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Public Auction #400

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COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
834oFrom a collector who liked to buy collections and strip out the medium to higher values and line them up into stockbooks. The groups generally start with either #68 or 114 and run through the early Washington Franklins then some BOB. The condition of the assembly runs from Fine appearing to average so careful viewing is highly recommended. The catalog value listed is the ownerÕs. We counted this one and it was pretty accurate. Condition is mixed so discounting will be necessary.Cat. Value: cat. 19,400.00+
Price Realized: $1,000.00
835oFrom a collector who liked to buy collections and strip out the medium to higher values and line them up into stockbooks. The groups generally start with either #68 or 114 and run through the early Washington Franklins then some BOB. The condition of the assembly runs from Fine appearing to average so careful viewing is highly recommended. The catalog value listed is the ownerÕs, but not double checked. Condition is mixed so discounting will be necessary.Cat. Value: cat. 17,000.00+
Price Realized: $1,000.00
836oFrom a collector who liked to buy collections and strip out the medium to higher values and line them up into stockbooks. The groups generally start with either #68 or 114 and run through the early Washington Franklins then some BOB. The condition of the assembly runs from Fine appearing to average so careful viewing is highly recommended. The catalog value listed is the ownerÕs, but not double checked. Condition is mixed so discounting will be necessary.Cat. Value: cat. 17,700.00+
Price Realized: $950.00
837oFrom a collector who liked to buy collections and strip out the medium to higher values and line them up into stockbooks. The groups generally start with either #68 or 114 and run through the early Washington Franklins then some BOB. Material too damaged to use ownerÕs catalog ($58,000.00)Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $2,500.00
838*oAn outstanding and important 1846-1973 mint and used, regular and commemorative collection neatly presented in a Lighthouse Hingeless album. The assembly is well endowed with 1850Õs and 1860Õs issues, 1869Õs, Banknotes including all the 90¢ values (minus the grill issue) early and later commems, well populated Washington Franklins, yet there are not any coils, and just a touch of airmails with no B.O.B. Mentionable mint includes #10X1 reprint, 116 with cert., 149, 153, 178-179, 189-190, 208, 211, 205, 211-212, 217-218, 219-220, 221-229, 230-240, 1894-1895 Bureau issues which includes 8 Dollar values, 285-291, 294-299, 300-313, 315, 323-327, 328-330, 331-342, 357-358, 369, 374-380, 382, 414-417, 419-423 (421 with cert), 424-436, 462-466, 469-480, 498/518, 524, 551-573, 634A, 658-679, 692-701, 834, 1053, C1-C6, and C18. Useful used are #Õs 9, 20, 29, 30A, 37, 67, 75-76, 89, 118-119, 121, 137, 155, 166, and 191. Condition of this magnificent holding is mixed with all reverse issues of NH, OG, RG, and NG present.Cat. Value: S.B. 6,000.00
Price Realized: $13,000.00
839*oA somewhat disheveled, yet comprehensive, two volume mint and used, 19th and 20th century, front and BOB collection. This assembly is loaded with early 1850Õs and 1860Õs issues, accompanied by Banknotes, followed by early commemoratives, Bureaus, Washington-Franklins, mid range commems and regular issues up to the 1980Õs. Great run of airmails, special delivery, postage dues, newspapers, with an outstanding revenue section including 1st-3rd issues revenues, Reds, Greens, REÕs, RFÕs, RGÕs, RIÕs, RJÕs, RJAÕs, RKÕs, RVÕs, RWÕs. Noteworthy mint are 20 (R.G.), 87 (N.G.), 123 (N.G.), w/ cert., 214-216, 1st Bureau up to the 10¢, 285-290, 294-299, 300-311, 323-330, 397-403, 414-420, 422, 424-428, 467, 475-477, 500, 505, 547, 551-573, 599A pr., (NH), 634A, Kansas-Nebraska sets, 803-834, 1030-1053, C1-C6, C14 (N.G.), C18, E1-E9, J6 (R.G.), J7, J33, J44, J57, PR64, PR79, Q1-Q9, Q11-Q12, and RW1-RW54. Used includes 2, 14-15, 17, 22, 29, 39 (pen cancel?), 67 (repaired), 68-72, 77-78, 90, 98-99, 100, 119-122, many 90¢ BankCat. Value: S.B. 6,000.00
Price Realized: $22,000.00
840*oA powerful old time 19th century collection mounted on homemade pages. The deep used section includes #1 x2, 2, 12, 13-15, 17-18, 19 (pen cancel, w/ tear), 20 x 2, 21 (pen cancel), 22, 27/30A, 31, 37, 62B, 64, 72, 75, 86/100, 113-117, 119-122, 148/155, 156/166, 182/191, and 218-219. The smaller mint part holds #30 NG, 36 OG, 38 NG, 112 OG, and 210-215 OG. There is a tiny group of proofs from the same issues where you will find 3P4, 4P4, 40P4-47P4, and 63P4/72P4. Also within there is a very small assembly of locals, officials, revenues, and postal currency that will add a little flavor. Last, but not least, a bit of Canada and Newfoundland bring up the rear and adds just few dollars to the bottom line. As you might expect with a group that is Òlong in the toothÓ, condition is quite mixed but you will find a fair amount of fine or better copies. A collection ideal to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 5,000.00
Price Realized: $8,000.00
841*oA small but powerful group on three stock pages. Better mint includes 37, ng, 68, ng, 148, part og, the rest are og., 190, 228, 237, 287, 289, 399, and 403, nh. Useful used includes 1, 12, 21, 27, 67, 72, 75, 90, 118, 241, and 292-293. Condition is very mixed with many very saleable pieces scattered about. Closer examination will prove fruitful. An assembly like this has many possibilities.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,000.00
Price Realized: $3,250.00
842*oA very nice, attractive 1857-1966 mostly mint collection neatly mounted on Scott pages. The assembly is graced with just a little 19th century regulars and commemoratives, a pleasing selection of Washington-Franklins, a bit of airmails and just a smidge of BOB ending with a surprising amount of lower to middle value cut squares. Mint items worth mentioning are 87, 92, 191, 230-237, 241, 274, 282C-284, 285-290, 414-420, 424-437, 440, 461, 469-475, 498-499, 501-518, 524, 545-546, 551-573, 578-579, 581-591, 630, 658-679, 803-834, 1030-1053, C1-C6, C13-C15, C18, E3, and E7-E8. Condition is mixed with various reverse issues such as NG, RG, OG, & NH. Centering ranges from Fair to VF. A collection ideal to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,700.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
843*oAn massive 19th and 20th century mint and used, front and Back of the Book, accumulation in 48 sales books. Mostly lower values but a lot of it. Includes pre-Banknotes, Banknotes, early commems, Washington-Franklins, airmails, Special Deliveries, Postage Dues, JQÕs, QÕs, QEÕs, Officials, Revenues, Match & Medicines, Ducks, and a few unlisted items like a game bird assortment. Condition is mixed. This would be a great lot to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,500.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00

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