1-132 Subject to some special terms below, A autographed and incribed copy of Bill Gross's book, The "William H. Gross Collection - United States Classics, 1847–1869" . This is an extraordinarily high quality publication that faithfully and exquisitely reproduces the most comprehensive and most valuable classic United States stamp collection in private hands. This 136-page book depicts in full color the entire eight frame exhibit "United States Classics, 1847–1869" formed by the renowned philatelist, William H. Gross, which was awarded one of philately's most prestigious exhibiting awards—the Grand Prix National at the Washington 2006 International Stamp Show.

Depicted and described within this impressive coffee-table style book, which was produced by Spink Shreves Galleries, are literally many of the most recognizable—and valuable—iconic rarities of classic United States philately. The book is beautifully hard bound with bronze foil stamping, and is perfectly protected by a tear-resistant dust jacket. The full color reproductions within the interior pages are incredibly detailed, as well as printed by the finest quality color presses available today—and all on archival quality paper. Retail Value $80.

Donated and personally autographed by by Bill Gross. There are very few known signed copies of this book.

for more information check out http://www.collectorsclub.org/Bill_Gross_book.shtml

Special terms. The winner of this lot will take possession of this book for one year, after which they will surrender it back to Droege Computing to be auctioned again. Each owner is asked to add their signature to Bill Gross's and to add remarks related to Stamp Collecting and/or Diabetes. After 10 years, we will retire the book and offer it to the Philatelic Museum in Washington DC, or sell it to the highest bidder. Each years' winner will recieve an unsigned copy of the book to keep permanently.

Provenance. 2014 John Emery $775, 2015 Gordon Eubanks $925, 2016 Andrew Titley $525, 2017 Randall Henson $475
This is a heavy lot weighing 85.00 ounces -- suggested shipping to the US only

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Suggested Bid Est. $500

21//Q9 Collection of high catalog value space fillers with faults. Includes 21, 26, 29, 63, 63, 64,65,67, 70 (3),71, 75, 75, 77 (2), 85,91, 93, 95a, 97,113, 114, 123, 149, 152, 165, 208, 209, 209b, 227, 228, 231,247,258, 480, etc... all in cards. Estimate $1,000 donated by Garry Porter. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $0
Fair Market Valu

24//O106 Collection of heavily damaged high catalog value US classics, starting with 24, 25,63,63a, 64, 72, 88a, 92a, 150,160, 211, 224, 274, 290, 310, 479, E4, J2, RW23, O106, Catalog value $5355. Estimate at 5% of CV $250. Donated by Garry Porter. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $0
Fair Market Valu

65 2. U.S. #65 * F Left margin block of (6), full OG, natural SE, few hinge reinforcements, CV $950 estimate $300-400.

Donated by Dutch Country Auctions (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $0
Fair Market Val

65 Scott #65 on cover, nice socked on the nose fancy hand cancel "Martin's Ferry O." CDS to Jefferson County, Ohio, the stamp is VF. Estimate $100.

Donated by Michael E. Aldrich (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $100

220c #220c tied on corner cover from NY to Boston, stamp has SE at left, some toning, scarce on cover. Estimate $150.

Donated by Michael E. Aldrich (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $150

289 Scott #289 - used bottom pair with plate number and imprint. Reduced selvage, F-VF. Estimated value $200. Donated by Franette Sheinwald. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $200

489 Scott #489, line pair, NH, VF catalog value $70.

Donated by Michael E. Aldrich (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $0

605 Scott #605 on FDC, uncacheted, addressed, May 9, 1925 PR, HC fresh with stamp being VG. Catalog value $80.

Donated by Michael E. Aldrich (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. $0

648 UNITED STATES, 1925-1941, COLLECTION ON STOCK PAGES USED, incl. many complete sets, Lexington-Concord issue, Arkansas centennial, Texas centennial, Army issue, territorial commems., Navy issue, no. 648, Braddock's field, fine-very fine, cat. $80.10, we scanned eight sample pages, donated by Paradise Valley Stamp Company. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $0

1686-1689, 2216-2219 (8), "Bicentennial" & "Ameripex" Souv. Sheets, 1976 & 1986 Issues, 10 Cmpt. Sets of Each, Sound Cond., Most in Original USPS Envelopes, OG, MNH, VF, Face Value is $122.20.

