Sale 191: Collections & Accumulations of the World

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Sale 191: Collections & Accumulations of the World

British Commonwealth (continued)

1391 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH KGVI & QEII MINT HOLDING. "Probably a couple of thousand mint stamps housed in stockbooks and albums. Includes Quantites of short sets with many blocks; Also some QEII sets to £1 and £5 with useful Channel Islands; Norfolk Island; 1937 & 1953 Coronation sets, 1949 UPU sets appear complete, plus a little Foreign. Everything we examined was F-VF, NH. Worth inspecting." "Est. 800.00-1,000.00"

1392 ADMIRABLE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH STOCK. "Many hundreds of mostly used Definitives, Commemoratives, etc. spanning the classic period through the mid-1970s, organized in 19 small stock books and identified by Gibbons catalogue, incl. Aden and related South Arabia issues; Australia and States (9 books), Northern & Southern Rhodesia; plus some independent issues of Zambia and Zimbabwe (2 books), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka/ Ceylon (3 books), Transjordan and related (2 books); several countries display a wide range of different postmarks; manageable duplication; Gibbons £6,700 (US$12,400), per owner; generally neat and clean, Fine-VF; would yield a nice collection with material left over for trading; viewing a must for full appreciation of the possibilities." "Est. 750.00-1,500.00"

1393 OLD-TIME BRITISH COMMONWEALTH COLLECTION TO 1962. "A few thousand mint and used stamps mounted in a large black album. All Reigns present with some sets, many part sets and singles. Useful pickings throughout including some 1935 Silver Jubilee sets. Mostly F-VF, OG or used." "Est. 750.00-1,000.00"

1394 "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH NEW ISSUES, 1960's-1980's." "A large carton containing a file box and loose glassines of new issues, with value concentrated in 1981 Royal Wedding issues and 1978 Coronation in full sheets. Also includes a smattering of older mint & used stamps on stockpages, as well as starter collections of Canada and India." "Est. 750.00-1,000.00"

1395 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HODGE-PODGE. "A multi-part group housed in half-a-dozen albums or stockbooks and includes an Australia collection with used Roos to 2sh, KGV Heads to 1sh4p; New Zealand with useful pickings; Great Britain collection including used QV; BC QEII mint Omnibus sets; Channel Islands KGVI Postal History; Canada & Topicals stock. Worth a good look." "Est. 700.00-1,000.00"

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British Africa

1396 BRITISH AFRICA COLLECTION. "Many hundreds of mostly used on homemade pages, in addition to the many omnibus issues (1935 Jubilee, 1948 Silver Wedding, etc.) we note >Cape of Good Hope> range of triangles used incl. 1p block of four, 4p pair, >Mauritius> 1938, 1950 George VI sets used, plus some early mostly mint postal stationery, >St. Helena> 1856 6p used, 1861 6p rough perf used, useful surcharges used, 1903 8p-2/- mint, 1938-44 George VI used, 1953 QE II used, 1961 QE II used, >Seychelles> 1920 5R George V mint, 1921-24 1.50R-5R George V used, 1952 George VI, 1954, 1962 QE II sets used, >South Africa> 1925 Airmails used, 1927-30 4p used (SG 35b), 1933 2p, 3p mint (SG 44d, 45, 45c, 46), 1933 5/- mint (SG 64), 1935 Jubilee pairs mint and used, 1938 Vootrekker mint, 1941 3p War Effort ""cigarette flaw"" mint and used, useful officials, >South-West Africa> 1931 2/6, 5/- vert. pairs used, >Swaziland> 1944 5/- perf 13 1/2x14 mint, 1956 1/2p-£1 used, >Transvaal> nice range of mint and used Arms types, 1903 £1 used, >Zululand> 1888 3p mint, 1894 2 1/2p-1/- used, etc., mainly F-VF, excellent for continuation." "Est. 1,400.00-1,800.00"

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British Europe

1397 / "BRITISH EUROPE COLLECTION, 1863/1996." "An extensive collection of mint and used issues presented in a single well-stuffed volume Scott Specialty Series album. Included is strong representation for Cyprus, Gibraltar, Ireland, and Malta; with noted including: Cyprus... strong Victoria beginning with #1, Edward VII to 45pi, George V to £1, 50th Year Cyprus as British Colony virtually complete (missing only the £1), 19334 Views complete, 1935 Views with George VI complete, QE II with Views complete (including the ""Republic"" overprints); Gibraltar... Victoria virtually complete (missing only two stamps, S.G #'s 7 & 24 / Scott #'s 7 & 31A), strong Edward VI to 4sh, strong George V to £1, Rock of Gibraltar complete, George VI complete, Silver Wedding complete, Royal Visit complete, Postage Dues; Ireland... strong overprinted issues of GB (including Sea Horses to 10sh, Sword of Light to 1sh, St. Patrick & Pascal Fire complete, Airmails complete, Postage Dues; Malta... Victoria to 5sh, Gozo Fishing Boat / Ancient Galley complete, Malta / St. Paul After Shipwreck (S.G. #34-35 / Scott #17-18), Edward VII to 5sh, George V to 5sh, ""Self-Government"" overprints to 5sh, Britania & Malta complete, ""Postage"" overprint on Britania & Malta issue complete, 1926-27 & 1930 George V / St. Paul complete, 1928 ""Postage and Revenue"" overprints complete, Silver Wedding Issue complete, QE III with Views to £1, Semi-Postals complete, Airmails complete; and others, including Ionian Islands #1. An overall delightful collection with a high cumulative owner estimated catalog value, and strong with material in the $50-$100 and $100++ catalog value ranges. General condition appears fine to very fine throughout, adding to the overall appeal, and making for not only a worthwhile, but also a pleasurable viewing." "Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00"

1398 BRITISH EUROPE USED COLLECTION. "Thousands of used stamps mounted on pages housed in two large files, also a stockbook. Includes Gibraltar 1889 40c & 75c surcharges, 1889-96 to 5p, later issues and 1960-2002 appears complete; Malta 1886 5sh, 1889-1901 to 10sh, later issues with 1959-1990 appearing complete; Ireland 1962-1990 looks complete, also Jersey; Guernsey and IOM about complete including Postage Dues, plus British P.O's in Morocco and Cyprus. Overall the condition is generally F-VF, used. A difficult assemblage." "Est. 1,400.00-1,800.00"

