Auction 73
Global Collections Sale
Stamp Collections and Accumulations
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Lot 401 |
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 U.S., 1850's to ca. 1910, a collection of cartes de visite. 39 different small photographs on cards which proved to be a very popular item during the American Civil War. Soldiers, friends and family members would have a means of inexpensively obtaining photographs and sending them to loved ones in small envelopes; additionally, photos of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and other celebrities of the era became an instant hit in the North, people were not only buying photographs of themselves, but also collecting photographs of celebrities. Estimate $100 - 150 These small photographs were patented in Paris by photographer André Adolphe Eugène Disdéri in 1854, although first used by Louis Dodero. They were usually made of an albumen print, which was a thin paper photograph mounted on a thicker paper card. The size of a carte de visite is 54.0 mm (2.125 in) x 89 mm (3.5 in) mounted on a card sized 64 mm (2.5 in) x 100 mm (4 in). In 1854, Disdéri had also patented a method of taking eight separate negatives on a single plate, which reduced production costs. The carte de visite was slow to gain widespread use until 1859, when Disdéri published Emperor Napoleon III's photos in this format. This made the format an overnight success. The new invention was so popular it was known as "cardomania" and it spread throughout Europe and then quickly to America and the rest of the world.Each photograph was the size of a visiting card, and such photograph cards were traded among friends and visitors. Albums for the collection and display of cards became a common fixture in Victorian parlors. The immense popularity of these card photographs led to the publication and collection of photographs of prominent persons. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $90 |
Lot 402 |
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U.S., 1862-1936, a postal history dealer balance lot, approximately 40 covers or post cards including geometric fancy cancels from Bridgeport, Ct.; advertising covers; an 1898 Spanish-American War illustrated cover; 1926-36 First Flight covers; 1862-64, Civil War soldier's mail envelopes; 1881-1907 postal cards; and 1885-95 special delivery stamps on cover. An interesting and diverse lot, with a retail value estimated at $4000 to $8000, overall Fine to Very Fine. A small sampling has been imaged. Estimate $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $600 |
Lot 403 |
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U.S., First Flights, 1947-69, a group of approximately 700 unique covers, all neatly housed in plastic sheets in a 5 binders; one is all addressed to the same person who obviously had a passion for these types of covers; only a handful imaged here to give a flavor of the lot - a wonderful opportunity to acquire a tremendous amount of First Flight covers! Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $120 |
Lot 404 |
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U.S., Postal Stationery, 1882-1935, a collection of used entires, includes approximately 105 used entires, of note is a Sc. #108a with #230; #U169 (Wells Fargo) and two U159 with Sc.# 139 attached as well, most are predominately pre turn of the century with some duplication and faults - and even a couple mint ones; an interesting grouping with a few finds in here; a few imaged to give a flavor of the lot, Fine. Scott $500 approx. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 405 |
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 U.S., Postal Stationery, 1920's-2000's, an accumulation of mint entires, many hundreds (if not thousands), loose and unorganized in 2 large boxes. Great variety, with denominations to 65¢, including stamped envelopes, wrappers, airmail, air letters and postal cards, some still in original post office packs. High face value and catalog value, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping weight 40 lbs / 18.2 kilos. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $100 |
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