except Enclosed in Envelope" h/s on GLITTER PPC. E $24
AX-164. Oakland, CA, 1925, VF Univ. (lite tone; tip crs) "Unmailable" h/s on PPC w/stamp in proper place, but writing arranged vertically, w/address at top, message below. Unusual reason to be deemed Unmailable. E $30
AX-165. Baltimore, MD, 1924, F duplex (edge tear T) "Unmailable" h/s on misfolded "freak" 2c window PSE, w/stamp & cc printed INSIDE (window glassine correctly placed, adhered on inside.) Stamp clearly shows thru at upper L, & 2c Harding added, but portrait obliterated in blue pencil & apparently still not accepted. E $40
AX-166. Brooklyn/Coney Island Sta., NY, 1906, G+ duplex (tips nib; scuff spot in message; bit lite tone) "Unmailable" h/s on PPC w/message written on address side, but apparently deemed "obscene" for illus.bare-shouldered woman in slip, sitting on edge of tub. E $50
AX-167. Brooklyn/Coney Island Sta., NY, 1906, G+ duplex (lite soiled; tip wear; bit cr) "Unmailable" h/s on comic PPC w/message written on address side, but apparently deemed "obscene" for illus.of 2 women in swimsuits. E $50
AX-168. Park River, ND, 1909, G+ duplex; "Unmailable" h/s on glitter PPC. E $20
AX-169. Detroit, MI, 1917, G+ duplex; "Unmailable" h/s & spotty "Returned to Writer/From Detroit, Mich." pointing hand h/s on glitter PPC. E $20
AX-170. Sioux Falls, SD, 1910, VG Amer/B14 (stamp gone; lite tone; crs) "Unmailable" h/s (part lite) on "obscene" PPC: man & woman kissing in tall grass. E $50
AX-171. Mailed to: Schenectady, NY, ca.1907, (no origin canx; lite tone) "Unmailable" h/s struck twice; 1 tying 1c Frank. (Sc.300) on "obscene" PPC: "I'm Going Home/Kiss Me Good Bye" (rear end of bull w/tail raised & 3 flies nearby). E $40
AX-172. Brooklyn, NY, 1971, G+ machine; "Unmailable" h/s w/"Attachments to Cards Not Permitted" written below; "Returned to Sender" pointing hand w/"Postage Due" lined thru; on 5c Lincoln GPC w/Montgomery Ward coupon adhered to back. Should have been uprated to letter rate. E $30
AX-173. St.Louis, MO, 1906, VG Int'l (crnr crs; bit lite tone; L edge scuff) "Unmailable" h/s, partly tying faulty 1c Livingston (R end of stamp off, but not affecting auxiliary marking) on "obscene" PPC: "Finding Her Weigh" (man guessing woman's weight by feeling her thigh; woman lifting dress to expose ankle). E $60
AX-174. Chicago, IL, 1907, F Int'l; "Unmailable, N.S.M.D.9." h/s on "obscene" PPC: "Run where you may, he will catch you some day" (stork w/baby chasing woman). E $50
AX-175. Polk, OH, 1940, G+ duplex (lite tone) "Unmailable." & "Postage Due (2) Cents" h/s; 1c Audubon on cvr. Clearly underfranked, but aux.markings seem at odds. E $30
AX-176. St.Paul, MN, 1885, G+ duplex (lite soiled) "Unmailable." & "Return for better directions." h/s, w/ms "sent to Dead letter office" on cvr w/no town/state in address. E $24
AX-177. Independence, MO, 1908, VG duplex (crnr cr) "Unmailable." h/s; 2x BOLD strikes on glitter PPC. E $20
AX-178. Kalaheo, HI, 1943, G duplex (censor tape stain at L, w/accompanying tape, which is loose) "Via Air Mail/From Coast Onward to Destination" h/s; Kalaheo School typed return add.; 3c Win the War on 3c PSE. E $20
AX-179. Indianapolis, IN, 1926, G+ duplex (ruff upper R crnr, removing most of 1 stamp; part ruff slit R) "Via Air Mail/Government and Contract Routes" & "Air Mail/Via Chicago, Ill." h/s; 2x 10c Monroe (1 mostly gone) on air cvr to Los Angeles. E $20
AX-180. Regina, Sask, Canada, 1965, G machine (covered by meter) "Voided" h/s on Cudahy, WI, 8c Postage Due meter strip (bit lite tone; crs) on PPC. E $14
AX-181. Washington, DC, 1958, G Int'l; "Washington,D.C./(U.S.Capitol)" 42mm double-circle pictorial private h/s (Capitol dome); 10c UPU air on PPC. E $14
AX-182. (New York, NY), 1890s, (no canx; lite crs; pinholes; adhesion on back) "Withdrawn From New York Post Office By Request of Writer."; Edison Electric Illuminating Co.cc on PSE. E $20
AX-183. Pine Bluff, AR, 1989, F machine (bit cr) "XTRAC-PROCESSED/Notify Correspondent of Correct Mailing Address" h/s on #10 cvr. E $16
AX-184. Port Townsend, WA, 1934, G+ Univ. (trim R; cr; lite tone) "You Can give me the Change some-time Car #3" carrier's ms note, next to 3c due stamp at lower L; "Postage due 3 cent(s)" h/s at R, by 3c Nat'l Park; on cvr. E $16
AX-185. Boston, MA, 1977, VG machine; "Your APPARTMENT (sic) Number or Suite Number is Part of Your Address" MISSPELLED h/s & "Returned to Sender/Addressee unknown" pointing hand h/s applied at Ventura, CA, on cvr. E $24
AX-186. U.S.Navy, 1943, G+ machine (trim T) "Your Delivery Zone Number Must Be Shown for Expeditious Delivery of Mail." h/s; Canteen Service/VFW logo cc at lower L; "Bunny Cowling, Naval Dist. Center, Pleasanton, Cal." return add.; printed "FREE" frank on cvr to Los Angeles. E $20

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