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Archives International Auctions
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June 25, 2015
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comPHILATELIC MATERIAL
Argentina
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55 1878-1880, 24¢ Hipolito Vieytes, American Bank Note postal envelope die trial color proofs of the embossed stamp,Comprising,
composite proof with two impressions in blue and mounted on small
cardboard, plus single example,Very Fine, extremely rare, as we only
know about the existence of a similar piece shown in a website called
asianphilatelist.org. Higgins and Gage 4. ����������������������������Est.
$200-400
New York
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56 1870’s, New York City Postmaster’s Seal, die proofsTwo
impressions in blue on unwatermarked wove paper, and affixed on
card, Very Fine. �������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$120-240
EPHEMERA - EXPOSITIONS
Chicago, Illinois
An extremely early example of Spun Glass
(related to fiber glass) by Libby Glass works
that was presented at the Columbian Exposition
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57 World’s Columbian Exposition Memento, ca.1892-93, Early Spun Glass by Libby Glass Works.Braid of spun glass bought from the
LibbyGlassWorks on the Midway. Braid and envelope with historical
notation. 6-1/2 inches long. White. Interesting. �������������������Est.
$200-400
EPHEMERA - PRESIDENTIAL
New York
U.S. Grant Funeral Memorabilia
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58 U.S. Grant Funeral Memorial Flower, Portrait Bust in plaster, 1885Pressed yellow flower in a card box, with the notation “From
the coffin of U.S. Grant the day after its deposition in the tomb
at Riverside Park” 4-1/8x4-4-3/4. Wonderful personal souvenir
from a very historic event of national importance in the day. Also:
Grant Profile left in military uniform. Positive plaster. 88x60mm in
105x79mm plaster. Rubs on high points, edge chips. ����������� Est.
$250-500
CORRESPONDENCE
Germany & New York
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59 Correspondence and Letters - Rudolph Laubenheimer, ca.1850- 1905A lifetime of letters and correspondence. Mostly regarding
Rudolph Laubenheimer and his life. Many inGerman with envelopes.
Some very fragile. Include several condolence letters to Ernest
on his father’s death. Also included is what seems like a 1850s
diary.�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$300-600