The March Collector's Series Sale by Spink and Son

March 29-30, 2012 • New York UNITED STATES, british empire & worldwide POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

The

COLLECTOR’S series featuring collections from James S. Gerson • Frank L. Himpsl • John W. Hobart, III Gilbert J. Holtz • Jon E. Krupnick • Bruce E. Landry

Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker Your Specialists UK – Tim Hirsch

Stamps Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic SavastanoSavastano Tom Smith USA – Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko Europe – Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez China – Anna Lee Johnny Sang

UK - Paul Dawson

Coins Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin China – Mark Li

John Pett George Champ

Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini China – Mark Li Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK – Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK – Philip Skingley

Alex Smith

Autographs USA – Robert Litzenberger Wines China – Anna Lee Your Europe Team (London – Lugano) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Emily Johnston Alison Bennet

Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Charles Blane Luca Borgo Finance Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird

Berdia Qamarauli Maria Martinez Liz Cones

Phillipa Brown Tom Smith

Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & Administration Curlene Spencer John WinchcombeWinchcombe Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson

Your America Team (New York – Dallas) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Rick Penko

Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Patricia Gardner James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Stephen Goldsmith

Auctioneers Tracy Shreve

Ed Robinson

Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong – Singapore) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Amy Yung Raymond Tat Gary Tan

March 29-30, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New York City, New York

YOUR SPINK TEAM

FOR THIS SALE

For your questions about the sale lots: George Eveleth Head of Philatelic Dept. GEveleth@spink.com 410.852.8375

and on

Chris Anderson Vice President CAnderson@spink.com 214.210.0917

Sale Location Spink USA 145 W. 57th St., 18th Floor New York, NY 10019 212/262-8400 Fax: 212/262-8484

Public Auction Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Session 1 Lots 1001 - 1208 Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Session 2 Lots 1209 - 1517 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Session 3 Lots 1518 - 1634 Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. Session 4 Lots 1635 - 2008 Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, each day we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments between sessions.

Andrew Titley Philatelist ATitley@spink.com 214.210.0922 For your General Inquiries & Phone Bidding: Rick Penko Auction Manager RPenko@spink.com 214.210.0918 For your internet bidding: Clyde Townsend SPINK Live CTownsend@spink.com 972.788.2100 James McGuire SAN Live JMcGuire@spink.com 972.788.2100

Viewing of Lots DALLAS Please call for an appointment at our headquarters March 5 - 15, 2012 NEW YORK CITY Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For your Bidding & Payment: Patricia Gardner Auction Administration PGardner@spink.com 214.560.2944 For shipping enquiries: Marcella Gottberg Administration/Shipping MGottberg@spink.com 972.788.2100

Use this QR code to visit our online catalogue and leave proxy bids on Spink Live. You can download the QR Code Reader for iPhone, Blackberry and Android from App Store on your smartphone.

Auctioneers: Tracy L. Shreve, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #914454/914455 Stephen Goldsmith, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #1208097

3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925 Dallas, TX 75205 1-800/556-7826 972/788-2100 Fax: 972/788-2788 E-Mail: usa@spink.com Website: www.spinkshreves.com

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Terms and Conditions of Sale This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, who are licensed and bonded auctioneers. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium. 1. 2.

The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINK may, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for sale again. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon all bidders. 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 will be added to each invoice and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog. SPINK reserves the right to group two or more lots together and to withdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINK reserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding at its discretion. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium. SPINK may have made advances and loans available to certain consignors and bidders in the sale. 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. 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 cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00. 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. SPINK reserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of the invoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen (15) days of the date of invoice. A late charge in the amount of the lesser of 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots are subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate resale certificates are on file with SPINK. 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 FedEx ground for bulky large lots (in the U.S. only). Purchases shipped via FedEx will not

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be covered by SPINK insurance in the event that the buyer has placed a “signature release” on file with FedEx. Buyer will be responsible for total purchase price in the event of loss. SPINK cannot be and is not responsible for the loss of any merchandise shipped outside the United States and therefore insurance on 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. 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 a party to whom merchandise has been shipped. For international shipments, all duties/taxes/fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay the charges due, SPINK reserves the right to resell the merchandise and the buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale including a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the winning price of his/her previously successful bid. SPINK reserves the right to require payment in full before delivery of the merchandise to the buyer. Bidder personally guarantees payment, and if a corporation, an officer or principal in the corporation agrees to personally guarantee payment. Title to any purchased items remains with SPINK until all invoices are paid in full. 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. SPINK reserves the right to refuse to honor 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 in its sole discretion. No minors may participate in any SPINK sales. 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. No additional commission (except for the buyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids. SPINK cannot and does not assume any responsibility for errors made in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check your bid sheet and online submission carefully. When identical mail bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (a) SPINK 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

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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; and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer’s decision shall be final. Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be held responsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unless otherwise arranged prior to the sale. The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless such individual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionally selling false or stolen goods. The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannot be relied upon for exact reproduction of color. 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. Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describe items differently than the descriptions shown in the catalog should such items be consigned to any future auction. 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. The following conditions apply to requests for expertization of philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to advise SPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing their bids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensions in writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps, the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Experts are the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchase price all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior to expertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negative opinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale date will not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than the grade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item is indelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as a return, for any reason whatsoever, including extension returns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion.

19. 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 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots placed on extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, no lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty (30) days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at SPINK 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 in Dallas, Texas, to which the bidder, by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms and Conditions of Sale, agrees to be bound. 20. United States coins and currency will not, in conformity with the law, be opened at less than face value. 21. 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 22. 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. 23. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, 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 INA STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN DALLAS, TEXAS. 24. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as a convenience to our clients, but SPINK 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 connection on SPINK or your end; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

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CATALOG KEY SYMBOLS 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 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 FINE

CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.

VERY GOOD

OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.

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

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, 2012 editions, and the 2012 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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MAIL BID FORM Name (please print) ________________________________________________________ Company Name __________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone__________________________ Evening Phone

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Limit total: $ ____________________________ To ensure that bids will be accepted and delivery of lots not delayed, bidders not yet known to Spink Shreves should supply a list of Dealer References. SPINK offers clients the option of paying by credit cards in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00.

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Signature: __________________________________________________________Date: ____________________ I have read and agreed to all the Terms and Conditions of Sale for this catalog. Please note there is a 20% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess of the hammer price above $2,000.00.

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BIDDING INCREMENTS The auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts:

Up to $100 ........................................by $100 to $300 ....................................by $300 to $750 ....................................by $750 to $1,500..................................by $1,500 to $3,000 ..............................by $3,000 to $7,500 ..............................by

$5 $10 $25 $50 $100 $250

$7,500 to $15,000..................... by $500 $15,000 to $30,000...................by $1,000 $30,000 to $75,000................... by $2,500 $75,000 to $150,000................. by $5,000 $150,000 to $300,000............... by $10,000 $300,000+..........at auctioneer’s discretion

Please note, however, that the auctioneer may, in his or her sole discretion, vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction to expedite the bidding.

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MARCH 2012 COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE March 29-30, 2012 featuring EXCEPTIONAL UNITED STATES STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY A highly desirable and comprehensive offering including the collections of Frank L. Himpsl, John W. Hobart III, Gilbert J. Holtz and Bruce E. Landry. AIRMAIL FLIGHT COVERS Featuring the Jon E. Krupnick Collection of Pan-American Flights and the Bruce E. Landry Collection of Round-the-World Flights. UNITED STATES HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS A noteworthy section of these popular stamps. Includes the Bruce E. Landry Collection of singles, plate blocks and “on license”, as well as one of the most important offerings of errors ever to come to auction.

SPECIALIZED EGYPT A wonderful array of stamps, proofs and postal history from this fascinating country. THE JAMES S. GERSON COLLECTION OF POSTAGE DUES OF THE WORLD Containing a large number of seldom seen stamps, including errors, varieties and proofs, from all over the world. COLLECTIONS, LARGE LOTS & ACCUMULATIONS A particularly large and valuable selection of United States, single country and worldwide large lots, including several collections and estates offered intact as received.

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH RARITIES Including an unused India ½a Red “Scinde Dawk”, the only recorded unused Natal 9p Blue Embossed and a newly discovered Bangkok double “B” overprint. Arrangement of Sale First Session – Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1000–1208 United States – Postal History, Scott #1 through #293 Second Session – Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. – Lots 1209– 1517 United States – Scott #294 through Modern Issues, Back-of-the-Book, U.S. Possessions and Large Lots and Collections Third Session – Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1518–1634 Worldwide – Aerophilately, Australia through Danzig Fourth Session – Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. – Lots 1635–2008 Worldwide – Egypt through Turkey, Worldwide and Large Lots and Collections Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments between the morning and afternoon sessions. Page vii

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FIRST SESSION Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. Lots 1001-1208 Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY FREE FRANKS AND AUTOGRAPHS See also lots 1555-1558 for Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh 1001

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Stephen Decatur, (1779-1820) noted American naval officer, free franked cover signed “S Decatur” with “Free” handstamp applied, circular Washington c.d.s. and addressed to Thomas Willing in Philadelphia, light file fold through frank, otherwise very fine, accompanied by steel engraving of Decatur’s portrait. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

Lucretia Garfield, former First Lady of the United States and wife of James A. Garfield, free franked on mourning cover with “West Mentor, Ohio/AUG 18 1897” datestamp, cover with minor tears at top away from free frank markings, backflap roughly opened, also includes original contents of a mourning stationery signed letter regarding what seems to be family details, fine. (photo - page viii)

Est. 100-150

Florence Kling Harding, former First lady of the United States and wife of Warren G. Harding, historically significant signed letter on mourning stationery to Major Ora M. Baldinger (Warren Harding’s military aide) making mention of Harding’s files which were still located within the White House and asking Major Baldinger to hold them for her, these files were later mysteriously burned to “preserve his (Warren Harding’s) memory” according to Florence Harding, letter also talks about selling his “loco”, accompanied by original mourning cover addressed in her hand franked with Scott #610, 2c 1923 Harding Memorial stamp cancelled by “Marion, Ohio/OCT 13 1923” wavy line c.d.s., addressed to Baldinger at the White House, slightly rough opening at right, fine; one of the very few known covers with the 2c Harding Memorial stamp used by Mrs. Harding to frank her mail. (photo - page viii)

Est. 400-500

James Earl Carter, free franked “Jimmy Carter” as ex-President on cover with typed “Official Business” at top left, red “Brooklyn, NY Dyker Heights Sta., USPO/OCT 2 1993” double circle datestamp, typed address to Brooklyn, very fine. (photo - page viii)

Est. 200-300

Assortment of free franks totaling nine pieces in all, includes former US First Lady free franks from Taft, Cleveland and Coolidge on covers, the Taft being an illegal usage free frank from Canada, also includes signed free cover fronts from James Gambier and Albert Gallatin (2) and signed free frank covers from Daniel Webster (2) and Thomas Ewing, condition is fine or better. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

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#9X1 var., New York, N.Y. 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, bottom frame line double, position 31, a rare unused example, ample to full margins all around, strong impression, nearly very fine; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,700.00

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#9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected, horizontal pair, full to large margins around except a little close at right, fresh color and a strong impression, blue ms. cancels, right stamp with a horizontal crease ending in a tear, the left stamp is very fine; 1967 PF certificate. (photo)

1,500.00

#10X1, Providence, R.I. 5c Gray black Postmaster Provisional, choice right sheetmargin single, crisp impression, full original gum that is never hinged, extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV does not list postmaster provisionals). (photo - page 6)

for hinged 350.00

1847 ISSUE Five Cent Franklin

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#1, 5c Red brown, four large margins including the adjoining frame line at bottom, bright color, two blue grid cancels, extremely fine and choice; 2009 PSE certificate (VFXF 85; SMQ $575.00). (photo)

535.00

#1, 5c Red brown, large margins all around including the adjoining frame line at top, rich color and a crisp impression, trivial light corner crease, otherwise extremely fine. (photo - page 6)

500.00

#1, 5c Brown, large to huge margins all around, strong rich Brown color and an excellent impression, light ms. cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV does not price with manuscript cancel). (photo - page 6)

250.00

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#1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, rich color and a fine impression, cancelled by bright red Philadelphia railroad straight line postmarks, choice very fine; a handsome stamp with a premium cancel; 2010 PF certificate. (photo)

700.00

#1, 5c Red brown, with stitch watermark, four large even margins, red grid cancel, choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

500.00

#1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, rich color and a fine impression, red grid cancel, very fine; 2005 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

500.00

#1a, 5c Dark brown, four mostly very large margins including a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, close at top right, strong rich color and a sharp early impression, tied to piece by blue cancel, choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

860.00

#1a, 5c Gray brown, four large to extra-large margins, rich color in the scarce grayish brown shade, crisp impression, red grid cancels, tiny pinhole and a minute corner crease, otherwise very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

900.00

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#1c, 5c Red orange, a handsome used example of this, one of the rarest and most difficult of all the important shade varieties found in 19th century U.S. philately, with four ample to mostly large margins, rich and distinctive red orange color, strong impression, very light and unobtrusive red grid cancel, while there is a faint diagonal crease this stamp is in far better condition than the majority of known examples, as most are found quite faulty and seldom with four margins, still very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo)

9,500.00

#1b, 5c Brown orange, a highly select used example of this shade with, rich luxuriant color (deep brown orange from the fifth delivery according to Wade Saadi), large to extralarge margins all around, light strike of red circular grid cancel, extremely fine; few stamps of this quality have been certified by the Philatelic Foundation as the rare brown orange; 1997 PF certificate with the old #1b designation. (photo)

1,000.00

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1,150.00

1020 1020

1021

1022

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#2, 10c Black, an exceedingly choice used single boasting exceptionally large and well balanced margins, strong color with an intense and well incised impression, light red grid cancel, an extremely fine gem of this popular classic first issue; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). (photo)

1,150.00

#2, 10c Black, used, four lavishly large margins, including a sizable sheet margin at top, strong color, central strike of red grid postmarks in brownish red, very faint and trivial diagonal creases at top right, otherwise extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate; ex-Lessin. (photo - page 6)

1,150.00

#2, 10c Black, large margins to touching at bottom left, fresh color, red grid cancel, two diagonal creases, fine appearance; 1983 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,150.00

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1025

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#3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, four large margins, bright color, choice very fine; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

825.00

#4P3, 10c Black reproduction plate proof on India, position 34 showing a distinct plate scratch across Washington’s forehead, ample to large margins all around, very fine. (photo - page 6)

250.00+

#4, 10c Black reproduction, without gum as issued, three large margins, a little close at bottom, strong color and impression, very fine; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,000.00

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1851-1856 ISSUE One Cent Franklin

1026 1026

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#6, 1c Blue, Ty. Ia, position 96L4, mostly large margins all around although just barely into the design at bottom left, wonderfully rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright paper, light town cancel and a bit of a red postmark, overall a very fine and desirable example of this rare stamp; 2002 PF certificate. (photo)

13,000.00

1027 1027

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#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, a most attractive used horizontal pair, wonderfully bright color on fresh white paper, large to huge margins all around, light town c.d.s. cancels, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (photo)

325.00

1028 1028

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#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, the so-called “Big Crack” variety, position 2L2, showing the crack prominently down the entire right side, deep rich color and a highly detailed impression showing the cracked plate especially well, four large margins, town c.d.s., extremely fine; a particularly desirable example from one of the best “Big Crack” positions; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

375.00

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1011

1023

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1024

1025

1037

1049

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#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3, position 65R3, with wonderful Plate 3 color being exceedingly rich and intense, full to large margins all around, red New York carrier cancel, extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

445.00

1030 1030

1031

1032

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#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 4, position 43L4, four large to extra-large margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression characteristic of the Plate 4 stamps, neat town c.d.s., extremely fine; a handsome example of this scarce plate; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $2,200.00). (photo)

1,100.00

#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, three singles tied to a petite cover by multiple strikes of a green Johnstown Centre, Wis. dated town c.d.s. cancel to Peoria, the left single being a top sheet-margin and right single with a inconsequential minute scissor cut, cover with a light wax seal stain and part of backflap missing (the latter not noted on certificate), fine; green cancels are incredibly scarce to find on the 1851 issue especially so on cover; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 500-750

#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, well margined single tied by “1 ct” in box of St. Louis, Mo. (S-E #NS-A3) to folded “Harral, Sterling & Co., Saddlery Warehouse” detailed and colored circular to Greenville, I.L., fine; scarce usage of this cancel paying the 1c circular rate; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

1033 1033

1034

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#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, exceedingly large margined used single including portions of the adjoining stamps at top, left and right, deep rich color and a superbly detailed impression, lightly cancelled by blue c.d.s., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo)

110.00

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, an exceptionally choice used single, possessing large balanced margins all around, strong rich color and a well incised impression, blue grid cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00). (photo - page 6)

115.00

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#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, full to very large margins all around, lovely bright pastel color, cancelled solely by a light red town c.d.s., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00 with no premium for the cancel). (photo - page 6)

140.00

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 61R1L, large to extra-large margins all around, intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp paper, light cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00). (photo - page 6)

110.00

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1038

1039

1040

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#11, 3c Dull red, top sheet-margin single, other three margins also being large, gorgeous color that is especially deep and intense, full original gum, current certificate mentions a slight soiling spot, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1982 PF certificate and a 2009 PF certificate; ex-Drucker. (photo - page 6)

275.00

#11, 3c Dull red, rare used block of six, bright fresh colors, very large margins on three sides, in at bottom, light grid cancels and a portion of a French transit pmk. at bottom, two horizontal creases affect the top row and the bottom left stamp, very fine appearance; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,070.00+

#11, 3c Brownish carmine, fresh single with margins nearly all around, cancelled by fancy Elaborate Geometric with attached Paid of Salem, Mass. (S-E #GE-E25) on cover to Greenland, N.H., red Salem c.d.s., cover with some trivial oil spots at top, very fine; a scarce and desirable cancel; clear 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

#11A, 3c Dull red, type II, horizontal pair with full to large margins all around, bright color, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1980 and 2004 PF certificates, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

650.00

1041 1041

1042

1043

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#11A, 3c Dull red, type II, a stunning used bottom sheet-margin single, with the other three margins equally large, showing portions of the five adjoining stamps, rich vibrant color and a crisp detailed impression on fresh paper, light c.d.s. cancel, a superb gem; 2012 PSE certificate (Gem 100 - surely a “Jumbo” designation is warranted; SMQ $500.00 for a mere 98). (photo)

15.00

#11A, 3c Dull red, Type II, single tied by fancy blue “Paid” in box of Bucksport, Me. (S-E #SD-G108) on cover to Rockland, blue Bucksport c.d.s., very fine strike; a rarely seen cancel; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 400-500

#11A, 3c Dull red, type II, single cancelled by fancy numeral 3 and “Paid” in oval of Ipswich, Mass. (S-E #PM-PNc38) on 1853 folded cover to Lynn, matching red Ipswich c.d.s. with ms. date added, very fine strike and scarcely seen on cover; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

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1045

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#11A, 3c Dull red, type II, single tied to petite cover by a bold strike of fancy Elaborate Five-Point Star in Star of Dedham, Mass. addressed to Norton, matching Dedham c.d.s., very fine strike which is unlisted in Skinner-Eno; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 200-300

#11A, 3c Dull red, type II, pos. 1L3, left sheet-margin single with full margins well tied to folded letter by Newport, R.I. town c.d.s. cancel to Addison, N.Y., datelined 1855, choice very fine and handsome; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 150-200

Five Cent Jefferson

1046 1046

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#12, 5c Red brown, handsome used single, full to large margins showing adjoining stamps at left and right, rich color with a strong impression, “JAN 26 1857” c.d.s., extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (photo)

775.00

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#13, 10c Green, Ty. I, large margins except a little close at bottom, deep color and well incised impression, town c.d.s. confined to top right corner and traces of a red pmk. at bottom right, very fine; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

900.00

1048 1048

1049

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#14, 10c Green, Ty. II, a wonderfully choice and handsome example of this rare mint stamp, possessing several exceptional physical attributes, including four exceptionally large margins, amazingly fresh with striking prooflike color and impression, plus full and unusually clean o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially appealing and rare original gum stamp; 1979 and 2006 PF certificates, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90 OGph; SMQ $9,800.00). (photo)

5,000.00

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, select used single with large to huge margins all around, brilliantly rich color and a crisp clean impression, light blue town c.d.s., extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

180.00

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#16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 65L1, four large margins, strong color, grid cancel, shallow thin spot, extremely fine appearance; clear 1993 APS certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,650.00

Twelve Cent Washington

1051 1051

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#17, 12c Black, a spectacular mint left sheet-margin single of one of the rarest and most difficult of all 19th century stamps to locate in premium quality, with this particular example being the most eye-arresting mint single of a #17 we have ever seen, boasting an enormous sheet margin at left measuring a full 20mm (sheet margins on mint singles are especially rare), all other margins are large to huge as well, with a significant portion of the adjoining stamp at right showing, even this stamp’s color and impression are virtually prooflike which is a most uncommon occurrence, nicely contrasted by its bright white paper which is most impressive for a stamp of this vintage, still retaining its original gum which has been a bit disturbed, tiny scissor cut in huge margin at bottom right well away from any part of the design, extremely fine; a visually stunning mint classic; clear 1993 PSE certificate, clear 1997 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo DOG; SMQ for OGph $11,800.00 for 90 and $20,600.00 for 95); ex-“Chappaqua”, Whitman. (photo)

6,250.00

1857-1860 ISSUE #22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, premium used single, extraordinarily well centered and margined, deep luxuriant color and an especially detailed impression, lightly cancelled, single unpunched perf. at left, extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,400.00). (photo - page 6)

500.00

#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used, exceptionally well centered and margined, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, town c.d.s., extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo page 6)

500.00

#22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used with light town cancel, rich color and clear impression on fresh paper, very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

500.00

#23, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, well centered and margined, fresh color on clean white paper, light town cancels, choice very fine; 2010 PSE certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp. (photo - page 6)

950.00

1056 ★ /★★❑ #24, 1c Blue, Ty. V, handsome mint block of four, exceptionally well centered and mar✦ gined, deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., top stamps lightly hinged, bottom stamps never hinged, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85). (photo - page 16)

for hinged 800.00

#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, single cancelled by a fancy “C” in circle of Corpus Christi, TX on small cover to Boston, Mass., Corpus Christi c.d.s., very fine strike of this fancy cancel which is unlisted in Skinner-Eno; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

1052

1053

1054 1055

1057

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#27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, used single with New Orleans c.d.s., bright color, wonderfully fresh, fine and attractive; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page 6)

1059 1059 1060

1061

1062

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1061

1,650.00

1062

#28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, uncharacteristically well centered, rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, grid cancel, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo)

1,200.00

#28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, particularly well centered used example, intensely rich color, well incised impression on bright white paper, unobtrusive c.d.s., very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6)

1,200.00

#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, remarkably well centered single with the design clear from the perforations all around (an especially rare occurrence on this value with projections), rich color with a strong impression, grid cancel with a trace of a red pmk. at bottom, extremely fine gem; 2000 PF certificate. (photo)

375.00

#29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, pretty used single, uncharacteristically well centered, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression, cancelled solely by a bright red postmark which is quite uncommon, extremely fine; 1988 and 2011 PF certificates. (photo)

425.00

1063 1063

1064

1065

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#31, 10c Green, Ty. I, a highly desirable used example, being exceedingly well centered amid extravagantly large margins for this difficult stamp, rich bright color, neat San Francisco c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo)

1,350.00

#32, 10c Green, Ty. II, select quality used single, being exceedingly well centered within larger margins than typically found on this value, rich fresh color, blue town cancel, extremely fine and choice; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

240.00

#32, 10c Green, Ty. II, well centered, bright fresh color with an attractive red c.d.s. town cancel, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

260.00

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1067

1068

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#33, 10c Green, Ty. III, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong rich color and a crisp impression, mostly face-free cancel, extremely fine; 1988 PF and 2010 PSE certificates. (photo - page 16)

225.00

#35, 10c Green, Ty. V, in a stunning horizontal pair, incredibly well centered within remarkably wide margins, deep prooflike color with a detailed impression coupled by two visually striking red grid cancels, extremely fine; ex-Ishikawa; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo - page 16)

155.00

#36, 12c Black, plate I, uncharacteristically well centered, strong color and impression, lightly cancelled, choice very fine; 1988 PF and 2007 PSE certificates. (photo - page 16)

350.00

1069 1069

1070

1071

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#36B, 12c Black, plate III, premium used single, possessing far better centering and much larger margins than typically found, intense color and impression, extremely fine and uncommonly choice; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

275.00

#36B, 12c Black, plate III, well centered amid wide margins, intense color with a deeply etched impression, light red grid cancellation, choice very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

295.00

#39, 90c Blue, unused, sumptuous color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, well centered, very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

1,100.00

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1875 REPRINTS OF THE 1857 ISSUE

1072 1072

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#40-47, 1c-90c 1875 Reprints cplt., without gum as issued, strong colors throughout, some perforation irregularities as usual, fine-very fine; an incredibly rare opportunity to obtain an attractive complete set of the 1857 Reprints at one time; 3c with a clear APS certificate, 12c-90c each with a clear PF certificate. (photo)

19,525.00

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1073 1073

1074 1075

★

#40, 1c Bright blue reprint, without gum as issued, a marvelous example of this value, being incredibly well centered within large balanced margins, which are most uncharacteristic of the reprint series, rich color and impression on bright paper, extremely fine; while #40’s are frequently offered at auction, few possess the gem centering that this particular copy boasts; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo)

575.00

#40, 1c Bright blue reprint, without gum as issued, rich color, tiny flaws, fine appearance. (photo - page 16)

575.00

#42, 5c Orange brown reprint, without gum as issued, better centering than often encountered, the perfs. just touching design at bottom, fresh and fine. (photo - page 16)

1,200.00

1861-1866 ISSUE 1076

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#63b, 1c Dark blue, deep rich color in the true Dark blue shade, neat c.d.s. cancel, very fine; a scarce and undervalued stamp; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 16)

400.00

1077 1077

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#65, 3c Rose, cancelled by complete fancy Running Fox, facing right with triangles surrounding, of Hockanum, CT (S-E #PA-D6), a marvelous bold strike of this exceedingly rare fancy cancel, stamp with insignificant small faults; 2011 PF certificate. According to William J. Duffney, this cancel originates with Hockanumís Postmaster Dudley Fox. Fox was a trained silversmith which explains the skills needed to carve this intricate cork cancel. It is believed that Fox would frequently carve new cancels as the design wore down. (photo)

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1078 1078

1079

1080

1081

1082

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❍

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by well struck and bold strike of a fancy Star in Circle with Dots of Union Springs, N.Y. on cover to East Hamburg, Union Springs c.d.s., extremely fine strike of this elusive fancy cancel which is often not seen this choice; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

#65, 3c Rose, single well tied to cover by a fancy blue Circular Geometric cancel of Brattleboro, V.T. (S-E #GE-C154) to Windsor, matching blue Brattleboro c.d.s., a extremely fine strike of this intricate and well incised fancy cancel which is often found blurred from being worn down quickly; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 300-400

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by a complete and bold strike of a fancy Shield of Leavenworth, Kans. on canary-yellow cover to St. Louis, M.O., matching Leavenworth c.d.s., missing small part of backflap, well detailed and extremely fine strike of this scarce cancel; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by a well struck fancy Negative Five-Point Star of Boston, Mass. (S-E #ST-C12) on an life insurance advertising cover to New Haven, Conn., corresponding Boston c.d.s., very fine and a highly desirable combination; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

#67a, 5c Brown yellow, desirable used single in this distinctive bright shade, centering far better and margins much larger than typically found, light grid cancel, choice very fine; 1984 and 2006 PF certificates. (photo - page 16)

1,250.00

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1066

1065

1068

1056 1067

1071

1070

1074

1075

1076

1082

1084

1085

1087

1088

1089

1094

1095

1097

1102

1103

1106

1107

1109

1114

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1117

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1084

1085

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#70b, 24c Steel blue, unusually well centered and margined for this very difficult stamp, strong Steel blue color, light red grid cancel, choice very fine; 1989 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo)

940.00

#70b, 24c Steel blue, attractive used example of this scarce stamp in the discernable shade of steel blue, nicely centered margins, fresh color coupled by a double red grid cancel, very fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

940.00

#70c, 24c Violet on thin paper, nicely centered and margined, strong violet color, light red grid cancel, two minute corner creases, otherwise a very fine example of this scarce stamp; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

2,250.00

1086 1086

1087

1088 1089

1090

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✉

#70d, 24c Pale gray violet on thin paper, a superb used example, being in a quality that is almost unheard of on this difficult and rare stamp, flawlessly centered within very large margins for any 1861-62 Twenty Four Cent stamp, let alone this elusive shade, lovely fresh and rich color, with a crisp detailed impression, bold blue grid cancel, extremely fine; a true used gem for the collector who seeks out stamps in only the finest attainable quality; 2008 PSE certificate. (photo)

2,525.00

#72, 90c Blue, used, excellent centering within large margins, bright fresh color, lightly cancelled, faint trace of a crease, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1993 APS certificate. (photo - page 16)

600.00

#72, 90c Blue, brilliantly rich color on fresh white paper, cancelled by a most unusual blue “REG” straight line registry postmark, fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

660.00

#73, 2c Black, a highly desirable used example, being extraordinarily well centered within much larger margins than usually associated with this value, rich luxuriant color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

65.00

#73, 2c Black, well centered used single tied to an embossed “Tremont House” corner card cover by a fancy Wagon Wheel cancel of Boston, Mass., matching Boston c.d.s., addressed locally, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 300-400

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1079

1080 1081

1090 1091

1092

1093

1098 1105

1118

1116

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1092

1093

1094

1095

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#73, 2c Black, single tied by fancy Negative Five-Point Star of Boston, Mass. (S-E #STO23) to a folded printed bank notice addressed to Lynn, matching Boston c.d.s. also ties stamp, very fine; an attractively struck and scarce cancel; 2012 PF certificate. (photo page 18)

Est. 300-400

#73, 2c Black, wide margined single with natural s.e. at right cancelled by a fancy Negative “W” of Westborough, Mass. (S-E #LS-W41) on a yellow pre-printed cover to Rehoboth, clear matching Westborough c.d.s., very fine strike of this elusive cancel which is often found partially struck; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

#73, 2c Black, single tied to a locally addressed cover by a fancy Cross in Circle cancel of Boston, Mass. (S-E #GE-C61), partial Boston c.d.s. just to the left of stamp, a fine strike of this cancel which is known used out of Boston and Brookline; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

#75, 5c Red brown, used, exceedingly well centered and margined, gorgeous color that is especially bright and rich, neat circle of “V”s cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

500.00

#75, 5c Red brown, uncommonly well centered amid large margins, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed impression, light blue c.d.s. which complements the aesthetic value of this example, choice very fine; 2003 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

530.00

1096 1096

1097

1098

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✉

#76, 5c Brown, an exceptional used example, featuring outstanding centering within uncharacteristically large margins, the design being well clear of perfs., strong rich color and a well incised impression, circular wedge cancel, an extremely fine gem notorious for being so difficult to find in such select condition; 1988 PF certificate. (photo)

130.00

#77, 15c Black, exceedingly large margins all around and exceptionally well centered within them, strong color and impression, target cancel, extremely fine; 1992, 2004 and 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

200.00

#78 var., 24c Dark violet, single with intense color and impression (the color is so intense that in 1980 the PF called this the Blackish violet shade), tied by blue target with Cincinnati c.d.s. alongside on 1866 cover to England, cover with small repair at top, fine; 1980 PF certificate (as #78c) and a 2011 PF certificate (as #78 dark violet); Scott has a premium for the used Dark violet but does not price it on cover, cataloged as the normal shade on cover. (photo - page 18)

450.00+

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1100

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1100

#78a, 24c Grayish lilac, pretty used single that is especially well centered within large margins, deep rich color and a detailed impression, lightly cancelled by double red grids, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00). (photo)

450.00

#78c, 24c Blackish violet, used, especially strong and unmistakable Blackish violet color, small tear and reperforated at top, fine appearance; an affordable yet highly presentable example of the rarest and most elusive of all the famous shade varieties in 19th Century U.S. stamps, being far more difficult to find than the 1857 Indian red, 1861 Pigeon blood pink or 1862 24c Violet; 2009 PF certificate. (photo)

17,500.00

1867 GRILLED ISSUES “A” Grill

1101 1101

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#79, 3c Rose, “A” grill, an uncommonly select used example, although there are some perf. faults as is always the case on this all-over grilled stamp, the perforations are much more intact than usually found, in addition it is exceedingly well centered and margined, bright fresh color, cancelled by a beautifully struck and complete blue target, overall choice very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo)

1,725.00

“D” Grill 1102

❍

#85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, fresh color, strong and well defined grill points, cancelled by a bold geometric strike, fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

1,100.00

“E” Grill 1103

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#87, 2c Black, “E” grill, well centered amid uncommonly large margins, strong color and a well defined impression on bright paper, unobtrusive black quartered cancel, an extremely fine gem. (photo - page 16)

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200.00

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✉

#88, 3c Rose, “E” grill, single with defined grill points tied to cover by a fancy complete strike of an “FV” in Serrated Circle of Franklinsville, N.C. (S-E #LC-F4) addressed to Carthage, Franklinsville c.d.s., very fine and bold strike of this rarely seen cancel; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

“F” Grill 1105

1106

1107

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#94, 3c Red, “F” grill, well centered single cancelled on cover by a complete bold strike of a fancy blue Shield of Jacksonville, FL. to Phoenixville, Conn., matching blue Jacksonville c.d.s., very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 400-500

#96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, uncommonly well centered within particularly large margins, strong rich color, part o.g., miniscule corner perf. crease, otherwise very fine; 1981 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

2,750.00

#97, 12c Black, “F” grill, especially well centered used example boasting exceedingly large margins all around, bold color and strong impression, nicely struck circle of wedges cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

275.00

1108 1108

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#98 var., 15c Black on very thin paper, an exceedingly choice used example of this premium variety, wonderfully well centered and margined, strong color, light blue cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

420.00

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#99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, exceedingly well centered and margined, warm color and well defined impression, light quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; a choice used example in a condition far better than usually found on the Twenty Four Cent “F” Grill; 2008 APS certificate. (photo - page 16)

1,600.00

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#101, 90c Blue, “F” grill, handsome used example of this scarce high value, being very well centered within large margins (particularly at top and bottom), rich bright color on clean white paper, unusually light cancel for a 90c value, extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo)

2,400.00

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#102, 1c Blue re-issue, unused, nicely centered and margined, bright color, faint horizontal crease, otherwise very fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

375.00

1112 1112

1113 1114 1115

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#105, 5c Brown re-issue, a very rare used example, well centered within exceptionally large margins, rich re-issue color, “G” in oval duplex grid cancel, small thin spot, very fine appearance; clear 1957 PF certificate. (photo)

7,500.00

#106, 10c Green re-issue, unused, rich re-issue color and impression, fine; 1962 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

1,650.00

#108, 15c Black re-issue, unused, strong color on fresh white paper, slightly pulled perf. at right, otherwise fine; clear 1970 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

2,350.00

#111, 90c Blue re-issue, well centered, rich bright color, o.g., pulled perf. at left, very fine appearance; only 317 sold; 1995 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

6,750.00

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1118

1119

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#112, 1c Buff, remarkably well centered single tied to cover by a blue Four-Ring Target of Delaware, Ohio addressed locally, clear Delaware c.d.s. strike just tying the stamp as well, cover slightly reduced at left, contains original contents, still a very fine and attractive cover; clear 1995 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

#113, 2c Brown, exceedingly well centered amid especially large margins, lovely rich color and a sharp impression, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $240.00 for 90 and $750.00 for 95). (photo - page 16)

90.00

#114, 3c Ultramarine, well centered single amid large margins tied to cover by a complete strike of a fancy Square Shield of Lansing, Mich. (S-E #PS-SD20) addressed to Kalamazoo, Lansing c.d.s., an extremely fine and bold strike of this rare cancel; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18)

Est. 400-500

#115, 6c Ultramarine, well centered within large margins for this notoriously difficult value, rich color, and wonderfully complemented by a lovely fancy encircled blue grid cancellation, very fine and choice; 1999 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

250.00

1120 1120

1121

1122

1123

1124

1125

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#116, 10c Yellow, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright fresh color, cancelled by a block of four squares which is a most unusual postmark, extremely fine; 1991 and 2011 PF certificates. (photo)

140.00

#116, 10c Yellow, very well centered within large margins all around, fresh bright color with a strong impression, light cork cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate. (photo - page 16)

140.00

#116, 10c Yellow, well centered and margined, strong color, cancelled by a red segmented grid postmark, very fine; this cancel is rarely seen on the Ten Cent 1869 Pictorial; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

180.00

#116, 10c Yellow, two well centered singles tied to printed European Exchange Office corner card cover by a blue Four-Ring Target of Cincinnati, Ohio addressed to Bavaria, Germany, blue Cincinnati c.d.s. also tying adhesives, “New York Paid All Transit/Aug 27” marking, printed “Per Steamer,/via Bremen or Hamburg.” crossed out with printed red “Per Closed Mail via England” instead, receiving backstamp on reverse, cover with some faults, still a very fine and handsome cover; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 400-500

#117, 12c Green, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, prooflike color and impression on bright paper, light central target cancel, extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

140.00

#118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, well centered within particularly large margins, fresh colors, light circle of wedges cancel, choice very fine; 2004 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

800.00

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#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, well centered, deep rich colors, cancelled by an especially well struck fancy Heart cancel, stamp with a faint gum soak and a pulled bottom right corner, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

Est. 150-200

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, well centered within uncommonly large margins, bold strong colors, segmented cork cancel, choice very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

500.00

#121, 30c Blue and carmine, well centered within large margins, bright colors, cancelled solely by a red cork, which is most unusual on this value, very fine; 1998 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24)

750.00

#122, 90c Carmine and black, marvelously well centered within extravagantly large margins, bright colors, lightly cancelled, small corner crease and minute sealed tear, extremely fine appearance. (photo - page 24)

2,100.00

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1133

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#123, 1c Buff re-issue, exceedingly well centered amid very large margins, bright fresh color, o.g., extremely fine; 1996 and 2004 PF certificates. (photo - page 24)

550.00

#124, 2c Brown re-issue, lovely rich color, virtually full o.g., very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

650.00

#125, 3c Blue re-issue, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong color on fresh white paper, o g., trivial natural gum creases, extremely fine; a handsome example of this scarce re-issue; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

5,000.00

#126, 6c Blue re-issue, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered and margined, part o.g., very fine; 1991 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24)

1,650.00

1134 1134

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#126, 6c Blue re-issue, a select used example of a stamp that is far more rare used than mint, featuring exceptional centering within large margins, sumptuously rich color and a well defined impression on bright paper,duplex postmark which proves its contemporaneous usage, choice very fine; only a tiny percentage of the 2,226 Six Cent Re-issues were ever used, and of these only a small handful exist in this premium condition; 1985 PF certificate. (photo)

3,250.00

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1136

1137

1138

1139

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#127, 10c Yellow re-issue, a magnificent quality mint example of this scarce re-issue, possessing outstanding physical attributes, including being incredibly fresh overall, with gorgeous intense and vibrant color, plus its impression is unusually strong for a yellow stamp, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, full clean o g. that has been lightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem original gum example of the Ten Cent 1869 Pictorial re-issue; certainly among the finest of the 1,947 issued; 2003 PF certificate. (photo)

1,650.00

#128, 12c Green re-issue, an extraordinarily handsome unused example, featuring extravagantly large margins and being wonderfully well centered within them, intensely rich color and impression on clean paper, extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo page 24)

1,025.00

#128, 12c Green re-issue, a rare and completely sound used example, deep color and vivid impression, oval registry cancel, fine; according to the Rose book there are no more than 25 used #128’s in existence; 1998 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

3,250.00

#129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, nicely centered within large margins, rich colors, o.g., faint gum staining, very fine appearance; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

1,350.00

#130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, well centered within large margins, rich bright color, part o g., very fine; 2000 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

2,100.00

1140 1140

1141 1142

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#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, wonderfully well centered within lavishly large margins all around, brilliantly rich colors and strong impressions, part o.g., extremely fine; an especially handsome example of this scarce re-issue; 1985 PF certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

#131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, unused, strong bright colors, nicely centered and margined, regummed, very fine; 2001 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24)

1,100.00

#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, lovely bright colors on fresh paper, large margins, o.g., very fine; 1987 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

3,750.00

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#132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, unused, vivid rich colors and a sharp impressions on crisp white paper, fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24)

1,500.00

#133, 1c Buff re-issue, gem mint example, marvelously well centered within large margins, deep luxuriant color, pristine o g. with just the barest trace of a hinge mark, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp so choice; 1976 and 1997 PF certificates; exMcKinney. (photo - page 24)

325.00

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1146 1147

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#138, 7c Vermilion with grill, wonderfully well centered, bright fresh color, nicely struck New York Foreign Mail (Weiss TR-C7) “flying clothespins” cancel, choice very fine; 2001 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

550.00+

#139, 10c Brown with grill, strong fresh color, clear “H” grill, full o.g., lightly hinged, fine; a scarce mint stamp; 2007 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

7,000.00

#139, 10c Brown with grill, well centered within large margins, fresh color complemented by a nice strike of a red New York Foreign Mail (Weiss GE-EP11) Geometric cancel, insignificant perforation crease, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

850.00+

1148 1148

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#140, 12c Dull violet with grill, a striking used example of this scarce stamp, possessing huge margins around, the size of which are practically never found on the Twelve Cent Grilled Bank Note, marvelously well centered within these huge borders, strong color, cancelled by a fancy geometric NYFM (Weiss ST-8P11), extremely fine; certainly one of the largest margined #140’s we have ever seen; 1976 APS and 2010 PSE certificates. (photo)

3,750.00

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1150 1151

1152

1153

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#142, 24c Purple with grill, a lovely used example of this key Bank Note rarity, without the faults that plague the overwhelming majority of these stamps, this particular example possesses rather fresh color and much better centering than normally encountered, very fine and choice; a most desirable Grilled Twenty Four Cent Bank Note; 1998 PSE certificate. (photo)

