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GERMANY - D.D.R. (continued)
| 2001 |  / | GERMANY - DDR i have the simplest of tastes" said Oscar Wilde "I like only the best". Here is a nearly complete collection mint of East Germany housed in a bulging Scott National album with the overwhelming majority mint never hinged, with no empty spaces. It was particularly pleasing to see the Karl Marx miniature sheets, perf and imperf, in extremely nice condition with no corner creases or faults as often is the case. There are all the good definitives of 1950/51 onwards mint never hinged. As usual very minor problems with the large series of 3 Chairman Mao commemoratives, it is mint never hinged although it could be argued that 2 of the values had a very slight color adhesion on the reverse, mentioned only for accuracy's sake only. That having been mentioned this is virtually perfection at your fingertips | Est. $750-1000 |
GERMAN OFFICES ABROAD
| 2002 |    | GERMAN POST OFFICES ABROAD COLLECTION. Offices in China, Morocco and Turkey sets, singles, some varieties, covers, multiples, forerunners, etc. on mostly homemade pages, premium throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) Offices in China 1898 56° 3pf-50pf Overprints mint and used, 5pf gutter pair on cover, 5pf-50pf 45° Overprints used, 1900 30pf-2m, 1905 $1-$2 1/2 used, 1906-13 1c-$2 1/2, 1c-$2 1/2 used (less $1 1/2), Morocco 1899 3c-60c mint or used, 1900 3c-3p75c (less 1p), 1911 3c-6p25c, Turkey 1884 20pa-2 1/2pi, 1pi pair on registered cover to USA, 1889 10pa-2 1/2pi, 1900 5pi-15pi, 1903-05 10pi, 1905 15pi-25pi, 25pi block of four (two stamps NH), 1906-12 5pi-25pi, 15pi used (2), 1908 5c-100c, etc., mostly F-VF, excellent foundation collection. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 |
GERMAN COLONIES
| 2003 | | GERMAN COLONIES COLLECTION. Album of mint and used with many present in both states, also multiples, some forerunners, covers and varieties, postal stationery, etc. on a combination of homemade and Scott pages, many better incl (mint unless otherwise noted) Cameroun 1897 3pf-50pf used, 1897-1918 cplt mint, 1905/18 5pf+10pf, 10pf booklet panes, Caroline Isl 1900 3pf-50pf, 1910 Ponape Provisinal postcard, German East Africa 1893 Surcharges mint and used, 1900 1r-3r used, 3r NH, 1917 British Occupation 1c-5r George V Ovpts, German New Guinea 1897-1919 cplt, German SW Africa 1899 3pf-50pf, 1900 1m-3m used, 1906-15 3pf-5m, Kiauchau 1901 1m-2m used, 1905 $1 used, 1905-09 1c-$2 1/2, Mariana Isl 1899-1919 cplt, 1900 3m used, Marshall Isl 1899 3pf-50pf, 1900 3pf-5m (2), Samoa 1900-15 cplt, 1900 2m-3m used, Togo 1897-1919 German colonial issues cplt (2), etc., generally fresh and F-VF, a solid offering of this always popular area. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1800-2200 |
GERMAN AREA
| 2004 | | GERMAN AREA COLLECTION. Scott album with German States, Colonies, Plebiscites, Occupations, Danzig, Saar, etc., loaded with better as we note German States strong used Baden with shades, useful Bavaria Numerals and Arms used, nice officials, better than average representation of the other states as well (esp. Wurttemberg), German Colonies 19th century overprinted issues of the various colonies assortment (mostly used), Yacht issues mostly mint (some high values) incl German E Africa 1900 3r mint, Samoa 1900 3pf-5M mint, Plebiscites with useful Allenstein, nice Danzig incl 1932 Airmail Exhibition Ovpts used, 1937 Magdeburg S/S cto, 1937 Winter Welfare used, 1939 “Deutsches Reich” Ovpts used, Memel incl Lithuanian Occupation ovpts, Saar 1934 Welfare ovpts used, Occupations Belgium WW I, Bohemia &: Moravia, Slovakia, Poland (Gen’l Gouvernement), etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, excellent for continuation.[v] | Est. $6000-9000 | |
| 2005 | | GERMANY &: RELATED AREAS approximately 500 mostly used stamps, mounted on album pages, highlights include Mariana Islands #15a with Diena Certificate, Saar #O15a Inverted Overprint with Christine Ney Certificate, German Offices in China #1a (Michel #1IIb) Yellow Ocher NH block of 30, German Democratic Republic Michel #323vbXI strip of three &: Michel #324zaXI pair with Siegfried Paul BPP Certificates, German Democratic Republic Michel #255Lf strip of five with Henry Mayer Certificate, many used complete sets of Baden, Rhine-Palatinate &: Wurttemberg issued under French occupation, 1948-51 Buildings Issue specialized group of used stamps, mounted on album pages and depicting plate &: type varieties, condition appears to be Very Fine, worth a look.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2006 | | GERMAN AREA POSTAL HISTORY 1910-1945 well over 150 covers housed in a shoebox containing a fascinating assortment of items from Saar, Danzig, German Offices and Colonies as well as WWI and WWII occupations. The largest two sections are Saar and Danzig comprising about 50 covers between them. The next largest group is the Offices &: Colonies which consist mostly of unused postal cards, however, there is a worthwhile group of used cards including several from Offices in Turkey with a few Holyland cancels. This group also includes a few used colonial cards from Samoa, German East Africa and German New Guinea. Finally, there is significant value in the Occupations beginning with WWI occupation of Belgium and Poland. We noted an attractive Eupen &: Malmedy cover along with several Poland Local Overprints on cover. Altogether, there is a wealth of $25 to $50 items with a few higher and substantial retail potential.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2007 | | MOSTLY USED GERMAN COLLECTION WITH GOOD COVERS 1875-1919 housed in a well filled volume. Good range of used material most with readable cancels and good shades as well as better stamps including1900 5m type I and 2 type II's used and 1902 3pf corner margin block of 6 with "DFUTSCHES" variety on cover. Although some faults noted this lot has great value so do not pass on viewing. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2008 | | GERMANY COLLECTION FROM ABOUT 1920 that includes Germany, Federal Republic, Berlin and DDR and composed of many covers and stamps. This lot is made up of 9 album binders, 4 stock books and couple hundred loose covers with selections of booklets and booklet panes, better souvenir sheets, a wealth of complete mint sets and interesting covers from all periods covered. A clean fresh fine to very fine lot. Viewing invited.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2009 | | DESIRABLE GERMANY GROUPING forty-eight mostly NH stamps mounted on selection cards, includes Germania Michel #93IIa signed Zenker Gottwin BPP, 1948-51 Buildings set with high values in types I (four horizontal lines in stairs) &: II (seven horizontal lines), 1951-2 Numeral &: Post Horn set, Marshall Island #22 tied to piece by Jaluit circular datestamps &: Caroline Islands #9a(2) halfs used as 5pf, each tied to piece by Ponape official seal, condition VF, excellent lot for dealer or collector alike.[v] | Est. $1200-1400 | |
| 2010 | | GERMANY AND RELATED AREAS GROUPING many hundreds of mostly used stamps housed in two stock books &: pages, vast majority used during the Reich through the Federal Republic, incl many singles &: sets in the $20 to $40 range, group of approximately 80 Heligoland of which majority appear to be reprints useful as reference material, condition Fine-VF, some duplication, a group that should delight the collector who appreciates cancelled stamps. | Est. $1000-1500 |
GREECE
| 2011 | | GREECE AND RELATED AREAS COLLECTION, 1861-1970 Many hundreds of different issues, opening with a fine display of mixed mint OG, used, and unused perf and imperf Hermes Heads, continuing with a solid, mint coverage of Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airpost, etc. from 1896 forward (NH from 1955); plus mint/used Crete, Ionian Islands, Greek Occupations and Annexations, and Italian Occupations, etc., all hingelessly arranged in slipcased Schaubek (x3) and Scott Specialty albums, incl. mint Greece 1, 21 (unused; 1984 PF cert), 22, 29, 46, 55 (unused), 117-28, 138, 139, 151-8, 159-63, 164, 165-78 NH, 179-83, 184-97, 198-213, 233-48B, 249-59, 276A signed, 321-34, 427-36, C5-7, C38-47, N16-36, N37-52, N109-29 (10d used), N130-48 (10d SE), Crete 54-8, 59-63, 64-71, 74-82, 85-95, 103-10, 111-20, all Postage Dues, Thrace N26-44, N55-68; used Greece 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, and so much more; occasional faults amongst the classic period issues, Hermes Heads with typical mixed centering; mint stamps generally Fine-VF; a very respectable collection, replete with desirable singles and sets; Viewing is a must for full appreciation ![v] | Est. $8000-10000 | |
| 2012 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861/1966. Well filled Scott Specialty album, mostly used to about 1901 and predominantly mint thereafter and being mostly complete, including the better 1950s sets and airmails, from 1924-65, among the better earlier we note strong section of both Large and Small Hermes Heads with some shade varieties, town and numeral cancels, also the later surcharged issues mostly mint, etc., 1900 25L-2d Surcharges mint, 1900-01 1d on 5d used, 1901 1L-5d Hermes mint, 1906 2d-3d Olympics used, 1911 5d-10d rouletted mint, 1923 Surcharges on Crete (Scott 276B-288, 290-98) mint, 1927 Definitives, etc., better back of the book with postage dues, postal tax, some occupations, Crete, Thrace, etc., generally F-VF, a lovely collection ripe for expansion.[v] | Est. $6000-8000 | |
| 2013 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861/1989. Two nicely filled Scott albums with useful section of large and small Hermes heads (majority used) with additional (mint unless otherwise noted) 1896 Olympics (5D used), 1901 Hermes (30L, 1D used), 1906 3D Olympics used, 5D, 1927 Definitives, 1927-28 Navarino, 1930 Definitives, 1940 Greek Youth incl. airs, 1941 No. Epirus overprints on Greek Youth issue, mostly complete 1933-89 (many later NH) incl. some 1980s booklets, postal tax, Aegean Isl, starter groups of Crete, Epirus, Ionian Isl and Thrace, usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2014 | | GREECE &: RELATED AREAS ACCUMULATION many hundreds of mint &: used stamps, mounted on album pages &: stock book, better stamps &: sets include Greece nice selection of Large &: Small Hermes Heads, Greece #331var major pre-printing fold, #344-61, #C15-21 &: #C38-47, North Epirus (Albania) #N219-38, Epirus 1914 Chimarra set, Thrace #N38-44 signed, Crete #58, #63, #80-2, #92-5, #103-10 &: #111-20, Lemnos, Mytilene &: Offices in Turkey stamps mounted on album pages, mixed condition, overall Fine-VF, useful material for dealer or collector, viewing will prove rewarding![v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2015 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861/1945. On quadrille pages with range of mint, used, covers, some varieties, etc., appealing section of mostly used 1861/82 large Hermes Heads with range of cancels (incl foreign offices), shades, some pairs and strips, 1886/99 small Hermes Heads mix of mint and used with shades, perf varieties, cancels, etc., 1896 1L-10d Olympics (2d used), 1L-10d used, 1900 Surcharges mostly mint incl blocks of four 1900 5d on 40L, 25L on 40L imperf, 1900-01 50L on 25L on 40L, 1901 1L-5d mint and used, 1906 1L-5d used, 1917 1L-25d. useful mint or used 1923 Surcharges, 1927 5L-25d mint and used, 1927-28 Navarino, 1930 Independence (2) and used (2), 1933 50d-100d used (2), 1939 Ionian Isl, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, viewing a must. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2016 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861/1982. Mostly mint in an Yvert album, good number of better issues incl (Scott nos., mint unless otherwise noted) 11-13 used, 18, 117-28, 369, 344-61, 378-80 used, 381, 416-20 used, 490-97, 520-22, 525-38, 549-55, 574-81, C5-14, C22-30, C67-70, mostly complete 1956/82, also some 19th century postal stationery, usual mixed condition especially in classic period, mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2017 | | ATTRACTIVE GREECE AND RELATED AREAS COLLECTION, 1861-1998 Many hundreds of different mint OG, used, and unused issues comprising Definitives, Commemoratives (incl. mint NH 1940 Greek Youth set of 20), Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Postal Tax stamps, Occupations, Crete, Epirus, and Thrace, all neatly arranged on stock pages housed in 6 slipcased Lighthouse binders, plus a stockbook of duplicates; includes mint Scott 117-28 (1d NH), 159-63, 179-83, 212, 281, 298, 321-34, 378-80, 427-36 NH, 535-8 NH, 556-67 NH, C5-7, C38-47 NH, N10-15, N17-36, N63, Crete 74-82, 85-95, J10-18, Epirus N1-12, unused 12; used 6, 14 (x2), 15 (x2), 23-9, 32-7, 50, 55, 117-28, 148, 184-97, 198-213, 378-80, and many more; occasional fault and typical centering amongst the classic issues, later stamps Fine-VF; plentiful fresh, mint material, NH from about 1954 forward; manageable duplication, with many issues both mint and used; An excellent collection, well worth viewing and calling one's own ! | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2018 | | GREEK ANNEXATION, OCCUPATIONS AND CRETE COLLECTION. Delightful collection arranged by area with mint, used, covers, multiples, some varieties and specialty items, etc., on homemade pages with better as (mint unless otherwise noted) Lemnos 1912 1d-25d Black Ovpt, 25d Red Ovpt, Samos 1912 1L-1d with and without ovpt perf and imperf singles, 1913 Union, 1914 Overprints set on registered cover to Germany, New Greece 1912 25d Black Ovpt mint and used, 3d-25d Red Ovpt, 1912 10d Eagle, Cavalla 1913 5l/1d Surcharges (10 values) tied on envelope front, No. Epirus 1940 Youth date of issue cancels incl airs, Thrace 1920 1L-25d (Scott N26-45), 1920 1L-10d (Scott N46-54), Crete 1898-99 10pa-20pa mint and used, 1900 25L-5d Black Ovpt, 1902 2L-5d on presentation card, 1907 Commissioner (2), 1908 1L-5d Ovpts (20L, 50L used), etc., usual mixed condition and with some dubious as often, most F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2019 | | GREECE: LARGE HERMES HEAD STOCK, 1861-82, UNUSED-USED Broad range of colors and shades and printings will make this a delight! Estimated over 4000 stamps, with a page of Parisian printings, the vast majority spread over all denominations of Athens printings are present, spotted many pairs and strip of three, mint &: used. Cancel specialists should enjoy this too. Although mixed condition present as typical for classics, this stock is by far, above average to VF in its range, and should be a grand bargain for our estimate! From the "Meng" collection. [v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2020 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861-2000 Many hundreds of mint OG and used issues comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, Occupations, etc. neatly housed in a Scott specialty album and 2 hingeless Lighthouse albums; opens with a nice array of perf and imperf Hermes Heads displaying various color shades; 20th Century issues are especially strong, with mixed mint and used to 1916, incl. 1906 Olympics; predominantly mint and virtually complete from 1923 forward, incl. 1927 Pictorials, 1933 Graf Zeppelin, 1940 Greek Youth Organization, 1951 St. Paul's Visit NH, 1951 Recovery, 1954 Definitives, and much more; typical centering and mixed condition amongst the 19th Century issues; later issues generally Fine-VF, with abundant, fresh mint material, mostly NH from 1952 onward; an attractive, useful collection, ready for an appreciative collector to develop further; Viewing advised ![v] | Est. $1500-2500 | |
| 2021 | | GREECE &: AREA COLLECTION, 1861-1978 few thousand mint &: used stamps mainly housed in mounts in a green Scott Specialty album. Includes a nice range of Large &: Small Hermes Heads, unused and used, then mint with 1900-01 Olympic 1d on 5d and 2d on 10d, 1911-21 to 5d, a range of surcharges on Crete issues, 1927 to 25d, 1927-28 Navarino set, 1953 Products set, 1954 Artifacts set, 1954 Union set, Air Posts with 1933 Zeppelin set, 1933 Flight set, 1954 Nato set, Postage Dues and Occupation issues, also Crete 1908 to 5d mint or used, 1909-10 to 5d mint or used; Epirus; Thrace 1913 surcharge set, 1913 surcharges on Greece set mint or used (all "as"). Overall the condition is mostly F-VF, OG or used. A nice collection from the "South Beach" holding.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2022 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1945/80. Four volumes of mint, used, covers, FDC, multiples, some specialty items, etc. mostly on homemade pages, some better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1946 600d on 6d carmine ovpt error NH, 1946-47 WW II NH and blocks of four, 1951 St. Paul used (2), 1951 Marshall Plan, 1952 Birthday singles and blocks of four, 1953 Agricultural Products, 1954 100d-20,000d singles and blocks of four, 1955 20L-4d, 1956 Portraits, 1957 Portraits NH, useful group of 1920s/50s covers incl flights, censored, Airmails 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 Pictorials (2), 1942 5d on rouletted (Scott C50e) NH single and block of four (two stamps NH), 1952 Anti-Communism blocks of four, useful postal tax issues incl some overprint errors, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 2023 | | GREECE HERMES HEADS COLLECTION, 1860s-1880s many hundreds of mostly used stamps, mounted on stock pages, Large Hermes Heads include 1861 First Issue, 1861-2 Second Issue, 1862-7 Third Issue, 1868 Fourth Issue, 1870 Fifth Issue, 1872 Sixth Issue, 1875 Seventh Issue, 1876 &: 1880-2 Issues, Small Hermes Heads includes 1889-95 Issue, abundant distinctive shades &: postmarks, few forgeries useful as reference, usual mixed condition, overall Fine-VF, useful material for specialized collector or dealer, this is a collection that is well worth a careful examination.[v] | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 2024 | | GREECE &: TURKEY DEALER'S STOCK one red file box plus a few pages from a small counter book. The pages contain the better material which starts with Greece 1861 1L Chocolate used First issue then skips to mint 1933 Zeppelin set (2), 1954 NATO set and two Corfu overprints. The red file box contains mostly mint sets and some singles valued up to about $25 though we did spot some higher priced items especially a few scattered used classics from Greece and a few early mint Turkey. The vast majority are sets with strength in new issues from the 1960s to 1980s. A worthwhile stock of fresh, clean Fine-VF material. | Est. $1000-1200 | |
| 2025 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1860s-1960s several hundred mint &: used stamps mounted on Scott album pages, starting with some 1860s-1880s Hermes Heads, then continuing with 1901 Giovanni da Bologna stamps, 20th Century regulars, semi-postals, airmails, postage dues &: postal tax stamps, selection of Crete issues in the 1899-1909 period, condition is Fine-VF, useful collection that merits continuation.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 2026 | | GREECE MINT COLLECTION, 1935/83. Commems, definitives, airmails, etc. apparently complete in mounts on homemade pages, includes 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 50L-50d Airmails (Scott C8-21), 1939 Ionian Islands NH, 1940 Youth incl airs, 1951 St. Paul NH, 1951 Marshall Plan NH, 1954 100d-20,000d, 1954 NATO, 1955 Samos NH, 1956 Portraits NH, 1958 Harbors NH, etc., generally fresh and F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 2027 | | GREECE COLLECTION, 1861-2004 Many hundreds of mint OG and used issues comprising Definitives, Commemoartives, Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Postal Tax, Occupation stamps, and Crete hingelessly mounted in 2 Scott Specialty albums, accompanied by 3 stockbooks of duplicates; the collection opens with a nice display of Hermes Heads, incl. mint Scott 1 signed, 138, used 6,14, 50, followed by good coverage of subsequent issues from 1901 forward (predominantly mint NH from 1957), incl. mint 179-83, 196, 213, 427-436, 604-17 NH, C38-47, unused C5-7, used 197, 212, 277B, 416-20, 535-8; typical mixed condition amongst the Hermes Heads and other early used stamps, with mint material being generally fresh, Fine-VF; an attractive, useful collection of these popular stamps, well worth viewing and making one's own ! | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 2028 | | GREECE COLLECTIONS &: STOCK, MINT-USED, 1861-1992 In three albums and stock pages, a few thousand medium-value sets/singles mostly postally used, ranging from large Hermes heads like 3+ mgn #12 used, #65 XF unused, many postally used like #418-19, #472-81 cplt (top 2 mint NH w/toning), some other highlights include: #544 mint, C70 mint,, many like #568-73 used cplt set, through mint NH modern (fairly complete through 1982) including some S/Ss. Generally Fine-VF. | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 2029 | / | GREECE ACCUMULATION 1860s-1970s Interesting accumulation of several hundred mint &: used stamps &: some postal history, highlights include #416-20, #545-8, #568-73, #582-5, #C5-7, #C8(2)-14(2), #C15-21 complete sets with some modest duplication, also #C23-5 blocks, postal history section consists of twenty four covers (1914-52) mostly addressed to US, condition is mixed among the early issues with latter items generally Fine-VF, material of decent quality with retail potential. | Est. $900-1200 | |
