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Lot 314
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Pheasant Sitting in Field" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 25c Pheasant Booklet issued April 29, 1988. From the ancient land of Colchis, at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains on the Black Sea came the colorful pheasant. Proving to be an epicure's delight, the bird was eventually brought to ancient Greece and raised for food. From there, it was transported to Rome, and then to western Europe. As America's thirteen colonies became a nation, the pheasant was introduced in the western hemisphere as well. Perhaps the most successful of these introductions was engineered in the 1880's by Judge Owen Denny. Denny was serving as United States Consul General in Shanghai at the time. He sent several dozen Chinese pheasants to Oregon where they were released in the Willamette Valley. As a result of this and other plantings, the pheasant has dispersed into almost every state of the Union. Today, American grain fields -- particularly in North and South Dakota and Nebraska -- are alive with the Ring-Necked Pheasant. Literally, millions of these beautiful birds scurry through the low cover, feasting on the grains, seeds, and berries of the northern plains. When roused, they cackle noisily, taking to flight on whining wings. It is a beautiful sight, the handsome male raising his iridescent head toward the sky, his long tail sporting plumes of color, bright against the firmament. The stamp on this First Day Cover depicts a Ring-Necked Pheasant taking to the air. It was issued as part of the rate change in 1988. Image Size: 13 x 10.75 in. Overall Size: 21 x 19.25 in. Unframed. (B11593)
Lot 315
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Red Squirrel Sitting on Pine Tree Branch" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Red Squirrel Self-Adhesive stamp issued June 25, 1993. No wild animals are more familiar to city dwellers than the ubiquitous squirrels. Common throughout North America, these bushy-tailed rodents are often seen in urban areas, where they frequent parks and can become nearly tame. Many a bold squirrel will even approach humans to beg for a tasty handout. Curious and entertaining, these semi-tame animals are often rewarded for their efforts. Yet no matter how much food the squirrels gather, they always seem to be looking for more. Squirrels are notorious boarders, hiding food in hollow trees and even underground. In fact, many trees are thought to be planted when a forgetful squirrel buries a nut which later germinates. The relationship between squirrels and nut trees is almost symbiotic. By burying nuts and then forgetting them, squirrels assure future generations of their kind nutritious food source. Folklore about squirrels and their habit of hiding surplus food abounds. Over the centuries, men have believed that when squirrels hide more food than normal, a harsh winter is on the way. Taking the cue, they too would save extra food for the cold months ahead. It was once thought that squirrels slept all winter but, in fact, most species are not true hibernators. They're simply less visible in the winter because they sleep for longer periods. Yet on a sunny midwinter day, energetic squirrels often emerge to explore their snow-covered surroundings. Image Size: 17 x 15 in. Overall Size: 21 x 19 in. Unframed. (B14400)
Lot 303
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Girl Guides Association" Original Watercolor painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain Girl Guides stamp issued March 24, 1982. When in 1908 Robert Baden-Powell's tremendously successful book "Scouting for Boys" was published, girls all over the country began to borrow their brothers' copies and to form small groups, calling themselves Girl Scouts. Powell's original intention was that Scouting should be for boys only. But girls, seeing the fun and adventure their brothers were having as Boy Scouts, began asking to join too. Robert Powell soon realized that if girls continued to call themselves Scouts , the boys, for whom the training was originally intended, may lose interest. He also knew that parents at that time would not approve such a tomboyish image for their daughters. He therefore chose for the girls a new name ... Girl Guides. Powell's sister, Agnes Baden-Powell, adapted "Scouting for Boys" as the basis of a parallel program for girls and, in conjunction with her brother, wrote "How Girls Can Help to Build Up the Empire" -- the official handbook for Girl Guides which was published in 1912. Due to popular demand the "Rosebuds," later re-named the Brownies, was added to the girls' movement to serve girls eight to eleven years old. Since their inception, the Girl Guides and Brownies have increased membership dramatically every year, with a combined total today of over 300,000 Guides and Brownies in the United Kingdom alone and millions more throughout the world. Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 13.25 x 19.5 in. Unframed. (B06220)
Lot 301
