I am constantly buying large and small collections and often have a variety of U.S. and Worldwide collections, lots, and accumulations available. If you are considering getting into a new area and would like a "starter collection" (whether small or large), let me know about your interest. Also, if you are seeking used binders or used empty albums to match what you currently have, again, let me know. Here are a few samples of collections. The listings below are included by happenstance. If you are seeking a particular country or type of material, please let me know. Payment plans are available. I guarantee your satisfaction.
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United States First Day Cover Collection 1977-1980: 100-cover FDC album (black, soft cover portfolio style, clear plastic pockets each holds two covers), nearly full of covers -- perhaps 95 covers? Mostly addressed, uncacheted FDCs, but also a few covers related to railways (with special postmarks), Lindbergh. Wide variety of 1977-80 stamp issues. The cover album itself is virtually worth this very low price! Give the covers to kids to get them started collecting and keep the album for yourself!
17.00
730314
U.S. First Day Covers 1945-49: Collection of 66 different First Day Covers, all but three cacheted, mostly franked by blocks of 4. This includes some better cachets (several Anderson, couple Smartcraft). A few have slight condition problems (couple with rib toning, CIPEX bent due to its larger than standard size), but mostly F-VF or VF. Scott 2005 retail $269.50 (plus a few not counted). Priced at less than 20% of catalog value! (Old #40455)
U.S. 1982 State Birds Full Sheet of 50 First Day Cover: #1953-2002, 20 cents State Birds full sheet of 50 tied to unaddressed first day cover, back flap a trifle wrinkled not affecting rest of cover or the stamps, VF. (Old #40325)
19.00
730317
U.S. 1986 Ameripex Presidential Souvenir Sheet First Day Covers: Scott #2216-9, 1986 Ameripex set of 4 souvenir sheets on four first day covers, VF. (Old #40322)
19.00
730318
U.S. 1982 Birds and Flowers First Day Covers: Scott # 1953-2002 Complete set of 50 Fleetwood multicolor cacheted unaddressed first day covers. A handsome and desirable set, VF. Retail value is $147. (Old #40205)
50.00
730320
U.S. Commemorative First Day Cover Mini-Albums 1977-81: Four different sets of Commemoratives: Pueblo Art, Butterflies, Capt. Cook, and Cacti, tied as singles and se-tenant ,multiples to colorful Fleetwood cacheted, unaddressed first day covers (5 covers in each set) in sturdy mini-albums, VF. Fleetwood retail at least $60, maybe more. (Old #40208)
29.00
731466
United States First Day Cover Collection 1982-1986 Gold Foil Replicas: Handsome, large cover album containing 34 Postal Commemorative Society FDCs having gold foil replica stamps as the cachet. Each cover is accompanied by an informational card. The replicas could even be removed from the covers and used to make pins, etc. (those sell for a lot!). There are three 1982 State Bird/Flower covers, otherwise all 1985-86 issues. Highlights include 1985 Horses set (I have seen this set fetch $25 to horse owners) and the 1986 Fish set (fishermen love this one). Additional to the 34 are five gold foil replica covers for the Inverted Jenny (!), 4 cent Columbian (2), and U.S. #1 (2). No matter how you look at this or what you do with it, there is great opportunity here -- most of the replicas are probably worth more off the covers than on. The original purchase price must have been huge (probably $5.99 or $9.99 per cover! Total of 38 items plus the album at an absurdly low price.
30.00
730321
U.S. Duck Stamp First Day Covers 1985, 1988-91: Five different, Scott #RW52, 55-8, each tied to gorgeous Fleetwood cacheted unaddressed first day cover, VF. The first three are displayed in sturdy Fleetwood mini-albums. Face value of the stamps is $57.50. Fleetwood retail price is well over $125.00. (Old #40210)
59.00
731467
United States First Day Cover Collection 1970-1983 ELLIS ANIMATED CACHETS (3 Volumes): Tremendous collection in three volumes. Ellis Animated Cachets are humorous, cartoon-like, hand-colored. They are scarce and seldom offered. Offerings of these cachets on the Internet are few and far between, and then usually just a few here and there. This is a comprehensive 1970-1983 collection of approximately 452 covers, including many scarce, in demand, and thematic issues. The total individual value if sold separately is in the area of $2200++!! Whether you already collect cachet makers, or want to get started in FDCs, or you are an eBayer who wants to triple or quadruple your money, this is a terrific opportunity! [Sample scans on request to serious inquirers.]
879.00
730322
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1960-70: Collection of 66 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1960-70. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $175. (Old #40211)
65.00
730323
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1971-73: Collection of 53 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1971-73. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $150. (Old #40212)
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1974: Collection of 33 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1974. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection is close to $100. (Old #40213)
30.00
730325
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1975: Collection of 33 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1975. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection is close to $100. (Old #40214)
30.00
730326
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1976-77: Collection of 42 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1976-77. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $100. (Old #40215)
40.00
730327
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1978: Collection of 45 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1978. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $125. Includes $2 Lamp and numerous se-tenant issues. (Old #40216)
45.00
730328
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1979: Collection of 36 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1979. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $100. Includes $5 Lamp and many se-tenant designs. (Old #40217)
35.00
730329
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1980: Collection of 43 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1980. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $100. Many se-tenant issues. (Old #40218)
40.00
730330
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1981: Collection of 47 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1981. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $125. Many se-tenant. (Old #40219)
45.00
730331
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1982: Collection of 36 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1982. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $100. (Old #40220)
35.00
730332
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1983: Collection of 64 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1983. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $200. The highlight of this group is the $9.35 Express Mail issue! (Old #40221)
60.00
730333
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1984: Collection of 46 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1984. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $125. Includes Olympics and other se-tenant issues. (Old #40222)
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1985: Collection of 51 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1985. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $175. This group features the $10.75 Express Mail Stamp! (Old #40223)
50.00
730335
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1986: Collection of 52 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1986. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $125. (Old #40224)
50.00
730336
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1987: Collection of 59 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1987. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $175. This highlight of this year is the $5 Bret Harte! (Old #40225)
60.00
730337
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1988: Collection of 77 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1988. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $200. Includes the $8.85 Express Mail issue. (Old #40226)
75.00
730338
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1989: Collection of 65 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1989. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $175. (Old #40227)
65.00
730339
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1990: Collection of 60 different cacheted, unaddressed first day covers from 1990. Handsome Fleetwood cachet designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $175. Includes $1 Seaplane and $2 Bobcat. (Old #40228)
60.00
730340
U.S. Fleetwood First Day Covers From 1991-92: Collection of at least 130 different cacheted unaddressed first day covers, mostly from 1991 plus a few from 1992 Fleetwood multicolored designs. Fleetwood retail price of this selection exceeds $400. Includes the $9.95 Eagle Express Mail Stamp! (Old #40229)
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