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Sale 117


 
Lot 1238

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U.S. Collections, Balance of Better Mint Collection, In Scott album to 1978, starting with 1851-56 issue, with certs (annotated) throughout and with almost no condition issues, starts with #11-13, 17 used, sparse after that until 1873 issue, 1887 on all mint with considerable n.h., nice Washington-Franklins, with some coils (some with certs), 1932 on complete; 2nd album with Airs to 2007, Special Delivery mostly complete, Parcel Post and Ducks (except #RW2) complete n.h., around 50 certs (virtually all PF), excellent colors throughout, collector had a keen eye for better quality, understated collection, overall Very Fine. Some material removed but balance still considerably above quality for what is normally seen.
Estimate $6,000-8,000.

 
Realized $29,900



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