| 2030 | | GREECE BALANCE &: ACCUMULATION. Eight albums or stock books plus a small stack of loose pages with thousands of Greek issues, from ther usual assortment of Hermes Heads to more modern commem sets, note one album with some early 1950s used sets and then mostly cplt mint 1960-88, two stock books with NH 1960s/70s sets plus some associated areas, etc., usual mixed condition, mostrly F-VF. | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 2031 | | GREECE FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION group of about 50 flight covers from the 1920s and 1930s with a handful of recent covers from the 1950s to 1970s. We noted more than ten covers in the $50 to $200 range including a scarce 22/May/1930 First Flight from Syros to Patras, a 1926 First Flight from Athens to Milan Italy and a 1931 First Flight from Athens to Amsterdam Netherlands along with many others. Definitely one of those cover lots that should be on your "must see" list.[v] | Est. $750-1000 | |
| 2032 | | GREECE BALANCE. Several collection balances or remnants mostly on pages, nice assortment of the better 1930s/50s mint (incl 1933 50L-50d Airmails, 1939 Ionian Isl) or used, useful mid 1950s/70s mint with many NH and some minor duplication, etc., most F-VF. From the "Meng" collection. | Est. $500-750 | |
| 2033 | | GREECE USED COLLECTION several hundred stamps, housed on quadrille albums leaves inwith 1896 first Olympics to Id blue, second Olympics complete to 5d and third Olympics to Id. Next page with various Hermes inc high value defins to 25d, similarly with the Acropolis, followed by the 'Sortie from Missolonghi' complete to 50d, various other complete series to the 1950s with earlier 'youth of Marathon' , yet further defins of the Acropolis to 25dr, the war years and then the post WW2 virtually complete used through to the modern era, as well as back of the book. | Est. $500-600 |
GREENLAND
| 2034 | / | QUALITY GREENLAND, FAROES &: DENMARK COLLECTIONS many hundreds of mint &: used stamps housed in six albums. The Greenland mint collection, 1905-1981 includes 1945 set NH, 1945 overprints with both colors, Parcel Posts complete as per the Safe album (25 values), also the Reprint sheets; Greenland used collection to 1997 with strong Parcel Posts, 47 stamps with a nice range of cancellations; Faroes includes 1919 4ore bisect used on cover, tied by Trangisvang 15.1.1919 cancel; 1919 2ore on 5ore tied to cover (S. Gronlund cert), also another example used on piece, plus a mint example (signed Stolow "as is"), 1940-41 surcharges mint, additional 20pa on 1ore wide setting also a set used, and 20pa on 1ore pair on piece, 20pa on 5ore used on cover; Denmark mint collection 1902-1967 with 1905-17 Christian to 100ore (3), 1912 &: 1915 GPO 5k, later sets, Air Posts 1925 set, Parcel Posts; Denmark used to 1969 with 1851 2rbs, 1854-57 to 16s, 1912 &: 1915 GPO 5k, 1918 surcharges, Air Posts 1925 set, BOB. Some Proof Reprints and Locals round out the collection. The condition is much better than normally encountered with much F-VF, OG, some NH and used. Viewing is a pleasure.[v] | Est. $11000-13000 | |
| 2035 | | GREENLAND COLLECTION, 1905/78. On homemade pages, many better as 1938-46 set mint, on cover, various uses on cover or card, 1945 1ore-5k singles, blocks of four, set on 1952 cover, 1945 blocks of four, set on cover, 2k-5k singles, "wrong color" blocks of four, 1950-60 1ore-5kr, 1956 Surcharges FDC, Parcel Post 1ore-20ore, also includes the set for Thule mint, used and on cover, F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2500-4000 | |
| 2036 | | GREENLAND MINT COLLECTION, 1938/90. Mostly complete (less parcel post) on scott pages, includes Scott #1-9, 10-18, 19-27 (less 2k), 39-40, mostly cplt. 1957-90 with some (mostly later) NH, Q7, several sheets of the govt. issued parcel post reprint sheets, etc., mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $500-750 |
GUATEMALA
| 2037 | | SELECT GUATEMALA COLLECTION with many good covers and running to early 1970's in 2 volumes. A parallel mint and used collection with numerous varieties and better sets including mint unless noted 1886 "255" instead of "25" on 1p vermilion and better airmails including many blocks of 4. A clean fine to very fine specialized collection that should be viewed to appreciate. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1200-1500 |
HAITI
| 2038 | | HAITI COLLECTION. Specialized collection in five volumes with particular strength in the first issue, handstamped issues, covers/FDC, postal stationery, etc., replete with mint, used, multiples, varieties, specialty items, covers and more on homemade or Minkus pages, among the many highlights are a mostly complete mint &:/or used collection of 1881/1970 issues, First Issue (1881/87) mint pairs and blocks, shades and cancels, 20c imperf mint (2), used (15), 1c-5c Re-drawn mint, 1939 Coubertin mint incl airs, 1949 Sanatorium mint singles, S/S and blocks of four, assorted 1920s/40s flight and airmail covers, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, a useful array of desirable material. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2039 | | HAITI COLLECTION “I have the simplest of tastes”, said Oscar Wilde “ I like nothing but the best”. Avid collectors of Haiti therefore will not be at all disappointed in this wonderful collection, mint and used housed on Scott album leaves. There are very few empty spaces here and more importantly this collector has added varieties, shades and especially opts in their numerous permutations. Collections of this caliber of this country are becoming increasingly more difficult to find. A wonderful scholarly collection that is a specialists delight, absolutely ideal for aficionados of Haitian philately, particularly with emphasis on the classics. | Est. $1500-2000 |
HONDURAS
| 2040 | / | EXCEPTIONAL HONDURAS COLLECTION, PARALLEL MINT AND USED of many hundreds in 2 binders. Beginning with a nice range of Comayagua and Tegucigalpa surcharges there is better material and varieties to be found including good first issue airmails and surcharges, many complete mint sets with some duplication and exceptional back of the book. Overall fine to very fine with viewing strongly suggested. From the "Meng" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2500 |
HUNGARY
| 2041 | | VALUABLE HUNGARY COLLECTION An important collection, mint and used, housed in 7 old fashioned albums with virtually everything conceivable in this country. The first book starts with the all the Franz Josefs with the different printings including the good 3kr green, followed by 19th century nearly complete. The collection continues through WWI again with the definitives and overprints complete through the 1920's and 1930's with the Zeppelins, and the Madonna and Child 10pengo, the propeller set mint and a very scarce stamp, far better than the catalog suggests, namely the 2fil on 8fil mauve definitive. The 1930's continues again with the airmails complete and no empty spaces, including seriously scarce imperfs and non-Scott listed material, as well as m/s etc. The notes written inside the first album states this catalogs over 20,000DM, yet without the year of the Michel catalog, this seems conservative. Album 2 similarly has a catalog of over 20,000DM with all the definitives, including of course the inflation o/ps, again with scarce material not often seen. More obvious better material includes the "four freedoms" FDR with all the different colors on the 4 m/s. Similarly the bridges pair and the "chainbreaker" m/s never hinged and again page after page completion with the scarce UPU 3ft perf and imperf, further imperf airmails, the very rare 60ft purple October 6th – 14th 1951, (printing 1060), and then the set of 3 of the same in green, red and blue as well as the imperfs of the basic series! Also seen on the same pages the scarce costumes imperf complete series of 8. Other good material includes the building definitives series imperf and lots of various other permutations, it is no surprise that this too has a 20,000DM catalog. The third volume has a catalog figure in excess of 6000DM, consisting again of everything conceivable from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. The fourth volume has a catalog figure of over 3000DM , the fifth volume with a catalog of over 4000DM, the sixth book about 4000DM, the seventh this time with a catalog figure of 12,000DM because of the imperf m/s, again many of which have very low printing numbers. The total catalog figure according to the collector comes to just over 69,000DM , something equivalent to $55,000 depending on what year he used his Michel catalog. In any event, this is a fantastic collection not needing much for completion, including the varieties. A great opportunity.[v] | Est. $8500-10000 | |
| 2042 | | HUNGARY COLLECTION, 1871/1989. Mostly mint in three Scott albums and being highly complete for the period, includes useful 19th century used with complete sets, mint mostly complete mint 1913-89 with good number of later issues NH, includes semis, airs, dues plus assorted post-WWI Occupation issues, note (mint) 1913-15 Charity sets, 1931 Zepp overprints NH, 1932 Madonna, 1933 Airmails, 1950 5-Year Plan, 1949 Chain Bridge S/S NH, 1948 FDR S/S incl. imperfs, usual mixed condition esp. in earlies, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2043 | | INTRIGUING HUNGARY COLLECTION IN 4 VOLUMES plus some back up material. Strong range of covers beginning with some stampless plus useful cancels including postage due marks and including better as mint unless noted 1913 Semi-postals along with the 5 high values on cover, 1914 Semi-postals (2), 1933 Airmails, as well as revenues on documents. A parallel mint and used collection with useful duplication and generally fine to very fine. Viewing is strongly suggested to appreciate the value to be found here. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 2044 | | HUNGARY ATTRACTIVE BALANCE OF A COLLECTION, 1850-1967 hundreds of mostly mint stamps, mainly housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1934 Liszt Souvenir Sheet, Semi-Postals 1913 to 5k, 1914 set to 5k, 1925 Sports set, 1942 Red Cross sheets of 4, 1947 Roosevelt set of four Souvenir Sheets, Air Posts 1931 Zeppelin set, 1949 Chain Bridge Souvenir Sheet, Air Post Semi-Postals, 1947 Roosevelt set of four Souvenir Sheets, 1948 both Chain Bridge Souvenir Sheets, Postage Dues, many Occupation issues, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG. A nice collection from the "South Beach" holding.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
ICELAND
| 2045 | | POWERFUL ICELAND COLLECTION many hundreds of mint OG, used and unused issues comprising regular and surcharged definitives, commemoratives, souvenir sheets, semi-postal, air mails, revenue stamps, revenues on documents, postal stationary &: abundant postal history housed in fourteen binders, highlights include 1902-4 King Christian mint &: used sets, 1907-8 Kings Christian &: Frederik mint &: used sets, 1912 Frederik mint &: used sets, 1915-18 Kings type of 1907-8 mint &: used sets, 1921-5 &: 1924-30 Surcharge sets, Scott #143 Henrik Pollak Certificate, 1922 2k &: 5k "Pjonusta" overprints, 1925-6 Surcharges, 1930 Parliament mint used sets, 1930 Parliament issue with official overprints, 1930 Airmail mint &: used sets, 1931 Zeppelin mint used sets &: 1931 zeppelin flight cover, a well assembled collection, replete with many desirable singles &: sets in the $20 to $75 range with some higher, overall condition Fine-VF, recommended for collector or dealer alike, viewing advised for full appreciation of its value and scope.[v] | Est. $10000-20000 | |
| 2046 | | ICELAND COLLECTION, 1873/1957. Intact collection of mint, used, multiples, covers, FDC, postal stationery, some specialty items, etc. on mostly homemade pages in two volumes, better throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1873 8s, 16s perf 12 1/2, 1876 16a used, 1882-98 50a mint and used, 1896-1901 3a-25a used, 1907-08 1e-1k used (less 50a), 1911 Sigurdsson used (2), 1920-22 50a, 1e-5k used, 1921-25 5a-50a Surcharges mint and used, 1925 Pictorials set on registered Wilson cover, 1930 Millenary, 1931-33 1k NH, 1937 10a-40a Christian X used, 1937 Christian X S/S (2), 1938 Leif Ericsson Day S/S FDC (2), 1938 Anniversary used, 1939 World's fair blocks of four (yields two NH sets), 1944 Sigurdsson blocks of four, set on FDC, 1948 Volcano set on FDC (2), 1952 Parliament NH, 1952 Björnsson set on FDC, 1953 Documents NH, 1954 Hafstein mint and set on FDC, 1956 Waterfalls set on two FDC, set blocks of four on individual FDC, Airmails 1928-31 issues cplt, 1929 50a used, 1930 Gyrfalcon used, Gyrfalcon official NH, 1930 Millenary used, 1931 Iceland Flight Zepp cover with 30a, 2k Ovpts, 1934 10a-2k mint and used, 1952 Views singles NH, blocks of four, Officials 1873 4s, 1879-95 16a-20a used, 1902 Christian IX used (2), 1902-03 "3a-20a "I GILDI" blocks of four used, 1907-08 Kings used (2), 1931 20a, etc., generally F-VF, a desirable collection of this popular area. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 2047 | | APPEALING ICELAND COLLECTION, 1873-1995 Parallel mint OG and used collection hingelessly arranged in 2 Lighthouse albums; solid mint NH coverage from 1949, and used from 1902 onward, with many better singles and sets throughout incl. mint Scott 3, 7, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21, 74, 75, 76, 86-91, 92-8, 99-107, 108-28, 130-8, 149, 144-8, 150, 152-6, 170-5, 181 NH, 185 NH, 232-5, 257-68 NH, C2, C4-8, C9-11, O6, O12; used 20, 27, 34-44B, 40-40a pair, 59, 71-85, 86-91, 96, 99-107, 108-28, 130-8, 140-3, 149, 170-5, 186, C4, C5, C15-20, O3, O31-8, and others; occasional fault amongst the early classic issues, generally Fine-VF; a clean, well-developed collection, surely worth viewing and making ones own ![v] | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 2048 | | ICELAND COLLECTION, 1873/1998. Nicely filled Scott album with some present both mint and used, numerous premium with (mint unless otherwise noted) 1873/99 Numerals assorted mint and used, useful “I-GILDI” overprints mint or used (incl officials), 1911 Sigurdsson, 1912 1K-2K Frederik VIII, 1930 Millenary Airmails, 1931 Zeppelin Overprints, 1934 Airmails, 1938 Independence used, 1939 World’s Fair, 1939-45 Statue, 1937 Christian X S/S NH, 1944 Sigurdsson used, 1948 Hekla Volcano, 1952 Bjornsson used, 1952 Airmails NH, Officials incl 1876 10a, 1901 4a, 1902 3a-50a used, 1930 5k NH, 1922 2k used, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2049 | | STRONG ICELAND COLLECTION, 1873-1978 Many hundreds of different, predominantly used issues comprising Definitives, Commemoratives,S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, and Officials hingelessly mounted on album pages; excellent coverage for the period, with many key singles and complete sets, incl. mint OG 3, 49, 232-5; used 1 signed, 5 signed, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 19, 67, 34-44B, 71-85, 92-8, 99-107, 108-28, 130-8, 140-3, 152-66, C9-11 each tied to small piece, O1, O2, and many more; occasional minor fault amongst the used issues; Fine through VF centering; a valuable assemblage offering stamps typically absent in most collections; Well deserving of a careful look and a vigorous bid ![v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2050 | | ICELAND CIRCUIT BOOKS group of eighteen circuit books with mint &: used stamps, better items include 1907-8 Kings set, 1911 &: 1912 Sigurdsson sets, 1921 Surcharged set, 1924 10k on 1k, 1925 regular &: airmail sets, 1931 zeppelin set, 1939 New York Fair set &: many other complete sets from modest to $20, condition is Fine-VF, a useful lot recommended for collector or dealer.[v] | Est. $1700-2000 | |
| 2051 | | ICELAND COLLECTION, 1873/1989. Mostly complete mint on Scott pages, assorted mint and used 1873/1924 issues with some better mint, unused or used Numerals incl 1876 40a mint, 1882-98 3a-50a used, 100a mint, other premium incl 1911 Sigurdsson, 1912 Frederik VIII, 1925 2k on 25a, 1926 1k on 40a, 1930 Althing incl. airmails, 1931 Zeppelin opts, mostly complete 1930/89 with many NH (mostly after 1960s), 1907-08 Officials, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2052 | | ICELAND COLLECTION, 1902/2006. Extensive collection in three Lindner "T" hingeless albums and being mostly cplt NH from 1938 on, majority with an additional used/cto example accompanying, includes 1911 Sigurdsson mint and used, 1929 Airmail Ovpt mint and used, 1930 Millenary mint, 1932 75a Waterfall NH, 1934 Airmails NH and used, etc., overall fresh and F-VF, excellent foundation collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2053 | | ICELAND BALANCE OF A COLLECTION, 1873-1990 hundreds of mint and used stamps, mostly housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. The mint includes 1873 4s &: 8s (toned), 1876 5a, 6a, 8a, 1882-98 3a-20a, 1907-08 10a, 1931-33 2k, many later sets, Air Posts 1930 Millenary set, 1931 Zeppelin set, some Officials, etc. The condition is a bit varied in places, however much is F-VF, OG or used. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $700-1000 |
INDONESIA
| 2054 | | INDONESIA COLLECTION. Huge lot from Pre-Independence, local issues and run to late 70's housed in three albums on stock pages consisting of thousands of stamps all neatly sorted. Useful mint and used range. Many sets &: uncommon stamps to be found. One for the collector who needs those cheap-middle elusive items not easy to find &: enjoys a challenging search. Worth checking. | Est. $750-1000 | |
| 2055 | | INDONESIA COLLECTION. Two volumes stuffed with a traditional issues collection of mint, used, multiples, covers, some varieties, etc., plus an assortment of the Japanese occupation issues, local issues, Vienna issue along with the selection of "RIS" and"RIAU" overprints (some premium), extensive 1950s/mid 1970s with mint, covers, FDC, etc., also Dutch New Guinea apparently cplt mint 1950-62, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $500-750 |
IRAN
| 2056 | | POWERFUL IRAN COLLECTION, 1870-2003 Many hundreds of different mint OG/unused regular, ovptd, and surcharged issues (with just a few used 1876-8 Lions, 1880 10s Nasr ed-Din, etc.) hingelessly mounted in a Scott Specialty album and arranged in a stockbook; very solid coverage for the period,incl. unused 1870 Lions to 8s, 1876 Lions with used 4k, mint 1882-4 Portraits to 10fr, 1891 Typographs to 5k, 1903-04 Portraits to 50k, 1909 Shah Qajar to 30k, 1909 Printed Matter Postal Tax to 2c/30k, 1915 "Officiel" to 30k, 1926-9 Shah Pahlavi to 3t, 1942-6 Shah to 200r, 1949-50 Views to 50r NH, 1954-5 and 1956-7 Shah to 200r NH, 1959-63 Shah set (100r, 200r unused), 1930-1935 Shah and Eagle ovptd Airmails to 3t, and many more better sets; occasional fault, Fine through VF, with a mixture of reprints, and genuine and reference copies amongst the early issues; a truly valuable collection, loaded with fresh mint sets, well worth careful viewing and a serious bid ![v] | Est. $20000-30000 | |
| 2057 | / | DESIRABLE MINT IRAN SELECTION,1949-1962 Dozens of mint OG sets of Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals and Airmails arranged on stock cards, most with $25-$700+ Scott values, incl. 786-94 NH (90d part OG), 911-14 (x5; 3 NH), 978-82 (x6; 5 NH), 915-930, 935-40 (x5; 4 NH), 950-65, 985-989 NH (x4), 995-8, 999-1014 (most NH), 1097 NH, 1098 NH, 1107-25 (x2), 1150 NH, 1151 NH, 1209-22 (x5; 4 NH), B22-7 (x2; 1 NH), C17-21 NH (3kr x2), C79-82 (x9; 8 NH), and more; scattered mint regular and surcharged or hand stamped 1882-1926 issues accompany; generally fresh, Fine-VF, manageable duplication; A lovely, profitable stock, so be sure to view ![v] | Est. $5000-7000 | |
| 2058 | | IRAN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION, 1870/1966. Mostly mint in mounts on Scott pages, very well filled for the period with many premium as (mint unless otherwise nited) 1870 8s, 1875 4s unused signed Holcombe, 1878 5k gold used signed Holcombe, 1907-09 1c-50k (4k cto), 1922 1c-30k "Controle" Ovpys signed Galvez, 1931-32 Shah (10ch used), 1935 Anniversary, 1935 Overprints, 1936-37 Shah, 1950 Portraits, 1951-52 Shah, 1953 Sports, 1954 Fishing, 1954 Forestry Congress, 1958-59 Shah, nearly cplt (incl definitives) 1958-66, Airmails cplt 1930-57, etc., early 20th century usual reprints, forgeries, etc., overall fresh and F-VF, a far better collection than typically seen for this difficult area.[v] | Est. $5000-7500 | |
