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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale - 3006

Historical Documents

Historical Documents
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4001   image1790, Thomas Jefferson-Signed Act of Congress Extending the Temporary Post Office, bold signature at bottom left, with printed "Secretary of State" to immediate right, on a 9½ x 15 inch printed document which reads, "Congress of the United States: At the Second Session / Begun and held at the City of New York, on Monday the Fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An ACT to continue in force for a limited Time, an Act, intituled 'An Act for the temporary Establishment of the Post Office'. / Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act passed the last session of Congress, intituled 'An act for the temporary establishment of the post-office,' be, and the same hereby is continued in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer. / Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives. / John Adams, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate./Approved, August the fourth, 1790 / George Washington, President of the United States. / (True Copy.)", mild toning in a few places and very minor paper losses to the left margin, both clear of text and signature, the document is beautifully and appropriately framed for the wonderful early postal artifact that it is, and to impress everyone who sees it. (Image)

Buy it Now for...$50,000.00
Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
4002 cover 1876.0707 image1876 (July 7), Returned cover from London, England to John S. Hiley, killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, franked by Great Britain 2½d claret (#66, plate 1) tied by London "Churton St So/2 11/JY 7/76/S.W." duplex "6" postmark, addressed to "John S. Hiley/E Troop. 7th Cavalry/"Bighorn Expedition" Fort Abe Lincoln/Dakotah Territory/United States America"; stamp further tied by faint Chicago port of arrival marking; additionally on front a large manuscript notation "Killed In Battle/on Little Big Horn River/June 25th 76" and crossed-out red boxed "Unclaimed" handstamp; reverse with "Fort Abraham Lincoln/Oct/3/Dak." postmark and blue triangular USA Dead Letter Office handstamp of Oct. 13; usual age-related wear (not surprising given its two transatlantic crossings), but an exciting piece of postal history, Fine to Very Fine, with 1980 P.F. certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM

Sports Memorabilia

Baseball
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4003 1909-11 T206 SWEET CAPORAL 350/30 image1909-11 T206 SWEET CAPORAL 350/30 TY COBB PORTRAIT-RED PSA 8 NM-MT, Offered here is the legendary T206 Ty Cobb "Portrait-Red" tobacco card, graded PSA NM-MT 8—one of the most iconic and visually striking cards from the famed T206 White Border series. Featuring Cobb against a vivid red background, this classic portrait issue is widely regarded as one of the premier prewar baseball cards ever produced.

This exceptional PSA 8 example displays outstanding eye appeal with strong color saturation, sharp focus, clean borders, and impressive overall preservation. The rich red backdrop paired with Cobb's piercing portrait creates one of the most recognizable and desirable images in the entire hobby.

Ty Cobb remains one of baseball's most legendary and controversial figures, finishing his career with a remarkable .366 lifetime batting average—still the highest in Major League history. High-grade examples of his T206 cards are among the most coveted pieces in prewar collecting and continue to see tremendous demand from advanced collectors worldwide.

This example features the Sweet Caporal 350/30 advertising back and is encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #01641861. A museum-worthy prewar rarity and a flagship card from the golden age of tobacco issues. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
4004 1916 M101-5 Sporting News #151 image1916 M101-5 Sporting News #151 Babe Ruth, Blank Back Rookie Card PSA 7 NM, Presented here is one of the most important and coveted cards in the entire hobby — the legendary 1916 M101-5 Sporting News #151 Babe Ruth Rookie Card, graded PSA NM 7 with Blank Back designation. Universally recognized as one of the premier rookie cards in all of sports collecting, this extraordinary prewar treasure captures Ruth during his earliest years with the Boston Red Sox, before he transformed baseball and became the most iconic athlete of the 20th century.

Issued during the infancy of Ruth's major league career, the M101-5 series predates his emergence as baseball's greatest power hitter and instead portrays him as the young Red Sox pitcher who would soon change the sport forever. The image of Ruth in his pitching follow-through remains one of the hobby's most historically significant and visually recognizable rookie-era depictions.

This remarkable PSA NM 7 example stands among the finest surviving copies of this iconic issue. The card displays exceptional eye appeal with sharp imagery, outstanding contrast, clean borders, strong centering, and remarkable overall preservation for a card produced more than a century ago. High-grade examples of the Ruth rookie are exceedingly scarce, and examples at this elite level are firmly entrenched among the most desirable investment pieces in the entire vintage card market.

The Blank Back variation carries an added layer of rarity and collector appeal, representing one of the scarcer back types within the M101-5 issue. Advanced collectors have long prized these early Ruth cards not only for their rarity, but for their unmatched historical significance as artifacts from the dawn of baseball's golden age.

Babe Ruth transcends sports collectibles. He remains the single most influential figure in baseball history — the player who revolutionized the game, captivated the nation, and helped establish baseball as America's pastime. His earliest cards occupy the absolute pinnacle of the hobby, with demand consistently driven by elite collectors, institutions, and long-term investors worldwide.

Population of 3; Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #08161848. An extraordinary museum-quality Babe Ruth rookie card and a once-in-a-generation centerpiece worthy of the most advanced collections in the world. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Buy it Now for...$1,900,000.00
Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
4005 1925 EXHIBITS image1925 EXHIBITS HENRY LOU GEHRIG Rookie Card PSA 5 EX, Presented here is the exceptionally rare 1925 Exhibits Henry L. Gehrig card, graded PSA EX 5—one of the earliest and most desirable Lou Gehrig cards ever issued. Produced during the formative years of Gehrig's legendary career with the New York Yankees, this scarce prewar Exhibits issue predates many of his more widely recognized mainstream cards and represents a true centerpiece for advanced vintage collectors.

Notably, the card features Gehrig under his original "Henry L. Gehrig" designation, adding an extra layer of historical significance to this already iconic issue. The striking black-and-white full-body image captures the future Hall of Famer in classic batting pose during the early stages of what would become one of baseball's most storied careers.

This PSA EX 5 example presents beautifully with strong contrast, clean image clarity, solid centering, and impressive overall eye appeal for a card produced a century ago. Exhibits cards were distributed differently from standard gum cards of the era, resulting in far lower survival rates in high grade and making quality examples increasingly difficult to obtain.

