SUPPLIES AND LITERATURE — Supplies |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 1 | O | Accumulation of around one hundred fifteen mainly Showgard clear mounts and six slightly used cover albums. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $300.00 |
| 2 | O | Two cartons of various unused or barely used supplies. Most notable for the cover books and sheet file folders. All items have been photographed. Useful to a dealer or collector. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $95.00 |
| 3 | | Around sixty-five unopened mostly black Showgard mounts from the Reno Estate. Sizes vary. | Cat. Value: S.B. 85.00 Price Realized: $450.00 |
SUPPLIES AND LITERATURE — Literature |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 4 | O | Postcard Research Lot. Invaluable information for collectors of postcards and postal historians. Includes Helbock’s Postmarks on Postcards, Corson’s Publishers’ Trademarks Identified, Bomar’s Postal Markings of United States Expositions, and Helbock’s eight-volume United States Post Offices. Overall excellent condition. Clear some space in your bookcase. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $80.00 |
| 5 | O | Bureau Specialist Volumes 24-36 and United States Specialist Volumes 37-56 from the Reno Estate. You can strengthen your philatelic library with volumes of good information. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $75.00 |
| 6 | O | A great selection of old and new from the Reno Estate. United States Postage Stamps of the 19th Century, three volume set by Brookman, three volumes of Lyons Identifier for Carriers, Locals, Fakes, Forgeries and Bogus Posts of the United States, Opinions: Philatelic Expertizing, Foreign Mail Cancellations of New York City 1870-1878 and Pat Paragraphs. An excellent opportunity to improve your library. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $150.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 7 | O | A very good group of material on forgeries from the Reno Estate. German Philatelic Society Vols. 1-15, AMG Courier, Michel and more. Well worth a careful view by the specialist. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $260.00 |
| 8 | O | Around 50 Congress Books from the Reno Estate, starting in 1946 to 2012 with some missing especially the later ones. There are many interesting articles to be read. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $30.00 |
| 9 | O | A set of Billings from Volume 1 to 33 from the Reno Estate. A good selection to increase your philatelic knowledge. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $170.00 |
| 10 | O | A small group from the Reno Estate with some interesting items such as Essays for U. S. Adhesive Postage Stamps and Chicago Postal Markings and Postal History. A perfect fit for the US collector. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $150.00 |
| 11 | O | A selection of foreign philatelic books including a four volume The Postage Stamps of New Zealand, The Admiral Issue of Canada and couple on forgeries plus more from the Reno Estate. These will help in greater understanding of your area. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $230.00 |
| 12 | O | Over a hundred titles of various philatelic literature. Some more useful than others. A heavy lot. | Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00 Price Realized: $80.00 |
| 13 | O | Accumulation of 11 collector books. Includes a 4 volume “Life of Lincoln” by Ida Tarbell, 5 volume “Automobile Engineering” by the American Technical Society Chicago, “Decision Points” by George W. Bush, and “James Madison” by Lynne Cheney. Great lot for a history buff. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
| 14 | O | Twenty volumes of Stamp Specialist plus other philatelic books of interest from the Reno Estate. Check for articles in your area of interest. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $42.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 15 | O | Nineteen mainly United States hard and soft cover reference books. Books have been photographed. Approximately sixty pounds. Call for shipping quote. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $100.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 16 | O | A group of a few dozen French Colonies oriented items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $36.00 |
| 17 | O | Three boxes of Mexicana a journal of the Philatelic Society International from the Reno Estate. These contain first-rate articles that the Mexico enthusiast will enjoy. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $12.00 |
| 18 | O | This is for the Western U.S. collector. Over 35 Western Express journals plus a couple related books from the Reno Estate. This is the opportunity to go deeper into your area. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $24.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 19 | O | A small group of a little over a couple dozen different mostly United States related books. Worthy to infuse into a working philatelic library. | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00 Price Realized: $70.00 |
