Sale 259

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U.S. Collections
 
 
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Lot 1
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An Extensive Collection Balance 1847-1960, which is full of scarcer stamps including. mint or unused: #25, 30, 37k, 38, 68, 70, 72, 76, 77, 87-89, 92, 95, 97, 98, 112-19, 123, 124, 126, 129-131, 149, 150, 165, 166, 182-90, 217-18, 219-29, 246-60, 261A, 264-78, 279-84, 300-313, 315, 331-42, 414-23, 467 double error in block of 12, 505, 523, 551-73, 581-91, 658-79. C1-6, E3-9, J3-7, J17-19, J22-28, J29, J33-37, J43, J47, J50, K1-18, some booklet panes including. #279Be, 300b, used including. #1, 2, 28, 67, 143, 144, some CSA, etc., while there are faults and regummed, this collection would provide a large number of stamps that could be sold individually and should be very worthwhile for the mail sale or internet dealer.
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
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Lot 2
 
A Comprehensive And Intact Collection 1851-Modern, in a well stuffed Scott National, abounding in better stamps mostly mint or unused including. #1, 4, 7, 9, 18, 20, 22, 25, 30, 36-39, 40, 42, 44, 56, 66, 68-70, 72, 75-78, 1867 grills including. #85B, 86-90, 93, 96-100, 102, 1-3, 106, 111, 120, 122, a stong Bank Note section including. #134-35, 138, 139, 148-52, 159-62, 165, 166, 187-91, 212-218, 219-29, Columbians complete., 1894 Bureau issue to $2, 1895 issue to $5, 279-84, 285-93, 294-99, 300-313, 323-30, Washington-Franklins including. #331-42, 362, 366, 374-82, 414-23, 424-38, 459 pair, 462-80, 498-518, 523, 551-73, 630, 634A, 658-79, C1-6, C13-15, E1-9, O71, O103, etc., including. 24 certificates. A valuable lot deserving of a careful examination.
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
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Lot 3
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An Extensive Collection 1845-1935, in a Scott National album including. mint or unused: #9X1, 29, 30, 36b, 76, 89, 113, 124, 151, 185-88, 208, 217, 219-29, Columbians to $2, 1894 Bureau issues to 15¢ and 1895 issue to $2, 279-84, 293, 1902-03 issue to $1, 323-330, 331-341, 374-82, 422, 423, many other Washington-Franklins including. high values, coil prs and line prs, 479, 480, 523, 500-18, including. 505, 551-573, 630, 658-679, a comprehensive Farley position section C1-6, E1-3, E5-10, K1-17, Q1-12, JQ1-5 and used: #12, 18, 22, 28, 31, 62B, 67, 85, 85B, 95-100, 1869 Pictorial to 30¢ many Bank Notes including. #137, 138, 141, etc. While there are faults present, the majority are attractive and nicely centered. A fine lot for the mail sale or internet dealer; including. a dozen certificates.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
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Lot 4
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A Higher Quality Collection Balance 1851-1956, neatly arranged on stock sheets in a 3 ring binder, starts with a small attractive group of used 19th century including. #12, 30A, 33, 36, 121 and few covers, then becomes virtually all mint with the majority having been selected for centering and freshness, there are some scarcer numbers including. 301c (disturbed o.g.), 310, 341, 366 (APS cert) 419-22, 456 pair, 476 etc. but there are also numerous lower cat. value never hinged gems throughout; while there are some small flaws, this is a well above average balance that should be seen to be appreciated, including. 25 certificates.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
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Lot 5
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An Extensive Collection Balance, 1851-1934, mounted in single Scott Platinum hingeless album. Includes many better such as: (mint, unless otherwise noted) #9, 12 used, 15 (2 used), 29 used, 30A used, 36 regummed, 72 used, 75 used, 86 regummed, 115 with PFC, 125, 133 with PFC, 134 no gum, 178-79, 188, 190-91, 217, 219-28, 242, 273-74, 294-99, 311-12, 323-27, 397-400A, 419, 438, 547, 551-73, 581-91, 595, 599A, White Plains sheet, Kansas-Nebraska sets, C18, K1-4, Q10-12, etc., condition is mixed, but starting around 1920, almost everything is NH.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
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Lot 6
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Balance of a Higher Quality Collection, neatly arranged in three stock books, the collector had an eye for centering and freshness, so the used are generally attractively cancelled and the mint never hinged or lightly hinged, including. mint or unused: #10X1, 63, 156, 189, 247-50, 255-58, 268-74, 292, 323-30, many Washington-Franklins including. #331-42, numeruos coils including. #353 pair, 414-20, 422, 425-35, 461 (2), 479, 533 couple singles and a pair, airs, K1-14 less K11, some postage dues and used: #20, 23, 30A, 38, 64, 68-72, 75-78, 1867 grills including. #85, 86, 89-91, 95, 98, 120-21, lots of Bank Notes including. #134-37, 145-55, 166, 191, 218 (2), 239-41, 263, 300-312, 449, 456 pair, 658-679 blocks of four etc, while there are some minor small flaws, this lot is abounding in stamps with excellent re-sale value, accompanied by over 50 certificates, please examine.