7,500.00

#142, 24c Purple with grill, used with grid cancel, nicely centered though reperforated at left, very fine appearance; 1997 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24)

7,500.00

#143, 30c Black with grill, left margin single with natural straight edge and partial arrow at top, remarkably well centered within lavish margins, strong color and impression, cancelled solely by a bright red postmark, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

4,125.00

#143, 30c Black with grill, attractive used single, strong impression on fresh paper, beautifully cancelled by a bold red New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-8P5) Star cancel, nearly very fine. (photo - page 24)

4,125.00+

#144, 90c Carmine with grill, used, nicely centered and margined, attractive color, several clear grill points, light cork cancel and a bit of a red transit pmk., very fine; 1996 APS certificate. (photo - page 24)

2,500.00

Without Grill 1154

1155 1156

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#147, 3c Green, single tied by double strikes of fancy Negative “JJK” Postmaster Initials of Geneva, Ill. (Cole #ML-200) to petite blue cover addressed to H.B. Shaw of Alfred, Me., matching Geneva c.d.s. at bottom, very fine strikes of this scarce cancel on a Shaw correspondence cover; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 400-500

#148, 6c Carmine, excellent centering within wide margins, rich bright color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

1,000.00

#153, 24c Purple, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, attractive color, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $460.00). (photo - page 24)

230.00

1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE 1157

1158

✉

#158, 3c Green, single with natural s.e. at right well tied to cover by a fancy Shield cancel of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #Q-6) to Plymouth, matching Waterbury c.d.s., slightly reduced at right of little consequence, a choice very fine strike of a popular Waterbury cancel; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 300-400

#158, 3c Green, single well tied by a fancy “OK” in Keystone cancel of Beloit, Wis. (SE #LC-OK34) to small cover addressed to Janesville, Beloit c.d.s. at right, slightly reduced at right, choice very fine strike; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 200-300

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#160, 7c Vermilion, well centered single tied to cover by a strike of a Elaborate Negative Geometric New York Foreign Mail cancel (Weiss #GE-EN3) to orange cover addressed to Berlin, “via England” directive at top, “New York/Nov 19” Station D cancel on reverse as well as a receiving mark, cover with inconsequential opening tear at top, very fine strike; 2010 PSE certificate (mistakenly calling the cancel Weiss #GE-EN7). (photo - page 28)

Est. 300-400

#163, 15c Yellow orange, deep vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, exceedingly well centered, cork cancel, extremely fine; a choice used stamp; 2001 PF certificate; ex-Mann. (photo - page 24)

160.00

1874 SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE 1873 ISSUE

1161 1161

1162

1163

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1162

1163

#168, 2c Dark brown special printing, without gum as issued, rich color, small repair at top left, reperforated at right and bottom, fine appearance; a collectable example of this rare special printing; 1993 PSE certificate. (photo)

8,500.00

#171, 7c Reddish vermilion special printing, without gum as issued, well centered, bright color, shallow thin and a small closed tear at left, very fine appearance; approximately 50 of the Seven Cent Special Printings are thought to exist; clear 1957 PF certificate. (photo)

5,500.00

#173, 12c Dark violet special printing, without gum as issued, remarkably well centered and margined, rich luxuriant color, pressed out vertical crease, extremely fine appearance; 1993 PF certificate. (photo)

7,000.00

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1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY Six Cent Pink American Bank Note Company The Finest Mint Copy Extant Graded Superb 98 Jumbo

1164 1164

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#186, 6c Pink, an incomparable quality mint example, possessing mathematically precise centering amid lavishly large margins, considerably stronger color than typically encountered on especially bright paper, full clean o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, a superb gem in every respect; an incredibly difficult stamp to find in this astounding quality, as it is well known that the Six Cent American Bank Note Company stamp almost never comes well centered or with large margins; 1988 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $7,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest, and sole, example of Scott #186 to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, the next highest being a 95; ex-“Westchester”. (photo)

900.00

1165 1165

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#190, 30c Full black, a marvelous used example in a condition that is rarely seen on this Bank Note, not only is it remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, but it also possesses an especially intense color and impression on bright paper, lightly cancelled, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00). (photo)

100.00

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1167

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1167

#198, 12c Blackish purple special printing, without gum as issued, exceptionally fresh, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression, reperforated at top and right, fine appearance for this rarity, of which only fewer than 75 copies are thought to exist, fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo)

13,000.00

#200, 24c Dark violet special printing, without gum as issued, deep rich color and a sharp impression, a fine example of this rare special printing, of which only about 75 examples still exists, many of which have faults; 2000 PF certificate. (photo)

12,000.00

1881-1890 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY 1168 1169

1170

1171 1172

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✉

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❍ ✦

#207, 3c Blue green, cancelled by a full crisp strike of an Indian Head, stamp with strong color, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

Est. 100-150

#207, 3c Green, single tied to “M.S. Ayer & Co.” advertising corner card cover by a fancy Negative “V” in Circle of Boston, Mass. addressed to Plymouth, Boston c.d.s., very fine strike of this cancel which is unlisted in Cole; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 150-200

#209 var., 10c Dark brown, excellent centering amid remarkably large margins, deep intense color (so deep in fact that this stamp was once certified as the rare Black brown), regummed, trivial scuff and perf. crease, extremely fine appearance; clear 1994 PSE certificate as #209b (and part o.g.) and a 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 24)

55.00

#211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, fine; 1987 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp. (photo - page 24)

850.00

#220, 2c Carmine, a superb used example that is flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, bright color, light duplex cancel, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00); only two stamps grade higher (both 98J). (photo - page 24)

1.00

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1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

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1175

1176

1177

1178

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★ ✦

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★

#232, 3c Columbian, mathematically precise centering, strong rich color, o g., faintly hinged, superb; 2011 PSE certificate (Gem 100 OGph; SMQ $290.00 for 98); one of only two examples to reach the coveted Gem 100 designation. (photo)

40.00

#232, 3c Columbian, unusually choice used single, particularly well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deeply rich color, complete light target cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00). (photo - page 36)

17.50

#238, 15c Columbian, striking mint single, featuring huge margins all around and being remarkably well centered within these vast borders, intense color and impression, just slightly disturbed o.g., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo DOG; SMQ for OG 95 $700.00). (photo - page 36)

225.00

#239, 30c Columbian, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 OGph; SMQ $425.00). (photo - page 36)

240.00

#239, 30c Columbian, remarkably well centered within extraordinarily large margins, sumptuously rich color and crisp impression, New York duplex cancel, an extremely fine used jumbo; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

100.00

#241, $1.00 Columbian, rich vibrant color, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1978 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo - page 36)

1,100.00

1179 1179 1180

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#242, $2.00 Columbian, very well centered within exceptionally large margins, lovely rich color, o g., h.r., extremely fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photo)

1,150.00

#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered and margined, rich color, slightly disturbed o.g., very fine; 2006 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

1,150.00

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#242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered amid large margins, fresh rich color, attractive light Pennsylvania town c.d.s., very fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $600.00). (photo - page 36)

675.00

1182 1182

1183 1184 1185

1186

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#243, $3.00 Columbian, a choice mint single, possessing sumptuously rich color that is complemented by a crisp impression, unusually large margins and marvelously well centered within them, full clean o g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo)

1,600.00

#243, $3.00 Columbian, nicely centered, bright fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, single expertly repaired perforation at top, very fine appearance. (photo - page 36)

1,600.00

#244, $4.00 Columbian, quite well centered, strong color and impression, o.g., mild crease at top right, otherwise very fine; clear 1987 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

2,150.00

#245, $5.00 Columbian, beautifully centered within large margins, strong color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., faint horizontal crease, extremely fine appearance; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

2,600.00

#245, $5.00 Columbian, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1999 and 2006 PSE certificates. (photo - page 36)

2,600.00

1894 BUREAU ISSUE

1187 1187

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#248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, striking right margin partial imprint single, being impeccable well centered within lavishly large margins all around, beautiful bright color and a clean impression, unblemished o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

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1894 One Dollar Unwatermarked First Bureau Issue The Finest Never Hinged Example in Existence Graded Gem 100

1188 1188

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#261, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, absolutely perfect centering within lavishly large margins all around, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem. This is, without question, the finest never hinged #261 in existence. Collectors of gem United States stamps will recognize the difficultly of obtaining any of the First Bureau Issue stamps with perfectly balanced margins all around. They were produced with narrow margins, particularly at the sides, creating stamps with very narrow side margins and normal size margins at top and bottom. The Dollar value in particular is notorious for possessing these unbalanced margins. With the PSE’s grading structure, stamps with such unbalanced margins, even if otherwise very well centered, will have their grades reduced. Even if one were to find a Bureau issue with balanced margins all around, the chances of it being both perfectly centered and never hinged are practically nil. That it happened on an unwatermarked Dollar value is even more incredible. To emphasize this fact, we looked at the PSE population report and found only four #261’s in never hinged condition, but even more telling is that of the 499 stamps of the First Bureau Issue in never hinged condition, the stamp offered here is the only one they have deemed worthy of the Gem 100 designation. Even the relatively common 1c and 2c value have yet to have a never hinged example reach the Gem 100 mark. A breathtakingly beautiful stamp and one of the great condition rarities in all of United States philately. Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $40,000.00 for a mere 98); this is the only example of any First Bureau Issue to receive the coveted Gem 100 OGnh grade. (photo)

3,150.00

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1181

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1190

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#261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1982 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

2,100.00

#262, $2.00 Bright blue, deeply rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

2,750.00

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#263, $5.00 Dark green, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine example of this scarce high value; 2008 PSE certificate. (photo)

4,500.00

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#264, 1c Blue, left margin partial imprint single, flawless centered amid extraordinarily wide margins, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely little gem. (photo - page 36)

17.50

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1194

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#268, 3c Purple, top margin plate no. 103 single, exceedingly well centered, brilliantly fresh color on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly choice plate number single; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00); only one stamp grades higher. (photo)

115.00

#269, 4c Dark brown, top margin partial imprint single, excellent centering within large margins, rich fresh color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

125.00

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1196

1197

1198

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1201

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#272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, showing part of “R” in the watermark, deep color, unobtrusive light cancel, a fine example of this scarce error; 2004 PSE certificate. (photo - page 36)

1,000.00

#274, 15c Dark blue, bottom margin plate no. 264 single, nicely centered, deep rich color, pristine o g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of a 1994 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the right stamp. (photo - page 36)

625.00

#276, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, top margin partial imprint single, attractively centered within large margins, strong color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of a 2006 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the left stamp. (photo - page 36)

1,800.00

#276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, well centered, strong color and impression, o g., choice very fine; 2005 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (VF 80 OGh; SMQ $1,200.00). (photo - page 36)

1,250.00

#277, $2.00 Bright blue, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, nearly very fine; 2004 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

950.00

#277, $2.00 Bright blue, well and margined, rich luxuriant color and a sharply detailed impression on bright white paper, two light New York double oval registry cancels, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

450.00

#278, $5.00 Dark green, used, lovely rich color and a deeply etched impression, nicely centered within large margins, very fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00). (photo - page 36)

625.00

1202 1202

❍ ✦

#281, 5c Dark blue, impeccably well centered within large margins all around, deep rich color and a superbly detailed impression, light cancel, extremely fine gem in all regards; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find in such premier used condition; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $720.00); this is the highest grade given to a used #281 to date, with only two that share this remarkable grade. (photo)

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#291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, unusually fresh with bright rich color, well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine. (photo - page 36)

625.00

1204 1204

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#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, marvelously well balanced margins all around, intense color and impression, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; a highly desirable One Dollar Trans-Mississippi; 1990 PF certificate. (photo)

1,050.00

1205 1205

1206

1207

1208

❍ ✦

★

❍

#292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a sensational gem used example which is magnificently centered boasting extravagant margins all around, intense color with a deeply etched impression on one of the most beautiful stamps ever released by the P.O., two light strikes of a Boston double oval cancel, extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ $3,900.00); only a single used example grades higher (98) and only five others share this impressive grade. (photo)

650.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, excellent centering within large margins, rich fresh color, o g., lightly hinged, certificate mentions a small gum soak at top right, otherwise extremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

1,800.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong rich color, nearly full o.g., with slight gum loss from hinge removal very fine; clear 1980 PF certificate. (photo - page 36)

1,800.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, used, large margins, strong color, unusually light cancel, reperforated at left, very fine appearance; 1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

1,100.00

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1212

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1220

1231

1230

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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE SECOND SESSION Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 1:00 p.m. Lots 1209-1517 Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY 1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION

1209 1209

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#294a, 1c Pan-American, Center Inverted, deeply rich colors and crisp detailed impressions, o.g., lightly hinged, pulled perf. at top, otherwise a fine example of this rare and popular invert; photocopy of a 1969 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp. (photo)

12,500.00

1210 1210

(★)

#296a, 4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, rich colors, regummed over repairs, fine appearance; a reasonably attractive and affordable example of this rare inverted center. (photo)

75,000.00

1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUE 1211

★ ✦

#309, 15c Olive green, marvelously well centered amid enormously large margins, the size of which is almost never encountered on any 1902 Issue, intense prooflike color and impression, o g., lightly hinged, unfortunately since the issuance of the certificate the bottom left corner perf. has come off, extremely fine appearance; clear 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). (photo - page 40)

180.00

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★/★★❑#311, $1.00 Black, attractive top sheet-margin imprint block of four, fresh and intact, o.g., the top pair lightly hinged and the bottom stamps never hinged, fine. (photo - page 40) for singles 5,050.00+

1213

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1214 1215

1216

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#312-13, $2.00 Dark blue and $5.00 Dark green affixed to sheet of paper headed “United States Post Office” and tied along with 1902 1c, 4c, 8c-15c, 1903 2c, 1908-08 3c, 5c, 6c, 50c, 1895 and 1902 Special Deliveries and 1895-97 2c, 5c, 10c and 50c Postage Dues, each tied by a strike of “Pago Pago, Samoa/Dec 6, 1910” postmark, $5.00 with natural s.e. at right, stamps with some tropical staining around the perimeter and sheet folded in sixths, otherwise fine; a most unusual item. (photo - page 28)

Est. 300-400

#312, $2.00 Dark blue, well centered single, deep rich color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and handsome stamp. (photo - page 40)

875.00

#313, $5.00 Dark green, well centered within unusually large margins, deep rich color and a sharp impression, full o.g. that is just slightly glazed, very fine; clear 1982 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

2,250.00

#315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, bright color on pristine white paper, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

525.00

1908 EXPERIMENTAL COILS

1217 1217

1218

1219

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1218

#317, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 horiz., a desirable example of this rare mint pair, possessing striking deep color and a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, attractively centered, o.g., fine-very fine; fewer than ninety pairs are recorded; 1994 PF certificate. (photo)

17,500.00

#317, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 horiz., another incredibly fresh mint pair of this experimental coil rarity, in a much more brilliant state of preservation than the vast majority, with strikingly intense color and a crisp detailed impression on considerably brighter paper than usual, nicely centered, full clean o g., top stamp with minor h.r., bottom stamp lightly hinged, fine-very fine; 1953 APS, 1984 and 1995 PF certificates. (photo)

17,500.00

#322, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., mint pair, strong bright color, o.g., thin and small crease at top, fine appearance; a presentable example of this rare coil pair; 1973 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

15,000.00

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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION 1220

1221

#323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, left sheet-margin single, excellent centering, deep rich color, o g., n.h., since the issuance of the certificate a perf. at top has become nibbed, otherwise extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (photo - page 40)

70.00

★★PB #325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, full top margin imprint and plate no. 2102 block of six, being the top two rows from the pane, strong and intact perforations, o g., n.h., mostly erased pencil notation in the selvage at upper left and tear at the top of the right selvage not affecting the plate block, otherwise very good-fine. (photo - page 52)

2,490.00

★★ ✦

1222 1222

1223 1224

1224

#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, precisely balanced margins all around, deep rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98 OGph; SMQ $500.00); only one stamp grades higher (never hinged 98J). (photo)

75.00

★/★★❑#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, fresh mint block of four, o.g., h.r., the bottom pair n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 52)

550.00

#327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, highly select mint single, being flawlessly centered within large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 OGh; SMQ $760.00); only one mint stamp grades higher (never hinged 100). (photo)

140.00

★ ✦

1907 JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION

1225 1225

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#330, 5c Jamestown, a remarkably choice used single, featuring near perfect centering amid larger margins than usually found, deep vibrant color on pristine white paper, an especially light cancel, extremely fine; this is actually one of the most difficult of all the United States commemoratives to find in gem used condition; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00); only two grade just slightly higher (95J). (photo)

32.50

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1227

1228

1229

1230

1231

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✉

★

1227

#342, $1.00 Violet brown, excellent centering within large margins, marvelously fresh, with deeply rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate; ex-“Scarsdale”. (photo)

1,150.00

#342, $1.00 Violet brown, an extraordinarily choice used single, being remarkably well centered amid wide margins, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, extremely fine used gem; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00); this is the highest grade assigned to a used #342 by the PSE, being one of only two so graded. (photo)

100.00

#342, $1.00 Violet brown, scarce used block of four, well centered, deep rich color, duplex cancels, two horizontal creases in the bottom stamps, very fine appearance. (photo - page 40)

700.00

#349, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 horiz., exceedingly well centered single with rich color tied to cover by “Boston, Mass./Oct 17, 1910” machine cancel to Leominster, Leominster Oct 18 wavy flag machine receiver on reverse, extremely fine example that is quite undervalued on cover; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

125.00

#354, 4c Orange brown coil, perf. 12 vert., pair with 3mm spacing, the left stamp is particularly well centered and margined, o.g., l.h., very fine; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 40)

475.00

#355, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 vert., pair, exceptionally well centered within unusually large margins, bright fresh color, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

575.00

1909 BLUISH PAPER

1232 1232

★

#366, 15c Pale ultramarine on bluish paper, exceedingly well centered amid very tall margins, warm pastel color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice and especially large-margined example of this scarce bluish paper; 1986 PF certificate. (photo)

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1909 COMMEMORATIVES

1233 1233

1234

1235

★★ ✦

★★

1234

#367, 2c Lincoln, a fabulous mint single of this relatively common stamp, but in a quality that is almost never seen, being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large margins all around (we were quite surprised this didn’t receive “Jumbo” recognition from the PSE), rich vibrant color, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $370.00). (photo)

10.00

#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, exceedingly well centered amid especially wide margins, strong color and impression, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00). (photo)

320.00

#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, well centered within especially large margins, strong rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; photocopy of a 1998 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (photo - page 40)

320.00

1236 1236

1237

❍❑

FDC

#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper in a used block of four, 3mm spacing between, examples are very well centered, fresh color on clearly seen blued paper, nicely struck wavy line cancel, very fine; blocks of four are surprisingly scarce; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

1,250.00

#372, 2c Hudson-Fulton, fine single tied by clear “Waltham, Mass./Sep 25, 1909” first day of issue waving flag machine cancel, backstamped at Brattleboro, Vermont on the same day, very fine. (photo - page 28)

900.00

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1239

1240

★★

★★ ✦

★

#381, 10c Yellow, bottom margin plate no. 5220 single, excellent centering within very large margins, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo page 40)

220.00

#393, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8½ vert., mint pair, well centered and margined, bright color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $430.00). (photo page 40)

275.00

#395, 4c Brown coil, perf. 8½ vert., guide line pair, very well centered, deeply rich color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1980 PF certificate. (photo - page 40)

475.00

1913 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

1241 1241

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#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, a stunning mint single, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being precisely centered within these impressive borders, intense prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every respect; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 for 98). (photo)

G R A D E D

C E R T I F I C A T E S

As an added new convenience to our bidders, we have now identified lots accompanied by Professional Stamp Experts (PSE) or Philatelic Foundation (PF) graded certificates by placing a ✦ just below the symbol field at the left of the description. Lots accompanied by a graded PSE certificate will also have incorporated into the description the Stamp Market Quarterly (SMQ ) price for the corresponding grade. Lots accompanied by a graded PF certificate will have incorporated into the description the Scott Stamp Value (SSV) price for the corresponding grade.

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1913 Ten Cent Orange Panama-Pacific A Superb Mint Example Graded Gem 100

1242 1242

1243

★★ ✦

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, an absolutely stunning mint example of this commemorative, possessing numerous eye-arresting qualities, including being perfectly centered within lavishly large margins, plus its color could not be more vivid, nor its impression more prooflike on immaculately crisp paper, even its perforations are unusually intact, pristine o g., never hinged, a superb gem; the “ultimate” copy for the collector who has been patiently searching for the finest available quality; 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $5,250.00 for 98); one of only two examples to reach the exalted grade of Gem 100. (photo)

400.00

#400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, especially well centered within large margins, brilliantly fresh color, unblemished o g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00). (photo - page 40)

400.00

1244 1244

1245

1246

★★ ✦

★❑

#401, 1c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, flawless mint single, being in a condition that simply cannot be improved upon, featuring mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly large margins, beautiful color that is especially rich and bright, strong impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a true condition rarity in this stellar quality; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); only one stamp grades higher. (photo)

60.00

#402, 2c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, exceptionally well centered within large margins, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00). (photo - page 40)

170.00

#403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, mint block of four, o.g., several h.r.’s, very fine. (photo - page 52)

700.00

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1912-1914 WASHINGTON–FRANKLINS 1914 Twelve Cent Claret Brown A Superb Mint Example Graded Gem 100

1247 1247

★★ ✦

#417, 12c Claret brown, a phenomenal quality mint single, being in a condition that would be next to impossible to duplicate, featuring exceptionally large and perfectly balanced margins all around, plus it possesses an incredible overall brilliance and freshness, with gorgeous rich color and an especially crisp impression on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., superb; easily one of the very finest #417’s in existence; 2007 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,450.00 for 98); one of only three examples of this stamp to reach the coveted Gem 100 status. (photo)

110.00

1914 Thirty Cent Orange Red Probably the Finest Mint Copy in Existence Graded Gem 100

1248 1248

★★ ✦

#420, 30c Orange red, the example offered here is unquestionable the finest mint #420 we have ever seen, as it boasts all the impressive physical characteristics one could hope for in a truly gem stamp, including mathematically precise centering amid extravagantly large margins all around, beautiful vibrant color and a well incised impression on pristine white paper, unblemished o g., n.h., superb; we doubt a finer copy of this stamp exists; 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,800.00 for 98); not only is this the highest grade the PSE has assigned to a never hinged #420, it is the sole example to grade Gem 100. (photo)

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1249 1249

1250

★ ✦

#423P2a, $1.00 Violet brown, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yellowish wove, large full margins, strong color, very fine and handsome; only three to five examples were printed; 1994 PF certificate; ex-Liberman. (photo)

1,200.00

#423, $1.00 Violet brown, deep rich color and a sharp detailed impression, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1984 PF certificate and a 2011 PF certificate (F-VF 75; SSV $325.00). (photo - page 40)

475.00

1251 1251

✉

#423, $1.00 Violet brown, remarkably well centered single tied by 1916 New York town duplex postmark on cover to New York City, blue merchant’s oval handstamp at top left, cover with a few trivial ink smears, otherwise very fine; #423 is one of the rarest Washington-Franklin stamps to find on a full cover, with only a handful known, this particular cover being one of the most desirable of that tiny number; clear 2005 PF certificate; ex-Dr. Martin. (photo)

7,000.00

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★★

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., attractive guide line pair, well centered within large margins, strong rich color, o g., n.h., choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 56)

1,650.00

1253 1253

1254

1255 1256

★★

❍

★★

#449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, brilliantly fresh, o.g., never hinged, light pencil note on bottom stamp, fine; only a tiny number of certified never hinged line pairs of #449 exist; 1963 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo)

28,000.00

#449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., scarce single cancelled by a wavy line machine cancel, bright and fresh, large margins, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo page 56)

600.00

#454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, uncommonly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo - page 56)

900.00

#459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, large margin pair, bright fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 56)

525.00

1257 1257

★★ ✦

#460, $1.00 Violet black, a fabulous mint single in a quality with which few others can compare, as this example possesses numerous physical attributes seldom seen on this high value, including being extraordinarily well centered amid extravagantly large margins, additionally its color is wonderfully rich and fresh, while its impression is deeply etched, immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,650.00). (photo)

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1,600.00

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1916-1917 WASHINGTON–FRANKLINS 1258

★/★★❑#467, 5c Carmine error, double error in a block of twelve, bright color, o.g., top error n.h., bottom error l.h., very fine. (photo - page 52)

1,750.00

1259 1259

★★ ✦

#478, $1.00 Violet black, an outstanding “post office” fresh never hinged example of this rare high value, possessing an overall freshness not often encountered, with gloriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, plus it is marvelously well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp that is almost never offered both in gem quality and never hinged; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $6,000.00); only one stamp grades higher. (photo)

1,400.00

1260 1260

1261

1262

❍ ✦

❍❑

✉

#478, $1.00 Violet black, an incomparable used example in the finest attainable quality, possessing exceedingly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and an excellent impression, further adding to the stamp’s desirability it the cancel, which is a light town c.d.s, unlike nearly all others which have heavy registry or parcel cancels, an extremely fine used gem for the perfectionist; 2008 APS certificate and a 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00); not only this this the highest grade the PSE has assigned this stamp, it is the only used #478 to achieve Superb 98 status. (photo)

25.00

#478, $1.00 Violet black, handsome used block of four, exceedingly well centered and margined, deeply rich colors, light duplex cancels, extremely fine and choice. (photo page 56)

175.00

#478, $1.00 Violet black, two singles along with 2c Carmine (#528) tied by Denver oval postmarks on Federal Reserve Bank registry tag, Denver July 16, 1902 and Kansas City July 17, 1920 postmarks also tie the 2c stamp, the stamps with fine centering, the tag is unusually fresh and very fine. (photo - page 52)

Est. 400-500

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1246

1221

1264 1258

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1287

1284

1293

1310

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1263 1263

❍

#491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., a seldom seen used pair, strong color in the characteristic shade, duplex cancel, fine-very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

3,750.00

1917-1920 WASHINGTON–FRANKLINS 1264

1265

1266 1267

1268 1269

1270

1271

#498f, 1c Green A.E.F. booklet pane of thirty, remarkably well centered throughout, rich color, o.g., minor h.r.’s at right, extremely fine; one of the finest centered A.E.F. booklet panes we have encountered; 1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 52)

1,150.00

#498f, 1c Green A.E.F. booklet pane of thirty, position W11, with sideographer’s initials at bottom left, this being one of the key positions that occurs only once in the setting of twelve, deep color, o g., lightly hinged, fine. (photo - page 52)

1,150.00

#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, well centered, strong rich color, o g., n.h., very fine; 2009 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $470.00). (photo - page 56)

550.00

★★/★ #503, 4c Brown, six singles that originally formed a plate block, all are well centered and margined, two were sent to the PSE (see photos) and received grades of 90 and 90J (low in our opinion), the latter for the plate number single which they also called previously hinged, though we feel it is hinged in the selvage only, very fine-extremely fine. (photo page 56)

109.00

★/★★❑#505, 5c Rose error, single error in a block of nine, exceedingly well centered, bright color, o.g., error stamp n.h. (four 2c stamps with h.r.), extremely fine. (photo - page 56)

650.00

#518, $1.00 Violet brown, block of four along with 20c pair and 50c (#515, 517), all perfin, tied by Boston oval postmarks on Federal Reserve Bank registry tag, June 9, 1920 regstry c.d.s. alongside, fine. (photo - page 52)

Est. 200-300

#518, $1.00 Violet brown, horizontal pair along with 2c, 20c and 50c (#499, 515, 517; these three perfins), tied by Boston oval cancels on registry tag with Jan. 23 1923 postmarks on reverse, stamps with mixed centering, overall quite fresh and very fine; 1996 APS certificate. (photo - page 52)

Est. 150-200

#519, 2c Carmine, strong rich color and a crisp impression, reperforated at left, o.g., n.h., extremely fine appearance; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 56)

850.00

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#523 Essay, Franklin Head vignette large die essay on India, die sunk on 98x47mm card, an unfinished design with oval shading around the head, very fine; unlisted in Scott and believed to be unique; ex-“Georgetown”. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

1273 1273

★★ ✦

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a marvelous mint example of a stamp that is seen with some frequency, but rarely in this true gem quality, possessing impeccable centering within uncommonly large margins, lovely rich bright colors and crisp impressions, pristine o g., n.h., superb; a stamp for the most demanding collector; encapsulated PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,800.00); one of just four to grade Superb 98, with only two grading higher. (photo)

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1,200.00

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1274 1274

★★ ✦

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a remarkably choice mint single, being exceedingly well centered amid especially large margins, brilliantly fresh color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00). (photo)

1,200.00

1275 1275

❍ ✦

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a highly select quality used single, outstanding centering within extravagantly large balanced margins, rich bright colors, small portion of a Philadelphia oval pmk., extremely fine; an especially choice used gem; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00). (photo)

250.00

1276 1276

1277 1278

★★ ✦

★★

★

#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, a magnificent mint example of this high value, possessing mathematically precise centering within uncharacteristically large margins, plus its colors are especially rich and fresh, flawless o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; while nice examples of this stamp can be found, very few are encountered in this stellar quality; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00); only two stamps grade higher. (photo)

375.00

#539, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. II, perf. 11x10, brilliantly rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., a fine example of this scarce stamp; 1993 PF certificate. (photo - page 56)

4,000.00

#539, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. II, perf. 11x10, typical centering, bright characteristic color, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photo - page 56)

2,750.00

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1255

1254

1266

1256

1271 1267

1261

1280

1278

1277

1285

1282

1288

1268

1290

1294 1299

1295

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1279 1279

1280

★

❍ ✦

#544, 1c Green coil waste, perf. 11, brilliantly fresh, sumptuously rich color and a well incised impression, full o g., faint trace of hinging, with tiny traces of red offset as found on several of the existing copies, mild vertical crease, fine; an immensely rare mint stamp of which fewer than 20 are thought to exist unused in any condition; photocopy of a 1963 PF certificate for a pair, this being the bottom stamp, as well as a 1992 APS certificate for the single. (photo)

22,500.00

#544, 1c Green coil waste, perf. 11, used, bright color, lightly cancelled, fine; a desirable example of this coil waste rarity; 2009 PF certificate (Fine 70; SSV $3,500.00). (photo - page 56)

for fine 3,500.00

1281 1281

1282

★★ ✦

#547, $2.00 Carmine and black, an eye-catching mint single, featuring extraordinarily large margins all around, the size of which is almost never seen on this stamp, wonderfully well centered within these impressive borders, rich vibrant colors and sharp impressions, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $875.00 for 95 and $2,500.00 for 98); the PSE has awarded only four stamps the “Jumbo” designation out of the 163 they have graded, with this 95J being the highest grade of the four. (photo)

290.00

#547, $2.00 Carmine and black, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong bright colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an uncommonly choice example; 2006 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $875.00). (photo - page 56)

290.00

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#547a, $2.00 Lake and black, an exceedingly choice mint single that is remarkably well centered amid large balanced margins, deeply rich colors and sharp impressions, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem mint example of this popular stamp; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00); only two stamps grade higher. (photo)

450.00

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1286

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★★PB #569, 30c Olive brown, choice bottom margin plate no. 16465 block of six, boasting near perfect centering and luxuriant rich color, strong and intact, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem plate block. (photo - page 52)

475.00

#571, $1.00 Violet black, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep rich color on fresh paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00). (photo - page 56)

80.00

★★PB #571, $1.00 Violet black, full top margin plate no. F18642 block of six, exceptionally well centered throughout, rich color, o.g. with natural gum skips as often, n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 52)

600.00

#571, $1.00 Violet black, an exceptional top margin plate no. F18682 block of six, remarkably well centered throughout, marvelously fresh, o g., faintly hinged in the ungummed selvage only, extremely fine. (photo - page 52)

350.00

#572, $2.00 Deep blue, beautifully centered, exceptionally bright and fresh, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $370.00). (photo - page 56)

150.00

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1290

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#573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, a beautiful mint single that features perfectly balanced margins all around,brilliantly fresh colors on pristine white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (photo)

220.00

#573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, excellent centering, wonderfully bright and fresh, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $420.00). (photo - page 56)

220.00

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#573a, $5.00 Carmine lake and dark blue, stunning mint example, displaying the most intense colors and impressions we have ever seen on this scarce and distinctive shade variety, flawlessly centered within large margins, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a stamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to a mint #573a. (photo)

350.00

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1293

1294

1295 1296

#573a, $5.00 Carmine lake and dark blue, a visually striking used single, being in a quality unmatched by an other we have seen, with enormously large margins all around and being precisely centered within these remarkable borders, deep intense colors on fresh paper, neat Chicago machine cancel, a superb stamp; while nicely centered copies of the Five Dollar Liberty are not rare, it is extremely difficult to find large margined examples, as the PSE has graded over 500 copies, but a mere 15 have been given a Jumbo designation, with this particular stamp being one of the largest margined of that group; 2010 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $495.00 for 98); this is the sole copy of any Five Dollar Liberty (573, 573a, mint or used) to be awarded the exalted Superb 98 Jumbo grade, the highest in their population report. (photo)

30.00

★★PB #579, 2c Carmine coil waste, full top margin star and plate no. 14203 block of four, brilliantly fresh, intense color, o g., n.h., fine for this scarce and difficult plate block; exWampler. (photo - page 52)

1,000.00

#599, 599A, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I and Ty. II combination joint line pair, the left stamp Type II, the right stamp Type I, bright and fresh, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 56)

1,250.00

#634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, post office fresh single, uncommonly well centered, deep rich color and detailed impression, o g., n.h., very fine and choice. (photo - page 56)

650.00

#679, 10c “Nebr.” ovpt., unusually well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00). (photo - page 56)

200.00

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#825, 831, 20c Bright blue green and 50c Light red violet, singles of each and two singles 3c National Defense used from Wake Island, entered the mails with “Honolulu, Hawaii/Nov 12, 1941” duplex postmarks, partially printed return corner card of Lt. Comdr. E.B. Greey, ROinC, Wake Island, Contractors, Pacific Naval Air Bases, very fine; a very rare Prexie usage paying the 2½oz rate from Wake Island just weeks before Pearl Harbor. (photo)

Est. 400-500

#825, 831, 20c Bright blue green and 50c Light red violet, two of former and single of latter tied by July 1, 1943 Philadelphia duplex postmarks to censored air mail cover to Pitcairn Island, violet Panama transit backstamp and clear “Pitcairn Island/Post Office/28 Aug. 43” arrival postmark, cover with erased pencil notation on face, censor tape missing and other minor faults, still a fine Prexie usage to this rare destination. (photo - page 68)

Est. 200-300

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MODERN ERRORS 1299 1300

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#1488a, 8c Copernicus, orange omitted, top sheet-margin single, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 56)

650.00

#2441b var., 25c Love booklet pane of ten, bright pink omitted, a desirable transitional error booklet pane of ten, the left vertical pair normal, the second to left vertical pair lightly printed leaving the remaining three vertical pairs with bright pink omitted, pane within unexploded booklet containing a normal pane, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; cataloged simply as six single errors. (photo - page 68)

690.00+

1301 1301

1302

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#2476a, 2476b, 1c American Kestrel, quadruple impressions of black inscriptions and denomination and quintuple impressions of black inscriptions and denomination, top sheet-margin horizontal strip of four, positions 1, 2 & 4 with quadruple impressions of black and position 3 with a quintuple impression of same, and all four stamps show dramatic misregistered impressions of other colors, o g., n.h., each stamp with a pre-printing paper crease, fine for this; 2010 PF certificate; listed in the Scott Specialized catalog but not priced; while this stamp was issued in 1991 these are the only examples of these errors that have ever surfaced on to the philatelic market and they are making their first auction appearance with this offering; accompanied by November 21, 2011 Linn’s Stamp News front page article announcing their discovery. (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

#2566c, 29c Comedians, booklet pane of ten, scarlet and bright violet omitted, one such error pane in an unexploded booklet of two panes, the other normal, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 68)

500.00+

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1303 1303

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#C5, 16c Dark blue, a sensational mint single in a condition which is near impossible to improve upon, being extraordinarily well centered amid enormous margins, intensely deep color on fresh white paper, pristine o g., n.h., a superb gem; 1988 PF certificate and a 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 for 98); only one stamp grades slightly higher (100). (photo)

140.00

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1305

1306

1307

1308

1309 1310

#C6, 24c Carmine, a remarkably choice used example, featuring enormously large margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep rich color and a sharp detailed impression, light c.d.s. postmark, extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 for 95 and $475.00 for 98). (photo)

30.00

★★/★ #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each is especially well centered and margined, bright color, o g., 65c l.h., $1.30 n.h., $2.60 n.h. with natural gum skips and bend, extremely fine; each accompanied by a clear 1981 or 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page 62)

1,805.00

#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each quite fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., usual natural gum bends on #C14 and #C15, very fine; a handsome set; ex-Lessin. (photo - page 62)

1,900.00

#C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each beautifully struck by c.d.s. cancels, 65c with Brooklyn c.d.s., $1.30 and $2.60 with Varick St. Station (New York), very fine set; each accompanied by 1998 PF certificates. (photo - page 62)

1,140.00

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, scarce used right margin plate no. 20085 block of four, well centered, fresh color, unusually light double oval cancel centrally struck, very fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80). (photo - page 62)

1,600.00

#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, exceptionally well centered, deep rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 62)

975.00

★★PB #C18, 50c Graf Zeppelin, bottom margin plate no. 21172 block of six, well centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h., right stamp with natural gum skips and bends as usual, very fine. (photo - page 52)

725.00

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#E4, 10c Blue, mathematically precise centering within exceedingly large margins, deep prooflike color and impression on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem. The stamp offered here possesses every one of the physical characteristics one could hope for in a gem stamp. Flawless centering, large balanced margins, a beautiful mint bloom as fresh as the day it was printed, full intact perforations all around, and pristine never hinged gum. The fact that all of these outstanding features converge on the scarcest special delivery stamp is truly remarkable. The PSE agrees with our assessment of this stamp, assigning it the Gem 100 designation, a grade it reserves only for those scant few stamps that meet it’s strict requirements of perfection. Not only is this the only never hinged #E4 to grade Gem 100, they have not even graded one 98 (the next highest grade is 95J). In fact, this is the only 19th Century special delivery stamp to reach the Gem 100 mark, whether never hinged, hinged or used. This stamp is certainly a “must have” for anyone assembling a graded set of special delivery stamps, as we doubt any other copy is deserving of such a lofty grade. A record price is surely in store for this phenomenal stamp. Accompanied by a 2009 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $42,500.00 for a mere 98). This is the only 19th Century special delivery stamp to achieve the Gem 100 grade. (photo)

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2,250.00

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1313

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#E8, 10c Ultramarine, particularly well centered within lavishly large margins, beautiful pastel shade, unblemished o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1991 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp, and a 2011 PSE certificate for the single (VF-XF 85; SMQ $300.00). (photo - page 62)

240.00

#E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, remarkably well centered within exceedingly large margins all around, well incised impression on pristine white paper, bright color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00). (photo - page 62)

700.00

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1315

1316

1317

1318

1319

1320

1321

#J5-7TC var., 10c-50c Black brown, trial color plate proofs on India mounted on card, matching bottom left corner margin vertical pairs, with ample to mostly large margins on the other two sides, 10c with several stained spots in the selvage only well away form the stamps, very fine; these trial color proofs are not listed in the Scott Specialized catalog and are the only examples we have ever seen. (photo - page 62)

Est. 500-750

★★PB #J31, 1c Deep claret, a remarkable full bottom margin imprint and plate no. 57 plate block of twenty, being the two bottom rows from the pane, with selvage at right and partial arrow imperforate margin at left, strong and intact perforations all around, bright Claret shade and crisp impression, fine and handsome. (photo - page 68)

6,100.00+

#J32, 2c Deep claret, striking top left corner sheet-margin single, exceedingly well centered within large margins, rich fresh color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 62)

275.00

★★PB #J32, 2c Deep claret, an amazing bottom margin imprint and plate no. 159 block of twenty, being the bottom two rows of the pane, with full selvage at right and imperforate part arrow margin at left, nicely centered for such a large multiple of this, strong and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., fine-very fine and rare. (photo - page 68)

5,600.00+

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#J34P2a, 5c Bright claret postage due, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yellowish wove, full balanced margins all around, strong color, minor characteristic toning, still very fine; no more than five were produced. (photo - page 62)

500.00

#J36P2a, 30c Bright claret postage due, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yellowish wove, full even margins, bold color with only a faint trace of the characteristic toning (far less than usually seen), very fine; only three to five examples were made. (photo - page 66)

500.00

#J36b, 30c Pale rose, large margins, warm color, o g., n.h., very fine; 1990 PF certificate for a block of nine, this being the bottom right stamp, as well as a 2011 PSE certificate for the single. (photo - page 66)

1,250.00

#J39 footnote, 2c Deep claret, surcharged “Due 1 cent” vertically on bisect, this example being the left vertical half addressed to Waucoma, Iowa franked along with a 1c Blue (#247) which is tied by a “Chicago, Ill./Oct 11/1895” waving “A” flag machine cancel, upon arrival cover was then forwarded to Jefferson, Iowa, “Postage Due/Forwarded” violet handstamp applied with ms. “1c” and “to Jefferson” added, provisional 1c bisect tied by “Jefferson, Iowa/Oct 13, 1895” c.d.s., Waucoma and Jefferson arrival marks on reverse, cover slightly reduced at left, inconsequential vertical file folds and with some peripheral edge faults, fine; an elusive cover as only twenty of these bisects were used. (photo - page 68)

Est. 400-500

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1322

1320

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1326

1325

1330

1329

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#K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, outstanding centering within large margins, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1985 and 2001 PF certificates. (photo - page 66)

450.00

OFFICIALS 1323

★

#O5, 10c Agriculture, uncommonly well centered within large margins, bright fresh color, o.g., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate. (photo - page 66)

525.00

1324 1324

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#O53, 15c Post Office, a truly superb mint example of this official, being impeccably well centered amid extravagantly large margins all around, marvelously bright and fresh, full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ only prices up to 95 ($520.00), since prior to this recently grade stamp there were none graded higher than 95); by far the highest graded example of any #O53. (photo)

140.00

NEWSPAPER STAMPS 1325 1326 1327

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#PR3, 25c Orange red, without gum as issued, natural straight-edge at top, beautifully centered, brilliantly fresh color, extremely fine. (photo - page 66)

400.00

#PR3, 25c Orange red, without gum as issued, natural straight-edge at bottom, excellent centering, vibrant color, choice very fine. (photo - page 66)

400.00

#PR30, $36.00 Brown rose, fresh color, full o.g. that is just slightly disturbed from a hinge removal, trivial gum bend, nearly very fine; a rare stamp with full original gum; exClifford Cole. (photo - page 66)

5,000.00

PARCEL POSTS 1328

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#Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins, radiant color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1993 PSE certificate. (photo - page 66)

325.00

CARRIERS AND LOCALS 1329

1330

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#18L2, Bouton’s City Dispatch Post, 2c Black on gray blue, handsome used single, with four large margins, fine impression, bright red cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 66)

250.00

#143L1, 1861 $2.00 Red, desirable used single with close but clear margins all around, bright color with crisp impression, partial blue San Francisco “Running Pony” cancel, couple of light creases and a trivial pinhole thin, fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 66)

800.00

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1315

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#143L4, 1861 $2.00 Green, rarely seen used single with large to just clear margins showing part of adjoining frame line at right, fresh color with an attractive and contrasting blue San Francisco “Running Pony” oval cancel of Wells Fargo & Co., fine; it is believed that fewer than ten used examples of the Two Dollar Green are known; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

2,000.00

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✉

#U227, 2c Red, small entire struck with a fancy Negative “E” in Circle Postmaster cancel of Durham, Me. to Boston, Mass., matching Durham c.d.s. and Boston receiver at bottom, an extremely fine strike of Postmaster James H. Eveleth of Durham which is unlisted in Cole; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 68)

Est. 300-400

Postal Cards 1333

1334

1335

1336

1337

1338

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#UX5S, 1c Black on buff unwatermarked postal card, overprinted “SPECIMEN.” Ty. T-1 typographed in red at center, immaculate card with sharp corner, fresh and extremely fine (UPSS #S4 Sp-1). (photo - page 68)

UPSS 250.00

#UX6S, 2c Blue on bluff postal card, handstamped “Specimen.” Ty. H-1 diagonally in red-violet, exceptionally clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #S5 Sp-2). (photo page 68)

UPSS 250.00

#UX8S, 1c Brown on buff postal card, handstamped “Specimen.” 22mm long in violet at lower left corner, incredibly fresh with sharp corners, extremely fine, also includes a card of the same size and stock without the indicia but with “SAMPLE OF POSTAL CARD PAPER./CONTRACT OF 1885.” printed in black vertically at right, but with a toning band and a small thin at center; both are unlisted in UPSS postal card catalog. (photo - page 68)

Est. 200-300

#UX10-11S, 1c Black on buff and 1c Blue on greyish white postal cards, with printed “SAMPLE.” in the bottom left corner in the same ink as the indicia, clean fresh stock with sharp corners, extremely fine; unlisted in UPSS catalog. (photo - page 68)

Est. 200-300

#UX12S, 1c Black on buff flat bed press postal card, overprinted “Specimen.” 22mm in violet diagonally at lower left, and additionally with faint double oval “U.S. Postal Card Agency/Apr ?/Castleton, N.Y.” handstamp in violet at lower right, fresh and extremely fine; both handstamps are unlisted in the UPSS catalog. (photo - page 72)

Est. 200-300

#UY1S, 1c+1c Black on buff paid reply postal card, with “Stamp Division/May 4 1894/P.O. Dept.” handstamp in red-violet circle, unsevered card with the handstamp on the face of both halves, plus another card with violet split circle “Third Ass’t P.M. Gen’l/Received/Oct 10 1892” handstamp (fifteen days before date of issue) on the back of the message half, along with manuscript “Specimen of this days cutting” and the signature of the agent, both fresh and extremely fine; neither listed in the UPSS catalog. (photo - page 72)

Est. 200-300

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1340

1341 1342

1343

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Useful cut square collection in a Scott album, with two sets of pages, one for mint and one for used, the mint contains most of the value, while lacking any rarities, it does have many items cataloging in the $100.00-$300.00 range, with some even higher, all issues are well represented including air posts and officials, also a few entires including #U29, the overall condition is quite nice, with most being large size and many full corners are noticed.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Cut square collection to about 1950 in four binders, value in mint or used early issues, with some duplication, the later issues are mostly mint, includes air posts and officials, slightly mixed condition with much being very fine.