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British Oceania

1399 "BRITISH OCEANIA MINT COLLECTION, 1902-1974." "Hundreds of mint stamps mostly housed in mounts in a green Scott Specialty album. Includes Aitutaki with early issues to 1sh, later to $1; B.I.O.T. 1967 to 10r, 1968 to 10r; British Solomon Islands 1907 Large Canoe set (½p used), 1908-11 Small Canoes to 5sh, 1914-23 to £1, 1922-31 to 10sh, 1939 to 10sh, 1956-60 to £1, Postage Dues 1940 set; Christmas Island; Nauru 1916-23 to 10sh, 1924-37 Freighter set to 10sh; New Hebrides 1908 to 1sh (both), 1911 set to 5sh, 1920-21 2p ""RF"" wmk, 1938 to 10fr, Postage Due sets, Niue 1902 Handstamp 1p, 1918-23 to £1, later issues to £1, few Imperfs; Norfolk Island; Penrhyn Island; Pitcairn Island, etc about complete. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG or LH, some NH. Nice. From the ""Saint Michaels"" collection." "Est. 2,200.00-2,600.00"

1400 "ATTRACTIVE BRITISH OCEANIA, ASIA & EUROPE COLLECTION TO 1974." "Several thousand mostly mint stamps housed in three Scott Specialty albums. Includes Aitutaki; Australia mainly used to 1935 including 1932 Sydney Bridge 5sh, 1934-40 Commem sets, mostly mint, 1937-38 to £1 mint, 1959-62 to 5sh, 1963-64 Navigators to £2, and most later sets, 1971 Christmas 7c pane of 25 and Booklet panes, mint; British Solomon Islands 1939-42 to 10sh mint or used, 1956-60 to £1 chiefly mint, 1965-66 Definitive sets mint, 1940 Postage Due set; Cyprus 1934 set to 45pi mint, 1938-43 set to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1; Fiji 1938-50 to £1, 1953 to £1, 1959-63 to £1 and later sets mint; Gibraltar 1938-44 to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1, 1953 to £1 and later sets mint; Gilbert & Ellice Islands; Ireland; New Guinea sets to 1sh; New Hebrides 1911 to 5sh, 1938 to 10fr and other sets mint; North Borneo; Papua New Guinea Air Posts mint; Pitcairn Islands; Sarawak 1918 to $1, 1928-29 to $1, 1932 to $1, 1934-41 to $10, 1945 BMA to $10, 1950 to $5, all mint, and others. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG, some NH." "Est. 2,200.00-2,800.00"

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British West Indies

1401 "BRITISH WEST INDIES IMPERF SHEETS AND PROGRESSIVE COLOR PROOFS, AND BONUS." "An attractive dealer's grouping of mint NH OG imperf sets of various issues in complete sheets of 20 or 25, incl. Nevis 286, 287, 289, 290, 293, 296, 301, 302, 407-14, St. Vincent Scott 773-7, 807-10, Bequia 86, 99, 112, 119, 178-81, 194-7,Grenadines 476-9, Union Islands 142, 146, 151, 162, 186-9, 194-7; St. Lucia 731-4, 739-42; Tuvalu 279, 281, 282; Nanumea (Tuvalu) 29-32, 33-6; and full sheets of imperf progressive color proofs of Nevis 438, 439, 440 and St. Vincent-Grenadines (Union Islands) 17, 25, 28, 36, 40, 49, 57, 59; topics within comprise Birds, Butterflies, Cars, Dogs, Technology, and Trains; Bonus consists of 9 stockbooks containing scattered mint OG 1970s-1980s Europa, Prince Charles and Diana Wedding Commemoratives, and 1960s-1980s issues from Andorra, Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cook Islands, FSAT, Germany, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Spain, and other nations; one stockbook each of mint St. Vincent, and Russia of the same period; a stockbook of mint NH 1990s issues of Latvia, plus a few covers; a batch of about 100 unused 1970s-1980s Czechoslovakia stamped entires; scattered used early France; and 2 nice, used Great Britain 1840 Penny Blacks, each with 4 margins; mint sheets and proofs are fresh, VF; Useful material, so be sure to inspect !" "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

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Albania

1402 P ALBANIA IMPERF PROOF SHEETS ACCUMULATION. "An attention-grabbing gathering of imperf proofs in complete sheets of one hundred. Includes (based upon Michel numbering & unused as issued, unless otherwise specified) #'s 380-84 (#'s 381 & 383 with approver's stamp & signatures), 426 with printers instructions across a portion of the sheet, 428, 430-31 complete signed in the margins (#431 with printer's instructions across a section of the right half of the sheet), 433U-35U, and 437U-41U complete (#'s 437 & 441 with gum, the rest signed on the front in the margins). Are sheets are folded into quarters, with the folds not affecting any stamps on some sheets, and affecting some on others; otherwise, condition appears very fine or better. A delightful opportunity for some scarce, intact sheets." "Est. 5,000.00-7,000.00"

1403 "ALBANIA COLLECTION, 1913-1971." "Hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising regular and overprinted Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, etc. mounted in a Schaubek album; includes mint Scott 35-40, 1914 1Q-1k partial set (Michel IIa-IIg), 125-8, 158-62, 218-26, 310-23, B1-8, C36-42; unused 21-6, 27-33 with varieties; used 4 on piece (signed), 6 (x3 signed), 7 (x2 signed), 22, 23, 24, 26, 27-33, 41-6 each tied by cancel to small piece, 47-52 cto blocks, 94 cto, 218-26," "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

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Allied Military Government

1404 ALLIED MILITARY GOVERNMENT (AMG) MINT SPECIALIZED COLLECTION. "A quality mint OG collection mounted on Bush specialty album pages in a binder, comprises hundreds of different AMG and AMG-FTT stamps, incl. Fiscals issued for Italy (Bari, Naples, Sicily, Venezia Giulia), Austria, France, and Germany; complete with respect to the basic issues and embellished with scarce Bari and Venezia Giulia printing and paper varieties, and the 3 types of printings of the Germany issues, incl. varieties, and more; Bush catalogue-handbook accompanies; generally fresh, Fine-VF; a beautiful collection of these popular issues; Be sure to view !" "Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00"

