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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES FEATURING

UNITED STATES, U.S. POSSESSIONS, CANADA AND B.N.A. COLONIES, BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND GENERAL FOREIGN

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Tommy Chau Doris Lo COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow BANKNOTES UK - Barnaby Faull Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland Nik von Uexkull AUTOGRAPHS USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia Angie Ihlo Fung

SALE CALENDAR 2015/16 STAMPS 31 October November November 25/26 November

Hong Kong New York New York

CSS14 152 153

27 November 10 December 16 December 17 January 17 January 27/28 January April/May June

The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Charles W. Adams Collection of United States and Canada The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale, featuring the John Sussex Collection of South West Africa,1880-1928 Great Britain Stamps and Postal History Bermuda from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, China Customs Post Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale The Pre-New York 2016 Collector’s Series Sale The Jose Castillejo Collection of Guatemala, 1871-86

London London London Lugano Hong Kong Hong Kong London New York New York

15046 15045 15047 SW1018 16012 16013 16010 154 155

COINS 14 November 2 December 2/3 December 11/12 January 16 January 22 March 22/23 March

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Celtic Coins from the Geoff Cottam Collection Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Dr Paul Broughton Collection of English Hammered Gold Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong London London New York Hong Kong London London

CSS19 15049 15007 323 16011 16014 16004

BANKNOTES 14 November 8 December 11/12 January 16 January 12/13/14 April

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong World Banknotes

Hong Kong London New York Hong Kong London

CSS19 15048 323 16011 16008

MEDALS 19 November 11/12 January 21 April

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London New York London

15003 323 16001

BONDS & SHARES 14 November 20 November 16 December 11/12 January 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Bonds & Share Certificates of the World The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong

Hong Kong London Lugano New York Hong Kong

8 October

Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History

London

15037

WINES 3 December 15 January

Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits

Hong Kong Hong Kong

SFW17 SFW18

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Mira Adusei-Poku Grace Hawkins Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva Nik von Uexkull John Winchcombe Tom Mathews Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore Veronica Morris IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Addo Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

CSS19 15019 SW1017 323 16011

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AUTOGRAPHS

Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan

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CATALOG KEY SYMBOLS ᗂ ᗂᗂ (ᗂ)   

MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED MINT-NEVER HINGED UNUSED (WITHOUT GUM OR REGUMMED) USED BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER ON PIECE COVER, CARD OR ON ENTIRE GRADED CANCELLED

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BK BP E P PB R S TC

COMPLETE BOOKLET BOOKLET PANE ESSAY PROOF PLATE BLOCK REPRINT SPECIMEN TRIAL COLOR PROOF

ms. n.h. o.g. ovpt. pmk. s.e.

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ABBREVIATIONS c.d.s. cplt. fdc h.r. h.s. incl.

CIRCULAR DATE STAMP COMPLETE FIRST DAY COVER HINGE REMNANT HANDSTAMP INCLUDING

NEVER HINGED ORIGINAL GUM OVERPRINT POSTMARK STRAIGHT EDGE

CONDITION EXTREMELY FINE VERY FINE

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OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE. CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.

FINE

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SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUCHING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN.

VERY GOOD

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STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EITHER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT.

At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances the condition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected.

Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2015 editions, and the 2015 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers. Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

ESTIMATES If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are in United States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher.

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FIRST SESSION Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 2:00 p.m.

Lots 501-819 Spink USA, New York, N.Y.

CANADA AND B.N.A. COLONIES British Columbia and Vancouver Island

501 501 )

“Post Office/Victoria, V.I.” oval handstamp on neat small 1862 cover to Toronto (Yorkville) via the United states with 5c Buff and 10c green tied by black targets with “San Francisco/Cal/Mar 20, 1862” double oval c.d.s. at lower left, 5c additionally tied by “Chicago/Ill/Paid15” transit, backstamped Yorkville and forwarded to Ingersoll where additionally backstamped, 5c Buff has small edge flaws mostly in the large st. edge margin at right, very fine cover out of Vancouver Island; 2004 PF certificate; ex-DaleLichtenstein. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

502 502 

#4, 1865 10c Blue, left margin single with ample to large margins on the other three sides as well, neat portion of st. line “Paid” cancel, small unobtrusive repairs at left, extremely fine appearance (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo)

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1,250.00

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503 503 )

#5-6, 1865 5c Rose and two 10c Blue, tied together by clear “Post Office/Victoria, Vancouver Island/Paid” blue oval handstamp on cover to London, England, ms “7” rate marking and segmented London dated backstamp, 5c with tear at top, a handsome and very fine cover; 2004 PF Certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

504 504 )

#7, 1865 3d Blue, horizontal strip of three, tied to cover to Aylmer, Canada West by barred oval cancels with “General Post Office/ British Columbia/7 Feb 1866” double circle c.d.s. on the reverse, in combination U.S. franking of 1861 10c Green (#68) tied by cogwheel cancel with “San Francisco/Cal/Feb 17” c.d.s. at right, bold “Paid” handstamp and red “U.S. 10 Cts./Paid” oval, backstamped Aylmer, cover slightly reduced at right and horiz. fold at top, a very fine and rare combination franking; 2004 PF certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

Est. 1,500-2,000

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505 505 )

506 )

#8, “Two cents” surcharge on 3d Brown, right wing-margin horiz. strip of three tied to attractive 1871 cover to Salem, Oregon by numeral “35” barred oval cancels, with blue “Victoria, B.C./May 5, 1871” c.d.s. at left and “Portland/Org/May 16” entry c.d.s., lovely and very fine franking; 2004 PF certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. (photo)

Est. 500-750

#9, 1869 “5. Cents. 5” Surcharge on 3d Bright Red, perf. 14, right wing-margin single tied to “Paid/Barnard’s/British Columbia/Express/Victoria and Vale.” express cover by numeral “35” in oval of bars, blue Victoria B.C. c.d.s. at lower left, in mixed franking with U.S. 1870 6c Carmine (#148) tied by indistinct “(San Francisco)/Cal” duplex, posted to Montreal where backstamped, cover open roughly at left, perf. faults to both stamps as well as light toning/stains to the cover slightly affecting the stamps; a rare usage; 2004 PF certificate mistakenly identifying the British Colombia stamp as #15. (photo on page 6)

Est. 400-500

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521

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507

507 )

#14, “5.Cents.5” Surcharge on 3d Bright red, perf 12½, unusually well centered single tied to locally run cover by “Victoria/B.C./Jun 26” c.d.s., cover with numeral notes and tears to backflap just nicking the front, certificate states “without most of the backflap” which is not true and mentions horiz. crease at top of stamp which if present is virtually indiscernible, very fine appearance and an extremely rare usage which is not valued on cover by Scott or Unitrade; 2004 PF certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. (photo)

508

508 H

509 H

Est. 1,000-1,500

509

#16, 1869 “25.Cents.25” surcharge on 3d Orange, perf. 12½, about as well centered as these tight margined stamps in this scarce perforation come, wonderfully fresh and bright, o.g., l.h., very fine (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo)

1,100.00

#17, 1869 “50.Cents.50” surcharge on 3p Violet, perf. 12½, uncommonly well centered for this, o.g., fresh and very fine example of this scarce stamp; (Unitrade C$2,400.00). (photo)

1,600.00

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NEW BRUNSWICK

510 510

#1, 2, 4, 1851 3d Red, 6d Olive yellow and 1/- Dull Mauve, a beautifully matched set of the first three value different imperforates, each with well clear to large margins all around, brilliant colors and a matching dot grid cancel, this steel cancel device normally makes a slight impression into the stamp, 1/- with light shallow thins, very fine-extremely fine appearance; 1989 Holcombe certificate for the 6d value (Unitrade C$12,200.00). (photo)

9,825.00

NEWFOUNDLAND 1857 Two Pence Scarlet Vermilion One of Two Recorded Covers Franked by a Pair

511 511 )

#2, 1857 2d Scarlet vermilion, an outstanding horizontal pair, with margins ranging from just barely touching at top right to very large at bottom and at right, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, tied to neat November 1859 blue folded letter from St. John’s to East Boston by two oval grid postmarks, faint red originating c.d.s., choice strike of “5/Boston Br. Pkt./Dec 2” c.d.s. and matching “5” transit receiver, very fine; a lovely and important Two Pence Vermilion cover, of the utmost rarity, as this is one of only two recorded covers bearing this franking, with this being in superior condition; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, “Foxbridge,” Conland and Gross. (photo) Est. 10,000-15,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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512 512 )

#7, 1857 6½d Scarlet vermilion, choice single with four mostly large to huge margins, deep rich color and a sharp impression, neatly cancelled by oval of bars on fresh blue Tucker correspondence folded cover to Baltimore, bold “Carbonear/Ap 23, 1860” c.d.s., clear red “St. Johns Newfoundland/Paid/Ap 23, 1860” transit postmark and “Boston Br. Pkt./5/May 4” entry datestamp, Extremely fine and handsome; only ten covers are recorded franked by the 6½d Scarlet vermilion, and only five of these show the single rate to Port to the United States; the cover offered here, Pratt census #5 is, in our opinion, the finest and most attractive of the five covers from the interior; 2000 BPA certificate; ex-Carnegie and Gilbert (Unitrade C$8,500.00). (photo)

10,000.00

513 513 TC

#24TC/31TC, 1865 Issue 2c-24c Goodall small die proofs in brownish red, cplt., all but the 5c and 13c on original card backing, the India that was impressed on the card was of various sizes large enough to distinguish them from plate proofs but often with the die number at top and the “American Bank Note Co.” at bottom printed on the card backing, the 2c and 10c show these imprints, nice matched colors, very fine; a rare set printed in 1879 as samples and it is believed that only six sets of each color were issued. (photo) 9

Est. 1,000-1,500

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514

514 PTC

Unitrade #24P/31P, 25TCiv var., 1865 2c-24c plate proofs on India, cplt for all six values in the issued colors, plus the 5c in black which is on India (unlisted in Unitrade which lists this color only on card and also not listed in the Essays and Proofs of British North America), all with bright colors and full large margins, very fine. (photo)

515

515 PTCq

516 PTCq

C$600.00+

516

Unitrade #24P/31P, 28TC, 1865 2c-24c plate proofs on India cplt. for all values in blocks of four, all but the 12c are in the issued colors, the 12c is a trial color in orange showing “American Bank Note Co., New York” imprint at bottom, fresh rich colors all with full large margins including several with sheet margins, the 5c also with imprint, nine individual impressions with small thins typical of India prints, otherwise very fine and scarce; catalog value is for four singles of each; ex-Pratt. (photo)

C$2,000.00+

Unitrade #32P, 32TCi, iv, ix, 1868 1c Edward, Prince of Wales, plate proofs, four different blocks of four including the issued dull violet with “National Bank Note Co. New York” imprint, plus trial colors in carmine, chestnut brown with imprint and black, attractive colors, full even margins, four individual impressions with normal India thins, otherwise very fine and scarce; catalog values are for four singles of each; ex-Pratt. (photo)

C$1,760.00+

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517

517 PTCq

Unitrade #32AP, 32TCii, 33YCii, vi, 35p, 35TCii, 1870-71, 1c Edward, and 3c and 6c Queen Victoria, plate proofs on India, six different blocks of four, 1c Violet brown and 6c Carmine rose with partial imprint in issued colors, each of the values in matching blue green trial color and 3c Brown trial color, fresh colors, all have full large margins all around, ten individual impressions with normal India thins, otherwise very fine and handsome unit of the American Bank Note Company; catalog value is for four singles of each. (photo)

C$2,140.00+

518

518 PTC

519 )

Unitrade #32AP/35P, 32ATCii/35TCiv, 1870-71, 1c Edward, and 3c and 6c Queen Victoria, plate proofs on India, by the American Bank Note Company, a total of ten different including each of the three values in the issued color plus the 1c yellow brown, orange and dark violet, 3c dusky olive brown and 6c in deep orange with imprint, blue green and brown, rich fresh colors, all with full large margins and surprisingly sound with only two with trivial India thin specks, very fine and handsome unit. (photo)

C$860.00

#C18, 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo flight surcharge, well centered single tied by “St. John’s/Newf’d/26 Jul 33” official first day of issue datestamp to registered Balbo flown cover with green flight cachet, five backstamps including three Italian, cover with vertical pocket fold and soiling at lower right, neither affecting the very fine stamp; signed “AD” (Diena) (Unitrade C$1,100.00). (photo on page 6)

875.00

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520 520 TC )

521 HHq

Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalog #EN2d, 1889 3c Pale blue entire, trial color proof, 140x78mm with three-line “Original/Turkey Mill/Kent” watermark, embossed impression in pale blue instead of the violet color in which it was issued, very fresh with sharp corners and an unsealed flap, extremely fine; one of a mere two known examples; accompanied by 2014 RPS certificate and article by NSSC editor John Walsch. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

Newfoundland Specialized Stamp Catalog #R46-49, 1964 5c-50c Caribou Revenues, bottom margin imprint and plate no. blocks of ten, except the 5c with a top margin vertical pair substituted at left and the 10c with the left vertical pair severed, neither affecting the plate blocks, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo on page 6)

Est. 100-150

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NOVA SCOTIA 1853 One Pence Brown A Spectacular Mint Block of Four

522

522 Hq

#1, 1853 1d Red brown, a spectacular right sheet-margin mint block of four in a marvelous state of preservation, brilliantly fresh, lovely rich color and impression, clear to large margins all around, full original gum, small h.r., couple of inconsequential thin spots, otherwise very fine. This stunning block is a major rarity of Nova Scotia. There are three known mint blocks of the One Pence, of which this is the finest in spite of the small thin spots. A perfect multiple for a gold medal collection. A multiple which has graced several important collections; ex-Cartier, “Foxbridge,” Koh, Mayer and Gross. (photo) Est. 10,000-15,000

523 )

#1, 1863 1d Red brown, single franking tied to petite entire folded circular by oval grid with “Halifax, Nova Scotia/May 21, 1859” c.d.s. on the reverse, backstamped Shelburne, stamp is fresh with extra large margins to just in at a couple of places, very fine cover; exPilkington (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo on page 6)

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2,100.00

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524

524 (H)

#5, 1857 6d Dark green, an exceedingly rare unused example, featuring large margins all around, plus its color is especially deep and its impression quite detailed on bright paper, small part original gum, couple of small thin spots which do not detract from this stamp’s outstanding extremely fine appearance; 1968 RPS certificate; ex-Caspary, “Halifax,” Koh and Gross (Unitrade C$12,500.00). (photo) for no gum 10,000.00

525

525 (H)

#7, 1/- Dull violet, a rarely offered unused example of this distinctive shade, featuring ample to mostly large margins all around, beautiful rich color and a finely detailed impression, slightly creased along “One Shilling” margin, otherwise extremely fine; actually one of the finest copies extant despite the crease; BPA certificate (#39400) no longer accompanies; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, “Halifax” and Gross (Unitrade C$30,000.00). (photo) for no gum 25,000.00

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THE FAMOUS DOUBLE SHILLING COVER TO INDIA One of the Most Beautiful and Rarest Classic Covers in the World

526

526 )

#7, 1851 1/- Dull violet (the so-called “cold violet”), horizontal pair, used in combination with single 6d Yellow green (#4), both the 6d single and the magnificent pair of the 1/- feature large and well balanced margins, in addition to gorgeous intense colors, tied to a petite mourning cover to Madras, India by light strikes of neat barred oval cancels, portion of red “Paid” transit c.d.s. at bottom, and matching manuscript “1/10”, reverse of cover displays “Sydney/MY 21 1853” split ring originating c.d.s., Halifax transit and red framed G.P.O. marking, cover addressed to “HM’s 9th Regiment”, extremely fine. A cover of spectacular quality, rarity and eye appeal.

Certainly one of the most beautiful classic covers in existence. Described in the November 1968 Dale-Lichtenstein sale as “...this glorious cover is one of the gems of the collection.” Quite an accolade given all of the incredible gems that were found in legendary Dale-Lichtenstein collection. Certainly a key to an international gold medal winning collection of Nova Scotia or British North America. One of Mr. Gross’ favorite B.N.A. covers and when one sees this cover in person it is not hard to understand why. Accompanied by a 1982 RPS certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, “Halifax,” Mayer and Gross. (photo) Est. 50,000-75,000

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527 527 )

#8, 9, 12, 1860 1c black, 2c lilac and 10c Vermilion vert. pair, tied to cover to New Zealand, 2c and 10c pair tied by oval grids, 1c cancelled with same grid and is damaged having been affixed over the edge of the cover (lifted and hinged back in place but original to cover), posted from Halifax with double-arc c.d.s. on the reverse, “London/Paid/JY2 64” red transit and “Christchurch/Canterbury/SP 15 64” receiving c.d.s. both on the front, edge wear to the cover causing small tears and nibbed perfs to the top of the pair, nevertheless a fine example of an exceptionally rare destination; 1993 BPA certificate. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

528 528 )

#9, 9b, 2c Lilac, diagonal bisect used as 1c, tied to cover along with two 2c Lilac singles by oval grids, making the 5c rate to Quebec, “Halifax/Nova Scotia/OC3, 1865” c.d.s. on the reverse, backstamped, cover with tears to the backflap and small edge tears to the front not affecting the stamps, fine and rare usage; 1957 BPA and 1979 PF certificates (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

3,250.00

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530 Pq

531 Pq

Unitrade #10TCii, iii, 5c Queen Victoria trial color plate proof on India in black with diagonal red “Specimen” overprint, reconstructed irregular block of sixteen of the top right position of the sheet consisting of four marginal blocks of four, twelve of the overprints have the thin type, the other four with thick, all the blocks are on original card backing and include a top imprint block of four, two right margin blocks of four, one with full imprint and both have a pair of each of the two different type overprints, all blocks are well margined, intense color and impressions, very fine. (photo on page 6)

C$1,600.00

Unitrade #11P, 8½c Light bluish green plate proof on India on original card backing, large top left corner block of 35 (7x5) with two full “American Bank Note Co. New York” imprints at top and one at left, brilliant color and strong impression, very fineextremely fine. (photo on page 6)

C$1,750.00

Unitrade #13P, 1860 12c Black, plate proof on India on original card backing, large bottom left corner block of 36, (9x4) with two full “American Bank Note Co. New York” imprints at bottom and one at left, rich color and impression, scissors cut at right between bottom two rows, very fine-extremely fine. (photo on page 18)

C$2,160.00

CANADA 532 )

Red River Settlement correspondence of four 1842-44 entire folded letters to Reverend John Smithurst, missionary to the remote western community of Red River Settlement at Netley Creek where it enters the Red River in Manitoba, just north of what is now Winnipeg, John Smithurst trained in England where he was a friend and possible suitor of Florence Nightingale who encouraged him to become a missionary in Canada, he came to the Americas in the late 1830s and was assigned to Red River in 1840, these letters are from various locations in Ontario and Quebec, the earliest being from London (Ontario) in 1842, others in 1844 from Lachere, Cumberland Station and Sault de St. Marie, the letters lack postal markings because these were privately carried into this remote western region where there was no formal mail service, these were carried often by canoe (referred to in one of the letters) at certain times of the year by fur companies that travelled into that region, the letters have some interesting news about what was going on in civilization in England, Canada and the United States, one notes the election of James Polk as President of the United States, condition is clean and attractive, very fine; an interesting and scarce piece of early Canadian western history. (photo on page 18)

Est. 750-1,000

533 533 (H)

#1a, 1851 3d Orange vermilion on laid paper, an unusually attractive appearing example of this seldom seen and very elusive unused stamp, possessing large even margins all around, fresh unblemished color, barely perceptible internal paper break and faint corner crease at bottom right, both very minor, extremely fine appearance; despite these trivial paper flaws this is an exceptionally presentable example of a stamp that is missing from most of the even advanced mint collections of Canada; 2007 BPA certificate; exDale-Lichtenstein and Lord Vestey (Unitrade C$60,000.00). (photo)

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532

546 547

548 WWW.SPINK.COM

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534 534 )

#2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper and U.S. #9, 11A, 1851 1c Blue, Ty. IV and 3c Dull red, Ty. II, tied to petite combination cover by a continuous wavy line manuscript cancel paying both the United States and Canadian postage at point of origin with “Albany/N.Y./ Sep 21” c.d.s. at left, backstamped Montreal, black “10” charge handstamp excised by a pen stroke recognizing the adhesive payment, cover with very light aging, very fine; a very unusual combination and possibly unique for these three values; 1990 PF and 2003 Greene Foundation certificates; ex-Pack. (photo)

Est. 7,500-10,000

535 535 

Unitrade #4avii 1853 3d Brown red on medium wove, major re-entry, pos. A47, showing strong doubling in the “EE PEN” of “Three Pence” as well as doubling at the bottom of three of the “3s,” mostly full to large margins all around, just touching at bottom right, deep intense color, and detailed impression that shows the re-entry well, light target cancel, a lovely fine example of this scarce variety in one of the better shades (Scott $750.00+). (photo)

C$650.00+

536 536 H

#4d, 1852 3d Red on thin paper, right margin mint horizontal strip of four featuring large full even margins on the other three sides as well, possessing brilliant color and exceptional freshness, left stamp with a diagonal crease and a vertical crease between the two pairs just catching the frame line of the stamp at right, full fresh original gum, lightly hinged, extremely fine appearance and an exceptionally elusive mint multiple; catalog values are for four mint singles; ex-Dale Lichtenstein and Foxbridge (Unitrade C$16,000.00+). (photo) 19

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537

537 

538 

538

#4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, handsome used horiz. pair, well clear to large margins all around, brilliant color and sharp impression, light black cancel as well as a portion of red cancel at top right, very fine and pretty; catalog values are for two singles (Unitrade C$600.00+). (photo)

450.00+

#5d, 1855 6p Gray violet on thick hard paper, handsome appearing used example of this scarce stamp, with four well clear to extra-large margins, attractive color and a crisp impression, light four-ring numeral cancel, faint horiz. crease at top, very fine appearance (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo)

3,000.00

539 539 P

540 H

540

Unitrade #7Pi var., 10c Blue, plate proof on India with vert. carmine “Specimen” overprint, pos. 22 showing re-entry at left in the oval and the “C” and “N” of “Canada,” full large margins all around, deep color, extremely fine. (photo)

C$300.00+

#8, 1857 ½d Rose, exceptionally fresh mint single, ample to large margins all around, o.g., h.r., very fine and attractive; (Unitrade C$2,800.00). (photo)

1,100.00

541

541 TC

542 

542

Unitrade #9TC, 1857 7½d Black, trial color plate proof, single with a partial sheetmargin at top showing a portion of the imprint, other margins ample to large, fresh and very fine; quite scarce without the specimen overprint; 2012 APS certificate. (photo)

C$1,200.00+

#9, 1857 7½d Green, lovely appearing used single with light c.d.s. cancel, full even margins all around, rich color, small back flaws including tiny thins, extremely fine appearance; ex-Lees-Jones (Unitrade C$ 4,500.00). (photo)

3,500.00

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543 543 H

#23, 1869 1c Yellow orange, scarce horizontal mint strip of five, deep luxuriant color, quite well centered for a multiple of this size, disturbed o.g., fine-very fine; an elusive multiple of this Large Queen value; catalog values are for five singles (Unitrade C$8,000.00+). (photo)

8,750.00+

544 544 H

Unitrade #26iv, 1875 5c Olive green, perforated 11žx12, this is the normal perforation for this value which Scott lists as 11½ along with the real perf. 11½ that is scarcer, a well centered mint example with full even perforations all around, fresh rich color, large part o.g., h.r. very fine and choice (Scott #26; $2,000.00). (photo)

C$4,000.00

545 545 H

#30c, 1868 15c Deep violet on very thick paper, an especially fresh and attractive mint example of this rare and often misidentified stamp, with impressively rich color and a well incised impression on bright paper, trivial thin speck at bottom left, otherwise o.g., h.r., fine; 1980 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$3,500.00). (photo)

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549

553

551

556 554

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547 HH/Hq

548 H

549 HH/H

550 Hq

551 Hq

#35, 1870 1c Yellow, Montreal printing, perf. 12x12¼, top left quarter sheet of 25 (5x5) with “One Cent” inscription in the top selvage, bright yellow color, very fresh and intact, o.g. twelve stamps n.h., the rest l.h., attractive fine centering and an impressive multiple suitable for exhibition; catalog values are for twelve n.h. and thirteen hinged singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade #35i; C$1,110.00+). (photo on page 18)

2,035.00+

#35a, 1870 1c Orange, fresh and crisp mint block of fifteen (5x3), possessing bright radiant color, full o.g., the center row and the bottom right strip of four n.h., the other six stamps l.h., attractive fine centering and a scarce multiple; catalog values are for six hinged and nine n.h. singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$1,680.00). (photo on page 18)

5,400.00+

#36d, 1889 2c Blue green, Montreal printing, perf 12x12¼, horizontal strip of ten being the entire row showing a partial imprint at both right and left, intense rich color and prooflike impression, o.g., tiny hinge pieces securing the perforations which are solidly intact, very fine and a lovely position piece; catalog values are for ten singles; exBaillie (Unitrade C$1,250.00+). (photo on page 18)

1,100.00+

#37, 1873 3c Orange red, Montreal printing, perf. 12x12¼, two adjoining mint blocks of 20 (each 5x4), brilliant color, both blocks being fresh and intact, o.g., fourteen stamps n.h., the rest l.h. (fourteen with slight black adherence), fine and an impressive reconstructed multiple; catalog values are for fourteen n.h. and 26 hinged singles; exBaillie (Unitrade C$3,240.00). (photo on page 22)

7,560.00+

#37b, 1870 3c Copper red, mint block of six of this early and elusive shade, rich deep color, o.g., l.h., small margin corner crease at top right, a fine and exceedingly rare block; catalog values are for six singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$6,000.00+). (photo on page 22)

10,500.00+

#38a, 1876 5c Slate green, perforated 11½ x12, mint block of four, intense slate green color and sharp impression, o.g., h.r., tiny perf disc indentation in the top right stamp, a fine and scarce multiple; catalog values are for four singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (photo on page 22)

5,000.00+

552

552 Hq

553 Hq

#39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, mint block of four being exceptionally well centered, bright color and detailed impression, o.g., h.r., tiny hinge thin in the bottom right stamp, otherwise a very fine and scarce block; catalog values are for four singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$3,600.00+). (photo)

3,200.00+

#39b, 1873 6c Yellow brown, perforated 11½ x12, bottom partial imprint mint block of four, fresh with bright color, o.g., bottom pair very lightly hinged, fine and nice block; catalog values are for four singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 22)

4,000.00+

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555 Hq

556 HH/Hq

#39b, 1873 6c Yellow brown, perforated 11½ x12, mint block of six (3x2), rich color and sharp impression, o.g., l.h., bottom left pair with pulled perfs., fine centering and very scarce in a block of this size; catalog values are for six singles (Unitrade C$3,000.00+). (photo on page 22)

6,000.00+

#40, 1877 10c Light rose lilac, a shade variety of dull rose lilac, mint block of four, fresh attractive color, large part o.g., thin in the bottom right stamp, a fine appearing block that is actually quite scarce; catalog values are for four singles; clear 1995 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Baillie (Unitrade #40i; C$2,000.00+). (photo on page 22)

7,000.00+

#40, 1877 10c Dull rose lilac, right margin partial imprint mint block of eight (2x4), fresh and attractive with bright color, o.g., second horizontal pair from the top is n.h., a fine and exceedingly scarce multiple of this scarcer value; catalog values are for two n.h. and six hinged singles; 1988 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$5,500.00+). (photo on page 22)

16,500.00+

557

557 Hq

#40c, 10c Dull rose lilac, perforated 11½ x12, lovely mint block of four, fresh bright color and detailed impression, well centered with full even perforations, very fine; a rare block with very few recorded; catalog values are for four singles; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$8,000.00+). (photo)

8,000.00+

558

558 H

#43c, 1888 6c Red brown, 5c on 6c major re-entry, position B25, an exceedingly rare re-entry, this position being the only one that has been positively identified as from a 5c transfer, rich color and strong impression showing the re-entry well, o.g., small hinge thins, centered into the perfs. at left as is typical of this elusive variety; ex-V.G. Greene and Dr. Frank (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo)

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4,000.00

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560

559 559 Hq

560 Pq

#47, 1893 50c Deep blue, remarkably fresh mint block of four, rich color and impression on bright white paper, very well centered especially for a block, o.g., h.r. on the top pair, very fine; catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade C$2,600.00+). (photo)

1,900.00+

Unitrade #50P-56P, 1897 1c-$5.00 Jubilees, plate proofs on India, large accumulation of 81 impressions representing all values in various quantities from eleven of the 1c value including a corner block of six to single values of the dollar values except for the $2.00 which is a horiz. pair, all the values to the 15c are present in blocks including marginal position pieces, from the way the Unitrade describes this set of proofs many assume that these are card proofs but they are actually India proofs mounted on cards which is normal for the way India proofs are printed, seven individual proofs have been removed from the original card including the $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00, these frequently have small thins from removal, all the rest are on their original card backing, fine-very fine. (photo)

C$16,050.00

561

561 HH

562 HH

562

#53, 1897 3c Jubilee, gorgeous right margin mint single, precisely centered within exceedingly large oversized and beautifully balanced margins, brilliant color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine jumbo; 2005 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$90.00). (photo)

75.00

#54, 1897 5c Jubilee, deep intense color and impression, excellent centering within wide margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of a 2002 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo)

180.00

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563 563 HH

564 HH

#54, 1897 5c Jubilee, lovely mint single, wonderfully fresh, deep rich color and a crisp impression, especially well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo)

180.00

#55, 1897 6c Jubilee, left sheet-margin single, exceedingly well centered, deep intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo)

575.00

565 565 HF

566 HH

567 HF

566

#55, 1897 6c Jubilee, select mint single, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90) (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo)

230.00

#56, 1897 8c Jubilee, pristine mint single, sumptuously rich color and impression, excellent centering within large to extra large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$540.00). (photo)

325.00

#59, 1897 20c Jubilee, exceptional centering with lavishly large and balanced margins all around, truly radiant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2013 PF certificate (VF-XF 85) (Unitrade C$400.00). (photo)

275.00

568 568 H

569 H

567

569

#60, 1897 50c Jubilee, well centered within large margins, rich color and a clean impression on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., very fine; 2014 PSE certificate (Unitrade C$500.00). (photo)

375.00

#62, 1897 $2.00 Jubilee, lovely mint single, being quite well centered within large margins, vividly rich color, full o.g., very fine, (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo)

1,400.00

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570

570 H

571 HH

572 HH

574 HH

575 HH

576 H

572

#68a, 1897 2c Purple “Maple Leaf,” imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins all around, o.g., l.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo)

500.00

#70a, 1897 5c Dark blue on bluish “Maple Leaf,” imperforate, fresh horizontal pair, ample to large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$1,875.00). (photo)

750.00

#72, 1897 8c Orange “Maple Leaf”, pristine mint example, well centered within large margins, brilliant fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo)

750.00

573

573 HH

571

574

575

576

Unitrade #72i, 1897 8c Brownish orange “Maple Leaf,” imperforate, select horizontal pair, four large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 100 pairs were produced. (photo)

C$1,500.00

#80, 1898 6c Brown “Numeral,” a beautiful mint single, featuring rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on bright white paper, impeccably well centered, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo)

400.00

#83, 1898 10c Brown violet “Numeral,” rich vibrant color and sharp impression on fresh paper, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice (Unitrade C$2,250.00). (photo)

850.00

#84, 1900 20c Olive green “Numeral,” beautifully centered within large equal margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and handsome (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo)

600.00

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#93, 1903 10c Brown lilac, well centered within large margins, strong fresh color on bright white paper, o.g., never hinged, very fine and choice (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo)

1,000.00

578 578 H

#95, 1908 50c Purple, a striking mint single, being perfectly centered within lavishly margins, deeply rich color and a vivid impression, o.g., lightly hinged, simply superb (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo)

579

579 H

580 HH

581 HHF

580

900.00

581

#95, 1908 50c Purple, well centered within large margins all around, brilliantly rich color and a highly detailed impression on clean white paper, o.g., l.h., very fine (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo)

900.00

#99, 1908 5c Quebec Tercentenary, pristine mint single, well centered within oversized margins, strong fresh color on bright white paper, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine and handsome (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo)

210.00

#105, 1922 1c Yellow, Die I, wet printing, gem mint single that is precisely centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, brilliant color on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; actually a very challenging stamp to find in this stellar quality; 2015 PSE certificate (Superb 98) (Unitrade C$120.00). (photo)

60.00

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582 582 HHF

583 HHF

584 HH

585 HHF

587 HHF

588 HHF

589 HH

584

585

#109, 1923 3c Carmine, Die I, an extraordinarily choice mint single, featuring virtually perfect centering amid lavishly large margins, gorgeous color and a crisp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a perfect stamp for the collector assembling a truly gem set of “Admirals�; 2015 PSE certificate (Superb 98) (Unitrade C$90.00). (photo)

37.00

#110d, 1925 4c Yellow ochre, dry printing, an impressive mint single, being precisely centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color and an especially intense impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$210.00). (photo)

140.00

#111, 1914 5c Dark blue, well centered within extravagantly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a lovely impression on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo)

450.00

#112, 1922 5c Violet, wet printing, exceptionally well centered mint single within large margins, intense dark color and razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

100.00

586 586 HH

583

587

588

589

#112, 1922 5c Violet, wet printing, lovely mint single, extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

100.00

#112a, 1924 5c Violet, wet printing on thin paper, a fabulous quality mint example, absolutely perfectly balanced margins all around, deep prooflike color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; 2015 PSE certificate (Superb 98) (Unitrade C$150.00). (photo)

87.00

#112a, 1924 5c Violet, wet printing on thin paper, beautifully centered mint single, intense dark color and razor-sharp impression on bright and characteristically translucent paper of this thin paper variety, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$150.00). (photo)

87.00

#113, 1912 7c Yellow ocher, wet printing, lovely mint single, extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem (Unitrade C$240.00). (photo)

180.00

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590

590 HH

591 HHF

592 HH

593 HH

591

592

593

#114, 1924 7c Red brown, dry printing, “post office” fresh mint single, deep rich color, unusually well centered, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$105.00). (photo)

50.00

#114b, 1924 7c Red brown, wet printing, gem mint single being “post office” fresh in an unusually rich shade on bright white paper, plus possessing outstanding centering within large margins, o.g., n.h., superb; 2015 PSE certificate (Superb 98) (Unitrade C$135.00). (photo)

80.00

#115, 1925 8c Blue, dry printing, beautifully centered within oversized margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

92.00

#115, 1925 8c Blue, dry printing, lovely mint single, incredibly well centered within large margins, fresh bright color and a sharp impression, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

92.00

595 594

594 HHq

595 HH

#117, 1922 10c Blue, wet printing, right sheet-margin mint block of ten (5x2), well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and better (Unitrade C$2,400.00). (photo)

1,100.00

#118, 1925 10c Bister brown, dry printing, particularly well centered within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

95.00

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596 596 HH

597 HHF

598 HH

599 P

597

598

#118, 1925 10c Bister brown, dry printing, particularly well centered within considerably larger margins than typically encountered, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo)

95.00

#120, 1925 50c Black brown, dry printing, marvelously well centered mint single possessing large even margins, sumptuous deep color on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$360.00). (photo)

200.00

#120, 1925 50c Black brown, dry printing, extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, crisp impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$360.00). (photo)

200.00

#122P1, 1923 $1.00 Orange, large die proof on India, die sunk on on original card measuring 227x152mm, the die “X-G-8� is inscribed at top, very fresh and extremely fine; a handsome and rare proof of this popular high value. (photo on page 32)

Est. 400-500

600

602

601 600 HH

601 H/HH

602 HH

#122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, flawlessly centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, brilliantly fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo)

240.00

#133, 1924 2c Yellow green, perf. 12 horizontal coil, wet printing, pair, excellent centering, o.g., top stamp h.r., bottom stamp n.h. and a large-margined gem (Unitrade C$420.00). (photo)

225.00

#135, 1917 3c Canadian Confederation, exceptionally large margins for this and beautifully centered within them, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$210.00). (photo)

120.00

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604

603 603 HH

604 HH

#146b-48b, 1927 5c-20c Historical figures, imperforate vertically, horiz. pairs cplt., all with large margins all around and each beautifully centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely perfectly matched set (Unitrade C$720.00). (photo)

540.00

#149-59, 1928-29 1c-$1.00 King George V “Scroll” issue cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Unitrade C$2,242.00). (photo)

1,467.00

605

605 H

606 HH

607 HHq

608 P

609 HHq

606

#158-59, 176-77, 1928-30 50c and $1.00 Values, o.g., minor h.r., fine to mostly very fine. (photo)

875.00

#162-77, 1930-31 1c-$1.00 King George V “Arch/leaf” issue cplt. fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Unitrade C$1,728.00). (photo)

1,012.00

#245, 1938 $1.00 Dull violet, lovely mint bottom left corner block of four, excellent centering, fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade C$720.00). (photo on page 32)

480.00

#246P1 1939 1c Royal Visit, large die proof on India, die sunk on on original card measuring 227x152mm, the die inscribed “XG-685/Canadian Bank Note Company Limited” at bottom, very fresh and extremely fine; a beautiful bicolor die proof. (photo on page 32)

Est. 300-400

#727a, 1979 $2.00 Kluane National Park, silver inscriptions omitted, block of four, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; photocopy of 1982 Greene Foundation certificate for the sheet of 50 from which this was taken (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 32)

1,400.00

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610 610 HH

#841a, 1979 35c Multicolored, tagging and gold omitted, with light tagging offset on gum as always, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare, with fewer than 120 copies known, many in a full sheet of 50 and some of which were used; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,750.00). (photo)

1,250.00

611 611 P

#E6P, 1935 20c Dark carmine special delivery, plate proof on India on original card backing, extra-wide even margins all around, fresh with rich color, extremely fine; scarce with only a partial sheet of 98 originally available. (photo) Unitrade C$350.00

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND GENERAL FOREIGN ADEN

612 612 H

#1-12, 1937 1½a-10R Dhow a fresh mint set, o.g., l.h., generally very fine (S.G. #112; £1,100). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

800.00

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AUSTRALIA

613 613 H 614 H

614

#55, 10/- Black and rose, Die II, a fresh mint single, exceptionally well centered, fresh brilliant color, o.g., extremely fine (S.G. #43a; £500). (photo)

1,050.00

#101, 1929 10/- Pink and gray, attractively centered, fresh with bright color, o.g., very fine (S.G. #112; £475). (photo)

1,000.00

615 615 HH 616 HHq

#132, 1932 5/- Sydney Harbor Bridge, right sheet-margin mint single, brownish o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #143; £420 for hinged). (photo)

1,600.00

#177-79, 1938 5/- to £1 Robes, bottom left imprint blocks of four on chalk surfaced paper, the 5/- value is a By Authority imprint and the other two are Ash imprints, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; catalog value is for n.h. singles of each (ACSC #212, 214, 216; A$675 for imprint blocks). (photo on page 36)

794.00+

617 617 HH

#M1-7, 1946-47 ½d-5/- Military stamps cplt., o.g., n.h., fine-very fine set (S.G. #J17; £190). (photo) 35

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618

639

616

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AUSTRIA 618 HH

#B185-88, 1946 1s+1s to 5s+5s Renner souvenir sheets cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., 3s with a faint gum disturbance, otherwise n.h., very fine. (photo on page 36)

2,000.00

BERMUDA

619 619 H

S.G. #92a, 1924 10/- Green and red on pale emerald, break in scroll, position R. 1/12, mint example of this variety, fresh bright colors, o.g., only a trace of hinging, nearly very fine (Scott #96 var.). (photo)

£800

BURMA

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620 H

#1-18, O1-14, 1937 3p-25R King George V and 3p-10R King George V officials, the first issue overprints complete for both regular issues and officials, all with bright fresh colors, overall well centered, o.g, some light h.r. on low values, fine-very fine; a scarce unit (S.G. #1-18, O1-14; £3,200). (photo)

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621 621 HH

#1067-75, 1971 4f-22f 50th Anniversary of Communist Party cplt., without gum as issued, the 8f strip of three unfolded, very fine. (photo)

522.00

622 622 HH

#1626-27, 1980 8f and 70f Exhibitions of the Peoples Republic of China souvenir sheets of twelve, in original presentation folder as sold in the United States, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,500.00

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CYPRUS

623

624 623 H

624 HH

#88, 1923 £1 Violet and black on red King George V, bright colors and very fresh, o.g., l.h., attractive fine centering (S.G. #101; £1,000). (photo)

1,400.00

#123, 1928 £1 King George V, top sheet-margin mint single, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp never hinged, very fine (S.G. #132; £225 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged 275.00

DENMARK

625

625 HH

626 H/HH

626

#C1-5, 1925-29 10o-1K Air post cplt., select mint set, fresh and well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo)

785.00

#C1-5, 1925-29 10o-1K Air post cplt., o.g., the key 50o and 1K values n.h., very fine set. (photo)

618.00

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627 627 HH

628 H

628

#25a, 1912 2½d Deep blue, top sheet-margin mint single, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp never hinged, very fine; rarely offered n.h.; 1980 BPA certificate (S.G. #46b; £275 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged 300.00

#40, 1914 £1 Black on red King George V, well centered mint single, fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine (S.G. #69; £550.00). (photo)

525.00

629 629 HHq

S.G.#142a, 1935 1/- Silver Jubilee, extra flagstaff from Plate “1” R. 9/1, being the top left stamp in a bottom left corner margin mint block of four, post office fresh, o.g., never hinged, very fine; a lovely positional multiple showing this rare and sought-after variety. (photo)

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FRANCE

630 630 H

#2, 1849 15c Green on greenish, attractive appearing example of this rare mint stamp, generous even margins all around, fresh color and crisp impression, o.g., h.r., diagonal crease, very fine appearance; 1972 A. Diena certificate. (photo)

631 631 H 632 

633 

632

23,000.00

633

#6d, 1862 25c Blue, re-issue, select mint single, large equal margins all around, rich color and very fresh, o.g., choice very fine. (photo)

500.00

#7b, 1850 40c Orange on yellowish, Ty. II, the retouched “4” variety, mostly ample margins to close but clear at top left, rich color on fresh paper, shallow thinned spot at left, fine appearance and rare, signed Senf. (photo)

6,750.00

#9b, 1849 1Fr Brown carmine, ample even margins all around, deep characteristic color, neat lozenge cancel, very fine; 2013 APS certificate. (photo)

1,100.00

634 634 

#9c, 1849 1Fr Dark carmine, a superb used single, featuring lavishly large margins all around, including a portion of the adjacent stamp at lower right, vivid rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, light diamond of dots cancel, extremely fine and choice; signed Brun and “AD” (Diena). (photo)

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635 635 (H) 636 H

636

#9d, 1862 1Fr Pale lake, re-issue, unused, generous even margins all around, very fine. (photo)

375.00

#10b, 1862 10c Bister, re-issue, four large to huge margins, fresh color, o.g., h.r., very fine. (photo)

700.00

637 637 H/HHq

#15, 1854 20c Blue on bluish, impressive mint block of fifteen (5x3) of this classic issue, clear to large margins all around, except where just touching at lower left, full original gum, twelve stamps n.h., bottom right stamp with a diagonal crease, top right three stamp with a light crease, one of which also has a sealed tear, otherwise a fine-very fine multiple from which two nice sound blocks of four could be extracted; cataloged a two hinged blocks and seven hinged singles; signed Brun, E. Diena, Fiecchi and others. (photo)

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3,080.00+

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638 638 H

639 q

640 

640

#38, 1870 1c Olive green on pale blue, choice mint horizontal pair, generous even margins all around, incredibly fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice very fine; signed “AD” and “ED” (Diena). (photo)

320.00

#42, 1870 10c Bister on yellowish, Ty. A, rare used block of six (3x2), cancelled by six strikes of “496” in dotted diamond of Blaye, huge margins to touching at upper left and in at lower right, fresh color and paper, some light creasing, fine appearance; cataloged as a used block of four and two singles; 1980 Enzo Diena certificate (Yvert #43A). (photo on page 36)

€2,160.00+

#43, 1870 20c Blue on bluish, Ty. I, horizontal pair, ample margins to close but just clear at top left, bright and fresh, lightly cancelled, fine-very fine; signed “AD” and “ED” (Diena). (photo)

1,300.00

641 641 H

#44, 1870 20c Blue on bluish, Ty. II, report two, mostly large margins all around, fresh color and clear impression, full o.g., very fine; 1976 Alberto Diena certificate (Yvert #45B). (photo)

1,150.00

642 642 Hq

#48b, 1870 80c Bright rose on pinkish, handsome and scarce mint block of four, ample to mostly large margins all around, lovely bright color on uncommonly fresh paper, full clean o.g., light h.r. at top, the bottom stamps very lightly hinged, very fine and choice; signed “AD” and “ED” (Diena) and accompanied by 1985 Enzo Diena certificate (Yvert #49b). (photo) for singles 3,600.00 43

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657

650

697 671

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643 643 HH 644 HH 645 H 646

644

645

#92b, 1878 15c Blue on bluish, Ty. II, post office fresh mint single, pristine o.g., n.h., fine and scarce (Yvert #90a). (photo)

650.00

#92b, 1878 15c Blue on bluish, Ty. II, another post office fresh mint example, unblemished o.g., n.h., fine and scarce (Yvert #90a). (photo)

650.00

#93, 1878 25c Black on red, fresh mint example of this scarce stamp, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed “AD” (Diena). (photo)

1,075.00

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647 647 H

#197, 1923 1Fr Claret and olive green, Bordeaux Congress ovpt. fresh and well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed twice. (photo)

648 648 HH 649  650 HH 651 H/HHq

440.00

649

#197, 1923 1Fr Claret and olive green, Bordeaux Congress ovpt., rich bright colors, o.g., n.h., fresh and fine. (photo)

825.00

#246, 1929 2fr Le Havre ovpt., used with neat exhibition c.d.s. confined to the bottom right corner, fresh and very fine; signed “AD” (Diena). (photo)

600.00

#329, 1937 Pexip souvenir sheet, an extraordinarily fresh sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 44)

700.00

#B24-28, 1927 40c+10c to 1.50Fr+50c Sinking Fund, matched bottom right corner margin date blocks of four, o.g., top right stamp very lightly hinged, the others all n.h., fine-very fine. (photo on page 44)

214.00+

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653

652 652 HH 653 HH

#C14, 1936 50Fr Emerald Plane over Paris, lower left corner margin single, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage), fresh and nearly very fine. (photo)

1,450.00

#C14, 1936 50Fr Emerald Plane over Paris, bottom sheet-margin single, well centered, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp n.h., extremely fine. (photo)

1,450.00

654 654 HH 655 H

655

#C15, 50Fr. “Banknote,” o.g., never hinged example of this popular stamp, fresh, extremely fine. (photo)

1,700.00

#C15, 50Fr “Banknote,” fresh and well centered, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine. (photo)

625.00

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FRENCH COLONIES

656 656 

657 Hq

#18, 1876 4c Gray, used with neat Saigon, Cochin China datestamp, large equal margins all around, fresh color on crisp white paper, very fine and handsome; 1990 PF certificate; ex-Neal Allen. (photo)

475.00

#28, 1878 75c Rose on rose, handsome bottom right corner margin block of six (3x2), with mostly large margins on the other two sides, o.g., bottom center stamp n.h., very fine to extremely fine; signed. (photo on page 44)

450.00

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS

658 658 H

#26, 1924 £1 Violet and black on red King George V, attractive and well centered, strong colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #24; £550). (photo)

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600.00

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GREAT BRITAIN

659 659 

#93, 1882 £5 Bright orange on white paper, used with 1889 London datestamp and boxed cancel, excellent centering and bright color, very fine (S.G. #137; £4,750). (photo)

5,000.00

660 660 

#110, 1884 £1 Brown violet, a well centered used single, clearly struck Leeds “L.S. 7” barred oval cancel, very fine; a difficult high value to find in sound condition (S.G. #185; £2,800). (photo)

3,000.00

661 661 

#124, 1891 £1 Green, used with circular date cancels, fresh and fine (S.G. #212; £800). (photo)

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800.00

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662 662 

#142, 1902 £1 Blue green, fresh used example, exceptionally well centered, strong color, light 1911 Guernsey datestamp, extremely fine (S.G. #266; £825). (photo)

825.00

664 663 663 HH 664 H

#209, 1929 £1 P.U.C., fresh top sheet-margin mint single, beautifully centered, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp n.h., extremely fine. (photo)

1,500.00

#209, 1929 £1 P.U.C., fresh mint example of this popular stamp, o.g., l.h., very fine (S.G. #438; £750). (photo)

800.00

665 665 HH 666 HH

666

S.G. #536a-39a, 1958 2/6 to £1 Castles, 1st De La Rue printing cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine set; each signed “ED” (Diena). (photo)

£600

S.G. #595-98, 1959 2/6 to £1 Castles, Second De La Rue set cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo)

£195

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HONG KONG

667 667 H

668 H

669 H

668

669

#123, 1912 $5.00 Red and green on green King George V, watermarked multiple Crown and “CA,” exceptionally fresh and well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #115; £700). (photo)

725.00

#124, 1912 $10.00 Black and violet on red King George V, watermarked multiple Crown and “CA,” very well centered, intense colors, o.g., very fine (S.G. #116; £600). (photo)

675.00

#144, 1925 $5.00 Red and green on emerald King George V, watermarked multiple Crown and script “CA,” well centered single, strong colors, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #132; £500). (photo)

550.00

ICELAND

670 670 

#31, 1897 3a on 5a Green, large type “prir” and red “3,” perforated 13, tied to piece by Reykjavik c.d.s. (lifted and hinged in place), remarkably well centered, fresh and extremely fine. (photo)

750.00

ISRAEL 671 )

672 )

Bale #124, Safed Local, 10m Black on blue background, top left corner margin single, tied to addressed and posted cover by red lilac circular “6 May 1948” (E-2) cancel, just fine and scarce (photo on page 44)

Est. 100-150

Bale #124, Safed Local, 10m Black on blue background, tied to cover by red lilac double circle c.d.s. on May 6, 1948, the first day that this cancel was used after the boxed date stamp that was used on May 4th and 5th, this local was only used for about two weeks until May 19th, very fine.

Est. 150-200

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673

673 HHq

#7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, cplt. in top right corner margin plate no. 1 blocks of four, very fresh, pristine, o.g., n.h., very fine; 1980 Friedl certificate. (photo) for singles 1,420.00

674

#323, 1966 15a Bronze panther, designer’s original artwork for bronze panther figurine, approximately 3¾” x 3¼” on a reddish background rather than blue, matted and framed in chrome with a signed tab copy of the issued stamp below, endorsed and signed “Study for the Bronze Panther Figurine. Original colour sketch. With compliments O. Adler,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.

Est. 400-500

#325, 1966 40a Phoenician ivory sphinx, designer’s original artwork, approximately 3¾” x 3¼” in near issued colors, matted and framed in chrome with a signed tab copy of the issued stamp at lower left, endorsed and signed by the designer “Study for the Phoenician Ivory Sphinx. Original Colour Sketch. With compliments O. Adler,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.

Est. 300-400

#412, 1970 £1 Habimah National Theater, designer’s original artwork, approximately 9” x 5½” for a design similar to that issued but with 80a denomination, matted on card, endorsed and signed by the designer “Original Sketch made for the Habima stamp, E. Weishoff,” also two “essay” designs by the same designer for the 1971 Israel National Opera commemoration, signed, matted and framed in chrome, purported to be one of two produced for each, very fine and attractive.

Est. 500-750

#561, 1975 £5 Harry S. Truman, designer’s original artwork, approximately 4” x 6¼” in near issued color, matted and framed in chrome, endorsed and signed by the designer “Study for the Truman stamp, O. Adler,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.

Est. 400-500

#609-610, 1976 £1.30 - £1.60 Chess championships, designer’s original artwork, approximately 5” x 6” in crayon and ink with tab copies of the issued stamps below, first day cancellation and signed by the designer “E. Weishoff,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.

Est. 300-400

675

676

677

678

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ITALY Parma

679 679 H

#5, 1852 40c Black on blue, a premium quality bottom sheet-margin mint example of this very scarce stamp, with generous equal margins on the other three sides, rich color and crisp impression on uncommonly fresh paper, full clean original gum, l.h., extremely fine; 1968 Alberto Diena and Oliva certificates. (photo)

3,500.00

ITALY

680 680 ď ­

#49, 1879 30c Brown, an especially choice example of this very rare used stamp, wonderfully well centered, especially when one considers how poorly centered these usually come, rich color on crisp clean paper, neat 1887 circular date town postmark, very fine and handsome; a desirable example of this frequently faked stamp; 1970 Fiecchi certificate. (photo)

2,800.00

681 681 H

#52, 1889 5c Dark green, incredibly fresh mint example, deep rich color, typical centering, full clean o.g. with only the barest trace of hinging, fine for this; seldom found with any o.g. at all; signed Brutto and accompanied by his 1979 certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

875.00

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682 682 HH

#105b, 1924-25 50c Violet, with “Coen” advertising label attached beneath, a pleasing mint example of this elusive issue, wonderfully fresh and bright, o.g., never hinged, fine and rare; signed “ED” and accompanied by 1989 Enzo Diena certificate. (photo)

3,250.00

683 683 HH/H 684 

#165-70, 1923 10c-5L Manzoni cplt., fresh and well centered, o.g., 10c, 30c and 50c l.h., 15c, 1L and the key 5L never hinged, fine-very fine set. (photo)

2,532.00

#574-76, 1951 5L-15L International Gymnastics Festival cplt., singles of each tied to piece along with 1950 15L Dark grey blue and 20L Blue violet (Scott #556-57) by three clean strikes of “Roma Centro/23.5.1951/(Espressi)” datestamps, very fine; seldom seen genuinely postally used; signed “ED” and accompanied by1984 Enzo Diena certificate. (photo on page 44)

1,725.00

685 685 HH

#C3-9, 1926-26 50c-5L Air posts cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., typical centering, fine-very fine for these. (photo) 53

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686 686 H

#Q1-12, 1944 5c-20L Parcel Post cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., some l.h., most including 10L and 20L n.h., generally fine-very fine set. (photo)

1,250.00

687 687 

Sassone Servizo Commissioni #6, 1925 “UNA LIRA” surcharge on 90c Violet, used with bold 5.7.27 town datestamp, fine and rare; these stamps were only available for use by the public for a brief period; signed “ED” and “AD” and accompanied by 1977 Enzo Diena certificate. (photo)

€4,200.00

JAMAICA

688 688 H

#MR9b, 1917 3d Violet, with “War Tax” vertically reading up, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., fine and scarce (S.G. #75d; £425). (photo)

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425.00

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MALAYA Selangor

689 689 H

B#38, 1899 $3.00 Green and olive, a wonderfully well centered mint single, fresh colors, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and handsome (S.G #63; $650). (photo)

600.00

OLTRE-GIUBA

690 690 HH

#22a, 1925 1L Victor Emmanuel, perf. 13½, post office fresh mint example of this seldom seen perforation variety, o.g., n.h., fine and quite scarce, especially never hinged; signed “AD” and “ED” and accompanied by 1989 Enzo Diena certificate. (photo)

1,600.00

RHODESIA

691 691 H

#117a, 1910 10/- Red orange and myrtle green (actually a fairly pure black with little or no green), well centered, deep luxuriant colors, o.g., very fine (S.G. #163; £600). (photo) 55

725.00

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RUSSIA

692 692  693 

693

#19c-26a, 1866-75 1k-30k Arms on vertically laid paper cplt., used with neat town datestamps, fine-very fine set; each signed Hovest BPP. (photo)

618.00

#35a, 1883-88 7k Blue, imperforate, choice horizontal pair also showing the background network shifted strongly to the upper left, large even margins all around, rich color on crisp clean paper, light 1887 Moscow datestamp, extremely fine; this imperforate error comes from a sheet sold in a Moscow post office in 1887; signed Raybaude and accompanied by his 1983 certificate as well as a 1997 Mikulski certificate. (photo)

500.00

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

694 694 H

#88, 1898 $5.00 Orange and carmine, well centered mint single, bright fresh colors, o.g., very fine (S.G. #105: £400). (photo)

500.00

SOMALIA

695 695 HH

#69a, 1926 1.25L Victor Emmanuel, perf. 11, a post office fresh mint example of this rare perforation variety, pristine o.g., never hinged, very fine; almost never offered n.h.; signed “AD” and “ED” and accompanied by 1989 Enzo Diena certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,900.00

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SUDAN

696 696 H

S.G.#77b, 1938 5p on 10p Brown and greenish blue, perf 11½x12½, the rare perf. variety, o.g., small h.r., fresh and nearly very fine; 1974 BPA certificate. (photo)

£700

SWAZILAND 697 HHq

#27-37, 1938 ½d-10/- George VQ cplt., fresh mint blocks of four, mostly with sheet selvages, o.g., n.h., very fine set (S.G. #28-38; £380). (photo on page 44)

340.00

SWEDEN

698 698 H

#C4, 1920 20ö Air Post surcharge on 2ö Orange, watermarked crown, fresh mint example of this scarce stamp of which only 100 were printed on crown watermarked paper, brilliant color on bright paper and possessing full even perforations, centered a bit to left as is normal, o.g., very lightly hinged, nearly very fine for this rare stamp. (photo)

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SWITZERLAND

699 699 

700 

700

#66, 1881 40c Gray, rare used example of this value, with clear “Zurich/2 XII 81” datestamp, clipped perforations at right, otherwise fresh and fine; 2005 APS certificate. (photo)

3,400.00

#B2a, 1915 5c Green, tete-beche pair, used with neat 1915 town cancel, strong and intact perforations, very fine and scarce. (photo)

875.00

VATICAN CITY

701 701 HH

#41-46, 1935 5c-1.25L Judicial Congress, a fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., mostly very fine. (photo)

1,045.00

VIRGIN ISLANDS

702 702 (H)

#6, 1867 6d Rose, unused, bright and fresh, nearly very fine; signed Bloch (S.G. #10; £600). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

650.00

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WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS Arranged Alphabetically by Country or Area 703 HH

Aden Protectorate States accumulation of souvenir sheets, ten of thousands in five gray cover file drawers, late 1960s era, including Qu’aiti State in Hadramaut, Kathiri State of Seiyun and Mahra State South Arabia, many by the 100 in unopened wrapped packages, topicals galore, animals (Riding School of Vienna), Churchill, paintings, scouts, sports, all never hinged, generally very fine, also seven copies of the 1989 Minkus catalog which lists these items; catalog $1,500,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Algeria 20th century cover accumulation of 70 items in Elbe album, issues to 1948, including many colorful frankings, few censored, few registered and airmail, variety of destinations, some opened out for display, few small faults, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 200-300

Armenia Soviet Socialist Republic stock of mostly mint part sheets in two numbered sheet files, few thousand stamps, principally 1921 and 1922 issues, no #295-299, extensive duplication, apparently all n.h., some storage faults, most fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Australia mint and used collection in three binders containing Australia proper from 1913 to 1996, there are a few earlier Australian states and Australian Antarctic Territories but the vast majority of the value is in Australia starting with a nice range of the early issues including #44 used, a used 5/- Sydney Bridge plus other better definitives, collected all mint from the 1950s and never hinged from the mid-1960s, condition is finevery fine and a useful collection.

