A rare, second-class passenger list from the doomed ocean liner the Titanic, produced by White Star Line and with the words “Titanic, First Sailing, April 12, 1912” handwritten on the cover, sold for $33,900 at a three-day multi-estate sale conducted June 20-22 by Philip Weiss Auctions. The list was from the estate of Ken Schultz, a dedicated collector of ocean liner memorabilia.

“Titanic memorabilia is aggressively sought after by collectors worldwide, and we were very fortunate to have been able to include this extremely rare piece in our June sale,” said Philip Weiss. “The passenger list probably drew as much attention as any of the more than 2,000 lots that changed hands. We knew Ken Schultz’s collection would be a highlight. He really brought out the collectors.”

Philip Weiss Auctions takes a much-deserved break in July and August, but comes back strong in September with six sale dates planned over the course of three weekends. The month kicks off on Saturday, September 13, at 10 a.m., with Part 2 of the B.L. “Phil” Phillips Collection (mostly battery-ops); a single-owner toy truck collection with many high-end pieces; toys; trains; and toy soldiers.

The following day, September 14, at 10 a.m., more toys will be offered, along with comics; comic art; original “Peanuts” art by Charles Schulz; animation art; and more. Skip ahead five days to Friday, September 19, at 6 p.m. The sale that evening will feature material from several prominent area estates, plus other consignments, to include paintings; silver; porcelain; posters; doorstops; and quilts.

The Saturday session, on September 20, will be highlighted by a pair of important aviation collections and some great military memorabilia. Then, on September 21: rare books; manuscripts; autographs; and historical memorabilia. A top draw will be an actual manuscript page from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s classic book “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and an archive of Ms. Stowe’s handwritten letters.

Saturday will also feature a postcard collection; still more original “Peanuts” art; still more from the Ken Schultz estate plus other ocean liner material; and Hollywood memorabilia. Finally, on Sunday, September 27, stamps and coins will take center stage, highlighted by Part 3 of The Newport Collection (including rare and valuable U.S. Plate Blocks); and medical stamp and postcard collections.

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.

Posted: 06|30|08 at 11:50 am. Filed under: US News.