| POSTAGE — Great Britain |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 51 |  | Great Britain Post Office Packs from 1980 to the early 1990s containing mint sets of stamps in one carton. Coming along for the ride are the FDCs for these sets cacheted and addressed. A useful holding. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $150.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Baseball Cards |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 52 | O | A 1980’s, 1990’s baseball card collection of well over 7000 items. Also includes a carton of rouge cigarette tins for your special hiding place. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $260.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Cinderellas |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 53 | O | Large four volume "Stamp show labels" collection 1908-1960. Dozens of earlies, some of which had very limited productions. Hundreds to around 1960 often with multiples, varieties, and tied on cover. This "in progress" exhibit is well laid out and annotated. The profuse webphotos tell only part of the story that an in person viewing will confirm the outstanding nature of this seldom seen material. Offered cheaply to attract multiple bidders. | Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $850.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Ephemera |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 54 | O | An eclectic U.S. selection in two banker’s boxes. Contains First Flights from the 1950s to 1970s, trade cards in albums, small boxes, mainly Golden Age, chrome postcards in albums, some tintypes including an album plus miscellaneous ephemera. Viewing a must to come up with the right number as could be a challenging lot to calculate sight unseen. | Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,100.00 |
| 55 | O | World’s Fair selection from the Columbian Exposition to the New York’s World Fair in 1939-40. Comprises two sets of ten each Columbian Exposition postal cards having one with its original envelope and around forty unused and unused postcards from St. Louis, Jamestown, Century of Progress and New York World Fairs. Also entails five neat books from the Columbian Expo (one written in German) appearing to be intact but having loose bindings and a 1940 New York Transit Map. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $400.00 |
| 56 | O | Ephemera for any Kennedy collection. First is a December 7, 1960 cover from President Elect Kennedy's Senate office thanking the addressee for their kind words in regard to his recent election as president. Apparently signed by him as John F. Kennedy. The second is a mourning cover from the First Lady's staff thanking the addressee for their words of support. Jacqueline Kennedy free frank sends this unusual mourning cover. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $50.00 |
| 57 | O | Banker's box of an Aeronautica Topical collector's ephemera that includes hundreds and hundreds of individual pieces. Embraces: postcards, envelopes, stickers, tags, etiquettes, baggage labels, etc. Useful for any topical collector who wants to add some pizzazz to a mundane exhibit. If your style is scrapbooking, this is the airplane/airline super bonanza. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $240.00 |
| 58 | O | Ephemera accumulation from around 1900 to roughly the 1960s as received from the consignor in one carton. Comprises transit or event tickets mainly from Columbus or Cleveland, small pamphlets, several 1960 Kennedy Presidential buttons etc. as well as a neat “Johnson Family” 1936 African American radio show dart board which has been used in its original tube. An eclectic lot looking for an eclectic buyer. | Cat. Value: S.B. 75.00
Price Realized: $140.00 |
| 59 | O | Compact group. A German Cigarette album for the "German Colonies" and three Polish newspapers with Austrian tax stamps. Odd and unusual. See the web photos. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $170.00 |
| 60 | O | Five cartons weighting roughly 200 pounds. Consists of four cartons of music related mainly magazines from the 1940s to the 1980s and one carton (not full) of old photographs from the late 19th Century which are great for creating “instant relatives." | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $130.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Framed Art |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 61 | O | Eight better than most paintings. All are professionally framed. All are oil on canvas. Most if not all are signed. At first look did not see any famous artists, but, here is where your knowledge of collectable oil paintings could lead to a big bargain. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE. Offered with a low reserve to interest many bidders. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $36.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Framed stamp art |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 62 | | Duck stamp print from 1995. Expertly framed, signed James Hautman 5395/12111. Includes the unsigned mint stamp from that year. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $40.00 |