Est. 750-1,000

Bahamas very comprehensive mint and used collection in Scott specialty binder, quite impressive in its completeness to 2013, lacking only a few of the scarce 19th century issues which even there are very well represented, early 20th century are mostly complete mint sets with a few extra with “Specimen” overprints, used are present as late as 1967, mint thereafter including all the souvenir sheets and also includes a few gutter pairs, o.g. or used, most singles are hinged to the pages but souvenir sheets are usually n.h., a very few flaws in the early 19th century, fine-very fine; Scott catalog value through the King George VI issues is in excess of $6,000.00; examine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Baltic States cover accumulation of 51 items in binder, including Estonia, Latvia with a few stampless, 1883 cover to Germany bearing Russian 7k, 1919 White Russian army of occupation issue on cover, issued at Mitau, Lithuania with 1918 German occupation of the Grodno district of South Lithuania cover, 1921 Polish occupation of Vilnius, variety of other colorful covers through 1947, some obviously philatelic, Memel with a few stampless and a couple registered items, few small faults, though generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 750-1,000

709 HH/H(H) Belgium and colonies highly representative mint and used collection contained in large Minkus album plus loose on pages and in glassines and a binder with over 150 railroad documents with railroad and tax stamps tied, the collection is very comprehensive into the 1970s with some later into the 1980s, it starts with the first issue used and and is collected used in the early 19th century but quickly changes to mint in the later 19th century, in the early 20th century it is frequently collected both mint and used, one of the highlights of the collection is the better period of semi-postals which are in complete sets with the better souvenir sheets, many of these are never hinged, besides the regular and semi-postal issues, which are very extensive, there are postage dues, officials, newspaper stamps and parcel post and railway stamps collected mint and used, there are also representative collections of Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi in East Africa, condition is quite clean with flaws largely limited to the 19th century used, o.g. or used, never hinged is found throughout but starts to be prevalent in the 1930s and is fairly uniform from the 1950s, there are many hundreds of fine-very fine collectable stamps; an excellent collection of this prolific country to build upon, examine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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705 HHq

706 HH/H

707 HH/H

708 )

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British Commonwealth extensive and extremely valuable largely mint collection housed in bound two volume New Imperial Stanley Gibbons albums, these albums are designed for the British Commonwealth having spaces for each country’s stamps on the right page with illustrations and descriptions of the stamps on the left facing pages, they cover the issues to 1936 so there is nothing later found in them, contained in in these albums are literally thousands of different mint stamps from over 100 different countries (there is no Great Britain proper included), there is far too much to be specific about all the better material here but a description of how the collector concentrated in his collecting efforts will give one an idea of the treasures to be found here, the vast majority are collected mint, this means that most countries start in earnest in the later 19th century, there are some earlier issues in some countries and some of these issues are found used in a few countries such as New Zealand and Hong Kong, each country becomes quite comprehensive with the late Queen Victoria sets, the King Edward VII and George V issues are very extensive, often with complete sets and include numerous shilling and pound high values, each country is collected much the same so the more stamps the country issued in the 1880-1936 period determines its significance but some of the better countries we note include Canada and Newfoundland in British North America, British Europe has good Cyprus, Gibraltar and Ireland, Caribbean Islands include excellent Barbados and Cayman Islands as well as Bermuda, Asia includes extensive Ceylon, Hong Kong and Straits Settlements, Rhodesia stands out in the African area and there are nice collections of Australia and New Zealand plus Falkland Islands, condition is excellent with virtually all mint with o.g. neatly hinged on the pages, where the occasional stamp in the early period was collected that had a fault or was without gum it was not counted or greatly reduced in value, condition can accurately be described as uniformly fine-very fine with very few exceptions; the collector was a careful collector of this area with accurate identification and he kept a meticulous record of the catalog value by country in both the 2014 Stanley Gibbons with a total of over £240,000 and the 2015 Scott Classic Specialized with a total of over $285,000.00; this collection presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a significant portion of the better period of the British Commonwealth and needs to be examined to be truly appreciated.

Est. 40,000-50,000

711 H

British Commonwealth 19th and 20th century accumulation of collection balances and country lots, thousands of stamps in dealer sales packets, all contained in two cartons, many groupings with retail prices between $100 and $300 though some as inexpensive as $15, better countries include Ascension, Canada, Cayman Is, Christmas Is, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Is, Queensland, St. Vincent and Singapore, also a number of mixed colony packets, few topicals, mint mostly includes o.g. and l.h., some small faults to be expected though much fine-very fine; ideal for smaller auctioneer or eBay dealer; Scott catalog exceeds $30,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

712 HH/H(H) British Honduras and Belize very comprehensive mint and used collection in Scott specialty binder, the issues for British Honduras are collected mint or used and are complete for all Scott numbers except for the the rarity #19 and includes some varieties as well as a printed “Specimen” on the $5.00 Black and violet on red (#104), Belize which is the new name for British Honduras after independence is complete with the hundreds of stamps and souvenir sheets issued after 1973, also includes unlisted varieties including some imperforate sets such as the 1980 Winter Olympics (#461-68) in imperforate pairs, condition throughout is attractive, mostly o.g. or used, mint singles are usually hinged to pages but souvenir sheets and varieties are usually never hinged, fine-very fine; a nice and extensive collection with total Scott catalog value in excess of $5,500.00 for just the British Honduras; examine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

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CANADA COLLECTIONS 713 HH/H(H) Canadian Provinces mostly mint collection of over 480 including a few blocks and pairs, the largest portion is a comprehensive collection of Newfoundland but includes the other provinces as well being most of the later issues, but we note early issued of British Columbia and Vancouver Island as well as the later surcharges, Nova Scotia also has 3d Blue mint and used imperforates as well as another used on petite cover, Newfoundland starts with 26 singles of the imperforates including seven of the the better first two printings, the rest are the last printings which also includes a full sheet of 20 of the 6d value, Bank Note issues on the various papers are also quite extensive, from the 1897 Cabot issues all of the sets are mostly complete with a fair number of the perforation varieties plus some late imperforate pairs, air posts are quite comprehensive starting with overprint varieties of the settings of #C2-3 and includes the $1.50 on $1.00 DO-X surcharge and the $4.50 on 75c General Balboa flight, postage dues are complete, condition is very clean, largest portion has o.g., without gum being found in some of the earlier 19th century period, overall fine to very fine; a valuable mint collection with Scott catalog value in excess of $30,000.00; examine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

714 HH/HqBP Canada extensive mint and used collection housed in six large binders in a large box, there is one page of Nova Scotia that includes the four different imperforate values used including 1/- Dull violet (#7) and the six different perforated values mint, all the rest is Canada proper from 1851 to 2010, the collection starts with an excellent section of 19th century used including 3d and 6d first issue values on laid paper (#1-2), five different of the later imperforates and even a couple perforated pence values including the ½d Rose, nice sections of large and small Queens, Jubilees are complete mint as are the Quebec Tercentenary and the Admirals including coil pairs, very comprehensive from there mint to 2010, the modern is quite impressive and contains hundreds of complete booklets as well as miniature sheet, also includes air mails, special deliveries, postal tax and registry stamps including a mint #F3, condition varies in the 19th century with some faults to be expected, 20th century is clean, o.g. or used, hinged will be found into the 1960s, never hinged thereafter which encompasses the largest portion of the bulk, fine-very fine overall; a valuable collection with Scott value prior to 1940 in excess of $40,000.00, plus well in excess of C$3,000.00 in face value for all the modern era material; a collection well worth examining.

Est. 5,000-7,500

715 H(H)

Canada large nineteenth century accumulation in small stock book consisting of over 160 used of the 1859-64 first “Cents” issue, all six different values from the 1c-17c (#14/20) are represented with the most being 58 of the 5c Vermilion and 43 of the 12½c Green, each value shows different shades, then there is a large accumulation of over 460 mostly used of the Large Queens, each value is represented from the 1c-15c (#21-30), the vast majority are used but there are 25 mint or unused present with at least one of each value, plus there are 15 examples on watermarked paper showing on six different of the seven values that were so issued, lacking only the rare ½c Black, the 12½c Blue, which has the most with over 200 examples including 13 pairs, has seven examples with paper maker’s watermark, all the values show shades and the 15c has 135 examples between #29 and #30 which show a wide range of shades (for catalog value purposes counted as the most common), condition is presentable though faults are to be expected, most have finevery fine appearance and there are a good number that are truly fine-very fine; total Scott catalog value is over $85,000.00; examine.

Est. 5,000-7,500

716 HH/H(H) Canada mint collection of 300 stamps with slight duplication and the occasional used on Lighthouse hingeless pages, starts with a couple of pence issues including 3d Red with o.g. (#4, apparent thin), several “Cents” issue with a well centered 10c Violet (#17a), twelve mint or unused Large Queens and a nice selection of Small Queens, there are seven different Jubilees to the $3.00 value, nearly all of the late Victoria issues are present, Quebec Tercentenary is complete plus nearly all the Admirals including a nice range of pairs and singles of the coils, also includes most of the mint sets to 1939, plus air posts, special deliveries, postage dues and postal tax stamps including the first overprints and the scarce type I 2c+1c Brown (#MR4a), also registry stamps including an attractive unused 8c Blue, condition is very presentable, some unused are without gum in the 19th century but largely o.g., some never hinged with be found as early as the late Queen Victoria period, most are fine-very fine; a nice and valuable mint collection with Scott catalog value in excess of $45,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE 717 HH/HqBP Canada comprehensive mint and used collection in four large Scott specialty binders from the early 19th century issues through all the modern issues to 2013, the 19th century is collected used and starts with a very nice #4 and includes most of the perforated cents issues, large and small Queens are complete for all values, Jubilees are complete to the 50c unused or used plus a used $2.00, essentially complete thereafter and collected mostly used through the King George V issues, air posts, special deliveries are collected pretty much the same with officials being largely mint, the total catalog value for this period is in excess of $7,500.00, from the 1950s to 2013 the collection is mint collected in singles, various se-tenant multiples, souvenir sheets and miniature sheets, one area that is very extensive is the hundreds of complete booklets that are found throughout right up to the “permanent” issues (analogous to “forever” stamps in U.S.) that started to appear in 2006, condition in the modern is very clean, the singles are hinged to the pages, the rest which is the largest portion of the face value is never hinged, condition in the early period is mixed but includes many fine-very fine, the modern is fine-very fine and has a total face value of over C$3,500.00 in addition to the catalog value listed above; also includes some F.D.C.s; a collection well worth examining.

718 H/HH

719 H

720 

721 HH/H

722 H

723 H/HH

Est. 2,000-3,000

Canada and Provinces collection and accumulation, the collection in a well filled Scott hingeless album, the accumulation mostly in three large binders containing blocks of four including 50c and $1.00 values, plate blocks, booklets and booklet panes, postal stationery, revenues etc., the collection is nearly all mint except for Large and Small Queens, it starts in earnest with Jubilees cplt. to $1.00, Maple Leaves to 8c, Numerals cplt. to 20c, Quebec cplt., Admirals cplt. and is then nearly complete to 1992, plus Air Mails, Special Deliveries and Officials are also complete, the Provinces are comprised mostly of Newfoundland and is also nearly all mint, with useful 19th century incl. Cabot set, 1910 and 1911 Colonization sets, 1911 Royal Family, 1919 Caribou, then pretty much complete except the good Air Mails,19th century somewhat mixed condition, the 20th century is mostly o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine and better.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Canada mint collection of over 500 stamps in Scott album, issues to 1968, including a few Large and Small Queens, Jubilee to 10c, 1908 Quebec set, Admirals to $1.00, few booklet panes, 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets, 1935 to $1.00 with additional $1.00, range of later issues, excellent back-of-the-book, airmails, special deliveries, officials, mint are mostly o.g. or l.h., generally fine-very fine or better, a clean and attractive collection well worth inspection: Scott catalog exceeds $13,000.00.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Canada principally 19th century used stock of few hundred in three small counter books, including a few early issues with 1851 3d, 1852-57 3d (3), range of Large and Small Queens, 1893 20c (5), 50c (4), Jubilee 50c (4), $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 (2) $4.00 and $5.00, later issues to 1903, some faults to be expected, few heavier cancels, mixed condition but with some fine-very fine; worth inspection; Scott catalog exceeds $20,000.00.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Canada 19th and 20th century principally mint stock of hundreds in five small counter books in small box, including a few early issues with 1859 5c, a range of Large and Small Queens, Jubilee to 50c, 1908 Quebec to 20c (3), 1928-29 50c, 1930-31 50c 92), $1.00 (2), later issues to 1963, much duplication, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in later, scattered used, some small faults in earlier issues, generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $40,000.00

Est. 1,500-2,000

Canada mostly mint collection of over 600 stamps on Scott Specialty pages, issues to 1977, including a few early issues used with 1852-57 3d, 1897-98 set o.g. as are all mentioned hereafter, 1898-1902 set, 1903 Edward set, 1911-25 Admiral set, 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets, 1935 set, 1938, 1942-43 and 1946 sets, 1951 $1.00, airmails complete, mint includes o.g. and l.h., an occasional fault noted, generally fresh and finevery or better.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Canada small mint balance of consignment comprised of seventeen items including 1903 Edward VII 1c (2), 2c and 7c blocks of four, 1924 1c-3c Admirals imperforate blocks of four, 1927 1c and 2c Confederation imperforate pairs and 5c D’Arcy McGee pair imperforate vertically, 1933 1c-3c George V coils joint line strips of four and 1933 20c Special Delivery large-margined imperforate single, mostly fine-very fine, with many n.h.

Est. 300-400

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November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 724 HH/H

Canada principally 20th century mint collection of a couple hundred stamps in album in slip case, including 1897 Jubilee1.00 o.g., 1908 Quebec 1c-7c, 20c, 1928-29 to 50c, 1946 Peace set, few back-of-the-book, airmails, officials and a few Newfoundland, mint includes o.g., l.h. with n.h. in later, generally fresh and fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

China heavily duplicated accumulation of few thousands in mint sheet file, 1940s era, including a few regular issues, postage dues, Japanese occupation stamps with Shanghai and Nanking, sheets and part sheets, quantities up to 120, apparently all n.h., some edge faults due to storage, much fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $10,000.00.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Denmark 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of many hundreds in Elbe album and stockbook, issues to 1972, including 1851 2rs, 4rs, 1864-68 set, 1912 5K, range of later issues, extensive back-of-the-book, semi-postals, airmails with 1925-29 set, 1K on postcard, postage dues, officials, parcel post, also Faeroe Is, Greenland and extensive Danish West Indies, mint includes o.g., l.h. with n.h. in later, extensive used throughout, some multiples, some small faults to be expected, though much fine-very fine or better; worth careful inspection.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Ethiopia specialist dealer’s mint and used stock of thousands in five large Elbe manila stockbooks, all contained in carton, issues to 1988, informatively arranged with many varieties, some illustrated on facing pages, thus allowing the buyer to avoid some pitfalls, some reference, many blocks, one volume of back-of-the-book with semi-postals, airmails, special deliveries, postage dues, some unissued, duplication mostly moderate, mint includes o.g., l.h. and unused with much n.h. in later, some small faults to be expected chiefly in the earlier issues, much fine-very or better; a valuable lot worth inspection.

Est. 3,000-4,000

728 HH/HqBP France substantial mint and used collection, housed from 19th century to 1988 on Minkus pages in large binder, then four binders with the extensive mint modern period from 1988 to 2010, the collection starts with the used classic period with most of the imperforates including 1Fr Ceres (#9) and a very presentable 1Fr Napoleon (#21) plus some other better 19th century issues as a nice #37, in the 20th century mint starts to appear though used will be found as late as the 1950s, better mint semi-postals are present from the beginning lacking only the two high values of the 1917-19 series, air posts start with the first issue mint, used Plane over Paris complete including the scarce 50Fr (#C814) and a used 50Fr Banknote (#C15), also includes postage dues and a fair representation of offices in China, the modern issues from 1988 are virtually complete with a great number of complete booklets, souvenir sheets, miniature sheets and se-tenant multiples all present which adds up in value very quickly, condition overall is quite clean, o.g. or used, from 1988 all are never hinged, there are some faults in the 19th century but the vast majority are fine-very fine; a nice collection to build upon by completing and upgrading the early material and with all the modern of this prolific country obtained intact; examine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

725 HHq

726 HH/H

727 HH/H

729 HH/H

730 P

731 HHP

France primarily 20th century mint duplicated stock of thousands in fifteen small counter books, all contained in box, issues to 2005, including a few earlier issues used with Bordeaux 30c, much duplicated range of regular issues to 1983, extensive range of back-of-the-book with semi-postals in four books, few postage dues, few booklets, mint includes o.g., l.h. and much n.h., some small faults to be expected in earlier, much attractive and fine-very fine or better; Scott catalog value exceeds $23,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

France Proofs de Luxe grouping of 40 proofs in Elbe album, issues from 1937 to 1943, including 1937 Rene Descartes 90c (#331), 1938-42 to 50c greenish blue Mercury, postage dues to 1943-46 to 5Fr., fresh and very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

French Colonies modern imperforates and proof accumulation of many hundreds in six binders, wide array of colonies, chiefly 1960s era, including Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoro Is., Congo, Dahomey, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, St. Pierre et Miquelon, Senegal and Upper Volta, imperforate blocks, pairs, proofs deluxe, much duplication, topicals with animals, John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King themes, practically all extremely fine; worth inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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733 H/HH

734 P

French Colonies 19th and 20th century duplicated stock of few thousand in thirteen small counter books in box, including a few French Offices, most colonies arranged alphabetically in seven books, better French Antarctica, French Polynesia and Reunion in separate books, few better items, also two books of South Vietnam, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in later, scattered used, few small faults, generally fresh and fine-very fine or better; worth inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

French Colonies collections comprised only of F.S.A.T., French Polynesia, New Caledonia, St. Pierre et Miquelon and Wallis & Futuna mostly in mounts in six albums or stockbooks, while there are a few 19th century, most of the value and interest is in the 20th century, with issues into the 1980s, of note is F.S.A.T. complete but for the 50Fr. D1 satellite issue, plus there are some imperforates and proofs scattered around as well as two stockbooks full of them, largely o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

French Colonies Proofs de Luxe group of 33 proofs in Elbe album, 1940s era, comprising Cameroun (18) with 1941 set to 10Fr., Dahomey, French Equatorial Africa (5), French Polynesia (7), Guadeloupe, Reunion and France proper (3), fresh and very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

GERMANY AND AREA 735 H/HH(H) German area substantial mint and used collection contained in four Scott specialty albums plus several large envelopes and a binder, this collection is noteworthy in the scope of the German area that is contained here and it is often collected both mint and used with a fair amount of duplication throughout, there is a sizable collection of German States that has mixed condition but here are better mint and used to be found, Germany proper is very comprehensive from the Small and Large Shields to 1980, there is excellent value in the post World War II era including a nice set of mint Post Horns, semi-postals are extensive with some of the better souvenir sheets as well as some of the better Zeppelin sets in the air posts, there is a nice section of the French allied occupation of Germany and Berlin is extensive starting with both some genuine and fake “Berlin” overprints and many better early sets some of which are never hinged as the 1949 UPU set, also semi-postals with a nice 1949 Currency Devaluation souvenir sheet, all of the offices and colonies are represented as well as plebiscite territories including better Saar, plus German occupation issues of various countries after both WWI and WWII, there are even some locals and revenues, condition varies with most of the late 19th century and 20th century mint with o.g., and never hinged will be found as early as the Third Reich period and in some of the better post-war period of both Germany and Berlin, there is a lot of duplication as often several copies of mint and used are found in some areas, overall this collection contains many fine-very fine; there are literally thousands of stamps here and examination will prove beneficial in assessing the substantial value that is here.

736 HH/H

737 HH/H)

Est. 4,000-5,000

Germany primarily 20th century duplicated stock of few thousand on dealer sales sheets in fifteen small binders in carton, including a few early issues, 1900 Germania set l.h., much duplicated range of later Germania issues with mark values used, Third Reich era, early federal republic with better commemoratives, even a couple of books of D.D.R., few booklets, souvenir sheets, mint includes n.h., o.g. and l.h., some small faults to be expected, generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog $30,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Germany Third Reich mint and used collection of over 1400 stamps on custom hingeless pages in four Lighthouse albums with slip cases, including regular issues, semipostals, 1935 OSTROPA souvenir sheet (2, one with the gum removed, the other used), good range of other souvenir sheets, some with special cancellations, few airmails, Occupations, General Gouvernement, Alsace, Estonia, Military Feldpost Crete 1944 (Nov.) Inselpost Air (Michel #7A) signed Bloch, Belgian Legion with 1943 sets (2 types of overprint) 1941 French Legion Volunteers 100Fr Bear souvenir sheet, Laibach, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, etc., mint includes o.g., l.h. and much n.h., an occasional fault noted, generally fresh and fine-very fine or better: worth a close inspection.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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739 HH/H

740 H

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Germany 20th century mint collection of over 1200 stamps in mounts in Lighthouse album, issues from 1946 to 1976, including 1948 Numeral issue with band and carpet overprints, many signed, 1948-51 Buildings sets, perf. 11 and perf. 14, good range of semi-postals with early sets, spot-checking revealed only n.h. stamps, however strangely the post horn set is used, generally fine-very fine or better.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany and area mint and used 20th century collection of thousands in two battered Minkus albums, commences with the Weimar Republic through issues to 1981, including semi-postals, occupations, General Gouvernement, Berlin, zones, D.D.R., plebiscites, Danzig, Bohemia and Moravia, Memel and Saar, lastly a few offices and colonies, much used with mint in later, somewhat messy, mixed condition though some fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany and area 19th and 20th century mostly mint collection of many hundreds in Scott Specialty album, issues to 1953, including a few Large and Small Shields, range of later issues, semi-postals, occupations, Bohemia and Moravia, Slovakia, Berlin with 1949 Buildings set, few D.D.R. with early sets used, mint is practically all o.g. or l.h., some small faults to be expected chiefly in earlier issues, mixed condition to much finevery fine; worth a look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany 19th and 20th century cover accumulation of over 240 items in two binders, issues to about 1954, including a few German States, few German empire with scattered postal stationery, much WWI and WWII era material, including 1937 42pf “Brown Ribbon” horse race souvenir sheet on registered cover to New York, few incoming, few locals, few postage due items, registered, some censored items with two 1943 parcel fronts to German internees in a U.S. internment camp, each bearing “Address Changed

By Official Order” straightline handstamps (it was to Bismarck, North Dakota), a returned airmail Christmas card, mailed to Germany December 6th, 1941, returned July 1942, censored and unopened by the sender, many other interesting items, many illustrated covers, some faults to be expected, though much fine-very fine; examination recommended.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Germany airmail and Zeppelin cover/card accumulation, 96 covers or cards, including 1928-31 2M covers (2, one bearing two copies), 4M covers (3),1931 1M Polar flight cards (2), 1933 1M Chicago flight cover, all bearing appropriate handstamps, mostly U.S. and South American addressees, principally Brazil (mostly commercial), some registered items, some unused items, some small faults to be expected, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Germany 19th and 20th century cover/card accumulation of over 900 items, mostly in sleeves, in two small boxes, practically all pre-1945, including a few empire covers, variety of origins and destinations, some unused postal stationery, few censored from World War I, advertising, registered, diplomatic mail, much Third Reich era, some obviously philatelic and promotional items although many better covers, some small faults mainly from storage, generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany mostly post war cover accumulation of 75 in binder, including a few better semi-postal covers with 1949 30pf+15pf J. H. Wichern on cover to New Jersey, 1951 set with 30pf+10pf Pestalozzi and a couple post horns used on cover to New York, a few early Berlin covers, D.D.R. with a few early covers, some small faults, much fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany 19th and 20th century post card accumulation of over 450 cards, all sleeved and identified with descriptions by both Michel and Higgins and Gage numbers, issues to 1948 with the earliest emanating from 1873, apparently all different with ranges of the illustrated cards from the 1930s mostly unused, of the total over 120 cards are used, chiefly attractive and almost all very fine; a clean lot.

Est. 400-500

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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE 746 HH/HqBP Great Britain massive mint and used collection housed in seven binders in two boxes, the first volume is devoted to 19th century and early 20th century into the 1940s, the early issues are very extensive starting with #1-2 and including all of the imperforate issues, the perforated issues are also comprehensive for the different Scott numbers though not collected for all the different plates, lacking are only some of the rare shilling and pound values, mint starts with the last Queen Victoria issue complete to the 1/values plus a used £1 Green, the King Edward VII issue is collected the same with mint to the 1/- value and used examples of the 2/6-£1 values, the King George V issues are collected mostly mint for the low values and used for the higher values including a £1 Seahorse, later high values are mostly mint including a £1 P.U.C., the condition in this volume includes a few faults in the early 19th century but overall o.g. or used, fine-very fine, the Scott value for this volume is in excess of $22,000.00, the other six volumes are dedicated to the Queen Elizabeth period and is often quite specialized, there are two volumes that contain commemorative issues to 2012 and include the phosphorescent issues which are usually n.h. (previously hinged are found on some other issues through the 1960s), there is a specialized volume of the definitive issues including Machins, numerous varieties are present such as phosphorescent, graphite lines, sideways and inverted watermarks, etc., the Machins include many varieties of gum, paper and shades plus coils and se-tenant multiples from booklets, this is a fascinating study, in addition there are two volumes of hundreds of complete booklets including Machins, another volume has regional issues, the modern portion of this collection is very fresh and attractive, o.g., virtually all never hinged, fine-very fine; this is a most interesting collection with lots of material that would be hard to get into one collection; examination is essential to appreciate the scope of the the material that is here.

747 HH/H

748 HH/H)

749 HH/H)

Est. 4,000-5,000

Great Britain 19th and 20th century mostly used duplicated stock of many hundreds in thirteen small counter books, issues to 1972, including a range of perforated lineengraved and surface-printed, few high values, 1883 2/6 (7, one o.g.), 1884 5/- (4), no Edward issues, few seahorses, Bradbury, Wilkinson 5/- (2), range of George VI, few Machins, few back-of-the-book, few booklets and Guernsey, scattered mint except in most recent which includes n.h., small faults to be expected, mixed condition to fine-very fine; high Scott catalog value, $50,000.00+.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Great Britain 19th and 20th century collection of many hundreds in three S.G. Windsor albums, eight other albums and loose on pages, all in carton and box, issues to about 2007, including 1840 1d (2), few later line-engraved, 1d plate numbers except #225, scattered surface printed with 1880 1d corner letter sheet reconstruction (apparently complete but arranged incorrectly, AA, BA, CA, etc.), range of later issues with scattered better items such as 1963 Red Cross phosphor set o.g., regionals, presentation packs, few booklets, five volumes of F.D.C.s and few other covers or postal stationery, a volume of Channel Islands, Guernsey and Jersey, another of Isle of Man, also a 1937 Coronation album, mostly used or mixed mint and used to 1970, mint throughout from 1970 onwards, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in later, some small faults to be expected in earlier issues, few washed colors, but with much later finevery fine; worth a look.

Est. 400-500

Great Britain 20th century mint and used collection of over 750 stamps in album, issues to 1972, including, a few early issues used, 1934 re-engraved seahorse set used, 1959 phosphor-graphite set, o.g., n.h., a range of early phosphor commemorative sets, o.g., n.h. and some also used, postage dues, also some Guernsey, Jersey, offices in Morocco, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much later n.h., the occasional fault noted in earlier issues, generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 400-500

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November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 750 HH/Hq) Honduras impressive comprehensive and highly specialized mint and used collection contained in five large Scott specialty binders and formed by a collector that had personal and business interests in the country, this collection is exceptionally well represented in all areas of Honduran philately especially in air mails which this country is so well known for, it even starts with a few pre-stamp covers of the early 19th century both inbound and outbound, the early imperforates are well represented with both legitimate and dubious overprints including blocks, followed by the Bank Note issues of 1878-89 mint and used and including plate proof pairs, the Seebeck issues have the the usual range of reprints, imperforates, essays, proofs including some die proofs, color proofs, etc., there are less of these than some of the other Latin American countries as Honduras cancelled its contract early, the early 20th century issues have hundreds of varieties of overprints, multiples, imperforate and perforation varieties and then collected up to the most recent issues lacking hardly any of being complete and including many multiples, the air posts are the truly significant and impressive portion of the collection taking up four of the five volumes of this collection and they range from early rarities right up to the most recent issues in 2012, there are eighteen first issue “Aero Correo” overprints and surcharges including varieties, most of which are signed by various experts, a few others with fake overprints are not counted, then there is a truly awe inspiring section of the 1929-32 overprinted and surcharged values as well as later with dozens of varieties as well as the basic values, including both Scott listed and many varieties listed in Sanabria, we note a very rare 10c on 20c Yellow brown with violet surcharge with “0” for “10” in the overprint (#C24a), as one gets into the 1940s-1960s there are many perforation varieties including blocks, se-tenant multiples and even complete sheets as the 1968 Olympics complete in imperforate sheets of 25 (#C429-35), the collection continues of this way up to the most modern, the air mail officials are similarly collected, plus there are officials and even some postal stationery, in the modern era there are F.D.C.s as well as a few commercial covers, condition overall is quite clean though in early issues a few faults will be found, o.g. or used, fine-very fine; this is one of the most interesting collections of this country that we have ever offered and anyone who takes the time to view it will find a very compelling collection for anyone interested in this interesting country.

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752

753 H

754 H

755 H

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Est. 4,000-5,000

Iceland 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of over 300 stamps in Lighthouse hingeless album, issues to 1941, including 1873 4s perf. 14x13½, 3s gray, both o.g., 1876 5a perf. 14x13½, range of later issues, sets and part sets, few airmails, officials, couple souvenir sheets, mint includes o.g. and l.h., some small faults to be expected chiefly in earlier issues, though much fine-very fine; includes collector’s inventory with Scott catalog exceeding $7,000.00; worth a look.

Est. 500-750

India and States mostly 20th century revenue grouping of 64 items in binder, a truly oddball mix, including India 1000 Rs postal saving certificate, variety of states, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Jodhpur, few items bearing court fee stamps, an occasional fault, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 100-150

India-Feudatory states collection of 195 mostly different stamps in hingeless Palo album, the most important being Hyderabad with 1871-1909 set, 1931-48 set, good range of officials, Faridkot, Indore, Jaipur, Sirmoor and Soruth, mixed mint and used, an occasional fault noted, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

India-Cochin collection of 215 mostly different stamps on Palo hingeless pages, including 1895 Coat of Arms wmk. 1p violet (small fault), 1911-13 Sir Rama Varma I set, range of later issues missing mostly only the rarities, officials, some sets mixed mint and used, an occasional fault noted, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

India-Travancore collection of 145 mostly different stamps on Palo hingeless pages, including 1888 set, 1939 27th birthday of Maharaja Sir Bala Rama Varma set, excellent range of officials, also Travancore-Cochin, regular and officials, sets and part sets, some mixed mint and used, an occasional fault noticed, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

Indo China small group of airmail covers, 42 items in binder, 1929 through 1953, including some first flights, couple censored, few registered, variety of markings, frankings, destinations and origins, few sent by ship as insufficiently paid for airmail, interrupted flights, etc., some small faults, generally colorful and much fine-very fine; worth examination.