| 2059 | | IRAN COLLECTION, 1870/1979. Two albums, starter mint/used collection in a Minkus album, extensive collection of mostly mint in a Scott album, includes the usual ubiquitous reprints and forgeries in the pre-1920s issues but with some better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1870 8s unused (Persiphila cert.), 1875 1s Rouletted unused signed Brun, 1885-86 1c-5k, 1907-09 1ch-50k (4k yellow cto), 1917 24c on 1k (Persiphila cert.), 1924-25 1ch-30k Shah. 1927-29 1k, 2k Shah, 1928 Re-drawn, 1929 1c-3t Shah (5k used), 1931-32 Shah, 1935 Anniversary, 1935 5d-5r Shah, 1936-37 Shah. 1938-39 2r-10r Shah. 1939 Birthday perf &: imperf, imperf sheets of 4 NH, mostly complete 1942-70 incl. majority of the better 1950s/60s definitive sets, airmails incl. 1928 Overprints, 1929 Overprints, 1930 Shah. 1935 Overprints, cplt 1952-69, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, nice lot for the enthusiast as there is plenty of the more interesting earlier material to wade through.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2060 | | IRAN COLLECTION. Four volumes of mint, multiples, used, covers, some postal stationery and fiscals, etc. to 1980s period, mostly on homemade pages and with some better as (mint unless otherwise noted) classic period forgeries (mostly marked as such), reprints, etc. but with some genuine as 1882-84 5s-10fr, early 20th century assorted mix of mint and used plus usual reprints and forgeries but also with some covers, 1921 2c-5t Overprints signed, 1925 1c-1k Overprints mint and used, 1929 Shah issue assorted mint, specimens and covers, 1933-34 5d-5r Shah, 1935 Anniversary (2), 1939 Shah Birthday sheets of four (less 5d, includes 1d, 2d), 1942-46 100r used (2), useful group of covers incl censored to USA, assorted 1950s commems and regulars mint, used, covers, etc., Airmails 1930 1c-3t, 1953 50d-200r blocks of four, 1953 Oil Discovery blocks of four, etc. plus 1934 UPU Congress presentation book, usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, ideal for expansion. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2061 | | IRAN COLLECTION, 1870-1973 Hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps in 2 Farahbaksh albums, accompanied by a binder with over 20 early 1900s postal cards and PPCs, and assorted later postal stationery; present are used 1870-1878 Lions incl. 1870 2s, 4s, 8s, 1876 1s, 1878 1k; 1882-1884 Nasr-ed Din set to 10fr; 1903-1925 Shah Qajar sets to 50k; plus several 1899-1935 overprinted and surcharged sets, 1935 Airmails to 3t; mint 1930 Airmails to 3t, and solid, predominantly mint coverage from 1949 forward, incl. many good NH sets; typical centering amongst the Lion imperfs; many cto sets, and likely reference copies amongst the overprinted issues; mint material is generally fresh, Fine-VF; Viewing advised for full appreciation. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2062 | / | EXTENSIVE IRAN DEALER'S STOCK 1881-2000 two red file boxes containing thousands of mostly NH new issues from the late 1950s with values up to about $20. We did notice a fistful of earlier mint issues prior to 1950 and there is some slight duplication throughout and thus this group could appeal to a collector looking to fill a lot of album spaces as well as the dealer who wants a fresh, clean stock.[v] | Est. $1000-1200 |
IRAQ
| 2063 | | IRAQ COLLECTION, 1923/79. Extensive mostly mint collection in two volumes, includes some additional used, multiples, 1930s/70s covers incl airmail, later FDC, etc., numerous premium as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1923-25 1/2a-10r mint (2) and used, 1931 1/2a-10r, 1932 Surcharges, 1932 2f-1d, 1/2d used, 1934-38 1f-1d, 1941-42 1f-1d, includes some mint or used perf varieties, 1948 1f-1d, perf and imperf S/S of six (2 each), 1953 Coronation S/S, good degree of completion 1942-79 period incl officials, Airmails 1949 3f-100f imprint blocks of four, perf and imperf S/S (2 each), 1971 Air Officials, Officials 1923 1/2a-5r, 1/2a-10r used, 1924-25 1/2a-10r mint and used, 1927 1r "Specimen" ovpt, 1931 1/2a-10r, 1932 Surcharges, 1932 2f-1d (2), 1/2d-1d blocks of four NH, 1934-38 1f-1d, 1941-42 1f-1d, etc., generally fresh and F-VF, a real solid offering of this area. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1800-2200 |
ISRAEL
| 2064 | / | APPEALING ISRAEL COLLECTION, 1948-2006 Mint OG collection, neatly arranged in a 3 stockbooks, all tabbed except for 1948 250m-1000m Doar Ivri values (x2; one set NH) and Postage Dues; virtually complete with respect to basic, Scott-listed issues (missing J1-5), plus some Bale-listed items, incl. 1948 New Year and 1949 UPU tete beche gutter pairs, and a few booklets; NH from about 1951 forward; a few 1948-1950 used issues, incl. untabbed 1948 250m-1000m Doar Ivri set; mint Palestinian Authority issues accompany; generally fresh, Fine-VF, light duplication, plenty of NH material; Viewing will be easy and pleasant ![v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2065 | | ISRAEL TAB COLLECTION, 1948/2006. Essentially complete in five Lindner “T” hingeless albums, majority NH and with majority accompanied by a used/cto example as well, includes 1948 First Coins NH (250m-1000m full tabs with 1985 Shalit cert) and used, 1948 New Year set with plain (NH) and colored (NH and used) tabs, 1949 New Year NH and used, 1950 Airmails NH and used, 1952 Menorah NH and used, plus all the other premium 1949/55 issues NH (postage dues without tabs), fresh and F-VF.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2066 | | ISRAEL MINT COLLECTION, 1948-89. In two nicely filled Scott albums with one for tabs and the other some forerunners (incl. Palestine) and normal singles, both incl. S/S and some mini-sheets, note better as Mint 1-9 (7-9 also used), 16 (also used), mostly complete 1950-89, Tabs Scott #1-6, 10-14 (short tab), 15 NH, 23 NH, 25 NH, 27 NH, 28-30, 31-32 (2), 33-36, 48-50, mostly complete 1955-89, C1-47, J6-11 NH, O1-4 NH, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2067 | | ISRAEL COLLECTION &: SOME PALESTINE STAMPS many hundreds of mint &: used stamps, mounted in seven binders, #1-9 used tabless set, group of 1948-65 FDCs &: aerogrames, eight booklets, includes three White Ace binders with never hinged tabbed stamps issued between 1951-84, basic Palestine stamp collection &: three commercial covers addressed US, condition is Fine-VF, nice basis for further expansion, viewing will be quick. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2068 | / | ISRAEL ERROR COLLECTION many dozens of mint error stamps mounted on blank pages starting with an imperf pair of the 50m Doar Ivri along with two low values of the first postage dues with an extra row of perforations, then skipping a few years, the next interesting item is Bale#133b "Double Leaf" variety on a page with several other minor varieties, from this point onwards, most of the value is found in "missing color" errors which are not listed in Bale, in addition, we noted a number of dramatic mis-perfed items. Owner's retail value over $5,000. [v] | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 2069 | / | ISRAEL MINT COLLECTION, 1948-1965 almost complete Tab singles collection housed in a red hingeless Lighthouse album. Includes 1948 Coins to 500m (250m fault), 1949 Petah Tikva 40p (L &: R), 1949 New Year set, 1950 Runner, 1951 National Fund set, 1952 Menorah 1000m, later set, Air Posts 1950 Birds set, 1953 to 1000p, etc. Few mainly small faults and a couple of short Tabs. Much is F-VF, NH. Inspection warranted. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $650-950 | |
| 2070 | / | ISRAEL COLLECTION, 1950-2004 extraordinary group of approximately 2000 mint stamps in mounts ready to be affixed to album pages and housed in two Lighthouse stock books, ordered chronologically and identified by Scott numbers, abundant complete sets with tabs, catalogue value in excess of $1,200, condition is VF, excellent basis for further expansion. [v] | Est. $400-600 |
ITALIAN AREA
| 2071 | | ITALY AND COLONIES EXTENSIVE COLLECTION. Lifelong “collector’s collection” in five Scott albums covering the classic (some States, esp. Roman states) through mint issues of the late 1980s, includes Italy, foreign offices and colonies, Aegean islands, related areas as Trieste, San Marino and Vatican City, etc., nicely augmented with some errors and varieties, colorful cinderelllas (most 20th century military related), covers, view picture postcards, multiples, etc., a listing of the scores of better sets and singles would be quite lengthy but suffice it to say such a list would include the better definitive, charity and airmail sets (especially from the 1920s-50s) and, where applicable, being nearly complete mint from the 1920s/80s, as a teaser we’ll note 1924-25 15c-1L with ad labels cplt. mint or used, 1923 Manzoni mint, 1930s airmails mint, 1863 10c postage due mint (APS cert.), Aegean Isl essentially complete mint (less Rhodes), Cyrenaica complete 1923-34 (less 1934 air official), strong Fiume, Libya and Tripolitania, San Marino 1929 5c-20L (50c used), 1932 Post Office mint, 1932 Garibaldi mint, 1931-78 Airmails mint (less C77), etc., usual mixed condition incl. some early regums or dubious cancels, generally F-VF, view to appreciate.[v] | Est. $25000-30000 | |
| 2072 | | VALUABLE ITALY &: STATES STOCK mostly mint &: NH group, including singles &: sets mounted on selection cards, most of the value concentrated in Italy, highlights include 1930 Virgil regular &: airmail sets, 1932 Tenth Anniversary of Fascist Government sets, 1934 Soccer regular set, 1934 Soccer airmail sets, 1935 Bellini sets, 1936 Quintus Horatius sets, 1937 Child Welfare regular sets, 1937 Augustus Caesar airmail sets, 1948 "Risorgimento" sets, 1949 Centenary of Roman Republic stamp &: many other in the $30 to $100 range, Sardinia #4-6 &: Sicily #16 with Raybaudi certificates, valuable Modena, Romagna &: Tuscany stamps, manageable duplication, condition is VF, a sweet deal for ebay seller or established dealer wishing to expand his stock, well worth a look and a bid![v] | Est. $8000-10000 | |
| 2073 | | ITALY, SAN MARINO &: VATICAN DEALER'S STOCK consisting of a small counter book of better Vatican City and two red file boxes filled with thousands of sets and singles starting with a selection of Italian States then continuing through early 20th century issues of Italy with strength in new issues from the 1960s through the 1980s from Italy, San Marino and Vatican. The recent issues are generally inexpensive NH sets and singles while the older material contains some mint and some used with a significant group valued in the $50 to $100 range especially among the Vatican which includes the 1929 First set, 1933 Second set and even the scarce 1934 Surcharged set. Condition is somewhat mixed on the earliest items, however, vast majority are Fine-VF and quite useful.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2074 | | ITALY &: RELATED AREAS STOCK many hundreds of mint stamps &: sets in glassine envelopes with Scott catalogue numbers, many NH, strength in complete sets in the $20 to $60 range, we also noticed a fair number sets above $100, such as Italy #140-2, #201-10, #268-79, #280-9, #290-305, #324-8, #345-8 &: #349-54, some duplication, the lot includes stamps from Italy, Aegean Islands, Cyrenaica, Eritrea, Libia, San Marino, Tripolitania, Trieste (zone A &: B) &: Vatican City, condition is VF, excellent opportunity for internet seller or bourse dealer wishing to expand his stock.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2075 | | ITALY &: COLONIES COLLECTION 1860s-1960s several hundreds of mint &: used stamps mounted in three Scott albums, highlights include Italy 1911 Anniversary of the union of Italian States set, 1912 Re-erection of the Campanile set, 1922 Mazzini set, 1923 Fascist March semi-postal set, 1929 Abbey of Monte Casino set, 1930 Virgil air mail set, 1931 Saint Anthony of Padua set, 1933 Graf Zeppelin set, 1933 triptychs of Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight, 1934 regular &: air mail soccer sets, 1934 Military Medal of Honor set, 1938 Proclamation of the Empire regular &: airmail sets, many complete sets from Aegean Islands, Cyrenaica, Eritrea, Fiume, Italian East Africa, Libia, Oltre Giuba, Roman States, San Marino, Somalia, Trieste, Tripolitania &: Vatican City in the modest to $25 range, condition Fine-VF, recommended for dealer or collector alike, viewing will be quick.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2076 | | ITALY &: AREA DEALER'S STOCK 1922-1960 two small counter books containing a few dozen better sets with a few singles in the $25 to $200 range. The first book holds Italy which includes 1922 Mazzini set (NH), 1929 Monte Cassino set (NH), 1930 Virgil set (NH), 1948 St Catherine set with Airmails (2 NH), 1949 Risorgimento set (NH), 1932 DaVinci set (NH) and 1934 Football Airmail set. The second book contains Italian Colonial issues and Italian area. Among these, the better items include Italian East Africa 1941 Postage Due set, Italy-Aegean 1933 Zeppelin set, San Marino 1952 Columbus set (NH) and 1933 Zeppelin set (used). Definitely a worthwhile group that is fresh and clean composed of nice Fine-VF sets.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2077 | | FIUME &: TRIESTE ZONE A-B STOCK, MINT-USED, 1918-54 In one volume, hundreds of Fiume begins w/first issue both mint &: used, excellent reference material included, few tied to piece, #27-43 cplt both unused and used, (plus #32 NH x3, #37-43 NH), though missing the four-figure items, has many better sets &: singles, including a few unlisted such as double overprint, offset ovpts, a trial color proof, 1945 "RIJEKA", etc, generally Fine-VF, then TRIESTE Zone A is nearly complete except the parcel posts, with some highlights as #17 mint &: used, #18-29 mint &: used, C20-26 used and most sets/singles being Fine-VF, either OG or NH, TRIESTE Zone B is complete, #C17 is NH, #RAJ3 is mint again Fine-VF. Two tougher areas well on their way to being completed! [v] | Est. $1500-2500 |
ITALIAN STATES - ROMAN STATES
| 2078 | | ROMAN STATES SPECIALIZED COLLECTION. Appealing array of mostly used or on cover issues on annotated pages, starts with a couple of stampless covers and then delves into the regularly issued stamps, among the highlights 1852 Issue 1/2b-8b used assortment incl some multiples and shades, numerous covers with 1/2b pair on cover (faulty), 1b single franking covers (2), pair on cover, 2b single franking on cover, two singles on cover, 3b single franking covers (4), 4b single franking covers (2), 6b single franking covers (2), 8b single franking covers (2), 1867 Issue 3c mint, 5c used pair, 10c pair on cover, 20c mint (2), 40c mint pair, used single, 80c mint, 1868 Issue mint and used assortment, finishes with a few pages of forgeries, usual mixed condition, VG-VF, view to appreciate. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1200-1600 |
ITALIAN STATES - SARDINIA
| 2079 | () | SARDINIA GROUP,1854-63 group of twenty-seven mint OG &: unused stamps, mounted in stock page, the lot includes 1854 20c Blue, 1855-63 5c Green &: Yellow Green shades, 10c three singles, 20c two singles, 40c three singles, 80c three singles, 3L two singles &: seven newspaper stamps, four stamps signed A. Diena, condition is VF, clean lot recommended for internet dealer or specialized collector, viewing will be quick. [v] | Est. $800-1000 |
ITALIAN STATES
| 2080 | () | ITALIAN STATES COLLECTION In depth collection with many better stamps , also inductive postmark studies of Savoy. However the main value is in the regular issues with obviously good items such as Sicily in 1859 50gr ‘lacca bruno’ with certificate from Raybaudi, also accompanied by a lovely used 1/2gr yellow, 1gr grey olive, the 2gr, 5gr and 10gr all used, an impressive page. The next page also good with the high value for the Papal States this time with the highlight being the 50baj accompanied with a Mario Zanini certificate. The stamp itself has three large margins but is close on the right hand side, there are also eleven other stamps on the page, mostly four margin examples. Further studies including the 1867 and 1868 perforated issues. Then follows Tuscany with a good range of lions from the 18511q, various crazie, as well as soldo, followed by 1857s and the 1860 shields to 80cts, however the condition is mixed. The Romagna including some used all with signatures but needing, of course, certificates. This is followed by a study of Sardinia with postmarks such as Chamonix, Bonneville, Montmeillan, St Julien, Chambery etc. Also a good range of Parma from 1852 imperfs onwards, including some rather attractive cds strikes and various four margin copies including 1847/59 complete. Naples also strong with the obvious high value the 50gr four margined signed three times on the back, accompanied by Dr Enzo Diena certificate, with small faults. Also on that page other high values inc 10gr and 20gr, again not perfect, however the lower values are in nice condition. Other states include Modena with various ‘crown and eagle’ types. Catalogue value here is no doubt enormous but please take into consideration the condition which covers the gamut of states including Very Fine yet with the overwhelming majority in acceptable condition, often better than normally encountered. An excellent opportunity for a dealer to replenish stocks inexpensively or a collector looking for a collection that is more than a solid foundation to build on, with viewing much recommended to appreciate the extent of what is here[v] | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 2081 | | ITALIAN STATES COLLECTION a very impressive collection loaded with value, mostly used, in mixed condition as to be expected. However many of the better and more expensive stamps are in good condition, far more than some of the intermediate values, therefore a studied viewing is recommended. For example, the first page sets the pace with Naples with the 1858 imperfs to 20gr. Also stuck in between the first two pages was a packet with dozens of imperfs with an abundance of lower values that will delight the specialist, virtually everything in four margined condition, please inspect very carefully. Similarly good Sicily, with for example Ferdinand II the 20gr dark gray violet very fresh looking four margined original gum with partial paper adhesion on back, mentioned for accuracy’s sake only. Also seen Parma to 40ct of the provisional government mint, then interesting Sardinia with an attractive ‘Nizza Maritimo’ cancel on a violet rose imperf. Other good areas include Papal States with the Scott #10 50baj used, lots of Tuscany with ‘lions’ to 9 crazie and ‘coat of arms’ to 40ct etc. There is of course much more here among the hundreds of stamps that would benefit from further research and some re-organizing to incorporate into the main collection itself. Once this is done it will transform its value. Please study carefully page for page, stamp for stamp and appreciate the occasional excellent quality when you least expect it. Viewing is therefore highly recommended. | Est. $2400-2800 | |
| 2082 | | ITALIAN STATES COLLECTION. Starter collection of mint, used, covers, etc., some duplication wih shades, different cancels plus the usual assortment of reprints and dubious stamps &:/or cancels (many marked as such), note better Modena, Romagna (1859 8b used, signed), Tuscany incl 1858 cover Florence to USA, Neapolitan Provinces incl 2g, 5g inverted head varieties, Sardinia stampless covers (most to Switzerland), 1851 5c grey-black used (Cueni cert), 40c rose used (Cueni cert), 1854 20c on cover (signed), 1855/63 issue used assortment, ec., usual mixed condition, many F-VF, nice lot of these with significant cat. value. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 |
ITALY
| 2083 | | VALUABLE ITALY COLLECTION a practically complete collection as per the five hingeless Lighthouse albums in which it is housed. A very good quality collection with hardly any empty spaces, mint and used, often with parallel mint and used, particularly with the latter part of the 20th century, page for page, through to 2005. Many of the classics are signed, with a discerning eye for quality virtually throughout, with many elusive 19th century stamps present. In the 20th century of course there are highlights such as Trieste o/ps complete, the Manzoni, the Grociera o/ps complete, the triptychs including the 1933 "Servizio di Stato" o/p, leading all the way through to the scarce 1000 lire parcel post mint with posthorns watermarks, followed by the good airmails with the pink Gronchi mint never hinged, also some Postal History, etc. A delightful collection to view, much recommended.[v] | Est. $16000-20000 | |
