Sale 278

U.S. Stamps and Worldwide Collections and Large Lots


U. S. Collections
 
 
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Lot 1
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Intact, mostly used collection, 1847-1930, incl. #1, 18, 36b, 38, 97, 100, 112-22 less 118, 191, 217-18, 230-40, 263 (thin), 288-292, 300-12, 351, back of book incl. postage dues, officials plus some scattered unused incl. PR2-3, etc., majority are attractively cancelled, some small faults to VF.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 2
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Collector's better stamps 19th century to 1918, Removed from collection and arranged on individual stock cards for safe keeping, majority with certificates, mostly mint or unused incl. 34, 30 (2), 30A, 37, 39, 40, 44, 69, 70, 75, 76, 77, 85B, 101, 105, 106, 107, 110, 116, 119 (3), 120, 121, 122, 126, 131, 137, 139, 154, 159 block of 4, 160, 190, 232 plate block of 6, 242, 245, 278, 310, 311, 312, 362, 364, 366, 480 arrow block, J7, etc., manly have a small fault though most are minor, appearance overall is quite pleasing; this is a valuable lot where virtually every stamp would be marketable on its own merit, well worth a close examination.
Estimate 25,000 - 35,000
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Lot 3
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High quality collection balance, 1851-1960, Scott National album loaded with better stamps including used #14, 15, 17, 30A, 36, 76-78, some 1867 grills, 112-17, 145-55, 156-63, 182-90, 217, 218 and mint #210-16, 219-26, 230-37, 254-59, 264-73, 285-90, 300-08, 323-30, 331-40, numerous booklet panes by position, 374-81, 397-403, 414-20, 630, Kans.-Nebr. complete, C1-6, etc. The collector was quite selective in that the used are attractively cancelled and the mint are well centered with many nice NH surprises. An excellent lot.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
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Lot 4
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19th century balance of a higher quality collection, comprised of 69 stamps, 21 with certificates, highlights include mint or unused #36b, 112, 114, 157, 189, 209, 215-217, 219D, 226-228, 279Bc 282C, 287-290 and used 9x 1a, 17, 20, 30A, 31, 33. 36, 70, 72, 75, 89, 90, 92, 95, 99, 101, 115-117, 166, 191, 278 etc. while there are some minor faults the majority were selected with regard to centering or cancels, this is a fine lot with excellent re-sale potential.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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Lot 5
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Intact mostly mint collection, 1851-1970s, includes mint or unused #205, 208, 212-215, 219-228, Columbians to 50¢ Trans-Miss. to 10¢ 275, 284, 294-99, 300-309, 323-330, 331-40, 374-80, 397-400A, 414-18, 551-73, 630, 658-679, C1-6, etc.; some early without gum but majority are o.g., mostly hinged, generally Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 6
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Intact collection, 1851-1960, with many better stamps including mint or unused #63, 70, 76, 77, 98, 215, 230-37, 285-90, 294-99, 300-308, Washington-Franklins, 581-91, 599A single and pair, C1-6, Q9 and used #37, 38, 72, 95, 112-119, 121 Banknote issues to 90¢ values, etc., mixed condition on earlies, improves from 1890's onward.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 7
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1866-67 2¢ Black Jacks, small collection comprising #73: three XF singles, a VF strip of 3, a F-VF shield cancel and six covers including two valentine covers, both with PFCs; #85B: minor double transfer on Odd Fellows advertising cover with PFC; #93: three covers including a strip of 3 on Montana Territory official business cover; covers with a few small flaws but generally F-VF.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 8
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3¢ 1851 calendar, selection of 83 different dated cancels, wide range of shades but no key dates, some flaws but generally F-VF and many with four margins.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 9
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1867 grills collection/accumulation, in 2 small stock books, includes mint or unused #87, 92, 93 (2), 98, USED #85, 85B, 85E, 86(2), 89(4), 90(3), 91(3), 92, 95, 97(3), 98(4), 100 (3), etc. some usual faults associated with these, some nicer cancels, VG-F.
Scott $18,000+
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Lot 10
 