Basil Smith (British, B. 1925). "European Perch" Signed lower right. Original watercolor painting on Hot Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Yugoslavia 15din Perca fluviatilis L. stamp issued February 2, 1990. The European Perch thrives throughout central and northern Europe, its range extending as far north as Siberia. This perch is similar in appearance and habits to its smaller cousin, the North American Perch. Both fish prefer ponds and lakes, but may also be found in sluggish, weedy streams. The perch feeds throughout the year, which makes it a popular catch during ice fishing season. Image Size: 5.75 x 7 in. Overall Size: 8.75 x 10 in. Unframed. (B12595)
Lot 321
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Snowy Egret" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Wildlife of the 50 States 22c Snowy Egret/Alabama stamp issued June 13, 1987. One of the most exquisite of all marsh birds, the Snowy Egret is a member of the heron family. Snowy Egrets are smaller than Great Egrets, and undoubtedly the most handsome of all herons. In breeding season, their spotless white plumage is adorned with waving nuptial plumes. The plumage contrasts with their jet black bill and legs, and brilliant yellow feet. Not a prolific breeder, between April and June Snowy Egrets may lay up to five pale blue-green eggs at a time, although rarely do more than two or three hatch. The young leave the nest within four weeks of hatching and quickly mature by season's end. Highly social, adult Snowy Egrets form colonies of up to a thousand pairs of mating birds. Or they may form smaller colonies with other herons and ibises. However, they usually feed in small groups, frightening their prey by stirring the bottom of shallow ponds and marshes with one foot while balancing on the other. They also have been known to hover above a school of fish like petrels, then drop to the water to catch their prey with their rapier-like bill. Image Size: 13.5 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 14 x 17 in. Unframed. (B10705)
Lot 332
Erik Nitsche (Swiss, 1908 - 1998) "Congratulations" Signed lower right. Original watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 22c Congratulations stamp issued April 20, 1987. Congratulations! Perhaps your red-letter day is a wedding ... the birth of a child ... a new job ... graduation! All are worthy of hearty congratulations. When someone we care about has something worthy of celebration, it's nice to join in the fun, and share the triumph and joy. Whenever good things happen to people we love, it's important to remember them, just as we do when times are difficult. Congratulations can be offered in many ways: a firm handshake from a business associate, a pat on the back from a coach, a gentle kiss on the cheek from grandma, even a great, big bear hug from a long unseen uncle! Always met with a smile, a laugh, perhaps a happy tear, this is one of the best of all sentiments to share. This artwork features a geometric design played about the letters of the word which underscores the exuberance of the sentiment. Congratulations! ... What better way to share the good times and achievement of life with the people who mean so much to you? A constant reminder of your best wishes for them. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B10262)
Lot 316
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "River Otter" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Wildlife of the 50 States 22c River Otter/Florida stamp issued June 13, 1987. In a rare moment of rest, a solitary River Otter may be found relaxing along a riverbank. Normally frisky, River Otters express themselves with a wide range of vocalizations as they frolic in and around their river home. Strong and wiry, River Otter's have adapted to their watery environment. They possess special muscles for closing their ears and nostrils against water, and the elastic webbing between their toes makes them excellent divers and swimmers. They also possess numerous bristly whiskers which are sensitive to water temperature and turbulence. River Otters use these special strengths along with their incredible dexterity during their daily fishing expeditions. River Otters slip into the water and drive their prey toward the shallows with their streamlined bodies. Then, using their powerful claws, they quickly kill the flailing fish. Unlike Sea Otters which are more gregarious and extremely social, River Otters prefer a solitary lifestyle, and only pair up for a short while during the breeding season. Image Size: 13.5 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 14 x 17 in. Unframed. (B10729)
Lot 344
Tom McNeely (Canadian, B. 1935) "James Dean - American Icon" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the 32c James Dean stamp issued June 24, 1996. James Dean symbolized dichotomous adolescence in all its glory. Tough, vulnerable and rebellious teenagers, feeling misunderstood and wanting acceptance, were drawn to the young actor. His tragic, sudden death not only shocked teen America, but spurred it to new heights of hero worship. With his first film, East of Eden, James Dean superbly portrayed the misunderstood, rebellious son with a vulnerable spirit that thousands of teenagers could identify with. However, it was Dean's next film, Rebel Without a Cause, that would forever imprint in the minds of his audience attitudes of independence, non-conformism and hostility toward established mores. In that film Dean was depicted as a loner, standing