Est. 750-1,000

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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE 757 HHq

Indonesia massive modern mint stock of over 80,000 stamps organized by Scott number in manila folders in carton, issues from 1951 through 1966, all in mint n.h. sheets or part sheets, includes semi-postals and postage dues, small faults as a result of storage, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Ireland mint and used collection with most of the value being mint and mostly in mounts in a Scott album, appears to be quite complete to the 1990s except for most of the Seahorses, and includes some duplication and ancillary material, largely o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; a bit messy but excellent for expansion.

Est. 300-400

Italy-Roman States small cover grouping of 27 mostly folded letters or covers, including 1852 1b black on gray green on folded letter bearing papal handstamp, variety of 2b usages including eight grayish oily ink and five 2b black on greenish white, 5b black on rose, two folded covers to Venice, lastly five perforated issue items, few small faults, generally clean and attractive, fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 750-1,000

760 HH/H(H) Italy and area extensive and worthwhile collection in two Scott specialty albums plus extra on stock pages and in envelopes, most areas of Italian philately are present to some extent, it starts with a modest amount of Italian States showing all of the states in mixed condition, the major portion of the value is found in Italy proper and Italian colonies, Italy starts with mostly used in the early unified issues but quickly mint starts to appear in the 1880s and the primary collection is a mint one however in the late 19th century through the 1930s many are collected both mint and used, this includes many of the better commemorative sets, while some values are missing the collection is very comprehensive to 1980, semi-postals and air posts are similarly collected plus other backof-the-book issues as pneumatic post stamps, special deliveries, newspaper stamps, postage dues and parcel posts, there is a good section of Aegean Island issues including those for the individual islands, one volume is largely devoted to the Italian Colonies which is largely mint with fewer extra used than Italy proper, many better complete sets are present with strength in Eritrea, Libia and Somalia, we also note offices abroad including some better offices in Tientsin, there are also occupation issues of various countries occupied by Italy as well as allied occupation of Italy after WWII and a nice comprehensive Trieste collection mostly collected never hinged with better parcel posts, condition varies in the early issues with some unused without gum, however most are o.g. or used and never hinged start in the 1930s and will be found scattered throughout becoming more prominent as the collection progresses being all n.h. in the modern, overall most are finevery fine and a great amount of useful material is contained in this collection; examination will prove worthwhile to appreciate the value that is here.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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Italy 19th and 20th century cover accumulation of over 115 items in binder, including a few stampless, Naples with 1858 2g pair and single on folded letter, few Sardinia, range of Italy proper, few registered, few censored, extensive range of postal stationery, some uprated, some large items, few airmail, few advertising, some faults to be expected, some storage faults, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Japan 19th and 20th century mint and used stock of hundreds in four small counter books, issues to 1963, including a few early issues with 1875 without syllabic characters 4s (2), range of later issues, mint becomes more prevalent from 1928 onwards, few semipostals, offices in China, mint includes o.g., l.h. and much n.h. in later, a few small faults to be expected chiefly in earlier issues, much fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Laos valuable stock of thousands in nine large binders, all contained in two cartons, issues to 1995, vast majority in complete sets, regular issues, semi-postals, airmails, blocks, complete sheets, souvenir sheets, many F.D.C.s, all helpfully identified by Scott number pointing out the occasional missing stamps, no #25-26, C13 sets, all mint are apparently n.h. with spot-checking revealing no others, also four similar large binders of Cambodia, practically all very fine; Scott catalog value exceeds $35,000.00.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Laos Proofs de Luxe group of fifteen, 1960s era, with Freedom from Hunger, International Red Cross, Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UNESCO issues each with appropriate imperf. souvenir sheets, fresh and very fine.

Est. 400-500

Lebanon 1960 Union of Lebanese Emigrants imperf. souvenir sheet of three, printed on cardboard, wholesale lot of 100, couple with minor edge faults, generally very fine.

2,250.00

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November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 766 HHq

Manchukuo mint sheet grouping, sixteen items, including 1944 40f (4), each containing 50 vertical pairs of #156,157, 1944-45 1y (7), apparently all n.h., mostly finevery fine.

Est. 750-1,000

767 HH/Hq) Mexico extensive mint and used collection in large overstuffed Scott specialty binder, starts with a very presentable selection of the early 19th century issues from #1 (even a couple of stampless covers), extensive perforation varieties in the numeral issues, the Civil War issues are represented by both genuine and the normal share of dubious overprints, we note some better Sonora typeset seal issues, very comprehensive from 1917 to 2013 lacking only some rarities such as the two high values of each the regular and airmail University sets, from the 1960s collected mint, includes better airmails plus air officials, special deliveries and other back-of-the-book issues, varieties, including perforation varieties and overprints varieties, are found throughout, there are even a few pieces of postal stationery and revenues, condition is very presentable, a few faults are to be expected in the 19th century, o.g. or used, many souvenir sheets and multiples are never hinged; a very worthwhile collection and examination will prove profitable.

Est. 2,000-3,000

768 HH/H

Monaco mint collection of hundreds in mounts in album, issues to 1977 from 1922, including many complete sets, airmails, souvenir sheets, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in later, generally fresh and fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Newfoundland 1921-31 first flight cover collection of eighteen covers starting with two examples of the 1921 failed flight from St Johns to St. Anthony, this flight was intended to be carried by air from Botwood to St Anthony by Maj. Stanley Cotton but the plane was not ready and the cacheted mail was carried by ship, another partial 1923 cover has a boxed Stag Bay cancel addressed to the Aerial Survey Co. with a pencil note of J.G. Hodder, Deputy Minister of Posts, that this post office was only open for a few weeks during the abortive gold rush, other covers include 1924 unannounced experimental flight from Botwood to St. Johns and 1929 “Bluenose” flight from St. Johns to Sydney, N.S., the other thirteen covers are mostly 1931 internal flights, ten of with are franked with the 1931 air mail issue including two with $1.00 Blue, these flights go to or from or both between St. Johns, Western Arm, St. Anthony, Hampden, Corner Brook and Sydney N.S., all with appropriate markings and backstamps, fine-very fine except the one partial cover.

Est. 750-1,000

770 HH/Hq) Nicaragua extensive and amazingly specialized mint and used collection in two stuffed large Scott specialty binders, this collection is impressive not only in its scope which goes from the very first issues to 2012 lacking only a few of being complete for all the major Scott numbers, but in addition it is augmented with hundreds of varieties, the collection starts with 15 stampless covers and fronts (often collected thus) from the late Spanish period in the early 19th century, the stamps start with the first issues and include mint blocks of four of the first designs on white paper, the collection quickly evolves into a section of the Seebeck with regular issues as well as postage dues and officials, these include some used originals, the ubiquitous reprints made for collectors as well as essays, proofs, color proofs imperforate and other varieties, the next section from 1901 to 1940 is most interesting, Nicaragua was constantly running out of stamps and they overprinted and surcharged virtually everything they could get their hands on, this collection contains hundreds of these varieties both listed and unlisted by Scott, these are often deceptive in their rarity as catalog value where listed might be only $1.00-$10.00 but try to find them, this collection is impressive in the hundreds of these varieties that are present with some values cataloging $50.00-100.00, the collection then proceeds into the modern period that is collected mint to the current period of 2012, many of the later sets are issued with or in souvenir sheets and miniature sheets that add up in value quickly, air posts are similarly collected with numerous varieties in the early overprinted and surcharged issues, where listed by Scott these are often valued at $50.00-$100.00 or more and Sanabria frequently notes that only 100 to 300 of each were issued, also includes air post officials and other back-of-the-book issues, condition is overall quite clean, mint have o.g. with very few exceptions, most singles are hinged to pages but the souvenir sheets and multiples are normally never hinged, fine-very fine; this collection needs to be viewed to be appreciated and a marvelous opportunity to acquire material that would be hard to duplicate.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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772 HH/H

773 H(H)

774 H

Panama comprehensive and specialized mint and used collection in large Scott specialty binder, this collection is impressive in its completeness starting with early issues of the 19th and early 20th century with its many overprints and surcharges and going right up to the most current issues of 2010, lacking only a handful of being complete for the regular and commemorative issues and air posts, special deliveries and postal tax stamps (lacking registration stamps and insured letter stamps), collected mint or used into the 1950s and mint thereafter, found in this collection which are often missing in most collections are the 1966-69 sets that Scott only prices as sets plus all the accompanying souvenir sheets, but what is even more impressive are the hundreds of varieties that are found in this collection, many are not listed in Scott or mentioned in Scott and when listed frequently not priced, these start with numerous overprint and surcharge varieties (often priced at miniscule levels in comparison to their rarity) and including many imperforate and imperforate between sets in the 1960s, condition is overall quite clean, generally o.g. or used, mint singles are usually hinged to the pages but souvenir sheets and the imperforate varieties are usually never hinged, the vast majority are fine-very fine with few exceptions; a very desirable collection of this interesting country that would be very difficult to duplicate; needs to be examined to be appreciated.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Portugal comprehensive used collection in Schaubek album, a highly select collection that starts right at the beginning with choice examples of all the early imperforates complete with attractive cancels, issues are virtually complete to 1957, in fact in the regular issue stamps there is only one stamp missing, and the King Luiz and King Carlos issues show many perforation varieties, there are a couple of the souvenir sheets missing and most sheets present are mint, some n.h., also includes postage dues, officials, parcel posts, postal tax stamps and and franchise stamps and lack very few of being complete, the franchise stamps are largely mint, condition is excellent with the collector being very particular in this difficult area, not only concentrating on the soundness of the stamps but selecting attractively cancelled examples, the few mint stamps with o.g., uniformly finevery fine or better; an excellent collection of a difficult country with total Scott value in excess of $20,000.00; examine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Portugal Nineteenth century specialized used collection in Devon Stanley Gibbons binder with quadrille pages, this collection includes all the imperforate issues and the next two perforated issues to 1884 through Scott 51, there is at least one example of each Scott number except #20, however most are collected with several examples of each with a total of 376 stamps present, virtually all are used with only six mint and nine unused stamps, the scarce first issue is complete with two example 100r Lilac high value, the numerous copies that are collected for the subsequent issues show the many shades of which Scott only lists a few, there are lots of different cancels, plus different types and varieties often unlisted by Scott, the last 1870-84 issue is collected in the various perforations on both plain paper and enamel surfaced paper, condition is quite nice for this early 19th century period with very few faults, overall fine-very fine and a wonderful study of the classics of Portugal; Scott catalog is in excess of $30,000.00.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Portuguese colonies impressive principally used collection of thousands of sets and singles housed in a very well filled Scott album with issues to about the 1950s, many colonies and territories are complete or close to it, as well as there being numerous varieties and some cancel interest, selected highlights (all used unless noted) include Angola #3a with ISPP certificate, 4a, 4d with APS certificate, 5a with ISPP certificate, 6b with APS certificate, 175 with ISPP certificate, 177 with ISPP certificate, Azores 3-6, 715, 25c with ISPP certificate, 30 with ISPP certificate, 39 with unlisted double overprint with ISPP certificate, 55-57, 64, 64a, 65-77, 78-92, Guinea 5 with ISPP certificate, 9 with ISPP certificate, 15 with APS certificate, 17 with APS certificate, Macao highly complete including 19a, 162 and 195-205, Madeira A24 perce-en-croix with ISPP certificate, 2-5, 6-15, 16-32 complete, 30 with ISPP and 31 with APS certificates, Lourenco Marques 13-28, Nyassa 48, good Portuguese India with many scarce early issues, St. Thomas and Prince 144, 154, 158 unused with APS certificate, P1-4, P8 and P10, Timor 83-91 and much more, some small faults as usual, but overall much nicer than typically found and largely fine-very fine; a desirable collection of this challenging area that would make an ideal basis for continuation, with seventeen certificates accompanying; the meticulous and knowlegable collector has cataloged the collection by Scott 2015 for $42,215, 2011 Gibbons for £51,305 and 2015 Unifil for €66,625.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 775 HHq

Russia 20th century sheet stock, of many thousands of stamps in 25 sheet files and loose in glassines, all contained in carton, principally 1920s to 1940s though some earlier, many Scott numbered, much duplication, scattered German occupation stamps, some faults as a result of storage, all are n.h., spot checking revealed no others, practically all very fine; enormous Scott catalog value exceeding $50,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

El Salvador comprehensive mint and used collection in large Scott specialty binder, this collection starts out with seventeen early 19th century covers and cover fronts (often collected this way) of the late Spanish and early independence period, the stamps start with the early issues and their varieties, from 1890-1899 the Seebeck issues are represented with mixed originals and reprints in regular issues, postage dues and officials, includes many varieties including imperforates, imperforate between, proofs and essays including color proofs, besides being very comprehensive collected mint and used to the mid-1960s and then mint to the most current of 2013 there are numerous overprint varieties and perforation varieties including imperforate and imperforate between, some listed and others not, this is particularly true in the airmails with early overprint varieties as #C1 with inverted first “e” in “Aereo” which Sanabria states only 100 were issued (similar in quantity to #C1a), there is also some postal stationery and cut squares, condition is generally quite nice, o.g. or used, some souvenir sheets and multiples never hinged, overall fine-very fine; a desirable collection well worth examining.

Est. 1,000-1,500

777 H/HH(H) Scandinavia mint and used collection in Scott specialty album plus several envelopes and a stockbook, this is largely Danish related areas including Denmark proper, Danish West Indies, Faroe Islands, Greenland and a substantial Iceland collection, often collected mostly used in the 19th and early 20th century but a large portion is mint and extra used are occasionally included with the mint, Denmark is quite extensive with better sets, Danish West Indies is similarly collected starting with #1, Iceland is especially comprehensive starting with two skilling values and early aural Numerals, the early definitive sets are mostly complete with additional used values, later commemorative sets are usually complete and some are never hinged with extra values inserted and is quite complete to 1980, there is also some collateral as Christmas seals and other labels, condition varies in the earlier period with some faults to be expected, a few of the 19th century unused are without gum, but overall o.g. or used, never hinged are found throughout, a large portion are fine-very fine and catalog value is quite high; examine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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780 HH

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Spain comprehensive modern mint collection from the period of 1940-2009 housed in five binders, besides regular and commemorative issues there are semi-postals and air posts, the collection is quite complete from 1960 and includes many better modern souvenir sheets and miniature sheets, very clean throughout, o.g., a few hinged earlier items but the vast majority are never hinged, fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Switzerland significant mint and used collection mounted in Scott Specialty album, collected mostly used up into the 1930s, then mint and fairly comprehensive to 1982, the early classics are quite extensive including 2½r Orts Post and Poste Locale with full frames around the cross (#1-2), the 5r Rayon I is also present with full frame (#5), the imperf.

Seated Helvetia are nearly complete with a very rare 40r Pale yellow green first printing mint with o.g. (#18; small thin; 2010 Renggii certificate) plus scarce 15r and 20r values on thin emergency paper (#33-34), better numerals including white papers used and Standing Helvetia including the perf. 9½ cplt., also used 1945 Peace issue cplt., semipostals and air posts fairly complete to 1982 with many of the souvenir sheets, there are better used postage dues and extensive officials mint and used, condition is quite presentable across the board, o.g. or used, fine-very fine with very few exceptions; a valuable collection that is well worth examining.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Tannu Tuva duplicated stock of 24 units, all in glassines in tiny box, each unit with three complete mint sets and four complete used (c.t.o.) sets between #39-46, 64-85 and C1-18, all mint are n.h., generally very fine; Scott catalog $6,000.00.

Est. 750-1,000

Tannu Tuva duplicated stock of 22 units, a somewhat similar lot but with only mint complete sets, all n.h., generally very fine; Scott catalog $5,500.00.

Est. 750-1,000

Tannu Tuva mint stock of hundreds in small binder, mostly complete sets, all n.h., generally very fine; Scott catalog $2,800.00.

Est. 400-500

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Tunisia Proofs de Luxe grouping of 35 proofs in Elbe album, including 1926-46 10c to 3Fr. Mosque and 2.40Fr to 100Fr. Roman Amphitheater new colors, semi-postals with 1944 National welfare fund set, few potage dues, also three Wallis and Futuna Is, fresh and very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Vietnam massive stock of tens of thousands, mostly on numbered manila stock pages, mainly in protected plastic sleeves, in seventeen binders, all contained in two cartons, issues to 1975, vast majority in complete sets, blocks, many sheets and half sheets, generally quantities of at least 100plus of any one though some much more, the largest seen being 754, overwhelming majority are mint, apparently all n.h. when gummed with spot checking revealing no others, scattered used, a series of F.D.C.s are included, a handful of sheets showing a little toning, practically all very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $98,500.00.

Est. 10,000-15,000

WORLDWIDE 785 HH/H

786 HH/H

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788 HH/H

Worldwide primarily 20th century mostly mint stock of many thousands in 76 small counter books, all contained in four cartons, much Asia and Europe, including Bulgaria, Cambodia (13 books), Canal Zone, Croatia, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Monaco, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Russia and area, Sweden, some topicals with maps (5 books), many complete sets, duplication, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., generally very fine; retail exceeds $70,000.00.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Worldwide 19th and 20th century accumulation of collection balances and country lots of tens of thousands of stamps in dealer sales packets, all contained in two cartons, wide array of countries, including Australia, Belgium, Bermuda with one group priced at $2,300, Canal Zone, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark and other Scandinavia, France, Germany and area, Greece, Hong Kong with several groupings, Hungary, Italy with several better groupings priced at $1,250, $1,600 and $2,300, Ireland, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands with five separate groupings, New Zealand, Pitcairn Is, Venezuela and Yemen, most groupings with retail prices of between $400 and $900, few better items, few topicals, mint includes o.g., l.h. and unused with some n.h. in later, some faults to be expected though much fine-very fine or better; worth inspection, ideal for smaller auctioneer or eBay dealer: retail exceeds $80,000.00 with a Scott catalog value approaching $200,000.00.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Worldwide 19th and 20th century massive accumulation of literally tens of thousands of stamps, in albums, binders, loose in glassines and envelopes, many numbered, cigar boxes, etc., all contained in 31 cartons, wide array of countries, U.S. with a cacophony of clippings, even with a handful of Confederate States mixed-in, postal note stamps, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Europe with much Germany and Italy, Latin and South America, includes collection balances, duplication, bundle-stock, covers, airmails, registered and censored items, F.D.C.s and some postal stationery, few supplies with strangely a S.G. Oriel album with gold-tooled pages bearing U.S. face, few better items, mostly used, scattered o.g., l.h. or n.h., somewhat disorganized, mixed condition though much fine-very fine; probably a decade of fun sorting awaits the buyer.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Worldwide mostly 20th century accumulation of thousands in glassines, loose, on leaves, dealer sales sheets and small stock cards, all contained in medium box, including a wide array of countries, much British Commonwealth, South America, independent Africa, some recent Bermuda complete sheets, a host of souvenir sheets, some French classics on leaves, to say that this accumulation is disorganized would be too kind, however, some surprisingly better items were found in this amorphous mess such as a Canadian 3d Beaver, a few Italian Balbo triptychs (3) and an Australian £1 gray overprinted “Specimen” were noted, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in the later, also a significant quantity of used, some some faults to be expected, some from storage, much fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 789 HH/H

Worldwide mostly 20th mint century foreign collection of many hundreds in five stockbooks, including France with a few sower types, few better semi-postals,1927 2Fr. and 5Fr. airmails n.h. but poorly centered, 1950 1000Fr., Italy, Kuwait, Switzerland with a few used classics, quite extensive semi-postals, Vatican City with 1936 Catholic Press Conference set, n.h., extensive later sets, barely a fault noted, vast majority are o.g., n.h., generally very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide 19th century mint and used collection of few thousand in brown Scott International album, including U.S. with 1851-56 10c Ty. III, 1861-62 to 30c (2), range of Bank Notes with values to 90c (2), Columbians to $1.00, Trans-Mississippis to 50c, few revenues, Australian States, Austria, Central and South America, Cuba, France and colonies, Germany and States, Great Britain with 1840 1d, India with a few States, Netherlands with 1852 5c and 10c, Portugal and colonies, Spain, a few reference, reprints, some misidentified, mint includes o.g., l.h. and unused, some small faults to be expected though quite clean, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide mostly 20th century mint stock of thousands in 28 small counter books, all contained in two boxes, mostly foreign countries, the exception being British Guiana, scattered 19th century with some used, better countries include Austria (3 books) with 1925-32 set n.h., 1948-52 1s rose red and some back-of-the-book, Brazil with1878-79 200r rouletted, o.g., Cambodia (2 books), Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Portugal and Vatican City, some reference, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., a few small faults noted, much fine-very fine: Scott catalog exceeds $50,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide mostly 20th century accumulation of few thousand in glassine, loose, on leaves, dealer sales sheets and small stock cards in small box, wide array of countries although much foreign, including Alsace and Lorraine, Canada, few Gambia cameos, few better Germany, some U.S. with state revenues, duplication, mint includes o.g., l.h. with n.h. in later, some small faults to be expected, some from storage, much fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide mostly mint 20th century accumulation of thousands in numbered glassines, on dealer sales sheets, etc. in small box, principally foreign countries, few Great Britain, including much Europe, Greenland, independent Africa, Italy, Japan, few better North Vietnam, Spain, sets and singles, souvenir sheets, duplication, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., somewhat disorganized though generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $30,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

794 HH/H(H) Worldwide collection balance of consignment in eight albums and binders, includes an album with largely mint collection of the Baltic countries of Estonia including better air posts, Latvia with comprehensive semi-postals and air posts and a nice collection of Lithuania from the first typeset issues through airmails, another significant collection is a Minkus album of Korea starting with a few early issues mint and used and contains issues to 1982, some issues are a bit scattered but includes a nice range of souvenir sheets from 1960 to 1974, other countries include Falkland Islands, Andorra including French and Spanish issues, and other miscellaneous countries, condition is normally quite clean, generally o.g. where so issued or used, overall fine-very fine; examine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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791 HH/H

792 HH/H

793 HH/H

795 H

Worldwide 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of many thousand in seven Scott Specialty and seven Scott International albums, all contained in three cartons, unusually the better stamps are in the Internationals, extensive array of countries, issues to 2006, including Austria, Albania, Belgium and colonies, Bulgaria, Central and South America, France, German States with better Bavaria, Great Britain with regionals, Guernsey and Isle of Man with Jersey in separate volumes, Monaco, sets and part sets, mint includes mostly o.g. and l.h., some small faults to be expected chiefly in earlier issues, some reference, mixed condition though much fine-very fine; worth inspection.

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Est. 1,500-2,000

THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE 796 HH/H)

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798 HH/H

799 HH/H

800 HH/H

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804 HH/H)

Worldwide 19th and 20th century mint and used accumulation of tens of thousands of stamps, covers in albums, binders, stockbooks, loose and in glassines and envelopes, dealer sales packets, bundle-stock, all contained in twelve cartons, wide array of countries, much British Commonwealth with early Elizabeth II low values in sheets, Pakistan with Bahawalpur low values in sheets, Singapore, Germany, Indonesia, Israel with souvenir sheets by the “brick” (two wrapped piles of one, each 2” high), Poland, U.S. and U.N. with Charter sheet used, promotional items, duplication, very disorganized, mixed condition (some stamps damaged by storage) to fine-very fine; a mountain of sorting awaits the buyer.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide primarily 20th century accumulation of some tens of thousands of stamps, in albums, binders, stockbooks, stock pages, dealer sales packets, loose and in glassines and envelopes, bundle-stock, covers, all contained in fifteen cartons, wide array of countries, much U.S. including a box of Manhattan Project censored covers addressed to Box 1663, Santa Fe, New Mexico and U.N., Europe, British Commonwealth, South America, etc., extensive duplication, somewhat disorganized, mostly used though some o.g., l.h. and n.h., mixed condition to fine-very fine; years of fun.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide souvenir sheet accumulation of hundreds in seven binders in two boxes, including a wide array of countries, Europe with better Belgium and Liechtenstein, Africa, Central and South America, Cuba with 1960 Christmas in sheets of 25, few booklets, mint includes n.h., o.g. and l.h. wither scattered used, generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide primarily mint 20th century British Commonwealth collection of few hundreds in two stockbooks, including Aden, Bahrain, Cyprus with a few early issues, 1894-96, 1903, 1904-07 and 1912 sets, 1924 £1, 1928 set, 1963 Scouts souvenir sheet (2), Kuwait, Malta with an extensive range of sets, Sudan with 1935 Gordon set, mint is mostly o.g., n.h. with scattered used, an occasional fault noted, generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide 20th century accumulation of few thousand on stock pages, in glassines and loose, all contained in small box, much mint British Commonwealth noted particularly Australia with 1928 Melbourne Exhibition pane of four, 1945 redrawn 2/- imprint blocks of four, 1971 Christmas pane of 25, much British West Indies with modern Elizabeth issues, India, handful of stock certificates in envelope, mint includes o.g., l.h. and much n.h, rather disorganized, mixed condition though much fresh and fine-very fine or better; worth a look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide Disney topical accumulation of 730 complete set and souvenir sheets, in glassines in small box, wide array of countries and characters, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto, all n.h., many recent, colorful, generally very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide 19th and 20th century mint and used property as received in five volumes and tin in steamer trunk, thousands of stamps, including well filled Scott International albums, Parts I and II with Canada 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets used, extensive France and colonies, Germany with Berlin, Italy with 1933 Graf Zeppelin set, o.g., Italian colonies and area, Spain, also a beat-up 1863 Appleton album (spine damaged) in the tin with a few associated faulty classics, mint mostly o.g., some faults to be expected, mixed condition but with much fresh and fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide principally mint 20th century accumulation of thousands, mostly in numbered glassines in boxes and plastic trays, all contained in three cartons, vast array of countries, mostly in values of under $5.00, mint includes o.g., l.h. with vast amounts of n.h., generally fine-very fine; basic inventory included listing countries and prices to $8,950.00 but without Scott numbers.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide principally 20th century accumulation of few thousand on stock pages, on leaves, loose and in glassines, all contained in small box, including Bermuda commemorative gutter pairs, Singapore few recent sheets, Monaco with a few covers, Vatican City, Yemen, few booklets, souvenir sheets, mint includes o.g., l.h. and much n.h., rather disorganized, mixed condition though much fresh and fine-very fine or better; worth a look.

Est. 500-750

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806 HH/H)

807 H

808 HH/H

809 HH)

Worldwide mostly 20th century accumulation of few thousand mostly in glassines or loose and the odd promotional album or stockbook, mostly foreign countries in the glassines, France and colonies, Hungary, South America, topicals, mint includes o.g., l.h. and some n.h., a disorganized mess, though a thorough search might prove fruitful, mixed condition to fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Worldwide principally 20th century accumulation of collection balances many hundred stamps in nine binders or on loose leaves or stock pages, all contained in carton, including much recent British Commonwealth smaller territories, few earlier Barbados with Britannias, Bermuda, Falkland Is, Israel with 1949 Tabul sheet, South Africa, F.D.C.s, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. in the later, occasional small fault, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Worldwide 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of many hundreds in six albums, all contained in carton, issues to the 1960s, including a three-volume set of brown Scott International albums with a wide array of countries, few better items with Canada 1912 to 50c o.g., France and colonies, Germany and States, Bavaria, Great Britain 1883-84 2/6, 1887-92 to 1/-, Central and South America, etc., custom album from India, circa 1936, 1937 Coronation album, mixed condition though much fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 200-300

Worldwide principally 20th century collection of hundreds in five albums in box, balance of a consignment, including Belgium, few Canada, recent Great Britain and Denmark newer issues, a better Netherlands collection with 1852 and 1864 sets, range of later issues, mostly used, few topicals, Europa, Malaria, mixed condition to much fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 200-300

Worldwide small remainder of consignment, comprised mostly of hundreds of dollars face value in Canadian postage with values to $5.00, some U.S. postage, plus assorted mostly modern mint issues, including a 1974 UPU collection in an album, all filling a good-sized carton.

