Auction 62
Global Collections Sale
U.S. Collections, Accumulations and Dealers Stocks
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Lot 364 |
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General Foods stock certificates, 20th Century, ranging from $1 to $1000 shares, approximately 35,000 certificates in total; perfect for someone who wants to parcel them out; these are estimated at a mere 10¢ each. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000 General Foods Corporation was a company whose direct predecessor was established in the United States by Charles William Post as the Postum Cereal Company in 1895.The company changed its name to "General Foods" in 1929, after several corporate acquisitions, by Marjorie Merriweather Post after she inherited the established cereal business from her father C. W. Post. In November 1985, General Foods was acquired by Philip Morris Companies (now Altria Group, Inc.) for $5.6 billion, the largest non-oil acquisition to that time. In December 1988, Philip Morris acquired Kraft Foods Inc., and, in 1990, combined the two food companies as Kraft Foods. "General Foods" was dropped from the corporate name in 1995; a line of caffeinated hot beverage mixes continued to carry the General Foods International name until 2010. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 365 |
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Vintage stock certificates, 1854-1974, 55 different ornate and colorful stocks and shares, including railroads such as Western Maryland Railway, Baltimore and Ohio, various companies such as the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., General Foods Corp. and Faberge, Inc. many historic companies; this is a great lot for the collector or for a dealer who specializes in the area; estimated at $5 each but likely worth far more! Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $160 |
Lot 366 |
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Silver plated stamp spoons, a unique array of 8 spoons, 7 of which are from the late Charles Howard Gerber, a philatelist. Not only were his friends envious of his stamp collection they were most jealous of his spoon collection which he and his wife Ida acquired over years in the New York area. An accompanying article states they believe they were made in France and the silver is marked 800; all imaged on the website along with a 1954 article; a marvelous and unique lot for sure! Estimate $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 367 |
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Political buttons, 20th century, a wonderful array of approximately 70 buttons virtually all unique; a must have for the ephemera collector of U.S. presidential history. Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $260 |
Lot 368 |
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Beautiful signed prints by the famous artist, Arthur Szyk, a group of 10, plus several unsigned duplicates. Printed in 1947 in New York, and originally intended for use as country album title pages. Each is approximately 10" x 12" (25 x 31 mm) and suitable for framing. Countries include Canada, China, France, Great Britain, Israel, Poland, Switzerland, U.S.A., U.S.S.R. and World airmail. All are nearly immaculate. Fully imaged on the web (photos have been cropped). Estimate $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $240 |
Lot 369 |
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Ephemera, a collection of advertising labels, early to mid 20th century, 1553 nearly all different, neatly arranged in 4 stock books. Colorful and difficult to assemble, a great lot for the collector of the unusual. Fully imaged on the web. Shipping weight 7 lbs / 3.2 kilos. Estimate $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 370 |
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Ephemera, a massive amount of odd-ball stuff, a big box with Christmas seals, charity labels, philatelic show labels, state revenues, advertising, you name it. Have fun sorting though this one. Shipping weight 36 lbs / 16.3 kilos. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $110 |
Lot 371 |
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Ephemera, a misc. lot of unusual items, including a 1917 4½% bond issued by the Provisional Govt. of Russia (after the Revolution of Spring 1917 but before the Bolshevik Revolution in October), payable in 1928 (good luck collecting on that one); a group of Railway gold bond coupons 1964-1996; and 6 souvenir cards from the 1970's. Estimate $50 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $50 |
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