COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, AND STOCKS — Topicals |
| Lot | Condition | Description | Value/Bidding |
33 TOTAL IMAGES | 253 | O | Fantastic A-Z worldwide soccer collection from 1933-2019 in three cartons. Thousands of mostly used and CTO stamps in mainly full sets, singles, souvenir sheets, FDCs, commercial covers in ten Excellent albums and slipcases produced in the Netherlands. Organized in ABC order in Dutch. Majority are contemporary issues from the last fifty years. Spotted a few better Italian colonies from the 1930s. Also includes an additional binder of around fifty covers. A wonderful, attractive topical collection. All proceeds from this lot will be donated to the William Smith College Herons Soccer Team. | Cat. Value: S.B. 3000.00 Price Realized: $2,100.00 |
24 TOTAL IMAGES | 254 | O | Abraham Lincoln topical United States and worldwide collection in twenty-two binders from the 1860s to 2000 in four cartons. Thousands of mint and used stamps, in full sets, singles, souvenir sheets, FDCs, event, commercial covers, postal stationery ceremonial programs, and some ephemera. Some backup exists. Collector attempted to assemble as much of this type of material as possible. One stop shopping for any Lincoln aficionado. Take advantage now as you might not see this quantity for some time. | Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00 Price Realized: $650.00 |
15 TOTAL IMAGES | 255 | O | Mixed topical grouping of modern Europa, Vatican/John Paul, UPU and a nice Christmas Seal collection in a labelled binder. The UPU portion includes several unusual souvenir sheets. Christmas seals include 1939 sheet, which we photographed for you front and back. Worth looking through. | Cat. Value: S.B. 700.00 Price Realized: $450.00 |
20 TOTAL IMAGES | 256 | | Outta this world! Five volume Rocket Mail collection from 1933 to the 1980’s with 100s of covers and numerous signed pieces from Schmiedl, Adelerhof, de Bruijn, etc. Blast off with this fine collection, one of the best we’ve seen in this area. | Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00 Price Realized: $300.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 257 | | Four albums and a binder of European topicals that appear to be all never hinged. Begins in 1956 and continues to early 1990s with strength in early Europa. A fresh and clean lot for your viewing enjoyment. | Cat. Value: S.B. 450.00 Price Realized: $300.00 |
21 TOTAL IMAGES | 258 | O | Much Ado about Railroads. Two cartons filled with railroad topical material. Strong in stamps, FDCs, postcards, and commercial and private correspondence. Plenty of train stamps, postmarks, useful auxiliary markings, and philatelic creations. Clean and in F-VF condition, but disorganized and in need of tender loving care. | Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00 Price Realized: $280.00 |
9 TOTAL IMAGES | 259 | O | A beautiful collection of Spain’s 1930 Quinta de Goya issue. It includes air mail, special delivery, and overprints “Muestra” and “Urgente.” Scarce items include three first day covers (see images) from the 1930 “Exposicion IberoAmericana” and an imperforated item. Much of this is exhibit ready. An opportunity to acquire quality material. | Cat. Value: S.B. 200.00 Price Realized: $100.00 |
6 TOTAL IMAGES | 260 | O | A worldwide atomic energy collection including ephemera and a book on atomic energy. There are interesting covers of prominent scientists that will appeal to collectors. Take a look. | Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00 Price Realized: $55.00 |
5 TOTAL IMAGES | 261 | | Small mint collection of stamps and souvenir sheets hinged to 10 quadrille pages honoring the 1958 Brussels World Fair. Best item appears to be Hungary 1202a imperf. | Cat. Value: S.B. 80.00 Price Realized: $42.00 |