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Public Auction #421

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended August 22, 2014 at 7:00pm (New York time)
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COLLECTIONS & ACCUMULATIONS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
905**(2602/2603) A specialized collection of 72 plate number coils. Includes plate numbers 32333, 33334, “Broken Yellow Variety”, shinny gum plate # 22222, “Santa Anna Pink Variety”, Offset Perforations, and an imperf strip of 6. Great lot for what it is.Cat. Value: cat. 1,000.00+
Price Realized: $85.00
906*oDealer’s intact stock on counterbook pages in 11 well organized counterbooks ready for resale. Prices were figured at 80% Scott so not much has moved. Includes mint and used along with plate blocks. Huge catalog value with used: #1 x 2, 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 20, 27, 67, 72, 95, 121, 122, 155, 166, plus mint plate blocks #550, 614-616, 620-621, 756-765, 834, and 1053. Lots more to find along with values that retail for $1.00 and up on every page. Huge catalog value with lots of internet potential on each page.Cat. Value: S.B. 12,000.00
Price Realized: $9,000.00
907*oAn enticing mint and used 1851 to 1961 collection in black mounts on Harris pages. Highlights are used #10(?), 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 27, 28, 32, 36, 37, 38, 70, 71, 77, 118, 121, 112, 241, 243, 245, 262, 263, 291, 292, 293 plus mint #630, and C1-C6. Condition is mixed in the early issues so careful viewing is recommended. Still lots of solid value.Cat. Value: S.B. 5,500.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
908*oTail end lot early material up to around 1940. Plenty of classics in mixed condition in a small box. Encompasses three bundles of counterbook pages and two bundles of small size manila stockcards. Huge catalog value with everything cataloged even the copious duplicates in the Washington/Franklins. Every once and a while a surprise is revealed (used #241,244 come to mind), but condition is always a consideration. Should be enough value to elicit a bid. Viewing a must.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,500.00
Price Realized: $2,900.00
909*oA small accumulation on stock pages. Spotted 19th and 20th century mainly regular low, medium, values used as well as a selection of Federal Ducks from 1939 to 1944. Condition is mixed so detailed viewing will bring nice returns.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,800.00
Price Realized: $1,250.00
910*oA mostly modern collection made up from several components housed in Liberty Albums, binders etc. This hinged assembly includes 1938/2005 plate blocks with some high value face items, a 1851-2005 singles group that is mainly lower priced used then turns mint, a batch of 1997/2009 mint sheets. Digging deeper we spotted 1917/2009 booklet panes, 1908/2010 coils, and a few modern topical gatherings such as a Flag collection, an Easter and Christmas seal group. A fine lot that need a calculator and a sharp eye to tap into the better earlier items scattered about.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,600.00
Price Realized: $1,400.00
911*oMainly mint collection filling two large cartons. Not much pre 1925 in two clean White Ace albums. The rest of the mint singles are housed in four expensive like new Safe Dual albums that stretch into the early 1980s. Also includes six White Ace well filled consecutive plate block albums to 1975. Lots of face to count along with a few surprises. Don’t miss the white pizza size box with the used and back of the book filled with pizazz. Lots of clean material that could be easily broken down.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,400.00
Price Realized: $1,050.00
912*oA mostly used collection mounted in a Scott album from a long time ago. A bit of a scattering in the 19th century regulars and commemorative with a lively section of Washington Franklins. Starts to turn mint in the 1930s and an interesting section of over a dozen 1970s imperf pairs. Airmail, Special Deliveries, and Parcel Post are used. Better used spotted are numbers 1, 7, 9, 15, 19, 36, 37-38, 67, 69-72, (72 is damaged), 75, 98, 112-121 (121 is damaged), 217-218, 230-241, 285-291, 293, (293 is a SE and has been reconstructed), 404, 523 (P.I.), C1-C6, E1-E12, and Q1-Q12. The lone better mint item is a White Plains souvenir sheet. Condition is mixed yet many very presentable available for expansion.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,250.00
Price Realized: $2,900.00
913*oA bread and butter mint and used late 19th century to 1940 collection on Scott Specialty pages. Slightly remaindered having still some meat including used #291 and 658-668. Good lot for the beginner or returning collector.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,100.00
Price Realized: $700.00
914*oAn alluring Scott Specialty mainly used beginner’s collection from 1861 to 1978. Includes used #229, and 238-239. Condition varies so close inspection recommended to come up with the right number. Good collection to build upon.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,100.00
Price Realized: $750.00