Lou Gehrig remains one of the most revered figures in sports history—a seven-time World Series champion, two-time MVP, and enduring symbol of excellence, humility, and perseverance. Early Gehrig cards continue to rank among the most sought-after prewar investments, especially scarce regional and Exhibits issues such as this example.

Population of 4; Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #04140530. A remarkable prewar rarity that represents both the dawn of Gehrig's Hall of Fame career and the golden age of vintage baseball collecting. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
4006 1933 Goudey #149 image1933 Goudey #149 Babe Ruth PSA 8 NM-MT, Offered here is one of the most iconic and historically significant cards in the entire hobby—the 1933 Goudey #149 Babe Ruth, graded PSA NM-MT 8. Widely regarded as one of the defining cards of the prewar era, this legendary issue featuring "The Sultan of Swat" stands among the most coveted vintage baseball cards ever produced.

The 1933 Goudey set revolutionized the baseball card industry as one of the first major gum card releases of the modern era, and Babe Ruth serves as the unquestioned centerpiece of the set with four different card appearances. Card #149, featuring Ruth in a classic batting pose against a striking red background, remains one of the most recognizable and visually powerful cards in all of sports collecting.

This exceptional PSA NM-MT 8 example presents with outstanding eye appeal, boasting rich color saturation, sharp registration, strong centering, crisp corners, and an impressively clean surface. The vivid red backdrop contrasts beautifully with Ruth's Yankees uniform, creating the bold visual presentation that has made this card a hobby favorite for generations. High-grade examples of this issue are exceedingly difficult to obtain and are consistently sought after by elite collectors and investors alike.

Babe Ruth transformed baseball and American sports culture unlike any athlete before him, redefining the game with his unprecedented power and charisma. His legacy extends far beyond statistics, cementing his status as perhaps the single most important figure in the history of the hobby. As demand for premier prewar material continues to strengthen, iconic Ruth cards such as this remain among the hobby's most stable and desirable blue-chip assets.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #26010646. An extraordinary investment-grade example of one of the hobby's true crown jewels—a card that belongs in the finest vintage baseball and Hall of Fame collections in existence. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4007 1954 TOPPS #94 image1954 TOPPS #94 ERNIE BANKS Rookie Card PSA 9 Mint, Offered here is the legendary 1954 Topps #94 Ernie Banks rookie card, graded PSA Mint 9—one of the premier postwar baseball rookie cards and a true cornerstone of vintage collecting. Featuring the beloved "Mr. Cub" in his debut Topps appearance, this iconic issue remains one of the most desirable cards of the 1950s.

This exceptional PSA Mint 9 example displays outstanding eye appeal with strong color, sharp focus, crisp corners, and impressive overall presentation. The classic 1954 Topps design, highlighted by the portrait image and batting pose inset, makes this one of the era's most recognizable and visually appealing rookie cards.

Hall of Famer Ernie Banks was a two-time National League MVP, 14-time All-Star, and one of the most beloved players in baseball history. High-grade examples of his rookie card are among the hobby's most sought-after vintage investments and are seldom encountered in elite condition.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #07008519. An elite Hall of Fame rookie that represents both the golden era of Topps baseball cards and the enduring legacy of one of Chicago's greatest sports icons. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4008 1954 Topps #128 image1954 Topps #128 Henry Hank Aaron Rookie Card PSA 9 Mint, Presented here is one of the most iconic cards in the entire hobby—the 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron rookie card, graded PSA Mint 9. Widely regarded as one of the premier postwar baseball cards ever produced, this legendary rookie issue of Hall of Famer Hank Aaron remains a cornerstone of elite vintage collecting.

This stunning PSA Mint 9 example boasts exceptional eye appeal with rich color, sharp registration, strong centering, crisp corners, and a remarkably clean surface. The vibrant orange background and classic 1954 Topps design combine to create one of the most visually striking rookie cards of the era.

Hank Aaron's legendary career included 755 home runs, 25 All-Star selections, and a lasting legacy as one of baseball's greatest hitters and most respected figures. High-grade examples of his 1954 Topps rookie card are among the most sought-after investment pieces in the sports card market.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #02017091. A true blue-chip vintage baseball card and centerpiece-quality addition to any world-class collection. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4009 1972 Topps #49 image1972 Topps #49 Willie Mays PSA 10 Gem Mint, Offered here is a spectacular 1972 Topps #49 Willie Mays graded PSA Gem Mint 10—an elite example of one of the most iconic cards from the classic 1972 Topps baseball set.

This PSA Gem Mint 10 example displays exceptional eye appeal with outstanding centering, crisp corners, clean white borders, vibrant color, and superb surface quality throughout. High-grade examples of Hall of Fame legends from the 1972 Topps issue are increasingly difficult to obtain at this elite level of preservation.

Featuring Willie Mays during the final years of his legendary career with the San Francisco Giants, this card captures one of baseball's greatest all-around players and most enduring hobby icons. "The Say Hey Kid" remains a cornerstone of vintage baseball collecting, with premier-condition examples continuing to command strong collector demand.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #41271957. A true investment-quality vintage baseball card and a centerpiece-worthy addition to any advanced collection. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
Basketball
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4010 1948 BOWMAN #69 image1948 BOWMAN #69 GEORGE MIKAN Rookie Card PSA 8 NM-MT, Presented here is the iconic 1948 Bowman #69 George Mikan rookie card, graded PSA NM-MT 8—one of the most important and historically significant basketball cards ever produced. As one of the earliest mainstream basketball releases and the definitive rookie card of the NBA's first true superstar, this card is a cornerstone of vintage basketball collecting.

This impressive PSA 8 example offers outstanding eye appeal with strong color, clean registration, sharp corners, and excellent overall preservation. The simple yet classic 1948 Bowman design perfectly captures the early era of professional basketball and remains one of the hobby's most recognizable postwar issues.

George Mikan revolutionized the game and helped establish professional basketball's popularity during the sport's formative years. A Hall of Famer and dominant force with the Minneapolis Lakers, Mikan's legacy continues to resonate throughout basketball history, making his rookie card one of the hobby's premier blue-chip investments.

