Sale 1391 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 13-15 October, 2026
Category — Collections and Group Lots
Collection, 1847-2003. Comprehensive collection of nearly all unused stamps in two Minuteman albums, offered intact as received with nothing removed, somewhat sparse before the Large Bank Notes but does include Nos. 1-2 (used), with unused Nos. 11, 24, 26, 35, 63, 73, 114, picks up steam with the large Bank Notes with a decent showing to Scott 218, 1890 Issue complete, early Bureau Issues through 1902 mostly complete including some of the dollar values, Columbians complete to $5.00, Trans-Mississippi complete to $2.00, other early commemoratives complete to 1913, extensive Washington-Franklins which are essentially complete less the rarities, includes flat plate coil singles, some of which are genuine, 1922 Issue and rest of 1920s-30s complete less the rarities, then continues up to 2003, Back-of-Book is limited to Air Post and includes C1-C6 and Graf Zeppelin set C13-C15, generally original gum with the exception of some of the Classics, in that era some no gum and regumming is to be expected, especially on the higher value stamps like dollar Bureaus, Columbians and Trans-Mississippi, still a strong showing of original gum even in the Classics, centering is generally Fine and some small flaws will be found, overall this is a very solid unused collection, unpicked and therefore desirable in this form, a few certificates accompany, our website PDF shows highlight pages and viewing is recommended
Collection, 1845-1893. Overstuffed Scott album pages of unused and used stamps, including used Nos. 9X1b, 9X1e, 1 (2), 2, 8A, 12, 16, 17 (eight plus a pair), 21, 28, 29, 85, 100 (4), 101 (2), nice group of 1869 Pictorials with some possibly unused, Bank Notes bear close inspection as there is a defective 142 that stands a decent shot at being genuine, unused Nos. 3, 4, 9 (corner margin), 56 (3), 95, 129, 131, 132, some dollar-value Columbians, few multiples such as 26 block of four, some proofs or Essays, decidedly mixed condition but patience and knowledge could be rewarded, few with certificates
Collection, 1847-1987. Comprehensive collection of used and unused stamps in a Scott National album, used stamps mostly until late 1800's and then predominantly unused, high degree of completion beginning with 1847 5c-10c plus 5c 1875 Reproduction (1-3), 1851 Issue with Nos. 8A, 12-13, 17 and more, 1857 Nos. 18, 22, 27, 30 (unused), 30A, 37 (unused), 38, 40 and others, 1861 Issue including Nos. 67, 72, 75, 102 and others, range of Grills including Nos. 100-101 and a few misidentified on the pages, 1869 Pictorials complete to 90c, extensive Bank Notes including Grills, Columbians complete to $5.00, unused to $1.00 plus $3.00, other Columbian dollars used, early Bureaus through 1902 Issue mostly complete, Trans-Mississippi Issue complete unused except with 50c and $2.00 used, Pan-Americans and other commemoratives to 1913 complete mostly unused, good selection of early Booklet Panes, Washington-Franklins with depth including some genuine coils, 1920's and later issues including White Plains sheet, condition is quite mixed in the Classics or many more stamps might have been individual lots, overall Fine or appear so with many better Scott numbers, our website PDF contains highlights
Collection, 1894-1929. Scott album pages stuffed with mostly unused stamps, including 1894-98 Bureau Issue to $5.00, Trans-Mississippi to $2.00 with duplication of 50c, $1.00 and also some smaller denominations, nice group of Pan-Americans with some multiples, 1902-08 Issue with three of the $5.00, strong section of Vending and Affixing Machine perforations, nice group of Louisiana Purchase, Jamestown and other commemoratives, 459 single and pair, 467, 479 (3), 480 (5), 505 single error in block of nine, 523 (2), 524 (5), 547 (3), 551-573 with some duplication, some other better, mixed condition, most coils without certs so conservatively figured by us, some Fine-Very Fine, a comprehensive collection worth close inspection
Collection Balance. Fresh collection of mostly unused stamps in two Paolo albums, Classics are sparse up to 1880 Bank Notes, then begins in earnest with the 1887-88 Bank Notes and essentially original gum from there forward, Columbians complete to the 50c, 1894-1902 Bureaus largely complete including two of the $1.00 issues (no $2.00 or $5.00), Trans-Mississippi complete to the 50c, Pan-Americans complete as are other commemoratives to 1909, plus a nice set of Louisiana Purchase with wide top selvage, Washington-Franklins to many of the dollar values and some coils, 1920's and other issues largely complete, including Kansas-Nebraska sets, White Plains sheet, continues in second album to about 1980, Back-of-Book with C1-C6, much of the Special Delivery and Parcel Post sets, condition is fresh once the unused begins though some flaws can be found, a number of certificates accompany but all the graded stamps were removed to a separate lot, Very Fine collection worth review
20th Century Unused Collection Balance. High-quality balance of the LeVasser collection in three albums, original gum stamps with many Mint N.H. throughout, transitioning to all Mint N.H. later, begins with Pan-American set, 1902 Issue with a few plus some imperforate pairs, Louisiana Purchase, Jamestown, 1908 Commemoratives and Panama-Pacific complete except missing No. 404, Washington-Franklins show strength and contain many stamps in the low hundred dollars catalogue values with a great many Extremely Fine, some better including No. 505 in a strip of three, 1920's includes White Plains sheet, Kansas-Nebraska complete, continues into two more albums up to 1990, some more recent eras not complete, Back-of-Book contains Air Post with C1-C6, complete Offices in China, most of the Parcel Posts, Hunting Permits starting in 1934, etc., condition is quite strong nearly throughout with minimal problems, though some can be found, also strength in certificates, overall Very Fine with lots of Extremely Fine, our website PDF contains scans of the most important pages
Collection, 1923-1970s. Scott album containing mostly unused stamps, including four White Plains souvenir sheets, strength is in the Kans.-Nebr. series with much duplication and also few multiples, overall Fine-Very Fine
Collection Balance, 1893-1950s. Album pages containing a range of issues, including Nos. 230-237, 239-240, 285-290, 294-299, 323-330, 369, some booklets such as 300b, C10a, some faults, some Fine-Very Fine
Used Collection, 1847-1970. In a Scott album, value in 19th century, including No. 1, 1869 Pictorials complete, Columbian set less the $3.00 value, better turn-of-the-century, and useful 20th century, minimal Back-of-Book, there is also a group of loose material (we noticed a $2.00 Columbian among this group, so close inspection is advised), mixed condition
1/2: https://vimeo.com/1204921610
2/2: https://vimeo.com/1204922079
Classic Balance, 1857-88. 17 unused stamps on stock cards, ranging from No. 26 to No. 215, nearly all are original gum, a couple regummed actually have certificates as original gum, attractive colors and overall quite fresh, very few condition problems as most are sound, Fine with some Very Fine or better, nearly all accompanied by certificates, see our website PDF for a scan of the stamps, certificates and a spreadsheet detailing the Scott numbers and gum condition, Scott value exceeds $4,500
½c- $1.00 Presidential (803-832), Collection. Each value collected in a single, block, and plate block, plus a set of round-robin plate blocks, also some varieties, such as 30c Blue and No. 832b, a few $2.00 stamps, we spot checked some better items and all are Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine
1/2c-50c Presidential (803-831), Plate Block Collection. Each value collected in all four positions, missing only two for completion (a 22c value), Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, SCV about $800
Air Post Collection. Scott album pages containing a range of issues with some duplication of earlier issues, including C1 (2 singles, center line block and other block), C2 (3 singles plus block), C3 (7 singles and block of four), C6 (6 singles and two blocks of four), C10a (3), C13-C15, C18 (4 singles and two pairs), later issues largely complete, also few plate blocks such as C7-C9, few faults such as C13 thin, overall Fine-Very Fine
Postage Due Collection Balance. Unused balance of the high-quality LeVasser Postage Due collection mounted on album pages, nearly all with original gum, including some Mint N.H. even in the earlier issues, transiting to Mint N.H. in later issues, many stamps cataloguing in the $100+ range and up to $550, condition is solid nearly throughout with just a few problems including glazed gum on a few (including a J39 with P.S.E. certificate as NH 95 but it is slightly glazed and will not recertify as N.H.), couple other graded, overall Very Fine with some Extremely Fine, we recommend viewing our website PDF, 17 certificates accompany, Scott value more than $6,000
Back-of-Book Collection. Scott album pages containing a wide range of issues, including better Special Delivery with multiple sets of the earlier issues plus a few plate blocks, Postage Due also with some duplication, K11-K18, Officials with many sets complete and also with O68, some Newspapers and Periodicals, Q1-Q12 (3 sets), Savings, C.S.A., some duplication and also with some proofs or used, mixed condition, some Fine-Very Fine, a comprehensive group
Back-of-Book Balance. Nine Mint N.H. stamps, some graded, including Nos. E7 (85), E7 (90), J73 (2), K1 (2), K3, K8 and K11 (80J), Very Fine-Extremely Fine group
Balance, Mostly 19th Century. Stock pages and stock cards of unused and used stamps, including used Nos. 8A, 12 (2), 67 (3), 72 (6), 100, unused including nice group of Bank Notes, 238-240, 312, C1-C6, generally faulty, overall appear Fine
Commemoratives Balance. Album pages of unused stamps, including Nos. 230-245, 285-293, 294-299, 323-330, 369, 397-404, C13-C15, some unused (no gum), some original gum, some faults, overall Fine-Very Fine
Commemoratives Balance. Album containing a range of unused stamps, including Nos. 230-244, 285-291, 294-299, 323-330, 369, 630, C13, goes thru 1950s, higher value items generally with faults, otherwise Fine with few Very Fine
Commemoratives Balance. Album pages of unused stamps, including Nos. 230-240, 242 (2), 243, 285-292, C1-C6, C14-C15, better items generally with faults, still few Fine-Very Fine