| 63 | | 1960, $3, RW27, Federal Duck Stamp Print, "Redheaded Ducks" by John A. Ruthven (6.75x9.25") This First Edition limited edition, artist-signed, unnumbered print was hand-drawn on "grained zinc plate (photolithograph) using black ink on off-white stock". The print is professionally framed/matted to 13.75x14.75" with an unsigned stamp mounted below. Rare and in outstanding condition. OFFICE PICKUP ONLY | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $50.00 |
| 64 | | Duck stamp print from 1987. Expertly framed, signed Daniel Smith 9397/22000. Includes an artist signed, an unsigned mint stamp and the medallion from that year. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $50.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Model Trains |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 65 | O | Lionel train set from a large family estate in nine cartons of various sizes. Well played with. Complete with two locomotives (#675 and 2034) and eight or more cars plus a KW 190 Watt transformer. Most are in damaged original boxes. Everything has been in basement storage since last played with in 1987. Embraces: Lionel #50 gang car, 145, 310, 317 x 2, 342, 465, 494, 3662, 6466WX, 6001T, 6002, 6004, 6007, 6456, 6555 and everything necessary for your own display with trestle bridges and Plasticland City pieces for elaboration. The webphotos provide plenty of information on this "farm fresh" model train discovery group worthy of any hobbyist. SHIPPING COSTS MAY BE PROHIBITIVE. OFFICE PICK UP RECOMMENDED. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $240.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Post Office Box |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 66 | O | Retired bank of 40 post office boxes of two different sizes from a closed Central Illinois post office. Big and heavy, made in 1966 to last, of quality workmanship. Over 35 of the boxes work with the enclosed post office combinations. Takes up the space of one and a half, four drawer filing cabinets. Will refinish into an ultimate accent wall in a den or man cave. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $38.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Souvenir Spoons |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 67 | O | Interesting souvenir spoons as received in a cigar box. Contains roughly 70 mainly different plated spoons from the United States and foreign places that the owner probably traveled. (Minion not included) | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $28.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Stamp Vending Machines |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 68 | O | Eight postage stamp counter top vending machines circa 1960s or 1970s in various stages of wear. Machines run from 10” to 16 “high. Three machines have their keys. Several have their manufacturer names including one made from plastic by the American Futura Corp. Grove City, Ohio. All sold As Is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $140.00 |
| 69 | O | Three postage stamp vending machines on stands circa 1970s or 1980s. All manufactured by the Shipman Co, Los Angeles. Two stands 50” high and the other 58” Only one has a key. All displayable condition. Sold As Is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $85.00 |
| 70 | O | Large countertop postage vending machine circa 1975 from the Inter American Vending Machine Co. About two foot tall and set to vend sanitary Stampaks for various amounts. Excellent displayable condition. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $44.00 |
| 71 | O | Postage stamp countertop vending machine circa 1970s. Roughly 22” high manufactured by Selectra Inc. Barrington, Illinois. It has its original key and is set up to take quarters. It is in displayable condition. Sold as is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $28.00 |
| 72 | O | Postage stamp countertop vending machine circa 1970s. Roughly 19” high having no manufacturer name. It does not have a key but it in displayable condition. It is also set up to take quarters. Sold as is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $12.00 |
| 73 | O | Postage stamp countertop vending machine circa 1970s having wear and some rust. It stands roughly 22” high having no lock or key but in displayble condition. This machine has no manufacturer name but has the name “Continental 200." Sold As Is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $12.00 |
| 74 | O | Postage stamp countertop vending machine circa 1980s. It stands roughly 19” high having no key. This machine was manufactured by the Shipman Co, Los Angeles and is in displayable condition. Sold As Is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $32.00 |
| 75 | O | Postage stamp countertop vending machine circa 1980s. It stands roughly 18” high having its key. This machine was manufactured by the Shipman Co, Los Angeles and is in displayable condition. Sold As Is. Office Pick-Up Only. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $38.00 |