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Argentina

1405 ARGENTINA COLLECTION. "Collection of many hundreds of mint and used stamps from the classics onwards housed in a crusty album and on old-fashioned album pages, with much of the best material on homemade pages with ink write-up. The collection starts off with fifteen of the Argentine Confederation 'sun' issues of 1858 inc. 15cts blue used (#3) and 15cts dark blue mint (#3a, signed), followed by 1862 'seal' issues of the Republic with about 17 present including varieties and forgeries categorised, then the 'Rivadavias' with well over a dozen mostly sound copies including two of the 15cts blue (#13) used, one signed. Other highlights include 1882 ½ct 'provisorio' o/p inverted (#41i), 1917 10 pesos mint (#245), an unusual and striking hole-punched and pen-canceled marginal block of eight of the 1923 20 pesos slate and lake (#338), as well as lots of useful back of the book, particularly lots of departmental officials. A highly interesting old-time collection, well worth a close inspection." Est. 700.00-900.00

1406 ARGENTINA SELECTION. "A few hundred mint & used stamps on stock sheets, some better as (used unless otherwise noted) 1865 5c-15c Rivadavia dull impression (Scott 11B, 12, 13 signed Brun), 1877 1c-8c Surcharges incl. 1c inverted surcharge, various other earlies, 1899-1903 1/2c-20P (no punch cancels), 1910 1/2c-20P mint (20P w/o gum), also some Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Corrientes, etc., usual mixed condition, VG-VF." Est. 600.00-900.00

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Austria

1407 / "OUTSTANDING AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1999." "Comprehensive collection in 4 hingeless Lindner albums neatly displaying mint OG, used, and cto Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, Military stamps, Newspaper stamps, Austrian Offices Abroad, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Lombardy-Venetia; extremely solid coverage for the period, virtually complete for the period, incl. scarce used 1850-1862 paper and printing types of Arms and Franz Josef Definitives (Dolfuss, WIPA S/S and a few other rarities are absent); mixed mint OG and used to 1949, used or cto thereafter except parellel mint NH and used 1970-1977; we espied mint OG Austria 405-23 signed, 1945 1rm-5rm unissued ovptd set NH (Michel 693 II-6 II), B87-92 NH, B110a NH, C32-46 NH, PR9; used Austria 6a, 6b, 7a, Lombardy-Venetia 3c-6d, 7a, 8a, 11a, 424-7 signed, B185a-8a; collected with an eye for quality as condition is consistently good throughout; Viewing will be time well spent and will surely elicit an enthusiastic bid !" "Est. 3,000.00-4,000.00"

1408 "AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850/1996." "A comprehensive collection of mint and used issues presented via a single volume Scott Specialty Series album. With an overall strong degree of completion, noted includes the Issues of the Austrian Monarchy complete, Issues of Austro-Hungarian Monarchy complete, 1874-80 Issues for Austria Only complete, Numeral in Arms issues of 1883 complete, Franz Josef to 10k complete, Birthday Jubilee complete, Austrian Crown / Coat of Arms complete, Symbols of Agriculture / Labor & Industry complete, Dollfuss (#380), Hitler Heads overprinted for Use in Styria complete (5m {#427} with 1983 non-photo SPA certificate), virtually complete Semi-Postals (including Rotary Convention complete, Poets complete, Artists complete, Mountain Climbing complete, Stagecoach {#B110} with non-1st day commemorative cancel, Deliverance of Vienna from the Turks complete, Architects complete, Military Leaders complete, Ski Concourse complete, a matched set of top sheet-margin singles from the Renner type souvenir sheets, etc.), Airmails complete, strong Military Issues, Occupation Issues (including under Italian Occupation, AMG, and Italy & Romania under Austrian Occupation), Offices Abroad (including Offices in Crete virtually complete & strong offices in Turkish Empire), strong Lombardy-Venetia (including #1 signed Matl), and others. An delightfully impressive collection affording much potential, including as a topic for many conversations if left intact, as well as tremendous breakdown potential. General condition appears fine to very fine throughout, only adding to the overall appeal, and making for an enjoyable viewing." "Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00"

1409 "AUSTRIA POSTAL STATIONERY COLLECTION, 1876-1929." "Well over 1000 pieces of used and unused postal stationery, with the majority neatly mounted in 7 intact, annotated Godden quadrille albums; includes Fieldpost, Wrappers, various stamped bulletins and bill collection cards, and Offices in Turkey postal cards; 1876-1929 postal card collection, incl. reply, Jubillee, and view cards 2 with red Innsbruck or Vienna censorship marks; Pneumatic Post collection (1881-1922); a fascinating study of Austria's 2kr ""Little Yellow"" postal cards (1869-1873) and their printed border and language varieties (Hungarian, Ruthenian, etc.), incl. 5kr stamped imprint error with and without 2kr adhesive; 1876-1929 postal card collection, incl. Reply, Jubillee, Beethoven Commemorative, Panoramic Views of Austria, 1892 private semi-official postal card for International Music and Theatre Exhibition (Vienna), and 2 cards with red Innsbruck or Vienna censorship marks; a broad range of postmarks within, offering the opportunity for discovering scarce cancels or usages; slightly mixed condition, generally Fine-VF; This attractive collection, offered intact as received, is sure to be a pleaser, so be sure to view !" "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

1410 INTERESTING AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN STOCK. "Many hundreds of mint and used stamps comprising the issues of Austria (1850-1972), Offices, and Occupations, incl. a nice array of town and city cancels and 10 covers (1870s-1910s); plus Fiume and ovptd. issues of occupied Hungary (Baranya, Banat Bacska, etc.), Laibach, and much more; we espied mint Austria B81-6, B93-8, C54-60 NH; used Austria 1 (x6), 7, 7a, 8, 33, 39, 40b, 46, and many perf varieties of Franz Josef and Arms Definitives, 127, B50-6, B118-21, C32-46, C59 on piece, Postage Due perf varieties, Perfins on 1900s-1920s Definitives, 1kr Newspaper stamp tied to complete ""Hundesport und Jagd"" magazine; used Lombardy-Venetia 14, 15-19, and more; occasional fault, average through Fine-VF; Careful viewing of this fascinating and useful stock is a must for full appreciation of its scope and profitable possibilities !" "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

