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Public Auction #452

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COVERS — United States
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
Image #1 of auction lot #492: (1) 5˘ Franklin right sheet margin copy franked on a folded cover to F...Image #2 of auction lot #492: (1) 5˘ Franklin right sheet margin copy franked on a folded cover to F...492CV(1) 5˘ Franklin right sheet margin copy franked on a folded cover to Fairfield Conn. Tied with a red grid cancel and red large cds at center. Stamp has 4 margins, cut close at top and bottom. Few minor wrinkles, Fine.Cat. Value: Cat. 425.00
Price Realized: $190.00
Image #1 of auction lot #493: (2) 10˘ Washington franked on a folded letter to Cleveland Ohio. Tied ...Image #2 of auction lot #493: (2) 10˘ Washington franked on a folded letter to Cleveland Ohio. Tied ...493CV(2) 10˘ Washington franked on a folded letter to Cleveland Ohio. Tied with a red grid cancel and red large cds at lower left. Horizontal and a couple vertical creases, stamp has 2 plus margins, cut in a bottom and upper right, Fine.Cat. Value: Cat. 1000.00
Price Realized: $425.00
Image #1 of auction lot #494: (13) 10˘ type I 1855 issue franked on a cover to Canada. Tied with a b...Image #2 of auction lot #494: (13) 10˘ type I 1855 issue franked on a cover to Canada. Tied with a b...494CV(13) 10˘ type I 1855 issue franked on a cover to Canada. Tied with a black double oval Boston Mass cancel, oval United States auxiliary mark at the lower left. Cover is a few wrinkles and some reverse damage. Stamp is Fair-Fine.Cat. Value: Cat. 850.00
Price Realized: $140.00
Image #1 of auction lot #495: (24) Two covers of the 1˘ type IV 1857 issue franked on a cover. The f...Image #2 of auction lot #495: (24) Two covers of the 1˘ type IV 1857 issue franked on a cover. The f...495CV(24) Two covers of the 1˘ type IV 1857 issue franked on a cover. The first is a vertical strip of three tied with a black cds. The second is franked on a handwritten folded circular tied with a black grid. Both have minor wrinkles, in addition, the cover has reverse faults. Stamps are Fair-Fine Cover overall shows its age and with reverse damage. Stamps are Fair-Fine.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $60.00
Image #1 of auction lot #496: (24, 32 X2) 1˘ and 10˘ 1861 issued franked on a trans-Atlantic cover t...Image #2 of auction lot #496: (24, 32 X2) 1˘ and 10˘ 1861 issued franked on a trans-Atlantic cover t...496CV(24, 32 X2) 1˘ and 10˘ 1861 issued franked on a trans-Atlantic cover to Germany. Several noteworthy auxiliary marks on both the front and back. Cover is a bit spoiled, few wrinkles and reverse flap damage, stamps are Fair-Fine. Interesting combination.Cat. Value: S.B. 80.00
Price Realized: $150.00
Image #1 of auction lot #497: (36) 12˘ black (plate1) vertical pair of the 1857 issue franked on a t...Image #2 of auction lot #497: (36) 12˘ black (plate1) vertical pair of the 1857 issue franked on a t...Image #3 of auction lot #497: (36) 12˘ black (plate1) vertical pair of the 1857 issue franked on a t...497CV(36) 12˘ black (plate1) vertical pair of the 1857 issue franked on a trans-Atlantic cover to England. Tied with a red town cancel and small red PAID LIVERPOOL BR PACKET cds. at lower left and “Per Steamer Via Boston" manuscript at upper left. 1989 PFC (203672) states, “it is a genuine usage.” However, the certificate fails to mention flap has been damaged on the reverse. The stamps are centered Fair-Fine.Cat. Value: Cat. 850.00
Price Realized: $280.00
Image #1 of auction lot #498: (64) 3˘ pink 1861 issue franked on a corner advertising cover. Tied wi...Image #2 of auction lot #498: (64) 3˘ pink 1861 issue franked on a corner advertising cover. Tied wi...498CV(64) 3˘ pink 1861 issue franked on a corner advertising cover. Tied with a black grid cancel and large black NEW YORK cds. at left. 1988 PFC (192793) states, “it is a genuinely used on cover. However, the certificate fails to mention the cover has been slightly reduced at left. The stamp is centered Fine.Cat. Value: Cat. 725.00
