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Feature Auctions
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions
The Westpex Sale - April 25-28, 2024
We are pleased to be the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition. For this important event we will be offering a wonderful array of stamps and covers of the world. The sale will feature a specialized section of Asia with a number of unusual and rare items, plus a fine selection of Mexico. United States material includes the Ron Lerch Collection of Illustrated California Miner's Covers. In addition, we will be offering Dr. Armando Grassi Collection of Superb United States Stamps and a specialized sale of Civil War Stamps and Postal History. Both of these important collections will be separate catalogs.
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions
The Dr. Armando Grassi Collection - April 27, 2024
The Dr. Grassi Collection of Classic United States contains remarkable high-grade mint and used singles with a stunning array of shades and cancellations starting with the 1847 Issue through the 1870-88 Bank Note Issue. The collection has been formed over the past 35 years and is one of the finest collections ever formed. Many of the graded stamps are the highest-awarded examples.
H.R. Harmer GPN, Inc.
The 'Erivan' Collection of United and Confederate States Part X - April 30, 2024
This 10th and final sale of the famed Erivan Collection marks the final chapter of one of the most extraordinary collections of the stamps and postal history of the United States will be written. Several of the most coveted rarities of the Erivan Collection are offered in this catalogue, many of which have not been seen on the market in decades. These iconic pieces, reflecting a range of collecting interests including Carriers and Locals, the Pony Express, Confederate States, Hawaii, and more, are offered here alongside missed opportunities from prior sales and a powerful selection of balance lots. Together they provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity for collectors to acquire long-awaited gems before they yet again disappear from the market. With this sale, the last of the United States treasures of the Erivan Collection will find appreciative homes with new collectors. For all of us at the Global Philatelic Network, it has been an honor to share this collection with the world.
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC
The Richard F. Larkin Gold Medal Collection of Booklet Panes and Covers: United States & Possessions - May 7, 2024
We are honored to present Richard F. Larkin’s exceptional collection of US and Possessions booklets and panes. Born in Staten Island, NY, in 1942, Richard received his AB from Harvard in 1964 and his MBA from Harvard Business School in 1968. Following graduation, he served two years in the Peace Corps in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, worked for Price Waterhouse & Co. for 32 years, and retired from BDO Seidman (now BDO USA) in 2020 after a 20-year career. His interests are wide-ranging, spanning choral singing and genealogy to travel and photography.
StampAuctionNetwork
Tour de Cure Auction to Benefit the American Diabetes Assoc. - May 8, 2024
This is our 9th sale to benefit The American Diabetes Association. It contains lots donated by StampAuctionNetwork Auction firms Paradise Valley and Cherrystone, and a special consignment from the daughter of Mr. Robert ("Bob") Kreps, the describer at Michael Rogers, plus of course the autographed copy of Bill Gross's book, The "William H. Gross Collection - United States Classics, 1847–1869" -- with a "catch". You can be the eighth person to sign this classic and contribute to the ADA.
Feature Auctions
Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions
The Civil War Sale - April 26, 2024
This important sale with over 500 lots of stamps and covers runs the full gamut of Confederate Postal History. The sales features several prominent collections, however the highlight of the sale is the collection formed by the late Larry Baum. Larry's passion for the hobby was know by all. His true love was for unusual adverting covers, which can be found in this sale, as well as our General Westpex Sale catalog.
Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC
Westpex 2024 Bespoke Private Offerings - April 29, 2024
A special array of Exhibition-Quality Collections and a few single items, including Steve Suffet's "Woody Guthrie" Exhibit, Art Groten's Airmail Exhibits, Peter Lister's Great Britain Internal Airmail Collections, some interesting and popular Country Collections and a US Complete from 1920-2022 Collection. First-Come, First-Served on this offering.
Merkurphila GmbH
Worldwide Public Auction - May 4, 2024
Welcome to our one-day auction with a variety of very attractive offers from the Austrian and European classics. Modern philatelic varieties and postal history as well as some worthwhile collections will ensure that this will be an exciting auction day.
Cherrystone Auctions
Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World - May 7-8, 2024
The May 7-8, 2024 Sale of Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World will take place at our Teaneck, N.J. Galleries, via CherrystoneLIVE and StampAuctionNetwork (SAN). There are 1,562 lots, offered in four sessions, beginning with United States, followed by a diverse worldwide holding formed by Dikran Taner. There are solid sections of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Italian States, Switzerland, Turkey, as well as British Commonwealth, featuring John Pedneault's postal history of Ireland, extensive Bermuda, British Africa and various individual rarities.
Vance Auctions
Worldwide Internet/Mail Sale - May 15, 2024
Welcome to our May 15th auction. Some highlights are: terrific United States 2¢ Black Jack covers including advertising corner cards, and illustrated; classic Canada with many scarcer items; United States from 19th and early 20th Centuries with key items; Zeppelin covers from Germany and other countries; extensive Canada Provinces and Newfoundland with rarities, imperforate pairs, proofs and covers; over 1,400 collections, accumulations, box lots and dealer stocks; Italy with scarcer sets and singles; terrific worldwide covers, postal history, and postcards; Germany and related areas with better singles, sets, and colonies; coins including gold coins up to $20. Bidding is in inexpensive Canadian dollars. No buyer’s fee. Major credit cards accepted. Bids can be submitted via SAN, email, telephone or fax. Bidding will continue until Midnight EDT on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
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The Latest PDF Example Censuses. Available with any Extended Features plan at or over $49.95 / year. (Signup Here).
Most of the censuses have the top 50 examples in each format NH **, OG *, NG (*), Used, Multiples, Pairs and on Cover, except where noted.
1851 1c Blue Type IV US 9
1860 30c Orange and 90c Blue. US 38 and 39
1861 24c Violet, Thin Paper. US 70c
1870-1871 1c - 90c "I. Grills". US 134a-144a
1893 Columbians used plus the 4c error of color. US 230-245 used
Key US Revenues. R17c, R99c, R102c, R129
1934 Federal Hunting Permit. US RW1 with used on 3333 forms.
Sampler #1 from requests. US 10a, 24 on cover, 292-E6, Canal Zone 157a, Canada CL20-21, Zululand 29
Sampler #2 from requests. Bahamas 4, New Brunswick 5, US 296a, CSA 12X2, and Hawaii 7
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