Est. 150-200

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Worldwide 19th and early 20th century mint and used postal stationery accumulation of many hundreds neatly mounted on stout gray paper arranged alphabetically in two boxes, arguably more of a collection than an accumulation since little duplication noted, each country or section being retail priced, better countries/sections include Argentina ($1895), Bavaria ($1900), Belgium and colonies, Egypt ($950), Portuguese colonies ($1850), Uruguay ($1250) and Wurttemberg ($7500), uprated items are found throughout, interesting destinations, etc., the occasional small fault noted though a remarkably clean and fresh collection, generally fine-very fine or better; worth a careful inspection; retail $67,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Worldwide 19th and 20th century cover/card accumulation of over 2000 items, many sleeved, in four small boxes, including a few stampless, wide array of countries though Europe and Asia predominate, better France with a ‘Ballon Monte’ cover, Germany even with a couple States (Bavaria), India, Italy, Poland, some U.S., few censored, registered, airmail, postage due and advertising, many picture postcards, some real photo, some small faults noted chiefly in earlier items although some due to storage, however much fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Worldwide 19th and 20th century cover/card accumulation of over 1200 items, many sleeved, in three small boxes, vast array of countries, even one 1936 registered from Zanzibar noted, better countries include Germany with 1943 P.O.W. card to Algeria from Stalag XIIIB, Weidon, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, some U.S., few stampless, unused postal stationery, picture postcards, airmail, postage due, censored and registered items throughout, few F.D.C.s, some small faults though much fresh, fine-very fine and attractive; please examine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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Worldwide substantial cover accumulation in a large box containing over 800 covers and postal stationery items, largely from the European area but including a wide diversity including some United States, plus another over 350 picture post cards with a number of collectable topics, the largest portion showing pictures of various ships including some military and range from the classic post card period into the 1950s, the covers are largely 20th century but there are a few from the 19th century including German and Italian States, Belgium and the United States including several CSA covers, one particularly strong area is 20th century covers of Germany, these include many better frankings as semi-postal sets of the 1930s including Zeppelin covers with full sets of the 1936 Olympic set plus other Zeppelin covers, one with a 4M Chicago Flight Zeppelin franking, then there are numerous post-WWII German covers including Germany proper with better commemorative and semi-postal sets and singles from 1949-1954 these include covers to the United States and F.D.C. usages as well as cacheted F.D.C.s of these better issues, Berlin is similarly represented in its better issues of this period, plus there are set covers of some of the better commemoratives of the French allied occupation including full Red Cross semi-postal sets of Baden and Wurttemberg on covers to the United States which are difficult just as genuinely used stamps, we also note a concentration camp card used from Dachau and many other interesting covers from Germany as well as other European countries, there are some cover faults as to be expected on the commercial usages, but overall fine-very fine predominate; a collection well worth examining.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide 19th and 20th century cover/card accumulation of over 280 items, the better ones sleeved, in small box, mostly foreign countries though some better British Commonwealth, Great Britain with two surface-printed 6d’s on separate covers to the U.S., Australia, B.M.A. Malaya, some postal stationery, one Indian postal card used in Zanzibar, Greece, Lebanon, unusual destinations and origins, airmail, few registered, few postage due, few censored, one from Belgian Congo, some small faults to be expected, some storage faults, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide 19th and 20th century better cover grouping of 30 items, including Belgium 1915 registered diplomatic cover bearing Belgian stamps cancelled at Le Havre at the special post office set up there by the Belgian government in exile, China, 1919 Czech legion in Russian civil war at Vladivostok post card to New York forwarded to Canada, Great Britain with 1703 London Penny Post entire, 1880 underpaid cover to New Jersey bearing 24c in U.S. postage dues, Memel, Netherlands with 1858 part cover to Ireland bearing 1852 10c, 15c (2), 1954 K.L.M. crash cover, Russia, San Marino 1953 200L sheet of six on F.D.C., Spain, some small faults to be expected, though much attractive and fine-very fine; an interesting lot worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide mostly 19th century cover group of 53 covers/cards in envelope, mostly sleeved, including Austria (11), Lombardy-Venetia (7) with 1850 15c Ty. I and 30c on cover front, 30c on small neat folded letter, 45c on folded letters (3, one Ty. II, others Ty. III), Belgium, France with quite an extensive grouping, Russia, some unused postal cards (New Zealand), some small faults noted, much fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide primarily 20th century cover accumulation of many hundreds in two large cover drawers/boxes, many sleeved, including much Central and South America, France with a few Peace & Commerce issue covers, Germany with a few bearing better post war commemoratives, a quantity of unused Japan postal cards, Switzerland, F.D.C.s, few better items, many large size items, much philatelic although many items price in the $25.00 retail range, airmails, registered items, few maritime, some small faults noted, generally fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 500-750

Worldwide 19th and 20th century cover/card grouping of 70 covers/cards in small box, including few stampless, incoming transatlantic, couple Bavaria bearing imperforates, France, India, New Zealand official, few registered, one with Avis de Reception handstamp on uprated 1904 Uruguay postal stationery envelope, few censored, few small faults though much attractive and fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 400-500

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Lots 820-1216 Spink USA, New York, N.Y.

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY POSTMASTER’S PROVISIONALS #9X1-E1a, New York, N.Y., 5c Scarlet, compound die essay on India paper sunk on full sized 73x126mm card, trivial stain at bottom left, very fine and rare; very undercataloged, especially if one considers how infrequently these are offered. (photo on page 78)

820 E

450.00

1847 ISSUE

821 821 m

822 m

823 m

824 mF

825 mF

822

823

824

825

#1, 5c Red brown, lovely used single, four large margins, strong color and a fine impression, light red cancel, extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo)

425.00

#1, 5c Red brown, attractive used single, four full even margins, bright color and a fine impression, cancelled solely by a light blue town postmark, very fine and handsome; 2001 PSE certificate. (photo)

550.00

#1b, 5c Orange brown, four large margins, rich color in the orange brown shade, strong impression, red grid cancel, barely perceptible tiny margin corner crease, still extremely fine and a premium used example of this scarce stamp; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

900.00

#1b, 5c Orange brown, select used single, full to large margins all around, attractive rich color, lovely clean and central black grid cancel, very fine and choice; 2014 PF certificate (VF 80; SSV $1,000.00). (photo)

1,000.00

#2, 10c Black, an especially attractive used single, four large to extra-large margins, deep intense color and an usually strong impression, possessing a pretty central blue numeral “10” cancel, unusually fresh and extremely fine; an especially handsome stamp; 2007 PF certificate and 2015 PSE (XF 90; SMQ $1,700.00). (photo)

1,300.00

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820

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980

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826 826 m

#2, 10c Black, select used single, generous even margins all around, deep rich color and sharp detailed impression on crisp white paper, neat red circular grid cancel, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate. (photo)

925.00

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#2, 10c Black, position 84L, large to enormous margins all around, razor-sharp impression, tied to 1849 folder letter to Rochester, New York by red St. Johnsbury, Vermont “Scarab” fancy cancel with matching red “St. Johnsbury/Vt./Apr 17” c.d.s. at left, extremely fine and rare, the most famous of the few 1847 issue fancy cancels; 1999 PF certificate noting “toning removed from the bottom right corner of the folded letter” which in our opinion barely detracts. (photo)

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Est. 3,000-4,000

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1875 REPRODUCTIONS OF THE 1847 ISSUE

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#3, 5c Red brown and 10c Black reproductions, plate proofs on card, both with generous even margins all around, wonderfully clean and fresh, very fine and choice. (photo)

500.00

829 829 HF

#3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, strong color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, large equal margins all around, extremely fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $950.00). (photo)

825.00

1851-1857 ISSUES

830 830 mF

#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 67L3 from the scarcer plate 3, a truly superb used example, possessing four huge margins showing substantial portions of the the adjoining stamps above and below, even its color is out of the ordinary, being unusually deep and rich, outstanding impression as well on bright paper, neat face-free town postmark confined to the bottom left corner, an extremely fine used gem in every respect; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98J; SMQ $2,000.00 for 98 the highest grade given and for the more common plates IE or 2). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

400.00

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831 831 m

#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, a magnificent used single, featuring eye-catching luxuriant deep color contrasted by bright white paper, four particularly large margins for this tightly spaced issue and a town cancel, extremely fine and choice; 1983 PF certificate; exArgentum. (photo)

900.00

832 832 m

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, recut once at top and bottom, large balanced margins all around, strong color in a deep luxuriant shade, crisp impression on fresh white paper, light red and black cancels, extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo)

130.00

833 833 mF

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, choice used horiz. pair, positions 66-67R1L, attractive and wide even margins all around, rich color and a clean impression, light town c.d.s. cancels, extremely fine and a select premium pair; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,400.00 for two singles). (photo)

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220.00

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834 834 mF

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, vertical pair, both recut once at top and once at bottom, boasting lavishly large margins all around, bright color on fresh white paper, blue Cincinnati, O town cancels, extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00+ for two singles). (photo)

225.00

835 835 H

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#11A, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, an impressive mint example, boasting extravagantly wide margins all around, including the frame lines from the adjacent stamps at left and bottom, bright and fresh, full clean o.g. that has only been lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; a jumbo-margined single with few peers; 2012 PSE certificate. (photo)

275.00

# 10, 10A, 11, 11A, 1851 3c Orange brown, Ty. I and II, 3c Dull red, Ty. I and II plating study of over 700 stamps in stockbook, including a vast array of shades, deep orange brown, etc., with all the orange brown plates represented, many four-margin examples, paper varieties with two part India papers, majority as always are the #11 shades, again with many plated examples, some by Chase, a few pairs and other multiples up to a strip of six, a range of cancellations with Chicopee, Mass, various “Way,” and “Paid 3” examples noted, naturally a few small faults are present but there are many fresh and attractive stamps also, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth a close inspection.

Est. 3,000-4,000

#11A, 3c Brownish claret, Ty. II, lovely single with four large balanced margins, tied to allover front advertising cover to Meriden, Conn. of “The Independent,/ A Weekly Religious Newspaper of the Largest Class,” among the distinguished regular contributors are Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and his sister Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” stamp is tied by “New York, N.Y./Jul 2” c.d.s., very fine; 2013 PF certificate. (photo on page 78)

Est. 200-300

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839 m

839

#12, 5c Red brown, ample to mostly large margins all around, rich color and sharp impression of crisp clean paper, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 1978 PF certificate. (photo)

700.00

#13, 10c Green, Ty. I, an appealing used single, featuring four large balanced margins, deep rich color and a detailed impression, neat town cancel, choice very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

900.00

840 840 m 841 mF

841

#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, lovely used single, large even margins all around, fresh color and a strong impression, town c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

160.00

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, stunning jumbo-margined used single, possessing extravagantly wide margins all around, including showing portions of the adjacent stamp at right and left, bright and fresh, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $600.00). (photo)

160.00

842 842 mF

#16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 65L1, recut at top, an especially handsome used example, possessing large margins all around, strong rich color and a crisp impression, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $2,100.00). (photo) 83

1,650.00

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843 843 m

#17, 12c Black, select used single, four large to very large margins, including the frame line from the adjacent stamp at top, rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine and handsome; 2004 PF certificate. (photo)

250.00

844 844 m

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#17, 12c Black, a choice quality used horizontal pair of this difficult classic, possessing nearly clear to large margins all around, intense color and a detailed impression, both accented by black town postmarks and red exchange cancels, very fine-extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

630.00

#17, 12c Black, scarce single franking tied to court cover to Jefferson, Ohio by “Massillon/O./Feb 22, 1856” c.d.s., stamp with large margins to just in at two corners, fine and attractive cover with a value that is rarely found in sole single franking.

1,500.00

1857-1861 ISSUES

846 846 H

#20, 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 11, an exceptionally fresh mint single from this scarce plate, well centered, with the perforations clearing the design all around, rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, full clean o.g. that has only been lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 2012 PSE certificate for a horizontal pair, this being the right stamp. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,750.00

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847 847 m

#21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, showing a huge break at top and a slightly smaller but clear and substantial break at bottom, remarkably well centered, especially for this always difficult and rare type, deep prooflike color and impression on pristine white paper, also possessing a portion of an ocean mail cancel, extremely fine; a marvelously choice example of this rare stamp; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

848 848 mF

849 mF

2,250.00

849

#25, 3c Rose, Ty. I, a highly select used example of this difficult stamp, being in a condition far superior to most existing copies, extraordinarily well centered within large margins for this value, strong rich color and an especially sharp impression, neat light strike of a black town c.d.s., extremely fine; photocopy of 2013 PSAQ certificate for a horiz. pair, this being the right stamp and better centered of the two (XF 90; SSV $550.00). (photo)

125.00

#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, pretty used single, gorgeous color that is incredibly deep and rich, highly detailed impression, extraordinarily well centered and margined with perforations well clear of the design all around, an uncommon feature on this issue, neat town c.d.s., extremely fine gem; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00). (photo)

9.00

850 850 m

#27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, attractive used example, nicely centered for this difficult issue, rich color on fresh white paper, neat New Orleans town cancel, very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo) 85

1,600.00

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852

#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, used single, well centered, deep rich color and a sharp impression, black town cancel, choice very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

400.00

#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, used, quite well centered, strong rich color, light and unobtrusive town c.d.s., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

400.00

853 853 H

#32, 10c Green, Ty. II, an attractive example of this extraordinarily rare and seldom offered mint classic, fairly well centered for this, with strong fresh color on clean paper, full and equal perforations all around, large part original gum, fine; certified mint examples are quite elusive 1983 PF certificate as o.g. and 2007 PF certificate (photo)

854 854 mF

855 mF

6,000.00

855

#32, 10c Green, Ty. II, desirable used example, wonderfully well centered and margined, strong rich color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, black target and small portion of red cancel, extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $750.00). (photo)

235.00

#35, 10c Green, Ty. V, an especially handsome used single, featuring excellent centering within wide margins, intensely rich color, red grid cancel, extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $175.00). (photo)

72.00

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#36, 12c Black, plate I, select mint example, marvelously fresh, nicely centered for this tightly spaced plate, rich color and detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1996 PF certificate. (photo)

1,900.00

857 857 H

#38P5, 30c Orange, plate proof on stamp paper, an especially choice single, featuring unusually large even margins all around, deep rich color on fresh paper, extremely fine and choice; much scarcer than its catalog value would indicate; 1976 and 1997 PF certificates (Formerly #38a). (photo)

858 858 m

859 TC

1,500.00

859

#38, 30c Orange, used with neatly struck eleven bar grid cancel, nicely centered, bright color on fresh white paper, very fine; 1981 and 1991 PF certificates; ex-Saadi. (photo)

425.00

#39TC5c, 90c Orange red, trial color plate proof on wove paper, ample to mostly huge margins, fresh and very fine; a rare and seldom seen trial color proof. (photo)

625.00

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1861-1866 ISSUES 860 m)

#63, 1c Blue, specialized grouping of 42 stamps and 39 covers on pages in box, including a range of shades, varieties, cancellations with “Paids,” “5” in circle, “2” in circle, shields, New York carrier in red, also three with grills, main value lies with the covers, many single and double rate usages as well as several triplets for the 3c rate, one a patriotic, U.S. Penny Mail usages, several pairs, one with 3c to California, some small faults noted, generally fine-very fine; worth a close inspection.

862

863

Est. 1,000-1,500

864

861 861 P

862 m

863 m

864 mF

#65P2, 3c Rose, small die proof on white wove paper from the Roosevelt album on original gray card backing, fresh and extremely fine; only 85 examples were produced. (photo)

225.00

#67, 5c Buff, attractive example of this difficult value with much better centering than usually encountered, rich color on fresh paper, lovely red grid cancel very fine and scarce; a pretty stamp 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

1,060.00

#67, 5c Buff, eye-catching used single, deep intense color and an especially strong impression, quite well centered for this, accented by a lovely bold open red grid cancel, very fine and attractive; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

1,060.00

#68, 10c Yellow green, used with neat San Francisco cog wheel cancel, beautifully centered within large margins, rich color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $150.00). (photo)

60.00

865 865 m

866 mF

866

#69, 12c Black, choice used single, wonderfully well centered amid uncommonly large and well balanced margins, bright and fresh, black target cancel and portion of a red boxed “P.P.” transit, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

125.00

#70, 24c Red lilac, attractive used single, excellent centering within large margins for this value, particularly strong color and impression, light quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 1987 and 2014 PF certificates (VF-XF 85; SSV $500.00). (photo)

300.00

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867 867 H

#70a, 24c Brown lilac, an attractive mint example of this always difficult value, remarkably fresh, nicely centered with the perforations clearing the design all around, a rare occurrence, strong color and detailed impression, original gum, very fine for this; 1995 PF certificate. (photo)

868 868 m

869 m

3,250.00

869

#71, 30c Orange, striking used single with a central negative Star of David fancy cancel, well centered within large margins and surrounded by full even perforations, rich color and detailed impression, very fine and choice; a very pretty stamp; 2013 PF certificate. (photo)

180.00+

#71, 30c Orange, pretty used single, well centered and margined, gorgeous vibrant color, neat blue double circle c.d.s. and target duplex, very fine and choice; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

195.00

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870 870 TC

#73TC Var., 2c Jackson, trial color plate proof in grey black on India paper, vertical pair, both stamps with fancy geometric trail cancellation, ample to large margins all around and without the usual faults, very fine and striking; while singles are occasionally encountered any multiple of this is very rare. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

872 871

871 P

872 H

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#73P2, 2c Black, die II, small die proof on white wove paper from the Roosevelt album, two small thinned spots at left edge, otherwise very fine; only 85 were produced. (photo)

1,300.00

#73, 2c Black, exceedingly fresh mint single with bright color on clean white paper, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and choice; 2014 PF certificate. (photo)

375.00

#73, 2c Black, cover grouping of 31 covers/items mostly on pages in box, including two covers, one a single drop cover, the other a double rate with three copies, all cancelled by the Buffalo patent cancel, 1864 single usage on a Sanitary Fair envelope, seven revenue usages mostly on checks, a mourning cover, a patriotic cover front and two usages where an attempt was made to pay the domestic ship rate of 6c with an additional 3c, both went unchallenged, some small faults to be expected, generally fine-very fine; an attractive grouping.

Est. 1,000-1,500

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875 m

876 m

877 mF

875

876

877

#75, 5c Red brown, lovely used example, exceedingly well centered and margined, gorgeous color that is especially bright and rich, neatly cancelled by black circular grid, extremely fine; signed Senf brothers and Richter and accompanied by a 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

475.00

#75, 5c Red brown, used single, quite well centered, sumptuously rich color and a strong impression on bright paper, black target cancel, very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

475.00

#77, 15c Black, crisp used single that is well centered amid balanced margins, deep color and a well incised impression, light circle of wedges cancel, very fine and choice; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

180.00

#78, 24c Lilac, pretty used single that is quite well centered and margined, deep rich color and a detailed impression, featuring an unusual blue small “propeller” type fancy cancel, very fine; 1988, 1992 and 2014 PF certificates (XF 80; SMQ $350.00); exKoppersmith and Ishikawa. (photo)

367.00+

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878 878 m

879 m

880 m

881 m

879

880

881

#83, 3c Rose, “C” grill, used, fresh color, nicely centered for this, light cork cancel, one slightly short perf., attractive fine example and a difficult grilled issue; clear 1998 APS certificate. (photo)

1,100.00

#85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, attractive used example of this scarce grilled stamp, much better centering and larger margins than typically found on this stamp, deep color, light split cork cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

1,100.00

#85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, used single possessing much better centering and larger margins than typically found on this scarce grilled stamp, fresh color, neat ms. cancel, choice very fine; 1992 PF certificate. (photo)

1,050.00

#88, 3c Rose, “E” grill, lovely used example of this grilled value with unusual shield fancy cancel, very fresh with rich color and detailed impression, well centered and margined with nice even perforations, even the grill is well impressed and desirable, choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

27.00+

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882 882 mF

883 m

883

#96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, attractive well centered and margined used single, deeply rich color and a well defined impression, accented by a red numeral “12” cancel, extremely fine; a handsome stamp 2007 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $400.00). (photo)

295.00

#97, 12c Black, “F” grill, a lovely premium quality used example that is extraordinarily well centered and margined, strong color and a crisp detailed impression, central fancy leaf cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

275.00

884 884 m

#99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, exceedingly well centered and margined, attractive color and well defined impression, exceptionally light cancel, very fine; a choice used example in a condition far better than usually found on the Twenty Four Cent “F” Grill; 2008 PF certificate. (photo)

1,600.00

885 885 m

#101, 90c Blue, “F” grill, a desirable used example of this challenging high value grilled issue, uncommonly large margins and well centered within them, luxuriant rich color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, neat segmented cork cancel, very fine and choice; 2014 Weiss certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

2,250.00

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886 886 TC

#103TC4a-e, 2c Jackson re-issue, Atlanta trial color proofs, the complete set of five colors, all with ample to mostly large margins, blue with a small thinned spot, otherwise a very fine and attractive set. (photo)

875.00

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887 887 P

888 mF

889 m

888

889

#112-17P4, 120-22P4, 129P4 1c-90c Pictorials, plate proofs on card, the complete set of ten including 15c Ty. III, all with large margins all around, vivid rich colors on clean fresh card, an extremely fine set. (photo)

1,015.00

#112, 1c Buff, wonderfully choice used example, excellent centering within nice margins, rich color on fresh paper, light target cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV. $210.00). (photo)

150.00

#114, 3c Ultramarine, impressive used single possessing excellent centering within especially large to huge balanced margins, gorgeous rich color and an intense impression on bright white paper, neat central cut cork cancel, extremely fine and a handsome jumbo; 2013 PSAG certificate. (photo)

17.00

890 890 m

#115, 6c Ultramarine, lovely used single, exceptionally well centered within lavishly large margins which are rarely seen on this difficult value, rich color and a crisp impression, blackish red cancel, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; 1989 and 2010 PF certificates. (photo) 93

300.00

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891 891 m

892 E 893 m

894 mF

893

894

#115, 6c Ultramarine, attractive used single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, rich color and a crisp impression, neat geometric cork cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

225.00

#116-E1d, 10c Lincoln, unadopted design, large die essay in Orange on India, 53x56mm, very fine and rare. (photo on page 78)

1,000.00

#116, 10c Yellow, a highly desirable used example that is virtually perfectly centered within large balanced margins, bright color on fresh white paper, light black cancel, extremely fine and extraordinarily choice; 1992 PF certificate. (photo)

130.00

#117, 12c Green, select used example with precise centering within uncommonly large margins all around, rich bright color and a clean impression, extremely fine and attractive jumbo; 2013 PF certificate (XF 90 XQ; SSV $380.00 for 90 and $825.00 for 95). (photo)

140.00

895 895 (H)

#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, handsome unused single, large margins for this and well centered within them, vivid rich color and sharp impression on clean white paper, full and even perforations all around, very fine and choice; 2001 PF certificate. (photo)

3,250.00

896 896 mF

897 E q

#120, 24c Green and violet, attractive used single, unusually well centered within large margins, strong rich colors and impressions, central strike of a quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 1983 and 2003 PF certificates and 2014 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $950.00; ex-Morris. (photo)

700.00

#121-E1p, 30c Black, plate essay on thin Salmon red surface tinted paper, handsome top right corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, fresh and extremely fine. (photo on page 78)

for singles 700.00

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898 898 E q

#121-E1p, 30c Black, plate essay on thin Brown violet surface tinted paper, handsome wide left sheet-margin block of four, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, fresh and extremely fine. (photo)

1,100.00

899 899 H

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, a truly outstanding example of this rare mint stamp, boasting numerous desirable physical characteristics seldom found converging on a single copy, including possessing uncommonly large margins and being almost perfectly centered amid these generous borders, plus both its color and paper are wonderfully fresh and the impression is highly detailed, while full perforations surround the whole, original gum, extremely fine; a true gem with very few equals; 2002 PF certificate. (photo)

5,250.00

900

900 m

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, exceedingly well centered within uncommonly large and balanced margins, strong colors, black cork cancel, choice very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo) 95

450.00

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901 901 E q

#122-E2b, 90c Dull violet and black, unadopted design, imperforate plate essay on stamp paper, handsome left sheet-margin block of four with registration marker, large margins on the other three sides, fresh and extremely fine. (photo)

1,100.00

902 902 mF

#122, 90c Carmine and black, choice used example of this difficult and often faulty high value, wonderfully well centered within generous balance margins, rich colors on clean white paper, transparent cork cancel, extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $3,000.00). (photo)

903 903 m

904 m

2,000.00

904

#122, 90c Carmine and black, a very rare sound used example with a black town cancel that is seldom encountered on this value, stamp with strong fresh colors, centered to the right, a fine and choice used example; Jon Rose estimates that there are no more than five to eight examples known with town postmarks; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

3,600.00

#122, 90c Carmine and black, quite well centered used single, black cancel looks to have been slightly lightened but colors remain bright, very fine appearance and a scarce high value. (photo)

2,100.00

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1875 RE-ISSUE OF THE 1869 PICTORIALS

905 905 (H)

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, attractive and affordable unused example of this rare stamp, large margins despite being reperforated at right, bright color and fine impression on fresh white paper, tiny pink stain at top left, extremely fine appearance; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

1870-1871 NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY With Grill

906 906 mF

#135A, 2c Red brown with grill, clear impression of the truncated late-state “I� grill, attractive used example, with large margins all around and especially well centered within them, rich color, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $310.00). (photo)

225.00

907 907 m

#139, 10c Brown with grill, handsome used single, particularly well centered within large margins, sumptuously rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, so very lightly cancelled that it appears unused, choice very fine; 2013 PSAG certificate. (photo)

97

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908 908 H

#141, 15c Orange with “H” grill, a rarely offered mint example of this grilled Bank Note, bright vibrant color, certificate mentions badly disturbed o.g. but grill points show on the front in the bust, faint edge crease at top right, fine centering and an elusive mint rarity; clear 1985 PF certificate. (photo)

7,500.00

909 909 m

#141, 15c Orange with grill, used example of this scarce grilled issue, quite well centered and margined for this, bright fresh color, easily discernable grill, nearly very fine and attractive; 1988 PF certificate. (photo)

1,400.00

Without Grill

910 910 mF

911 m

912 m

911

912

#152, 15c Bright orange, handsome used example that is exceedingly well centered within large margins, gorgeous bright color and a crisp impression, exceptionally attractive socked-on-the-nose circular cancel, extremely fine and choice; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; $450.00). (photo)

220.00

#152, 15c Bright orange, select used single, wonderfully well centered within large balanced margins, bright and fresh, light and transparent quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo)

220.00

#152, 15c Bright orange, well centered used single within large margins, bright and fresh, light target cancel, choice very fine. (photo)

220.00

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913 913 mF

#153, 24c Purple, wonderfully handsome used single, exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, uncommonly bright rich color that is beautifully complemented by a red cancel, extremely fine and an impressively pretty stamp; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00). (photo)

914

914 m

915 m

245.00

915

#153, 24c Purple, attractive used single, quite well centered within large margins, rich color for this difficult value, black New York foreign mail cancel (Weiss ST-8P10), very fine; 1992 and 2012 PF certificates. (photo)

230.00

#155, 90c Carmine, bright used single, well centered within large margins, deep vivid carmine color, unusual New York foreign mail cancel (TR-M7), very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

350.00

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1873-1875 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE COMPANY

916 916 HH

917 mF

918 m

919 m

917

918

919

#156, 1c Ultramarine, a remarkably fresh mint example, with much stronger color than usual, well centered, pristine full o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; actually an exceedingly elusive stamp to find never hinged; 2013 PSAG certificate. (photo)

225.00+

#162, 12c Blackish violet, premium quality used example, exceedingly well centered within immense margins, rich luxuriant color and a detailed impression, augmented by a bold blue cancel as well as a portion of a red c.d.s., extremely fine jumbo; 1996 and 2014 PF certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $275.00 for 90 and 750.00 for 95). (photo)

142.00

#162, 12c Blackish violet, used single, well centered and margined, sumptuously rich deep color and a well defined impression on bright paper, blue cancel, very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

142.00

#163, 15c Yellow orange, attractive used single, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly large margins, gorgeous color that is especially deep and intense, highly detailed impression on white paper, blue cork cancel, extremely fine; 1992 and 2014 PF certificates. (photo)

165.00

920 920 TCq

#164TCa-e, 24c Black, scarlet, brown, green and blue, “Atlanta” trial color plate proofs on card cplt., blocks of four, each with large margins all around, fresh and extremely fine. (photo)

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1,020.00

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921 921 m

922 m

923 HH

922

923

#165, 30c Gray black, a highly attractive and eye-arresting used single, well centered and margined, strong color and impression, beautifully accented by central red crossroads cancel, very fine and choice; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

165.00

#166, 90c Rose carmine, used single, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep vibrant color and an especially crisp impression, also possessing a bold New York foreign mail cancel, choice very fine; 1986 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate. (photo)

300.00

#178, 2c Vermilion, fresh mint single, well centered amid generous margins, vivid rich color, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

for hinged 350.00

1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

924

924 HH

925 m

926 H

925

926

#182 Var., 1c Blue, select mint example of this distinctive shade variety, beautifully centered and post office fresh, rich characteristic color, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1979 PF certificate as #182a. (photo)

775.00

#186, 6c Pink, an exceedingly well centered horiz. strip of three, fresh with strong color and clean impression on bright paper, each with a partial to full quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

95.00+

#189, 15c Red orange, fresh mint single possessing exceptionally large margins all around, rich vibrant color, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; a particularly large stamp; 1998 PF certificate. (photo)

200.00

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1881-1887 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

927 927 H

#205, 5c Yellow brown, exceptionally well centered within beautifully balanced margins, strong color and impression, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

250.00

928 928 HHF

#206, 1c Gray blue, lovely mint single, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong rich color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSAG certificate (XFSuperb 95; SSV $1,750.00). (photo)

929 929 H

930 HH

225.00

930

#208a, 6c Brown red, nicely centered and margined, gorgeous rich color and an unusually clean impression on fresh paper, o.g., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

525.00

#209, 10c Brown, post office fresh, particularly well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2013 PSE certificate. (photo)

475.00

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931 931 HH

#211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, a pristine top margin partial imprint single of this scarce special printing, with sumptuously rich color and a highly detailed impression on fresh paper, exceptionally well centered, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely offered in this premium never hinged condition; 2010 PSE certificate for an imprint pair, this being the right stamp, and a 2012 PSE certificate as a single. (photo)

932 932 HH 933 HHq 934 mF

1,000.00

934

#213, 2c Green, pristine mint single, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and a large stamp. (photo)

130.00

#214, 3c Vermilion, top sheet-margin plate “No. 421� block of four, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo on page 78)

720.00

#214, 3c Vermilion, lovely used single, precise centering, large margins, radiant color on bright fresh paper, light neat strike of a black town cancel, extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSAG certificate (XF 90; SSV $175.00). (photo)

60.00

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935 935 HHF

#215, 4c Carmine, select mint single, uncharacteristically well centered within unusually wide margins, fresh color, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate and a 2013 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,100.00). (photo)

600.00

936 936 H

#217, 30c Orange brown, fresh mint single, well centered within large margins, rich bright color, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo)

325.00

937 937 H

#218, 90c Purple, a premium quality mint example of this high value, marvelously well centered within uncommonly large and well balanced margins, rich color on fresh white paper, full o.g., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo)

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900.00

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1890-1893 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

938 938 HH

#220a, 2c Carmine, cap on left “2� variety, choice mint single, beautifully centered amid uncommonly large margins, deep luxuriant color on fresh paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

425.00

939 939 HH

#227, 15c Indigo, gem mint single, incredibly well centered, luxuriant rich color on bright paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and desirable; 1991 PF certificate. (photo)

675.00

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

940 940 H/HHq

#230-35, 237-38, 1c-6c, 10c and 15c 1893 Columbians, mint blocks of four, generally well centered and fresh, o.g. or l.h., with many stamps n.h., one 2c pulled perf., one each 3c, 5c and 6c with small inclusion and one 10c tiny thin, otherwise fine-very fine. (photo) 105

3,867.00

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941 941 HHF

942 HPB 943 HH 944 m

943

#234, 5c Columbian, exceptionally well centered within uncommonly large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate and 2013 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $275.00). (photo)