Estimate 14,000 - 15,000
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Lot 7
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Intact Collection 1847-1920s, with many better stamps including. mint or unused: #85B (o.g., small faults), 313 (regummed), 534B pair, 634A, and used: #1, 2, 12, 27, 30A, 67, 86, 95, 100, 101, 120, 121, 122 etc, mixed condition but most are reasonably attractive, certainly worth a look, including. 25 PFcs.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
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Lot 8
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19th Century Collection, neatly arranged in a lighthouse stock book, selectively assembled with regard to centering and cancels, while there are some small faults, appearance is far above average. Includes used #17 (2), 18, 22, 36-38, 67, 68-69 (4 ea.), 70 (2), 71 (6), 72, 73 (5), 75, 76-77 (4 ea.), 89, 90-91 (2 ea.), 96-98, 100, 116 (8), 117 (5), 118, 119 (4), 120, 121, 124, numerous Bank Notes with 20 various 90¢ values plus #137, 138, 153 (4), 285-92, a few proofs, etc. accompanied by 13 certificates, a fine lot for the collector or dealer.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
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Lot 9
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Balance of a Higher Quality Collection 1851-1934, in a Scott Platinum album mostly used to Bank Notes and mint thereafter, the collector had an eye for centering and the majority are VF, the used pleasantly cancelled and the mint, if hinged, are lightly so. Incl. used: #14, 20, 36, 68-70, 72, 76-78, 90, 96, 97, 118, numerous Bank Notes and mint: #205, 215, 220-24, 230-37, 241 (unused), 274-84, 288-89, 294-99, 300-308, 315, 331-40, 369, 374-82, 397-402, 424-38, 501-18 (less 505), 551-73, 630, C1-6, some Special Delivery and Parcel Post, RW3-4, etc, an excellent balance which should be seen to be appreciated.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 10
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An Intact Used Collection, mounted on old album pages collected for cancels and loaded with better stamps including. #1-2, 12, 23, 37-39 (latter fraudulent red cancel), 67-72, 1867 grills including. #86-91, 96-98, 100, 1869 Pictorial complete., a strong Bank Note section, Bureau issues to dollar values, 293, 300-13, many Washington- Franklins, C1-6, E1-8, Q1-12, Postage Dues, Officials, etc, there is an excellent array of cancels including. colored, Paids, carriers, fancy stars, masonic, geometrics, NYFM, World's Fair and Expo, Hawaii etc, even the more recent area has many unusual cancels, an outstanding lot for the cancel collector, should be viewed as there may be some sleepers here.
Estimate 5,000 - 6,000
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Lot 11
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A Clean Collection Balance 1851-1985, mostly used to Columbians, generally mint thereafter, including. used: #22, 23, 1861-62 issue to 90¢ 75, 121 with red cancel (repaired), numerous Bank Notes including. high values, mint or unused: #230-39, 1895 regular issue to 15¢ 294-99, 1902-03 regulars to 50¢ 323-30, 331-41, 375-82, 397-403, 424-37, coil pairs and l.p.s, 501-18 less 505, 581-91, 630, C1-6 etc, there are some nicer cancels on the used, the mint are mostly lh (some NH), generally F-VF, a nice lot.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 12
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An Excellent Collection Balance 1851 - 1960, removed from album by owner's request and neatly arranged on stock sheets, this collector was selective with regard to centering so the majority are VF, the used attractively cancelled and the mint o.g., lightly hinged or NH and there is a minimum of flaws, includes used #25 (3) pairs, 75 (2), 96-98, 120 and mint or unused #26 block of 6, 178, 208a, 215-16, 323-30, 369 line pairs include #453, 493-94, 551-73, 634A, 658-679, E1-11, postage, dues include #J28, J60, K15-16, Q1-12 less Q10 etc., a pleasing balance that should be viewed.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 13
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An Attractive Used Collection 1851-1960, neatly hinged in a Scott American album, loaded with better stamps including. #32, 36, 38, 71, 75-78, 89, 90, 1869 Pictorial complete., 138, 145-54, 182-91, 215-229, 230-40, 247-63 (with #276A instead of 261A), 264-77, 285-92, 294-99, 300-12, 331-42, 397-404, 414-23, 538a, 540a, 630, Kansas-Nebraska complete., C1-6, C18, E1-7, Postage Dues and Officials, Q1-12, revenues, etc, the collector was attentive with regard to cancels and there are some nice color and geometrics, the majority lightly cancelled, some small faults to VF, a nice clean lot.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 14
 
