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Public Auction #444

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COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, AND STOCKS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
144O*An immense mint and used 19th, 20th century front and Back of the Book collection in seven large format Scott National albums. Loads of value in the earlier regular issues and commemoratives followed by a well populated assembly of Washington-Franklins, later commemoratives and regular issues. Several items accompanied with certificates either alone or was part of a larger piece. There is a respectable amount of postage types with higher face values scattered about. The airmails are virtually complete minus C13-C15. Correspondingly there are decent groups of Special Deliveries, Postage Dues, Revenues, Federal Ducks nearly complete as well as the other Back of the Books areas You will also run across a respectable collection/accumulation of mint blocks and plate blocks. Condition is all over the board so due diligence is suggested. However, an insurmountable of value to be mined awaits.Cat. Value: S.B. 7500.00
Price Realized: $17,500.00
145*A seismic mostly mint 1847//2014 front and back of the book nested in fifteen beautiful Scott hingeless albums with slip cases. Generous numbers of early numbers both regular issues and commemoratives, well balanced Washington Franklins and nicely populated until around 2008, then drops off drastically to where the last five volume are just empty pages. An even distribution of airmails (C13, vlh, C14 with a small HR and thin, C15 with a large HR and thin), E’s, Q’s, JQ’s, O’s and RE1//RW78. Condition is quite mixed so careful examination is highly suggested. Huge catalog value to be figured appropriately.Cat. Value: S.B. 6000.00
Price Realized: $25,500.00
146O*A well-intended mint and used stock of 19th and 20th century front and back of the book in fifteen counter books that did not get much exposure outside the Midwest from the Sunflower estate. Mostly lower to medium values. Very high old-time prices dotted with some land mines here and there. Condition is extremely mixed, so careful viewing is recommended. If you can not view in person take a look at the 117 images on our website.Cat. Value: S.B. 5000.00
Price Realized: $11,000.00
147O*An enjoyable old-time accumulation of mint and used 19th and 20th century front and Back of the Book in two huge cartons. Areas of special meaning are a unique group of over thirty plate blocks margin signed by Ann Arbor PM Arthur Summerfield, a small batch of revenues and Farleys, a pedestrian collection that packs some punch. Also includes dozens of better medium to higher priced items scattered about. Finally to add a little bonus you will stumble across a plastering of postage. This assembly holds 1950’s to 1960’s issues in both sheets and scrap. A loose count added up to over $1600.00 with over 85% being in sheet forms including a few high values. This impressive mass rivals one of Kim’s best floor sweepings lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 4000.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00
148O*A meaty remainder collection in 5 binders. Highlights too numerous to list but include (used) several grilled issues, 90 Cent banknotes, $2 Columbian, and # 122. Mint mentionables include 241, 259–261A, 342, 630, Q11-12 and much more. The 35 scans are just a sample of the value. Owner’s catalog value of $45,000 may need slight adjustment for condition or misidentification but a substantial lot worthy of review.Cat. Value: S.B. 4000.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00
149O*A well thought out 1847-1976 mint and used plate number singles collection. Predominately used and less plate number single from the #1 through the Banknotes. From that point on to the end of the front of the book the collection is dominated by mint. Well balanced in all the periods and does include airmails and Back of the Book with a tiny batch of Confederate States and Hawaii. Condition and centering are all over the board, with no gum (in just a few cases) to NH. A multi-decade adventure with a passion for a challenge. We are proud to offer this unique assembly as a tribute to the collector we have known for four decades.Cat. Value: S.B. 3750.00
Price Realized: $17,500.00
150***The inevitable, “I’ll get to it later accumulation”. Dozens and dozens of medium to higher 19th and 20th century regular issues, commemoratives, airmails and a few B.O.B. values. Loads of plate blocks and blocks. Most of the material is still in the original shipping envelopes from the dealer. Very high catalog value, however condition is quite mixed. Take your time to view this group as there is a considerable amount of material to be mined.Cat. Value: S.B. 3500.00
