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Up for sale or purchase is a fantastic, unpicked vintage mid-century stamp collecting estate lot. This collection is a perfect time capsule, featuring two classic 1946 albums, a dense variety of North American issues, loose modern stamps, and a vintage international memorial pack. Here is exactly what is included in this lot:1. ALBUM ONE & TWO: Two 1946 \"The Modern Postage Stamp Album\" books (Published by Scott Publications Inc.).
These are heavily filled, classic mid-century worldwide albums. The original collector neatly noted a \"Total of 1,249 stamps\" on the inside cover page of the first book (this may represent the single book or the cumulative total across both albums). Both books feature highly dense, mostly filled pages for United States and Canadian issues spanning the early-to-mid 20th century. The second book also boasts a broad, diverse mix of global stamps from several different countries around the world.
*Condition Note:* The front cover binding on one of the books is still attached, but it is loose and partially separated down the spine due to age and handling. The interior pages and stamps of both books remain securely intact. The front cover and binding of the second book is intact and in very good condition.2. LOOSE 1960s STAMP ENVELOPES:
Several glassine and paper envelopes filled with loose, unsorted stamps primarily dating from the 1960s. Includes both used/canceled issues and potential mint postage. A fun lot for a collector to sort through!3.VINTAGE JFK MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL PACK:
A beautifully preserved 1960s retail collector pack honoring President John F. Kennedy, featuring the original \"$0.29\" retail price tag on the outer sleeve. The envelope is unsealed, and contains a set of 5 vibrant international JFK memorial stamps inside from nations including Paraguay and Rwanda. The stamps and the original vintage retail sleeve are all in excellent condition.This entire collection is being sold together as one single lot. It is the perfect foundational kit for a new collector, a treasure hunt for a seasoned philatelist, or a massive pack of authentic mid-century ephemera for paper crafters and junk journalists. Please review all photos carefully to judge the condition and stamp varieties for yourself. Ships securely packaged to prevent bending. Thank you for looking!