THE ESTATE OF CHARLES L. WELLS, M.D.
A marvelous high quality collection of United States postage stamps – all
collected by a dedicated philatelist with a keen eye for centering,
freshness and color. Many of the finest quality stamps found throughout
this sale are from the Wells collection. Virtually all are accompanied by
PF or PSE certificates.
THE ESTATE OF M.W. (BILL) KIRKPATRICK, JR.
A unique topical collection formed by an avid proponent of the law,
comprised of United States stamps showing the image of Allegorical Justice
and her scales, which can be found on the 1902 $5.00 value, 1919 3c
Victory, many Newspaper stamps, on Revenues including Private Die
Proprietary, U.S. Possessions, as well as on many other 20th Century
issues. The collection includes not only mint and used stamps, but a
plethora of essays, proofs, covers and multiples, with many rarities and
several unique items.
THE RICHARD H. SALZ COLLECTION OF CANAL ZONE
Without question, this is the finest and most comprehensive collection of
Canal Zone stamps and postal history to appear at auction in years. Formed
by one of the most famous and respected experts of this philatelically
fascinating area.
THE ESTATE OF CLIFFORD J. JEGER
An extensive topical collection of worldwide Sports and Olympic issues,
mostly prior to 1968, including mint singles, blocks of four, many covers
and souvenir items offered as individual lots and as a massive collection
balance.
THE PATRICK CAMPBELL COLLECTION OF “VIA PANAMA” POSTAL HISTORY
A comprehensive exhibit of 19th Century covers sent “Via Panama” including
East to West, West to East, North to South and South to North, with many
desirable origins, destination, rates, forwarders’ handstamps and scarce
markings that will appeal to a broad range of postal historians.
As with all Spink Shreves auctions, bidders may participate in the auction
– live on the Internet – during the sale. Please see our website for
details of this exciting bidding option.
All color printed catalogs for Spink Shreves July 2010 Collector’s Series
Sale are available free of charge ($20.00 for an overseas address) by
contacting Spink Shreves Galleries, 3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925,
Dallas, TX 75205. Telephone 800-556-7826 or 972-788-2100. Fax 972-788-2788.
Email: shreves@spink.com.
Arrangement of Sale
First Session – Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1 - 193
United States – Stampless Covers, Postmaster Provisionals through Scott
#110
Second Session – Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. – Lots 194 - 655
United States – Scott #112 through Modern issues, Air Posts through
Newspaper stamps
Third Session – Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 656 - 887
United States – Revenues, U.S. Possessions, plus Large Lots &
Collections
Fourth Session – Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. – Lots 888 - 1173
Canal Zone – The Richard H. Salz Collection
Fifth Session – Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1174 - 1285
Worldwide – The Patrick Campbell Collection of “Via Panama” Postal
History
Sixth Session – Friday, July 23, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. – Lots 1286 - 1732
Worldwide Stamps and Postal History, Large Lots & Collections,
Philatelic Literature
