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 |
![<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Ernest Hemingway. <i>Three Stories And Ten Poems,</i> [Paris], (1923). First edition of Hemingway’s first published book. $75,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/acf970a0-a15d-4c79-aa24-5e8e414cb465.png "<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Ernest Hemingway. <i>Three Stories And Ten Poems,</i> [Paris], (1923). First edition of Hemingway’s first published book. $75,000.")