| 20 | O | Six hard or soft cover books dealing mostly with the Siege of Paris 1870-71, Useful information for the French aficionado. | Cat. Value: S.B. 20.00 Price Realized: $22.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Awards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 21 | O | Heavy lot of dozens of awards won by a well known local collector. Many are personalized. The shipping costs will be substantial, so office pick-up suggested. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $8.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Baseball Cards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 22 | O | Baseball, Football, and popular culture cards from the 1960s/80s in a medium carton. Encompasses hundreds and hundreds consisting of cards that have a Chicago flavor of Cubs, White Sox, and Bears but also other teams. Also entails 1960s pop culture cards from the Beatles, Monkees, airplanes, etc. A most interesting holding. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $700.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Cabinet Photographs |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 23 | O | Lifelong accumulation of photographs from the late 19th Century to the early 1900s from the A Squared estate in two cartons. Hundreds of cabinet photos mostly loose but also some in albums and about fifty tintypes. Sizes vary containing photos of men, women, children, and infants as well as in green envelopes filed by subject which include family, groups, animals, places, etc. Instant ancestors to be found here. The collector’s three-page list has been photographed. Hard to place a number on this grouping of historical photographs. Viewing needed to come up with the right number. | Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00 Price Realized: $325.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Character Pinbacks |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 24 | O | Over one hundred comic strip, WW II military insignias issued by Kellogg’s Pep and movie stars issued by Quaker Puffed Rice from the 1940s in two Lindner coin trays. Includes Ronald Reagan, Dennis Morgan, Betty Hutton, Robert Mitchum, Olive Oyl, Dick Tracy, Smilin’ Jack, Superman etc. Overall condition is fine for their age. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $280.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Chocolate Cards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 25 | | Almost 450 Guerin-Boutron chocolate cards mounted in an old Guerin-Boutron album. The cards are in very good condition the album shows its age. There is a wide range of topics from history and celebrities to world sites and animals. Appealing to collectors on many levels. A desirable holding. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $375.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Cigarette Cards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
13 TOTAL IMAGES | 26 | O | Mostly cigarette cards collection/accumulation pre1940s in one large carton. Several thousand primarily British manufactured (many Wills) in plastic sleeves, binders, four small cardboard boxes, loose etc. Various subjects including 1937 Coronation, Coats of Arms, sports, military, people, etc. Also involves other non-cigarette card ephemera. Inspection required as many have toning, foxing, and soiling from storage in a humid, tropical climate. An interesting holding. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $900.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Civil War |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 27 | O | Ellsworth’s Avengers (44th New York Infantry Regiment) Civil War Patriotic song letter sheet published by Charles Magnus in New York. Neat period hand writing on the left side and reverse sides which appears to be German. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $65.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Diecast Model Cars |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 28 | O | OFFICE PICK UP IS SUGGESTED. 24 diecast cars in their original packages. Some of the boxes have faults, but the cars themselves are nice shiny and mint. Were on display at a New Jersey car lot that is now closed. Lots of rare 1:18 metal and plastic classic cars that have never been played with by children. Around 30% are smaller scale, but did notice a rare color Caddy. Lots of good resale, but perfect for a car nuts mancave or sheshed. Built for display. A great bargain at the reserve. Will need to ship in three cartons. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $350.