Encapsulated and authenticated by PSA Cert #05010448. An elite vintage basketball rarity that belongs in any world-class sports card collection. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4011 1980 TOPPS SCORING LEADER image1980 TOPPS SCORING LEADER Larry Bird / Julius Erving / Magic Johnson Autographed Rookie Card PSA 8 NM/MT Auto 10, A true hobby icon, this 1980 Topps Scoring Leaders card featuring Larry Bird, Julius Erving, and Magic Johnson has become one of the most recognizable basketball cards ever produced. This example has been boldly signed by all three legends and authenticated by PSA/DNA.

Graded PSA NM-MT 8 with a PSA/DNA Auto Grade of 10, the card showcases strong eye appeal along with crisp, vibrant signatures from three of basketball's greatest players. Featuring Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, and Magic Johnson on a single rookie-era issue, this piece represents an incredible blend of NBA history, star power, and investment-grade memorabilia.

Encapsulated and certified by PSA/DNA (#93406701). A premier centerpiece for any vintage basketball or autograph collection. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM

Currency: US

Colonial Currency
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4012   imageFr. NC-190a 1780 North Carolina Colonial Note $50 Independence PMG 30 Very Fine (Fr-NC-190a), Historic and incredibly collectible, this North Carolina Colonial note is a remarkable survivor from the earliest days of American independence. Issued in 1780 during the Revolutionary War era, this $50 "Independence" note represents a tangible piece of early American financial history and colonial currency.

Graded PMG 30 Very Fine, the note displays strong originality with clear printed detail, excellent eye appeal, and honest circulation consistent with the assigned grade. The historic "Independence" inscription and bold colonial-era typography make this an especially desirable example for collectors of Continental and Colonial paper money.

Colonial notes from North Carolina remain highly sought after due to their historical significance, limited surviving population, and direct connection to the founding era of the United States.

An outstanding addition to any advanced colonial currency collection, Revolutionary War type set, or early American paper money portfolio., PCI graded Very Fine 30. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM

Coins

People's Republic of China
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4013   imageComplete 1982-2025 Chinese Gold Panda Set Collection, 43-Year Complete Run With Key Dates & Early Issues, Presenting an extraordinary complete run of Chinese Gold Panda coinage spanning 1982-2025—one of the most iconic and beloved modern bullion and numismatic series ever produced. This remarkable collection captures over four decades of changing Panda designs, evolving mint artistry, and the global rise of the Chinese Panda program into one of the premier modern gold coin series in the world.

Beginning with the inaugural 1982 issue, the first year of the Gold Panda series, this set chronicles the evolution of the beloved Panda motif through annually changing reverse designs that have captivated collectors worldwide. Unlike many bullion programs, nearly every year features a unique Panda design, giving the series unmatched artistic variety and visual appeal.

Included are key early-date issues from the highly collectible 1980s and 1990s, scarcer low-mintage years, transitional size and denomination changes, and the modern metric issues introduced in 2016. The complete 1982–2025 run represents an incredible opportunity to acquire a near-impossible assembly in one offering.

Chinese Gold Pandas have become internationally recognized for their exceptional mint quality and artistry, strong collector demand worldwide, limited mintages on earlier dates, dual appeal to both bullion investors and numismatists, and historic significance as one of the first major modern bullion coin programs.

Whether viewed as a long-term investment in precious metals, a showcase of modern mint engraving, or a centerpiece-level world gold collection, this comprehensive Gold Panda set stands as an extraordinary achievement decades in the making.
Shipping charges apply - weight 24.6 lbs.
A truly elite offering for advanced collectors of world gold coinage, modern rarities, and Chinese numismatics., 83.55 troy ounces of pure gold alone. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM

Coins: US

Half Dollars
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4014   imageThe All-Time Finest Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS Registry Set Including High-Quality Proofs, Presented here is an extraordinary Walking Liberty Half Dollar from the famed Gerald Forsythe Collection— and one of the most celebrated collections of Walkers ever assembled. Renowned throughout the numismatic community for its unmatched quality, eye appeal, and rarity, the Forsythe Collection represents the pinnacle of Walking Liberty Half Dollar collecting.

Carefully selected over decades with an uncompromising standard for originality and technical excellence, coins from the Gerald Forsythe Collection are universally recognized as elite examples of Adolph A. Weinman's iconic design. Pieces pedigreed to this legendary set are highly coveted not only for their superior quality, but for their prestigious provenance and place within one of the hobby's finest registry collections.

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar series remains one of the most beloved in all of American coinage, celebrated for its stunning artistry, historical significance, and enduring collector demand. High-end examples from the Forsythe Collection offer a rare opportunity to acquire coins that combine exceptional preservation with one of the most respected pedigrees in modern numismatics.

A remarkable offering for the advanced collector, registry participant, or investor seeking a premium-quality example tied to one of the greatest Walking Liberty Half Dollar collections ever formed.

YEARS AND GRADES

MINT STATE WALKERS

1916 MS67 CAC; 1916-D MS67 CAC; 1916-S MS67 CAC; 1917 MS67; 1917-D OBV MS66+ CAC; 1917-D REV MS66; 1917-S OBV MS67 CAC; 1917-S REV MS66+ CAC; 1918 MS66; 1918-D MS66+ CAC; 1918-S MS67; 1919 MS67+ CAC; 1919-D MS66; 1919-S MS66; 1920 MS66+ CAC; 1920-D MS66 CAC; 1920-S MS66+ CAC; 1921 MS66; 1921-D MS66; 1921-S MS66; 1923-S MS67 CAC; 1927-S MS66 CAC; 1928-S MS66; 1929-D MS67+ CAC; 1929-S MS67 CAC; 1933-S MS67+ CAC; 1934 MS68; 1934-D MS67+ CAC; 1934-S MS67 CAC; 1935 MS68 CAC; 1935-D MS66+; 1935-S MS67; 1936 MS68 CAC; 1936-D MS67+ CAC; 1936-S MS67; 1937 MS68; 1937-D MS67+ CAC; 1937-S MS67+; 1938 MS67+ CAC; 1938-D MS67+; 1939 MS68; 1939-D MS68; 1939-S MS67+ CAC; 1940 MS68+; 1940-S MS67+ CAC; 1941 MS68+; 1941-D MS68 CAC; 1941-S MS67 CAC; 1942 MS68+ CAC; 1942-D MS68; 1942-S MS67+; 1943 MS68+; 1943-D MS68; 1943-S MS67+ CAC; 1944 MS68 CAC; 1944-D MS68; 1944-S MS67 CAC; 1945 MS68; 1945-D MS68; 1945-S MS67+ CAC; 1946 MS68 CAC; 1946-D MS68; 1946-S MS67+; 1947 MS67+ CAC; 1947-D M67+

