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732536
United States Commemorative Collection 1893-1946: Between Scott #230//944, 1893-1946 collection of 243 different commemoratives, mint and used, on White Ace pages in binder with matching slipcase. Condition varies: early issues are mostly used and in mixed condition; from about 1920 on is all mint, much NH and generally F-VF or VF. Among the better issues in this section are Scott #704-15, 730-1, 750, and 859-93. Scott 2015 retail totals $750 (1893-1920 = $424; 1923-46 = $326+). A useful lot with a considerable amount of the value in the mint issues of the 1920s-30s. Attractively presented on nice pages and in a nice binder. Ready for further building of the early issues.

145.00

733094
U.S. 1987 22c North American Wildlife Set/4 Matched Sheets in Folio: Scott #2286-2335 (2335a) set of four full sheets (50 different designs each) with matched plate numbers 11111 from all four corners. Attractively presented in gold-stamped folio. Offered at less than the price of the four single sheets!

110.00

734955
United States Mint/Used Collection Remainder 1957-1950s: This is a collection remainder; the pages are not complete. Most of the catalog value is of MINT stamps with significant gum disturbance -- stamps that are in mounts but experienced high humidity and the gum became glazed. Some of the Mint stamps are damaged beyond the glazed gum, but most of the Mint stamps just have the glazed gum. There are a few dozen USED stamps 1857-1930s (mostly 1880s-1920s) with a 2023 Scott Catalogue value of about $157, but most of the higher-value Used stamps have minor to major quality problems. Most of the collection is MINT and mostly 1912-1950s, with the aforementioned glazed gum. Some of the Mint stamps may be stuck in the stamp mounts (Showgard style, split back) but if so, the mount can mostly be removed from the stamp and then the remaining part soaked; the result should be no worse than the glazed gum. The 2023 Scott Catalogue value of the MINT stamps is about $584. The grand total 2023 Scott Catalogue value is about $741. Most of the Mint stamps, and many of the Used stamps, look perfectly fine from the front. Offered at a bargain price of only about 11% of catalog value!

79.00

735064
United States Collection Remainder Used Stamps 1860s-1964: This is a collection remainder of Used U.S.; the pages may not be complete. There are scattered stamps until the 1890s when it starts to pick up speed. From the late 1930s-through 1963 it is well filled. The airmails are well-filled from 1926 into the early 1960s and there are a scattering of other back-of-book stamps. The quality varies greatly as usual in such groups, but it would be useful for someone who is starting out with U.S. stamps and wants to fill a bunch of spaces. The pages are from a 2-post Harris album; I think from one of the all-in-one-volume worldwide albums. However, I am sure one would want to transfer the stamps into a proper album. I see some stamps with catalog values up to $3 or so; it does add up and would be useful starter collection.

9.00

734661
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New Jersey Hunting / Fishing Stamps 1966-1983 Collection: Collection of New Jersey Hunting and Fishing Stamps for Trout (resident and non-resident issues), Woodcock, and Pheasant and Quail. An extremely unusual group in 4-blocks, with two issues in sheets of 10. All NH VF. All perforated unless stated. 1967 Trout, Resident and Non-Resident, in sheets of 10. ALL THE REST IN 4-BLOCKS with side margins where such exists: 1966 Trout R and NR. 1967 Woodcock. 1968 Woodcock, Trout R and NR. 1969 Woodcock, Trout R and NR. 1970 Woodcock. 1972 Trout R and NR. 1973 Woodcock. 1978 Pheasant/Quail, Trout R and NR (all rouletted). 1979 Woodcock. 1982 Pheasant/Quail, Trout R and NR (all rouletted). 1983 Woodcock (rouletted). All are listed and priced in "The Streamside Catalogue of Fish and Game Stamps" 2006 edition edited by Jan R. Wooton. The catalog prices are for Hinged stamps prior to 1976 and NH after -- I have applied the listed prices for everything even though the pre-1976 items are NH and thus should be higher. I have just applied the singles values times the number of stamps in the blocks. The individual catalog values seem quite reasonable, but they do add up. Also included are two nice accent items: metered mail envelopes from the NJ Division of Fish and Game from 1973 and 1988, as well as a 1983 booklet back cover. The total catalog value per Wooton is $1028! The 1960s items are scarce, but the others all add up quickly as well. [The website shows just a couple sample images.] [FREE SHIPPING on this item for mailing in the U.S.]
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369.00

731716
U.S. Scott #1953-2002 (#2002b) Matched Set of Four Full Sheets: Set of four matched full sheets of the 1982 State Birds and Flowers issue, all plate number 22222, from each of the four corners. Presented in an attractive album with a very interesting (really!) small book about the development of the stamp issue. Brookman value is $45 per sheet; I normally sell individual sheets for $25. This set of four priced just as four individual sheets. One could search around for a long time trying to find a matched set like this.

