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Lot 3186
 
Worldwide Covers, Ongoing Internet Business For Sale, the website, inventory and customer records of http://www.discountcoverstore.com/ is offered for sale, site is currently in operation and offers over 160,000 covers for sale, priced at $1.25, $2.50 or $3.75 each, with total retail of nearly $300,000, site has been online since 2005 and sales are running $2000 to $3000 per month, there are over 1000 collectors who have purchased from site, all customer records are incl. inventory is also listed on Delcampe.com, a good way to access the European market, describing and adding covers is designed to be fast and simple, site is ideal for someone who wants an immediate web presence, a new owner can easily change the direction by offering more expensive items or stamps, purchase will incl. all of the scanned and described covers on the site, the primary domain, a few other domains which also point to the site, the database, all of the paid hosting and remaining prepaid advertising, about 25,000 covers yet to be listed, full training and any support needed for a full year after the sale, a unique opportunity. If you would like further details, please contact us.
Estimate $35,000-40,000.
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Lot 3187
 
Worldwide Covers, Commonwealth Superior Stock, over 670 covers, sleeved and priced, with total retail over $34,000 (some not counted), QV to GVI issues from a wide variety of countries, vast majority are commercial, with interesting frankings, town cancels, destinations, Dues, etc., excellent group for show or Ebay seller, no junk in here, ready for sale, must be seen to appreciate, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $12,000-13,000.
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Realized
$12,075
Lot 3188

Worldwide Covers, Extensive Zeppelin Flight Collection, over 420 covers or cards for numerous flights incl. Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, LZ130, Los Angeles, Akron/Macon and modern, noted Germany #C38-39, C40-41, C43-45, dispatches and/or frankings from Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, San Marino, France, Italy, Saar, Danzig, Japan, Aegean Islands, Argentina, U.S., Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Spain, G.B., Romania, Austria, Brazil, Bolivia, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Uruguay, Paraguay, Finland, Hungary, Russia and Iceland, must be viewed to appreciate, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $10,000-15,000.
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Realized
$15,525
Lot 3189
 
Worldwide Covers, Hundreds of Stampless, Mostly 1800s, mostly France, some G.B., Belgium, Italy, etc., occasional better incl. "Des Colonies" hs. in red, 1795 "Conseil-Commission" franchise mark (2), few Transatlantic, but virtually all internal, generally Fine. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $2,500-3,500.
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Realized
$2,760
Lot 3190

Worldwide Covers, Group of Zeppelin Flights, 38 covers or cards, noted numerous flights, dispatches from Netherlands, Saar, Liechtenstein, Russia, Danzig, Austria, Switzerland, Mexico and Bulgaria, noted cat. values to €450, worth inspection, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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$2,875
Lot 3191
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of Better, at least 285, good variety of countries and issues, noted British Colonies, a few other European Colonies, some Asia, excellent lot for retail, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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$1,725
Lot 3192
 
Worldwide Covers, Foreign Better, mostly 20th Century, 200 to 300 incl. WWII camps, better FD's, Estonia, Latvia and other smaller countries and Colonies, Japanese Occupation of Philippines, some better flights, mostly commercial, Flemish Legion WWII, some overfranked but many commercial, inspect, Fine to Very Fine overall. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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$3,450
Lot 3193
 
Worldwide Covers, Asia Accumulation, about 100 covers or cards, majority China, noted Dragon issues, later PRC, also Hong Kong and U.S. Navy in China, worth a look, Fine.
Estimate $900-1,200.
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$2,530
Lot 3194
 
Worldwide Covers, Asia Mostly 1930s, about 200 items, interesting cover lot in small carton, primarily Japan with some China, several very large covers from 1930s with good frankings and likely correctly rated, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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$2,990
Lot 3195
 
Worldwide Covers, Interesting High Value Lot, about 200 in small carton with good variety, noticed some nice Germany, must examine, generally Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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$1,955
Lot 3196
 
Worldwide Covers, Interesting Group on Exhibit Pages, consists of Kauala Lumpur from 1909 to 1950s, 22 covers and 2 on piece, showing various cancellations, Kuwait 1973 to 1999, 9 Airmail covers and 37 parcel receipts with registration labels from various post Offices, Saudi Arabia 1993 to 2000, 23 Airmail covers from various post Offices, U.A.E. from 1977 to 2003 with 10 parcel receipts with registration labels and 21 Airmail covers, nice group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Realized
$575
Lot 3197

Worldwide Covers, 15 Transatlantic's To and From U.S., incl. 1803 Philadelphia to London, 1839 Richmond, VA to Holland, 1807 New York to Holland, 1789 London to Philadelphia, 1840 Charleston to Holland, nice group, inspect, Fine or better.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$518
Lot 3198