| 76 | O | Eight banks of various sizes. Seven are mailboxes having six metal and one plastic for Canada Post. One is a souvenir of Milford, Michigan. Condition varies but are all in displayable condition. (10 dollar bill not included) | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $50.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Toys |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| | | Lots 77-85 are all collectable toys from a “first childhood to second” collection and stock of a celebrated North Suburban Chicago gentleman. Toys are his passion and he feels as if it is time to let others enjoy the fruits of his many years of searching, rescuing, conserving, and restoring hard copies of our childhood memories. These toys range in age from 20 to over 50 years old many in top condition or expertly restored. Many are special limited edition with many MIB pieces. These are offered here in relatively large lots at low reserves for collectors, wholesalers, and internet retailers to have an opportunity to enjoy, own, and redistribute these artifacts of our past. Extensive webphotos are a help, but first-hand viewing should be considered. | |
| 77 | O | Eleven bulbous cartons filled with dozens of toys; unfortunately none are in an original box. There are planes, trains, automobiles, boats and more. Enough to fill your toy man-cave. Very high initial cost, OFFICE PICKUP ONLY. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $220.00 |
| 78 | | Ten bulging cartons filled with around 120 toys. Almost all are in an original box. There are planes, trains, automobiles, boats and more. Enough to fill your toy man-cave, again. Very high initial cost. Special shipping rates will apply. Call or email for a rate quote. | Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $400.00 |
| 79 | O | Four large cartons of military and first responder toys. Includes: tanks, helicopters, planes, Jeeps, fire and police vehicles plus a real neato Japan tin police car (13+ inch) with two seated cops inside. Many more premium than you would expect in a lot like this. Most have webphotos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 230.00
Price Realized: $260.00 |
| 80 | O | Four large cartons of airplanes, airplanes, airplanes, and a few trucks. Includes: a UTA DC10 "travel agent 1/48 model, a bunch of Air legends and AHM models, and a Tonka blue Ford pickup. Plus much, much more. Most have webphotos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 220.00
Price Realized: $150.00 |
| 81 | O | Five large cartons of airplanes, cars, and a few trucks. Includes: a Germany made Die Cast 18W Walsh Crane, a metal WWI Howitzer, a bunch of China tin pieces, and a Tonka Army Jeep with top in excellent condition. A few are MIB. Almost all have webphotos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 220.00
Price Realized: $270.00 |
| 82 | O | Four large cartons of mainly scale model diecast cars in original boxes. Includes: a two Fairfield Fords '57 and '48, an American Muscle '56 Ford, and a beautiful 1/18 scale 1953 Ford F-100 wrecker. Plus much, much more. Most have webphotos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 160.00
Price Realized: $270.00 |
| 83 | O | Three full cartons of mainly mint in box transportation items. Includes a Bandai VW in tin and two Ghostbusters cars. Better than usual condition for resale. All have webphotos. | Cat. Value: S.B. 140.00
Price Realized: $240.00 |
| 84 | | Two medium cartons packed loosely with collectible die cast, stamp related toy cars from Aland produced by Lledo. All different. Almost all mint in box. Good eBay sellers. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $36.00 |
| 85 | O | Four large cartons of mainly "China Tin" toys. Some are fairly large. All are webphotoed. | Cat. Value: S.B. 90.00
Price Realized: $500.00 |
| 86 | O | Japanese wooden toy group. Nodding figures, dolls, chopsticks, and other bric-a-brac. Almost fills one large carton. The web photos give an idea of what to expect. | Cat. Value: S.B. -----
Price Realized: $48.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — WWII Propaganda |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 87 | O | Two WWII relics of Nazi Germany brought home as wartime souvenirs. Includes a "Mother's Cross" and some sort of airman's uniform patch. "As is as found". | Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $28.00 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 88 | | United States and worldwide accumulation in four cartons. Roughly 1,500 postcards from the Golden Age, linen and chrome eras Two carton contains three original postcard albums while not full having mostly European cards and two other albums with one with a good presence of California. A money maker at our starting bid. | Cat. Value: S.B. 250.00
Price Realized: $280.00 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 89 | | Picture postcards, perhaps over 3,000, from a long ago dealer stock. Covers all eras and definitions of "postcards" with an emphasis on Golden Age filling two large cartons. A mixture of greetings, views and other types. Best are the Indiana views sprinkled throughout. | Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $425.00 |
