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| Lot # | Country | Catalog # | Description | Cat Value | Photo | ||||
| 1 | U.S. COVERS | U.S. BETTER COVER SELECTION - interesting group of 18 covers, includes some Columbians on cover, a 296 pair on a Reg. cover, another 296 with a 302 pair on a Reg. cover, 327 Reg. cover, four C6 covers, a C18 cover, a U348 Expo cover unaddressed, also a 232, 233 and U350 Expo cover, overall very nice condition with some scattered flaws, there are some very nice covers here, viewing will be a pleasure | 1,400.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 260 | ||||||||
| 2 | AIRMAIL & B.O.B. COVERS | U.S. AIRMAIL AND FIRST FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION - about 500 covers, many are Airmail usage and First Flights along with some event covers, usual mixed condition with some faults to be expected, we noted some covers in the $10-25 range but the majority appear to be in the $1-5 retail range, a very nice lot for the specialist in this area, unpicked, (ENV 350-450) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 325 | ||||||||
| 3 | FDC COVERS | U.S. FDC ACCUMULATION - about 1,200 covers, all are cacheted, there are some better covers scattered, usual slightly mixed condition, expect some duplication, (ENV 350-400) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 260 | ||||||||
| 4 | FDC COVERS | U.S. FIRST DAY COVER ACCUMULATION - nearly 1,000 covers housed in seven Showgard cover albums, mostly 1970's and 1980's; about 95% FDC's with at least 70% cacheted and unaddressed; interesting group of cachet makers with Artmaster, Colorano, Aristocrat, Colonial Cachet, Tudor House, Gill Craft, etc; some minor duplication; overall clean but expect an occasional minor problem (ENV 400-450) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 240 | ||||||||
| 5 | FIRST FLIGHT COVERS | FIRST FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION - over 2,000 various covers, mostly from the 1940-50 period, there is duplication but very nice variety, overall condition is quite nice with only some scattered flaws, most have cachets, we noticed some covers in the $10-25 range scattered, lots to look through here, (ENV 1,250-1,500) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 800 | ||||||||
| 6 | FIRST FLIGHT COVERS | FIRST FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION - about 1200 covers in a medium box, good variety but expect duplication, strong in the 1940-50 period, most are cacheted, overall condition is mixed with some faults to be expected but generally a clean lot, (ENV 750-1,000) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 500 | ||||||||
| 7 | FIRST FLIGHT COVERS | U.S. FIRST FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION - there are about 500 various covers here, there is some duplication, condition is nice with some of the usual wear, mostly from the late 1940's and early 1950's, there are a few B.O.B. items here, take a look, (ENV 300-350) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 210 | ||||||||
| 8 | FIRST FLIGHT COVERS | SPECIAL DELIVERY FLIGHT COVER SELECTION - about 50 covers, each with Airmail Special Delivery stamps, there are some combo usages, all are addressed, some with cachets, usual mixed condition, nice lot and scarce with this many examples, (ENV 250-300) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 180 | ||||||||
| 9 | MISC. COVERS | U.S. COVER ACCUMULATION - 4,000-5,000 (40 lbs) predominately used miscellaneous covers including many FDC's starting in the 1940's, addressed and unaddressed, cacheted and uncacheted; postal cards from the 1970's, some commercial, etc; expect duplication; LOTS of items (ENV 850-900) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 450 | ||||||||
| 10 | MISC. COVERS | ESTATE REMAINDER - includes (1.) about 200 special event covers (vast majority are stamp show cachets), 1940's-1980's, with duplication; (2.)about 175 commercial foreign covers from the early 1990's with most different; (3.) 1,000 (about 170 different) used mostly natural straight edge stamps, 1869//1980's in typical mixed condition; a few $10+ noticed; total cat. val. should be about $700; and (4.) a bag of couple thousand foreign stamps mostly off paper with some stattered premium noticed; the stamps and foreign covers are in mixed condition (ENV 250-300) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 160 | ||||||||
| 11 | MISC. COVERS | U.S. METERED MAIL ACCUMULATION - several hundred covers with metered mail, mostly 1939-1941 period; nice variety of cities including some smaller towns; overall mixed condition to be expected but still an attractive lot (ENV 100-125) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 70 | ||||||||
