June 2, 2018 Auction #165
Welcome to Auction 165! We have a strong showing of Worldwide and US stamps with extensive better singles, collections, postal history & accumulations!Portugal and Colonies is outstanding with runs of many dozens of single stamp lots and collections, much better early material with staggering coverage across the board of seldom seen sets. French colonies (many France Libre better sets), Liechtenstein, and China have standout singles as well. Worldwide collection coverage is strong with great Mint NH and pristine Korea groups, a lifelong Faroe Isalnds stamps and covers collection, a Brazil Bullseye study, an excellent group dealer stock from a 30+ year old German States dealer, much specialized material and large runs of accumulations as well.Thousands of Pictures Online Including most Box Lots at : http://alanblairstamps.hibid.com/auctions/currentUnited States has strong coverage across the board including better than average collection groups. A Mint OG block of 4 #117 is a highlight with only 8 known but there is a wide range of coverage from #1 through back of the book issues including an exquisite #E11 Mint OG pink back variety Plate Block of 6 with great centering and PF cert. Possessions are also covered with a top-tier 1898 Hawaii patriotic cover from USFS Philadelphia, a Mint OG pair of Canal Zone #15, and some very nice collections. Great stamps abound - bid online, by mail, phone, email or come in person for the live auction at 2:00PM, June 2nd 2018 with viewing beorehand in our offices at 5313 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228.