Price Realized: $230.00
Image #1 of auction lot #499: (294-299) Complete set of the 1904 Pan-American issues franked on a tr...Image #2 of auction lot #499: (294-299) Complete set of the 1904 Pan-American issues franked on a tr...499CV(294-299) Complete set of the 1904 Pan-American issues franked on a trans-Atlantic registered cover to Germany. 5˘ tied with a FX-NY1a(i)(ii) US Registry Exchange label. All the stamps are tied with a light violet smudge mark. Proper auxiliary markings at front lower left and receiving marks on the reverse. Cover has been slit at the bottom paper adheres and minor flap separation on the reverse. A must have for a serious Pan-American exhibit.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $950.00
Image #1 of auction lot #500: (397-400) 1˘ to 10˘ Pan-Pacific issues franked on a registered cover t...Image #2 of auction lot #500: (397-400) 1˘ to 10˘ Pan-Pacific issues franked on a registered cover t...500CV(397-400) 1˘ to 10˘ Pan-Pacific issues franked on a registered cover to Germany. Minor wrinkles F-VF.Cat. Value: S.B. 60.00
Price Realized: $100.00
Image #1 of auction lot #501: (C15)  United States Graf Zeppelin cacheted First Flight cover cancele...Image #2 of auction lot #501: (C15)  United States Graf Zeppelin cacheted First Flight cover cancele...501CV(C15) United States Graf Zeppelin cacheted First Flight cover canceled on April 29, 1930 at Varick St. Station New York. Mailed to Fargo, North Dakota. Backstamped in Lakehurst on May 31.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $270.00
Image #1 of auction lot #502: It’s Raining Covers!  Two-box lot consisting of over 1,200 covers of a...Image #2 of auction lot #502: It’s Raining Covers!  Two-box lot consisting of over 1,200 covers of a...Image #3 of auction lot #502: It’s Raining Covers!  Two-box lot consisting of over 1,200 covers of a...Image #4 of auction lot #502: It’s Raining Covers!  Two-box lot consisting of over 1,200 covers of a...
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502CVIt’s Raining Covers! Two-box lot consisting of over 1,200 covers of all types. About half of the covers are connected to Michigan in some way, including private and business correspondence, postal cards, postcards, and philatelic creations. The other half are first flight covers, FDCs, military mail, and highway post office covers from throughout the United States. Mixed condition, but overall clean, attractive, and desirable. With its abundance of rates, stamps, postmarks, auxiliary markings, cachets, etc., this lot is worth considering. Photos show selected highlights.Cat. Value: S.B. 1600.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00
Image #1 of auction lot #503: Three boxes of large three ring binders and two boxes of sleeved and u...Image #2 of auction lot #503: Three boxes of large three ring binders and two boxes of sleeved and u...Image #3 of auction lot #503: Three boxes of large three ring binders and two boxes of sleeved and u...Image #4 of auction lot #503: Three boxes of large three ring binders and two boxes of sleeved and u...
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503CVThree boxes of large three ring binders and two boxes of sleeved and un-sleeved covers of Apollo, Skylab and loads of other lesser-known space events. Lots of interest and diversity here. Some military and other US topics mixed in. Some duplication. A tour down memory lane, but a serious accumulation for the space topical person.Cat. Value: S.B. 1000.00
Price Realized: $3,250.00
Image #1 of auction lot #504: Dealer’s Indiana D.P.O. stock. Over four hundred fifty covers most are...Image #2 of auction lot #504: Dealer’s Indiana D.P.O. stock. Over four hundred fifty covers most are...Image #3 of auction lot #504: Dealer’s Indiana D.P.O. stock. Over four hundred fifty covers most are...Image #4 of auction lot #504: Dealer’s Indiana D.P.O. stock. Over four hundred fifty covers most are...
