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Auction Lot #174
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BAKERS U.S.CLASSICS A compilation and expansion of Dave and Hugh's columns from STAMPS magazine, 1962-1969. Published by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society. A major work for the 1800 - 1890 period covering stamps, covers, rates, philately, Confederates, etc. It ranks with Ashbrook's Special Service, Sloane's Column and Pat Paragraphs as a major philatelic work. 1986, 355 pages, cloth, over 350 illustrations. (Donation) Est. Value $75
MINIMUM BID: $35.00

Auction Lot #175
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BYWAYS OF PHILATELY PRIVATELY-OWNED POSTS AND EARLY LOCALS compiled and arranged by Elliott Perry (1966). Used. 271 pages. This is the principal reference source on Hussey’s local post. It has fourteen additional essays on philatelic subjects, including Floyd’s Penny Post, Hinkley’s Express, McIntyre’s City Express, and Canadian genuine and bogus local posts. Like new. Est. Value $45
MINIMUM BID: $25.00

Auction Lot #176
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HALE & CO. INDEPENDENT MAIL COMPANY 1843-1845 by Michael S. Gutman. Following the extraordinary sale of his collection by R. A. Siegel Galleries in December 2020, this valuable 345-page treatise on the postal history, stamps rates and markings of Hale & Co. is a must-have for libraries. Like new. Est. Value $85
MINIMUM BID: $35.00

Auction Lot #177
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THE HANDSTAMPS OF WELLS, FARGO & CO. 1852-1895 by J. F. Leutzinger The 1993 edition is completely revised from the 1968 one however the basic format and numbering system has been retained. 1993, 382 pages, cloth, edition of 750 copies. Like new. (Donation) Est. Value $45
MINIMUM BID: $25.00

Auction Lot #178
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PRIVATE LOCAL POST OF THE U.S. VOL. I by Donald Patton (1967). New with dust jacket. 350 pages. The best source for over 60 New York City and State local posts that comprehensively describes the stamps, reprints, and forgeries. Additional volumes were never published. Like new. Est. Value new $60
MINIMUM BID: $25.00

Auction Lot #179
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The UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE 19TH CENTURY 3 VOLS SIGNED BROOKMAN 1966-7, 2nd edition, three volumes, 280, 342 and 278 pages, cloth. Some chipping and wear of the dust jackets. Est. Value $225
MINIMUM BID: $125.00

Auction Lot #180
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SLOAN'S COLUMN George B. Sloane's 1,350 consecutive columns appeared in STAMPS from 1932 to 1958 covering most facets of U.S. philately with emphasis on revenues, locals and the classics. Enjoyable to read. 1961, 467 pages, cloth. (Donation) Est. Value $85
MINIMUM BID: $35.00

Auction Lot #181
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IMPORTANT POSTAL HISTORY REFERENCE LIBRARY. Complete set of 58 Richard Frajola Catalogs and 4 Net Price Sales plus the George Fisher Collection of Confidential Bid Auction of the U. S. Postal Agency in Shanghai, China. Great resource for those who prefer paper copies. A summary of each catalog’s contents is on Frajola’s website at: https://www.rfrajola.com/FrajolaCats.htm
MINIMUM BID: $225.00

Auction Lot #182
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IMPORTANT EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOTT LOCAL POST CATALOGS. Three important Scott Supplemental Catalogs. Great for the library of philatelic researchers and writers. The 1933 Edition lists local posts, official seals, telegraph stamps, private proprietary stamps, match stamps, playing card stamps, perfumery stamps, U. S. postage currency and Christmas seals. The 1921 and 1927 Editions list local posts, official seals and telegraph stamps. VF-EF. Est. Value $945
MINIMUM BID: $125.00

Auction Lot #183
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FOUR ROBSON LOWE LTD 1973-1974 catalogs that included important locals, carriers, independent mail company and Western express postal history lots: USA I Basil (March 1, 1973); USA II Basel (March 2, 1973); The “Flintstone” U.SA. Sale (October 1975; and the Americana Sale (October 1974). VF-XF. Est. Value $180
MINIMUM BID: $55.00