The November Collector's Series Sale

November 18-19, 2011 • New York UNITED STATES, BRITISH EMPIRE & WORLDWIDE POSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

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COLLECTOR’S series featuring collections from Dennis E. Florence William O. Schuman Leslie Seifter

S pink S hreveS G allerieS Dallas ✦ New York 145 West 57th St., 18th Floor 3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925 New York, NY 10019 Dallas, TX 75205 (P) 212.262.8400 ✦ (F) 212.262.8484 (P) 972.788.2100 ✦ (F) 972.788.2788 1.800.556.7826 (Toll Free)

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Rick Penko Auction Manager RPenko@spink.com 214.210.0918

Patricia Lou Gardner Auction Administration PGardner@spink.com 214.560.2944

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Public Auction Friday, November 18, 2011 Saturday, November 19, 2011 Saturday, November 19, 2011

at 1:30 p.m. at 10:00 a.m. at 1:30 p.m.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

Lots 1 - 353 Lots 354 - 603 Lots 604 - 1032

Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, each day we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments between Sessions.

Viewing of Lots DALLAS Please call for an appointment at our headquarters October 24 - November 4, 2011 NEW YORK CITY Spink Shreves Galleries, New York Saturday, November 12, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 13, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, November 14, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 18, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Due to the upcoming Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale on November 15th & 16th, stamp lot viewing will not be available.

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

Sale Offered By SPINK SHREVES GALLERIES 3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925 Dallas, TX 75205 1-800/556-STAMP (1-800/556-7826) 972/788-2100 Fax: 972/788-2788 E-Mail: Shreves@spink.com Website: www.spinkshreves.com Auctioneer: Tracy L. Shreve, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #914454/914455

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Terms and Conditions of Sale This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, who are licensed and bonded auctioneers.

SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium.

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The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder.

The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINK may, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for sale again. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon all bidders. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess bid price will be added to each invoice and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog.

SPINK reserves the right to group two or more lots together and to withdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINK reserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding at its discretion.

SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium.

SPINK may have made advances and loans available to certain consignors and bidders in the sale. SPINK reserves the right to bid on any lot in the sale. Additionally, SPINK may or may not have financial interest in any of the lot(s) in the sale.

All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer in United States dollars; However, SPINK will only accept cash payments under $10,000.00. SPINK offers clients the option of paying by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover only) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00.

Credit card payments will only be accepted if (a) the purchase is made by the card holder, (b) any purchased items to be shipped are shipped to the cardholder’s verified billing address, (c) floor bidders present their credit cards and (d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of the sale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased items. SPINK reserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of the invoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen (15) days of the date of invoice. A late charge in the amount of the lesser of 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice.

All lots are subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate resale certificates are on file with SPINK. Shipping, handling and administration charges will be added to invoices for lots delivered by mail. All lots will be shipped via U.S. Express Mail to Post Office boxes, via Federal Express to street addresses, and FedEx ground for

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bulky large lots (in the U.S. only). Purchases shipped via FedEx will not be covered by SPINK insurance in the event that the buyer has placed a “signature release” on file with FedEx. Buyer will be responsible for total purchase price in the event of loss. SPINK cannot be and is not responsible for the loss of any merchandise shipped outside the United States and therefore insurance on any items to be shipped outside the United States is solely the responsibility of the buyer. It is also the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they are in his/her possession. Risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following shipment of the items and SPINK assumes no liability for merchandise lost, stolen or damaged while in the possession of a party to whom merchandise has been shipped.

In the event a successful bidder fails to pay the charges due, SPINK reserves the right to resell the merchandise and the buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale including a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the winning price of his/her previously successful bid.

SPINK reserves the right to require payment in full before delivery of the merchandise to the buyer. Bidder personally guarantees payment, and if a corporation, an officer or principal in the corporation agrees to personally guarantee payment. Title to any purchased items remains with SPINK until all invoices are paid in full. SPINK reserves the right to await clearance of any check used for payment before delivery of any item and a $25.00 charge will be applied for any check that fails to clear.

SPINK reserves the right to refuse to honor or reject any bid which, in its opinion, is not submitted in good faith, or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory references, as SPINK in its sole discretion shall determine.

SPINK further reserves the right to ban any bidder from participation in its sales for any reason deemed appropriate in its sole discretion.

No minors may participate in any SPINK sales.

Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internet bidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted. No additional commission (except for the buyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids.

SPINK cannot and does not assume any responsibility for errors made in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check your bid sheet and online submission carefully. When identical mail bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received.

SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (a) SPINK has failed to execute correctly a mail bid; (b) A party purchasing the lot on the floor has done so in error; (c) Where a protest is made after the hammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced

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on the next lot; (d) Where the auctioneer has determined that he/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the lot but before the calling of the next lot; and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer’s decision shall be final.

Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be held responsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unless otherwise arranged prior to the sale.

The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless such individual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionally selling false or stolen goods.

The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannot be relied upon for exact reproduction of color. All bidders who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of genuineness. It is presumed that all floor bidders have inspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchased by floor bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned. Floor Bidders include those bidders acting as agents for others.

Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describe items differently than the descriptions shown in the catalog should such items be consigned to any future auction.

All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale, “genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK will not knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’, “restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved” in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potential buyer.

The following conditions apply to requests for expertization of philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to advise SPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing their bids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensions in writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps, the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Experts are the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchase price all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior to expertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negative opinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale date will not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than the grade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item is indelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as a return, for any reason whatsoever, including extension returns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion.

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successful bidder and the written approval of SPINK. In the unlikely event of returning a lot, SPINK must receive notification of the buyer’s intent within three (3) days of the buyer’s receipt of the lot. The following lots may not be returned for any reason whatsoever: (a) lots containing ten or more items; (b) lots described as having faults or defects because of the faults described or any others, including lots described as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, or similar damage, except for non-authenticity; (c) illustrated lots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factors shown in the illustrations; (d) lots described “AS IS”, including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) lots valued primarily for the bullion content; (f) lots examined by postal viewers; and (g) any philatelic extension lot unless the conditions set forth in Item 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots placed on extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, no lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty (30) days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at SPINK option, be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment, authenticity, or description between the bidder and SPINK, SPINK at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matter to binding arbitration in Dallas, Texas, to which the bidder, by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms and Conditions of Sale, agrees to be bound.

United States coins and currency will not, in conformity with the law, be opened at less than face value.

The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. No prospective bidder or prospective buyer shall have recourse as a result of any postponement In the event SPINK refers an invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees, court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by SPINK. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED

BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVING REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THAT EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTION WITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN DALLAS, TEXAS. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as a convenience to our clients, but SPINK will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of connection on SPINK or your end; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

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

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

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

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

CIRCULAR DATE STAMP COMPLETE FIRST DAY COVER HINGE REMNANT HANDSTAMP INCLUDING

NEVER HINGED ORIGINAL GUM OVERPRINT POSTMARK STRAIGHT EDGE

CONDITION EXTREMELY FINE VERY FINE FINE

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

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OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.

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

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

At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances the condition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2012 editions, and the 2011 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers.

Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

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

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SPINK offers clients the option of paying by credit cards in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00.

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Please note there is a 20% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess of the hammer price above $2,000.00.

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

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

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

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

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November 18-19, 2011 - New York City

NOVEMBER 2011 COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE November 18-19, 2011 featuring

UNITED STATES FANCY CANCELS A collection of 19th Century fancy cancels – including several of the popular Waterbury postmarks.

THE LESLIE SEIFTER COLLECTION OF BRITISH COMMONWEALTH A high quality mint collection of the reigns of King George V and Queen Elizabeth II.

FURTHER OFFERINGS FROM THE WILLIAM O. SCHUMAN COLLECTION

FIRST ISSUE FRANCE RARITIES

Focusing on post-1920 issues, with plate blocks, errors and specialized collections.

A holding of important stamps, blocks, covers and proofs of this highly popular classic issue.

THE DENNIS E. FLORENCE COLLECTION OF SPANISH CIVIL WAR ISSUES An amazing collection replete with rarities, as well as important specialized collections offered intact.

Arrangement of Sale First Session – Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. – Lots 1 - 353 United States – Postal History, Scott #1 through Modern Issues, Back-of-the-Book, U.S. Possessions and Large Lots and Collections Second Session – Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 354 - 603 British Commonwealth Third Session – Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. – Lots 604 – 1032 Worldwide – France and Colonies, Spain, Worldwide and Large Lots and Collections Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments prior to the first session and between the second and third sessions.

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Fort Wrangel, Alaska/Nov 17, partially clear datestamp on cover with preprinted address and “U.S. Stmr. Wachusett” endorsement to Philadelphia with 3c Green (#184) tied by target cancel, clear “Fort Orange, Alaska/Nov 17” transit postmark and Philadelphia backstamp, very fine; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

Est. 200-300

Fort Wrangel, Alaska, two covers and a card, first with double circle “Fort Wrangle, Alaska/Jun 13, 1883” Ty. 4 datestamp on 3c Green entire, then “Fort Wrangel, Alaska/Jan 25, 1889” Ty. 5 datestamp on cover with 2c Green (#213), and picture post card of birds-eye view of Fort Wrangle with “Wrangel, Alaska/Sug 18, 1909” Ty. 2 duplex postmark tying 1c Green (#331), first with vertical crease through the indicia and last with a card crease, otherwise fine-very fine; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