915*oBack of the book collections on a variety of pages now aggregated together. Special delivery, postage dues, revenues, Duck stamps and envelope cut squares all together in categories. Several hundred stamps in all, with many individual surprises to be rediscovered. Check it out.Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
916*oA marvelous old time accumulation from a mover and shaker from Detroit spanning two generations. Most of the value has been loaded into two stock books originating from a homemade album and new issue purchases from the 1920s and 1930s. Digging into the stock book we spotted 397-400, 550 NH block of four, 535 M/S of arrow block and center line block, 620-621 blocks, 740-749 set of plate blocks, 756-765 set of plate blocks, C1-C6, C20-C22 plate blocks, C24 plate blocks, and two sets of C25-C31 plate blocks. Sifting deeper we found numerous singles and blocks of lower to medium value Washington Franklins, airmails and some back of the book. Added to the mix is a disjointed grouping of collection pages housing a few lower to medium mint and used Columbians, mint 285-290, 294-299, 323-330, 548-550 plate blocks, 614-619 plate blocks, Q1/Q12, etc. There are also a couple boxes of older used sorted in old envelopes, unsorted in metal tins, and glassines of postage types. The end of the story will find two Liberty albCat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $1,500.00
917*oCloset cleaning lot with three collections. The best is in a hingeless binder with ample 19th century material, owner’s catalog $15,000.00. Good value remains after you shake out the damaged. Spotted a #834 and 1053 NH in the second album. The third one has a Legions error sheet, imperf, Bugs Bunny and postage. Combining the three would give you a decent collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00
918*oCVStationery and cut square collection in six volumes. Four are filled with various identified entires in rough Scott specialized order with dozens in the $15.00 - $75.00 range with a focus on the overprint and surcharge issues. Comes with a Scott Specialty cut Squares collection starting with used #U1 with a couple hundred through 1962. High catalog value. Lastly a collection of postalcards from #UX3 to 1982. Strong intermediate grouping perfect for continuation.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $750.00
919*oLot of 25 APS retired circuit books. Wide variety. Priced fairly at $2070.00.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
920*oAn original mostly used collection in a Scott National album. Well balanced 19th century regular issues and commemorative, Washington Franklins, airmails, special deliveries, postage dues, a few officials, and some 1st issue revenues. Mostly lower to medium values. Some mint worth mentioning are numbers 241, 369, 461, 630, and 658-679 while used holds numbers 36B, 78, 96, 100, 112-119, 121, 155, 191, 240, and 291.Condition is very mixed as to be expected for an old collection. There is a small stock book and Harris album thrown in for a bonus. Nice assembly looking for a new home.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $2,100.00
921*oDisheveled and remaindered collections. Probably at one time was three separate entities, but now is just a pile of pages. Still a lot of pickings with used Columbians to 50 cents, banknotes and mint definitive lurking among the cheapies. High catalog value. Probably enough to form one intermediate collection and priced as such.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $750.00
922*oCVUsed accumulation from an avid soaker and recycler that could easily become an intermediate collection. Thousands and thousands of stamps packed in five heavy cartons. Most are from kiloware, but many have been gleaned from collections. Banknotes to 30 cents, 1869s in duplication, and a lone C18 are grouped together in a small box making up a small percentage of the lot. Also includes at least a thousand FDCs, a couple subscription items, and some unused postal stationery. Needs a thorough go through to see what is really here.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $550.00
923*oGroup of collections and stockbooks that did not make the grade as standalone units. Spotted some mid range stamps and postage that needs to be factored in. Take a look for yourself.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $400.00
924*oA collector’s closet clean lot with good intentions. Three things that can be said about this group. One, there is around $900.00 face types spread throughout. Two, there are three volumes of Safe hingless albums and finally, there is a seven volume Scott Platinum hingless albums with slip cases. Huge original cost offered to sell.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $900.00
925*Mint collection in a clean two volume Hagner Album. Strong better than intermediate in mixed condition collection. Encompasses #287, 400, 400A, 551-573, 581-584, 630, 658-679, good run of Farley’s, 803-834, 839-851, 1053, C1-C6, C10a, C18, F1, plus lots of postage. Worthwhile clean and well organized.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $1,050.00
926*oNO LOTCat. Value: S.B. 0.00
Price Realized: $0.00
