United States

**FDC COVERS**
LotNo.	Symbol	Lot Description	Cat. Value
1		EXTENSIVE HANDPAINTED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION, this incredible collection of 423 DIFFERENT handpainted FDC's features dozens of different designers and a range of years from 1983 to 1999, mostly loose in a box but virtually all are in plastic or poly sleeves, the overall condition is very, very nice with maybe only a few scattered faults, the collection by years include of all different artists: 1983(5 Different), 1984(24), 1985(46), 1986(29), 1987(38), 1988(39), 1989(86), 1990(66), 1991(32), 1992(6), 1993(7), 1994(10), 1995(9), 1996(2), 1997(2), 1998(3), 1999(3); please note that some artists had different designs for the same years, the general retail on Duck FDC's is in the $20-30 range but for handpainted covers the retail value jumps up to the $50-75 range depending on the artist, many scarcer covers retail in the $100-300 range, this collection is the most extensive handpainted Federal Duck FDC collection we have ever seen, a truly amazing group of covers not to mention the stunning multi-colored designs and unique artwork attributed to the dozens of artists who worked on this are over the years, we have scanned a number of covers but seeing this massive collection in person is an incredible treat, our estimate of the retail value of this collection is easily in the $30,000-40,000 range and just the time and expensive of seeking out these covers over many years would cost thousands of dollars in time and expense, it is our pleasure to offer this collection intact as received. (ENV 15,000-20,000) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 15,000-20,000 Currently...$5,500.00 Will close during Internet Auction
2		EXTENSIVE C & C HANDPAINTED FDC COLLECTION, includes 248 different covers, all are handpainted by C. Conyers, the collection starts with 1983 issues and runs to about 1992, contained in two cover albums and a group of loose cover pages, the collection includes several better covers: Express Mails(4) and Federal Ducks(9); there are several combination covers with various issues, this particular artist has always been extremely popular due to the colors and details he produced, also most of the covers he did had very limited printings with most being 20 or less, the overall condition is very clean with maybe a scattered fault, early covers generally retail in the $100-250 range, the Express and Ducks often sell in the $250-300 range, then values are generally in the $50-75 range for many of the covers, a truly amazing collection and easily the most extensive collection of this artist that we have ever seen, because of the low numbers available these covers are rarely offered in the marketplace let along in a collection of this size, the approximate retail value of this group is well over $25,000. (ENV 10,000-12,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 10,000-12,500 Currently...$4,000.00 Will close during Internet Auction
3		EXTENSIVE EXPRESS MAIL HANDPAINTED FDC COLLECTION, includes 138 different covers, contained in two cover albums, virtually all are handpainted with a few Colorano covers included, many various artists here for the four issues, the overall condition is very clean with maybe a scattered fault, the collection includes: $8.75(79 different), 9.35(8), 9.95(14), 9.95 Space(2), 10.75(19), 14.00(2), combos(6), large covers(8, some with full panes); many of these covers retail in the $50-100 range and some of the better covers are over $200 each; a simply amazing number of these very popular covers, without question the largest number of different handpainted Express covers we have ever offered, the retail value of this collection is easily well over $10,000 especially if acquiring them one-by-one which would take many years, certainly a very rare opportunity to jump into this area with a huge number of different covers. Scott $ 10,000 (ENV 5,000-7,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $ 10,000 Estimated $ 5,000-7,500 Currently...$2,600.00 Will close during Internet Auction
4		EXTENSIVE HANDPAINTED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION , this amazing collection of 166 DIFFERENT handpainted FDC's features dozens of different designers and a range of years from 1983 to 1999, this collection is similar to the much large one offered elsewhere in this section but all the lots in this group are in the larger collection, mostly loose in a box but virtually all are in plastic or poly sleeves, the overall condition is very, very nice with maybe only a few scattered faults, the collection by years include of all different artists: 1983(4 Different), 1984(11), 1985(14), 1986(10), 1987(16), 1988(20), 1989(34), 1990(26), 1991(14), 1992(1), 1993(3), 1994(6), 1995(4), 1996(2), 1999(1); please note that some artists had different designs for the same years, the general retail on Duck FDC's is in the $20-30 range but for handpainted covers the retail value jumps up to the $50-75 range depending on the artist, many scarcer covers retail in the $100-300 range, a truly amazing group of covers not to mention the stunning multi-colored designs and unique artwork attributed to the dozens of artists who worked on this are over the years, we have scanned a number of covers but seeing this massive collection in person is an incredible treat, our estimate of the retail value of this collection is easily in the $10,000-15,000 range and just the time and expensive of seeking out these covers over many years would cost thousands of dollars in time and expense. (ENV 5,000-7,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 5,000-7,500 Currently...$2,100.00 Will close during Internet Auction
