Eire Philatelic Association Auction Number:
178
Auction Closing Date:
February 15, 2015
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Scans of lots with individual items with a Reserve of $20.00 or more can be viewed by clicking on the following Lot Numbers: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 17, Lot 18, Lot 19, Lot 22, Lot 58, Lot 59, Lot 67 & Lot 107.
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Lots 32-48 and Lots 68-94 in this auction were donated by Dave Brennan with all proceeds going to the EPA. The EPA thanks Dave for his kind donation.
Auction item listing:
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Mint | 1922 2/6 Seahorse Dollard 4-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf | $57.50 | $23.00 |
| 2 | 14 | MNH | 1922 10/- Seahorse Dollard 4-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf+ | $450.00 | $180.00 |
| 3 | 15 | Mint | 1922 1 1/2d Thom 5-Line ovpt in Black, f-vf | $3.00 | $1.00 |
| 4 | 80 | MNH | 1929 2d Daniel O'Connor, vf - Block of 18 | $18.00 | $3.50 |
| 5 | 82 | MNH | 1929 9d Daniel O'Connor, vf - Block of 4 | $64.00 | $12.50 |
| 6 | 82 | MNH | 1929 9d Daniel O'Connor, f-vf | $16.00 | $3.50 |
| 7 | 83 | MNH | 1930 2d Shannon Scheme, vf - Block of 6 | $25.50 | $5.00 |
| 8 | 83 | MNH | 1930 2d Shannon Scheme, f-vf - Pair with gutter attached | $8.50 | $1.75 |
| 9 | 84 | MNH | 1931 2d Royal Dublin Society, f-vf - Block of 12 with gutter attached | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 10 | 85 | MNH | 1932 2d Eucharistic Congress, vf - Block of 18 | $54.00 | $14.00 |
| 11 | 87 | MNH | 1934 1d Experimental Coil, f-vf | $45.00 | $11.00 |
| 12 | 88 | MNH | 1933 2d Holy Year, f-vf - Block of 12 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| 13 | 88 | MNH | 1933 2d Holy Year, f-vf - Strip of 6 with gutter attached | $12.00 | $2.50 |
| 14 | 88-89 | MNH/Mint | 1952 Thomas Moore set - Complete, f-vf - 2 1/2d MNH, 3 1/2d Mint | $5.00 | $1.00 |
| 15 | 90 | MNH | 1934 2d Gaelic Athletic Association, f-vf - Block of 6 with gutter attached | $6.00 | $1.25 |
| 16 | 90 | MNH | 1934 2d Gaelic Athletic Association, f-vf - Block of 10 | $10.00 | $2.00 |
| 17 | 92 | MNH | 1934 2d Experimental Coil, vf | $85.00 | $25.00 |
| 18 | 94 | Used | 1935 5/- Seahorse 3-Line Ovpt in Black on Waterlow "Re-engraved", f-vf | $225.00 | $90.00 |
| 19 | 96-98 | Used | 1922-37 High Values (2/6, 5/- & 10/-) from First Permanent Definitive Series, f-vf | $290.00 | $100.00 |
| 20 | 103-104 | Mint | 1939 U.S. Constitution set - Complete, f-vf | $14.50 | $2.75 |
| 21 | 118 | Mint | 1941 2d Easter Rising 1916, f-vf | $3.00 | $1.00 |
| 22 | 158 | MNH | 1957 1/3- John Redmond, vf - Block of 6 | $105.00 | $21.00 |
| 23 | 124-125 | Mint | 1943 Gaelic League set - Complete, f-vf | $3.25 | $1.00 |
| 24 | 137-138 | MNH/Mint | 1949 8d & 11d of 2nd Definitive Series, f-vf - 8d Mint, 11d MNH | $4.00 | $1.00 |
| 25 | 145-146 | MNH/Mint | 1934 Holy Year set - Complete, f-vf - 2d MNH, 3d Mint | $4.25 | $1.00 |
| 26 | 192-193 | Mint | 1964 Wolfe Tone set - Complete, f-vf | $6.00 | $1.00 |
| 27 | 962-963 | MNH | 1995 Peace & Freedom Self-Adhesive Coils, f-vf - attached pair | $4.00 | $1.00 |
| 28 | 996, 999a | MNH | 1996 Summer/Paralympic Games set - Complete, f-vf | $5.00 | $1.00 |
| 29 | 1009A-1009B | MNH | 1996 Europa Self-Adhesive Coils, f-vf - attached pair | $5.00 | $1.00 |
| 30 | J15-21 | MNH | 1971 3rd Issue Postage Dues, f-vf | $17.50 | $3.50 |