160.00

#236, 8c Columbian, top margin imprint and plate “No. 132” block of four, nicely centered, o.g., a couple sensible h.r. reinforcements, fine-very fine. (photo on page 78)

1,025.00

#239, 30c Columbian, pristine mint single, attractively centered, sumptuously rich color, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

725.00

#239, 30c Columbian, choice used single, well centered within large margins, beautiful fresh color and paper, numeral “12” in oval grid cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $150.00). (photo)

100.00

945 945 H

946 HF

944

946

#240, 50c Columbian, excellent centering within uncommonly wide margins, intense color and impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (photo)

500.00

#240, 50c Columbian, uncommonly well centered, rich color, o.g., barest trace of hinging, very fine; 2013 PF certificate (VF 80; SSV $500.00). (photo)

500.00

947 947 HH

#241, $1.00 Columbian, a premium mint stamp in a true “post office” fresh state, well centered within generous margins, gorgeous bright color on fresh white paper, pristine o.g. which has never been hinged, very fine; photocopy of 2013 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

3,850.00

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948 948 H

#241, $1.00 Columbian, beautifully centered within unusually large margins for this value, rich color and sharp impression, glazed and disturbed o.g. which is not noted on the certificate, extremely fine; clear 1977 PF certificate. (photo)

1,100.00

949 949 H

#244, $4.00 Columbian, large margins and attractively centered within them, eyecatching intense color, o.g., fresh and very fine; 1994 and 2015 PSE certificates. (photo)

2,000.00

950 950 H

#244a, $4.00 Columbian, the rose carmine shade, vivid rich color on fresh paper, o.g., fine; 1983 PF certificate. (photo)

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951 951 H

#245, $5.00 Columbian, fresh mint example with intense color and a prooflike impression, well centered within large margins, o.g., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

952 952 )

#245, $5.00 Columbian, single tied by target cancels to large piece of registered package wrapper addressed to Liege, Belgium, “Villa Maria, PA/Sep 29” datestamp at left, New York registry etiquette at bottom and “A.R.” handstamp, the stamp with a light vertical crease at upper right and some light soiling at lower right, the piece with a large scrape at top, otherwise a fine and rare commercial usage; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

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Est. 750-1,000

November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA

1894 BUREAU ISSUES

953 953 TC

#253TC1f, 3c Dark red violet, trial color large die proof on India paper mounted on 53x53mm card, very fine and rare; listed in Scott, but as yet not priced. (photo)

Est. 500-750

954 954 HH

#259, 15c Dark blue, premium quality mint example, post office fresh, deep luxuriant color and a well incised impression on particularly bright paper, exceptionally well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and wonderfully choice; 1992 PF certificate. (photo)

955 955 H 956 H

850.00

956

#260, 50c Orange, beautifully centered within well balanced margins, rich color and crisp impression, o.g., extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo)

500.00

#261, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, fresh single on bright paper, quite well centered within unusually large margins, intense deep color and impression, o.g., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

1,000.00

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957 957 H

#261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a highly select mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, possessing much larger margins than usual and being marvelously well centered within them, intense “jet” black color and prooflike impression on especially bright paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1999 and 2009 PF certificates; exMinervino. (photo)

2,100.00

958 958 H

#261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, crisp impression on fresh paper with intense color, o.g., very fine for this scarce stamp; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

2,100.00

959 959 m

#263, $5.00 Dark green, seldom seen premium quality used example of this scarce high value, possessing uncommonly wide margins and being remarkably well centered within them, deep rich color, relatively light portion of a duplex postmark, extremely fine; 1986 PF certificate. (photo)

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2,750.00

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1895-1898 BUREAU ISSUES

961

960 960 HH

961 m

#270, 5c Chocolate, impressive top left corner margin single, not only exceedingly well centered and margined, but it also has intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo)

105.00

#272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, used single showing a clearly identifiable portion of the “R,” exceptionally well centered being much better centered and margined than typically found on this scarce stamp, deep intense color as well, very lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2000 and 2014 PF certificates. (photo)

1,000.00

962

962 HH

#274, 15c Dark blue, appealing mint example, featuring considerably larger margins than normal and being wonderfully well centered amid these generous borders, intense color and prooflike impression contrasted by bright white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo)

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625.00

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963 963 mF

#275a, 50c Red orange, premium used single, exceptionally well centered and margined, strikingly intense red orange color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, double oval, extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate (XF 90; SSV $190.00). (photo)

47.00

964 964 H

#278, $5.00 Dark green, gorgeous mint example of this high value, incredibly well centered within generous margins, luxuriant deep color and wonderfully fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1986 PF certificate. (photo)

2,000.00

965 965 H

#278, $5.00 Dark green, incredibly fresh bottom sheet-margin plate no. 85 single, intense color and sharp impression on bright white paper, full original gum, accompanying certificate states previously hinged, however we are unable to ascertain where, fine; 2001 PSE certificate. (photo)

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2,000.00

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1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION

966 966 E

#285-E8 to 293-E7, 1c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, large die bi-colored trial color proofs on India paper sunk on full-sized 222x152mm card, an incredibly clean and fresh set of these popular and eye-catching proofs, extremely fine and scarce; a particularly choice set. (photo)

967 967 HF

968 HHF

4,950.00

968

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, exceedingly well centered within large margins, wonderfully bright color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate (XF 90; SSV $210.00). (photo)

110.00

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $475.00). (photo)

330.00

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969 969 HHF 970 HF

970

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $475.00). (photo)

330.00

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, well centered within generous margins, deep rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if at all), extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $150.00. (photo)

110.00

971 971 HH

972 HH

972

#289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, top margin imprint and plate no. 609 pair, fresh and attractive, o.g., very lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps n.h., pleasingly fine centering; catalog value is for two n.h. singles; 2004 PF certificate. (photo)

900.00

#290, 10c Trans-Mississippi, handsome and choice bottom sheet-margin plate no. 604 single, beautifully centered, strong color and impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PSAG certificate. (photo)

425.00

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973 973 H

#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, exceptional mint single, remarkably well centered within considerably larger than normal margins, rich color and particularly fresh, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (photo)

974 974 m 975 H

600.00

975

#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, attractive used single, well centered, neat duplex cancel, rich color on fresh paper, choice very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

210.00

#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, large margins despite being reperforated at left, crisp color and impression on bright paper, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine appearance; 2006 APS certificate. (photo)

1,400.00

976 976 HF

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, attractive mint single of this popular high value, uncommonly large margins, rich color, o.g., very fine; 2010 APS certificate and a 2015 PF certificate (VF 80: SSV $1,900.00). (photo)

115

1,900.00

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1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION

977 977 P

#294-99P1, 1c-10c Pan-American, large die proofs on India paper sunk on full sized 201x151mm card, 1c with a short card tear at lower left, otherwise a fresh and very fine set of these handsome proofs. (photo)

978 978 HHF

979 HHF

980 H/HHq

3,450.00

979

#299, 10c Pan-American, particularly well centered within large and well balanced margins, vivid rich colors on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $550.00). (photo)

300.00

#299, 10c Pan-American, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $550.00). (photo)

300.00

#299, 10c Pan-American, fresh right sheet-margin mint block of four, o.g., bottom left stamp l.h., the other three n.h., fine-very fine. (photo on page 78)

1,015.00

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1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUE

981 981 H

982 H

982

#307, 10c Pale red brown, particularly large margins for this issue and precisely centered within them, strong color and fine impression, o.g., extremely fine and choice; 2000 PSE certificate. (photo)

60.00

#310, 50c Orange, excellent centering within uncommonly large margins, radiant rich color, o.g., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (photo)

375.00

983 983 H

#312, $2.00 Dark blue, especially choice mint single, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, luxuriant deep color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

850.00

984 984 H

#312, $2.00 Dark blue, well centered mint single within large margins, deeply rich color and a well incised impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (photo)

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850.00

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985 985 HF

#313, $5.00 Dark green, premium mint example of this scarce high value, excellent centering within uncommonly large balanced margins, deep luxuriant color and a razorsharp impression on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1989, 2003 and 2014 PF certificates (XF 90; SSV $2,800.00). (photo)

2,250.00

986 986 m

#313, $5.00 Dark green, used single with intense color and detailed impression, portion of duplex cancel, attractive fine centering; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

750.00

1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE

987 987 HHF

988 HHPB

989 Hq

#324, 2c Louisiana Purchase, beautifully select mint single, extraordinarily well centered, brilliantly fresh color and an especially strong impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1983 PF and 2015 PSE certificates (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00). (photo)

65.00

#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, bottom margin imprint and plate no. 2100 block of four, deep color, o.g., n.h., some vert. perf. separations at top, fine-very fine and attractive. (photo on page 120)

1,150.00

#327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, fresh mint block of four, rich color, o.g., well centered and very fine. (photo on page 120)

550.00

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1908-1920 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS 990 HHPB

#337, 8c Olive green, full top margin imprint and plate no. 4922 block of six, fresh and intact, deep luxuriant color, exceptional overall centering, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 120)

991 991 H 992 HH

875.00

992

#341, 50c Violet, outstanding centering within balanced margins, bright and fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2000 PF certificate. (photo)

300.00

#357, 1c Green on bluish paper, mint horiz. pair, exceptionally well centered, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate. (photo)

360.00

993 993 P

#367P2, 2c Lincoln Memorial issue, small die proof on white wove paper, fresh and extremely fine; signed Bloch. (photo)

1,200.00

994 994 HH

#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, fresh mint single, well centered within large margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2012 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom right stamp. (photo)

119

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989

988

1006 990

1008

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995 995 HHF

#380, 8c Olive green, immaculate mint single, wonderfully well centered within unusually large margins, brilliantly rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine jumbo; 1995 PF and 2014 PSE certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 for 90 and $1,150.00 for 95). (photo)

996 996 H

997 mF

998 HHF

997

1000 HH

998

#388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., particularly well centered amid oversized margins, rich fiery color, o.g., l.h., small concealed thin spot, extremely fine appearance; 2003 PSE certificate. (photo)

1,300.00

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., used guide line pair, attractive deep color, double oval pmks., fine-very fine; an elusive line pair in used condition; 2008 PSE certificate (F-VF 75; SMQ $375.00). (photo)

650.00

#400, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange yellow, very well centered within wide margins, bright color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 and 2014PF certificates (XF 90; SSV $475.00). (photo)

270.00

999 999 HH

225.00

1000

#404, 10c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, strong vibrant color and a highly detailed impression on clean white paper, well centered within large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; 2014 PSAG certificate. (photo)

1,700.00

#414, 8c Pale olive green, handsome left sheet-margin plate no. 5718 single, almost perfectly centered within large and beautifully balanced margins, vivid rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1988 PF certificate. (photo)

100.00

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1002 H

1002

#416a, 10c Brown yellow, fresh mint example of this very scarce and seldom offered color variety, strong unmistakable brown yellow color, o.g., barest trace of hinging on a few perfs only, fine; 1982 PF certificate. (photo)

1,250.00

#421, 50c Violet, single line watermark, nicely centered within large margins, marvelously rich color on clean white paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo)

350.00

1003 1003 HHF

#429, 6c Red orange, an eye-catching jumbo-margined mint example, being incredibly well centered amid uniformly lavish margins, bright and fresh, full and even perforations, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large margined gem; 1995 PF and 2015 PSE certificates (XF-Sup 95J, SMQ 750.00 with no premium for the jumbo grade). (photo)

105.00

1004 1004 HHF

#433, 10c Orange yellow, a superb mint single, extraordinarily well centered amid generous equal margins, radiant rich color and crisp impression on bright paper, full and equal perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1999 PF certificate and 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $750.00). (photo)

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1005 1005 H

1006 HHq

1007 H

1008 mq

1009 HHPB

1010 HHF

1007

1010

#438, 20c Ultramarine, beautifully centered within generous balanced margins, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo)

190.00

#467, 5c Carmine error, the center stamp in a top margin block of nine, strong and intact, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine. (photo on page 120)

1,600.00

#475, 15c Gray, uncommonly wide margins and well centered within them, bright and fresh, o.g., extremely fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo)

180.00

#483, 3c Violet imperforate, Ty. I, centerline block of four, unused with “Boston/Mass� precancels, fresh with deep color and impression, huge margins all being virtually the full space between stamps, full o.g., n.h., superb. (photo on page 120)

75.00

#484, 3c Violet imperforate, Ty. II, full top margin plate no. 8338 block of six, featuring a lavishly large sheet selvage, plus the other three margins are exceptionally large and well balanced, especially deep rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice plate block. (photo on page 120)

150.00

#496, 5c Blue coil, perf 10 vert., a superb mint joint line pair, near perfect centering within larger margins than normal, rich color and sharp impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95J; SMQ $300.00 with no premium for the Jumbo grade). (photo)

65.00

1011 1011 HHF

#496a, 5c Blue coil, small perforation holes variety, perf. 10 vert, choice mint pair, beautifully centered amid uncommonly large margins, rich color and post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; the small holes varieties are normally found on the later coils, but this rare variety has recently been discovered on this much earlier coil; exceptionally scarce and listed but as yet not priced in Scott, however we offered a fine pair in our July auction which realized $500.00 hammer; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ neither listed nor priced). (photo)

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1012 1012 HHF

1013 HBP

1014 Hq

1015 HHq

1016 Hq

#496a, 5c Blue coil, small perforation holes variety, rare joint line pair, particularly well centered and margins, rich color and post office fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; the small holes varieties are normally found on the later coils, but this rare variety has recently been discovered on this much earlier coil; exceptionally scarce and listed but as yet not priced in Scott, however we offered a plain fine pair in our July auction which realized $500.00 hammer; 2015 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ neither listed nor priced). (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

#498f, 1c Green A.E.F. booklet pane of thirty, pos. W6, fresh and intact, o.g., couple light h.r., fine; 2000 APS certificate. (photo on page 126)

1,050.00

#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, mint block of four, rich characteristic color, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine-very fine. (photo on page 126)

1,100.00

#505, 5c Rose error, single error at the center of a top margin block of nine, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., fine. (photo on page 126)

1,000.00

#505, 5c Rose error, double error at the center of a bottom margin block of twelve, o.g., top center stamp h.r., the others including the errors l.h., fine. (photo on page 126)

1,300.00

1017 1017 HHF

1018 mF

1018

#516, 30c Orange red, extraordinarily well centered with large margins, deep luxuriant color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $140.00). (photo)

70.00

#528, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. Va, a spectacular used example that sports incredibly large margins all around and is marvelously well centered within these borders, bright color, large portion of c.d.s. cancel, an extremely fine large-margined gem; 2015 PSAG certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SSV $250.00 for 98 the highest priced grade). (photo)

1.00

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1019

1019 HHF

1020 HHF

1021 HHq

1022 Hq

1023 HHF

1024 HHPB

1025 HHPB

1026 HH

1027 HHq

1028 HHBP

1020

1023

#569, 30c Olive brown, wonderfully well centered within large margins, lovely fresh color and paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2002 PF for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp and 2015 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $115.00). (photo)

55.00

#571, $1.00 Violet black, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $215.00). (photo)

80.00

#571, $1.00 Violet black, pristine block of four with vertical centerline, deep color and impression, flawless o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine. (photo on page 126)

360.00+

#572, $2.00 Deep blue, block of four, wonderfully well centered and fresh, o.g., the top right stamp hinged, the other three n.h., very fine-extremely fine; catalog value is for four singles. (photo on page 126)

520.00

#573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $175.00). (photo)

210.00

#622, 13c Green, top margin plate no. 18924 block of six, well centered, strong and intact, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 126)

325.00

#628, 5c Ericsson Memorial, top margin plate no. 18595 block of six, incredibly well centered throughout the block, remarkably fresh, with rich luxuriant color on immaculate white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (photo on page 126)

90.00

#630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, nicely centered, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., finevery fine. (photo on page 128)

600.00

#634 var., 2c Carmine, recut (“long ear�), from plate 20342, pos. UR 34, the center stamp in a mint block of nine, nicely centered for this, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce. (photo on page 126)

275.00

#634e, 2c Carmine lake, booklet pane of six, well centered for this difficult booklet pane, with the characteristic intense color and impression of this rare shade, o.g., n.h., fresh and very fine; a rare variety, this being only the second example we have offered in our auctions; 2015 PSE certificate. (photo on page 128)

900.00

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1013

1014

1021

1016 1022

1015

1024

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1029 1029 H

1030 HHPB

1031 HHF

#740a, 1c Green National Park, vertical pair, imperforate horizontally, bright and fresh, o.g., top stamp with mild h.r., very fine for this error rarity, of which only 16 examples are known; signed “S.A.� (Spencer Anderson) and accompanied by a 2010 PF certificate. (photo)

1,750.00

#834, $5.00 Carmine and black, top margin plate nos. 23482, 23475 block of four, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo on page 128)

350.00

#909-21, 5c Overrun Countries, cplt., each a superb example with flawless centering in encapsulated PSE certificates graded 98, o.g., n.h., a matched set of extremely fine gems and a wonderful opportunity to acquire the whole set in this superlative grade; PSE encapsulated certificates (98 Superb; SMQ total $325.00).

3.00

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1026

1030 1032

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AIR POSTS 1032 HPB

#C3, 24c Carmine rose and blue, top margin plate nos. 8493, 8492, arrow and two “TOP� block of twelve, crisp and intact, o.g., four top stamps l.h., the others n.h., finevery fine. (photo on page 128)

1,150.00

1033 1033 HHF

#C4, 8c Dark green, exceptionally well centered amid large margins, bright color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00). (photo)

40.00

1034 1034 HHF

#C6, 24c Carmine, a magnificent mint single that is flawlessly centered within large margins, radiant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., n.h., superb; an outstanding gem that would please even the most fastidious collector; 2007 PSAG certificate (Superb 98; SSV $1,200.00). (photo)

1035

140.00

1037 1036

1035 HHF

1036 HHF

1037 HH

#C6, 24c Carmine, excellent centering within large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $250.00). (photo)

140.00

#C11, 5c Carmine and blue, exceedingly well centered within lavish margins, strong rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $100.00). (photo)

9.00

#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, incredibly well centered within large equal margins, fresh and bright, o.g., n.h., natural perf. indentation at top left, otherwise extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate. (photo)

975.00

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AIR POST SEMI-OFFICIALS 1911 Rodgers Aerial Post A Newly Discovered Usage and One of Only Nine Recorded Examples 1038 )

#CL2, 25c Black, Rodgers “Vin Fiz” semi-official air post, cut close as always, the “Vin Fiz” stamp with a 12mm tear, small scuff at right and other small faults, affixed neatly to the top left portion of the address side of a picture post card depicting the “Vin Fiz” Flyer, along with an inset photo of Rodgers, used in conjunction with a 1c Green Franklin (#374) which is tied by “Anderson Tex/ Oct 27 1911” duplex cancel (portion of the postmark retraced) addressed to Miss Mary Chapman, Liberty Hill, Texas, trivial edge wear, very fine appearance; 2015 PF certificate. A newly discovered example of this rarity, one of now nine flown covers bearing the famous “Vin Fiz” semi-official air post stamp. In addition to the now nine recorded covers, there are only four off cover “Vin Fiz” stamps known. (photos on page 130)

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SPECIAL DELIVERIES

1039 1039 HF

#E3, 10c Orange, gem mint example, incredibly well centered within large equal margins, radiant rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $650.00). (photo)

300.00

1040 1040 HHF

#E5, 10c Blue, top margin partial imprint single, especially well centered and margined, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright paper, o.g., l.h in selvage, stamp is n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSAG certificate (XF 90; SSV $1,000.00). (photo)

500.00

1041 1041 HHF

#E6, 10c Ultramarine, an especially choice jumbo-margined mint example of this difficult stamp, incredibly well centered amid uncharacteristically wide margins, vivid rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; widely regarded as the most difficult special delivery to find in premium quality; 2012 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85J; $850.00 with no premium for the jumbo grade). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

525.00

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1042 1042 HH

#E11, 10c Ultramarine, exceedingly well centered within extra-large margins, gorgeous rich color and an intense impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine jumbo; 2004 PF and 2015 PSE certificates. (photo)

45.00

POSTAGE DUES

1043 1043 HHF

1044 HHF

1044

#J24, 3c Bright claret, select mint example, beautifully centered within generous balanced margins and post office fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $275.00). (photo)

180.00

#J25, 5c Bright claret, eye-catching mint single, featuring intense color and detailed impression on fresh white paper, well centered within generous equal margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $375.00). (photo)

290.00

1045 1045 HHF

#J26, 10c Bright claret, jumbo-margined mint example, wonderfully well centered amid uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins, rich color on fresh white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF 90J; SMQ $800.00 with no premium for the Jumbo grade). (photo) 133

500.00

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1047 HH

1047

#J57, 30c Carmine lake, select mint single, beautifully centered within generous balanced margins, luxuriant rich color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate. (photo)

225.00

#JQ2, 2c Dark green parcel postage due, well centered within large margins, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 2005 PF certificate. (photo)

175.00

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1048

1049

1050 1048 H

1049 H

1050 HHF

#K1-14, 2c on 1c to 60c on 30c Offices in China, each a well centered mint single, all with fresh bright colors, o.g., h.r., three values with tiny hinge thins, otherwise very fine. (photo)

1,019.00

#K1-14, 17, 2c on 1c to 60c on 30c Offices in China, attractive singles with bright colors on fresh paper, o.g., most l.h., a few h.r., very fine. (photo)

1,129.00

#K2, 4c on 2c Rose, a gorgeous bottom margin single, possessing stunning color that is incredibly deep and intense, plus it is impeccably centered within uncharacteristically large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a most eye-appealing gem; 2015 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $475.00). (photo)

70.00

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1051 1051 mq

#K15, $1.00 on 50c Light violet, an exceedingly rare used block of four, deep rich color, fresh and intact, light boxed Shanghai cancels, top pair with thinned spots (certificate states only the top left stamp is thinned), otherwise fine-very fine; 1982 PF certificate. (photo)

6,250.00

1052 1052

#FX-SH1b, Shanghai, China registry exchange label, with narrow red Roman letter “R,� natural s.e. at right, couple minor faults at left, otherwise fine and rare; only thirteen examples are recorded on cover. (photo)

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OFFICIALS

1053 1053 S

1054 S

1055 H

1054

1055

#O10Sb, 1c Executive with “Specimen” overprint, small dotted “i” in “Specimen” variety, without gum as issued, nice special printing variety, bright color, fine and scarce. (photo)

500.00

#O67S, 90c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, quite well centered, rich color, stain on reverse that shows slightly on the front, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce with only 245 issued. (photo)

600.00

#O96, 1c Interior, on soft porous paper, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong fresh color, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of 1990 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp, and a 2004 PF certificate as a single; ex-Mann. (photo)

300.00

1056 1056 H

#O112, 30c Treasury on soft wove paper, seldom seen sound mint example of this rare official stamp, sumptuously rich color, o.g., l.h., fine; a stamp that remains on many advanced collectors want list; 2000 PF certificate. (photo)

5,500.00

1057 1057 HHF

#O120, 30c War, choice mint single, excellent centering within large margins, fresh and bright, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; $500.00 for hinged). (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

450.00

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NEWSPAPER STAMPS

1058 1058 P

#PR9P2-PR32P2, PR81P2, 1c-$60 Newspapers, small die proofs on white paper with the original gray card backing from the Roosevelt album, complete set of 25 values, 4c tear, otherwise a very fine set; only 85 of each were produced. (photo)

1,260.00

1059 1059 H

#PR40, 12c Pale rose special printing, without gum as issued, fresh example of this scarce stamp, nicely centered for this, strong color and clear impression, fine; while 1,313 stamps were sold most seem to have been lost to philately; 2004 PF certificate. (photo)

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1060 1060 H

#PR46, 84c Pale rose special printing, without gum as issued, wonderfully fresh, bright color on immaculate paper, unusually intact perforations, fine and rare; a stamp that is missing from most collections as only 164 stamps were sold; 1993 PF certificate. (photo)

5,500.00

1061 1061 H

#PR80, 2c Intense black special printing, without gum as issued, deep rich color contrasted by bright white paper, sharp impression, fresh and fine; while 4,514 stamps were sold the vast majority have been lost to philately; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo)

1,700.00

1062 1062 HH

#PR90, 1c Intense black, seldom seen post office fresh mint example of this Bureau issue, particularly well centered within large margins, strong color and impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 2009 PF certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,000.00

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1063 1063 HH

#PR104, 5c Black, well centered, exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2001 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the left stamp, and a 2003 PF certificate for the single. (photo)

650.00

PARCEL POST

1064 1064 HHF

1065 HF

1065

#Q1, 1c Parcel Post, exceptionally well centered within extravagantly wide margins, wonderfully bright color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2015 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $35.00 for 90, $200.00 for 95). (photo)

12.00

#Q9, 25c Parcel Post, an extraordinarily choice mint single featuring huge margins all around and being incredibly well centered within them, gorgeous color in an especially pleasing carmine rose shade, pristine o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2003 PSE certificate (XFSup 95J; SMQ $180.00 with no premium for the jumbo grade). (photo)

57.00

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COMPUTER VENDED POSTAGE

1066 1066 HH

#CPV26-30, 25c-$8.75 Washington, D.C., Machine 12 computer vended postage cplt., an exceedingly rare complete set of five values from this much sought-after machine, which was only available to the delegates to the 20th Universal Postal Congress from November 13th to December 14th, 1989 and was not accessible to the general public, being the 25c First Class, $1.00 Third Class, $1.65 Parcel Post (instead of $1.69 listed in Scott, as all sets contain despite this listing), $2.40 Priority Mail and $8.75 Express Mail values, all on self adhesive backing paper, extremely fine; only about ten sets are believed to exist. (photo)

2,600.00

TEST STAMPS

1067

1067 H

#TD51, 5c Brown test stamp, right sheet-margin horizontal strip of three, with large margins on the other three sides, without gum as produced, very fine; this was produced as a test of a photo-etching process by Bruckmann A.G. of Munich, Germany in 1912. (photo)

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300.00

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HUNTING PERMITS 1068 HHPB

1069 HHPB

1070 HHPB

1071 HHPB

1072 HHPB

1073 HHF

#RW12, 1945 $1.00 Black, top right corner plate no. F 157248 block of six, fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 128)

600.00

#RW16, 1949 $2.00 Bright green, bottom right corner margin plate no. 160793 block of six, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, intact perforations, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo on page 142)

425.00

#RW22, 1955 $2.00 Dark blue, bottom left margin plate no. 165283 block of six, exceedingly well centered, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo on page 142)

575.00

#RW29, 1962 $3.00 Multicolored, top right corner margin plate no. 168073 block of four, well centered, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo on page 142)

500.00

#RW30, 1963 $3.00 Multicolored, bottom left corner margin plate no. 168273 block of four, beautifully centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo on page 142)

500.00

#RW74b, 2007 $15.00 Multicolored, souvenir sheet of one signed by the artist, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; PSE graded XF-Sup 95 and encapsulated (SMQ $250.00).

