Sale 1339 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 12-13 December, 2024
Category — Collections, Accumulations and Balances
Mostly Unused Collection, 1847-1962. In a Lighthouse hingeless album, the 1847-68 Issues are a mix of unused, used, and a few proofs, starting in 1869 it is mostly unused, and from 1879 onward it is exclusively unused, many high cataloguing stamps in the early period, though condition is somewhat mixed, Commemorative complete, excellent range of Washington-Franklins, including coil pairs, just about complete from 1920 onward, solid Back-of-Book, with Air Post (including the Graf Zeppelin set), Special Deliveries, Postage Dues, Officials, Office in China, and Hunting Permit stamps, the quality improves greatly as the collection goes along, with much of the 20th century Fine-Very Fine and some Mint N.H., overall a desirable and valuable collection
Collection, 1845-1972. In a Lighthouse hingeless album, 19th century mostly used and fairly well-filled, with numerous stamps cataloguing hundred (or over $1,000) each, the first three Bureau issues to $5.00, Commemoratives complete, including the Columbian and Trans-Mississippi sets, starting with the Washington-Franklin issues the collection contains more unused, including a nice section of coil pairs, Back-of-Book consists of Air Post (including the Graf Zeppelin set), Offices in China, and Confederate States, 19th century in somewhat mixed condition, thought nearly all with Fine-Very Fine appearance, much of the 20th century is Fine-Very Fine, 23 certificates accompany
Collection, 1847-1926. On album pages, 19th century mostly used and contains many high-cataloguing stamps, complete sets of the Columbian and Trans-Mississippi issues, 20th century contains many unused stamps, particularly in Washington-Franklins, some rarities included such as No. 356 pair and No. 539 (both with P.F. certificate), no Back-of-Book, mixed condition that includes a large number of Fine-Very Fine stamps, fifteen certificates accompany
Collection, 1847-1932. Two Scott National albums plus an additional album, first is loaded with often better stamps, mix of used and unused with the majority early used, begins with 1847 issue and includes duplication for many issues, better Scott numbers to note include Nos. 1 (five), 2 (three), 27, 28, 72 (two), 79, 85B (two, one defective), 100, 112-122 with extras of most, including No. 116 with Hiogo Japan cancel, 241-245, starting with Bureau issues there is a decent amount of original gum and also numerous plate blocks in Washington-Franklin and later issues, Nos. 313, 315 (appears genuinuly use), 505 including both a single error in a block and a double error in a block, 630 (five sheets), Back-of-Book in second album includes original gum Nos. C1-C6 and C13, also includes an album with Match & Medicine issues, condition is very mixed with faults and or centering issues the norm on the 19th Century stamps, still a useful collection with better Scott numbers and duplication
Accumulation of Collections. Eleven different collections in eight albums, a stockbook, and some album pages, many high-cataloguing early stamps (mostly used), good value in turn of the century dollar values, and some unused 20th century, very little value after 1920, some Back-of-Book, wide range of condition, from faulty to Very Fine, while we did not take any stamps out of any of these, a couple look like they had stamps removed at some point, even so, there is still plenty of value in these balance lots, certainly worth careful examination
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Collection, 1847-1940. In an old Rapkin album, early issues use, includes No. 1-2, 1857-69 issues contain all of the 90c values, Bank Note issues contain some unused, Commemoratives complete including the Columbian and Trans-Mississippi sets, early Bureau issues to $5.00, useful array of unused Washington-Franklins and later issues, some loose material, early issues in mixed quality, much of the later issues Fine-Very Fine
Collection, 1847-1960. On album pages and some on sales cards that had not yet been mounted (this group includes some of the better stamps in the collection), 19th century mostly used, 20th century unused and used, with the later issues almost all unused, range of useful medium priced stamps throughout, some Back-of-Book including Offices in China and Possessions, mixed condition among the early stamps, much of the 20th century is Fine-Very Fine
Collection, 1847-1928. In a stockbook, early used stamps including some multiples and shade varieties, several high-cataloguing stamps, 20th century unused, with both commemorative and regular issues, some covers and a few plate blocks, mixed condition
Used Stamp and Cover Collection, 1851-1920. The collector tried to get one of every stamp used, plus multiples of various sizes, and one or more covers, generally lacking the high values, but a good amount of medium priced singles and some better blocks (e.g. block of four of No. 229), covers have a range of usages, including overseas destinations, some Special Delivery stamps, mixed condition, most with Fine-Very Fine appearance
U.S. Commemorative Collection, 1904-56. Unused collection of more than 250 stamps in a White Ace Album, nearly all Mint N.H. except for a few of the earliest issues, starts with the Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown sets and continues to the 1950's, fresh condition, Very Fine, linked spreadsheet lists all stamps and gum condition, Scott value approximately $1,500
Modern Collection, 1965-2021. In five Lighthouse hingeless albums, every space is filled, including se-tenant panes, since it goes right up to 2021, there are many Forever stamps, also contain the Hunting Permit stamps of the period, Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine
Collection, 1847-2007. In eight Minuteman albums, starts off with No. 1 on cover, several mid-range used 19th century, the early 20th century is a mix of unused and used, from 1930 on it is almost all unused, with a solid run of modern issues, some Back-of-Book, also includes another collection in one Minuteman album and loose material that is mostly made up of modern unused, mixed condition, all are in mounts, so we assume the more modern issues are Mint N.H.
