5.28.26 MAY ANTIQUE & GLASS AUCTION
Lot 301:
Description
An assortment of US postage stamps from the mid-to-late 20th century, comprising commemorative and definitive issues. The collection is highlighted by a significant volume of 1976 Bicentennial commemoratives, specifically Scott #1629-1631 (Spirit of 76), Scott #1716 (Lafayette), Scott #1729 (Valley Forge), and Scott #1691-1694 (Declaration of Independence). Space exploration themes are represented by Scott #1556 (Pioneer Jupiter), Scott #1569-1570 (Apollo Soyuz Space Test Project), Scott #1759 (Viking Missions to Mars), and Scott #1557 (Mariner 10). Definitive series include historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln (4c), Dwight D. Eisenhower (8c), and John F. Kennedy (5c). Cultural issues include Scott #1470 (Tom Sawyer) and various Christmas themes. The lot features a mix of loose stamps, blocks, and partial sheets housed in a blue Cuga Pro storage box and presented on loose-leaf pages.
Condition report:
Stamps are in mixed condition, including used examples with circular date stamps (CDS) or machine wavy line cancellations and mint examples. Some toning is evident on the edges of the mounting pages and margins of some stamps. Perforations are generally intact across the collection. Stamps are presented on loose-leaf sheets and within plastic bags.
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