140.00

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1074

1074 m

1075 mF

1076 P

1075

#2, 1861-62 10c Blue Paterson, lovely used single with large to extra-large margins all around, bright color on fresh paper and augmented by an attractive double circle Mobile, Ala. town cancel, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

200.00

#5, 10c Rose, highly desirable used single, with full balanced margins all around, bright color, nearly full “Mobile/Ala/Sep 6� double circle town cancel, very fine and attractive; 2015 PSAG certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00). (photo)

500.00

#6P5, 5c Light blue, plate proof on wove, block of four, full margins all around, fresh and very fine; each signed Robson Lowe in pencil, as well as a photocopy of a 1976 PF certificate for the sheet of 400 from which this came. (photo on page 142)

600.00

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1069

1076 1070

1071

1072

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1077 1077 s

1078 )

#1d, 2c Rose, “Panama” reading up and down, position 100 showing a small portion of the guide line arrow at bottom right, being one of only two positions in the sheet showing this variety, natural s.e. at bottom, tied to piece by light purple straight lines cancel, fresh with brilliant color, well centered, very fine and choice; rare and undervalued, as a total of only 52 examples of this variety were printed and far less exist today; signed Bartels and Colman and accompanied by 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

650.00

#2d, 5c Blue, “Canal Zone” diagonal, reading down to right, single tied to Perry cover by neat “Cristobal/Canal Zone/Jun 28, 1904” c.d.s. to fresh locally addressed cover, very fine and quite rare on cover; an off cover stamp catalogs $700.00; signed J.C. Perry and accompanied by 2007 PF certificate; ex-Tows. (photos on page 144)

Est. 400-500

1079 1079 H

#3a, 10c Yellow, inverted “Canal Zone” overprint, the bottom stamp in a vertical pair, the top stamp normal, nicely centered, bright color, strong and intact perforations, usual tropicalized o.g., very fine; only 200 stamps received an inverted overprint and combination pairs are seldom seen. (photo)

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1078 1085

1128

1136

1093

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1081

1080 1080 )

1081 H

#3a, 10c Yellow, inverted “Canal Zone” overprint, nicely centered single tied by “Canal Zone” in bars postmark to cover to Ancon, with “Cristobal/Canal Zone/Jul 10, 1904” datestamp alongside, violet Ancon backstamp, fresh and extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

800.00

#14b, 8c on 50c Bister brown, “Canal Zone” inverted, fresh mint example, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 200 stamps received an inverted overprint; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

450.00

1082 1082 Hq

#15, 8c on 50c Bistre brown, 13mm. “PANAMA” reading up, a rare mint block of four of this scarce stamp, pos. 35-36 and 45-46, pos. 35 and 46 Ty. B “8,” pos. 36 Ty. A “8,” and pos. 45 Ty. C “8,” nicely centered and uncommonly fresh, strong color, full o.g., some rejoined perforation separations at right, very fine and handsome; any block of #15 is very rare, but to find one with the all three overprint types makes it an important showpiece of Canal Zone philately, with only 500 stamps having been issued; signed Bloch and accompanied by 2007 PF certificate. (photo) 145

9,000.00

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1083 1083 H

#15a Var., “8 cts” on 50c Bister brown, “Panama” reading down and up, left sheetmargin part imprint single, showing two “Panama” reading up on stamp and “Panama” reading down on selvage, full o.g., fine; probably only ten examples exist; 2007 PF certificate (CZSG #15.7). (photo)

6,750.00

1084 1084 HF

1085 )

#36b, 10c on 13c gray, “10 cts.” omitted, wonderfully well centered, o.g., l.h., fresh and extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate graded XF 90. (photo)

350.00

#46, 1c Green and black, horizontal pair from the first printing, tied by “Balboa Heights/Canal Zone/Mar 4, 1916” machine cancel on cover to Philadelphia, very fine and scarce; 2007 PF certificate. (photo on page 144)

500.00

1086 1086 H

#50h, 2c Orange vermilion and black, “Canal” double, the right stamp in a right sheet-margin horizontal pair, showing “Zone” overprint also on selvage, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h. trivial natural narrow horizontal gum skip, fine and scarce; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

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800.00

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1087 1087 H

#55b, 1c Light green and black, horizontal pair, right stamp “Canal Zone” omitted, the right pair in a right margin horizontal strip of four, well centered and fresh, strong and intact perforations with sensible h.r. reinforcement to prevent separation, o.g., finevery fine; a mere ten such pairs exist; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

1,795.00

1088 1088 H

#55f, 1c Light green and black, “CANAL” double, the right stamp in a right sheetmargin horizontal strip of four, well centered, fresh and intact, o.g., the error h.r., very fine and rare; only ten such errors exist; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

2,067.00

1089 1089 H

#56d, 2c Orange vermilion and black, horizontal pair, one without “Canal Zone,” the left stamp in a top left corner margin part imprint horizontal strip of four, excellent centering, rich color on fresh white paper, strong and intact perforations, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and choice; only twenty such error pairs exist; 2007 PF certificate. (photo) 147

1,017.00

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1090 1090 HF

#57, 5c Deep blue and black, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine; 2007 PF certificate graded VF 80. (photo)

1092

1091 1091 H

1092 HHF

1093 )

300.00

#87 Var., 10c Orange, “Canal” wrong font from pos. UL51, o.g., l.h., fine; this variety only occurs once on the sheet of 400; 2007 PF certificate (CZSG #87.1). (photo)

Est. 100-150

#91c, 17c Black, “Zone Canal” overprint, post office fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate graded XF 90. (photo)

for hinged 275.00

#115c, 3c Deep violet, handmade booklet pane of six, perforated margins, complete booklet pane with tab at left, tied by target cancels to registered cover to New York, violet handstamped registry etiquette at left, “Pedro Miguel CC/Registered/Jan 29, 1935” error backstamp with “CC” instead of “CZ,” very fine and rare in period usage; 2007 PF certificate; ex-Joyce. (photo on page 144)

Est. 150-200

1094 1094 H

#CO11, 30c Lake red, 17mm overprint, rare mint example of this normally precancelled stamp, o.g., h.r., typical fine centering; 2007 PF certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,000.00

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1095 1095 m

#CO14a, 6c Yellow brown air post official, inverted overprint, fresh color, light wavy line precancel, still retaining full original gum, typical fine centering; only one sheet of fifty stamps was printed, all with this c.t.o. cancel, with fourteen positions having a straight-edge on one or more sides; 1983 PF certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

1096

1096 )

#F1a, “10 cts.” Surcharge on 5c Black and red Registration envelope, 9¼mm between “Canal” and “Zone,” rare used entire uprated by 2c Vermilion and black (#53) tied by “Culbera/Canal Zone/M.O.B./Nov 25, 1918” double circle datestamp, addressed to Balboa, arrival backstamp, fresh and extremely fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

149

2,000.00

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1097 1097 s 1098 s

1098

#201a, “3 Cents.” surcharge on 1m Blue green, inverted surcharge, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe town cancel, very fine and scarce; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

450.00

#204, “3 cents.” surcharge on 2m Blue green, showing a broken “D” in “Habilitado”, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe town cancel, very fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

600.00

1099 1099 s

#214, “5 cents.” surcharge on 2m Blue green, excellent centering, tied to piece by Puerto Principe town cancel, fresh and extremely fine; one of the more elusive Puerto Principe issues of which no mint examples are known; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

1,750.00

1100 1100 s

#216, “5 Cents.” surcharge on 3m Blue green, well centered, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe town cancel, single pulled perforation at bottom left, otherwise very fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,000.00

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HAWAII

1101 1101 (H)

#5, 5c Blue on thick white wove paper, unused, ample to large margins all around, deep rich color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, small facial scuff at upper right, otherwise very fine. (photo)

1,900.00

1102 1102 m

#7, 5c on 13c Dark red, manuscript “5� provisional issue, an affordable used example of this rare stamp, neat c.d.s. confined to the lower left, rich color, margins to touching, thins, very good appearance; 1981 PF certificate. (photo)

10,000.00

1103 1103 (H)

#12, 1c Light blue on bluish white, Plate 2-B, Type I, (pos. 3), attractive appearing unused (as always) example of this rare stamp, margins all around, bright color on fresh paper, 3mm tear at upper right and some faint soling, fine appearance; nearly all examples have faults to some degree. (photo)

151

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1104 1104 (H)

#13, 2c Light blue on bluish white, Plate 3-A, Type I (pos. 1), rare unused (as always) example, three well clear margins, cutting outer frame line at top, thinned spot breaking paper at the center of the numeral, light toning at right not showing through, very good appearance; an affordable example of this difficult stamp. (photo)

6,250.00

1105 1105 m

#13, 2c Light blue on bluish white, Plate 3-B, Type VIII (pos. 8), an elusive sound used example of this rare and fragile stamp that was printed on thin pelure paper, ample margins all around, fresh color and paper, lightened ms. cancel, otherwise very fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

5,000.00

1106 1106 m

#13a, 2c Dark blue on greyish white, Plate 1-A, Type VII (pos. 7), sound used example of this first numeral printing, deep rich color on fresh paper, margins to touching outer frame line, bold red Honolulu datestamp, very good and attractive; most examples of this stamp are found with manuscript cancellations; 1993 PF certificate as #13. (photo)

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5,000.00

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1107 1107 (H)

#15, 1c Black on grayish, Plate 4-B, Type V (pos. 5), fresh unused example, generous equal margins all around, rich color on clean paper, very fine. (photo)

650.00

1108 1108 mF

#16, 2c Black on grayish, Plate 3-G, Ty. VI (position 6), large even margins all around, lightly cancelled with black grid, completely sound and extremely fine; 2014 PSAG certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $1,200.00). (photo)

850.00

1109 1109 m

#16a, 2c Black on grayish, “2� at top of rectangle, Plate 3-C, Type IX (pos. 9), used with red Honolulu datestamp, ample margins to just touching bottom frame line, 10mm sealed tear at bottom and creases at top, fine appearance; 1998 HPS certificate. (photo)

153

3,750.00

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1110 1110 (H) 1111 m

1111

#18, 2c Black on blue gray, Plate 5-A, Type X (pos. 10), unused, clear margins all around, small skillful repair at top, fine appearance. (photo)

3,500.00

#18, 2c Black on blue gray, used with red Honolulu datestamp, repaired adding portions of the design at bottom and top left, fine appearance. (photo)

6,000.00

1112 1112 (H) 1113 (H)

#19, 1c Black, Plate 6-A, Type II (pos 2), select unused single, with uniformly large margins all around, strong color on fresh white paper, extremely fine. (photo)

550.00

#19, 1c Black, Plate 6-A, Type I (pos. 1), unused, ample to mostly large margins all around, bright and fresh, very fine. (photo)

550.00

1114 1114 (H)

1115 (H)

1116 (H)

1113

1115

1116

#19, 1c Black, Plate 6-A, Type VIII (pos 8), unused, huge margins to ample at top, fresh color on crisp paper, tiny thin spot in the top margin not noted on the certificate, otherwise very fine; clear 1969 PF certificate. (photo)

550.00

#19, 1c Black, Plate 6-A, Type IX (pos. 9), unused, large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, shallow thinned spot at top mainly in the margin, very fine appearance. (photo)

550.00

#20, 2c Black, Plate 5-C, Type X (pos. 10), unused, clear margins to barely touching at base, strong color and impression on fresh paper, fine; signed Schlessinger. (photo)

775.00

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1117 1117 )

#21, 5c Blue on blue, three large margin, in at top (some surface adhesions) tied by three-ring target cancel to 1866 cover to Sherman, New York and used in conjunction with U.S. 5c Brown (#76) used to pre-pay the single rate, red “HONOLULU/U.S. POSTAGE PAID/May 7” datestamp and “San Francisco, Cal/Jun 9” departure postmark, endorsed “via San Francisco and Panama” at left, very fine conjunctive usage; carried on board the American Brig Hesperian to San Francisco, at this time letters were sent via Panama only when the sender instructed it, otherwise they went overland. (photo)

1118 1118 (H)

1119 H

1120 (H) 1121 (H)

1119

1120

8,250.00

1121

#22, 5c Blue on blue, Plate 12-A, Type II (pos 6), unused as nearly always, four ample to large margins, wonderfully fresh, very fine; signed Brun and accompanied by 2001 PF certificate. (photo)

575.00

#24, 2c Black on laid paper, Plate 7-A, Type II (pos. 2), an incredibly fresh and choice mint example, large to mostly huge margins all around, strong color and impression, full original gum, which is a rare commodity on any Numeral, h.r., extremely fine. (photo)

for no gum 325.00

#24, 2c Black on laid paper, Plate 7-A, Type II (pos. 2), choice unused single, four huge margins, bright and fresh, extremely fine. (photo)

325.00

#24, 2c Black on laid paper, Plate 7-A, Type V (pos. 5), unused, ample to huge margins all around, intense color on fresh paper, choice very fine; signed Bloch and accompanied by 2001 HPS certificate. (photo)

325.00

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1122 1122 (H) 1123 (H) 1124 (H)

#24, 2c Black on laid paper, Plate 7-A, Type X (pos. 10), unused, four generous margins, deep color on fresh white paper, very fine. (photo)

325.00

#25, 1c Dark blue, Plate 11-A, Type IX (pos. 1), unused, four large to very large margins, strong color and impression on crisp white paper, extremely fine. (photo)

350.00

#25, 1c Dark blue, Plate 11-A, Type VI (pos. 6), fresh unused single, generous even margins, rich color on clean white paper, very fine. (photo)

350.00

1125 1125 (H) 1126 (H)

1124

1123

1126

#26, 2c Dark blue, Plate 10-A, Type V (pos. 5), unused, four ample equal margins, rich color on fresh paper, very fine. (photo)

350.00

#26, 2c Dark blue, Plate 10-A, Type V (pos. 5), unused, four large margins, light staining, otherwise very fine. (photo)

350.00

1127 1127 TC

#31TC1a, 2c Green, trial color large die proof on India mounted on card, 28x34mm, just a hint of toning, otherwise very fine and very rare, possibly even unique as this item was only recently listed by Scott; ex-Wilcox. (photo) WWW.SPINK.COM

1,700.00

November 18 & 19, 2015 - USA 1128 HHq

#51, 2c Carmine reprint, a particularly fresh mint sheet of fifteen, vivid rich color on crisp clean paper, o.g., hinged in the ungummed portion of the top selvage only, the stamp all never hinged, extremely fine and choice. (photo on page 144)

for singles 750.00

1129 1129 m

#57a, 2c Dull violet, “Provisional Govt” overprint, missing the “9” of “1893,” select used example of this scarce error, well centered within large margins, discrete violet postmark confined to bottom center, but not obscuring the variety, very fine and choice; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

950.00

1130 1130 H

#62d, 12c Black Provisional Government issue, double overprint, both strong, one split vertically, fresh mint example of this striking error, o.g., l.h., fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

2,000.00

1131 1131 HHF

#69, 12c Red lilac Provisional Govt. issue, pristine mint single, fabulously fresh with luxuriant color, well centered within especially large margins, o.g., n.h., a very fine and choice jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $575.00 for 80 and $1,150.00 for 85). (photo) 157

575.00

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1132 1132 H

#72b, 50c Red Provisional Govt. issue, no period after “Govt.” from pos. 6, plus it shows a vertically split overprint (Meyer-Harris 85.636), o.g., h.r., fine and rare; cataloged as just a normal error; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

475.00+

1133

1133 HHq

#O1-6, 2c-25c Officials handsome matched set of bottom right corner margin mint blocks of four, crisp and intact, o.g., n.h., 5c with some light gum toning, otherwise finevery fine. (photo)

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2,940.00

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1134 1134 HH/Hq

#R7a, 20c on 25c Green revenue, inverted surcharge, an exceedingly rare mint block of four of this error, deep rich color, o.g., top left stamp small h.r., the other three all never hinged, bottom left stamp with a small diagonal crease at bottom left, otherwise fine-very fine; 2007 PF certificate. (photo) for hinged 5,000.00

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1135

1135 HHq

1136 H)

#R9a, 20c Red revenue, imperforate, a pristine mint block of four, large even margins all around, rich color on wonderfully fresh paper, immaculate o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and choice. (photo)

5,400.00

#U7, 4c Red entire, blue inside, mint entire with an unsealed flap, minor light stain at left, otherwise very fine and scarce. (photo on page 144)

475.00

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Hawaii “Specimen” Overprints

1137

1137 Sq

#10-11RS, 5c Blue and 13c Orange red “REPRINT.” specimen, matched bottom left corner sheet-margin blocks of four, with ample to large margins on the other sides, exceptionally fresh, o.g., bottom left 5c stamp hinged, the others n.h.,13c l.h, except bottom right stamp n.h., extremely fine. (photo)

1139

1138

1138 HSF

1139 HHS

1,200.00

#39S, 5c Ultramarine with red “(Spe)cimen” overprint, this overprint, which is not listed in Scott, is 28mm long and intended to go over two stamps, exceptionally well centered, fresh with full o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate (VF-XF 85). (photo)

Est. 150-200

#74S, 1c Yellow horiz. gutter pair with red diagonal “Spceimen” overprint misspelled on both stamps, an unlisted overprint in Scott measuring 21mm, exceptionally fresh with brilliant color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and scarce; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 300-400

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1142

1140 1141 1140 HS

1141 HHS

1142 HHS

1143 HHSq

#75S, 2c Brown with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 15½mm and unlisted in Scott, vertical pair, each with overprint and security punch hole, rich color and fresh, o.g., top stamp with the barest trace of hinging, bottom stamp n.h., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 150-200

#77S, 10c Yellow green vert. gutter pair with red diagonal “Spceimen” overprint misspelled on both stamps, an unlisted overprint in Scott measuring 21mm, pristine with bright color, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine and scarce; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 300-400

#80S, 1c Green with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 17.3mm and unlisted in Scott, in addition to the overprint it has a security punch hole, rich color and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 100-150

#81S, 2c Rose with blue diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 17mm and unlisted in Scott, beautiful block of four, each stamp in addition to the overprint has a security punch hole, exceptionally well centered, bright color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo on page 164)

Est. 500-750

1144 1144 HHS

1145 HHSq

#82S, 5c Blue with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 17.5mm and unlisted in Scott, in addition to the overprint it has a security punch hole, exceedingly well centered, rich color and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 100-150

#82s, 5c Blue, with “Specimen” overprint, pos. UL24-25, 34-35, fresh block of four of this scarce specimen stamp, incredibly fresh, o.g., n.h., normal invalidating punch, finevery fine. (photo on page 164)

Est. 300-400

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#RS3, $1.00 Black, American Bank Note Co. red “Specimen” overprint measuring 11.6mm, unlisted in Scott, pristine block of four of this first issue rouletted revenue, very fresh with nice centering, attractive color and impression, o.g., n.h., normal invalidating punch applied to these scarce specimens; very fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo on page 164)

Est. 500-750

1147 1147 HH SF

#R11S, $1.00 Dark blue revenue, with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 15mm, unlisted in Scott, well centered example, fresh with intense deep color and prooflike impression, o.g., n.h., normal punch applied to specimens, very fine; 2015 PSE certificate (VF 80). (photo)

1148 1148 HHS

1149 HHq

1150 HHS

Est. 150-200

1150

#R12S, $50.00 Slate blue and carmine, with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint. measuring 11.5mm and not listed in Scott, pristine horiz. pair of the changed design of this high value revenue, rich deep colors and fresh, well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h. usual invalidating punch to each, choice very fine and scarce; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 300-400

#R13S, 50c Yellow orange, with blue diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 20mm, unlisted in Scott, crisp block of four, brilliant color, exceptionally well centered especially for this tight-margined issue, very fresh with o.g., n.h., usual invalidating punch applied to each, slight extraneous blue overprint ink at the bottom of the top right stamp, extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo on page 164)

Est. 500-750

#R16S, $10.00 Reddish brown and green with red diagonal “Specimen” overprint measuring 20mm, not listed in Scott, fresh example of this higher value, bright colors, well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2015 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 100-150

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1143 1145

1146

1162 1149

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HAWAII COLLECTIONS 1151 Hm

1152 Hm

1153 Hm)

Hawaii mint and used collection balance of a few hundred stamps with some light duplication arranged in a stockbook, better items are (mint unless noted) #6, 8, 9 mint and used, 11, 14 (no margins), 15 (2), 16 used (2), 21 (2), 22 (2) plus two used, 23, 24, 28 (2) and three used, 29 sheet of fifteen, 32 (2), 39 plate proof on India, 48, 49 used (2), 52C (2), 57 used with split ovpt., 63 (2), 66b, 69 (2), 72 (2) plus one used, 73 (2), Officials complete both mint and used, Revenues including R7 block of four and ending with a few Kahului railroad issues, mixed condition including small faults or repairs, no gum, etc. and four forgeries are noted, so please inspect carefully.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Hawaii mint and used stock, small stock including a nice used #9, 1864-90 royal portrait issues with mint #46, useful Provisional Government overprints including mint 65, mint and used 72 and mint 73, plus a few town cancels, mixed condition, many finevery fine.

Est. 400-500

Hawaii postal stationery collection and accumulation of mostly mint entires, postal cards and paid reply cards in an album, includes #U5, UE1, UX2a (3), UX6 (4), UX7 (3), UX9 (4), plus two used, UY1 (2), UY2 (2) and UY3-4, the paid reply cards having all been folded, occasional faults, however most are very fine.

5,117.00

PHILIPPINES

1154 1154 H

#223A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, a highly select mint example of this very scarce and terribly difficult type, being incredibly well centered amid generous balance margins, which is quite a feat considering that most are quite off center in one or two directions, remarkably fresh, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; a nicer example would be a challenge to locate; 1971 PF certificate. (photo)

2,000.00

1155 1155 H

#225, $5.00 Dark green, choice mint example of this scarce high value, wonderfully well centered amid balanced margins, deep rich color on uncommonly fresh paper, full and even perforations all around, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; only 782 stamps were issued; 2000 PF certificate. (photo) 165

650.00

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1156 1156 H

#238, $2.00 Dark blue, an incredibly fresh mint example of this scarce stamp, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large and well balanced margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem with few peers among the only 695 stamps issued; 1999 PF certificate. (photo)

650.00

1157 1157 H 1158 (H)

#273, 4p Deep blue, select mint example of this key value, particularly well centered, intense color, o.g., very lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1990 PF certificate. (photo)

550.00

#403a, 6c Slate blue, imperforate vertically, the right sheet-margin pair in a horizontal strip of five, unused, well centered, very fine and rare, this being the first example we have had the pleasure of offering in our auctions. (photo on page 164)

1,000.00

1159 1159 (H)

#468, 6c Dark brown, with “Victory” handstamp, unused without gum as are most mint examples, fresh color and paper, centered to upper left, a fine example of this rarity; only 206 stamps were overprinted, most of which were used; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

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4,750.00

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1161

1160 1160 H 1161 H 1162 Hq

1163 H

1163

#469, 6c Carmine, with “Victory” handstamp, typical tropicalized o.g., fine and scarce; only 235 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

350.00

#473, 10c Carmine Rose, with “Victory,” handstamp, fresh mint single, o.g., l.h., nearly very fine; only 450 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

300.00

#477, 12c Purple, with “Victory” handstamp, seldom seen mint block of four, fresh color, tropicalized o.g. resulting in some light gum stains, fine-very fine, blocks of most “Victory” overprints are rare; 2007 PF certificate. (photo on page 164)

1,500.00

#480, 16c Dark blue, with “Victory” handstamp, strong color on fresh paper, small part tropical o.g., very fine; only 500 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

500.00

1164 1164 H

1165 (H)

1165

#482, 30c Orange red, with “Victory” handstamp, particularly fresh mint single, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, nearly very fine; only 248 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

450.00

#483, 30c Orange red, with “Victory” handstamp, unused, nicely centered and fresh, very fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

750.00

1166 1166 H

1167 (H)

1167

#E8, 20c Dull violet special delivery, with “Victory” handstamp, o.g. with wax paper interleaving adhering, lightly toned, otherwise fine and rare as only 138 stamps were overprinted, 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

1,400.00

#E9, 20c Blue violet special delivery, with “Victory” handstamp, unused, good color on fresh paper, nearly very fine; only 600 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

550.00

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1168

1168 Hq

#E9, 20c Blue violet special delivery, with “Victory” handstamp, seldom seen mint block of four, fresh and intact, nicely centered for this, slightly tropicalized o.g. as usual, fine-very fine; only 600 stamps were overprinted, most of which were used; 1972 APS certificate. (photo) for singles 2,200.00

1170

1169

1169 Hq

1170 H

#J17, 6c Brown red postage due, with “Victory” handstamp, scarce mint block of four, usual tropicalized o.g., top left stamp with a tiny gum soak at top, otherwise finevery fine; only 390 stamps were overprinted; signed Bloch and accompanied by 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

360.00

#O38, 2c Rose official, with “Victory” handstamp, full o.g., fresh and fine; quite scarce and undercataloged as only 128 stamps were overprinted; 2007 PF certificate. (photo)

375.00

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PUERTO RICO

1171 1171 H

#201, 5c Black Coamo issue, mint horizontal pair from pos. 8-9, the left stamp Ty. IV and the right stamp Ty. II, ample margins all around leaving the frame line intact, o.g., the left stamp with a small tear at top left and the right stamp with a tiny thin spot, very fine appearance; only about 500 stamps were issued; signed Mekeel and accompanied by 2007 PF certificate. (photo) for singles 1,550.00+

UNITED NATIONS 1172 P

United Nations Die Proof grouping of nineteen die proofs, each affixed to cards, in binder, including 1952 Birthplace of Charter, 1958 International Atomic Energy Agency (8, various colors), 1958 Central Hall Westminster (2), 1958 Economic and Social Council (5), 1958 Human Rights Day (2, both stained by glue, natural?), generally finevery fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

UNITED STATES COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS 1173 HH/Hm qBP)

Massive mint and used collection housed in nineteen large Scott albums in four large boxes, the collection is offered intact as received and comprehensive for the regular issues and commemoratives plus air mails and some other back-of-the-book issues of the United States, the collection starts out used with a few 1851 and 1857 imperforate and perforated issues, Civil War period issues include some grilled values, 1869 Pictorials complete to the 15c, Bank Notes, aside from the grilled issues, lack only a couple of being complete for the regularly issued sets, Columbians and Trans-Mississippis are each complete to the 50c and the Bureau and 1902-03 issues are similarly collected, the 20th century continues mostly used with very comprehensive Washington-Franklins and commemoratives, from the mid 1920s most are collected mint including a 2c White Plains souvenir sheet and “Kans-Nebr.” overprints complete, air mails are similarly collected mint and used and are complete less the 1930 Zeppelins, the total catalog value for this portion of the collection to about 1940 plus a few later imperforate error pairs and a isolated modern rarity such as the recalled Legends of the West (3x) is well in excess of $25,000.00; the balance and the great bulk of the collection is a massive modern collection collected in singles, blocks, miniature sheets, complete booklets and coil strips, this collection is quite specialized especially in the regular issues where there are numerous different similar designs, perforations and rouletting, as noted before regarding catalog value there are imperforate errors found throughout, mostly coils but also including commemoratives #1804a plus a #1555a with brown engraving omitted, there are many other modern varieties with premium value such as coil plate number strips that are counted only as face value, the face value is immense as the issues are included right up to 2014 and the “forever” stamps, and often there are several booklets and miniature sheets for each issue as well as all the varieties, total face value of this modern period is in excess of $20,000.00, finally throughout are numerous F.D.C.s mounted into the collection, condition is mixed in the 19th century with some faults to be expected but there are are also many fine to very-fine stamps throughout, in the modern period the singles are often hinged to pages but the miniature sheets, blocks and coil strips which is the vast majority of the face value is never hinged and very clean; a wonderful opportunity to acquire an extensive modern collection to be built upon; examine.

Est. 15,000-20,000

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19th and 20th century mint collection of many hundreds in brown Scott hingeless National album, including 1847 5c (likely pen cancel removed), 1851-56 10c Ty. III, 12c, 1857-61 to 30c, 1861-62 to 90c, few grills, 1869 Pictorials to 15c Ty. II, range of Bank Notes with values to 30c (3), 1888 90c, 1890-93 set, Columbians to $1.00, 1894 with values to $1.00 Type I, $2.00, 1895 $2.00, Trans-Mississippis to $1.00, 1902-03 to $1.00, few early commemoratives with Pan-Pacific to 10c (#400), perf. 10 to 5c, range of Washington-Franklins with values to $1.00 (3), few coils,1922-25 set, White Plains souvenir sheet, Kansas and Nebraska sets, later issues to 1971, airmails with 1918 and 1923 sets, all four Zeppelins, scattered special deliveries, mint includes n.h., o.g., l.h. and unused (few regummed), some small faults to be expected, mixed condition but with much fine-very fine; worth a close inspection; Scott catalog value $100.000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

1175 HH/Hm) Massive 19th and 20th century mint and used collection in 33 albums, all contained in five cartons, issues to about 2000, including 1847 5c (2) and 10c, 1851-56 3c plating study on three pages, 10c, 12c, 1857-61 3c a similar plating study on four pages, 10c (2), 24c, 30c, 1861-62 to 90c, range of Bank Notes with a 3c cancellation study, Columbians to 50c, Trans-Mississippi to 50c, range of Washington-Franklins, 1922-25 to $5.00, extensive back-of the-book, airmails with 1918 set, special deliveries, postage dues, officials and revenues in a separate volume, much of the remaining albums being devoted to modern issues, plate blocks, plate number coils, etc. in a series of Scott American albums with a cumulative face value of at least $5,000, also many covers, F.D.C.s and postal stationery, most 19th century is used with scattered o.g., early 20th century has some mixed mint and used sets, modern is mostly n.h., some faults to be expected chiefly in earlier issues, though much fine-very fine; inspection recommended.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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Late 19th and early 20th Century mint collection housed on Lighthouse hingeless pages in an album, mostly 1882 to 1935 issues starting with #206 and continuing with 212-14, 216, 3c-90c small Bank Notes, 1c-10c, 30c, 50c and $1.00 Columbians, 25558, 260, 264-75, 277, 50c-$2.00 Trans-Mississippi, Pan-Americans cplt., 20th Century commemoratives complete except for 404, but including a White Plains souvenir sheet, a range of Washington-Franklins including 480, 524 and 547, 571-73, Kansas and Nebraska overprints, air mails nearly complete including a set of Graf Zeppelins, Offices in China with a $2.00 value, Parcel Post complete and ending with RW1-45 complete and nearly all n.h., some regummed and occasional small faults, most o.g., l.h. or n.h., finevery fine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

19th and 20th century mostly used collection of over 700 stamps on Scott pages, issues to 1934, including 1847 5c, 1851-56 10c (3), 12c, 1857-61 10c (5, all Ty. V), 24c, 30c, 1861-61 to 90c (2), few grills, 1869 Pictorials to 15c (both), excellent range of Bank Notes with values to 90c (5), 1890-93 set, Columbians to 50c, 1894 to $2.00, 1895 to $5.00, Trans-Mississippi to 50c, excellent range of Washington-Franklins, 1917 $2.00 and $5.00, 1918 $2.00 and $5.00, 1920 $2.00, few coils, early commemoratives pretty much complete, few misidentified, some reference not counted, some small faults to be expected, mostly in earlier issues, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth inspection; Scott catalog exceeds $35,000.00.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Mint and used collection of many hundreds to around 1940 housed in two Scott albums and loose filling a medium carton, starts with 1847 5c and 10c and continues with 1851 to 12c, 1857 with unused 24c and 30c, 1861 to 90c, 1867 grills to 30c, 1869 to 90c, Bank Notes to 90c, Columbians cplt. to $4.00, 1895 Bureau issue including two each of $2.00 and $5.00, Trans-Mississippi cplt., Pan-Americans cplt., most 20th commemoratives, Washington-Franklins including 1917-19 issue cplt. with 2c Deep rose Ty. Ia and 5c Rose error, 1922-25 issue cplt., air mails with a nice n.h. set of Graf Zeppelins, back-of-the-book including revenues with a $20.00 Conveyance imperf. pair, Hunting Permits complete mint or n.h., a decent showing of possessions including Canal Zone, Hawaii and Ryukyus, plus a fair amount of accumulation not in the albums, decidedly mixed condition, especially among the 19th century, the 20th century is nicer with many fine-very fine to be found, so a careful inspection is strongly advised.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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19th and 20th century mint and used collection of hundreds in Scott National album, issues to 1968, including New York 1845 5c, 1847 5c and 10c, 1851-56 10c Ty. II, 10c Ty. III (2), 12c, 1861-62 3c pink with APS certificate, values to 30c, few grills, 1860 Pictorials to 15c Ty. II, range of Bank Notes with values to 90c, 1890-93 set, Columbians to $1.00, Trans-Mississippis to 50c, 1902-03 to $1.00, range of Washington-Franklins with values to $1.00 (3), early commemoratives with Panama-Pacific complete, 1918 $5.00 and 1920 $2.00, 1922-25 set, White Plains souvenir sheet, issues through 1925 used, thereafter mostly mint which includes n.h., l.h. and o.g., some small faults or offcenter in earlier issues, mixed condition to fine-very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

1180 HH/Hm) Principally United States 20th century balance of a consignment, thousands of stamps, covers and postal stationery, all contained in fourteen cartons, including U.S. face $500, postal stationery face $200+, some 19th century, mostly 20th century, F.D.C.s in albums, etc., in three cartons with some significantly better such as 1938 Presidential $2.00 and $5.00, also $5.00 Hamilton, some officials, penalty mail stationery and stamps, post cards, a carton of promotional items, significant U.N. face and postal stationery (uncounted), a carton of U.N. F.D.C.s, some worldwide with a carton of relatively modern mint, n.h., mostly in glassines, a carton of topicals with much John F. Kennedy, some affected by mount shrinkage, lastly two cartons of U.S. and worldwide mostly on paper, mint includes much n.h., few small faults noted, much fine-very fine; quite well organized within the different categories and well worth inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

1181 HH/Hm

19th and 20th mostly used century collection of few thousands in five albums in box, issues to the 1960s, including a few stampless covers, 1847 5c, 1851-56 12c, 1857-61 5c (2), 10c Ty.III, 12c, 1861-61 to 90c, few grills, 1869 Pictorial to 30c, range of Bank Notes with values to 90c (3), Columbians to $2.00, Bureau to $5.00, Trans-Mississippis to $1.00, 1902-03 to $2.00, range of Washington-Franklins with 1918 $2.00 and $5.00, 1920 $2.00, early commemoratives with Pan-Pacific complete, 1922-25 to $5, White Plains souvenir sheet, Kansas and Nebraska sets, extensive back-of-the-book, airmail with 65c and $1.30 Zeppelins, offices in China set, o.g., U.N. with Charter sheet, mentioned items all used except the souvenir sheets, mint includes some n.h. in later, some small faults to be expected, chiefly in earlier issues, however much fine-very fine; worth a close inspection.

