
One-Owner Lifetime Stamp Collection - Auction #1
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This is the first of several auctions for this upstate South Carolina stamp collector. It features 400 lots of US and foreign stamps in singles, groups and unopened envelopes. All items sell to the highest bidder - register for one auction and bid in both!
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BK101 - 1938 73c Thomas Jefferson Plate Block of Four Stamps
Own a scarce 1939 3... Jefferson booklet.  This booklet was issued with two variations -- one with a 3-milimeter vertical gutter and one with a 2-1/2-milimeter gutter.  BK101 is the rarer booklet with the 3-milimeter vertical gutter and the buff colored cover, as opposed to pink.  This is your chance to own a scarce complete booklet (4 panes of 6 stamps) from one of the most popular series of the early 20th century -- the Prexies.
#844 - 1939 4 1/2c White House, Dark Gray Plate Block of Four Stamps
This 132-room mansion is the official residence of the U.S. President. President Monroe originally named it the Executive Mansion, in 1818. Later, it was called the President's Mansion, the President's Home, and the President's Palace. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt gave the current title: The White House.
#815 - 1938 10c John Tyler, Brown Red Plate Block of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies" the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
#800 - 1937 3c Alaska Purple Postage Stamp Plate Block of Four Stamps
On October 18, 1937, the US Post Office issued the first stamp in a new series honoring the overseas territories of the United States.
# 852 - 1939 3c Golden Gate International Exposition Plate Block of Four Stamps
The Post Office Department issued U.S. #852 in conjunction with the Golden Gate International Exposition -- and on the same day it opened. The Exposition was a World's Fair, celebrating two new bridges -- the Golden Gate Bridge (opened in 1937) and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (opened in 1935). The stamp shows the "Tower of the Sun," which symbolized the "Pageant of the Pacific" theme. The tower rose 400 feet high and was surrounded by four statues representing Science, Agriculture, Industry, and Art.
# 902 - 1940 3c Emancipation Memorial, 13th Amendment Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #902 was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 13th Amendment, which declared that "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude" would be allowed in the United States.
#884 - 1940 Famous Americans: 1c Gilbert Charles Stuart Plate Block of Four Stamps
Stuart was the third child of Gilbert Stuart, who worked in America's first colonial snuff mill. When he was six, Stuart's family moved to Newport, Rhode Island. It was there that he first began to show an interest and talent for painting. In 1770, Stuart met Scottish artist Cosmo Alexander, who served as his first art tutor.  The following year Stuart traveled to Scotland with Alexander but returned to America in 1773 following his tutor's death.
#905 1942 3c Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
#905 1942 3c Stamps, Win The War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #905, the "Win the War" stamp, was issued on the anniversary of American independence in order to bolster American support of the war effort. This stamp was honored in the 100 Greatest U.S. Stamps book.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #909 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Poland, which features red and white bars, the national colors since 1831.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #909 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Poland, which features red and white bars, the national colors since 1831.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #909 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Poland, which features red and white bars, the national colors since 1831.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #909 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Poland, which features red and white bars, the national colors since 1831.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #909 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Poland, which features red and white bars, the national colors since 1831.
# 910- 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Czechoslovakia Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #910 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Czechoslovakia, which features red and white bars from the ancient coat of arms of Bohemia. The blue triangle was added in 1920 to differentiate it from the flag of Poland.
# 912 PB - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Luxembourg Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #912 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of Luxembourg, which features red, white, and blue stripes, taken from the Grand Dukes coat of arms from the 13th century.The flag was first used in the 1840s, but was not officially adopted until 1972
#913 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Netherlands Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #913 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of the Netherlands, which features red, white, and blue stripes. The flag was first introduced in 1572, making it one of the first tricolor flags, and the oldest still in use.
#913 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Netherlands Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #913 is part of the Overrun Countries Series, which honors each of the nations invaded by Axis powers during World War II. It pictures the flag of the Netherlands, which features red, white, and blue stripes. The flag was first introduced in 1572, making it one of the first tricolor flags, and the oldest still in use.