ALBANY FALL STAMP & POSTAL HISTORY SHOW - OCTOBER 17, 2021

ALBANY FALL STAMP & POSTAL HISTORY SHOW

October 17, 2021

10 AM – 3 PM

at the Colonie Recreation Center, Thunder Road, Colonie, NY

 The Fort Orange Stamp Club of Albany, NY, founded in 1926 is proud to host our semi-annual Stamp, Cover, Postcard and Ephemera show at the Colonie Recreation Center, Thunder Road, Colonie, off of Route 5, just west of Northway exit 2.  

 The show will feature fun for all:  

·      FREE HOURLY DOOR PRIZES

·      FREE STAMP PACKETS FOR YOUNGSTERS

·      STAMP, COVER, POSTCARD, POSTAL HISTORY AND EPHEMERA EXHIBITS

·      FREE APPRAISAL OF YOUR PAPER COLLECTIBLES (Did you inherit a stamp collection?  Do you need to know the value of any paper ephemera that you might have around the house, including stamps, covers, postcards, postal history, etc.?  Dealers will be available to give actual market values for these items at no charge.)

·      20 DEALERS

·      FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION

CAPITAL DISTRICT STAMP NEWS

As you can see, we are going to have another stamp show this month.  The Fort Orange Stamp Club of Albany, NY will hopefully be sponsoring two of these shows each year – one in April and another in October.  Together with the annual Northeast Postal History & Ephemera Show held over a two-day period in July, this gives the area 3 quality shows each year.

 

The most recent Northeast Postal History & Ephemera Show, held this past July, was the most successful one to date. Well over 200 area collectors attended, and the dealers reported strong sales. In fact, this was the best that Azusa has ever done at these annual shows.

The Fort Orange Stamp Club has resumed a full schedule of meetings & programs.  The President is Paul Lyngard, 1st Vice President is Richard Welty, 2nd Vice President is Michael Krug, Secretary is Maris Tirums, and Treasurer is Lou Vasi.

The upcoming programs include “U.S. Transcontinental Airmail Service” by Lou Vasi (Tues. Oct. 12), Halloween Postcards by Tom Auletta (Tues. Oct. 26), Members’ Fall Auction (Tues. Nov. 9), and Philatelic Quiz compiled by Maris Tirums (Tues. Nov. 23). The Club actively recruits and welcomes new members.  The dues are only $10.00 each year.

 Here at Azusa, we have been pretty busy recently.  The Pandemic has apparently enabled many collectors to have more time to sort through and organize their collections.  This in turn seems to have resulted in more stamp collecting interest.  We have sold more supplies, especially mounts and supplements, than we ever have in a comparable period.  Also, we have been offered a large number of collections and estates this past year.

 We continue to be active buyers of quality material, and have purchased a number of premium collections within the last few months.  3 recent purchases resulted in the acquisition of over 150 albums and binders, many in Scott Specialty Albums.  Some of the collections include:

     Austria, Canada, France, French Colonies, French Polynesia, Germany, German Areas, Great Britain, Australia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, etc. – many other countries too numerous to mention.  For the most part, these collections are loaded with hi-value premium singles, sets, and souvenir sheets.

 

We also have been breaking up a 25 volume Scott International collection.  The better stamps have been grouped by country and priced at a small fraction of catalogue value. (See list of countries below.).  The lesser value stamps (anything under $1.00 cat. value) have been placed in individual country folders @ 10 cents each.

SPECIAL SHOW OFFERS:

Supplies:  

            Box of clear mounts- an assortment of Prinz, Lighthouse, Hawid, etc.  good value net $18

            Box of Hawid clear mounts – 18 unopened packs – mostly #’s 48, 44, 57

             retail value $297.15 net $140

            Lighthouse #10 cover album – holds 100+ covers retail $50. Net $12.50

            Quality stockbook – 8 ½” x 11 ½” red cover, 64 white pages, glassine strips & interleaving                       used, very good condition  retail $40  Net $15

              Quality stockbook – 8 ½” x 11 ½” brown cover, 60 white pages, glassine strips &                                       interleaving, used, very good condition. Retail $35  Net $12.50

COLLECTIONS AND MIXTURES

            French Southern & Antarctic Territory – Mint, cpl, NH sets in red stockbook  c.v. $3233  Net $1200

            Worldwide collection in circa 1930’s stamp album, approx.. 1300 old stamps, album has nice

                  cover graphics. Net $25

            U.S. mixture in shoebox on paper, good quality, many commems., close cut  Net $40

           Foreign mixture on paper – box fille with close cut assortment, many commems.  Net $40

            Germany 1920’s-30’s used Se-tenant pairs and strips, 170+ items some small duplication.

