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American Philatelic Society Summer Stampshow - Portland, Oregon


United States Collections
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 2518
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United States, Intact Mint and Used Collection.
In Scott Hingeless, starts at #1-2, and incl. 1851-56 with all 10¢ types, 1857-61 virtually complete to 90¢ (90¢ o.g.), 1861-62 to 90¢, strong Grills, 1869's to 90¢ complete, 1870-71 Grills to 90¢, 1893 Columbians to $5 ($4-$5 mint), 1894 Bureaus complete, 1894 to 1902-03 complete, 20th Century mostly complete except rarer pieces and incl. coil pairs, #505, 1924 on mostly mint with #630, Airs complete with C13-15 mint, Special Delivery complete mostly used, Dues mostly used, etc., decent Revenues with perf values virtually complete to $50, 2nd issue to $10, 1919 Offices in China complete mint, etc., 19th Century mixed condition, 20th Century mostly fine to very fine, needs careful inspection of this high cat. collection.
Estimate $15,000.
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$19,550
Lot 2519
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United States, Powerful Dealers Stock in 4 Binders.
Many hundreds mostly better values cataloged and priced on black cards, better items incl. used #9 pair, 30A, 76, 97, 120, 191 (2), 292 (2), mint 212 block of 4, 299, 327 (2), 358 (2), 403, 658-679, RW2, plus 372 plate blocks, and some better Back of the Book issues, many early mint values with unused, some with faults but still a valuable stock, Average to Fine Owners retail $45,000.
Estimate $8,500.
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$12,075
Lot 2520
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United States, Collection in a Heritage Album.
Hundreds of issues to 1939, classics incl. #1 used, 1851's to 12¢ used, 1857's to 30¢ incl. 33, 36b mint, 40 re-issue, 1861-66 to 90¢, used incl. 63, 63b, 68-69 mint, various Grills to 30¢ mostly used, 1869's complete to 30¢ except #118, with mint values, extensive mint and used Banknotes to 90¢, 1890-93 to 90¢ with several mint, Columbians mint complete to 50¢ with 2 of each (except 30¢), plus $2 o.g. (thin), Trans-Mississippi complete to $1 mint (50¢ used), Bureau issues to $1 mint or used, Pan-American, Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown sets mint, 1902-03 to $2 mostly mint, Washington-Franklins mint or used to $5 values incl. coils (some pairs), 1922-25 set to $5 mostly mint, balance mostly mint incl. Kansas-Nebraska sets, mixed condition, especially on 19th and early 20th Century mint (mostly unused or regummed), but very high catalog with many sound items, inspect, Fine appearance.
Estimate $7,000.
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Realized
$10,350
Lot 2521
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United States, Mint and Used Collection in Album.
Hundreds to 1960 in hingeless album, classics mostly used incl. 1851's to 30¢, 1861's to 30¢, few Grills, 1869's to 30¢, Banknotes to 90¢, mostly mint from 1887 incl. 1890 issue to 90¢, Columbians complete to 50¢, Trans-Mississippi complete to 8¢, plus 50¢ used, Washington-Franklins to $1 with coils, 1922-25 set complete, White Plains sheet, Farley issues, Prexie set, #1053, Airs mint incl. C1-C6 and C18, few faults on 19th Century incl. gum, later issues generally Fine to Very Fine.
2006 Scott $24,500 (Owner's).
Estimate $4,500.
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$5,175
Lot 2522
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United States, Balance of Oldtime Fancy Cancel Collection.
Many hundreds (maybe over 1000) mounted on quadrille pages, starts with Banknotes through the 90¢ (numerous incl. star in circle, etc.) incl. grills with US in blue, foreign Mail, shields, anchor, stars, geometrics, unusual pinwheel on #153, colored grids, #156 and 182 incl. pairs (ex. negative EAH), #183 incl. proof on card, #179 incl. leaf, 3¢ green incl. donkey, #183 with negative letters, #205 incl. "Sample" and Proof, #206 incl. Glen Allen, #209 incl. fancy US Mail, #210 incl. negative, pair, #211, #213-216, also excellent selection of the Officials incl. Interior to 90¢, War to 90¢, Treasury to 90¢, incl. star, colored, etc., fabulous oldtime lot put together decades ago, excellent lot to expand, need careful review, Fine to Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate $5,000.
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Realized
$10,925
Lot 2523
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United States, Choice Mint Selection.
O.g. or n.h., organized on small black sales cards, many items suitable for grading, noted Pan-Pacific perforate 12 to 10¢, nice selection of Washington-Franklins incl. coils and imperforates, 1922-25 set complete, 1902-03 complete to 13¢, Pan-American set, Columbians to 8¢, Jamestown set, small Bureau's to 15¢, Trans-Mississippi to 8¢, colors are bright and crisp, a lovely lot, worth a close look, Very Fine.
Estimate $4,000.
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Realized
$6,038
Lot 2524
 
