Public Auction #463

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended May 16, 2025 at 6:00PM (New York time)
Click here for live auction, takes place May 17-18, 2025 at 10:00 AM (New York Time)
Click here for unsold lots, available May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM (New York Time)
Bids updated May 16, 2025 at 6:32pm (New York time)

Here we are for our second sale in 2025. It contains material from several dozen consignors including the second installment from the Gopher and Golden Flyer Estates. We are sure you will find something of interest as the sale has a wide array of material. Saturday’s selection is packed with original collector-made collections along with dealer’s stocks offered intact with all the key items left in. The session begins with U.S. bread and butter type collections followed by specialized cancel groupings and graded holdings. Also, of note are the many British and Latin American country groups. Make sure to take note of the cover section. It is the largest selection of both collections and singles we have offered for some time.

The singles and sets portion of the sale is loaded with graded and certified U.S. items. The 19th century is particularly notable for the many affordable cancel varieties. Additionally, the worldwide section is especially strong with various British stamps.

We, at Rasdale’s, always appreciate seeing our customers for the in-person viewing. However, if this is not possible, please check out the copious pictures on our website. If you feel you want further explanation on a lot please feel free to call our office during the designated timeframe and one of our describers will be happy to help. Thank you for your continued support in our Auctions.

Should you like to participate in the live auction, please register on our website. Kindly register at least 72 hours prior to the sale.

Pre-Auction Bidding: Bids will be accepted by mail, fax, website and phone until 5:00pm (CDT) on Friday, May 16, 2025. Bidding will then be closed to mail, fax, website and phone.

Rasdale Live Auction Bidding: Live bidding takes place at 9:00am (CDT) on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for Session One and Sunday, May 18, 2025, for Session Two. Phone bidding is not available.

Opening Bids: Opening bids will be posted on our website and updated until Friday, May 16, 2025. There will be no updates the morning of Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Viewing of Lots: Lots will be available for viewing in our auction gallery at 35 Chestnut Ave.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED

Viewing schedule:

The office will close from 12:00pm to 12:45pm (CDT) every day for lunch. There will be no lot viewing during this time.

Please call our office at 630-794-9900 to make your reservations or email Kristin at Kristin@RasdaleStamps.com.

Questions Concerning Lots: If you have any questions regarding further information on any lot, please contact our office no sooner than May 5, 2025, and no later than May 14, 2025, and we will be pleased to assist you. Requests for additional scans of any lots are respectfully declined.

Auction Location: Rasdale Auction Gallery, 37 Chestnut Ave., Westmont, IL 60559

Descriptions and Abbreviations

Extremely Fine: highest quality in all respects. Very Fine: significantly better than normal. Fine: Perforations clear of design on 20th Century issues but may cut slightly on 19th Century issues. Fair: off centered or lacking freshness. All defects specifically mentioned. Except where noted otherwise, the values listed are the most recent Scott Catalog values. The “nh” premiums have been used, also the values listed for stamps without gum. Note that accumulations of mixed condition can be expected to contain some items without gum and or faults.

Bidding Intervals

2025 Auction Dates