Est. 2,000-3,000

19th and 20th century mint and used collection of over 800 stamps on Mystic pages in binder, issues to 1968, including a few early issues, 1861-62 to 30c, 1869 Pictorials to 30c, 1890-93 to 90c, Columbians to 50c, Trans-Mississippi to 50c, 1902-03 to 15c, scattered Washington-Franklins, Kansas and Nebraska sets, few airmails with 1918 and 1923 sets, mint are mostly o.g. or l.h., some faults to be expected, mixed condition to fine-very fine; Scott catalog $20,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

1183 HH/Hm) Principally United States 20th century balance of a consignment, thousands of stamps, covers and postal stationery in shoe-boxes, envelopes and glassines, all contained in ten cartons, includes F.D.C.s in a few battered albums and loose, a significant quantity of U.S. face, mostly scrap, few promotional items, some U.N., also includes some foreign, some packet material, some supplies, Scott mounts, supplements, mixed condition to finevery fine; worth a look.

Est. 750-1,000

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1184 HH/Hm

19th and 20th century collection of few thousand in five Harris albums and loose, property as received, all contained in two cartons, including scattered 1857-61, few grills, 1869 Pictorials to 15c Ty. II, range of Bank Notes with values to 30c (3), 90c, 1890-93 set, Columbians to 50c, Trans-Mississippis to 50c, range of Washington-Franklins with values to $1.00 (3), 1917 $2.00 and $5.00, 1918 $5.00, 1920 $2.00, 1922-25 set, Kansas and Nebraska sets, few back-of-the-book with airmails, later issues to 1993 with much face in the two volumes of plate blocks, mostly used to 1930, some significant faults to be expected throughout the used period, later generally fine-very fine.

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PLATE BLOCK COLLECTIONS 1185 H/HHqPB Blocks, plate blocks, plate number strips and multiples accumulation of hundreds of items from the 1880s to the 1940s on stock pages housed in a binder, blocks of four include #208a, 213, 5c and 8c Pan-Americans, 3c, 5c, 8c and 13c 1902 regular issue, 1c5c Jamestown, 1c-5c Louisiana Purchase, 1c-5c 1908 Washington-Franklins imperf.,10c Panama-Pacific (#400), Kansas and Nebraska ovpts. cplt., 24c first and second issue air mails, and 50c Graf Zeppelin, among the many plate blocks are #509 and 511, Washington Bicentennial (2), Parks perf. and imperf., Prexies cplt., Famous Americans, etc., also includes two White Plains souvenir sheets, a Recalled Legends of the West sheet and a complete set of Official plate proofs on card, condition is a bit mixed with some small faults and off center, many are o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

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Est. 2,000-3,000

Plate block collection of 1923-35 issues in mounts on album pages, including Harding imperf., Huguenot-Walloon cplt., Norse-American cplt., 13c and 17c regular issue, 2c Hawaii and other 2c reds, Washington Bicentennial cplt. and Parks perf. and imperf., a couple l.h., vast majority o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

20th century plate block accumulation of few hundred in glassines or small stock cards in small box, including a handful of better ones from the 1920s, 2c Pilgrim, 1c Huguenot Walloon, few 2c reds, range of later, mostly through to the 1940s, few airmails, earlier are o.g., with many later n.h., few small faults to be expected, some not well centered, many fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 750-1,000

ACCUMULATIONS, STOCKS AND GROUP LOTS 1188 HHq

Modern mint accumulation, principally from the 1960s to around 2009, face value lot of many hundred stamps in full sheets, press sheets, part sheets, blocks, some scrap in albums, one a Guardian sheet album, sheet files, all contained in two cartons and a large flat file, including premium items with 1994 Recalled Legends of the West sheet (4), 1997 Bugs Bunny pane with die cutting extending through backing paper (2), 1997 32c Kwanzaa uncut press sheet of 250 (Scott $550.00), high value items with 1994 $5.00 pane of 20, 2002 $13.65 pane of 20, all counted at face value, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 4,900.00

1189 Hm

Mint and used stock of 1851 to 1920s issues arranged in a stockbook, strength in used including #10, useful 1861 issues with values to 90c, 1869 issues to 30c, many Bank Notes with values to 90c, Columbians to $2.00, Bureau issues to $2.00, Trans-Mississippi to 50c, Pan-Americans and other 20th century commemoratives, 1902 issue to $2.00, Washington-Franklins, etc., among the mint we note #9X1, 37, 69, Columbians to 30c, 400A and others, mixed condition, but many fine-very fine and some better cancels are noted so please inspect carefully.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Accumulation of 19th and 20th century collection balances, few thousand stamps in nine albums or binders and one stockbook, all contained in carton, variety of albums with two Lighthouse, one with Columbians to 50c, few better items, 1888 90c, at least three copies of the airmail 1918 24c mint are to be found in other volumes, another binder with a White Plains souvenir sheet, back-of-the-book, few revenues, mint includes n.h., o.g., l.h. and unused, stockbook is mostly used, small faults to be expected, mixed condition though many fine-very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Group of 19th and 20th century collection balances of few thousand stamps in nine albums or binders and two folders, all contained in carton, including some with a few early issues, Bank Notes to 90c, Columbians to 30c (3), 50c, Trans-Mississippis to 50c, few Washington-Franklins, Pan-Pacific perf. 10 10c in one album, airmails with 1918 and 1923 sets, postage dues, special deliveries, mostly used, some significant faults to be expected, mostly used except some recent, mixed condition; Scott catalog exceeds $35,000.00.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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19th and 20th century accumulation of many hundreds in glassines, loose, on dealer sales sheets and stock cards in small box, issues to about 1925, including a few 1857-61, range of Bank Notes with duplication, Washington-Franklins, few better items on sleeved stock cards, some multiples, few booklets, range of back-of-the-book with postage dues and some special deliveries, some faults to be expected, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Small balance of consignment comprised of 21 mostly mint items including 1894 unwatermarked Bureau issue imperforate 3c pair and 6c large-margined single, 1895 watermarked Bureau issue imperforate 3c and 4c pairs, 1c, 5c and 50c Trans-Mississippi imprint and plate no. pairs, 1909 1c and 2c bluish papers, six 1960s-70s imperforate coil pairs and more, mixed condition, many fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

1861-68 Civil War issue mostly used accumulation including grills, consisting of 77 stamps with several of each value, the only mint is a 1c Blue with o.g. (#63), some of the better items we note are three examples of the 5c Buff (#67-2x, 67a), fifteen examples of the 24c in its various shades including one 24c violet with faults (#70/78), 21 stamps have grills including three 10c Green and a 12c Black with “E” grills (#89, 90), the rest are “F” grills including two 1c Blue (#92), a 5c Brown *#95) and a 30c orange (#100), all the other values are present in various quantities except for the 24c Gray lilac and 90c Blue, condition varies and faults are present, but most have attractive cancels with finevery fine appearance as well as a number of sound examples that are fine-very fine; examine.

22,235.00

1869 Pictorials mostly used accumulation of 55 stamps complete for the set (#11222), there are at least two of each value, better values that we note are three of the 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I (#118), two each of the 24c Green and violet and 30c Ultramarine and carmine (#120-21) and three of the 90c Carmine and black high value (#122), six mint or unused examples of the three low values are present, the rest are used including some with attractive cancels including stars and geometrics, condition varies, faults are present but most are of attractive fine-very fine appearance; examine.

18,100.00

1870-79 Bank Note used accumulation consisting of 141stamps (#145/191) with approximately equal numbers of the National, Continental and American Bank Note Co. issues, all three sets are complete with at least one and usually more of each value, some of the better issues we note are eight examples of the 24c Purple (#153) with some nice cancels and four of the 90c Carmine (#155), Continental has two of the 90c Carmine as does the American (#166, 191), one feature that makes the Bank Notes popular are the nice range of cancels that are present, we note NYFM cancels, geometrics and numerals, etc., and blue and red as well as black, condition varies with some small faults to be expected but many are quite well centered and fine-very fine; attractive.

12,750.00

1882-85 Late Bank Note period mint and used small accumulation of 32 singles and one pair (#205/218), over half are mint or unused including mint examples of #205, 211 (3X) and a 30c orange brown (#217) plus an unused 90c Purple (#218) and others, many of the used are attractively cancelled, vast majority of unused with o.g. (three without gum), an occasional small fault, most are fine-very fine and includes some very well centered and several jumbos.

3,180.00

1890-1898 Small Bank Note and Bureau issue largely mint accumulation of 82 stamps (#219D/284), 27 are the Small Bank Notes with all values represented mint or used including at least one mint example of each value except for the 30c, the rest are Bureau issues with a very few unwatermarked followed by mostly the watermarked and changed color series, includes mint examples of $50c Orange and $1.00 Black plus eight well centered used examples of the $1.00 Black (#276) and a used $2.00 Blue (#277), o.g. or used, at least 20 stamps are n.h., a few small faults are present but largely fine-very fine including some with excellent centering.

9,445.00

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1894 Bureau issue mint accumulation of 1c Ultramarine, 1c Blue and 2c Carmine, Ty. I, in singles, pairs and imprint and plate number strips of three, the last include four of the 1c Ultramarine (two n.h.), one n.h. of the 1c Blue and three of the 2c Carmine (two n.h.)., centering varies but all have o.g. with a fair number of n.h and most are fine-very fine.

3,567.00

1898-1901Trans-Mississippi and Pan-American mint commemorative accumulation of 60 stamps (#258/299), 33 are Trans-Mississippis with several examples of each value to the 50c value which has six examples (#291, two with s.e.) , the other 27 are Pan-Americans with at least three of each value except for the 1c low value which has only a single copy, o.g., fourteen stamps are n.h., fine-very fine; a nice stock for the dealer.

10,850.00

1908-09 Washington-Franklin issue, double line watermark, small accumulation of sixteen stamps of the 2c-$1.00 values complete with at least one of each and as many as three, fresh with bright colors, o.g., ten stamps are never hinged, fine-very fine.

2,022.00

1909 Commemoratives cplt. for perforated and imperforate values (367-373), includes horiz. pairs of the 2c Lincoln and 2c Alaska-Yukon imperforates, singles of the rest, all are beautifully centered, especially the perforated values, bright matching colors, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine.

557.00

1911 Washington-Franklin issue, single line watermark, accumulation of 28 stamps of the 3c-15c values lacking only the 8c value, from one to nine of each with some in pairs and a block of four, fresh and bright with rich colors, o.g., sixteen stamps are never hinged, fine-very fine.

1,855.00

1912-14 Franklin issue, perf 12, mint accumulation of 25 stamps of the 8c-50c values (#414/22), with from one to seven of each, the 50c is the double line watermark variety, fresh bright colors, o.g., eleven stamps are n.h, fine-very fine.

2,720.00

1913-15 Washington-Franklins, perf. 10, watermarked, accumulation of 29 stamps from the 3c to 20c values (#426/38), from one to five of any given value, bright colors including some shades of the 3c Violet, includes pairs of the 3c and 4c values, o.g., ten examples are never hinged, fine-very fine.

1,819.00

1916-17 Washington-Franklins, perf.10, unwatermarked, small mint accumulation of thirteen stamps ranging from the 3c to the $5.00, no more than three of any value, o.g., eight are never hinged, fine-very fine.

2,365.00

Revenue stock of few thousand in large Elbe manila stockbook, including some first and second issues, fewer third issue, Proprietary with a range of Battleships, some Documentary and a large duplicated range of Stock Transfer stamps, ending with a handful of wine stamps, usual faults to be expected, mixed condition; worth a look; Scott catalog is around $10,000.00.

Est. 750-1,000

19th century cover accumulation of over 150 in two binders, including 1851-56 3c single and double rate usages, 1857-61 5c (#28) on folded letter to Nova Scotia, letter affected by tape stains, 10c Ty. I on hotel corner card cover to Ontario, good range of Bank Note covers, some oversize, few registered covers mostly bearing Bureau issues, advertising covers, one bearing a pair of 3c “F” grill, excellent range of special delivery covers (13), some small faults to be expected, mixed condition to fine-very fine; worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

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3c 1851 Issue cover collection comprised of 104 covers housed in a cover album, at least twelve are #10 or 10A, including one with “gash� on shoulder variety and one from pos.

30R1E showing a scarcer recutting variety, the rest are virtually all single frankings from a wide variety of towns, including some scarcer, colored cancels, a Mississippi packet boat usage, etc., many plated and annotated by a specialist, some usual faults, many fine-very fine; a useful group for the 3c 1851 aficionado.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Civil War unused patriotic covers extraordinary collection of 53 covers, all but eight being all-over designs, most of which are multicolored, includes one each published by Gates and Perris and five published by Kimmel, the rest are all Magnus designs, including battle scenes, town views, maps, etc., the overall quality is excellent with only the occasional fault, vast majority are very fine; an eye-catching collection that is a pleasure to view.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Columbian Exposition Issue cover/card accumulation of over 100 items in binder, including a range of 2c advertising usages in period, some stationery items uprated with stamps, some advertising, some late usages, couple philatelic by airmail, one in 1926, one in 1948, some commercial mail of stamp dealers with appropriate corner cards, some registered items, variety of denominations, the highest being 10c (9), variety of destinations and origins, some unused stationery, some foreign, a few small faults to be expected, mixed condition to fine-very fine with many attractive; worth inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

World War II victories cover group of 67 cacheted covers on stock pages, mostly colorful Fluegel cachets, celebrating a variety of victories and battles, Corregidor, Iwo Jima, Japan capitulates, first atomic bomb dropped stampless with censor marking, crossing of the Rhine, Yalta conference, surrender of Yodl, Invasion Day (D Day), liberation of various cities, Athens, Belgrade, Brussels, Oslo, Paris, Tirana, Vienna and Warsaw, unaddressed except three, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

First Day Cover collection/accumulation of over 1000 covers in two large cover boxes in carton, commences with 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary and runs through 1944, all different cachet makers, neatly arranged with the better ones sleeved, some unaddressed, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

First Day Cover collection/accumulation of over 220 covers, many sleeved, in large cover box, commences with 1923 2c Harding (#610) (4) and runs through 1935, including 1932 Washington Bicentennial set to 7c (less 1½c) on one cover and a set of 12 on separate covers, range of National Parks with some much better cachets, all different, generally fresh and fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Presidential inauguration grouping of 79 covers in box, many sleeved, including Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 (12, variety of cachets, one as a stamp collector and actually from his collection), 1937 (1), 1941 (5), 1945 (1), Harry S. Truman (4), Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953 (29) and 1957 (26), variety of cachets, mostly unaddressed, John F. Kennedy (1), also cacheted covers commemorating the deaths of Calvin Coolidge and F.D.R. (2), colorful, variety of issues, generally fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Feline topical picture post card and ephemera collection of over 700 items in six binders in carton, including cat-themed post cards, stamped and unstamped, U.S. and foreign, much paper ephemera, mostly multicolored and German in origin, trade cards, bookmarks, beer labels, even a stereo-optical card, essentially from the turn of the century through to the 1950s, a few small faults noted, generally fine-very fine; worth a look.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS The following terms and conditions set forth the scope of your contract with Spink USA Inc (“Spink”), by which Spink contracts with you either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if Spink is the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

1 DEFINITIONS 1.1 The following definitions apply to these terms and conditions: Auction Agent, Auctioneer, Spink, us or we means Spink USA Inc; Bidder and you means a person making, attempting to make or considering making a bid for a Lot including a Buyer; Buyer means the person who makes the highest bid for a Lot which is accepted by the Auctioneer and, if the person is acting as an agent, will be a reference to the agent’s principal only if Auction Agent has accepted the agency in writing; Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below; Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Commission Bid means an instruction from a Bidder to us to bid on their behalf at the Auction; Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity in accordance with clause 3.4.3; Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling); Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer in relation to a Lot; Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue; Purchase Price means the Hammer Price plus Buyer’s premium and New York State and City tax, where applicable; Reserve means the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold; Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us; Spink Group means Spink and Son Limited, its subsidiaries and associated companies.

1.2 By making a bid, Bidder acknowledges acceptance of these terms and conditions and agrees to be bound by them.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1 This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by Spink, which is a licensed and bonded auctioneer.

3.3 Your Responsibility 3.3.1 You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

2.2 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or, from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller, rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps Only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly.

2.3 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE 3.1 Examination of Goods 3.1.1 You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms and Conditions.

3.1.2 All Bidders who have inspected the Lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of genuineness. It is presumed that all Floor Bidders have inspected the Lots prior to bidding. Therefore, Lots purchased by Floor Bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned. Floor Bidders include those Bidders acting as agents for others.

3.1.3 Spink reserves the right to refuse to honour or reject any bid which, in its opinion, is not submitted in good faith, or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory references, as Spink, in its sole discretion, shall determine. Spink further reserves the right to ban any Bidder from participation in its sales for any reason deemed appropriate.

3.2 Catalogue Descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No Lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No Lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centering, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration.

Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than seven (7) days after you receive such correspondence.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

4 AT THE SALE 4.1 Refusal of Admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.10, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

4.2 Registration Before Bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from

your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. Some Lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

4.3 Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission Bids 4.4.1 If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues, or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than twenty-four hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission Bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for making (or failing to make) a Commission Bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding. If we receive two Commission Bids for equal value for the same Lot, the Bid received first by us shall take precedence.

4.4.2. For all Commission Bids, you must supply your name and address, contact telephone number and email. You must also provide the Lot number and description of the Lot, the amount of your Bid and any other information requested in the Commission Bid Form or by us. It is your responsibility to provide the correct information and to ensure that we have received your Commission Bid. 4.4.3 If you submit a Commission Bid verbally (whether by telephone or otherwise), we shall not be responsible for any misunderstandings (by either us or our agent or you) in relation to your bid. All bids made in this way must be confirmed in writing by you before the Auction.

4.4.4 Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internet bidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted.

4.5 On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% of the Hammer Price added to their invoice for using this facility.

4.6 Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than twenty-four hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Video Images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.8 Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the Auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to $100 $100 to $300 $300 to $750 $750 to $1,500 $1,500 to $3,000 $3,000 to $7,500 $7,500 to $15,000 $15,000 to $30,000 $30,000 to $75,000 $75,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $300,000 $300,000 and up

by $5 by $10 by $25 by $50 by $100 by $250 by $500 by $1,000 by $2,500 by $5,000 by $10,000 Auctioneer’s discretion

4.9 Bidding by Spink 4.9.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.9.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.

4.9.3 Spink reserves the right to bid on any Lot in the sale. Additionally, Spink may or may not have financial interest in any of the Lot(s) in the sale.

4.10 The Auctioneer’s Discretion 4.10.1 The Auctioneer has the right, to be exercised in good faith, to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any Lot, and to combine any two or more Lots. Bidding shall be regulated by the Auctioneer.

4.10.2 The Auctioneer may reopen the bidding on a Lot under the following circumstances: (a) the Auctioneer has failed to execute correctly a mail bid; (b) a party purchasing the Lot on the floor has done so in error; (c) where a protest is made after the hammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on the next Lot; (d) where the Auctioneer has determined that he/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the Lot but before the calling of the next Lot or (e) to effectuate a fair and reasonable resolution of any error or dispute. In the event of a dispute, the Auctioneer’s decision shall be final.

4.10.3 In the event of any dispute between Bidders, the Auctioneer may, at its sole discretion, immediately put the Lot up for sale again. The Auctioneer’s decision shall be final and binding upon all Bidders.

4.10.4 The Auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the Auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. No prospective Bidder or prospective Buyer shall have recourse as a result of any postponement.

4.11 Successful Bid 4.11.1 The highest Bidder for each Lot shall be the Buyer. Subject to the provisions of Clause 4.10, the striking of the Auctioneer’s hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.12 Spink’s Own Material Auctioneer reserves the right to include in any auction its own material as well as material from affiliated or related companies, principals, officers or employees.

Auctioneer may have direct or indirect interest in any of the Lots in the Auction and may collect commissions.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within sixty days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these terms and conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot 4.14.1 All the Lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale, “genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and Spink will not knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’, “restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved” in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potential Buyer.

4.14.2 No Lots may be returned without a written request by the successful Bidder and the written approval of Spink. In the unlikely event of returning a Lot, Spink must receive notification of the Buyer’s intent within three (3) days of the Buyer’s receipt of the Lot. The following Lots may not be returned for any reason whatsoever: (a) Lots containing ten or more items; (b) Lots described as having faults or defects because of the faults described or any others, including lots described as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, or similar damage, except for non-authenticity; (c) illustrated Lots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factors shown in the illustrations; (d) Lots described “AS IS”, including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) Lots valued primarily for the bullion content; (f) Lots examined by postal viewers; and (g) any philatelic extension Lot unless the conditions set forth in Item 3.4 above is complied with fully. Except for Lots placed on extension, as per the conditions of Item 3.4 above, no Lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at Spink’s option, be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment, authenticity, or description between the Bidder and Spink, Spink, at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matter to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY, to which the Bidder, by placing a bid and hereby accepting these terms and conditions of sale, agrees to be bound.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and Other Charges In addition to the Hammer Price, a Buyer’s Premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price of each Lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess bid price over $2,000.00, a fee of 3% on the Hammer Price total for using the-saleroom.com, and a surcharge for paying by credit card will be added to each invoice.

5.2 Sales Tax All Lots are subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate resale certificates are on file with Spink.

5.3 Payment 5.3.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the amounts set forth in Clause 5.1 above and any applicable New York State sales tax, unless the Lot is exempt) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.3.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of the Lot prior to full settlement.

5.3.3 Spink reserves the right to await clearance of any check used for payment before delivery of any item and a $25.00 charge will be applied for any check that fails to clear.

5.3.4 All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer in United States dollars; however, Spink will only accept cash payments under $10,000.00. Spink offers clients the option of paying by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express only) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two-percent (2%) for Visa and MasterCard and four-percent (4%) for American Express, up to a total of $30,000.00. Credit card payments will only be accepted if (a) the purchase is made by the card holder, (b) any purchased items to be shipped are shipped to the cardholder’s verified billing address, (c) floor Bidders present their credit cards and (d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of the sale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased items.

5.3.5 Payments should be made by the registered Buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.4 Notification We are not able to notify successful Bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.5 Collection of Purchases 5.5.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain Lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their Lot(s) when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within seven days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, Lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by check.

5.5.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered under our insurance policy, which is available for inspection at our offices, from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. The risk of loss for the lot purchased by you shall be entirely yours after the earliest of seven days from the date of sale or from the time of collection.

5.5.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 Recommended Packers and Shippers 5.7.1 Shipping, handling and administration charges will be added to invoices for Lots delivered by mail. All Lots will be shipped via U.S. Express Mail to Post Office boxes, via Federal Express to street addresses, and via FedEx ground for bulky large lots (in the U.S. only). Buyer will be responsible for the total purchase price in the event of loss. Spink is not responsible for the loss of any merchandise shipped outside the United States. Insurance of any items to be shipped outside the United States is solely the responsibility of the Buyer. It is also the responsibility of the Buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they are in his/her possession. Unless the risk of loss has already shifted by virtue of the provisions of Clause 5.5.2, risk of loss shall be borne by the Buyer following shipment of the items and Spink assumes no liability for merchandise lost, stolen or damaged while in the possession of any shipper to whom merchandise has been delivered, nor for any FedEx shipment which is subject to a “signature release” on file with FedEx, or otherwise.

5.7.2 If required, our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent.

Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.8 Remedies for Non-Payment 5.8.1 If you fail to make payment within fifteen days of the payment date set out by your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.8.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 1.5% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.8.1.2 to set off against any amounts which Spink or the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.8.1.3 we may retain all or some of the Lot(s) purchased by you, or other property in the possession of Spink or the Spink Group, until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, Spink and the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lot(s) or other property. We may apply the proceeds of such sale in satisfaction of the debt outstanding and due us or the Spink Group, and may remit any remaining balance to you; 5.8.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.8.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.8.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.8.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.8.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 10% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.8.2.3 when reselling the Lot, to place a notice in our catalogue stating that you successfully purchased the Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay the Hammer Price of the Lot, 5.8.2.4 In the event Spink refers an invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the Buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees, court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by Spink; 5.8.2.5 take any other reasonable and appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.6 Packing and handling 5.6.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days from the date of sale or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the risk of loss with respect to the lot purchased by you is entirely yours. Our postage charges are set out in Clause 11 of these Terms and Conditions.

5.6.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any import duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) if rejected for importation or if Buyer fails to pay appropriate import duties. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by any customs agencies.

5.6.3 Delivery of any Lot(s) to an address other than the invoiced address will be at Spink’s sole discretion.

5.9 Failure to Collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of $2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.10.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process

which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.10.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.10.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and 5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.10.1.4 you must provide us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than seven (7) days after you receive such evidence 5.10.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following dispatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 10.1 Limitation of Liability In the event that your bid and/or purchase is in furtherance of a business conducted by you or others, subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any:

5.10.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

5.10.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses.

5.11 USE OF DEFAULT INFORMATION If you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions:

10.2 Severability

5.11.1 we reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any future auction regardless of whether previous defaults have been settled; and 5.11.2 you consent to us disclosing details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include your name, address, nature of the default and the date of the default Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the default may rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into a transaction with you in the future.

If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeure

6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or

We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from or delayed in performing our obligations under these terms and conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

10.4 Waiver

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these terms and conditions limits or excludes our liability for:

7. USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to: 7.1.1 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot; 7.1.2 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or otherwise) and other auction related services we provide;

10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these terms and conditions is only effective if it is in writing and shall apply only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.

7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include passing your details to shipping providers and, on overseas deliveries, to customs where they make inquiries concerning the Lot;

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

7.2 In accordance with Clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your information to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a record of any search that they perform 7.3 In accordance with Clause 5.11, you agree that where you default in making payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms.

7.4 We work closely with other auctioneers and bidding platforms (including, for example, other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receive information about you from them.

8 COPYRIGHT 8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video record or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

8.2 All the materials, including, but not limited to, text, data, graphics, logos, images, illustrations, video clips, and software is owned, controlled by, or licenced to Spink USA Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights.

THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT GIVING REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THAT EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTION WITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. IN THE EVENT THAT SPINK HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A DISPUTE TO BINDING ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 4.14.2, SPINK MAY DO SO WITHIN THE TIME IN WHICH IT IS REQUIRED TO FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING IN ANY LITIGATION COMMENCED BY BIDDER, AND SAID LITIGATION SHALL BE DISCONTINUED.

11 POSTAGE CHARGES Shipments within the USA - $30.00 Shipments outside the USA - $50.00 Packages of more than 5lb or volumetric measurement of more than 5lb may incur extra charge. Please contact usa@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Tommy Chau Doris Lo COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow BANKNOTES UK - Barnaby Faull Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland Nik von Uexkull AUTOGRAPHS USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia Angie Ihlo Fung

SALE CALENDAR 2015/16 STAMPS 31 October November November 25/26 November

Hong Kong New York New York

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27 November 10 December 16 December 17 January 17 January 27/28 January April/May June

The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Charles W. Adams Collection of United States and Canada The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale, featuring the John Sussex Collection of South West Africa,1880-1928 Great Britain Stamps and Postal History Bermuda from the Vestey Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, China Customs Post Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale The Pre-New York 2016 Collector’s Series Sale The Jose Castillejo Collection of Guatemala, 1871-86

London London London Lugano Hong Kong Hong Kong London New York New York

15046 15045 15047 SW1018 16012 16013 16010 154 155

COINS 14 November 2 December 2/3 December 11/12 January 16 January 22 March 22/23 March

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Celtic Coins from the Geoff Cottam Collection Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Dr Paul Broughton Collection of English Hammered Gold Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong London London New York Hong Kong London London

CSS19 15049 15007 323 16011 16014 16004

BANKNOTES 14 November 8 December 11/12 January 16 January 12/13/14 April

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong World Banknotes

Hong Kong London New York Hong Kong London

CSS19 15048 323 16011 16008

MEDALS 19 November 11/12 January 21 April

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London New York London

15003 323 16001

BONDS & SHARES 14 November 20 November 16 December 11/12 January 16 January

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Bonds & Share Certificates of the World The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong

Hong Kong London Lugano New York Hong Kong

8 October

Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History

London

15037

WINES 3 December 15 January

Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits

Hong Kong Hong Kong

SFW17 SFW18

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Mira Adusei-Poku Grace Hawkins Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva Nik von Uexkull John Winchcombe Tom Mathews Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore Veronica Morris IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Addo Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

CSS19 15019 SW1017 323 16011

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Amit Ramprashad

AUTOGRAPHS

Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan

Ken Imase kimase@spink.com

The above sale dates are subject to change Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

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