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1061U.S. PLATE NUMBER COIL STRIPS COLLECTION. A collection of predominantly all mint never hinged plate number coil strips presented in a three volume Lighthouse hingeless album plus in a binder of stock pages. With overall coverage spanning 1983 to approximately 1998, includes Transportation Issues (including $1 Seaplanes), assorted Flag issues, Computer Vended Variable Denomination issues, Eagle & Shields, Non-Profit Organization issues, Non-denominated / letter-rated issues, Fishing Boat, self-adhesives, and more, with a high cumulative owner estimated catalog value (not to mention a high overall face value). Condition appears fine to very fine throughout, adding to the overall appeal. Affording a variety of potentials, includes opportunities for collectors and dealers alike. Est. 1,200.00-1,500.00
1062UNITED STATES REVENUE COLLECTION, INCLUDING A NICE ARRAY OF FEDERAL DUCKS. An attractive collection comprising used First, Second, and Third Revenue issues and Documentaries (1860s-1940s), and mint and used Ducks, all mounted on album pages; includes pairs of R19b, R25b, R27b, R40b, R42b, R43b, and singles of R20b, R52b, R77c, R83c, R87c, R98c, R143, etc.; Ducks are complete with a mixture of mint and used from 1936-1986, plus 1990, 1993, 1994, and one duplicate each of 1938-1982 issues (except 1943, 1980), incl. mint RW7-9, RW25-46, RW48-9, used RW3-6, RW10-24; somewhat mixed condition, with some mint Ducks partly stuck to pages, generally Fine through VF; a useful, profitable lot of good quality, overall, so be sure to view ! Est. 1,200.00-1,600.00
1063/UNITED STATES & RELATED COLLECTION, 1851/2000. An accumulation style collection of mint and used issues presented via a single volume Scott National album, two single volume Harris Liberty albums, and a portion of loose Scott International album pages, all stored in a box. In addition to the basic U.S. issues, representation also includes material from Danish West Indies, Hawaii, and U.N., with overall noted including: U.S... assorted scattered classics to 10¢ (including #'s 32 & 76), some Pictorials, assorted Bank notes to 15¢, small Bank Notes, Columbians, Bureaus, Trans-Mississippi's, Pan-Americans complete, assorted Washington / Franklins, Panama-Pacifics, Definitives to $5 (including some Coil Waste issues), White Plains sheet (lower right position), Kansas / Nebraska overprints complete, Washington Bicentennials complete, C1-6 complete, Lindbergh booklet pane, both green Zeppelins; Danish West Indies... #1-4, strong Numeral of Value (including a generous selection of varieties, #10a diagonal half used on cover with 1903 St. Thomas cds, as well as some duplication), St. Thomas Harbor complete, #UX6; Hawaii... strong Kamehameha, a generous mix of Numerals (including some reference material), Hawaiian Royalty, Cut Squares, #UE1 entire, strong Postal Cards, Revenues; and others. An overall useful holding affording a variety of potentials, including opportunities for collectors and dealers alike. Some typical mixed condition to be expected, otherwise, condition appears fine to very fine throughout, the gum sides of the mint being predominantly original gum with a portion of never hinged. Est. 1,200.00-1,700.00
1064/UNITED STATES COLLECTION, 1869/1979. A collection of mint and used issues, spanning a century plus, presented in a single three ring binder of Minkus All American album pages plus White Ace album pages for Airmail singles. The collection opens with a 6¢ Pictorial with red cancel, followed by a scattering of Bank Notes to 7¢, Columbians to 15¢, Trans-Mississippi's to 50¢, Pan-Americans complete, Louisiana Purchase complete, assorted Washington / Franklins to $2, Definitives to $5, 2¢ Reds, Kansas / Nebraska overprints complete, Washington Bicentennials complete, National Parks complete perf & imperf, Farley's, Prexie Coils complete as singles, Famous Americans complete, Overrun Countries complete, Airmails (including #C1-6 complete, C10A booklet pane, & the Baby Zeppelin {#C18}), Postage Dues, Parcel Posts complete, and others. Potentials vary, including opportunities for further continuation and/or growth. Though some typical mixed condition may be expected, for the most part, condition appears fine to very fine, the gum sides of the mint being predominantly original gum with a portion of never hinged. Est. 1,100.00-1,300.00
