Internet, Mail, and Phone Auction 3124
14780 Memorial Dr #110, Houston, TX 77079, USA
| Lot | General Foreign | Estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Canada C1-9, CO1-2, 5¢-7¢ Airmail Postage and Official Issues, F-VF, postally used except CO-2 is OG hinged to page, all mounted on homemade album pages, very light cancel Cat($73) |  | $40 |
| 202 | China, People's Republic of (PRC) 1104-7, 8f Red Flag Canal in Honan, VF to XF NH Cat($140) |  | $140 |
| 203 | Great Britain 1, 1p Black, Fine, 3 3/4 margins, clipped at lower right bottom edge, with pinhole in center, red maltese cross cancel. Stamp mounted in a 5" x 7" red folder with a gold imprint on cover "The/World's/First Postage/Stamp//Original Issue Date/May 6, 1840." Folder produced by Calhoun's Collectors Society. Added item by Collector is the Lesotho 10m Gold and Silver issue from the Calhoun Collectors Society "Royal Gold Stamp Collection." Folder in excellent condition Cat($370) | $120 | |
| 204 | Great Britain 20, 1p Deep Rose Red (SG no. 41), Fine, cut in at left, position KJ, postally used Cat($11) | $10 | |
| 205 | Great Britain 26, 4p Rose on white paper large garter watermark, Fine, postally used, SG no. 66 Cat($125) |  | $75 |
| 206 | Great Britain 27, 6p Lilac, with wing margin on left, Fine, postally used Post Office no. 165 (Carlilsle) SG no. 69 Cat($125) |  | $100 |
| 207 | Great Britain 28, 1sh Green, Fine, postally used, SG no. 72 Cat($300) |  | $200 |
| 208 | Great Britain 29, 2p Blue (colored letters in all four corners), SG no. 45, Just Fine-Avg, postally used, Plate No. 8. A few toned perforations. Position EE Cat($40) |  | $30 |
| 209 | Great Britain 122, 1sh Green, F-VF, postally Used, soaked off piece and color ran to light green Cat($72) |  | $36 |
| 210 | Great Britain 180, 5sh Carmine Rose, F-VF, postally Used, with large top and side margins, heavy ccl, vertical crease Cat($115) |  | $80 |
| 211 | Great Britain 185-86, 1p and 1½p 1924 British Empire Exhibition Issue, F-VF, 1p OG with hinge remnant, 1½p postally used Cat($13) | $10 | |
| 212 | Great Britain 187-200, ½p-1sh 1924 KGV Definitive Issues, F-VF, 4p and 5p OG with hinge remnant, others postally used, 2p and 10p have short lower left corner perfs Cat($65) |  | $50 |
| 213 | Great Britain 203-04, 1p and 1½p 1925 British Empire Exhibition Issue, F-VF, 1p OG with slight hinge remnant and 1½p used Cat($46) |  | $32 |
| 214 | Great Britain 205-08, ½p-2½p 1929 Postal Union Congress London, F-VF, postally used, 1p with crease at upper right corner. Pencil note on back of no. 205 and 207 Cat($10) | $8 | |
| 215 | Great Britain 267-68, 2½p and £1 25th Anniversary of KGVI and Queen Elizabeth wedding, VF, postally used with light cds cancels Cat($25) |  | $25 |
| 216 | Great Britain 1923 Mercury, Proposed Empire Wide Airmail Service, F-VF OG with hinge remnants, never placed into use. Short set (4/8) |  | $20 |
| 217 | Italy 182a, 1.25L Dark Blue, Perf 13½, Fine, tied to hotel advertising cover with (2) "ASSISI/VII CENTR FRANCESCANO/20.6.27" bridge dc ccls. Cover with "Hotel Lubasio-Assisi/O.ROSSI PROP." at top in blue minor edge faults. Nice combo of stamp for St. Francis of Assisi being mailed from Assisi Cat($110) |  | $100 |
| 218 | Japan 636A, 30y Rose Lilac, Upper Left Corner Margin Single, VF NH, diagonal crease in selvage only, not affecting stamp Cat($45) |  | $45 |
| 219 | Laos 1455-69, 100-3900k Women's Costumes, complete set of 15, VF NH, all left side margin singles Cat($37) |  | $37 |
| 220 | St. Pierre & Miquelon C18, 25f 75th Anniversary, VF NH Cat($20) | $20 | |
| Lot | AUTOGRAPHS | Estimate | |
