A few examples of appraisal values for
US STAMPS

• ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE SET OF THREE SIGNED
  ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE SET OF THREE SIGNED LETTERS Albert Bigelow Paine (1861-1937), three signed letters. Each ALS is 2 pages. Paine was the biographer to Mark Twain. Three letters in period envelopes spanning 12 years. With US stamps: Scott numbers 279, 319 and 332. First letter isdated March 2, 1901 and is a letter to a friend thanking them for some clips. The second letter is dated December 1908 is a personal letter thanking the addressee for a note received about ?The Tent Dwellers.? The Tent Dwellers is a book by Albert Bigelow Paine, chronicling his travels through inland Nova Scotia on a trout fishing trip. The last letter is dated November 16, 1912 thanking the addressee for his pleasant words and for his lifelong friendship and wishing them well. Good personal content and comes with original purchase slip from 1979. The letters are written boldly with strong signatures.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size Pyrrhuloxia. Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right, matted under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size "Cactus Wren". Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right corner, under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size "Bullock's oriole". Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right corner, under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size "Cardinals". Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right corner, under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size "Hooded Oriole". Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right corner, under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990)
  WALTER E. BOHL (AMERICAN, 1907 - 1990) 17 ¾" x 11 ¾" sight size "Scott's Oriole". Original watercolor on paper for official US stamps, signed lower right corner, under glass in wood frame, overall 25 ¾" x 19 ¾". Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
• 50 CENT FRACTIONAL CURRENCY FIRST ISSUE
  50 CENT FRACTIONAL CURRENCY FIRST ISSUE CHOICE AU FR 1312 - Straight edge with monogram. No Folds or damage or discoloration or spots. Could be Uncirculated but graded conservatively at AU58. The first issue had images of actual US stamps as an attempt to provide spendable money as the Civil War caused hoarding of all coins. By the Third Issue they looked less like postage and more like small currency.
• VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKLabel with
  VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKLabel with numbers to interior, various stamps. 19 x 24 x 15 1/4 in. Condition Lacking interior components. Otherwise wear consistent with use and in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKLabel with
  VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKLabel with numbers to interior, various stamps. 19 x 24 x 15 1/4 in. Condition Lacking interior components. Otherwise wear consistent with use and in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• EUGÈNE ATGET(1857-1927)/BERENICE ABBOTT(1891-1991)
  EUGÈNE ATGET(1857-1927)/BERENICE ABBOTT(1891-1991) Group of 6 Photographs. Five with Atget / Abbott stamps on verso; one signed Berenice Abbott. (1) "Rue de Chantres"; stamped 'Eugene Atget Photograph / Printed by Berenice Abbott'; 13.8" x 11". (2) "Marchand de Paniers en fil de fer"; stamped 'Photograph by Eugene Atget / Copyright: Berenice Abbott', 9" x 6.75". (3) "Interieur"; signed in pencil verso and various stamps, 9.1" x 6.8" (4) Unknown-Riding Carousel Horses; stamped 'Eugene Atget Photograph / Printed by Berenice Abbott', 8" x 10". (5) Unknown- Street Gathering; stamped 'Eugene Atget Photograph / Printed by Berenice Abbott', 9" x 6.75". (6) "Trinity Church"(Graveyard); signed 'Berenice Abbott' verso and titled, 8" x 10". From a Bethel, CT collection. Condition: Unframed photographs. Traces of moisture staining to #1 with traces of moisture staining. Otherwise fairly good with varying signs of wear and aging. #6 with a small corner loss.
• STAMP COLLECTION 8 ALBUMSEstate stamp
  STAMP COLLECTION 8 ALBUMSEstate stamp collection with 8 albums, mostly 1950-1970 US stamps, mint sheets, plate blocks, commemoratives, first day issues, airmail, revenue stamps. There are some 19th century stamps present. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• ROBERT MCCALL WINTER POND LANDSCAPE
  ROBERT MCCALL WINTER POND LANDSCAPE WC PAINTING Arizona, Ohio,1919-2010Depicts tree stumps surrounded by piles of snow overlooking a frozen lake where figures put together ice boats. McCall's most notable works are depictions of fantastical space scenes with his largest mural at the National Air and Space Museum. He also designed numerous stamps for the United States Postal Service and worked in New York illustrating advertisements and magazine articles.
• STAMPS: LARGE INTERNATIONAL AND U.S.
  STAMPS: LARGE INTERNATIONAL AND U.S. STAMP LOT IN BOXES AND BINDERS, ON AND OFF PAPER, FROM TURN OF THE CENTURY TO 1970'S, MINIMAL 2000 PLUS STAMPS, AMERICAN REVOLUTION 200TH ANNIVERSARY, INCLUDING 89 NATIONS F.D.C., ...STAMPS: Large International and U.S. Stamp lot in boxes and binders, on and off paper, from turn of the century to 1970's, minimal 2000 plus stamps, American Revolution 200th Anniversary, including 89 Nations F.D.C., two International stamp albums and one binder with Europe alone.
• VARIOUS MAKERS, 11 SHAKESPEARE THEMED
  VARIOUS MAKERS, 11 SHAKESPEARE THEMED RACK PLATESShakespeare motifs including Hamlet, Macbeth, Antony, Falstaff. Various stamps and marks to bottom. Issued: c. 1950-1990 Dimensions: 10"D, largest Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear
• VARIOUS MAKERS, 10 ENGLISH THEMED RACK
  VARIOUS MAKERS, 10 ENGLISH THEMED RACK PLATESShakespeare, Dickens, and English themes and countryside motifs. Various stamps and marks to bottom. Dimensions: 10.5"D, largest Country of Origin: England Condition: Age related wear
• NY ARCHIVE INCLUDING PRES. MCKINLEY
  NY ARCHIVE INCLUDING PRES. MCKINLEY SIGNED CARD, OPERA ...Large archive relating to John "Jack" Alexander Rogers and his wife Mildred Bond from NYC at turn of the 20th century. Lot includes President McKinley card with autograph (2.75" H) and dried carnation. Also included are several letters, checks, postcards, and photographs related to celebrated opera soprano Geraldine Farrar. Farrar received financial support for her vocal training from Charles Henry Bond (1846-1908), prominent business man and father of Mildred Bond. Most of the letters are handwritten by Farrar's mother, Henrietta M. Farrar, to Mrs. Bond circa 1901 during Geraldine's early European opera career. One letter is handwritten by Geraldine Farrar to Mrs. Rogers about her family's financial contributions and support early in her career, dated July 10, 1938, 7.825" x 6.125" folded. Lot also includes three photographs of the family's New York City apartment, each labelled "Taken by S. Chickering in 1902" top left of back, 7" x 9". Several handwritten and typed letters from author Patrick Mahony to Rodgers, samples of articles that Mahony wrote including a tribute article about Gloria Swanson, and other print materials collected by Mahony about Swanson, including a production still postcard of Gloria Swanson in the 1923 silent film "Zaza" (3.5" H). Envelope containing a handwritten letter to "Grandma Bond" (Mrs. Charles Bond), dated December 14, 1921 (6.5" H), one postcard addressed to Miss Mildred Bond, postmarked January 13, 1915 (3.625" H), 11 currency notes from China (1936-1945) and one Mexico peso note, and other miscellaneous stamps and print materials. Photograph of unidentified opera singer "Hawara" and handwritten letter on "Opera-Comique Paris Chicago Opera Company" stationery with photograph of Hawara upper left corner from the singer to unknown recipient, (8" H folded). Programme from "Charles H. Bond Memorial Concert" on March 3, 1909, 8" H) pasted to envelope containing "Geraldine Farrar's letters to Grandfather and Grandmother Bond" (6.75" H). Also included is a framed print with hand coloring titled, "The Only Way to Make Money Following the Ponies", signed in pen lower right "compliments Tom Obirer(?sp)". Printed by Hanak Co., Chicago. 13 1/2" x 7 3/4" sight. Provenance: descendent of John Alexander Rogers. Condition: McKinley autograph card in good condition, brown toning line stretches from bottom left corner to middle of top edge on front surface. Photographs, postcards, and handwritten letter of Geraldine Farrar in good condition. Letters from Henrietta Farrar in very fragile condition. Photographs of New York City apartment in good condition. Letters and materials from Patrick Mahony in good condition. Other print materials in good condition.