100.00

732388
U.S. Discount Postage: 100 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (3 Stamps) at 85% of Face Value: 100 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited. No charge for shipping within U.S. if order total over $40. Smaller orders and outside the U.S. there is an additional cost.

51.00

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732389
U.S. Discount Postage: 500 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (3 Stamps) at 80% of Face Value: 500 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited. No charge for shipping within U.S. if order total over $40. Smaller orders and outside the U.S. there is an additional cost.

240.00

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732390
U.S. Discount Postage: 1000 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (3 Stamps) at 75% of Face Value: 1000 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited. No charge for shipping within U.S. if order total over $40. Smaller orders and outside the U.S. there is an additional cost.

450.00

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732413
U.S. Discount Postage: 100 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (4 Stamps) at 80% of Face Value: 100 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

48.00

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732414
U.S. Discount Postage: 500 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (4 Stamps) at 75% of Face Value: 500 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

225.00

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732415
U.S. Discount Postage: 1000 Postage Rate Units of 60 Cents (4 Stamps) at 70% of Face Value: 1000 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular one ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

420.00

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732416
U.S. Discount Postage: 100 Postage Rate Units of 84 Cents (2 Ounce Domestic Letter) (4 Stamps) at 82% of Face Value: 100 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular TWO ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

68.80

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732417
U.S. Discount Postage: 500 Postage Rate Units of 84 Cents (2 Ounce Domestic Letter) (4 Stamps) at 78% of Face Value: 500 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular TWO ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

327.60

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732418
U.S. Discount Postage: 1000 Postage Rate Units of 84 Cents (2 Ounce Domestic Letter) (4 Stamps) at 74% of Face Value: 1000 groups of up to 4 (NOT more than 4) stamps that total the current rate for a regular TWO ounce letter within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

621.60

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732419
U.S. Discount Postage: 100 Postage Rate Units of 44 Cents (Post Card Rate) (3 Stamps) at 82% of Face Value: 100 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular-size post card within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

36.00

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732420
U.S. Discount Postage: 500 Postage Rate Units of 44 Cents (Post Card Rate) (3 Stamps) at 77% of Face Value: 500 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular-size post card within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

169.40

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732421
U.S. Discount Postage: 1000 Postage Rate Units of 44 Cents (Post Card Rate) (3 Stamps) at 74% of Face Value: 1000 groups of up to 3 (NOT more than 3) stamps that total the current rate for a regular-size post card within the U.S. The stamps will be neatly packaged in groups of 50 for easy use and will be clearly labeled so that you will know how they are intended to be combined. The specific stamps included may vary, but for easiest use the variation is intentionally limited.

325.60

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734229
United States 1960s Definitives Mixture On Paper: This was in an estate I purchased but I am not sure what the collector was up to. It consists of just over SEVEN POUNDS of virtually all U.S. 1960s definitive stamps, the vast majority 5 cent gray Washington. The 5 cent gray Washington did have sheet, booklet, and coil issues, as well as on tagged and untagged paper. As far as I know they are unchecked for varieties; I did not look very far below the surface. Most of these seem to be close-cut (thus more stamps per pound, but less chance of full postmarks), but just the same there may be some useful postmarks. I am not sure what one does with all these. If nothing else, they could probably sell on Etsy for art projects. At about only $1 per pound, this is priced to move -- the postage will of course cost more than my price.

7.00

732066
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U.S. Challenger Space Shuttle Flight 1983 Cover in Folder: 1983 Cacheted unaddressed cover franked by Scott #1909, the $9.35 Eagle, carried on the Eighth Flight of the Challenger Space Shuttle for 81 orbits of the Earth, August 30 - September 5, 1983. In the original souvenir folder showing spectacular photos of Challenger and an infrared image of the heating pattern of the wing during re-entry! A vital piece of Space topic postal history! These sold for $50-75 before the Challenger disaster, but this is not my specialty, thus I can offer at a low price. The pristine folder and cover. (If you wish to have in an original mailing envelope that was sent to an original purchaser, it may be available at the same price; just ask.)
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24.00