PROOF WALKERS

1936 PR68+; 1937 PR68+; 1938 PR68; 1939 PR68+; 1940 PR68+; 1941 PR68+; 1942 PR69.
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Bullion
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4015 2016-W image2016-W 50C Centennial Series Gold Half Dollar PCGS SP70. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Closing..May-30, 11:59 PM
Medals
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4016 1959 image1959 Alaska Statehood Gold Medal by Ralph J. Menconi, struck by Medallic Art Company. Gould-Bressett 105. 63mm. NGC MS 68. Edition #82 of 100., One of only 100 serialized examples struck in .900 fine gold by the prestigious Medallic Art Company of New York, this monumental 63mm medal ranks among the most significant gold commemoratives of the statehood era. Designed by acclaimed sculptor Ralph J. Menconi, it celebrates Alaska's official admission into the Union as the 49th State on January 3, 1959. Weighing approximately 218.1 grams with an Actual Gold Weight of approximately 6.30 troy ounces, the medal's substantial gold content made it a target during the 1979-80 bullion boom, and an unknown but likely significant portion of the original mintage did not survive. Survivors of any grade are genuinely scarce.

The obverse presents a topographically textured map of the contiguous 48 states with a geographically scaled map of Alaska dramatically superimposed, conveying the state's immense landmass at a glance. The inscription "49TH STATE" fills Alaska's interior; "ALASKA" arches above and "JANUARY 3, 1959" curves below. The MACO hallmark appears at lower left. The reverse reproduces the Great Seal of the State of Alaska in bold three-dimensional relief—a radiant sun cresting over glacier-capped mountains, a steamship and sailing vessel at sea, a train passing a smelter and mining works, dense evergreen forest, and a farmer with a horse-drawn plow in the foreground. A sea lion and fish flank the lower inner border. "THE SEAL OF THE STATE/OF ALASKA" surrounds the periphery. The edge is numbered 82 and inscribed "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. 900 FINE GOLD."
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Certified NGC MS 68 (Cert. No. 8472045-001), the surfaces display rich medium-gold tones with a faint pale rose undertone and fully intact fine-grain sandblast texture—a virtually flawless example of an important American gold medal rarity. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

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Ephemera

Dr. Art Groten Early Aviation Collection
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4017 air shows 1910-15 imageEarly American Air Meets Exhibit Collection, 1910-15, documenting the major, and many of the minor, air meets and competitions, mostly held during the years 1910-12 with a few post-dating them. The major meets during those years include much ephemera such as programs, tickets, medals, many photographs and real photo postcards. Particular effort was made to include those cards whose message specifically refers to the meet. Similarly, the minor meets are included. There is no full listing of these in the literature; they are known only from their ephemera, including newspaper advertisements.

Among the events included are:
  • 1910 Los Angeles Air Meet (America's first air meet)
  • 1910 Belmont International Aviation Tournament
  • 1910 Harvard-Boston Aero Meet
  • 1911 Chicago International Aviation Meet
  • 1911 Harvard-Boston Aero Meet
  • 1912 Los Angeles Air Meet
  • 1912 Chicago International Aviation Meet
  • and numerous 1911-15 meets from across the US
Shipping charges apply - weight 17.2 lbs.
Over 200 items present, housed in an 11" x 17" binder, with much annotated. We note real photos, advertising, official programs and tickets, picture post cards (be sure to read the messages), poster stamps, pennants and pins, medals, lapel pins, flown covers or postcards, an International Gordon Bennett Race Aero Club membership certificate (from 1912 Chicago), and much, much more. An impressive collection difficult to duplicate today. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Image)

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4018 air shows 1925-66 imagePost-World War One Airshows and Air Races Exhibit Collection, 1925-66, an absolute wealth of material from coast to coast beginning with the New York 1925 Air Races, with poster stamps, covers, postcards, medals, society cards, tickets, advertising, and more; some highlights include Catapult mail, a mass of signed covers, and a fascinating section from the 1948 All-Woman Air Show in Miami; an extremely attractive collection in an 11" x 17" binder. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. Shipping charges apply - weight 6.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4019 great britain 1909 doncaster imageGreat Britain, Early Aviation Meets Exhibit Collection, 1909-14, An 11” x 17” album traces the more important aspects of early British non-military aviation.

The collection begins with Samuel F. Cody, an American ex-patriot who became a British citizen, is considered the father of British aviation. He started his aerial career with kites and dirigibles but soon turned his attention to aeroplanes. He made the first flight in Britain on October 1, 1908, in a plane he designed and built himself. He appeared at Britain’s first air meet in Doncaster, October 15-23,1909 and was a regular participant in future meets.

Numerous other milestones are presented, some in greater depth than others, usually due to the dearth of available ephemera. Some highlights include:

Particular attention is paid to Claude Graham-White, a pivotal character in the expansion of air-mindedness, with his school, demonstration and appearances.

Graham-White’s failed attempts at a first mail flight during the Blackpool meet, July 28-August 20, 1910. The September 1911 Coronation flights were the first successful schedule mail trips. Both are present.

Aerial Tours around Britain sponsored by the Daily Mail. Benfield C. Hucks was of particular importance during this period. He probably flew more miles to more out-of-the-way places that anyone else. He created quite a stir and helped increase awareness of aviation throughout the country.