• JOURNAL OF THE BARK MERMAID OF WESTPORT,
  JOURNAL OF THE BARK MERMAID OF WESTPORT, E.E. HICKS MAS...JOURNAL OF THE BARK MERMAID OF WESTPORT, E.E. HICKS MASTER, BOUND ON A WHALING VOYAGE TO INDIAN OCEAN, KEPT BY GEO. E. ALLEN, FIRST OFFICER VOYAGE OF AUGUST 28TH 1873 - APRIL 16TH 1876. The whaling bark Mermaid was built in 1855 in Westport, Massachusetts and lost in October of 1899 in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The journal is leather bound with marbleized endboards. The log of daily entries includes ship's position, weather observations, records of other sighted ships, gamming, 23 partial whale stamps indicating whales sighted or lost, 84 full body whale stamps indicating whales struck, with numerous stamps showing "Chimneys of Fire" spouting blood from blowholes. The voyage had a very active and successful harvest with 1825 barrels of oil taken. The other interesting occurrences include visits to various foreign ports, crew fighting and punishment, discovery of a stowaway, sailing through storms and gales, in clear and legible script. 210 pages. 13 in. x 8 ¼ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• EIGHT RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ECCLESIASTICAL
  EIGHT RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ECCLESIASTICAL ALTAR TEXTILES19th century or earlier, comprising: six long panels and two short panels, long panels decorated with crosses in gold metal thread on a gold silk ground, two short panels with foliate decoration, one monogramed, stamp mark "IKIPOKY 1922", longest 150 x 8 in. Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina Condition: each with moderate wear, areas of loss, staining, discoloration, holes, losses to backing, with numbers and various stamps to verso
• FOUR PAIRS GOLD CUFFLINKSround domed
  FOUR PAIRS GOLD CUFFLINKSround domed design, stamped "18kt, GR, 750", yellow gold, 14.0 grams; emerald cut design, black onyx border, stamped "750, DIK", 18kt. yellow gold, 9.3 grams; parallelogram design, spurious stamps "Tiffany & Co.", "14K", yellow gold, 13.9 grams; rectangle design, stamped "Anson, 14K", yellow gold, 8.3 grams Note: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, ?earth mined?, manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifications, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and the cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, ?cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, South Sea, Tahitian pearls?, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk makes no warranties or guarantees that any clock or watch is in working order. Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee Condition: domed design, light tarnish, wear and scratches; emerald cut design, light tarnish, wear and scratches; parallelogram design, visible wear and scratches; rectangles design, visible scratches
• THREE REMINGTON FIREARMSRemington model
  THREE REMINGTON FIREARMSRemington model 1100 shotgun, serial number 358450V, 12 gauge, LOP 14 in., 28 inch barrel stamped "!2 GA. for 2-3/4 or Shorter Shells" on left, right side stamped "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y., MADE IN USA" with patent numbers, improved modified choke, silver bead front sight, blued receiver with engraving stamped "Remington Model 1100", forend and stock with impressed checkering and glossy finish, teardrop shaped composition grip cap, Remington butt plate, 48-1/2 in. overall, 7 lb. 9 oz.; Remington model 11-48 shotgun, serial number 4140853, .410 gauge, LOP 14 in. 24-1/2 in. barrel stamped ".410 GA. for 3 in. or Shorter Shells" on left, right side stamped "REMINGTON ARMS CO. INC., ILION, N.Y., MADE IN USA", silver bead front site, full choke, blued receiver, forend and stock with pressed checkering, duck on pistol grip cap, Remington butt plate, 45-1/4 in. overall, 5 lb.; Remington Scoremaster model 511, magazine fed bolt action .22 S-L-LR, 24-1/2 in. barrel, various stamps on barrel, blade front sight, stepped split tail rear sight, one piece wood stock Remington butt plate, 43 in. overall Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations. Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection Condition: Model 1100 with metal components in good condition, some minor wear marks and scratches, wood components in good condition, some scratches and dings to stock, shiny bore with some frosting, trigger and action appear to function, Model 11-48 with evidence of heavy use, abrasions to barrel and receiver, areas of pitting to left side of barrel, shiny bore with frosting, heavy wear and abrasions to stock and forend, stock with strip of tape and residue. trigger and action appear to function, Model 511 with oxidation and abrasions to metal surfaces, rusty bolt, wooden stock with some surface abrasions, needs a good cleaning
• AFTER ANDY WARHOL, MIXED MEDIA After
  AFTER ANDY WARHOL, MIXED MEDIA After Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Red Marilyn, gouache over printed outline on paper, with printed signature, likely spurious stamps verso, 11.5"h x 8.25"w (sheet), 15"h x 12"w (frame)
• 13) US STAMPS #505, 523, 358, C4-6,
  13) US STAMPS #505, 523, 358, C4-6, C3, 294-299(lot of 13) U.S. collectible postage stamps, descriptions by Steve Ivy Philatelic Auctions: (1) Washington, 5 cents, Scott #505, Rose Error, extraordinarily large and balanced margins, o.g., extremely fine, 1988 Philatelic Foundation Certificate included: (1) Franklin, $2, Scott #523, orange red and black, incredibly well centered amid immense jumbo margins, crisp impression, o.g., extremely, a stamp with tremendous eye-appeal; (1) Washington, two cents, 1909, Scott #358, carmine on bluish paper, a gorgeous appearing stamp that has terrific centering within unusually large margins for this, but re-perforated at right, o.g., n.h., extremely fine appearance, 1987 Philatelic Foundation Certificate attached; (3) Air Mail, 8, 16,and 24 cents, Scott #C4-6, cplt. fresh, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; (1) Air Mail, 24 cents, Scott #C3, carmine rose and blue, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; (6) Pan American Issues, 1 cent-10 cent, Scott #294-299, a choice set with each value selected for its exceptional centering, and all with unusually large margins, rich colors, o.g., 8 cent with h.r., extremely fine **Provenance: A fine Houston, Texas estate**
• Nine Sets of Chinese Embroidered Footwear LATE
  Nine Sets of Chinese Embroidered Footwear LATE QING DYNASTY comprising two pairs of black ground flat boots, one worked with leather accents, three pairs of embroidered silk 'flowerpot' platform examples, one example of which with impressed lotus stamps, three pairs of platform examples, and two pairs of flat-soled shoes. Length of soles range 5 1/8 to 10 1/2 in., 13 to 26.6 cm. Property from a Private Chicago Estate
• 9 STAMP ALBUMS: FRANCE, U.S., GREAT
  9 STAMP ALBUMS: FRANCE, U.S., GREAT BRITAIN9 stamp albums. 3 Scott Specialty Series France albums: 1944-1996, with partial pages 1849-1944; 1995-2005; 2005-2010, with additional partial earlier pages (album labeled as Channel Islands on spine). 1 Scott Specialty Series Great Britain album:1967-2001. 2 Scott Specialty Series United States albums: 1999-2006, 1 2004 page missing; The National Stamp Album, 1870-1985, partial pages 1870-1929, missing slipcase. 1 album of U.S. stamps with Scott pages 2007-2010, with additional earlier partial pages; 1 album Great Britain stamps with Scott pages 2001-2010; 1 album of miscellaneous stamps and first day covers.
