Part 1 in a series of auctions offering approximately 8000 specimens. This mineral specimen auction features collections from Paul Seel, former president of the Leidy Microscopical Society and curator of the F.J. Keely Micromount Collection, alongside specimens from George A. Butler, Jr. and Harold A. Poole. The collection includes major quartz specimens from Brazil's Minas Gerais region, rare minerals from Tasmania's Dundas region, and native metal specimens from classic North American localities. Significant items include Crocoite, Benitoite, and Alexandrite variety Chrysoberyl specimens. Notable specimens include sapphires from Ceylon and Montana, Brazilian tourmalines, and fluorescent minerals from Franklin, New Jersey. The collection features both display-quality specimens and scientifically significant examples, including professionally prepared micromounts reflecting Paul Seel's expertise. Each specimen maintains detailed documentation including precise weights and locality data.

This auction presents pieces across multiple collecting categories, featuring exceptional decoy carvings from renowned artists Captain Bob Jobes, Joe Revello, and Frank Manspeaker. The train collection includes vintage Lionel O gauge sets and Rail King models. Notable breweriana includes rare Coca-Cola advertising items from the 1930s-1950s. The international decorative arts section features Chinese glazed ceramics, Burmese lacquerware, and European porcelain from Royal Copenhagen and Lladro. Historical items include presidential signatures and WWII memorabilia. A comprehensive US Mint proof set collection spans 1970-2022. Animation art features signed pieces from Walter Lantz and Hanna-Barbera studios. The auction includes vintage cameras, antique needlework from the 1820s-1830s, and decorative pieces like Wedgwood Jasperware and Swarovski crystal. This collection represents significant pieces of both American and international cultural heritage.

This numismatic collection centers on United States Mint products spanning from 1955 to 2006, featuring proof sets, commemorative coins, and specialized mint products. The core consists of regular and silver proof sets from multiple decades, with particular strength in issues from the 1960s through 1990s. Key components include early proof sets from the 1950s, Eisenhower proof dollars, American Eagle silver dollars, and various Bicentennial commemoratives. Franklin Mint products, including gaming token proof sets and first edition proofs, add diversity to the collection. Notable commemorative pieces include Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary silver dollars, Mount Rushmore commemoratives, and presidential medallions. Modern issues include state quarter collections and special mint products through the early 2000s. The collection represents a broad spectrum of U.S. Mint production, from traditional proof sets to modern commemorative programs.