1411 AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN EMPIRE EXTENSIVE SPECIALISED A-Z POSTMARK COLLECTION. "Between 1500 and 2000 stamps, written up on quadrille pages in three old fashioned albums, from the imperfs onwards with most of the material from the 19th century, as well as occasional postal history, showing the zenith of the Empire illustrated both in the postmarks and with detailed hand-drawn maps. Spaces have been laid and written-up by the collector for the main changes of postmark types from 1850s onwards for each town, (typically about twenty different types). Then the towns run alphabetically within each of the main regions of the Empire which are themselves subdivided, in the case of dramatic border changes in the particular region - this is reflected again with the maps showing the areas and boundaries during different periods. The regions include Bohemia (examples of towns are: Arnau/Hostinne, Auscha/Ustek, Falkenau/Falknov, Trautenau/Trutnov, etc.), Krain (Asling/Jesenice, Gottschee/Kocevje), Croatia-Slovenia (Buccari/Baker, Veroce/Virovitica), Kustenland (Albona/Labin, Cervignano, Monfalcone), Moravia (Auspitz/Hustopec, Bisenz/Bzenec, Bistrik/Bystrice and Hostynem, Blansko, etc), Schlesien (Jagerndorf/Krnov, Troppau/Opava, Wurbenthal/Vrbno), Vorarlberg, Woiwodina, Steiermark, Karnten, Tirol, Banat, Hungary, Slovakia, etc. This collection represents a lifetime's attempt at illustrating this fascinating area of European history through postmarks and offeres a great opportunity to continue the work. It is a very absorbing collection, as well as being an important primary scarce paralleling the development of the Austro-Hungarian Empire postal systems especially during the times of transition." "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

1412 / "QUALITY AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1979." "An appealing collection of hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Newspaper, German Austria, Lombardy-Venetia, Austrian Post Offices Abroad, Military Post, Postal Clearing stamps Telegraph stamps, and Bosnia-Herzegovina hingelessly mounted in 2 Lighthouse albums accompanied by a stockbook of duplicates; very high level of completion and predominantly mint from about 1890 onward and replete with desirable issues, incl. mint OG (NH noted), 164-7, 326-39 (no 50g), 340-53, 354-73, 380, unissued ovptd. 1m-5m, 424-7 (1988 Oliva cert), 496-9 NH, 500-15 NH, 520-56 NH, B81-6, B87-92, B93-8, B100-5, B110, B110a NH, B111, B112-17 NH, B122-7 NH, B132-7, C12-31, C54-60 NH, J157, M1-21; used 1, 1d, 2, 8, 17, P1, and more; many 4-margin imperfs, generally clean, Fine-VF; Viewing of this quality collection will be time well spent !" "Est. 7,000.00-8,000.00"

1413 USEFUL AUSTRIA GROUP. "Several hundred mint and used stamps Scott identified in glassines, however the better items have been displayed on large stockcards. Includes Regulars, Semi Postals, Air Posts & BOB. Noted mint unless indicated otherwise with 1850-54 1k & 2k used, 1910 Anniversary set, 1929-30 Views set, 1932 Views set, 1936 Workers set mint and used, 1945 Hitler overprints high denominations, Semi Postals 1930 TB (2 sets), 1931 Poets (2 sets), 1932 Artists set, 1933 Wipa ordinary paper 50g, 1933 Congress set, 1934 Architects set, 1935 Military Leaders (2 sets), 1936 Skiing set, 1949 Child Welfare (4 sets), 1950 Carinthian (2 sets), 1951 Reconstruction (2 sets), Air Posts 1950-53 Birds with additional 5s, Military Post 1915 10k used and more. Overall the quality is quite nice, mint or used." "Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"

1414 "AUSTRIA & LUXEMBOURG COLLECTIONS, 1850-1976." "Both collections are housed in Minkus albums and Austria includes 1850-54 Arms 1k & 2k used, 1910 Birthday set mint (2k used), Semi Postals 1930 TB set mint, 1931 Rotary set used, 1931 Poets set mint, 1937 Artists set mint, 1933 Skiing set mint, 1933 Wipa 50k ordinary paper mint, 1933 Congress set mint, 1934 Architects set mint, 1935 Military Leaders set mint, 1936 Skiing set mint, Air Posts 1950-53 Birds set used; Luxembourg includes 19th Century including some Officials, Semi Postal sets, 1949 Charlotte Souvenir Sheet mint, 1952 Centenary Souvenir Sheets, NH. Overall the condition is generally F-VF, OG or used." "Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"

1415 / PLEASING AUSTRIA COLLECTION 1850-1975. "Few hundred stamps in 2 albums along with a few first day covers. Packed with a wealth of mint value including, hinged unless noted, good used 19th century, 1910 Birthday Jubilee Issue, 1917 10k violet on ordinary paper, 1925-1930 Airmails complete, 1950-53 Airmails complete and a usefull selection of offices in Turkish Empire. Some faulths noted otherwise clean and fine to very fine. Viewing recommended." "Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00"

1416 "QUALITY AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1971." "Several hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising singles and many complete sets of Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Military and Newspaper stamps; also, Lombardy-Venetia with elusive 15c ribbed paper varieties, all mounted on album pages; mixed mint and used to 1936, all mint with good coverage from 1937 onward, incl. mint OG 496-9, 500-15, 520-56, 599-603, B269-71 (x2; 1 set NH), C29, J44b, complete 1870 10k-1fl20k private telegraph stamps (Hiscocks 1-5); unused 1873 government telegraph stamps to 1fl (mint OG 50kr); used 6, 10a, 17, 18, 33, 33a, 39, 164-7, C1-3, J132-58, P7; Lombardy-Venetia mint OG 15, used 3, 4c signed, 4d, 7 signed, 11a, 12, 12a, 16, 18, 19, 24, PR2; occasional small fault amongst the classic issues; all imperfs have 4 margins; generally neat, clean, Fine-VF and better throughout; a real pleaser; Viewing is a must for full appreciation !" "Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00"

1417 "AUSTRIA MINT OR USED COLLECTION, 1918-1937." "Several hundred stamps housed on printed album pages.Better Semi Postals include 1923 Views set used, 1931 Rotary set mint, 1931 Poets set mint, 1932 Artists set mint, 1933 Wipa 50g ordinary paper used, 1933 Congress set used, 1934 Architects set used, 1935 Military Leaders set used, 1936 Skiing set mint, and some Air Posts, etc. Mainly F-VF, OG or used." Est. 700.00-900.00

1418 "AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1980." "Many hundreds mounted in a Scott Specialty album, beginning with a strong section of mostly used classics, then continuing into the 20th Century which is generally mint. Also includes Back of the Book material such as Dues, Offices Abroad and Occupation issues. A good starter collection." Est. 400.00-500.00

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Belgium

1419 USEFUL BELGIUM & CONGO HOLDING. "Hundreds of mint and used stamps Scott identified in glassines, however the better items have been displayed on large stockcards for easy viewing. Includes Regulars, Semi Posts, Parcel Posts and other BOB. Noted mint unless indicated otherwise were 1849 10c & 20c, 1849-50 10c & 20c, 1851-54 20c & 40c all used, 1905-11 to 1fr, 1912 to 5fr, 1915-20 Franken 5fr mint & used, 1952 UPU set, Semi Postals 1931 Elisabeth set, 1932 Mercier set, 1932 Infantryman set, 1933 Orval set, 1933 TB 5fr, 1934 Crusader set (1fr used), 1952 UPU 10fr, 1952 Portraits set including Tab pair, 1954 Bruges set, Postage Dues, 1916 set, Parcel Posts 1935 50fr, 1953-57 to 300fr, 1960 Congress (2 sets) and more including Belgian Congo. Overall the quality is quite nice, mint or used." "Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"

1420 "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849-1998." "Many hundreds of stamps and a few Souvenir Sheets, housed in two Scott Specialty albums. The Regular 19th Century issues are used with 1849-1866 issues almost complete, the 20th is mostly mint and includes 1925 ""Franken"" 5fr (2), 1930 Antwerp Souvenir Sheet, Semi Postals 1935 Stagecoach sheets of 10, 1951 Elisabeth set, 1953 Tourism set, Parcel Posts 1953 20fr surcharge pair, 1980 set to 500fr NH, also Belgian Congo 1887-94 5fr Gray, 1910 to 10fr, Parcel Posts, as is. Overall the condition is Generally F-VF, OG, with some used. Worth inspecting." "Est. 1,200.00-1,600.00"

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1391	BRITISH COMMONWEALTH KGVI & QEII MINT HOLDING. "Probably a couple of thousand mint stamps housed in stockbooks and albums. Includes Quantites of short sets with many blocks; Also some QEII sets to £1 and £5 with useful Channel Islands; Norfolk Island; 1937 & 1953 Coronation sets, 1949 UPU sets appear complete, plus a little Foreign. Everything we examined was F-VF, NH. Worth inspecting."	"Est. 800.00-1,000.00"
1392	ADMIRABLE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH STOCK. "Many hundreds of mostly used Definitives, Commemoratives, etc. spanning the classic period through the mid-1970s, organized in 19 small stock books and identified by Gibbons catalogue, incl. Aden and related South Arabia issues; Australia and States (9 books), Northern & Southern Rhodesia; plus some independent issues of Zambia and Zimbabwe (2 books), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka/ Ceylon (3 books), Transjordan and related (2 books); several countries display a wide range of different postmarks; manageable duplication; Gibbons £6,700 (US$12,400), per owner; generally neat and clean, Fine-VF; would yield a nice collection with material left over for trading; viewing a must for full appreciation of the possibilities."	"Est. 750.00-1,500.00"
1393	OLD-TIME BRITISH COMMONWEALTH COLLECTION TO 1962. "A few thousand mint and used stamps mounted in a large black album. All Reigns present with some sets, many part sets and singles. Useful pickings throughout including some 1935 Silver Jubilee sets. Mostly F-VF, OG or used."	"Est. 750.00-1,000.00"
1394	"BRITISH COMMONWEALTH NEW ISSUES, 1960's-1980's." "A large carton containing a file box and loose glassines of new issues, with value concentrated in 1981 Royal Wedding issues and 1978 Coronation in full sheets. Also includes a smattering of older mint & used stamps on stockpages, as well as starter collections of Canada and India."	"Est. 750.00-1,000.00"
1395	BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HODGE-PODGE. "A multi-part group housed in half-a-dozen albums or stockbooks and includes an Australia collection with used Roos to 2sh, KGV Heads to 1sh4p; New Zealand with useful pickings; Great Britain collection including used QV; BC QEII mint Omnibus sets; Channel Islands KGVI Postal History; Canada & Topicals stock. Worth a good look."	"Est. 700.00-1,000.00"

1397	/	"BRITISH EUROPE COLLECTION, 1863/1996." "An extensive collection of mint and used issues presented in a single well-stuffed volume Scott Specialty Series album. Included is strong representation for Cyprus, Gibraltar, Ireland, and Malta; with noted including: Cyprus... strong Victoria beginning with #1, Edward VII to 45pi, George V to £1, 50th Year Cyprus as British Colony virtually complete (missing only the £1), 19334 Views complete, 1935 Views with George VI complete, QE II with Views complete (including the ""Republic"" overprints); Gibraltar... Victoria virtually complete (missing only two stamps, S.G #'s 7 & 24 / Scott #'s 7 & 31A), strong Edward VI to 4sh, strong George V to £1, Rock of Gibraltar complete, George VI complete, Silver Wedding complete, Royal Visit complete, Postage Dues; Ireland... strong overprinted issues of GB (including Sea Horses to 10sh, Sword of Light to 1sh, St. Patrick & Pascal Fire complete, Airmails complete, Postage Dues; Malta... Victoria to 5sh, Gozo Fishing Boat / Ancient Galley complete, Malta / St. Paul After Shipwreck (S.G. #34-35 / Scott #17-18), Edward VII to 5sh, George V to 5sh, ""Self-Government"" overprints to 5sh, Britania & Malta complete, ""Postage"" overprint on Britania & Malta issue complete, 1926-27 & 1930 George V / St. Paul complete, 1928 ""Postage and Revenue"" overprints complete, Silver Wedding Issue complete, QE III with Views to £1, Semi-Postals complete, Airmails complete; and others, including Ionian Islands #1. An overall delightful collection with a high cumulative owner estimated catalog value, and strong with material in the $50-$100 and $100++ catalog value ranges. General condition appears fine to very fine throughout, adding to the overall appeal, and making for not only a worthwhile, but also a pleasurable viewing."	"Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00"
1398		BRITISH EUROPE USED COLLECTION. "Thousands of used stamps mounted on pages housed in two large files, also a stockbook. Includes Gibraltar 1889 40c & 75c surcharges, 1889-96 to 5p, later issues and 1960-2002 appears complete; Malta 1886 5sh, 1889-1901 to 10sh, later issues with 1959-1990 appearing complete; Ireland 1962-1990 looks complete, also Jersey; Guernsey and IOM about complete including Postage Dues, plus British P.O's in Morocco and Cyprus. Overall the condition is generally F-VF, used. A difficult assemblage."	"Est. 1,400.00-1,800.00"

1399		"BRITISH OCEANIA MINT COLLECTION, 1902-1974." "Hundreds of mint stamps mostly housed in mounts in a green Scott Specialty album. Includes Aitutaki with early issues to 1sh, later to $1; B.I.O.T. 1967 to 10r, 1968 to 10r; British Solomon Islands 1907 Large Canoe set (½p used), 1908-11 Small Canoes to 5sh, 1914-23 to £1, 1922-31 to 10sh, 1939 to 10sh, 1956-60 to £1, Postage Dues 1940 set; Christmas Island; Nauru 1916-23 to 10sh, 1924-37 Freighter set to 10sh; New Hebrides 1908 to 1sh (both), 1911 set to 5sh, 1920-21 2p ""RF"" wmk, 1938 to 10fr, Postage Due sets, Niue 1902 Handstamp 1p, 1918-23 to £1, later issues to £1, few Imperfs; Norfolk Island; Penrhyn Island; Pitcairn Island, etc about complete. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG or LH, some NH. Nice. From the ""Saint Michaels"" collection."	"Est. 2,200.00-2,600.00"
1400		"ATTRACTIVE BRITISH OCEANIA, ASIA & EUROPE COLLECTION TO 1974." "Several thousand mostly mint stamps housed in three Scott Specialty albums. Includes Aitutaki; Australia mainly used to 1935 including 1932 Sydney Bridge 5sh, 1934-40 Commem sets, mostly mint, 1937-38 to £1 mint, 1959-62 to 5sh, 1963-64 Navigators to £2, and most later sets, 1971 Christmas 7c pane of 25 and Booklet panes, mint; British Solomon Islands 1939-42 to 10sh mint or used, 1956-60 to £1 chiefly mint, 1965-66 Definitive sets mint, 1940 Postage Due set; Cyprus 1934 set to 45pi mint, 1938-43 set to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1; Fiji 1938-50 to £1, 1953 to £1, 1959-63 to £1 and later sets mint; Gibraltar 1938-44 to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1, 1953 to £1 and later sets mint; Gilbert & Ellice Islands; Ireland; New Guinea sets to 1sh; New Hebrides 1911 to 5sh, 1938 to 10fr and other sets mint; North Borneo; Papua New Guinea Air Posts mint; Pitcairn Islands; Sarawak 1918 to $1, 1928-29 to $1, 1932 to $1, 1934-41 to $10, 1945 BMA to $10, 1950 to $5, all mint, and others. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG, some NH."	"Est. 2,200.00-2,800.00"

1402	P	ALBANIA IMPERF PROOF SHEETS ACCUMULATION. "An attention-grabbing gathering of imperf proofs in complete sheets of one hundred. Includes (based upon Michel numbering & unused as issued, unless otherwise specified) #'s 380-84 (#'s 381 & 383 with approver's stamp & signatures), 426 with printers instructions across a portion of the sheet, 428, 430-31 complete signed in the margins (#431 with printer's instructions across a section of the right half of the sheet), 433U-35U, and 437U-41U complete (#'s 437 & 441 with gum, the rest signed on the front in the margins). Are sheets are folded into quarters, with the folds not affecting any stamps on some sheets, and affecting some on others; otherwise, condition appears very fine or better. A delightful opportunity for some scarce, intact sheets."	"Est. 5,000.00-7,000.00"
1403		"ALBANIA COLLECTION, 1913-1971." "Hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising regular and overprinted Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, etc. mounted in a Schaubek album; includes mint Scott 35-40, 1914 1Q-1k partial set (Michel IIa-IIg), 125-8, 158-62, 218-26, 310-23, B1-8, C36-42; unused 21-6, 27-33 with varieties; used 4 on piece (signed), 6 (x3 signed), 7 (x2 signed), 22, 23, 24, 26, 27-33, 41-6 each tied by cancel to small piece, 47-52 cto blocks, 94 cto, 218-26,"	"Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"

1405		ARGENTINA COLLECTION. "Collection of many hundreds of mint and used stamps from the classics onwards housed in a crusty album and on old-fashioned album pages, with much of the best material on homemade pages with ink write-up. The collection starts off with fifteen of the Argentine Confederation 'sun' issues of 1858 inc. 15cts blue used (#3) and 15cts dark blue mint (#3a, signed), followed by 1862 'seal' issues of the Republic with about 17 present including varieties and forgeries categorised, then the 'Rivadavias' with well over a dozen mostly sound copies including two of the 15cts blue (#13) used, one signed. Other highlights include 1882 ½ct 'provisorio' o/p inverted (#41i), 1917 10 pesos mint (#245), an unusual and striking hole-punched and pen-canceled marginal block of eight of the 1923 20 pesos slate and lake (#338), as well as lots of useful back of the book, particularly lots of departmental officials. A highly interesting old-time collection, well worth a close inspection."	Est. 700.00-900.00
1406		ARGENTINA SELECTION. "A few hundred mint & used stamps on stock sheets, some better as (used unless otherwise noted) 1865 5c-15c Rivadavia dull impression (Scott 11B, 12, 13 signed Brun), 1877 1c-8c Surcharges incl. 1c inverted surcharge, various other earlies, 1899-1903 1/2c-20P (no punch cancels), 1910 1/2c-20P mint (20P w/o gum), also some Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Corrientes, etc., usual mixed condition, VG-VF."	Est. 600.00-900.00

1407	/	"OUTSTANDING AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1999." "Comprehensive collection in 4 hingeless Lindner albums neatly displaying mint OG, used, and cto Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Postage Dues, Military stamps, Newspaper stamps, Austrian Offices Abroad, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Lombardy-Venetia; extremely solid coverage for the period, virtually complete for the period, incl. scarce used 1850-1862 paper and printing types of Arms and Franz Josef Definitives (Dolfuss, WIPA S/S and a few other rarities are absent); mixed mint OG and used to 1949, used or cto thereafter except parellel mint NH and used 1970-1977; we espied mint OG Austria 405-23 signed, 1945 1rm-5rm unissued ovptd set NH (Michel 693 II-6 II), B87-92 NH, B110a NH, C32-46 NH, PR9; used Austria 6a, 6b, 7a, Lombardy-Venetia 3c-6d, 7a, 8a, 11a, 424-7 signed, B185a-8a; collected with an eye for quality as condition is consistently good throughout; Viewing will be time well spent and will surely elicit an enthusiastic bid !"	"Est. 3,000.00-4,000.00"
1408		"AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850/1996." "A comprehensive collection of mint and used issues presented via a single volume Scott Specialty Series album. With an overall strong degree of completion, noted includes the Issues of the Austrian Monarchy complete, Issues of Austro-Hungarian Monarchy complete, 1874-80 Issues for Austria Only complete, Numeral in Arms issues of 1883 complete, Franz Josef to 10k complete, Birthday Jubilee complete, Austrian Crown / Coat of Arms complete, Symbols of Agriculture / Labor & Industry complete, Dollfuss (#380), Hitler Heads overprinted for Use in Styria complete (5m {#427} with 1983 non-photo SPA certificate), virtually complete Semi-Postals (including Rotary Convention complete, Poets complete, Artists complete, Mountain Climbing complete, Stagecoach {#B110} with non-1st day commemorative cancel, Deliverance of Vienna from the Turks complete, Architects complete, Military Leaders complete, Ski Concourse complete, a matched set of top sheet-margin singles from the Renner type souvenir sheets, etc.), Airmails complete, strong Military Issues, Occupation Issues (including under Italian Occupation, AMG, and Italy & Romania under Austrian Occupation), Offices Abroad (including Offices in Crete virtually complete & strong offices in Turkish Empire), strong Lombardy-Venetia (including #1 signed Matl), and others. An delightfully impressive collection affording much potential, including as a topic for many conversations if left intact, as well as tremendous breakdown potential. General condition appears fine to very fine throughout, only adding to the overall appeal, and making for an enjoyable viewing."	"Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00"
1409		"AUSTRIA POSTAL STATIONERY COLLECTION, 1876-1929." "Well over 1000 pieces of used and unused postal stationery, with the majority neatly mounted in 7 intact, annotated Godden quadrille albums; includes Fieldpost, Wrappers, various stamped bulletins and bill collection cards, and Offices in Turkey postal cards; 1876-1929 postal card collection, incl. reply, Jubillee, and view cards 2 with red Innsbruck or Vienna censorship marks; Pneumatic Post collection (1881-1922); a fascinating study of Austria's 2kr ""Little Yellow"" postal cards (1869-1873) and their printed border and language varieties (Hungarian, Ruthenian, etc.), incl. 5kr stamped imprint error with and without 2kr adhesive; 1876-1929 postal card collection, incl. Reply, Jubillee, Beethoven Commemorative, Panoramic Views of Austria, 1892 private semi-official postal card for International Music and Theatre Exhibition (Vienna), and 2 cards with red Innsbruck or Vienna censorship marks; a broad range of postmarks within, offering the opportunity for discovering scarce cancels or usages; slightly mixed condition, generally Fine-VF; This attractive collection, offered intact as received, is sure to be a pleaser, so be sure to view !"	"Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"
1410		INTERESTING AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN STOCK. "Many hundreds of mint and used stamps comprising the issues of Austria (1850-1972), Offices, and Occupations, incl. a nice array of town and city cancels and 10 covers (1870s-1910s); plus Fiume and ovptd. issues of occupied Hungary (Baranya, Banat Bacska, etc.), Laibach, and much more; we espied mint Austria B81-6, B93-8, C54-60 NH; used Austria 1 (x6), 7, 7a, 8, 33, 39, 40b, 46, and many perf varieties of Franz Josef and Arms Definitives, 127, B50-6, B118-21, C32-46, C59 on piece, Postage Due perf varieties, Perfins on 1900s-1920s Definitives, 1kr Newspaper stamp tied to complete ""Hundesport und Jagd"" magazine; used Lombardy-Venetia 14, 15-19, and more; occasional fault, average through Fine-VF; Careful viewing of this fascinating and useful stock is a must for full appreciation of its scope and profitable possibilities !"	"Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"
1411		AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN EMPIRE EXTENSIVE SPECIALISED A-Z POSTMARK COLLECTION. "Between 1500 and 2000 stamps, written up on quadrille pages in three old fashioned albums, from the imperfs onwards with most of the material from the 19th century, as well as occasional postal history, showing the zenith of the Empire illustrated both in the postmarks and with detailed hand-drawn maps. Spaces have been laid and written-up by the collector for the main changes of postmark types from 1850s onwards for each town, (typically about twenty different types). Then the towns run alphabetically within each of the main regions of the Empire which are themselves subdivided, in the case of dramatic border changes in the particular region - this is reflected again with the maps showing the areas and boundaries during different periods. The regions include Bohemia (examples of towns are: Arnau/Hostinne, Auscha/Ustek, Falkenau/Falknov, Trautenau/Trutnov, etc.), Krain (Asling/Jesenice, Gottschee/Kocevje), Croatia-Slovenia (Buccari/Baker, Veroce/Virovitica), Kustenland (Albona/Labin, Cervignano, Monfalcone), Moravia (Auspitz/Hustopec, Bisenz/Bzenec, Bistrik/Bystrice and Hostynem, Blansko, etc), Schlesien (Jagerndorf/Krnov, Troppau/Opava, Wurbenthal/Vrbno), Vorarlberg, Woiwodina, Steiermark, Karnten, Tirol, Banat, Hungary, Slovakia, etc. This collection represents a lifetime's attempt at illustrating this fascinating area of European history through postmarks and offeres a great opportunity to continue the work. It is a very absorbing collection, as well as being an important primary scarce paralleling the development of the Austro-Hungarian Empire postal systems especially during the times of transition."	"Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00"
1412	/	"QUALITY AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1979." "An appealing collection of hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Newspaper, German Austria, Lombardy-Venetia, Austrian Post Offices Abroad, Military Post, Postal Clearing stamps Telegraph stamps, and Bosnia-Herzegovina hingelessly mounted in 2 Lighthouse albums accompanied by a stockbook of duplicates; very high level of completion and predominantly mint from about 1890 onward and replete with desirable issues, incl. mint OG (NH noted), 164-7, 326-39 (no 50g), 340-53, 354-73, 380, unissued ovptd. 1m-5m, 424-7 (1988 Oliva cert), 496-9 NH, 500-15 NH, 520-56 NH, B81-6, B87-92, B93-8, B100-5, B110, B110a NH, B111, B112-17 NH, B122-7 NH, B132-7, C12-31, C54-60 NH, J157, M1-21; used 1, 1d, 2, 8, 17, P1, and more; many 4-margin imperfs, generally clean, Fine-VF; Viewing of this quality collection will be time well spent !"	"Est. 7,000.00-8,000.00"
1413		USEFUL AUSTRIA GROUP. "Several hundred mint and used stamps Scott identified in glassines, however the better items have been displayed on large stockcards. Includes Regulars, Semi Postals, Air Posts & BOB. Noted mint unless indicated otherwise with 1850-54 1k & 2k used, 1910 Anniversary set, 1929-30 Views set, 1932 Views set, 1936 Workers set mint and used, 1945 Hitler overprints high denominations, Semi Postals 1930 TB (2 sets), 1931 Poets (2 sets), 1932 Artists set, 1933 Wipa ordinary paper 50g, 1933 Congress set, 1934 Architects set, 1935 Military Leaders (2 sets), 1936 Skiing set, 1949 Child Welfare (4 sets), 1950 Carinthian (2 sets), 1951 Reconstruction (2 sets), Air Posts 1950-53 Birds with additional 5s, Military Post 1915 10k used and more. Overall the quality is quite nice, mint or used."	"Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"
1414		"AUSTRIA & LUXEMBOURG COLLECTIONS, 1850-1976." "Both collections are housed in Minkus albums and Austria includes 1850-54 Arms 1k & 2k used, 1910 Birthday set mint (2k used), Semi Postals 1930 TB set mint, 1931 Rotary set used, 1931 Poets set mint, 1937 Artists set mint, 1933 Skiing set mint, 1933 Wipa 50k ordinary paper mint, 1933 Congress set mint, 1934 Architects set mint, 1935 Military Leaders set mint, 1936 Skiing set mint, Air Posts 1950-53 Birds set used; Luxembourg includes 19th Century including some Officials, Semi Postal sets, 1949 Charlotte Souvenir Sheet mint, 1952 Centenary Souvenir Sheets, NH. Overall the condition is generally F-VF, OG or used."	"Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"
1415	/	PLEASING AUSTRIA COLLECTION 1850-1975. "Few hundred stamps in 2 albums along with a few first day covers. Packed with a wealth of mint value including, hinged unless noted, good used 19th century, 1910 Birthday Jubilee Issue, 1917 10k violet on ordinary paper, 1925-1930 Airmails complete, 1950-53 Airmails complete and a usefull selection of offices in Turkish Empire. Some faulths noted otherwise clean and fine to very fine. Viewing recommended."	"Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00"
1416		"QUALITY AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1971." "Several hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising singles and many complete sets of Definitives, Commemoratives, Semi-Postals, Airmails, Postage Dues, Military and Newspaper stamps; also, Lombardy-Venetia with elusive 15c ribbed paper varieties, all mounted on album pages; mixed mint and used to 1936, all mint with good coverage from 1937 onward, incl. mint OG 496-9, 500-15, 520-56, 599-603, B269-71 (x2; 1 set NH), C29, J44b, complete 1870 10k-1fl20k private telegraph stamps (Hiscocks 1-5); unused 1873 government telegraph stamps to 1fl (mint OG 50kr); used 6, 10a, 17, 18, 33, 33a, 39, 164-7, C1-3, J132-58, P7; Lombardy-Venetia mint OG 15, used 3, 4c signed, 4d, 7 signed, 11a, 12, 12a, 16, 18, 19, 24, PR2; occasional small fault amongst the classic issues; all imperfs have 4 margins; generally neat, clean, Fine-VF and better throughout; a real pleaser; Viewing is a must for full appreciation !"	"Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00"
1417		"AUSTRIA MINT OR USED COLLECTION, 1918-1937." "Several hundred stamps housed on printed album pages.Better Semi Postals include 1923 Views set used, 1931 Rotary set mint, 1931 Poets set mint, 1932 Artists set mint, 1933 Wipa 50g ordinary paper used, 1933 Congress set used, 1934 Architects set used, 1935 Military Leaders set used, 1936 Skiing set mint, and some Air Posts, etc. Mainly F-VF, OG or used."	Est. 700.00-900.00
1418		"AUSTRIA COLLECTION, 1850-1980." "Many hundreds mounted in a Scott Specialty album, beginning with a strong section of mostly used classics, then continuing into the 20th Century which is generally mint. Also includes Back of the Book material such as Dues, Offices Abroad and Occupation issues. A good starter collection."	Est. 400.00-500.00

1419		USEFUL BELGIUM & CONGO HOLDING. "Hundreds of mint and used stamps Scott identified in glassines, however the better items have been displayed on large stockcards for easy viewing. Includes Regulars, Semi Posts, Parcel Posts and other BOB. Noted mint unless indicated otherwise were 1849 10c & 20c, 1849-50 10c & 20c, 1851-54 20c & 40c all used, 1905-11 to 1fr, 1912 to 5fr, 1915-20 Franken 5fr mint & used, 1952 UPU set, Semi Postals 1931 Elisabeth set, 1932 Mercier set, 1932 Infantryman set, 1933 Orval set, 1933 TB 5fr, 1934 Crusader set (1fr used), 1952 UPU 10fr, 1952 Portraits set including Tab pair, 1954 Bruges set, Postage Dues, 1916 set, Parcel Posts 1935 50fr, 1953-57 to 300fr, 1960 Congress (2 sets) and more including Belgian Congo. Overall the quality is quite nice, mint or used."	"Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00"
1420		"BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849-1998." "Many hundreds of stamps and a few Souvenir Sheets, housed in two Scott Specialty albums. The Regular 19th Century issues are used with 1849-1866 issues almost complete, the 20th is mostly mint and includes 1925 ""Franken"" 5fr (2), 1930 Antwerp Souvenir Sheet, Semi Postals 1935 Stagecoach sheets of 10, 1951 Elisabeth set, 1953 Tourism set, Parcel Posts 1953 20fr surcharge pair, 1980 set to 500fr NH, also Belgian Congo 1887-94 5fr Gray, 1910 to 10fr, Parcel Posts, as is. Overall the condition is Generally F-VF, OG, with some used. Worth inspecting."	"Est. 1,200.00-1,600.00"