Price Realized: $19,000.00
151O*A genuine mint and used collection housed in 17 Scotts albums almost all with slip cases. Six albums have no with one of the with no pages. The early regular issues a lightly populated while the early commemorative a up to the middle values. Starts to fill up from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. Very little in the way of airmails and B.O.B. and only a bit of Philippines. Condition is mixed. Great philatelic foundation to build your stamp collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 2900.00
Price Realized: $8,500.00
152O*A most useful collector’s collection with a good amount of duplication. Strong in first issue, documentary, propriety and stock transfer. A mixture of pen cancels and hand stamps throughout. There are many of the more difficult stamps including R102c. Owners catalog is $45,990, not verified but there has been heavy adjusting for various reasons. Condition is mixed and close inspection is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 2800.00
Price Realized: $4,000.00
153O*A delightful 1847-2017 mint and used collection in fourteen albums. Nice selection of 19th and 20th century front and back of the Book. Mostly used up to the 1930’s then turns mainly mint. Looks fairly complete after 1960 with loads of face value types including lots of higher values, some later commemorative imperfs, etc. Also includes airmail, some Back of the Book, and a bit of Confederate States thrown in for a bonus. Condition is mixed and a real time saver with all the modern present. Shipping weight, 65lbs, call or email for a rate quote.Cat. Value: S.B. 2600.00
Price Realized: $7,000.00
154O*A down to earth 1847-1990 mint and used collection nested in two albums. Most of the pre-Washington-Franklins are used then turns almost entirely mint with much postage to figure. Within earlier material you will find some higher values present. Condition is quite mixed, so careful examination is highly suggested.Cat. Value: S.B. 2500.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
155O*A cagey mint and used 19th and 20th century collection in a Scott Platinum hingeless album nestled in a slip case. The early material is mostly used to be expected however there is more mint starting with the early commemoratives. Well balanced later regular issues and commemoratives with a nice sprinkling of airmails and a bit of Back of the Book. Condition is a little mixed in the 19th century then starts to turn cleaner moving into the 20th century with never hinged starting to appear here and there. A very useful assembly and would make an appropriate gift for the budding collector.Cat. Value: S.B. 2400.00
Price Realized: $5,500.00
156O*A predominately used 1847 to 1975 front and Back of the Book collection mounted in two American Heirloom albums. Present are both of the 1847 issues, few light scatterings of the 1851-1868 issues, 1869 issues minus the 15¢ type I and 90 Lincoln. Banknotes abound with most of the 90¢ existing. Full sets of the 1893 and 1898 commemorative can be found. Well balanced Washington-Franklins can be spotted. A mint White Plains sheet is nestled in a large mount. Airmails are mint first six, used 1930 Zeppelin set. Back of the Book hold early Special Deliveries, Postage Due, lightly populated Officials. Finally, the first two Federal duck are mint no gum while the remaining are used. Condition is not for the light of heart as it is extremely mixed with an occasional expert repair job only spotted with a well-trained eye. Still plenty of value to be recovered. Offered for what it is.Cat. Value: S.B. 2400.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00
157O*A bread and butter 1847 to 1944 mint and used collection nestled on Hagner binder on hingeless pages. Almost entirely used up to the 1890 issued then turns into a mixture of mint and used before turning almost mainly mint with the Columbians. Also includes airmails highlighted with a C14. There is no Back of the Book. Mint reverse issues include NH, OG, regum, and in some cases no gum. Condition is very mixed, so careful viewing is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 2400.00
Price Realized: $7,500.00
158O*An old-time accumulation of 19th and 20th century mint and used Front and Back of the Book. Sorted in a few binders and a small box containing some airmails and B.O.B. by Scott order for easy viewing. Mainly lower to medium values yet a higher value items pops up once and a while. A second small box holding some Rattle Snake Island related material thrown in for a bonus. High catalog value however the condition needs to be considered when coming up to the right number. Careful viewing highly recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 2100.00