High quality collection balance, 1879-1980's, in two SAFE hingeless albums, all mint with the vast majority NH, includes #183-84, 189, 230-236, 264-73, 283-84, 285-88, 294-99, 323-330, 331-40, 352 line pair, 374-82, 395-96 line pairs, 414-20, 422, 424-38, 446 line pair, 460, 461, 462-76, 478-80, 500, 524, 547, 551-73, 630, 658-79, C1-6, Q1-12, JQ1-5, etc., while we noted an occasional re-gummed stamp, this is a superior balance loaded with well centered stamps, includes 24 mostly PF certificates.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
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Lot 11
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Parallel mint and used collections, two Scott National albums, one mint, the other used, plus album for back of the book and collection of pre-cancels, condition generally F-VF.
Estimate 600 - 800
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Lot 12
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Starter collection, 1851-1909, In a Scott National part I to 1934, all used prior to 1893, then includes mint Columbians and Trans-Mississippi's to the 10¢ complete Pan-Americans, Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown and 1902 issue to the 13¢. Condition is average so inspection is recommended.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 2004 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 13
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Starter collection, In a Scott National and a Scott American, it includes a 5¢ 1847, 90¢ #155 and 229, mint C3, etc. We even not a 1969 Fresno Numismatic Fair souvenir card (Brookman $400). Except for the latter, which is fresh and Extremely Fine, condition is mixed (the American album has many stuck) and should be inspected. Still a worthwhile lot.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 14
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Balance of a nice 20th century collection, all mint except #313, including #299, 304 plate strip of 3, 330, 342, 382, 386 pair, 395 and 396 prs., 400, 400A, 419, 437-440, 454 pr., 461, 468-70, 475, 480, 500, 505, 513-18, 524, 547, 573, 630 etc, few minor faults or reperf, majority are quite well centered, some NH, most would grade VF-XF, an excellent lot, includes 16 certificates.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 15
 
Substantial balance of the A.R.T. specialized Washington-Franklin collection, mostly on original homemade annotated pages, some on original purchase cards and stock sheets, singles include #331-42, 359, 362, 365, 366, 374-82, 414-22, 424-40, 462-76, 467 in a block of 9, 544 (2004 P.F. Cert.), 477-78, K1-18, etc.; plate blocks incl. #333-334 (2) ea., 335, 345-47, 377 (2), 378 (6), 379 (2), 414-16, 418, 423 (plate strip of 3), 426, 427, 429-435, 464, 468, 470, 471, 501-4, 5-6-16, 545 (2), etc., coils incl. #388 pair (small tear in one), 392-96 pairs and paste-up pairs, 449 (without gum), 456 pr., plus numerous booklet panes, vending coils, plate varieties, misperfs, double impressions, etc., some minor faults but overall a fresh lot with many well centered, lightly hinged stamps. A marvelous lot for the collector and dealer alike; includes several P.F. certificates.
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
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Lot 16
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Balance of a specialized two cent Washington collection, 1908-1920, including singles, coil pairs and line pairs, vending coils, plate blocks, covers, plate and perforation varieties, etc., includes mint: #467, 505 double error in a block of 12, plate blocks include #527-528B, 540 with inverted "S30", 546 with plate no. and "S30", K18, etc., there are about 90 covers including lots of unusual frankings and usages, this is an interesting lot with enough material to provide a fine base for continuation.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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Lot 17
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Booklet pane plate # collection, includes mint 319h partial pane of 4, 583a (2), etc., high Durland catalog value.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 18
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Booklet pane variety collection, including possible double transfers, plate marks and scratches, inking varieties, layout lines, etc., better Scott numbers include 319g, 319q, 332 (4), 375 (3), etc., an interesting lot for the specialist, complete inventory available, catalog for normal panes over.
Scott $3,000
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Lot 19
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Booklet pane collection, all used including #319g (4) all without tab, 332a, 374a, 406a (3), 502b (4), C10a (4), etc., most are reasonably well centered, condition ranges from a small fault to V.F., cat. value (for panes with tabs) is over.
Scott $4,000
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Lot 20
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Unexploded booklet variety collection, the best item being BK101, the first pane mis-cut, also includes incorrect covers, double covers, missing cellophane, no staples, ink and printing varieties, etc., a fine lot for the specialist, catalog value for normal booklets is over.
Scott $1,700
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Lot 21
 