Est. 500-750

Mostly used cut square collection of over 200 to 1977 on Scott pages, nothing scarce but some useful items noticed, mixed condition.

Est. 200-300

Postal stationery group of a few hundred, mint and used, many are envelopes but includes and interesting assortment of postal cards, including several to foreign destinations such as China, India and South Australia, mainly fine or better.

Est. 150-200

Mint postal card collection to 1989 in two Scott albums, lacking the rarities, otherwise very well filled, with catalog values to about $400.00, includes air post issues and some reply cards, fine-very fine.

2,100.00

REVENUES 1344

1345

1346 1347

1348

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Turner Proof Type V (Scott #RN-V1-4), 50c Black, proof impression on wove paper measuring 86x83mm, manuscript “June 22, 1865/Approved” at bottom, two horizontal creases and small thin at top, of little importance as this proof is quite likely unique, very fine appearance; ex-Joyce. (photo - page 72)

Est. 200-300

#R2a, 2c Playing Cards, imperforate, right sheet-margin single, other margins full to large, strong color and impression, light ms. cancel, a very fine example of this scarce imperforate revenue; 1981 PF certificate. (photo - page 66)

2,000.00

#R2b, 1c Playing Cards, part perforate, scarce vertical pair, fresh color, 1864 ms. cancels, fine. (photo - page 66)

4,000.00

#R87a, $3.50 Inland Exchange, imperforate, four full to mostly large margins, lovely rich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright white paper, ms. cancel, horizontal crease ending in a sealed tear at left, slight discoloration in the left margin (nearly all copies of this stamp are faulty or repaired), very fine appearance; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 66)

7,500.00

#R97a, $15.00 Mortgage, imperforate, outstanding color in an especially dark shade, razor-sharp impression, mostly large margins, just touching the design at bottom right, two small tears and a few minute pinholes, the PSE has opted to call this used because of the pinholes (no visible cancel), very fine appearance; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 66)

2,700.00

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1350

❍

1350

#R132, $200.00 Red, blue and black, “Small Persian Rug”, rich vibrant color on fresh paper, unusually light ms. cancel, faint creasing at bottom, otherwise a fine example of this popular stamp. (photo)

8,250.00

#R133, $500.00 Red orange, green and black, “Large Persian Rug,” strong rich colors, neat ms. cancel, two characteristic light horizontal creases, otherwise very fine; actually an above average example of this high value rarity, as most are found with several faults and/or cut cancels (the Scott catalog value is for small faults). (photo)

16,000.00

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1362

1352

1353

1363

1367

1371

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1354

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#R150, $20.00 Orange and black, block of four, bright colors, nicely centered, top pair with a light horizontal crease, top left stamp with tiny thin speck, very fine appearance; an important Third Issue multiple, being the only recorded block of any size of #R150, and the only multiple larger than a strip of three; ex-Joyce. (photo)

3,150.00

#RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, used, ms. cancel, extensive repair causing staining in the center, fine centering; a presentable copy. (photo - page 72)

11,000.00

RNP5/RN-V6, Four better revenue stamped paper items, with #RN-P5 and RN-T4 single impressions of each on 1870 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company preferred stock certificate, RN-P5 and RN-U1 single impressions of each on 1871 State of Pennsylvania Union and Titusville Railroad Company stock certificate, #RN-V4 single impression on a striking 1871 State of New York Knickerbocker Hotel Co. $500.00 Gold Mortgage Bond with 30 coupons still attached, and #RN-V6 single impression on 1869 New England Mutual Life Insurance Company life insurance policy; overall a very fine group of scarce and desirable usages; all are ex-Buford. (photo - page 72)

Est. 300-400

#RO46b, D. Burhans & Co., 1c Black on silk paper, strong impression, repaired at bottom right, some other small faults, fine appearance; one of the rarest of all the Match & Medicine stamps, the Aldrich census records just seven examples, all examples we are aware of are faulty to some degree; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 66)

12,500.00

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#RS99a, Dr. S.B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black on old paper, faults as always, a couple sealed tears and some light staining, fine appearance. (photo - page 74)

2,250.00

#RY2, $200.00 Dark blue and red, serial number 1100, without gum as issued, rich color, small crease, very fine appearance. (photo - page 66)

1,900.00

#RY4, $200.00 Dull blue and red, serial no. 2455, without gum as issued, quite fresh, well centered, very fine. (photo - page 66)

750.00

Revenue Large Lots 1358

1359

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Revenue collection in a Scott album, most of the value in 19th Century, particularly the first two issues, the First Issue containing perforated stamps to $200.00, plus better imperforate values and some part-perforated, Second Issue to $50.00, plus some card proofs, a variety of other revenue stamps, including some tax paids and telegraph stamps, somewhat mixed condition, much is fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Revenue collection in a Scott album, some items were never mounted and are still on the retail pages, much of the value in 19th Century, with First Issue to $200.00, includes imperforate, part perforate and perforated, plus other 19th Century with some cataloging a few hundred dollars each, and then a selection of all the various different used revenues, also saving stamps, mixed quality though should be a worthwhile lot.

Est. 750-1,000

HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS

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★★PB #RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, bottom left corner margin plate no. 129199 block of six, well centered, bright rich color, light diagonal crease affecting left vertical pair, selvage slightly reduced at left, o.g., n.h., still a very fine and handsome example of this scarcely seen plate block; ex-Drucker. (photo)

16,500.00

#RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used single, signed by the artist J.N. Darling, using his nickname of “Ding”, previous signature lightened, a very fine signature; 1997 APS certificate. (photo - page 74)

Est. 300-400

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#RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used on form 3333, with Portland, Oregon Oct 6, 1934 violet parcel post cancel, the form is in unusually fresh and crisp condition, very fine. (photo - page 72)

Est. 200-300

#RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used single tied by one perf. of acting postmaster handstamp to Form 3333 dated Oct. 12, 1934, Saint Louis, MO Parcel Post handstamp applied at right, signed by a hunter on reverse, very fine. (photo - page 72)

Est. 200-300

#RW2,1935 $1.00 Rose lake, top margin plate no. 131981 single, well centered, bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2001 PSE certificate (M-80). (photo - page 74)

800.00

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1366

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#RW2,1935 $1.00 Rose lake, an extraordinary quality full top left corner margin plate no. 131982 block of six, possessing remarkable freshness, with rich color and a crisp impression, intact perforations all around, incredibly well centered throughout, unblemished o g., stamps n.h., l.h. in top selvage only, extremely fine; the finest centered #RW2 plate block we have ever seen; ex-Weisman. (photo)

11,500.00

#RW3, 1936 $1.00 Brown black, a particularly handsome top margin plate no. F134317 single, outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins, rich fresh color, o.g., n.h. (typical minor gum bends and skips), extremely fine; clear 2001 PSE certificate. (photo - page 74)

375.00

★★PB #RW3, 1936 $1.00 Brown black, bottom margin plate no. 134318 block of six, nicely centered, rich color, o.g., n.h., heavy natural gum creases, very fine. (photo - page 72)

4,000.00

★★PB #RW4, 1937 $1.00 Light green, full top right corner margin plate no. F136267 block of six, exceptionally well centered, lovely bright fresh color, strong intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially choice example of this scarce plate block. (photo page 72)

3,250.00

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#RW5, 1938 $1.00 Light violet, remarkably well centered mint single featuring well balanced margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 74)

475.00

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★★PB #RW5, 1938 $1.00 Light violet, incredibly fresh full top left corner margin plate no. F138602 block of six, wonderfully well centered with the bottom left example being uncharacteristically well centered and margined, fresh inviting color, slight perf separation limited only to selvage at top called for complete accuracy, o g., n.h., extremely fine and a choice example of this notoriously difficult plate block. (photo)

4,500.00

★★PB #RW7, 1940 $1.00 Sepia, bottom left corner margin plate no. 143743 block of six, excellent centering, fresh warm color, slight perf. separation between top left pair and light natural gum creases as usual, o.g., n.h., still a very fine plate block. (photo - page 72)

2,900.00

#RW7 var., 1940 $1.00 Sepia, printing flaw at top caused by a foreign object contacting the plate during printing, o g., n.h., very fine; one of the most dramatic printing flaws we have seen on any Hunting Permit stamp. (photo - page 74)

Est. 300-400

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#RW8P2, 1941 $1.00 Brown carmine, small die proof on wove, approximately 76x64mm mounted on 202x150mm card, with “Engraver’s Stock Proof” handstamp and authorized signature on back, along with inventory #680063A, small pinhole in “$1”, very fine; an enormously rare proof. (photo)

7,500.00

★★PB #RW8, 1941 $1.00 Brown carmine, a choice bottom right corner margin plate no. 146271 block of six, wonderfully well centered, warm luxurious color, strong intact perforations all around, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 72)

2,900.00

★★PB #RW9, 1942 $1.00 Violet brown, bottom right corner margin plate no. 149599 block of six, especially well centered, fresh rich color, strong intact perforations, gum skip affecting middle vertical pair, o.g., n.h., still a very fine and handsome example. (photo - page 72)

2,900.00

★★PB #RW10, 1943 $1.00 Deep rose, choice top left corner margin plate no. 152827 block of six, wonderfully well centered, bright vibrant color, post office fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 80)

800.00

★★PB #RW11, 1944 $1.00 Red orange, bottom right corner margin plate no. 155603 block of six, well centered, vibrant fresh color, crisp and intact, gum skip affecting left vertical pair, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80)

825.00

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1946 One Dollar Hunting Permit in Bright Rose Pink One of Only Three Available to Collectors

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#RW13a, 1946 $1.00 Hunting Permit stamp in Bright rose pink instead of red brown, a striking color error in a very distinct color than the normal printing, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; only one block of ten stamps was ever found of this error, and with the plate block of six and one single housed in the National Postal Museum, that makes for only three copies available to collectors. (photo)

35,000.00

★★PB #RW16, 1949 $2.00 Bright green, bottom right corner margin plate no. 160790 block of six, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, intact perforations, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 80)

450.00

★★PB #RW17, 1950 $2.00 Violet, top left corner margin plate no. 161533 block of six, deep rich color, fresh and intact, typical light gum skips, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80)

575.00

★★PB #RW19, 1952 $2.00 Deep ultramarine, top right corner margin plate no. 162605 block of six, excellent centering, beautiful color on crisp paper, light gum skips affecting only two stamps, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80)

575.00

★★PB #RW21, 1954 $2.00 Black, top right corner margin plate no. 164745 block of six, exceedingly well centered, bold color, strong intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 80)

600.00

★★PB #RW22, 1955 $2.00 Dark blue, choice top right corner margin plate no. 165284 block of six, remarkably well centered and near perfect, brilliant color on fresh white paper, crisp an post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 80)

600.00

★★PB #RW23, 1956 $2.00 Black, bottom right corner margin plate no. 165827 block of six, excellent centering, strong color, a fresh plate block, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo page 80)

625.00

★★PB #RW24, 1957 $2.00 Emerald, bottom right corner margin plate no. 166258 block of six, exceptionally well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo page 80)

600.00

★★PB #RW25, 1958 $2.00 Black, top right corner margin plate no. 166754 block of six, wonderfully well centered, fresh bold color on white paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 90)

600.00

★★PB #RW26, 1959 $3.00 Blue, ochre and black, top right corner margin plate no. 167120 block of four, particularly well centered, bright fresh colors, strong intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice for this popular issue. (photo - page 90)

600.00

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1959 Three Dollar Hunting Permit, Back Inscription Inverted The Finer of the Two or Three Recorded Examples

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1390 1391

#RW26a, 1959 $3.00 Blue, ochre and black, back inscription inverted, well centered and exceptionally fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; this is one of the rarest of all the Hunting Permit stamp errors, as Datz states only two examples have been recorded, although one other may exist, with this probably being the finest quality of those two or three; accompanied by an encapsulated PSE certificate grading VF-XF 85. (photo)

27,500.00

★★PB #RW29, 1962 $3.00 Multicolored, bottom right corner margin plate no. 168073 block of four, marvelously well centered, post office fresh, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 90)

600.00

★★PB #RW33, 1966 $3.00 Multicolored, top right corner margin plate no. 169063 block of four, choice centering, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 90)

550.00

★★PB #RW34, 1967 $3.00 Multicolored, bottom right corner margin plate no. 169457 block of four, exceedingly well centered, fresh colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo page 90)

600.00

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1982 Hunting Permit Stamp, Orange and Violet Omitted The Finest of the Five Recorded Examples

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#RW49a, 1982 $7.50 Multicolored, with orange and violet omitted, an extraordinarily choice example of one of the rarest Hunting Permit errors, perfectly centered (all other copies we have seen are centered to the left), marvelously fresh, o g., n.h., extremely fine; according to Datz only five have been recorded, with this particular example being the finest of those five; 1994 APS certificate. (photo)

10,000.00

#RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary, horizontal gutter pair, these being positions 15 and 11 from sheet #13 with pencil position number written on reverse, attractive and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo page 74)

Est. 200-300

#RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary, vertical gutter pair with this pair being positions 29 and 4 from sheet #9, position number penciled in on reverse, light “Special Comm. Issue” handstamp on reverse as well, well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; accompanied by a photocopy of a 1988 PF certificate for a block of eight, this being the far right pair. (photo - page 74)

Est. 200-300

★★PB #RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary, a highly desirable and choice top right corner margin plate no. 173872 block of six, with “50th Anniversary” and “10 of 15-2” printed in margin, pos. X-2-3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10 which are penciled on reverse, post office fresh condition, o.g., n.h., very fine; accompanied by a photocopy of a 1987 PF certificate for a sheet of 120, this being the top right plate block on the sheet. (photo - page 90)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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#RW52a, 1985 $7.50 Hunting Permit stamp, light blue omitted, caused by a double paper splice in the second row (where the light blue color is missing at the top of each stamp), in addition the splice caused a color changeling of the ducks and their water reflections from brownish red to yellow, vertical strip of six, with the top stamp completely missing the light blue, o g., n.h., second stamp with trivial gum disturbance, very fine; there are only four examples of this visually striking error in existence, three strips of six and one plate block of twelve; photocopy of a 2006 PF certificate for the original sheet of thirty. (photo)

22,500.00

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1398

#RW53a, 1986 $7.50 Hunting Permit, black omitted, handsome bottom sheet-margins single, exceedingly well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 62 such errors have been recorded; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

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#RW53a, 1986 $7.50 Hunting Permit, black omitted, left sheet-margin single, well centered and fresh, o g., n.h., choice very fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80). (photo)

2,500.00

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#RW57a, 1990 $12.50 Hunting Permit, back inscription omitted, extraordinarily well centered, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this error. (photo - page 74)

375.00

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#RW57b, 1990 $12.50 Multicolored, back inscription printed on the stamp paper rather than the gum, the back inscriptions have also been misplaced, used left sheet-margin single, with the inscription still on the back (with the normal stamp it would have disappeared once the gum was removed), well centered, extremely fine; a most unusual error of which only four examples have been found to date; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85). (photo)

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#RW60a, $15.00 Multicolored, engraved black omitted, right margin single with color bar of this very scarce and striking Hunting Permit error, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo)

2,500.00

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#RW70b, 2003 $15.00 Multicolored, imperforate, striking top left corner margin vertical pair, with plate numbers and artist’s name in the top margins, pristine, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a very rare error that is particularly desirable in this position piece. (photo)

7,500.00

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1404

1405

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#RW70c, 2003 $15.00 Multicolored, back inscription omitted, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., nibbed perf. at bottom, otherwise very fine; only twelve such errors exist; 2004 PSE certificate. (photo)

4,500.00

#RW72b, 2005 $15.00 Multicolored souvenir sheet of one, signed by the artist, pristine mint example of this scarce modern issue, well centered, o g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 90)

2,000.00

#RW72b, 2005 $15.00 Multicolored souvenir sheet of one, signed by the artist, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 90)

2,000.00

State Hunting Permits 1406 1407

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Massachusetts #6a, 1979 Waterfowl stamp, imperforate, complete sheet of twelve, o.g., n.h ?, very fine. (photo - page 90)

960.00+

New Jersey trout fishing and Woodcock hunting permits, lot comprised of both resident and non-resident trout hunting permits from 1964 to 1988 in full sheets of ten and woodcock hunting permits from 1967 to 1988 in full sheets of ten, plus a few additional singles and blocks, o.g., n.h., very fine.

Est. 300-400

Hunting Permit Large Lots 1408

1409

1410

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Hunting Permit balance of the Bruce E. Landry collection, including the balance of the exhibit collection for the 1934-1973 issues, with mint and used of each value, plus numerous examples of licenses, many plate block as early as #RW6 and better from the 1940s and 1950s (including RW15 with plate no. 47510 on back), in addition to the exhibit collection, there are many loose items, including the later issues singles and plate blocks, many more on licenses, plus a good run of plate number singles including #RW1 and RW2, o g., most n.h., the vast majority is fine-very fine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

#RW8/RW63, 1941-1996 Hunting Permits, 48 examples in total, each a mint single signed by the artists, includes #RW8, 10, 12-13, 15-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-33 & 36-63, includes a few plate number singles, only #RW8 has been previously used and lightened, rest are all o.g., n.h., very fine or better; an incredibly tough collection to assemble of these artist signed examples.

Est. 2,000-3,000

#RW72/75b, 2005-08 Hunting permit stamps, with #RW72 and RW72c, two examples of #RW73b signed by the engraver, two examples of #RW74b (one PSE graded XFSuperb 95), #RW75b (PSE graded XF 90), also Florida 2002 Waterfowl reprint signed by the artist, o g., n.h., very fine.

850.00

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CHRISTMAS SEALS The Most Important Christmas Seal Cover Extant

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#WX1-2, 1907 Christmas Seals, Ty. I-II, singles of each well tied to a postcard along with 1903 2c Washington (Scott #319) by a “Philadelphia, PA/Jan 1, 1908” Broad St. Station straight-lined c.d.s., addressed to Amsterdam, Holland, arrival c.d.s. on front, Ty. II with natural s.e. at top, postcard with insignificant corner nicks and stamps with some slight toning, fine; not only is this the only combination postcard (or cover) known but it is the only known foreign destination usage for either the 1907 Ty. I or Ty. II Christmas Seals, making this the most important Christmas Seal cover in existence; accompanied by a Linn’s article from 2010 which makes mention of this postcard. (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

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#WX1, 1907 Christmas Seal, Ty. I, single well-tied to embossed Christmas postcard with a 1902-03 1c Franklin (Scott #300) by “Wilmington, Del/Dec 24, 1907” wavy line c.d.s. addressed locally, very fine; a wonderful Christmas Eve usage with less than two dozen examples known used. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

#WX11-13P, 1913 Christmas Seal, plate proofs on wove, Ty. I-III, each of the known types in horizontal pairs, Ty. I with sheet-margins at left and right and a black vignette, Ty. II with sheet-margins on all sides but top, scissor cut in margin between stamps and ms. in pencil in selvage, Ty. III with vertical crease effecting left stamp, each with large margins, fresh colors, very fine; a scarce trio of these popular Red Cross Christmas Seals. (photo - page 126)

Est. 300-400

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CONFEDERATE STATES

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#2, 1861-62 10c Blue Paterson, well margined single tied to adversity cover made from a printed receipt by Richmond 1862 dated town c.d.s. cancel addressed to Spartansburg, S.C., trivial piece of backflap missing, still a very fine usage of these popular covers; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS Cuba 1415

#J1S-4S, 1c on 1c to 10c on 10c Postage dues, with purple “Specimen” handstamp cplt., without gum as is usually the case, 1c with bottom right corner fault, otherwise a fine set. (photo - page 126)

2,000.00

Danish West Indies 1416

1417

1418

★★/★❑#J1-4, 1c-10c Blue postage dues cplt. in matched top right corner margin blocks of ten, showing all five of the different types of each value, marvelously fresh, with brilliant color on pristine white paper, o g., most stamp are never hinged (including the entire 10c block), a couple hinge reinforcements in the selvage only, 4c and 6c each have two stamps with a thin, bottom right stamp in the 6c block is defective, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 90)

for hinged 670.00

#J5P-8P, 5b-50b Postage dues, collective die proof in black, containing two of each value, imperforate and ungummed, slight thinning in the top left margin, otherwise extremely fine and most unusual; 1989 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert. (photo - page 90)

Est. 200-300

#J5-8 var., 1905 5b-50b Postage dues, imperforate cplt. in horizontal pairs, large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine. (photo - page 126)

Est. 150-200

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Hawaii

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Ponape Sept 24th 1858 manuscript endorsement on cover to Granville, Ohio, red “Honolulu, Hawaiian-Islands/Jan 12” and “San Francisco, Cal/12/Mar 5, 1858” transit postmarks, two harmless short tears at top center, very fine; the earliest known cover in private hands from what is now the Federated States of Micronesia, part of the Caroline Islands chain; the endorsement is dated 1858 in error instead of 1857; 1975 RPS certificate. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

Philippines 1420

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#J1, 1c Deep claret postage due, singles on fourteen covers used as postage, each tied by a black duplex cancel, all originating in Manila except for one which is cancelled “Cavite, P.I./18 SEP 1902” which is scarcely seen as an overwhelming majority of them originated in Manila, range of the known dates except for Sep. 5th and 17th (and no 7th and 14th as they were Sundays), all locally addressed as was required for proper usage, generally fine or better; the use of these postage dues as postage was due to a shortage of regular stamps and was allowed from September 5-19th, 1902. (photo - page 90)

Est. 400-500

#J16-22, 4c-20c Postage dues, with “Victory” handstamp cplt., bright colors, usual tropicalized o.g. from interleaving, 6c with interleaving still adhering to gum, fine set. (photo - page 126)

705.00

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1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, complete sheet of 25 with complete full margins, fresh color, folded along some of the perforated lines, some gum loss in right selvage and typical skips in a few places, otherwise the gum is very fresh overall and free from the tropicalized gum which is usually seen, fine; only 500 stamps were printed and believed to be one of a few surviving complete sheets. Printed in Australia during World War II, this stamp was issued for use on the island of Mindanao. They were supplied to Guerrilla forces on the island under the leadership of Col. Wendell W. Fertig. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, single tied to homemade cover (looks to be a ballot for voting) by black “Posted in the Free Philippines/Mindanao Guerilla Area/30 JUL 1944” handstamp with ms. “0” in “30” as cancel originally read “32”, addressed to “The Saturday Evening Post” in Philadelphia, matching censored handstamp and boxed “We Depend Upon Gen. MacArthur’s Pledge to Return” with an additional strike on reverse, cover with damaged peripheral edges and staining which effect the adhesive; a mere 36 covers are believed to exist with this being one of the few legitimate usages known. (photo - page 90)

Est. 400-500

1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, single tied together with a U.S. 6c Carmine air post (#C25) to cover by a violet “Posted in the Free Philippines/Mindanao Guerilla Area/9 APR 1945” handstamp, addressed to an Ed Williams while he was in the Army, light creasing at right and a paper clip rust stain at left, neither affecting the adhesives, fine; this is being offered from Ed Williams estate so it has never been on the market before; accompanied by various research material Mr. Williams assembled, including correspondences with military personnel who where in the Philippines, and various military handstamp markings. (photo - page 106)

Est. 400-500

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Philippines Collection 1425

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Philippines lot of mostly blocks and plate blocks, several dozen item, includes some of the U.S. overprints in blocks or plate strips, later issues mostly in blocks or plate blocks, including corner margin plate blocks of four of #445 and 446, plus ten values of the 1926 Air post series each tied to a piece by a first day cancel, also a block of #N7 with one stamp having the inverted “S” varieties, some booklet panes as well as Canal Zone blocks and plate blocks, o g., some n.h., largely fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Ryukyu Islands 1426 1427 1428 1429 1430 1431

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#44-53, ½c-$1.00 Definitives cplt., without gum as issued, bottom right corner margin imprint blocks of six, fine-very fine. (photo - page 106)

448.00

#91S-139S, 1½c-3c “Mihon” overprints cplt., all nineteen stamps, o g., n.h., very fine; nearly all signed Bush. (photo - page 106)

2,140.00

#C19-23, 1960 9c on 4y to 35c on 20y Air post surcharges cplt., bottom right corner margin imprint blocks of ten, o g., n.h., very fine set. (photo - page 126)

370.00

#R9-16, 1c-$10.00 Revenues cplt., without gum as issued, generally well centered and fresh, fine-very fine and scarce. (photo - page 126)

1,375.00

#R17/28, 1c/$10.00 Revenues, the original eight values issued in 1959, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 126)

406.00

Ryukyus Provisional issues mint collection of 22 different stamps comprised of #3X34, 3X6-9, 3X10-13, 3X15, 3X17-18, 3X20-21, 3X28, 3X28a, 3X30-31, 5X5 and 5X7-8, most with interleaving adhering to gum as usual, fine to mostly very fine; nearly all signed Bush.

2,510.00

Possessions Collection 1432

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Possessions collection in eight binders, Canal Zone is probably the strongest, but representation from all possessions except D.W.I., does include Ryukyu Islands, useful medium priced items to be found, the Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines includes Spanish issues, and the Philippines includes independence issues, somewhat mixed condition.

Est. 750-1,000

UNITED NATIONS 1433

1434

1435

1436

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#2E, 1951 1½c U.N. Headquarters, original artist’s sketches, two pencil sketches by Leon Helguera showing the design in various stages, the lot also contains four photostats of Mr. Helguera’s rejected 3c design (which is similar to the accepted 1½c), plus there are two imperforate blocks of the 1½c in blue (possibly trial color proofs), very fine; excellent collateral material for the United Nations specialist; please see our website for all images. (photo - page 106)

Est. 300-400

#100b, 100c, 1962 4c Family and Symbolic Buildings, yellow and brown omitted, each in top right inscription block of four, one block with the yellow omitted (#100b) and the other with brown omitted (#100c), o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce pair of blocks which are unpriced in Scott. (photo - page 106)

Est. 150-200

#100c, 1962 4c Family Planning and Symbolic Buildings, brown omitted, complete sheet of 50 with all stamps missing the brown color in the middle of the design, well centered and fresh throughout, o g., n.h., very fine; listed but not priced in Scott.

Est. 300-400

United Nations miscellaneous lot with some errors and varieties, including several copies #100b, plus inscription blocks including many from the First Issue, and more, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 150-200

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UNITED STATES COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS 1437

★❍❑

Valuable holding of a few hundred stamps on stockcards, early issues to 1930s, plus some later high values, loaded with popular stamps, including ten copies of #1, four-margin examples from the 1851 Issue with certificates (including #8A, 13, 16 and 17), later 19th Century both mint and used, plus some blocks, early 20th Century mint singles, blocks and some plate blocks, including a used #523 block with PF certificate, with many medium and higher priced stamps, back-of-the-book has air posts including Graf Zeppelins, several mint postage due blocks, Offices in China blocks, many Hunting Permit stamps and more, mixed condition, however there are many very fine and highly saleable stamps to be found; overall a most useful lot that has been conservatively estimated. Est. 10,000-15,000

1438

★❍

Valuable and highly saleable lot of dozens of items, mostly 20th Century, with value in blocks, including a set of the Graf Zeppelins in blocks of four, #C1-6 blocks, various center line and arrow blocks, #315 block of four, #467 (double) and 505 (single) errors in blocks, also better singles including two mint and used Graf Zeppelin sets, all of the Columbian dollar values, $1.00 and $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, some used including turnof-the-century dollar values and 1869 Pictorials to 90c, plus a stockbooks of oversized items including four White Plains sheets and the Graf Zeppelin set of covers, o.g., many n.h., few small faults but the majority is fine-very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1439

★❍

Balance of the Frank L. Himpsl collection of postage stamps to 1940 neatly mounted in three albums, mainly a used collection, containing not only a valuable selection of singles, but also many used blocks, varieties, better cancels, etc., with some mint also present (often duplicating the used example), many higher cataloging stamps such as #16, 34, 67, 70c, 70d, 84, 101, 125 (mint), 144, 271a, and more (nearly all of the above listed stamps with certificates), plus there are numerous stamps cataloging $50.00 to $500.00 throughout, as well as scarce used blocks of four, including #68, 229, 218 (block of six), Columbians to 30c, #312, etc., as mentioned there is useful duplication (including varieties and cancels), while there are some small faults present, the condition is far above the norm, with many very fine and attractive stamps present; 50 certificates accompany.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Collection balance to 1981 in two Scott albums, the early issues are mainly used, from 1890 onward it is mostly mint, includes #1-2, plus the 1847 Reproductions, many high cataloging stamp follow, including grills and the 1869 Pictorials complete, 20th Century is well filled, with a particularly good run of Washington-Franklin heads, and highly complete from 1920 on, plus air posts, postage dues, some officials, parcels posts, Offices in China, etc., also some possessions including Canal Zone errors, slightly mixed condition but the vast majority with fine-very fine appearance; 26 certificates accompany.

Est. 7,500-10,000

High cataloging collection to 1940 in seven binders, starts with #1 and 2, many high cataloging early stamps such as #12, 16, 19, 21, 27, 28A, 34, 62B, plus many grilled stamps, 1869 Pictorials complete used, plus re-issues, Columbians complete mint as well as the Trans-Mississippi set, later scarce stamps including Bluish papers, and more, air posts complete, with some plate blocks and flight covers, other back-of-the-book including postage dues, officials, Offices in China and revenues, mixed condition.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Mint high cataloging collection to 1987 in two Scott albums, scattered early stamps including some higher values, starts getting more comprehensive with the Bank Note issues, then filled with regular and commemorative issues throughout, there are some unmounted stamps that are still on the original auction or retail card, back-of-the-book includes air posts complete, special deliveries, postage dues, Offices in China, officials, newspapers, parcel posts, hunting permit stamps, Confederate States and more, includes no gum, regummed, hinged and never hinged stamps, condition is mixed, therefore examination is recommended.

Est. 7,500-10,000

1440

1441

1442

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1443

1444

1445

1446

1447

1448

★❍

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★❍

Mostly used collection right up to 2000 issues housed in nine homemade albums, the 19th Century has a high catalog value, with all the issue to the 90c value, often with duplication, for instance there are four sets of the 1861 Issues to 90c, many high dollar values from the turn of the century, starting in the 20th Century some mint is present (usually duplicating the used), the used continues all the way up to the recent issues, also many full mint panes of the modern stamps, sprinkled throughout the 20th Century are covers, mainly commercial usages to Europe, back-of-the-book includes air posts, special deliveries, postage dues, officials and more, condition is mixed so inspection is recommended.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Balance of a large collection to 2010 in six Lighthouse hingeless albums, mostly used to 1890 and mint thereafter, early issues with some useful medium priced stamps, most of the value in mint, with a solid run of regular issues, particularly the Washington-Franklins, the modern issues appear complete including the Recalled Legends of the West sheet, back-of-the book includes complete runs of Offices in China, parcel posts and hunting permit stamps, while the condition is slightly mixed, there is a large percentage of finevery fine saleable stamps; twenty certificates accompany.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Used collection to 1987 in two Scott albums, with many early stamps cataloging several hundred dollars each, and several cataloging over $1,000.00, Columbians to $3.00, Trans-Mississippi set complete, and a good run of 20th Century including the White Plains sheet, also air posts complete (with an extra #C13), special deliveries, postage dues, eight Offices in China, officials, a few carrier stamps, hunting permits, and more, condition is mixed so inspection is necessary; the total catalog value should be quite high.

Est. 5,000-7,500

High cataloging collection of mostly used classics and mint air posts, 1847 Issue is represented by no less than twelve single and a pair in various shades, also three 10c, 1851 Issue includes two 5c and a pair of 12c, 1857 Issue to 90c (some unused), 1861 Issue contains many shades (including three 90c), some pairs and better grills, also some Confederate States, air post issues nearly complete including the Graf Zeppelin set, as well as some special deliveries, mixed condition but overall a worthwhile lot that could hold some potential.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Mint and used collection to 1994 in mounts and housed in three Scott albums, the first album is Postmaster’s Provisionals to 1976, with mostly used classics including 1847 5c and 10c, 1851 to 12c, 1857 to 30c, 1861 to 90c, 1867 grills to 30c, 1869 complete to 30c, most Bank Notes,1890 small Bank Notes complete mint, Columbians complete mint to $1.00, Bureau issues to $1.00, Trans-Mississippi to $1.00, most 20th century commemoratives mint, useful Washington-Franklins, including coils, with many mint, then virtually complete mint including a White Plains sheet, the second volume is 197794 issues apparently complete including a Recalled Legends of the West sheet, and the third album contains valuable back-of-the-book issues and Possessions, with mint air mails complete including a set of Graf Zeppelins, special deliveries complete mostly mint, postage dues, Offices in China complete mint or used, officials, parcel post complete mint, newspapers, many revenues with First through Third issues, reds, greens, hunting permits, etc., and ending with Possessions with Canal Zone, Guam, Hawaii and Philippines, very mixed condition ranging from repaired to very fine and some misidentified, but with enough sound fine or better o.g. or used to make a careful inspection worthwhile.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Useful collection to the 1970s in a Scott album, early issue mainly used, includes a pair of #1 and single of #2, some other higher value 19th Century, Columbian are complete mint or used, as is the Trans-Mississippi set, some mint Washington-Franklins and later issues, also air posts and other back-of-the-book, mixed quality.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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1449

1450

1451

1452

1453

1454

1455

Mostly mint collection to the 1980s in four Scott albums (one of which is plate number coils), only a little 19th Century, much of which is used, much of the value is in the mint 20th Century, particularly regular issues, and includes many very fine stamps, over twenty of which are accompanied by PF or PSE certificates, including some graded, back of the books includes air posts, postage dues, parcel posts, as well as cut square and revenues, also some “extras” such as a specialized Farley collection, including position pieces and two photographs, also a cover signed by F.D. Roosevelt, while the overall condition is mixed, the better items are often very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Mostly used collection to 1995 in two Schaubek albums, includes #1 and other high value early stamps, Columbians lacking only the $3.00 and $5.00 for completion, a complete Trans-Mississippi set, Bureau issue to $5.00, and well filled 20th Century, some mint including the White Plains sheet and some modern, also air posts (including the Graf Zeppelin set), Offices in China complete less only #K18 and other back-of-the-book, mixed condition.

Est. 2,000-3,000

★❍PB Miscellaneous balance of a consignment, mostly 20th Century, including a used Graf Zeppelin set, #C18 plate block, “Kans.” plate blocks including 7c-10c values, other plate blocks from the 1920s and 1930s including #834, a few used early issues including a $2.00 Bureau stamp, mint are o g., some n.h., early issues in mixed quality, otherwise mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

★★/❍ Mostly mint collection intact as received, very well organized and mounted in seven likenew Schaubek hingeless albums (plus two empty albums), early material is sparse and mostly used, mint picks up around 1920s and looks nearly complete from there onwards to 2004 with the high value Priority mail stamps (up to $12.25), includes a lightly filled back of the book album, some better items noticed were a nearly complete Kan./Neb. set, Wylie and Daffy die cut omitted single sheets and n.h. #RW2, two additional small boxes contain an extra accumulation of panes, partial sheets, additional examples, some foreign, etc., extra mounts and 2011 Scott Specialized included, owner’s face value alone exceeds $2,000.00.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Mostly early commemorative lot consisting of complete sets of the Columbian, PanAmerican, Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown issues, plus four stamps from the 1861 Issue including a 5c value, contains a mix of original gum, no gum and regummed stamps, the quality is quite mixed though the dollar value Columbians are well centered.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Mostly 20th Century lot in two stockbooks, one is mostly plate number singles and strips, with some earlier issues such as a plate strip of five of #213, several mint or used plate number singles of Bureau Issues and Washington-Franklin heads, and some later items, the other stockbooks is mainly mint or used coils, also more modern plate blocks including higher values, much is fine.

Est. 400-500

★/★★ Mint lot of mostly plate blocks and other multiples from the 1930s, with Presidential issues including $2.00 plate strip of twenty and $5.00 plate block of four, o.g., spot check show better items are never hinged, fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

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★

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Back-of-the-Book 1456

★

Valuable mint collection strong in back-of-the-book, in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, at one time the collector tried to fill all of the spaces in the album, but at some point realized this would be too costly, so he concentrated all his efforts on back-of-thebook issues, namely postage dues, officials and newspaper stamps, which are all exceptionally well filled with mint stamps, the postage dues are missing only two special printings (1c and 3c) for completion, but does contain the other five special printings, four of which are accompanied by old PF and/or APS Board of Examiners certificates, includes all the key stamps such as #J29 and J58, the official are complete (except the stamp in the space of #O113 is actually #O82), including the State Dept. dollar values, #O94, O103 and O113, the newspaper stamps are quite comprehensive and contain a large number of scarce high cataloging items, the 1875 Continental Issue is lacking only the $6.00 value for completion, the 1879 American printing is just about complete through the $48.00 value, the 1885 Issue is complete, and the 1894 B.E.P. Issue contains the 2c, 4c and 6c values, plus some later issues, also some other back-of-the-book such as Offices in China complete and some Confederate States, in 2009 the collector sent most of the newspaper stamps (and one postage due) to the Philatelic Foundation for certificates, they all came back genuine and mostly classified correctly, but some did note faults (mostly small), the condition of the other higher values is somewhat mixed, but it does include fine-very fine stamps; collections containing this many scarce, rare and high cataloging stamps are rarely offered at auction. Est. 30,000-40,000

1457

★❍❑

Air post collection to the 1970s arranged in a stockbook, value in the first two issues, with mint and used single, a set of used plate number singles, several blocks such as two #C1 blocks mint, a used block of fifteen of #C1 and a used plate block of six of #C2, also a mint #C14, blocks and plate blocks of later issues, slightly mixed condition, much is fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Small Lots By Issue 1861 Issue specialized lot of over 60 items, with values from 1c to 30c, with shades (including 3c Pink), cancels, plate varieties, two 2c Black Jacks with dramatic pre-printing folds, 15c with imprint, scarce stamps including five of the 5c Buff, a couple proofs and specimens, mixed condition; should prove quite useful to the specialist.

