Harmer-Schau Auctions

Sale 95

Portland Fall Sale


Back of the Book Collections
 
 
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Lot 438
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock of Airmail and back of the book issues.
Many hundreds #C1/C130, early issues mostly o.g. or used, modern issues mostly n.h., incl. #C1-6 (5 sets plus o.g., plus many used), C18 (14 o.g.), also nice group of Special Delivery and Postage Dues, some with faults but still lots of value, Fine.
Estimate $1,200.
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$2,243
Lot 439
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Postage Due wholesale lot.
N.h., between #J52 and J73 in various quantities incl. J52 (9), J55 (31), inspect, Fine overall.
Scott $14,160.
Estimate $1,000.
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$690
Lot 440
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Newspaper issues.
130 from 1865 to 1897, mostly unused with few used, incl. some specimen and proofs, interesting group but lots of questionable items, need close examination, great lot for collector or dealer who knows this area, Average to Fine.
Estimate $750.
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$1,898
Lot 441
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airmail collection incl. covers in 2 albums.
Couple hundred to 1950s incl. many covers and few better picture postcards, better incl. o.g. #C1-6, C3 block of 4 (avg.), C1-2 precanceled blocks, Zeppelin flights, Macon and Akron covers, first flights and few FDCs, 2 rocket mail covers, worth a close look, Fine.
Estimate $700.
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$1,438
Lot 442
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock of ducks.
Over 100 from #RW1/57, few early used and o.g., modern issues mostly n.h., better items incl. #RW2 n.h. small stain, n.h. RW26, RW28, RW30-32, plus few state and Canadian, mostly Fine or better.
Estimate $600.
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$1,035
Lot 443
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airmail and back of the book mint dealers stock.
Few hundred 1918 to 1991, early issues o.g. with few unused, modern issues mostly n.h., better incl. C1-6 (3 sets plus extras), C13, C18 (5), Q11, condition bit mixed but worth a look, Average to Fine.
Estimate $500.
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$518
Lot 444
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Duck collection on pages.
96 from 1934 to 2008, mostly used to #RW44, n.h. from RW45 on plus Junior ducks #JDS9-14, mostly Fine or better.
Estimate $400.
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$374
Lot 445
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Modern duck accumulation.
93 n.h. with dupl. from #RW40 to RW85a, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400.
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$460
Lot 446
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock.
Couple thousand mostly used in stockbook incl. Postage Dues, Parcel Post incl. o.g. #Q11, nice group of 1st and 2nd issue Revenues, worth a close look, Average to Fine.
Estimate $300.
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$518
Lot 447
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Postage Due collection on pages.
About 100, 1879 to 1973 mostly used with few o.g. and modern n.h., better incl. used #J21, J27-28, J30, o.g. J6, plus some multiples, few with faults or misidentified, Average to Fine.
Estimate $250.
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$575
Lot 448
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Officials on pages.
Over 100, majority unused with some used, proofs and specimens, better items incl. #O7-8 unused, O57P4-71P4, also modern n.h. issues, some with faults or misidentified, Average to Fine.
Estimate $250.
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$1,035
Lot 449
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Better duck accumulation.
N.h., #RW27-28, RW29 (2), RW32, RW33, RW36 (3), RW37 (3), RW38, mostly Fine or better.
Estimate $250.
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$253
Lot 450
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Interesting Match & Medicine collection.
135 mostly different incl. a few better, usual mixed condition, Average to Fine.
Estimate $250.
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$719
Lot 451
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airmail dealers stock.
Many hundreds, mostly n.h. #C7/C130 plus few Special Delivery and modern Officials, Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$322
Lot 452
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Small modern duck accumulation.
1999 to 2009, n.h. incl. couple plate blocks, face value $465, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$299
Lot 453
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Beer and related Revenues.
About 100 used incl. Beer, Malt Liquor, Distilled Spirits, Rectification Tax, Rectified Spirits and few State Tax, Average to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$719
Lot 454
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Airmail collection on pages.
1918 to 2001, mostly o.g. with some modern n.h., better incl. o.g. #C1-6, n.h. C18, C7-8 plate blocks and few modern express mail, mostly Fine or better.
Estimate $200.
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$253
Lot 455
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Balance of collection.
Few hundred on pages, majority used with few o.g. incl. International Reply Coupons, #RVB1-2 (n.h.), Oleomargin tax, Local Posts (mostly reprints), Playing Card, Silver Tax, Potato Tax, Narcotics, Tobacco and Cigarette Tax, Test, Telegraph, and Computer Vending, Average to Fine.
Estimate $200.
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$661
Lot 456
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock of Postage Due issues.
About 50, majority used with some modern n.h., better incl. o.g. #J23 pair and JQ2, plus used J28, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$196
Lot 457
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock of Revenues.
