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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

Auction Lot #184
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SIX 20th CENTURY COLLECTION CATELOGS that include important carriers and local post stamps and covers: Edward Knapp (Parke-Benet 1941); Charles Meroni (John Fox 1952); George Sloane Sales I, II and III (John Fox 1959); and Dr. Cyril dos Passos (Robbins 1981). VF-XF. Est Value $325
MINIMUM BID: $115.00

Auction Lot #185
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INDEPENDENT MAIL COMPANY REFERENCE COLLECTION. Four catalogs and one article devoted to these companies: Dr. Carmen Puliafito Catalog (Siegel 2016); Richard Frajola September 1984 Catalog (74 lots); Richard Frajola Ambassador Middendorf Net Price Sale; Siegel Sale 773 (March 26, 1996); Stamp Specialist 1942 Yellow Book with Harry Konwiser supplement to Independent Mail Routes of the U.S., plus a photocopy of the 35 page original list of independent mail companies, expresses and local posts. Est. Value $125
MINIMUM BID: $45.00

Auction Lot #186
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MODERN LOCAL POST REFERENCE LIBRARY in 11 three-ring binders includes important research information. It would be most difficult to duplicate this library of source materials. NOTE: Lot will be shipped in one box and subject to additional charge of $15. Est. Value $350
MINIMUM BID: $45.00

Auction Lot #187
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FIVE CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN EXPRESS POSTAL HISTORY CATALOGS from 1949 to 2006: Costales Sale (April 1949); Robson Lowe USA I Basel Sale (March 1972); John Fox Sale of Henry Chaloner Collection (July 1980); Richard Frajola California Postal History Sale (December 1985); and Siegel Sale of the “Steeltown” Collection of Western Expresses (March 2006). VF. Est Value $135
MINIMUM BID: $35.00

Auction Lot #188
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CATALOG OF PRIVATE EXPRESS LABELS AND STAMPS AND KONWISER LIST. Catalog by Bruce H. Mosher (2002) has 209 pages with lists and illustrations of stamps and labels of genuine and fake labels of express, delivery and independent mail companies. Out of print and generally out of stock. Looks new. Plus 19-page list of Expresses by Harry Konwiser in Stamp Specialist Mahogany Book. Est. Value $95
MINIMUM BID: $25.00

Auction Lot #189
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POSTMASTER PROVISIONALS REFERENCE MATERIALS. Interesting and unique group of items: extraordinary bound copy of “The German Sale” of postmaster provisionals (Marken 1921) with article on sale and prices realized; Spiral notebook with typed pages of PMPs and values (possibly by Bierman) plus five items found in the notebook; “The New York Postmaster’s Provisionals by Stanley Piller 1991); Postmaster Provisionals Part I of “Postage Stamps of the U.S.” by John Luff 1932; and Philip Wall Collection of PMPs (Siegel 2007). Also, three John Fox catalogs: Estate of John D. Pope III, Part I and II; and May 16, 1986 sale. All generally VF or like new. Est. Value $375
MINIMUM BID: $125.00

Auction Lot #190
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AUCTION CATALOGS 1840s TO 1990’s. Eleven catalogs of important carrier, local post and independent mail company auctions. Knapp (H.R. Harmer, 1941, 677 lots): Caspary Sale 8 (H. R. Harmer, 1957, 1046 lots); USA I Basel Sale (Robson Lowe, 1953, 526 lots); dos Passos (Robbins, 1981, 412 lots); Middendorf (Frajola Net Price Sale #4, 1990, 787 lots); Hollowbush (Fox 1966); Hessel (H.R. Harmer 1975); Harmers of NY (1976); Meroni (Fox 1958); U.S. Carriers, Local Posts and Independent Mails (Siegel, 1996, 22 lots; Meyersburg (Siegel, 1997, 401 lots); Est. Value $225
MINIMUM BID: $65.00

Auction Lot #191
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TEN AUCTION CATALOGS FROM 1990s TO 2000s of important carrier, local post and independent mail company auctions after 1990. Middendorf (Frajola Net Price Sale #4, 1990, 787 lots); U.S. Carriers, Local Posts and Independent Mails (Siegel, 1996, 22 lots; Meyersburg (Siegel, 1997, 401 lots); Golden Part 1—Carriers (Siegel, 1999, 427 lots); Golden Part Two Local A-G (Siegel, 1999, 677 lots); Hall (Siegel, 2000, 913 lots); D.K. Collection (Siegel, 2003, 112 lots); Donald Johnstone (Siegel 2002); Kuphal (Siegel 2006, 49 lots); and Alan Geisler (Siegel 2008, 1285 lots) Est. $225.
MINIMUM BID: $85.00

Auction Lot #192
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UNIQUE GROUP OF ELEVEN PHILATELIC LITERATURE CATALOGS from Sylvestor Colby auction firm from 1962 to 1963 plus one David Phillips 1980 catalog. The Colby catalogs include books from libraries formed by John Luff, “Kayes,” Earl McGruder, Ward, David Ritzman, Henry Meyer, Frank Rossi and David Lidman, plus prices realized F-VF. $325
MINIMUM BID: $85.00

Auction Lot #193
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FOUR ISHIKOWA COLLECTION AND RUSSO BLACKJACK CATALOGS. Sales of the great Ishikowa collections of the U.S. 1c blue 1851-57 issues (June and September 1980), Hawaiian Islands (November 1980), and U.S. offices in Japan (July 1981). The Anthony Russo U.S. Black Jack collection was sold in April 1970. VF-XF. Est. Value $125
MINIMUM BID: $55.00

Auction Lot #194
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UNUSUAL GROUP OF HENRY SPELLMAN CATALOGS. Fifteen auction catalogs of San Francisco firm from 1972 to 1986 have significant numbers of California and Western express postal history lots plus prices realized. F-VF. Est. Value $375
MINIMUM BID: $115.00

Auction Lot #195
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ELEVEN JOHN W. KAUFMANN “GEMS OF PHILATELY’” CATELOGS complete for years 1978 to 1988, plus prices realized. Important reference library for rare and special stamps and covers offered in the 1980s. The carrier and local are very few but exceptional. VF. Est. Value $$275
MINIMUM BID: $55.00

Auction Lot #196
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27 CONFEDERATE AND U.S. CATALOGS. Reference library of John W. Kaufmann and Robert G. Kaufmann catalogs for auctions and private sales from 1972 to 1988. All include significant Confederate as well as U.S. postal history lots. VF. Est. Value $540
MINIMUM BID: $150.00

Auction Lot #197
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12 NAME SALES OF CONFEDERATE POSTAL HISTORY. CSA postal history auctions from1961 include sales of collections formed by Charles Moroni, Charles Caulkins, Richard Kreiger, Paul Baker and William Bogg. Auction firms of Robert Kaufmann (5), John Kaufmann (1), John Fox (3), Sotheby Parke Bernet (2) and Harmers of N.Y. (1). Includes some prices realized. F-VF. Est. Value $300
MINIMUM BID: $85.00