Est. 1,500-2,000

#69, 12c Black used lot of 24 stamps comprising eighteen singles and three pairs, most are well centered and fresh, some better cancels such as red, blue, geometrics and a complete Paid (though no premiums were added to the catalog value), a few small faults but several are very fine; overall quite an attractive and saleable lot.

2,520.00+

1868 Grilled issues used lot of 29 stamps, most are “E” or “F” grills, but also note at least one 3c “C” grill (being a double grill), values from 1c to 15c (including a pair of 15c), some well centered stamps are noticed, as well as grill varieties and premium cancels, mixed condition.

Est. 400-500

1869 Pictorial mostly used lot consisting of twelve 2c, eighteen 3c, three 6c, five 12c and one 30c, plus a few mint/unused including a 1c Re-issue, several better cancels noted, particularly on the 2c and 3c values, including one green on 3c, plus a magenta cancel on a 6c, plus plate varieties on the 3c, a partial plate number on one 12c, mixed condition but nearly all have fine or better appearance.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★ First Bureau issue imprint and plate number strip of three collection of over 240 items filling a large stockbook, includes values to 10c, however most are 1c and especially 2c values, the latter with a wide range of types and shades, collected by plate number with some matched sets, also a few early 20th century issues, mixed condition and centering, many o g., l.h. or n.h., fine or better.

Est. 1,000-1,500

1463 ★/★★(★)#630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet lot of nine, four are no gum, others are o g. with at least two n.h., some small faults, fine-very fine appearance.

3,825.00

1458

1459

1460

1461

1462

❍

★❍

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Plate Blocks Plate block collection of regular issues and air posts to 2002 in a Scott album and an additional binder, album start with the 1922 Issue that goes to the $2.00, plus a $5.00 center line block, later issues are well filled, including complete Kans.-Nebr. overprint, the Prexie series and Liberty series, solid run of modern issues including high value Express Mail stamps, air posts including #C1-3, the binder contains various low value Washington-Franklin plate blocks, #467 double error in a block of twelve and some modern errors including an imperforate pane of the 32c Georgia O’Keeffe, o.g., earlier plate block a mix of hinged and never hinged, the more modern issues are typically never hinged, a few small faults but mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

1465 ★/★★PB Plate block collection to 1978 in five Scott albums, though many of the better items were never mounted and are on the auction/retail cards, starts with 1c (plate block of four) and 2c (plate block of ten) Pan Americans, other early commemoratives, plus various regular issues, with many cataloging a few hundred dollars each, from 1940 on it is exceedingly well filled, back-of-the-book has air posts (including #C1), postage dues and others, very little duplication except we did notice six examples of the $5.00 Hamilton, o.g., much is n.h., a few flaws but mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

1466 ★/★★PB Plate block and block collection of a few hundred items mostly in mounts on White Ace pages in a binder, being all 20th century regular issue and commemoratives to 1935, better items include blocks of four of #340, 371 and 373, 381 block of six, and “Kans.” and “Nebr.” overprints less the 8c “Kans.”, plate blocks include, 370, 373, 501, 548-50, 559, 571, 572, 589, 619, 620, 704-15, 754-65 and 803-34, occasional small fault or off center, most are o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Plate block collection to 1985 in four Harris albums, a few from the 1920s, really starts in the 1930s with regular issues and commemoratives, includes high values such as $5.00 Presidential and $5.00 Hamilton, solid run of modern issues, also a little back-of-thebook, o g., much n.h., largely fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

1468 ★/★★PB Plate block collection of 1928-75 regular issues and commemoratives in mount and housed in six binders, highly complete for the period with 2c Reds, #704-15, 803-34, 859-93, 1053, C18, C20-22, C24, etc., o g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

★★PB Plate block collection of many hundreds of mostly post 1940 to recent issues in mounts on White Ace pages housed in thirteen binders, appears to be highly complete for the period, including #1053, with considerable cumulative face value, especially in modern issues, also booklet panes and booklets with a #C10a, appears to be o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

#323/673, RW43, Plate block group of twenty items, most cataloging between $100.00 and $450.00 each, includes several Washington-Franklin heads, o.g., some n.h., a few hinge reinforcements or trivial imperfections, overall fine-very fine, not counted in the catalog value are three used (pre-cancelled) plate blocks, #531, 534 and 550; conservatively catalogs $3,500.00.

Est. 500-750

1464

1467

1469

1470

★PB

Booklets and Booklet Panes 1471

Nearly complete booklet pane collection to 2003 in a Scott album, the only spaces that are empty are #319Fh and the 2c A.E.F. pane (though #319p is defective), includes the first pane in both horizontal and vertical watermarks, and the 1c A.E.F. pane of 30 (position W11), many of the Washington-Franklin and 1922 Series panes have plate numbers, also contains all the modern issues which add up to several hundred dollars face value, the panes are tightly encased in Showguard mounts, so we have only spot-checked condition, the early panes we checked are hinged and the later panes appear never hinged, there may be some faults present (the 1c A.E.F. pane is simply lightly hinged), fine-very fine appearance.

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1472 ★/★★BP Booklet pane collection to 1987 on Scott pages, with many of the better items never mounted and on the auction cards, includes #279Bk, three 2c Shield panes, and then appears complete from the Washington-Franklins onward except for the two A.E.F. panes, also air post issues, o g., most if not all n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Booklet collection to 1988 in a Scott album, includes two Washington-Franklins (BK55 and 56), then is fairly well filled from 1927 onward, includes some air post and one War Savings, fine-very fine; the Scott catalog value is about $2,000.00.

Est. 400-500

Booklet lot consisting of #BK55, 79 (panes with plate numbers), 92, 103 and 110, plus another $100.00 in face value in more modern including the $32.25 Express Mail, o.g., n.h., a couple of the earliest with minor cover bends from opening, otherwise very fine.

Est. 150-200

1473

1474

Cancels 1475

1476

❍

19th Century cancels and fancy cancels accumulation of collections, balances and remnants comprised of several thousand stamps on various album pages, with issues ranging from 3c 1851 through the Columbians, with most being on the 3c 1861 issue and on 1c and 2c Bank Notes, many are quite ordinary, but some better or interesting items can also be found throughout, typical mixed condition so inspection is essential.

Est. 300-400

Precancels monumental collection and accumulation of many tens of thousands of stamps housed in 78 albums, 88 stockbooks and five glassine boxes, all filling 22 large cartons, the collection includes both local and Bureau issue precancels, with all states well represented, and range from the late 19th century until recent, the albums contain collections by state or by issue, while the stockbooks seen to contain mostly blocks of four, a vast offering which will delight and amaze the precancel aficionado and clearly one of the largest holdings to come on the market in decades.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Accumulations and Remainder Lots 1477

1478

1479

1480

1481

Remainder of an estate, diverse accumulation mostly in albums and stockbooks, but also in envelopes, glassines and loose, all stuffed into six large cartons, a little of everything here including collections and balances in various albums, a used block of four collection, plate blocks, postal stationery, souvenir cards, U.N., mint face value material and just plain “junk,” time consuming to view properly, but certainly worth the effort.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Collection remainder in four Scott albums, with some higher values such as $1.00 and $2.00 Columbian, some useful mint 20th Century, back-of-the-book including cut squares, a modest album of revenues, plus some medium priced items on sales pages and over 100 first flight covers, mixed condition.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Balance of an estate filling three cartons, much is mint 20th Century, but also some early issues including a #1 on cover, includes albums, pages, stockbooks, sheet files, small boxes, etc., lots of face value but also premium and other items including several modern errors, slightly mixed condition with much being fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★❍Accumulation of mostly mint collections comprised of three Davo hingeless albums, six Lindner hingeless albums, a Scott National album and a couple others, a few better items present, however much of the value lies in postage and the albums.

Est. 200-300

Miscellaneous balance in three binders, value in back-of-the-book including special deliveries, parcel posts, revenues including mint and used hunting permit stamps, singles, blocks and plate blocks from the 1930s to the 1990s, a few used early issues, a handful of covers and some foreign, mixed condition.

Est. 300-400

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Modern Mint 1482

★★❑

Better mint sheet lot of over 140 sheets ranging from 1931-47 (Scott #703/949) nicely arranged in Scott albums, premium sheets included such as complete 1932 Olympic Games (#718-19), complete 1936-37 Army and Navy (#785-94), 1939 Baseball Centennial (#855), 1942 Chinese Resistance (#906) and complete 1943-44 Overrun Countries (#909-21) including the “KORPA” variety, manageable duplication not exceeding three of each, spot check shows them all to be o g., n.h., fine-very fine. Brookman 4,200.00

1483

★★❑

Modern mint sheet lot neatly arranged by Scott number in 23 Scott albums, denominations range from 1c-$11.75 with a majority falling between 5c and 39c, duplication is limited to three of each at most, as collection was kept intact some premium pieces were noticed such as the Recalled Legends of the West sheet and several Warner Brothers cartoon panes with die cut omitted (no Bugs Bunny), o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 7,000.00+

1484

★★❑

Mint sheet lot of many dozens it two large sheet file albums, much is 3c-6c commemoratives, with premium including the 6c se-tenant sheet and three 6c Baseball, also some earlier including 7c Prexie, some modern including high Express Mail values such as $9.95 and $14.00 (two), a few uncounted items such as postage dues, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 1,300.00

1485

★★

Modern mint accumulation with premium items, filling a box, from the 1960s to 33c value, with most of the value being in the more recent period, the most prevalent items are the booklets and booklet panes, including many unfolded booklets, also some sheets, panes, plate blocks, a stock of coil plate number strips, etc., with high values presents such as two full panes of the $5.00 Harte, there is also an unusually large number of premium items, such as the key #1891 plate #6 strip of three, two Recalled Legends of the West sheet with original envelopes and six imperforate Bugs Bunny sheets, o g., a very few are hinged, nearly all are n.h., fine-very fine; with a large face value (stated by the owner to be in excess of $13,000.00) and all of the premium items present, our estimate may be too conservative.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Modern mint accumulation neatly housed in over 50 binders, plus a few sheet files, from the early 1950s right up to 2008 issues, much of the value in plate blocks and plate strips, but also other blocks, part sheets, full panes of recent issues, sheets and more, with useful duplication, several high values noticed including 17 plate blocks of the $5.00 Moore, as well as Express Mail stamps, o.g., probably all n.h., fine-very fine; the face value should be well in excess of our top estimate.

Est. 3,000-4,000

1486

★★

1487

★★

Modern mint substantial accumulation of 1930s to recent issues mostly in full sheets or sheetlets, but also some plate blocks, plate strips, coils, booklets and scrap, mostly in mint sheet files in no particular order filling a carton. Face value 4,460.00

1488

★★

Large mint accumulation of post 1940 issues in glassines filling two large cartons, mostly plate blocks, but also some blocks and singles, plus around 2,000 1966 SIPEX souvenir sheets, also some used and first day covers, high face value.

Est. 2,000-3,000

1489

★★PB Modern plate strip accumulation of several hundred plate strips in three neatly arranged Scott albums, mainly plate strips of twenty, most between 6c-29c denominations, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 1,450.00

1490

★★❑

1491

★★

Modern uncut press sheet lot of thirteen sheets, eight different issues between 29c-37c, includes better sheets such as 1994 Legends of the West, two 2000 Space hologram, 2003 Audrey Hepburn, two 2004 37c Lewis and Clark, among others, o g., n.h., finevery fine.

1,225.00+

Modern USPS Presentation packs filling a small box, most all are sealed within unopened USPS shrink wrap, denominations are from 22c to 37c with a majority higher than 29c, Daffy Duck, Wile Coyote and “That’s All Folks” single die cut omitted minisheets noticed (four of each), also included are some PO issued first day cancels, very fine.

Face value 420.00

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1492

1493

1494

★

Commemorative panel collection to 1989 in four binders, high degree of completion, the missing items are generally from the later period, includes the key early panels such as Pueblo Art and Lindbergh, plus a few varieties and some Post Office pinup sheets (uncounted), very fine.

3,100.00

Souvenir card collection to 1993 neatly housed in three White Ace albums, includes the 1939 Truck both gummed and ungummed, lacking only #1, 43 and a couple from the 1990s for completion, very fine.

1,075.00

Souvenir page collection to 1992 in nine binders, quite comprehensive, especially in the early official issues, not only containing the best items such as the 8c Family Planning, but also watermark and other varieties present (though all are cataloging strictly by Scott), very fine.

4,800.00

Postal History and Cover Lots 1495

1496

1497

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Postal history old time collection from an estate offered intact, an interesting collection of hundreds of covers housed in five albums, with numerous better franking and usages to be found throughout, as well as advertising covers, registered usages, fancy cancels, scarce small towns, colored cancels, patriotic covers, high value frankings, multiple frankings, etc., the collection starts with a few locals including Hales and continues with a 5c 1847 on cover, #9 on advertising cover, many #10s including a second day of issue, useful 1c and 3c 1851-57 issues with advertising and many patriotics, #26 with green grid of St. Joseph, #26 on cover with Steamer Lafourche cachet, cover to England with #9, 11 and 15 pair, 32 and 33 on a cover, 35 pair on cover. 36 pair on cover, good 1861 issues with several 3c pink covers, 68 frankings including by three singles, front to Singapore with #65 (2), 68 (2) and 71, 113 strip of six on cover, 114 and 119 on registered domestic cover, 10c and 30c Bank Notes on registered cover, two covers with 3c and 15c Bank Notes on registered covers, 6c and 15c Bank Notes on registered domestic cover, 12c Bank Note on cover to Sweden, an extremely rare franking by 15c and 90c small Bank Notes on registered cover to England, Columbians including a franking by 1c, 2c, 5c (2), 8c, 10c and 30c on registered cover to England, Spanish American War patriotics, Trans-Mississippi including a single franking by the 50c value, 20th century commemoratives, Washington-Franklins and ending with 1920’s and 1930’s first day covers, with nothing after 1935, mixed condition throughout, however many are finevery fine; a valuable and desirable lot which needs to be thoroughly viewed.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Lot of better covers, including a #9X1, 1847 Issue including 5c from Chester, Pa. and Mobile, Ala., plus two covers with 10c, others are mainly air post covers, particularly the Graf Zeppelins, which include three 65c, three $1.30 and four $2.60 on separate flown covers, seven #C18 covers including one with a block of four, and a few other items, early issues in mixed condition, the air post covers are largely fine-very fine; four PF certificates accompany.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Stampless covers, letters and paper ephemera large accumulation of many hundreds of items in sheet protectors housed in two large binders, plus an equal amount of loose material, all filling a large carton, generally late 18th century to early 20th century, including stampless covers and correspondences going back to 1796, old letters, some with good content, territorial letters and covers, many Civil War letters, covers and correspondences, including a use of Robert E. Lee’s stationery after the war, illustrated letterheads, revenues on documents and all manner of other things, usual mixed condition but well worth exploring.

Est. 750-1,000

Stampless cover accumulation of over 370 items in two albums and a box, largely northeastern towns, but also some southern and mid-western, and not overloaded with the larger common cities, with quite a few smaller and scarcer towns to be found, some carried out-of-the-mails, some fancy “Paid” and rate handstamps, local posts, franks, manuscript towns, colored cancels including green, a few to Canada or other foreign destinations, and a good variety of rates and destinations, usual variable condition, generally good to very fine covers and strikes.

Est. 750-1,000

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19th Century cover lot of a few hundred, stampless to the Bank Note period, mostly domestic usages, includes some illustrated, auxiliary markings, postage due usages, Confederate States and more, also of note is a four-margin #16 pen cancelled on cover to Canada (signed Ashbrook), mixed condition.

Est. 400-500

Massive cover accumulation from an estate comprised of many thousands sleeved and loose filling five large cartons, 19th and 20th century including a little of practically everything such as advertising, correspondences, patriotics, town cancels including many Vermont, fancy cancels, picture post cards, stationery, air mail, special delivery, a few foreign, etc., there is plenty of “junk” but also a great many $10.00 to $100.00 or more covers to be found, which they need to be since this lot is in absolutely no order at all, and the condition is typically mixed; time consuming to view but the effort should prove rewarding as this is an eBayer’s delight.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Cover lot of about 180 items, stampless to early 20th Century and some back-of-thebook including revenues used on documents, several useful medium priced items are noticed, somewhat mixed condition with much being fine or better.

Est. 400-500

Guano advertising cover collection of over 75 mid 19th century to mid 20th century covers, ranging from all over designs to corner card covers, also several illustrated letterheads and related items, many better items noted, usual mixed condition, many fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

20th Century cover lot of many hundreds in two boxes, some are mounted on exhibit pages while other are loose, includes commercial usages, exposition covers and cards, first day covers including some better early, Hawaiian territorials, a collection of St. Paul postal history (including some 19th Century), interesting postcards, somewhat mixed condition though most are fine-very fine; worth close scrutiny, as there appears to be better items mixed in with the more common covers.

Est. 500-750

Mostly 20th Century cover lot of many hundreds, including flight covers and ship covers mostly from the 1930s and 1940s, first day covers including more modern, commercial covers including some 19th Century and more, majority fine or better.

Est. 750-1,000

20th Century cover lot of well over 100 items, much is from the 1930s, with cacheted first day covers including eight of the 1939 3c Baseball, also flight covers including a few foreign, and more, mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Military mail lot of a few hundred covers, from Spanish-American War to the Gulf War, several WWI covers including Prisoner of War, much is WWII, including APOs and Marine postmarks identified on album pages, incoming censored mail, patriotics, etc., mainly fine or better.

Est. 300-400

Flight cover lot of a few hundred, mostly U.S. but does contain some foreign as well, with some better from the 1920s and 1930s, also CAMs, FAMs, a few Lindbergh flights, Canal Zone, a couple crash covers, balloons and a few Space covers, mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

#855, 3c Baseball, accumulation of 292 cacheted first day covers each cancelled on June 13, 1939 and most from Cooperstown, NY although a couple of other cities were noticed, duplication is present with most not exceeding fifteen, some better cachets noticed including 39 Cobbett’s (Planty #15), 88 Cosby’s (Planty 16a/28b) with a majority of the known mini-photo cachets, 3 Gundel’s (Planty #41), Parson (Planty #76), Wooley (Planty #84), among numerous others, most seem to be addressed, general condition fine or better with some typical toning; a challenging grouping of these popular first day covers.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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First day cover accumulation of probably somewhere over three thousand covers in sleeves and loose housed in boxes and albums filling three large cartons, with issues ranging from the 1930s to 1990s bearing singles, blocks of four, plate blocks, coils and booklet panes, including high values and better items such as a complete set of Presidentials including coils and booklet panes, most cacheted with a good variety of producers, addressed and unaddressed, mainly very fine; an unpicked lot from an estate so worth a look.

Est. 300-400

FDC/★ Mostly first day cover lot of many dozens in the 1926-1937 period, several 2c Reds including some cacheted, both APS souvenir sheets, one booklet pane (#720b), a cacheted set of the Washington Bicentennial series, and more, also mint stamps (mostly plate blocks) including a plate number pair of the 5c Trans-Mississippi, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

Postage due cover accumulation of several hundred 19th and 20th century covers and cards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, ranging from stampless to modern, with a wide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives, including high values, there are both domestic usages and covers of foreign origin, with a nice variety of countries of origin to be found, we note Civil War soldier’s due covers, a 1906 San Francisco earthquake cover and other better items, typical mixed condition, many fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

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Premium postcard lot of about 300 mostly different, most are from the very early (pre1910) 20th Century, contains both mint and used, includes several real photographs, six Hold to the Lights, many popular topics such as aircraft with balloons and multicolored Zeppelins (plus five flown Zeppelin covers), sports, military, Black America, pretty ladies including a set of twelve Hamilton Kings, thirteen real photos of early Texas, thirteen Mexican-American War real photos including one Pancho Villa, better Halloween and Christmas, and much more, some foreign including one used from the U.S. Post Office in Shanghai, plus 75 Japan including 48 black and white scenes of Kobe (some real photos) and 24 from the Japanese Siege of Singapore, somewhat mixed condition, mainly fine or better.

Est. 500-750

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Ephemera Balance housed within ten albums dating from the second half of the 19th century to around 1950’s, includes an album of lower-end autographs (Gerald Ford, John Glenn, Jr., Charles Atlas, etc.), Aviation related material including real photos, postcards and stereo cards, Ship related including mainly postcards, brochures, menus, etc., Baseball related photos and tickets, one album of 19th century real photos (incl. tin types), and an envelope of Adm. Byrd related material with covers and other items related to his expedition, general condition fine or better.

Est. 300-400

Ephemera lot of many dozens of items, such as documents, autographs, photographs, a few banknotes and more; take a look.

Est. 200-300

World War I “U.S. Official” Photographs collection of 227 different real photographs housed in two albums each inscribed “U.S. Official” in the corner, most measure in the range of 215x165mm, encompasses a variety of different scenes which look to be all taken in Europe, scenes include soldiers/officers (including General Pershing), trenches, artillery (cannons, machine guns, etc.), railroads, Red Cross, blacks, cavalry, prisoners, transportation (vehicles, airplane, ships, etc.), among many others, condition seems to be mixed but generally fine or better; a beautiful set of first-hand WWI history seen through the lens of a camera.

Est. 400-500

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Philatelic literature, essential library in a box with key texts for U.S. collectors, includes complete Johl U.S. Postage Stamps of the 20th Century, complete Brookman set, complete AAMC with pricing supplement, both UPSS catalogs, other notable texts by Neinken, Ashbrook, Wood, Skinner, Herst-Zareski, plus a few revenue books such as the Boston Revenue, Kramer, West and Bidwell, with some other useful books as well (Dallas viewing only).

Est. 300-400

Philatelic library, a useful general United States Philatelic library with works by Antrim, Billing, Brazer, Brookman, Coles, Herst and Zareski, Johl, Nathan, Rohloff, Simpson, Towle, Willard, Van Vlissingen and Waud and others, with emphasis on cancels and postal history, all packed into three large cartons (Dallas viewing only).

Est. 300-400

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WORLDWIDE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY AEROPHILATELY The Bruce E. Landry Collection of Round the World Flight Covers 1518

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AAMC #1025, March 17, 1924 Round the World Flight by U.S. Army Aviators, Santa Monica-Seattle Leg, U.S. 2c postal card (Scott #UX25) cancelled by “Santa Monica, Calif./MAR 17” c.d.s. with a purple and green Clover Field cachets at left and “Around the World Flight/United States Air Force” handstamp in red across middle, upon arrival card was then re-forwarded by train and cancelled “Seattle, Wash., Terminal Sta./APR 4, 1924” over 2c postal card indicia, a U.S. 1c Washington was added and cancelled by a violet San Francisco double oval, from there the card was sent “By U.S. Air Mail/Transcontinental” to it’s final destination in New York, card with an insignificant corner crease at top left, still a very fine usage, lot also contains three other postcards including another First Leg with violet Clover Field cachet and two carried on the coast to coast Atlantic to Pacific leg, one with greenish-blue handstamp stating just this, both dated Sept. 5 Boston c.d.s., also very fine. (photo - page 106)

Est. 300-400

AAMC #1077, June 28-July 22, 1928 Round the World Flight by Mears and Collyer, U.S. 1c postal card cancelled by New York June 28 duplex, pair of China 1c Junk also on front with Moukden (Manchuria) cancel, New York receiver cancel on reverse dated July 22, addressed to Knoxville, TN, card has been signed by John Henry Mears on reverse, numbered “000027”, very fine; also included is a 1930 Round the World Flight Attempt by Brown and Mears, U.S. 1c postal card and U.S. 10c Special Delivery both tied by East Orange Aug 1 c.d.s. and Harbour Grace, Newfoundland c.d.s. dated Aug 2, this too is signed by Mears on reverse (AAMC #20), very fine. (photo - page 106)

Est. 200-300

AAMC #Z-72-76, August 8-September 1,1929 “Graf Zeppelin” Round the World Flight, total of ten covers of different legs throughout the journey from Lakehurst to Lakehurst and Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen, includes AAMC #Z-72 with Lakehurst August 7 c.d.s., Z-72d, Z-72f, Z-73 (2) with one example being on a real photo postcard of the Graf Zeppelin, Z-73f signed by Eckener and his entire crew, Z-74, Z-74a, Z-75 and Z-76, each with the proper handstamps applied and well struck, overall condition is very fine. (photo - page 106)

Est. 500-750

AAMC #1120 var., October 30, 1930 Round the World Flight by Bruce, cacheted unaddressed cover franked by India 1a stamp tied by Calcutta c.d.s., New Delhi arrival c.d.s. on reverse, this cover was carried on her Karachi-Calcutta leg, signed Mildred Bruce, very fine. (photo - page 106)

Est. 150-200

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AAMC #1141, June 21, 1931 Round the World Flight by Post and Gatty, U.S. 2c Washington tied by wavy Mineola, New York c.d.s. dating June 21, 1931, cover carried in the “Winne Mae” with Berlin June 24 c.d.s., Moscow June 29 cachet in purple with an additional purple strike to right, Mineola July 1 wavy arrival c.d.s. at bottom, cover signed Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, cachet strike and overall condition is very fine; the route of this trip was New York via Harbour Grace (Newfoundland), Chester (England), Hanover and Berlin (Germany), Moscow, Nova Sibirsk, Irkutsk, Blagovestchensk and Khabarovsk (Russia), Nome (Alaska), Edmonton (Canada) and then back to New York. (photo - page 106)

Est. 300-400

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AAMC #1146, July 28, 1931 Round the World Flight by Herndon and Pangborn, cover franked with U.S. 2c Washington tied by July 28 Brooklyn c.d.s. in which the plane “Miss Veedol” took off from Floyd Bennett Field, arriving at Croydon on July 31 with corresponding c.d.s., from there it went via Russia with violet cachet and black c.d.s. on reverse, headed to Sabishiro Beach where a Japan 3s stamp was affixed and cancelled October 2, then onwards to its ultimate destination at Wenatchee, Washington where it received a U.S. 2c stamp cancelled on October 5, violet handstamp numbering this as 68 of the 75 letters carried, signed Hugh Herndon and Clyde Pangborn, some inconsequential tone spots, still very fine; while attempting to beat the round the world flight record, they were inadvertently arrested and detained in Japan and were heavily fined by the Japanese Government for flying over fortifications, thus only completing the first non-stop flight from Japan to the United States. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

AAMC #1162, April 14, 1932 Attempted Round the World Flight by Junkers D1925 “Atlantis”, two India 1a and 3pi stamps tied by Rangoon double circle c.d.s. to cover addressed to Calcutta, proper “Round the World Flight/By German Seaplane” seal tied by purple “Atlantis, Junkers D-1925/Ichapur 14 April 1932” cancel with an additional strike on reverse and blue “Bertram Atlantis Expedition” handstamp to left, Calcutta arrival c.d.s. on reverse along with being signed by Stephen H. Smith, one of the few covers known signed by him, very fine; it’s believed only 75 covers exist from this flight; Captain Hans Bertram accompanied by his team attempted a round the world flight from Kiel, Germany but ultimately were forced down in the Indian Ocean after arriving safely in India. (photo - page 106)

Est. 500-750

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AAMC #1167, July 5, 1932 Round the World Flight by Mattern and Griffin, cover with U.S. 5c Airmail tied by New York slogan c.d.s. to New York, plane took off from Floyd Bennett Field going via Harbour Grace and landing in Berlin where it received a Germany 4pf stamp tied by a Berlin July 6 c.d.s., from there to Moscow where it received a 15k stamp tied by a Moscow July 7 c.d.s., their journey ended on their trip to Siberia, cover is also signed by Jimmy Mattern and Lt. Griffin, light toning bands from envelope seal adhesive which is typically seen on these, still very fine; an incredibly scarce piece of flight history as a mere 10 covers are believed to have been aboard. (photo - page 110)

Est. 750-1,000

AAMC #1168c, August 4, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, cover bearing U.S. 3c Washington and 5c Airmail tied by Chicago airmail c.d.s. to Rahway, New Jersey, black cachet handstamp signed by Captain Wolfgang von Gronau during his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Chicago to Montreal leg, cover backstamped Rahway, New Jersey on August 5, very fine. (photo - page 110)

Est. 150-200

AAMC #1168b, August 12, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, cover bearing Canada 6c Airmail surcharge tied by Winnipeg wavy line c.d.s. with its ultimate destination being Brooklyn, New York, black cachet handstamp applied at bottom left during his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Montreal to Winnipeg leg, upon arrival cover in Winnipeg, cover was sent to Brooklyn and received a purple “4 Cents Due” boxed handstamp which was ultimately paid by two U.S. 2c Postage due stamps, very fine. (photo - page 110)

Est. 150-200

AAMC #1168h, September 24, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, colorfully decorated cover bearing a total of eight China stamps totaling 70c which includes a 45c Airmail (Scott #C8) all cancelled and tied by three Shanghai c.d.s. strikes to Manila, Philippines, violet cachet handstamp applied at top during his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Shanghai to Manila leg, cover backstamped Manila on September 27 with an additional informational violet handstamp regarding the flight, very fine. (photo - page 110)

Est. 300-400

AAMC #1168j, September 27, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, cover bearing the complete Philippines 1932 Von Gronau issue from 2c-32c all tied by three strikes of a Manila c.d.s. to Friedrichshafen, Germany, violet informational handstamps applied at top and bottom during his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Manila to Friedrichshafen leg, cover backstamped Friedrichshafen on November 10, very fine. (photo - page 110)

Est. 200-300

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AAMC #1177, June 3, 1933 Attempted Round the World Solo Flight by Jimmy Mattern, cover with U.S. 8c Airmail tied by New York G.P.O. duplex c.d.s. addressed to himself at Hotel New Yorker, his first leg was a non-stop flight to Jomfruland, Norway in which a corresponding June 4 c.d.s. was applied, then onwards to Moscow where two Russian 15k and 5k stamps were applied and cancelled with a Moscow June 5 c.d.s. with arrival c.d.s. on reverse, his next leg took him over Siberia where he was lost and unable to communicate until Russian pilot Levanefsky rescued him and carried him on a plane to Nome, Alaska where an arrival c.d.s. was applied, he secured another plane to then travel to Fairbanks (July 23 c.d.s.), Juneau (July 25 c.d.s.) and Edmonton (July 27 c.d.s.) with all c.d.s. applied on reverse until he arrived back in New York, a U.S. 3c stamp was placed on reverse, cover is signed by Jimmy Mattern at top, Russian stamps with minor insignificant pulled perfs, very fine usage; very few covers are known to exist that have travelled the remarkable entire flight. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

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AAMC #1183, July 15, 1933 Round the World Solo Flight by Wiley Post, legal sized cover with “A. Wittnauer Co. Watches” corner card franked by U.S. 8c Airmail stamp tied by New York G.P.O. c.d.s. to A. Wittnauer Co. of New York, the flight in his plane “Winnie Mae” went from New York-Berlin-Moscow-Irkutsk-RukhlovaKhabarovsk-Flat (Alaska)-Fairbanks-Edmonton-New York, another U.S. 8c Airmail stamp was applied and cancelled by New York G.P.O. on August 3, cover signed by Wiley Post with correct light informational handstamps in violet, light overall toning and fingerprint markings on reverse, still very fine; signed Kessler; it is believed that very few covers accompanied Post on this flight which was successful in creating a new record for flying solo around the world (15,596 miles in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49½ minutes) which went unbeaten for five years. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

AAMC #1215, September 9, 1934 Round the World Flight by Light, registered cover franked by five Iceland stamps, 10a (2), 20a, 50a and 2k, tied by two Reykjavik c.d.s. cancels addressed to Lorch, Germany, this cover carried on Dr. Richard Light’s Iceland to Edinburgh leg which is the only leg which carried mail, Edinburgh and Lorch arrival c.d.s. on reverse, 20a has light surface scrape otherwise very fine. (photo - page 110)

Est. 150-200

1937 Around the World Flight by Earhart and Noonan, specially designed cacheted cover for Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan’s flight, this being their first attempt which took off from Oakland on March 17 in an attempt to fly around the world following the equator, while attempting to take off at Luke Field in Hawaii, both landing gears collapsed and the attempt was cancelled, this particular cover is cancelled twice by Oakland wavy c.d.s. dating March 11 on front, twice on reverse dating March 14 and once again on reverse dating March 17, cover is wrinkled and creased in some places, otherwise fine; an intriguing piece of Earhart history. (photo - page 110)

Est. 200-300

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AAMC #1307, 1938 Howard Hughes Record Flight Around the World, specially prepared legal size air mail cover (as all are) mailed from New York on July 10th with #C23 tied by duplex postmark, flown to France where that country’s 85c air mail stamp was affixed and cancelled on the 11th, then on to Russia where a 40K precancelled adhesive was added, then on to Fairbanks, Alaska, Minneapolis and back to New York, where a #C19 was affixed and cancelled by a July 14th duplex upon his arrival, appropriate flight cachet and handstamps of various cities in route, quite scarce as a flight cover as these were only given to people connected with the flight, however unlike most others this one is also autographed by Howard Hughes, Dick Stoddart, Harry Connor and Edward Lund, clean and extremely fine; quite rare as Howard Hughes signed very few. (photo)

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Apollo 15 Exploration “Phases of the Moon” Flown Cover, July 26 - August 7, 1971, U.S. #1396 and 1435b tied by “U.S.S. Okinawa, LPH-3/AUG 7, 1971” c.d.s. to flown cover carried by Alfred M. Worden, oval “Launch/July 26” cancel ties sticker cachet to cover, signed by each of the astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B. Irwin, backstamped “Recovery/AUG. 7-1971” on reverse in red, NASA serial no. 353 under backflap, an extremely fine cover and a remarkable usage; this cover was flown on Apollo 15 where #1435b was then added on the U.S.S. Okinawa, the recovery ship and cancelled on board, the cover was later signed shortly thereafter on their flight home from Hawaii to Houston. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Apollo 15 “Insurance” cover, July 26, 1971, U.S. #1431 tied by “Kennedy Space Center, FL/JUL 26, 1971” Launch pad c.d.s. to “NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club” cacheted cover, signed by each of the astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B. Irwin, ms. notation on reverse “James B. Irwin II 38/70”, very fine cover and a wonderful piece of space history; these covers were signed by each of the astronauts prior to take-off and cancelled on the day of the flight and held by their families as an “insurance” policy until their return. (photo - page 110)

Est. 300-400

December 14, 1986 Round the World Non-Refueled Flight by Rutan and Yeager cover with U.S. 44c Airmail stamp tied by December 14 Edwards AFB, Ca Sta. c.d.s. cancel on unaddressed cacheted cover, contains all the correct handstamps, December 23 Edwards AFB arrival c.d.s., this cover being 601 of the 750 carried, signed by Richard Rutan and Jeana Yeager, very fine; with original Sanabria documents. (photo - page 110)

Est. 150-200

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Round the World Flight covers of 24 covers mounted on exhibit pages, begins with two real photos of Jimmie Mattern’s “Century of Progress” plane each signed by him, covers include AAMC #1025 var. being a postcard written by Lt. John Harding, Jr. from Rangoon giving an update on his progress (not flown on flight), #1217b signed Turner, #1288, 1324 (6 different covers) and fifteen covers between the years of 1945-1988 including AAMC #1387 signed Reynolds, #1396 signed Odom, #1700 signed Gould and a few unlisted later covers signed by entire crew, overall condition looks to be very fine.

Est. 300-400

The Jon E. Krupnick Collection of Pan American Airways Survey Flights 1539

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1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey flight to Honolulu, H.I., air mail cover mailed at San Francisco on 16 April and backstamped before departure at Alameda, Cal. on 16 April, arrived at Honolulu with 17 April duplex postmark and backstamp, signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, Engineering Officer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight Officer Canaday, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 114)

Est. 750-1,000

1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey flight to Honolulu, H.I., legal-sized cover mailed at San Francisco on 16 April and backstamped before departure at Alameda, Cal. on 16 April, arrived at Honolulu with April 17 duplex postmark, signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, Engineering Officer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight Officer Canaday, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 114)

Est. 750-1,000

1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey return flight to San Francisco, cover mailed at Honolulu on 22 April arriving at San Francisco with 23 April duplex postmark, signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, Engineering Officer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight Officer Canaday, plus Division Engineer John C. Leslie, very fine; only three such covers are known signed by Leslie. (photo - page 114)

Est. 750-1,000

1935, 12-22 June, Second Pan American survey flight to Midway Islands, cover bearing the hand-carved wooden block cachet made by Midway station manager Karl Lueder, postmarked at Honolulu on 18 June and backstamped at Alameda, Cal. on 25 June, very fine; on this flight neither Pan American not the Post Office encouraged souvenir mail so flown covers are decidedly scarce. (photo - page 114)

Est. 750-1,000

1935, 12-22 June, Second Pan American survey flight to Midway Islands, cover bearing the rare red hand-carved wooden block cachet made by Midway station manager Karl Lueder, without the words “First Flight” and addressed to Lee Neville at Pan Am’s Alameda base, very fine; after November of 1935, when the airmail contracts went into effect, all personal mail going back to Alameda had to be properly stamped with the new air mail stamps in accordance with postal regulations, therefore, this unusual cover, if it was flown at all, had to have been carried before the November 1935 air mail contracts went into effect. (photo - page 114)

Est. 300-400

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1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bearing hand carved wood block cachet created on Wake by Karl Lueder and also bearing cachet of Clipper flying over chain to California, postmarked at Honolulu on 23 August and carried from Midway to Wake, with Midway 16th and 20th August handstamps and manuscript “Wake Island/Received 8/17/35/Despatched 8/21/35/6:00 A.M.,” repaired flap tear extending into the top left corner, otherwise fine and rare; created by Nunan and one of only six recorded examples; the Clipper cachet was not prepared on Wake or Midway, but instead by the station crew back in Alameda, before the flight an official request was make by Pan Am that it not be used on souvenir mail, nonetheless, it was. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bearing hand carved wood block cachet postmarked at Honolulu on 23 August, addressed to John C. Leslie, Pan American’s Chief Engineer for the Pacific, very fine; flight covers were discouraged by Pan Am and the Post Office on these survey flights, the Pan Am crew members and personnel, however, wanted lasting mementos of their work and accomplishments and in spite of the regulations, a few souvenir covers were prepared. (photo page 114)

Est. 750-1,000

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1548

1549

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1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bearing hand carved wood block cachet postmarked at Honolulu on 26 August and carried from Midway to Wake, addressed to Pan Am’s Alameda base, very fine; accompanied by handwritten enclosure by First Officer Victor A. Wright on how rare these are stating: “Sorry but we were not allowed to send the other ones and after all there are only a few of these out.” (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

1935, 5-24 October, Fourth Pan American survey flight to Guam and return, eastbound legal-sized air mail cover with flight cachet, cancelled in Guam 16 October before departure and Honolulu 19 October upon arrival, reverse with the signatures of all seven crew members, very fine and scarce crew signed cover. (photo - page 114)

Est. 200-300

1935, 5-24 October, Fourth Pan American survey flight to Guam and return, three legal-sized covers with appropriate flight cachets, franking and postmarks, first a westbound flight signed by Captain Sullivan, second and eastbound flight signed by Captain Sullivan and the third a round trip cover, all addressed to John C. Leslie, Pan Am’s Chief Engineer for the Pacific, first slightly toned at left and second with stains from adhesive on the stamps, fine-very fine. (photo - page 114)

Est. 200-300

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1551

1550

1551

✉

1937, 1 March to 9 April, Twelfth Pan American survey flight to New Zealand, small sized cover franked by New Zealand 1935 1d Kiwi tied by Auckland 30 March datestamp and uncancelled U.S. 3c commemorative, signed by Captain Edwin C. Musick and carried by him to the United States on the return survey flight in April, very fine; the rarest of all the Pan American survey flight covers in the especially desirable small size, and the first time this cover has been offered publicly (See Pan American’s Pacific Pioneers The Rest of the Story by Jon E. Krupnick, pages 269-73 for the fascinating details about this cover). (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

1937, 1 March to 9 April, Twelfth Pan American survey flight to New Zealand, legal sized cover franked by New Zealand 1936 1d Congress tied by Auckland 30 March datestamp and uncancelled U.S. 3c commemorative, signed by Captain Edwin C. Musick and carried by him to the United States on the return survey flight in April, very fine; the rarest of all the Pan American survey flight covers (See Pan American’s Pacific Pioneers The Rest of the Story by Jon E. Krupnick, pages 269-73 for the fascinating details about this cover). (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

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1552

1553

✉

1939, 22 August to 6 September, Twenty fourth Pan American survey flight to Canton Island, legal size cover bearing woodblock cachet hand carved by Canton station manager Karl Lueder, carried from Auckland, N.Z. departing 2 August to Canton Island, entered the mails with Honolulu 8 September machine cancel, Pan Am corner card and addressed to John C Leslie, the Operations Manager at San Francisco, very fine. (photo - page 114)

Est. 500-750

1940, 12-24 July, Twenty sixth Pan American flight, first mail flight to New Zealand, this being FAM 19, run of 24 legal-sized cacheted matching air mail covers with Pan American Airways System corner cards, each signed by Captain John Tilton, this being 24 of the 26 various legs, all addressed to John C. Leslie, several faults, most very fine.

