Nice variety of old telegraph pieces & some newer ones, too!

By Steven Bahre Jr.; posted April 11, 2011

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Top Row, Left to Right:

-CD 116 Pat. Dec. 19, 1871 [010] - Green Aqua - VVVNM - Book value $100-125

-CD 136 B&O [050] (Patent PEC. 18, 1871 Error) - Light Aqua with two large potstones - VNM - Book value $20-30 + premium for character.

-CD 110.5 Nat. Ins. Co. [010] - Segmented Threads - Light Aqua - VVVVVVNM - Just one TINY flake from mint! - Hard to find this nice! - Book value $125-150

-CD 135 Chicago [020] - Blue with some snow - Displays fine, but has some cracks - Book value $75-100

-CD 734 McMicking [020] - Light Aqua - VNM - Book value $75-100

Bottom Row, Left to Right:

-CD 162 STAR [010] - Dark Olive Green - VNM - Book value $40-50

-CD 149 No Embossing [020] - Blue Aqua, VERY close to true BLUE - VVNM - Book value $30-40

-CD 102 CREB [240] - Light Aqua with Snow - Major offset dome - Absolutely MINT - Book value $5-10 + premium for character.

-CD 102 CREB [160] - Aqua with big amber glob and streak in dome - Major warped base - Absolutely Mint - Book value $5-10 + premium for character.

-CD 128 Hemingray E_14B [010] - Light Opalescent - VVNM - Book value $75-100

I am looking to trade some or all of these insulators for CD 145 American Insulator Company beehives. I have 20 different ones so far, so I'm looking for any that have really awesome character or in the more desirable colors. The above insulators are just a sample of what I have available. Please email about any other pieces you might be looking for, or if you need any more info on a specific piece listed above.

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