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Robert Siegel Galleries: U.S. and Civil War Postal History

Auction Reports

Auction Name U.S. and Civil War Postal History Total Sales (USD) 52,380.20
Auction Date September 06, 2025 - September 06, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 38,900.00
Sale Number #9037 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 54,500.00
Total Lots 202
Sold Lots 176 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 44,900.00
% of Lots Sold 87.13% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 62,850.00
Unsold Lots 26 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 83.34%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
10184

10c Blue, Die B (12).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 2,714.00
10133

Amelia Earhart.

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 1,416.00
10150

Mobile Ala., 5c Blue (58X2).

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 1,121.00
10112

1c Blue, Ty. IIIa/IIIa/Ia (22/22/19).

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 1,121.00
10127

Classic Cover Balance, 1847-68.

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 1,121.00
10113

1c Blue, Ty. Ic (19b).

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 1,003.00
10052

Southern Express Company.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 1,003.00
10024

Langton's Pioneer Express.

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 1,003.00
10144

Griffin Ga. Aug. 8.

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 885.00
10141

Unused Union Patriotic Designs.

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 885.00
10022

Langton's Pioneer Express.

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 885.00
10021

Freeman & Co.

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 826.00
10018

3c Dull Red, Ty. III (26).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 767.00
10132

Charles A. Lindbergh.

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 708.00
10023

Langton's Pioneer Express.

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 708.00
10038

10c Green, Ty. III (15).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 708.00
10130

Orville Wright.

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 649.00
10135

Amelia Earhart.

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 649.00
10181

10c Blue, Die A (11).

USD 100.00 - 150.00 USD 590.00
10085

Glen Haven Daily Mail, Glen Haven N.Y., 1c Black on Green Glazed (71L3).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 590.00
10104

Carriers & Locals Cover Balance.

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 USD 560.50
10148

Confederate General Issues, Texas Cover Balance.

USD 500.00 - 750.00 USD 531.00
10063

1c Blue, Ty. II (7).

USD 400.00 - 500.00 USD 531.00
10172

10c Blue, Die A (11).

USD 150.00 - 200.00 USD 501.50
10108

10c Black (2).

USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 472.00
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