| 12 | PROOFS | U.S. PROOF AND ESSAY SELECTION - 49 various proofs and essays, there are some early postage issues here along with Officials and Newspapers, condition is very nice with maybe a few scattered flaws, generally Fine-Very Fine | 900.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 210 | ||||||||
| 13 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used, mounted on Scott album pages, runs to about 1960, there is no B.O.B. here, overall condition is very mixed with faults to be expected, any badly damaged stamps were not figured in the total catalog value listed here, there are many stamps in the $50-250 range, some of the better stamps include: 9X3, 9-10, 11*, 13-15, 17, 20, 36, 63*, 68-69, 70a, 71-73, 76-77, 78a, 85, 113-116, 145*, 149, 151(2), 153, 161*, 165-66, 183-84*, 211*, 214, 215*, 217-18, 224*, 229, 230-33*, 235*, 237*, 239*, 268-69*, 285-88*, 289-91, 298, 302*, 306*, 308*, 311*, 312, 326*, 330*, 414*, 416*, 418, 464*, 480, 517-18*, 546*, 550*, 560*, 1053*; mostly hinged but there are some NH stamps in the early issues, a worthwhile collection with loads of value, careful viewing suggested | 16,978.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 2,800 | ||||||||
| 14 | U.S. | 1c 1851 COLLECTION - all used, includes about 100 singles, multiples and covers sorted onto stock pages, usual mixed condition with faults to be expected, although there are some Very Fine or better stamps here, the lot include: #7(27), 8A, 9(65), Covers: 7(4), 9(3), the catalog value listed is for singles and covers with no premiums for multiples(10) or cancels, there are several margin singles or multiples here, a very interesting and valuable collection for the specialist in this always popular area | 15,030.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 2,900 | ||||||||
| 15 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used mostly used, mounted in three American Heirloom albums, there are also many covers and exhibition postcards included, runs to about 1962 and there is some good B.O.B. material, here including nearly complete Airmails less C15, there is a fair amount of catalog value pre-1920 with some of the better items: 112-117, 119, 230-40, 285-90, 294-99, 300-12, there is a 630 SS on cover, there are also some blocks and plate blocks here, in addition there is quite a bit of speiciality material and varieties present, overall condition is mixed with faults to be expected, this is a very worthwhile collection with plenty of catalog value, viewing will be an advantage and pleasure, a most interesting collection, (ENV 2,000-2,500) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 1,500 | ||||||||
| 16 | U.S. | U.S. USED STOCK - all used, sorted and identified in five big Elbe linen hinged stock books, runs to about 2000, there is no B.O.B. material here, there are many used blocks of four present for many issues, overall condition is mixed with faults to be expected, but mostly in the early issues, quantities generally range from 1-10 with some higher, there is a huge amount of catalog value in the first book with many stamps in the $10-50 range each, the stock starts with Scott #205, a very interesting and comprehensive stock with incredible variety, a ready-to-go opportunity to obtain a very strong U.S. used stock, (ENV 2,000-2,500) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 1,300 | ||||||||
| 17 | U.S. | HIGH VALUE U.S. 19TH CENTURY SELECTION - includes Scott #'s 17, 29 (pair on piece with right stamp damaged), 30A (small thins), 36, 36b(*)(regummed, double frame line at left), 37 (reperfed, crease), 38, 72, 86, 91, 95 (crease), 98 (tiny tear), 99 (reperfed), 100 (faults), 137 (short perf, near VF centering) and 138 (small tear, straight edge at right); sound and centering VG-Fine unless otherwise indicated | 8,275.00 | Photo | |||||
| Realized: | 1,200 | ||||||||
| 18 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - a few thousand mint and used hinged on Scott International album pages, to 1995; highlights are Scott #'s 68, 73, 234-36*, 238-39*, 285-90*, 298, 323-25*, 658-79*, C18* and J4; condition is mixed on the pre 1925 issues with some faults, then generally clean through the 1940's; NOT included in the cat. val. is $480 in mint face value from 1941-1995 (all hinged); some very useful items | 4,741.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 1,300 | ||||||||
| 19 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used, mounted in a Harris Liberty album, many of the issues have mint and used examples, overall condition is very mixed with some faults to be expected in the early issues, runs to about 1980, there are many stamps in the $10-50 range with some higher, nice B.O.B. including Airmails C1-6*, 15* 18; a very nice collection with loads of catalog value, (ENV 1,500-1,750) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 900 | ||||||||