| 31 | J33A, J35, J36 | MNH | 1985 20p, 30p & 50p of 5th Issue Postage Dues, f-vf | $14.50 | $3.00 |
| 32 | 649//1032 (Sheets) | MNH | 1985-1996 Christmas "discount" Sheetlets - Complete for period (12) - Hib: Cat. € 177 | $223.50 | $45.00 |
| 33 | 712-713 (Sheet) | MNH | 1988 28p Summer Olympics Sheetlet of 10 - Hib: Cat. € 11.00 | $16.50 | $3.00 |
| 34 | 723-726 (Sheet) | MNH | 1988 28p Security Forces Sheetlet of 20 - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 35 | 744//1125 (Sheets) | MNH | 1989-1998 Europa Sheetlets - Complete for period (10) - Hib: Cat. € 313 | $75.00 | |
| 36 | 799-800 (Sheet) | MNH | 1990 30p F.I.F.A. World Cup Championships Sheetlet of 8 - Hib: Cat. € 16.00 | $25.00 | $4.50 |
| 37 | 927-928 (Sheet) | MNH | 1994 32p World Cup Soccer Championships, US Sheetlets of 8 - Hib: Cat. € 18.00 | $20.00 | $4.50 |
| 38 | 979-982 (Sheet) | MNH | 1995 32p Flora & Fauna "Reptiles & Amphibians" Sheetlet of 16 - Hib: Cat. € 24.00 | $6.00 | |
| 39 | 986-987 (Sheets) | MNH | 1995 32p & 52p United Nations 2 Sheetlets of 10 - Hib: Cat. € 37.00 | $9.00 | |
| 40 | 997-999 (Sheet) | MNH | 1996 32p Olympic Games - Atlanta 1996 Sheetlet of 9 - Hib: Cat. € 12.00 | $18.00 | $3.50 |
| 41 | 1028-1031 (Sheet) | MNH | 1996 32p Irish Cinema Sheetlet of 16 - Hib: Cat. € 25.00 | $6.00 | |
| 42 | 1096 (Sheet) | MNH | 1997 32p 75th Anniversary Irish State Sheetlet of 12 - Hib: Cat. € 18.00 | $15.00 | $4.00 |
| 43 | 1130a, 1132a (Sheets) | MNH | 1998 30p & 45p United Irish Rebellion 2 Sheetlets of 12 - Hib: Cat. € 34.00 | $8.50 | |
| 44 | 1146-1149 (Sheet) | MNH | 1998 30p Irish Postboxes Sheetlet of 12 - Hib: Cat. € 18.00 | $4.50 | |
| 45 | 1168 (Sheet) | MNH | 1999 45p Irish Emigration to USA Sheetlet of 16 - Hib: Cat. € 22.40 | $6.00 | |
| 46 | 1169-1172 (Sheets) | MNH | 1999 30p, 35p, 45p & £1 Maritime Heritage 4 Sheetlets of 16 - Hib: Cat. € 96.00 | $24.00 | |
| 47 | 1217 (Sheet) | MNH | 2000 30p People of the 20th Century Sheetlet of 12 - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $27.50 | $4.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 65/1217, C1-7, J1-47 | MNH/Mint | 1922-1999 Two Volume Collection on Lighthouse SF Illustrated Album Pages in Lighthouse "PERFECT" Turn-Bar Binders with Slipcases. Stamps Included: Essentually all Definitives, Commoratives, Airmails & Postage Dues (No Sc. #68b & No Overprints) from 1922 through 1999 in Mint or MNH condition. All MNH after 1977 with many earlier also MNH. Cat. Value of stamps: over $4,500. Retail price of Lighthouse Pages, Binders & Slipcases: $875. This wonderful collection is absolutely perfect! | $750.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | (Hib: HB38) | 1991 £5 Fishing Fleet Bklt - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 22.00 | $7.50 | ||
| 50 | (Hib: HB63) | 1998 £5.20 Pioneers of Aviation Bklt - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 20.00 | $8.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | (Hib: CP22) | 1988/89 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 52 | (Hib: CP24) | 1989/90 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 45.00 | $13.00 | ||
| 53 | (Hib: CP26) | 1990/91 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 50.00 | $15.00 | ||
| 54 | (Hib: CP28) | 1991/92 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 50.00 | $15.00 | ||