Collection. Three albums up to the 1960s, one is mostly unused and contains some useful 20th century, one is mainly used and has scattered 19th century, and one is blocks and plate blocks, also two sheet files with mint sheets, plate strips, and a few other things
Accumulation. Two boxes, much of it is a dealer's stock of early to modern stamps in stockbooks and sales books, also some Hunting Permit stamps, and various other material, mixed condition
Accumulation, 1861-1976. More than 1,200 stamps in two albums and an envelope, earliest is a single No. 25 and then a page of 3c 1861's, early stamps are used with lots of duplication, later are unused, very mixed condition with plenty sound but also lots with condition issues, the most impressive thing about this accumulation is the time the owner spent cataloging every stamp in a spreadsheet (see our PDF link, the listings do not include condition), more than 65 P.F. or P.S.E. certificates accompany, the vast majority mentioning some problem including a number of fake coils, total Scott value according the spreadsheet exceeds $15,000
Assortment, 1851-1922. On dozens of sales sheets and some sales cards, nearly all unused, with an array of medium priced and a few higher priced stamps, some multiples, mixed condition, but should prove to be a useful lot
Graded Balance. Small carton containing a range of issues, including Nos. 909-921 encapsulated and graded Superb 98, several others with SMQ in the $45-110 range, mostly modern issues with a preponderance of 98s, some back-of-book, Extremely Fine Gem group, total SMQ approximately
20th Century P.S.E. Graded Lot. 22 mostly different stamps, all but two Mint N.H., mainly Washington-Franklin stamps, each with a P.S.E. certificate grading 80 to 98J, individual SMQ values from $40 to $850, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, SMQ $5,305
Certified Lot, 1851-1917. 23 mostly unused singles, a couple used and a few multiples, each with a certificate (P.F. or P.S.E., one A.P.S.) stating genuine, but usually calling some sort of imperfection, there are some sound but poorly centered (including No. 518b), most with Fine-Very Fine appearance, Scott value approximately $29,000
Unused Certified Group, 1857-1928. 30 singles and one pair, each with a P.F. or P.S.E certificate (a few are photocopies of blocks from which the single was taken), all with original gum, several Mint N.H., most Fine-Very Fine, Scott value approximately $13,000
Mostly Extensions Balance. Nine unused and used stamps, including Nos. 347 (used, Gem 100), 531 pair (used, Gem 100), 535 pair (used, Gem 100), C22 (NH, Superb 98), the previous unsold in a prior auction and sound, also includes 417 NH with 2017 P.F. as 95 and 2024 P.S.E. as reperfed, 725 Gem 100 previously hinged (PSAG cert as NH 100J), Scott 87 horizontal pair with sound 1991 PF and 2024 P.S.E. with small faults, last is Scott 205 with 2006 PSE as OG graded 85 and 2024 P.F. noting perf added at top, all are or appear Extremely Fine
Multiples Balance. Group of blocks and plate blocks, including No. 212 bottom imprint and plate no. block of twelve, stamps Mint N.H., several small h.r. in selvage reinforcing perf separations and significant toning, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, also imprint and plate no. blocks of six of Nos. 285 and 286, imprint and plate no. block of four of No. 285, plate blocks of six of Nos. 367, 370 and 372, used blocks of four of Nos. 397-400A, used block of eight of No. 478, also some Proprietary Battleship singles and blocks, overall Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail counting the No. 212 block as Mint N.H. singles approximately
Balance. Lighthouse hingeless album with range of issues from 1940s thru 1980s, also includes a few earlier items such as used No. 35, C10a N.H., 1c and 3c Bank Notes on experimental paper, J46, overall fresh and Very Fine
Well-Centered Balance, 1926 Forward. More than 350 Mint N.H. stamps on album pages, a retiring high-end dealer had put these aside intending to send in many for graded P.S.E. certificates but never got around to it, modest catalogue value but work with obtaining grades may yield benefits, linked spreadsheet lists all the stamps, total Scott value approximately $555