| 2084 | |  | OLD TIME ITALY COLLECTION. Pre-1950s mint, used, multiples, shades, covers, postal stationery, etc. on quadrille pages, classic period replete with premium incl (but not limited to, mint unless otherwise noted) 1862 10c tied on piece, 1863-67 10c buff mint and unused, 10c blue mint and unused, 40c, 1863 20c on 15c type III unused (2), 1876-77 20c blue (4) unused, 20c orange (2) unused, assorted 1863/77 issues on 15 covers, 1877 2c on 2L, 1879 10c-20c, 2L used (3), 1889 5L used (2), 1890 20c on 50c, 1901-26 40c, 50c, 1910 Garibaldi (2), 1921 10c-40c “B.L.P.” Ovpts (each signed), 1922 Trieste Fair ovpts, 1923 Manzoni, 1923 Black Shirts mint and used, 1924 Warship Ovpts tied on piece by special cancel, 1924 Holy Year set on cover with Livorno Congresso Filatelico cancels, 1924-25 Advertising Labels 25c+Piperno mint (2) and used, 25c+Tagliacozzo (2), 50c+Coen, 50c+Piperno, 50c+Tagliacozzo (2), 1L+Columbia, 1926-30 Militia charity sets NH, strong 1928/42 commem sets mint &:/or used plus some covers, varieties, etc., notably 1928 Philbert set on cover, 1934 UPU Congress folder, usual mixed condition incl some 19th century regums, overall F-VF, a wonderful collection and a strong foundation for expansion. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $9000-12000 |
| 2085 | | ITALY AND COLONIES COLLECTION. Two Scott albums beginning with the various Italian States and continuing to issues of the early 1970s, strength throughout with mostly used through the 1920s and mixed mint/used thereafter, useful States with some of the usual reprints or dubious cancels, Italy 1890 Surcharges used, 1911 Union mint and used, 1917-28 Airmails, 1923 Black Shirts, 1932 March on Rome, 1949 ERP NH, 1949 Centenary mint and used, useful 1950s issues mint &:/or used, postage dues incl 1884-1903 50L-100L used, officials 1875 5L-10L, various occupation issues (of and by), some Foreign Offices, Aegean Isl, Cyrenaica 1923 Propaganda of the Faith NH, 1929 Monte Cassino NH, 1934 Colonial Arts incl airs, Eritrea 1910 15c Perf 13 1/2 (2 incl one NH), 1928 Propaganda of the Faith NH, 1934 Colonial Arts incl airs, 1936 Airmails NH, Italian Colonies 1934 10c-10L Soccer, Oltre Giuba 1926 75c-2.50L Overprints, San Marino 1877-99 5c Orange, 10c Ultra, 15c Claret used, 30c Brown used, 40c Violet used, Somalia 1934 Colonial Arts incl airs, Tripolitania 1934 Colonial Arts incl airs, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $6000-9000 | |
| 2086 | | ITALY CHALLENGING COLLECTION when we first looked at this collection we thought it was good but not particularly remarkable. However when we opened up some of the packets that were stuck in-between the pages of this old fashioned album, we were pleasantly surprised. For example, apart from the Manzoni that was unused in the album itself, there were also two other examples of Scott #170, mint &: used. This accompanied by further better series of the 1920s and 1930s, for example the "300th aniv of the propagation of faith" and the ‘opera’ issue both scarce as used, as well as airmail centenaries again used and various other better commems, airmails that we displayed on a stockcard so that these treasures could be brought to light. As far as we could see all cancels were contemporaneous, nevertheless we valued everything as mint to be sure – specialists please note the distinct possibilities here of better material. Much of the value of this collection is in the 19th century and it was pleasing to see few empty spaces here as well, inc much non-Scott listed material, even in the early 20th century with dramatic definitive misperforations, printings on the gummed side etc. Of course various ovpts such as "Grociera Italiana 1924" and "B.L.P" etc adds value, as much as the better complete series on the 1930s through to the modern era, however there are lots of back of the book to explore here with distinct potential. There is also good 19th century and other items seen include good postage dues, advertising labels, zeppelins, inverted centre, servizios, etc. All in all a very good collection that needs just a little re-presentation, incorporating the packets onto the album pages and perhaps writing up the specialized material here that deserves recognition. A very useful and well rounded collection well worth the effort of further research. Viewing highly recommended allowing sufficient time. | Est. $5000-6000 | |
| 2087 | | ITALY AND ITALIAN AREA COLLECTION. Eclectic mix of mostly first half 20th century mint, used, multiples, covers, specialty items, etc. on mostly homemade pages, includes Italy proper plus foreign offices, Aegean Isl, interesting covers incl flights, postal stationery, etc. through issues of the mid 1950s, better items throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1863 30c block of four NH, Airmails 1930 7.70L Rome-Rio Flight, 1932 100L Da Vinci block of four NH, 1933 Zeppelin blocks of four, 1933 Balbo Flight triptychs, 1934 Soccer (2), 1938 Empire blocks of four, Postage Due 1863 10c signed Diena, 1874 10L Inverted Numeral used, Parcel Post 1884-86 10c-1.75L used, 1914-22 5c-20L, Aegean Isl 1912 25c-50c, 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 Balbo triptychs, 1934 Soccer incl airs, 1935 Medal of Valor incl airs, strong individual islands incl Garibaldi Issue used, Rhodes 1929 5c-10L date of issue cancels, 1943 5c-5L Relief, Offices in Turkey 1908 30pa on 15c (Scott 8), Scutari 1909-11 4pa-40pi, Valona 1909-11 10pa-40pi, Covers 1917 25c Torino-Rome airmail on flight card (2), 1930 5L Ferrucci on airmail cover, 1934 Experimental Rocket Flight, etc., also some Italian Social Rep with censored covers, Venezia Giulia overprints on Austria, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, prepare to spend a little quality time with this one. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $4000-6000 | |
| 2088 | | ITALY PRE-ADHESIVE POSTAL HISTORY GROUP Over 400 items, most in 3 cover albums and 2 binders, comprising fumigated letters (x90+), without markings, dated 1500s-1600s, bearing various seals, addressed to priories in Bagnaia, Canino, and Stroncone, and to officials and others in Capranica, Castelfranco, Chiozza, Concordia, Corneto, Spilamberto, and other towns; a group of 160+ stampless FLs, FLSs, and covers (early 1800s-1860s), mostly from Italy, with some from Basel, Lemberg, Lyon, Vienna, etc., incl. FL dated 1858, ms "Col Vapore", barred "Trieste 5/8" red cds, matching "Franco 3" h/s, addr. Galata di Constantinople; a silver-bronze medal collection of pre-adhesive Lombardy-Venetia covers (x110+), datelined 1790s//1840s, incl. ms "Va(n) Pad(ov)a" on FL, dated 1805, "4" h/s rate, addr. Montagnana, scarce ms "Raccomandata" on FL with red boxed "Sarnico" h/s, dated 1835, addr. Clusone, FL with red "Milano/15 Apr. and matching boxed "Affr.ta Frontiera", "Regno/Lombardo-Veneto" h/s, ms "4", with "Bologna/7 Apr. 1845" receiver on reverse flap; group of municipal, apostolic delegation, pontificate carabinieri, and other stampless official mail (x40+), dated 1830s//1860s, and an antique, gold-colored, metal Papal insignia lapel pin (for carabinieri?); mixed condition, good to Very Fine markings; a fascinating group, requiring careful viewing for full appreciation.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2089 | | ITALY COLLECTION, 1944/70. Mostly mint (good number NH) with some additional multiples, used and covers/FDC/stationery on quadrille pages, highly complete to late 1950s with (mint unless otherwise noted) 1946 100L single and block of four, 1948 30L, 1948 St. Catherine NH, blocks of four and FDC (incl airs), 1948 Risorgimento NH (incl Spec Del), 1949 Exhibition NH, 1949 UPU NH, 1949 ERP NH, 1949 Centenary NH, used (5), 1950 Radio Conference mint and used, 1950 Workers NH, 1951 Milan Fair cacheted FDC, 1951 Gymnastics cacheted FDC, 1953-54 Italia NH, some "back of the book" incl 1945-51 5L-60L Special Delivery NH, 1947-54 1L-500L Postage Due NH, 1946-54 25c-100L Parcel Post NH incl few perf varieties, 1953 Authorized Delivery NH, etc., generally F-VF, well worth careful perusal. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2090 | | ITALY COLLECTION, 1884/1963. Mostly mint on quadrille pages, somewhat disorganized but with premium sets and singles throughout incl. nice run of the popular 1930s issues incl some perf varieties, in particular (mint unless otherwise noted) 1910 Garibald used, 1911 50th Anniv. mint and used, 1912 Venice mint and used, 1923 Black Shirts, 1924-41 charity sets, 1928 Philbert, 1930 Virgil incl airs, 1932 Dante incl airs, 1932 Garibaldi incl airs, 1932 March on Rome incl airs, 1934 Soccer incl airs, 1934-42 commem sets cplt., 1948 Risorgimento, strong section of 1949/51 commems, strong airmails with 1926-28 50c-5L incl surcharges, 1933 Zeppelin, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, a real solid offering of this always popular area. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2091 | | ITALY AND AREA COMPEHENSIVE BALANCE OF A COLLECTION, 1850-1960 a few thousands mainly mint and some used stamps housed in a Minkus and a Scott Specialty album (San Marino). Includes Regulars, Semi-Postals, Air Posts, Postage Dues, Parcel Posts &: other BOB. Italy includes some States (varied condition), then mint 1890-91 surcharges, 1891-96 to 5L, 1910-25 to 5L, Semi-Postals with some 1921-23 "BLP" overprints, Air Posts 1930 Trans-Atlantic 7.70L, Postage Dues, Parcel Posts; Socialist Republic Postage Dues 1944 set; Trieste Parcel Posts 1949-54 set; Offices in China 1917-18 to 10L, Postage Dues 1918 16c surcharge; Offices in Turkey; Fiume; Cyrenaica; Eritrea; Somalia; Libya; Tripolitania; San Marino 1877-99 5L and many lower denominations, 1892 surcharges, 1903-25 to 5L (lacks 2L Violet), 1929-35 Liberty to 20L mint or used, 1932 Post Office set used, 1934 surcharges, Air Posts 1931 Zeppelin set, 1933 surcharges used, 1954 1000L, Postage Dues 1924 to 10L, 1931 set, 1936-40 set and much more including a few varieties and some reference material. Overall the condition is generally F-VF, OG with some used. A nice balance from the "South Beach collection.[v] | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 2092 | | ITALY COLLECTION, 1860s-1980s several hundred mint &: used stamps mounted in five binders, many complete sets, the collection includes many better sets and singles in the $20 to $100 range with some higher, highlights are 1922 Mazzini set, 1929 Abbey of Monte Cassino mint &: used sets, 1930 Airmail Virgil mint &: used sets, 1932 Dante Alighieri Society set, 1932 Garibaldi used set, 1932 Fascit Government used set, 1932 Leonardo da Vinci airmail set, 1933 Holy Sepulchre used set, 1933 Zeppelin set, 1934 Soccer mint &: used airmail sets, 1934 Airmail Military Medal mint &: used sets, 1934 Victor Emmanuel airmail set, 1935 Aeronautical Salon set, 1936 Quintus Horatius airmail set, 1937 Augustus Caesar airmail set, 1938 Proclamation of Empire set, condition is Fine-VF, minor used duplication, a sweet collection that contains many desirable items! | Est. $1300-1600 | |
| 2093 | | ITALY POSTAL HISTORY 1850-1920 group of well over 150 mostly domestic covers from 1863 to 1915 with a mere handful of WWII era items. We did note some better items in the $25 to $50 range which include three Postage Due covers, one 1876 Official on cover, one Libya picture post card, several WWI Patriotic cards including some Fieldpost cancels as well as a few Italian States stampless and a few items from the Fascist period, Saving the best for last, we noted two valuable covers from Italian Colonies both from 1933: the 10th Anniversary of Fascism set to the 10L value on one cover along with the associated 50th Anniversary of Italian Government in Eritrea set on two covers. Generally Fine-VF selection.[v] | Est. $1000-1200 |
ITALY AND ITALIAN AREA
| 2094 | | ITALY AND RELATED AREAS COLLECTION. Strong mostly mint collections of Italy and San Marino in a well filled Scott Specialty album, Italy proper almost complete mint from 1862-1965 including charity issues and airmails, needing only a couple handfuls of issues plus some back of the book (dues, officials, most parcel post, etc) for completion, also strong sections of Aegean Islands, Rhodes, the Ferrucci and Garibaldi sets most of the smaller islands, also a strong group of mostly used Italian States plus starter mint groups of San Marino and Vatican City, among the highlights of the Italian section are (mint unless otherwise noted) 1877 2c Surcharges mint or unused, 1901 40c, the popular 1930s sets incl airmails, 1931 Rio Flight, 1933 Zeppelins, 1933 Baslbo triptychs, 1934 Soccer, 1949 Centenary NH, 1950s sets, Aegean Isl 1934 Soccer incl airmails, Rhodes 1929 Visit, etc., some mixed condition in the early issues incl some unused, majority particularly fresh and F-VF, an impressive collection with a great many premium quality stamps.[v] | Est. $15000-20000 |
ITALY - AEGEAN ISLANDS
| 2095 | | ITALIAN AEGEAN ISLANDS STOCK, MINT-USED, 1912-40 In one volume, a nearly complete mostly mint OG collection, w/some parallel mint &: used sets, appears complete except for Aegean Is. C32-38 and Rhodes #34-37, #71-73, and #81. Fine-VF throughout, with some NH, difficult to assemble thus Ex "Meng" Collection [v] | Est. $750-1000 |
ITALIAN COLONIES
| 2096 | / | PHENOMENAL MINT ITALIAN COLONIES COLLECTION, loaded with certificates specifically for Eritrea, Italian Somaliland, Libya, as well as substantial Offices Abroad, Trieste and Fiume, etc. Outstanding exhibition collection, virtually all mint with considerable never hinged often in the better series, housed in 4 Marini albums. The collection is virtually complete for Eritrea, Italian Somaliland and Libya. It is extremely impressive as there are certificates everywhere for the expensive material. Eg. On Eritrea with Sassone #1, 3-6 and 8-11 mint with color photograph certificates for these 1893 defins from Raybaudi, similarly Sassone #19-29 mint, complete again with Raybaudi, also the same for the "Soggetti africani" commems Sassone #34-37 and the o/p defins for 1916 Sassone #38-40 this time with Enzo Diena. Subsequent series incl commems Sassone #129-131 with Raybaudi and then Sassone #136/137 key value defins with Caffaz Perito Filatelico. Then postage dues complete all with color photograph certificates. Just this book alone catalogs in Sassone 32,955euro. The next album is for Italian Somaliland, again accompanied by certificates for the key mint issues ie Sassone #67 with Perito color certificate, #69 with Raybaudi then a key value Sassone #230 the "Pittorica" 25lire with Carraro color certificate, also Sassone #213-228 and #230 with Sorani color photograph certificate, the parcel post Sassone #10-14 with Dr Diena certificates, as well as same for "Nodo di Savoia" Sassone #27-29 again with Raybaudi certificate etc inc #30-42 with Perito certificate, followed by the "non emessi" Sassone #43 and #44 with Raybaudi, furthermore the "fascio littorio" Sassone # 54-55c-56-57, #59-65 Raybaudi, similarly postage dues Sassone #19-22 and much more inc #24-32 all with certificate. This album catalogs in Sassone 37,303euro. Then Libya with highlights such as Sassone #11 with Sorani certificate, the "Giubileo del Re" Sassone #26 good perf with Robert Brutto certificate, leading on to Tripolitania airmail o/ps Sassone #34-40 with Perito color certificates, as well as parcel posts with "Nodo di Savoia" Sassone #1-13 Raybaudi, then key values #23-24 with Sorani as well as back of the book "segnatasse per vaglia" Sossone #1-6, 8 etc all with Raybaudi certificates. This book has a catalog value of 30,366euro. Then Fiume only a few pages but again key material with a catalog value in Sassone of 6340euro followed by Trieste with a catalog value 3149euro. Then another good section, this time the Italian post offices abroad for places such as Oltre Giuba, Post offices in Constantinople, further "italiani all Estero" for the Levant i.e. Giannina/ Janina with color photograph certificates for key items such as Oltre Guiba Sassone #13-15 high value definitives from Perito, the good perf 13 3/4 Sassone #22, parcel posts #1-13 etc, post offices in Turkey with Sassone #2 etc, then Giannina with Sassone #1-8 again Perito - we have no hesitation in projecting a minimum catalog value of 10,000euro here. The total minimum catalog value of this magnificent collection is therefore over 120,000euro with the distinct possibility of being nearer to 130,000euro for items we couldn’t find or have time to catalog. At the time of going to press 125, 000euro is approximately $190,000. There is nothing but the best here, it is particularly pleasing to see that the highlights are accompanied by color photograph certificates. Everything of course is well displayed as one of a kind complete series for complete series, page after page in this specialized collection format. This is Italian colonies virtually complete for these countries and is one of the most delightful collections we have ever had the pleasure to auction, offered intact as received. This is definitely an opportunity for buyers looking for the best.[v] | Est. $35000-40000 | |
| 2097 | | ITALIAN COLONIES COLLECTION. Well filled Scott of album of mostly mint sets and singles, better in abundance incl (mint unless otherwise noted) Castellorizo 1922 Ovpts, 1932 Garibaldi, Cyrenaica 1931-34 Airmails, 1934 Mogadiscio Flight, Eritrea 1903-28 25c, 2.5L, 1910 15c perf 13 1/2, mostly cplt. 1920-34 incl Charity issues, 1934 Mogadiscio Flight, Fiume strong 1918 Overprints, 1920 Anniversary, 1920 Carnaro Ovpts (some signed Champion), 1921 Provisional Govt Ovpts, Italian Colonies cplt 1932-34, Italian East Africa cplt less 1941 dues, Libya 1912-22 Ovpts, 1915 Postage Dues, 1929-31 Sample Fair, 1932 Airmails, 1933 7th Sample Fair, Somalia 1907 10L Postage Due used, 1934 Mogadiscio Flight, 1935 25L Victor Emmanuel, Trieste-A nearly cplt, Tripolitania 1930 Charity, 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 No. Atlantic Flight, 1934 Mogadiscio Flight, etc., generally fresh and F-VF, a superior collection of this always popular area and well worth a close look.[v] | Est. $4000-6000 | |
| 2098 | | ITALIAN COLONIES IN AFRICA COLLECTION. Three volumes of mint, used, covers, some multiples, varieties, etc. on homemade pages, includes (mint unless otherwise noted) Aegean Islands 1934 Soccer incl airs, Cyrenaica 1924 Manzoni, 1926 1.25L Emmanuel perf 13 1/2, 1933 Zeppelin, 1950 Warrior mint, used and set spread over three FDC, Eritrea 1892 5L (2), 1916 10L, 1924 Manzoni, 1926 2.50L, Italian Colonies 1932 Da Vinci block of four NH, 1934 Soccer incl airs (3), Libya 1912-22 5L-10L used, 1921 5L perf 14x13, 1928 2d Sample Fair used, 1931 3d Sample Fair, 1941 Axis blocks of four and set on cover, 1951 Ovpts for Tripolitania blocks of four incl postage dues, 1951 Issues for Fezzan blocks of four (stamps NH), 1951 issues for Cyrenaica blocks of four incl postage dues, 1957 UPU Congress presentation book, Oltre Giuba 1925 1L Emmanuel perf 13 1/2, Somalia 1924 Manzoni NH, 1932 75c-25L perf 12, 1934 Colonial Arts pairs (incl airs), 1934 Colonial Arts airmails used, 1934 Mogadishu Flight, 1938 Visit, to early 1970s mint, used, FDC, etc., Tripolitania 1924 Manzoni (NH except 1L), 1931-32 50c-5L Airmails, 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 No. Atlantic Flight NH, 1934 Mogadishu Flight (2), etc., mostly F-VF, much more than a foundation collection and excellent for expansion. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3500-5000 | |
| 2099 | | ITALIAN COLONIES STOCK useful group of mostly mint stamps and sets, mounted on selection cards, highlights include Eritrea 1922 overprints set, 1929 Monte Cassino issue, 1929-30 semi-postal sets, 1930 Persons &: Scenes set, 1934 Abruzzi issue &: 1936 Airmail set, Somalia 1923 Special Delivery stamps, 1929 Monte Cassino issue, 1934 Abruzzi issue, 1934 King Victor Emmanuel air semi-postal set &: 1935 semi-postal set, Tripolitania 1924 "Segnatasse per Vaglia" set &: 1934 Circuit of the Oases set, Libya 1929-30 Third Sample Fair sets, Italy #C49 air mail tryptich with "Gior" overprint, San Marino 1960 Olympics imperforated strips of three &: blocks of eight, Oltre Giuba 1925-6 sets &: 1925 postage dues, many other singles &: sets in the $25 to $100 range, two folded letters with Roman States franking, condition Fine-VF, great profitable opportunities.[v] | Est. $3000-5000 |
ITALIAN COLONIES - GENERAL ISSUES
| 2100 | / | ITALIAN COLONIES STOCK, MINT-USED, 1923/50 Exceptional volume starting with the general issues complete mint OG or NH, then Cyrenaica complete (most mint or unused), including the 1950 Autonomous State set (cplt) EXCEPT #16 and all but two postage dues (J2 is LH OG, J4 is unused). Next is Eritrea, again powerfully near completion except a few unused keys and, highlights like: #32 OG, #47 OG VLH, #101 OG VLH, E2 both mint &: used, J9 OG VLH, J12-13 used, next OLTRE GIUBA is Complete including #J1-10 og and Q1-13 in pairs og, lastly, TRIPOLITANIA, complete except #16, highlights would be: B50-53 NH, C38-42, CE1-2 og, a wondrous assemblage with perhaps a few hidden flaws, Fine-VF throughout! From the "Meng" collection. [v] | Est. $1500-2000 |
ITALY - A.M.G.