Est. 500-750

Trans-Pacific Flight Cover Collection 1554

✉

Trans Pacific first flight cover exhibition collection formed by Bruce E. Landry offered intact, comprised of 127 covers mounted and written-up on exhibition pages, the collection traces the development of air mail routes in the Pacific using flying boats from 1931 through 1942, with major emphasis on Pan Am first flights, and covers early air mail route surveys including shore-to-ship, ship-to-shore, Hawaiian inter-island flights and survey flights for new routes, China Clipper and other mail carried on FAM route 14, extended service to Macao and Hong Kong, the FAM 19 route to New Zealand and addition to Suva, Fiji and ending with the FAM 14 extended service to Singapore, included is a Pan Am 1935 First Survey flight from San Francisco to Honolulu and return signed by the entire crew, as well as other better flight covers, generally a very fine and attractive collection.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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1555 1555

Charles A. Lindbergh photo of him with aviator’s cap, signed in the bottom margin of original 263x362mm photo, inscribed by Charles Lindbergh to Clarence M. Young, Pan Am’s director of the Pacific division from its founding in 1935 up to the 1960s, and dated in his hand “Dec. 12, 1927”, very fine; a rare personalized signed photo of Lindbergh. (photo)

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Est. 1,000-1,500

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Amelia Earhart 1556

1557 1558

Amelia Earhart, noted American aviation pioneer who is credited for being the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, signed in her hand as Asst. to the General Traffic Manager on a “Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc.” letterhead document dated 1/25/1930, accompanied by machine cancelled original cover, very fine. (photo - page 124)

Est. 400-500

Amelia Earhart clear signature on the title page of her book “The Fun Of It” published in 1932, after her solo Atlantic flight, very fine. (photo - page 124)

Est. 400-500

Amelia Earhart ephemera filling a box, contains some modern stamps and FDC’s relating to Earhart filling two albums with an emphasis on U.S. 1963 8c Earhart Airmail (Scott #C68) featuring different cachet FDC’s, we noticed some being signed by different individuals including Earhart’s sister, the rest of the material relates to Earhart material - flown covers, signatures on covers, and philatelic related articles from different societies and journals, many photocopies of covers and stamps included with some reference material to forgeries of the Mexican Earhart overprints, this lot also contains material related to Earhart herself which includes a book (Amelia Earhart: The Final Story by Vincent Loomis with Jeffrey Ethell), photographs, newspaper articles, correspondence with those who knew Earhart, among much more dating between the 1930’s (newspaper photocopies) to the 1960’s-80’s, some material reads like a detective research file in regards to Earhart’s disappearance and the mystery which has ensued as it looks as if the previous owner was enthralled and invested time finding out what happened; certainly worth a look for the Earhart enthusiast as there is a lot of vital information contained within this box.

Est. 500-750

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An Exceptional “Titanic” Cover 1559

✉

France #168, 1906-37 25c Blue, single on reverse tied by March 13, 1912 ‘SathonayCamp’ c.d.s. with an additional strike on the front addressed to ‘The M.A. Winter, Co.’ in Washington, D.C., violet ‘TITANIC’ straight-line handstamp applied along with blue registration numbers and ms. ‘Dossier No. 5631’ marking at bottom, Washington, D.C. wavy line c.d.s. on reverse dated March 27, 1912, inconsequential opening tear at top right and two pinholes (both well away from adhesive), very fine; one of the finest of the eight recorded surviving ‘TITANIC’ covers. Over the years, the RMS Titanic has maintained an enduring interest as it is one of the most well known and documented maritime disasters during peacetime in history. Her maiden transatlantic voyage, setting sail from Southampton bound for New York, took place on April 10, 1912. Dubbed as ‘unsinkable’, at the time of sailing she was the largest passenger steamship in the world. Shortly into her voyage, on April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and began sinking within hours of that fateful crash. The resulting catastrophe resulted in the loss of 1,517 lives partly due to the lack of necessary lifeboats aboard which only had room for 1,178 people out of the 2,201 people aboard. As postal historians know, many ocean liners were more than just ships ferrying people from destination to destination, they acted as transportation for the mail. In fact, ‘RMS’ stands for ‘Royal Mail Steamer’. This example here was not aboard the Titanic as only a few covers have survived which were offloaded in Ireland before heading to New York — the rest fell victim to the sea. This particular example, as per the custom at the time, had ‘TITANIC’ handstamped on the front indicating the vessel name it would travel on to its destination. Believed to have been applied in transit in Paris, it was then transferred to Cherbourg where it was due to have been taken by the Titanic. Although, due to complications with building the Titanic, the maiden voyage was moved from March 20 to April 10, announced by the ship owners, White Star Line, in October 1911. Word must not have reached the appropriate mail clerks and realizing this, the cover was placed on an alternative ship rather than holding it back for a period of close to a month. To date, the 8 known covers all bear some similar marks. These include the ‘TITANIC’ handstamp, a blue registration number, the violet ‘Received’ marking (which is believed to have been applied at Winter Co.), the addressee and ms. ‘Dossier’ marking at bottom. These each differ in the originating city, all within France. Of those known, the important violet ‘Titanic’ marking on this example happens to be full, complete and well struck making it arguably one of the finest examples known. (photo)

Est. 7,500-10,000

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1557

1565

1566

1569

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AUSTRALIA 1560

❍

#55, 1917 10/- Bright pink and grey, fresh and well centered, c.d.s. cancel, very fine (S.G. #43a; £300). (photo - page 126)

400.00

1561 1561

❍

#J22, 1902 20/- Emerald, desirable used example of this scarce postage due high value, attractive color, neat portion of N.S.W. oval cancel, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (S.G. #D44; £2,250). (photo)

5,500.00

BAHAMAS 1883 Four Pence Inverted Surcharge on Six Pence Violet The Only Recorded Example with a Reversed Watermark

1562 1562

★

#26a, 1883 “FOUR PENCE” inverted surcharge on 6p violet, additionally the watermark is reversed (should merit a separated listing of S.G. #45ax), deep intense color and a sharp detailed impression on fresh white paper, full original gum, trivial h.r., fine; any Four Pence inverted surcharge is rare, but mint examples are especially so, with only a handful known, the rarity of this particular stamp is further magnified by being the only recorded inverted surcharge with a reversed watermark; 1977 RPS and 2005 Brandon certificates (the latter noting the reversed watermark) (S.G. #45a; £18,000+). (photo)

30,000.00+

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x1413

x1418

1560

x1428

1576

1578

x1421

x1430

x1429

1579

1583

1582

1581

1564

x1571

1584

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1586

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BANGKOK

1563 1563

❍

#16 var., 1883 6c violet, with double “B” overprint, two full distinct overprints, fresh color, light Singapore cancel, minor crease at top right, fine. Important to note that this recently certified stamp has two full overprints, not a partial double overprint as so many have. The Six Cent value is currently unlisted in Scott and Stanley Gibbons with a double overprint, although they list three other values. We can find no record of any other example. An extremely rare (if not unique) error. Accompanied by a 2011 BPA certificate (S.G. #19 var.). (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

BARBADOS 1564

1565

★★❑

★★

S.G. #D4ab, 1950 1c Green, crown missing in watermark, right sheet-margin block of six (3x2), the error appearing in the bottom row between the right pair, o.g., n.h., very fine; this error is actually quite rare on the 1c value as the missing crown was soon replaced, but with the wrong type crown producing the variety in the next lot; ex-Harris (Scott #J4 var.). (photo - page 126)

£800

#J4a, 1950 1c Green postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, top right corner margin single, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D4ac; £400). (photo - page 124)

325.00

BASUTOLAND 1566 1567

1568

1569

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#J1d, 1951 1p Dark red postage due, crown missing in watermark, single error in a block of four, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D1ba; £325+). (photo - page 124)

300.00+

#J2c, 1952 2p Light violet postage due, crown missing in watermark, single error in a block of six, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D2ab; £350). (photo - page 124)

325.00+

#J7a, 1961 5c on 2p Light violet postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single error in a bottom margin block of twelve, the error being in the right block of four, fresh color, o g., n.h., minor perf. separation in the middle not affecting the error, very fine; 2004 Sismondo certificate (S.G. #D8b; £350+). (photo - page 124)

325.00+

#J7b, 1961 5c on 2p Light violet postage due, crown missing in watermark complete sheet of 60, with the error being on the top row in the two right stamps, pristine sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine; one of the rarest of all these crown missing errors (S.G. #D8a; £1,700). (photo - page 124)

1,600.00+

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BECHUANALAND 1570

★★❑

#J7b, 19611c on 1p Carmine rose postage due, double surcharge, block of four, with each stamp having two clear surcharges, well centered and fresh, o.g., n.h., each with owner’s handstamp on gum, very fine; 2004 BPA certificate (S.G. #D7ab; £1,100+). (photo - page 136)

1,000.00+

BELGIUM 1571 1572

★

E❑

#B132-43, 1933 5c+5c to 10Fr+40Fr Orval Abbey cplt., o.g., light h.r., very fine set. (photo - page 126)

992.00

1870 10c Black postage due essay by Charles Wiener, bottom left corner margin block of four, exceptionally fresh, extremely fine; 1986 Baete certificate; accompanied by a similar 20c Blue single essay. (photo - page 126)

Est. 200-300

BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA

1573 1573

★★

#B20 var., 1943 60h + 4.40K Heydrich souvenir sheet of one, with number “237”, exceptionally fresh, pristine o.g., never hinged, very fine; this is one of the rarest items of the Third Reich issued, as well as being one of the rarest souvenir sheets of the world, since only a small number were distributed to German officials at Heydrich’s funeral, in addition many of the surviving copies have creases or other faults, this sheet being one of the finest we have seen; 2007 Eichle certificate (Michel Block #1; €20,000). (photo)

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15,000.00

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BRITISH GUIANA 1574

★★❑

S.G. #D2ab, 1952 2c Black postage due, crown missing from watermark, single error in a block of six, exceptionally fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #J2 var.). (photo page 136)

£350

CANADA

1575 1575

1576

★★

★★ ✦

#45, 1897 10c Brown red, a remarkable mint example in a condition which would be difficult to improve upon being extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristically wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, full perforations all around, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a true gem in all regards and one of the finest #45’s we’ve had the pleasure of offering (Unitrade C$2,700.00). (photo)

1,200.00

#51, 1897 1c Jubilee, uncommonly large and marvelously well balanced margins all around, bright fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$90.00). (photo - page 126)

57.00

1577 1577

1578

1579

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★★

#65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, outstanding centering within lavishly large margins, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, o g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extremely fine; rarely encountered this well centered and margined; 2011 PF certificate (XF 90 undergraded in our opinion, especially since no “Jumbo” designation was given) (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo)

1,500.00

#73, 1897 10c Brown violet “Maple Leaf ”, uncommonly well centered within especially tall margins, strong fresh color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$2,250.00). (photo - page 126)

1,250.00

#82, 1898 8c Orange “Numeral”, wonderfully well centered amid large margins, brilliantly fresh with rich vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,800.00). (photo - page 126)

600.00

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1581

1582

1583

1584

1585

1586

1587

1588

1589

1590

#95, 1908 50c Purple, a remarkable mint single of this high value, exceedingly well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and a well incised impression on pristine white paper, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a particularly choice example (Unitrade C$5,250.00). (photo)

2,100.00

#102, 1908 15c Tercentenary, extraordinarily well centered within exceedingly large margins, rich bright color on crisp white paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,050.00). (photo - page 126)

550.00

#111, 1914 5c Dark blue, exceptionally choice mint single featuring excellent centering and impressively large margins, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo - page 126)

320.00

#116, 1912 10c Plum, wet printing, wonderfully well centered within large margins, strong rich color and a sharp impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo - page 126)

650.00

#119, 1925 20c Olive green, dry printing a most impressive mint single, beautifully centered within especially large margins, brilliantly rich color on pristine white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126)

250.00

#119, 1925 20c Olive green, dry printing desirable mint single which is exceedingly well centered within full margins, brilliantly strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126)

250.00

#122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, flawlessly centered amid uncharacteristically large margins, brilliantly fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ) (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126)

240.00

#133, 1924 2c Yellow green, perf. 12 horizontal coil, wet printing, a remarkably choice mint single, being perfectly centered within large balanced margins, sumptuously rich color, o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; actually an exceedingly difficult stamp to find in this superb quality; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ) (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo - page 132)

150.00

★★PB #139, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die I, top margin imprint and plate “No. A116” block of eight, particularly well centered and margined, rich color, strong intact perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and choice (Unitrade C$1,125.00). (photo - page 132)

900.00

Unitrade #208iv, 1934 Jacques Cartier, wide gutter strip of four, the center pair with the wide spacing that was intended as a gutter but was instead perforated, fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$800.00). (photo - page 132)

600.00

#J1b-4b, 1906 1c, 2c and 5c Postage dues, imperforate cplt. set of the three values that come imperforate, all in right margin horizontal pairs, without gum as issued, 5c with horizontal creasing in the bottom margin, otherwise very fine; only 100 pairs were produced (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo - page 132)

1,200.00

★★

★★ ✦

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★/★★❑#J10a, 1932 10c Dark violet postage due, imperforate horizontally, block of four containing two error pairs, vibrant color, usual centering from the one sheet that was issued, o g., top stamps hinged, bottom stamps never hinged, about fine (Unitrade for fine C$4,500.00). (photo - page 132)

for fine 5,000.00+

x1592 1592

1593

#J15P1-20P1, 1935 1c-10c Postage dues, large die proofs on India cplt. for the four 1935 issued values, all die sunk on full size cards (approximately 230x155mm), very fine; according to BNA Proofs - Proofs & Essays of Canada and its Provinces only three sets are known; the catalog value is from the aforementioned book. (photo)

C$8,000.00

★★/★ #J15a-20a, 1935 1c-10c Postage dues, imperforate cplt. for the four values that come imperforate, each in a right or left margin horizontal pair, bright colors, 1c with disturbed o.g., other three values o g., n.h., very fine; only 100 pairs were produced and many have disturbed gum (Unitrade C$1,375.00). (photo - page 132)

800.00

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1587

x1590

1588

1589

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CAYMAN ISLANDS

1594 1594

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#18b, 1907 “½D” on 5/- Salmon and green, double surcharge, a strongly impressed surcharge with the two overprints overlapping and clearly showing in all three elements of the overprint, the colors of the stamp are intense and radiant, remarkably well centered, o.g., quite lightly hinged, extremely fine; a total of only 20 examples have been recorded of this popular surcharge error; an excellent addition to even the most advance collection of Cayman Islands; 1966 and 1994 BPA certificates; ex-Green, Maisel (S.G. #18b; £12,000). (photo)

12,750.00

CHINA Treaty Ports 1595

1596 1597

★★/★ #J25a-32a, 1895 ½c-15c Postage dues, inverted overprints cplt., a remarkably fresh mint set, all o.g., n.h., except 10c thinned spot and 15c h.r., fine-very fine. (photo - page 132)

for hinged 550.00

#J41a, J41c, 1895 Red “FIVE CENTS” surcharge on 5c Green postage due, perf. 11 and perf. 11½, o.g., former l.h. and latter h.r., fine-very fine. (photo - page 132)

250.00

#J6a, 1896 “Postage Due” Ty. B overprint on ½c Red on yellow, inverted overprint, uncommonly fresh, o g., l.h., very fine and choice. (photo - page 132)

160.00

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1599

1600

1601

1893 Engraved postage due die essay of frame in black on glazed card by Barclay & Fry of London, 65x68mm, with alternative inscription in a different style than that eventually used and the value tablet blank, very fine and rare; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1999 certificate; ex-Chow. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

1893 Typographed postage due master die essays of frame and vignette in black on card by Barclay & Fry of London in almost the accepted design and lettering, except for dots under “ct” and rays under “Postage Due,” etc., wonderfully clean and fresh, very fine; each signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1999 certificate; ex-Chow. (photo page 136)

Est. 750-1,000

1893 ½c Vermilion and black typographed die essay by Barclay & Fry of London in almost the accepted design and in the color of the issued 2c value, 109x112mm, pencil “6/6/94” at bottom right, fresh and very fine; signed Holcombe; ex-Chow. (photo - page 136)

Est. 750-1,000

1893 ½c and 2c-20c Postage due, plate proofs on watermarked stamp paper, the ½c a top left corner margin horizontal pair with full o.g., the 2c-20c ungummed bottom sheet-margin singles, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 132)

Est. 150-200

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Imperial Issues

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1603

1604

1605

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▲

✉

1932 Presentation book with ms. inscription “Le Directeur General des Postes, Shanghai, Le 6 Avril 1932.” stamps from the 1920s affixed (stuck down), includes the 1923 Second Peking definitive set (#248-69) and the Sinkiang overprints (#47-68), also the first definitive sets of Yunnan and Manchuria, others mostly 1923-29 commemorative sets including the provincial overprints, fine; the listed Scott catalog value is for the mint stamps. (photo)

5,616.00

#103 var., 1898 10c Coiling Dragon with Chungking postage due provisional handstamp across three singles tied to small piece, slightly soiled, otherwise fine and rare (See China Clipper vol. 7, page 65). (photo - page 132)

Est. 200-300

#J7-10, 12-14, 15-16S, 1904 ½c-4c, 10c-30c and 1911 1c-2c London print postage dues, with “Specimen” handstamped overprint in sans-serif letters similar to other sets in the China National Postage Stamp Museum, the complete set less the 5c value, o g. or part o.g., h.r., 10c with piece missing at top and several with toning, otherwise a fine and rare group; 1997 Holcombe certificate. (photo - page 132)

Est. 400-500

#J26, 1912 1c Brown postage due, single tied by bilingual 1912 (Nov. 7) Shanghai c.d.s. to a “Chinese Post Office/Taxed Mail Matter” experimental form for collecting postage due on items held at the post office, ms. serial number “93” at top, form with creases and a thin spot well away from adhesive, fine; a seldom found and incredibly scarce piece of Chinese postal history. (photo - page 136)

Est. 400-500

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1570

1599

1600

1619

1605 x1609

1620

1621

1623

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1610

★

S ★❑

★

#J26a, J30a, 1912 1c and 5c Postage dues with inverted red Shanghai Republic overprints, fresh color, o g., 1c h.r., fine and rare. (photo - page 132)

450.00

#J36a, 1912 1c Postage due with inverted black London Republic overprint, well centered and fresh, o g., l.h., very fine. (photo - page 132)

350.00

#J51-58S, 1915 ½c-30c Peking print postage dues, overprinted “Specimen” cplt., part o g. or no gum, fine-very fine and scarce. (photo - page 132)

Est. 150-200

#J73-75, J77, J79 vars., 5c-20c, 50c and $2.00 Hong Kong print postage dues imperforate cplt., blocks of four, each with large margins all around, without gum, left pair of 20c with vertical crease and bottom pair of 50c with wrinkles, otherwise very fine; these are the only five values found imperforate, they are unfinished stamps leaked out from the printer during the Japanese occupation. (photo - page 136)

Est. 150-200

#1NJ1, Japanese Occupation of Kwangtung, 1945 $100 on $2 Yellow orange postage due, handsome mint example of this very scarce stamp, beautifully centered, vivid rich color, o g., l.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 132)

825.00

People’s Republic of China 1611 1612 1613 1614 1615 1616 1617

1618 1619 1620

#456, 1959 20f Mao Proclaiming Republic, without gum as issued, fresh and very fine. (photo -page 138)

225.00

#661-80, 1963 4f-50f Butterflies cplt., without gum as issued, top sheet-margin singles, fresh and very fine set. (photo - page 138)

627.00

#684-95 Footnote, 1963 4f-20f Children’s Day imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, each with generous equal margins, very fine set. (photo - page 138)

475.00

#798b, 1964 8f 15th Anniversary of PRC se-tenant strip of three, fresh with untarnished gold color, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 138)

275.00

#842-49, 1965 8f People’s Liberation Army cplt., o g., n.h., very fine set. (photo page 138)

475.00

#863-73, 1965 4f-43f National Games cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine set. (photo - page 138)

690.00

★★/★ #967-80, 1967-68 4f-10f Poems by Mao cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., except 8f with three rows of characters in bottom panel (#975) and 8f with three short vertical rows of characters to left of poem (#977) lightly hinged, very fine. (photo - page 138)

4,995.00

#982-90, 1968 8f Literature and Art cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., 8f Red Lantern with slight gum disturbance, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 138)

2,250.00

#1383a, 1978 Science Conference souvenir sheet, without gum as issued, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 136)

675.00

#1399, 1978 Galloping Horses souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136)

750.00

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1621

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#1433, 1978 $3 Flying fairies souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136)

625.00

1622

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#1452, 1978 $2 Hsiang-kiang River bridge souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136)

600.00

#1483, 1978 $2 Great wall souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136)

275.00

1623

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#1518, 1979 $2.00 Study Science from Childhood souvenir sheet, pristine o.g., n.h., fresh and very fine. (photo)

3,250.00

1625

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#1540, 1979 $2 Camellias souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136)

300.00

1626

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#1573, 1979 $2 Qi Baishi paintings souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142)

400.00

1627

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#1586, 1980 8f Year of the Monkey, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 138)

1628

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#1617, 1980 $1 Lotus souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142)

1629

★★BK #1647a, 1981 8f Year of the Cock, booklet pane of twelve in complete booklet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142)

1,950.00 400.00 400.00

1630

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#1761, 1981 $2 Beauties souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142)

290.00

1631

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#1761, 1981 $2 Beauties souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142)

290.00

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#1L133-35, $5,000 to $35,000 Trade Unions Congress cplt., without gum as issued, fresh and very fine; one of the key rarity sets of early People’s Republic of China. (photo)

3,025.00

DANZIG 1633 1634

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#31, 1920 2pf Grey, wonderfully fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Dr. Dub (Michel #32; €450). (photo - page 138)

375.00

#48, 1920 2M Grey blue, desirable mint example of this key stamp, vivid rich color on fresh paper, o g., l.h., very fine; signed Lange and accompanied by 2000 Sismondo certificate (Michel #49; €1,400). (photo - page 138)

1,200.00

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WORLDWIDE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY EGYPT Maritime 1635

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1728 Italian ship letter from Cairo to Venice datelined August 4th, 1728, addressed to a Nicolo Caragiani from Soloman Aghib, legible folded letter with typical light toning, very fine. (photo - page 142)

Est. 100-150

1830 to 1859, Folded ship letters, four different examples including 1830 datelined small folded letter from Malta to Alexandria, 1836 datelined folded letter from Alexandria to Trieste, 1848 datelined folded letter from Cairo to Trieste with a black Cairo forwarders mark on front and blue forwarders transit mark on reverse and 1859 datelined folded letter written in Greek from Alexandria to Sira (Greece) with ms. postage due marking in crayon and slit on front suggests fumigation to disinfect, condition is fine or better with typical file folds present. (photo - page 142)

Est. 150-200

1857 Alexandria, Egypt folded cover to Almeria, Spain, datelined “6 Oct.” 1857 from “Alesandria, Egypte”, seemingly privately forwarded by Adolfo Patxot with his agent mark cut in half from opening the cover via Cadiz where it received a Spain 1855 4c (Scott #37) single which is tied by a barred oval with a “San Roque/Cadiz/16 OCT 57” datestamp just below, ultimately to be sent to Almeria, Spain with receiving mark of “Almeria/17/22 OCT 57” on reverse, ink used was a bit corrosive, archival tape sensibly reinforcing the horizontal file fold (well away from adhesive), otherwise an unusual and fascinating piece of postal history. (photo - page 142)

Est. 500-750

1857 Mauritius unpaid stampless cover via Suez to France, black “Packet Letter/Mauritius/OC 14 1857” double-oval dispatch c.d.s. on reverse on folded cover to Nantes, embossed forwarding agent mark, transit and receiving c.d.s. marks on reverse from Paris, Bordeaux and Nantes all dated “27 NOV 1857”, ms. “packet via Marseilles” directive at top with “Pays Etr. V. Suez/Amb. C/? NOV 1857” c.d.s. in red, black “8” postage due handstamp applied, very fine. (photo - page 142)

Est. 200-300

Great Britain #114, 1887-92 2½p Violet on blue, single on cover tied by “Port Said/11 IV 95 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-2) datestamp with an additional strike at bottom left destined for England, “Pleine Mer” (Smith Ty. SP. O-2) straightline handstamp applied at top, very fine; a rarely found Paquebot mail marking. The use of this handstamp arose with the development of a paquebot convention set forth by the UPU in 1891. According to Smith, “the convention prescribed that letters franked with stamps of the country whose flag the ship sailed, or of the country of the previous port of call, were to be accepted as validly prepaid if brought to the port post office by the purser.” It then required the use of this handstamp to indicate this form of service and an early precursor to the “Paquebot” cancels. (photo - page 142)

Est. 100-150

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Germany #48, 1889-1900 10pf Carmine, single on postcard along with Egypt 18881906 1m, 3m Fourth Issue (Scott #43, 46), two singles of the 1m, all tied by three well struck “Kais Deutsche/Marine-Schiffspost/No. 27/26 5 98” with an additional strike at lower left to Germany, two Munich arrival datestamps, extremely fine; a colorful and rare combination postcard. A few European countries which called at Egyptian ports, those such as Austria, Germany, France and Italy, maintained post offices aboard their ships. German steamships and naval vessels operated through the Suez Canal, carrying mail and people/soldiers to and from the Far East. This particular example came from a naval vessel and is often not found as a combination postcard. (photo - page 144)

1641

1642

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Est. 200-300

1905 S.S. Cairo Wreck cover, envelope originating in Hamburg, Germany and addressed to Alexandria, “Sauve du Naufrage du “Cairo”/Saved from the Wreck of S.S. “Cairo” violet handstamp on front, Alexandria c.d.s. “7 VI 05 TV” on reverse with interpostal seal “Direzione Generale delle Poste Khedeuie Egiziane, Alessandria” (Smith Ty. VI) sealing envelope; a desirable piece of marine wreck history made even more so by the presence of the interpostal seal. On March 6, 1905, the steam ship S.S. “Cairo” ran ashore while entering the port of Alexandria. Mail bags, which this cover was in, were placed on deck and were washed away. Some bags were later recovered and each salvaged letter received a handstamp. Many envelopes lost their stamps and contents and those found unsealed were resealed in Alexandria with interpostal seals. (photo - page 144)

Est. 200-300

1905 Maritime Egyptian postcard addressed to France, “Port paye/paquebot poste ‘Orus’” two-line handstamp in violet applied where stamp is typically placed, “Marseille a la Reunion/13 OCT 05” datestamp applied, card of the “Bureau de la Compagnie du Canal a Suez,” card with minor tear at top, Koubbeh Palace handstamp at bottom right; ex-Palace Collection; the handstamp is believed to indicate a fee was paid while on board the ship ‘Orus’ traveling between Egypt and France. (photo - page 144)

Est. 200-300

Italy #107, 1908-27 60c Carmine, perfin single tied to post card by “Vapore/D’Alessandria” handstamp with “Trieste Centro” cancel dated “9 VI 24” applied to France, card written while onboard the Lloyd steamship Helouan originating from Alexandria and destined for Venice, postcard showing picture of the steamship, some light tone spots, very fine strike; this handstamp was applied in Trieste indicating the port of departure, in this case Alexandria, and is quite scarce. (photo - page 144)

Est. 100-150

Stampless 1644

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1851 to 1864, the “Posta Europea” private internal mail service, collection of nine folded letters or covers including strikes of Cairo (Ty. II and IV), Mansura (Ty. III), Samanud (Ty. III), Samanud (Ty. V) with Alessandria (Ty. VI), Tanta (Ty. III), Zagasik (Ty. III and V) and Zagasik (Ty. III) with Alessandria (Ty. VI), condition is generally mixed but overall very fine with strong to bold strikes, most addressed in Arabic which is typical for these, each with ms. markings indicating postage due or letters such as “A” indicating “Alexandria” as most of the clerical staff were Italian and weren’t proficient in Arabic; a difficult to assemble array of examples. The “Posta Europea” was a private mail carrier service based out of Alexandria started by Pietro Santo Michele Meratti which, as the name suggests, wanted to emulate Europeans posts by providing reliable and efficient service of letters between Alexandria and Cairo. After Meratti’s death in 1843, Tito Chini took control of the company. It is during his time that these handstamps began. The service quickly expanded and was eventually bought over by the Egyptian government in 1864. (photo - page 144)

Est. 500-750

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1878-79 Stampless folded letters written in Arabic, two items, one with “Poste Khedeuie Egiziane/Siut/28 GEN 79 TI” (Smith Ty. IV-2) datestamp, the other with “Poste Egiziane/Cairo/23 GEN 78” (Smith Ty. V) datestamp, the latter with an intaglio seal applied, both very fine. (photo - page 144)

Est. 100-150

Post Offices in Egypt Austrian Offices 1646

1647

1648

1649

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1851 “ALEXANDRIEN” double-lined postmark, folded letter originating in Trieste with double-ring c.d.s. on front, addressed to Alexandria with “ALEXANDRIEN/3. DEC.” on reverse, ms. “Col Vapore” directive, slightly corrosive ink mainly effecting second page with letter, still very fine. (photo - page 144)

Est. 100-150

1855 “Col Vapore/D’Alessandria” two-line Austrian P.O. handstamp in black on folded cover to Trieste, ms. “per Lloyd Austriaco Vapore” directive along top and ms. “9” due marking in blue, light Trieste arriving datestamp on reverse, very fine; Smith records this type between 1858 and 1868, making this three years prior to his findings. These handstamps were not applied in Alexandria but rather at their destination port, in this case, Trieste. The handstamp, most likely, had removable names that could be changed when the mail arrived by sea (i.e. Trieste, Constantinople and Smyrna are known). This is due to the fact that a good proportion of mail shipped from the Austrian P.O. in Alexandria was brought directly sea-side for mailing onboard or by a moveable letter box. This often occurred right until the outbreak of WWI. (photo - page 144)

Est. 150-200

1861 “FRANCO” stampless folded letter in Italian from Alexandria datelined “19 Marzo 1861” to the Ottoman Bank in Constantinople, “FRANCO” informational handstamp applied in blue, ms. “Vap Aust” directive indicating an Austrian steamer ship, very fine; the exact reason for the use of the “FRANCO” marking is unsure but is is far more scarce in blue than in black. (photo - page 144)

Est. 150-200

1863 “FRANCO” folded stampless letter from Alexandria to Salonica, Greece struck by Austrian P.O. “Alexandrien/11/11” c.d.s., the “FRANCO” informational handstamp marking struck in black, some tears on back fold, fine; the “FRANCO” marking is scarcely seen and experts are still unsure as to it’s meaning or corresponding reason for use. (photo - page 144)

Est. 200-300

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Austria #26, 1863-64 15kr Yellow brown, single tied to folded letter by “Alexandrien/27/4” c.d.s. to Trieste in combination with Egypt 1866 1pi (Scott #7) cancelled by “Poste Vice Reali Egiziane/Cairo/27 APR 66” with another strike at the lower left, “Triest” arrival backstamp, typical file folds, one in which effects the 15kr stamp and pulled corner on the 1pi stamp; a scarce Egyptian first issue and foreign country combination cover. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

British Offices 1651

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1857 Alexandria unpaid stampless folded cover to M.N. Rothschild of London, Smith Ty. D-1-II “Alexandria/AU 21 1857” datestamp in blue on reverse indicating being sent unpaid, ms. “per Overland Mail via Marseilles” directive, ms. “5” rate marking postage due, very fine; a very scarce datestamp in blue as it is often found in black; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1989 certificate. (photo - page 148)

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1653

1654

1655

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Great Britain #42, 1862 1/. Green, plate 1, single with “B02” barred cancel of Suez on printed “Telegram./Per Alexandria, Cairo & Suez Telegraph.” cover to Bombay, “A/Suez/NO 17 64” c.d.s. (Smith Ty. D-2), stamp with faulty lower right corner; a highly desirable cover as usages from Suez are scarcer than those from Cairo or Alexandria. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

1865 Alexandria prepaid folded cover to N.M. Rothschild of London, Smith Ty. D-2, B “Alexandria/B/JA 17 65” c.d.s. in red indicating being fully prepaid, ms. 1/. rate marking, “PAID/London/CE/JA 26 65” c.d.s., very fine; this is the earliest recorded Smith Ty. D-2, B in red which are already scarce as they were generally struck in black. (photo - page 148)

Est. 400-500

1865 Alexandria prepaid folded cover to Malta, Smith Ty. D-2, B “Alexandria/B/AP 3 65” c.d.s. in red indicating being fully prepaid, ms. “5” rate marking, ms. “per P&O Steamer” directive, Malta arrival c.d.s. on reverse, very fine; this is the latest recorded Smith Ty. D-2, B in red which are scarce as they are known used in red for a mere three months; a wonderful accompaniment to the prior lot. (photo - page 148)

Est. 400-500

Great Britain #51a, 1869 6p Violet, plate 8, single with “B01” barred cancel on folded cover to London with address blackened out, “Alexandria/MY 14 70” c.d.s. (Smith Ty. D-2), marked “Insufficiently Prepaid” (Smith Ty. T-1) and “More/To/Pay” (Smith Ty. T-3), the latter is believed to have been applied in London, ms. “par l’anglais / voie de Marseilles” directive, ms. “2” indicating 2d. postage due to complete 8d. rate, arrival backstamp in London “MY 21 70”, cover and stamp with toning and stain running across stamp; a rare postage due cover from Alexandria. (photo - page 148)

Est. 300-400

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Great Britain #82, 1881 2½p. Ultra, plate 22, single with “British Army Post Office, Egypt/OC 4 1882” with code “A” addressed to Lady Parker of Suffolk, England, LongMelford and Sudbury backstamps on “OCT 16 82”, cover with bleaching which effects stamp as well; it’s believed only about twenty or so covers exist. This cover was most likely sent by Lieutenant Hyde Parker (1861-1887) to his mother during the Arabi Revolt of 1882. On July 11th, 1882, the British bombarded Alexandria and ultimately landed marines and soliders to restore order against the Egyptian army under control of Under-Secretary of War, Lieutenant-Colonel Ahmedt Arabi. The revolt lasted just over two months from July to September with the surrendering of Arabi. (photo - page 148)

Est. 300-400

French Offices 1657

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France #35, 1863-70 40c Pale orange on yellowish, single tied by Cairo “5119” diamond of dots to cover destined for Paris, light “Le Caire/Bau Francais/8 FEVR 68” dotted datestamp to right, Egypt #13, 1867 1pi Rose red beautifully tied by “Poste ViceReali Egiziane/Cairo/8 FEV 68” (Smith Ty. I-1) which paid the rate to Alexandria, boxed “PD” just below marking the cover fully paid, Lyon transit and Paris arrival backstamps on reverse, 40c with small tear and cover with insignificant pinholes well away from adhesives, a very fine combination cover. (photo - page 148)

Est. 500-750

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#13, 1867 1pi Rose red, single on cover tied by a beautifully struck “Poste Egiziane/Serapeum/29 NOV 69 2T” (Smith Type II-4) with “REGIE” removed, additional strike to the right paying the rate to Alexandria where a vertical pair of France 1867 20c (Scott #33) tied by “5080” in diamond dots were applied for onward forwarding to Ajaccio, Corsica, “Alexandrie/Egypte/30 NOV 69” datestamp at top right, “PD” in square marking the cover paid, “Poste Egiziane/Alessandria/30 NOV 69 1T” arrival mark on reverse also with “REGIE” removed plus an Ajaccio transit marking, cover with addressee name cut out and backflap partially cut away, insignificant rip at top left well clear of adhesive; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1996 certificate; a tremendous cover in regards to the Type II-4 cancel (struck from two different cities), the destination and combination of French and Egyptian stamps. The Smith Type II-4 cancel with “REGIE” removed was only in place from between June or July 1869 to January 1870. The Sultan of Turkey felt that the word “regie” was too pretentious for the Egyptian Viceroy and ordered it to be removed. According to Jean Boulad d’Humieres in his article in “The Quarterly Circular”, this cover is believed to be the latest recorded cover with this cancel from Serapeum. (photo)

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Est. 1,000-1,500

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French Post Office in Alexandria and Port Said, 1838-1910 in a mounted collection of 27 well-written pages which includes a 1838 folded letter to Malta with Smith Ty. CD1, 25mm c.d.s., 1843 prepaid disinfected folded letter to Malta with Smith Ty. CD-1, 25mm c.d.s. and “Purifie au Lazaret/Malte” handstamp, 1845 disinfected folded letter to Scotland with “Purifie Lazaret/Marseille” double line handstamp, 1850 and 1853 stampless folded letters with boxed “Paquebots/de la/Mediterranee” in both known sizes, among other items and then goes into French stamps used in Alexandria with covers, postal cards and stamps of the each issue including the 1863, 1870 imperforate and perforated issues with “5080” in triangular dots obliterator, Peace and Commerce, Offices in Alexandria overprints, among others, Port Said includes a number of covers, postal and picture post cards and stamps including “Port Said” overprinted French stamps, overall condition is very fine; a formidable collection of items for the specialized collector including different rates, usages, destinations, cancels, etc. (photo - page 148)

Est. 1,500-2,000

Greek Offices

1660 1660

1661

✉

Greece #22, 1862-67 80l Carmine on pale rose, single cancelled by “97” in triangle of dots cancel with Alexandria “6 MAPT 64” datestamp (Smith Type D-1) just to the right on folded cover, additional Austrian “Alexandrien/18/3” datestamp to the right, wax seal on reverse; two foreign post office markings on a single cover are very rare to find, we believe the item was sent from the Greek P.O. in Alexandria and used the Austrian service to its final destination as the Greeks did not have their own operating ships. (photo)

Est. 500-750

Greece #21, 1862-67 40l Lilac on blue, single tied to folded letter by “97” in diamond of dots to Syros, Greece, Alexandria c.d.s. dated March 18, 1871 (Smith Ty. D-2), marked “ΠΕΛ” in blue indicating full prepayment of letter to destination, Greek c.d.s. backstamp dated “22 MART 71”, letter with some minor tears being reinforced by hinges, vertical file fold well clear of adhesive. (photo - page 154)

Est. 500-750

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Italy #32, 1863-77 60c Lilac, London printing, single tied by light strike of boxed “Piroscafi/Postali/Italiani” to folded letter to Florence, stamp also cancelled by unknown “EGITTO” marking, “Alessandria D’Egitto/Poste Italiane/13 GEN 65” (Smith Ty. CD-2) datestamp at left, “Via Ancona” directive at top, Ancona “18 GEN 65” transit marking on reverse, cover with minor spots and insignificant tear on reverse flap, fine; the unknown “EGITTO” marking is mentioned in Smith on page 79 and “no other example has been reported”. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

Russian Offices 1663

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Russia, Offices in the Turkish Empire #8, 1868 1k Brown, single tied to cover by black “785” in triangular dotted cancel (Smith Ty. OB-1) to Beirut, Lebanon, December 2nd Alexandria backstamp (Smith Ty. D-1); an incredibly rare usage as very few covers are known using the Russian P.O. in Egypt. (photo)

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Est. 2,000-3,000

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#9, 1867 10pa Lilac, single cancelled by Chanak Kile (Fort Chanak, Dardandelles) partial intaglio seal postmark in blue, stamp with insignificant corner creases; an extraordinarily rare postmark; 1962 Egypt Study Circle certificate. So few of these postmarks are known both on and off cover, only two of these known on cover, coupled by the fact that they are often indistinguishable as impressions were not well made. It is assumed that intaglio seals were hand carved and used provisionally while awaiting the arrival of datestamps as known covers date to around the time of post office openings. (photo - page 138)

Est. 200-300

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#13, 1867 1pi Rose red, three singles tied by “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Suez/7 APR 1871” (Smith Ty. III-2.5), with an additional c.d.s. at left, on a folded letter to Jeddah, receiving c.d.s. on reverse “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Gedda/13 APR.” (Smith Ty. I-1) with year date missing; an attractive and highly sought after Consular P.O. cancel. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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#22b, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, perforated 12½ rough, two singles each tied on cover by “Poste Egiziane/Cairo/25 DIC 78 TI” (Smith Ty. V-I) datestamps with an additional strike on left to Constantinople, Alexandria transit marking on reverse with Consular P.O. arrival “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Constantinopoli/3 GEN 79 TI” (Smith Ty. III-2) datestamp, cover with tone spot in center and slightly rough opening at top, fine. (photo page 154)

Est. 150-200

#38, 1879-1902 2pi Orange yellow, single on a returned registered cover tied by “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Constantinopoli/12 APR 81 TII” (Smith Ty. III-2) datestamp with an additional strike at right to Alexandria, oval “Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) handstamp applied at top, Alexandria registered arrival handstamp (Smith Ty. Reg-8) on reverse, upon arriving at Alexandria the cover received a “Rebut a Remettre a L’Envoi” boxed handstamp indicating the cover be returned to sender which is indicated by the “4 JY 81” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) returned registered backstamp and Constantinople arrival marking, the cover with some nicks and tears along the edges at right, small reduction at left and minor toning, still fine; “Raccomandato” handstamps used at Consular P.O.’s are very rare and we were unable to find any reference to the boxed return to sender marking. (photo - page 154)

Est. 500-750

#36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single tied to cover by “Smyrna, Turquie” cancel with indistinguishable date cancel placed on reverse of a cover to Constantinople, “ConstantinopleGalata/Arrivee/14 Novembre 1883” in double ring c.d.s. beside stamp, very fine; an odd usage from Smyrna to Constantinople using the Egyptian Consular P.O. with no indication of any link to Egypt. (photo - page 154)

Est. 200-300

Territorial Post Offices 1669

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#36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single tied to piece by a partial strike of “Poste Egiziane/? FEB 79/Barbar” (Smith Ty. V-4) c.d.s. cancel; Berbera territorial office cancels are desirable and incredibly difficult to find with only one known to be on cover; signed Sorani and accompanied by his 1992 certificate. (photo - page 138)

Est. 150-200

Smith Ty. E-7iii, 5m Rose red, postal stationery envelope very lightly cancelled Egyptian territorial office of Wadi Halfi, Sudan dated 1893 with an additional bolder strike below indicia to Zefta, arrival c.d.s. on reverse, envelope slightly reduced at right and a trivial tear at top. (photo - page 154)

Est. 150-200

Sudan #1-5, 1897 1m-1pi “Soudan” overprints, singles of each tied on registered cover by “Halfa/6 XI 97 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-1.1) datestamp with an additional strike below first stamp addressed to Alexandria, “R” in box at bottom left, arrival marking on reverse, very fine; a colorful usage of Sudan’s overprinted first issue. (photo - page 154)

Est. 200-300

Sudan #1, 1897 1m Brown, vertical strip of three tied by two perfect strikes of “WadiHalfa Camp/20 MR 97 TIII” (Smith Ty. VIII-1) datestamp with an additional strike at bottom left on a postal card address handstamped to Halfa, trivial corner creases and the lightest of toning on stamps, very fine; a scarce Territorial Office strike especially so choice. (photo - page 154)