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Dolls |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 29 | O | Gorgeous Doll Collection. Lovely lot of precious Madame Alexander dolls representing various nations, fairy tales, and activities. Manufactured by the Alexander Doll Company in New York, New York. Over seventy individually boxed items with a total price estimate of nearly $5,000.00. Condition is exemplary. One of our largest doll hoards ever, each one appealing and unforgettable in dress and facial expression. For admirers or purveyors of delicate feminine beauty in miniature. Consignor's inventory included. | Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00 Price Realized: $500.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Ephemera |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 30 | O | Accumulation of 120 US illustrated letter and bill heads from 1855/1893-1957 in a binder in a pizza size box. Most are from the 1890s to the 1920s. Interesting ephemera which would be a new fun collecting area. Also great educational tools too. | Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00 Price Realized: $200.00 |
| 31 | | Five three-ring binders housing sheets and part sheets of Boys Town stamps, Christmas seals, conservation label, Easter seals, etc.. All clean. | Cat. Value: S.B. 75.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
| 32 | O | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED All the breakable bric-a-brac from a small consignment. Includes plates, ashtrays, clocks, placques, and framed art. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 33 | O | The unbreakable extraneous parts of a small consignment. Includes: pamphlets and books, stamps (common), and a couple of tin collectables. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $65.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Figurines |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 34 | O | Four figurines. Three Goebel (Hummel) circa 1950 marked (W Germany) and one Anri woodcarving from Italy. No boxes. Includes "Playmates" and "Birthday Serenade". Well cared for. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $110.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Fossil |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 35 | O | Small fossil specimen, probably a type of trilobite from the Cambrian era. Looks Canadian to us. | Cat. Value: S.B. 20.00 Price Realized: $46.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Framed Art |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 36 | O | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED Ten different framed stamp art. | Cat. Value: S.B. 10.00 Price Realized: $10.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Framed Stamp Art |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 37 | | Two framed and matted under glass duck prints from the State of Michigan: 1987 "Green-Wing Teal" by Larry Hayden (681/975), and 1988 "Canada Geese" by John Martens (211/750). Backs are in rough shape, but COAs are included. In everyday displayable condition. Good gifts or wall coverage for an Michigan themed office. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 38 | | Three framed and matted under glass duck prints from the Department of the Interior: 1982 "Pintails" by Phil Scholer (14,366/17,400), 1985 "Cinnamon Teal" by G. Mobley (11,312/18,200) and 1987 "Snow Goose by D. Smith (10,772/22,000). Backs are in rough shape and all frames have bumps and bruises, but in everyday displayable condition.. Good gifts or wall coverage for an office. | Cat. Value: S.B. 90.00 Price Realized: $110.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Framed Sports Art |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 39 | O | OFFICE PICK UP SUGGESTED. Framed art tribute to Michael Jordan. Includes posters of his achievements from the archives of the Chicago Sun Times and a large 18" x 22" photo of "His Last Shot" from his last game in Utah. Perfect gift for a downtown office. Framed glass | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $10.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Military |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 40 | O | Accumulation of twenty mainly Czechoslovak military caps from the latter period of the 20th Century. All you need is the shelf space to have a dynamic display. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Military Poster Stamps |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
24 TOTAL IMAGES | 41 | | WWI Military Poster Stamps. Out-of-the-ordinary collection of French military poster stamps from the 1914-1918 era. Includes material from France, French-allied countries, etc. Housed in an authentic Guerre de 1914 Album des Timbres de Guerre. Album is worn--with brittle, occasionally loose pages--but still intact. Variously filled with colorful, artistic, patriotic battle-themed cinderellas. Overall clean, neat condition, with some items lightly hinged and others somewhat stuck to pages. Inspection necessary to gain full appreciation. | Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00 Price Realized: $450.