A Worthwhile Interruption

We continue working aggressively on the large volume of material for Auction #8, so another story about a consignment is worth telling.

It was less than half an hour until the auction time at our November 2010 sale and I was starting to make my way downstairs to the auction gallery to begin calling the sale. As I reached the stairway, I was called over to the retail counter where there was a gentleman with a stamp album of material he was hoping to consign. He did not have an appointment so I was concerned how long it would take to politely pass him off to another staff member.

3d Beaver
Lovely three penny beaver with full margins

Despite the interruption, I took the album from him and to my delight, there was a lovely mint three penny beaver with four large margins.

The balance of the album was similar quality and was highlighted throughout with many lovely stamps.  Without seeming to rush I was able to have a contract laid out and signed and the owner quite satisfied and still make it downstairs to start calling the auction on time.

This collection is just one of many we will be featuring.