Est. 100-150

1899 4m Prepaid reply postal cards, “SOUDAN” overprint, “4 Milliemes” surcharge doubled, variety being the used side and the unused side with normal surcharge, cancelled Territorial P.O. “Wadi Halfa/27 V 99 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-1.1) datestamp and sent to Cairo with arrival c.d.s. at bottom, perforations are very fragile between cards and cataloged simply as a single, very fine (Nile Post #SSPC4e). (photo - page 154)

Est. 150-200

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#1a-7a, 1866 5pa-10pi First Issue Definitives, imperforate, complete set, full to wide margins on each, fresh colors, 1pi with light thin and nick at top left, 5pi with owners handstamp on reverse, 10pi with small printing flaw in design, 5pa and 2pi with inverted wmks. (unlisted in Scott), very fine; 2pi signed E. Diena; 5pa-20pa cataloged as pairs (Nile Post #D1g, D2j, D3g, D4k, D5g, D6z, D7h; $1,450.00). (photo - page 156)

1,890.00

#1P var., 1866 5pa Proof, middle sad (“loop”) missing from overprint center, from position 132, unwatermarked single, full even margins, insignificant thin, still very fine (Nile Post #D1eP). (photo - page 156)

Est. 200-300

#1, 1866 5pa Greenish gray, watermark omitted in a unused horizontal strip of three, the variety being the left stamp, two right stamps with upright watermarks, typical centering for this issue, fresh color, small faults to left stamp including small stain and thinning along perfs, trivial horizontal crease across stamps, still fine; multiples of the first issue are incredibly scarce let alone one with a watermark omitted variety, likely to be unique. (photo - page 156)

Est. 300-400

#2, 1866 10pa Brown, unused in a block of four, blunted perf at the top right, fresh color, very fine; multiples of any size of the First Issue are incredibly rare (Nile Post #D2; $1,500.00). (photo - page 156)

Est. 500-750

#2a, 1866 10pa Brown, imperforate, another unused example but in the imperforate variety, large margins all around, deep color, light stain spots and a natural paper inclusion, still very fine (Nile Post #D2j; $1,500.00 as perforated). (photo - page 156)

Est. 500-750

#2b, 1866 10pa Brown, horizontal pair, imperforate between, a left sheet-margin example, some stains, o g., fine as they typically come; a popular first issue perforation variety; signed A. Diena (Nile Post #D2l; $360.00). (photo - page 156)

400.00

#4P, 1866 2pi Proof, overprint omitted, imperforate on watermarked and ungummed paper, even margins, bright color, extremely fine (Nile Post #D5P). (photo - page 156)

Est. 150-200

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#4, 1866 2pi Yellow, unused in a block of four, bright color, light marking and trivial stain on top right stamp, fine; according to Peter Smith, fewer than five blocks are believed to exist (Nile Post #D5q; $3,000.00). (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

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#4a, 1866 2pi Yellow, imperforate, another example in a block of four, margins full to just touching at bottom left, light marking on bottom left stamp, full o.g., very fine; an excellent accompaniment to the previous lot with only five believed to exist (Nile Post #D5x; $3,000.00 for perforated). (photo - page 156)

Est. 750-1,000

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#4d, 1866 2pi Yellow, bisected diagonally as 1pi tied to folded cover by black “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/21 LUG 67 IT” (Smith Ty. I-2.5) datestamp with an additional strike to the right to Suez, arrival datestamp of Suez on reverse dated the same day, cover stained with vertical file fold well away from adhesive; a mere five are believed to exist (Nile Post #D5cc; $3,000.00). Supplies of the 1866 1pi became critically low in July 1867 which triggered the Director General, Muzzi Bey, to issue a Postal Administration circular to Alexandria, and quickly thereafter, to Cairo allowing the bisection of the 2pi diagonally for use as 1pi until the 2nd Issue came into effect. This means Alexandria has dates between July 16-31 and Cairo July 20-31. The Alexandria bisect on cover is far more scarce than the Cairo bisect. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

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#5d, 1866 5pi Rose, overprinted 10pi in error, imperforate, large margined single, bright fresh color, full o g., extremely fine; a pristine copy of Egypt’s most striking First Issue error; 1958 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D6ii; $600.00). (photo)

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#5f, 1866 5pi Rose, overprinted 10pi in error, perforated 12½x15, mint single, bright fresh color, typical ragged perfs, full o.g., very fine; another example of this striking error in the compound perf. variety; signed Bernichon and accompanied by a 1959 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D6gg; $800.00). (photo)

1,000.00

#6P, 1866 10pi Proof, overprint omitted, imperforate, two singles, each watermarked upright and ungummed, two different shades with one being closer to the issued slate blue while the other a more slate shade, very minor toning, very fine (Nile Post Pg. 73; $200.00). (photo - page 156)

Est. 100-150

#6a, 1866 10pi Slate blue, horizontal pair, imperforate, unused example boasting large margins, pretty color on crisp white paper, extremely fine (Nile Post #D7i; $1,500.00). (photo - page 156)

1,100.00+

#7, 1866 1pi Rose lilac, single tied to folded letter by “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Cairo/22 GIUG 66” (Smith Type I) with an additional strike to the right addressed to Alexandria, arrival “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/22 GIUG 66” (Smith Type I-2) in red on reverse struck over the fold of paper, cover and stamp with quite a bit of toning, some creases present on cover, owners handstamp at bottom right on front. While not the most attractive cover, red Smith Type I datestamps are the most difficult to find, especially a strike this full, legible and complete. According to his book, Smith has only seen one legible red cancel dating eight days after this strike. It is not believed there was a special significance attached to red but evidently the strike was in place for only a very short period of time. (photo - page 154)

Est. 400-500

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1690

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#7b, 1866 1pi Rose lilac, horizontal pair, imperforate between, attractive pair of this rare variety made even more so by the imperf left margin, typical centering for this, disturbed o.g. from paper adhesion, fine (Nile Post #D4m; $500.00). (photo)

500.00

Nile Post #D4n, 1866 1pi Claret, vertical pair, imperforate between, unlisted in Scott, imperforate top and left margins, fresh color on crisp white paper, top stamp with minute thin, slightly disturbed o g. and very minor paper adherence, fine; 2004 Ceremuga certificate (Scott #7 var.). (photo - page 156)

500.00

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Nile Post #D8b, 1867 5pa Orange yellow, “chain” variety, from position 30, unused, bright color, trivial thin, fine (Scott #8 var.). (photo - page 156)

200.00

#9b var., 1867 10pa Lilac, bisected diagonally to use as 5pa well tied by “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Alessandria/30 DIC 1871 TIII” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) with an additional strike just below on a book cover rather than the usual La Trombetta newspaper to Cairo, the 1869 book, printed in Athens, is called “Quelques Remarques/sur/Les Fonctions de Grece et de Rome/dans la Propagation et la Preparation/du/Christianisme,” insignificant tone spots around stamp and cover, minor nicks along border, some archival tape sensibly used on reverse to strengthen folds, fine; a magnificent usage of the bisected 10pa of which we are unable to find a similar example (Nile Post #D9g var.). Towards the end of the Second Issue, Egypt was facing a severe shortage of the 5pa stamp and therefore it was officially authorized on November 17, 1871 to allow the diagonal bisection of the 10pa to help quell the shortage. The Third Issue was placed on sale January 1st, 1872 and the latest known usage of the bisect is January 20 making the time frame of use a mere two months. The 5pa paid the newspaper rate and examples are typically seen on “La Trombetta” newspaper wholes or fragments. (photo - page 154)

Est. 1,500-2,000

#11 var., 1866 20pa Yellow green, double impression, two striking examples of double impressions, the first being on watermarked imperforate paper with double impression, one shifted, the second being on watermarked perforated paper with regular impression on one side and double impression, both shifted, on the other, latter example with trivial thin, very fine; an intriguing and striking pair of errors with both being unlisted in Scott and the Nile Post. (photo - page 156)

Est. 150-200

#13, 1867 1pi Rose red, single on folded letter in Arabic tied by “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Michalla/5 APR 69 2T” (Smith Ty. I-2.5) datestamp with an additional strike to the right addressed to Alexandria, same date arrival mark from Alexandria on reverse, letter with two private intaglio seals, light horizontal file fold effecting stamp, still fine; an uncommon strike from this small town within the Nile Delta. (photo - page 160)

Est. 100-150

Nile Post #D11r, D11z, 1867 1pi Rose red, watermark impressed on face, two unused singles with bold watermark impression on face, one being imperforate, fresh colors, perforated example with light hinge thin, imperforate well margined with light crease, still fine; a scarce and very collectible variety which often goes unnoticed by collectors (Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 156)

160.00

#14, 1867 2pi Blue, two singles tied by two strikes of “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Cairo/14 DIC 1869 TII” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) datestamp to folded cover addressed to Constantinople, additional strike at right with “Dopo la Partenza” (Smith Ty. TL-2) informational handstamp applied most likely at Alexandria indicating that the cover missed the day’s mail, same day Alexandria transit marking and blue “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Constantinopoli/17 DEC 69” (Smith Ty. I-1) Consular P.O. arrival datestamp on reverse, file folds well away from adhesives, fine; an incredibly rare strike of the “Dopo la Partenza” handstamp on cover plus a rare usage of the blue Constantinople strike which was believed to only have been used between 1865 and 1868. (photo - page 160)

Est. 400-500

#14 var., 1867 2pi Blue, perforated 12½ vertically, 15 horizontally at top, sewing machine at bottom, single tied to folded letter in French by “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Cairo/25 APR 1870” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) datestamp with an additional strike at left to Constantinople, Alexandria transit stamp and “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Constantinopoli/2 MAG 70” (Smith Ty. I-1) Consular P.O. arrival datestamp on reverse, cover and stamp with some light toning, very fine; an extraordinarily rare perforation variety on cover to the Ottoman Empire with Consular markings. (photo - page 160)

Est. 500-750

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Second Issue cover selection, 1873-1879, five items including cancels from Damiata (1873) Smith Ty. III-2, Minie (1877) Smith Ty. III-2 in blue, Suez (1877) Smith Ty. III4 with V.R. removed, Mansura (1877) Smith Ty. V and Alexandria (1879) Smith Ty. VII-2, all domestic except Alexandria strike to Torino, condition is generally fine or better and some covers with typical bends, small tears, etc.; a fantastic assortment with some difficult to very scarce datestamps of the Second Issue. (photo - page 160)

Est. 200-300

1872-75 Third Issue and 1879 Provisionals 1699

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Nile Post #E52a, 1871 1pi V. Penasson postal stationery essay, 123x75mm, in a shade of red on thin tinted paper, some light stains including a very light one on indicia, still very fine. (photo - page 160)

250.00

#22m, 1872 1pi Rose red, perf 12½x13½, lithographed, unused (regummed) single, detailed impression compared to typographed examples, some faults including multiple light creases and toning, fine; an exceedingly rare lithographed 1pi compound perforated example of which not many are known; 1969 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D22; $500.00 as o.g.). (photo - page 156)

as o.g. 550.00

#22n, 1872 1pi Rose red, perf 13½, lithographed, unused (regummed) single, clear and detailed impression compared to typographed examples, some faults including multiple thins, couple of blunt perfs and light stain; an acceptable copy of the mere ten believed to exist; 1969 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D22f; $750.00 as o.g.). (photo - page 156)

as o.g. 875.00

#20b, 1874-75 10pa Grey lilac, perforated 12½ rough, block of four cancelled by two light “Poste Egiziane/Bulah Dacruv/? OCT 78 ?” (Smith Ty. V-2.2) datestamp with an additional clearer strike on the front addressed to Cairo with contents, arrival marking on reverse, cover slightly shortened at right and pos. 3 stamp with pulled perf, still very fine; a rare block with an incredibly scarce Sulah Dasruv cancellation. (photo - page 160)

Est. 500-750

#22bg, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, vertical tete-beche pair, used on piece with “Poste Vice Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/16 SE 80” (Smith Ty. I), date on stamp is vertically configured rather than horizontally across cancel, moreover 1880 is an extraordinarily late usage as the Ty. I cancels began to fade away in the early 1870’s, extremely fine (Nile Post #D26a; $125.00+). (photo - page 156)

125.00+

#23b, 1874-75 2pi Yellow, perforated 12½ rough, single on cover tied by “Postes Egyptiennes/Alexandrie/2 JAN 79” (Smith Ty. VI-2) datestamp with an additional strike to Cairo, registered “Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) in oval marking, Cairo arrival datestamp on reverse, interesting array of five wax seals on reverse as well, cover and stamp with some toning and slightly rough opening at left not effecting stamp, fine. The Smith Type VI cancellation saw the changeover from Italian to French as the language used at the Post Office. This coincided with Caillard Pasha becoming Postmaster General. Only four cities received this datestamp - Alexandria, Helouan, Roda and Suez. Examples are, for some reason, very scarce to find. (photo - page 160)

Est. 200-300

★/★★❑#24b, 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, right margin design block of sixteen, o.g., eight stamps n.h., very fine; a scarce and presentable block (Nile Post #D28; $500.00 as 4 blocks of four). (photo - page 160)

Est. 100-150

#24b var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, right sheet-margin single, inverted watermark, imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh color, o.g., extremely fine (Nile Post #D28m). (photo - page 156)

Est. 400-500

#24b var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, “cleft pyramid” variety, position 1 within a block of four, the variety being the top left example, watermark inverted, fresh color, o.g., fine (Nile Post #D28b, D28l). (photo - page 166)

Est. 100-150

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France #62, 1872-75 30c Brown on yellowish, single tied by Parisian star of dots cancel to cover with corresponding “Paris/R. Bonaparte/6/7 MARS 76” datestamp at upper left to Abou Kougas, “Haute Egypte”, “Egypte, Voie de Marseille” directive with transit marking on reverse, also French and Egyptian Alexandria arrival/transit marking dated “15 MAR(S) 76”, Egypt #22c, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, perforated 13½x12½ tied by “Poste Egiziane/Bulah Dacruv/17 MAR 76 TI” (Smith Ty. V-2.2) datestamp applied at Sulah Dasruv to it’s desintation, cover with insignificant peripheral faults, very fine and possibly unique usage; signed Calves; an marvelously rare combination cover from France to Egypt. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

#23cg, 1874-75 2pi Yellow, vertical tete-beche pair, perf 13½x12½, typographed, attractive pair with bright color, light Alexandria c.d.s. cancel, small corner nick, still very fine; 1961 Egypt Philatelic Society certificate (Nile Post #D27h; $500.00). (photo - page 156)

500.00

★/★★❑#24d var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, mint block of four with double perforations along both the top and bottom horizontal pairs, o g., bottom pair n.h., extremely fine; double perforations on the Third Issue are uncommon (Nile Post #D28o var.; $225.00 as normal block). (photo - page 166)

Est. 200-300

“Dopo la Partenza” handstamps on a grouping of 3rd (1872-75) and 4th (1879-1902) issues, each are either Smith Ty. TL-1 or TL-2 handstamps, one Ty. TL-1 overprint is red, all very fine or better strikes; this handstamp was applied to both the stamps and covers on mail as an informational marking highlighting that the mail was received too late to be included in that day’s mail. (photo - page 166)

Est. 200-300

★/★★❑#27, 1879 5pa on 2½pi Dull violet, Provisional surcharge, mint right sheet-margin design block of twenty, light creasing and small tear in margin, some sensible hinge reinforcement along top row, o g., fine; a scarce multiple as the perforations are fragile on this issue, the Nile Post prices mint blocks “equal to eight times a single stamp” (Nile Post #D30; $1,280.00). (photo - page 160)

Est. 300-400

#28, 1879 10pa on 2½pi Dull violet, Provisional surcharge, mint block of four with double perforations horizontally, light creasing at left, o.g., n.h., fine (Nile Post #D31). (photo - page 166)

Est. 200-300

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#31, 1879-1902 10pa Lilac rose, tied to small cover by a black retta cancellation to Cairo, very fine; both the retta cancel and single usage of the 10pa Lilac rose are very scarce on cover. Retta cancellations were originally designed as devices to obliterate stamps while the datestamp was applied separately. By 1866, retta cancels were used solely for stamps which weren’t obliterated by a datestamp for reasons such as being overlooked at the originating post office. (photo - page 164)

Est. 150-200

#32, 1879-1902 10pa Gray in a block of four on reverse of cover cancelled by “Samanoud/23 MR 82 TII” (Smith Ty. VIII-1) with an additional strike on front to Alexandria, Lawyer handstamp seal on reverse along with Alexandria arrival datestamp, pos. 1 in block with some damage at top, very fine; 10pa blocks of four from this issue are scarce as they each had a relatively short use. (photo - page 164)

Est. 200-300

#36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single on cover tied by “Poste Egiziane/Cairo/16 GIU 79/STAZIONE” (Smith Ty. Sta-5) with an additional strike alongside addressed to France, Alexandria transit marking (Smith Ty. V-1.5) and Paris arrival on reverse, trivial nick at top from opening. (photo - page 164)

Est. 300-400

#36, 38, 1879-1902 1pi, 2pi Fourth Issue, singles of each on registered cover to the Serbian Consulate in Constantinople, both tied by “Caire, A/Recommandes-Depart/19 JA 82 TV” (Smith Ty. Reg-8.5) with an additional strike just above, oval “Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. 6) also applied, blue and black “Turquie” arrival datestamps on reverse, very fine. (photo - page 164)

Est. 100-150

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#37, 1884 1pi Ultra, single tied to cover by “Caire/31 XII 90” c.d.s. strike addressed to Massawa, Eritrea, backstamped with two scarce markings, the first being a circular “Ambulant/1 JA (91)/Suez” (Smith Ty. 2A) with star and crescent transit marking from Suez railroad terminus sorting office of the Cairo-Suez Egyptian State Railway line, the second being “4 GEN 91/Suez/Servizio Italiano/Del mar Rosso” boxed handstamp of the Italian Red Sea Service from Suez to Massawa, cover with insignificant tears from rough opening at top and light toning; Smith gives the Suez Ambulant a scarcity value of V out of VI. (photo)

Est. 400-500

1891 3m on 5m Postal card, additionally franked with two singles of 1888-1906 1m (Scott #43) lightly tied by “Caire-Alexandrie” (Smith Ty. 8) T.P.O. datestamp to Germany with “Apres Depart” (Smith Ty. TL-3) informational handstamp applied indicating the mail missed that day’s post, Alexadria transit marking and Munich arrival marking, card with unnoticeable facial rub and damaged top left corner, fine; a very scarce informational handstamp not often found. (photo - page 164)

Est. 150-200

Nile Post #D45e, D46e, D49b, 1888-1906 Proofs, chalky paper, imperforate, the 1m, 2m and 4m proofs on watermarked and gummed paper in pairs (1m and 2m vertical and 4m horizontal), each with full margins, fresh colors, 4m with minor creasing on one stamp, o g., very fine (Scott #43a-44aP, 47P). (photo - page 166)

390.00+

#47, 1888-1906 4m Brown red, single on postcard tied by “Tuchka/20 FE 07 T1” (Smith Ty. IX-2) datestamp addressed to England, “Wadi-Halfa/Challal/20 FEB 07 T5” (Smith Ty. 8) T.P.O. boat cancellation, card with slight corner crease effecting stamp, fine; a difficult to find T.P.O. cancel. (photo - page 164)

Est. 150-200

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1724

1725

1726

1727

1728

1729

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1895 Unissued proof of the Winter Festivals Foundation, Cairo, die proof on glossy card for the 1pi of the frame only, typographed in black by Thomas de la Rue, measures 92x60mm with “30 SEP 95” inverted datestamp at bottom right, extremely fine condition for such a scarce item; ex-De La Rue Archives. To this day, it is still unsure as to why these stamps were not issued. Thomas de la Rue had printed 100,000 sets which were later destroyed. Any items from this issue on the market are from the small quantity they kept in their archives, including this proof, which were eventually sold at auction in London. (photo - page 166)

Est. 500-750

#50-59P, 1914 1m-200m Proofs, imperforate, complete set on watermarked and gummed paper, each affixed at the top left corner to a card tied by indistinguishable Alexandria c.d.s. cancel, very fine; we are unsure as to why these are affixed to the card; watermarked proofs are noticeably scarcer than those that are unwatermarked (Nile Post #D53d, D54c, D55d, D56c, D57f, D58e, D59b, D60b, D61a, D62a). (photo - page 164)

Est. 200-300

#54P, 1914 5m Proof, imperforate on watermarked and gummed paper in a pane of 100, two control number “1” at bottom left and right, pane with creasing, one of which is heavy and runs vertically along right row, some edge tears along the sides, o.g., fine; the Nile Post does not list this incredibly rare control “1” pane (Nile Post #N57f). The 1m-10m values of the 1914 Pictorial Issue were printed in sheets of 200 stamps, consisting of two panes of 100 stamps. According to the Smith book, in a letter dated January 5th, 1918, from the Acting Postmaster General A. Goldstein, he ordered “four sheets of each of the ordinary Egyptian postal values in current use...bearing the usual watermark and no perforation.” It is unsure what they were for or how they entered the philatelic market. Regardless, only eight panes could exist. This could possibly be the last full pane known as many were cut down. (photo - page 168)

Est. 750-1,000

#54a, 1914 5m Lake, booklet panes of six, two examples mounted on an exhibition page with one watermark sideways left and the other sideways right, the former with a slight tone spot and the latter toned, two sideways right watermarks also accompany, o.g., fine; these booklets were originally priced at 125m for 120m worth of stamps, the 5m surcharge added for cost of production. Naturally, few were sold and by 1919, they reduced the price to 120m (Nile Post #SB4a, D57k; $450.00+). (photo - page 168)

450.00+

★★PB Nile Post #D58d, 1914 10m Deep blue, in a top left sheet-margin control “2” block of four with inverted watermark, light ink smear on bottom right stamp and light gum toning, o g., n.h., fine (Scott #55 var.). (photo - page 164)

250.00

#60a, 1915 2m on 3m Orange, inverted surcharge, fresh mint single, bright color, insignificant tone spot on gum, o.g., n.h., very fine; a mere two sheets were printed (Nile Post #D63d; $200.00). (photo - page 166)

225.00

#60a, 1915 2m on 3m Orange, inverted surcharge, scarce used single, indistinct c.d.s. cancel, very fine; only two sheets were printed and were sold over the counter at Hehya and Beni Qura (Nile Post #D63d; $200.00). (photo - page 166)

225.00

Nile Post #E239, 1922 £E1 Harrison & Sons essay, in black, top left margin single from a miniature sheet of four from which they were printed, imperforate on unwatermarked paper, well margined, marvelous impression on white paper, trivial and insignificant thin in top margin well away from design, extremely fine; a difficult to encounter Egyptian essay. (photo - page 166)

500.00

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#78 var., 84 var., 1922 1m and 15m, Trial color overprint in red, mint example of each single known in the red trial color overprint, both in pristine condition, well centered, strong color on fresh white paper, o.g., very fine, also includes a locally addressed registered cover from Alexandria postmarked “31 JAN 28”, with registered label along with regular issued 1922 1m (Scott #78) and 2m (#79), very fine, all neatly mounted on exhibition page; one of only two covers recorded (Nile Post #D78ct, D85ct). (photo page 164)

Est. 1,500-2,000

#78a, 1922 1m Olive brown, inverted overprint, mint single, single toned perf at top, o.g., very fine; only 34 mint copies of this type were found at the Continental Hotel Post Office (Nile Post #D78IIAf; $350.00). (photo - page 166)

350.00

#78a var., 1922 1m Olive brown, inverted and shifted overprint in a horizontal pair of this striking and scarce overprint, well centered, deep color, o g., very fine; only one sheet is known to have been printed; signed C.F. Hass (Nile Post #D78Id; $400.00+). (photo - page 166)

700.00+

#78b, 1922 1m Olive brown, double overprint, pristine mint single of this popular and striking error, well centered, o.g., very fine; only one sheet is believed to have been printed (Nile Post #D78IIIg; $200.00). (photo - page 166)

200.00

1734 ★/★★PB Nile Post #D78le, 1m Sepia, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control “A.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, extraordinarily well centered, strong color, vertical crease along selvage, gum toning on bottom row, o.g., top middle stamp l.h., others n.h., very fine; signed C.F. Hass in selvage (Scott #78 var.). (photo - page 168)

450.00+

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#79a, 1922 2m Red, double overprint, in a top left sheet-margin block of four, especially well centered, light tone spots, slight separation in selvage at top, o g., n.h. (hinged in selvage), very fine; an incredibly rare block as only one sheet was printed (Nile Post #D79IIIi; $800.00+). (photo)

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#81b, 1922 4m Green, inverted overprint, in a top right sheet-margin block of four, small faults in selvage, stamps all o.g., n.h., fine; multiples of any size with inverted overprints are scarce especially as only a sheet and partial sheet were discovered (Nile Post #D81Ie; $900.00+). (photo - page 168)

900.00+

1737 ★/★★PB Nile Post #D82ld, 5m Pink, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control “B.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, wonderfully well centered, bright color, o.g., bottom left pair and top left single are n.h., rest l.h., very fine; signed C.F. Hass in selvage (Scott #82 var.). (photo - page 168)

300.00+

★★PB Nile Post #D83le, 10m Lake, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control “B.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, spectacular centering with a deep rich color, o g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), very fine; a pristine gem control block in all regards with a very collectible variety; signed Holcombe (Scott #83 var.). (photo - page 168)

350.00+

#86a, 1922 20m Olive green, inverted overprint, mint single, well centered, slightly disturbed o g., very fine; only two panes were printed (Nile Post #D86Ib; $200.00). (photo - page 166)

200.00

#86b, 1922 20m Olive green, double overprint, striking well centered mint single, fresh color on pristine white paper, o.g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist (Nile Post #D86Ic; $300.00). (photo - page 166)

300.00

#88a, 1922 100m Black, inverted overprint, desirable mint single, well centered, disturbed o g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist (Nile Post #D89Ia; $500.00). (photo - page 166)

500.00

#88b, 1922 100m Black, double overprint, choice mint single of this popular error, well centered, o g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist (Nile Post #D89Ib; $300.00). (photo - page 172)

400.00

1922 Crown Overprints collection, hundreds all mounted in an album including mint singles, blocks and control number blocks, used singles, strips, blocks, usages on postcards, covers both locally and international and dual usages with other issues, also includes a small cancellation study in the back, a well put together collection of these overprints which will provide someone many hours of excitement searching for the different types, varieties and flaws which are sure to be present, overall condition is very fine or better.

Est. 200-300

TC✉/P 1923-24 First King Fouad Issue, trial colors and proofs of the 5m Orange brown denomination in blocks of four on watermarked and gummed paper, includes trial color block of watermark pointing up (Nile Post #D95ctd), bottom sheet-margin block of watermark pointing down (#D95ctd) and top sheet-margin proof block of watermark pointing right (#D95k), the latter with minor toning in selvage, extremely fine. (photo page 168)

Est. 150-200

1736

1738

1739

1740

1741

1742

1743

1744

1745

1746

★★❑

★

★/❍

★★

#96 var., 1923-24 5m Orange brown, experimental “Cancelled” coil overprint in a strip of six, some blunted perforations along the left side which could have very well come from the experiment itself, o.g., n.h., fine (Nile Post #D95o). These stamps were produced as an experiment to be issued within coil vending machines. Printed in rolls of 500, four were printed vertically while one was printed horizontally. Ultimately, the experiment was deemed a failure and stamps were supposed to have been burned but began coming onto the market during the 1980’s. (photo - page 172)

Est. 200-300

Nile Post #C5b, 1925 10m Rose carmine, imperforate, mint horizontal pair in the lighter shade that is known (rather than rose-carmine), full even margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a very popular early Egyptian imperforate commemorative with only 210 examples printed (Scott #106 var.). (photo - page 168)

200.00+

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1748

1749

1750

1751

★★

FDC

Nile Post #C6b, 1925 15m Blue, printed on both sides in a right sheet-margin strip of three, one side is normal while the other side is very lightly printed and turned 90 degrees therefore showing one complete and five partial images, typical gum skips which is normal on the 2nd printing, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an intriguing multiple of this challenging error to find (Scott #107 var.). (photo - page 168)

210.00+

1950 Helio-Vaugirard Proofs, three different examples including 1926 10m Deep red and black Intl. Navigation Congress (Scott #119), 1927 10m Copper red Statistical Congress (Scott #151) and 1947 5m+5m Slate Intl. Exposition of Contemporary Art (Scott #B9), each with inscription “L’Egypte des Pharaons et le Timbre-poste.” at bottom left and “Helio-Vaugirard - 1950” at bottom right, extremely fine. (photo - page 168)

Est. 200-300

#121-24, 1926 5m-50P Port Fouad overprints, complete set attached to glassine envelope and tied by “21 DE 26. 8-9 A.” cancellation of Port Fouad which is the first day of issue, the 10m being a top sheet-margin, bright fresh colors and well centered for these, reverse has “H.M. Hagopian” handstamp with his signature below, very fine; an incredibly scarce first day of issue cancel on one of Egypt’s most popular early commemorative issues (Nile Post #C17-20; $1,750.00+); cataloged as used singles. (photo - page 174)

1,325.00+

1927-37 210m King Fuad, Second Issue, booklet, exploded but still complete down to the glassine interleaving, front and back cover and original string, includes the 5m (two), 10m and 15m panes, the latter two being hinged on top edge stamps, one 5m block with partial gum loss, still very fine (Nile Post #SB11; $240.00+ as just panes). (photo - page 174)

Est. 200-300

Nile Post #C38b-41b, 1933 5m-20m International Railroad Congress, Royal oblique perforation proofs, complete set of the four values, pristine condition, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a mere 100 sets were printed of this very popular commemorative (Scott #168-71 var.). (photo - page 172)

500.00

x1752 1752

1753

Nile Post #C47b-60b, 1934 10th U.P.U. Congress, Royal oblique perforation proofs, pristine complete set of all fourteen values, including the 50p and £1, o g., n.h., extremely fine; a phenomenal set of this popular variety with only 100 sets possible (Scott #177-90 var.). (photo)

1,520.00

★/★★ #177-90, 1934 1m-£1 U.P.U. Congress, complete mint set, well centered, fresh colors, o.g., 5m and 100m l.h., rest n.h. (including the two main high values), extremely fine (Nile Post #C47-60; $339.95). (photo - page 172)

552.00

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1755

1756

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1937-44 120m-210m Young King Farouk, unexploded blooklets, each of the issued values in complete booklets, the 120m with control number on each pane and instructional interleaving in Arabic, stitched at left, the 180m stitched at right, 210m with instructional interleaving in Arabic, stitched at left and minute bend on front cover, very fine; a rare offering of these booklets (Nile Post #SB13-15; $725.00+). (photo page 174)

Est. 500-750

Nile Post #C83a, 1938 5m International Leprosy Congress, imperforate, left sheetmargin single, large margins, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), extremely fine; only 100 stamps issued (Scott #231 var.). (photo - page 172)

100.00

Nile Post #C92b, 1944 10m Anniversary of King Fouad’s Death, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proof, wide margined imperforate single with the inscription “Cancelled” on reverse, extremely fine; a mere 50 examples exist (Scott #241 var.). (photo - page 172)

125.00

1757 1757

1758

1759

1760

★★❑

★★

Nile Post #MS3a-4a, 1949 Agricultural and Industrial Exposition miniature sheets, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proofs, pristine complete proof sheets with “Cancelled” in Arabic on reverse, one sheet with an ever so trivial corner bend, still extremely fine; exPalace Collection; a superb rarity of Egyptian philately with a mere six and eight miniature sheets printed respectively (Scott #278-79 var.). (photo)

6,500.00

Nile Post #C164b, 1956 10m Afro-Asian Festival, “olive branch misplaced” variety in a left sheet-margin block of four, green of olive branch shifted significantly to the right about 5mm, pristine condition, o g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce variety (Scott #384 var.). (photo - page 174)

340.00+

Nile Post #C174a, 1957 10m Millenary of Al Azhar University, overprint omitted, pristine mint single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of the only 45 examples which are known to have escaped overprinting (Scott #395 var.). (photo - page 172)

350.00

Nile Post #C181b, 1957 10m Tomb of Aggressors, watermarked crown and Arabic F, well centered mint example of this variety which some consider to be an essay, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 100 are known to have been printed (Scott #400 var.). (photo - page 172)

150.00

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1762

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Nile Post #C210a, 1958 10m Industrial & Agricultural Fair, double overprint variety clearly visible in a lower left sheet-margin block of four, the variety being the bottom pair with the top pair normal, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #456 var.). (photo - page 174)

160.00+

1959 United Arab States Issue, “Printing Experiment” unissued stamps, complete pane of 50 stamps on watermarked paper in rose-red, pane is in remarkable condition with over a dozen pencil marks circling plate flaws on the sheet with a handwritten inscription at top left regarding the printing process, “23181 22x61” serial number and printing date at left, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an incredibly rare and interesting experimental printing pane for the specialist (Nile Post #C219 var.; $1,250.00 as singles). (photo - page 174)

Est. 500-750

Semi-Postals 1763

1764

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❍

#B2a, 1943 5m+5m Child Welfare, Arabic overprint error reading “1493” instead of “1943” in a bottom right sheet-margin block of fifteen with control “A/40”, the error being position 98 on a sheet and 13 on this block, strong perforations, faint toning effecting error stamp, o g., n.h., very fine (Nile Post #C91a; $298.00+). (photo - page 174)

340.00+

#B2a, 1943 5m+5m Child Welfare, Arabic overprint error reading “1493”, position 98 on a sheet, used example, well centered for this issue, light c.d.s at top left allowing easy viewing of overprint, very fine; 1948 B.P.A. certificate stating that the overprint is “1mm longer than normal” (Nile Post #C91a; $200.00). (photo - page 172)

200.00

Air Posts 1765

1766

1767

Nile Post #A2e, 1929 27m Orange brown, Royal oblique perforation proof, mint single in pristine condition, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of a mere 100 examples printed (Scott #C2 var.). (photo - page 172)

125.00

★★/❑ #C52a, C52 var., 1948 “S.A.I.D.E.” surcharge, date omitted and double overprint varieties, the former in a block of four with the variety being the top left stamp with date in both Arabic and French missing, position 21 on a sheet, the latter being a mint single with the second impression being nearly superimposed on the first which is how they come, both o g., n.h., extremely fine; the date omitted variety was not a constant variety and therefore an unknown number exist but it is believed to be small and only 50 are known of the double surcharge; latter signed C.F. Hass (Nile Post #C120b, C120g; $200.00). (photo - page 174)

Est. 100-150

#C172 var., 1978-82 115m Step Pyramid at Sakhara, brown omitted in a transitional left sheet-margin vertical strip of three, the bottom two stamps with brown completely omitted and only partially omitted on the top stamp, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionally striking and scarce transitional modern error which is unlisted in both Scott and Nile Post (Nile Post #A96 var.). (photo - page 174)

Est. 200-300

★★

Postage Dues 1768

1769

★

#J1-5, 1884 10pa-5pi Postage dues, complete set of all values, well centered for this issue, bright and fresh colors, 10pa with light gum toning, 1pi unused, 2pi with trivial toned perfs at top, still fine or better (Nile Post #PD1-5; $490.00). (photo - page 172)

585.00

#J5P, 1884 5pi Postage due, imperforate proof in black, horizontal pair, evenly margined, very light vertical crease on left stamp, very fine; scarce proof showing the characteristics of a genuine example (Nile Post #PD5P; $250.00+). (photo - page 172)

Est. 150-200

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1771

1772

1773

1774

1775

1776

Nile Post #PD15d, 16c, 17c, 1889 2m-1pi Postage dues, imperforate proofs grouping of ten pairs, each in a horizontal pair which includes four pairs of the 2m, two of the 4m and four pairs of the 1pi (the 2pi of the set has no imperforate proofs), some are left sheet-margin copies, all with full margins, crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott J15-18P). (photo - page 172)

1,000.00+

#J15P, 1889 2m Postage due, imperforate proof, mint bottom right sheet-margin control “1” block of four on watermarked sideways right paper, evenly margined, fresh block, o g., n.h., extremely fine; a rare control number block which is unlisted in the Nile Post and very few are believed to exist (Nile Post #PD15h). (photo - page 178)

Est. 300-400

#J15, J18, 1889 2m, 2pi Postage dues, each in a complete pane of 60 with control “1” at bottom right on the former and bottom left on the latter, full selvage margins which have hinge marks, one stamp hinged on the 2m pane, rest are all n.h., typical creasing and slight perf. separation at parts in selvage on each, 2m with stain at corner in selvage, very fine; scarce to find full, complete panes of this size as they are often broken down for control blocks or due to bad preservation (Nile Post #PD15, PD18). (photo - page 178)

Est. 300-400

#J19 var., 1898 3m on 2pi Orange in a bottom sheet-margin block of six with the overprint a cheval vertically into the bottom margin, pos. 2 in the block with broken Arabic “3” forming a “2” (pos. 36 in the pane of 60), wonderfully centered, bright colors, o.g., extremely fine; a striking and remarkable block showing multiple varieties; 1988 Holcombe certificate (Nile Post #PD19c, PD19f, PD19g). (photo - page 178)

Est. 150-200

Nile Post #PD35a, 1927-56 5m Brown Postage due, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proof in a bottom left sheet-margin control “A/27” block of four, well margined, oily stain effecting bottom two stamps most likely due to a hinge, still very fine; as only 200 Royal imperforate proofs of this denomination exist, there are very few control number blocks available (Scott #J34P). (photo - page 178)

1,200.00

P/★★ 1927-56 Postage Dues, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proofs and Royal Palace items small accumulation of seventeen “Cancelled” examples consisting of 2m Slate (2), 2m Orange (2), 4m Green (5), 5m, 8m, 10m (5) and 30m, all well margined and pristine, also included are regular issued stamps with Koubbeh Palace handstamps on reverse consisting of 2m Slate (3), 2m Orange (3), 4m Green (10), 8m (6) and 10m (11), extremely fine. (photo - page 172)

Est. 200-300

#J40-46 var., 1952 Postage dues overprints, trial color overprints, complete set of the 24 known different color trials, each with Koubbeh Palace handstamp on reverse, pristine condition, all o g., n.h., extremely fine; an elusive set to complete as a mere 100 sets are possible (Nile Post #PD42-48 var.; $1,000.00). (photo - page 188)

Est. 400-500

PPB

★★❑

★❑

PPB

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(★)/★ 1868 Suez Canal Company, collection of each denomination in blocks of four or six, including 1c in a unused block of four with small tear and pinhole in top left stamp, 5c in a block of six with o.g., four 20c in blocks of four each with o.g. and one a top sheetmargin and another a right sheet-margin, 40c in a unused block of six with light creasing and margin just touching at top right two stamps, general condition is very fine with large margins around, some have minor scissor cuts in margins but not effecting designs, each block has characteristics of the genuine stamps including the cross-hatching between oval and “Postes”; 1c signed A. Brun, one 20c signed A. Bolaffi, 40c signed A. Brun (Nile Post #SC1-4; $19,440.00 as blocks of four). These Suez Canal Company stamps were in place for a period of less than 40 days and is why genuinely used examples are very scarce to come by. The need for these stamps arose when Posta Europea, who used to carry personal and administrative mail of employees between each of the Company’s different offices in Alexandria, Port Said, Ismailia and Suez, was bought over by the Egyptian Government. Resuming private mail between these cities by the Company was expensive and a charge was going to be levied, paid showing the use of these stamps. The charged service was from July 1st to August 15th, 1868. The closure was due to fears of impinging on the Egyptian monopoly of postal activities and complaints from employees. (photo - page 178)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Officials Nile Post #O6b-7b, 1907 1pi and 5pi Officials, imperforate proof, each in a vertical pair, the former being a bottom sheet-margin, the latter with a light crease at bottom corner, both well margined, o.g., n.h., very fine; only one sheet of each denomination exist (Scott #O6-7P). (photo - page 172)

300.00

1779 ★/★★❑ #O24a, 1922 4m O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, two periods after “H”, none after “S” variety in a block of four, the variety being the bottom left stamp which is from position 38 of a sheet, well centered, fresh color, bottom right stamp with pulled corner perf, o.g., bottom pair n.h. which includes the error, very fine; 1961 BPA certificate; a scarce block (Nile Post #O25e; $175.00+). (photo - page 178)

175.00+

#O25, 1922 5m O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, complete pane of 100 with control “B.22” at bottom left, pane is in pristine condition, perfs are strong and intact, highlighted on the plastic interleaving are 13 positional varieties some of which are listed in the Nile Post catalog, hinged once in each corner (including the top right stamp), the rest, o g., n.h., extremely fine; an incredibly rare full mint pane and a great piece for the specialist (Nile Post #O26). (photo - page 180)

Est. 400-500

#O25, O27, 1922 5m and 10m O.H.E.M.S. overprints, singles of each on official “O.H.E.M.S.” large brown cover well tied by “Cairo/2 NO 25” (Smith Ty. XII) datestamp with an additional strike just below addressed to Massachusetts, USA, cover with typical minor creases and ever so slightly reduced at right, still very fine; the 1922 O.H.E.M.S. series are surprisingly scarce on cover and not often found due to the size and poor quality of the envelopes used. (photo - page 178)

Est. 200-300

1922 O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, plate and overprint flaws, collection on 18 pages neatly mounted with handwritten notes showing enlarged areas of the flawed pieces of the plate and overprints, quite a thorough study on each value issued from 1m to 50m on both mint and used stamps, some flaws listed in Nile Post while many others are unlisted, includes some of the major flaws such as periods removed, breaks in letters, “a cheval” shifts, among many others, catalog value should prove to be quite high, an extremely fine collection; a great foundation from which to build upon in identifying all the different flaws found on each denomination. (photo - page 180)

Est. 500-750

1778

1780

1781

1782

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✉

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1784

PPB

★★

Nile Post #O43a, 1926-35 4m Light green Official, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proof in a bottom left sheet-margin control “B/37” block of four, well margined all around, light toning in selvage not effecting stamps, choice very fine; as only 300 stamps of this denomination were printed “Cancelled” on reverse, control blocks are not bountiful and are very rare (Scott #O42P). (photo - page 180)

600.00

#O71 var., O73-79 var., 1962-63 1m, 5m-500m Officials, imperforate, complete set of the eight issued values (4m not issued imperforate), each being either a top or right sheet-margin single, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a difficult set to complete as only 100 sets were issued (Nile Post #O72a, O74a-76a, O77b-78b, O79a-80a; $325.00). (photo - page 188)

Est. 200-300

Revenues 1785

1786

P❑

▲

Feltus #26opp, 27opp, 27aopp, 1939-51 Revenue issues, Royal oblique perforation proofs, the 1m and 5m violet in a top-sheet margin block of 20 and 30, respectively, 5m slate purple in a bottom sheet-margin block of 30, the latter being the unique control “A/48” block with light crease in selvage (well away from stamps), each o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a striking set of blocks and rare as only fourteen sheets of the 1m, eight sheets of the 5m violet and five sheets of the 5m slate purple were issued. (photo - page 180)

Est. 200-300

Feltus #412, 1924 £1 Blue and indigo violet, horizontal pair tied by consular seal and “CANCELED” perforation cancel on United States Visa page paying for a tourism visa, dated “DEC 13 1926” and issued at the Royal Egyptian Consulate in New York, left stamp with pulled corner at bottom left, still very fine piece; Feltus believes no more than 20 examples exist making this a very rare piece. (photo - page 180)

Est. 400-500

Egyptian Occupation of Palestine 1787

1788

1789

1790

1791

1792

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★

★★

★★❑

★★

Nile Post #P1b, P2d, 1948 1m-2m Palestine Occupation, inverted overprints, each a striking mint single, the 2m slightly “a cheval” vertically, o.g., n.h., very fine; both signed C.F. Hass; only four panes of the 1m and two of the 2m “a cheval” were discovered in the Royal Collection (Scott #N1-2 var.). (photo - page 188)

160.00

Nile Post #P9ct1-2, 1948 15m Palestine Occupation, color trial overprints in the only known colors of green and black, well centered, accompanied by the normally issued overprint in red, o.g., extremely fine; only a single plane of 100 examples were produced for the Royal collection (Scott #N9 var.). (photo - page 188)

200.00

Nile Post #P68d, P68j, 1959 55m on 100m Provisional surcharge, double surcharge and double overprint, single of the surcharge “UAR/=/55” doubled and single of the green “Palestine” overprint doubled, both o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only one pane of 100 of the double overprint recorded (Scott #N72 var.). (photo - page 188)

200.00

Nile Post #P72a, 1960 10m UAR Definitive, imperforate in a top right sheet-margin block of ten, well margined, o.g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), extremely fine (Scott #N78 var.). (photo - page 182)

400.00+

Nile Post #PC15a, 1962 10m Arab Publicity, imperforate, top right sheet-margin single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 100 were issued imperforate (Scott #N86 var.). (photo - page 188)

100.00

Nile Post #PA25d-e, 1953 2m King of Egypt and Sudan overprint, double and triple overprint, each in a mint single with clear strikes of the multiple “Palestine” overprint, both o.g., n.h., extremely fine; double signed C.F. Hass and triple signed Kessler; only one pane of 50 of the triple overprint found (Scott #NC25 var.). (photo - page 188)

130.00

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1795

1796

1797

1798

1799

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✉

❍/★

✉

Egypt Cancellation collection of over 400 examples neatly arranged in a stockbook focusing on the 1867 Second Issue and 1872-75 Third Issue cancellations, includes sixteen covers, unchecked for perforation or plate varieties and Consular P.O.’s cancels, some unused and mint stamps included, some very nice strikes noticed, a few odd ends left within including four 1867 Second Issue essays, a 1867 10pa bisect used on piece and a 1875 5pa mint tete-beche pair, overall condition looks to be fine or better; careful inspection is advised.

Est. 750-1,000

State Railway and Traveling Post Offices, 1872-1893, neatly mounted on eight exhibit pages including straight-line “Dalla Stazione” (Smith Ty. Sta-1) from Alexandria to Cairo franked with two 1872 1pi, “Stazione” outside of c.d.s. (Smith Ty. Sta-5) from Alexandria to Mansura franked with 1872 1pi., plus a few other stamps and piece of Suez, Mansura in violet and Samanud (all Smith Ty. Sta-6) and Tanta (Smith Ty. Sta-9), T.P.O.’s consist of an array of cancels including “Ambulant” inscribed c.d.s. from Alexandrie-Caire and strikes of Chibine el Kom-Tanta, Alexandrie-Damanhour, Dessouk-Tanta, Kafr-elCheih-Kaleen, Benha-Suez, Zifta-Tanta among others on postal cards, stamps and stationery, condition is generally fine or better. (photo - page 182)

Est. 750-1,000

1937-56 Booklet offering of five unexploded booklets including three 1937-44 120m booklets one stitched at right, two at left which both have control numbers and one with instructional interleaving in Arabic, 1944-50 240m stitched at right and 1953-56 240m stitched at right, some minor nicks on a couple, one 120m booklet with sticker placed on inside front cover, still mostly very fine (Nile Post #SB13 (3x), SB16, SB18; $955.00+). (photo - page 182)

Est. 500-750

1900-1929 Parcel Post Cards, selection of five different cards including 1900 with 1879-1902 2pi (pair) and 5pi all tied by “Alexandrie” Smith Ty. PP-1 datestamp to Switzerland, 1921 with 1914 10m, 100m and 200m all tied by “Ismailia” Smith Ty. PP3 datestamp to Djibouti, 1922 with 1914 50m vert. strip of three tied by “Cairo Parcels/Foreign” Smith Ty. PP-4.3 datestamp to Italy, 1922 with 1922 50m horiz. strip of three tied by “Salah el Din” datestamp to Italy and 1929 1922 200m and 1927-37 10m and 50m all tied by “Alexandria” Smith Ty. PP-3.4 datestamp to Switzerland, each card with typical creasing, minor tears and staple holes, a fine grouping of these difficult items. (photo - page 182)

Est. 500-750

Hotel and Proprietary Post Office cancellations, 1903-1995, a collection of 42 covers or postal cards each with at least one strike of a hotel or privately owned post office sites, includes strikes from hotels such as the Cataract, Continental, Luxor, Nile House, San Stefano, Savoy, Semiramis, Shepards, Sheraton and Winter Palace to, a nice mix of cancels and a variety of destinations, Proprietary cancels of Cook’s Post Office and Simon Arzt of Port Said, plus two bill for stays at the Windsor Hotel (1930) and Mena House (1940), examples are fine or better.

Est. 300-400

1879-1984 Postal Stationery collection of over 100 different items, both unused and used, includes postal cards (and response cards), envelopes, wrappers, letter sheets, registered envelopes, airmail letter sheets, etc., a wide variety and nice selection with little duplication, used items are to various destinations both domestically and internationally and a wide array of cancels from Cairo, Alexandria, Port-Said, Heliopolis, among many others, some examples can expect typical tone spots but overall fine or better.

Est. 300-400

1850’s-1970’s Egyptian postal history accumulation of a few hundred covers and stationery, some better items noticed such as a Posta Europea cover, 1866 1pi vert. pair on piece, better covers include registered, advertising, hotels, airmails, boxed “AR” and censored, much of the time period is around the fourth issue, through U.A.R. and into the 1970’s, certainly worth a look through, condition looks to be mixed but generally fine or better.

Est. 300-400

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Perforated Initials also known as “perfins”, small gathering of 10 covers and over 100 stamps each perforated with an array of different company’s, the covers range from 1929 to 1955 and include perfins from Banca Commerciale Italiane (Smith Ty. B-2), Credit Lyonnais Alexandrie (Smith Ty. C-1 and C-2), Ottoman Bank (Smith Ty. O-1), Reinhart & Co. (Smith Ty. R-3) and Vacuum Oil Co. (Smith Ty. V-1), the off-cover stamps are of twelve different types including some better ones such as K&H (Smith Ty. K-2) and Societe Anonyme du Beheira (Smith Ty. S-1), overall condition is generally very fine. Perforated initials were authorized on January 3, 1895 for use in Egypt in an attempt to quell petty theft. Initials are often found not perfectly aligned with blind, misplaced or missing perforations. This is due to the rapid breakdown of the machines as they were often overworked and designed to only perforate one stamp at a time for which stamps were then folded to perforate multiple stamps - leading to the degradation of the machines. Perfins gradually fell out of use with the onset of metered postage which most companies began switching to toward the second half of the 20th century.

1801

1802

1803

1804

✉

✉/❍

✉

Est. 300-400

1901-1912 Avis de Reception, boxed “AR” group of three covers, the first being a 1901 registered stationery cover from Menouf to Cairo, the second a 1908 registered stationery cover from Ras el Khalig to Dawawin and the third a 1912 registered cover from Cairo and sent locally, all Smith Ty. AR-1.5, very fine condition overall; a seldom seen set of this scarcely used handstamp. The “AR” stands for “Avis de Reception” or advice of receipt. A slip was attached to the cover by a piece of tape, sticker, staple or even selvage from stamps which is often still left behind (as it is on two of these here). The boxed “AR” was applied directly to the stamp which paid the rate of 5m or 1pi for the service. As many of the covers were also registered (charge being 1pi before 1906 and 5m thereafter), these covers tend to be quite colorful as multiple stamps were used to cover all the charges. (photo - page 182)

Est. 200-300

1867-1884 European Consular Seals, three items in total including a 1867 black “British Consulate/Cairo, Egypt” handstamp on a letter signed by Henry S. Rickards, a 1871 blue “I.R. Consolato Generale D’Austria per L’Egitto” handstamp on a signed letter and a 1884 stampless with “Kaiserlich Deutsches General-Consulat/fur Egypten” seal on reverse of cover to Cairo with ms. “Service/1660” on front, some paper faults present although handstamps and seal are in extremely fine shape. (photo - page 182)

Est. 200-300

WWII Military Postal History in Egypt, collection of 27 covers and a number of stamps housed in an album, includes cancels on Egyptian, Egypt Army Post, British, Indian, New Zealand and South Africa stamps and covers, noticed were a few censored handstamps and seals, also some P.O.W. mail from British, German and Italian soldiers, a Marconi Radio Telegram and more, general condition is fine or better.

Est. 150-200

1891-1915 Star and Crescent datestamp (Smith Ty. X-1, XI), 7 different examples on postal cards, postcards or stationery including 1891 Damiette, 1911 Aswan, 1909 Ismailia, 1908 Port Said, 1908 Port Taufiq, 1915 Suez and 1908 Zagazig, the first being Ty. X-1, the rest XI, most to international destinations, fine or better; an interesting assortment for the specialist of these scarce datestamps.

Est. 100-150

ERITREA 1805

1806

★★

❍

#J1a, 1903 5c Buff and magenta postage due, double overprint, bright colors, o.g., n.h., fine and scarce; 2007 Raybaudi certificate (Sassone #S1a; for hinged €700). (photo - page 188)

for hinged 600.00

#J11, 1903 10L Blue and magenta postage due, overprint at top, used, with neat c.d.s., fresh colors, fine; photocopy of a 1996 Raybaudi certificate for three values (Sassone #S11; €900). (photo - page 188)

800.00

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FIJI

1807 1807

★

S.G. #D1a, 1917 ½d-4d postage dues, se-tenant strip of four, in the proper configuration (1p-½p-4p-3p), without gum as issued, well centered, hinge reinforcing at top middle causing some light staining, 4p with minute split at bottom, very fine appearance; an important Fiji and postage due rarity, as it is believed only five or six such strips have survived (Scott #J6a var.). (photo)

S.G. £9,500

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS Fanning Island 1808

1809

1810

✉

Fanning/Feb 26 dateline on two page letter to San Francisco mailed in a cover with Paradise of the Pacific corner card, entered the mails with Hawaii 1882 5c Ultramarine (Scott #39) tied by “Honolulu, H.I./Mar 21, 1893” duplex postmark, backstamped upon arrival in San Francisco, cover roughly opened at right damaging the stamp, otherwise fine; by far the earliest recorded letter from Fanning Island, the next earliest being dated 10 January, 1903. (photo - page 186)

Est. 300-400

PAID 1D/FANNING ISLAND bold blue two-line handstamp on picture post card of English Harbour, Fanning Island with the Brig “Galilee” at the wharf, partial “Fanning Island/May 1, 11” postmark, very fine and scarce; in 1911 there was a shortage of New Zealand 1d stamps for the mails due out on 26th June, so this special handstamp was created and used on about 50 covers and cards. (photo - page 186)

Est. 400-500

PAID 1D/FANNING ISLAND bold blue two-line handstamp on top right corner clipped from a cover and sent as an enclosure by the Fanning Island postmaster, accompanied by his letter to the recipient which reads: “Dear Mr. Bullen, Perhaps you may consider the attached of some value. I ran out of penny stamps on Fanning Island and was compelled to ask the Postmaster General N.Z. (Sir Joseph Ward) for authority to use a rubber impression until the arrival of a fresh supply. Authority was granted by cable & the “Rubber” was used instead of a postage stamp. I may mention that Fanning 1d. was regarded as a sub office of the N.Z. postal service, & was placed under the Control of the Pacific Cable Board. F.I. C.P. Hertslett, Postmaster.” Mr. Hertslett was Postmaster from 7 March, 1911 until 30 June, 1913 and again from 23 October, 1915 until 20 February, 1918. (photo - page 186)

Est. 400-500

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1808

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1812

✉

“Washington Island, N.Z., 1 Fe 21” first day of New Zealand Postal Agency circular date stamps tying New Zealand 1d Universal, 1½d, 2d, 2½d, 3d and 4d George V and 2/- Victoria Postal Fiscal to registered legal-sized cover to London, registry etiquette also struck with the postmark, violet “REGISTERED” handstamp and matching San Francisco backstamp, New York transit and London arrival registry backstamps, three oblong pieces of the back of the cover cut out, otherwise very fine and rare; Washington Island’s correspondence was dealt with by the N.Z. Postal Agency between 1 February, 1921 and 30 March, 1934 and this is the rarest cancellation of the Colony. (photo - page 186)

Est. 200-300

Robson Lowe #1, 3, 1914 5c and 1927 10c Blue, gold, red and green, Christmas Islands local posts, horizontal pair of former and single of latter on separate covers to the U.S., first additionally franked with two copies of French Oceania 2c tied by Papeete c.d.s. and U.S. 24c air mail (torn) tied by 1925 San Francisco air mail postmark, the locals cancelled by 54mm “Central Pacific Plantations, Ltd/Christmas Isd” cachet, the latter a cacheted cover additionally franked by French Oceania 30c cancelled by Papeete postmark, with the local tied by 27mm “Christmas Island/Central Pacific Ocean/Dec 23, 1936” datestamp, former with small tape repair on reverse, latter very fine. (photo - page 186)

Est. 150-200

GOLD COAST 1813

1814

★★❑

#J5a, 1951 2p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single error contained in a block of twelve, marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), very fine (S.G. #D5b; £600). (photo - page 186)

550.00+

#J6a, 1951 3p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single error contained in a block of nine, brilliantly fresh, o g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), very fine (S.G. #D6b; £550). (photo - page 186)

500.00+

GREAT BRITAIN

1815 1815

1816

★

#135j, 1911 6p Bright magenta on chalk surfaced paper, handsome bottom sheetmargin single, well centered, marvelously bright and fresh, with radiant color on pristine white paper, o.g., faintly hinged, very fine; an especially desirable example of this rarely offered stamp; 1956 BPA certificate (S.G. #135J; £12,000). (photo)

10,000.00

#209, 1929 £1 P.U.C., excellent centering, fresh color, o.g., recent certificate states “large part o g.” though we feel it is never hinged, very fine; 1990 APS and 2011 BPA certificates (S.G. #438; £750). (photo - page 188)

875.00

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1816

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#J4TC, 1914 2p Postage due, trial color printing cplt. in all of the eighteen colors, plus the issued stamp, bright fresh colors, o.g., h.r.’s, carmine stamp with small crease, otherwise a fine set (S.G. #D4TC). (photo - page 188)

S.G. Spec. £1,530

1818 1818

★★

#J50 var., 1956 4p Bright blue postage due, imperforate imprimatur, horizontal pair with the National Postal Museum handstamp “Imprimatur” on the reverse, full margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; only five pairs exist in collector’s hands (S.G. #D51 var.). (photo)

S.G. Spec. £2,000

Offices in China 1819 1820

❍

★

#1-16, 1917 1c-$10.00 Overprints cplt., all used except the 50c mint, a few minor flaws, otherwise a fine set (S.G. #1-17; £1,243). (photo - page 188)

1,190.00

#17-27, 1922-27 1c-$2.00 King George V cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #18-28; £400). (photo - page 188)

459.00

Offices in the Middle East 1821

1822

★★

★★❑

S.G. #TD6a-10b, 1950 1l on ½p to 24l on 1/- Postage dues, no stop after “B”, each in a bottom margin pair, with the top stamp being the error, brilliantly fresh throughout, o.g., n.h., very fine; a handsome and well matched set (Scott #J6-10 vars.). (photo - page 188)

£1,260

S.G. #TD10a, 1950 24l on 1/- Deep blue postage due, no stop after “A”, bottom left corner margin block of four, the top right stamp being the error, deep vibrant color, o.g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), very fine and scarce; 2003 BPA certificate (Scott #J10 var.). (photo - page 186)

£600

GRENADA 1823 ★/★★❑ S.G. #D15a-18a, 1952 2c-8c Postage dues, crown missing from watermark, single error of each value contained in a margin block of nine, bright and fresh, o.g., error stamps n.h. except the 8c l.h., fine-very fine (Scott #J15-18 vars.). (photo - page 186)

S.G. £1,005

HONG KONG 1824 1825

S S

S.G. #D1s-5s, 1923 1c-10c Postage dues, with overprinted “Specimen” cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (Scott #J1S-5S). (photo - page 188)

£400

S.G. #D6s-12s, 1938-47 2c-50c Postage dues, with perforated “Specimen” cplt., exceptionally fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1996 BPA set certificate (Scott #J6S12S). (photo - page 188)

£450

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INDIA 1852 Half Anna Red Scinde Dawk One of Only Two Recorded Unused Examples

1826 1826

★

#A3, 1852 ½a Embossed on red wafer, unused, full impression with excellent embossing, the only flaw is a small crack at the bottom, far less defective than normally seen on this fragile stamp, very fine. There are only two recorded unused examples of the Half Anna Red Scinde Dawk. One was in the famous Burrus collection, which at the time it was sold in 1963, was thought to be the only unused copy in existence. Since then another has come to light, believed to have been in the collection of an Indian royal family. Due to the unusual nature of this stamp and the photography methods available in 1963, it is difficult to determine if this is the Burrus copy or the one found later. Whichever is the case, it is an outstanding showpiece and one of the great rarities of Indian philately. It is also an essential stamp for someone collecting unused classic stamps of the British Empire or the World. Also of note is the fact that the Half Anna Red was the first of the Scinde Dawks to be issued, making it actually the very first stamp produced by India. With only two copies known, it could be decades before another unused Half Anna Red Scinde Dawk comes to the market. Accompanied by 1986 RPS and 2009 Brandon certificates (the latter specified “ex-Burrus”). Both Scott and Stanley Gibbons list it unused but do not price it (S.G. #S3). (photo) Est. 40,000-50,000

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1828

1829

❍

✉

S.G. #17, 1854 4a Indigo and red, 1st printing, head die I, frame die I, pos. 4, a lovely used single, with large to huge margins all around, including a bit of the blue wavy dividing line at upper left, vivid fresh colors on crisp clean paper, neat and unusually light diamond of dots cancel, extremely fine; 2011 RPS certificate. (photo - page 188)

£800

S.G. #23, 1855 4a Blue and red, 4th printing, head die III, frame die II, ample to huge margins all around, fresh colors, light “1” in diamond of parallel lines cancel, just the faintest trace of toning at bottom otherwise very fine. (photo - page 188)

£400

#29, 1866 6a Violet Foreign Bill fiscal stamp overprinted “Postage” in green, single tied along with 8p Purple on white (Scott #19) by bold double circle “Bombay, India Paid/Jy 24, 66” duplex postmark and ms. strokes to cover to England, “Via Marseilles” directive and Dorking backstamp, cover with mended opening tears at left, the 6a with trivial surface scrape and 8a with pulled corner, otherwise a very fine and scarce usage; 2012 BPA certificate (S.G. #52, 66). (photo - page 186)

Est. 400-500

ISRAEL 1830

★★

Bale #FCV20, 1948 5m “Doar Ivri” Coin, horizontal pair, imperforate between, perforated 10, top margin pair, bright color, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), right stamp with small gum blemish, very fine; clear 1984 Friedl certificate (Scott #2 var.). (photo - page 188)

Bale 800.00

1831 1831

Bale #FCV27a, 1948 20m “Doar Ivri” Coin, horizontal pair, imperforate between, perforated 10, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a rarely seen error; 1984 Friedl certificate for this pair and another (Scott #5 var.). (photo)

Bale 2,200.00

#7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, each in a full tab, well centered, strong colors, o.g., each is just faintly hinged, 250m with faint toned spot on gum, very fine; each is lightly signed Fiecchi and accompanied by his 1955 certificate. (photo - page 192)

7,500.00

1833 ★★/★PB #7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, in a well matched set of top right corner margin plate no. 1 blocks of four, well centered, bright colors, o g., n.h. except the 1,000m is lightly hinged in the margins only, 500m and 1,000m each with a corner bend in the top margin, 500m with a trivial gum skip, very fine; each signed A. Diena and another, as well as being accompanied by a 1956 A. Diena certificate. (photo - page 202)

Est. 750-1,000

#31-32, 1950 40p and 80p UPU, complete sheet of 64 with eight se-tenant tete-beche pairs in the middle, sheet has two light vertical folds as is typical, but no separations, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

#132 var., 1957 Tabil souvenir sheet, with control number at top left, with the majority of the control number 0646 printed on the sheet by mistake, o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive variety; accompanied by a 1959 letter from the Israel Ministry of Posts (Bale #MS2a). (photo - page 202)

Bale 525.00

1832

1834

1835

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★

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★★

#J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in bottom right corner margin tab singles, bright colors, o.g., n.h., 10m with tiny gum skip in the tab, 20m with natural gum bend in the bottom right margin, 50m with small inclusion at bottom, very fine. (photo - page 192)

2,750.00

x1837 1837 ★★/★❑ #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in bottom right corner margin block of four, strong colors, o g., n.h. except the top two stamps in the 10m and 50m blocks are hinged, 10m with tiny adherence on the gum of the left tab, the bottom right 50m stamp has a spot on the gum, very fine; a particularly handsome set of tab blocks. (photo)

5,500.00+

★★PB #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in top right corner margin plate no. 1 blocks of six, o g., n.h. except a small disturbance on one 10m stamp, very fine. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

1838

ITALY 1839

1840

1841

1862-1865 Essays impressive lot of 142 items, appears to be all different, from a wide range of printers such as Pietro Brothers, Perrin, Thermignon, Re, Hummel, etc., includes Emanuele II heads in various designs, sizes and colors, as well as more intricate multicolored designs, many are in complete sets of the different color issued for that design, most are very fine; all of these are scarce to very rare, with a holding this large almost never seen; thirteen Sorani, three Diena and one Bolaffi certificates accompany. (photo - page 192)

Est. 4,000-5,000

1862 Sparre essays, a total of nineteen essays, with all eight different values (1c to 3L) in quantities from two to four each, including different shades, all with large margins, very fine-extremely fine. (photo - page 188)

Est. 300-400

#29TC, 1863 15c Orange trial color proof, De la Rue printing, bottom left corner margin block of ten, brilliantly fresh, o.g., stamps n.h., paper wrinkles at bottom left as usual, very fine; a handsome and scarce showpiece. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

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#C49, 1933 5.25L + 44.75L Balbo air post triptych, tied by Perugia 10.6.33 c.d.s. postmarks on registered cover to Altona, Germany (receiving backstamp13.6.33), cover with a few trivial age spots, otherwise very fine; this is a particularly rare and unusual usage, in that is was intended to travel by the North Atlantic Airship to the U.S. and then back to Germany, but it was instead delivered by regular mail directly to Germany; 2009 Raybaudi and 2010 Colla certificates; cataloged as a normal usage. (photo)

2,750.00+

Istria 1843

★

Sassone #S14B-19B, 1946 1L on 25c to 30L on 20L Postage dues, thin numerals cplt., strong colors, o g., h.r.’s, fine-very fine; a most elusive set (Scott #J14-19 vars.). (photo - page 198)

I D D I N G

S S I S T A N C E

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JAMAICA

1844 1844

★★

S.G. #132a, 1941 5/- Slate-blue and orange-yellow, line perforated 14, a desirable right sheet-margin single of this rare stamp, outstanding centering, bright colors, o.g., n.h., the accompanying certificate states “a little toned” which we feel is too harsh, as there is just slight yellowing to the paper and gum, extremely fine; 2011 BPA certificate (Scott #127 var.). (photo)

£5,000

JORDAN 1845

1846

★★❑

★

#J17 var., 1925 5pi Plum, perf. 14, Hejaz Railway overprint, top sheet-margin block of four, overprinted “Hejaz/East of Jordan” rather than “Due/East of Jordan”, intended for used on the Hejaz Railway, but mistakenly supplied by the Crown Agents instead of the postage due stamp, o.g., n.h., very fine; the mistake is easy to understand, as the second line of the issue is identical and the first is similar. (photo - page 202)

Est. 150-200

S.G. #D187a, 1929 20m on 100m Postage due, vertical pair, one without surcharge, top margin vertical pair, the top stamp missing the surcharge, excellent centering, bright fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a most elusive error; 1947 BPA certificate (Scott #J29 var.). (photo - page 198)

S.G. £650

Palestine Occupation 1847

1848

★★

#NJ8, 1948 1m Dull red brown postage due, on slightly toned paper as always, strong color, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; actually a very scarce stamp that is woefully undercataloged; 1992 RPS certificate (S.G. #PD22; £200). (photo - page 198)

115.00

S.G. #PD25c, 1948 Im Red brown postage due, perf. 12, horizontal pair, one without overprint, well centered, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive error (Scott #NJ1 var.). (photo - page 198)

S.G. £375

LAOS 1849

1850

#1-17, C2-4, J1-6, 1952 Booklet of 26 souvenir sheets, an absolutely pristine booklet, with fresh gum and the sheet are not stuck to the interleaving as is so often the case, unopened with original paper band, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (S.G. #MS21b; £325). (photo - page 202)

225.00

#J7P, 1953 10pi Postage due large die proofs, includes a printer’s inspection die proof in Sepia, engraved die proofs in black, brown and violet (all signed by the artist), and the deluxe sheet, also includes are a deluxe sheet of #J1 and #J5 souvenir sheet of one, the sepia proof has some minor toning, otherwise a fresh and very fine group. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

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1852

★★/★ Sassone #S1A, S5A, 1944 5c Brown postage due with orange brown overprint and 30c on 50c Violet postage due with red overprint, former is a bottom margin copy, well centered and fresh, o.g., 5c just faintly hinged (noted as “postfrich” on the certificate) and 30c n.h., very fine and rarely offered; both signed, 5c with Schlenger certificate, 30c with Ercegovic certificate. (photo - page 198)

€2,100

Sassone #S16-20, 1941 50p-10D Unissued postage dues cplt, fresh colors, o.g. or part o.g., three stamps with a thin, fine-very fine appearance; only 42 sets were produced, with most of the sets being without gum and/or defective; each signed A. Diena. (photo - page 198)

Est. 400-500

★

MALAYA

1853 1853

1854

1855

1856

★★

★

S.G. #D30, 1966 50c Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark, brilliantly fresh mint single, o.g., n.h. (faint spot of discoloration on gum mentioned only for strict accuracy), fine; apparently a tiny number of the 50c value with the St. Edward’s Crown watermark were supplied only to Singapore and went unnoticed until a clerk from the Post Office was examining the stock for withdraw, when he noticed they were not on the normal Multiple Script CA watermark, the clerk kept the 25 examples left from the sheet and since then only a few others (all mint) have surfaced, making this probably the rarest regularly issued Queen Elizabeth II stamp of the British Commonwealth, with only 28 examples in private hands; clear 2007 BPA certificate. (photo)

S.G. £1,700

#NJ3-5, 1942 4c, 8c and 10c Postage dues, with Japanese Occupation chop, each in a horizontal pair (8c and 10c are marginal pairs), fresh colors, o g., trivial h.r., fine-very fine; each is accompanied by a 1956 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD23-25; £540+). (photo page 198)

505.00+

#NJ3a, 1942 4c Yellow green postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in brown, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and scarce; 2006 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD23b; £200). (photo - page 198)

200.00

#NJ5a, 1942 10c Yellow orange postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in brown, bottom margin horizontal pair, bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1956 BPA certificate stating the overprint color as purple (S.G. #JD25b; £220+). (photo - page 198)

200.00+

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#NJ6a-10a, 1943 1c-10c Postage dues, with Japanese Occupation overprint, second character sideways cplt., one such error of each value in a block of four with the normal overprints, well centered, fresh colors, slightly brownish o g., 4c with gum crease affecting the top stamps, very fine; a handsome set of these rare errors, being particularly desirable in blocks of four; each signed Rowell and accompanied by a 2002 BPA set certificate (S.G. #JD6a-10a; £2,050+). (photo - page 198)

2,050.00+

Malacca

1858 1858

1859

1860

★

1860

#NJ3, 1942 8c Red postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red, fresh mint example of this rarely offered stamp, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed several times and accompanied by a 1988 RPS certificate (S.G. #JD13; £3,500). (photo)

3,500.00

#NJ4, 1942 10c Yellow orange postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red, strong color, o.g., lightly hinged, trivial gum bend, fine; signed several times and accompanied by a 1988 RPS certificate (S.G. #JD14; £500). (photo - page 198)

550.00

#NJ6, 1942 50c Black postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red, strong color on fresh paper, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; a highly desirable example of this rarity; signed several times and accompanied by 1988 RPS and 2007 BPA certificates (S.G. #JD16; £3,250). (photo)

3,000.00

Trengganu 1861

1862

★❑

★

#NJ2, 1942 4c Green postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in brown, bottom right corner margin block of four, rich color, slightly toned o.g., mild gum crease affects the bottom stamps, very fine; 1965 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD18a; £200+). (photo - page 198)

500.00+

S.G. #JD20 footnote, 1942 8c Yellow postage due, with “Dai Nippon 2602 Malaya” overprint, bright color, brown o.g., fine; an elusive stamp that was never issued; 2000 BPA certificate. (photo - page 198)

£600

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1863 1863

★

#65, 1919 10/- Black St. Paul, strong fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this scarce and key stamp of the country; signed A. Diena and accompanied by a 1977 RPS certificate (S.G. #96; £3,250). (photo)

3,500.00

MARIANA ISLANDS 1864

❍

#16a, 1899 50pf Red brown, 48 degree overprint, exceedingly bright and fresh, light Saipan c.d.s. cancel, faint crease, otherwise a fine example of this scarce stamp; clear 2011 APS certificate (Michel #6I). (photo - page 198)

2,750.00

MEXICO 1865

1866 1867 1868

S S ★

#C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, top right corner sheetmargin single, nicely centered and fresh, l.h. in the selvage only, the stamp n.h., very fine; a rare “Specimen”, which is actually offered with less frequency that the issued stamp. (photo - page 198)

Est. 500-750

#C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, o g., h.r., tiny wrinkle at bottom, otherwise very fine and scarce; 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo - page 198)

Est. 400-500

#C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, o.g., h.r., fine and scarce; 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo - page 198)

Est. 400-500

#C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Bloch and Elliott and accompanied by 1976 PF certificate. (photo - page 198)

3,250.00

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#C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, bottom sheet-margin mint single, signed by Amelia Earhart diagonally across the stamp, rich color and very fresh, o g., n.h., faint vertical crease at right, otherwise very fine; one of only two examples we are aware of that was autographed by Earhart; signed Economist and initialed by Sidney Barrett and accompanied by 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo)

6,000.00+

1935 Twenty Cent Amelia Earhart An Immensely Rare Never Hinged Block of Four

1870 1870

★★❑

#C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, an impressive and highly desirable top right corner margin mint block of four, being exceptionally well centered throughout, as well as marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and handsome; with only 300 stamps overprinted, it is doubtful that more than three or four block remain intact today, with this most likely being the finest; each stamp signed Kessler. (photo) for singles 24,000.00

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NATAL 1857 Nine Pence Blue Embossed The Only Recorded Mint Example

1871 1871

★

#3, 1857 9p Blue embossed, full margins, strong paper color, crisp embossing, large part original gum, very fine. All of the 1857 Natal Embossed values are scarce or rare, but when they do make their infrequent appearance of the market they are invariable in used condition. Only a tiny number of unused or mint copies have ever been certified and nearly all of those have been the Three Pence value. The stamp has a long storied history. It was first declared genuine in 1956 by Robson Lowe, who signed the accompanying BPA certificate at that time. Since then it has graced some of the most important British Commonwealth collections ever assembled. It remains unpriced in both Scott and Stanley Gibbons, due to its infrequent appearance at public auction. An important rarity of the British Commonwealth, or the whole world for that matter. Accompanied by 1956 BPA, 1973 Alberto Diena and 2007 Brandon certificates; exBowlby, “Midas”, Melat and “Samos”. (S.G. #6). (photo) Est. 40,000-50,000

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x1833

1835

1878 1872

1841

1849

1877

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NEPAL 1872

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1883 British-Indian Post Office in Nepal, stampless cover entering the mails in Kathmandu with a “Nepal/21 NOV 83” (Hellrigl Ty. B25) departure datestamp on reverse addressed to Princess Nara Jang Shah and Hani Jung Shah of Jajarkat in Benares (for they had been exiled here), postage due boxed handstamp (Ty. B57) applied with ms. “1a” and “Second Dely./Benares City/24 NOV” arrival datestamp both on reverse, cover with a few insect holes but otherwise fine; 1984 Hellrigl certificate. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

NICARAGUA 1873

#J36-41P, 1898 1c-50c Postage dues, composite proof sheetlets of seven, two, one in green, the other in blue with the values obliterated by hand in black, both mounted on card, minor soiling from mounting, fine and rare. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

Corn Island 1874

✉

Corn Island covers, group of five covers comprised of three franked by the 1900 Mt. Momotombo issue, one by a 5c from Bluefield to Corn Island and two by two 2c and a 2c bisect (in a strip of three) to Bluefield, and two covers to Bluefield franked with provisional adhesives made on Corn Island in 1903 by embossing a government seal on ruled paper with manuscript 5c rate, all tied by oval Corn Island datestamps, very fine; also includes and 1877 letter from the British Consulate at Bay Islands and Truxillo, a very scarce group; the Corn Islands, along with the eastern half of present-day Nicaragua, was a British protectorate from 1655 until 1894, a period when the region was called the Mosquito Coast, at one time, the islands were frequented by Caribbean pirates, in 1894 the Nicaraguan government claimed the area. (photo - page 202)

Est. 200-300

NORTH BORNEO 1875

1876

1877

(★)

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★★❑

S.G. #D5c, 1895 5c Black and vermilion postage due, perf. 14½x15, double overprint, unused, brilliant colors, fine; a scarce error; 1995 BPA certificate (Scott #J3 var.). (photo - page 198)

£800

#J6a, 1895 12c Blue and black postage due, double overprint, cancelled-to-order as are all known copies, well centered and fresh, small thin spot, very fine appearance; clear 1989 BPA certificate (S.G. #D8a; £400). (photo - page 198)

325.00

#J50-53 var., 1939 2c-8c Postage dues, Japanese occupation “Fu Kan Shi” overprint cplt., each in sheet-margin blocks of four, fresh colors and a bold overprint on these scarcely seen occupation stamps, o.g., n.h., very fine; these are believed to have been used to seal registered mail containing valuables such as cash along the flap and were not valid for postage. (photo - page 202)

Barefoot £400

NORTHERN RHODESIA 1878

★★❑

#J3b, 1952 3p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single error contained in a block of six, exceptionally fresh, o g., n.h., there is a very faint pencil outline of the watermark error on the gum, very fine (S.G. #D3ac; £350+) (photo - page 202)

300.00+

PALESTINE 1879

★(★)

S.G. #D1a, D2a, D4a, 1923 1m, 2m and 8m Postage dues, imperforate from proof sheets, each in a horizontal pair, large margins, 1c o.g., 2c no gum, 8c o.g., n.h., 2c with minor printing smear, very fine and scarce (Scott #J1 var., J2 var., J4 var.). (photo - page 204)

£915

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1888 1886 1881

1883

1885

1894

x1901

1895

x1902

1907

x1905

1904

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1881

1882

1883

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#J1b, 1923 1m Bister brown postage due, horizontal pair, imperforate between, right sheet-margin pair, o.g., h.r., small thin in the selvage and right stamp with sealed tear at top, fine appearance; a rare error (S.G. #D1b; £1,200). (photo - page 204)

1,300.00

#J4 var., 1923 8m Violet postage due, double print, vertical pair, the bottom stamp with a light but distinguishable double print, the top stamp with just faintest trace of a second print, o g., n.h., fine; unlisted in Scott and Stanley Gibbons; 2003 Dorfman certificate (Dorfman #D4b). (photo - page 204)

Est. 150-200

#J5a, 1923 13m Dark blue postage due, horizontal pair, imperforate between, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., fine and very scarce (S.G. #D5a; £1,100). (photo - page 204)

1,050.00

S.G. #D6s-11s, 1924 1m-5P Postage dues, with overprinted “Specimen” cplt., strong colors, o g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (Scott #J6S-11S). (photo - page 204)

£300

1884

★★❑

#J14a, 1942 4m Green postage due, perf. 15x14, pristine bottom sheet-margin mint block of four, o g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D14a; £300+). (photo - page 202) for hinged 300.00+

1885

S.G. #D12s-20s, 1928-45 1m-50m Postage dues, with overprinted or perforated “Specimen” cplt., fresh colors, o.g., minor h.r.’s, fine-very fine (Scott #J12S-20S). (photo - page 204)

£350

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1886

★★

#J6, 1960 6p on 7½p Blue Postage Due surcharge in red with value and “Postage” obliterated, nicely centered, o.g., n.h. (gum just slightly toned as usual), very fine (S.G. #D1; £800). (photo - page 204)

1,100.00

1887 1887

❍

#J6, 1960 6p on 7½p Blue Postage Due surcharge in red with value and “Postage” obliterated, double surcharge, used top sheet-margin single, two full distinct surcharges, strong rich color, light Goroka c.d.s confined to the bottom left corner, very fine; a rarely seen error; 2001 BPA certificate (S.G. #D1a; £2,000). (photo)

2,200.00

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PERU 1888

★

#J35, 1899 10S Dull violet postage due, fresh color, o g., small hinge thin, fine appearance; a seldom offered stamp. (photo - page 204)

1,700.00

PITCAIRN ISLANDS See lot 1298 for an inbound cover

1889 1889

1890

✉

S.G. #C2, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE magenta two-line type II handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone with U S & A Lines Inc. corner card, “Auckland/17 Au 22” transit backstamp and “Postage due 2 cents.” handstamp applied an arrival at the Canal Zone, cover a bit soiled at left, otherwise very fine and rare, with original enclosure from Fred Christian datelined “Pitcairn Island/Sep 6, 1922”; Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34 and he initiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodation of personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone. (photo)

£2,750

S.G. #C2, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE magenta two-line type II handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone, cover roughly opened with a piece missing at top left, a bit soiled and scratched, otherwise a fine and rare usage, with original enclosure from Richard E. Christian datelined “Pitcairn Island/May 18, 1921”; Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34 and he initiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodation of personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone. (photo - page 202)

£2,750

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1892

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S.G. #C3, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE purple two-line handstamp on cover to England, with additional green boxed “Posted at Pitcairn Island./No Stamps Available/Not to be Surcharged” type VI cachet (S.G. #C6; £3,000), and “Wellington, N.Z./31 Jul 23” transit postmark, cover with mended opening tear affecting the type III cachet and some minor staining, otherwise a fine and rare usage; only two covers are recorded from this mailing, the other being addressed to Tonga. (photo - page 202)

£2,000

S.G. #C8, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE black two-line type VII handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone, “Cristobal C.Z/Paquebot/Jun 2” arrival postmark, cover reduced at left and a bit soiled, otherwise a fine and rare usage, with original enclosure from Theo. A. Young datelined “Pitcairn Isl./May 20, 1924”, Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34 and he initiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodation of personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone. (photo - page 208)

£1,900

1893 1893

SG #SB1, 1940 4s/8d Booklet, an extremely rare complete unexploded booklet containing left sheet margin singles of the original eight values from the set, being interleaved with ordinary kitchen wax paper and held together by a 17mm staple, a few of the stamps with some staining caused by the wax paper as is normal and booklet cover with light vertical crease mildly affecting the stamps, otherwise fine; one of the rarest booklets of the British Commonwealth. (photo)

£3,000

POLAND 1894

★

#J7, 1919 40h Rose red postage due with Cracow overprint, position 42, well centered and exceedingly fresh, o.g., just faintly hinged, very fine; signed several times and accompanied by a 1998 Kronenberg certificate (Michel #P7; €500). (photo - page 204)

400.00

RHODESIA 1895

★

S.G. #279b, 1919 £1 Black and Deep violet, Die III, rich luxuriant colors, well centered, o g., very fine; 2011 Sismondo certificate (Scott #138 var.). (photo - page 204)

£650

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1903

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ST. HELENA 1896

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#94, 1922 15/- Violet and black on blue Badge of the Colony, strong rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, minute pinhole and a possible tiny thin speck, otherwise very fine (S.G. #113; £950). (photo - page 204)

1,075.00

ST. LUCIA

1897 1897

1898

★

★★❑

S.G. #D13, 1930 1p Black on blue postage due, handstamped number double, without gum as issued, top margin vertical pair, the bottom stamp with “9512” doubled, quite fresh, fine; a very scarce error; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #J1 var.). (photo)

£900

#J7a-10a, 1952 2c-16c Postage dues, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, all are in full sheets of 60 with one watermark error in each sheet, fresh, o g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D7ac-10ac; £918+). (photo - page 208)

905.00+

ST. VINCENT

1899 1899

❍

#59b, 1893 “FIVE PENCE” surcharge on 6p Deep lake, double surcharge, with full surcharges closely spaced is as always the case on this error, beautiful rich color, lightly cancelled, a very fine example of this rarely offered error; 2006 Brandon certificate (S.G. #60c; £4,000). (photo)

5,000.00

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SAMOA 1900

✉

Pagopago Jany 1st 1855 dateline on four page letter with side note: “It is reported that Sebastopole is taken by the Allied fleet - and that upward of 35,000 were ushered into eternity in a few hours. Many thousands Russian take prisoners.” Accompanied by the envelope addressed to Savaii that contained the letter, apparently carried out of the mails despite the writer’s endnote: “Excuse haste - I want to be in time for the mail.”