| 2101 | | ITALY - A.M.G. and TRIESTE-A COLLECTION. Mostly mint on Bush pages in two volumes, the Trieste section includes postal history from past periods incl an 1842/43 stampless covers to Genova, 1860s incoming stampless covers from England, Trieste cancels on 1850s/1910s Austrian issues incl on covers/postcards (20), Trieste cancels on 1920s/30s Italian covers (4), Trieste-A nearly complete mint less the "back of the book" issues (much NH) with assorted varieties, gutter pairs, multiples (e.g. 1948 30L block of four NH), etc., also AMG issues for Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Bari with varieties, Naples, Venezia-Giulia, Fiume with better as 1918 50f-10k favor cancelled on piece, 1919 Peace, 1920 5c-10L d'Annunzio, 1920 5c-25c Anniversary mint and set favor cancelled in presentation folder, 1921 5c-10L "Provvisorio" Ovpts, 1921 5c-10L Assembly Ovpts, 1923 5c-5L, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 |
ITALY - TRIESTE-A
| 2102 | | ITALY - TRIESTE-A COLLECTION. In two volumes of mint, few used, multiples, some revenues and varieties, mint postal stationery, FDC, specialty items, etc. on Bush or homemade pages, better includes Trieste-A nearly complete mint incl some Workers set gutter pairs, perf var., 1953 "Natale Triestino" gutter pairs, postage dues, parcel post, etc., in particular note Airmails 1948 100L-1000L blocks of four NH, Special Delivery 1948 25L block of four NH, 60L block of four NH, Parcel Post 1947-48 1L-500L NH, 200L-500L "pairs" NH (2), 1949-54 1L-1000L (1000 L NH), Postage Dues 1949 1L-20L NH, a bit of Trieste-B at the end incl 1953 300d Esperanto Airmail block of four (three stamps NH), mostly F-VF, nice foundation collection. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
ITALIAN COLONIES - LIBYA
| 2103 | | LIBYA COLLECTION, 1915/43. Mostly complete on Scott pages with 1915-32 Charity issues, 1928-33 Airmails, 1934 Sample Fair incl airmails, 1937 Sample Fair Ovpts incl airmails, F-VF.[v] | Est. $400-600 |
JAPAN
| 2104 | | INCREDIBLE JAPAN DEALER'S STOCK 1880-1975 thousands of mint and used stamps arranged in catalog order in two large stockbooks. This is one of those old-fashioned stocks that every stamp dealer used to have in which the used stamps are arranged on the left side of the page and mint on the right side. The stock begins with mostly used stamps of the 1880 issue and continues with primarily used up to about 1920 when groups of mint start to appear in earnest and then grow in strength. Better mint sets and singles abound from the pre-WWII period and continue right through the early 1950s. For example, we noted mint 1921 Postal Service set (2), 1927 UPU set (2), 1936 Kwangtung Territories set, 1947 Athletic Meet blocks (3), 1948 Osaka Philatelic S/S (7), Beauty Looking Back (7), 1949 Radio Tower S/S, Moon &: Geese (6) 1950 Famous Men set (2), 1951 Kannon S/S (2) as well as a good selection of the National Parks sets of the period. The second volume is mostly newer issues from about 1950 to 1975, though there is also a section of Airmail issues which include 1950 Pheasant set. A fabulous stock with much NH material that is seldom offered in today's market.[v] | Est. $7000-10000 | |
| 2105 | | JAPAN WWI PRISONER OF WAR COLLECTION OF POSTAL HISTORY WITH COLLATERAL MATERIAL most unusual collectors collection of this highly desirable material, not often seen on the market today, especially in collection format. One of the most fascinating items is the soccer game postcard, postally used, specifically for Prisoners of War for the second ‘sportwoche’, namely the sport week held in the fall of 1919 at Kurume for the German POWs. Other good items includes correspondence not only sent to Germany, also POW writing to contacts in Tientsin, China. Other great items include 1916 censor covers originating from the camps in Japan, with receiving endorsements such as ‘Unter Kriegsrecht gepruft und freigegeben’ and ‘Uberwachungstelle VIII. Armeekorps Coln-Deutz’, lots of other marking including mail originating from Camp Bando with the different types, also Osake with Nagoya Castle imperial palace illustration, also present Camp Narashino to the Red Cross in Cologne, plus correspondence to Japan with violet 2 lines and magenta 2 lines strike, making most impressive postal history, various kinds of other markings and chops present including different seals, red oval strikes written in French and Japanese, violet concentric circle ‘gepruefts’ etc etc. Also a card of an German soldier, POW, smoking his pipe overlooking the Japanese mountains with the banner ‘Oster Gruss’ from Ninoschma. All in all there are 17 items of postal history mostly extensively written up and researched, as well as original photographs, certificates of participation in the sports, the programmes for such events written up of course in German and other interesting collateral material. The more this collection is looked at and studied the more absorbing it becomes. Nearly every POW item here would sell for a few hundred dollars each and in collection format, represents an extraordinary opportunity to buy.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2106 | | MASSIVE COMMEMORATIVE CANCEL AND FIRST DAY JAPAN STOCK of thousands sorted into premium covers boxes and a few small cover albums filling 3 large cartons. Beginning about 1960 it is mostly commemorative cancels on franked post cards but there can also be found amongst the 11 large cover file boxes unused stationary, first day covers, first flight covers, small amount of postal history, Ryukyu and meters. Two of the 11 cover boxes contain European countries. An exceptionally clean fine to very fine lot with viewing suggested. | Est. $3000-3500 | |
| 2107 | | JAPAN LARGE POSTAL HISTORY HOLDING FROM THE 1950'S AND LATER thousands of covers housed in 8 boxes, each box chronologically ordered from 1957 onwards (with very little out of order). This is definitely well-suited for retail or internet selling - although virtually nothing is priced, there is easy access month by month, year by year throughout. The key being that there are many different cachets/illustrations, including scarce ones for commems, definitives as well as miniature sheets. It is difficult to get the precise figure of how many thousands of covers are here, but this is almost secondary to the diversity and scope of nearly every issue, including se-tenants present as well. There are also of course fancy cancels specific to the FDCs of which this lot is in abundance. Also seen occasional multiples on cover, not to forget the many themes that Japan has issued over these decades representing virtually every topic imaginable, useful as another avenue for selling this huge selection of material. The other important feature of this is that nothing is in excess quantity - often the case in 'wholesale' lots - here perhaps a half a dozen cachets it would not be particularly regarded as duplication. A real opportunity for a dealer looking to profit by making a market from an almost ‘turn-key’ stock of modern Japanese postal history with considerable specialization of each issue would be a high number and even then, because of the different.[v] | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 2108 | | JAPAN COLLECTION half a dozen albums loaded with mint material. Four of the albums are White Ace and primarily concentrate on commemoratives. Then there are two green Scott National albums again with nothing but mint with useful sheetlets, where this collector has bought the commoratives in that format and placed them on the album pages. Fortunately all of these fit neatly into the Scott National albums and he has done a good job in getting one of a kind of these, mostly in the 1950s and 60s, rather like miniature sheets of 20. The Scott Nationals also include premium miniature sheets i.e. National Parks, temples as well as other commems such as personalities, icons, etc. One of the Scott Nationals is absolutely loaded with material with much premium, the other Scott album tends to be non-premium from the 1960s and 70s.The White Ace albums do have occasionally better including duplicates from the Scott National albums i.e. National Parks etc, also seen mint defins from 1899 onwards inc useful coils and other later defins, also various athletic commems etc. These White Ace albums go up to the 1980s . In sum, a substantial holding of primarily 20th century with much in complete series with lots of premium. Please inspect carefully. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2109 | | JAPAN MINT SELECTION Over 150 mint OG NH stamps comprising 19 different issues (1949//1965), in quantities from 1 to 20 each; Scott values range from modest to $60+, incl. 1949 500y (x2, both Fine), 1953 5y National Athletic Meet pairs (x4), 1955 500y Bridge and Iris (x5), 1956 55y Water Plants (block of 6), 1959 10y Kannon coil pairs (x5), 1951-1952 Airmails to 40y; generally fresh, Fine through VF; pristine, profitable material; Be sure to view ![v] | Est. $1200-2000 | |
| 2110 | | JAPAN 1894 MEIJI WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MINT SET GROUP Six complete sets, all mint, OG, NH, fresh, Fine-Very Fine, and better; these sets will make nice additions to your stock ![v] | Est. $400-500 |
KOREA
| 2111 | | KOREA ACCUMULATION approximately 150 mostly mint stamps in glassine envelopes, highlights include 1951-2 Flags complete set of 42 stamps, 1971 United Nations sheet of 50 &: twenty souvenir sheets, two souvenir albums of Seoul Olympics, condition is Fine-VF, recommended for dealer or collector alike.[v] | Est. $500-700 |
LAOS
| 2112 | | LAOS PEOPLES REPUBLIC COVER &: STAMP COLLECTION. Well written up cover and stamp lot housed in Lighthouse ring binder, in German language but easy to follow &: consisting of many Express and Registered covers to Germany from 1978 - 1980. Many issues complete sets perf &: imperf also on cover seen. Proper transit and arrival cancels on covers noted with several souvenir sheets and thematic interest included. Mail from Laos genuinely used is not common and is becoming very popular. A good lot for the collector of Asian material. [v] | Est. $1800-2000 | |
| 2113 | | LAOS COLLECTION. 1950s/70s sets, S/S, presentation sheets, deluxe proofs, covers/FDC, etc. on pages, also few issues of Annam &: Tonkin plus Cochin China, note 1951-52 Issue S/S (17 of 26) from special booklet NH plus three of the airmail sheets on cover, 1951 Airmails blocks of four, 1956 Buddha airmails used and on cover, 1959 Monuments deluxe proofs, 1964 People imperf composite presentation sheet with folder, 1965 Butterflies deluxe proofs, 1965 Animals airmails deluxe proofs, 1966 Birds deluxe proofs, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $500-750 |
LEBANON
| 2114 | | LEBANON COLLECTION, 1924/57. Mostly mint on quadrille pages plus the 1952 UPU Congress presentation book, some early overprint minor varieties plus good number of blocks of four as well and with better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1924 Olympics (both sets), 1925 10c-25p, 1930-35 10c-100p used, 1943 2d Anniv., 1944 25p-200p Return Ovpts blocks of four incl airs, 1946 7.50p-100p blocks of four, 1947 Red Cross ovpts blocks of four, 1948 UNESCO blocks of four incl airs, 1954 50c-100p Definitives blocks of four, Airmails 1924 2p-10p (Scott C5-8), 1938 Flight S/S, 1946 Arab Congress S/S, 1947 5p-300p blocks of four (Scott C119-28), 1950 10p-50p (incl re-drawn) Castle blocks of four, 1952 Airport blocks of four, 1953 Constellation blocks of four, 1954 Ruins/Canal blocks of four, Postage Dues 1945 Museum incl imperfs, et., generally fresh and F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2115 | | LEBANON COLLECTION, 1924-1981 several hundreds of mint &: used stamps, mounted in stock pages and housed in three Lighthouse albums, highlights include 1924 set of fourteen, 1924 Olympic sets, 1924-5 set of seventeen, 1924 air mail sets, 1926 semi-postal sets, postage dues &: 27 souvenir sheets, overall condition is Fine-VF, a nice opportunity to obtain a collection suitable for collector or dealer wishing to expand his stock, worth viewing. | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 2116 | | LEBANON ASSORTMENT. Mostly 1940s/60s issues on quadrille pages, includes mint, used (incl multiples), S/S, some philatelic covers incl flights, etc., notice some better as 1937-40 25c/100p Definitives deluxe proofs (cplt set for 1940 issue), 1937-40 1P-100P Airmails deluxe proofs (cplt set for 1940 issue), 1946 Victory S/S on thin card (mint and used) and stamp paper, 1946 Postal Congress S/S, 1957 2d Pan Arab Games S/S on card, 1959 Mediterranean Games S/S on card, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $500-750 | |
| 2117 | | LEBANON COLLECTION. Syrian forerunner period through 1940s issues on pages, includes few Syrian forerunner covers (mostly to US Mission in Sidon), Turkish franking on 1916 cover Beyrouth to Switzerland with Austrian censor handstamp, 1920s covers and postcards, 1930-35 10c-100p mint, 1940s censored covers, useful airmails incl covers, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $500-750 |
LIBERIA
| 2118 | / | WONDERFUL MOSTLY MINT LIBERIA COLLECTION on stock pages in 3 volumes composed of many hundreds including varieties. A specialized collection of perf varieties, specimen, proofs, overprints omitted, trial prints, color errors/trail colors, scarce cancels, unused postal stationary there is a great deal of value to be found in this collection including mint 1905 5c ultramarine and black center inverted as well as a couple covers including 1920 registered to US franked with regular, official and military issues. A overall fine to very fine collection that offers something for both collector and dealer alike. Viewing strongly suggested. From the "Meng" collection.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2119 | / | OUTSTANDING 2 VOLUME LIBERIA COLLECTION OF PROOFS, IMPERFS, etc. Fabulous range of material that will add to any Liberia collection including First Issue color proofs, die proofs, 1881 die proofs in black and purple plus a couple die proofs of early 20th century issues, 1892 trial color proofs of dollar values in complete sheets, 1894 Commerce triangle trial color proofs, 1902-1912 17 plate proofs mostly in black, 1947 US Postage Stamps perf and imperf souvenir sheets mint, useful group of 1949 Jehudi issue with die and plate proofs, artist signed, trial printings and specimen, 1952 Jehudi issue die and plate proofs, complete sheets, specimen, 1953 Birds plus much more. A clean fresh fine to very fine lot with viewing invited. From the "Meng" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2500 | |
| 2120 | | LIBERIA COLLECTION, 1860/1998. Two Minkus albums plus a sheet folder of mostly mint and with a high degree of completion for the period, also included are a number of the numerous varieties of the 1910s/50s (imperfs, surcharge/ovpt errors, color missing, proofs, etc.), 1860/61 issue mint, unused or used with usual few forgeries/reprints, also note (mint unless otherwise noted) 1885 16c-32c, 1906 1c-$5, 1914 2c-10c Surcharges (Scott 129-33), 1915-16 2c-20c Surcharges (Scott 136-44), 1915 1c-2c Surcharges strip of the ten types (incl officials), 1918 Red Cross surcharges, 1921 1c-$5, 1936 Airmails used (signed), mostly cplt 1945-98 with majority NH and with numerous errors and varieties noted (Ashmun issue, 1953/54 Birds, 1955 UN, 1958 Pres. Tubman Visits, etc.), usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $900-1200 | |
| 2121 | | LIBERIA COLLECTION TO 1950 hundreds of mint &: used stamps mostly housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes most 1860-1880 "Liberia" issues, mint, unused or used, some 1901-02 "Ordinary" overprints, 1906 to $5 mostly mint, 1914 surcharges, a range of 1915 and 1916 surcharges with a few varieties, 1917 unwmkd 5c on 30c, Officials 1892 to $5, 1898 to $5 and many later issues. Overall the condition is F-VF, OG with some used. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $500-750 |
LIECHTENSTEIN
| 2122 | | LIECHTENSTEIN FORERUNNER COLLECTION Dozens of 1850-1920 Austrian Definitives Special Handling, and Newspaper stamps, and postal history bearing Liechtenstein cancels (covers, incl. Registered, and postal stationery), all neatly arranged in a stock book and mounted to pages in a binder, accompanied by a stock book filled with an extensive study of mint 1920 Liechtenstein Arms and Postage Dues, incl. vignette proofs, printing varieties, crazy perfs, etc.; the highlight, of course, are the Austrian forerunners, many of which are accompanied by ASEP, Marxer, Rupp, and USPS certs, incl. 1850 3kr and 9kr with Balzer cancel; 1858 2kr with Vadutz cancel; 1867 2kr with Nendel cancel, and many others; also, two 1850s stampless FLs, 1853//1864 receipts (x3), and fancy 5kr circular h/s on document, dated 1867; generally Fine-VF; A quality collection that offers a rare opportunity for the Liechtenstein specialist; Viewing is a must for full appreciation ![v] | Est. $25000-35000 | |
| 2123 | / | LIECHTENSTEIN HOLDING a phenomenal accumulation including much premium, but above all huge face value content with mint and parallel superb used including miniature sheets and sheetlets, etc. Nearly everything in complete sets. There is approximately 2 feet high of material with much 'raw face' as bought at the time as a new issue service with many 1970's, 1980's and 1990's including se-tenants, etc. Also importantly, the first issues including many items from the 1920's-1940's. We guesstimate the face at 10,000 swiss francs (over $10,000 today) without considering any premium items. Spend time viewing this super group.[v] | Est. $5000-6000 | |
| 2124 | | LIECHTENSTEIN COLLECTION. Advanced collection to 1991 issues on homemade or Minkus pages in six binders plus some loose pages of airs, dues and officials, starts with forerunner issues and ends with the latest officials and covering almost everything in between, Forerunners incl Vaduz cancels on Austria 1883 20kr, 1907 5h postal card, Postal Issues nice range of mint and used and enhanced with various covers, postcards, multiples, different cancels, minor varieties, etc., lengthy list of premium highlighted by (mint unless otherwise noted) 1912 5h-25h (2), 1921 Pictorials to1fr with some perf varieties, 1924-28 2 1/2rp-1 1/2rp Pictorials, 1925 85th Birthday (2), 1928 Flood Relief, 1928 Anniversary, 1930 3rp-2fr Pictorials plus the associated 10rp and 20rp postal cards, 1934 3rp-1.50fr Landmarks, 1946 St. Lucius sheet of four used, 1949 Paintings S/S (4 incl 1 NH), 1951 3fr Princess perf 14 1/2 used pair, 1952 5fr Castle used strip of three on piece, 1955 Winter Sports blocks of ten used, 1954 Madonna FDC, mostly complete 1938-91 with numerous multiples incl sheets, later FDC and much NH, generally fresh and F-VF, outstanding foundation collection. From the "Silverthorne" holding.[v] | Est. $5000-7000 | |
| 2125 | | LIECHTENSTEIN COLLECTION, 1912/2006. Nearly complete and with the mint mostly NH (and essentially all after 1942) in five Lindner "T" hingeless albums, most also accompanied by a used/cto example, includes 1921 2rp-1fr (common perfs), 1924-28 2 1/2r-1fr mint and used, 1928 Anniversary NH and used, 1930 3rp-2fr mint and used (less 25rp used), 1935 5fr NH and used, etc., 1980s/2000s issues with some full sheets, generally fresh and F-VF.[v] | Est. $4500-6000 | |
| 2126 | | LIECHTENSTEIN COLLECTION, 1912-1996. Nearly complete mint in a Scott album with predominantly NH after mid 1960s, note (mint unless otherwise noted) 1915 25h dark blue on thin paper, 25h ultra on thin paper mint and used, 1921 Definitives incl 5 1/2r, 7 1/2r, 13r perf 9 1/2, 1928 Johann II, 1933 25r-1.20fr Views, 1930 definitive, 1934-35 Definitives, 1949 Portraits NH, 1961 London Exhibition sheets, airs incl. 1930 Airplane, 1931 Zeppelin, additional dues and officials, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2127 | | LIECHTENSTEIN MINT SELECTION A nice group of mint OG NH 1920//1941 issues, incl. 82-9, 90-3 (x3), 107b, 111-13 (x8), B7-10 blocks of 6, B11-13 (x4); Michel value 13,000 euros; fresh, Fine-VF; Be sure to view ![v] | Est. $3000-3500 | |
| 2128 | / | LIECHTENSTEIN COLLECTION, 1912-2003 Many hundreds of different mint OG and used/cto issues housed in 2 hingeless Lighthouse albums displaying an extremely high level of completion for the period, incl. mint NH 94-107; used 74-80, 82-89, 90-3, 94-107, 116-29; 117 and 130-1 with combined 1981 Rupp Cert; 356, B7-10, C1-6, C7-8, C15-16, O1-8 each tied to small piece, and more; generally fresh, Fine-VF, with mint being NH from 1961 forward; Be sure to view this fine quality collection ![v] | Est. $2800-3250 | |
