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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
844*oAn original holding from ÒThe great state of TexasÓ. This 19th and 20th century mint and used, singles, blocks and plate block assembly has not seen the light of day for many years. Highlights of the singles are used 18, 28, 29, and 67, mint 30A, 36B, 37-38 and 1518b line pair. In the blocks you will find 399 x 2, 400, 473 and 571. Plate blocks worth mentioning are 289 (major separation), 465, 536, C6 and C21-C22. Also coming along for the ride is an elementary plate block collection, a tiny group of old foreign stamps, reference books, etc.. Condition is mixed with both NH and OG present. A challenging lot to figure.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,200.00
Price Realized: $4,500.00
845*A most useful late 1920Õs-1990Õs regular and commemorative mint block, position block and booklet pane collection. The bulk of the value starts with the 1930Õs regular and commemoratives. A vast majority of the value is in postage types with many high values scattered about. Also includes a few EFOÕs. Condition is better than normally encountered with both NH and hinged present. Good lot for the starting collector that does not want to spend a lot of time acquiring the modern material.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,100.00
Price Realized: $2,100.00
846*oAn old time and exciting accumulation of over 100 Newspaper stamps from a respected retired stamp dealer. A pleasing variety with some light duplication and includes many medium with some higher cataloging items scattered about. Condition is very mixed. Careful examination will be rewarded.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $1,700.00
847*oA pleasing collection mounted on blank pages and some stock books. Not a great amount of material but what is here, counts. Mint blocks of four include 314, 320, and 343-347. Mint single include 233-240, 285-291, 658-679, C1-C6, and C10a full booklet. Also within this eclectic holding you will spot mostly 3¢ to 6¢ scrap postage and a few sheets plus some cheap covers and FDCÕs of little consequence. Condition is mixed with many fine or better spread around. Good lot for retail, mail auction or eBay.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,600.00
Price Realized: $1,500.00
848*oA mixed lot of well over 100 items, loaded with problem items. Includes 19th century, coils, colors, etc.. Some genuine and lot is a good opportunity for an expert.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,600.00
Price Realized: $1,450.00
849*oA basic mint and used collection mounted in a Scott album. Very little 19th century until you hit the first Bureau issues. Better mint includes 217, 219-229, 230-241, 279-284, 310, 399-400, 401-403, 414-420, 559-573, 581-591, C1-C4, C6, and C18. Noteworthy used are 218, 242, 276, and 276A. There is also a pleasing amount of middle value Washington-Franklins as well as the 1920Õs commems. Lots of catalog value but condition is quite mixed with reverse issues to be considered. Careful viewing recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,300.00
Price Realized: $5,000.00
850*oA somewhat disheveled, yet comprehensive, BOB collection. This assembly is loaded with Officials (includes mint O10, O34, O59-O60, used O33, O39, O66-67) cut squares (includes mint U29, U43-U45, used U29), Shanghai overprints 9 includes (mint K11-K12) booklets, (all modern) booklet panes (includes 279b, 301c, 319 types x3, and an AEF?), and a small batch of Confederate States (includes mint #3 w/ a cert). This comes from a non discriminating collector so condition is very mixed with much from average to some F-VF. Careful viewing recommended but will prove fruitful.Cat. Value: S. B. 1,150.00
Price Realized: $6,500.00
851*oA mostly used collection in a Scott National album. Noteworthy items are 9X1, 10X2, a few carriers, well populated 1851-1881 regular issues, Columbians up to the 50¢, a mixture of early commems, Washington-Franklins, an assembly of postage dues and an interesting section of Newspaper facsimiles. Condition is quite mixed with some faulty in the early issues so careful viewing is strongly suggested.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,100.00
Price Realized: $4,750.00
852*oA compact grouping of 19th and 20th century mint and used. Noteworthy mint includes 220c, 236-239, 573, 630, O123 and UO35. Better used includes #1 (pen cancel), 79 with cert and 241-242. Condition is very mixed. An easy batch to infuse into a mail auction or retail stock.Cat. Value: OwnerÕs adjusted cat. 10,500.00+
Price Realized: $1,800.00
853*An impressive and highly specialized collection of about 900 Carriers and locals, etc.., beautifully presented on Scott hingeless pages. We must acknowledge we have not seen since a far reaching assembly of this type of material before and will confess our absence of proficiency in this area. Therefore, we will leave that up to the experts that examine the group. Condition is a little mixed but most are clean appearing and quite attractive. A fine opportunity for the specialist.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $1,800.00