High Quality Collection Balance 1857-1964 in 2 Scott Platinum Albums, including. mint: #18, 232, 237, 255-56, 257, 264-70, 283, 294-99 less 5¢ 300-309, 323-26, 331-40, 374-79, 394-96, 414-18, 420, 424-35, 501-518 less 500, 524, 547, 551-72, 658-79, C1-3, K1-14 less 9¢ and 10¢ K17-18, RW9-50 less RW18 etc, the collection was formed with care in regard to centering and abounds in VF stamps, generally lh but with numeruos NH, an excellent lot, includes 13 certificates.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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Lot 15
 
Mint Collection, 1857-1934, balance of a powerful mint/unused collection in two Scott Platinum hingeless albums. Early unused include #22, 36b, 37, 68, 69, 76, 150, 154, 161, 165, 191 with/PFC, 292, 312, etc. As the collection moves into the 20th century o.g. becomes more prevalent, and, while the best stamps have been removed for individaul lotting, there is plenty of o.g. material in the $25-$200 range and much of it is NH (including #327, 330, 420 (minor corner crease), etc.). Also includes Airs and Back-of-the-Book as well as a nice group of C.S.A. Condition is somewhat mixed, especially early, but plenty of F-VF. High catalog value, should be inspected.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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Lot 16
 
Collection, 1851-1976, almost entirely mint collection mounted in Scott National album. Very sparse until the Columbians, then fills in nicely with many commemoratives, Washington-Franklins and definitives. Highlights include 230-39, 259, 291, 294-99, 547, 551-73, 581-91, Kansas-Nebraska sets, Airmails C1-6, C18, useful Back-of the Book with attactive but mostly inexpensive cut squares, generally F-VF, a good number of NH.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 17
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Intact Collection, 1851-1981, mainly a 20th Century collection of several hundred mint and used stamps mounted in Scott National album, very scattered before 1869 with no Airmails or other back-of-the-book issues. Better includes (mint, unless otherwise noted) #115-20 used, 219D, 228-29, 256-58, 260, 261 used, Trans-Miss to 50¢ 294-99, 310, 312, 341-42, 380-82, 400A (2), 419-20, 422, 438-39, 475-76, 547, 545-46, 551-73, then quite complete, mint o.g., condition ranges from small faults to F-VF.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 18
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x Used 19th Century Collection Balance, valuable collection on Scott National pages, starts with a 4-margin #1 and includes such highlights as #12, 13 (Fine; APS cert.), 18, 29, 30A, 31, 37-36, 62B, 67, 70b, 75, 85, 90, 91, 100, 1869 Pictorials complete, etc. Condition is mixed but mostly attractive with plenty of F-VF $50-$100 stamps. Scott value over $24,000.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 19
 
Valuable U.S. Collection and Accumulation 1901-1941, attractive collection of 250 singles or multiples on old album pages between #294/893, C1/C31, CE1/QE3. Includes singles #803-834, 839-851, plus all the souvenir sheets #630, 730-731, 735, 750-751, etc. plus blocks #294-295, 328, 367-368, 370-371, 373 and then complete from #537-893 (with all being plate no. block from 1932 til the end). The airmails start with blocks #C1-C6 (NH except #C2 top pair with h.r.'s), followed by #C7-C12, C16-C18 (last NH), C20-C24, C31, CE1-CE2 plus #C19, C25-C30 plate no. blocks. Lastly there are NH plate no. block of 6 #QE1-QE2 and plate no. blocks of 20 (4x5) of #QE1-QE3. Fresh and F-VF throughout with many of the blocks having one or more stamp NH.
Scott $8,380
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Lot 20
 