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Mutoscope Girlie Cards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 42 | O | A unique holding of Mutoscope Girlie cards along with calendars, ink blotters, match book covers, and painting reproductions. Artists include Gil Elvgren, Earl Steffa Moran, K. O. Munson, etc. There are over 140 cards, and around 115 ancillary items. Tiny bit of duplication and condition varies but by in large very clean. Also includes a lightly used check list. Be the first to own this type of collection on your block. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00 Price Realized: $400.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Painting |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 43 | | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED. Oil on canvas painting "Blue Costal Surf" by the now deceased Lithuanian artist Vytas Ogilvis. Vytas was an accomplished artist who painted romantic landscapes and seascapes of his beloved Lithuania. He worked for many years as an art restoration and conservation expert and as a consultant in J.L. Hudson's Art Gallery in Detroit, Michigan. His signed original works are rare. Framed size 29" by 53" (sofa size) with bold signature. Handsomely framed and matted by Vytas himself. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $34.00 |
| 44 | | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED. Oil on wood painting "Sail Fishing" by the now deceased Lithuanian artist Vytas Ogilvis. Vytas was an accomplished artist who painted romantic landscapes and seascapes of his beloved Lithuania. He worked for many years as an art restoration and conservation expert and as a consultant in J.L. Hudson's Art Gallery in Detroit, Michigan. His signed original works are rare. Framed size 15" by 20" with bold signature. Handsomely framed and matted by Vytas himself. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
| 45 | | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED. Oil on wood painting "Haymaking II" by the now deceased Lithuanian artist Vytas Ogilvis. Vytas was an accomplished artist who painted romantic landscapes and seascapes of his beloved Lithuania. He worked for many years as an art restoration and conservation expert and as a consultant in J.L. Hudson's Art Gallery in Detroit, Michigan. His signed original works are rare. Framed size 19" by 23" with bold signature. Handsomely framed and matted by Vytas himself. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 46 | | OFFICE PICK UP REQUIRED. Oil on wood painting "Farmstead" by the now deceased Lithuanian artist Vytas Ogilvis. Vytas was an accomplished artist who painted romantic landscapes and seascapes of his beloved Lithuania. He worked for many years as an art restoration and conservation expert and as a consultant in J.L. Hudson's Art Gallery in Detroit, Michigan. His signed original works are rare. Framed size 16" by 19" with bold signature. Handsomely framed and matted by Vytas himself. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00 Price Realized: $32.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Presidents |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 47 | O | Four binders with correspondence from presidents and other notables. Most signatures are autopen but there may be some originals. An interesting lot for the collector of this material. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $170.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Prints |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 48 | | Over 50 state and Canadian duck prints with a few duplicates. Includes three Texas Saltwater stamps and prints from 1986 to 1988. The majority are from the 1980s and they are numbered. Some have the associated duck stamp. This is an attractive group waiting for the lover of prints. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $140.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Travel Souvenirs |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 49 | O | Small but heavy box of travel souvenirs. Mainly metal. Lots of tokens, buttons, and small display pieces. Well over 100 individual pieces. Something that an avid ebayer should consider. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $120.00 |
COINS AND CURRENCY — Coins |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 50 | | United States 90% silver accumulation consisting of $100.50 face 1964 Kennedy Halves (one lone Franklin) and two Denmark ten kroner demonetized currency | Cat. Value: S.B. 1500.00 Price Realized: $1,800.00 |
| 51 | | United States coin assortment consisting of $50.00 face 90% silver Kennedy halves, four silver dollars, small accumulation of wheat pennies and a baggie of Canadian tourist change. | Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00 Price Realized: $1,000.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 52 | | Accumulation of mostly worldwide coins having a British flavor. Contains mostly demonetized tourist change. Includes about forty copper nickel commemorative Crowns from the UK and Channel Islands from the 1970s-1980s and a small smattering of silver plus miscellany in plastic boxes. The United States entails two Columbian halves, four three cent nickels, and one two cent piece. An eclectic holding needing an eclectic buyer. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $500.00 |