Worldwide Covers, Balance of Early Scandinavian Usages, Faroes incl. 2 FDC of Facit #7 (1 with cachet - cert.), 4, 5, 6, and 8 on individual covers, 1908 Trangisvaag (Wowern 2,04) postcard to Scotland, 1919 Ejde (minor sub office - Wowern 5,01) to Fuglefjord mailed Feb 12, dated 16 June (Wowern #01,02b), also Wowern #1,01b cancel on 8 öre adhesive (sound - cert.), Finland incl. 1882, 1884 postal cards and 1893 Mariehamn cover, straightline Eckerõ, 1804 Kvarnbo stampless and 1809 (with seal), and 1788 stampless Special Delivery, very interesting selection of better items, Fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$460
Lot 3199
 
Worldwide Covers, Better 1920s-40s First Flights, about 70+ with about ½ U.S., ½ Foreign incl. Hong Kong, China Clipper, Latvia 1st flight, 1947 India Pan-Am, 1940 New Caledonia, few FAMs, etc., Fine to Very Fine overall. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $600-800.
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$1,208
Lot 3200
 
Worldwide Covers, Hand Picked Lot, few hundred in half full banker box, containing many surprises, values up to $25 or more, mostly from collector sources, nothing modern and very clean, fresh to market, perfect for retail, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $700-1,000.
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Realized
$2,415
Lot 3201
 
Worldwide Covers, Great Britain and Commonwealth Accumulation, 19th to mid-20th Century cover group incl. censored, postal cards and stationery, air letters, reg., careful inspection recommended, generally Fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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$460
Lot 3202
 
Worldwide Covers, Latin America Stock, couple hundred stampless to early 20th Century, good variety of countries and issues, sleeved and priced, owners retail $5220, Fine.
Estimate $500-700.
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$863
Lot 3203
 
Worldwide Covers, Hoard in 2 Banker Boxes, both commercial and FDs, about 2000, noted a book with early France and G.B. with $50-100+ covers, noted early German States and Third Reich, post war with better, some early worldwide flights, group of Mexico and couple books of FDCs, many better to be found, mixed condition.
Estimate $500-750.
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$2,530
Lot 3204
 
Worldwide Covers, Commonwealth Better Lot, approx. 75, 1850s on but mostly 1920s-40s, no U.S., incl. G.B. Mulready, 1911 Ariel postcards, some commercial, very few FDC, some overfranked, few Orange River Colony, Fine. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $500-750.
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Realized
$1,035
Lot 3205

Worldwide Covers, Clipper Flights, album of around 100 flights incl. FDCs, noticed many better items incl. Macau (15), Hong Kong (9), Philippines, U.S. #C20-22 FDCs, interesting lot, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-750.
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Lot 3206
 
Worldwide Covers, WWI and WWII Era Censored Lot, 300+ covers and cards, mostly European countries, noted Germany Feldpost, military postcards, G.B., Austria, Red Cross, Spain, France, Netherlands Indies, Italy, Ireland, Swiss Military, wide variety of censor markings, Fine.
Estimate $500-600.
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Realized
$748
Lot 3207
 
Worldwide Covers, Interesting Accumulation From Collector, 100+ covers and stationery from numerous countries, noted 1858 France to Peru, 2 1929 Ile de France catapult covers, Japanese Occupation of Burma, early G.B. incl. unused 1d Mulready envelope, pre WWII China, few 1950s and 1960s Commonwealth and European First Days, mint Bosnia & Herzegovina Postal Stationery, few Germany Zeppelin dispatches, worth a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$1,495
Lot 3208
 
Worldwide Covers, Rocket Mail Lot, Approx. 1000 neatly sorted by rocket and country, mostly from 1960s period, but note a few better items, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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Realized
$546
Lot 3209
 
Worldwide Covers, Europe Accumulation, 19th to mid-20th Century group in small box, variety of countries, incl. censored, postal cards, postcards, stampless, careful inspection recommended, generally Fine.
Estimate $400-600.
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$345
Lot 3210
 
Worldwide Covers, Useful British Commonwealth, about 125 item in small carton, some G.B., but mostly Commonwealth, mostly older, worth a look, Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$460
Lot 3211
 
Worldwide Covers, Mostly 1960s to 1970s First Days, thousands in 4 full banker boxes with dupl., colorful lot of mostly European sets, maximum cards, silk cachets and a broad range of popular thematic subjects, found in back of the closet and untouched, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-700.
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$575
Lot 3212
 
Worldwide Covers, Better Retail Lot, 100+ pieces, varied lot of worldwide with values up to $50 or more, incl. flights, censored, usages, Zeppelin, military, advertising, ships, Postal Stationery, polar, odd countries, cinderellas, POW, Dues, Asia, rocket mail, etc., all fresh to market, perfect for show or internet dealer, Fine.
Estimate $500-700.
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Realized
$863
Lot 3213