United States, Mint 1851 to 1920 Collection.
On Scott pages to 1930's, scattering of early, incl. 1861-66 complete, 1869 to 15¢, 1870-71 without grill to 24¢, 1873 to 30¢ (90¢ fake), 1879 to 1890-93 issue complete, Columbians to $2 complete, 1894 to $2, 1895 to 50¢, 1898 complete, Trans-Miss. to 50¢ complete, 1904 to 1910 complete except few coils, Panama-Pacific complete except #404, reasonable Washington-Franklins incl. 1917-19 complete, also Kansas-Nebr. set, 1922 set complete, C1-11, K's missing only K7, K13, K16, K17, and mint Ducks to 1990's, some regumming, unused, few questionable or possibly cleaned, mostly fresh, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance, very high cat. if all were okay.
Estimate $4,500.
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Realized
$14,375
Lot 2525
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United States, Collection in 2 Minkus Albums.
Hundreds of mint and used to 1960's, first book regular issues, noted 1851's to 12¢, 1857's to 12¢, 1861-66 to 30¢, 1869's to 10¢, Banknotes to 30¢, later issues mixed mint and used with better items throughout, noted mint Columbians complete to 50¢, Trans-Mississippi complete to 50¢, Pan-American, Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown sets, #300-308, 369 n.h., 341-42, better coils, later Washington-Franklins to $1, 551-73, Kansaa-Nebraska o.g., Prexie set, 1053, K1-K18 mint, Q1-Q12 mint, Ducks mostly mint to $5 values, Dues, some other Back of the Book, mixed condition on classics, especially early mint (gum), also several items affected by scotch tape stains (not counted), very high catalog, mostly Fine.
Estimate $5,000.
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Realized
$6,613
Lot 2526
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United States, Dealer Stock of Mint and Used.
Emphasis on Back of the Book, 10 small counter books containing classics used, mint book with better Washington-Franklins incl. #505 o.g., extensive Officials, also Revenues, cut squares, etc., plus 3 small red boxes with better regular issues, Hawaii and Canal Zone, nice stock for shows or internet, very high catalog and retail, with faulty material discounted, worth a close look, generally Fine.
Estimate $3,500.
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Realized
$8,913
Lot 2527
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United States, Outdated Mint and Used Dealer Stock.
Many hundreds in 20 binders consisting of separate mint and used for general issues, separate binders for Revenues, Officials, Airs, Possessions, 2 PNC binders, etc., 14 of the binders are for cheap values with dupl., 6 for better items to $50+ retail, mostly 20th Century, Fine overall Owners retail $21,600+.
Estimate $3,000.
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Realized
$2,990
Lot 2528
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United States, Powerful Collection in 2 Scott Albums.
Few thousand, 1852/1995, better items incl. used #9, 17, 37-38, 71-72, 76-77, 95 (questionable grill), 112-117, 119-121, 191, 229, 240-241, 291, 369, 404, 523, RW1-44, mint 239, 287, 572, 630, 658-679, 2870, C2, C18, E3, RW45-62, mostly n.h. from 1931 on with lots of modern postage, some faults and mis-identification in used 19th Century, still a worthwhile collection, Fine.
Estimate $3,000.
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Realized
$4,888
Lot 2529
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United States, Large Collector Stock in 6 Shoe Boxes.
Thousands 1930/1997, incl. some plate blocks, few early values unused, balance mostly n.h., high face value, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $2,100.
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Realized
$2,875
Lot 2530
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United States, Mint and Used Dealer Balance.
Better group of over 60 items or sets, 19th Century used incl. Banknotes to 90¢, 20th mostly mint incl. #1053, better Airs, J52 mint, UN #38, few with minor faults, generally Fine to Very Fine Owners retail $9000+.
Estimate $2,000.
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$2,128
Lot 2531
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United States, Mostly Mint Better Items.
Mostly n.h. to o.g. that were not enough value to be individual lots in the auction, incl. few 19th Century mostly used but mostly early 20th Century on, some items with certs., few Airs, Back of the Book incl. Revenues, considerable value here, 19th Century mixed condition, 20th Century Fine or better.
Estimate $2,000.
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Realized
$3,795
Lot 2532
 