Price Realized: $7,000.00
159O*A last-minute arrival from an estate. Includes an eclectic assembly of a few elementary mint and used collections. Combination of mint and used 19th and 20th century front and Back of the Book. Mostly lower to medium values. Also includes over $2000.00 of face with some high vales scatter about. Finally, there is a near empty like brand new Schaubek hingeless album. A perfect fit for the beginning collector.Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00
Price Realized: $2,900.00
160O*A peppy little stock book full of many surprises. Mostly mint and used key 19th and 20th century regular issue and commemorative singles and sets. Peruse through the 18 images to enjoy the offering. Condition is mixed with many worth while items to be plucked.Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00
Price Realized: $6,000.00
161O*A well intended selection from the Sunflower Estate in stock books, on stock pages, album pages and on dealer cards. Very high old-time prices are indicated throughout. There are better items like the White Plaines sheet and some early classics which make this a hard lot to figure. Condition is mixed and careful viewing is suggested.Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00
Price Realized: $4,250.00
162O*A much better Back of the Book stock than normally encountered. It begins with C 1 and continues from there. Postage due stamps are impressive as are the officials. Revenues begin with the documentaries and are strong in wine stamps. There are a good number of duck stamps starting with #1 and later a few state hunting stamps. It closes with Confederate States of which some are facsimiles. Owners catalog $22,814 not verified. A carful viewing is suggested to find the gems that exist.Cat. Value: S.B. 2000.00
Price Realized: $1,900.00
163O*A collection/accumulation with duel personalities. Includes a pedestrian mint and used 19th and 20th century front and Back of the Book. Mostly lower to medium values yet we did spot an occasional diamond in the rough. The real value lies in postage with the collection as well as a respectable group of high value mint sheets. Very high catalog value as well as face value to be carefully figured.Cat. Value: S.B. 1900.00
Price Realized: $4,250.00
164O*A splendid attempt at a United States mint and used, 19th and 20th century front and Back of the Book collection on Scotts pages. Most of the singles and sets are lower to medium values. If you look closer you will discover the group does contain a few higher and popular values scattered around. It also holds a small yet respectable batch of U.S. Possessions. Condition is mixed. A very worthwhile assembly begging for new albums.Cat. Value: S.B. 1900.00
Price Realized: $3,750.00
165O(*)Small time offering of the 1861-1867 issues. Loads of catalog being tendered for what it is.Cat. Value: S.B. 1800.00
Price Realized: $2,300.00
166O*A manageable stock of Officials and other back of the book material. Beside the single offerings there are a few sets; Treasury, Interior, Navy and Post Office. Condition is mixed but a few minutes of viewing can bring some nice profits.Cat. Value: S.B. 1700.00
Price Realized: $1,900.00
167O*A rather better group of classics stock than normally encountered. Beginning with numbers 7 and 9 and continuing to #99 this is an attractive group. The #10 has a sharp impression with great color. There are two # 26s that are mint and a #36 with an attractive fancy cancel. A never hinged #65 has double perforations and there are a few ‘paid’ cancellations (#7, 63 and 71). In general, there are many interesting cancellations, making this is a very desirable holding.Cat. Value: S.B. 1700.00
Price Realized: $1,900.00
168**A monstrous mountain of mint coil rolls and partial rolls. Ranges from the 1916-1918 rotary issues to the contemporary airmails. Better items include 602-603, 722, 843, and C37. The suggested bid is a tiny percentage of catalog for pairs and no line pair premium calculated.Cat. Value: S.B. 1600.00
Price Realized: $1,350.00
169O*An exciting revenue collection/accumulation. Includes the usual 1st through 3rd issues, reds, greens, plus many of the other types including a fascinating RN grouping. Condition is quite mixed. A perfect opportunity to get started in a very interesting area.Cat. Value: S.B. 1500.00
Price Realized: $4,750.00
170*Federal Duck Stamps RW1-RW87 in 22” X 25”, 18” X 22”, and 8” X 29” frames. OFFICE PICK UP ONLY. Consignor says all NH. Nicely framed and would look great in an office, man cave, or den. Not to be missed.Cat. Value: S.B. 1350.00
Price Realized: $1,050.00