| 20 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION TO ABOUT 1940 - mixed mint and used, mounted on Scott album pages, the Regular and Commem. issues run to 1940, Airmails run to 1949, Dues to 1959 and Officials run from 1983-93; overall condition is mixed with some faults to be expected, some of the better items include: 10, 25, 212*(2), 224*, 228, 285-88*, 325*, 328-29*, 373*, 397-99*, 401*, 507*, 540*, 542*, 550*, 571*, 578*, 579*, 612*, 616*, 619*, 622-23*, 672*, 674*, 676*, 678-79*, 692-701*, 834*, C1-12*, C18*, E11-12*, O133*(PB); plenty of room for expansion | 4,085.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 600 | ||||||||
| 21 | U.S. | U.S. MINT COILS ACCUMULATION - a couple thousand mint mostly coils and line pairs, between Scott #'s 410 and 1299 (not inclusive); some non coils are included but this should account for less 10% of the total cat. val.; quantities vary from a few to a couple hundred; some better are Scott #'s 410(12), 600(4), 603(7) line pairs, 687(4) line pairs; good value in line pairs and the $1.00 CV and up singles; clean and NH; centering will vary but the large majority will be Fine and better; cat. val. of $6,000 is owners and appears pretty close to actual | 6,000.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 800 | ||||||||
| 22 | U.S. | PRIVATE VENDING COIL COLLECTION - there are about 60 pairs and blocks here, neatly sorted on two stock pages, many are in the $25-100 range with a few higher, expect some minor flaws but for the most part a very clean lot with many Very Fine items, there are a few Line Pairs here and only slight duplication, a very interesting group from this always popular area | 3,436.00 | Photo | |||||
| Realized: | 1,050 | ||||||||
| 23 | U.S. | BETTER VALUE U.S. MINT SELECTION - consists of Scott #'s 229(*)(no gum, thin), 251*(block of four with glazed gum), 259*(thin, VF centered), 288(*)(expertly regummed), 310*(reperfed), 327**(NH, small inclusion), and 330(*)(expertly regummed, XF); sound and centered VG-Fine unless otherwise indicated | 3,515.00 | Photo | |||||
| Realized: | 625 | ||||||||
| 24 | U.S. | U.S. HIGH VALUE SELECTION - mixed mint and used, 14 different higher values, that lot includes: 14, 17, 30A*, 32, 70b, 148*, 222Pa*, 238*, 311*, 312, 327*, LO6*, PR67*, R128; many have small flaws or problems, generally Very Fine in appearance, lots of value here | 5,040.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 725 | ||||||||
| 25 | U.S. | U.S. 6 CENT GARFIELD USED ACCUMULATION - consisting of three copies of Scott # 224, 196 of Scott # 271 and 1,020 of Scott #'s 282 and 282a (valued as the less expensive #282); condition will be mixed as expected but the sound percentage could reach 40%; most of the listed (and some unlisted) shades are present; The #271's are unchecked for the USIR watermark; gret for the cancel hunter or wholesaler | 7,650.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 425 | ||||||||
| 26 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used with many issues having both or multiple copies, mounted in a Liberty album, runs to about 1986, there is no B.O.B. material here, there are some better items scattered with values in the $10-50 area with some higher, there is a nice used 523 present, in addition there is probably over $150 in face value here, overall condition is mixed with some faults to be expected in the early issues, not too much value in the pre-1900 area, plenty of stamps and lots of value, (ENV 700-800) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 500 | ||||||||
| 27 | U.S. | U.S. 832b USED ACCUMULATION - 55 copies that all have minor faults - much of which are light natural gum wrinkles; centering ranges from VG to VF; all are genuine; in addition (and NOT included in the cat. val.) are six copies that may or may not be 832b's; great Ebay lot | 3,575.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 400 | ||||||||
| 28 | U.S. | U.S. BOOKLET AND BOOKLET PANE ACCUMULATION - includes Scott #'s 332a**(in the booklet, near XF but toned gum), BK55, BK81, BK107(2), 1213a**(8), BK114(2), BK159(3 each with plate # A3222), 2474a** plate #4 (unpriced in Scott but estimated cat. val. of $300 included in the total), BKC5, BKC11(5), BKC19 and QI1 in the booklet; overall F-VF, clean and NH | 2,322.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 475 | ||||||||
| 29 | U.S. | U.S. HIGH VALUE MINT SELECTION - about 60 various items, mixed H/NH, there are singles and pairs, overall condition is mixed with some faults to be expected, there are some Very Fine stamps here, the better items include: 237*, 297*, 323*, 328*, 329*(2), 330*(3), 371*(pairs), 395*(2), 446*, 460*, 834*, 1053*(2), 1625a*, all sorted onto a stock page, an interesting group | 2,686.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 450 | ||||||||