United States, Mint Collection on White Ace Pages.
Several hundred to 1945, few early used, noted Columbians complete to $1, Trans-Mississippi to 10¢, plus 50¢ used, #369, Washington-Franklins incl. coils, better 1920's to 1930's incl. Farley issues, few Dues and Special Delivery, few minor faults, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $8,650 (Owner's).
Estimate $1,500.
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Realized
$1,955
Lot 2533
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United States, Mostly 1867 to 1908 Collection.
Mint or used on pages, strength in 1867 Grills, and later Banknotes mint or used, 1890-93 mint complete to 10¢, 1908-09 to 13¢, also few Back of the Book with Newspapers, Officials, Shanghais, overall fresh colors, Fine overall.
Estimate $1,300.
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$2,185
Lot 2534
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United States, Group of Higher Catalog Mint and Used.
On black cards and sales cards, noted mint #C1, C3, C5, E2, E3, E5-E9, Q8, 209, 225, 238, 243, 330, 341, 349, 350, 351, 380, 419, 421, 475, few early used incl. 75, 96, 121and 152, mixed condition, but attractive copies with very high catalog, inspection recommended.
Estimate $1,500.
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$3,450
Lot 2535
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United States, Clean Mint Stock.
Couple hundred n.h. or o.g. in small stockcards, mostly early 20th Century, good variety, minor duplication, 3 with graded certs., others for grading, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $5,000+ (Owner's).
Estimate $1,500.
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$1,438
Lot 2536
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United States, Powerful Mostly 19th Century Accumulation.
About 200 incl. #17, 29, 36-38, 72 (2), 119, 121, 238 (4), 239 (4), 240 (2), 291 (2), 404 (3), 523, many with faults, still worth a close look, Average to Fine.
Estimate $1,250.
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Realized
$2,645
Lot 2537

United States, Extensive Bureau Precancel Collection.
Over 9000 in 15 binders, virtually complete except better items, picked for quality, extensive amount of time building this, overall Very Fine.
Estimate $1,200.
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Realized
$1,980
Lot 2538
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United States, Black Jack Mostly Used Exhibit.
Nicely laid out on pages, majority 2¢ "Black Jacks" incl. proof on card, misperf, numerous cancels incl. red with NY drop rate cancels, PAID, cogwhell, red leaf, NY Cen. (Central) R.R. Co., Albany, NY in black oval, various blue incl. NY circular drop rate, mint copy, also later issues incl. proofs on card, and fancy cancels, also Confederate #3, 8 mint, covers removed, otherwise intact, Fine to Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate $1,200.
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Realized
$1,610
Lot 2539
 
United States, Plate Block Collection on Pages.
Hundreds of mostly n.h. in 5 albums 1919 to 1972, noted #537 side o.g., 548-550 (side 1¢, 2¢ n.h., 5¢ o.g.), 616 side n.h., 619 side o.g., 620 n.h., 2¢ reds, 647-48 n.h., Washington-Bicentennial set, Park set perf. and imperf., Prexie set to $5, Airs incl. Clipper issues and Transport set, few items affected by tape stains (not items mentioned here), generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,200.
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Realized
$1,840
Lot 2540
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United States, Interesting Remainder Lot in 2 Boxes.
Thousands majority mint in stockbooks and on pages incl. group of mint 2¢ reds and 1920-1930's definitive issues with duplication, plate blocks incl. Famous Americans complete, Revenues and Back of the Book incl. nice collection of cut squares and few freaks, majority n.h., Fine.
Estimate $1,000.
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Realized
$2,530
Lot 2541
 
