General

This auction is open to members of the United Postal Stationery Society only.

DESCRIPTIONS USED:

** =Mint only markings would be light pencil marks.

*a = Unused may have printed address or message, but no evidence of having

*m passed through the mail. “a” indicates that the printing is on the

address side. “m” indicates that the printing is on the message side.

O = Used bears an address, postmark or receiving mark. Precancelled

stationery may not have a postmark, but will be addressed.

/uf = unfolded

/wcc = with corner card.

/waa = with added adhesive

VF = very fine – has no detracting qualities unless noted.

F = fine – possibly some minor faults as noted.

Avg = average – will have faults as noted.

Toned = brown or yellowish markings resulting from age or poor storage conditions

MB = Minimum bid

1. The UPSS Auction Manager is accepting consignments of all postal stationery, single items and collections, and related items such as books, posters, catalogs, etc.

2. There is a sellers commission charged for all lots sold. The rate is:15% on lots realizing up to $300. 10% on lots over $300 to $500 and 7% on lots over $500. This commission is on each lot not on the total value of the consignment.

3. The minimum value of lots offered for consignment is $5. This is the estimate of true value not catalog value. The auctioneer can refuse any part of or an entire consignment. The auctioneer may combine lots to bring the estimated value over $5. The auctioneer makes final decisions on the lotting of items.

4. Sellers are expected to correctly describe their own lots. All materials submitted must have a detailed inventory of material sent along with an estimated price. Material submitted without an inventory will be returned to the sender at sender’s expense.

5. Minimum bids are acceptable if they are realistic, and approved by the auctioneer.

6. Payment on items sold will be as soon as possible after the sale, usually within 45 days.

Please send all consignments insured to:

Bill Falberg Phone: NA

UPSS Auction Sales Email: wfalberg@comcast.net

PO Box 7873

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-7873