| 221 | Viet Nam, Democratic Republic of 126-130, 4xu-12xu 1960 Ho Chi Minh 70th Birthday, complete set of (3) stamps and (2) souvenir sheets, VF to XF Unused, ngai Cat($32) | $32 | |
| 222 | Virgin Isl 69-72, 1p-1sh 1935 KGV Silver Jubilee, VF NH Cat($32) | $32 | |
| 223 | U.S. COLLECTION IN FOUR ALBUMS,, 1845-1986, mixed mint and used including Definitives, Commemoratives, Airmails, Special Delivery, Shanghai Overprints, Federal Duck stamps, Booklet Panes, Canal Zone, Cuba, D.W.I. Guam, Puerto Rico and United Nations, plus a few 1930s, 40s FDC's. the booklet panes are mint in two album including (2) #301c mint hinged (one with 1972 APEX certficate) and #498f AEF booklet pane of 30 with initials "W.Mc.A" in left tab and with 1973 APEX certificate, mint hinged, 319g mint hinged, 319h NH, 331a mint hinged, 332a mint hinged, 374a-5a NH 375a pos. D NH, 501b-2b NH, C10a NH, Canal Zone 73a NH APEX certificate and much more. Other better U.S. Possessions including Cuba #E1 mint hinged and Guam #11 mint hinged (Philatelic Foundation certificate). Finally, the bulk of the value is in the early U.S. postage including used #9X1, 1-2, 14 (Philatelic Foundation certificate), 25, 68-72, 76-8, 112-117, 119, 121, 191, 218, 237-40, 242 (APEX certificate), 262-3, 264-78, 291, 264-78, 310-12, C14 on flight cover, Q1-12 and much more. Mint stamps inlcuding #218 block of 4 mint hinged, 231 block of 4 NH with broken framelines, 244 RG (APEX certificate), 323 pair NH, 369 mint hinged (APEX certificate), 752-71 line and gutter pairs, 658-79 mint hinged, 834 NH, 1053 NH, E1 (APEX certificate), K3-16, K18 (K6, 10, 12, 13, 16 and 18 APEX certificates; K15 Philatelic Foundation certificate), RV434, 46 and 48-52, RVB1-2 NH, RW3, 7, 13 NH, 15 NH, 17, 26 NH, 35-6 NH and much, much more. A very worthwhile collection with many better issues, mostly decent centering. Modern common issues not counted Cat($41,800) |  | $35,000 |
| 224 | U.S. LOT IN GLASSINE ENVELOPES, IN SMALL BOX, contains several hundred stamps, generally sound but noted a small no. with minor perf faults. Better issues including used #25 x 2, 37, 90, 100 (cv $1,000), 115, 119, 151, 154, 240, 277, 290 x 9, 298 x 2, 299 x 3, 309 block o f4, 311 and Q38 and mint #236, 297, 723 Line Pair NH and C1, plus much more under $50. Contains about 225 mint stamps with low cv which are not counted in the cv. Most stamps F-VF or better with small no. Average or Fine, very nice, clean and useful lot. Cat($7,300) |  | $6,000 |
| 225 | Accumulatioin of Tax Paid stamps (39), from a variety of states and municipalities, includes Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Detroit, Philadelphia, Texas and Quebec; covering such items as bedding spirits, wine, sales tax consumer receipts, feed stuff, stock tranfers and documentary taxes. Worthwhile introduction into state revenues Cat($44) | $20 | |
| 226 | CANADA COLLECTION TO 1971, IN SCOTT SPECIALTY ALBUM, contains nearly 450 stamps (including 29 Newfoundland) mixed mint and used, plus (20) mint booklet panes. Some better items including used #18-9, 30, 47, 55-6 and Newfoundland C3; mint hinged #38 small tear at bottom, 116 and E2; and mint NH #175, 209, C1-3, E1, E3, E8, J1-3, J5 and J13-14, plus more under $50. Very clean, nice collection Cat($4,500) |  | $3,500 |
| 227 | Canada Revenue and Taxpaid, accumulation of about (80) stamps, varying centering from Avg to VF, mostly F-VF. Includes Federal and Province Issues. Highlights - Alberta Holiday Pay Credit ($10.00) and MV1 (Manitboa Vacation Pay Credit) $15.00. Quite a wide variety of revenues for the start/addition of a Canadian Revenue Collection Cat($79) |  | $50 |