United States, Accumulation of Better Items in Stockbook.
About 100 mostly mint, incl. Columbians to the 50¢ mostly unused or regummed, #Q12, F-VF o.g., plate blocks of 559, 611, 616, 619, some better Revenues, some with gum faults but lots of catalog value, Fine.
Estimate $1,000.
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Realized
$2,760
Lot 2542
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United States, Collection in 4 Safe Hingeless Albums.
Few thousand, 1852/1995 definitives in 2 albums, coils, Airs and Ducks, mostly used to 1930's mostly n.h. to 1995, better items incl. used #69, 78, 115-116, 229, mint 658-679 (o.g.), C18, RW39-65 (n.h.), 19th Century mixed condition, Fine.
Estimate $1,000.
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$1,208
Lot 2543
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United States, Mostly Used Collection on Stockpages.
Couple hundred 1860's/1930's incl. used #69, 71, 77, 98, 116, 119, 121, 138, 153, 166, 240-241, and Great Britain #1, U.S. mint 36, 76 (both unused), 214, 298 (unused), 327 (unused), C18, some with faults, worth a look, Average to Fine.
Scott $10,700 (Owner's).
Estimate $1,000.
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Realized
$1,380
Lot 2544
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United States, Collection of Definitive and B.O.B.
Few hundred in Safe Hingeless Album, 1851/1931, mostly used incl. used #7, 9 (both with APEX certs.), 10, 15, 17, 36-39 (39 very questionable), 75-78, 112-117, 119, 121, Banknotes to 90¢, 229, 523, mint 228, 658-679, many key items with faults but still a valuable collection, Average to Fine.
Estimate $1,400.
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Realized
$2,760
Lot 2545
 
United States, Washington-Franklin Mint Group.
O.g. (few n.h.), between #333 and 542, no duplication, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $2,900 (Owner's).
Estimate $700.
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Realized
$978
Lot 2546
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United States, Large Collection in 75 Albums.
Few thousand 1870's/1996, mostly used to 1920's, from 1923 on mostly n.h. incl. a single and a plate block of many issues, some modern issues with plate strips, better items incl. mint #679, 646 plate blocks, C7 plate blocks, C11 plate blocks, Fine.
Estimate $1,250.
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Realized
$2,185
Lot 2547
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United States, Oldtime Collection, block of 4.
Collection in 1939 Scott album contains many common items but several better pieces hidden in this gem incl. Kansas-Nebraska issue complete mint mixed n.h. and l.h., n.h. White plains sheet, Century of Progress sheets and many stamps in the $20-30 range, some earlies used but sparce, Fine.
Estimate $1,000.
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Realized
$690
Lot 2548
 
United States, Collector's Balance of Better Mint.
On stockpages, in stockbook, incl. #295 imprint strip of 5, 230 block of 9, better Air blocks, #O16 imprint strip of 6, Special Handling pl. blocks, Pan-Pacific perf 12 set complete, #239, Washington-Franklin multiples, etc., generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800.
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$834
Lot 2549
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United States, Oldtime Collection in Scott Album.
Many hundreds, 1852/1951 mostly used with lots of duplication showing cancels and shades, better items incl. used #9, 115, nice group of grilled issues, mint 230-238, some interesting Back of the Book incl. few Possessions, condition is quite mixed but still worth a look, Average to Fine.
Estimate $800.
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Realized
$920
Lot 2550
  United States, Remainder Collections in 12 Albums.
Thousands incl. some better 19th Century, Revenues, Ducks, and Airs with a o.g. #C13, C18, lots of modern n.h. postage, also some misc. mint and used in glassines, worth a close look, Fine.
Estimate $750.
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$2,530
Lot 2551
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United States, Balance of Collection on Scott Pages.
Few hundred, 1853/1940, mostly mint (o.g.) from 1925 on, better items incl. used #14, 36b, 71, 75 (repaired), 77-78, mint 231-236, 286-288, 692-701, C1, C4-5, some Farley pairs, some faults in early mint issues, Average to Fine.
Scott $7,640 (Owner's).
Estimate $750.
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$978
Lot 2552
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United States, Prexie E.F.O. Lot.
Around 100 pieces mint or used, incl. #833 corner mint block with shifted vignette, 834 with shifted vignette, 1 unusual censored cover with 5¢, offsets on reverse, pl. #'s on coils, gutter pairs, missed or blind perfs, 3¢ imperf block, paste-ups etc., excellent lot to break down or start a collection, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $700.
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$960
Lot 2553
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United States, 19th Century Group on Sales Cards.
Mostly used, between #68 and 218, no duplication, noted used 70, 76, 118, 120, various Banknotes, mixed condition, inspect.
Scott $4,800 (Owner's).
Estimate $600.
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$719
Lot 2554
 
