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Public Auction #428

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SUPPLIES AND LITERATURE — Supplies
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
1*o13 very clean Vintage Reproduction albums (one empty). They at one time had quite a few stamps. The owner carefully striped out every stamp (he missed a few) leaving nice clean pages awaiting to be refilled.Cat. Value: S. B. 280.00
Price Realized: $260.00
2*oThree cartons of supplies as received from the consigner. Consists of owner’s count of 24 dealer stock binders, various supplies, new glassines, 1000’s of US FDC sleeves, and US FDC literature.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $85.00
3oFive cartons of used supplies. Consists of dozens of reusable cover albums and related pages etc. A few new but most have been gently and not so gently used before. Enough for any avid cover collector to cull and effectively reuse.Cat. Value: S. B. --------
Price Realized: $110.00
4*oTwo small cartons roughly weighing 80 pounds as received from the consignor of gently used two sided black stockpages. Appears mainly seven rows running into hundreds.Cat. Value: S .B. ……
Price Realized: $290.00
5*oFive cartons of new and gently used supplies best of which are a box of unused “104” size cards and almost a dozen unused binders. Includes some lightly used binders and slipcases. Useful to any dealer.Cat. Value: S. B. ……………
Price Realized: $70.00
SUPPLIES AND LITERATURE — Literature
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
6*oThree cartons of reference books and supplies. Two hold the reference books which contain many volumes of information not yet on the internet. Includes Postal History and Marking of the Forwarding Agents” Rowe 1996, “The Post Offices of Ohio” Gallagher 1979 Out of print, and “US Postal Markings 1851-1861” Simpson 1959, along with many others. The third box contains supplies (gently used and longtime stored) still with a little life left in them. An inventory of the supplies is included. Cover and postmark collectors should have a look as some of these as some of these titles will cost a pretty penny if purchased individually.Cat. Value: S. B. 120.00
Price Realized: $130.00
7CVBetter than usual reference book lot in three heavy cartons. The former owner was an expert on cancel identification in mainly the German area and early US areas so everything is geared to this type of specialist. Well over 30 different titles and catalog copies. An in person viewing is necessary to come up with the right bid.Cat. Value: S. B. 200.00
Price Realized: $190.00
8CVThree cartons of literature from the estate of an accomplished machine cancel expert from Florida. Lots of limited edition monographs concerning US cancels from the 1898-1920 period. Includes many topics, by city, by ship, by cancellation device, machines, trolleys, early airmail, etc. Many are out of print and difficult to obtain. Necessary for any serious cancel aficionado. Needs inspection.Cat. Value: S. B. 120.00
Price Realized: $32.00
9CVTwo cartons of literature from the estate of an accomplished Florida collector. Heavy (over 50 pounds shipping). Includes much information on covers, postmarks, and ancillary materials that are important additions to any cover collector’s library. Do you need five volumes of The American Airmail Catalog 5th Edition, Newton’s book showing Rosler photo cachets, or maybe even Mc Donnald’s Price guide for Nevada Checks 1860-1933? They are all here plus dozens more. Information not readily available on the internet makes this one a must see.Cat. Value: S. B. …………
Price Realized: $38.00
10CVRoughly 25 US and worldwide mainly hardcover books in one carton weighing approximately 50 pounds. Mostly runs from the 1950s to 1980s having useful reference information for the philatelist.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $48.00
11CVAll the literature as received from the consignor in a tub. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY Consists of over 15 reference material including APO, Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps Post Offices.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $10.00
12CVGerman Philatelic Society (GPS) 19 volume forgery manuals by Dr. Werner Bohne in two cartons. Standard reference material for German material.Cat. Value: S. B. -----
Price Realized: $210.00
13CVTwo full heavy cartons of journals concerning Israel (80 pounds). Most are issues of The Israel Philatelist. Seems to be a complete run 1949-1985 in hundreds of magazine sized pamphlets. A few years are in hard cover bound books. Useful to any serious Israel collector.Cat. Value: S. B. …………