Balance, 19th & Early 20th Century. Ten items, including used Nos. 67 and 85, unused Nos. 214 (2), 330 (2), 399, 400A and 401, also 79-E15c single, Fine-Very Fine group, four with certificates including two graded
20th Century Graded Balance. Choice group of more than 140 mostly P.S.E. graded stamps (a few P.S.A.G. graded), all except for approximately a half dozen are Mint N.H., plus some no gum as issued, earliest is Scott 297 and latest is Scott 1246, high grades essentially throughout with 100J, 100, 98J, 98, 95, a handful of 90's and very few below 90, a fresh and outstanding group with a substantial investment in certificates, total SMQ exceeds $14,000, our website PDF links a spreadsheet with Scott numbers, gum, grades and SMQ values (organized both by Scott number and by grade)
Graded Washington-Franklins (375/543). Choice balance of 32 items, all except for one are Mint N.H., P.S.E. grades range from 80 to 98J with the vast majority in the 90's, Extremely Fine group, see our website PDF for a scan of the stamps and certificates, including a spreadsheet listing each Scott number, gum condition, grade and SMQ value, total SMQ is $7,855
20th Century Graded Balance (548/723). Choice balance of 16 items, all are Mint N.H., P.S.E. grades range from 80 to 100 with nearly all in the 90's, Extremely Fine Gem group, see our website PDF for a scan of the stamps and certificates, including a spreadsheet listing each Scott number, gum condition, grade and SMQ value, total SMQ is $3,090
Graded Lot. 34 mostly lower-cataloguing 20th century stamps that the consignor sent to P.S.E. in 2023 in hopes of getting high grades, the results were mixed, with grades ranging from 75 to 98 (and one ungraded stamp), SMQ values to about $95, however there are some used stamps that are not priced in SMQ, including two Prexie stamps graded 98 (which are the highest used grade for those two values), Very Fine-Extremely Fine
Extensions Balance. Three items offered as individual lots in a past auction which received different certificates this time around, including No. 73 with 2006 P.S.E. certificate as Mint N.H. and XF-Superb 95 and 2025 P.S.E. certificate as regummed with a tiny tear, No. 219 with 2014 P.S.A.G. certificate as Mint N.H. and graded Superb 98 Jumbo and with 2025 P.S.E. certificate as hinged and graded 98 Jumbo, last was offered as Scott 470 used with 2009 and 2015 P.S.E. certificates as Superb 98 and now has 2025 P.F. certificate as Scott 431 with a tiny thin, an interesting group
Balance of Unsolds. 17 items offered as individual lots in one of our past paperless auctions, each with graded certificate, including Gem 100 grades for Nos. 860, 873, 935, 959, 1121, 1136, 1146, 1155, two with disturbed gum, Extremely Fine group, spreadsheet is available at our website, SMQ value for PSE-graded $2,715
Stamp Balance. Small balance of 11 items, including used Nos. 38, 112 (1996 P.S.E.) and 163 (2006 P.F., slight oxidation noted which has been removed), original gum Nos. 256 (2000 P.F.), 288 (1997 P.F.), 399 (P.F. no longer accompanies but printout from website accompanies), 405 (P.S.E. DOG Superb 98, SMQ $225 as OG), 518 (Mint N.H., 1987 P.F.), 662 (P.S.E. Superb 98, SMQ $160), 676 (Mint N.H., P.S.E.), 1053 (Mint N.H., P.S.E. Superb 98), overall a choice group, total catalogue value using Scott for ungraded and SMQ for graded is $1,890
Balance, 20th Century. Eight items, including Nos. 493 strip of four, 496 pair (NH, graded 95), 566 (NH, PSAG graded 95), 615 (NH, graded 95), Extremely Fine group
Plate Block Collection, 1901-62. Thick Harris Liberty album with original gum plate blocks, highlights include Nos. 294-295, 323-325, 327, 328-329, 367-368, 370-374, some Washington-Franklins, 397-398, 537, 548-550, 1922 Issue complete to the $1.00 (551-571), strong coverage for rest of 1920's-30's including most of the Kansas-Nebraska sets (missing 8c Kansas), some Back-of-Book including C18, many others, condition is fresh and there is some Mint N.H., though the better plate blocks should be assumed to be hinged, Fine-Very Fine collection best understood by viewing our website PDF, Scott value just for items we mentioned and counting them all as hinged exceeds $13,000
Plate Number Coil Collection, 1981-91. Scott album loaded with Mint N.H. plate no. coils, the best we noted are No. 1891 strips of five for plate no. 3 (SCV $500) and 6 used (SCV $1,900 for Mint, unpriced used), also some other better such as No. 1895 strip of five plate no. 4 (SCV $250), some varieties noted including lenz paper and "Toledo Brown", also Transportation coils for the period, fresh and Very Fine collection
Possessions Balance. Album pages containing a small group of unused and used stamps, including few Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, strength is a volume of Canal Zone starting with 1924 overprints, few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine
Postal Stationery, 19th Century Collection. About 100 entires, unused and used, with some representation from nearly all issues, a few have bands with Barkenhausen number, mixed condition
Mint Sheet Accumulation. A few hundred, most from the late 1920s through the 1950s, some later, several 2c Reds, many 3c and 4c Commemoratives, with some duplication, a few Air Post, and some partial sheets, most if not all Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine