Philip Weiss Auctions grosses $5.2 million in May sale Philip Weiss Auctions grossed $5.2 million -- a new record for the firm -- at a May 17-18 sale in Oceanside, N.Y. The top lot was a rare vertical coil pair of 1908 2-cent stamps that sold for $644,100
then Part 2 of a vintage collection of porcelain and metal litho advertising signs; thousands of sports autographs, to be sold in group lots; more original “Peanuts” comic strips; Golden Age comic books; and historical Long Island material.
Looking a little further into the year, Philip Weiss Auctions also has sales planned for September and October (times and dates to be announced). The September auction will feature a military collection that, according to Mr. Weiss, “must be seen to be believed.” Also on tap for autumn is a pair of fantastic aviation collections. Watch the website as fall approaches: www.prwauctions.com.
Philip Weiss Auctions conducts its sales in a spacious showroom facility, located at #1 Neil Court, In Oceanside, N.Y. (on Long Island). The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call them directly, at (516) 594-0731, or e-mail them at phil@prwauctions.com. To learn more about the firm, click on www.prwauctions.com.