Est. 500-750

Metlakatla, Alaska/Jul 23, 1908, bold datestamp on real photo picture post card of Indian village with totem poles with 1c Green (#300, faulty), also blue double circle “Sitka, Alaska/July 24, 1906” Ty. VII postmark on real photo picture post card with view of the town with 1c Green (#300, repaired), and “Sitka, Alaska/Jul 11, 1909” duplex postmark on picture post card of Sitka with 1c Green (#331), fine-very fine; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

Sitka, Alaska/Aug 8, 1889, clear datestamp on cover to Portland, Maine with 2c Green (#213) tied by target cancel, Portland, Oregon transit and Portland, Maine receiving backstamps, very fine; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

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Udakta, Alaska/Aug 21, 1901, clear datestamp on cover to Allegan, Michigan with 2c Red from a booklet pane (#279Bj) tied by target, “Treasury Department” penalty imprint and endorsed as having been carried by the U.S.S. Wyoming, San Francisco transit and Allegan arrival backstamps, very fine; Udakta is located at Dutch harbor on the Island of Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands, the post office was established 24 April, 1899 and discontinued in 1910; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

Est. 150-200

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San Diego March 4, 1845, dateline on folded letter with integral address leaf to Boston, Mass., carried by ship to Mazatlan, Mexico, where it was given to Mott Talbot & Co., with their double oval forwarding agents backstamp, for transmission to Vera Cruz, where it entered the Mexican mails with “Franqueado, Vera Cruz/Abril 14” backstamp, arrived in the U.S. with blue “New Orleans, La./May 6” datestamp, matching “SHIP” handstamp and manuscript “27” rate (2c ship fee and 25c postage), the postage and forwarding charges through Mexico apparently paid in cash, very fine; there is a lengthy letter from Captain Elliot Libbey reporting to the owners of the trading Barque Tasso from San Diego; ex-Risvold. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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U.S. Ship Columbus Harbor of Monterey, Upper California March, 1847, dateline on folded letter with integral address leaf to Canterbury, N.Y., entered the mails with red “New-York/Ship/7 cts/July 21” datestamp, cover stained and with repaired internal splits, very fine content.

Charles Hand reports on the arrival of U.S. Ships of war at Monterey - that the American flag is now the national banner of California - Kearny has defeated the Mexicans at San Pascual on December 6, 1846 and the Californios are selling beef as low as one cent per pound: “Father & Mother You will percieve by the above that we are at the seat of War in this ocean, where we arrived on the 2nd inst after a passage of 52 days from Callao [Peru]...We found on our arrival here the Frigates Independence, and Savannah with the Store Ship Lexington and the Sloop of War Warren arrived about four hours afterwards. - So that at this time March 5th there are 5 Men of War in the Harbor. There are some American troops on the coast and at San Diego 90 miles - northward of us are some 7 or 800 Mormons who count 400 effective men. Colonel Kearney of the 1st U.S. Dragoons is also here having crossed the country and from Santa Fe to this place he had but 100 men. When at Pueblo about 200 miles in the interior he was surrounded by a force of 7 or 800 Mexicans through whom he cut his way and arrived here with the loss of but 18 men. (Battle of San Pascual.

After a severe hand-to-hand action the Mexicans left and Kearney called it an American victory although it was a costly one.) The American Flag is now the National Banner of California and if the Government ever gives it up to Mexican misrule, the President who signs the Treaty and the Senators who vote for its ratification should be held in the same estimation, that the memory of the traitor Arnold is - From what we can see from the ship Monterey has not increased much in size since 1840, when I was here in a whaler, but as I thought then I think now it is one of the most beautiful countries in the World.. General Aristas (Mariano) wife is here, and in fact I believe almost the only warrior in the place .. she is reported to have said that her husband need never return unless he can bring a neclace of scalps of the miserable Americanos as some of our enemies style us - When Commodore Stockton first established a form of Government here and took possession of the country a majority of the male inhabitants fled to the interior but the most of them have since returned, and are now living peaceably in the Town. We are now waiting the arrival of the frigate Congress and the Sloops Portsmouth and Cyanne when we are to proceed southward to the reduction of Mazatlan and Accapulco, which latter is represented to be second only to Vera Cruz in its defences. We are at present the Flag Ship of the Squadron and as Commodore Biddle is the oldest Commodore afloat he is Commander in Chief of the United States forces in the Pacific....Troop ships are now on the way to this place, but if any men except Mechanics are to be left I shall Volunteer, if not I shall return here within a year after reaching the United States....I am still employed a School Teacher on board this ship.... Chas L. Hand”. (photo)