854*Over 75 EFO examples. Better items are 1057a, 1058a, 1303b, 1305a, 1363b, 1370b, 1610b, 1786b, 1842a, 1843a, 1897b x2, 1939a x2, 2145a, 2058b, 2238b, 2281g x3, 2561 plate block, and BK153a x2. Also includes mis-perfs, color shifts and maybe a couple pieces that take some imagination. Condition a little mixed as a couple stamps have a bit of gum disturbance, but by far a very clean and desirable assembly.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $1,100.00
855*oAccumulation from an estate. Includes 19th and 20th century in remainder and picked over collections, stockbooks, loose and sorted in glassines. Lots of cheap stamps with an occasional better item spotted. Happy hunting.Cat. Value: S.B. 850.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
856*An large accumulation in over three dozen binders and books of modern promotional material, year sets, and postage. Great lot for what it is.Cat. Value: OwnerÕs face 1,340.00+
Price Realized: $1,000.00
857*An eight volume 1893-1970Õs regular and commem collection mostly on Minkus pages. Includes 230-238, 323-327, few 1922 bureau issues, 581-591, Kansas Nebraska sets, some Farleys and 1053. Lots of face types and condition is pretty clean. Good lot to expand upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,050.00
858*oA two part pedestrian mostly mint collection. The first is housed in a Lighthouse hingeless album containing very little 19th century and Washington Franklins. The collection gains strength in the 1920 regulars and commems and ends around the presidentials. Mostly lower values and condition is mixed. The second part in a mainly modern booklet pane collection in a Scott National holding almost all postage types. Easy group to figure and a good lot to improve upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $850.00
859*oA compact mostly 19th century used stock in three books containing over 100 items. Starts with Scott #14 and ends with #290 with very little duplication. Mainly medium values with a higher cataloging item here and there. Condition is mixed most being Fine or better appearing. Easy to infuse into a working stock or mail auction.Cat. Value: retail 4,600.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
860*oA very nice attractive two volume collection in Scott albums. The first album contains commemorative singles, blocks and some plate blocks from the Columbians to the Farley issues. The early issues are 1¢ and 2¢ values and most of the values is in the 1920Õs and later periods. The second album is just a light scattering of BOB with a healthy section of revenues and Ducks. Condition is mixed. A good group to get started with and plenty of trading material with the multiples in the blocks.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $600.00
861*oA basic, mainly airmail and BOB, collection on hingeless pages. Well rounded in the EÕs JÕs, and contains the last newspaper set. Most of the value lies in the officials with a few high values sprinkled around. Condition is very mixed with much average to Fine. Good lot to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $750.00
862*oA consignment catch all lot from the foothills of the Rockies. Includes a remainder collection, some modern FDCÕs, postage, a couple boxes of inexpensive used sorted by Scott number, and a small interesting Rattle Snake Island group. Worth a quick peek.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $550.00
863*oA bulging mainly mint 1857-1994 collection in a Scott hingeless album. Most of the spaces are empty until the 1920 commemoratives. After that most of the spaces are filled with commems. There is just a smidge of 19th century but there are two 30¢ and one 90¢ banknote issues. In the early 20th century a small assembly of mainly low values, especially in the Washington-Franklins. One final thing you can say about this bulbous book is the postage. There is a lot of it. Condition is mixed. The perfect group to get started with because the later material is already there.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $1,800.00
864*(230/616) compact grouping of 35 19th and early 20th century commemoratives in singles and blocks. Condition and centering is mixed with regum, OG and NH. Good lot for retail or mail auction.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $550.00
865**BlkCollection/accumulation of a variety of US material, generally NH, on Ò102Ó size cards etc.. in no discernable order. While much is postage with a couple hundred dollars face, many items are more worthwhile such as multiple examples of NH Prexy & Famous American plate blocks, W/F coil line pairs, and 1920Õs commemoratives. Total ownerÕs catalog is $3,300.00, which we didnÕt verify, but it should pay off if you take the time to do some figuring.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $550.00
866*A beautiful like brand new 11 volume 1933-2002 commemorative collection in Safe Hingeless albums. Very complete and almost all NH. Real time savers since all the postage types are already here. Great lot for expansion.Cat. Value: face 660.00