| 53 | | 400 one ounce .999 silver Austria Philharmonic coins in their original mint tubes. | Cat. Value: S.B. 8000.00 Price Realized: $9,500.00 |
| 54 | | Austria 1892 (restrike) four florin/ten francs uncirculated gold coin weighting .0933 AGW. | Cat. Value: S.B. 160.00 Price Realized: $140.00 |
COINS AND CURRENCY — Currency |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 55 | | Two 1861 Confederate States of America twenty dollars currency in circulated condition. Both notes have been severely folded vertically in the middle. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $75.00 |
| 56 | | Accumulation of around one hundred mostly demonetized common uncirculated and circulated worldwide currency from the 1920s to the 1980s. Also includes a set of twelve Franklin Mint Zodiac sterling silver rounds weighing eight ounces in original box having a broken lid plus some miscellany. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $230.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 57 | | Approximately ninety currency selection in an album. About 40% are from Czechoslovakia 1920-1945 consisting of mostly specimens including Bohemia-Moravia and Slovakia. The remaining are either miscellaneous common Czech and some world in circulated and uncirculated condition as well as fifty dollars face bankable US currency. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $500.00 |
POSTCARDS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 58 | | Railroad Stations and Depots. Over 1,100 postcards, arranged by state, in two postcard boxes. All different, sleeved, and priced. Clean stock, with no trash. Includes cards from hundreds of small towns. Mixture of used and unused cards in admirable condition. Priced from $5 to $20. Salted away for several years. Ready for quick, easy sale. | Cat. Value: S.B. 3500.00 Price Realized: $2,000.00 |
12 TOTAL IMAGES | 59 | | WW II Vintage Postcards. Contains 260 all-different cards, along with forty-four duplicates, from the United States. Clean, semi-organized accumulation of many types of informational and propaganda postcards documenting the war effort. Includes primarily RPPCs and linen cards produced by well-known designers and publishers. Mixture of used and unused items. Attractive material in desirable condition. | Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00 Price Realized: $325.00 |
11 TOTAL IMAGES | 60 | | Let the Good Times Roll! Album packed with 250 all-different vintage postcards related to New Orleans, Louisiana. No linen or chrome. Sorted by subject. Includes 32 Detroit Publishing cards. Mixture of used and unused postcards in tempting, occasionally like-new condition. Focus is on the first quarter of the twentieth century. Comprehensive portrait of a popular American city. | Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00 Price Realized: $210.00 |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 61 | | Black Americana. Expansive collection of 263 all-different postcards, neatly housed in one binder. Contains a smattering of foreign cards. Mixture of mailed and unmailed cards in attractive, collectable condition. Features various representations of the subject matter, including controversial images and negative stereotypes. Packed with elusive, at times offensive material. | Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00 Price Realized: $450.00 |
7 TOTAL IMAGES | 62 | | We All Scream for Ice Cream! Unique collection of sixty-six all-different vintage cards related to ice cream sales. Topics include ice cream parlors, soda fountains, and advertising. Focus is on the first half of the twentieth century. Assorted printing methods and design techniques. Impressive in its treatment of the subject matter. Mixture of used and unused cards. Neat, clean material in desirable condition. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00 Price Realized: $250.00 |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 63 | | Enticing U.S. Mishmash. Features over 450 postcards and around 135 covers. Postcards depict state flowers, trees, and state birds, as well as trains, ships, and military life. Mainly unposted. Covers include FDCs from 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s; in addition, there are U.S. advertising covers, WWII and pre-WWII First Flight/First Day of Issue covers, a bunch of covers from pre- and post-1930, and items addressed to foreign destinations. Everything neatly labeled and tabulated. Clean, fun lot to inspect and buy. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $170.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 64 | | Post Offices Galore. Binder with 175 postcards depicting big and small post offices in towns and cities throughout the U.S. Mainly pre-WWII. Used and unused. Enviable condition. Arranged in alphabetical order by state. Various printing styles, publishers, and designers. Strong beginning accumulation, seductive introduction to a popular topical area. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $50.00 |