Current Michel c.v. $1482 Euros. Net $599

 EPHEMERA

“Pat Paragraphs” 35 diff. 1930’s-50’s reference library for U.S. Philatelic research, published                  by Elliot Perry, mini pamphlets, each approx.. 44 pages. Lot net $20

Austria – 1920’s Notgeld local currency banknotes – group of 17, mostly different EX cond. Net $30

The following country lots are from the 25 volume collection breakup and will be available at the show & our office.  Each lot contains anywhere from 25-100 different stamps.

Afghanistan      c.v. $66.30          net $12

Albania               c.v. $358.85        net $65

Algeria                c.v. $79.60          net $15

Andorra             c.v. $25.85          net $5

Angola                c.v. $242.60        net $43

Antigua              c.v. $45.05          net $8

Ascension          c.v. $134              net $25

Australia            c.v. $283.70        net $50

Austria                c.v. $547.80        net $99

Azores                c.v. $92.70          net $17

Bahamas            c.v. $35.70          net $7

Bahrain              c.v. $128.60        net $24

Bangladesh       c.v. $91.75          net $16

Belgium              c.v. $278.55        net $49

Bosnia & Herzegovina c.v. $318.60  net $58

Bulgaria              c.v. $115.45        net $19

Ceylon                c.v. $337.55        net $60

Chad                  c.v. $55.80          net $12

Great Britain     c.v. $685.15        net $125

Greece               c.v. $174.80        net $35

Guadeloupe      c.v. $76.85          net $14

Guinea                c.v. $294.35        net $55

Iceland 1            c.v. $65.15          net $12

Iceland 2            c.v. $126.75        net $23

India 1               c.v. $349.25        net $65

India 2                c.v. $146.05        net $25

Indian States    c.v. $962.65        net $165

Indonesia           c.v. $116.05        net $20

Iraq 1                  c.v. $44.80          net $8

Iraq 2                  c.v. $92.30          net $15

Italy                     c.v. $237.75        net $42

Ivory Coast        c.v. $213.60        net $39

Jamaica              c.v. $169.50        net $35

Japan                  c.v. $344.80        net $65

Jordan                c.v. $42.40          net $8

Jugoslavia          c.v. $232.35        net $40

Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika c.v. $ 77.25 net $14

Kuwait                c.v. $38.70          net $8

Lebanon             c.v. $157.60        net $28

Liberia                c.v. $147.25        net $27

Libya                   c.v. $42.75          net $8

Liechtenstein    c.v. $71.30          net $13

Lithuania            c.v. $25.70          net $5

Luxembourg      c.v. $41.95          net $8

Macao                c.v. $98                net $18

Madagascar      c.v. $104.35        net $28

Malayia              c.v. $147.95        net $27

Mauritania        c.v. $48.25          net $10

Martinique        c.v. $51.40          net $10

Mayotte/Madagascar c.v. $127.20 net $23

Mozambique/Mozambique Co. c.v. $13.10 net $24

Nepal                 c.v. $107.20        net $19

Netherlands      c.v. $194.75        net $35

New Caledonia 1  c.v. $229.30   net $42

New Caledonia 2  c.v. $178.65   net $34

New Hebrides    c.v. $56.10         net $10

New Zealand      c.v. $203.55      net $37

Niger                    c.v. $80.25         net $15

Nigeria                c.v. $43.85         net $9

Persia (Iran)       c.v. $4168.50    net $199

Portuguese Colonies c.v. $185.45 net $43

Reunion 1          c.v. $166.75        net $30

Reunion 2          c.v. $139.05        net $35

Rhodesia            c.v. $58.40          net $10

St. Pierre & Miquelon c.v. $65.40  net $14

Senegal              c.v. $125.30        net $23

Serbia                 c.v. $89.40          net $17

Seychelles         c.v. $143.90        net $25

Sierra Leone      c.v. $68.10          net $12

Southern Rhodesia c.v. $45.35   net $8

