Presenting our premier stamp auction of the year, an essential event for serious philatelists seeking scarce and investment-grade material. This sale is anchored by strong categories, including a deep selection of Zeppelin stamps (US and Worldwide). Featured rarities include a magnificent, complete set of the Falkland Islands Centenary issue in never-hinged condition, and a superb copy of the incredibly limited #76. The US section offers exceptional items such as #1 and #2 stamps on cover, high-value Colombians postal currency, and rare early Confederate covers. Key international finds include a fine, never-hinged Great Britain #209 and important German souvenir sheets (B33, B58, 9NB3), all never hinged. Explore diverse collections of US and Worldwide singles and sets—this is truly a standout sale you won't want to miss.

The January 29th Collectors Auction includes an offering spanning fine jewelry, silver, Asian works of art, decorative objects, primitives, historical material, furniture, and art. Jewelry highlights include gold, jade, gemstone, and diamond examples, complemented by a strong selection of American, Continental, and Asian silver. Chinese and Japanese antiquities are a standout, featuring Meiji and Qing era export porcelain, cloisonné by artists such as Namikawa Yasuyuki and Hayashi Kodenji, and Satsuma wares by Kinkozan, Meizan, and many others. Featured collections include Japanese lacquered inro by Shokasai / Shibayama and others, Chinese snuff bottles, along with bronze, silver, and jade accessories. Decorative highlights include art glass by Steuben and Lalique, porcelain by Herend and Franz, and Boehm birds. Bronze sculptures, primitives and folk art, and Russian icons also feature prominently. Collection of collectible antiquarian books including books about Napoleon, Cruikshank illustrated books, various books with fore-edge paintings including a rare 1690 English Bible, Poetry book with double fore-edge painting, American related fore-edge paintings. Fine binding and autographed antiquarian books. Collection of American Revolution engravings by Habermann. Autographs of Henry Clay and Theodore Roosevelt. Travel/pocket maps of the Kansas territory, Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania. 19th century photography, Civil War photography and ephemera, movie star photographs, and other historical items. The Novelty section features a Mills quarter slot machine, a Bally Midway Ms. Pac-Man Cocktail arcade game, railroad signs, a painted sleigh, and an early 20th c. Blue Streak child’s pedal car. Furniture includes pieces from designers Eldred Wheeler and L&J.G. Stickley along with a period revolving hardware cabinet complimented by Heriz and Kirman Persian rugs. Art highlights include paintings, prints, and sculpture by Giovanni Martino, Ray Overpeck, Walter Emerson Baum, George Sotter, Thomas Sully, and Harry Leith-Ross.