Price Realized: $8.00
COINS AND CURRENCY — Coins
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
14$Owner insists 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent. If you hold the coin in the right light and angle appears to have VDB on its reverse. Perfect space filler if you do not mind a coin that is pitted and corroded.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $40.00
15$Three old silver coins. Consists of 1713 double thaler Pillar of the Most Trinity in City of Prague to carry away pestilence, Wrotislav 1629 double thaler, and 1684 scudo portrait of Innocent XI for Victory over the Turks at Vienna.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $210.00
16$All the coins and coin related materials found during the cleanup of a large estate. More than a casual collection as shown by the Mercury Dime collections in Dansco holders. The first includes 1916s, 1921p, 1926s, and 56 more along with10 even older dimes. The second in better condition, holding 76 more, is missing only the 16d, and 41/42 for completion. Condition is much better than average with many coins that would grade F or better. Also includes books of Kennedy halves (2), Ike dollars, Canadian large cents, nickels and dimes, Indian head pennies, and much, much more. All the foreign is in bags and cigar boxes. Manages to fill a large carton with over 30 pounds of stuff. Plenty of silver coins. Needs to be viewed as this has never been out of his storage closet in over 20 years.Cat. Value: S. B. --------
Price Realized: $1,050.00
COINS AND CURRENCY — Currency
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
17$Dayton Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota one dollar unsigned from the 1850s. Portrait of a man within a vertical oval flanked by a scene of a mother and child at left and a teacher and children at right. At bottom left is an image of two Native Americans, one kneeling and both holding bows. At bottom right is a street scene with cattle. Printed by Danforth, Wright & Company of New York and Philadelphia.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $65.00
POSTCARDS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
18CVUS fantastic selection in two cartons. Approximately 5,000 mainly unused postcards from 1910 to the 1950s already nicely sleeved and arranged in five card boxes. A variety of states and towns greet the viewer. Conservatively priced by a knowledgeable individual making this a very desirable offering. Retail value of $8,034.00 makes this tempting for profit.Cat. Value: S. B. 1,400.00
Price Realized: $1,200.00
19CVUnited States box of about 450 cards all priced and sleeved. Mostly pre 1930 with a few linens. Wide variety of subjects but somewhat more numerous in vacation type scenes from Western States and Florida. Good profit potential at some per centage of the markd retail.Cat. Value: S. B. 500.00
Price Realized: $375.00
20CVUS selection from 1900 to the 1950s in a file drawer. Approximately 500 clean postally used, unused postcards already sleeved and priced by a knowledge person having retail value of $1,768.00. (tape enclosed) Involves Exhibitions, Greetings, Actors, Actresses, Military, Patriotic, etc. A well rounded assortment ready for sale on the internet or bourse.Cat. Value: S. B. 325.00
Price Realized: $325.00
21CVUS forces in Siberia (October, 1918 – April. 1919) four picture postcards mailed home to Oak Park, Illinois. One is hand painted, two are scenes of Japanese forces in Siberia, and the last is a real photo of the downtown of a Russian City. All four are censored. Each has clear US Siberia circle date cancels with one outstanding strike that is uncommon on cards of this type. Rare and offered intact from the original collector.Cat. Value: S. B. 300.00
Price Realized: $325.00
22CVUnited States approximately 500 postcards mostly from the 1950s to 1960s. Appears to be vacation souvenirs as the majority are unused. Wide range variety of views, scenes, buildings, etc.Cat. Value: S. B. 65.00
Price Realized: $42.00
POSTCARDS — United States and Worldwide
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
23CVUS and worldwide postcards, postal stationery, and commercial covers from the 1880s to 1965. Approximately 250 mainly in plastic sleeves. Heavy concentrations of postcards making this a dream come true.Cat. Value: S. B. 400.00
Price Realized: $260.00
24CVUnited States and General Foreign several dozen picture postcards all saved for a reason. Includes Austrian and German railroad cancels, color mint military dress uniforms, and a few flower thematic cards from the golden age. Variable condition. More value than you would think with a long in person inspection necessary.Cat. Value: S. B. 375.00
