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Welcome to the 411th Public Auction

2012 is not only our 80th anniversary as a family owned and operated auction company, but also brings great changes in our facilities and operations. The office remodeling and expansion and has been completed. A new reception area, private offices, auction viewing room and gallery are all under one roof spanning 7,700 square feet. The two loading docks will make shipping and receiving more efficient. On the technology side, we have added a public WiFi hotspot so our customers will be able to check e-mail or surf the Internet at their convenience. We have also updated the data and communication systems resulting in faster and more reliable handling of information, and finally upgraded the security system to ensure a safer environment. Starting with this auction, our customers will now be able to view, bid and pickup their winnings seamlessly. Auction 411 is a well balanced sale incorporating United States and Worldwide singles and sets, covers, collections and accumulations. In addition, there is a section of miscellaneous WWII memorabilia and coins. The United States includes some entires and cut squares from the Thomas J. Woolley inventory. The Worldwide is highlighted by a Canadian revenue group and a nice selection of France, Germany with one collection containing the Vienta bisect with a certificate, and Italy. Finishing up the auction are several large, multi-volume collections.

Bidding: Bids will be accepted by mail, fax, e-mail or phone until 6:00 p.m. (CST) Friday, February 24th. Bidding then will be closed to the mail, fax, email, or phone.

Opening Bids: Opening bids will be posted on our website and are constantly being updated until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24th. There will be no updates the morning of Saturday, February 25th.

Viewing of Lots: Lots will be available for viewing in our auction gallery at 35 Chestnut Ave. as follows: Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, February 20th-22nd from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, February 23rd-24th from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 25th (the day of the auction) from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. Note that only second session lots, lots 589-1287, can be viewed the day of the auction.

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

Questions Concerning Lots: If you have any questions regarding further information of any lot, please contact our office no sooner than February 15th but no later than February 22nd.

Auction Location: Rasdale Stamp Company Auction Galleries 35 Chestnut Ave. Westmont, IL 60559-1127

FIRST SESSION
Saturday, February 25, 2012 — 9:00 a.m.
U.S. General Issues — Lot 1-46
U.S. Airmail & B.O.B Issues — Lot 47-120
General Foreign A-B — Lot 121-177
General Foreign C-E — Lot 178-238
General Foreign F — Lot 239-315
General Foreign G-H — Lot 316-369
General Foreign I-J — Lot 370-436
General Foreign K-N — Lot 437-501
General Foreign O-Y — Lot 502-588

SECOND SESSION
Saturday, February 25, 2012 — 1:00 p.m.
Literature — Lot 589
Postcards — Lot 590-596
Coins & Currency — Lot 597-600
Miscellaneous Collectibles — Lot 601-618
Covers — Lot 619-678
U.S. & Related Area Collections — Lot 679-767
U.S. & Gen. For. Collections — Lot 768-812
Topical Collections — Lot 813-819
Collections Countries A-W — Lot 820-1028
Collections by Area — Lot 1029-1101
Collections General Foreign — Lot 1102-1287

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
Bids/Increase
up to $50.00 — $2.00
$50.00 to $100.00 — $5.00
$100.00 to $300.00 — $10.00
$300.00 to $500.00 — $25.00
$500.00 to $1500.00 — $50.00
$1500.00 to $3000.00 — $100.00
$3000.00 to $5000.00 — $250.00
$5000.00 to $10,000.00 — $500.00

AUCTION AGENT
Charles Cwiakala
1527 S. Fairview Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone/Fax: 847-823-8747
E-Mail CECwiakala@aol.com

2012 Auction Schedule
May 19, August 25, November 17

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