By: Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions
lot # 5 - 2: United States stamp collections
U.S., Collection, 1847-1960. In old time Scott National album (which still used the old Scott numbering system) and hinged with old time hinges and collected in the old style, starting with your primary stamp and selecting more examples with little varieties or cancels to build a study of each issue, adding up to substantial Scott value as well as some interesting specialized items that will be of interest. Highlights include - used: 1 (4 of various shades), 1 pen cancel, 2 pen cancel, 7 (2), 8A, 9 (3), 13, 14 (2), 16, 17, 18 (2), 19b, 20, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 62B, 67 (3), 67-72, 71 (3), 70/78 (5), 75-78, 79, 83, 84, 85, 86-91, 92-101, 95, 112-22, 119 with split grill, 134, 135, 138 (scuffs), 145-55, 153, 160, 162-66, 191, 208, 208A (2), 217-18, 238, 240, 244, 264-78, 285-92, 312-13, 523, E1-9, J6, J15-21, J22-28, B.E.P. dues are complete, but unchecked for watermarks, Officials are complete for type with mixed papers, $5-$20 State Departments are card proofs, PR26, PR120, PR122, Confederate States 1-2, 4, 9, Canal Zone 84-95, Guam 11, 12, Philippines 212-19, 225, 226-37 and mint: 30, 39, 40, 41, 42, 239, 241-43, 245, 262 with no gum (we couldn't find any watermark), 266 Type II and Type III pair, 293, 304-6, 309, 357-58, 467, 505 in 2¢ block of six, 581-91, 630, 658-79, 692-701, C1-6, C13-15, K1-18, O13SD, O14SD, PR2-PR4, PR24, PR25S, PR27S-PR32S, PR66S, PR68S, PR69S, PR82, PR84, PR86, PR89, PR123-25, Confederate States 3, 5, Canal Zone 79-81, Guam 7 and 10. This collection is unpicked, so there will be great sound stamps mixed with some faulty stamps, as with all these old time collections, so careful inspection is highly recommended., generally Fine to Very Fine appearance.
Scott $138,000+ Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
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Scott $138,000+
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