Est. 5,000-7,500

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Ford & Co.’s Express, green handstamp with star at center on 1851 folded letter with integral address leaf to Sacramento, entered the mails with red “San Francisco, Cal./May 8” datestamp and “12½” rate handstamp, picked up at the Sacramento Post Office by Ford and delivered to the doctor as per docket on reverse “Rec’d Saturday June 28th 1851 at Hangtown” with manuscript “1.40” express charge, age spots at top center, otherwise very fine and rare; fewer than five examples are recorded in green of which this is one of the nicer examples; ex-Risvold. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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WINDOR CT straight line handstamp on folded letter datelined Windsor, Jan 26, 1843, to New York, ms. “Jan 26” and rated “12½”, very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 200-300

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Fort Dearborn, 14th Aug 1835, dateline on folded letter with integral address leaf to Maj. Genl. Scott at New York, endorsed “On Service”, entered the mails with bold “Chicago, Ills./Aug 15” datestamp and manuscript “25” rate, file fold through datestamp, still extremely fine; in the letter, the commanding officer reports that Captain Joseph Baxley has not returned after an authorized leave of absence of 30 days, following the close of his “trial” and while “awaiting sentence”. It could not have been too serious because Baxley resigned on 14 December, 1839, some four years later; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

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Fort Keogh, Montana Territory, mostly bold, blue boxed “Jul 31, 1881” territorial period postmark tying 3c Green (#184) cancelled by fancy matching Indian head, addressed to Delta, N.Y., very fine; ex-Risvold. (photo - page viii)

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Est. 300-400

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#9X1/OX2a, Salesman’s printer’s sample proof books of United States large die proofs, two books, one titled “U.S. Postage Stamps, 1847-1873” containing (in the order in which they appear) #9X1, 1-2, LO1-2, 40, 11 (definitely not the reprint as the color is clearly red not scarlet), 42-47, 63, 65, 76, 68, 78 (unlisted as a large die proof), 71, 72, the rare 73 die 1, 77, OX1, OX2a, OXF1, PR4, PR2, PR3, 112-17, 119, 129, 120-22 and 145-55, the second much thicker volume is titled “United States Postage Stamps, 1873-1879” and contains #4-5, 179 (unpriced as a large die proof), 156-66, 178 (also unpriced as a large die proof), PR24-32, PR16-23, PR9-15, O57-71, O10-14, O25-34, O47-56, O83-93, O72-82, O15-24, O35-45 and O1-9 (in other words the officials complete), the proofs are all hybrid large die proofs on India paper sunk on card with gilt edging and are exceedingly fresh, and the books are handsome leather bound volumes with gilt ornamentation and include both original slipcases, the books with some wear on the spine and the slipcase worn from salesman’s use, the proofs themselves all extremely fine; a historical and fascinating item for the proof aficionado; the catalog value of the proofs, excluding the three unlisted items, is $61,810.00. (photo) Est. 15,000-20,000

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Lot of proof set in the original Post Office envelopes, fourteen different sets of card proofs, with 1851 Issue (reprints including #LO1-2), 1869 Pictorials, 1870 Issue (#145216, E1-2), 1893 Columbians, 1879 Postage Dues, seven of the Official departments (no War), 1865 Newspapers, and the 1875 Newspapers, proofs are all brilliantly fresh and nearly all very fine; most unusual to find so many sets still in the original Post Office envelopes. (photo)

6,500.00

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#1Pa, 5c Red Brown, large die proof on white bond, 28x33mm with cross-hatching, very fine. (photo - page 8)

800.00

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#1, 5c Red brown, an exceedingly choice used example, with large even margins all around, lovely rich color and a crisp impression, red grid cancel, extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,300.00). (photo)

525.00

#1, 5c Red brown, handsome used single with four large and balanced margins, strong rich color, bright red grid cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $650.00). (photo - page 8)

525.00

#1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, fine impression, red grid cancel, choice very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

525.00

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#1, 5c Red brown, four mostly large margins, rich color and a fine detailed impression, cancelled by a blue boxed Troy and New York Steamboat postmark (S-E #PM-RM6), certificate mentions an internal paper rift at bottom right, very fine; a scarce cancel on the 1847 Issue; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

875.00

#1d, 5c Brown orange, four large margins, attractive color, black grid cancel, choice very fine; a desirable example of this scarce shade; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

1,250.00

#2TC, 10c Light brown, trial color proof on India, 31x37mm with cross-hatching, very fine. (photo - page 8)

1,000.00

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#2, 10c Black, large margins all around, deep color and an especially intense impression, red grid cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,750.00). (photo)

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#3P2-4P2, 5c and 10c 1847 Reproductions, small die proofs on India cplt., each affixed to a piece of the Roosevelt album page, 10c with slight crease at bottom right, otherwise extremely fine. (photo - page 8)

850.00

#3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, full to large margins all around, brilliantly rich color, very fine and choice; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