Price Realized: $250.00
POSTCARDS — Germany
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
25CVGermany propaganda picture postcards. Around 100 in all with hardly any duplication. Appear to be 1932-1942 vintage with military, Nationalistic, and Nazi Party themes. Mixed mint and used variable condition. Some better cards in this group.Cat. Value: S. B. 800.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
26CVGermany over 200 Third Reich Nazi postcards in three small cover albums in plastic pockets. Already labeled having a mixture of postally used and unused. Great source of period themes for German Patriotic, Hitler, and military leaders.Cat. Value: S. B. 600.00
Price Realized: $950.00
27CVGermany propaganda picture postcards. Over 100 in all with limited, if any, duplication. Appears to be 1936-1941 vintage with military, art, and “troops in action” themes. Mixed mint and used. Plenty of better cards among the group. Another easy lot to figure.Cat. Value: S. B. 500.00
Price Realized: $750.00
28CVGermany propaganda picture postcards. Over 100 in all with duplication. Appear to be 1940-1941 vintage with military, art, and Arian themes. Mixed. Easy lot to figure.Cat. Value: S. B. 500.00
Price Realized: $400.00
29CVGermany postcards in two binders. All 175 are private posts using the Hindenburg medallion design of 1933. Most are between 1935 and 1941. Slight duplication. Almost all are the 5pf rate. Mixed mint and used in average collectable condition. Just a few propaganda types with many event cards. A good selection of these elusive cards.Cat. Value: S. B. 450.00
Price Realized: $1,100.00
30CVGermany around 200 Royalty postcards from early 1990s to WW I in a binder or loose plastic sleeves in a medium box. Has a strong presence of Prussia and Kaiser Wilhelm but also includes other German Royals from various States. Good variety.Cat. Value: S. B. 375.00
Price Realized: $450.00
31CVGermany Propaganda postcard used during the First Party Rally of the NSDAP in Nuremberg August of 1933. Produced for the movie “Hitlerjunge Quex” to come out in September 1933 showing the struggles and victories of Quex Norkus young Nazi hero. Mailed to Argentina, August 1, 1933 with an interesting propaganda slogan cancel and equally interesting message. Shows the fervor of the time that lead to the rise of Hitler and his propaganda machine. Rare. Better than usually seen condition even after its journey across the Atlantic.Cat. Value: S. B. 70.00
Price Realized: $80.00
32CVGerman oversize (6.5” x 10”) picture post card from 1900. Commemorates Prince Henry’s, the Kaisers brother’s, victory in China with the royal fleet. Prince Henry commanded several naval task forces, these included an improvised squadron that took part with the East Asia Squadron in consolidating and securing the German hold on the region of Kiaochow and the port of Tsingtao in 1898. The prince’s success was more of the diplomatic than the military variety, he became the first European potentate ever to be received at the Chinese imperial court. In 1899 he became officially the commander of the East Asia Squadron shown here on the card. Mailed double rate from Kiel (19.2.00) to Klein-Waabs (20.2.00). Amazing condition, with a few bends and wrinkles, for its age and size.Cat. Value: S .B. 50.00
Price Realized: $160.00
33CVGermany used picture post card. 1941 famous real photo card of Hitler standing in front of the Eifel Tower. Typed addressed to Karl Hennig in Hamburg, from occupied Netherlands August 26, 1941. Unusual and collectable.Cat. Value: S. B. 50.00
Price Realized: $60.00
POSTCARDS — Italy
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
34CVItaly propaganda picture postcards mixed condition mint and used (40 different) from the second Italo-Ethiopain war 1935-1936. Art Deco showing African themes. Plenty of tall, fez wearing, well armed black fighters (Astari) racing into battle many with their battalion flags flying. Six more add to the value with anti-Italian propaganda theme here. Original period pieces that are seldom seen in the market as singles let alone as a regimental history lesson. A forgotten piece of WWII history.Cat. Value: S. B. 600.00
Price Realized: $600.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Autographs
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