POSTCARDS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
18 TOTAL IMAGES | 65 | | Trolleys, Streetcars, and Incline Railways. Lifetime collection formed by a Louisiana gentleman who wrote two books about streetcars. Contains 487 all-different cards, housed in two albums. Organized by location and type of transportation. Most cards are from the United States, but foreign cards are included. Packed with elusive material. RPPCs and lithos. Mixed condition. Selected and arranged with tender loving care. A hard-to-duplicate topical effort. | Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00 Price Realized: $1,600.00 |
21 TOTAL IMAGES | 66 | | Worldwide Postcard Accumulation. Hoard of over 7,500 U.S. and general foreign postcards, loose and in albums. Plenty of topics represented, including nature, street scenes, notable buildings, humor, holidays, pretty women, romance, flowers, famous people, churches, art, regional costumes, religious events, and military life. Emphasis is on the pre-1930 time period. Lithos, linens, RPPCs, etc. Unused or postally used. Disorganized and in mixed condition. As a result of storage, some cards exhibit varying degrees of toning and are dusty and gritty. Should be of interest to collectors and dealers. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1500.00 Price Realized: $1,800.00 |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 67 | | Postcard Treasure Trove. Hoard of over 9,000 worldwide postcards and photos, with a focus on commercial and military ships and harbors. Plenty of other topics represented. Lithos, chromes, RPPCs, and much more. Unused or postally used. Includes hundreds and hundreds of photos of ships, boats, ferries, ports, etc., identified and occasionally explained. Overall clean and desirable, but disorganized and in mixed condition. Neatly packed up and ready for a new owner. Should be of interest to collectors and dealers. | Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00 Price Realized: $2,600.00 |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 68 | | Blacks on Worldwide Postcards. Small collection of 125 all-different cards with various representations of Blacks in the United States and abroad. Housed in one binder. Includes offensive, controversial images and negative stereotypes. Blend of mailed and unmailed cards in mixed condition. Uncommon material. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $290.00 |
| 69 | | Five boxes of Continental picture postcards. A tremendous quantity for those interested in pictures from around the world through time. Worth exploring. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $325.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 70 | | Over 750 United States and worldwide unused and postally used postcards consisting of Golden Era, linens, and chromes. Spotted roughly 75 cards from the Century of Progress. A holding as received. Check it out. | Cat. Value: S.B. 170.00 Price Realized: $75.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 71 | | Out-of-the-Ordinary Popular Culture. Thirty postcards from the U.S. and abroad. From the fields of advertising, entertainment, religion, and world events. Unused and posted. Lithos, RPPCs, etc. First half of twentieth century. Housed in sturdy plastic sleeves. All items shown in photos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 80.00 Price Realized: $70.00 |
POSTCARDS — Asia |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
17 TOTAL IMAGES | 72 | | French Indochina. Small accumulation of forty-six used and unused postcards, housed in archival sleeves. Includes twelve unmailed cards and thirty-four mailed cards or cards with favor cancels. Features scenes from everyday life, city and countryside views, etc. Overall top-notch condition. Of even greater interest if you can read the French-language messages. Take a look. | Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00 Price Realized: $290.00 |
POSTCARDS — Italy |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 73 | | Pioneers of Aeronautics. Six postcards from the Italian Pionieri dell'Aeronautica series (1914-1939). Also includes original protective wrapper. Fresh appearance. Everything housed in sturdy plastic sleeves. Photos show all items. | Cat. Value: S.B. 110.00 Price Realized: $80.00 |
COVERS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 74 | | (90) 12¢ “E” grill issue franked on a Trans-Atlantic cover. Tied with a black cork and red New York “PAID ALL” cancel, small black New Orleans, LA cds at left and a black Liverpool receiving mark on reverse. 1992 PFC (262907) states, it is a genuine usage of Scott 90, “E” grill, the stamp with a small corner crease at bottom right. However, the certificate fails to mention reverse flap damage. Fine. | Cat. Value: Cat. 525.00 Price Realized: $110.00 |