| 2129 | | LOVELY LIECHTENSTEIN DEALER'S STOCK housed in a small counter book containing dozens of sets, singles and a few souvenir sheets in the $30 to $300 range. Although there are a few used items, the vast majority are mint with some recent NH. The highlights include 1928 Prince Johann set, 1952 5F Vaduz Castle (used), 1955 Prince &: Princess set, 1930 First Airmail set (3) and 1931 Zeppelin set (4 mint &: 2 used). We noted real strength in mint sets of the 1940s and 1950s. A delightful stock of material that is a perennial favorite with collectors.[v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2130 | | LIECHTENSTEIN COLLECTION, 1912-1966 several hundred mostly mint stamps housed in a green hingeless Lighthouse album. Includes 1915 25h ultramarine, 1924-28 1.2fr, 1930 to 2fr used, 1933 3fr, 1934-35 to 2fr, 1951 2fr, 3fr, 1952 5fr, Semi-Postals complete to 1951, Air Posts 1930 set to 1fr, 1931 Zeppelin set, 1934-35 Birds set, 1936 Zeppelin set, Officials 1931 to 1.20fr (some foxing), etc. Mainly F-VF, OG, with a little used. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $800-1200 |
LITHUANIIA
| 2131 | | ATTRACTIVE LITHUANIA COLLECTION mint and used, housed on old fashioned album leaves, starting of with the 1919 Kaunas through to the ‘white knight’ definitives and few empty spaces thereafter includes commems , definitives as well as airmails. Some of the overprints on the 1922 issues are well worth researching. Some of the more obvious series present such as Scott #176 to #188 Memel Harbor complete, Followed by more overprints of the 1926 types in gold and silver, including both used in complete series. Again no empty spaces from 1927 onwards through to the 1930s including the Grand Duke Vytautas complete i.e. Scott #242 to #255. Also present various imperf issues in complete series, occasionally accompanying the perforated issues of the same complete, as well as general issues through to 1940. Hundreds of stamps here, a delightful collection to view.[v] | Est. $1000-1400 | |
| 2132 | | LITHUANIA STOCK A very interesting stock with much useful and elusive items, not just from the 1918/1919 first issues but also the 1920s through to 1930s, with particular interest in the definitives, ie from the oval frames separate and conjoined, through to the early definitives of the 1920s with better cent/centu and auksinia overprints, leading up to the more obvious better material from the 1920s to the 1930s, on to miniature sheets of 1938 and a little postal history as well. There are many hundreds of stamps here, mint and used, often with ‘key’ values present, especially on the definitives. There is little if any duplication but much distinctly specialized material on these early overprints. Careful inspection will reveal much discoveries and of course the earlier material way under valued in Scott, particularly with some varieties non-Scott listed material present. Tremendous opportunity here for the specialist, a very enjoyable and challenging lot to go through[v] | Est. $600-900 |
LUXEMBOURG
| 2133 | | LUXEMBOURG COLLECTION, 1852/1985. Solid collection on homemade pages in three volumes, nicely augmented with multiples, covers, FDC, picture pcds, some specialty items, etc., better sets and singles throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1852 10c used (5, some repairs), 1sg brown red used (2), 1sg rose used, useful group of 1859/64 1c/40c imperfs (mostly used) with couple of reference forgeries, 1865-71 Rouletted 4c yellow used (2), 1865-74 Colored Roulettes 12 1/2c, 1874 Imperf 4c used (2), 1880-81 Haarlem Print 25c perf 11 1/2x12, 1931 "Caritas" mint and set on cover, 1932-34 "Caritas", 1935 Intellectuals, 1935 "Caritas" mint and set on cover, 1936 "Caritas" mint (2) and set on cover (2), 1937-39 "Caritas" mint and set on cover, 1939 Anniversary S/S, 1947 Patton cacheted FDC, 1949 Echternach blocks of four (stamps NH), charity issues mostly complete mint 1947-73, 1952 Centenary Airmails blocks of four (stamps NH), 1956 Europa mint and used, 1957 Europa, typical assortment of 1875/80 Official overprints in very mixed condition and mix of good and bad overprints, German Occupation issues incl philatelic covers, some mint/used 19th century postal cards, finally a 1952 UPU Congress presentation book with 1949 UPU, 1951 United Europe, 1952 Centenary (incl airs), etc., usual mixed condition in classic period, generally F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2134 | | LUXEMBOURG COLLECTION, 1852/1989. Nicely filled Scott album starting with 1852 10c-1sg used and continuing to mint NH sets of the late 1980s, mixed mint and used to the mid 1920s and then nearly complete mint thereafter with much NH (most after 1960s), includes 1859 25c used, 1865 1c used, 1873-74 40c-1fr used, 1881 5c mint, 1908 2fr-5fr used, 1921 Charlotte sheet of 5 mint, 1952 Stamp Centenary NH, 1956 Europa, 1957 Europe (NH and l.h.), 1925-88 “Caritas” cplt. mint, 1935 Intellectuals to 5fr mint, 1949 Charlotte S/S and airmails mint, useful officials (usual few dubious opts), etc., mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 2135 | | LUXEMBOURG COLLECTION, 1944/2006. Virtually complete in three Lindner "T" hingeless albums with a used (or cto) example accompanying nearly all the NH singles, S/S, booklet panes, etc., includes 1949 Charlotte S/S NH and date of issue cancel, the premium 1950s sets (incl Europa and "Caritas"), etc., mostly VF.[v] | Est. $1700-2200 | |
| 2136 | | LUXEMBOURG COLLECTION, 1882-1984 approximately 500 mint &: used stamps, mounted in Scott Specialty album, sets &: singles from modest to $30 with some higher, such as Scott #217 souvenir sheet, #B45-9, #B50-4 &: #B60-5, collection includes postage dues, officials &: occupation stamps, typical mixed condition among early issues, overall Fine-VF, good basis for further expansion, viewing will be quick.[v] | Est. $750-1000 |
MEXICO
| 2137 | | MEXICO COLLECTION, 1856/1995. Two well filled Scott albums and being mostly complete mint (incl. airmails) from the 1910s through 1995 with much of the post-1960 period being NH, strong group of mostly used 19th century issues - Hidalgos, Arms, Numerals, etc. - incl. some varieties (shades, types, ovpt, etc.), better 20th century mint include Scott #304-20, useful Civil War period, 466-70, 494 used, 495-99, 517-27, 632-87, 698-704, 740-45+C85-90, 754-58+C103-07, the popular 1940s sets with airmails, C1-60, 1950-95 airmails virtually complete incl. S/S, additional air officials, special delivery, insured letter, officials, etc., usual mixed condition but generally F-VF, a nice "collector’s" collection.[v] | Est. $6000-8000 | |
| 2138 | | DESIRABLE MEXICO COLLECTION, 1864-1976 Thousands of mostly parallel mint OG and used stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, Airpost, and B-O-B neatly organized on album pages in 3 large binders, accompanied by over 300 pieces of 1840s-1970s postal history; includes mint 122, 173, 284, 303, 310-20, C11-19, C40-4, C85-90 (x2), C123-5 (x2), C186-98, C220Hi NH, used 43, 45, 49, 56, 70, 98, 171v perf 11, 174-83, 262v orange brown, 277 pair, 284, C40-4, C45-50, C76A, C143-57 blocks, and much more; postal history contains 1840s-1870s stampless covers (x30) with various town cancels and rates, 1864-1866 1r, 2r Arms (x19) tied by negative handstamps or town cancels, 1868 12c, 25c Hidalgo (x12), incl. 25c ovptd "Queretaro", 1872 12c, 25c Hidalgo (x4), 1874-1880 Hidalgo (x19), incl. 100c ovptd "Morelia", 1885 Registered letter with UPU cachet, franked with 1885 6c Hidalgo strip of 3, Governor's corner card cover from San Luis Potosi, pmkd 1890, addr. San Antonio, TX, 1868 2r Guadalajara (Scott 43) tied to FL, postally used private and commercial mail, Censored covers, Registered covers, FDCs, First Flights, PPCs, incl. scarce postally used Zieher card depicting stamps, used and unused Wells Fargo and Hidalgo Express postal stationery and early postal cards; occasional fault and typical centering amongst the pre-1940 issues; neat, clean material of good quality, well worth viewing; From the "Silverthorne collection.[v] | Est. $6000-7000 | |
| 2139 | | VALUABLE MEXICO COLLECTION Hundreds of mint OG and used 19th-20th stamps to 1970s accompanied by over 100 pieces of 1841-1970s pieces of postal history, incl. postally used private and commercial covers, Censored and Registered mail, PPCs, etc. neatly mounted on album pages housed in 3 binders, opening with 1841 stampless entire from Mexico City to Puebla, followed by 1856-1861 Hidalgo issues to 8p, with 1r, 2r, and 4r values tied to FLSs, incl. superb 1856 4r tied to piece, 1861 4r tied to double rated FLS by straight line NAZAS cancel, continuing with regular and ovptd. Definitives and Commemoratives from 1874 onward, with good Civil War issues, incl. mint 347a-52a pairs, used 337a, commercial card cover from La Canea, dated 1 Oct 1913, franked with 340a (seal transposed), mint 1914 Carranza ovpt on 1908 Postage Dues, 1933 Congress of Statistics, scarce 1934 University set (5p, 10p Fine-VF), 1938 Congress of Planning, 1940 Postage Stamp Centenary; used 1917-1920 1p Lighthouse color error; and much more; occasional minor fault amongst the early used, with Hidalgo imperfs Fine or better, and mint issues generally Fine-VF; very attractive, quality stamps, and many good covers; from the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 2140 | | MEXICO COLLECTION, 1856/1975. Nicely filled Scott album, mostly mint though 19th century a mix of mint and used with some duplication, note some better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1861 1/2r mint and used, 8r green on red brown, 1881 100c, 1882 100c orange unused, useful used or mint numerals with perf varieties, 1914 1c-20c Sonora, 1915 1c-10c Oaxaca, 1929-34 10c-10P Airmails (1P used), 1930 Habiltado Ovpts used, 1932 Habiltado Aereo 1932 Airmails, 1933 20c-1P Palace of Fine Arts airmails, 1940 Centenary incl airs, 1947-50 1P-5P, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, view to appreciate.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2141 | | MEXICO BALANCE OF A COLLECTION, 1856-1960'S many hundreds of mint and used stamps housed in a green Scott Specialty album. Includes a nice range of mostly used Hidalgo, Arms &: Maximilian issues 1884 issues with a few varieties, 1886 Numerals mint or used, 1896-98 Mail Services mostly used, 1898 10p used, 1910 Independence set mint, some Sonara issues, 1914 overprints to 5p mint or used, 1915 Monogram issues mint or used, 1916 overprints to 5p mint or used, 1930 &: 1932 overprinted sets mint, Air Posts 1934 University set to 10p mint or used (latter used), 1939 Sarabia 20c mint, a good range of Officials &: Provisionals, some reference material present. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. A nice collection from the "South Beach" holding.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2142 | | SATISFYING MEXICO COLLECTION WITH MANY STRENGTHS From a specialist, housed in a Scott Specialty album, this very clean collection has many early sets mint or postally used. Starting with #1, decent representation of classics, saw many 1914 sets cplt, some mint, many well-filled 1916 pages, then nearly complete from 1930 thru 1968. saw 1934 #703-05 unused, #C208-17 MH for instance! Airmails very well represented w/ most sets cplt, Mint. Unchecked for better wmks, papers, perfs, the possibilities are here. Should satisfy any expander-specialist, some flaws to be expected in the early, generally Fine-VF, enjoy! [v] | Est. $1250-1500 | |
| 2143 | | MEXICAN REVENUES HOLDING thousands of these issues, in all kinds of shapes and sizes, with much from the 19th century. Housed in hundreds of glassines, this exciting holding will whet the appetite of specialists in this still unfolding area of Mexican revenue philately . Some of the more interesting issues are for the 19th century, for example "Documentary Tax" with some very attractive engravings and various different denominations, as well as long rectangulars for "Arbitrio Municipal", also "Contribucion Federal" and "Timbre Mexico, Documentos Y Libro" and much more. Another interesting part are the various kinds of overprints here to investigate with. The key for understanding why this accumulation has tremendous potential is its source. Its originates from an old time packet dealers stock that hasn’t seen the light of day for several decades. If you are looking for a crusty dusty work lot of Mexican Revenues, then look no further. An excellent opportunity for research, especially if you can purchase within our valuation range | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 2144 | | MEXICO POSTAL HISTORY 1858-1940 group of 50 covers, postal cards, entires, and picture postcards with strength in covers from about 1910 to 1919 including many in the $25 to $50 range with one or two higher. The earliest two items are Folded Letters from 1858 and 1874. These are followed by several postal cards from the 1890s to early 1910s. We noted several covers from 1913 Civil War period through the "Corbata" overprints of 1916 including one cover franked by a Pair #519 with Inverted Overprints. Also in this group we spotted an intriguing cover franked by #315 and 366 addressed to Bergen Norway. Among the picture postcards we noted several depicting interesting street scenes such as a Horse Drawn Street Car in old Matamoras, "Main Street" in old Tijuana as nothing more than a large expanse of dirt as well as some Street Vendors. Finally, we spotted three Flight covers from 1928 to 1937. Although only a small group, there are several very desirable items.[v] | Est. $500-750 | |
| 2145 | | MEXICO "EXPORTA" DEFINITIVES, 1975-93 colorful group of approximately 170 mint stamps mounted in binder, comprising the basic complete sets, many NH stamps, condition is VF, an excellent basis for further expansion, recommended for the collector wishing to expand his collecting interests.[v] | Est. $200-400 |
MONACO
| 2146 | |  | DELIGHTFUL MONACO COLLECTION, 1885/1989. Advanced collection on homemade pages in five volumes, incorporates, mint, used, covers, multiples, specialty items incl shades, imperfs and deluxe sheets, postal stationery, etc., teeming with premium incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1885 Issue 25c unused, 75c (2), 1fr used (3), 1891-1921 Issue complete mint or unused, 25c green NH, 5fr violet NH, used mostly cplt to 1fr incl some RPO cancels and 15c with Marseille cancel, various values used on postcards, 1921-24 Definitives 1922 Surcharges mint and used incl few multiples, 1922-24 25c-10fr mint, 50c imperf, 1923-24 Louis mint, used, full sheets of 10c, 25c, 1924-33 Definitives 1c-10fr cplt mint and used, various values on covers and postcards, 1932-37 Pictorials 15c-20fr cplt mint, used to 3.50fr, 1937-49 Definitives 1937-38 Surcharges cplt, set on cover to Austria, 1937-43 1c-2.25fr + 10fr S/S cplt mint, cplt imperf singles (less 5c), 1941/46 Louis II mint, some imperfs, 1946/49 Louis II imperf incl some color trials, 50fr artist proof, 1939/59 Scenic Types extensive section of mint, used, imperfs, etc., plus various covers, Commemoratives 1939 10fr Stadium, 1946 FDR incl imperfs, 1948 50c-4fr Olympics deluxe proofs, 1948 50c-4fr Bosio deluxe proofs, 1949 Centenary deluxe proofs (incl airs) and imperf pairs, highly complete from 1949 UPU to 1980s issues with mint (much NH), used, numerous imperfs (mostly in 1950s issues), FDC incl the various Wedding, Road Rallies, attractive topicals, etc, Charity Issues 1919 2c-50c, 1941 25c-10fr, 1942 2c-20fr blocks of four NH, 1944 20+60fr artist proof, 1949 Red Cross block perf and imperf (2), Airmails 1942 5fr-100fr imperf, 1946 50fr-100fr imperf, 1947 15fr Statue of Liberty deluxe proof, 1948 Olympics blocks of four, set on cover, imperfs, deluxe proofs, 1948 Bosio blocks of four, imperfs, deluxe proofs, set on cover (3), 1949 300fr-1000fr Plane perf, blocks of four and imperf, 1952 Olympics cacheted FDC, 1955 100fr-1000fr Birds perf 11 blocks of four, imperf color proofs, 1966-71 2fr-20fr, Postage Dues 1909 10c brown used, 1910 30c Albert used, 1925-32 1c-2fr, etc., generaly F-VF, a must-view for the dedicated Monaco collector. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $6000-9000 |
| 2147 | / | POWERFUL MONACO COLLECTION, 1885-1985 A quality, mint OG collection (with just a handful of used stamps), comprising Definitives (incl. pre-cancels), Commemoratives, S/Ss, miniature sheets, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues hingelessly mounted on Yvert album pages; scattered mint NH from 1920s to about 1948, apparently all NH thereafter; virtually complete with respect to the basic Scott-listed issues, containing all of the key issues, incl. mint 1920 Marriage Semi-Postal set with a used example of the rare 5f + 5f value (Scott B18), tied to small piece by "20 MARS 20" Monaco hexagonal cancel (signed Sismondo), also, mint NH 1938 Louis II S/S, 1940 surcharged Semi-Postals NH, and more; a remarkable collection, ironically missing only some stamps of modest value to complete it; occasional minor fault or toned gum amongst the early issues; generally fresh, average through VF centering; Viewing will surely prove pleasurable and elicit an eager bid ![v] | Est. $6000-8000 | |
| 2148 | | ADVANCED MINT MONACO COLLECTION, 1858-2005 Five hingeless Lighthouse albums boasting a virtually complete collection (missing only Scott B16, B18) comprising many hundreds of fresh mint OG issues, enhanced with early postal history, a few 1850s-1860s stamps of Sardinia and France with Monaco cancels, printing varieties, color shades, and plentiful imperf sets, artist signed proofs, deluxe proofs, and miniature sheets; noteworthy items (to name just a few) include used 1851 Sardinia 10c with "MONACO/20/G/U/58/6 S" cds, and Scott 12 (x2) with partial, double line "MONACO" cds, France 1853-1860 20c with "Mentone" double circle cds (1978 Roumet cert), 1862 20c, 1867 20c, and 1871 20c Bordeaux (tied to small piece, signed) each with "2387" with diamond numeral cancel, 1876-1878 1fr Peace &: Commerce with "MONACO PRINCIPAUTE" 1881 double line cds; mint 1922-1931 surcharge varieties in pairs, gutter pairs and blocks, 1933 Airpost imperf single, a study of 1949-1950 UPU and 1956 FIPEX signed proofs, trial colors, deluxe proofs, perf and imperf sets, and more; used 1932-1937 45c red tied to small piece, and so much more; Postal history comprises 60 pieces of private, Registered, and commercial mail, pmkd 1889-1980s, incl. 1885 Charles III 2c on two covers with other values, 15c single usage on cover, 40c single usage on Registered local cover; Albert I 75c, 1fr, and other values (total 3.23fr) on Registered commercial cover, pmkd 1896, addr Berlin, 1914 Monaco Air Rally PPCs (x2), 1921 5fr on philatelic cover; Typical centering and predominantly OG amongst the 19th Century definitives, with later issues all OG, generally Fine-VF and better; fresh condition throughout, with abundant NH issues; an immaculate, comprehensive collection that is sure to impress and inspire eager bidding; Viewing is a must for full appreciation of the scope and value offered here ![v] | Est. $4000-6000 | |
| 2149 | / | LOVELY MONACO COLLECTION, 1885-1982 Virtually complete collection of predominantly mint OG issues comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, precancels, S/Ss, Airpost, and Postage Dues neatly arranged in 2 hingeless European albums, incl. mint 1885 Charles III values to 5fr (1fr used); 1891-1921 Albert I values to 5fr (plus Scott 27a); 1919 Semi-Postals to 5fr+5fr; 1920 surcharged Semi-Postals to 1fr+1fr; 1924-1933 Arms, Louis II Portrait, and Views to 10fr; 1932-1937 Views to 10fr (used 1.75 rose lilac, 3fr, 10fr, 20fr); 1939 10fr Stadium; 1940 surcharged Semi-Postals to 20fr+5fr; complete mint Airpost to 1965, incl. 1949 Plane-Arms to 1000fr NH, 1950 Ranier imperfs, and 1955-1957 Birds perf 11 &: 13; complete Postage Dues to 1960, and more; occasional minor fault amongst the early issues, generally Fine-VF, with very little used; Viewing of this very well-developed collection advised for full appreciation ![v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2150 | | FRESH MONACO STOCK Many hundreds of mint OG 1891//1970s issues (scattered unused 1885 values), with strength from 1921 onward, comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, airpost, and Postage Dues neatly arranged on stock cards, incl. mint 13, 15, and abundant NH material, incl. 1923-1924 Louis II printing varieties, Scott 159, B94 (x2); also plenty of used 1881-1921 Albert I values displaying various cancels, and scattered used and cto thereafter; occasional small fault amongst the classic stamps, generally fresh, with many mint issues in block form, average through VF centering; a very clean, useful stock that desrves a careful look and a vigorous bid ! | Est. $2300-3000 | |