750.00

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#6b, 1c Blue, Ty. Ic, position 82R4, a stunning gem used example of this rare and distinctive type, featuring lavishly large and well balanced margins all around, sumptuously rich color and an excellent clarity of impression on immaculate paper, neat town postmarks, extremely fine; a superb stamp for the collector who seeks out used classics in only the finest available quality; the rarity of Ty. Ic stamps is due to the fact that only ten such types are found on the 200 positions from Plate 4 and does not occur on any other plate; 1980 PF certificate (as a sub-variety of Scott #8A, before it was given its own listing as Scott #6b) and a 2011 PF certificate (XF 90 XQ; SSV $6,000.00 for 90 and $11,500.00 for 95). (photo)

3,000.00

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#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 4R1L, an extremely rare unused example of this important position, which is the only one on Plate 1L which was not recut, large to mostly huge margins all around, including showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at bottom, bright color and impression, just the slightest trace of a thin spot at top (if at all), still extremely fine; any example from position 4R1L is elusive, but unused examples are particularly rare; ex-Cowitt. (photo - page 8)

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#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, three very large margins, close but clears at bottom, rich color, cancelled by a blue double circle Paid of Baltimore, choice very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 8)

167.00

#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, “Big Crack” variety, positions 2/12L2, vertical pair displaying this cracked plate variety extending vertically along the entire right side of position 2L2 and continuing halfway down position 12L2, four large to extra-large margins, cleaned ms. cancel, a couple of really trivial creases, very fine appearance; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

Est. 100-150

#7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, position 25R2, choice single with four large margins and deep intense color, tied by Springfield, Mass. c.d.s. on unsealed locally addressed cover, extremely fine and most attractive; original contents also accompany; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

#7-8A, 1c Blue, Ty. II-IIIa, positions 38-39 from Plate 1E, horizontal pair, left stamp Type II, right stamp Type IIIa, bright color, lightly cancelled, left stamp with tiny tears at top, right stamp with minor surface scrape at bottom, very fine appearance; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

1,350.00

#7, 8A, 7, 1c Blue, combination Ty. II-III-II, vertical strip of three, positions 1/11/21L1E (reliefs T/B/A), large to extra-large margins all around, strong rich color and impressions, each stamp with neat light strike of black circular grid cancel, the top stamp has a light horizontal crease that ends in a tiny tear in the left margin, otherwise extremely fine; an especially scarce combination strip in a vertical format; ex-Cipolla. (photo - page 8)

1,510.00+

#7, 9, 1c Blue, Ty. II, Ty. IV, positions 1-10R1L, an amazing franking of a horizontal pair and a strip of eight, comprising the entire top row of plate 1 late - right pane, position 4 being Ty. II, the only position on the plate of 200 that was not recut, nine of the stamps display double transfers, the stamps are quite well margined considering how difficult it would have been to cut the strip, some stamps with margins just touching or slightly cutting the design, strong rich color and impressions, all tied by most unusual individual “crossroad” postmarks and by matching “Goliad, Tex./Apr 5” c.d.s., to large portion of a courthouse cover which has been refolded at the edges to give it a better overall facial appearance, it has been suggested that the 10c in postage represented a “book rate”, regardless this is an extraordinary franking utilizing one of the most important complete rows from plate 1 late. (photo - page viii)

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#7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3, double transfer, position 100R3, showing a prominent double transfer, four large margins, deeply rich color and an excellent impression on fresh paper, light town c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

700.00

#8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, position 81L1E, double transfer, one inverted, a lovely premium quality example of this rare and collectible position, with large to huge margins all around, including a partial sheet margin at left, bright color and an excellent impression, used on an especially clean printed nursery circular dated October 6, 1854, stamp cancelled centrally in manuscript, handstamped “PAID” just to bottom left of stamp, locally addressed, extremely fine; signed and plated on reverse by Stanley B. Ashbrook; exCowitt. (photo - page viii)

Est. 300-400

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#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, a spectacular used single, featuring gigantic margins including large portions of the adjoining stamps on both sides, deep prooflike color and a marvelously detailed impression, lightly cancelled, superb; a striking gem; 1989 PF certificate. (photo)

120.00

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, premium used single, possessing large to extra-large margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression, duplex cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00). (photo - page 8)

120.00

#9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 65R1L, double transfer, a gem single with four large margins and deep rich color, tied to a clean 1857 folded letter by black “U.S. Mail/1/City Delivery/May 11” carrier cancel, this cancellation in black is far more scarce than those found in red, extremely fine; a wonderfully choice cover; 1978 PF certificate; ex-Cowitt. (photo - page viii)

Est. 150-200

#11, 3c Dull red, right margin single cancelled by fancy Odd Fellow’s Links of Canton, Miss. (S-E #FR-NMb1), stamp with trivial corner creases, very fine; an uncharacteristically detailed and choice example of this intricate cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo page 8)

