Welcome to the 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library Silent Auction. This auction will be held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show, May 8th – May 10th, 2026, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The auction features 846 lots of better United States and Worldwide singles, sets, covers, ephemera and a couple of specialized collections. There is something for every collector.

The auction closes on May 10th sometime between 12 and 1pm. Online bidding closes on Sunday, May 10th at 8am.

NOTE: ALL CATALOG NUMBERS IN THE LISTINGS ARE FROM THE SCOTT CATALOGS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOTS

-Assume that the condition of albums, album pages, etc. is very good or better.  If there is a problem with the condition of any item in the lot, it will be stated in the lot’s description.

VIEWING INFORMATION

In person viewing of the lots, during normal Library business hours, will be held
in the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library meeting room from Monday, May 4th thru Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, and at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show.

ABSENTEE BIDDING INFORMATION

If you are unable to attend the live auction, there are four ways to submit bids. Please note that all absentee bids must be received by 8:00 a.m. MST, Sunday, May 10th, 2026.

  1. Drop off a completed bid sheet at the Library.
  2. Bid by email at RMPLAuctionManager@gmail.com
  3. Bid online using the Online Bid Sheet to place your bids.
  4. Bid by mail. Send bid sheet to: Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library, 2038 S. Pontiac Way, Denver, CO  80224. Please put “attention auction manager” on the front of the envelope.

BIDDING PROCEDURES

*NO BUYER’S PREMIUM WILL BE CHARGED*

-Bidders will be assigned a number to remain anonymous.

-All lots will be sold to the highest bidder. The bidder is responsible for any errors in bidding.

-If you are the successful bidder, what you bid is the amount you pay.

-Bids must be submitted in whole dollar amounts. For example, a bid of $22.49 will be rounded down to $22.00.

-Unspecified amount “buy bids” and telephone bids will not be accepted.

-Lots failing to receive a bid will be withdrawn for future auctions or disposal.

PAYMENT

  1. Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa, or Master Card.
  2. ALL bidders, whether successful or not, will be notified (by phone or email) by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday following the conclusion of the auction.
  3. Payment is expected when the lot(s) are picked up, or within 2 weeks of notification for absentee bidders.
  4. Colorado residents will be charged 4.25% sales tax.
  5. Shipping will be via the U.S.P.S. at a cost to be determined.
  6. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ON ORDERS TOTALING $150.00 AND ABOVE.
  7. If a winning absentee bidder wishes to have a purchase insured, we must be notified of this. The bidder will incur the cost.

AUCTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE RMPL ARE OUR MAJOR SOURCE OF FUNDRAISING. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT TO THE LIBRARY AND GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR BIDDING!!!!

THE RMPL AUCTION TEAM

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LOTS 1 to 50