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United States Civil War Patriotic (North; U.S. Flags) Envelopes Collection: A spectacular collection of about 50 unused ALL-DIFFERENT Civil War era patriotic envelopes, all expressing Northern sentiments and all emphasizing the United States flag. Before I go any farther, it must be clearly stated that following the war, from the mid-1860s into the 1880s, collecting patriotic envelopes was popular and that reprints were made (usually by the original producers) to meet the demand. Also, immediately following the war, some new designs were created to promote the Union and the Northern victory; in some cases it can be hard to know if the design was originally created during the war or immediately following. It can be virtually impossible to know if an unused envelope dates from the war years or from the following two decades. For this reason, I have to assume that many, and perhaps most or all, of these envelopes are reprints from 1865-1880s. However, in my opinion, these envelopes all have the proper appearance of being from the 1860s-1880s. The collection can be divided into three major parts: 1) About 21 different designs, all in VF quality. They still show their proper age, but they have a minimum of aging from light exposure, etc. They are excellent, extremely attractive, and usually scarce in such nice quality. 2) About 28 different designs (and different from the 21), in Fine to F-VF quality, most showing some degree of aging caused by light exposure (i.e. if one envelope sticks out from a pile and is exposed to light, there will be a darkened stripe where the light hits it). Also the albums pages on which covers were sometimes mounted caused the envelope paper to darken. This lower quality is much more typical of what is usually seen. 3) One envelope with a PRINTING ERROR; printed in blue and red, the original design is present as it should be in the upper left corner, but the blue part of the design is doubled / inverted and thus the blue design is also present inverted in the lower right corner of the envelope. (Someone wrote "Error" on it in pencil which has since been mostly erased.) Such an error is RARE. Though every envelope includes the U.S. flag in some manner, there are a variety of designs and localizations (more likely to be immediately post-war). For example: "The blow at Sumter UNITED all the parties of the North, the blood at Baltimore CEMENTED them together." There are a few all-over designs (very unusual); a couple very small visiting-card size envelopes (very unusual); and a few colored-paper envelopes (very unusual). While such Northern envelopes have only a fraction of the monetary value of the much scarcer Southern designs, they are extremely attractive and interesting. That such envelopes (often printed on lesser quality paper) have survived to this day, in such variety, is amazing to me. This is by far the largest such group I have been able to offer in 46 years. If I offered these individually, there are some designs that would easily fetch $25 or more; even the most plain designs in lesser quality would fetch at least $8 each. I prefer to keep this collection intact with the hope that someone will continue to build it. Each envelope is in an archival Mylar-type crystal-clear cover holder. [The website image shows a sampling of more interesting designs.]
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550.00

734708
Scraps from Early U.S. Covers For Making Covers Repairs: This is a really odd offering. It comes from the estate of an old-time postal history dealer. These are covers and pieces of covers, all MISSING THE STAMPS, etc., that were saved by the dealer for the purpose of possibly making crude or temporary repairs on covers that were missing part of their paper. I can see examples from the 1870s -- and perhaps earlier -- to at least 1900 -- and perhaps a little later. There are different grades and colors of paper, but it looks like all the paper are parts of old envelopes. It looks to be a 1.75-inch stack of dozens of items, probably between 65 and 80 items. I do not promote repairing stamps and covers for the purpose of misleading anybody, but in the case of one-of-a-kind early covers, they may need restoration in the same way that paintings need restoration -- and old paper like this can be important to that process. Just one piece from such a group, in the hands of an expert restorer, could help to turn a damaged cover into an attractive piece of postal history that could have significant financial value!

30.00

733528
U.S. Stamp Panels Collection: Collection of 34 stamp panels for stamp issues ranging from 1984 to 1996. These are somewhat similar in concept to the USPS Commemorative Stamp Panels, but I these were privately issued by the Postmasters of America company. They feature a large illustration relating to the stamp subject, a couple paragraphs of text, and the mint (NH) stamp issue. If the stamp issue is a single design, then a 4-block is present. If the stamp issue has 4 or 5 designs, then a block or other arrangement is present. The panels are vertically oriented, on cream heavy card stock measuring 10 x 13 inches. They are perfectly suitable for framing with an ample border to allow for matting and an embossed area around the subject matter. While these were made for sale to collectors, they are actually quite handsome with excellent artwork and overall appearance. Over the years, I have seen them sell -- and have sold many myself -- for between $5 and $10 each depending upon the subject matter. However, I do not have time to properly individually present these, so they are offered as a group for less than $1.50 each. The face value of the mint stamps in this group is over $36.00. The topical subjects include Winter Olympics (hockey), animals, birds, flowers. U.S. statehoods (several), African American history, Christmas (several, including Santa), cinema, football, Native Americans, Columbus, civil rights, U.S. history, and much more. These would be terrific to decorate a school, senior center, professional offices, medical waiting rooms, libraries, etc. One could even obtain just a few frames and then rotate these over time. [I do get others of these from time to time and I also have a few that duplicate what is in this collection, so let me know of there are any individual items or topics of interest to you.]

49.00

734352
1969 10-cent Airmail First Man on the Moon (Neil Armstrong) plate block with AUTOGRAPH OF RON EVANS. FRAMED.: Handsome matted and professionally framed Scott #C76 1969 10-cent Airmail First Man on the Moon (Neil Armstrong) plate block. The plate block is autographed by Ron Evans. About Evans, Wikipedia says: "Evans was selected as an astronaut by NASA as part of Astronaut Group 5 in 1966 and made his only flight into space as Command Module Pilot aboard Apollo 17 in December 1972, the last crewed mission to the Moon, with Commander Eugene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt. During the flight, Evans and five mice orbited the Moon a record 75 times as his two crewmates descended to the surface. He is the last person to orbit the Moon alone and, at 148 hours, holds the record for the most time spent in lunar orbit. In 1975 Evans served as backup Command Module Pilot for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission. During the Apollo 17 return flight to Earth, Evans performed an extra-vehicular activity to retrieve film cassettes from the exterior of the spacecraft, the command and service module. It was the third "deep space" EVA, and is the spacewalk performed at the greatest distance from any planetary body. As of 2021, it remains one of only three deep space EVAs, all made during the Apollo program J-missions. It was also the final spacewalk of the Apollo program." I am not an autograph expert, but in comparing to expertized images of his autograph, it looks right and it is pen-signed, not a printed reproduction. Interestingly, while I can find offers on the Internet of Ron Evans autographed covers in the $250-300 price range, I have not been able to find any examples offered of his autograph on a stamp or plate block. This is not my usual area, so I offer it at a very attractive price.

149.00

732407
Associated Stamps of the West - Roads to Romance Label Book: Collectible labels issued by Tide Water Associated Oil Company. The labels are almost all neatly adhered to the pages, as usual and as intended. Book is in excellent condition, with red book cover having owner name lightly written; the inside is in near-perfect condition. Spaces for 100 labels (#101-#200), ALL but #199 and #200 are present. Tremendous range of topics / thematics. I have seen these labels offered for as much as $5 each. Extremely collectible and very seldom seen now, especially in books. Total of 98 labels. If broken up and sold individually the value would be at least $200!

54.00

733843
Star Wars Stamp [Labels] Album: An H.E. Harris copyrighted 1978 second edition 48-page (plus covers, saddle stitched) postage stamp album for stamps related to everything from astronomy to space to flying machines to rockets to moon landing, astronauts, etc. -- it does contain a couple dozen such stamps. However, the star of the show are the spaces on the inside of the front and back covers for 24 Star Wars characters labels (officially licensed). The labels are present and affixed in their spaces, but some were damaged when separating them (as a kid might do), but they generally look okay in the album. This is in good used condition; clean with just small one-each corner folds on the front and back covers. This is a somewhat hard-to-find movie souvenir and a good example of trying to bring youngsters into the hobby. I have only seen a couple of these and this is, by far, in the best condition I have seen.

19.00

735070
U.S. Picture Post Card Collection: This is a two-part collection all from one family estate: PART 1) About 110 picture post cards collected on a 1934 family trip to "The West". Almost all appear to be unused and in very nice condition. Almost all these cards are in color; some b/w real photo cards are present as well. The states included are Texas, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado. There are lots of great scenes, including some unusual items. PART 2) About 35 picture post card packs/folders (each containing several to many cards) that are themes. Most are Eastern subjects and include topics such as (places of) the U.S. Revolution, the U.S. Civil War, Bridges, Forts, Monuments, etc. A couple of Florida and several Western items (probably from the 1934 trip) are included. Each of these packs/folders was intended to be mailed itself -- and many of these are mailed -- but the cards inside are Mint. The pack/folders themselves are often works of art! The earliest I notice is 1919, with quite a few in the 1920s-1940s. I do not think that any, in either Part, are after the 1940s. Many of these cards are from the heyday of American tourism, when better roads and affordable cars allowed ordinary people to see the country. These miniature works of art can be collected and organized from a variety of perspectives. This family collection would be great for either a dealer or a collector. The cards are in modern crystal-clear pages in big 3-ring binder. They will be mailed in those pages for protection. The binder is solid and clean, but nothing special; tell me if you want the binder mailed or not.

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