Price Realized: $650.00
867*A very nice attractive 19th and 20th century starter collection in four beautiful Scott Platinum Hingeless albums with slip cases. There are a few early lower value bureaus and commems, Washington Franklins, 1930Õs regulars and commems. There is a touch of airmails and some QÕs. A collection ideal to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 550.00
Price Realized: $800.00
868*oCVA three volume mostly used 19th and 20th century front and BOB collection. There is a well balanced lower to middle value assortment of pre-Banknotes, Banknotes, early commems, Bureaus, Washington-Franklins and then later going into the airmails and B.O.B. Condition is very mixed. A good lot to tidy up and build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 550.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
869*A 1980Õs investment holding of a few dozen lower to medium value items. Includes a few early commemoratives to near contemporary regular issues. Centering a little mixed with NH, og and regum present. Neat and clean overpriced group.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $350.00
870*A two volume mint and used collection in Scott albums. Part one is a singles collection of lower and a few medium values. Part two is a clean 20th century block and plate block collection. Highlights of the block group are numbers 401 and 701 while the plates include #700 and an imperf Park set. Condition is a little mixed. Good lot to break up into a retail stock or eBay.Cat. Value: S.B. 425.00
Price Realized: $400.00
871*oCVDealerÕs closet cleaning group. Includes couple thousand US, UN and Israel FDCÕs and modern subscription material, Ireland and Canadian face types and foreign sheets for packets. Good eBay possibilities.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $600.00
872*oConsignment remainder lot of 20 cartons holding picked over collections. Good eBay filler.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $3,500.00
873*oConsignment remainder consisting of thirty ready to sell $10.00 all different packets of mint NH commems, Famous American plate block sets and more.Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $230.00
874*oConsignment remainder lot. Includes a near empty assembly of mint and used on Lindner Hingeless pages, a small flock of mostly used Federal Ducks, a small collection of mainly modern booklet panes, C21-C22 plate blocks, and finally two plate number strips of 5 of Scott #1908 plates 1,2 (2009 cat. $750), plus other extraneous items. Worth a quick peek.Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $400.00
875*oAccumulation in eight heavy cartons from an estate. Includes 19th and 20th century in remainder and picked over collections, stockbooks, loose and sorted in glassines. Also includes some postage lots of cheap stamps. Good for eBay.Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00
876*oThe remains of an estate. Includes remnants of collections, accumulations, postage and several thousand baseball cards used for ballast.Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $450.00
877*oCVDealerÕs backroom sweepings. Highlights include a small US collection with a #1 (pen cancel), used 72 and mint 230-240, a batch of cheap US and foreign stamps plus several used low priced US covers. Fun lot to sort through.Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $750.00
878*oConsignment remainder of leftover collections with some decent older material to choose from. Also holds a little postage. Good lot to dig through and pick apart. Take a look.Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $350.00
879*Lot of eleven reprint cut squares and 22 Specimens, F-VF.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $100.00
880*oAn interesting assortment of several hundred very deep BOB and unlisted items. Includes beer stamps, distilled spirits and rectification stamps, tax paids, state revenues, and other paper ephemera items. Condition is mixed. Great lot for the specialist.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $650.00
881*oA last minute arrival of miscellaneous mint and used lower to medium priced items. Easily spotted mint is a 215, 230, 232 and K7 plus used 218. Also includes an eclectic assembly of US possessions and UN.Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00
Price Realized: $210.00
882*oAn elementary Match and Medicine collection made up lower values. Good starter group of this very popular area.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $425.00
883oOld-time scrapbook assortment of tax paid tobacco revenues, documentary revenues, and some revenue stamped paper. The tax paids are in all shapes and sizes off of their product, and the rest are on their documents. We noted a wide variety of denominations and cancels, but leave it up to you to find the sleepers.Cat. Value: S.B. 65.00
Price Realized: $260.00
884*oCVBack by popular demand! KimÕs floor sweeping featured in 9 heavy cartons.Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $650.00