Lot
2801 
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United States Collection, 1893-2012, a Spectacular Collection in Both Quality and Completeness - one person's meticulous goal (well achieved) of a beautiful stamp collection - Except For 15 Stamps (249, 251, 265-7, 269, 275, 281, 282C, 307, 311, 357, 361, 445, 453) this collection appears complete through the airmails except for only 5 figure items; there are a number of certificates that only enhance this gorgeous collection; the Scott catalog is well over $100,000 (the 1st book catalogues $95,000+) in the 5 volume collection; for the meticulous dealer or collector a once in a lifetime opportunity. a conservative estimate of value. Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
Realized: $42,500
Lot
2802 /o
Columbian & Trans-Miss Issues, mostly used collection on 4 quadrille pages; Columbian with modest duplication to the 50¢ and $1-3 values, similar Trans-Miss including $1; all selected for better to choice centering. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,800
Lot
2803 /
United States Collection, 1893-2007, attractive 8 volume collection in mounts in Minkus All-American albums; includes 4 volumes of postal stationery and 1 volume of booklet panes and booklets; there are numerous better items from the 1920's -30's and includes a Legends of the West Error Sheet but the face value of the mint non-stationery is between $2,000-2,500; generally never hinged and nice. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,500
Lot
2804 /o
1894-98 Small Bureau Issue, mostly used collection on quadrille pages; starting with 1894 issues to the 50¢ in modest quantities, 1895 issues with mint plate strips and values to to the $5, complete used 1898; many well centered items. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,100
Lot
2805
United States Collection, 1894-1997, 2 volume collection of mint, includes many better items (#692-701, Q1-9, etc.) Face value alone is $425. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450
Lot
2806
U.S. Plate Strips, 1895-1898, group of 15 imprint & plate # strips of 3 or 10 stamps each, all never hinged, exceptionally bright & fresh, centering Fine or better. Scott No. 272//282; $6,740 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,250
Lot
2807
U.S. Plate Block Collection, 1898-1990, displayed in five pristine Scott Specialty plate block albums, many premium items such as 1¢ Trans-Miss, imperf Alaska-Yukon, 2¢ Pilgrim, 2¢ imperf Harding, Huguenot-Walloon complete, Norse-American complete, White Plains sheet, 2¢ reds seem complete, Washington Bicentennials complete, Farley Parks, Famous Americans, Prexies to $5, Liberties to $5, good airmails including C12, C21-22, C24, Transports; and much much more, virtually all never hinged and most VF, please inspect. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,100
Lot 2808
United States Reference Collection, thousands of stamps mostly on pages in binders; mostly altered genuine stamp and proof material, including several pages of the 1908 coils including pairs, classic issues with cancels removed (with certs), shaved and perf'd card proofs, bluish paper creations, the vast array of forged Washington-Franklin coils and later fake coil waste issues, hoard of Kans-Nebr overprint issues including some genuine, back-of-the-book and some Possessions with various fake overprints and some better genuine, some outright forgeries present including Provisionals, 1930's 2¢ Chicago postal forgery, etc.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $3,500
Lot
2809 /
United States Accumulation, mostly mint, many 1,000's, much 1900-1940 with level of interest beyond postage, a very useful dealer's lot, please inspect. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot
2810 /
Better U.S. Selection, over 100 select items, generally superior condition, many nearly worthy of auction, a few certificates, generally $25 to $200 stamps, closer inspection recommended. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,450