United States, Mostly 20th Century Accumulation.
On pages, stockcards, incl. mint Kansas-Nebraska, 1890-93 issue, Parcel Post to $1 mint, etc., Fine overall.
Estimate $600.
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Realized
$690
Lot 2555
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United States, 1851-57 to 1861-66 Issues.
About 35 singles mint or used, Incl. #7, 9, 30 mint, 35 (2 mint), 67-72, 77-78 mint, overall fresh, Fine overall.
Estimate $600.
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$1,725
Lot 2556
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United States, Collection in Scott National Album.
Few thousand, 1847/1980, mostly used to 1920's, n.h. from 1940 on with lots of modern postage, better items incl. used #1, 76-78, 191, mint 235-236, 299, 692-701, E7, 19th Century mixed condition, balance mostly Fine.
Estimate $700.
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$920
Lot 2557
 
United States, Better Late 19th to Early 20th Century.
Mostly mint (few used and n.h.) on sales cards, between #219 and 330, noted #240 mint and used, 291 used, 283 and 287 mint, few faults, inspect, generally Fine.
Scott $3,000 (Owner's).
Estimate $600.
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Lot 2558
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United States, Attractive Collection in 2 Scott Albums.
Few thousand mint, 1920/1998, mostly complete n.h. from 1938, incl. #658-679 (o.g.), 834, 1053, 2870, incl. many modern plate coil strips of 3, and full sheets of 20, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000.
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$1,610
Lot 2559
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United States, Collection in 4 Scott National Albums.
1860's/2001 thousands used to 1930, mostly mint from 1932 on, modern issues n.h., better items incl. mint Farleys, #834, 1053, 19th Century a bit mixed, balance Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $950.
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$1,093
Lot 2560
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United States, Liberty Issue Exhibit Collection.
In 3 volumes, mint, used singles, pl. blocks, booklet panes and booklets, First Days, all on homemade pages showing a study of the issue, incl. #1053 pl. block, #1058b strip of 4 mint, #BK104-08, BK109a, exhibit shows examples of wet and dry printings, plate layouts, gums, electric eye, 3¢ pane with most of plate number, 1 vol. consists of used, interesting lot, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$633
Lot 2561
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United States, Collection in 2 Hingeless Albums.
Many hundreds, 1869/1982, mostly mint with a few early used, better items incl. used #117, 630 souvenir sheets, mint 834, 1053, C3, C6, C18, few better Ducks, modern material mostly n.h., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$1,380
Lot 2562
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United States, Small Balance of Collection.
About 50 incl. used 230-241, 285-291, 404, C18, mint 537c with APS (1980) cert., 834 (n.h.), C13, C18 both o.g., few with small faults, Fine or better.
Estimate $600.
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$900
Lot 2563
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United States, Large Dealers Stock of Farley Issues.
Many hundreds incl. singles, pairs, and blocks incl. line and gutter, plus plate blocks of #740-749, 756-765, n.h. or ungummed, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$863
Lot 2564
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United States, Interesting Accumulation in Stockbook.
Few hundred with duplication, majority mint with some used classic issues, better items incl. used #116 (3), 119 (2), 524, mint 214 (2), 547, 573, 1053, plus interesting group of mint Washington-Franklins and 1920's commemoratives, some with faults, few n.h., Fine.
Estimate $600.
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$1,610
Lot 2565
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United States, Collection in Scott Album to 1967.
19th Century mostly used, 20th mostly mint, noted 1861's to 30¢, few Banknotes to 30¢, some Washington-Franklins mint incl. coil pairs, better 1930's incl. Farley sheets, Prexie set, #1053 and modern postage, no Back of the Book, few minor faults, otherwise Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500.
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$575
Lot 2566
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United States, Powerful Used Collector Stock.
Few thousand in a stockbook, 1851/1970's mostly higher values incl. #235 (12), 290 (12), 834 (40), plus Back of the Book incl. few Ducks and nice Washington-Franklin group, massive catalog value, Average to Fine.
Estimate $600.
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Realized
$1,610
Lot 2567
 
United States, Commemorative Collection in 6 Safe Albums.
Few thousand almost all n.h., 1924/2003, incl., #617-621 quite comprehensive from 1940 on, albums have slip cases, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $850.
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Realized
$1,035



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