11 TOTAL IMAGES | 75 | | An impressive and important selection of 207 mostly 19th century covers. Early covers, advertising, mourning including a Masonic, possessions including Guam, foreign destination, censored mail and a zep. The amounts indicated on covers are very old. The cover collector will want to inspect these to come up with the right amount. | Cat. Value: S.B. 3750.00 Price Realized: $2,800.00 |
13 TOTAL IMAGES | 76 | | United States accumulation roughly from the mid-1930s to the 1980s in twenty cartons. Approximately 20,000 FDCs having many in sleeves offering a variety that will make the cover dealer or collector salivate. Worth checking out. | Cat. Value: S.B. 2500.00 Price Realized: $2,200.00 |
12 TOTAL IMAGES | 77 | | United States assortment from the mid-1930s to the 1980s in twenty-four cartons. Over 20,000 mostly FDCs which includes around two cartons of United Nations and a smattering of worldwide. Not to be missed. | Cat. Value: S.B. 2500.00 Price Realized: $1,800.00 |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 78 | | United States accumulation from the 1930s to the 1990s in ten cartons. Approximately 6,500 FDCs, Event, and commercial covers. Spotted a selection of US Presidents in several cartons. Super for internet or bourse sales. | Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00 Price Realized: $950.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 79 | | United States selection from the 1960s to the 2009 in six cartons. Roughly 4,500 Space covers having a variety of themes as well as plenty of backup. Blast off into a new collecting area or useful for resale. You will not have to go into orbit to view this lot. | Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00 Price Realized: $1,350.00 |
26 TOTAL IMAGES | 80 | | Close to a thousand covers with a few early from Banknotes to the 1930s then the quantity picks up in the 1940s continuing to around 2010. In the group are some inaugural covers, first-day and a few Canal Zone. Postal cards are also included. Catalog value sure to be many times estimate. | Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00 Price Realized: $250.00 |
8 TOTAL IMAGES | 81 | | United States accumulation from the 1860s to 1905 from the Reno Estate. Approximately eighty covers including several interesting early Nevada postal history. Includes 1877 canceled Ward (ghost town), 1860s Esmeralda, Nevada Territory, and Virginia City. Also encompasses some fascinating advertising from various parts of the country. Scans show a sample of this material. Needs to be viewed. | Cat. Value: S.B. 450.00 Price Realized: $1,000.00 |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 82 | | Attention Ohio cover collectors. Early stampless covers, 19th and 20th century covers and post cards with many being photographs of buildings comprise this group. There are a few first day covers and much of the material is from Toledo. It will take a little time to view this lot, but it is worth it. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $850.00 |
21 TOTAL IMAGES | 83 | | Four binders containing space and recovery covers from the Gemini, Mercury and Apollo flights and more. Many signatures and some with multiple signatures on the Mercury and Gemini covers. A couple hundred additional that are well worth a view. This is a clean group that should receive serious attention from collectors and dealers | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $800.00 |
13 TOTAL IMAGES | 84 | | A very attractive selection of mostly first day covers plus some events covers. Beginning in the 1930s and continuing into the 90s the fresh and clean covers have many interesting designs including those of the Overrun Countries. There are around a thousand covers with some duplication. Please inspect and enjoy. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $260.00 |
31 TOTAL IMAGES | 85 | | Monstrous accumulation of modern First Day covers and an interesting group of Naval and Military related covers in over 80 binders nested in thirteen bulbous cartons. The assembly runs from the 1930’s to the mid 2000’s. The First Days are mostly unfortunately addressed. Good topical potential, a promoter’s delight offered for what it is. | Cat. Value: S.B. 260.00 Price Realized: $600.00 |
10 TOTAL IMAGES | 86 | | Small box of just over 265 mid century mainly Naval covers. Many war time covers. Lots of different ships and boats. A few submarines. Ranges from 1933-1972 with most between 1939 and 1947. Many interesting usages and cachets. The photos only scratch the surface, so a quick look is recommended. Strong compact lot new to the market. | Cat. Value: S.B. 260.00 Price Realized: $270.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 87 | | United States accumulation from the 1930s to the 1980s in two cartons. Between 1,000-1,500 mainly First Flight covers. Terrific for internet or bourse dollar sales. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00 Price Realized: $450.00 |