About 100 mostly used with few mint reds, better incl. used #R12c, R44a pair, R74a (creased), R74c, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$127
Lot 458
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Small collection of early Airmail plate blocks.
#C7-12, C16-17, C20-31, mostly n.h., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$253
Lot 459
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Used duck collection.
#RW1/87, couple modern n.h., plus few on license, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$173
Lot 460
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Accumulation in glassines.
Many hundreds incl. Special Delivery, Postage Dues, Revenues incl. a few Match & Medicine, plus Newspaper and Christmas Seals, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$374
Lot 461
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Match & Medicine collection on pages.
About 90 on blank pages, nice variety with a couple better, usual mixed condition, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$633
Lot 462
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Savings on pages.
About 60 mostly o.g. incl. #PS7-10, PS4 plate block, WS2 (unused), and WS8b, mostly Fine or better.
Estimate $150.
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$288
Lot 463
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Wines on pages.
About 100 mostly used 1914 to 1941 incl. used #RE56-58, plus some multiples, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$431
Lot 464
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Motor Vehicle.
About 50 majority used incl. o.g. #RV12-16, RV23, RV36-41, few with faults, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$288
Lot 465
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Hinged duck accumulation.
16 o.g., #RW6//34 incl. RW11 (5), RW30-31, few with se., Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$161
Lot 466
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Duck accumulation.
About 100 #RW1 to RW56, mostly unused with few later dist. o.g., incl. RW1 (3), RW2 (4), plus few used State, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$299
Lot 467
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Revenue and back of the book accumulation in 2 albums.
Few hundred incl. Revenue first issue part perf and imperfs (many are questionable), Wines, Beer, Telegraphs, few Officials and non-Scott listed Revenues, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$403
Lot 468
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Revenue collection in Scott album and on pages.
Few hundred used with some dupl. incl. nice group of 1st and 2nd issues incl. #R98c, plus few later issues, Average to Fine.
Estimate $150.
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$460
Lot 469
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Dealers stock.
Few hundred mint or used incl. o.g. #K5-6, K17, modern n.h. Officials, Special Handling and Postal Savings, Fine.
Estimate $120.
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$75
Lot 470
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of Consular and Customs Fee.
About 60 used incl. #RK39, Average to Fine.
Scott $947 (Owner's).
Estimate $120.
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$196
Lot 471
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of various issues.
About 100 mostly used incl. Special Delivery (with o.g. #E7), o.g. F1 (small faults), Special Handling, Parcel Post, Parcel Post Postage Due, Postal Note and group of Confederates mostly fakes with couple genuine, and similar Carriers, Average to Fine.
Estimate $120.
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$115
Lot 472
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Revenue accumulation in glassines.
Many hundreds incl. 1st and 2nd issues, battleships and some State Revenues, plus few seals and labels, Average to Fine.
Estimate $120.
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$374
Lot 473
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Small collection of Washington state bulb commission Revenues.
8 values, 1¢, 1½¢, 2¢, 3 ¾¢, 5¢, 7½¢, 10¢, and 30¢, 86 of each in partial sheets, Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$98
Lot 474
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Mostly back of the book accumulation.
Many hundreds mostly used, incl. cut squares, Revenues, and some 19th century regular issues, Average to Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$230
Lot 475
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of souvenir pages in 11 albums.
Over 400 from 1987 to 1997, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$115
Lot 476
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Interesting collection of Official Seals on pages.
About 100 with dupl., majority used with some unused multiples, incl. #OX5a, Average to Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$150
Lot 477
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Small mint Postage Due accumulation.
Mostly n.h. incl. #J78 (2 n.h.), J86 (12 n.h.), Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100.
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$98
Lot 478
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Seals and labels in a bankers box.
Many hundreds, mostly common but worth a look, Fine.
Estimate $70.
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$518
Lot 479
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Firearms Revenue collection.
#RY3, RY5 o.g. plus RY8 used, Fine.
Scott $265.
Estimate $70.
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$109
Lot 480
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U.S. Back of the Book Collections, Collection of souvenir pages in 7 albums.
Couple hundred 1970s and 1980s issues, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $50.
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$92
Lot 481
 
U.S. Back of the Book Collections, State duck collection in Fleetwood album.
42 n.h. from 1988, face $199, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $50.
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$69








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