Est. 300-400

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#11, 3c Dull red, three margin single with fresh color, cancelled by fancy Lyre of Canton, Miss. (S-E #PO-Lh3), a very fine and nearly complete strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 8)

Est. 200-300

#11, 3c Brownish carmine, fresh single with margins nearly all around, cancelled by fancy Elaborate Geometric with attached Paid of Salem, Mass. (S-E #GE-E25) on cover to Greenland, N.H., red Salem c.d.s., cover with some trivial oil spots at top, very fine; a scarce and desirable cancel; clear 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 400-500

#11A, 3c Dull red, Type II, single tied by fancy blue “Paid” in box of Bucksport, Me. (S-E #SD-G108) on cover to Rockland, blue Bucksport c.d.s., very fine strike; a rarely seen cancel; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 500-750

#11A, 3c Dull red, Type II, single tied by fancy Negative Six-Point Star of Worcester, Mass., addressed to “Selectmen of Bridgewater”, Worcester c.d.s., 1854 docketing, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 300-400

#15, 10c Green, Ty. III, scarce unused example, mostly large margins around, strong color and impression, regummed, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

1,800.00

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#18, 1c Blue, Ty. I, exceptionally well centered within large margins, attractive color and a well defined impression, light town cancel, extremely fine; a highly select example; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

650.00

#20, 1c Blue, Ty. II, horizontal strip of three tied by bright red Cambridge, Md. c.d.s. postmarks on orange cover to Baltimore, stamps are positions 38-40L2, deep color, right stamp with faint toned spot, stamps with fine centering, overall a very fine and pretty cover; signed Ward and accompanied by a 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 400-500

#26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, well centered single tied by Square Patent grid of East Lebanon, N.H. on orange cover to Mason Village, with East Lebanon c.d.s. at left, opened at right, very fine; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 300-400

#30A, 5c Brown, Ty. II, excellent centering within wide margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression, bright red grid cancels, extremely fine and choice; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $700.00). (photo - page 8)

320.00

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

1,350.00

#38, 30c Orange, nicely centered, vibrant color, cancelled by two strikes of Numeral “10” in Circle, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

500.00

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#43P2a, 10c Blue green reprint, Panama-Pacific small die proof on yellowish wove, lavishly large and well balance margins all around, usual light toning and a very minor facial scrape at right, extremely fine appearance; only 3-5 examples were ever produced; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

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#56, 3c Brown rose “August”, lovely rich bright color, full o.g., trivial h.r., nearly very fine; photocopy of a 1987 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

550.00

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#63-E13b, 1c Bowlsby patent coupon die essay in Black on white glazed paper, 53x76mm, marvelously fresh, with a sharp detailed impression on pristine white paper, faintest trace of a thin speck, very fine and rare; ex-Liberman. (photo)

1,750.00

#63-E13f, 1c Blue Bowlsby patent coupon, plate essay on white paper, perforated all around and between stamp and coupon, scarce block of four, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r.’s, fine-very fine and attractive; ex-Liberman. (photo - page 36)

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#63P3-78P3, 1861-67 1c-90c plate proof on India cplt. in blocks of four, including #73P3, 74P3 and 77P3, each with large margins all around and bright fresh colors, a few minor natural India paper flaws, one 15c with small hole, otherwise a very fine and most attractive set of proof blocks; #74P3 accompanied by a 1990 PF certificate. (photo)

4,275.00

#63, 1c Blue, an especially choice mint example of this difficult stamp, wonderfully well centered amid uncommonly large and well balanced margins, lovely bright color and razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, full clean original gum showing only the barest trace of hinging, extremely fine and handsome; 1996 PF certificate. (photo - page 8)

325.00

#63b, 1c Dark blue, deep rich color in the true Dark blue shade, neat c.d.s. cancel, very fine; a scarce and undervalued stamp; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 8)

400.00

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#65, 3c Rose, single with especially rich color, cancelled by sharp and detailed Dog’s Head of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #A-4), stamp with small faults, very fine and choice strike; a lovely example of this scarce and popular Waterbury cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo)

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#65, 3c Rose, bright fresh single cancelled by fancy Five-point Star within Star postmark (S-E #ST-ST3), very fine strike; a beautiful example of this star cancel; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 300-400