| 88 | | United States Poste Naval RF canceled censored cover 20.7.1945. Mailed to New York. Comes with Philatelic Foundation 2013 certificate stating, “genuine usage of Scott CM5, the 6¢ stamp with overprint “e”; the cover with a vertical file fold.” Unusual and scarce. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00 Price Realized: $400.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 89 | | A small cover album dedicated to 70 covers honoring Harry Truman. Includes FDC’s, Inaugurations, VJ Day, etc. Some unusual First Days (including three or four hand painted) and covers autographed by Margaret Truman, Margaret Chase Smith and Elizabeth Dole highlight the group. “The buck stops here” with your final bid. | Cat. Value: S.B. 75.00 Price Realized: $42.00 |
| 90 | | Four Cacheted 1930s FDCs. Includes: 730, 832, 833, 834 all addressed, non matching cachets, and toning from envelope glue. | Cat. Value: S.B. 60.00 Price Realized: $60.00 |
| 91 | | Set of four unused 1893 World Columbian postal cards, USPCC (EX11-EX14). The Naval Exhibit card has a bit of toning on the reverse and a mild corner bend, otherwise F-VF. USPCC $340.00 | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00 Price Realized: $70.00 |
| 92 | | A small box housing over 55 late 1930’s First Day covers. All have less common cachets and most have neatly typed addresses. A few with age spots but overall a nice group offered cheaply. | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
COVERS — Confederate States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 93 | | (1) 5¢ green Jefferson Davis. Four margin copy tied with a black Savanah large cds. Small stain on the front, Fine. | Cat. Value: Cat. 300.00 Price Realized: $100.00 |
| 94 | | (12) The stamp on the original passage is damaged and tied with a ms Big Swamp NC cancel while the turned side is the 10¢ Milky blue? shade franked on a turned cover tied with a double circle Charleston SC cancel. Cover has been extensively repaired, Fine. | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00 Price Realized: $110.00 |
| 95 | | (12) Lot of 2 covers, Fine. | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00 Price Realized: $100.00 |
COVERS — Philippines |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 96 | | Philippine selection of press bureau notices covers from 1948-1958 in a binder in a small box. Owner’s count of 116 total having sixty-nine different. Hard to duplicate. A collector of this area might find them missing in their collection. Not to be missed. | Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00 Price Realized: $20.00 |
COVERS — United Nations |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
40 TOTAL IMAGES | 97 | | Numerous first day covers with souvenir cards, flag sheets and others as well as singles beginning in 1951. Geneva and Vienna issues are included and there is some postal stationery. Nice fresh material that will be sought after. Worth exploring. | Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00 Price Realized: $300.00 |
COVERS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
35 TOTAL IMAGES | 98 | | United States and worldwide selection from the 1860s to the 1990s in eight cartons. Around 5,000 FDCs, event, commercial, First Flight covers, and postal stationery from all corners of the globe. Includes a fascinating assortment from the United States, India, British Caribbean islands, and other British colonies. Examination necessary as many have toning, foxing, and soiling from storage in a humid, tropical climate. Still a lot which should pique your interest especially if you like postal history. | Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00 Price Realized: $6,000.00 |
18 TOTAL IMAGES | 99 | | All the covers from a large Ohio estate. Fills nineteen heavy cartons. Most are US FDCs from 1950-1985 stored in heavy duty PVC sleeves one and or two to a sleeve. Multiple Cachets for each issue. Generally unaddressed. No high values or Duck FDCs noticed. Does include a good run of Colorano Color, a few Flugel, Artcraft and Art Master cachets. Includes foreign FDCs from Spain, Vatican City, and an extraordinary Kennedy and Space topical group. Only two cartons are jumbled, mish mashed FDCs. Owners estimate of 10,000 individual pieces seem ok. The balast of modern picture postcards are along for the ride. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1500.00 Price Realized: $1,000.00 |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 100 | | Nice-and-Easy Cover Accumulation. Dealer’s old worldwide and USA cover grouping of over 1000 items. Material ranges from the nineteenth century to the 1960s or later. Includes registered, censored, airmail, underpaid, special delivery, paquebot, etc. Mostly commercial uses, with a sprinkling of topical delights and FDCs. Priced between $10 and $50, with a few higher and a few lower. Many smaller countries included in this grouping. Huge variety of countries and usages. All are sleeved and priced, and total retail values are in excess of $20,000.00. Generally F-VF. | Cat. Value: S.B. 1350.00 Price Realized: $950.00 |