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U P C O M I N G

P R O G R A M S

• Nov. 1 – Ed Dubin,

Postal History of the

Dead

• Nov.. 15 – Thanksgiving

Big Auction

• Dec. 4 — Holiday Party,

Ply/AA Elks Club

• Dec. 13—TBD

Mayflower Minutes

November/December 2019

CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 4th

If you plan to attend, please pay Bill Chace by Nov. 15th. Details on page 6

CLUB HAPPENINGS

It’s not too soon to think about paying your 2020 dues, which are $12.00 and are due by January 1st (not at Plymouth Show). Please see Bill Chace at any upcoming meeting, or mail to our P.O. Box, see page 5.

WSSC Librarian Needed

We are in need of a Club Librarian. Please talk to a Club Officer or to Harry Winter for more information. Harry has been Club Librarian for over 20 years. It’s time for him to have a break from those duties. Thank him the next time you see him.

We Need Programs For 2020

We can always use members or guests who are knowledgeable about various aspects of philately to give talks at our meetings. If you are interested, please talk to Charlie Wood. By the way, Charlie is still looking for someone to assist him with coordinating the programs.

REMINDER — Please wear your name badge at meetings

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E

• Pg. 2— Nov. 1 — Auction

Listings

• Pg. 3— Nov. 15—Auction

Listings

• Pg 4— Dec. 13 -Auction

Listings

• Pg. 5 — WSSC Officers

& Misc.

• Pg 6— Holiday Party

Notice

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1. Canada (13) mint Scott 977 Cat $123.50

2. Stockbook of Netherlands

3. U.S. mint Scott QE4 block of 4, QE4, never hinged Cat $152.50

4. U.S. mint Scott 412, never hinged Cat. $55.00

5. U.S. covers

6. Canada mint Scott 58, never hinged Cat $650.00

7. Massive 3 cent mint hoard, all stuck down. How much can you save?

8. U.S. used Scott 9, 63, 161, 309 Cat $209.00

9. U.S. mint Scott 834, never hinged Cat $85.00

10. Michigan cover lot

11. U.S. mint multiples, Scott 855, 906, 1188, 1279 Cat $51.15

12. U.S. mint Scott 285, never hinged Cat $75.00

13. U.S. used Scott 166 Cat $300.00

14. U.S. mint Scott 330, never hinged Cat $325.00

15. Australia Covers, proceeds to A.P.S.

16. Italy – (174) older stamps, many better.

17. (8) most MNH Souvenir Sheets from Germany #804, Austria #840 & 1030, Bulgaria #C120, Ghana #762,

Hungary #3136, and Egypt #564 (both perf & imperf). Total Cat. $36.25.

18. Germany – MNH Complete Year Sets including semi-postals for the years 1984 & 1985. Total Cat. $99.55.

19. “A & B” Countries – (285) older stamps from Algeria, Azerbaijan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua, Argentina, Ab-

yssinia, Aden, Azores, Barbados, Bechuanaland Protector., Bolivia, Brazil, & Bosnia & Herzegovina.

20. Great Britain - #49 used, Plate #4 (rarest plate). Cat. $300.00.

21. “N & P” Countries – (357) older stamps from Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Ny-

assa, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Persia, Peru, & Philippines.

22. (7) MNH Souvenir Sheets from Egypt #1255, Bulgaria #1288a, Republic of China #2089a, Ghana #587,

Great Britain #909a, Hungary #1819, & Spanish Andorra #102. Total Cat. $29.70.

23. A Stock Sheet loaded on both sides with High Cat. value stamps.

24. “R & S” Countries – (360) older stamps from Russia, St. Pierre & Miquelon, Salvador, Senegal, Serbia, Si-

am, Somali Coast, Spain, Sudan, Surinam, & Sweden.

25. Germany Colonies & Offices – (72) older stamps from Cameroons, Caroline Islands, German East Africa,

German New Guinea, German South West Africa, Kiauchau, Samoa, Wurttemberg, Prussia, Poland, and

Offices in China, Morocco, & Turkish Empire. Many better stamps.

Mini Auction Nov. 1, 2019

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1. Canada mint selection including Scott 726, 727, multiples Cat $84.50

2. U.S. stockbook with mint/used

3. U.S. used Scott R12C, U218, U219, U221 Cat $180.00

4. U.S. mint Scott 286, never hinged Cat $75.00

5. First Day, Apollo, ship covers in album

6. Canada mint Scott 59, never hinged Cat $625.00

7. U.S. mint (27) Scott 1075, plus multiples of 1098, 1129, 1386 Cat $58.50

8. U.S. mint Scott 603, line pair, never hinged Cat $50.00

9. U.S. mint Scott 571, never hinged Cat $85.00

10. Foreign cover selection, proceeds to A.P.S.

11. 24 different, 3 cent sheets, Scott 954//1100 $36.00 face, minimum bid $25.00

12. U.S.. mint Scott 628, plate block of 6, never hinged Cat $90.00

13. U.S. used Scott 97, Cat $300.00

14. U.S. mint Scott J75, never hinged Cat $325.00

15. U.S. cover lot, proceeds to A.P.S.

16 “S thru Z” Countries – (294) older stamps from Switzerland, Tibet, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ubangi, Ukraine,

South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela, White Russia, Wurttemberg, Wallis & Futuna Islands, and Zanzibar.

