Lot
2387 
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United States Collection, 1845-1985, housed in two Lighthouse springback albums, 19th century predominately used with some additional examples throughout; starting with 1847 issues complete, 1851 denominations including 5¢ & 12¢ values, similar 1857 issues with 12¢-30¢ used and 90¢ unused, mix of 1861 issues and later grills, 1869 Pictorials complete, strong banknotes including 7¢ grill and good later completion, Columbians mostly mint lacking only $2, bureau issues to the $1, Trans-Miss complete with high value used, Pan-Ams complete mint, 1902 definitives to the $2 and later with large margin #315 mint, Louisiana & Jamestown complete mint, 2 ¢ reds including Lincoln bluish, Washington-Franklins mostly mint and well represented including some good early coils, Pan-Pac complete mint, #505 in strip of three, later mint completion including #578-579, White Plains sheet, Kans-Nebr set, etc., airmails complete mint including Zepps, mint deliveries with better early issues, useful dues, Parcel Post complete mint, selection of Offices in Shanghai, some Ducks, etc.; condition varies mostly confined to early issues, please inspect. Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
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Realized: $11,500