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Eire Philatelic Association Auction Number:
181
Auction Closing Date:
November 15, 2015
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Auction item listing:
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Mint | 1922 9d Dollard Rialtas 5-Line Ovpt in Black, vf | $29.00 | $12.00 |
| 2 | 8 | Mint | 1922 10d Dollard 5-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf | $17.50 | $7.00 |
| 3 | 10 | Mint | 1922 4d Dollard 5-Line Ovpt in Red, f-vf | $17.00 | $7.00 |
| 4 | 33 | Mint | 1922 9d olive-green Thom 5-Line Ovpt in Red, f-vf | $12.00 | $5.00 |
| 5 | 54 | Mint | 1922-23 10d Thom 3-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf | $20.00 | $8.00 |
| 6 | 55 | Mint | 1922-23 1s Thom 3-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf | $15.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 | 56 | Used | 1922-23 2/6 Seahorse Thom 3-Line Ovpt in Black, f-vf | $100.00 | $40.00 |
| 8 | 65-76 | Used | 1922-37 First Permanent Definitive Series - Complete 1/2d thru 1s, f-vf | $122.25 | $40.00 |
| 9 | 72 | Mint | 1922 5d, 1st Permanent Definitive Series, SE wmk, f-vf | $22.50 | $4.50 |
| 10 | 77 | Used | 1925 2/6 Seahorse 3-Line Ovpt in Black - Narrow Setting, f-vf+ | $175.00 | $70.00 |
| 11 | 77b | Used | 1927 2/6 Seahorse - 3-Line Ovpt in Black - Wide Setting, f-vf | $60.00 | $20.00 |
| 12 | 78b | Used | 1927 5/- Seahorse - 3-Line Ovpt in Black - Wide Setting, f-vf | $140.00 | $56.00 |
| 13 | 79 | MNH | 1925 10/- Seahorse 3-Line ovpt in Black - Narrow Setting, f-vf | $425.00 | $160.00 |
| 14 | 82 | MNH | 1929 9d Daniel O'Connor, f-vf | $16.00 | $3.50 |
| 15 | 82 | Used | 1929 9d Daniel O'Connell, f-vf | $13.50 | $3.00 |
| 16 | 84 | MNH | 1931 2d Royal Dublin Society, f-vf - Block of 12 with gutter attached | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| 17 | 85 | MNH | 1932 2d Eucharistic Congress, vf - Block of 18 | $54.00 | $14.00 |
| 18 | 91 | Used | 1934 1/2d bright green Experimental Coil Stamp, f-vf | $75.00 | $30.00 |
| 19 | 92 | Used | 1934 2d Experimental Coil Stamp, f-vf | $125.00 | $50.00 |
| 20 | 93 | Used | 1935 2/6 Seahorse 3-Line Ovpt in Black on Waterlow, f-vf | $70.00 | $28.00 |
| 21 | 94 | Used | 1935 5/- Seahorse - 3-Line Ovpt in Black on Waterlow, f-vf | $225.00 | $75.00 |
| 22 | 96-98 | Used | 1922-37 High Values (2/6, 5/- & 10/-) from First Permanent Definitive Series, f-vf | $290.00 | $100.00 |
| 23 | 158 | MNH | 1957 1/3- John Redmond, vf - Block of 6 | $105.00 | $21.00 |
| 24 | 175//271 | MNH | 1960-1969 Europa Issues - Complete for period (9 sets), f-vf | $142.65 | $21.00 |
| 25 | 192-193 | Mint | 1964 Wolfe Tone set - Complete, f-vf | $6.00 | $1.00 |
| 26 | 192-193 | Used | 1964 Wolfe Tone set - Complete, f-vf | $6.25 | $2.00 |
| 27 | 279//464 | MNH | 1970-1979 Europa Issues - Complete for period (10 sets), vf | $88.25 | $15.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 326a (Hib: MS1) | MNH | 1972 50th Ann. First Irish Postage Stamp Miniature Sheet | $9.50 | $2.50 |
| 29 | 392b Hib: MS2) | MNH | 1976 American Bi-Centennial Miniature Sheet | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| 30 | 483a (Hib: MS3) | MNH | 1980 Flora and Fauna, Wildlife Miniature Sheet | $2.50 | $1.00 |
| 31 | 567a (Hib: MS4) | MNH | 1983 Fauna and Flora, Dogs Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $2.00 |
| 32 | 584a (Hib: MS5) | MNH | 1984 150th Anniversary of Irish Railways Miniature Sheet | $6.00 | $1.50 |
| 33 | 684a (Hib: MS6) | MNH | 1987 Irish Trams Miniature Sheet | $5.50 | $2.00 |
| 34 | 758a (Hib: MS7) | MNH | 1989 Fauna and Flora, Game Birds of Ireland Miniature Sheet | $11.00 | $2.50 |
| 35 | 826a (Hib: MS8) | MNH | 1991 Early Bicycles Miniature Sheet | $5.50 | $1.50 |
| 36 | 855a (Hib: MS9) | MNH | 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona Miniature Sheet | $6.25 | $1.75 |
| 37 | 894a (Hib: MS10) | MNH | 1993 Fauna and Flora, Irish Orchids Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 38 | 917a (Hib: MS11) | MNH | 1994 Year of the Dog, Hong Kong '94 Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $2.00 |
| 39 | 924a (Hib: MS12) | MNH | 1994 Europa, St Brendan's Voyage Miniature Sheet | $3.00 | $1.25 |
| 40 | 934a (Hib: MS13) | MNH | 1994 Fauna and Flora, Moths Miniature Sheet | $9.00 | $1.75 |
| 41 | 955c (Hib: MS14) | MNH | 1995 Year of the Pig Miniature Sheet | $8.50 | $2.00 |
| 42 | 959a (Hib: MS15) | MNH | 1995 Narrow Gauge Railways Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $2.00 |
| 43 | 966 (Hib: MS16) | MNH | 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship, South Africa Miniature Sheet | $6.00 | $2.00 |
| 44 | 995c (Hib: MS17) | MNH | 1996 Year of the Rat Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 45 | 1003c (Hib: MS18) | MNH | 1996 "China '96", 9th Asian International Show, Peking Miniature Sheet | $16.00 | $4.50 |
| 46 | 1014 (Hib: MS19) | MNH | 1996 Isle of Man Motorcycle Races Miniature Sheet | $3.00 | $1.00 |
| 47 | 1027a (Hib: MS20) | MNH | 1996 Fauna and Flora, Freshwater Ducks Miniature Sheet | $7.25 | $2.00 |
| 48 | 1052a (Hib: MS22) | MNH | 1997 Marine Mammals Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $2.00 |
| 49 | 1067 (Hib: MS23) | MNH | 1997 £2.00 Pacific '97 Exhibition Miniature Sheet | $11.00 | $4.00 |
| 50 | 1089a (Hib: MS24) | MNH | 1997 £1.50 Dracula Miniature Sheet | $7.25 | $2.00 |
| 51 | 1087a (Hib: MS25) | MNH | 1997 32p Dracula Miniature Sheet | $3.50 | $1.25 |
| 52 | 1100a (Hib: MS26) | MNH | 1998 Year of the Tiger Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $1.75 |
| 53 | 1119a (Hib: MS27) | MNH | 1998 Equestrian Sports Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 54 | 1145 (Hib: MS28) | MNH | 1998 £2. Portugal '98 Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $2.50 |
| 55 | 1156a (Hib: MS29) | MNH | 1998 Endangered Animals Miniature Sheet | $10.00 | $2.00 |
| 56 | 1164c (Hib: MS30) | MNH | 1999 Year of the Rabbit Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $1.75 |
| 57 | 1172a (Hib: MS31) | MNH | 1999 Maritime History, Titanic Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 58 | 1173 (Hib MS32) | MNH | 1999 Polly Woodside Miniature Sheet | $6.00 | $1.25 |
| 59 | 1208b (Hib: MS33) | MNH | 1999 Extinct Animals Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $1.50 |
| 60 | 1226d (Hib: MS34) | MNH | 2000 Year of the Dragon Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $1.25 |
| 61 | 1237 (Hib: MS35) | MNH | 2000 Oscar Wilde Centenary Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $2.50 |
| 62 | 1280 (Hib: MS37) | MNH | 2001 Year of the Snake Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.50 |
| 63 | 1300 (Hib: MS38) | MNH | 2001 Irish Motorsports Miniature Sheet | $8.00 | $1.75 |
| 64 | 1309 (Hib: MS39) | MNH | 2001 Irish Heritage in Australia Miniature Sheet | $4.00 | $1.00 |
| 65 | 1378 (Hib: MS40) | MNH | 2002 Year of the Horse Miniature Sheet | $9.00 | $1.75 |
| 66 | 1403 (Hib: MS41) | MNH | 2002 €5 Otter Miniature Sheet | $21.00 | $3.75 |
| 67 | 1439 (Hib: MS42) | MNH | 2002 Irish Rock Legends, U2 Miniature Sheet | $12.00 | $2.75 |
| 68 | 1440 (Hib: MS43) | MNH | 2002 Irish Rock Legends, Phil Lynott Miniature Sheet | $12.00 | $2.50 |
| 69 | 1441 (Hib: MS44) | MNH | 2002 Irish Rock Legends, Van Morrison Miniature Sheet | $12.00 | $2.50 |
| 70 | 1442 (Hib: MS45) | MNH | 2002 Irish Rock Legends, Rory Gallagher Miniature Sheet | $12.00 | $2.50 |
| 71 | 1451 (Hib: MS46) | MNH | 2003 Year of the Goat Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $1.50 |