South West Africa c.v. $20.05    net $4

Spain                   c.v. $70.55          net $13

Straits Settlements c.v. $99.25  net $18

Sweden              c.v. $81.25          net $15

Sudan                 c.v. $130.70        net $23

Switzerland       c.v. $530.25        net $95

Virgin Islands    c.v. $36                net $7

Wallis & Futuna Is.  c.v. $82.70  net $15

Yemen                 c.v. $27.15         net $15

Worldwide Lot 1 c.v. $102.35     net $18

Worldwide Lot 2 c.v. $104.95     net $19

Azusa Collectibles July 2021 Newsletter

Azusa News

July 2021

A Publication of Azusa Collectibles

258 Ushers Road - Suite 203

Clifton Park, NY 12065 

(518) 877-3027

www.azusacollectibles.com

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10th ANNUAL NORTHEAST POSTAL HISTORY & EPHEMERA SHOW 

ALSO FEATURING STAMPS & POSTCARDS

 

JULY 17 & 18, 2021

Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm   Sunday 10:00am – 4:00 pm

at the POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 225 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205

www.albanypcc.com

     Plan to come and join the fun at the first stamp show to be held in the area in nearly 2 years!

     There will be 30 great stamp, postcard, postal history, and ephemera dealers from throughout the northeast will be on hand with some interesting & unusual material.

Door Prizes *   Free Parking*   Food & Beverages Available*    Silent Auction*

 AZUSA AUCTION UPDATE – Auction #11 was held at our Clifton Park Office on Sat. June 6th, 2021

The actual auction was well-attended by a group of active bidders. Many bids had been placed in advance by those that were unable to attend the actual auction in person.  When the bidding was over, this auction set a new record for gross sales and thus was our most successful one to date.  Thanks to all who participated as either buyers or sellers, or both.  Thanks also to our outstanding auction staff – Gail, Lou, Maris, Jerry, & Dave.

PHILATELY IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT DURING THE PANDEMIC & DURING THE RECOVERY

         During the pandemic, many collectors did not get out much to acquire new material.  It appears that many used the extra time at home to better sort and organize their collections.  

         Azusa was closed for about two and a half months, and quietly reopened on a limited basis by appointment only.  This actually worked out surprisingly well – our customers were very loyal and active, and this year is turning out to be one of the most successful ones yet (I’m not sure I can say why…). We also bought fewer but higher quality collections, so there was always new material to look at.  We also noticed increased wholesale and large purchases activity.  Our sales at the Coxsackie Antique Center also greatly increased as the pandemic eased.

New Arrivals!

“U.S. Postage Stamps of the 20th Century” vol. 1 (1937) Stamps from 1901 – 1922  370 pages

well illustrated.  Net $15

 “U.S. Postage stamps of the 20th Century” vol. 1 (1937) Stamps from 1901 – 1922 370

pages well illustrated.  Autographed by co-authors  Net $25

 U.S. First Day Cover Collection 45 diff. many with cachets, mounted on Scott Album pages. 

  Net $25

 U.S. Mint postage lot 79 different zip blocks face value $40.84.  Net $32

 U.S. 80 Different First Day Covers, all with cachets 1940-50’s good c.v.   Net $15

U.S. Commemoratives Mint NH on album pages – face value $45.05.  Net $38

 U.S. Plate Block Collection on White Ace pages 1960’s – 1980’s face value $51.87. Net $30

 U.S. 50 Different American Indian cacheted covers in original album  Net $40.  

 U.S. Plate Blocks collection 216 different 1954-73 in mounts on White Ace pages.

Face value $209.16. (c.v. much higher).   Net $145

 U.S. 2002 50 State Greetings FDC’s with Golden Replica Cachets complete in original album

Original cost $200.   Net $65

Canada 1940’s-1960’s Mint/VF/NH lot with many plate blocks in matched sets. c.v. $291.70. 