927*oCollection on clean Harris pages. Contains regular and commemorative issues in black mounts from the 1860s to 1940. Roughly 450 mint and used stamps in singles, partial and full sets. Some mixed condition on the earlies as to be expected.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $375.00
928*oCollection in a Scott National album to the early 1950s. Includes mixed and used with a number of useful issues sprinkled throughout. A clean collection worthy of your time.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $350.00
929*oNearly 2 million contemporary stamps in eight hulking cartons. Consists of around 20,000 in bundle ware stacks counted, well organized, and identified by the owner in small boxes. Also includes an accumulation of on paper in plastic bags and loose. Great for art projects. The most stamps you will ever see in one place.Cat. Value: S.B.500.00
Price Realized: $800.00
930*oA predominantly used starter collection neatly mounted in a Scott National album. Useful used items are numbers 161, 191, 218, 241-242, 291, 568-679, C1-C6, C18, and RW1-RW42. The lone better mint is a White Plains sheet. Condition is mixed. A great lot to pass on to a budding used collector.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
931*oCollection from 1861 to 1986 in a Liberty album. Mint and used stamps interspersed throughout. Also includes postage to count. Enjoy your prospecting as you search for the hidden nuggets.Cat. Value: S.B. 425.00
Price Realized: $300.00
932*oCollection in a Scott National album to the 1980s. Contains a variety of mixed and used. Includes mint White Plains sheet, #1053, and C18. Bring your calculator as there is postage to count. Will recycle easily with a minimum of effort.Cat. Value: S.B. 425.00
Price Realized: $450.00
933*oAccumulation of two country folder collections that have been slightly remaindered. Both overlap, but between the pair a representative intermediate collection emerges. Several hundred stamps in each up to the mid 1970s. Enough premium duck stamps for a cursory look. Easily marketable.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $350.00
934*1926/1962 plate block collection in black mounts and a Columbia plate block album. Somewhat remaindered and light until the 1930s then well populated which includes some airmails. Also includes 1970-1976 blocks in glassines. Lots of face to calculate so the careful counter will be rewards.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $425.00
935*A snappy mostly 1970s and 1980s imperf pair assembly. Well over 40 pieces with a tad bit of duplication. Better items are 1305a, 1518b, 1616a, 1699a, 1801a, 1811a, 1844a, 1901b, 1934a, 2064a. Pretty clean lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $450.00
936*oLot as received. Includes a remaindered Scott National album. A sparsely populated All American album with tightly sealed early mint no gum commemoratives and lower value used. Better items spotted was a used number 1, mint 241 (no gum) 291 (no gum), and 834. Some mint sheets and scrap, a little but more mint scrap suck down not counted, a salesbook of lower values, and a small batch of inexpensive mint in glassine. Look carefully and we are sure you will find a few diamonds in the rough.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $950.00
937*oDucks in single glassine envelopes from a large Wisconsin soaker’s hoard. Several hundred with a few dozen mint, #RW1 and others ng, and a couple hundred used up into the RW50s. Plenty of duplication in the mid years and a bunch of odd Wisconsin. A readymade stock.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $900.00
938*Collection of mint stamps from 1880-1960. The original collector taped the sides of the crystal mounts staining some of the perfs and the heat and humidity has glazed some of the gum. Includes #300//309, 328-330, 571-573, perf and imperf parks sets, C1-C5, C18, etc. Lots of face to count and plenty of catalog value.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $600.00
939*oSmall accumulation which includes a mint and used collection in a “All American Album” housing better mint items that include numbers 323-330, 369, 551-573, 581-591, 658-679, C1-C6, and C18. Digging further we found lots of postage types that need to be counted. Looks like a fun lot to play with.Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $550.00
940oUsed accumulation of singles hoarded over many years in single envelopes filling 11 medium sized cartons. Begins with #220 and ends somewhere near #4029. Includes airmails and special deliveries with not all numbers covered. Still in order which could be beneficial to packet makers or approval listers. Most envelopes have five or more stamps, but not one has more than 100 which he would bundle in his quest to amass over a million stamps (also offered in this sale). Thousands in total.Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $375.00
941*oAn old time collector’s closet cleaning lot of 19th and 20th century front and back of the book on sales cards, in glassines, stock cards, etc. Mostly lower to medium used with some mint value items. Many interesting Banknotes, some newspapers, officials, Washington Franklins. Also includes almost two complete sets of 1893 Colombians with “Imitation” overprints. Condition is quite mixed and some identification is optimistic. Great lot to shuffle around and learn about stamps.Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $900.00