17. Great Britain - #126 used. Cat. $145.00.

18. “P & R” Countries – (305) older stamps from Poland, Portugal, Reunion, & Romania.

19. Germany – MNH Complete Year Sets including semi-postals for the years 1986 & 1987. Total Cat.

$108.15.

20. (7) MNH Souvenir Sheets from Bulgaria #B27, Malawi #25a, Maldive Islands #749, Ghana #524A, Iraq

#1498, & Ivory Coast (2) #589. Total Cat. $35.50.

21. “C” Countries – (342) older stamps from Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Crete, Cuba, Cape

Verde, Chad, & Czechoslovakia.

22. (317) older stamps from Japan, Ivory Coast, Jugoslavia, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libia, Liechtenstein, Lith-

uania, Luxemburg, Madagascar, Martinique, Mexico, Middle Congo, Monaco, Montenegro, & Mozam-

bique.

23. Germany Berlin Occupation – (107) mostly mint stamps from 1954 to 1975. Total Cat. $101.80.

24. (6) MNH Souvenir Sheets from Bulgaria #1727, Egypt #B32, Austria #929, Anguilla #491, Bhutan #149N, &

Ghana #105a. Total Cat. $37.50.

25. A Stock Sheet loaded on both sides with High Cat. value stamps.

Big Auction Nov. 15, 2019

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1. Canada used on stock card Cat $98.00

2. Off paper U.S. needs a look

3. U.S. mint Scott J87, never hinged Cat $52.50

4. U.S. mint Scott C2, never hinged Cat $145.00

5. Michigan cover lot

6. Canada used Scott 101, Cat $125.00

7. 1941, a world at war with stamps

8. U.S. mint Scott C21, plate block of 6 never hinged Cat $90.00

9. U.S. mint Scott RW12 never hinged

10. Foreign cover selection, proceeds to A.P.S.

11. Spain and Greece on stock pages

12. U.S. mint Scott plateblocks in stock book Cat over $40.00

13. U.S. used Scott 166, Cat $300.00

14. U.S. mint Scott 68, no gum Cat $450.00

15. Michigan cover lot in sleeves

16 (11) MNH Christmas Souvenir Sheets from Christmas Island #86, 88, 111, 161, & 212, Cocos Islands #151,

Cook Islands #B30 & 754, Botswana #83a & 95a, Cyprus #337. Total Cat. $29.60.

17. “B & C” Countries – (257) older stamps from Bulgaria, Canal Zone, Cyprus, and Ceylon.

18. “A & B” Countries – (269) older stamps from Bavaria, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, & Belgian

Congo.

19. “1979 Christmas Stamps From Around The World” album by The Postal Commemorative Society featur-

ing (198) mint stamps from (48) countries. Very nice Christmas collection.

20. British Commonwealth – (99) older stamps from New Zealand, Newfoundland, Queensland, South Aus-

tralia, Tasmania, Victoria, & New South Wales. Several better.

21. “1980 Christmas Stamps From Around The World” album by The Postal Commemorative Society featur-

ing (147) MNH stamps from (43) countries. Very nice Christmas collection.

22. Germany – (455) older stamps including Allied Occupation, Anglo-American Zones, French Zone, Berlin,

DDR, and Post Offices Abroad including China, Belgium, Estland, & Russian Poland. Many better.

23. (10) Christmas Souvenir Sheets, (7) MNH and (3) with First Day Cancels. Sheets are from Grenada Grena-

dines #1021, 1022, & 1023, Sri Lanka #588a, Malawi #21a, 82a, & 146a, Niue #B15, and Ghana #471a &

548. Total Cat. $34.95.

24. A Display Page loaded on both sides with High Value stamps.

25. Norman Rockwell Miniature Full Sheet Collection of (36) MNH Sheets from (9) countries. Stamps are all

based on classic Saturday Evening Post magazine covers. Many Santa and Christmas themed sheets.

Stamps alone Cat. $440.00.

Mini Auction Dec. 13, 2019

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Club Officers:

President: Thomas Schoenfeldt

Vice President: Jim Napiorkowski

Secretary: Tim Strzalkowski

Treasurer: Bill Chace

Trustees through 2020:

Gary Stahle

Ken Walen

Trustees through 2021:

Ed Dubin

Chuck Vomastek

P.O. Box 700049

Plymouth, MI 48170

Newsletter Editor: Doug Becker

E-mail: newsletter@thewssc.com

www.thewssc.com

Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of

each month at 7:30. (Doors open at 6:30)

Held at the Plymouth Historical Museum

155 South Main Street

Plymouth, Michigan

See Charlie Wood if you

would like to give a talk at

one of our meetings

Please contact Doug Becker

about submitting

a newsletter article

Help Wanted:

Nominating Committee Members

Refreshments Coordinator

Help Wanted:

WSSC Club Librarian needed. Please consider helping our club in this area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have all these great references available.

Harry is retiring after over 20 years of service as our Club Librarian. Thanks Harry!

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WEST SUBURBAN STAMP CLUB

HOLIDAY PARTY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019

Cocktails 5:30 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM

Choice of Steak or Walleye

Baked Potato or French Fries

Plymouth/Ann Arbor Elks Club

41700 Ann Arbor Road

Plymouth, MI 48170

The cost is $5 per person.

Cash bar.

Gift Exchange is Optional (around $10)

If you plan to attend, make meal & potato choice

and pay Bill Chace ASAP, as seating is limited.