Commemorative Collection, complete 1893-1976 less $5- Columbian, including. some airmails, most are nicely centered and attractive though there is a large percentage of regummed and some small faults, still a useful lot.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 21
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A Modest U.S. Collection 1851-1970, in a Scott National, early used including. #112-17, Q1-12 and some Postage Dues, plus mint or unused #238, 288, 630 some plate blocks including. #803-32 and Famous Americans complete. plus C1-6 and a nicely centered o.g. set of Zepps.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 22
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Basic Collection Plus, 1847-1951, a rather non-descript collection in a White Ace album but with a few key items, notably mint F-VF #330, 400, Kans.-Nebr. overprints, and C13-15 plus 5¢ and 10¢ 1847s on folded letters, the 5¢ very nice, the 10¢ with only 3 margins; overall condition is generally F-VF.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 23
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A Nice Collection Balance, generally 1908-1940, comprised of mostly less expensive stamps in high quality, plus a few earlier used, including. coil line pairs, #506-517, 551-573, 658-679, etc, majority are well centered with many NH, overall VF.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 24
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Balance of a Superior Quality Used Collection, comprised of virtually all Bank Note issues plus #117 (2), including. 153 pair, 154, 165, 214, all selected for freshness, centering and cancels and while there are a few faults, this is an outstanding lot that should please collector and dealer alike; includes several certificate.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 25
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Collection, 1851-1976, several hundred mint and used stamps mounted in Scott National album. Sparse 19th Century with a few better including #70 used, 77 used, 118 used, mint incldues 397-400, 404, 551-573, 581-91, Airmails C4-6, C18, nice showing of cut squares, etc., generally F-VF with some small faults, mint o.g., some NH.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 26
 
Mint Collection 1965-1989, in 3 Scott albums plus a 3 ring binder, including. plate number coil strips of mostly 5 or 7, #1596 line perforated plate block of 12, a ferw better commemorative se-tneant sheets, etc., o.g., NH, F-VF.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 27
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Mounted Collection, 1851-2001, eight volumes in two large cartons, earlies to 1940 are scattered and mostly used, most of the value is in later period mint to the 34¢ era, also includes a parallel used collection with many modern cancelled sheets, condition on earlies is mixed, later F-VF with much NH.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 28
 
Mint Collection, 1890-1987, several hundred mostly mint stamps and souvenir sheets mounted in two Harris Classic albums. Mint highlights include #397-400, 547, 570, 591 NH, 693-701, 803-34, almost complete from 1940 including 1053, Airmail with C1-6, C18, a few later Ducks, etc., generally F-VF, many NH.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 29
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Balance of a Select Used Coil Collection, comprised of 27 pairs or line pairs virtually all different, collected for freshness, centering and cancels, mostly lesser cat. value pieces but does including. #393 l.p., 442, line strip of 4, 457 and 497 l.p.s etc, would provide a fine start or addition to this popular area, including. 4 PF Cs.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 30
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Cancel Collection 1851 - 1882, comprised of about 350 singles or pairs mostly more common stars, paids, geometrics, etc. but some better scattered e.g. green, "ship" U.S. and not always cheaper stamps includes #71(3), 77 "star", 87 "leaf", 89, 151 (3), etc., a worthwhile lot for the cancel collector.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 31
 
Sparse Collection, 1857-1977, several hundred mint stamps, souvenir sheets and postal cards mounted in five like new Lindner T hingless albums (retail easily over $1,000) and Scott postal card pages. Very little 19th and early 20th Century, except for an occasional treasure such as Extremely Fine NH copies of 324 & 328, 1930s and on solid with Presidential set complete, back-of-the back scattered, but again a few treasures such as Extremely Fine NH E7 & F1 and F-VF NH E6. Condition generally F-VF with most NH.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 32
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20th Century Commemorative Issues Balance Collections, three collections neatly mounted in a total of four Scott or Lighthouse hingeless albums. Though there are some earlier and/or used stamps the vast majority are from 1920 on, with most of those being NH. Excellent starter material.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 33
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Mounted Collection, 1857-1988, hundreds of mostly mint stamps mounted in Scott National album, almost none existent 19th Century with a few Columbian including 237 mint, 1¢-4¢ Trans-Miss, scattered until 1917 perf 11 50¢-$1 mint, then 693-701 mint, solid from 1935 with 1938 Presidentials to $5, almost all the modern including $5 Hamilton, some faults on earlies, but generally F-VF, later mostly NH.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 34
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Collection Balance, 1851-1996, two volume Harris album with hundreds of mint and used stamps. The pre-1925 issues tend to be used, while the modern era is mint with majority NH especially after 1970. High values include (used, unless otherwise noted): #67, 71, 75-76, 155, 165 unused, no gum, 166, 277, etc, condition of earlies is quite mixed, but you should be able to find a number of Fine or better.
Estimate 200 - 300
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