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Robert Siegel Galleries: United States Postal History

Auction Reports

Auction Name United States Postal History Total Sales (USD) 49,082.10
Auction Date May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 40,175.00
Sale Number #9028 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 55,550.00
Total Lots 158
Sold Lots 148 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 43,600.00
% of Lots Sold 93.67% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 60,300.00
Unsold Lots 10 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 81.40%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
10009

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 2,832.00
10044

5c Red Brown (1).

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 USD 2,478.00
10025

Forwarded by Fleming's San Leandro & Sherwood Express.

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 USD 1,298.00
10020

Forwarded by Kettell & Dicks, St. Thomas.

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,121.00
10140

15c Black (77).

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 944.00
10024

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company.

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 944.00
10016

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A).

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 USD 885.00
10007

VIRGINIA. City Hotel/Corner of Main & Wall Sts./Richmond, VA.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 885.00
10110

3c 1851-57 Issue, Small Cover Balance (10A/26).

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 USD 826.00
10023

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company.

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 826.00
10035

Forwarded by Sargent's Express, Lowell & Boston.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 767.00
10058

5c Red Brown (1).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 649.00
10129

10c Dark Green, First Design (62B).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 590.00
10028

SONORA, CALIFORNIA. Five covers with the Sonora Cal. two-line postmark, two 1851 dates including Nov. 27 (very early date) and Dec. 23

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 590.00
10158

HAWAII, 1893, 10c Black, Red Ovpt. (U13).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 560.50
10068

1c Blue, Ty. IV (9).

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 560.50
10038

Honour's City Post, Charleston S.C., 2c Black on Bluish (4LB8).

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 531.00
10031

American Merchants Union Express Co. Study Collection.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 501.50
10157

65c, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin (C13-C14).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 472.00
10125

5c Brown, Ty. II (30A).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 472.00
10109

3c Dull Red, Ty. I, Recut Bust (11 var).

Not Available USD 472.00
10021

Philadelphia Full-Rigged Ship.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 472.00
10131

3c Pink (64).

Not Available USD 442.50
10062

10c Black (2).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 442.50
10029

6c Green on White (U13).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 442.50
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    5-19 June
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Bissière, Roger. Cantique à notre frère soleil de saint François. 1954. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. La vie & l’œuvre de Philippe Ignace Semmelweis. 1924. Rare édition originale, avec envoi. Joint : La Quinine en thérapeutique, 1925. 4,000 - 6,000 EUR
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. Mort à crédit. 1936. Édition originale. Bel exemplaire sur Hollande. 2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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    Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
    5-19 June
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Chillida, Eduardo ─ Emil Cioran. Face aux instants. 1985. Un des 100 exemplaires sur Arches. Eau-forte signée. 600 - 800 EUR
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. Ler dla canpane. L’Art Brut, 1948. Édition originale. 3,000 - 5,000 EUR
    Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. L'Herne Jean Dubuffet. 1973. Un des 100 exemplaires du tirage de luxe avec une sérigraphie originale en couleurs. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR