| 1242 |   | "AWARD-WINNING SAINT PIERRE & MIQUELON POSTAL HISTORY EXHIBIT, 1893-1977." "An impressive presentation consisting of mostly used adhesives (x250+) from 1886 onward, 560+ covers from 1893 onward, and 10 early 1900s PPCs, plus waybills and other interesting collateral, mounted on annotated pages in 12 binders comprising postally used private and commercial mail to Canada, US, and Trans-Atlantic destinations displaying various rates, franked with provisional handstamps, single and combination usages of Provisionals, Definitives and Commemoratives, and ""France Libre"" black ovpts., several Paquebot covers with various markings, and many Registered, WW II Censored, Official, Postage Due, mixed franking, and late usage covers; we espied 1894 Registered combination cover from SPM to San Marino (30c rate) franked with 1c, 2c regular and 1c-4c surcharged Definitives (Scott 36, 37, 39, 40, 42, 44, 45, 60x10, 61), redirected to Montenegro; elusive ""Iles aux Chiens"" pmks on 1913 commercial corner card cover front tying 5c (64 x5) Definitives; 15 covers displaying the 4 types of the 1926 Provisional handstamp, incl. rare ""PP 0 05"" type, with ""St. Pierre"" in box (should read ""Saint-Pierre"") dated May 6, 1926; 1942 philatelic local cover franked with 3 varieties of 2f ""France Libre"" ovptd Postage Dues (J45, J46, J46a); 1942 Registered SPM-Canal Zone cover franked with 10f/1.25f surcharged Definitive (220); under-rated (4.80f instead of 5f) 1942 Registered SPM-US cover franked with various 1932-1939 regular and surcharged Definitives ovptd. ""France Libre/FNFL"" in black, incl. 40c with square dot after 2nd ""F"" of ""FNFL"" (209, 210, 250, 251, 282, 283v, 284, 288, 289); and a very scarce 1954 cover (rate 17fr) from SPM to Tibet with Pharijong receiver; good philatelic covers incl. 1942 combination covers franked with various ""France Libre/FNFL"" Definitives to 2.25f ovptd in black (missing 1.75f); 3 varieties of 2f ""France Libre"" ovptd. Postage Dues (J45-6a), another with complete ""Noel 1941"" ovptd. Postage Dues to 3f (J48-57), and a third with ""France Libre/FNFL"" Postage Dues to 2f (J58-66) and 20f/75c surcharged Definitive (220); stamps include very scarce 1886 Provisionals (12-14) each tied to small piece and signed, used 79-109, 121-31, 136-159, J7 horizontal pair, J8, J67, mint OG 5c WW I period Red Cross charity stamp; and large sunken die proofs of 1942 Schooner issue; consisitently good quality throughout; Fine-VF; this description can only hint at the content and scope of this fascinating exhibit; careful viewing is a must and will surely elicit an enthusiastic bid !" (Photo) | "Est. 22,000.00-25,000.00" |
| 1256 | | U.S. AND WORLDWIDE MUSIC RELATED COVERS. "Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of mostly 1980's/present philatelic covers which relate to music topic in direct or obscure fashion, includes music frankings, cancels incl. meters and slogans, illustrated covers ranging from a small design to covering large portion of envelope (many mass mailings and oversized), etc., US covers include turn of the (20th) century advertising, WW II patriotics, souvenir cards, etc., foreign best represented by W. Europe, especially Austria, Germany and GB, very mixed condition, VG-VF, inspection a must." | "Est. 3,500.00-5,000.00" |
| 1257 | | WORLDWIDE COVER JAMBOREE. "Many thousands of covers from around the globe loose in two large cartons. Includes flights, international registered usages, commemoratives, postal cards & picture postcards, advertisers, censors, ""free"" franks, mint & used stationary (including Official use/business covers), FDC's, etc., with a generous selection of U.S. material, as well as others. Careful inspection suggested as there is more here than a quick glance would indicate, with a generally broad scope of potentials to be had." | "Est. 2,500.00-3,000.00" |
| 1258 | | WORLDWIDE POSTAL HISTORY MIXTURE. "A modest sized gathering consisting of seventy plus loose items. Noted includes a generous selection of Asian related (including a corner advertising cover sent from Kobe, Japan to the Honolulu {Hawaii Territorial}; a couple of interesting combination usages on International Registered covers out of Shanghai, China to Ambato, Ecuador; a picture postcard usage from Hawaii to Osaka, Japan; a U.S. 2¢ on 1¢ {#K1} Shanghai overprint usage on picture postcard from Shanghai to Winnipeg, Canada; a Wolfgang von Gronau round the world flight cover from Shanghai to Manila; etc.); assorted British Commonwealth selections (including an intriguing Tin Can Mail usage to Tongatabu & an interesting combination usage from India to Hilo, Hawaii & then forwarded within Hawaii); an International Registered usage out of Nagyszeben, Hungary to Ancon, Canal Zone, with Registered Exchange through New York; a U.S. Postal Reply Card usage from New York to St. Petersburg, Russia; a charming Holiday Pictorial cover usage from Russia to Honolulu, Hawaii a few months after Hawaii's U.S. statehood; a rare U.S. 2¢ Shield usage on picture postcard to Ile de Sau Thome, Africa (Portuguese - Sao Tome); and others. An overall captivating assortment affording a broad scope of potentials, with material ranging to $100+ value range, and including opportunities for collectors and dealers alike." | "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00" |
| 1259 | | TREMENDOUS AND DIVERSIFIED ACCUMULATION OF WORLDWIDE 1930s-1980s COVERS. "A huge hoard of 5000+ covers comprising postally used covers as well as (mostly) unaddressed, cacheted FDCs, plus a few hundred postal cards, PPCs, maximum cards, etc. ranging in value from modest to $5 and up; all loose or arranged on pages or in cover albums, and packed inside 9 boxes. The variety of material here is truly staggering, incl.>Czechoslovakia>1947-1980s FDCs and event covers (x850+);>Europa>1984, 1985, 1988 Fleetwood FDCs (approximately 200);>Israel>1955-1980s tabbed and untabbed FDCs and event covers bearing town or city cancels during the 1967 War, Post Office openings, maden voyages, conferences, and more (x650+);>Liechtenstein>1970-1991 FDCs and Maximum Cards (x450+);>Neterlands, Indies, Suriname>1940s-1970s postally used covers, 1910s-1920s used Postal Cards, 1950s stamped customs documents (x100+);>Peoples Republic of China>1970s-1980s FDCs (x300+);>Russia (USSR)>1970s-1980s postally used covers (most with content in Russian) and 150+ greeting cards, PPCs;>Scandinavia>1970s-1998 FDCs (x500) and franked Maximum Cards (x50+);>South Africa>1973-1998 FDCs and mint postal stationery from Namibia, RSA, SWA, Transkei (x300+);>United States>1950s-1970s FDCs (x100+), a First Flight cover, assorted mint postal stationery, etc.;>Vatican City>1963-1984 FDCs (x300+); also within are 1940s-1950s covers and a few PPCs from Cuba; postally used Third Reich period Postal Cards from Germany; a 1937 Spanish Civil War period censored cover from Spain; topical covers incl. Royal Houses of Europe, Russian Locomotives, Swiss Castles; and hundreds of other covers from Asia (Indonesia, Japan, Republic of China, Thailand), Europe, and Latin America. In spite of the size of this lot, the condition is generally neat, clean, Fine-VF. There are many more desirable items herein that we did not have the time to identify, so be sure to set aside enough time to view this valuable holding as both the scope and profit potential are great!" | "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00" |
| 1260 | | WORLDWIDE POSTAL HISTORY TROVE WITH SOME EPHEMERA. "Three large boxes generously stuffed with a diverse, unsorted holding of thousands of United States and worldwide covers spanning the 19th Century through the 1980s, with strength from early 1900s-1950s; includes stampless covers; several 19th Century United States covers, incl. 1863 2¢ Jackson, 1893 10¢ Columbian, and early 10¢ Special Delivery (E1, E3) on private or commercial corner card covers; early illustrated covers and used and unused stamped entires and postal cards; WW I Fieldpost; WW II censored; V-mail; combination covers; Registered; Postage Due; wrappers; a few New Mexico Territorial covers; 1920s-1970s Cuba covers (x100+); FDCs, incl. some with Crosby real-photo and other good cachets; First Flights; 700+ used and unused United States holiday, state, and event PPCs (early 1900s to 1980s); Ephemera comprises an fascinating document, dated 1808, giving an account of the settling of an estate, itemizing the rental of a ""girl"", ""lad"", ""fellow"", ""wench"", ""young wench"" (presumably slaves) and other expenses; old commercial receipts (some nicely illustrated), bills, canceled checks, bills of sale, advertising booklets, an 1880 White House invitiation, 1899 US Senate and House of Representatives passes, 1901 Pan-American Exposition ticket, 1923 Almanac, notices, 1934 Chicago Daily news insert of ""Uncensored Raw War in Pictures"", and more; typical mixed condition, generally Fine-VF; fantastic profit potential for the Ebay or stamp show dealer; Viewing a must for full appreciation !" | "Est. 2,000.00-4,000.00" |
| 1261 | | WORLDWIDE POSTAL HISTORY. "Between 3600 and 4000 worldwide covers, from pre-philatelic to modern with a far higher proportion of 19th and early 20th century than normally seen in such a diverse holding. There is modern but much of it is commercially used (which in many cases is better). Everything is housed in a large box and some of the countries present are Great Britain, including useful postal stationery used KGV and earlier, as well as lots of QV and penny reds on cover. France and Colonies, Western Europe in general, as well as British Commonwealth etc. Inspection much recommended." | "Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00" |
| 1262 | | WORLWIDE COVER ACCUMULATION. "A large carton filled with an estimated few thousand covers, largely FDC's, but also including helicopter flights, some Army censors, etc. Strength is in U.S., U.N., and Israel, though some British, British Commonwealth, and Europe is noted. The holding is strong in cacheted material, with some light duplication, and a general condition of fine to very fine and clean." | "Est. 750.00-1,000.00" |
| 1263 | | WORLDWIDE COVER ACCUMULATION. "Thousands of covers in a large carton starting with a shoebox of Germany and Area as well as album pages of Poland-General Government, next is an album of Great Britain Victoria covers as well as a small selection of Commonwealth from George V to Elizabeth, of special note is a small group of Colombia SCADTA covers, some United Nations, worldwide Airletter sheets and Italian states, finally, a shoebox of mostly European stamps, generally Fine-VF." | "Est. 750.00-1,000.00" |
| 1264 | | WORLDWIDE FLIGHT COVER ACCUMULATION. "A moderate sized holding consisting of an owner estimated 370+ covers, mostly jet service flights, stored loose in a box. Airlines represented include Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, B.O.A.C., Boeing, British West Indian Airways, Caravelle, Delta Airlines, Douglas, Finnair, K.L.M. Royal Dutch Airlines, Lockheed, Pakistan International Airlines, Panair do Brasil, Panagra, Pan Am, TWA, and others. An overall delightful holding affording opportunities for collectors as well as dealers with an interest in this area of philately." | Est. 350.00-500.00 |
| 1265 | | WORLDWIDE POSTAL HISTORY GROUP. "About 950 items housed in a box. Includes about 160 WWI & WWII covers to the US with a plethora of APO cancels, Censors, etc, also Japan Postal Stationery 1972-1984, comprises New Year & Summer Greetings cards with about 575 unused and 180 used (some reply cards); Germany with covers and Postal Stationery including Bavaria and Saar and more. Worth a good look." | Est. 300.00-500.00 |
| 1266 | | VALUABLE NEW SOUTH WALES COLLECTION. "Several hundred mainly used stamps housed on large black stockards. Includes 1850-51 Sydney View 1p (3), 2p (8), 3p (7), various papers and postmarks including ""46"", ""62"", & ""78"", 1851 Laureates 1p sheet reconstruction (lacks positions 34-35) with No leaves to right of ""SOUTH"" (pos. 1/7, 3/1), Two leaves to right of ""SOUTH"" (pos. 2/5), ""WALE"" (pos. 1/9), various postmarks including ""62"", ""84"", ""45"", ""55"", ""68"", ""20"", ""101"", ""44"", ""48"", ""92"", ""8"", ""78"" & ""29"" also 1p (4, one No leaves), 2p (9), 3p (3), 6p (2), 1854-59 Imperf Diadems 6p (6), 1sh (5), 1862 Diadem 1p compound perf (check scan), then a strong range of later issues including long types 5sh & £1 overprinted Reprint, 10sh overprinted Specimen, 1888-89 Map 5sh & Carrington 20sh OG, Officials 1887-90 5sh & £1 overprinted Specimen (different types), and more. Generally the condition is nicer than normally encountered. Viewing recommended." (Photo) | "Est. 8,000.00-10,000.00" |
| 1267 | | "NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY STAMPS, DECIMAL HOLDING, 1966-1980." "Possibly around 1200 used Railway stamps with Black Station names, housed on stock cards. Values to $10 (2) and high duplication on lower denominations, but with a very varied group of Station names. An excellent group for the Specialist. The popularity of these Railway stamps is rapidly increasing." | "Est. 800.00-1,200.00" |
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