1065UNITED STATES STATIONARY ENTIRES COLLECTION, 1860/2006. A collection of stamped envelope entires, letter sheets, and postal cards presented via two Scott National albums with slipcases, six G&K cover albums (two being large format 7 the remaining four being small format), one Showguard cover album, and loose, all stored in two cartons. The collection is strongest in postal cards, with overall noted including #U19, U27, U34, U50, U52, U54, U56, U60, U88, U218-19/U221, U474, U477, U479, UX1, UX6, UX8-15, UX27D, UX47, UY5, and more, not to mention a portion of face material. An overall intriguing and useful collection affording a wide scope of potentials, including breakdown opportunities, as well as for further continuation. General condition appears very fine and clean, adding to the overall appeal. Viewing highly recommended for full appreciation of this delightful opportunity. Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00
1066UNITED STATES AND UNITED NATIONS COLLECTIONS in three Scott Speciatly albums to 1970, first album contains a basic US collection that contains a few scattered used prior to 1885, condition is somewhat mixed, includes several better items such as mint 230 (block of 8), 230-38, 287-89, 294-99, 323-27, 328-30, 581-91, and 1053, the second album contains a Plate Block collection beginning with #644, includes #740-49, 803-33 and 859-93 and the last album contains a basic United Nations collection that includes #38, US face value alone is quite high, a good collection for the eBay seller. Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00
1067SPECIALIZED RAILROAD CANCELS ON 1ST ISSUE REVENUES COLLECTION / STUDY. A highly specialized collection of Revenues first issues with railroad cancels consisting of 193 stamps, including singles, pairs, and strips, all presented on quadrille pages and identified by particular railroad. Includes a strong variety of issue usages ranging anywhere from the 2¢ blue Bank Check issue to $1 Lease, with some part perf issues noted. Railroads represented include Mich. Southern & Northern Ind. R.R.; Bellefontaine R.R.; Philadelphia & Reading R.R.; Little Miami, Columbus & Xenia R.R.; Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R.R.; Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R.R.; Union Pacific R.R.; Louisville & Nashville R.R.; Oregon Central R.R.; and more. An overall interesting collection well suited for connoisseurs and students of railroad cancels, especially on revenue usages. Est. 750.00-1,000.00
1068/UNITED STATES BOOKLET PANE STUDY / COLLECTION. A collection of predominantly mint booklet panes meticulously collected by a student of booklet pane issues. With overall coverage spanning 1902 to 1991, noted includes #279j, 300b, 301c, 319g (2), 331a, 332a, 374a, 375a, 463a, C10a, and more, not to mention a virtually complete collectable positions study of #552a. General condition appears fine to very fine throughout, the gum sides being predominantly original gum, a portion being never hinged (including #279j). An overall captivating and useful collection whose potentials include opportunities for collectors as well as for dealers. Est. 750.00-1,000.00
1069/UNITED STATES & NATIONS COLLECTION, 1904/1984. A collection of mint issues of the U.S. presented in a three volume White Ace album, plus a single volume White Ace collection of mint U.N., all stored in a single carton. Beginning with the U.S. collection, the commemoratives appear virtually compete as presented including Louisiana Purchase & Jamestown Expos complete, Lincoln Blue Paper, Pilgrim Tercentenary complete, Huguenot-Walloon & Lexington-Concord complete, 2¢ Reds, White Plains sheet (upper right position), Washington Bicentennials complete, National Parks complete perf & imperf, Farley's, Army / Navy complete, Famous Americans complete, Overrun Countries complete, etc.; while the Definitive issues are a bit more scattered including Prexie coils virtually complete as pairs (missing only #847), Liberty Series complete, Prominent Americans complete, Americana Series, Transportation Series, and others, not to mention a generous portion of face material, plus Airmails (including #C1-6 complete & a variety of plate blocks), and some Postage Dues. With respect to the U.N. collection, this appears virtually complete including the Offices (missing only the #38 souvenir sheet). General condition appears fine to very fine, making for an interesting, and potentially useful collection. Est. 750.00-1,000.00
