Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 875:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! US 1940s-1960s Commemorative Issues, Plate Blocks and Multiples
A collection of United States postage stamps consisting primarily of mid-20th century commemorative and definitive issues. The lot features multiple formats including blocks of four, plate blocks, marginal multiples, and individual stamps, many of which are housed in protective glassine envelopes. Notable issues identified include the 1948 Francis Scott Key (Scott #962), 1948 Fort Ticonderoga (Scott #968), 1949 Minnesota Territorial Centennial (Scott #982), 1949 Annapolis Tercentenary (Scott #984), 1954 Lewis and Clark Expedition (Scott #1063), 1955 Land-Grant Colleges (Scott #1066), 1959 Soil Conservation (Scott #1133), and 1967 Nebraska Statehood (Scott #1330). Various denominations are represented, ranging from 1 cent through 5 cents, along with air mail issues. Visible plate numbers on the marginal selvage include 22673, 22907, 23382, 23835, 24096, and 25245. These issues were produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using engraved and lithographed methods on wove paper.
Condition report:
The collection is in mint condition, appearing to be mint never hinged (MNH) with original gum (OG). Centering generally ranges from fine to very fine across the various issues. Perforations appear intact with no visible faults such as thins, creases, or stains. The items have been stored in archival glassine sleeves, and no cancellations or postal usage are present. No professional grading certificates accompany the lot.
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