out from other teens, yet nevertheless a vital part of them. Though labeled a rebel, the character he portrayed was vulnerable and sought acceptance from those in authority. For America's teenagers, Dean's performance served as a paradigm for the turmoil and insecurities of adolescence. Dean's third and final film, Giant, with Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, told the story of the generational conflict between two Texas families. The film appears to be a drama aimed at adults, yet Dean's intense portrayal of a loner who is rejected and alienated from the world aroused sympathy and compassion in young viewers. An American icon, Dean embodied the tragedy and hope of youth, while his death made him the legend that would become James Dean. Image Size: 22 x 16 in. Overall Size: 23.75 x 20.25 in. Unframed. (B15384)
Lot 334
Gordon Beningfield (1936 - 1998) "Palm Trees/View of Lagoon" Signed lower right. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Mint Stamp Collector's Panel for the Montserrat Birds of the Wilderness set. A lovely bouquet of yellow flowers is featured, while a peaceful lagoon framed by graceful palm trees is glimpsed in the background. Image Size: 13 x 15 in. Overall Size: 24.5 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B10163)
Lot 343
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "North American B-45 Tornado Airplane" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover with the U.S. 29c Flag stamp issued March 17, 1992. In 1944 American military planners realized that control of the skies truly lay with jet power -- for bombers as well as fighters. A year later Douglas, Boeing, Consolidated, Martin and North American submitted proposals for jet bombers to the Army Air Force. North American's XB-45 prototype made its first flight in 1947, and the aircraft was such a hit that the Air Force initially ordered 96 "A" models, christened Tornados. The Tornado was the U.S. armed forces' first four-engined jet bomber. During the first tension-filled years after World War II, B-45s of the 47th Bomb Wing based at Sculthorpe, England, served as NATO's primary European based nuclear deterrent strike force. But the Tornado never fired a shot in anger, and the formidable aircraft passed into aviation history by the end of the 1950s. Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13547)
Lot 328
Erik Nitsche (Swiss, 1908 - 1998) "Rose - Manuscript Illumination" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Germany 60 + 30pf Medieval Manuscript Illumination stamp issued October 15, 1985. As the Middle Ages progressed, magnificent illuminated manuscripts became quite ornate. Yet, they continued to enhance the beauty of the books they adorned and added greatly to the readers' enjoyment. During this time, around the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, there was a growing interest in brightly colored border-frames which actually framed the text in colors of green and scarlet. Figures like those shown in the stamp on this First Day Cover were scattered liberally through the manuscripts. The figures on this stamp are taken from the fifteenth century manuscript entitled the Berlin Parchment Manuscript which was probably created in Germany between 1520 and 1530. Like many manuscripts of its day, the Berlin Parchment Manuscript was alive with the bright colors of flowers and the interesting animals of the garden. Many of these colors actually sparkled with gold and silver. Indeed, miniature painting is not considered to be true illumination unless it uses gold or silver to create a beautiful shimmering effect. Since many of the works embellished with the miniature illuminations were religious books -- prayer books and scriptures -- the subjects of the illuminations often had religious significance. For example, the rose featured in this original artwork is a well-known symbol of the innocence and purity of the Virgin Mary. Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 15 x 20 in. Unframed. (B09828)
Lot 335
Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "Micronesian Citizens" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic Painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the First Day Cover for the Federated States of Micronesia 29? 1979 Constitution 1994 stamp issued May 10, 1994. Until 1978, most of Micronesia was administered by the United States as the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. However, in July of that year voters in the island states of Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap took steps toward self-government by approving a draft of the Federated States of Micronesia constitution, which was officially enacted on May 10, 1979 -- now known as Constitution Day. Today, 20 years later, that body of law continues to serve as the foundation of the Federated States of Micronesia's government. Under that nation's constitution, each of the four states has its own locally-elected governor and legislature. The central government, the 14-member National Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, includes four members at large, one from each state, who serve four-year terms. The remaining 10 members of the National Congress serve two-year terms. The number of delegates from each state is allotted according to their populations. In turn, the National Congress elects Micronesia's president and vice president from among its members. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Micronesia's constitution, this painting displays four stars representing each island state and the proud citizens who reside there. Image Size: 9 x 14.75 in. Overall Size: 14.75 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B14645)