171O*An original old-time collection/accumulation recently surfacing after a generation or two of hibernation. The collection is made up of lower to medium values with an occasional zinger coming to light. The accumulation is highlighted by a rather large holding of Farleys and C7-C9. There is also a reasonable amount of postage that will need to be figured that will add to the bottom line. An interesting assembly worth serious consideration.Cat. Value: S.B. 1350.00
Price Realized: $1,900.00
172O*Four bulbous cartons filled with unimaginable philatelic treasures. Includes many albums, some partly remaindered, as well as a mountain of postage of untold amounts. Well worth the 84 images and certainly worth the effort to explore.Cat. Value: S.B. 1250.00
Price Realized: $4,000.00
173O*A sneaky 1847//1964 mint and used collection neatly mounted in a Scott album. The group is completely void of the 1851-1890 issues and quite sparse of the early commemoratives and Washington-Franklins. There are a few airmails and Special Deliveries and a full set od Parcel Posts. There are no other Back of the Book issues. Condition is favorable. A wonderful way to launch your philatelic endeavors.Cat. Value: S.B. 1200.00
Price Realized: $2,700.00
174O*A very good accumulation of early stamps starting with #10 and continuing to the early 1930s. There are numerous Banknotes, Washington /Franklin, as well as some Pictorials and 1922-25 regular issues. Early commemoratives are represented by Columbians, Trans-Miss., Pan Am and continuing to Lexington Concord. The back of the book is well represented including Officials. These are all on 102 size cards and can easily be worked into a dealer’s stock. Well worth your time to view.Cat. Value: S.B. 1200.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
175O*Estate leftover grouping. Includes a few remaindered collections of front and back of the book, a tiny batch of unprocessed auction lots, an assembly of binders of mostly lower priced sorted mint and used. Finally, there’s also a sneaky amount of postage that really adds to the overall value. Better take a closer look.Cat. Value: S.B. 1100.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
176O*A massive accumulation with more fluff than flavor. Loads of cheap used lined up on stock pages housed in binders. A few very simple collections. Medium values scattered about on sales pages and stock pages and cards. There is a spot of postage to figure and a bit of U.N. thrown in for a bonus. An entire winters worth of sorting and shifting around.Cat. Value: S.B. 1000.00
Price Realized: $1,500.00
177O*Consignment balance from the Sunflower estate. It’s eight cartons of material he had already gone through or never got to. Includes thousands upon thousands of stamps sorted in glassines, remaindered collections, old approval pages, sales pages and loose. Also, of note is the postage scattered throughout and a sizeable amount of mint stationary. Many hours of sorting fun.Cat. Value: S.B. 1000.00
Price Realized: $2,300.00
178O*Ten very heavy cartons stuffed with dealer’s store shelf clear out. Dozens of remaindered albums housing everything from cheap 19th used to contemporary/modern face types and an apples box brimming with hundreds if not thousands of loose album pages filled up to various degrees. The perfect beginning of a lifelong endeavor of stamp collecting. Shipping weight 250 lbs. Call or email for a rate quote.Cat. Value: S.B. 950.00
Price Realized: $2,500.00
179O*A consignment remainder accumulation lot in a large carton. Includes over 350 souvenir pages, a small batch of older and new cut squares, a brand new Scott binder with and unopened package Federal and State duck pages, two small sales books containing a few older and newer booklets and booklet panes, and three binders filled with cheap and hard to find used multiples and plate number singles. Lot of entertainment for the sorter specialist.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $800.00
180O*Eleven red boxes of stock from the Sunflower Estate with mostly lower values. Beginning with #11 and continuing to revenues this lot is worth a look. Beside being very comprehensive it has a large selection of plate number singles and a strong group of revenues. Condition is mixed but worth a viewing.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
181*A pedestrian 1851//2016 mint and used collection housed in spanking brand-new Scott albums lightly populated and mainly used up unto the mid 1930’s. After the 1930’s the collection starts to be mostly filled and all mint so there is a lot of postage to figure. Great time saver and ready to continue.Cat. Value: S.B. 850.00
Price Realized: $2,100.00