Worldwide Covers, Palestine and U.N. Observer Group, approx. 100 covers, noted Palestine forerunners incl. Safed local on cover, U.N. observers in Lebanon and Syria, early Israel covers and FDs, unusual group, inspect, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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Lot 3214
 
Worldwide Covers, Asia Lot, About 300 mainly China and Japan, Postal Stationery, incl early China, PRC and Taiwan, please inspect, Fine.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$575
Lot 3215
 
Worldwide Covers, Boar War Group of 17, incl. Ceylon, POWs, mostly Transvaal or South Africa, few Orange River Colony, Fine to Very Fine overall. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $350-450.
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$374
Lot 3216
 
Worldwide Covers, WWII Censored Lot, over 240 pieces, with broad mix of countries, censor labels and markings, as well as some nice reg. and Airmail usages, good clean lot, perfect for the show or internet dealer, Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$230
Lot 3217
 
Worldwide Covers, Group From Consignment, about 100 pulled from various albums, folders and envelopes, plus cover book, majority U.S. incl. #1 (4 margins, not tied), 1930s Russia, some 1930s British Africa, couple China "Junk" frankings, 2 Canada 5¢ perf "Beaver" covers, have a look, generally Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$1,208
Lot 3218
 
Worldwide Covers, 24 Rocket Flights, incl. some U.S. incl. E-Z#11C1, Germany, Australia #2C1, 3C1, Fine to Very Fine. All bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$518
Lot 3219
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of 55 First Issue Aerogrammes, scarce group of 55 first issue (H&G FG1) aerogrammes from over 40 countries, incl. a mint and used example for some countries, very clean group, all neatly folded, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250-300.
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$242
Lot 3220
 
Worldwide Covers, 20th Century Banker Box Lot, many hundreds in full box, nice, clean U.S. and Foreign, excellent for $1 box with some better items for stock, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-500.
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$299
Lot 3221
 
Worldwide Covers, Balloon, Parachute and Glider Group, approx. 200 covers and cards, 1930s to modern, excellent variety of countries and subjects, incl. Hungary, worth a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$633
Lot 3222
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of Better, album of 50 better from all parts of the world, mostly before 1950, note 1938 Pitcairn, Spain stampless and Greenland expeditions, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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$184
Lot 3223
 
Worldwide Covers, First Flights, over 100, mostly pre 1945, strongest in U.S., a good selection incl. transpacific, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$253
Lot 3224
 
Worldwide Covers, Germany and Brazil, 80+ all commercial Airmail to/from Germany and Brazil most in 1930's up to just after the war, many with German Zeppelin/Airmail cachets, 11 + named vessel ship mails from same period add to value, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-250.
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$173
Lot 3225
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of Middle East, over 50 mint, used and FD cancelled aerogrammes from over 18 countries, several of the used have messages inside, also a few covers, interesting group from popular area, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-250.
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Realized
$460
Lot 3226

Worldwide Covers, AMG Group, 38 covers or cards primarily Italian issues, few from Germany and France, noted censored, reg., have a look, Fine.
Estimate $180-220.
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Realized
$403
Lot 3227
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in 2 Banker Boxes, few thousand, about half U.S. (late 19th to 20th Century), half worldwide (mostly later 20th Century), excellent for the $1 box, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$150
Lot 3228
 
Worldwide Covers, WWI Censored Lot, over 125 pieces, incl. some very interesting usages, various censor labels and markings, good variety, worth a look, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$431
Lot 3229
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation From Estate, 100+ covers and cards, mostly U.S., but noted Latin America incl. 1935 Paraguay Zeppelin flight, U.S./Brazil combination cover, Guatemala mint stationery, few 1920s to 1930s Sudan covers, worth a look, generally Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$431
Lot 3230

Worldwide Covers, 6 Fiume and 3 Libya Covers, all better 20th Century, one Fiume is set on piece, all overfranked, Libya 1940-41 usages, Fine to Very Fine overall. Bought individually on Ebay.
Estimate $100-150.
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$184
Lot 3231
 
Worldwide Covers, Modern Commercial Mail, 12 full banker boxes (incl. 1 box of New Zealand), mostly 1970s to 2000s, few First Days, good variety of countries, great for $1 boxes or topicals, Fine.
Estimate $1,200-1,500.
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Realized
$719
Lot 3232
 
Worldwide Covers, Bargain Box Material, thousands in 4 full banker boxes, mostly First Days with at least one of the boxes consisting of commercial mail (some better), good variety of countries, issues, great for $1 boxes and topicals, Fine.
Estimate $400-600.
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Realized
$403








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