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Sale 112


Lot 1432

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U.S. Postal Stationery Collections, Mercantile Envelope Collection, comprehensive 11 volume mounted collection of 1¢-5¢ mint and used entires; better individual incl. UPSS 1478A, 1496 (watermark 16), 1512c (watermark 16 & 17), 1525b, 1558a (dirty), 1569 (watermark 23), 1586A, 1637d, 1640A, 1660 (watermark 0), 1702a, 1815a (watermark 0), 1729g used, 1751 (watermark 17), 1762a (two different), 1764a, 1776, 1791 watermarks 16 & 17, 1811a, 1821, 1829, 1842, 1899a, 1938d, 1951A, 1957A, 1982 (two different), 1988-89, plus many many others, wonderful variety of printing flaws and die varieties incl. partial dies, damaged dies, large head, under and over-inked, double and albino impressions, die on inside, some faults, Fine-Very Fine collection. Years in the making and the basis for an even more comprehensive study or exhibit. Realized $10,000+ in 2011 auction .
Estimate $4,000-6,000.

 
Realized $6,325



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