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by fancy Beer Mug of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #O-8), the cancel has been slightly enhanced at bottom and right, insignificant corner crease, fine; 2011 APS certificate. (photo - page 8)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by complete fancy Squirrel (S-E #PA-E4), an unusually choice strike of this scarce cancel, very fine; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 8)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, tied to piece by complete fancy Lincoln and Stars of Albany, N.Y. (S-E #LC-NP15), a very fine and highly desirable strike of this popular fancy cancel; 2007 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, another example tied to piece by complete fancy Lincoln and Stars of Albany, N.Y. (S-E #LC-NP15), very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single with natural straight-edge at right tied to piece by fancy Shield in Stars of Albany, N.Y. (S-E #PS-FC-59), the strike is unusually strong and bold, mild toning, extremely fine strike; 2007 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by fancy 8-bar Shield of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #Q-4), exceptionally fresh, a very fine strike of this handsome cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by a well struck fancy Masonic Square, Compass and “G” postmark, stamp with trivial filled thin, a very fine and choice strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single with natural straight-edge at left, cancelled by a fancy Man’s Face of Corning, N.Y. (S-E #PH-M1), stamp with faint margin crease, quite fresh and an uncharacteristically detailed strike, very fine; 2007 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 200-300

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by fancy Padlock of Stoneham, Mass. (S-E #PO-P1-3), single toned perf. tip at bottom, otherwise exceedingly fresh, very fine; especially desirable being a complete strike on the stamp; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by fancy blue Horse’s Head of Atlanta, Ga. (S-E EPAH10), quite fresh, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, single with bright color, cancelled by fancy Seeing Eye of New York (S-E #FR-M7-2a), stamp with rounded corner and very faint stain, very fine strike; a scarce fancy cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

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#65, 3c Rose, cancelled by a particularly choice strike of fancy USA and Stars of Albany, N.Y. (S-E #PT-USA2), straight-edge at left, extremely fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, cancelled by a fancy Man in the Moon postmark (S-E #PH-F90), certificate mentions a lightened pen cancel, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, single with strong color, cancelled by fancy Pointing hand of Lansing, Mich. (S-E #PH-HF7), a very fine and particularly choice strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, single tied to piece by fancy Star & Hearts of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #J10), with Waterbury c.d.s. also tying the stamp, quite fresh, certificate mentions bottom left corner perf. “nipped”, very fine and attractive strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, horizontal pair cancelled by fancy blue Negative Masonic postmarks, left stamp is exceptionally well centered, right stamp with faint crease, very fine; an especially pretty pair; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#65, 3c Rose, fresh single with straight-edge at right, cancelled by fancy Double Anchor of Putnam, Ct., very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 100-150

#65, 3c Rose, nicely centered single, cancelled by fancy Seeing Eye of Westerly, R.I. (SE #FR-M7-7), stamp with small tear, very fine and uncommonly choice strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 100-150

#65, 3c Rose, cancelled by fancy Bird in Nest of New York (S-E #PA-B9a), stamp with thin an nibbed perfs., fine; 2011 APS certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 100-150

#65, 3c Rose, single with bright color, cancelled by a Horse’s head of Knoxville, Tenn.

(S-E #PA-H3), very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 100-150

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#65, 3c Rose, single tied by fancy “Union” in Star of West Hampton, Mass. on cover to Springfield, c.d.s. at left, very fine; an especially bold and desirable example for this unusual cancel. (photo)

Est. 300-400

#65, 3c Rose, tied by fancy Double anchor of Putnam, Ct. (S-E #PO-An14) on cover to Pawtucket, very fine strike on a fine cover; 2011 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 300-400

#65, 3c Rose, tied by Salem, Mass. Witch cancel (S-E #PH-F44) on orange cover, with matching Salem c.d.s., stamp with wide margins and natural straight-edge at left, cover opened at right, fine; accompanied by a 3c cut square (#U59) with the same cancel; cut square accompanied by a 2006 APS certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 150-200

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#67, 5c Buff, an outstanding used example of this scarce and terribly difficult stamp, being remarkably well centered within larger margins than usually seen, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed impression, bright red grid cancel, extremely fine; a highly select used examples of one of the most challenging 19th Century stamps to find in any kind of premium quality; 1983 and 2011 PF certificates. (photo)

1,210.00

#68, 78b, 10c Green, 24c Gray, single of each cancelled by targets with matching “Edgartown Mass Dec 16 67” c.d.s. on 1867 cover to Chile, sent care of the American Consulate at Talcahuano, Panama transit pmk. dated Dec 29, red “24” and “25” handstamps, cover with slight edge wear, fine. (photo - page 10)

Est. 200-300

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#69, 12c Black, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, light cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $320.00). (photo - page 16)

110.00

#70, 24c Red lilac, strong rich color, nicely centered, bright red circle of wedges cancel, very fine; a pretty stamp; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 16)

340.00

#71, 30c Orange, single with fresh color, cancelled by a red Supplementary Type A postmark, tiny closed tear, fine; 2010 PSE certificate. (photo - page 16)

275.00

#73, 2c Black, cancelled by a fancy U.S. Mail Lock of Stoneham, Mass. (S-E #PO-P13), small flaws, very fine strike; especially scarce on the Two Cent Black Jack; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#73, 2c Black, fresh single cancelled by fancy “R.R.” in square, very fine strike; a scarce cancel on the Two Cent Black Jack; 2010 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 16)