In 1913, the Sinclair Tobacco Co. sponsored a flight, made by Hucks, to carry parcels of their products to various places in the southeast, February 11-13, 1913.
Shipping charges apply - weight 8 lbs.
Approximately 250 items in total, ranging from programs and souvenirs to flown postcards (many with interesting messages) to newspaper and journal articles, and much more besides. An uplifting collection of Britain’s early aviation history. Much annotated, fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (All Images)

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4020 europe imageEuropean & Other Early Aviation & Air Shows Exhibit Collection, 1901-14, a truly superb compilation that would be nigh-on impossible to duplicate today, recording many of the pioneer air meets and races. The majority of items are from European countries, but we note South America and Africa as well.
Shipping charges apply - weight 8 lbs.
Among the events present are Argentina 1912 Semi-Official Military Aviation Fundraiser: a rich variety of materials ranging from blocks to plate proofs to the Semi-Officials on cover, lovely propaganda postcards, etc.; Belgium 1909-12: an impressive and diverse group of postcards and poster stamps detailing the 1909 Antwerp Air Meet, the 1910 Brussels Air Meet and 1912 Antwerp Aviation Meet; many very scarce poster stamps, with various Jan Olieslagers poster variants; Egypt 1910 Cairo Grande Semaine d'Aviation d'Héliopolis: an attractive group of seldom-seen ephemera with highlights including a postcard advertising the meet, an extremely scarce poster stamp, and other assorted material; France expansive 1901-10 collection that covers the career of Alberto Santos-Dumont beginning with his win of the Deutsch Prize, assorted events such as the 1909 Grande Quinzaine de Paris, 1910 Aviation Meet at Nice, 1910 Aviation Week at Nantes, and plenty more; with a diverse array of real photos, postcards, coins, covers, medals, poster stamps, and more; 1911 European Inter-City Air Races covering the Paris-Madrid Race, Paris-Rome-Turin Race, and Circuit of Europe; with plenty of scarcer materials, specifically with air race labels for the Circuit of Europe; Germany 1909 Frankfurt International Aviation Exhibition; Italy 1906 Milan International Exposition; Monaco 1912 Monaco Hydro-aeroplane Meet; Switzerland, and others. Extremely clean and attractive collection, well-annotated with a plethora of scarce to rare material. A must-see. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4021 bleriot imageLouis Bleriot and other Cross-Channel Flights Exhibit Collection, 1909-79, An 11" x 17" album celebrating the challenge of crossing the English Channel and documenting each of the various pilots' initial successes:

1) On July 25, 1909, Louis Bleriot, the French aviator and manufacturer, made the first successful flight across the English Channel, going east to west.

2) Hubert Latham made his first attempt July 17 but was unable to complete the flight. He succeeded two days after Bleriot on July 27, 1909.

3) Jacques de Lesseps made the first west to east flight on May 23, 1910.

4) Charles Rolls made the first round-trip flight on June 2, 1910.

5) John Moisant was the first American to make the flight on August 16, 1910 and was first to carry a passenger across the next day.
Shipping charges apply - weight 7.8 lbs.
In total, 118 pieces of ephemera and four pins and medals; an impressive collection comprising autographs, photographs, postcards, letters, covers, poster stamps, advertising, and more; highlights include an autographed real photo postcard from 1909 of the famed aviator in his Bleriot, and a 1934 dinner menu from the 34th Congress of the International Aeronautical Federation signed by Bleriot and other aviation dignitaries such as Hiram Bingham II and Paul Tissandier; much annotated. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4022 curtiss hydroplane imageCurtiss Hydroplane and Flying Boats Exhibit Collection, 1903-20, Housed in four 11" x 17" albums, a succinct story of Glenn H. Curtiss and his importance to US aviation. It traces the beginning of his interest, first in aeroplanes, the hydroaeroplanes and flying boats, the latter at the behest of the US Navy. Indeed, he is considered the father of US Naval Aviation. Volume I studies at his land planes while Volume II describes his work with water-based planes. There is some chronological overlap but each type is kept separate to avoid confusion.

The Wright Brothers are credited with the first motorized flight in 1903, though there is some debate about that. It does, however, remain an important milestone in aviation. One would have expected them to be the most important innovators during that early period, but that was not the case. They became embroiled in patent disputes, particularly with Curtiss (which they eventually lost), turning their attention away from improving their designs. They were well-known in Europe, much less so here because of their concern that their ideas would be "borrowed."

Into that void stepped Glenn H. Curtiss of Hammondsport, N.Y. Like many early aeroplane makers who came to the field via other means of transportation, usually bicycles or dirigibles, Curtiss was a mechanical genius who, with no formal training but merely "Yankee ingenuity", improved bicycle designs, joining his father F.R. Curtiss's business which dealt in harnesses and all manner of horse furnishing goods, including wagons.

He became a championship bicycle racer and, enamored of speed, decided to add a motor to his cycle as others had done. On January 7, 1907, on Ormond Beach in Florida, he set the world speed record of 141.5 mph—which stood until an automobile bested it in 1911.

Dirigibles, cousins to balloons, were quite popular, often seen at state and county fairs. Their main difficulty was the inability to steer. Cpt. Thomas S. Baldwin, one of the foremost dirigible fliers in the country, learned of Curtiss's new, relatively light-weight engines and, working together, they created the first steerable dirigible. Curtiss had never thought much about air travel until he went up with Baldwin. His love of speed led him to think about and work on a heavier-than-air machine.

He, along with Alexander Graham Bell and others, formed the Aerial Experiment Association, in existence from October 1,1907 to March 31, 1909. In quick succession, between March and June 1908, several prototypes were made by AEA, the first three with Curtiss designs: the "Red Wing," the "White Wing" and the "June Bug," each an improvement on its predecessor. The latter won the Scientific American trophy as the first aeroplane to stay aloft for more than 1 km. He won it three years in a row to become its permanent recipient.

AEA's fourth plane was the "Silver Dart" designed and flown by J.A.D. McCurdy. This design morphed into what is called Curtiss No. 1, the "Golden Flier," that won the first Gordon Bennett Cup at the first International Air Race at Reims, France on August 28, 1909, edging out Louis Bleriot. As a result, Curtiss's fame became world-wide. The following year, May 28, 1910, Curtiss became the first to fly the length of the Hudson River, further cementing his reputation.

Volume III concerns his various training schools, aviation supply companies carrying Curtiss planes and parts and exhibition companies, both his and others.

