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.

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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. on the 10th owner, we will retire the book and offer it to the Philatelic Museum in Washington DC, or sell it to the highest bidder (this is the 9th time offered). 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, 2018 Andy Carr $600, 2019 David Benson $525, 2021 Eric Neville $1100, 2024 Richard Babcock $725. This is the 9th offering of the book. I have attached the signatures to date. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $500

Letter from Stanley B. Ashbrook to Mr. August Dietz sending regards and enclosing another letter to Mr. Ashbrook from S. Newbury that discussed how much Mr. Newbury had appreciated the gift of Mr. Dietz's book on the Postal History of Confederate States and observing that students of Philately in the US are coming to the fore front. Donated from last years winner of the Bill Gross book, Richard Babcock. Apparently there a collectors out there from the Classic US club that want this letter terribly. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $100

1871, 7c VERMILION WITH NYFM CANCEL, #149, Weiss #ST-8P 6, V-W #A13, well-centered, small thin, very fine strike, donated by Paradise Valley Stamp Company (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $100

500 FDCs 1975-1991, all addressed to Mrs. Taylor, Birds, Presidents, many still in USPS plastic wrapping -- even as addressed. Some with forwarding notices as the collector moved at one point. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $100

Sheet of Marilyn Monroe, Made in America and Mighty Mississippi, Face $21. (Image1)

Suggested Bid CV. Est. $21