942*oSparse collection in a clean Lighthouse album to 1965. Lots of mint 3 cent commemoratives along with a few used earlies and banknotes are the highlights. Also includes a folder of Wine revenues and two pages of common postage dues. Only a quick look is necessary.Cat. Value: S.B. 290.00
Price Realized: $140.00
943*oConsignment remainder assembly of a couple starter collections, loose lower priced items, postage scrap and cheaper mint sorted in glassines. Plenty of stuff to play with.Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $750.00
944*oAn interesting revenue hoard. Starts with a clean basic one of a kind collection in a Scott Specialty album containing inexpensive 1st through 3rd issues, reds, greens, wines, narcotics, etc. Spread throughout several binders you will come across, wines, beer stamps, tax paids, Indiana state revenues, few 1st issues, some on documents, etc. The collector also liked to accumulate research material from various sources, mostly trade publications. A valuable grouping with its own right. Great lot for the casual accumulator of this type of material or a savvy eBay enthusiast.Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $900.00
945*oBeginner collection in a clean 1970 Scott Specialty album that contains the regular pages along with envelope cut squares and revenues. Sparse throughout. Clean and useful. Plus mint sheets from the 1950s some stuck down in their sheet protectors, stockpages of used duplicates, and a handful of plate blocks from the 1960s. Nice album with potential that needs continuation. Offered appropriately.Cat. Value: S.B. 220.00
Price Realized: $110.00
946*oA valid yet unsuccessful attempt by a mail order and eBay customer to fill up his ten albums he bought to do so. The results are two pizza size boxes filled with inexpensive mint and used loose in glassines and envelopes plus a few items mounted here and there. The assembly includes both front and back of the book along with a few pockets of revenues, Federal Ducks, and U.S. possessions. Just the right lot for the collector to start a lifelong pleasurable hobby.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $950.00
947*oA grouping of several beginners collections on White Ace pages and other forms. Tiny pockets of value scattered about. Better mint spotted are numbers 189 OG, 630, 834, 1053, C1, and C4-C6. Little bit of useful used like numbers 7, 15, 17, and 76. Condition is mixed and you will need to count some postage to come up to the right number.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $650.00
948*oCompact holding of over 300 EFO items. Many misperfs, some 50˘ and $1.00 value lamps, a few transportation imperfs, and some things that take a good imagination to figure out. Worth a quick peek.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $650.00
949*oSmall accumulation of mint and used on sales pages from an old time customer. Includes Washington Franklins, Airmails, Special Deliveries, Postage Dues and few Federal Ducks. Condition is very mixed and huge catalog value that cannot be counted. Offered for what it is.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $750.00
950*oTwo beginner’s collections waiting to be combined and expanded upon. The best of the two is in a very lightly mostly mint collection in a Scott album with pages up to 1962. The best items are C1-C6, C10a, C18, and Confederate numbers 1, 3-4. The other group is used batch mounted in an red Scott American album. Again very light but interesting lower value revenues, and the other possession. A perfect marriage looking for a new home.Cat. Value: S.B. 160.00
Price Realized: $210.00
951*A mass of 1933-1964 Indiana state revenues sorted in old glassines by year and domination. Must be thousands ready to be made up in year sets.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $500.00
952*oLarge carton of remaindered and elementary collections of mint, used and postage. Good lot for a collector to get started because of all the empty spaces and postage to use for trading.Cat. Value: S.B. 120.00
Price Realized: $325.00
953*oCVFloor sweeping from a larger dealer in two ultra heavy cartons. A carton full of remaindered collections and then a huge carton of unknown contents. Unreturnable even if the kitchen sink is buried inside.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $425.00
954*oAn old time mint and used cut square collection on a homemade album. Lower cataloging items waiting for budding student to explore the area.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $110.00
955*oPerfins group in two 3 ring binders of several hundred perfins from 1930-1970. Also includes an album with printed pages and a catalog to help the new owner organize this holding. Lots of fun and a new area for someone to get in on the ground floor.Cat. Value: S.B. 70.00
Price Realized: $75.00
956*oPrecancel collection from the 1930s to 1980s in two cartons. Hundreds of mainly different stamps well organized in eight binders by states and towns. Also includes 1990s produced catalogs as well as collector duplicates in a shoe box and on stockpages. Well worth a careful viewing by the specialist.Cat. Value: S.B. ----
Price Realized: $300.00