| 55 | (Hib: CP30) | 1992/93 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 56 | (Hib: CP34) | 1993/94 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 57 | (Hib: CP36) | 1994/95 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 58 | (Hib: CP38) | 1995/96 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 90.00 | $25.00 | ||
| 59 | (Hib: CP41) | 1997 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 70.00 | $20.00 | ||
| 60 | (Hib: CP43) | 1998 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 61 | (Hib: CP45) | 1999 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 62 | (Hib: CP47) | 2000 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 63 | (Hib: CP49) | 2001 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 64 | (Hib: CP51) | 2002 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 65 | (Hib: CP53) | 2003 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 66 | (Hib: CP55) | 2004 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 67 | 1989 Eire UPU Leather Bound Presentation Book prepared for foreign UPU delegates. Includes: Arch. Defin. incl. £1 & £5 & most Commem. issued during prior 5 yr. period | $25.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | (Hib: DX148) | MNH | 1994 Stampa '94 red ovpt on Moths MS, #322 of 343 - Hib: Cat. €70.00 | $18.00 | |
| 69 | (Hib: DX159) | MNH | 1995 Stampa '95 on Military Uniforms BP Sc. #791a, #375 of 965 - Hib: Cat. € 16.00 | $4.00 | |
| 70 | (Hib: DX160) | MNH | 1996 Stampa '95 on Military Uniforms BP Sc. #792b, #375 of 383 - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $15.00 | |
| 71 | (Hib: DX169) | MNH | 1996 Stampa '96 on Horse Racing BP Sc. #1004a, #322 of 1,200 - Hib: Cat. € 18.00 | $4.50 | |
| 72 | (Hib: DX170a) | MNH | 1996 Stampa '96 on Navel Service BP Sc. #1021a, #322 of 700 - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $15.00 | |
| 73 | (Hib: DX170b) | MNH | 1996 Stampa '96 on TT Racing MS, #322 of 700 - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $15.00 | |
| 74 | (Hib: DX179) | MNH | 1997 Stampa '97 on Fastnet BP Sc. #1075a - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $3.75 | |
| 75 | (Hib: DX180a) | MNH | 1997 Stampa '97 on The Bailey BP Sc. #1073b - Hib: Cat. € 35.00 | $9.00 | |
| 76 | (Hib: DX180b) | MNH | 1997 Stampa '97 on Hook Head BP Sc. #1075b - Hib: Cat. € 35.00 | $9.00 | |
| 77 | (Hib: DX180c) | MNH | 1997 Stampa '97 on Tarbert BP Sc. #1073c - Hib: Cat. € 35.00 | $9.00 | |
| 78 | (Hib: DX188a) | MNH | 1998 Stampa '98 on Tall Ships Race BP Sc. #1142c - Hib: Cat. € 45.00 | $11.00 | |
| 79 | (Hib: DX188b) | MNH | 1998 Stampa '98 on Tall Ships Race BP Sc. #1144b - Hib: Cat. € 45.00 | $11.00 | |
| 80 | (Hib: DX189) | MNH | 1998 Stampa '98 on enlarged Endangered Animals MS - Hib: Cat. € 8.00 | $2.00 | |
| 81 | (Hib: DX197) | MNH | 1999 Stampa '99 ovpt on Gaelic Football SS, Sc. #1185 - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $3.75 | |
| 82 | (Hib: DX198a) | MNH | 1999 Stampa '99 on Titanic MS, Sc. #1173 - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 83 | (Hib: DX198b) | MNH | 1999 Stampa '99 ovpt on Aviation BP Sc. #1203a - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 84 | (Hib: DX208) | MNH | 2000 Stampa 2000 ovpt on Hurling SS Sc. #1246 - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $3.75 | |
| 85 | (Hib: DX209a) | MNH | 2000 Stampa 2000 ovpt on Greeting MS Sc. #1226d - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 86 | (Hib: DX217) | MNH | 2001 Stampa '01 ovpt on Jordan MS Sc. #1300 - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $3.75 | |