1070U.S. USED COLLECTION, 1851/1994. A single volume Scott National album collection of used issues. The collection opens with a scarce Revenue Stamped Foil "Peach Blossom Tobacco" stamp, from which point it continues with a variety of classics to 30¢ (including an attractive #15, a straddle-margin #38, a generous selection of Black Jacks, some grilled issues, etc.), strong Pictorials to 24¢, Bank Notes to 90¢ (including a 3¢ grilled & assorted fancy cancels), small Bank Notes complete, Columbians to 15¢, strong Bureaus to 15¢, strong Trans-Mississippi's to 10¢, Pan-Americans complete (2), strong 1902-03 Regular Issues to 50¢, Louisiana Purchase, Jamestown Expo complete, Washington / Franklins to $2 (including some plate number singles & assorted coils), Panama-Pacifics, $5 Marshall, Definitives to $5, Kansas / Nebraska overprints complete, Washington Bicentennials complete, National Parks complete perf & imperf, Farley's, Prexies complete (includes coils virtually complete as singles & as pairs or line pairs), Famous Americans complete, Overrun Countries complete, Liberty Series complete, Prominent Americans to $5, Americana Series to $5, 50 State Flags complete, State Birds & Flowers complete, Columbus souvenir sheets complete, and more, with varying degrees of duplication noted throughout. Though some typical mixed condition may be expected, general condition appears fine to very fine, adding to the overall appeal. Est. 600.00-800.00
1071/INTRIGUING UNITED STATES PLATE BLOCK POSSITION COLLECTION 1948-1968. Around five thousand plate blocks collected by plate number and position housed in six binders. Almost all commemoratives except a good number of 1954-1968 definative's to the 50c. Except for some staining due to the use of hinges to seal the mounts condition is clean and fine to very fine. Viewing is strongly recommended. Est. 500.00-750.00
1072/U.S. "COFFEE TABLE" COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTION. A charming collection of mint issues (mostly as singles and/or blocks) meticulously presented on custom, hand-drawn and annotated, gilded pages, in a single large European style album. Overall coverage spans 1923 to 1934, beginning with the Lexington-Concord Issue and progressing from there through the 2¢ Reds on into the pre-"Farley's Follies" 3¢ Purples, ending with the Wisconsin Tercentenary issue, with an overall strong showing of plate positions throughout. A cumulatively magnificent collection, with a general condition of fine to very fine, with the gum sides being all original gum (except where issued without gum) with a portion of never hinged... sure to be the topic of many a conversation. Est. 500.00-750.00
1073 U.S. BEER STAMP COLLECTION 26 mostly different items mounted on quadrille pages and includes REA6 (to shape) REA15, REA18a, REA21, REA27, REA29, REA31, REA38e, REA42c-d and REA43f, very mixed condition as usually encountered, so inspection is a must and highly recommended. Owners 2005 Scott is $2,800+ Est. 500.00-750.00

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1074PU.S. BLOCKS & CARD PROOFS GROUP. Mint accumulation of a few hundred items on stockpages. Includes various Washington-Franklin blocks, coil pairs & a few booklet panes, blocks of 4 of #548-50, 614-21, 693-701, Imperf Parks (2 sets), most Prexies missing the $1 value, Washington Bicentennial, Famous Americans, 56 copies of #1053 in multiples, K15 (8 singles), many 2c reds, and some others. There are 163 card proofs between #3P4/218P4, and the Officials O1P4-O93P4 are complete. Most are generally F-VF, mint OG, and many €NH.€ Worth careful examination. Est. 7,000.00-10,000.00
1075PU.S. REVENUE PROOFS MULTIPLES ASSORTMENT. A delightful assortment of large blocks of Revenue Proofs presented in a single Harco mint sheet file. Included are #'s R1P4 9x10 block of 90, R2P3 8x3 block of 24 mounted on card, R3P4 6x8 block of 48, R4P48x0 block of 72, R5P4 7x9 block of 63, R7P4 5x4 block of 20, R9P4 10x6 block of 60, R11P4 8x10 block of 80, and R13P4 irregular block of 82. All are clean and very fine or better. An overall splendid presentation. Est. 6,000.00-7,500.00
1076UNITED STATES ASSORTMENT. Many hundreds of mint & used stamps in 3 albums, 2 stockbooks and on stockpages. Better noted includes #68 used, 69 used, 73 unused, 77 used, 78b used, 113-14 used, 117 mint & used, strong Banknotes to 90¢ Red, 163 mint, 148 mint, 151 unused, 150 mint, 215 mint, Columbians 230-28 unused (less 232 & 237), 285-90 mint/unused, 292 unused, 294-99 mint/unused, 323-27 mint, 397-99 with extras mint, 523 mint, 524 mint & used, 547 used, 548-50 (2 mint), many Washington-Franklins, 551-73 used, 658-79 mint, then strong range to 1985; Airs C1 mint, C2-3 (2 mint). Then many, many others well worth sorting, the best being an album of postmarks incl. Man with Pipe (2), the Hook Indians Head, Square & Compass, 3¢ Coin, the Pig, Foot Prints (scarce), the Hat, the Gun, Small Mortar, Face of Coin (3), Kicking Mule (2), Pitchfork, Rooster, Man Thumbing Nose, Head of Washington (scarce), Clover, Horse (2), Flower, Bull, Skull & Bones (2 types), Bee (2), Buddha, Bird, Devil with Pitchfork (2, scarce), Maltese Cross, Clown (2, scarce), Harp, Beer Mug, December, October, Liberty, and many, many more, some catalogued $65 in 1951 ??. Good lot; condition mixed on some as to be expected with an assortment, but many F-VF, mint OG, some no gum. (Photo) Est. 5,500.00-6,500.00
1077 22C FLAG OVER CAPITOL, ERROR BOOKLET HOARD 1985, Scott #BK144, unprinted booklet pane of five, 400 complete booklets but completely blank panes (#2116a) and covers, missing all colors! Likely printers waste but a quite unusual item and the first that we have seen of this. Retail should easily be $50 and up per booklet. Excellent for retail or internet dealer. Total retail exceeds $20,000. VF. Est. 4,000.00-5,000.00
1078UNITED STATES MINT & USED DEALER'S "GET-TO-LATER" ASSORTMENT chocked full of interesting, useful and even desirable items, singles, blocks, plate blocks, coil pairs, albums partially broken-down, etc., we have found many multi hundred dollar items including $1 Columbian, airmails, back of the book. Loaded with mid range material. You name it and it might be had within. Viewing is highly recommended as this carton having come in at the last possible moment is likely to be one of the better values to be found with an extremely conservative estimate. Est. 4,000.00-6,000.00
1079UNITED STATES ASSORTMENT. Many hundreds of mint & used stamps in 2 large, well-filled stockbooks. Better noted (used unless otherwise denoted) includes #9 (2), 17, 24, 29, 68 (3), 69, 70 (2), 72, 117, strong Banknotes incl. 10¢ Brown with grill #139 (4 mint), 179c (3 mint), various Columbians incl. 232 mint, 239 unused, 294-99 with some extras incl. mint, 258 mint, 274 mint, 327 mint & used, 400A mint & used, strong Washington-Franklins incl. mint, 551-73 (2 with many extras), 614-16, 617-19 mint & used, 803-34 mint and many used, various Famous Americans mint & used, then a good range to 1980's; Airs include C3 unused, Parcels Q1-11 incl. useful mint, and many others. Condition is a little mixed on some but plenty of F-VF, mint OG, NH or regummed. High catalogue value (the seven Banknotes with grills alone cat $24,500). Est. 2,500.00-3,000.00
1080/KU.S. #BK153a "BLACK OMITTED" BOOKLETS OF TWO PANES. A delightful accumulation consisting of seventy booklets, each booklet having two #2201b booklet panes of the "black omitted" variety. An overall clean and fresh group of booklets. Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00
1081UNITED STATES ASSORTMENT. Mostly mint NH "postage" in an assortment of stock books and small boxes, some pre-1960s but majority 1970s/early 1990s (32c period) issues, includes singles, plate blocks, plate no. coils, partial and full sheets, booklets, some postal stationery, etc., F-VF, face value approx. $2,590. Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00
1082USEFUL MINT U.S. ASSORTMENT. A modest assortment of mint issues in glassines stored in a box. The assortment consists of #730-31 souvenir sheet sets (74), 785-94 Army / Navy plate block sets (24), and C46 plate blocks (102). General condition appears very fine, the gum sides being original gum, never hinged, except for the souvenir sheets which were issued without gum. Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00