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504CVDealer’s Indiana D.P.O. stock. Over four hundred fifty covers most are Indiana D.P.O.’s and other miscellaneous items that slipped in and are interesting. This selection will require additional time to view. Dig in and enjoy.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $600.00
Image #1 of auction lot #505: United States mostly A-W Airport Dedication stock from 1930 to 1970 in...Image #2 of auction lot #505: United States mostly A-W Airport Dedication stock from 1930 to 1970 in...Image #3 of auction lot #505: United States mostly A-W Airport Dedication stock from 1930 to 1970 in...Image #4 of auction lot #505: United States mostly A-W Airport Dedication stock from 1930 to 1970 in...
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505CVUnited States mostly A-W Airport Dedication stock from 1930 to 1970 in two file drawers. About 900 covers organized by state is ABC order. Already priced and mainly in plastic sleeves. Set up to sell at a percentage of marked price. All the work has been completed. All you need to do now is sell!Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $700.00
Image #1 of auction lot #506: Six boxes of US mid-century First Day and Event covers. Some military,...Image #2 of auction lot #506: Six boxes of US mid-century First Day and Event covers. Some military,...Image #3 of auction lot #506: Six boxes of US mid-century First Day and Event covers. Some military,...Image #4 of auction lot #506: Six boxes of US mid-century First Day and Event covers. Some military,...
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506CVSix boxes of US mid-century First Day and Event covers. Some military, space, and other topical interest. Colorano and various other origins. Some duplication but will replenish your stock nicely.Cat. Value: S.B. 650.00
Price Realized: $2,600.00
Image #1 of auction lot #507: One man’s accumulation and attempted exhibit of the blue and red airma...Image #2 of auction lot #507: One man’s accumulation and attempted exhibit of the blue and red airma...Image #3 of auction lot #507: One man’s accumulation and attempted exhibit of the blue and red airma...Image #4 of auction lot #507: One man’s accumulation and attempted exhibit of the blue and red airma...
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507CVOne man’s accumulation and attempted exhibit of the blue and red airmail “Jet” airmail stamps (C50-51, C60-61 and the corresponding postal stationery). Housed in 7 three ring binders, one of which is the stamps themselves with plate blocks, coils, and booklet panes with misperfs and other interesting items. The remaining six binders consist of hundreds of covers, many common but several better. Also includes the designer’s autograph and other ephemera related to the stamps. If you are looking for that modern issue in which to specialize, here it is.Cat. Value: S.B. 500.00
Price Realized: $650.00
Image #1 of auction lot #508: Better U.S. Covers. Nineteenth century to 1940s. Gorgeous grouping of ...Image #2 of auction lot #508: Better U.S. Covers. Nineteenth century to 1940s. Gorgeous grouping of ...Image #3 of auction lot #508: Better U.S. Covers. Nineteenth century to 1940s. Gorgeous grouping of ...Image #4 of auction lot #508: Better U.S. Covers. Nineteenth century to 1940s. Gorgeous grouping of ...