| 72 | 1467 (Hib: MS47) | MNH | 2003 Irish Beetles Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $1.50 |
| 73 | 1491 (Hib: MS48) | MNH | 2003 Centenary of Powered Flight, Wright Flyer Miniature Sheet | $15.00 | $2.75 |
| 74 | 1510 (Hib: MS49) | MNH | 2003 Irish Mariners, Commodore John Barry Miniature Sheet | $15.00 | $2.75 |
| 75 | 1529 (Hib: MS50) | MNH | 2004 Year of the Monkey Miniature Sheet | $6.00 | $1.75 |
| 76 | 1540 (Hib MS51) | MNH | 2004 Shackleton Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $2.00 |
| 77 | 1548a (Hib: MS52) | MNH | 2004 Fauna and Flora, Native Ducks Miniature Sheet | $7.00 | $2.00 |
| 78 | 1587 (Hib: MS53) | MNH | 2005 Year of the Rooster Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 79 | 1644 (Hib: MS57) | MNH | 2006 Year of the Dog Miniature Sheet | $7.50 | $2.00 |
| 80 | 1677b (Hib: MS61) | MNH | 2006 The Ryder Cup Miniature Sheet | $5.50 | $1.50 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | (MW: PSRE23) | Mint | 1990 Regd. Env. - (£1.41) green, Format G - FAI: EU 23 GI, Cat. 9.00€ | $1.00 | |
| 82 | 1907 (3/17) usage in U.S. of Tuck's Good Luck to You Picture Post Card | $1.00 | |||
| 83 | 1908 (4/17) usage in U.S. of foreign Erin Go Bragh Picture Post Card | $1.00 | |||
| 84 | 1909 (3/17) usage in U.S. of German Erin Go Bragh Picture Post Card | $1.00 | |||
| 85 | 1910 (3/16 usage in U.S. of Fingal's Cave St. Patrick's Day Greetings Picture Post Card | $1.00 | |||
| 86 | 1911 (3/16) usage in Canada of Tuck's Erin Go Bragh Picture Post Card | $1.00 | |||
| 87 | Three early unused Picture Post Cards - Muckross Abby, Irish Sweepsteaks & The Honeycombe | $1.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | (MW: AC20) | FFC | Jun. 30, 1939 Pan Am FFC - Foynes to New York (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $1.00 | |
| 89 | (MW: AC20a) | FFC | Jun. 30, 1939 Pan Am FFC - Foynes to Botwood (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $1.00 | |
| 90 | (MW: AC20b) | FFC | Jun. 30, 1939 Pan Am FFC - Foynes to Shediac (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $1.00 | |
| 91 | FFC | Oct. 23, 1945 American Air FFC - New York to Shannon (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $2.00 | ||
| 92 | (MW: AC28) | FFC | Nov. 24, 1945 American Air FFC - Shannon to Wash. DC (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 93 | (MW: AC31) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Vienna (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 94 | (MW: AC31a) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Brussels (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $3.00 | |
| 95 | (MW: AC31b) | FFC | Jun. 16, 1946 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Prague (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $3.00 | |
| 96 | (MW: AC35) | FFC | Feb. 1, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Ankara (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $3.00 | |
| 97 | (MW: AC36) | FFC | Mar. 8(15), 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Karachi (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $3.00 | |
| 98 | (MW: AC41) | FFC | Jun. 28, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Limerick to Calcutta (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $2.00 | |
| 99 | (MW: AC42) | FFC | Jul. 24, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Damascus (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | |
| 100 | (MW: AC43) | FFC | Sep. 28, 1947 Pan Am FFC - Shannon to Tokyo (Murphy Est. up to $100.00) | $15.00 | |
| 101 | FFC | Apr. 30, 1958 Aer Lingus FFC - New York to Dublin (Murphy Est. up to $25.00) | $5.00 | ||
| 102 | FFC | Dec. 14, 1960 Aer Lingus FFC - New York AMF to Dublin (Murphy Est. up to $10.00) | $2.00 | ||
