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U.S. General Collections

Lots 3791-3800 Lots 3801-3810 Lots 3811-3820 Lots 3821-3830 Lots 3831-3840 Lots 3841-3850 Lots 3851-3860 Lots 3861-3870 Lots 3871-3880 Lots 3881-3890 Lots 3891-3900 Lots 3901-3907

Lot 3861 /o   

Accumulation, 1930's onward. On album pages and stock book, mostly 1930's on with earlier, please inspect.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 3862 /   

Harold L. Ickes National Parks imperforate block collection, 1934. Mint block (and not to be confused with the imperforate 1935 Special Printings) collection from the only two sets of gummed imperforate sheets produced; including complete set of arrow blocks of 8 or larger, 3 signed by Ickes and dated "Aug 30, 1934", also a complete unique set of centerline blocks of 8 or larger as well as center gutter blocks for the 3¢ & 1¢ souvenir sheets, includes original Gimbels advertisement for the collection from the 1950's and an affidavit from Ickes, who was the Secretary of Interior and received the sheets from PMG James Farley, blocks fresh and have been lightly hinged. A wonderful opportunity to acquire this unique collection which has been off the market for over 50 years.
Scott No. 740-751vars    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 3863    

Plate block group, 1934-1940. Over 70 items including 1938 Presidential $1-$5 plate blocks complete, 1940 Famous American plate block set complete, 1934 National Parks complete all never hinged and others.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $425

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Lot 3864 /o   

Farley issues stock, 1934-1935. Mostly mint in stockbook, with lots of imperf Parks, multiples, etc., please inspect.
Scott $725    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 3865 /o   

Collection, 1934-1983. Mint & used in 3 Safe albums, useful material including Parks, Presidentials, Famous Americans, $5 Hamilton, modern dollar values, back-of-the-book, etc.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $220

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Lot 3866    

Extensive Farley plate and position block collection, 1935-1936. Hundreds of imperf plate and position blocks arranged in mount on large homemade pages. Includes National Park series complete with as many as 12 plate blocks for each denomination, as well as position blocks. Also Mother's of America, Wisconsin and 16 cent Special Delivery. Hard to find like this these days, generally Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $950

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Lot 3867 /   

Presidentials issue stock, 1938. Fresh mint singles and blocks in stockbook, good mix of quantities to the $2.
Scott $1,860 (Owner's)    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $450

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Lot 3868 /o   

Presidential coils stock, 1939. Fresh mint singles, pairs, strips and line pairs in stockbook.
Scott No. 839-851; $3,000 (Owner's)    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $525

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Lot 3869 o   

Famous American used plate blocks, 1940. Four complete series of plate blocks, perhaps missing 2 lower values on the last series, cataloging as mint $1200+, yet far scarcer used.
Estimate    $250 - 350.

Realized: $250

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Lot 3870    

Liberty issue precancel collection, 1954. Comprehensive collection on Noble specialty pages, over 1,600 different and virtually complete missing only 12 issues!, all choice fresh material, a meticulously formed collection, well worth inspection.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $500

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Lots 3791-3800 Lots 3801-3810 Lots 3811-3820 Lots 3821-3830 Lots 3831-3840 Lots 3841-3850 Lots 3851-3860 Lots 3861-3870 Lots 3871-3880 Lots 3881-3890 Lots 3891-3900 Lots 3901-3907

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