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Public Auction #425

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended August 14, 2015 at 7:00pm (New York time)
Bids updated August 14, 2015 at 6:21pm (New York time)

COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, STOCKS — Great Britain
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
328*oGreat Britain powerful mounted collection of a couple thousand to the late 1970s. The Victorian period is where most of the value lies, though the Edwards through to KGVI is enhanced by multiples, shades, watermark varieties, paper varieties and cancel possibilities. Starts out mostly used through the KGVI’s then mostly mint to the end. Condition is somewhat better than usually encountered. This coupled with the specialty nature and high catalog value make this a standout collection.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. over 100,000.00
Price Realized: $6,500.00
329*oCVGreat Britain majestic Queen Elizabeth II fairly complete collection from 1953 to 2008, weighing about 150 pounds, in four cartons. Comprises hundreds of mint stamps in singles, complete sets, souvenir sheets, and booklets in seven Safe hingeless albums and slipcases including a neat Machin one. The owner has written in heavy pencil the catalog numbers and values for each stamps Also involves postal presentation packs and FDCs from around 1988 to the 2000s. Bring a trusty calculator to count the face. A compact collection ready to go home with you.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,800.00­­­­­
Price Realized: $1,300.00
330**Great Britain face lot purchased from new issue sources filling three small cartons. Totally uncounted with most still in original packaging. Monstrous uncounted face value included in year sets, booklets, sheets, sheetlets and souvenir sheets, loose singles, blocks and multiples. Substantial catalog. Looks as if most were purchased 1997-2011 with many “forever” type stamps. It will take all morning to count, so bring patience and a good calculator.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,500.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
331*oGreat Britain selection from the 1850s to 1910s. Roughly 75 used stamps on a black page having a majority from Queen Victoria. Good for checking for shade or cancel varieties. Inspection recommended when dealing with these classics.Cat. Value: cat. 7,520.00
Price Realized: $375.00