| 228 | French South and Antarctic Territories, C107 5fr 198 French Revolution Bicentennial Souvenir Sheet of 4 in special commemorative folder, contains (2) Souvenir Sheets (mint and used). The mint VF NH, the other VF with (4) FDOI ccls. The folder is multi-colored and embossed. CV is for mint and used Souvenir Sheets only Cat($20) | $30 | |
| 229 | Great Britain 356//675, Queen Elizabeth II Collection of about (240), F-VF with NH (154) and LH (93) mounted on homemade album pages and stock pages Cat($83) | $50 | |
| 230 | Republic of Viet Nam 87//274, 1958-1965 Panes and Blocks, contains #87 Pane of 50; 126 Plate Block of 10 and Strip of 5; 183 Pane of 50; 264 (2) Plate Blocks of 10; 268 Pane of 5 and Block of 10; 273 Pane of 25; and 274 Pane of 25. F-VF to VF NH, scouts, flowers and other topicals; cv as singles Cat($248) | $150 | |
| 231 | World Wide Collection 1840-1991, in (25) Scott International Albums with slipcases, no U.S., contains an estimated 12,000-15,000 stamps, mixed mint and used, all hinged from many, many countries. All recollated by country and lots of space remaining to add more stamps. The albums are worn but in good condition and would cost about $9,900 new, right now | $2,000 | |
| 232 | (Politics) Dean Gooderham Acheson (1893-1971), signature on stock card (newspaper clipping added); Acheson worked in the State Dept. leading up to and including WWII. He became Truman's Secretary of State at the beginning of the 2nd term and was instrumental in the foundation of NATO. Card is in VF condition with clear signature |  | $90 |
| 233 | (Baseball) Eric Anthony (1967-), baseball player from Sharpstown Highschool in Houston, TX. Career 1989-1997 with (4) teams: Astros, Reds, Mariners and Dodgers. Signature in blue on 8"x10" color photo with bat at ready in Astros uniform | $35 | |
| 234 | (Baseball) Alan Ashby (1951-), 3½"x5" Black and White photo, signed in blue and played 1973-1989 for the Indians, Blue Jays and Astros as catcher | $25 | |
| 235 | (Actress) Patricia Burke (1917-2003), British actress 1937-74 with (16) movies and several theatrical plays 4" x 6" photo dressed as Prince Charming in the 1939 production of Cinderella, signed with green marker with 1942 date written on back. Picture corners trimmed. Also includes a 6" x 4" B&W photo of Patricia with her daughter and mother |  | $30 |
| 236 | (Baseball) Ken Caminiti (1963-2004), signature on 8"x10" color photo of him batting in Astros uniform, dated 11/9/91. He played 1987-2001 for the Astros, Padres, Rangers and Braves, three time All Star and played in the '98 World Series. He won three Golden Glove Awards and the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player award |  | $75 |
| 237 | Mick Channon (1948-) and Terry McDermott (1951-) Soccer, signatures on full page magazine photos. Both were English National team Star players in the 1970s and 80s | $40 | |
| 238 | (Football) Ray Childress (1962-), 8½"x11" black and white photo in Houston Oilers uniform, signed at lower right, he was first round #3 pick in 1985, played for Houston Oilers 1985-95 and Dallas Cowboys 1996 as Defensive End, setting several records, and played in (5) Pro Bowl games | $35 | |
| 239 | (Artist) Charles West Cope (1811-1890), popular British artist and etcher, painted several frescoes in the House of Lords in London and hundreds of beautiful, known paintings. 1880 2-page letter reads; "Dear Sir, In reply to your inquiry, I cannot say positively, as I am absent from home and have no notes with me, but I believe the picture you mention of a mother and child, was exhibited in 1834 or 5 (when I returned from Italy) in the British Institution and was purchased by Mr. Beckford of Fonthill. Faithfully years, CWCope". The painting in question is listed as #9 in pg. 375 in the book "Reminiscences of Charles West Cope, R.A." |  | $150 |
