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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# 851 - 1939 3c Thomas Jefferson, Purple Set of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies," the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
Although Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, he was also instrumental in establishing the Bill of Rights. Upon seeing the first draft of the Constitution, he objected to the lack of a bill of rights and wrote to James Madison, urging one. As a result, Madison introduced the first ten amendments to the Constitution - The Bill of Rights.
Although Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, he was also instrumental in establishing the Bill of Rights. Upon seeing the first draft of the Constitution, he objected to the lack of a bill of rights and wrote to James Madison, urging one. As a result, Madison introduced the first ten amendments to the Constitution - The Bill of Rights.
# 825 - 1938 20c Garfield, Green, Set of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies" the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors. The 20... denomination pictures James Garfield. Before becoming President, James Garfield was a professor of ancient languages, a college president, a Civil War general, and a U.S. congressman. Often, he would entertain friends and visitors to the White House by writing Greek with one hand while at the same time writing Latin with the other hand.
# 815 - 1938 10c John Tyler, Brown Red, Set of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies" the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
# 806 - 1938 2c John Adams, Rose Carmine Set of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies" the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
he series was issued in response to public clamoring for a new Regular Issue series. The series that was current at the time had been in use for more than a decade. President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed, and a contest was staged. The public was asked to submit original designs for a new series picturing all deceased U.S. Presidents. Over 1,100 sketches were submitted, many from veteran stamp collectors. Elaine Rawlinson, who had little knowledge of stamps, won the contest and collected the $500 prize. Rawlinson was the first stamp designer since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began producing U.S. stamps who was not a government employee.
he series was issued in response to public clamoring for a new Regular Issue series. The series that was current at the time had been in use for more than a decade. President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed, and a contest was staged. The public was asked to submit original designs for a new series picturing all deceased U.S. Presidents. Over 1,100 sketches were submitted, many from veteran stamp collectors. Elaine Rawlinson, who had little knowledge of stamps, won the contest and collected the $500 prize. Rawlinson was the first stamp designer since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began producing U.S. stamps who was not a government employee.
# 804 - 1938 1c George Washington, Green Set of Four Stamps
Known affectionately as the "Prexies" the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
The series was issued in response to public clamoring for a new Regular Issue series. The series that was current at the time had been in use for more than a decade. President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed, and a contest was staged. The public was asked to submit original designs for a new series picturing all deceased U.S. Presidents.Over 1,100 sketches were submitted, many from veteran stamp collectors. Elaine Rawlinson, who had little knowledge of stamps, won the contest and collected the $500 prize. Rawlinson was the first stamp designer since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began producing U.S. stamps who was not a government employee.
The series was issued in response to public clamoring for a new Regular Issue series. The series that was current at the time had been in use for more than a decade. President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed, and a contest was staged. The public was asked to submit original designs for a new series picturing all deceased U.S. Presidents.Over 1,100 sketches were submitted, many from veteran stamp collectors. Elaine Rawlinson, who had little knowledge of stamps, won the contest and collected the $500 prize. Rawlinson was the first stamp designer since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began producing U.S. stamps who was not a government employee.
# 1019 - 1953 3c Washington Territory Centennial, Set of 10 Stamps,
U.S. #1019 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Washington Territory. The stamp pictures early pioneers, the state flower - the rhododendron - and several products Washington is known for.
# 910 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Czechoslovakia Set 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.
# 918 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Albania, Set of Four Stamps
U.S. #918 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 Albania, which features a red background with a black two-headed eagle at its center. It is based on the seal of Gjergj Skanderberg, who led the 15th century revolt against the Ottoman Empire, bringing some regions of Albania a period of independence. The flag was officially adopted in 1922.
# 915 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of France Set of Four Stamps
U.S. #915 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 France, which features red, white, and blue vertical bars. Red and blue are the traditional colors of Paris, and white, the "ancient French colour," was added to make it a tricolor. The flag was adopted in 1794.
# 913 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Netherlands Set 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.
# 921 - 1944 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Korea Set of Four Stamps
U.S. #921 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 Korea, which features the Chinese Yin and Yang symbol and four symbols representing the Taoist philosophical ideas of the universe -- harmony, symmetry, balance, and circulation.
# 909 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Poland Set 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.
# 914 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Belgium Set of Four Stamps
U.S. #914 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 Belgium, featuring black, yellow, and red vertical bands. The flag as it appears on the stamp, was adopted in 1831.