182O*A well-intended mint and used stock of 19th and 20th century front of the book and revenues in five sales that did not get much exposure outside the Midwest from the Sunflower estate. Mostly lower values. Very high old-time prices dotted with some land mines here and there. Condition is extremely mixed, so careful viewing is recommendedCat. Value: S.B. 850.00
Price Realized: $500.00
183O*A collection/collection offered as received. Includes a few starter collections in elementary albums, binders of organized and unorganized inexpensive stamps. A pocket of Federal Ducks with some better values and over $700.00 in face with some higher values thrown in. Worth a quick look.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $1,250.00
184O*A pedestrian parallel 1851//1996 mint and used collection in 4 budging All American albums. Thousands of lower to medium values with many shingled one on top of another. Almost all the value lays in recoverable postage. Buying new albums and trimming the duplication result in a very nice beginner collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $1,250.00
185O*A comprehensive assortment that diminishes after 1940. Very strong in Washington Franklin’s but also many early commemoratives, pictorials and bureaus. Back of the Book is well represented, especially special delivery, officials and there are some ducks. Better mint stamps are 225, 330, 394, 412 pair and E6. The condition is mixed but many attractive sound stamps are present. Worth a look.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $950.00
186O*A basic old-time collection ending in 1964 and housed in a Lighthouse album. Each area is well represented with an occasional gem to catch your eye, but there is some duplication due to misidentification. The condition is very mixed, but many sound stamps are present. A careful inspection is suggested.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00
187O*A well-intended mint and used stock of 19th and 20th century front in two red boxes and a few on large sales pages that did not get much exposure outside the Midwest from the Sunflower estate. Mostly lower values. Very high old-time prices dotted with some land mines here and there. Condition is extremely mixed, so careful viewing is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,000.00
188O*A mostly modern mint and used collection in three albums and three binders. Very little value prior to 1990. The strength lays in the postage types with at least $1500.00 face quickly counted from 1990 to the around 2010. Also incudes a parallel used assembly. Good starter group and time saver having to acquire the modern used.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $1,250.00
189OA seldom offered Match and Medicine collection of over 275 items. Appears to be all different. Also includes a like brand new empty specialized album. Condition of the stamps are very mixed. Some damage to be expected. This exciting assembly is just what the doctor ordered as to light a collector’s fire.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $4,500.00
190O*A multi-volume mostly mint contemporary collection. The value is in the postage types. We loosely counted over $1850 face with plenty of wiggle room. A excellent way to get started.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00
191O*A well-intended mint and used stock of State and Federal ducks in eleven sales that did not get much exposure outside the Midwest from the Sunflower estate. Mostly lower to medium values. Very high old-time prices dotted with some land mines here and there, with an example of some no gums marked as mint. Condition is extremely mixed, so careful viewing is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $950.00
192O*A well-intended mint and used stock of revenues, State and Federal ducks and a bit B.O.B. in seven sales books, stock books or sales binders that did not get much exposure outside the Midwest from the Sunflower estate. Mostly lower to medium values. Very high old-time prices dotted with some land mines here and there. Condition is extremely mixed, so careful viewing is recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $900.00
193O*A simple mint a used collection housed in a Davo hingeless album with a slip case. Though sparsely populated in the 19th century what is found to have meaningful value. There is very little in the way of Washington-Franklins. After that is a thinly vailed attempt to fill spaces. Surprising the airmails show some energy, however the mint C14 is no gum. Surprisingly the numbers do ad up to make a respectable starter collection. Condition is a little tough in the early issues while NH is spotted in some of the moderate later issues. Take a quick look, it won’t take long to come up with a fair number.Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00
Price Realized: $1,600.00

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