   Net $95 

Canada 1970 Christmas Issues #519-525 includes 64 First Day covers with Cachets in

Lighthouse Binder and slipcase. c.v. $140.   Net $85

Canada Millennium Souvenir Sheets – cpl set of 17 different (#1818-34) VF mint/NH.

c.v. $153. Net $75

 Canada #812-4 1999 3 Diff. Souvenir Sheets in official keepers metal box with proof coin  

c.v. $22.50.   Net $15

Canada 1977 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $40.  Net $18

Canada 1978 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $30.  Net $13

Canada 1979 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $30.  Net $13

Canada 1980 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $30.  Net $13

Canada 1981 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $30.  Net $13

Canada 1982 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20   (2x)

Canada 1982 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20

Canada 1983 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $55.  Net $25   (3x)

Canada 1984 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $40.  Net $18   (2x)

Canada 1985 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20   (5x)

Canada 1986 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20   (2x)

Canada 1987 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20

Canada 1988 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $45.  Net $20

Canada 1989 Post office issued year set, complete soft cover c.v. $50. Net $25 

Canada 1989 Post office issued year set, complete hard cover c.v. $70.  Net $30

Canada 1990 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $55.  Net $25 

Canada 1991 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $55.  Net $25    (2x)

Canada 1992 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $85.   Net $40   (2x)

Canada 1994 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $70.  Net $30

Canada 1995 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $80.  Net $38

Canada 1996 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $80.  Net $38

Canada 1999 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $85.  Net $38

Canada 2000 Post office issued year set, complete c.v. $85.  Net $38

 Charity Seals lot 50+ sheets/panes in album.   Net $29

Germany /German Area Comprehensive Collection mounted in Schwaneberger Specialized

album, 1000’s includes states, early issues, occupation, DDR S/S’s, etc. 

 Almost all mint, much NH. c.v. $6244.    Net $1750

 German Area Collection mounted in Schwaneberger Specialized album Mint and Used,

including offices, Samoa, Allenstein, Danzig, Memel, Saar, etc.  c.v. $544.  Net $190

 Illustrated Poster Stamps – lot of 20 different colorful graphics 1913 - 1930’s.   Net $35

 Ireland 1994 Year set complete VF c.v. $49.95.    Net $29

Ireland 1995 Year set complete VF c.v. $91.10.    Net $55

Ireland 1996 Year set complete VF c.v. $101.30.  Net $58

Italy/Germany Allied Military Government Collection in Reference Album 1943-45 Specialized items included. Mint/NH c.v. $612.55. Net $245. 

Lighthouse “Vario F” binder with slipcase plus 20 assorted size Vario pages Retail $57. Net $25

Lindbergh Book “The Lone Eagle” 1929 Great color graphics.  Net $25

 New Zealand Collection in Scott Specialty Album 1884-1987 Includes classics 

c.v. $1489.    Net $450

Rowland Hill Topical Collection – part I Mint NH cpl sets and S/S’s on White Ace pages. 

c.v. $146.05.   Net $65 

Rowland Hill Topical Collection – part II Mint NH cpl sets and S/S’s on White Ace pages.

  c.v. $161.50.   Net $75

 Tannu Tuva #71-92 1936 cpl set of 21 diff. VF/U. c.v. $94.50.  Net $45

 U.N. 1972 4 diff. FDC’s Commemorative Proof coins as cachets.   Net $9

Vatican City Maximum Card lot – 100 different with First Day cancels.  Many complete sets

1950’s-60’s.   Net $45

Store Temporarily Closed - New Price List

Hello!
Hope this finds all of you healthy and enjoying some time working on your collections. Since Azusa will be closed until further notice, we have decided to send out a price list with some new and some not so new stamps and collections that may be of interest to you.  Please see the Inventory Highlights page for the latest price list and lots for sale. If anything is of interest to you, please email or call me at the office leaving a message, I will get back to you within a few days. Please also feel free to read our latest Azusa News newsletter.

Best regards,
Tom

George McGowan - Recipient of John J. Nunes Hall of Fame Award

George, prominent local collector and dealer, received this award at the Fort Orange Stamp Club holiday banquet this past December. He is a worthy recipient because of his outstanding contributions to philately in the Capital District, including officer of many local philatelic organizations, show promoter, show and store dealer, authorships, etc. Congratulations to George on receiving this prestigious award.

Outstanding Success

Auction #10, held last November at our Clifton Park, NY office, proved to be our best one yet. A total of 413 lots, plus several floor lots, were offered during the sale. Collectors and dealers were able to obtain many nice items for their collections or for resale. This auction was Azusa’s highest grossing one, and had the highest number of participants. Many thanks to all who participated and to our auction crew - Gail, Lou, Maris, Al, and Jerry.