Volume IV is an in-depth look at his 1909 Reims and 1910 Hudson River flights.

The story continues from that point through his development of land and sea planes for both pleasure and military purposes. His famous JN-4 was the backbone of military aviation training and key to the development of commercial aviation.

The entire holding comprises well over 450 items, amongst which are photos, postcards, covers, advertising pieces, Curtiss family personal memorabilia, poster stamps, race itineraries and other souvenirs, a Hudson-Fulton pass, cinderella stamps on and off cover (with varieties), four original C.L. Forthier pen-and-ink drawings of assorted biplanes, etc., etc.

Additional material in three-ring binders include extensive ephemera surrounding the JN-4 with specifications and plans, company catalogues and operating manuals, letters—many signed by Curtiss, and more.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain a lifetime collection, neatly arranged with much annotated. Fully imaged online, ex Groten.
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4023 ovington imageEarle Ovington Exhibit Collection, with Bonuses, 1911-81, primarily, the aerial history of Earle L. Ovington, who was the first person to carry mail on an official route. He did so for a week, proving that it was possible to deliver mail from point to point on a set schedule. The Government did not begin official flights until 1918, after WWI. The detailed presentation of his work includes 98 pieces of ephemera, including a rich assortment of flown mail, personal photos from Ovington's time learning to fly in Pau, original photos of flights, letters discussing Ovington's feats, plenty of signed covers and material, as well as an Ovington Airplane Company stock certificate.

Some attention is also given to the Wright Brothers, including a newspaper clipping reporting their first flight at Kitty Hawk. They flew mostly in Europe but did make important appearances in the US, particularly at the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Centennial Fair. This material includes 44 pieces of ephemera extending all the way to Wilbur's death in 1912; highlights include assorted postcards, Cinderella stamps, assorted Coupe Michelin material, The Beginning of Human Flight by the Wright Company, etc.

Pioneer female aviators (there were more than you think) get their due as well, with 19 pieces of ephemera and one pin. Attention is given primarily to American aviators such as Ruth Law and Julia Clark, alongside an assortment of postcards picturing French aviatrices; highlights include postcards signed by Matilde Moisant and Hélèn Dutrieu, assorted real photos, and more.
Shipping charges apply - weight 10 lbs.
An "addendum" consists of various humorous references to aviation with two advertising cards and 40 humor postcards, including six magnificent and scarce items by the French political cartoonist and illustrator A. Molynk. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4024 quimby imageHarriet Quimby Origins & Flights Exhibit Collection, 1911-12, Harriet Quimby was the single most important female aviator of the pre-WWI period. Her story is told in great detail in a single oversized 11" x 17" album. Highlights of her career include:

1) The first American woman to obtain her license, August 1, 1911 (a Frenchwoman, Raymonde de Laroche, was the first, March 8, 1910).
2) Was an avid proponent of female flying and, as a staff reported for Frank Leslie's magazine, wrote a number of articles on the subject.
3) Traveled North America as a pilot with the Moissant Exhibition team.
4) The first person to promote a product who was not a member of the company (for Vin Fiz, sponsor of Cal Rodgers' trans-continental flight, Sept. 17-Dec. 10, 1911.)
5) The first woman to fly across the English Channel, April 15, 1912.
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Includes 89 pieces of ephemera tracing Quimby's introduction to flying, her English Channel flight, and the Third Annual Boston Squantum Air Meet (1912, where she died); highlights include original photos of Quimby, poster stamps, assorted material from her teacher John B. Moisant, and plenty more, much annotated. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4025 rodgers imageCal Rodgers and the Vin Fiz Flight Exhibit Collection, 1911-12, includes 81 pieces of ephemera covering Rodger's historic 1911 flight until his tragic death in 1912; includes photos, postcards, covers, advertising, and more; highlights include a great variety of original photos from the flight, real photo postcards, a swatch of fabric signed by Charles E. Taylor (mechanic on the flight), and photos of Rodger's final flight that led to his demise; presented on 11 x 17 inch exhibition pages; much annotated. Fully imaged online, ex Groten. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.7 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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Postal History

Union Civil War Postal History
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4026 ogcover   imageCollection of over 1,340+ Unused Union Civil War Patriotic Covers, featuring many scarce designs, some identified by Walcott number, including strength in over 325 Magnus (mix of monochrome, multicolored, bronze/gold) including some all-over, and impressive groups of views, battle scenes, camp scenes, "maps and generals", "9th A.C." in gold (9), Rebel States (14; mix multicolor and gold/bronze), and three hospitals, also includes 29 Kimmel and nine Berlin & Jones; thematic concentrations including George Washington (32), Winfield Scott (24 including two Scott Comet), few Lincoln (including set of five rounds of Lincoln vs Davis boxing and two Lincoln Comet), McClellan including many all-over Magnus, US Flag, Females, Males, Caricatures, Ellsworth (13), other Military Leaders (80), Fremont (8), Rebel States, "The House that Uncle Sam Built" complete set plus six duplicates, regimentals, Upham States (24 different), handful of Walcott-unlisted; very minor duplication, and also includes a Weiss catalog with value guide and cross-index of Weiss numbers to Nutmeg Sale 27 lots (Bischel), fairly well organized in nine binders and pages containing another (118) items (included in the above total) of newer purchases, unattributed to manufacturer with consignor's notes on Post-Its; couple faults as always, generally Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 41.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video10 for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Video8 for this lot) (Video9 for this lot) (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4027 cover   imageCollection of 243 Used Union Civil War Patriotic Covers, featuring many scarce designs, most identified by Walcott number, including #92, 100 var, 214, 253, 262, 264, 300, 311, 345, 346, 348 (2), 369, 418, 514, 591, 616, 622, 624, 627, 634 (2), 655, 838, 854, 882 with #64b (1971 P.F. certificate), 882, 911, 921, 934, 942, 991, 999 hand-colored, 1008, 1182, 1186, 1195, 1208, 1304, 1309, 1356, 1378, 1390, 1406, 1488, 1540, 1541, 1546, 1669, 1744, 1757, 1759, 1851 var. (2015 P.F. certificate), 1910, 1934, 1956 var., 1987, 2018, 2062, 2132, 2153 var., 2160, 2167, 2259, 2265 var., 2279, 2307, 2311 var., 2323 (2), 2332, 2370, 2380 (with 2002 P.F. certificate), 2421, 2446, 2463, 2471, 2481 (2), 2491, 2494, 2516, 2605, 2624, 2664, 2690, 2715, 2723, 2726 (3), 2729 (2), 2767, 2828, 2851, 2917 var., 2921 var., 2940 (2), 2973, 2975 (#64; with 2000 P.F. certificate) 2995, 2996, 3006, 3008, 3026 (franked with three #24's; 1990 P.F. certificate), 3017 var., 3032, 3050, 3067, 3075 var., 3097, 3098, plus six with patriotic stickers, many regimentals, faulty #26A & 20L25 (2020 A.P.E.X. certificate), Death to Traitors with #26 tied by Columbus, Ohio prison bars cancel, 23 Howell's covers (plus one with 3¢ 1869 and one unused), three two-panel Magnus including one with Gen. Scott, handful of Walcott-unlisted; also includes a Walcott catalog with prices realized; mixed condition, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)

