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Lot 3259
 
Worldwide Covers, Approximately 150 Commercial Foreign, From higher end cover dealer (Commonwealth separate lot), mostly 19th Century to mid 20th Century, incl. Austria 19th Century, French Colonies, U.S., retail to around $150, retail total $13, 500+, Fine overall. See lot 3260.
Estimate $2,800-3,000.
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Lot 3260
 
Worldwide Covers, Approximately 150 Commercial Commonwealth, From higher end cover dealer, mostly 19th Century to mid 20th Century, incl. Australia, retail to around $150, retail total $13, 700, Fine overall. See lot 3259.
Estimate $2,800-3,000.
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Lot 3261
 
Worldwide Covers, Better Group, few hundred from deceased dealer's stock of better priced $50 to $200+, mostly early to mid 20th Century, incl. Germany, Russia, Turkey, U.S. with FDs, G.B. with used Mulreadys, mixed condition, but worth inspection.
Estimate $2,500-3,000.
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$7,188
Lot 3262
 
Worldwide Covers, Better Accumulation, approx. 500 covers, stampless to 1950s (few more modern), mostly commercial mail with good variety of countries, noted French and British Cols., all sleeved, not all priced, but noted $5 to $125 range, excellent for show or internet stock, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $2,000-3,000.
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$3,450
Lot 3263
 
Worldwide Covers, Early to Mid 20th Century Commercial, Few hundred culled from mostly Commonwealth collection, many Cols. represented, incl. small group of G.B. to Canada 1860s period, otherwise mostly GV or GVI period, few stationery usages, some philatelic, few advert., countries incl. Jamaica, Antigua, few modern, 4 Thurn & Taxis, etc., unpicked, much Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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$4,025
Lot 3264
 
Worldwide Covers, Large Accumulation, over 5000, strong in British, lots of First Days, good run of stationery and much, much more, few better top off the lot, Fine or better.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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$863
Lot 3265

Worldwide Covers, Zeppelin Group, 16, one picture postcard, and photos taken during flights, mostly German incl. Orient, interrupted, Morocco flight not Zepp. flown, Friedrichshafen-Los Angeles 1929, South America, Polar, Austria-Germany mixed franking, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000-1,400.
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$1,380
Lot 3266
 
Worldwide Covers, Commercial Group, Few hundred mostly loose in ¾ full box (few sleeved) culled from various collections, mostly early to mid 20th Century, no U.S., scattered 19th Century, some stationery with scattered mint, numerous countries, needs inspection, Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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$1,668
Lot 3267
 
Worldwide Covers, Asia Group, over 110 various mostly 20th Century items from China, Malaya, Vietnam and other areas, incl. P.R.C. commercial correspondence, airmail, air letters, postal cards, full sets on cover and more, worth inspection, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-600.
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$633
Lot 3268
 
Worldwide Covers, Better Accumulation, few hundred in banker box, noted values to $100, each item carefully selected for collector or historical interest, many items have been researched or priced, clean lot, nothing modern and no junk, perfect for internet or show dealer, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-700.
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$6,325
Lot 3269
 
Worldwide Covers, Zeppelins and Catapults, Group of about 150 with majority being Akron, Macon events, over 25 better incl. Hindenburg flights, Graf Zeppelin flights with 3 U.S. #C18 franked and a range of U.S. and German franked catapults, Fine or better.
Estimate $500-750.
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$2,645
Lot 3270
 
Worldwide Covers, Flight Group, about 250, mainly FAMs, highlighted by 4 examples of #F28-40, Canada Balboa event and 3 China FAM 19 dispatches, Fine.
Estimate $500-750.
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$403
Lot 3271
 
Worldwide Covers, Maritime Group, Box of about 500 with ship post, paquebot, pursers marks and more, mostly pre WWII, generally Fine.
Estimate $500-750.
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$920
Lot 3272

Worldwide Covers, Group of Better, 28, noted French Cols. #5, 12 pair (2) all used from Reunion, Zeppelin flights from Argentina, Brazil, Hungary, Liechtenstein and Russia, inspect, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$834
Lot 3273
 
Worldwide Covers, 1930s to 1990s Accumulation, 2500+ in full banker box, vast majority airmail usages, noted Clipper, U.S. incl. registered, WWII censor markings, Germany postwar, Switzerland, Austria, some Asia, singles, complete sets, special cancels, great for $1 box with some surprises, inspect, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$3,220
Lot 3274
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in Banker Box, few hundred with lots of good material selected for attractiveness, frankings, usages, wide diversity of items, excellent for show or internet dealer, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$1,208
Lot 3275
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in Banker Box, couple thousand in full box, diverse group of foreign, virtually all clean and attractive, suited for $1 box with some better for stock, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$518
Lot 3276
 