| 2151 | | MONACO COLLECTION, 1885-1980 attractive collection comprising many hundreds of mostly Never hinged stamps mounted in two Lighthouse albums, many singles &: sets in the $25 to $75 range with several higher, better items include 1885 25c Green, 1891 Prince Albert 25c Green, 1919 50c+50c &: 1fr+1fr semi-postal stamps, 1922 Royal Palace set, 1924-33 set of 32, 1938 Price Louis souvenir sheet, 1940 semi-postal set of 15, 1949 Red Cross perf &: imperf souvenir sheets, 1951Red Cross perf &: imperf souvenir sheets with surcharges,1953 airmail set, 1955-7 Mediterranean Sea Swallows set, 1956 Prince Grace &: Prince Rainier collective sheets, condition is VF, colorful &: fresh stamps that will be a pleasure to view![v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2152 | / | EXTENSIVE MONACO DEALER'S STOCK two red file boxes containing thousands of stamps with values up to about $25. Essentially, this is a new issue stock from the late 1950s to about 1995 with the vast majority being NH sets and singles. We did note some issues prior to 1950 and modest duplication up to four each throughout. Everything is filed in catalog order and priced. An opportunity to acquire an "instant" stock since all the work is done. In real estate parlance, a "turnkey" opperation! | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2153 | | MONACO ACCUMULATION. Four stock books stuffed with classic to modern period mint (many more recent NH) and used incl some "back of the book", precancels, the odd imperf, etc., nothing terribly rare but plenty of low to mid-range items, some duplication but not anything overwhelming except in some of the cheaper definitives, usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, needs a bit of organizing but still a nice lot for the trader or accumulator of this popular country. From the "Meng" collection. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2154 | | VALUABLE MONACO DEALER'S STOCK in a small counter book filled with dozens of better sets and a few singles valued in the $25 to $250 range. The only 19th century stamp in the stock is the 1891 5F Rose on Green followed by the 1939 Louis II Stadium issue (NH). We also noted significant value in Imperforate sets such as 1948 Bosio set, 1949 UPU set, 1951 Holy Year set, Knight set and 1963 Kennedy issue. Finally, the Charity and Airmail issues deserve some attention since they include a number of worthwhile items such as 1940 Red Cross surcharge set and several of the 1955 Bird Airmails including the 200F Perf 13. A delightful stock that is generally fresh and Fine-VF. [v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
MOROCCO
| 2155 | | SUBSTANTIAL MOROCCO IMPERFORATES HOLDING About 22,000 mint, OG, NH, imperforate Commemoratives comprising complete sets from the 1970s to 1980 in single, pair, multiple, and full sheet form, all printed by H. Fournier-Vitoria (Spain), with each issue in a separate envelope; some full sheets display printer's revisions and handstamps; occasional creased selvage, generally fresh, VF; great promotional material ![v] | Est. $15000-20000 |
NETHERLANDS
| 2156 | | NETHERLANDS COLLECTION. 1810s stampless covers to classics to 1980s issues in eight volumes, replete with mint, used with shades and diff cancels, multiples, some varieties, booklets, covers, FDC, specialty items, etc., better issues in abundance incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1852 5c-15c used (2), 1864 5c-15c used (2) plus single franking cover of each, 1867 5c-50c used, 25c single franking cover to Paris, 1869-71 1/2c-2 1/2c used, 2 1/2c single franking on cover to Bremen, 1872-88 22 1/2c used (5), 2g50c used (3), 12 1/2c entire to Egypt, 1891-94 1g used (3), 1893-96 2g50c used (2), 5g used, 1898-1924 7 1/2c tete-beche pair, 15c yellow brown (2), 20c yellow green (2), 50c (both), 1898-1905 1g types I, II, 10g, 1920 2.50g on 10g used (3, Scott 105), 1913 Centenary used (2), 1923 5g used (2), 1923 10c-1g Surcharges (2), 1926-39 21c NH, 60c NH, 1933 80c Wilhelmina, 1940 2 1/2c-5g Surcharges (2), 1946 1g-10g used (4), 1949 5g, 10g NH, etc., PTT presentation book with some better 1950s NH incl 1952 Exhibition (both sets), Charity Issues 1927 Red Cross mint, used (3) and set tied on unmailed envelope by special cancel, 1932 Tourist Assoc (2), 1933 Sailors' Home, 1942 Legion sheets, useful 1930s/50s incl some syncopated perfs, covers and FDC, Airmails 1951 Gulls used (2), 1920s/60s flight covers, Postage Dues 1870 5c-10c imperf proofs,1881-87 1c-1g used, 1896-1910 1/2c-25c used, 1906 50c on 1g, 1907 1g on 1/2c mint and used, 1910 3c on 1g, Officials 1913 1c-10c, 1937 12 1/2c block of four, usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, great quantity of useful material for the Netherlands specialist. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $5000-7500 | |
| 2157 | () | NETHERLANDS COLLECTION, 1852/1997 Extensive collection neatly arranged on stock pages, oftentimes parallel mint and used and with many better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1852 5c mint and used (3), 10c mint and used (3), 15c used, 1864 15c used (3), 1867 10c, 25c-50c used (2 each), 1869-71 1/2c-2 1/2c used (2), 1872-88 50c-1g, 1g used 20, 2g50c used (3), 1891-94 25c-50c, 1g used (2), 1893-96 1g mint and used (2), 2g50c-5g used, 1898-1924 1/2c-60c mint and used with shades, 1913 2 1/2c-5g Centenary used, 1920 2.5g on 10g Surcharges used (both), 1923 2 1/2g mint and used, 5g, 1924-26 1c-60c, 1925-30 1g-5g, 1926/29 mint or used syncopated perfs assortment, 1940 Surcharges, 1940s/60s commem and definitive sets mint or used, Charity Issues highly complete mint &:/or used 1906/1970s with some of the 1960s S/S and many post 1950s NH, useful airmails incl 1951 25g Gull used, other "back of the book" with 1921 Marine Insurance, nice postage dues mint and used, 1913 Officials mint and used, 1934-47 Officials used, etc., good umber of pre-1920s mint are without gum and usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, excellent foundation collection. From the "Meng" collection.[v] | Est. $5000-7500 | |
| 2158 | | NETHERLANDS AND COLONIES COLLECTION, 1852/1989. Two well filled Scott albums of predominantly mint sets, singles, S/S, post 1970s booklets, etc., premium stamps in abundance incl. (mint unless otherwise noted) Netherlands 1852-67 definitives used, 1872-88 1G used, 2G50c used, 1920 2.50G on 10G (Scott 104), 1921-22 5c-20c, 1923-27 Charity, 1924-26 1c-60c, 1926-39 1/2c-60c (50c used), 1928 Olympics, 1928-32 Charity, mostly complete (incl. semis) 1933-89 with most NH after mid-1960s, 1881 1G postage due, 1913 Officials, Aruba 1986-89 cplt NH, Neth. Antilles 1873-79 2 1/2c-2G50c unused, 1927 Surcharges, 1928-30 Wilhelmina, 1929 Airmail Surcharges, 1934 3d Centenary, 1936 Wilhelmina, mostly cplt 1948-89 incl semi-postals, Neth. Indies 1864 10c Imperf used, 1868 10c used, 1870-88 2G50c, 1915-48 semi-postals cplt., Neth. New Guinea 1953-62 semi-postals cplt., Surinam 1923 Wilhelmina, 1936-41 Definitives, mostly cplt 1938-89, semi-postals cplt 1927-88, airmails cplt 1945-89, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2159 | | NETHERLANDS COLLECTION, 1852-2006 Thousands of mint OG and used stamps comprising Definitives, Booklets, Commemoratives, S/Ss, miniature sheets, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, and Officials, all in 3 hingeless Lighthouse albums; mixed mint and used with good coverage to 1939; all mint with an extremely high degree of completion from 1940 forward (NH from 1953), plus 1932 First Balloon Flight postal card, and 1951 Seagull Airpost on philatelic cover, all housed in 3 pristine, hingeless Lighthouse albums, incl. mint 45, 46, 48, 51, 52, 54, 66a, 69 NH, 80, 84, 104, 137-9, 161-3, 201, 226-43, 319-22, 325-7, 368-9, B54-7, B62-5, B73-6 NH, B81 NH, B144a-5a NH, B214-18, C13-14 NH (x2), J1-2, J7a, O16-19; used 1-3, 4-6, 7-12, 17-22, 48, 50, 53, and so much more; occasional small fault amongst the early used issues, with mint issues being generally fresh, Fine-VF and better; Viewing of this very agreeable “Dutch treat” advised for full appreciation ![v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2160 | | NETHERLANDS &: COLONIES COLLECTION. Classics to mid 1970s in a Scott album, better issues throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) Netherlands 1852 5c (5 used incl shades), 10c(3 used), 15c used, 1864 5c-15c used, 1867 5c-25c used, 1872 2G50c used (2), 1893 2G50c used, 1920 2.5G on 10G (Scott 105) used, 1928 Olympics mint and used, 1930s Charity issues used, 1950s Charity sets mint &:/or used, 1952 Exhibition (both sets), postage dues incl 1870 5c-10c used, 1907 50c De Ruyter used, Neth Antilles 1873 3c, 1889 1c-5c mint and used, 1931-39 Airmails mint and used, Neth Indies 1864 10c used, Neth New Guinea 1953 Flood Relief NH, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2161 | | STRONG NETHERLANDS COLLECTION, 1852-1952 Many hundreds of different predominantly used stamps comprising Definitives (incl. mint syncopated perf sets as indicated below), Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, and Officials, all identified by Scott and neatly mounted on quadrille pages in a binder, replete with better sets, incl. mint 168b-91a, 164a-93a; used 1-3 (x3, and duplicates; various shades; all with 4 margins), 6, 11, 12, 17-22, 23-33, 40-54, 86, 90-101, 104-5, 124-34, 142a-60a, 168b-91a, 164a-93a (mixed mint/used), 226-43, complete Semi-Postals to 1949 and Airpost to 1951, J3-12, J13-26, J29-41, complete Officials to 1958; also, 1852 5c single (4 margins) on FL; generally sound, fresh, average through VF centering; An appealing, carefully assembled collection that will be a pleasure to view and to make one's own ![v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2162 | | PRISTINE NETHERLANDS COLLECTION, 1898-1968 Many hundreds of different mint OG and used/cto issues comprising Definitives, Commemoartives, Semi-Postals (incl. miniature sheets), Airpost, etc. interspersed with a small sampling of covers and used and unused postal stationery (1870s//1980s), all neatly housed in 2 Borek albums, incl. mint 1940 surcharged Numerals, 1942 Legionary Semi-Postal sheets NH, 1951 Seagull Airpost corner margin set (stamps NH); used 1913 Monarchs to 10g, 1920 2.50g/10g surcharges, 1923 Wilhelmina to 5g, and more; generally Fine-VF; a quality collection, indeed; Be sure to view this one ![v] | Est. $1600-2500 | |
| 2163 | / | NETHERLANDS MOSTLY MINT IN 3 SHAUBEK ALBUMS, 1867-2003 very clean collection with early used issues becoming mint hinged then eventually mint never hinged in about the 1940’s all housed in 3 hingeless albums. Includes miniature sheets, complete booklets, and better sets especially semi-postals with a considerable number of sets and singles cataloguing in the $30 to $50 range. most stamps F-VF. Considerable catalogue value. Excellent opportunity for a dealer or for somebody wishing to begin a collection of the Netherlands. | Est. $1000-1500 |
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
| 2164 | | NETHERLANDS ANTILLES COLLECTION, 1873/1977. Extensive collection of mint, used, multiples, some varieties, covers, FDC, etc. on mostly homemade pages, premium throughout incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1873-79 2 1/2c-50c unused, 2g50c, 1886-89 12 1/2c used, 1g50c unused, 1891 25c on 30c single franking cover to USA, 1892-96 10c-30c, 1906 1g50c-2g50c used, 1915 50c-2g50c (3), 1918 1c provisional strip of five on Roessler cover, 1923 5c-5g Wilhelmina, 1928-30 6c-35c Wilhelmina, 1934 Tercentenary, 1948 Welfare mint (2) and set on FDC, useful 1950s/70s Welfare sets incl FDC, Airmails 1930s/40s Flight and airmail covers, US Navy covers, 1941 Crossed Flags mint and set on cover, 1942 10c-10g, etc., mostly F-VF, ideal for continuation. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 2165 | () | NETHERLANDS ANTILLES COLLECTION, 1873/1997. Lovely selection of mint and used neatly arranged on stock pages plus a small group of FDC, many better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1873-79 3c, 2g50c used, 1886-89 12 1/2c used, 1g50c used, 1892-96 10c-30c, 1941-42 1c- 2 1/2g, 1951 Child Welfare, 1952 Seamen's Welfare, Airmails 1929 50c-2g NH, 1942 10c-10g, Specimens 1941 "Crossed Flags", 1944 Red Cross, good number mint pre-1920s is without gum and usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF. From the "Meng" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
NETHERLANDS INDIES
| 2166 | | NETHERLANDS INDIES COLLECTION collection of approximately 700 mint &: used stamps, neatly arranged on stock pages and housed in Lighthouse binder with many sets in the $20 to $50 range with some higher, better items include 1864 mint &: used imperf stamps, 1868 mint &: used perf stamps, 1870-88 King William set, 1900-2 surcharged set, 1903-8 Queen Wilhelmina set, 1908 "BUTTEN/BEZIT" &: "JAVA" overprints, semipostals, airmails, postage dues, officials &: occupation stamps, one cover addressed Singapore in 1931, condition is Fine-VF, some duplication, useful collector's collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2167 | | NETHERLAND INDIES COVER COLLECTION Large collection of approximately 200 covers and postal stationary cards from circa 1880-1940, including many "Abel Tasman" First Flight Airmail Covers to numerous destinations. Mail seen from &: to the Indies. Better covers housed in large stock album. Also includes few Military Mail items and a 1933 picture post card Palembang to the American barracks in Tientsin China which was redirected and bears lilac two line handstamp, "US Army China Wang Tao". Many different Pelikaan Round Trip, Uiver &: handful of London- Australia Race flight covers seen, some rates on special envelopes. Variety of rates includes pairs, singles sets &: many censor markings and is a really nice carefully assembled collection. Majority of covers are of exhibition standard and this is a worthy clean lot well worth viewing. | Est. $2000-2200 | |
| 2168 | | NETHERLANDS INDIES COLLECTION, 1864/1949. Varied collection of mint, used, multiples, covers, some varieties, etc. mostly on homemade pages, many premium with (mint unless otherwise noted) 1864 10c unused and used, 1868 10c used (2), 1870-88 2c violet brown, 20c, nice assortment of used, 1892-97 10c-2g50c (30c used), 1900 10c-50c Surcharges, 1905-12 1g on blue, 2 1/2g used (3), 1908 2 1/2g Buiten Bezit used, 1908 2 1/2g Java used, 1912-40 1/2c-2 1/2g mint and/or used, 1923 5c-5g Wilhelmina, 1933-37 Wilhelmina mint and/or used, 1933/40 Wilhelmina issues cover assortment, 1915/41 charity issues mostly complete mint and/or used, airmails with 1931 30c-7 1/2g Landscape, various flight covers incl crash mail, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF. from the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
NETHERLANDS COLONIES
| 2169 | | NETHERLANDS &: COLONIES BALANCE OF A COLLECTION,1852-1957 many hundreds of mint &: used stamps, mostly housed in mounts on Minkus pages. Includes Regulars, Semi-Postals, Air Posts, Postage Dues and other BOB. Netherlands includes 1852 5c (2), 10c (3), 15c used, 1857 to 50c used, then mint 1869-71 1c Black, part OG, 1891-94 50c, 1893-96 5g used, 1898-1924 to 60c, 1920 2.50g surcharges used, many later sets, Postage Dues 1870 5c &: 10c, Officials 1919 1 1/2c; Antilles 1873-79 to 2.50g unused, 1892-96 to 30c, 1895 2 1/2c on 30c, 1904-08 to 50c, 1906 set, 1915-33 set, 1941-42 to 2 1/2g, 1948 to 1.50g, 1950 5g &: 10g; Indies 1900 surcharge set, 1908 Java overprints mostly mint, 1912-40 to 2 1/2g, 1923 Wilhelmina set, Marine Insurance 1921 set, Occupation stamps, Sumatra 1943-44 to 1r, 1943 to 1g; New Guinea; Surinam 1873-89 to 2.50g mostly unused, 1902-08 to 2 1/2g, 1923 Wilhelmina set, Air Posts 1931 DO-X set used, 1941 5g used, and more. The condition is a little varied, but much is F-VF, OG or used. From the"South Beach " collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2170 | | NETHERLANDS &: COLONIES COLLECTION hundreds of mint &: used stamps mounted in Scott album, Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals &: postage dues, most of the value is found in the Netherlands section, highlights include 1852 imperf set, 1864 perf set, 1872-88 William set of 11, 1906 semi-postal set, 1920 Surcharge, 1924 Queen Wilhelmina set, 1928 Olympic semi-postal set, 1940 Surcharged set &: many others in the $20 to $30 range, colonial section includes Dutch Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Netherlands Antilles &: Surinam, occasional fault amongst the 19th Century issues, generally Fine-VF, a worthwhile collection that can easily be expanded.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 |
NICARAGUA
| 2171 | | NICARAGUA COLLECTION, 1869/1953. Two well filled volumes of mint, used, multiples, covers (incl flights), varieties, postal stationery, etc. on mix of Scott and homemade pages, premium includes (mint unless otherwise noted) 1869-71 1c-25c (2), strong 1880s/90s mint, used, cancels, etc., 1891 10c entire to NY (6), 1892 postal card to Germany, 1901/11 Overprints incl minor varieties, 1912 25c block on 1912 registered cover to NY, 1949 Amateur Baseball sheets of four incl airs, 1952 Isabella blocks of four incl airs, useful airmails (to 1974) incl covers 1947 Pictorials blocks of four, postage dues, officials, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, nice collection deserving of close viewing by the specialist. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 2172 | | NICARAGUA COLLECTION mint and used with several hundred stamps all different housed in a Minkus album starting with the 1862 mountain issues perf 12 and rouletted 8lh, then the triangles, train and steamships of 1890, as well as probably Seebecks of the 1891 allegory, same with the 1892, 1893, 1894 and much of that period to the 10p although some of the used are very probably originals and the possibility of the same with the 'Franqueo Oficial'. Collection moves on to the turn of the century in the same way with the long revenues for postal usage, as well as various 'vale' o/ps usage, 'Resello' and the vast majority if not all of these are originals. Then some officials that the specialist would enjoy viewing followed by several hundreds of stamps through to the 1980s inc useful m/s. Accompanying the collection are three boxes of Nicaragua with over a thousand glassine envelopes, again from the 19th century onwards although overwhelmingly 20th century, representing this collector's duplicates or material waiting to be incorporated into the main collection. These too have potential and are worth a viewing for varieties etc. A most enjoyable lot to go through for the Nicaragua specialist. | Est. $800-1000 |
NORWAY
| 2173 | | NORWAY COLLECTION, 1855/1929. Specialized collection of mint, used, covers, varieties, multiples, postal stationery, etc. on homemade pages, starts with an 1828 stampless cover to Christiania to Bordeaux and then extensive array of the classics and early 20th century follows, notables include (mint unless otherwise noted) 1855 4s used (2), 1856-57 2s used, 3s unused, used (3), 4s, 8s used (4), 1863 3s, 24s NH, 1867-68 3s, 8s, 1s-8s used with shades and cancels, 1872-75 6s unused, 1s-7s used with shades and cancels, 1877-78 12ore, 20ore, 1893-1929 Numerals extensive mint used, shades, perf var., cancels, covers/cards, etc., 1905 Surcharges 1.50kr, 2kr, 1907 Haakon 1kr-2kr die A, 1kr, 2kr die B, etc., usual mixed condition but better than most with good number of well centered and clear cancels, most F-VF, a desirable classic collection of this country which should not be missed. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2174 | | NORWAY COLLECTION, 1914/93. Six volumes of mint, used, multiples, covers, FDC, some varieties and specialty items neatly arranged on homemade pages, many issues present both mint and used plus oftentimes a cover/card usage or FDC (later issues) accompanies, good number of premium incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 1922-24 10ore-45ore, 1926-34 10ore-60ore NH (35ore h.r.), same l.h., 1929 Abel NH, 1930 North Cape mint plus two cards with 20ore franking, 1934 Holberg strips of five (yields four NH sets), 1940 1kr-5kr blocks of four (stamps NH, 10ore coil as pair), 1941 1ore-5kr “V” Ovpt unwmkd blocks of four, 1941 University block of four (3 stamps NH), 1941 Legion block of four (stamps NH), 1946 1k-5k blocks of four (yields two NH sets), 1955 Exhibition Ovpts blocks of four (stamps NH), 1958-60 25ore-10kr, better airmails incl 1927 45ore tied by date of issue cancel on cover to London, another on 1927 cover to England, also some mint air letters, useful dues and officials, etc., mostly F-VF, excellent basis for expansion. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2175 | | NORWAY COLLECTION, 1855/1989. Nearly complete collection of used 19th century and mint 20th on Scott pages, with (mint unless otherwise noted) 1855 4s used, 1856-57 2s-8s used, useful Numerals, mostly complete 1925-89 incl semi postals, airs, dues, officials, S/S and some 1980s booklets, many NH (mostly after 1960s), mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2176 | | NORWAY COLLECTION, 1855/1971. Mostly used in a Schaubek album, many premium incl 1855 4s (large balanced margins), 1856-57 2s used, 8s used, 1863 10s used, 1867-68 1s-8s used, 1872/1910 Numerals (mostly used) with assorted shades, cancels, etc., 1925 Amundsen used, 1925 Svalbard used, 1930 North Cape mint, 1935 Nansen mint, 1941 Legion mint, etc., mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $750-1000 |