| 90 | | Several hundred Chicago picture post cards from the Golden Age on up to modern. The best part are 24 rare all different Eastland disaster cards from the period many of which are from real photos. Mixed condition. Save time for complete examination as there are some surprises in this complete historical tour of the Windy City. | Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $230.00 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS — United States and General Foreign |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 91 | | At least 1200 picture postcards from all eras in four shoeboxes and a couple of bundles save for some reason by an accomplished postal historian. 80% US and the rest foreign. Mixed condition. Best are the groups of Dayton, Ohio and area (140+) and around the same number of Wisconsin now in a small pizza size box. Look carefully, surprises here and there. | Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $350.00 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 92 | | Tuck picture postcard set of 25 showing their colour renditions of the Presidents of the United States done in 1903. Better than usual condition stored in a hingeless hand held album. Perfect for your Presidential themed collection. | Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00
Price Realized: $150.00 |
| 93 | | Thirty-three mainly unused and different postcards from Joliet and Lockport, Illinois from the Golden Age. Includes views, buildings, parks, from the “City of Steel” and Dellwood Park from Lockport. A local historian will dig this lot. | Cat. Value: S.B. 44.00
Price Realized: $85.00 |
| COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, AND STOCKS — United States |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
| 94 | O | Eighteen small size, valuable collections or accumulations all of which are cataloged and priced. Strength leans a bit towards the back of the book issues. None contain heavy duplication and several have no duplication. Helpful to add to a stock or sell as they are for easy profits. | Cat. Value: S.B. 7500.00
Price Realized: $5,000.00 |
| 95 |  | An amazing mint collection of Officials. Nearly complete. Condition is mixed. An excellent time saver. | Cat. Value: S.B. 6000.00
Price Realized: $6,500.00 |
| 96 | O | An over the top mostly mint 18th and 19th century front and back of the book collection housed in nine beautiful Schaubek hingeless albums nested in slip cases. Well balanced the assembly of mainly middle values with an occasional higher value starts used with #1 then continues with the 1851 issues through the Banknotes. The group starts turning mint with the Columbian issues and being well balanced with the other early commemoratives, then continues along with the Washington-Franklins through the modern postage types. Another area of interest will be the airmails, Special Deliveries, Postage Dues, Shanghai overprints and officials. There are twenty-seven stamps with certificates. Loads of postage to calculate. The condition and centering of this pleasing assortment is much better than most offered. A marvelous collection that must be seen to appreciated. | Cat. Value: S.B. 4500.00
Price Realized: $8,000.00 |
| 97 | O | The higher end portion of a dealer’s used stock. Includes a couple hundred mostly 19th century expertly identified. Cleaner than usual with a retail exceeding $22,000 and minimal duplication. Easy profits. | Cat. Value: S.B. 4000.00
Price Realized: $2,700.00 |
| 98 | O | A handsome mixed mint and used 1847-2016 collection neatly nested on hingeless pages in eight very clean binders. Includes commemoratives, regular issues, Airmails, Special Deliveries, and Postage Dues. Most of the 19th issues runs into the 90¢ values whereas the early commemoratives through the dollar values. The Washington-Franklins are hit or miss. The airmails are mint and complete while the rest of the Back of the Book is spotty. Loads of postage to take in. Condition is quite mixed. Good lot to build upon and improve. | Cat. Value: S.B. 4000.00
Price Realized: $9,000.00 |
| 99 | O | Compact inventory of 19th and 20th century mint and used front, back of the book, and Possessions. Mostly lower to medium values. Does include #1, some 90¢ Banknotes, dollar value Columbians plus other higher value pieces. Condition is mixed with minor duplication. Very high retail offered at a very reasonable price. A ready for sale assortment. | Cat. Value: S.B. 3750.00
Price Realized: $5,000.00 |
| 100 | O | A truncated four volume mostly mint collection in clean Lindner hingeless albums. Starts with the 1908 bluish paper issues up to the Liberty issues, very spotty in the modern after that, then airmails and BOB. Nice selection of Washington-Franklins with many full sets. Includes singles and some blocks in some areas. Most of the material is clean, hinged to various degrees, and better than average centering. A marvelous collection that must be seen to appreciated. | Cat. Value: S.B. 3000.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00 |
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