5		HANDPAINTED FEDERAL DUCK FDC'S, includes 125 various handpainted FDC's in plastic and poly in a small box, many various artists and designs but there is some duplication, the overall condition is very nice with maybe a scattered fault, many of these designs retail in the $50-100 range and some up to $250 each, there should be well over $10,000 in retail value here, a wonderful lot to break down for retail, many of these covers have less than 20 made, well worth a good look. Scott $ 10,000 (ENV 3,000-4,000) (Image)	Scott $ 10,000 Estimated $ 3,000-4,000 Currently...$1,600.00 Will close during Internet Auction
6		FEDERAL DUCK STAMP FDC ACCUMULATION, includes over 260 various First Day Covers, all have Federal Ducks and some have combo usages, all are cacheted and virtually all are unaddressed, the overall condition is very clean, there is duplication but also amazing variety, many different years here but primarily in the 1981-90 period with a few later, many of these covers retail in the $50-75 range and most are over $30, the total retail value of this group would be well over $10,000, a huge number of covers from this always popular area. Scott $ 10,000 (ENV 3,000-4,000) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $ 10,000 Estimated $ 3,000-4,000 Currently...$1,600.00 Will close during Internet Auction
7		EXPRESS HANDPAINTED FDC'S , includes 100 various handpainted covers in poly or plastic, loose in a flat box, many various artists here on various stamps, very nice variety and only a small number of duplicates, mostly single stamps but there are some full panes here, the overall condition is very nice with only some scattered faults, retail values for these covers often are in the $50-100 range with some up to $200, a very attractive group and certainly a most unusual lot with this many handpainted covers, the likely total retail probably exceeds $7,500, plenty of breakout value here. (ENV 3,000-3,500) (Image)	Estimated $ 3,000-3,500 Currently...$1,600.00 Will close during Internet Auction
8		EXPRESS MAIL HANDPAINTED FDC COLLECTION, includes 51 different covers, contained in a cover album, virtually all are handpainted with a few Colorano covers included, many various artists here for the four issues, the overall condition is very clean with maybe a scattered fault, all of the covers in this group are duplicated with the larger collection being offered elsewhere in this section, many of these covers retail in the $50-100 range and some of the better covers are over $200 each; the retail value of this collection is easily well over $4,000 especially if acquiring them one-by-one, a really great start into this always popular area. Scott $ 4,000 (ENV 2,000-2,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $ 4,000 Estimated $ 2,000-2,500 Currently...$1,000.00 Will close during Internet Auction
9		U.S. HANDPAINTED FDC ACCUMULATION, includes over 250 various covers, in poly and plastic, loose in a large flat box, many different issues here, many different artists and designs, overall exceptional variety but there are some duplicates scattered, the general quality is very clean but there many be a few faults her and there, many of these covers would retail in the $20-30 range and some up to $50 or more, a very attractive selection and certainly a huge amount of potential retail value here. (ENV 2,000-2,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 2,000-2,500 Currently...$1,000.00 Will close during Internet Auction
10		HANDPAINTED FEDERAL DUCK STAMP FDC COLLECTION, includes 77 different handpainted Duck FDC's, displayed on black stock pages in a album, several various artists here, runs from 1983 to 1999 issues, overall very clean with maybe a scattered fault, there are many very attractive covers here, most of the covers here would retail in the $75-100 range with a few higher, a great start into this always popular area, the retail value of this lot surely exceeds $5,000.00, well worth a good look. (ENV 2,000-2,500) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 2,000-2,500 Currently...$1,000.00 Will close during Internet Auction
11		BETTER FDC GROUP, includes about 130 various FDC's, displayed on black stock pages in a album, most are pre-1940 but there are some better later covers which include some early Colorano Silks, there are also a couple dozen early Airmails, there are a few sets with multiple cities, values up to about $250 with over 25 items having values of $100 or more, most of these covers catalog at $40 or more, several high denomination FDC's, the value listed is a combination catalog value and retail where there is no catalog value available, the overall condition is very clean but expect some faults in the early covers, strong in the Parks and Prexie area, a huge amount of value here and well worth careful consideration. Scott $ 8,500 (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Scott $ 8,500 Currently...$900.00 Will close during Internet Auction
