United States Stamps and Currency, featuring the Gerald Nylander Collection
August 22, 2023
Our August 22, 2023 United States auction features the Gerald Nylander Collection of Washington-Franklins, with an emphasis on Proofs, Essays, errors and varieties. Many of the items in this collection are unique and are the basis of some of the illustrations in Scott Specialized Catalogue. Gerald was a consummate stamp collector, contributor to the Scott Catalogue, author of many articles and frequent exhibitor (Essays, Trial Colors and Proofs 1908-1917; Postal Rates, Foreign Destinations and others). His collection also includes U.S. Banknotes and Currency. He was a member of the Collectors Club of Chicago and many other philatelic societies. In addition the sale includes Regular Issues, Air Post, Offices in China and more
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #5046 United States 1873 Continental Bank Note Company 1873 2c black, plate proof on card, top margin double plate number block of twelve, violet ink marks at left and in margin, few stamps lightly stained, still fine and possibly unique, unpriced in Scott  PCatalog #157TC4a | Unsold |
 | Lot #5047 United States 1873 Continental Bank Note Company 1873 3c green, bottom margin plate number and imprint block of 14, n.h., two stamps with faint gum disturbances, fairly well centered, nice color, fine-v.f. and scarce block (only seven recorded) (catalogued as hinged) **Catalog #158 Catalog Value $ 5,000 | Price Realized $3,000.00 |
 | Lot #5048 United States 1873 Continental Bank Note Company 1873 90c carmine, large die proof, die sunk on card (115x130mm), v.f., P Catalog #166P1 Catalog Value $ 400 | Unsold |
 | Lot #5049 United States 1873 Continental Bank Note Company 1873 90c carmine, large die proof, die sunk on card (150x220mm), v.f., P Catalog #166P1 Catalog Value $ 400 | Price Realized $230.00 |