# 913 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Netherlands Set 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.
# 916 - 1943 Overrun Countries: 5c Flag of Greece, Set of Four Stamps
U.S. #916 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 Greece, which features blue and white horizontal bars with a white cross on a blue field as the canton. The cross is a symbol of the Greek Orthodoxy, which is the religion of the people of Greece. Several theories exist explaining the number of stripes. For instance, one states that the nine stripes represent the letters of the Greek word for freedom. The flag was officially adopted in 1822.
# 949 - 1947 3c The Doctor, Set of Four Stamps
Honoring the doctors of America, U.S. #949 pictures a reproduction of Sir Luke Fildes' painting, "The Doctor."
# 940 - 1946 3c US Armed Forces: Veterans of World War II, Four Stamps
U.S. #940 honors all those who served in World War II and pictures the Honorable Discharge Emblem. The five stars surrounding the emblem honor those who died in each of the five services -- Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Merchant Marines.
# 953 - 1948 3c George Washington Carver Four Stamps
U.S. #953 honors Dr. George Washington Carver and features the same format as the 1940 Famous American Scientists stamps.
# 935 - 1945 3c US Armed Forces: Navy Four Stamps
U.S. #935 was issued to commemorate the important role of the U.S. Navy during World War II. The stamp pictures a group of sailors in their summer uniforms.
# 928 - 1945 5c UN Peace Conference "Toward United Nations April 25, 1945" Four Stamps
When 46 nations gathered in San Francisco on April 25, 1945, they were exhausted from the extended war, disheartened by the inhumanity they had seen, and determined to prevent future generations from experiencing what they had seen firsthand. Their ultimate goal was to form an international organization that would have the power to maintain security and foster prosperity and give human rights an international legal status.
# 976 - 1948 3c Fort Bliss Centennial, Six Stamps
A theme of old and new is featured on U.S. #976 -- the centennial issue commemorating Fort Bliss, near El Paso, Texas. The design of the stamp features a 19th century Spanish-style mission to commemorate its role as a key defense for the region. It also pictures a rocket launch, signifying the fort's history in the development of the American rocket program.
# 939 - 1946 3c US Armed Forces: Merchant Marine, Peace and War Plate Block of Four Stamps
U.S. #939 commemorates the achievements of the Merchant Marines during World War II. The stamp pictures a liberty ship unloading cargo. On March 15, 1938, the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps was established. Merchant Marines transport cargo and passengers in peacetime and are called upon in times of war to deliver troops and supplies wherever needed.
# 795 - 1937 3c Northwest Ordinance, Cutler & Putnam Plate Block of Four Stamps
The Northwest Ordinance Leads to Ohio's Statehood.
On July 13, 1787, the United States Congress passed the Ordinance of 1787, more popularly known as the Northwest Ordinance. Historians consider this law one of the most important ever passed in U.S. history, as it provided the model for the organized growth of the U.S. The ordinance established government for the area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania, and illustrated the steps a territory would need to take to achieve statehood.
On July 13, 1787, the United States Congress passed the Ordinance of 1787, more popularly known as the Northwest Ordinance. Historians consider this law one of the most important ever passed in U.S. history, as it provided the model for the organized growth of the U.S. The ordinance established government for the area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania, and illustrated the steps a territory would need to take to achieve statehood.
# 795 - 1937 3c Northwest Ordinance, Cutler & Putnam Plate Block of Four Stamps
The Northwest Ordinance Leads to Ohio's Statehood.
On July 13, 1787, the United States Congress passed the Ordinance of 1787, more popularly known as the Northwest Ordinance. Historians consider this law one of the most important ever passed in U.S. history, as it provided the model for the organized growth of the U.S. The ordinance established government for the area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania, and illustrated the steps a territory would need to take to achieve statehood.
On July 13, 1787, the United States Congress passed the Ordinance of 1787, more popularly known as the Northwest Ordinance. Historians consider this law one of the most important ever passed in U.S. history, as it provided the model for the organized growth of the U.S. The ordinance established government for the area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania, and illustrated the steps a territory would need to take to achieve statehood.
#799 1937 3... Hawaii Territorial Series Plate Block of Four Stamps
Standing in Honolulu, Hawaii, this statue honors the King who first united the Hawaiian Islands.