Worldwide Covers, Polar Group, 160 mostly Antarctic with some Arctic and related, 1950s to 1970s (few earlier from U.S. Aleutian Is. survey), noted Falkland Is., Finland, large group of FSAT, Greenland, Denmark, Japan, Norway, Ross Dependency, Sweden, South Africa, Argentina, AAT, Australia, Belgium, BAT, Chile and Iceland, worth a close look, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$776
Lot 3277
 
Worldwide Covers, British Commonwealth Group, Small lot of over 125 from GVI era and earlier, an especially nice selection of War Tax uses from some of the smaller Colonies, good lot, Fine.
Estimate $300-500.
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$690
Lot 3278
 
Worldwide Covers, Few Hundred Commercial Culled, From collector's balances, mostly early to mid 20th Century, incl. decent Canada with CAMs, scattered Australia and G.B., also group of 1937 Coronation, worth a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$276
Lot 3279
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of 13 Zeppelin Related, mostly German with 1936 Olympic dispatch, 1931 DO-X with 2 German 2m South America, also 2 Brazil Condor, mixed condition.
Estimate $300-400.
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$633
Lot 3280
 
Worldwide Covers, Ocean Liner Collection, binder with covers, postcards, photos, menus and other ephemera, nice variety, worth a look, Fine to Very Fine. Ex. Gus Lund.
Estimate $300-400.
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$345
Lot 3281
 
Worldwide Covers, Group From Local Estate, 110 covers or cards, mostly from Canada, noted small Queen usages with 3¢, 5¢ registry combination, also 8¢ registry usages, nice 1901 advertising card for Pianos, squared circle cancels, some Portuguese Cols., U.S. 1851 3¢ issues, few Newfoundland, have a look, generally Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$265
Lot 3282
 
Worldwide Covers, Group of 18, incl. Germany Polar Zepp. flight, Iceland 1931 Zepp. flight, Liechtenstein FDs, etc., clean, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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$374
Lot 3283
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in Banker Box, few hundred commercial mail, early to mid 20th Century, some priced and all sleeved, noted large group of Germany incl. WWII Feldpost, also Latin America, Japan used postal cards, Austria, some items on parcel receipts incl. Eastern Europe, inspect, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$196
Lot 3284
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation From Collector, couple hundred with good variety of countries, nice group of mint early stationery incl. G.B. 1924 Exposition, noted some Asia incl. Hong Kong and China, postage dues, registered, have a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$1,208
Lot 3285
 
Worldwide Covers, Eclectic Group, 200+ U.S. and foreign in 2 albums, about half #10 size, noted 6¢ Wells Fargo with Modesto, CA oval cancel, 1857 3¢ on return envelopes for paupers or indigent children (8 diff.), 1847 New Brunswick stampless, WWII related, balance to addressee in Chicago from around the world in 1940s to 1950s, noted Bulgaria, Ireland, British Honduras and more, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$978
Lot 3286

Worldwide Covers, Modern Paquebot Collection, 117 incl. several handdrawn cachets by Capt. Bryan Hill, interesting group, Fine to Very Fine. Ex. Gus Lund.
Estimate $200-300.
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$115
Lot 3287
 
Worldwide Covers, Mostly Modern Stock, few thousand in 2 full banker boxes, mostly First Day or events, some commercial mail noted, good thematic subjects, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$431
Lot 3288
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in Banker Box, few hundred covers and cards in sleeves or 2 albums, noted U.S. incl. WWI soldiers mail and first flights, British Cols., Germany, Japan, modern China, paquebot collection, inspect, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$184
Lot 3289
 
Worldwide Covers, Early Postal Cards, group of over 60 various used 19th and early 20th Century cards from Spain, Germany, Italy and various other countries, neat little group, mixed condition.
Estimate $150-250.
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Lot 3290
 
Worldwide Covers, Lindbergh Dominican Republic, Haiti Flights, Feb. 1928; the 4 diff. flights with 10-12 copies of each of last trip, occasional tone spots but mostly clean, all addressed to Rowe, Fine overall.
Estimate $150-200.
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$253
Lot 3291
 
Worldwide Covers, Accumulation in Banker Box, couple thousand, majority First Days with good variety of countries and some commercial, excellent lot for bargain boxes, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$230








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