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508CVBetter U.S. Covers. Nineteenth century to 1940s. Gorgeous grouping of private and business correspondence, along with early FDCs and other specially conceived and prepared covers. Over seventy items, many addressed to individuals and companies oversees. Noticed postal cards, picture postcards, censored mail, early airmail covers, military mail, etc. Some envelopes contain the original letters. Review the lot for auxiliary markings, cachets, and unusual postmarks and cancels. Photos show many, but not all, of the covers.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $950.00
Image #1 of auction lot #509: Over 1800 US FDC with cachets but unaddressed. We saw late 1970’s issu...Image #2 of auction lot #509: Over 1800 US FDC with cachets but unaddressed. We saw late 1970’s issu...Image #3 of auction lot #509: Over 1800 US FDC with cachets but unaddressed. We saw late 1970’s issu...Image #4 of auction lot #509: Over 1800 US FDC with cachets but unaddressed. We saw late 1970’s issu...509CVFDCOver 1800 US FDC with cachets but unaddressed. We saw late 1970’s issues, then a good spread to 2019. Singles, mixed uses, blocks, partial panes, etc., smaller envelopes to larger sheet sizes, lots of denominated postage and forever stamps. Very clean, an attractive adornment for your table.Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $270.00
Image #1 of auction lot #510: Over 2500 first day covers mostly unaddressed with a variety of cachet...Image #2 of auction lot #510: Over 2500 first day covers mostly unaddressed with a variety of cachet...Image #3 of auction lot #510: Over 2500 first day covers mostly unaddressed with a variety of cachet...Image #4 of auction lot #510: Over 2500 first day covers mostly unaddressed with a variety of cachet...
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510CVFDCOver 2500 first day covers mostly unaddressed with a variety of cachet makers from the 1930s to mid-1990s. Some postal stationery is included as well as a few airmail covers. Of special note are the dollar values of the Prexies. Well worth the cover collectors time to view.Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $260.00
Image #1 of auction lot #511: United States assortment from the 1840s to 1929 in one carton. Approxi...Image #2 of auction lot #511: United States assortment from the 1840s to 1929 in one carton. Approxi...Image #3 of auction lot #511: United States assortment from the 1840s to 1929 in one carton. Approxi...Image #4 of auction lot #511: United States assortment from the 1840s to 1929 in one carton. Approxi...
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511CVUnited States assortment from the 1840s to 1929 in one carton. Approximately 220 commercial covers, postal stationery, and postcards in a binder and plastic pages. An older selection having the majority from the 19th Century including the Civil War era. Offers a variety of cancellations and destinations. Likewise incorporates volume one, four and five Fifth Edition American Mail Catalog and around fifteen Department of Treasury souvenir cards in their original mailing envelopes.Cat. Value: S.B. 350.00
Price Realized: $1,300.00
Image #1 of auction lot #512: Two of our largest boxes of #10 business covers and a collection of We...Image #2 of auction lot #512: Two of our largest boxes of #10 business covers and a collection of We...Image #3 of auction lot #512: Two of our largest boxes of #10 business covers and a collection of We...Image #4 of auction lot #512: Two of our largest boxes of #10 business covers and a collection of We...
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512CVTwo of our largest boxes of #10 business covers and a collection of West Virginia town covers. A third smaller box with a mix of FDC, military and other material. Fun lot to cull through for your bourse table.Cat. Value: S.B. 300.00
Price Realized: $160.00
Image #1 of auction lot #513: An interesting mixed accumulation of covers and picture postcards. Pri...Image #2 of auction lot #513: An interesting mixed accumulation of covers and picture postcards. Pri...Image #3 of auction lot #513: An interesting mixed accumulation of covers and picture postcards. Pri...Image #4 of auction lot #513: An interesting mixed accumulation of covers and picture postcards. Pri...513CVAn interesting mixed accumulation of covers and picture postcards. Primarily saved for the cancels which are mainly RPO’s, APO’s and DPO’s. Also, includes a nice selection of about twenty 19th century covers with Iowa cancels. All priced and sleeved. Over a couple hundred items in all.Cat. Value: S.B. 240.00
Price Realized: $220.00