• 18 - 1 OUNCE .999 SILVER PROOF MEDALS
  18 - 1 OUNCE .999 SILVER PROOF MEDALS Produced by Wayne Ashford, Memphis TN, in the mid to late 1970s, these silver medals tended to focus on historical events on US stamps and the US Mail. Each one has its own plastic case and description card: The Invoices in late 1979 warned of coming silver price increases as the Hunt Brothers began their move on the silver market. National Anthem, 1979 Calendar, Jimmy Carter, The Ocean Route, Patrick Henry, 1978 Calendar, First American Flag, Lindberg - 50th Anniversary, Our First President, Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, Butterfield Overland Mails (#1 postal), Articles of Confederation, Pony Express (#2 postal), Signing of the Constitution, The Liberty Bell, Lexington-Concord, 300th Anniversary Boston Post Road
• COLLECTION OF US STAMPSCollection of
  COLLECTION OF US STAMPSCollection of US Stamps
• COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES COIN SETS
  COLLECTION OF UNITED STATES COIN SETS AND A VOLUME OF US STAMPSCollection of United States Coin Sets and a Volume of US Stamps
• THREE VOLUMES OF US STAMPSThree Volumes
  THREE VOLUMES OF US STAMPSThree Volumes of US Stamps
• THREE VOLUMES OF US STAMPSThree Volumes
  THREE VOLUMES OF US STAMPSThree Volumes of US Stamps
• TWO VOLUMES OF US STAMPSTwo Volumes
  TWO VOLUMES OF US STAMPSTwo Volumes of US Stamps
• TWO VOLUMES OF US STAMPSTwo Volumes
  TWO VOLUMES OF US STAMPSTwo Volumes of US Stamps
• VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH BEER STEIN,
  VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH BEER STEIN, GERMAN, #2001 - HAND-PAINTED BOOK MOTIF AROUND BODY, LAW PROFESSION INLAY LID WITH OWL THUMB RE...Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Beer Stein, German, #2001 - hand-painted book motif around body, law profession inlay lid with owl thumb rest, various stamps and hallmarks on bottom, wear consistent with age including repaired crack in body near handle, 6" h.
• STAMPS: ACCUMULATION OF US DUPLICATES,
  STAMPS: ACCUMULATION OF US DUPLICATES, US ALBUMS, AND CONTEMPORARY POSTAL ISSUES WITH A FACE VALUE OF $172, A LARGE BOX OF CANCELED...STAMPS: Accumulation of US duplicates, US albums, and contemporary Postal issues with a face value of $172, a large box of canceled US stamps separated by years, container of stamps on paper and two partial sales books of APS, wear on all consistent with age and use.
• DIANE ARBUS (AMERICAN/NEW YORK, 1923-1971)Diane
  DIANE ARBUS (AMERICAN/NEW YORK, 1923-1971)Diane Arbus (American/New York, 1923-1971), "Russian Midget Friends in a Living Room on 100th Street, NYC", 1963 negative creation date, gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and numbered "29/75", printed by Neil Selkirk, Diane Arbus and Doon Arbus stamps en verso, "A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans" label on backing, 20 in. x 16 in., framed . Provenance: A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans, LA; Collection of Noted Preservationist and Aesthete Dorian M. Bennett, New Orleans.
• COLLECTION OF US STAMPS, STOCK CERTIFICATES,
  COLLECTION OF US STAMPS, STOCK CERTIFICATES, ETC.Large collection of US stamps, stock certificates, etc. In-House shipping is available for this lot.