12		STATE DUCK STAMPS ON HANDPAINTED FDC'S, includes 90 various covers in plastic and poly in a small box, all are handpainted, includes several various states but very strong in AZ, a very nice variety of artists and designs but there are some duplicates here, the overall condition is very clean, the general value of these covers is in the $50-75 range but some of the more scarce ones retail up to $250 each, a very nice group of covers and quite attractive, the total retail value is easily well over $5,000, handpainted covers are rarely offered in such large groups. (ENV $1,500-2,000) (Image)	Estimated $ $1,500-2,000 Currently...$800.00 Will close during Internet Auction
13		BELLER HANDPAINTED FDC'S, includes 31 various handpainted FDC's in plastic or poly loose in small box, very good variety but there is some duplication, the overall condition is quite clean, general retail value for this artist is in the $100-150 range with some higher. (ENV 1,500-2,000) (Image)	Estimated $ 1,500-2,000 Currently...$800.00 Will close during Internet Auction
14		KAH HANDPAINTED FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION, includes 155 different handpainted covers, all are Kah designs, runs from 1987 to 1990 and then 1994 to 1996, this is a fairly complete collection of all the Kah covers made, all are multicolored, includes four Express Mail issues, all in choice condition contained in two cover albums, most of these covers retail in the $75-125 range but the early covers often sell in the $100-150 range, includes the 1987 Train set of which only one set was done, a very difficult set to assemble with this many different, approximate total retail value is nearly $5,000.00. (ENV 1,500-2,000) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 1,500-2,000 Currently...$800.00 Will close during Internet Auction
15		LARGE SIZED HANDPAINTED FDC GROUP, includes 90+ various handpainted covers, all are large format #10 covers, in plastic or poly, loose in a box, some variety but there is duplication for some of the covers with quantities in the 10+ range (Columbians, Head Dresses and Space), very clean, many of these covers retail in the $75-125 range due mostly to their large format which certainly displays much more art, a huge amount of retail potential here. (ENV 1,500-2,000) (Image)	Estimated $ 1,500-2,000 Currently...$800.00 Will close during Internet Auction
16		GARY KOLTER HANDPAINTED FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION, includes 30 different handpainted covers, all are Kolter designs, runs from 1989 to 1992, this is nearly a complete collection of all the Kolter covers made, all are multicolored, includes four Federal Ducks, all in choice condition contained on black stock pages in a album, most of these covers retail in the $100-150 range but the early covers often sell in the $300-400 range, a difficult set to assemble. (ENV 1,500-2,000) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 1,500-2,000 Currently...$700.00 Will close during Internet Auction
17		GARY DAVIS HANDPAINTED FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION, includes 83 different handpainted covers, all are Davis designs, runs from 1987 to 1992, this is a fairly complete collection of all the Davis covers made, all are multicolored, includes ten Federal Ducks and five Express Mail issues, all in choice condition contained on black stock pages in a album, most of these covers retail in the $20-30 range but the early covers often sell in the $100-150-range, a difficult set to assemble with this many different. (ENV 1,000-1,250) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 1,000-1,250 Currently...$500.00 Will close during Internet Auction
18		COLLECTION OF MILFORD HAND PAINTED STATE DUCK FDC'S, includes 75 mostly different handpainted FDC's by artist K. Milford, most are combination covers with various U.S. postage stamps, most of the states are here with various State Ducks, the overall condition is very clean, contained in a cover album, this particular artist is very colorful and extremely detailed in their work, average retail for this artist is generally in the $30-50 range with some much higher, a great looking lot. (ENV 1,000-1,250) (Image) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimated $ 1,000-1,250 Currently...$500.00 Will close during Internet Auction
19		EXPRESS BOOKLET PANE FDC GROUP, includes 15 different FDC's with most being handpainted, various artists, all are complete panes, includes $9.35 and $10.75 issues, all are large sized covers, the overall condition is very clean, all are in plastic or poly, general retail on these covers range from $150-250 with some higher, a very attractive group. (ENV 1,000-1,250) (Image)	Estimated $ 1,000-1,250 Currently...$500.00 Will close during Internet Auction
20		VAN VALKENBURGH HANDPAINTED FDC'S, includes 22 various handpainted FDC's in plastic or poly loose in small box, very good variety but there is some duplication, the overall condition is quite clean, general retail value for this artist is in the $100-150 range with some higher, this artist painted many very intricate and colorful designs, this California artist is very scarce and his designs are very detailed. (ENV 1,000-1,500) (Image)	Estimated $ 1,000-1,500 Currently...$500.00 Will close during Internet Auction