35*oAutographs of famous people. Includes The five Browns (not Cleveland but the pianists) four of them signed the 2006 program, two US Treasury secretaries on banknotes of their printed signatures, FBI memorandum signed by J. E. Hoover 1959, 2006 Artist signed FDC of the Duck Stamp, a black and white autographed picture of Mickey Mantle (to Rickey) and last, but not least, an April 25, 1975 airline ticket signed by 13 members of the 1975 Golden State Warriors (NBA champs) that were on this flight with the consigner. Includes Rick Barry, Clifford Ray, Keith Wilkes (before he became Jamaal), George Johnson, and nine others. This last one is very rare, but is personalized (To Richard, Best Wishes, Yours in Sports). Intact, but in rough condition having been torn to accommodate the signatures. A good group that would frame up nicely.Cat. Value: S. B. 500.00
Price Realized: $180.00
36*Phenomenal assortment of 58 US Presidents signed land deeds mainly from either Saginaw or La Peer County, Michigan from 1835 to 1878. The gem from this lot is one Abraham Lincoln from East Saginaw (merged with west part to form Saginaw in 1889) signed on April 1, 1862 (his signature done by Secretary Stoddard). Includes 18 Franklin Pierce, 17 Martin Van Buren, 12 James Buchanan, three each Andrew Jackson, U S. Grant, two Millard Fillmore, and one each John Tyler and Rutherford B. Hayes. (1878) Remarkable condition overall considering their age. An original selection that has never been on the market until now. Careful viewing required because most of these deeds have been folded for decades and decades.Cat. Value: S. B. 1,300.00
Price Realized: $1,700.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Federal Duck Related
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
37o(RW1-RW52) Unique two volume set, “A catalog of the Duck Stamp Prints”, by Stearns and Fink. Books are nice but the stamps inside are average to Fine condition. Perfect gift for the non-duck stamp collector.Cat. Value: Owner’s 2014 Catalog 1421.00
Price Realized: $250.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Ephemera
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
38*oEphemera in two parts. The first is US mainly WWII patriotic labels and other Cinderellas. The second is mainly German with WWII documents, photos, and old maps that were once part of a singular estate. Look through this one carefully. Hidden value is easily seen.Cat. Value: S. B. 300.00
Price Realized: $210.00
39*oEphemera from 1837-1950 in the form of travel brochures, pamphlets, old hand colored maps, and a history book. The book circa 1840 concerns the famous people of Poland up to then current times 1837. Over 50 etchings of famous people, etc. Foxing and toning. In need of some TLC. Over 40 travel books and brochures mainly from the 1930s with a majority being cruise line come ons with time tables, fares, etc. in better than most condition. Best of all around 40 old (1860s perhaps) maps from areas around the Mediterranean Sea that appear to be hand colored. A fleamarket, antique store, craft mall bonanza waiting for an entrepreneur.Cat. Value: S. B. 250.00
Price Realized: $160.00
40*oSmall carton of memorabilia starting with a small stack of old 1936-1945 Life magazines including the very first one, a few other Holiday and Time, a trio of wartime newspapers and a small stack of old photographs. Great historical reading with long term potential.Cat. Value: S. B. ………….
Price Realized: $18.00
41*oJudaica ephemera and Cinderellas in the form of Jewish Defense Fund labels, on theme pamphlets, an old newspaper, plus various Israel and Holy land Cinderellas. Some in albums. Some in glassines. Some loose. All together filling two small cartons. A treasure trove of this type of material.Cat. Value: S. B. 300.00
Price Realized: $210.00
42*oKinderpost (play post office) huge accumulation in around 40 fat plastic sleeves in a binder. Hundreds and hundreds of items. Includes stamps, postal cards, postal stationery, and covers. Some have been posted. The majority are of German origin including some rare DDR. Just a few golden age with most in the 1930-1965 range. Semi sorted by manufacturer. A smattering of “coins” and play money. Only one cancelation device. More of this type of material in one place than we have ever offered. Reorganization and proper display will yield extreme profit.Cat. Value: S. B. 550.00
Price Realized: $950.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Post Office Related
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
43*Three Post Office pictures frames with certificates from Atkinson, Henry County Illinois. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY Consists of one from 1888 having insect damage to the certificate and wear to the frame and two having President Woodrow Wilson signature from 1913 and 1918. One has a cracked glass and wear, damage to both frames. Sold as is.Cat. Value: S. B. …..