Donated by Modern Stamps. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $240

1820 [TERRITORIAL COVERS - MAINE] Selection of stampless 3 covers, from prior to 1820. Also included is a tax receipt for the period. Gen. VERY FINE. Estimate $350-450. (covers are scanned on both sides).

Donated by Earl P. Apfelbaum, Inc. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $450
Fair Market V

1907 [TERRITORIAL COVERS - OKLAHOMA] Selection of 15 covers, from prior to 1907, on stock pages. Included are several with Flag cancels, some postal cards and ppc's, a Wells Fargo cover and more. Estimate $750-850.Gen. VERY FINE.

Donated by Earl P. Apfelbaum, Inc. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $850
Fair Market V

1930 [VAST ARRAY] of more that 4300 covers, loose and in varied binders in four cartons. Strength lies in First Day Covers, with can run to the 2000's, many with cachets by makers like Farnam, Artmaster, Art Craft, Cachet Craft, Anderson, Aristocrats, Tricolor, Kolor Kover, Marq, Elite, Bazaar, Medallion, Spectrum, CCCachets, Fleetwood, Etrick, Goldcraft, Artopages, and many others, most of which are commemoratives. Also noted are many postal cards and stamped envelopes, Topicals with four volumes of the Philatelic History of the US, a volume of State Birds and Flowers, a volume of Lighthouses, a group of First Ladies, and others; a couple of binders of ppc's of Maine throughout the years, some Flag cancels, a few 19th Century items, and so much more. Gen. VERY FINE, lots to view.

Donated by Earl P. Apfelbaum, Inc.

Suggested Bid Est. $2,500
Fair Market

1959 [TERRITORIAL COVERS - ALASKA] Selection of 70 covers, from prior to 1959, on stock pages and others. Included are varied Air Mail covers with cachets, a couple of ppc's, a variety of town cancels and more. Gen. VERY FINE (most covers scanned)

Donated by Earl P. Apfelbaum, Inc. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $2,000

1960 [COVERS & POSTAL HISTORY] Array of more than 3500 covers, mostly in albums and binders, stuffed into four cartons. Included are a number of First Day Covers, with cachets by Art Craft, Colorano, Sarzin, to name a few, mainly from the 1960's forward; topical items with State Birds and Flowers, six volumes of covers for the American Revolution, a volume for the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, State Flags with Colorano Silk cachets, etc.; some commercial and advertising mail, lots of postal stationery with picture postal cards, stamped envelops aerograms, postal card collections in White Ace albums and much more. Gen. VERY FINE.

Donated by Earl P. Apfelbaum, Inc.

Suggested Bid Est. $1,750
Fair Market

1982 UNITED STATES, 1982, DISNEYLAND EPHEMERA, incl. coupons books, Magic Kingdom membership card, tickets to Tommorowland, Adventureland, Frontierland and more, some faults, we took five sample photos, donated by Paradise Valley Stamp Company (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $30

2002b, 2002Ac, 2335a, 2696a, 3610a, 4072a, Six Diff. Se-Tenant Sheets of 50 (or 40) Stamps Each, Sound Cond., 1982-2006 Issues, MNH, VF, Face Value is $78.10. .

Donated by Modern Stamps. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $130

2121a Scott #2121a BP of 10 with cover, BK147, plate #6, NH multiple printing errors with letters and numbers missing. Estimate $225.

Donated by Michael E. Aldrich (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $225
Fair Market V

2630 Scott #2630, encased XF-Superb 95, OG NH PSE certificate 01309884. Donated by Randy Henson.

Suggested Bid CV. $0

3505c Scott #3505c encased Superb 98 OG NH PSE Certificate 01227765. Donated by Randy Henson.

Suggested Bid CV. $0

U UNITED STATES, 1896-1990, POSTAL STATIONARY COLLECTION, includes 540 pieces, postal cards, covers, aerograms, letters, business mail, good to search through for cancels, fresh, we took 12 sample photos, donated by Paradise Valley Stamp Company. (Image1)

Suggested Bid Est. $80