| 103 | 145-146 | FDC | 1952 Thomas Moore set on piece with First Day cancel - Hib: Cat. €28.00 for FDC | $3.00 | |
| 104 | 169-170 | FDC | 1958 Constitution of Ireland Illustrated FDC - Hib: Cat. €15.00 | $4.00 | |
| 105 | 177(2)-178(2) | FDC | 1961 Aer Lingus FDC - Hib: Cat. €34.00 | $8.50 | |
| 106 | 194-195 | FDC | 1964 New York World's Fair Illustrated FDC - Hib: Cat. €12.00 | $2.50 | |
| 107 | 210-211 | FDC | 1966 Ceannt & MacDiarmada ST Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. €18.00 | $3.75 | |
| 108 | 307-313 | FDC | 1971 Synge, Art, Racial Equality & Christmas FDCs(4) - Hib. Cat. €7.75 | $1.75 | |
| 109 | 314-315 | FDC | 1972 World Health Day Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. €5.00 | $1.25 | |
| 110 | 432-434 | FDC | 1978 Anniversaries, Events & Art Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. 3.50€ | $1.00 | |
| 111 | FDC | 1981 U.S. James Hoban Illustrated FDC with both 18c & 20c stamps | $1.00 | ||
| 112 | 581-584 | FDC | 1984 Railways Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. 6.50€ | $1.75 | |
| 113 | 740-743 | FDC | 1989 Parks & Gardens Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. €5.00 | $1.25 | |
| 114 | 956-959 | FDC | 1995 Narrow Gauge Railways Illustrated Unaddressed FDC - Hib: Cat. €8.00 | $3.00 | |
| 115 | 1954 U.S. St. Patrick's Day Illustrated cover with Shamrock, MO MAR 17, 1954 cancel | $1.00 | |||
| 116 | 1961 U.S. St. Patrick's Day Illustrated Unaddressed cover with Erin, NY MAR 17, 1961 cancel | $1.00 | |||
| 117 | 317(2) | Used | 1972 6p Pair on cover from Dublin to Miami, FL USA | $8.00 | $1.50 |
| 118 | 356 | Used | 1977 15p on cover from Dublin to Longport, NJ USA | $1.15 | $1.00 |
| 119 | 1525 | Used | 2004 60c on cover from Dublin to London - Dublin Mobile Top-Up 07.07.05 cancel | $2.50 | $1.00 |
| 120 | 1566 | Used | 2004 60c on cover from Athlone to London - Athlone Mobile Top-Up 05.07.05 cancel | $1.90 | $1.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | (Hib: CP22) | 1988/89 Commemorative Presentation Year Book - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 60.00 | $17.00 | ||
| 122 | (Hib: CP27) | MNH | 1991 Year Pack Folder in plastic sleeve - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 40.00 | $11.00 | |
| 123 | 927-928 + | MNH/FDC | 1994 World Cup Presentation Folder with score sheet, FDC & Sheetlet - Complete - Hib: Cat. € 23.00 | $6.00 | |
| 124 | 1156a + | MNH | 1998 Endangered Animals Folder in plastic sleeve with MS (Hib: MS29) - Hib: Cat. €7.00 | $10.00 | $2.00 |
| 125 | 1141-1144 + | MNH | 1998 Tall Ships Folder in plastic sleeve with Sc. #1141-1144 - Hib: Cat. €6.00 | $5.95 | $1.75 |
| 126 | 1136a + | MNH | 1998 Tour de France Folder in plastic sleeve with Sc. #1136a - Hib: Cat. €6.00 | $5.50 | $1.75 |
| 127 | 1185 + (Hib: HB73-76) | MNH | 1999 Gaelic Football Team of the Millennium Collection Folder - Sheetlet of 15 & 4 Booklets Hib: HB73-HB76 - Hib: Cat. €86.00 | $25.00 | |
| 128 | 1185 + | FDC | 1999 Gaelic Football Team of the Millennium Collection Folder - Sheetlet of 15 with First Day Cancel - Hib: Cat. €24.00 | $7.00 | |
| 129 | (Hib: CP54) | MNH | 2004 Year Pack Folder in plastic sleeve - Hib: Cat. €35.00 | $10.00 |
| Lot Number | Scott Catalog Number | Stamp Condition | Description / Comments | Catalog Value | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 88/203, C1-C7 | Used | 1933-1965 Accumulation of 24 different Used Commemoratives and Air Mail sets, all in COMPLETE SETS ONLY - no singles or broken sets. | $300.30 | $40.00 |
| 131 | 1/1155, C1-C7, J1/J11 | Used | 1922-1998 Accumulation of over 800 Used Stamps in a Stcckbook with minor duplications. Includes: Overprints, Definitives, Commemoratives, Air Mails & Postage Dues. Over 100 items on piece - several with slogan cancels. Bulk of stamps are pre-1990. | $1,213.70 | $135.00 |
