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Public Auction #409

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COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
822*oAn old time mint and used stock that hasn’t seen the light of day for over 30 years. Very involved 19th and 20th century regular issues, commems, some airmails and back of the book. There is a huge amount of catalog value in the 19th century. A small grouping of plate blocks was spotted worth noting. Condition is mixed so careful viewing is recommended to mine the many diamonds in the rough.Cat. Value: S.B. 6,000.00
Price Realized: $12,000.00
823*oRemaindered collection on White Ace pages with plenty of meat left on the bones. Mixed mint and used to the 1890’s, then virtually all mint to the end, 1940. What is left is in a wide range of condition from regummed/reperfed to NH but almost all at least look F-VF. Highlights are extensive just a few of which are used 29, 32, 37, 72, 120, 155, 166, 191, 218, 229, 241 and 242. Better mint include 63, 65, 113, 114, 124, 189, 208, 238, 239 and much, much more. Good dues, E’s, P’s, Q’s and lots of ducks are present as well. All of the dubious coils removed so as not to warp the owners catalog value of $40,000.00. Worth an extended review.Cat. Value: S.B. 4,500.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
824*oCVAn outstanding and impressive collection from an avid collector and enthusiastic exhibitor of 1908-1922 Washington Franklin coils. This tremendous collection, still on exhibit pages consists of mint, used, and on cover examples of singles, pairs, line pairs, and multiple strips in various sizes. There are so many items worth mentioning that we will limit it to just a few, like number’s a mint 456 OG line pair, 396 used strip of 5, 447 line pair on a flight cover and a used single 449 with a cert. Also within this man’s lifetime pursuit you will find roll leaders, trailers, and plate numbers in various sizes. Continues on with a respectable representation of mint, used and on cover vertical and horizontal imperfs in singles pairs and multiples which include number’s 346V NH paste up of four with a cert and 347 OG paste up pair with plate number with cert. Last, but not least, there is a small assembly of over 20 examples of fakes thrown into the mix. Condition is mixed and our suggested bid is realistically baCat. Value: S.B. 4,500.00
Price Realized: $9,500.00
825*An interesting mint 19th and 20th century collection on Hagner pages. Notable numbers are 7, 20, 35, 36, 71, 75, 78, numerous Banknotes, 220-229, 230-240, 285-290, 294-299, 300-311, 323-330, 331-341, 369, 397-404, 424-440, 523-524, 547, C1-C6, C18, E1-E12, J1-J6, K1-K18 and Q1-Q12. Also includes a selection of Official Specimens, O87S, and some ragged India Proofs like a 242. Condition and centering is very mixed with much average to Fine. Loads of catalog to be viewed so take your time to come up with an appropriate number.Cat. Value: S.B. 4,000.00
Price Realized: $10,000.00
826*oCVAn excellent collection beautifully presented of Private Vending Machine coil from an avid collector and enthusiastic exhibitor. Includes singles, pairs, line pairs, paste-up pairs, and on cover from Brinkerhoff, Farwell, Mail-O-Meter, Schermack, and U.S. Automatic Vending. Mostly the medium priced items. Many interesting covers. Condition appears quite clean. A fine opportunity for the specialist or wannabe.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,700.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00
827*oCVCollection of US coils put together lovingly by an avid collector exhibitor. Begins with the Liberty Issue coils and traverses the years to 2008. The collector tried to obtain every available coil and its permutations. Often he was able to locate and procure more than one misperf or imperf for every denomination. Varieties and variations abound. The exhibit sections are extensively written with much information adding to the value. Nice sections include the Liberty issue, the Prominent Americans, all the Regular issues, the Transportation PNCs plus the Airs and Officials. Each of these is ready for write up into a first class exhibit. The included covers only enhance the story and the value. A joy to view this much of this type of specialized material in one place. If you have any interest in US coils, be sure to view and figure this one.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,500.00
Price Realized: $4,500.00
828*oA neat, tidy mint and used 19th and 20th century four volume collection in hingeless Lighthouse album. The used is well populated starting with the banknotes, early commems, into the Washighton-Franklins. Then turns mint around the 1920 into the early 2000’s. There are light sections of airmails and BOB, while the Ducks appear complete from RW6 to almost the end with numerous NH copies. Better used includes # 72 (with tear), four 90¢ Banknotes, 240-245, 277 and 291-293. Mint worth mentioning are 658-679, 834, C4-C6, C13 (no gum) and C18. Condition is mixed. A good candidate for upgrading and expansion.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,100.00
Price Realized: $3,750.00