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4028 og/O   imageCharles Magnus Civil War Lettersheets with Imprints, 25, consisting of 17 8x10½ inch-sized with six multicolor designs consisting of Brooklyn City Hall, Armory Hospital (poor condition), Topographical Map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction (2; covering the entire page), and two different Harrisburg PA, plus 11 black-and-white designs consisting of "United-States Firemen," "Norfolk, Portsmouth Va." (3), "Birds-Eye View of Cincinnati", Cleveland, Rochester (2), Syracuse, and two different Troy NY, statement-sized with five multicolor designs including Portsmouth VA (with letter on reverse), Delaware two-part, and three different battle scenes, plus three black-and-white scenes ("marching", battle and camp; only "marching" with imprint), also includes one different multicolor of each size not Magnus. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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4029 og   image64 Charles Magnus Civil War Multicolored Song Sheets, 57 different and seven duplicates, consisting of "Victory At Last". "The Army and Navy for ever", "A Yankee Man-of-War" (2), "Mother, I've Come Home to Die", "The Flag with the Thirty-Four Stars" (3; 2 different), "The Veteran's Song", "I Dreamed My Boy Was Home Again", "Pretty Sally" (2), "The Battle-Cry of Freedom", "Brave Boys", "The Captain of the Provost" (2 different), "Grafted into the Army" (8 different with camp scenes and 4 with generals and maps (3 different)), "Viva L'America" (5; 3 different), "When this Cruel War is Over" (with part for a letter), "The Constript's Lay", "The Union Marseillaise", "Kingdom Coming", "Darkey Conscript", "Deal with me Kindly" (with part for a letter), "Marching Along No. 2", "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! The Prisoner's Hope", "I would not die in Spring", "Who Will Care for Mother Now", "Mother, Dear, I'm Thinking of You", "The Jockey Hat and Feather", "Her Bright Smiles Haunt Me Still", "The Drummer of Antietam", "Draw the Sword, Northland" (2), "Bonnie Blue Flag", "Washington Star of the West", "The Female Auctioneer", "Is it Anybody's Business?", "Dearest Spot on Earth to me is Home, Sweet, Home", "Jack Lannigan's Wake", "Weep not, Conrades, for me", "In our own dear Homes again", "Ye Sons of the North", "A Soldier is my Beau", "Home without a Mother", "The Bill-Posters Dream, or Cross Readings", and "Give us Back our old Commander", also includes 8 non-Magnus (most of which look like a Magnus); couple with faults as always. Shipping charges apply - weight 3 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)

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United States

Postmasters’ Provisionals
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4030 cover 3X1 imageBaltimore, Md., 1845, 5¢ black on white (Scott 3X1), on folded address sheet docketed on reverse March 17, 1847 (interestingly not matching the postmark), the stamp showing complete framelines (faintly printed but just present at bottom right), tied by blue "5"-in-circle handstamp with matching straightline "PAID" handstamp and "Baltimore/Mar/27/Md/" postmark to left; stamp with clean, robust impression; light soiling as expected on an item of this age, the cover with file folds, one vertical fold affecting right side of stamp (running through final "n" of "Buchanan"), still an incredibly scarce use, Fine to Very Fine. Scott notes, "Stamps on covers tied by handstamps command premiums", signed W.H.C. (Colson) on back, H.E. Deats inside, with 1980 P.F. certificate.
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1875 Reproductions of the 1847 Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4031 Pbl 3P4-4P4 image1847 (1875 Reproductions), 5¢ to 10¢ complete, plate proofs on card (Scott 3P4-4P4), complete sheets of 50, each with huge outer margins showing edges of the plate, 5¢ with plate scratches between positions 31 and 41 and some stray ink between positions 29 & 30 and 29 & 39; 5¢ with a thin oval indentation surrounds positions 47-50 (appears as though writing on a document on top of it), also with some tiny toning specks in top left margin, Extremely Fine. It is believed that four pairs of sheets exist.
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1875 Reprints of the 1857 Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4032 Pbl 41P3 image1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 3¢, 5¢, 12¢, 24¢, 30¢, 90¢, plate proofs on India paper (Scott 41P3, 42P3, 44P3-47P3), complete sheets of 50, intense colors and wide margins on all sides, on cards with die sinkage; 5¢ with full imprint at right edge (plate 2), 3¢-24¢ affixed, 30¢ with right column affixed and 90¢ off card, completely sound, Extremely Fine and very scarce group of sheets as most have been broken. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs.
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1861-1866 Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4033 Pbl 73P3 image1863, 2¢ black, die I, plate proof on India paper (Scott 73P3), bottom plate block of 8 with plate number 28 and imprint, full margin at top, clear at sides; usual few India paper imperfections invisible when the block is in your album, Very Fine and very scarce, ex Wunderlich and Faust.
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4034 Pbl 73P4a image1863, 2¢ black, die II, plate proof on card, the reassembled full sheet of 100 (Scott 73P4a), blocks of 50 from the top and bottom halves of the sheet, positions 64 and 74 double transfer, position 100 "Cleft Lip" variety, Extremely Fine. Ex Lilly (Part V, Sept. 1967, lot 202; as a complete sheet; imaged in the catalog) then cut in half at some point and "reassembled", presumably by Faust. The top block is also ex Dr. Rorke and the bottom block is also ex Metzger. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Image)