Image #1 of auction lot #514: One hundred seventy Michigan covers many with small town postmarks cov...Image #2 of auction lot #514: One hundred seventy Michigan covers many with small town postmarks cov...Image #3 of auction lot #514: One hundred seventy Michigan covers many with small town postmarks cov...514CVOne hundred seventy Michigan covers many with small town postmarks covering several decades. An interesting lot for the cover collector to view.Cat. Value: S.B. 220.00
Price Realized: $150.00
Image #1 of auction lot #515: Treasure and Trash. Over 1500 envelopes, postcards, and postal cards, ...Image #2 of auction lot #515: Treasure and Trash. Over 1500 envelopes, postcards, and postal cards, ...Image #3 of auction lot #515: Treasure and Trash. Over 1500 envelopes, postcards, and postal cards, ...Image #4 of auction lot #515: Treasure and Trash. Over 1500 envelopes, postcards, and postal cards, ...515CVTreasure and Trash. Over 1500 envelopes, postcards, and postal cards, along with approximately 2500 cut squares and 2X4’s. Mainly twentieth century and almost exclusively U.S. Loads of slogan cancels, automated cancel styles, etc. Fun lot to sort through. Above average condition. Watch for rates and auxiliary markings.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $100.00
Image #1 of auction lot #516: An excellent selection of over eighty stampless covers mostly from New...Image #2 of auction lot #516: An excellent selection of over eighty stampless covers mostly from New...Image #3 of auction lot #516: An excellent selection of over eighty stampless covers mostly from New...Image #4 of auction lot #516: An excellent selection of over eighty stampless covers mostly from New...516CVAn excellent selection of over eighty stampless covers mostly from New England. The specialist will enjoy researching these individually. Take a few minutes to look these over.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $400.00
Image #1 of auction lot #517: Over five hundred twentieth century covers most from 1940s to 1960s. I...Image #2 of auction lot #517: Over five hundred twentieth century covers most from 1940s to 1960s. I...Image #3 of auction lot #517: Over five hundred twentieth century covers most from 1940s to 1960s. I...Image #4 of auction lot #517: Over five hundred twentieth century covers most from 1940s to 1960s. I...517CVOver five hundred twentieth century covers most from 1940s to 1960s. Interesting official mail and a few foreign items enhance this group. Well worth your time to view.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $250.00
Image #1 of auction lot #518: United States selection from 1932-1935 in a pizza size box. Entails ov...Image #2 of auction lot #518: United States selection from 1932-1935 in a pizza size box. Entails ov...Image #3 of auction lot #518: United States selection from 1932-1935 in a pizza size box. Entails ov...Image #4 of auction lot #518: United States selection from 1932-1935 in a pizza size box. Entails ov...
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518CVUnited States selection from 1932-1935 in a pizza size box. Entails over fifty covers for the USS Akron and Macon mainly First Anniversary and In Memorial crash covers. About half are nicely annotated and mounted on pages while the remaining half are extras. A super lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00
Price Realized: $350.00
Image #1 of auction lot #519: An eclectic accumulation of 19th and 20th century covers. Everything f...Image #2 of auction lot #519: An eclectic accumulation of 19th and 20th century covers. Everything f...Image #3 of auction lot #519: An eclectic accumulation of 19th and 20th century covers. Everything f...Image #4 of auction lot #519: An eclectic accumulation of 19th and 20th century covers. Everything f...
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519CVAn eclectic accumulation of 19th and 20th century covers. Everything from stampless to a Zeppelin flight. Nothing really shines but is a good representation of the various areas involved. Condition is lacking and very mixed. Good batch of covers for someone that wants to find their passion.Cat. Value: S.B. 150.00
Price Realized: $650.00
Image #1 of auction lot #520: Special for a Reason. Forty covers from a connoisseur’s eclectic holdi...Image #2 of auction lot #520: Special for a Reason. Forty covers from a connoisseur’s eclectic holdi...Image #3 of auction lot #520: Special for a Reason. Forty covers from a connoisseur’s eclectic holdi...Image #4 of auction lot #520: Special for a Reason. Forty covers from a connoisseur’s eclectic holdi...
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520CVSpecial for a Reason. Forty covers from a connoisseur’s eclectic holding. Canceled between 1899 and 1940. Focus on expo-related events and Farley postal matters. Overall enviable condition, with generally clear cancels, cachets, and other markings. Many items sleeved. Easy lot to view and evaluate.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $110.00