| 30 | U.S. | CENTERLINE AND ARROW BLOCK COLLECTION - all unused, 59 mostly different neatly sorted onto hingeless album pages, generally NH and only a few with scattered flaws, includes: CL's- 343, 345, 368, 383-84, 408-09, 531-32, 535, 620-21, 752, 754-55, 771(2), Margin blocks 482(4), 621(3), Arrows- 620-21, 753, Sets of arrows and CL's 481-82, 575-76, many are Very Fine or better, a most unusual group and seldom offered as such | 1,569.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 375 | ||||||||
| 31 | U.S. | U.S. USED ACCUMULATION - dozens of sheets and souvenir sheets (most of which are FDC's with some cacheted) including 1976 bicentennial, 1976 flags, Birds and Flowers, Wildlife, etc thousands of used stamps from 1944 Overrun countries set, 1940 Famous Americans plus singles from the setenant sheets of 50 previously mentioned and some Priority Mail rate stamps; expect duplication from light to heavy; cat. val. will add up quickly (ENV 700-750) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 450 | ||||||||
| 32 | U.S. | U.S. ESTATE REMAINDER - a thousand or so mostly used stamps in glassines, some identified by Scott #, generally pre 1950; condition will be mixed with more cat. val. in defective (mostly minor) than sound but still some decent low to moderate value items; highlights are Scott #'s 63, 77(7), 206*, 208, 210*, 213-14*, 225*(2), 232(*), 272*, 285*, 289, 303*, 308*, 325*, 328*, 330, E6 (*), E7(*), J22(*), J23*, O15-16*, O22*, O28, Canal Zone 97(*) and Hawaii 47; the listed cat. val. does not include about 100 various covers mostly unused postal stationery but does include some commercial covers (very mixed condition) of which about half a dozen should retail in the $5-$10 each range | 4,610.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 425 | ||||||||
| 33 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - several hundred mint and used mostly hinged stamps, regulars, commems and air mail, to 1975, housed in a Lighthouse album with hingless and a few home made pages; highlights are #'s 72-73, 78a, 78b, 134, 146*, 230-38*, 258-59*, 290*, 297*, 330*; condition is quite mixed (most of the pre 1900 mint without gum) especially in the pre 1920; the cat. val. listed does NOT include about $65 face value in the mint issues from 1941-1975 | 3,764.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 400 | ||||||||
| 34 | U.S. | U.S. 19TH CENTURY MINT SELECTION - six stamps includes Scott #26, two copies, one never hinged (estimated cat. val. $200, has toned gum as is normal as well as some aged gum streaks) and four never hinged copies of Scott # 206 (moderately toned gum); all are centered Fine with a couple blind perfs on the 206's; clean lot | 1,075.00 | Photo | |||||
| Realized: | 270 | ||||||||
| 35 | U.S. | U.S. MINT COMMEMORATIVE SELECTION - nine stamps with Scott #'s 232* (couple nibbed perfs, VF), 235 (NH, Fine), 289*(Fine), 290*(Fine), 295(two copies, both NH, a few nibbed perfs, Fine), 296* (Fine), 326 (NH, Fine) and 328* (F-VF); clean lot | 1,000.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 200 | ||||||||
| 36 | U.S. | U.S. MINT BLOCKS SELECTION - 76 blocks and about a dozen other stamps housed in a stock book in chronological order; nearly all the blocks will be never hinged in the bottom pair and caloged accordingly; all are blocks of four unless otherwise indicated; some highlights are Scott #'s 230*, (all hinged, one stamp with a thin), 285* imprint and plate number pair, 401 (all hinget, natural straight edge at right), 484*, 484*(bottom arrow block of eight), 510* vertical strip of three), 513*, 611**, 618-21* and 756-65; a few faults but overall clean and F-VF | 1,307.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 220 | ||||||||
| 37 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used in an album, there are some early issues, runs to about 1965 and includes some Airmails, overall condition is mixed with faults to be expected, there are some slightly better items scattered, there is also some face value items here that are figured in the total catalog value listed, take a look | 1,843.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 210 | ||||||||
| 38 | U.S. | U.S. MINT PLATE BLOCK ACCUMULATION - includes 70 various plate blocks, H and NH, there is some duplication, strong in the low value Wash.-Frank. area and two cent reds, only a few scattered flaws, overall Very Fine | 1,710.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 240 | ||||||||
