THE JOE D. HOUGH FDC COLLECTION OF VIRGINIA DARE, incredible collection of nearly 250 mostly different covers, mounted in (3) three ring binders, in order by Planty numbers, the collection is nearly complete missing perhaps 20-25 Planty varieties, in many cases there is a FDC and a 2nd day cover with the same cachet, there are also many "Dare, Va." CDS's to go with the usual "Manteo, N.C." cancel, there are about a dozen "colored in" covers and a couple dozen handpainted covers present, there are 13 different "Postmaster General" cachets which Planty catalogs at $100 each (only six possible sets of this special printing), there are some unlisted cachets included, another key here is the overall quality which is simply outstanding for this area, there are dozens of covers here which would retail over $100 and a few more dozen which retail in the $50-100 range, this collection certainly must be the finest group of Dare FDC's ever put together, simply an amazing opportunity for the specialist in this area, in addition to the collection there are about a dozen folders packed with correspondence relating to the efforst of Mr. Hough, we have included many scans on the website of the better covers, (ENV 3,000-4,000) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF FDC'S 1931-1939, Over 650 mostly different covers, mounted in seven three ring binders, virtually all are cacheted, most are FDC's although there are some 2nd Days scattered, a very wide variety of cachets with about 95% listed in Planty, there are some hand colored covers included, there is about an album and a half of Parks material including Farley's, there are two albums of Army-Navy, there are NO Prexies in this group(look elsewhere in this section), the overall condition is exceptionally clean with some minor faults here and there, we noticed dozens of covers with Planty values in the $50-100+ range, a wonderful collection from this very active period for cachet makers, the catalog value listed is our estimate of the Planty value, a simply outstanding collection with many elusive covers, we have included several scans of this collection on our website (Image)

CV 8,000.00

THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF COLLINS HANDPAINTED FDC'S 1979-1998, includes about 710 mostly different handpainted Collins FDC's sorted loose in a medium box, most are in the 1979-98 period and includes some of the better sets, the overall condition is very clean with only a few scattered faults, there are some of the better early covers which retail in the $50-150 range and then several hundred with retail values in the $25-50 range, a truly wonderful collection of these incredibly popular multicolored handpainted FDC's, the estimated retail value of this group is in the $7,500-10,000 range, a very rare opportunity to jump into this extremely popular area of FDC collecting, (ENV $2,000-3,000) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF FDC'S 1940-1999, includes regulars and commems, mounted in 53 three-ring binders, pretty much complete for the period and includes many duplicate issues with various cachets for each, about 98% unaddressed, the overall condition is very clean with some faults to be expected, the key to this advanced collection is the variety of cachet makers and the collection includes many better cachets with the majority of covers NOT being from the big three makers, we scanned this collection and found many covers which retail in the $5-25 range, there are also some higher denomination items included, a really great collection which fills up five large cartons, viewing this collection will be a huge advantage to the serious bidder, (ENV 1,500-2,000) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF AIRMAIL FDC's, includes about 250 mostly different covers mounted in four albums, mixed cacheted uncacheted but mostly with cachets, mixed addressed and unaddressed, virtually all different cachets, includes singles, coil singles, coil pairs and some booklets, most of the value here is in the pre C31 period, some of the better items include: C10(4), 11, 19(7), CE1(13), 2(16), C20(11), 21(8), 22(7), 23(42), 24(9), 25a(2), 31(2); there are also some better varieties, the overall condition is very clean with only a few scattered faults, the Planty value here certainly exceeds $3,000.00, a wonderful collection for the specialist in this area and includes many better cachets, (ENV 1,000-1,500) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF LUMINESCENT FDC's, includes about 100 mostly different covers mounted in two albums, all are cacheted, all are unaddressed, virtually all different cachets, there is also some postal stationary, fairly complete for this speciality including most of the Airmails, some of the better items are: 1035b, 1036b(3), 1044b, 1044Ac, 1045a, 1046a, 1055a, 1057b, 1059b, 1208a, 1209a, 1213b(3), 1213c, 1225a & 1035b, 1229a(2), 1240a, 1254-57a(2), 1276a(2), 1282a-94a(12 diff.), 1314a-22a(11), C59a, 62a, 63a, 67a(2), the catalog value listed is from Brookman, this is a very unusual collection with many elusive covers, a rare opportunity to obtain a large number of these varieties at one time (Image)

CV 3,000.00

FIRST DAY COVER ACCUMULATION #551/749, interesting group of a couple hundred covers, very nice variety of cities and cachets for the various issues in this period, there are a few covers in the $100 range but mostly in the $5-20 range are here, the overall condition is mixed and there are faults to be expected, most are sleaved in poly and identified by Scott number, the catalog value listed is approximate Scott value, plenty of worthwhile items in this one for the specialist in this area (Image)

CV 3,000.00

THERON FOX HANDPAINTED FDC COVER COLLECTION, about 80 mostly different handpainted FDC's, neatly arranged in a cover album, there are a few duplicates scattered, virtually all are addressed(as usual), many of these covers have less than 20 known, the overall condition is very clean with a few scattered faults, well worth a good look, (ENV 750-1,000) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH COLLECTION OF PREXY FDC's, includes 240 different covers mounted in two albums, all are cacheted and most are addressed, virtually all different cachets, includes singles, coil singles, coil pairs and some booklets, blocks and a few plate blocks along with a set of singles with EE markings, the overall condition is very clean with only some scattered faults, there is one each of the $2 and $5 values, a very nice collection in great condition, (ENV 400-500) (Image)

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THE JOE D. HOUGH ESTATE COVER BALANCE COLLECTION, includes several thouand covers and some stamps, contained in two large cartons, mostly common FDC's but there are some better cachets and other speciality items included, good variety but also expect some duplication, lots to look through with this one, (ENV 300-400) (Image)

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U.S. FDC ACCUMULATION, includes several hundred various covers in 22 albums and cover albums jammed packed into two large cartons, mostly FDC's and includes a number of commem sets, various cachets, all post 1940, usual mixed condition but generally pretty clean, good variety but expect some duplication, there should be a good amount of retail value here, (ENV 200-300) (Image)

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