PANAMA
| 2177 | | PANAMA COLLECTION, 1878/1970s. Strong one-volume collection of mint, used, multiples, covers, FDC, some varieties and specialty items, etc. mostly on homemade pages, starts with various Panama cancels on Colombian issues (incl two postal cards) followed by an extensive collection of the regular, commem, airmail, etc. issues with particular strength in pre-1950s, note better as (mint unless otherwise indicated) 1878 5c-20c pen cancels, 1887/1904 regular issue and overprints assorted mint, used, few covers, overprint varieties, 1918 12c-24c, 1920 50c-1b, 1926 Bolivar Congress, 1934 Nat'l Institute, 1948 Fire Dept blocks of four, Airmails 1934 20c Black Ovpt mint and used, 1937 UPU Ovpts, 1938 Games S/S on cover, 1948 Junta blocks of four, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF, From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2178 | / | PANAMA COLLECTION, WITH VARIETIES Many hundreds of mint OG stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, and Airpost mounted on pages, on auction lotting cards, and arranged in 2 stock books, incl. a generous quantity of mint 1940s Definitive varieties and 1950s-1960s mint NH Airmail imperfs and varieties, incl. two 1961 UN uncut sheets of 25 (C243), one with normal wmk, the other with inverted wmk; generally fresh, Fine-VF; useful group of material, incl. a small batch of covers; Viewing advised for full appreciation. | Est. $1000-2000 |
PARAGUAY
| 2179 | | PARAGUAY COLLECTION it is always good to see an excellent collection of Paraguay. This much maligned philatelic country is finally getting the appreciation it richly deserves, as a good number of these issues exist only in the low 1000s, especially for the classics. This collection is housed on Scott album leaves, mint and used, with few empty spaces. Furthermore this collector has gone out of his way to find errors, varieties, shades, imperfs between, imperfs pairs, inverted overprints, etc in an abundance of forms and has placed them in inserted pages, relevant to their respective time periods. Completely uncatalogued, this will be a satisfying and enjoyable lot to view for the aficionados of this country. It is virtually complete, with most pages replete, and therefore makes for a recommended viewing, especially for the back of the book and non-Scott listed. | Est. $1800-2200 |
PERU
| 2180 | | POWERFUL PERU COLLECTION an astonishing collection with certificates housed in a Scott album, mint and used. There is much here of merit and very few empty spaces and certificates where it matters. For example some of the better items with certificates seen in this nearly complete album include the "coat of arms" four margined imperforate superb used Scott #6 1/2 peso buff accompanied by Scott #7 1d slate blue with cds cancel. Similarly the Llama Scott #20 large margin imperforate, as well as #41 the very scarce 50c green with red overprint for the 1881 UPUs used (philatelic foundation), also seen Scott #77 the 50c counterpart with triangle o/p added again excellent used, even Scott #99 with the horseshoe o/p 50ct rose mint, etc. The 20th century with a very rare stamp, far scarcer than the Scott retail price suggests the San Martin Scott #222a with center inverted never hinged (Scott retail $375), as well as the 1925 2c on 20c blue type "a" surcharge in red Scott #251, even scarcer than the center inverted yet only with a Scott retail of $350, both these stamps exist in the hundreds only. Other areas include interesting Peru under Chilean occupation, provisional issues from regions such as Ayacucho, Chicliyo, Chala, Cuzco, Huacho, Moquegua, Paita, Pasco, Prura, Puno and Yca, etc. Viewing is highly recommended with much more here in a very well filled album, requiring not that much for completion[v] | Est. $5000-6000 | |
| 2181 | | PERU COLLECTION, 1858/1970. Desirable collection of mint, used with variety of cancels, multiples, covers, later FDC, some varieties, etc. on mostly homemade pages in two volumes, better include (mint unless otherwise noted) British PO "C35" (Callao) cancel on GB 6d, 1sh Victoria, 1858 1p used (3), 1860 1d pair on cover, useful 1860s/1910s mostly used, 1921 Centenary, 1924 Ayacucho (2), 1935 Lima incl airs, 1935 Ica (3), 1936 Callao incl air, Airmails 1927 50c Ovpt, 1935 Lima set on reg cover to Argentina, 1936-37 5c-10s plus 10s used, 1938 5c-10s mint and used, 1948 Olympics blocks of four + S/S, etc., classics usual mixed condition, otherwise generally fresh and F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2182 | | PERU INTERESTING COLLECTION, 1856-1960 hundreds of mint &: used stamps housed on Minkus pages. Includes some 19th Century used, 1880-81 overprints mint or used, a range of 1883 overprints, 1895 to 1s mint, 1924 to 2s mint, 1936 Callao set mint, Air Posts 1936-37 St. Rosa 10p used, 1938 Crypt 10s mint, Officials and a very good range of Provisional issues. The condition a little varied, but the majority are F-VF, OG or used. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $800-1200 |
PHILIPPINES
| 2183 | | PHILIPPINES COLLECTION, 1859/1989. Minkus album of mostly mint sets, singles, S/S, etc., mostly complete mint for the Commonwealth period with plenty of NH after the mid-1960s, better earlier include (mint unless otherwise noted) 1898 Alfonso XIII, assorted U.S. Dominion overprints incl. postage dues (50c unwmkd, 10c Spec. Del. both used), 1903 $1-$2 used, 1906 1P-10P, 1909-13 2P, 1914-23 2c-20c, 1P, 1926 Palace, 1936-37 Commonwealth opts, nice section of Japanese occupation, etc., mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 2184 | | PHILIPPINES COLLECTION. Spanish, American and (mostly) Republic periods in two volumes, diverse group of mint, used, covers, some varieties, multiples, etc. mainly on homemade pages, note some premium mostly in pre-1950s issues as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1862 5c dull red, 1868 6 2/8c Overprint pair on 1870 cover to Spain, 1898 1m-2p (10c used), 1899-1900 50c unwmkd, 1c-50c used (Scott 213-19), 15c (Scott 218), 4c-8c (Scott 220-22), assorted 1906/31 definitives mint, used, covers, etc., 1926 Palace, 1935 2c-5p, strong Republic to 1970s, Airmails with 1926 2c-30c on cover (16c Dewey), 8c-20c, 30c, 1928 2c-1p London Flight, selection of "Clipper" covers, 1926-38 Officials, etc., classics usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $1800-2200 |
POLAND
| 2185 | | POLAND COLLECTION, 1918/1990s. Various collections and balances plus an assortment of 1940s/70s mint (some NH) sets and S/S and a selection of General Gouvernement and Exile Govt. issues, some better as mint 1919 issues for No. and So. Poland imperf, 1925 Airmails, 1938 Independence Anniv., 1938 Stratosphere S/S NH, 1934 Surcharges, 1935 Polish Legion S/S, 1945 Liberation Ovpts, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 2186 | | HIGHLY SPECIALIZED POLAND COLLECTION, 1860-1938 interesting collection formed over many years, mounted in two binders, highlights include #1(2) type a &: b, 1919 Gniezno Surcharges, 1921 Sower &: Rainbow Issue shades &: perf varieties, 1921-3 Polish Eagle Issue shades &: perfs varieties, 1928 Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet, 1937 King Carol Visit sheets of 4, #B29 &: #B31 souvenir sheets, Stampless FL addr Warsaw in 1815, Stampless FL addr Wisznicz in 1849, several incoming FL covers &: picture postcards from Russia, Przedborz local stamps &: cover, Sosnowice local stamp tied to piece, 1915-17 German Occupation Issues, abundant postal cards &: Envelopes franked with Polish Issues in the 1918-37 period, three balloon covers, including 1936 Gordon-Bennett balloon race cover, condition Fine-VF, definitely one of those "must see" collections.[v] | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 2187 | | POLAND COLLECTION. To 1950s on homemade pages in a binder with emphasis on pre WW II issues incl assorted covers and cards, multiples, some varieties, etc.,includes some Warsaw 1854 stampless cover, Russian or Austrian forerunners on card or postal card, meaty German WW I occupation section with covers/cards, local overprints/surcharges, Poland proper with 1918-19 Warsaw issues with overprint errors and varieties, 1918/19 Lublin issue inverted surcharges, 1919 No. Poland imperf, 1919 So. Poland imperf (2), extensive mint/used early 1920s issues, 1924 1g-1z, 1934 Katowice set on unmailed Expo envelope, 1937 King Carol S/S (2), 1928 Warsaw S/S, useful 1940s/60s issues, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2188 | | USEFUL POLAND COLLECTION Hundreds of mint OG and used stamps to 1960s comprising regular and ovptd. Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, and Airpost, Eastern Silesia, etc. mounted on pages in 3 binders and arranged on stock cards, accompanied by 200+ pieces of postal history (early 1850s-1970s), incl. stampless forerunner covers, Russian Poland mail, German Occupation during WW I and II , FDCs, early postal cards and PPCs; includes used 1860 10k (Scott 1); mint Przedborz, Warsaw, and Zarki locals, 1916 Polish Legion issues to 20h, 1921 and 1925 Semi-postal sets, 1936 Gordon-Bennet Commemorative blocks NH, 1919 Offices in Levant set; generally Fine-VF; neat, clean lot of good quality and value, well worth a careful look; from the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 2189 | | POLAND COLLECTION, 1918/70. Primary collection in a Scott album plus some additional starter collection in a Lighthouse album plus some miscellany on blank pages, numerous better as (mint unless otherwise noted) strong 1919/24 issues with good number both mint and used, 1921 Red Cross ovpts, 1928 Warsaw S/S w/o gum, 1934 Katowice Ovpts, 1936 Gordon Bennett mint and used, 1938 Stratosphere S/S, 1939 Polish Legion S/S NH, mostly cplt mint or used 1944/68, nearly cplt General Gouvernement issues mint or used, some Port Gdansk, Exile Govt, etc., usual mixed condition, most F-VF.[v] | Est. $1000-1200 | |
| 2190 | | POLAND "BACK OF THE BOOK" COLLECTON. Volume of mint, used, covers, multiples, etc. for various charity, airmail, postage dues, occupation, Exile Govt., etc. issues, note better as (mint unless otherwise indicated) 1938 Warsaw S/S perf mint and used, imperf used, 1938 Stratosphere S/S on piece, 1948 Education blocks of four (yields three NH sets), 1948 Patriots S/S mint (3) and with "Groszy" overprint, strong General Gouvernement" incl covers (mostly philatelic) and 1944 Castle imperf sheet of eight NH, etc., mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 2191 | | POLAND COLLECTION, 1918/59. Starter collection on mostly homemade pages which includes some German WW II Occupation issues, note some better as 1918 10h-45h Lublin set on registered cover to Lodz, 1918-19 Lublin Surcharges set of ten on registered cover, 1928 Warsaw S/S mint and used, 1934 Katowice tied on piece by special cancel, set on cover with show cachet, 1938 Warsaw S/S (perf) tied on piece by show cancel, usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF. From the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $700-1000 | |
| 2192 | | POLAND COLLECTION, 1918-1958 hundreds of mint and used stamps mounted on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1919 Cracow with values to 4k mint or used (some signed), then mint 1924 Arms set, 1928 Exhibition Souvenir Sheet, 1937 Visit sheets, 1944 PPR set, Semi-Postals 1938 Exhibition Souvenir Sheet, Imperf &: Perf, Air Posts and other BOB. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. From the "South Bank" collection.[v] | Est. $700-900 |
PORTUGAL
| 2192A |  | VALUABLE PORTUGAL ACCUMULATION, 1853-76 impressive group of approximately 1700 used stamps, mounted in two stock books, includes 1853 First Issue #1(4), #2(140), #3 &: #4(3), 1855 Second Issue #5, #6(60), #7(12) &: #8(8), 1856 Third Issue #9(46), #10(112), 1862-4 Fourth Issue #12(112), #13(40), #15(20) &: #16(32), 1866-7 Fifth Issue #17(112), #18(24), #19(32), #20(150), #21(24), #22(32), #23(28) &: #24(40), 1867-70 Sixth Issue approximately 800 used stamps, comprising paper &: perforation varieties, condition is slightly mixed, but overall Fine-VF, abundant duplication with very high catalogue value, a good lot for the cancel collector or the plate flaw specialist, viewing recommended for full appreciation.[v] | Est. $15000-20000 | |
| 2193 | | EXTENSIVE PORTUGAL COLLECTION Thousands of mint OG and used issues (1853-1980s) comprising Definitives (incl. Kings Luiz, Carlos perf and paper varieties), Commemoratives, S/Ss, Airpost, Postage Dues and other B-O-B, interspersed with 150+ pieces of postal history, incl. postally used private and commercial mail, WW I and WW II Censored mail, Registered mail, First Flight covers, FDCs, used and unused postal stationery, early PPCs, all neatly mounted on annotated pages housed in 3 large binders; good coverage for the period, especially from 1934 forward, incl. mint Scott 96, 156-69, 192, 315-45, 422-36, 437-52, 558-60, 579-86, 594a, 602a, 605-14, 614a, 642-9 blocks, 650-7 (x5, incl blocks), 657a, 662-9 (x6, incl. blocks), 667a (x2), 670a (x2), 674a (x2) 675-82, 682a, 683-8 (x5, incl. blocks), 694-701, 701a (x2), 717-20, 721-6, 747-8, 761-75, 818-21, 824-7; used Scott 7, 15, 16 (superb), 17-24, 46, 47, 52-6 (x2), 78, 79-87, 97-109, 110-31, 156-69, 594a, C10 (x2), and more; postal history includes 1870-1874 80r tied to 1871 fumigated cover to Paris; early usage of 1898 100r da Gama tied to redirected Registered cover to Germany, pmkd May 6 1898; many 4 margin examples amongst the 1853-1867 imperfs, later issues Fine-VF; covers Fine and better; generally clean material of good quality with light duplication and plenty of value, well worth careful viewing; from the "Silverthorne" collection.[v] | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 2194 | | PORTUGAL COLLECTION 1853-1975 hundreds of mint &: used stamps housed in Philos stamp album, includes #1-4 Queen Maria, #5-8 King Pedro, #14-16 King Luiz, #C1-10 mint set, nice range of 1892-3 "Provisorio" overprints, #97-109 Prince Henry, #132-46 San Antonio de Padua &: many other complete sets in the $20 to $50 range with some higher, overall condition Fine-VF, definitely a worthwhile collection that will appeal to both the collector and dealer alike.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2195 | | PORTUGAL COLLECTION, 1853/1975. Scott album with mostly used to 1950s and then mixed mint and used to mid 1970s, useful group of mixed condition classics (incl some reprints) with 1892-93 5r-300r Carlos used, 1893 50r Blue "PROVISORIO" mint, 1924 Camoens mint, 1927 2d Independence mint, 1940 Rowland Hill mint, 1944 Exhibition S/S mint, 1947 Women NH, 1947 Lisbon Conquest mint, 1950 Fatima used, 1951 Holy Year mint, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF.[v] | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 2196 | | PORTUGAL COLLECTION, 1853-1952 hundreds of mint &: used stamps mostly housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes some 1855-64 Pedro issues used, 1866-84 Luiz issues mint, unused or used, then mint 1882-87 to 50r, 1882-93 100r-300r, 1894 Henry 50r-100r, 1912-31 Ceres 10e &: 20e, 1953-56 Seal set, Postage Dues 1898 50r, Franchise Stamps Rose &: Black overprinted, etc. Overall the condition is mainly F-VF, OG or used. From the "South Beach" collection.[v] | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 2197 | | PORTUGAL POSTAL HISTORY 1960'S about 600 covers from a recently uncovered hoard, virtually everything on the Europa theme, always on the better 1960s, nothing but illustrated FDCs. Retail potential enormous with the FDCs. Ideal for marketing on the internet as covers, although superb used is still scarce. Viewing recommended, a very good way to replenish good stock inexpensively[v] | Est. $600-800 |
PORTUGAL & COLONIES
| 2198 | | PORTUGAL AND COLONIES EXTENSIVE COLLECTION. To 1980s issues in five Scott albums, the various 19th century issues mostly used with 20th century generally mint with good number of post-1970s issues being NH, numerous earlier issues present both mint (or unused) and used, premium sets and singles in abundance incl. (mint unless otherwise noted) Portugal 1862/67 imperfs used, useful Luiz period used, 1893 80R, 100R, 200R, 1892-93 Overprints mint or used, 1894 5r-100r Henry, 1898 Da Gama incl. postage dues, 1911 Da Gama Surcharges, 1912-31 Ceres mostly complete to 1.6E, mostly complete 1924-89 incl. the better commem and definitive sets and S/S (some NH) of the 1920s-40s, strong Angola incl. 1877 40R Blue used, 1914-26 Ceres, useful 1911/15 Overprints, 1932-46 Ceres, 1951 Birds, meaty Azores with 1868 50R used, 1894 Prince Henry, 1898 Da Gama, nearly cplt. mint 1906-32, Cape Verde 1881 40R “Mozambique” cliché error single in full sheet, mostly complete mint 1894-89, Funchal and Horta King Carlos issues, Inhambane King Carlos Issues, 1895 Overprints used (less 25R, 100R), King Carlos issues, Lourenco Marques assorted 1895 Overprints used, mostly complete mint 1898/1918, excellent Macao with better issues throughout including the more modern sets and S/S, nearly all NH after mid-1960s, Mozambique 1895 St. Anthony (300R used), 1898/1920 Overprints mostly cplt., 1920 War Victims, 1939 Pres. Visit, mostly cplt. mint 1938-89 incl. airmails, postal tax, Mozambique Co., Nyassa, Ponta Delgada, Port. Africa, Port. Congo countries nearly cplt. , Port. Guinea 1886 King Luiz, 1893-94 King Carlos, strong 1902/31 Overprints, 1914-26 Ceres, 1933 Ceres, nearly cplt. 1938-70 incl. S/S, 1919 War Tax, useful Port. India to 1959 issues, Quelimane, Tetecomplete, St. Thomas &: Prince 1889-91 5R, 50R Surcharges used, assorted 1902/31 Overprints, mostly cplt. 1938-77, Timor 1887 King Luiz, 1914-23 Ceres (less 19a), nearly cplt. 1947-73, Zambezia mostly cplt., many countries nicely enhanced with some mint postal cards, errors and varieties, old-time picture postcard, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, a marvelous collection well worth a careful inspection.[v] | Est. $20000-25000 | |
| 2199 | | PORTUGUESE COLONIES SPECIMEN HOARD an oversized mint sheet file stuffed with over 3800 stamps in large blocks and part sheets, all with Specimen punches and some with printer's correction marks in red ink. Nearly one fourth of the stamps are from the 1925 Azores Castello-Branco issue while the rest are from the Pombal omnibus issues from various colonies including Timor, Portuguese India, Macao, Cape Verde and Azores. A fabulous stock that is sure to find a home with a specialist dealer.[v] | Est. $10000-15000 | |
| 2200 | | VALUABLE PORTUGAL &: COLONIES STOCK a very nice group of mint &: used stamps, mounted on selection cards, highlights include Portugal #3(2)-4, #15 &: #33 with Nucleo Filatelico Certificates, 1884 Don Luiz 5r block of six, 1893 "Provisorio" set, 1911 "Vasco da Gama" Issue overprinted set, 1911 Postage Due stamps of 1898 overprinted for Regular postage, 1925 Camillo Castello-Branco set, Portugal Colonies 1951 "Holy Year" six NH Collective souvenir sheets, Azores #3-6 with Nucleo Filatelico Certificates, Madeira #3-5 with Nucleo Filatelico Certificates, several other items in the $25 to $100 range, condition is Fine-VF, recommended lot for dealer or collector alike, a lot that surely merits a look and a bid.[v] | Est. $5000-8000 |