Est. 150-200

SOLOMON ISLANDS 1901

S.G. #D1s-8s, 1940 1p to 1/6 Postage dues, perforated “Specimen” cplt. in horizontal strips of three, o g., n.h., very fine; 1/6 accompanied by a 2002 BPA certificate (Scott #J1S-8S). (photo - page 204)

£675+

SOMALIA 1902

★/★★ #J1-11, 1906-08 5c-10L Postage dues cplt., four are sheet-margin copies, fresh colors, o.g., many are never hinged but cataloged as hinged, trivial gum toning on some, 30c with small gum crease, fine (Sassone #S1-11; €4,400). (photo - page 204)

5,319.00

SOUTH AFRICA 1903

★★❑

#J14a, 1923 2p Violet and black postage due, imperforate, top left corner margin block of six, with the bottom left stamp showing the “POSTADE” variety, fresh colors, o.g., stamps n.h., h.r.’s in the selvage, two small selvage tears at left, very fine; an impressive and scarce multiple; clear 2001 BPA certificate (S.G. #D14a; £975+). (photo - page 208)

900.00+

SOUTH WEST AFRICA 1904

★★❑

#J1d, 1923 ½p Blue green and black postage due, bilingual pair, inverted overprint, left sheet-margin block of four containing two pairs, the bottom left stamp being the “POSTADE” variety, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., right pair with light vertical crease, otherwise very fine; quite possibly a unique block with the “POSTADE” variety (S.G. #D6a; £1,200+). (photo - page 204)

1,150.00+

SPAIN 1905

1906

★★

#605A-B, 605D TC, 1938 1P, 2P and 6P Submarines, trial color plate proofs group of ten imperforate items, comprised of 1P in issued color and a darker blue shade, 2P in issued color, green (2), sage green and magenta, and 6P in light blue, sage green and magenta, without gum as produced, generally very fine and scarce. (photo - page 204)

Est. 300-400

#605A-F, 1938 1P-15P Submarines cplt., attractive mint set, o g., n.h., fine-very fine (Edifil #775-80; €940). (photo - page 204)

800.00

SWITZERLAND 1907

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Zumstein #26Aa, 1854 40r Pale yellow green, Munich printing on thin paper, clear to large margins all around, neat grid cancel, fine and scarce; 2001 Renggli certificate. (photo - page 204)

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SYRIA 1908

★★❑

#389 var., 1955 12½p Arab Postal Union, imperforate in a left sheet-margin mint block of 25, well margined all around, two light creases at bottom left effecting one stamp, small tear confined to selvage, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 208)

Est. 200-300

TURKEY 1909

★

#J1a, J2a, J4a, 1863 20pa, 1pi and 5pi Postage dues, tete-beche pairs, 20pa with bands at top and bottom, 1pi without band, 5pi with band in the middle, all with full margins except 20pa just into at top, 1pi no gum, other two o.g., 5pi with trivial creasing, fine-very fine; 20pa with 2007 Sismondo certificate, 1pi with du Vachat certificate. (photo - page 204)

875.00

WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOT Arranged Alphabetically by Country or Area 1910

1911

1912

1913

1914

1915

Asia collection to the 1960s in four albums (three Scott, one Minkus), much of the value in Far East, including Thailand and a little China, also some Middle East including Iran mint sets, slightly mixed quality with most being fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★❍Australia and area voluminous mint and used collection to 2009 housed in twenty stockbooks and binders filling two large cartons, with light duplication throughout, mint and used to the late 1970s, including some better used Kangaroos such as 5/- to £2 watermarked “C of A”, all mint from the late 1970s, plus blocks and gutter or traffic light pairs from the late 1980s, with plenty of face value in modern material, also includes mixed condition mostly used Australian States, plus AAT, Cocos and Christmas Islands.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Australia and States accumulation in five albums or stockbooks, the States include South Australia with “Reprint” and “Specimen” overprints, as well as “O.S.” officials, one stockbook has thousands of mostly low-end used Victoria, another stockbooks has various States and also mint King George V position pieces, one album of perfins (Australia and States), plus decimal issues includes several Specimen sets, also some miscellaneous worldwide stamps, mixed condition.

Est. 500-750

Australia and states mint and used collection of many hundreds hinged or in mounts on album pages in binders, the states being scattered mostly used singles, the Australia proper being a fairly solid mint or used collection of singles and sets to 2000, somewhat mixed condition among the states, Australia mostly fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

Australia - Queensland Travelling Post Offices collection of Ed Williams, mounted and annotated on quadrille pages in a binder, consisting of over 100 covers or cards, plus dozens of off-cover stamps with cancellations, as well as a few unused postcards, starts with the Southern & Western Railway in 1880 to the Cairns Railway of the early 20th Century, most franked with Queensland stamps except a few later have Australia stamps, sent to a variety of Australian destinations, with the various T.P.O. handstamp postmarks, also of note is a mint copy of the One Shilling blue Southern & Western Railway stamp, a fine collection that could easily be expanded into a gold medal exhibit.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Australia - Northern Territories postal history from the collection of Ed Williams, includes some early covers from Charlotte Waters and Darwin (including one with an early South Australia registry label), plus some post-war commercial covers including Relief postmarks and unusual usages, one binder is all flight covers to or from the Northern Territories, including 26 from the 1930s, fine lot and of interest to the specialist.

Est. 400-500

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1917

1918

1919

1920

1921

1922

1923

Australia postage due collection of over 150 items, with various mint and used singles from the 1902 Issue to the 1958 Issue, with better values noted such as mint 1912 £1 (small faults) and 1936 6p, Specimen sets of the First Issue (seven values) and the Second Issue (fourteen values to 20/-), slight duplication including shades, also some blocks and plate varieties, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Australia modern mint lot from the 1990s to about 2004, includes gutter blocks of ten, souvenir sheets, booklets, etc., many still in the original Post Office packaging, a few first day covers, includes a little Christmas Islands, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; the face value is way in excess of our estimate.

Est. 750-1,000

British Commonwealth postage due cover accumulation of perhaps a couple hundred 19th and 20th century covers and cards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, ranging from stampless to modern, with a wide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives, the best item is a 1924 cover from from Pitcairn Island with violet two-line “Posted at Pitcairn Island/No Stamps Available” cachet, however there are also numerous other better items, with strength in India, but also interesting Afghanistan, Canada, Hong Kong, New Guinea, South West Africa, etc., somewhat mixed condition, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Burundi mint collection to 1975 in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, lacking only a few sets for completion, with most of the sets from the 1960s and early 1970s present both perforate and imperforate, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Canada 19th Century collection on album pages, early issues mostly used including 1851 3p and 6p, some 1852-55 3p and 6p including varieties of the 3p, all of the values in the 1855-1858 issues, 1859 Cents issue has duplication with shades and cancels, Large Queens includes some watermarked stamps, the Jubilee issue is present both mint and used, with many well centered and attractive stamps present, also mint Maple Leaf and Numeral issues, plus the registration stamps, the earlier issues are in mixed condition, the quality picks up on the later issues, particularly the Jubilee series, of which several very fine stamps are noticed.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Canada impressive mostly used 19th Century collection in a homemade album covering the 1851 to 1859 issues, with duplication throughout including numerous shades and some cancels, the 1851 Issue includes to 6p on covers, the 1852 Issue contains numerous 3p values and well as several 6p shades, plus two of the 1857 ½p Rose, a few of the 1858 Perforated Pence including a 6p on cover with Great Western Railway corner card, the 1859 Cents issue is the most comprehensive, with numerous example of each value (a few are unused), some multiples including a strip of four of the 10c, and some covers including a pair of 5c on all-over illustrated Steam Engine envelope and a pair of 17c on cover to England, while there are some small faults present, the stamps were chosen for their freshness and overall attractive appearance, with many fine to very fine stamps present; an excellent collection well worth close inspection.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Canada interesting cover lot of 48 mostly 19th Century items, a few with the 1859 Issue including a 1c used on newspaper, single ½c usages such as 1882 ½c Black on unaddressed circular and 1898 ½c Black used on “The Canada Stamp Sheet” booklet, some Jubilee issues, some covers additionally franked with a registry or special delivery stamp, including one 1890 registered cover to Turkey, slightly mixed condition.

Est. 400-500

★/★★ Canada clean mint collection to 1985 (pages go to 1988) in four Safe albums, only a handful of early stamps, really starts at the Jubilee issue and includes values to the 50c, turn-of-the-century features many medium priced stamps, good run from 1920 onward including coils, booklet panes and some modern varieties, plus back-of-the-book, condition is quite nice throughout, with most being very fine (or better) and a large percentage never hinged.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930

1931

★/★★❍Canada voluminous mint and used collection to 2008 housed in 28 large stockbooks with duplication throughout, includes both mint and used to the 1970s, then all mint including plate blocks with numerous matched sets, booklets and souvenir sheets in small quantities, most of the value lies in the 20th century with most 50c and $1.00 values mint, 1930s mint blocks of four including #195-201, and substantial cumulative face value in modern issues, the earlier issues in mixed condition, mostly fine-very fine, o.g., l.h., n.h. or used from the 1920s.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Canada and provinces mint and used collection mostly in mounts housed in a Scott album, the provinces are scattered, with Newfoundland being the best, most of the value lies in Canada starting with Large Queens and continuing with Jubilee to 50c, some mint 20th century 50c and $1.00 values, and virtually complete mostly mint from 1945 to 1988, as well as back-of-the-book, some faults largely confined to the 19th century, otherwise mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Canada mint and used collection on album pages to 1940’s, begins with first issue four margin 1851 3p and a small selection of Large and Small Queens, some mint Maple Leafs and Edward VII, a little spotty after but does contain some early 20th century mint, also includes four-margined examples of all eight of the Newfoundland 1861 series mint (some signed A. Diena), mixed condition and mostly fine.

Est. 400-500

Canada booklet collection of many dozens, with some early items cataloging a couple hundred dollars each, but much is of QEII vintage, with duplication and some varieties, plus a few panes, the unexploded booklets catalog around $1,400.00, but in addition there are three better ones (#BK4a and two BK4b) that are exploded and missing only the staple, some have the catalog number written lightly in pencil on the cover, mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Canada semi-official airpost collection offered intact as received in an album, includes mint singles, tete-beche pairs, blocks, flown covers and plenty of varieties (i.e. double and inverted overprints), some items still on original auction lot cards, better items noticed were Aero Club of Canada (#CL1) on flown Sept. 4 cover and mint tete-beche pair (#CL2a), Laurentide Air complete unexploded booklet (#CL2a), Northern Air mint tetebeche pair (#CL5a), Canadian Airways mint double overprint (#CL52b), plus many of the different Patricia Airways overprints in the different ascending and descending colors and inverted examples (mint examples of #CL20b, 20c, 21a were noticed), plus numerous other examples cataloging hundreds of dollars each, largely fine-very fine; careful inspection encouraged on these highly popular stamps, catalog value alone is expected to be in the range of $30,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Central Lithuania 1920-21 Postage dues proof lot of 40 different imperforate proofs or trial color proofs, all values represented, also an imperforate block of the 20M with double impression, one inverted, and a few other items, mostly very fine; many are signed Schmutz. (photo - page 208)

Est. 200-300

China useful lot with a few 19th Century and later Imperial Issues, but most of the value is in P.R.C. and Taiwan, with the stamp hinged on album pages, the P.R.C. has the early sets being a mix of mint and c.t.o., but the issues from the 1969 to 1977 are mint, including the 1971 50th Anniversary set and strip, also a few better souvenir sheets including #1399 (two), 1433 and #1452, Taiwan is mostly mint from the 1966-1975 period, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

China and Treaty Ports postage due issues collection balance comprised of Ching Dynasty and Republic basic issues complete, but for the 1912 Provisional Neutrality overprints, plus the issues for Taiwan and Peoples Republic, including several varieties, and decent showing of Treaty Ports, including Shanghai, Amoy, Chinkiang, Hankow, Kewkiang and Wuhu, including some inverted overprints, a few small faults, vast majority fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

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1934

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China lot of mostly items from the 1940s and 1950s, with Taiwan (including a mint and used example of #1041 souvenir sheet), PRC (mostly used or on cover) and some earlier issues, mainly fine or better.

Est. 400-500

China covers assortment of 187 items housed on pages in two binders, vast majority are Republic period usages, including franking by Coiling Dragons, Junk issues, Martyrs, various SYS issues, surcharges, commemoratives and ending with a few early PRC, many interesting usages and colorful multiple frankings, so a close inspection is advised.

Est. 750-1,000

China (Taiwan) voluminous mint and used collection to 2009 housed in 67 stockbooks and binders filling seven large cartons, the first six volumes are pre-1949 Republic, provinces and occupations, the remainder all Taiwan, the 1950-60 issues mostly used, then duplicated mint and used, including 1960 Cross Island Highway souvenir sheet, Ancient Art sets and other better items, starting in 1972 many issues are also represented by blocks of four and in 1976 quantities start to increase and there is considerable face value in modern issues, also includes souvenir sheets, imprint and control number blocks, first day covers and cards and year books, generally o.g., n.h. or used, fine-very fine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

1935

★/★★❍China (People’s Republic) voluminous mostly mint collection to 2009 housed in 38 stockbooks and binders filling four large cartons, the issues to 1974 are comprised of mint and used singles and sets, with some light duplication to two or three of each, most of the value being mint, including many better sets such as 1950 Mao original printing, 1959 National Emblem, 1960 Sino-Soviet Treaty, Goldfish and Pigs, 1963 Cuban Revolution, 1963 Pandas imperforate, 1964 Chrysanthemums, 1965 Tsunyi Conference and Victory over Japan, 1966 Lu Hsun, 1967 Heroic Oil Well Fighters and 18th Anniversary, 1972 Red Flag Canal, etc., as well as early issues both original and reprints and 1946-51 Liberated Areas issues, from 1978 the collection is quite complete, but for the better souvenir sheets, and often includes two sets of each, then from 1981 there are generally blocks of four of each and first day covers, as well as booklets and three or four souvenir sheets of each, some earlier issues l.h. or with minor gum problems, vast majority n.h., nearly all very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1936

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China (People’s Republic) huge modern mint accumulation filling three large cartons, most in a new issue hoard from the last ten years or so, but we also note items from the 1980s, with sheets, panes, booklets and souvenir sheets, many are still in the original Post Office packaging, including many of the fancy books and booklets, some are in quantities of 100 or more, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; the total catalog value and face value should be huge. Est. 15,000-20,000

1937

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China (People’s Republic) modern first day cover and postcard accumulation of many hundreds (may be over 1,000) items filling two large cartons, from the early 1980s to 2007, with much of the bulk being in the more recent years, first day cover either have complete sets or souvenir sheets, many are still in the original Post Office packaging, including postcard in the fancy booklets, very fine.

Est. 400-500

Cocos Island collection mounted in an album and comprised of the Costa Rican stamps issued depicting the island, picture post cards, twenty covers showing usages of the stamps depicting Cocos Is., U.S. naval covers with Cocos cancels, 28 modern covers from the 1960s, these being mostly surveys and expeditions and some related material, generally very fine and interesting; the Cocos Islands lie about 340 miles off the coast of Costa Rica in the Pacific ocean and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Est. 200-300

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1940

★/★★ Egypt mint collection to 1999 neatly mounted in a Minkus album using hingeless mounts, collection looks complete except for the 1956 Boy Scout souvenir sheet, includes high values sets including the 1866 First issue, 1867 Second issue, 1872-75 Third issue, 1926 Port Fouad overprints, 1934 10th Congress of UPU set, 1932 100m on £1 surcharge, 1938 £1 King Farouk, among many other singles, sets and souvenir sheets, back of the book looks to be complete including the British Forces in Egypt, also includes complete Occupation of Palestine, a very clean and well put together collection ripe for continuation, overall condition looks to be very fine with some faults to be expected here and there, some early sets with some without o g. which is typical for period, spot check saw some higher value items being signed.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Egypt and Syria collection to the 1960s in two album, one is a Minkus album of Egypt, Syria and also some Yemen, the other is a Lindner album of U.A.R. (nearly complete), some early issues but much of the value is in mint set, especially from the post-war era, also noticed are some varieties of Egypt, o g., some n.h., mostly fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

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1942

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Europe collection in 31 albums, most of which are Davo or Scott Specialty, but also a couple Lighthouse and one Minkus, mostly Western Europe, but also some Eastern Europe, filled with mint or used stamps from early to modern, including mint sets, also a stockbook of Vatican City with some early sets, mixed condition.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Fiume collection on homemade album pages, starts with the 1919 Italian National Council pictorial series in various printings, with some imperforate between errors, also “Franco” overprint errors, most of the 1920-1924 sets are present including the scarce overprinted sets, plus numerous overprint errors and varieties, useful back-of-the book including special deliveries, postage due (including the three 1918 overprints on the green and black stamps), there is a sprinkling of interesting covers throughout, mint are o.g. and largely fine-very fine; a worthwhile collection of this elusive area.

Est. 1,000-1,500

1943

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France 19th Century lot of rare and scarce stamps, over 60 items with duplication, a number of which catalog thousands of dollars each, many are from the First Issue, with values to 1Fr mint and used, imperforate Napoleon issues to 1Fr, plus the perforated 5Fr, also some tete-beche pairs including an unused 1870 10c (Scott #56a; Behr certificate “regummed, otherwise superb”), four examples of the rare 1880 1c Black on Prussian blue (Scott #87), three of which are accompanied by Behr certificates stating genuine, original gum and minor imperfections, also some proofs, a few questionable items, mixed condition but nearly all with fine-very fine appearance; careful examination is necessary, the total catalog value is enormous. Est. 10,000-15,000

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France 19th century cover assortment comprised of 34 covers and three newspapers, including single frankings by 1849 10c bister and 1Fr. light carmine, 1853 5c green, 20c blue perforated 7 and 1Fr. lake, also single frankings by 30c and 80c Bordeaux issue, a Ballons Montes cover, three unusual usages on newspapers and more, mixed condition so inspection is essential.

Est. 500-750

France used collection in a neatly arranged stockbook, begins with imperforate Ceres onwards to the 1940’s and contains back-of-the-book with some better semi-postals including the 1917-19 5fr+5fr and airmails, also includes a small selection of French Colonies, overall condition looks to be better than average and typically fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

French Office abroad mostly mint collection in a Scott album, includes offices in China, Egypt, Turkey and Zanzibar, with China being the most valuable, with the issues of Canton, Hoi Hao, Kwaingchowan, Mongtseu, Pakhoi, Tchongking and Yunnan Fou either being complete or missing just one stamp, a few used stamps, plus some uncounted miscellaneous items at the back of the album, most o.g., a few small faults but overall a fine collection; the Scott catalog value is about $33,000.00.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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1946

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1951

1952

1953

1954

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1956

French Polynesia used collection to the 1980s in two homemade albums, includes nine French Colonies stamps with Tahiti cancels, a couple dozen Tahiti stamps, then a run of French Oceana stamps including many covers, as well as the more recent French Polynesia issues, the second album is covers from 1980-81 with a wide range of town cancels, early stamps in usual mixed condition, otherwise fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

French Polynesia modern mint lot from the 1990s to 2004, virtually all in complete sets, many are in quantities of five each, but a few sets have more, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Scott 5,200.00

French Southern & Antarctic Territories modern mint lot that were mostly purchased new issues from the 1990s to about 2004, virtually all in complete sets with many gutter blocks of ten, most are in quantities from five to ten each, o g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Scott 8,100.00

Germany collection and accumulation, the collection is on Minkus pages and is primarily 20th Century including DDR, then there is an accumulation of many thousands of stamps neatly sorted by Scott number in glassines, much of which is used, while a large portion is lower end stamps, there are a number of medium priced items noticed, so closer inspection is suggested, also includes a sheet file and small book of miscellaneous, including non-German material, mixed condition.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Germany mainly used collection to 1995 in three Schaubek albums, with early Shield issues, “Reichspost” to 5M, a run of later Empire issues, including some souvenir sheets, post-war issues very well filled including Berlin and some DDR, also some colonies, Saar and a few states, somewhat mixed condition.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★❍German area mint and used collection housed in 17 stockbooks and binders filling two large cartons, Germany proper very weak, however there is good Danzig which is highly complete mint, early Berlin, Saar and a nine volume DDR collection which is quite complete.

Est. 400-500

German P.O.W. Camp postage due specialized group of twenty items, most being from Woldenberg, including the set of nine unused stamps, plus some additional used, also a two compound plate proofs of the 10pf + 20pf (one in black, one in blue), also Murnau 5f Chicken stamp as well as a plate proof in black, plus Grossborn unissued 40g, fine-very fine lot of scarce material; four Kronenberg certificates accompany. (photo - page 204)

Est. 500-750

German Colonies of the Pacific covers and cards, group of mostly early 20th century comprised of six Caroline Islands cards from the German period, including a bisect usage of the 1901 10pf, thirteen covers or cards from the Marshall Islands German period, including six items with manuscript town cancels and a 1900 10pf bisect usage on a drop cover, and fourteen covers or cards from Samoa, nine from the German period and five from the American period, some faults, many fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Gilbert and Ellice Islands better covers, group of 26 nearly all pre 1945 items, including eleven from Fanning Island, the earliest being a 1914 registered usage, seven are APO 967 covers and one with a Royal New Zealand Air Force canceller, five are from Hull Island with two 1939 manuscript usages, plus two from Ocean Island, two from Funafuti, a 1937 manuscript Washington Island on a paquebot cover and one each from Sydney Islands, Nanumea, Butaritari Island, Rorae Island and Nonouti Island, a couple faults, nearly all fine-very fine and scarce.

Est. 750-1,000

Great Britain mainly used collection in a Lighthouse hingeless album, strength in 19th century with line engraved starting with 1840 1d Black (4), one on cover and 2d Blue (2) and continuing with later issues including 1d Red plate numbers complete including 225 (no 77), embossed issues, surface printed with values to £1, officials, then mint and used from the 1887 Jubilee issue to the end of George VI, high catalog value, but mixed condition so should be viewed.

Est. 750-1,000

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1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

Great Britain 19th century better cover selection of 21 items, including single frankings by nice four margin 1840 1d black and 2d blue (front only), 1d Mulready used and 2d unused (soiled), nice cut square examples of 6d and 1/- embossed on a cover to New York as well as a cut square 10d embossed on a cover to Sardinia, several better 2d line engraved frankings and nine mostly earlier surface printed frankings including usages to Mexico, Brazil and Algeria, occasional fault but most are fine-very fine and desirable.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Great Britain postage due cover accumulation of a couple hundred 19th and 20th century covers and cards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, ranging from stampless to modern, with a wide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives, many are domestic usages, however there are also some of foreign origin, including from Rhodesia after they declared independence, better items noted, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

★/★★❍Hong Kong mint and used collection housed in four stockbooks, Victoria to early Elizabethan period mostly used, with much of the value being in more modern issues from the 1970s, including definitive sets, some blocks, light duplication, first day covers, etc.

Est. 200-300

Indonesia Souvenir Sheet accumulation housed in a stockbook, hundreds of sheets from 1966-1984, Scott #798a/1226a and #B198 footnote/B213a, both imperforate and perforate types included where issued, duplication is present and is typically over fifteen with some as high as thirty each, spot check shows them all to be o.g., n.h., very fine.

Scott 17,635.00

Iran Postage due cover collection of 34 covers mounted on pages, various postage due markings mainly within the period of the 1920’s including “Taxe Percue”, intaglio seals among a variety of other types of markings indicating payment due, most are from different post offices including Lengeroud, Kermanchah, Sari, Chiraz, Isfahan, Hamadan, Barfrouan, Kerman, among many others, seem to be all domestic usages, rather attractive lot with most being very fine or better; certainly worth a look for an Iranian specialist as we are sure there are some scarce to rare markings within this lot.

Est. 400-500

Iraq modern mint accumulation of postage and revenue stamps, the postage stamps being sets and souvenir sheets from the 2000-2003 period, the sets being in full sheets of 100, while the souvenir sheets are usually in quantities of 100 or more, includes some Scott-unlisted items, there is also a stockbook of mainly 1990s-2004 issues (some earlier as well) that contains some errors and varieties, plus some Kurdish Region stamps, perhaps the most interesting part of this lot is the revenues, generally from the 1990s to early 2000s, many blocks including extensive showing of the Lawyer Pension Fund stamps from the 1970s to 1990s, also many errors and varieties, and some used on documents, the mint are o.g. or no gum as issued, n.h., fine-very fine; almost all of these were purchased by the consignor from the Iraqi Post Office; the combined catalog value of the listed postage stamps (using Scott) and revenues (using the Ross & Powell catalog, a copy of which is included in the lot) is enormous.

Est. 7,500-10,000

★/★★ Israel and related valuable collection comprised of 1949-83 issues with tabs complete in a Scott hingeless album, the Doar Ivri issues (including postage dues) with gum problems and/or scuffs and the 1,000m with short tab, the others mostly problem free, n.h. and with full tabs, also a collection of Palestine including unused #1, plus there is a second volume with related material, including Polish concentration camp issues, 1948 Interim period issues, Israel revenues including better items, booklets, Palestine 1949 UPU overprint errors, plus additional Israel items such as three covers franked with early short tab issues, including one with #1-9, the 1-6 with full tabs, 250m no tab and 500m and 1,000m with short tabs, a Doar Ivri stock with two complete mint sets as well as #79 imperforate horizontal pairs n.h., #10-14 tab pairs, blocks of four and tete-beche strips of four, and more, the first issue in somewhat mixed condition, otherwise virtually all o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; an intriguing lot that is well worth viewing carefully.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Israel balance of mostly early items, including #1-6 tabs, #7-9 singles, #1-9 first day cover, #10-14 tab blocks of four, other early tabs or plate blocks, some later material, also about a dozen interim period covers, o.g., most n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

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1967

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1969

Israel error and variety lot of many dozen of items from the first issue to modern, includes imperforate and part-perforate, colors omitted, perf. and color shifts (some quite dramatic), proofs including a 1948 “Doar Jerusalem” sheet of three values in green, we note several that catalog hundreds of dollars each in the Bale catalog, o.g., most n.h., finevery fine; an exceptional lot filled with scarce errors.

Est. 1,000-1,500

★/★★ Israel collection/accumulation, filling three boxes, the best is a mint collection that includes early singles and tabs, also some varieties, plus stockbooks and glassines of new issues, various mint and used, a few revenues, first day covers and more, much is never hinged, fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Israel cover lot of well over 100 items, includes forerunners from post offices in Jerusalem, Palestine, interim period including some commercial usages, and a wide range of other items such as revenues used on documents, inbound covers to Palestine, various censor and war related, and other Judaic covers, mostly fine or better; well worth examination.

Est. 750-1,000

Italian States - Naples 1858 Issue worthwhile postal history lot of 27 covers, with values from 1g to 10g, one three value franking (1g, 2g, 5g), includes a 2g with Diena certificate stating it is from the first impression and the only one he has seen, some scarce towns including Roccasecca, Campagna (1860 usage stated only one known on Diena certificate), Ventotene, Ariano, Piedimonte, Scilla, Aversa, Atri, Chiaromonte, and more, range of shades including some sharp early impressions, mostly fine-very fine; majority are signed Diena or Colla, and six A. Diena certificates accompany. (photo - page 208)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Italian stampless accumulation of 125 mostly straight-line handstamp folded letter covers dating from 1801-1865, various usages from well over two dozen different cities throughout the Italian states, includes attractive handstamps such as “Stato Pontifi” and “Luog. di Valenza” fancy seals and “I.R. Direzione di Polizia” markings, various due markings and a couple “Dopo la Partenza” informational marks, most are domestic usages but a few seen to European destinations such as France and Germany, most look in very fine condition with some excellent handstamp strikes and worth an inspection as there could be better usages present.

Est. 500-750

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1972

1973

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Italy clean mint collection in a Scott album, the collector focused exclusively on fresh mint never hinged sets, so there is nothing prior to 1923 in the postage issues, better sets from the 1930s and on to the early post-war issued, back-of-the-book is the strongest section, with complete semi-postals from 1924 and complete air posts to 1948, also the Italian Socialist Republic 1944 Parcel post set, Aegean Island including all of the 1932 Garibaldi sets, plus some San Marino, as mentioned the condition is outstanding, with all of the stamp we checked being never hinged.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Korea oddball assortment of mostly earlier mint issues, many in multiples, including 1951-52 Flags with 90 mint sets of Italy, plus souvenir sheets of Belgium (4), Luxembourg (5), Norway (6), Demark (4), India (4), France (6) and Britain (5), also some imperforates in multiples with Scott #186A and 187A (200 of each), 187B (380), C2a “Korfa” error (4), C5a “Korfa” error (11) mostly in multiples and various souvenir sheets, mostly o g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Latin America collection of mint and used to the 1960s in seven Scott albums, includes South America, Central America and Mexico, nothing rare but many are well filled including mint sets throughout, some early used as well, quality is a little mixed with much being fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Liberia mostly mint collection to 1975 (pages go to 1982) in a Minkus album, some early mint and used, a solid run of post-war mint sets, many of which are never hinged, also a few unlisted items, mostly fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

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1975

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1980

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1982

★/★★ Monaco collection of many hundreds of mostly mint singles, sets and souvenir sheets, plus a few imperforates, proofs and some duplicates, in mounts and housed in a Minkus album, being nearly complete from the 1930s to 1984, o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

New Caledonia mostly used collection to the 1970s in a homemade album, starts with a few New South Wales and French Colonies stamps with New Caledonia cancels, value in 19th Century issues (including a few mint), with some errors and varieties present, the 20th Century has used stamps, but also over 20 covers, in addition there is a second album of town cancellations with over 70 covers, much is fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

New Zealand interesting collection in a homemade album, first part is perfins including some covers, then there are over 50 Railways newspaper stamps, most of these with the usual ms. crayon or pen cancels, but a couple with handstamps, plus a few other revenue stamps, the collection concludes with a couple hundred used postal-fiscals that contains both manuscript and handstamped cancellations, usual mixed quality, fine appearance.

Est. 750-1,000

New Zealand modern mint accumulation filling three boxes, most are recent issues, with booklets, sheets and souvenir sheets, many still in the original Post Office packaging, including several of the large hardbound books, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; the face value is way in excess of our conservative estimate.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Pitcairn Island covers and cards, interesting group of 24 pre-1950 items, including nine covers with New Zealand franking cancelled by Pitcairn Island New Zealand Postal Agency datestamps, six covers to Pitcairn including two from the U.S and one from Fiji, five picture post cards of Pitcairn, three of which are real photo, and more, mixed condition, many fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Poland 1918-20 Local postage due handstamp collection of over 700 different, mainly in complete sets, includes a few with manuscript “Porto”, then all of the myriad different “Porto” handstamps in various types and colors, plus some other overprints, includes a few blocks and varieties, mostly fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Samoa interesting collection to 1981 in a homemade album, starts off with some Express stamps that are carefully sorted into type, plus reprints and forgeries, duplicated showing of the Palm issues separated into printings, plus later Kingdom issues with duplication, German issues include Yachts to 5M mint and 2M used, G.R.I. overprints, and a run of later issues including useful postal-fiscal overprints, there are also a dozen or so covers sprinkled throughout, early issues in usual mixed quality, overall a fine collection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Saudi Arabia mint collection on stockpages, begins with some early Hejaz period items with a few better items including a signed Scott #L100a inverted red overprint, with some duplication, begins to become more complete from 1960’s onwards, some better singles, sets and souvenir sheets seen including items cataloging $300 a piece, some duplication present but limited to a few sets each, some airmail items seen, goes up to 1990’s, spot check shows all Kingdom period to be o g., n.h., overall condition is very clean, fresh and very fine, should prove to have a high catalog value.

Est. 750-1,000

Saudi Arabia postage due collection of both the Hejaz and Nejd issues, the Hejaz issues contain a nearly complete run of the basic issues, including #LJ35-39 (each signed “ela”), and also numerous inverted and double overprints, other varieties, imperforates, etc., the Nejd issues also contain errors, varieties and proofs of the 1926 Issue, o.g., largely finevery fine; a useful collection of elusive and undervalued stamps; two certificates accompany.

Est. 500-750

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1984

1985

United Arab Emirates modern mint lot, most were purchased new issues from the 1990s to 2006, with sets and souvenir sheets in quantities usually up to ten or so, some earlier material as well, also included but not counted in the catalog value are a mint and used copy of the 1977 15f Sixth National Day stamp, there are some corresponding souvenir sheets that are mentioned in Scott but not priced, these were cataloged as the basic stamp, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Scott 5,600.00+

★/★★ Vatican City complete mint collection to 1987 in mounts in a Scott album, with some duplication of earlier issues, includes a never hinged set of the 1934 provisional surcharges, as well as all the air mails and back-of-the-book issues, o.g., earlier issues generally l.h., otherwise mostly n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Wallis & Futuna collection to the 1960s in a homemade album, with the stamps from 1920 onward mint or used, plus a number of covers, also includes the German issues of Caroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

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Postage Dues of the World valuable and eclectic balance of a large specialized collection, housed in eight well filled binders, plus other material on album pages, stockcards, auction pages, etc., nearly all countries of the world are present and while the collector did have the straightforward mint sets, much of his focus (as well as much of the value and interest) is in the huge number of errors, varieties, proofs, essays, etc., including many unlisted items, there is far too much to go into any specific detail or list, but we can say this lot is loaded with saleable things that would retail $50.00-$500.00 (and some even more), vast majority fine-very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1987

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Worldwide lot of scarce and rare items, over 30 sets, singles or covers, many of which would qualify for singles lots on their own but the consignor insists on selling these as a lot to finalize the sale of his material, included are two examples of Azores 1868 10r Yellow imperforate (Scott #2) with Diena and PF certificates, Mauritius 1848 2p Blue intermediate impression and 1859 2p Lapirot (both with certificates), France Scott #87 with PF certificate, three scarce Luxembourg official overprints with APS certificates, the very rare Tuscany 1852 60cr Red (Scott #9) with Raybaudi certificate, a few modern items such as Oman Scott #190C used and PRC #957-59 c.t.o., also some very elusive stamps from Albania, Tannu Tuva and Italian Colonies (all with certificates), plus some better U.S. including #21 on cover and #85 used (both with PF certificates), slightly mixed condition, but overall a very saleable lot of better stamps.

Est. 5,000-7,500

Worldwide clean mint air post collection in a 1934 Scott International Air Post album, loaded with sets and singles cataloging up to several hundred dollars each from a wide variety of countries, a few highlights noted are the U.S. Graf Zeppelin set, the Iceland Hopflug set, all of the Germany Zeppelin sets, the Japan 1934 souvenir sheet and many more desirable items, it seems many of the stamps were purchased as they were issued, as most are lightly hinged only once, plus there are extra pages for blocks of four which are usually hinged on the top stamps and never hinged on the bottom (including France #C1-2), fine-very fine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Worldwide miscellaneous lot with many souvenir sheets, best of which is Japan that includes several National Parks sheet with folders and better sheets from the 1950s, also sheets from Korea and Europe, a collection of Japanese Occupation of Philippines, various covers, and an interesting stockbooks that the owner labeled “errors, freaks, varieties and unlisted material”.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Worldwide mostly mint lot on album pages and stockcards, with Japan including better post-war souvenir sheets, Korea souvenir sheets from 1955-57, Canada from Small Queens to the 1920s, various Germany including some used, and a few better stamps from other countries such as the Italy 205L Map error and Ryukyu #17, the condition is slightly mixed, however the 20th Century mint sets and souvenir sheets are fine-very fine with many never hinged.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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2002

Worldwide collection in nine Minkus Global albums to 1971, thousands of mint or used from all time periods, includes more modern mint sets (never hinged in mounts), British Commonwealth is the strongest area, but other countries of value as well, slightly mixed condition.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide modern mint accumulation filling three boxes, much is from new issues purchased over the last twenty years, with a large number of South Africa Homelands, other areas as well, including British Commonwealth, Asia and the Middle East, also some earlier issues of the Middle East and other odds and ends, o.g., virtually all n.h., fine-very fine; the original new issue cost was many multiples of our estimate.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide accumulation in three boxes, with albums, stockbooks, stockcards, glassines, sales books and more, wide range with interesting items noted, some United States including a stockbook of Hawaii, mixed condition; worth an especially careful inspection.

Est. 1,000-1,500

★/★★❍Worldwide balance of the voluminous mint and used collection housed in 68 stockbooks or binders filling six large cartons, includes Switzerland in ten volumes, Russia in twelve volumes, Great Britain in three volumes, Panama in four volumes, 1977-78 British Omnibus issues in seven volumes, with the remainder being general foreign, countries mentioned above contain better items, the rest is rather weak but worth a good look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide accumulation filling five boxes, tens of thousands of stamps in dozens of stockbooks, including United States, also organized stocks in glassines, plus some collections in Scott Specialty albums, and more, mixed condition.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide high catalog value lot of thousands of mostly used and some mint singles arranged in no particular order on double-sided stock sheets housed in two fat binders, heavy in Great Britain, Canada, Western Europe and some U.S., but other areas also represented, meticulously cataloged and inventoried, with separate inventory sheet accompanying each page, mixed condition; the owner’s catalog value exceeds $113,000.00 but should be accepted with a pinch of salt.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Worldwide used accumulation of many thousands of stamps neatly laid out in three large stockbooks, early to modern from all parts of the globe, some duplication which is heavy in a couple places, much is lower end, but there are worthwhile medium priced items noticed, there are also pockets of more interesting areas such as 19th Century Japan which should be more closely scrutinized, mixed condition.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide collection in six albums, thousands of stamps from early to the 1960s, all areas represented except U.S. and Germany, includes some useful medium priced stamps, mixed quality.

Est. 500-750

Worldwide lot of many dozen of items in a binder, wide range of areas present and including everything from early classics in mixed condition to mint never hinged sets (including the Hong Kong 1962 Definitive set complete), also errors, varieties and some unlisted items.

Est. 400-500

Worldwide miscellaneous balance, that includes mint modern stocks of Germany and United States, also some U.S. plate block and other things, mixed condition.

Est. 200-300

★/★★ Worldwide mint mostly post-war lot of hundreds of sets or singles in two stockbooks, best area is Japan, with sets and souvenir sheets, other Asian countries also represented, also British Commonwealth and South America, many useful medium priced sets, very little duplication, o.g., a large percentage never hinged, fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

Worldwide miscellaneous group in three binders, two of which contain France cancellations, the other binder has Cuba, U.S. First Issue revenue multiples and some Italian related items, mixed condition.

Est. 200-300

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Worldwide topical collections in thirteen albums, strength in eight volumes with mostly mint sports sets and souvenir sheets, the other albums contain various topicals such as flowers, space, ships, butterflies and others, with a modest two volume Hungary collection helping fill up the second box.

Est. 200-300

Worldwide miscellaneous balance, with an old Schaubek album with hundreds of stamps, covers including Zeppelin flights and a correspondence from Iraq, also some United Nations.

Est. 150-200

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Worldwide cover accumulation of couple thousand covers, includes a couple hundred early Austria, mixed condition India beginning with Victoria onwards to George VI, over a hundred USA 1851 3c Washington covers, among a mixed lot of other items, condition looks to be mixed but inspection is advised as some treasures may lurk within.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide cover lot of many hundreds filling a box, wide range from early to modern from a varied array of countries, we note better and interesting items mixed in with more mundane material, so inspection is strongly advised as there seems to be good potential here.

Est. 500-750

Worldwide postage due cover interesting and desirable accumulation of perhaps a couple hundred covers and cards, loose, in sleeves and on auction lot cards, there is an excellent variety of material here, though the British and U.S. are offered in separate lots, many are Western Europe as is to be expected, however there are also nice showings of Asia, including China, Philippines, Russia, Africa, Israel, etc., some faults, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide postal stationery collection of several hundred mint and used entires, postal cards, reply cards, aerogrammes and wrappers in twelve various cover albums, strength in Germany including States, but also good showings of Denmark, Iceland, Israel and France and colonies and other countries, plus a few covers and other miscellaneous items, some faults, largely fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

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2012 AUCTION CALENDAR Stamps 15 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 16 March 29 March 29/30 March 31 March 11 April 11/12/13 April 2 May 3 May Early June 5 July 11 July 19/20 July 12 September 13 September 13/14 September 23 September Early October 8/9 November 14 November 12 December 19/20 January

The Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmails and Aerial Memorabilia Latin America including the Tito Collection Part I The Tito Collection of Uruguay - Part I The Paulo Comelli Grand Prix Collection of Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Numerals of Brazil The Marvin Schiller Collection of Mint Postal Stationery Entires & Cut Squares The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Specialised Cayman Islands featuring the Graham Booth and John Byl Collections The Collector's Series sale The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses The Collector's Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II Great Britain Stamps specialised sale The Collector's Series Sale Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China

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

SW1001 SW1002 SW1002 SW1002 SW1002 139 138 12028 12029 12013 12030 12014

Coins 28/29 March 31 March 18/19 May 28 June 22/23 August 28/29 August 27 September 13/14 November 4 December 15/16 January

The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector's Series Sale The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector's Series Sale Coins of Hong Kong and China Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector's Series Sale Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector's Series Sale

London Hong Kong Ft. Worth London New York Hong Kong London New York London New York

12009 12028 313 12025 314

Banknotes 31 March 24/25 April 18/19 May 22/23 August 3 October 13/14 November 6 December 15/16 January

The Collector's Series World Banknotes The Collector's Series The Collector's Series World Banknotes The Collector's Series World Banknotes The Collector's Series

Hong Kong London Ft. Worth New York London New York London New York

12028 12022 313 314 12023 315 12024 316

Medals 19 April 19 July 22 November

Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

12002 12003 12004

Bonds & Shares 31 March 18 May 18/19 May 22/23 August 13/14 November 28 November 15/16 January

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