| 87 | (Hib: DX218a) | MNH | 2001 Stampa '01 on 30p Birds SS Sc. #1111A - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 88 | (Hib: DX218c) | MNH | 2001 Stampa '01 ovpt on Ned Kelly MS Sc. #1309 - Hib: Cat. € 30.00 | $7.50 | |
| 89 | (Hib: FX20) | 1989 World Stamp '89 ovpt on £4.48 Golden Age Bklt - Hib: Cat. € 18.00 | $7.50 | ||
| 90 | (Hib: FX22) | 1990 Stamp World London '90 on £6 Ireland's Postage Bklt - Hib: Cat. € 28.00 | $9.00 | ||
| 91 | (Hib: FX26) | MNH | 1993 Bangkok '93, re-issue of Orchids MS with larger margin - Hib: Cat. € 15.00 | $3.75 | |
| 92 | (Hib: FX27) | MNH | 1994 Philakorea '94 on Moths MS - Hib: Cat. € 10.00 | $2.50 | |
| 93 | (Hib: FX28) | MNH | 1995 Singapore '95 on Railways MS - Hib: Cat. € 10.00 | $2.50 | |
| 94 | (Hib: FX30) | MNH | 1999 Australia '99 ovpt on Titanic MS, Sc. #1172b - Hib: Cat. € 8.00 | $2.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | FFC | Jun. 24, 1939 Pan Am FFC - New York to Foynes (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $2.00 | ||
| 96 | FFC | Jun. 24, 1939 Pan Am FFC - Botwood to Foynes (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $2.00 | ||
| 97 | (MW: AC20a) | FFC | Jun. 30, 1939 Pan Am FFC - Foynes to Botwood (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $2.00 | |
| 98 | (MW: AC25) | FFC | Oct. 24, 1945 American Air FFC - Shannon to London (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 99 | (MW: AC26b) | FFC | Oct. 25, 1945 American Air FFC - Shannon to Gander (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 100 | (MW: AC28) | FFC | Nov. 24, 1945 American Air FFC - Shannon to Wash. D.C. (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 101 | (MW: AC31) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Vienna (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 102 | (MW: AC31a) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Brussels (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 103 | (MW: AC31b) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Prague (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 104 | (MW: AC35) | FFC | Feb. 1, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Ankara (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $6.00 | |
| 105 | (MW: AC36) | FFC | Mar. 8(15), 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Karachi (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $6.00 | |
| 106 | (MW: AC42) | FFC | Jul. 24, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Damascus (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $7.50 | |
| 107 | (MW: AC43) | FFC | Sep. 28, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Tokyo (Murphy Est. up to $100.00) | $20.00 | |
| 108 | (MW: AC49a) | FFC | Apr. 30, 1954 Pan Am FFC - Detroit-Shannon-Detroit RT (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 109 | FFC | Apr. 30, 1958 Aer Lingus FFC - New York to Dublin (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | ||
| 110 | 350, 352-353, 356, 359 | FDC | Jun. 17, 1976 Illus. FDC - 6p, 7p, 8p, 15p & £1 Early Irish Art, no wmk - Hib: Cat € 6.00 | $2.00 | |
| 111 | 483a | FDC | Jul. 30, 1980 Illus. Unaddressed FDC - 68p Wildlife SS - Hib: Cat. € 5.50 | $2.50 | |
| 112 | 956-959 | FDC | Feb. 28, 1995 Illus. Unaddressed FDC - Narrow Gauge Railways - Hib: Cat. € 8.00 | $3.00 | |
| 113 | 1403 | FDC | Apr. 23, 2002 Illus. Unaddressed FDC - € 5 Otter SS - Hib: Cat. € 14.00 | $7.50 |