Plate block collection, 1908-1956, Includes #344, 740-49 (2), 756-65, 803-32, 859-93, 1053, C25-31, etc., all F-VF and apparently all NH.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 22
 
Plate block collection, 1920's-1990's, including some better 2¢ red, #701, early airs, etc., some hinged from 1920's and 1930's but many never hinged and appears to be all never hinged post 1940, F-VF.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 23
 
Plate block collection, 1926-44, including #628 most 2¢ reds, 704-15, 740-49, 803-32, 859-93, etc., o.g., virtually all NH, F-VF.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 24
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Back-of-the-book collection & c.s.a., includes mint or unused #E3, J4, K1-5, K7-10, K12-13 Officials include #O7, O58, Q7-9, JQ1-4 plus some newspaper stamps, ducks, cheaper revenue stamps etc. C.S.A. used #1, unused #5 etc. somewhat mixed condition. Also includes a collection of U.S. mint 1940-79 issues, F-VF LH (face about $100).
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 25
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Back of the book collection balance, with many better stamps remaining including mint or unused #E1-6, E9(2), K17-18, Q12, JQ4-5, 143L2-5, used 143L7-8, mint or unused # RW 1-8, CSA used #1c, 5, 9 and unused #2b, etc., condition varies from small faults to VF, overall a fresh and useful lot. includes 3 certificates.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 26
 
Special delivery stamps, small collection comprising mint #E1-6 and E8-14 plus a plate number strip of 3 #E6 (sep. in selvage, stamps NH, one with short perfs), plate blocks of #E12-13 (the latter NH), a Specimen overprint on #E5 and three sets of card proofs #E1P4-E3P4; all are VF-XF, o.g. except #E6, which is NH, has small surface scrapes and E10-11 have no gum. The last two were not counted in the Scott value of $5,150.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 27
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Small balance of a fine postage due collection, comprised of 20 stamps, 9 with certificates, virtually all mint or unused including #J2, J6, J18, J19, J33-J36, J43-J44, J47, J54, J57, used #J21, etc., there are some small faults as often but the majority are fresh and well centered.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 28
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Balance of an official collection, comprised of 36 stamps including mint or unused #05-013, 026, 028, 030-033, 065, 066, 080, 086, 096, 0102, 0107, used 0112, etc., some faults as usual with these but appearance is well above average, includes 10 certificate.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 29
 
Newspaper stamp collection balance, comprised of 22 stamps all mint or unused, 5 with certificates, includes #PR1-7 PR14, PR16, PR63, PR72, PR74-75, PR79, PR85, PR 90-92, PR94, some minor small faults, overall an exceptionally fresh and attractive lot.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 30
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Parcel post collection, small collection which includes a gorgeous Extremely Fine mint LH set of #Q1-12 (10¢ NH), 13 covers Q1//6 (including four 3¢ on a registered cover), a 4¢ on a 2¢ entire making up a triple rate, and three 4¢ on a registered cover. Also includes 1¢ 2¢ and 5¢ Parcel Post Dues on covers (the latter with a normal 1¢ Due on a 1922 incoming cover from Germany), and NH plate blocks of QE1-4. Scott value is $2,860++.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 31
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Balance of a nice revenue collection, with many better stamps including used #R82a, 88a, 90a, 91a, 94a, R11b, R2c, 17c, 74c, 79c, 80c, 97c, 99c, 100c, 101c, 115b (punch cancel), 119, 121, 126, 128, 130, 135b, RB5a and b, RB7a, RB19b, R159, 181, 730, etc., the collector was generally selective with regard to cancels and while there are some faults as usual with these issues, appearance is mostly about average.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 32
 
Hunting permit collection, complete 1934-92, all NH except #RW24 and 26, fresh and nicely centered, F-VF, PR certificates for RW2, 3, and 5.
Scott $6,265
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Lot 33
 
Hunting permit stamps, 1978-81, small accumulation of singles and plate blocks, o.g., never hinged, F-VF, face value $654.
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