Price Realized: $40.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Sports
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
44*oSports memorabilia in five massive cartons (nearly 200 pounds shipping). Mainly collector cards from gum and the like in the thousands. A few from the 1950s with the latest being a group 1994. More than half are football cards with basketball and baseball in great numbers, too. Kim known as Ernie in his playing days for the Browns will autograph the card for you when you find it (Go MAC !). Football helmets without face guards???, hair taller than one’s head????, Lou Groza as a tackle???, it’s all here in this mess somewhere.Cat. Value: S. B. 300.00
Price Realized: $260.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Ornamental Swords
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
45*oOrnamental sword pair from the blade collection of a local consignment. Never out of the boxes marked Samurai Sword. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. An obviously well made modern replica suitable for display as a pair with the included black enamel holder. Sharp with edge. NOT a toy or for children under the age of 21. Dangerous. Unknown maker for display purposes only. Beautiful display piece.Cat. Value: S. B. 100.00
Price Realized: $18.00
46*oOrnamental sword (Excalibur) loose mounted on an over four foot tall display plaque. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. An obviously well made modern replica suitable for display on the included black enamel holder that has had the safeties removed. Removable from the display. As is as found. NOT a toy or for children under the age of 21. Dangerous. Unknown maker for display purposes only. Beautiful display piece. Comes with its own 1970s US stamp accumulation that is mainly plate blocks and a few Bicentennial sheets of little consequence.Cat. Value: S. B. 100.00
Price Realized: $18.00
47*Seven modern “ninja” ornamental, whimsical swords from one man’s collection. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. Ranges from 30” to 36” in length with all having with their original scabbards. One is broken. For display use only from unknown manufacturers. Not for anyone under 21, sharp and handle with care.Cat. Value: S. B. 100.00
Price Realized: $24.00
48*Six modern ornamental, whimsical swords from one man’s collection. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. Ranges from 30” to 36” in length having three with their original scabbards. For display use only from unknown manufacturers. Not for anyone under 21, sharp and handle with care.Cat. Value: S. B. 100.00
Price Realized: $32.00
49*Seven modern from various manufacturers ninja like swords with their original holders. OFFICE PICK-UP ONLY. One holder is damaged. Roughly 30” or a little more each in length. Not for anyone under 21, sharp and handle with care.Cat. Value: S. B. 100.00
Price Realized: $26.00
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Model Railroad Trains
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
Lots 50-74 are from a long time train collector and hoarder. All are parts of his extensive garage kept collection of mainly O gauge Lionel sets, locomotives, cars, buildings, and supplies. We have had little time to organize and check so all of them are sold “as is” and as found. Some of the collection has been regulated to our largest cartons and thus is available for shipping while the larger stuff and sets are OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. There is great value here with a quick internet check of values of individual pieces from $50.00-$250.00. The cartons are not professionally packed, but are chock full of Lionel collectables and parts for the same. We have categorized them for interest and value and have lowered the reserves to bargain basement levels as the owner’s want none of it left. All lots have extensive internet photos. Please inspect. Bargains abound.
50*oMonster train set up ready for any basement. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. Includes eight train sets in original boxes in played with condition. Unopened and untested by us. Each seems to be complete. All worked when originally purchased. Consists of Overland flyer, Nestle Train, Santa Fe Steam Special, Mc Donald’s Fast Freight, Yard King, Santa Fe Special, BN Limited, and Santa Fe Double Diesel. Three are K-line, four Lionel, and one Rail King. Along for the ride are a few extra cars, track and accessories. Bulky. All for one money.Cat. Value: S. B. 150.00
Price Realized: $220.00

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