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Public Auction #402

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COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
922*oAn impressive and important mostly mint 19th and 20th century collection in 4 very clean Lighthouse Hingeless albums. Very few early issues up though the Banknotes but after that the spaces start getting filled, especially with the small Banknotes. The first two commemorative sets are up to the 50¢ values with the exception noted later. The early 20th century commems are full as are all the later issues. The Washington Franklins are well established while the post war is present. Surprisingly very little face value types of the 1950’s and later. Very little airmails, but there is a pleasant population of Postage Dues and a small batch of Ducks with the $7.50 values and later. The useful used contain 62B, 71-72, 75 with cert., 112-121 (112, 120 with certs.), 151 with cert., 241, 291, 312-313. The monumental mint section holds 146 with cert., 189, OG, 210, NH, (with offset and a cert.), 212-215 OG., (213-214 are NH), 219, 219D, 220a, 220c, 223-229, 230-241, (241 is OG), 258-259, 275-276, 285-290 (289 is NH), 29Cat. Value: S.B. 4,000.00
Price Realized: $5,000.00
923*oAn impressive 1893-1996 mostly mint commemorative, airmail and BOB collection neatly mounted on White Ace pages. The commems are highlighted by mint 230-245, 285-293, 294-299, 323-330, 1909 perf and imperfs, 369, 397-404, 630, specialized Farley section, modern issues like an Imperf Bugs Bunny, Legends error sheet plus loads of postage in singles and some sheets. Airmails include C1-C6, C13-C15 and C18. The BOB turns into a mixture of mint and used with a nice selection of Special Deliveries, Postage Dues and Parcel Post. Condition is quite mixed with a combination of NH, OG, RG, DG and NG. There is much valuable material for the dealer while the collector can concentrate on the regular issues for expansion.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,500.00
Price Realized: $6,000.00
924*oA large estate remainder as received. The lot has several stand alone mint and used collections, quite a bit of face, two files with revenues, plus file folders with federal and state ducks. Also included are small boxes with interesting stuff. This would be a great lot to break down. A challenging lot to figure.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,250.00
Price Realized: $0.00
925*oA somewhat disheveled 19th and 20th century mint and used collection from a collector that has been collecting since the Roosevelt administration. There is plenty of 19th century holding Banknotes, early commems then heads into the 20th century with a well populated group of Washington Franklins, a good section of airmails, J’s, O’s, Ducks with many later plate blocks. Noted used are 1, 29, 72, 97-98, 112-122, 155 and 166. Meaningful mint is 209-215 all OG, 230-245, 276A, 300-311, 324-330, 341, 419, 517, C1-C6, and C13-C15. Condition is extremely mixed ranging from Average to Fine to a bit better. Reverse issues are NH, OG, RG and NG. Worthy of serious examination.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,250.00
Price Realized: $7,000.00
926*oAn impressive mostly mint group plucked from an old collection and placed on salespages. Vast majority of the value lies in the 19th century. Worthwhile mint or mint appearing are 78, 152, 190, 191, 218, 241, 359 and 364. Useful used are 1, 72, 118, 155 x 3. Also included you will find a small batch of Ducks. There is a tremendous amount of catalog value however, much discounting is necessary due to misidentification, removed cancels and condition. Still much salvageable material remains so careful viewing is highly recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,250.00
Price Realized: $5,000.00
927*oA mint and used 19th and 20th century front and back of the book stock that never was. The unpicked holding is contained in 14 salesbooks of mostly lower to medium values. Better items spotted were #232, 233 and 235 blocks of 4, 319g, 319h, and 319q booklet panes, C18x7, and a J94 dull gum block of 6 with a cert. Also includes a section of ducks. Condition is mixed. Good opportunity to infuse this group into another working stock.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,900.00
Price Realized: $4,750.00
928*An impressive mint BOB collection neatly mounted on White Ace pages housing postage dues, Shanghai Overprints, officials and newspaper stamps. Better items include J1-J3, J6, J15-J16, J20, J22-J25, J34, J40, J42, J44, J49, JQ1-JQ5, K1/K17 (includes 50¢ and $1.00 values), O1-O7, O9, O13, O15-O22, O28-O30, O35-O38, O40-O41, O42 with PFC, O43-O44, O47-O56, O57-O62, O64, O72-O82, O84-O85, O86 with cert, O87-O89, O91-O92, PR2, PR5, PR9 with PFC, PR12 with PFC, PR14-PR16, PR57 (NH) with cert, PR58, PR59 NH, PR60, PR62, PR63, PR66-PR67 (both NG with certs), PR81-PR85, PR87, PR91, PR104, and PR114-PR125. Condition is mixed with centering ranging from Fair to F-VF and reverses of NG, RG, OG and NH. Loads of value waiting to be infused into a retail stock or mail auction.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,800.00
Price Realized: $3,750.00
929*oAn impressive yet somewhat messy 1851-1969 mint and used collection mounted in a Scott album. Well populated 1850’s-1890’s including early grills and Banknotes. The Washington Franklins are well represented minus the very expensive issues. Notable used are numbers 155, 166, 191, 218, 278, and 313. Better mint are numbers 224, 227-228, 517-518, 551-572, 581-591, Kansas-Nebraska set, C1-C6, C18, E1, E3, E5, Q1-Q9 and Q11. Condition is mixed with reverse issues of ng, rg, lightly hinged and NH. Careful viewing will be rewarded.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $4,250.00
930oCVA Banknote stamp and cover bonanzas of well over 1200 items in an old time handmade four volume collection. All three printing companies are represented. Spread throughout you will find covers and stamps with a wide range of cancels, plate flaws, varieties and markings. Strength lies in #136 with over 350 stamps and 15 covers, #147 with well over 500 stamps and 60 covers, #148 x 16 stamps, 157 x 220 stamps, 159 x 55 stamps, 178 x 27 covers, 183 x 60 covers, 205 x 30 stamps, 216 x 55 stamps, plus a scattering of other issues of the 1¢ up to the 6¢ values plus #209. Condition is very mixed so view carefully. An excellent opportunity to acquire a large holding of this popular area.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $1,700.00
931*oSmall group on salespages from a dealer’s house cleaning. Better mint include 162 ng, 215 OG x 2, 233 block of 4 (2 NH), 239 x 5, 335 NH block of 4, 358 NH block of 4, 382, 403 NH, and 541 NH block of 4. Noteworthy used holds 72, 89 x 2, 91, 95-96, 97 x 2, 98 x 2, and 120. Condition very mixed, mostly average to Fine. Huge catalog value.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,800.00
Price Realized: $2,300.00

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