Lot 310
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Ground Squirrel" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 37c Ground Squirrel Arctic Animals stamp issue of July 2, 2003. The arctic ground squirrel Spermophilus parryii was nicknamed "tsik-tsik" by Alaska's Inupiat Eskimos because of the distinctive call it makes to warn other squirrels of nearby predators, even using different variations to warn of different kinds of predators. It usually feeds around high noon, often stuffing its cheeks full of leaves or seeds (Spermophilus means "lover of seeds") to take back to its den for future snacking. Since summer daylight is continuous and very little tundra vegetation exists to provide cover from predators, the "tsik-tsik" keeps a low profile, traveling with its body pressed closely to the ground in a movement known as "tundra glide." In preparation for fall hibernation, it fattens up on flowers, seeds, mushrooms and berries, nearly doubling its body weight over the summer months. The arctic ground squirrel also stores food in its burrow to ensure that when it awakes from its seven-month nap it has something to eat while waiting for spring plants to grow. During hibernation, its body temperature drops from 98.6? F to an incredibly cold 26.4? F -- the lowest known body temperature of any living mammal! In a feat which continues to mystify modern science, this amazing creature allows the temperature of its body fluids to drop below freezing without crystallizing into ice and causing major tissue damage. During the long winter, this impressive rodent will periodically rouse itself -- briefly raising its body temperature by more than 70? F in just four hours. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 14 x 13 in. Unframed. (B17100)
Lot 307
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Hugh Trenchard and DH9A" Original Watercolor on paper painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain 29p Lord Trenchard/DH9A stamp issued September 16, 1986. Hugh Trenchard was commissioned in the British Army in 1891 and served with distinction in Great Britain's colonial forces. Realizing the potential of military aviation, Trenchard resolved to learn to fly in 1912. Within a week, he soloed and earned his military pilot rating. At the outbreak of World War I, Trenchard was installed as 3 Commandant of the Military Wing, Royal Flying Corps and commanded the first Royal Flying Corps (RFC) wing in France. Knighted in 1918, Trenchard insisted on the highest training standards, on finding the best men and machines and setting up schools to meet his exacting criteria. One plane which Hugh Trenchard held in high esteem was the DH9A. The plane was produced in 1918 as a replacement for the DH4 and DH8 bombers and was designed around its four-hundred horsepower Liberty engine. Some DH9A 's reached France before the Armistice of November 1918 and were used by Royal Air Force squadrons and the First United States Marine Aviation Force to wreak havoc with the enemy. After World War I, the DH9A was used by RAF squadrons at home, in India, Egypt and Iraq. After long service as a hard-working general purpose aircraft, the DH9A was withdrawn in 1931. Image Size: 11.75 x 14 in. Overall Size: 14.25 x 18.5 in. Unframed. (B10537)
Lot 342
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Lockheed C-130A Hercules" Signed lower left. Original Mixed Media painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c C-130 Hercules stamp. During the opening months of the Korean war, it became obvious to Air Force planners that the Fairchild C-119 lacked the power and performance necessary to meet massive cargo and troop transport needs. Lockheed won the right to produce prototypes for a transport capable of carrying up to 30,000 lbs of cargo, operating on short or make-shift runways and capable of making paradrops and assault landings. Mass production of the Hercules commenced in Marietta, Georgia. In service by the end of 1956, the turboprop aircraft was utilized heavily in Vietnam as a transport, airborne command post and gunship. The hefty Hercules continues to support a variety of missions and served with distinction as both a transport and gunship in the Persian Gulf War. Image Size: 17 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13808)
Lot 305
Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Boys' Brigade" Watercolor on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Great Britain Boys Brigade stamp issued March 24, 1982. In October 1883 William Alexander Smith laid the foundation for what is now the oldest uniformed voluntary boys' organization in the world ... the Boys' Brigade. From the outset, the Boys' Brigade was a church based organization. Its aim was to take thousands of unsupervised boys off the street corners of Glasgow and help them become followers of the Christian faith through self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility. This new idea soon became the forerunner of all the uniformed youth organizations to follow. When the success of the first Brigade Company was evident other churches in Glasgow quickly took up the idea, and thereafter the organization spread rapidly among all denominations. In November 1885 the Boys' Brigade spread to London where the first British Companies were started, followed soon by Companies in Wales and Ireland. By 1893 the total membership of the Boys' Brigade had surpassed twenty-six thousand boys. One of the greatest innovations of the Boys' Brigade is camping. Very few boys or families had enjoyed the delights of camping outdoors until the Brigade began the tradition in 1886. From the first Brigade Company of fifty boys long ago in 1883, the Boys' Brigade has grown to include a total membership of 184,000 in the United Kingdom and over 400,000 in other countries. Image Size: 12 x 14 in. Overall Size: 13.25 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B06221)
Lot 312
Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Mule Deer" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Wildlife of the 50 States 22c Mule Deer/Arizona stamp issued June 13, 1987. Late in the fall, spry, agile Mule Deer can often be seen as they descend from the high country to avoid the winter snows. These graceful Deer, traveling in herds, can be found in lands from southern Alaska to Mexico. Named for its over-sized ears and husky build, the Mule Deer otherwise hardly resembles its plodding and stubborn namesake. For, when startled, this elegant animal will be gone as if not seen, its black-tipped tail barely distinguishable in the distance. In making its escape, the Mule Deer differs also from its eastern relative, the White-Tailed Deer, in its peculiar, but effective, stiff-legged jumping gait. Come spring, its antlers branch out equally, unlike those of other deer. As the antler bones develop, they acquire a velvety layer of skin and fine hair. And it is not until summer, the mating time, that the "velvet" rubs off to reveal the hard, sharp points of the antlers. These antlers make for a great show as the Mule Deer bucks vie for the attention of the does. But good sense generally prevails and, in the end, the weaker of the combatants simply dashes off, leaving both uninjured and ready for further conquests. Image Size: 13.5 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 14 x 17 in. Unframed. (B11085)
Lot 341
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Martin MB Series Airplane" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover with the U.S. 29c Flag stamp issued August 15, 1994. The MB-1 was designed in 1918 as a multipurpose bomber with long-range observation capabilities. Yet it was so versatile that the post office purchased several for use in its fledgling airmail service. An evolution of the MB-1, the MB-2 was the only production bomber ever specifically designated as a night bomber by the U.S. Army. The MB-2s were similar to the MB-1 but featured larger wings and other modifications to permit carrying heavier bomb loads. The MB-2 was America's primary bomber following World War I, a period that saw no combat operations. They nevertheless proved the effectiveness of bombers against warships when General Billy Mitchell used them to destroy the decommissioned World War I German battleship Ostfriesland in a demonstration raid off the coast of Virginia in 1921. Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13374)
Lot 337
John Swatsley (American, B. 1937) "The Dorchester Locomotive" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canada 32c Dorchester stamp issued March 10, 1983. The rugged Canadian Rockies ... and the vast, unexplored wilderness blanketed with thick forests and deep ravines ... were once cut only by wild tumbling rivers and an occasional town. Traveling across the untamed Canadian wilderness on horseback or on foot was a difficult ... and often dangerous journey. Many towns were isolated, and trade and communications were poor. However, in 1836, the beginning of a new era was born when a small stretch of track was carved into the land between Montreal and the Richelieu River -- saving ninety miles of river travel. The first railway in Canada -- the Champlain and St. Lawrence -- opened for business on July 21, 1836. Traveling along the stretch of tracks was the first steam locomotive in Canada ... the Dorchester ... built in England by Robert Stephanson & Company. Nicknamed the "Kitten," this magnificent steam engine was equipped with a long, thin smoke stack and an open cab where the engineers fed chopped wood into the glowing furnace. Several years later, the Dorchester was sold to the St. Lawrence & Industrie Railroad where she remained in service until 1864. A derailment and fiery boiler explosion caused irreparable damage, and Canada's first steam locomotive was destroyed. All that is left today of the famous Dorchester is her brass nameplate which was found by a farmer while plowing his field. He gave it to the College Museum of Joliette, Quebec, where it is now preserved and on display. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20 x 18 in. Unframed. (B08330)
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