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Back-of-the-Book Collections

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1341		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Back-Of Book Collection, 1879 to 1976, o.g. or n.h., collection housed in Platinum hingeless album, incl. complete Airmails, Special Delivery (less #E9), a decent run of Postage Dues, Offices in China (less #K17-18), Parcel Post, good representation of Officials and Ducks, a collection to expand upon, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $12,000-14,000. View details and photo	Realized $13,800
Lot 1342		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Intact Test Stamp Collection, mostly n.h., mostly 1940's-1990's, few earlier, highlights incl TD97a, TD97b, TD108 (o.g.), TD118A-F (4 sets), TD127A, TD127B, TDB3, TDB5b, TDB8, TDB36 set of 12 numbers plus one mismatched numbers, TDB43 set of 10 numbers, TDB48, a group of Foreign also incl. Scott $31,000+. Estimate $8,000-10,000. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 1343		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Back of Book Better Group, couple hundred mint incl. groupings, all on black stockcards, starting with Parcel Post and incl. scattered Revenues incl. Ducks, few $ value Possessions, some proofs, etc., inspect, generally Fine to Very Fine. Continuation on from the Nebraska/Back-of-Book Lot. Estimate $3,000-4,000. View details	Realized $3,220
Lot 1344		/o U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Officials Collection 1873 to 1879, attractive group of mint, used and proofs mounted on quad pages, better mint incl. #O5, O25, O45, O79, O80, O83, O93 and O113, also proofs #O1P4-9P4, O35P3-38P3, O40P3-42P3 and O72P4-82P4, used issues feature some better cancels, worthwhile assortment, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,500. View details and photo	Realized $1,265
Lot 1345		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Postal Stationery Mint Entire Group, #U9/U479b, over 35 items, noted #U14, U16a, U28, U29, U42, U94, U95, U479b, a clean lot, Very Fine. Scott $5,800+. Estimate $1,100-1,300. View details and photo	Realized $1,725
Lot 1346		o/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airmail Stamp and Cover Collection, used specialized collection on homemade pages in four binders containing both stamps and covers, features #C1 block of four on piece, C2 block of nine with plate number, C3 and C6 blocks of four etc., commercial air covers incl. C4 (4), C5 (2), C6 (6) etc., also many first flight covers 1920s-40s, some with great franking incl. 1¢ and 5¢ Pilgrim blocks of four, 5¢ Norse-American arrow block, C6 block of four with C10 single on Zeppelin flight, C18 pair on Zepp cover, etc., great collection for the air afficionado, careful inspection recommended, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,500. View details and photo	Realized $1,668
Lot 1347		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airpost Complete to 1963, n.h. to o.g., C13 dist o.g., C14 n.h., C15 o.g., Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $805
Lot 1348		/o/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Postage Due Adhesive and Cover Collection, excellent oldtime specialized collection incl. both stamps and covers on homemade pages in two binders, mint incl. #J3, J23-26, J33, J35 etc., also used #J1-5 (2), J21, J63 and a pleasing assortment of blocks and various multiples, many worthwhile cancels; covers with mixed franking and interesting usages, second volume 1959-85 issues with mint plate strips of 20 1¢-17¢ and 50¢ values, plus a great accumulation of Postage Due bills with values to $5, wonderful collection for the specialist, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 1349		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airs Complete Mint to 1971, on pages, o.g. to n.h. incl. #C13-15 n.h., Fine to Very Fine lot. Estimate $750-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $920
Lot 1350		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Poster Stamps, Labels and Seals, approx. 3,000, 1900-1930, appears to be mostly local or regional shows, in #102 cards or sales pages, marked retail approx $11,500, generally Fine to Very Fine. Ex Mike Mead. Estimate $700-900. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 1351		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Stationery Stock, around 300 entires, sleeved, starting #U59 with most U77 to U540, pricing $5 to $55 for the most part, strength in 1890's to 1930's period, most identified by USPS, Airs incl. UC1 to UC16d, few Officials, mostly clean group, retail approx. $3,000+. Ex. Friedman "Cover Corner" Stock. Estimate $350-450. View details	Realized $431
Lot 1352		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Locals/Carrier/Express Group, 1850's to 1860's collection of about 40 stamps and 5 covers on quad pages, incl. Boyd's Express #20L4 on folded letter, Blood's Penny Post 15L18 on cover, also two Wells Fargo Express covers (one with Jackson oval blue cancel), some questionable, still worth close inspection. Estimate $300-500. View details	Realized $403
Lot 1353		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Computer Vended Postage Group, #CVP1-CVP20, n.h., mounted on album pages, complete set of Washington machine 82 and 83, Kensington machine 82 and 83, fresh set, Very Fine. Estimate $300-400. View details and photo	Realized $230
Lot 1354		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Back of Book Group, mint collection of blocks, some singles and a couple covers mounted on quad pages, incl. #E12, E13, QE1-4 n.h. blocks, Q2 plate block of 8, Q6 n.h. block with plate number and others, worth review, mostly Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $300-400. View details	Realized $489
Lot 1355		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Better Air Sheets, #C25-31, C46, n.h., complete, centered, Fine to Very Fine. Brookman $1,275. Estimate $250-300. View details	Realized $334
Lot 1356		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Postal Card Stock, couple hundred, sleeved, starting #UX1 to U46a, few printing varieties, UX7, mostly clean group. Ex. Friedman "Cover Corner" Stock. Estimate $200-300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1357		/o U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Oldtime Back of Book Collection, mint and used on pages, scattered Revenues, Wines, etc., generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $150-250. View details	Realized $489
Lot 1358		U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Philatelic Expo Labels, approx. 650, 1900-1990, in #102 cards, sales pages, or on quadrille pages, marked retail approx $2,200, generally Fine to Very Fine. Ex Mike Mead. Estimate $150-180. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1359		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Wells Fargo Stationery Group, 20, mostly the common indicia, plus one "Northern Pacific Express", mostly clean group. Ex. Friedman "Cover Corner" Stock. Estimate $100-150. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1360		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Stationery "Specimens", 27 diff., all identified by Scott and USPS #'s, all "U" numbers except #WO48, retail $486. Ex. Friedman "Cover Corner" Stock. Estimate $100-150. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1361		/ U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mint Entire Group, about 55 from 1893 Columbian to 1930's period, about ½ with albinos, part prints, etc., Fine overall. Estimate $100-150. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1362		o U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Revenues, Easter Seals, Etc., 2 boxes of unsorted mess with many Revenues, incl. on document, one box of charity seals in manila stockpages, if you have the time there could be finds, mixed condition. Estimate $100-150. View details	Realized $288

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