829*oA tired stock from the Pacific Northwest. Majority of the value is in the 19th century with many higher values. Better used include 155 x 2, 166, 191 x 3, 218, 292 (damaged). Also found is a bit of airmails and BOB. Condition is very mixed, therefore heavy discounting has been applied and misidentified has also been taken under consideration.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $2,900.00
830*oCVCollection in two cartons that encompasses the balance of an estate. Several organized collections in various albums, one of which holds a nice collection. Starts with a #1 pen canceled and flows through 1940. Emphasis is on used stamps with many premium items present. Noticed 72, 112-121, 155, 166, 218 and 230-242 during the examination. The other included albums and stockbooks fill out the collection through 1983. Saw a nice run of duck stamps, good first issue revenues, and a C18 or two. All in all, a nice collection to continue or break up into stock. Certainly worth a very serious and careful review.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,000.00
Price Realized: $4,000.00
831oAn impressive used holding neatly sorted by Scott number. Starts with 112 and ends with Q12. Mostly early commems with a good representation of early airmails and Q’s. Duplication can be a bit overwhelming but small enough to be easily digested. Condition is very mixed. Numerous possibilities exist from this last minute arrival.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. 74,500.00
Price Realized: $3,750.00
832*oDealer’s salesbooks (18) containing a comprehensive and varied stock of US sets and singles. Starts with some nice earlies and then is roughly organized by Scott through the back of the book. Productive duplication throughout. Variable condition makes viewing a necessity. Easy processing into your US stock or collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,700.00
Price Realized: $4,250.00
833*oAn eclectic assembly of mint and used housed in numerous ways. Many high values scattered about. Worthwhile used include 9x1 x 2, 120-121 and 141. The more involved mint are 112 x 2, 117, 217 x 2, 325, 357, 358 x 3, 404, 480, 647-647 plate blocks, 701 x 8, C6 x 2 and RW15 plate block of 8. Also includes two unrelated Zeppelin around the world flight cover.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,000.00
Price Realized: $2,100.00
834*oCollection in two Scott Speciality albums to 1975. Ready made for the nondisciminating collector. Tons of catalog in mixed condition. 90¢ canknotes, C1-C6, C18, and good BOB are all seen. The C13-C15 are fakes while the condition of the backs of the power stamps is lacking. Still a pleasant collection to view. Offered at a bargin price.Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00
Price Realized: $2,300.00
835*oCollection mainly used on White Ace pages. Main value begins in the Washington/Franklin era. Noticed some better used including 369, C1-C4, C18, Q1-Q12 etc. Also saw what appear to be some mint perf. 12 coils. Very high catalog value. Mixed condition. Could be some dubious or questionable items included in this collection, so careful viewing is recommended. Should yield good value.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $800.00
836*oCollection in Scott National album to 1965. Primarily used to about 1930 then mint to the end. Condition varies but enough is here to merit a look including (used) 121, C1-C6 and Q1-Q12. The mint includes a NH C18. Owner’s catalog value of $7500.00+ looks reasonable.Cat. Value: S.B. 850.00
Price Realized: $850.00
837*oUseful collection in a pair of Lighthouse hingeless albums. Mint highlights include C1-C6 and C18 while the used has 238-239, 291 and 369 among others. Albums are in nice shape and have pages to 1977. Owner’s catalog value exceeds $7500.00.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $850.00
838oMostly 19th century used dealer stock neatly arranged on stockpages. Mainly medium values with a few higher examples scattered about. Duplication is tolerable. Condition mixed.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $800.00
839*oCompact group on dealer salescards. Mostly used and mostly less than pristine condition but mostly decent looking including (used) 9, 68, 112 x 2, 113 x 3, 116, 118, 119 x 2, 121, 153 and 160. Mint mentionables include 206 (pair), 287, 328-330 and 369. A quick look might bring nice profits. Please inspect.Cat. Value: cat. 14,000.00
Price Realized: $950.00
840*oCompact group in a small carton. Starts with a nice US remainder collection in an expensive album. Next you will find a large envelope of better BOB items including revenues and Ducks. Lastly, there are two small boxes of better and intermediate items in mixed condition. Plenty of material to enjoy and recycle profitably.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00
841*oDedicated beginner’s collection in a pair of Minuteman binders. The mint is all in mounts (but we didn’t check if hinged) and includes 328-330, 550, 834, 1053, E7 and some Kansas-Nebraska overprints. Among the used are 294-299. Some airs, Q’s, a couple ducks and over $800.00 face round out the albums. Condition varies. Take a look and see what you can do with it.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $650.00

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