1083/USEFUL EARLY U.S. ASSORTMENT. An assortment of predominantly mint issues presented in glassines and on black approval cards. Noted includes a healthy portion of Washington / Franklins (including some plate blocks, imperfs, and coil pairs & line pairs), assorted Definitive issues (including a variety of coils), Washington Bicentennial plate blocks, Famous American plate blocks, assorted Airmails, Officials, and more. An overall interesting grouping affording much potential, with a general condition of fine to very fine, the gum sides of the mint being predominantly original gum with a portion of never hinged. Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00
1084 22C FLAG OVER CAPITOL, ERROR BOOKLET HOLDING Scott #BK144, 100 complete booklets, variety with unprinted booklet pane of five (#2116a), covers with fully printed colors but the panes are lacking all of the colors! Likely printers waste but a quite unusual item and the first that we have seen of this. Retail should easily be $75 and up per booklet. Excellent for retail or internet dealer. Total retial exceeds $7,500.00. VF. Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00
1085 1986 $7.50 FULVOUS WHISTLING DUCK MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING STAMP PRINT INVESTMENT HOLDING. 100 prints from limited edition of 16,310. Each numbered and signed by artist Burton E. Moore, Jr., of Charleston SC. Excellent potential for the internet seller as the Duck Hunting community is huge and will certainly gobble these up, don't be a turkey and miss out on this opportunity! VF, Retail and $100 each print or $10,000 in total. Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00
1086OLD-TYME U.S. REVENUE HOLDING loaded with various issues and includes the balance of the John Meek collection of marginal markings with many items still on the old dealer pages, stock certificates, checks, playing card issues, proprietary issues, green and red documentaries, postage dues, locals and a true treasure-trove for the patient and ardent revenuer. Quality will be mixed but you will find many nice items that have been tucked away for decades. Fine-VF Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00
1087UNITED STATES BUREAU IMPRINTS MINT COLLECTION, 1894-1898. Collection of 28 Imprint and plate number strips of three, 23 different stamps with duplication, usually for type of Imprint and number. Better include 1892 2c Carmine Lake Ty. I, 2c Carmine Ty. II and Ty. III (2), 5c, 6c and 10c-15c, 1895 3c-5c, 6c (3 different Imprint types), and 10c, 1898 set complete less the 15c. Generally OG, some perf seps as usual for these, few minor flaws, generally F-VF. A late arrival, please inspect. Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00
1088UNITED STATES, SPECIAL DELIVERY BLOCKS. Comprises blocks of four complete to 1925 Scott #E1-14. Mostly F-VF, appearing, unused or stuck-down to album pages. Inspection suggested. Est. 800.00-1,200.00
1089USEFUL BANK CHECK HOLDING. An intriguing and useful accumulation consisting of an owner estimated 280+ bank checks, mostly used. Includes an overall high percentage of Revenue Stamped paper, as well as many with attention-grabbing engravings; overall including #RN-B16 on North Pacific Transportation Company check from Bank of California with ship engraving; assorted Spanish-American War Series usages; #RN-C21 in salmon on North Pacific Transportation Company check from Bank of California with ship engraving; checks from a variety of banks (including Merchants' National Bank, Stissing National Bank, Thames National Bank, First National Bank of Cooperstown, J.W. Casselberry & Co. Bankers, National Park Bank, & others); and more. Though some typical mixed condition may be expected, for the most part, condition appears fine to very fine and clean. Truly a holding well suited for anyone with an interest in revenue usages, as well as for paper aficionados. Est. 500.00-750.00
1090PEARLY U.S. BOOKLETS ASSORTMENT. A moderate sized accumulation of early, complete booklets in glassines. With coverage spanning 1914 to approximately 1962, noted includes BK43 (including a printing flaw in the "P" of "Postage" in the fifth stamp of the first 2¢ pane within the booklet), BK56, BK68, BK79, assorted Prexie booklets, and assorted Airmails. An overall useful collection affording a variety of potentials, including opportunities for collectors and dealers alike. Est. 300.00-400.00


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