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Public Auction #405

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COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
676*oA surprisingly powerful 1847-1980 mint and used collection in a Liberty album. The collection was stored away over 20 years ago only now to reemerge when cleaning out the possessions of the original owner. Found within are both 19th and 20th century regular and commemorative issues with just a touch of airmails and BOB. Mint includes 39, 65-W15h, 114 with cert, 219-229, 230-242, 245 with cert, 293, 312, 331-342, 374-382, 397-403, 414-422, 453 with cert, 461, 479, 500, 505, 523-524, 551-573, 581-591, 658-679, C1-C6, C18 E1-E10 and Q1-Q12. Used worth mentioning are 1-2, 8A with cert, 12-15, 18, 22-23, 29, 30-30A, 32-33, 37-38, 67, 68B, 72, 75-76, 100-101, 112/122, 137, 139 with cert, 144 with cert, 155, 166, 191, 218, 243-244, 276-278, 291-292, 313 with cert and 404. Condition is quite mixed with reverse issues of OG, RG and NG, but we spotted many Fine or better copies. Careful examination will prove fruitful.Cat. Value: S.B. 9,500.00
Price Realized: $16,000.00
677*oA two volume mint and used, regular and commemorative collection from a fine gentleman from the great state of Arizona. Starting with the 1869 issues this assembly appears to be a work in progress because quite a few items are not mounted yet there is some order. Useful used are 118-119, 145-155, 156/166, 218, 229, 311, 342, 423 and 523. Mentionable mint include 230-242, 256/277, 279-284, 285-292, 294-299, 300-311, 323-330, 331-341, 369, 397-404, 414-421, 424-439, 524, 547, 551-571, 573 x 2, 658-679, E’s and Q1-Q12. The collection is absent of the better airmails and other BOB. However, you will find an abundance of postage types. Condition is very mixed with reverse issues of a mixture of NH, OG, RG and NG. On average the centering is better than most you will find. Careful viewing is highly recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 6,000.00
Price Realized: $6,500.00
678*oTremendous original holding of the series 1922. Post office fresh plate blocks, multiples and singles are lined up neatly on stockpages with solid representation from the flat plate printings, the perf 10’s, the 10½ by 11’s and some Kansas-Nebraska overprints. Centering varies but everything included in the catalog value is NH. Also includes another four pages of good material that is hinged but was not counted in the catalog value. A fantastic opportunity for any U.S. dealer or fourth Bureau specialist.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. value 40,000.00
Price Realized: $6,500.00
679*A vast, mostly mint, NH accumulation sorted in glassines. Starts with Columbians and runs through the 32¢ values. Includes Washington-Franklins, reds, Farley period, Prexies, Famous Americans, loads of 3¢ and 4¢ commems and airmails starting with the maps, etc. Completely uncataloged or face counted. Have at it.Cat. Value: S.B. 5,000.00
Price Realized: $3,500.00
680*oAn outstanding mint commemorate and airmail with a little bit of used BOB collection. Highlights include 230-245, 285-293, 294-299, 323-327, 328-330, 369, 397-404, 630, C1-C6, C13-C15 and C18. Condition is mixed however much better than normally encountered with NH, OG and hr present. Perfect for a collector that wants to start a collection in good condition or retail dealer to add quality to a stock.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,750.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
681*CVMint collection in a clean Scott hingeless album to 1978. Includes numerous better per the inventory, the best being 239, 297, 630 and C13-C15. While much is postage, early commemoratives are well represented, with all spaces through the Banknotes, plus the Washington-Franklins, waiting to be filled. With careful examination, this collection could provide a healthy transfusion for your stock or collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,900.00
Price Realized: $2,000.00
682*oWell filled collection to 2008 in five Mystic Heirloom albums. Contains an enormous catalog value as there are few empty spaces but condition and sometimes proper identification were not priorities (or sometimes even a consideration) for the previous owner. Used highlights include 1 (on cover), 2, 14, 17, 35, 71-72, 76-78, 100, 112-121, 145-155, 156-166, 230-242, 285-291 and much, much more. Mint includes 38 (no gum), 630 and a significant amount of face in the last couple of decades. Back of the book has C1-C6 (mixed mint and used), C13 spacefiller, many officials, parcel post complete used, and a good quantity of revenues including complete ducks to 2008. Unfortunately, condition (including highlights) is lacking but there are excellent profits to be had for the right person. Includes a volume of United Nations for ballast. Thorough review recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,200.00
Price Realized: $3,250.00
