In mid-December, a special auction will be held by Siegel Auction Galleries in New York City, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum’s endowment fund. The majority of lots in the auction are 1851-1856 Issue stamps and covers, which have been generously donated by Gordon and Ronda Eubanks. Gordon Eubanks won the Grand Prix National at World Stamp Show-NY 2016 with his exhibit of the 1851-1856 Issue. Mark Schwartz has also been a significant contributor to the auction.