| 240 | (Auto Racing) Ricky Craven (1966-), "Racing Times" Nov. 1991 complete magazine issue, mint condition, depicting him on the front cover in racing suit eating Wheaties cereal, with his face on the Wheaties box; signed in gold "Ricky Craven/91 Champ". He was the 1991 NASCAR Busch North Series Champion. He also raced in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with an overall racing career of 1981-2006 |  | $50 |
| Lot | FEDERAL DUCK FDC's | Estimate | |
| 241 | (Baseball) Jose Cruz, Sr. (1947-), 8"x10" color photo of Jose and Nolan Ryan in Astros uniforms, signed by Cruz in blue He played 1970-1988 with the Cardinals, Astros and Yankees and with two times All Star and won the Silver Slugger Award twice. He also coached the Houston Astros 1997-2009 |  | $40 |
| 242 | (Baseball) Luis Gonzalez (1967-), 8"x5" color photo in Astros uniform, personalized signature at right in blue. He played 1988-2008 for the Astros, Cubs, Tigers, Dodgers and Marlins and was a five-time All Star. He also had the winning hit in the 2001 World Series | $35 | |
| 243 | (Opera) Joan Hammond (1912-1996), Australian opera soprano who toured all of the world's major opera houses from 1940's-60's, had one gold record, won (4) amateur gold championships in Australia 1929//1953, QEII honoured her as Dame Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CGE). Recital Programme 7½"x10" signed in blue |  | $100 |
| 244 | (Entertainment) Alan Ladd (1913-1964), actor, B&W 8x10 SP, light blue signature. Popular actor of 1930's-60's with over (80) movies to his credit, including the starring role in "Shane" |  | $180 |
| 245 | (Clergy) Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899), Evangelist and publisher, he founded the Moody Bible Institute and several schools and is considered in the top (2) evangelists of the 19th Century. Here, his signature cut from the bottom of a typed letter with one light vertical fold in the "M", signed "D.L. Moody" |  | $125 |
| 246 | (Entertainment) Exotica music trio "THE THREE SUNS" signed picture, trio formed by Al Nevins, Marty Nevins and cousin Artie Dunn. One of their most famous compositions is "Twilight Time" recorded in 1944. Picture is RCA Victor promotional item. Condition is Fair to Good with stain at bottom right edge and crease at bottom as well |  | $45 |
| 247 | (Author) Ellen Pickering (1801-1843), published (16) novels, most about gypsies. Cut signature on 4" x 2" paper reads "I remain yours Affectionately/(signature)"; glued to 7" x 8" page. She died young from scarlet fever |  | $100 |
| 248 | (Football) Andre Ware (1968-). "Beckett Football Card Magazine" July/August 1990 with Andre Ware pictured on the front cover announcing him as the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner and signed in blue. Complete magazine. He played for University of Houston, then pro with the Detroit Lions, Canadian Football League and the European NFL. He is also in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and College Hall of Fame |  | $50 |
| 249 | 1990 Pro Sport Creations, Complete Set of (6), Series 1 Baseball Post Cards, honoring Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Professional Baseball and Cooperstown Hall of Fame, unaddressed, cachets based on 1988 artwork by Christopher Paluso. Lou Gehrig card has stains on back | $20 | |
| 250 | Card 38var, RW57 1990 Balpex Souvenir Card Untrimmed, 11x8½ card instead of 10x8, pristine condition, gray on pale pink, screened image of RW57 fills the background, 500 printed, number sold unknown Cat($15) | $20 | |