683*Impressive collection of a few hundred mint plate strips of three of the first bureau issue (beginning with Scott 264). Includes two examples of 274, three of 273 and more of all the lower values. Condition is mixed and centering varies but most are quite collectable. A valuable holding not often seen that is worth close examination.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. value 17,400.00
Price Realized: $4,250.00
684*oExtensive original holding of the series 1922 in a box. Loaded with flat plate and rotary issues to the 30 cent value in multiples (including some plates), coil strips and singles, the vast majority of which are NH just as purchased from the post office by the previous owner. The singles include a huge number of plate singles for the lower values and total catalog must be in the range of many thousands of dollars. A unique opportunity worth extended review.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $3,750.00
685*oA two volume neatly mounted 1847-1977 mint and used collection in a Scott album. Very sparse in the 19th century and Washington-Franklin area. Better used are 1-2, 121, 242-244, and 293 (space filler). Noteworthy mint is 230-241 (241 regummed), 245 spacefiller, 571-573, 581-591, 630, 658-679, 803-834, C1-C5, C13-C15, C18, E3 and a mixture of mostly used RW1-RW44. There is also a mint UN section which includes #38 within the same time period. Condition is mixed with many Fine or better items.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $3,500.00
686*oGroup of four small duplicated collections on various pages. With mixed mint and/or used 19th and early 20th century, there is much useful material, albeit in varied condition. Rather complete viewing is needed to tally the value here.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,900.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
687*A clean mint collection in a Scott National Album. Starts with a few Banknotes, then early commems up to the middle values. Well populated Washington Franklins and mostly complete into the 1970’s. Highlights include 230-239, 285-290, 294-299, 300-308, 323-330, 357-358, 369, 397-400, 401-403, 461, 498/518, 551-573, 581-591, 630, C1-C6, C18 and much more. Condition is mixed however, color and centering is above average. Easy lot to expand upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,500.00
Price Realized: $2,000.00
688*oStock of lower priced singles and sets in two red boxes. The group has had very little exposure due to the limited range of the dealer. Well balanced front and back of the book, mostly 20th century with a little bit of possessions and UN. A genuine turn key opportunity.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,500.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
689*oA useful three volume collection in Scott Albums with slipcases plus a stockbook. The collection includes 19th and 20th century front and BOB plus possessions. The stockbook holds cheap mint and used duplication. The collection is mostly used up to the 1920’s then becomes mint and is well balanced within the lower to a few medium value commems, Washington Franklins, Airmails, J’s, K’s, O’s, etc. Used include 155, 218, 229 and the mint includes 323-327, 551-573, 581-591, 658-679, 803-834, C1-C6, C18 and RW42-RW58. Condition is mixed. A good opportunity to expand.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,400.00
Price Realized: $1,450.00
690*oA hit or miss mint and used mostly 20th century collection in three Scott albums. There is a small section of 19th century highlighted by a few mint pieces and used numbers 155 and 240. A little bit in the way of early mint commems with 232, and 294-298 spotted. Airmails worth mentioning are mint C1-C6, C18 and used C13. In the BOB areas there are pockets of value in the J’s, O’s. R’s with noteworthy items like J50, O36, O38, O41-O42, Q10 and Q12. The Duck section is an outstanding holding of RW1-RW54 with the earlies being vlh and later turning NH. Overall condition is mixed. The assembly is worth close inspection for the few diamonds to be mined from the rough.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,350.00
Price Realized: $2,100.00
691*oCollection/accumulation partially sorted on two volumes of black stockpages. One includes three recalled Legends sheets, plus many other mini-sheets that will be easy to count. The other includes lots of postage singles to count, plus selected singles and sets from all earlier eras. We noted some better like used 69 and 239-40, plus mint 551-73, 666, 834 and C1-C6 that will take longer to figure taking condition into account. Much fresh useful material to recycle.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,300.00
Price Realized: $850.00
692*oCarton stuffed with remainder collections of 19th and 20th century mint and used. Singles, blocks, plate blocks of lower to medium values. Condition mixed. Excellent lot for a stamp club auction.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,200.00
Price Realized: $1,100.00
693*Small accumulation of mostly all mint lower to medium values with an occasional higher priced item sprinkled in. Noteworthy singles include a White Plain sheet, C1 center line block, C4 block. Plate blocks are 484, C4, C7-C9 and C24-C31. Condition is better than most with quite a few to be plucked for retail.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. 7,800.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
694*oA messy accumulation of mostly late 1930’s and later mainly lower value singles and sets plus postage types. Would be a real time burner to reorganize. Good lot for the retiree. Last minute arrival so look this one over closely.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
695*Small accumulation of older middle value sheets. Includes 614-616, 630, 718-719, C10, C17, C20 and J79 x 3. Condition and centering is mixed with some margin faults, both NH and hinged are present.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $900.00
696*oA last minute arrival so we will be brief. Left over collections, sheets and part sheets, singles and blocks, 19th and 20th century. You had better look, we hardly did.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00
697*oA three volume mint and used 19th and 20th century collection in Scott album. There is a bit of pre Banknotes and Banknotes with two 90¢ carmines, early lower value commemoratives, a mixture of lower to medium value Washington Franklins, face types after that, a few airmails, E’s, J’s, O’s and PR’s. The revenues are covered by 1st through 3rd issues plus a scattering of Reds and Greens. Condition very mixed. Remounting and expansion worthy.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $950.00
698*oThree remainder collection and an accumulation of plate blocks. Holds both 19th and 20th century with the former being used while the later being mostly mint. Also spotted was used postage dues and officials followed by some possessions. Combining the three would be a nice starter collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $1,500.00
699*o1933-2000 mint collection in three Harris albums. Mostly blocks or plate blocks. Includes a Famous American set, 803-833 and loads of postage types. A very clean and orderly batch.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $475.00
700*oAfter 30 years a dealer’s closet is cleaned out. Better items include mint 285-290, 310, 658-668, C4 plate block and C18 plate block. The rest are medium to lower pieces on old auction pages which include some $5.00 Duck plate blocks, a batch of Postal Savings and saving stamps and some postage. Condition is mixed. An easy lot to break down.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $1,250.00
701*PA five volume neatly mounted 1923-1991 plate block collection in Scott albums Better items include 549, 562, 614-617, loads of 2¢ Reds, 704/715, 740-749, 756-765, 803-833, Famous American set, and C25-C31. Almost all we checked were NH and there is a lot of face value. Centering is mixed , clean lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $700.00
702*oA useful mint and used collection in a Scott National Album. Mostly used up to the 1920 commems, then turns mint. Used include 13, 15, 72, 120, 155 and 166. Better mint is 229, 240 and 658/679. Condition is quite mixed. Perfect lot for expansion.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
703*oConsignment remainder lot with a little punch. Includes 24 (regummed?), 71 (regummed?), 72 used, 122 used, 90¢ Banknotes x 2 (1 used, 1 unused?), 573 block of 15 used and C18 NH block.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $800.00
704*oPicked over mint and used stock in 25 salesbooks. Condition is quite mixed. Don’t pass this up, there are spots of better stamps.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $700.00
705*oA well balanced mint and used collection in a hingeless album. Lightly scattered front and back of the book. Includes a used #2 (backed and expertly repaired), a few K’s and an interesting group of newspaper facsimiles. Condition is mixed. Would make an excellent starter collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00
706*oDealer’s overstock of mostly used officials and a very few Shanghai overprints. Condition is only average with very high catalog and offered at a low percentage of catalog.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $750.00
707*oA collection of a collector’s duplicates on “102” size salescards. Includes both mint and used lower values from 1893 to 1930’s, some with certificates. Condition a little mixed, with some regummed, with little duplication. Fine or better appearing.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
708*oSmall box of mostly lower value 19th and 20th century front and BOB on “Bid Board Cards”. Surprisingly a few better items were spotted. Used 116-120, C13 and mint C1, C3, C18 PR109 (regummed) and RS42c. Condition very mixed. Look closely for other treasures to be found.Cat. Value: S.B. 475.00
Price Realized: $600.00
709oA collection of 19th and 20th century used. Includes 1, 37, 62B, 79, etc. We quit looking after 155. The collection, if you want to call it one, is stored and sorted by Scott number in tiny paper envelopes which makes it hard to see inside and when we did we didn’t like it. There is a ton of catalog but condition is only average. A great gambler’s lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 425.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
710*o(PR11/PR125) Accumulation of 19 newspaper stamps. PR22 is the only used. Only duplication is PR121-PR122, PR124-PR125 being a single and a block of each. Condition is mixed with reverse issues being NH to regum. Take a quick look.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. 4,425.00
Price Realized: $650.00
711*oPostal Stationery Dealer’s closet cleaning lot. Includes postal stationery, postal cards, postal reply cards, cut squares, etc. Some material has been written up for sale, the rest can be a learning experience. Condition mixed.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $325.00
712oUsed accumulation on stockpages in four binders sorted by Scotts number. Naturally the 1st book with the 19th century holds the majority of the value being heavy in the early commems up to the 50¢ value. There is little in the way of airmail and BOB, yet there is a full page of Q’s stuck in the back. Condition is all over the board. Lots of catalog value.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $425.00
713*oA near empty US Scott National album along with two stockbooks filled with several dozen labels and stamps that could be added to the album. Highlights are a small selection of used officials, a few early mint commemoratives and high value postage. Condition is very mixed. Take a quick peak.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $600.00
714oA six volume elementary 1855-2008 used collection in American Heirloom album. Very light in the 19th century. Would make an excellent candidate for expansion into the mint area.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $500.00
715*oA dealer’s going out of business lot. We estimate over 8,000 salescards, a few remainder collections, etc. All cheap stuff, but a lot if it. Also postage, year sets, etc.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $2,500.00
716**Small black box holding several dozen booklets, panes and booklet setenant pairs. Starts with the prexies and runs to the 29¢ values. Includes regular issues and airmails.Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $325.00
717*oA chaotic accumulation. Three ‘pizza’ boxes contain many thousands of mint, mainly 1930’s era commemoratives together with glassines and loose material from other time frames. Best item we noted was a 619 plate block with album remnants on the reverse. If you want to know if there is more hidden here, you’ll have to take a look.Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $300.00
718oA very tired used stock in over 35 sales books. Includes both front and back of the book almost entirely lower priced to cheap stamps. Duplication is light to heavy and condition is only average to Fair.Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00
719*Mint collection/accumulation in a Minkus album. Starts with material in the 1920’s, 803/834 set, a few airs, booklets and some face. A good starter collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $180.00
720*oA mostly mint elementary 1857-2007 collection in three Scott Minuteman albums. The pre 1940’s is almost entirely used and there is some BOB. Most of the value is in postage.Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $210.00
721oAn accumulation of all used mostly different. Includes some 1930’s issues but the real interest lies in the complete sheets and souvenir sheets from the 1970’s to 1990’s. Birds and flowers, flags, Hawaiian Missionary, remember our century, WWII, Legends of Hollywood, etc. Some are cancelled 1st day and some are commercially used.Cat. Value: S.B. 290.00
Price Realized: $210.00
722*oAn expandable mainly revenue collection hinged into a Scott Album with slipcase. Most of the value is in a handful of 1st Issue perfed types. The rest of the assembly is a scattering of 2nd and 3rd issues, reds, greens, a few other types of revenues and a small batch of cut squares. Great starter.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $400.00
723oAt least a couple thousand mostly different First Day of Issue Souvenir pages. Very heavy lot offered at a very cheap price.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $325.00
724*oConsignment remainder which includes a stockbook where a 1690a was spotted and an old collection on European pages. Worth a peak.Cat. Value: S.B. 170.00
Price Realized: $250.00
725*An elementary and eclectic airmails and EFO collection. Includes C1-C6, C18 x 2, a few contemporary imperf coil pairs, misperfs and appears to be 1610a, however there are traces of brown specks so verification would be difficult. Looks like a fun lot to play with.Cat. Value: S.B. 110.00
Price Realized: $220.00

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