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1870-1871 National Bank Note Co. Issue, without grill
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4035 Pbl 149P3 image1871-1873, 7¢ vermilion, N.B.N.C. & C.B.N.C. printings, plate proofs on India paper and card (Scott 149P3, 160P3, 160P4), top margin imprint and plate no. blocks of 12 (149P3) & 14 (160P3 & 160P4), #149P3 mounted on original card at the National Bank Note Company, #160P3 & 160P4 with half arrows, rich colors, full even margins at left, right and bottom; #160P3 with selvage reduced and #160P4 top left proof with tiny ink spot, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and handsome trio. Probably 10 or so #163P3 known, #160P4 likely a unique top plate block. #160P4 is ex Lilly (Part V, Sept. 1967, lot 235; as a complete sheet; not imaged in the catalog). (Image)

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1873 Continental Bank Note Co. Issue, white wove
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4036 Pbl 158TC3a image1873, 3¢ black, C.B.N.C. printing, trial color plate proof on India paper (Scott 158TC3a), complete sheet of 100 with plate number 15 and imprint at top and bottom, on original card backing, wide right margin and close at left; faults in right corners affecting positions 10 and 100, well clear of plate number and imprint blocks, still Very Fine. This is the only complete sheet of the 3¢ Continental Trial Color Proof with plate 15 we could locate. Others have plate numbers 5 (top left and top right) and 8. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs.
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1893 Columbian Issue
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4037 nh/ogbl 230-242 image1893, 1¢ to $2 Columbians, complete panes of 50 (Scott 230-242), for the 1¢ to $1, the plate blocks and the non-straight edged stamps are never hinged, except for hinge slivers around the edges of the panes affecting the stamps with straight edges; the exception is the 50¢ which only has two straight-edged stamps with hinge slivers; the 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 8¢, and 30¢ are top and the 3¢, 4¢, 6¢, 10¢, 15¢, 50¢ and $1 are bottom. The 50¢ is only known with bottom selvage; all appear to be completely intact and are in archivally safe sealed thin clear plastic, the $2 is never hinged but with many perforation separations, as always with panes of this vintage, centering varies from Fine to Extremely Fine. For the 10¢ to $1 issues, very few panes of 100 are known, and the $2 is unique. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.8 lbs.
Scott $2,546,500 as plate blocks & singles. (PDF for this Lot) (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (All Images)

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1938-Present Issues
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4038 1096 image"U.S. Domestic and International Mail and the Champions of Liberty, ca. 1957-1963", Gold Medal and U.S. Stamp Society "President's Award" Winning 5 Frame Exhibit plus extras, The first three frames are domestic and the last two are international and feature a wide variety of rates (first class letter and postcard both surface and airmail, second class including the large complete booklet of the "Annual Report of the Town of Windsor Maine for the year ending February 9, 1959", third and fourth class) and services (certified, special delivery, registration, return receipt, restricted delivery, insured, uses as postage due and certificate of mailing), as well as auxiliary markings, foreign destinations, the vast majority of the covers are commercial and feature a wide variety of frankings, also includes a large 3 ring binder full of detailed information related to, and U.S. and worldwide stamps and covers dedicated to Roman Magsaysay used for a presentation, with extra covers at the end, another large 3 ring binder overloaded with stamps and mostly US covers with stamps showing Bolivar, Kossuth (includes 11 Hungarian bank notes and backstamped Cachet Craft FDC to Iraq), San Martin (includes 19th century wrapper from Argentina to Germany), Reuter, Paderewski, Mannerheim, Garibaldi including Italian stamps and better 19th & early 20th century covers, Ghandi, Dulles, and Masaryk including 4 covers to Czechoslovakia and rejected at the border (2 in the exhibit and 2 not), other foreign destinations include Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, British Guiana, Denmark, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Pitcairn Islands, Scotland, Switzerland, and Venezuela, plus 2 1959 to someone at the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam, and forwarded to Thailand and Singapore before being returned to sender, and others that didn't make it into the binder are sorted in manila envelopes or loose unsorted in bags, also includes the 1960 USPOD 8th UPU Congress presentation book showing the stamps issued for Bolivar, San Martin, Magsaysay, Kossuth, Reuter, & Masaryk, plus 8 other stamps from 1959 & 1960, and Scott No. 1137a (ochre omitted from the left stamp in a transitional right margin horizontal strip of 3; 3 known examples of this important error all from one sheet; with copy of 1996 P.F. certificate for the complete sheet; Scott catalog $3,000), plus 2 freak stamps, includes additional items received after describing. Shipping charges apply - weight 54 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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Airmail
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
4039 nh 4806d image2013, Inverted Jenny, miniature sheet of 6, airplane right-side up (Scott 4806d), exceptionally fresh, with selvage illustrations depicting the National Postal Museum, pioneer aviator Reuben H. Fleet, and a route map of the first regular Air Mail service, the reverse of sheet with history of the Inverted Jenny and identifying it as being the bottom center of a pane of six, with the original cellophane wrapper and cardboard stuffer plus an 11 x 8½ inch certificate signed by Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan identifying this souvenir sheet as being number 22 of 100, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Approximately 40 of the 100 have been registered with the USPS. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

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4040 nhbl C3 imageAirmail, 1918, 24¢ carmine rose & blue (Scott C3), top right complete pane of 100, with plate numbers 8493 (blue) & 8492 (red), red & blue "TOP", arrow with marker at top and arrow at right, all stamps with the vignette shifted to the left outside of the designated area and approaching the "fast plane variety", o.g., never hinged, bright colors on fresh white paper; natural straight edges at left and bottom, minor perforation separations clear of plate block, usual few very minor natural gum bends (not even close to qualifying as gum creases and thus not mentioned on the certificate), usual varying centering from Fine to a handful of Extremely Fine stamps, with color print-out of P.F. certificate #322821 from P.F. website. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs.
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