| 39 | U.S. | U.S. MINT BLOCK ACCUMULATION - about 44 various multiples, mostly blocks of four, mixed NH and H, few scattered flaws, generally Fine-Very Fine, some of the better items include: 319c, 435a, 484, 575, 611, 619, 620, 628, C10, E7(unused); a nice lot with some useful stamps | 1,300.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 230 | ||||||||
| 40 | U.S. | ESTATE BALANCE - mixed mint and used, includes singles, blocks and plate blocks, slightly mixed condition with some scattered flaws, includes some early Special Delivery, #24(2), 26(pair and st. of 4), several 1954 Reg. issue plates, 314*(blk. of 4-2), 320*(blk. of 4-3), 371*(blk. of 4), 899a*(2), 900a*(3), 901a*(4), interesting group of misc. items, (ENV 300-400) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 210 | ||||||||
| 41 | U.S. | U.S. 19TH CENTURY USED SELECTION - seven stamps with Scott #'s 36 (few nibbed perfs, intense color), 73 (XF with a small tear), 78b (pretty red "paid" cancel, creases), 94 (green cork cancel, XF but some minor faults), 96, 151 and 188; unless otherwise mentioned centering will be VG-F | 1,018.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 200 | ||||||||
| 42 | U.S. | U.S. ACCUMULATION - mixed mint and used, mostly mint, loose, in glassines and on album pages, mixed H/NH, values generally in the $1-10 range, expect some duplication, usual mixed condition with some faults to be expected, lots of stamps here, (ENV 300-350) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 230 | ||||||||
| 43 | U.S. | 1c COLUMBIAN MINT ACCUMULATION - there are 33 singles blocks and strips, all are NH, couple with scattered flaws, includes a block of 10, 6, 4, Vert. strip of 5, 4, and two pairs, generally Fine-Very Fine, all have deep dark color and fresh appearance | 1,650.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 190 | ||||||||
| 44 | U.S. | U.S. MINT ACCUMULATION - includes singles, pairs and line pairs sorted onto a stock page, mixed NH and H, strong in the Wash.-Frank. area, slightly mixed condition with some faults to be expected, some of the better stamps include: 279(3), 295(4), 358(2), 373(2), 411(LP), 483; there are 20 different plate numbers on the 1c green Washington perforated, interesting lot | 757.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 210 | ||||||||
| 45 | U.S. | SMALL U.S. SELECTION - consists of Scott #'s 208, Dark Rose shade, near XF centering with a reasonable cancel, corner crease; 381*, VF, crease; 480*, VF-XF, small thin; E1, regummed, super JUMBO margins, added perf at right and O7*, oil stain not affecting appearance, Fine | 1,225.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 180 | ||||||||
| 46 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - several hundred mint and used stamps hinged/mounted on album pages, to about 1945; some highlights are Scott #'s 161, 165, 166, 178(*), 189, 211*, 213*, 215(*), 230-37, 270*, 287-88, 492* line pair, 415-16*, 434*, 579, E3 and Q8; condition is quite mixed with nothing to get excited about; still, some useful items | 2,166.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 200 | ||||||||
| 47 | U.S. | U.S. COLLECTION - mixed mint and used, runs to about 1988, hinged and mounted in a album, there are some Airmails here, values up to about $20 with some higher, overall condition is mixed with some faults to be expected, there should be over $50.00 is face value, (ENV 225-250) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 220 | ||||||||
| 48 | U.S. | U.S. COMMEMORATIVE OFF PAPER ACCUMULATION - about 30,000 (6 lbs) US large size off paper, mostly 1960's-1980's, loose in a box; some mixed condition though a spot check indicated a cleaner than normal lot (ENV 250-300) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 160 | ||||||||
| 49 | U.S. | U.S. USED ACCUMULATION ON STOCK PAGES - 10,000 or so used stamps housed in manila stock pages and identified by Scott #; contains stamps between #'s 704-1000 and 1457-1760; duplication will vary from five to hundreds each; only stamps noticed that have a cat. val. of $1 or more are the 10 cent Famous Americans (130 total including 25 #893); some mixed condition but most will be sound; ready made for the packet maker (ENV 250-300) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 150 | ||||||||
| 50 | U.S. | U.S. PLATE BLOCK SELECTION - about 20 plates, mostly 2c Reds, includes some SS's, mixed condition, virtually all are NH, some better items are: 512, 537, 649; take a look | 1,100.00 | ||||||
| Realized: | 180 | ||||||||
| 51 | U.S. | U.S. USED COLLECTION - all used, hinged in a Scott album, runs to about 1960, there is some B.O.B. material here, most of the value is pre 1900, expect some faults, plenty to look through, (ENV 200-250) | ----- | ||||||
| Realized: | 150 | ||||||||
| 52 | U.S. | U.S. ACCUMULATION - mixed mint and used, in five albums, there are some values in the $1-10 range | |||||