Est. 150-200

#73, 2c Black, horizontal pair cancelled by two complete strikes of a fancy Negative Anchor postmark, left stamp with minor corner creases, very fine strikes; 2011 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#73, 2c Black, nicely centered single tied by fancy Wagon Wheel of Boston, Mass. on local cover with embossed Tremont House corner card, Boston c.d.s. alongside, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 10)

Est. 400-500

#75, 5c Red brown, scarce mint example, rich red brown shade with sharply incised impression, o.g., fine; 1981 and 2008 PF certificates. (photo - page 22)

5,750.00

#76, 5c Brown, unusually well centered for this always difficult value, deeply rich color and a sharp detailed impression, neat quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

140.00

#76, 5c Brown, single with deep color, cancelled by fancy negative Star of David, also a bit of a red foreign transit pmk. at top left, very fine and bold strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

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#77, 15c Black, a marvelous used single, possessing incredibly large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered within them, strong color and impression on pristine white paper, light circle of “V”’s cancel, extremely fine; the Fifteen Cent 1866 Issue is almost never found with margins this large; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

200.00

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#87, 2c Black, “E” grill, used, well centered within large margins, cancelled by a most unusual red postmark that is in a brilliant orange red color resembling a painted cancel, very fine; an eye-catching stamp; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

265.00

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60.00

#94, 3c Rose, “F” Grill, large margined single with natural straight-edge at right, cancelled by an outstanding complete strike of fancy Shield in Stars of Albany, N.Y. (listed as S-E #PS-FC60 on the certificate, but probably is PS-FC59), stamp with minor imperfections, an extremely fine and incredibly choice strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo page 22)

Est. 200-300

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#114, 3c Ultramarine, single cancelled by fancy Large Bee of Waterbury, Ct., bold and virtually complete strike, stamps with small faults, very fine strike; an especially desirable Waterbury cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single tied by fancy Skull & Crossbones/KKK of Union Mills, Pa. (S-E #S29), stamp with natural straight-edge at left, very fine; a most impressive example of this scarce and unusual cancel; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single cancelled by a sharply struck fancy Buttonless Shoe of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #O-12), stamp with a tiny thin, pulled perf. and small toning at bottom, the important cancel is very fine and wonderfully choice; an outstanding example of this scarce Waterbury cancel; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single cancelled by fancy Skull & Crossbones, (possibly S-E #PH-S24), bold and very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 300-400

#114, 3c Ultramarine, bright fresh single cancelled by a fancy Shield postmark, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 200-300

#114, 3c Ultramarine, bright single cancelled by a complete strike of a fancy Beer Mug of Suffield, Ct. (S-E #PO-Bm7), faint soiling in the margin, fine. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single with arrow guide marker cancelled by fancy Insect of Adrian, Mich. (S-E #PA-I13), stamp reperforated at left and a couple trivial corner creases, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single cancelled by fancy Heart with arrow, stamp with small closed tear, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single cancelled by fancy Shoo Fly of Kittrell, N.C. (S-E #PAIs5), stamp with faults, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#114, 3c Ultramarine, single with bright color, cancelled by fancy Mask in Frame postmark, very fine strike; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 100-150

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#114, 3c Ultramarine, large margined single with natural straight-edge at left tied by fancy blue Shield of Galva, Ill. on orange cover to Penna Yan, N.Y., matching Galva c.d.s. alongside, very fine; an exceptionally pretty cover; 2009 PF certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

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#116, 10c Yellow, exceptionally well centered within large balanced margins, vibrant bright color on crisp white paper, light black quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; 2004 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $850.00). (photo)

150.00

#117, 12c Green, used, excellent centering within uncommonly large margins, strong rich color, light target cancel, extremely fine and most attractive; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

150.00

#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, choice used single, being wonderfully well centered amid especially large margins, strong colors and impressions, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

275.00

#119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, used, deeply rich colors and strong impressions, well centered, blue grid cancel which is most uncommon on this value, choice very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

335.00

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#120, 24c Green and violet, used, well centered within large margins, quartered cork cancel, very fine; 2001 PF certificate and 2010 PF certificate (VF 80; SSV $750.00). (photo - page 22)

700.00

#122, 90c Carmine and black, used example cancelled by unobtrusive black postmark, rich colors, light vertical crease, very fine appearance; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

2,250.00

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

3,750.00

#145P2a, 1c Ultramarine, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yellowish wove, large balanced margins, usual slight toning, extremely fine; no more than five exist; 1977 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

1,200.00

#145, 1c Ultramarine, single with straight-edge at right, cancelled by Locomotive of South Hanson, Mass. (Cole #Pi-67), strong rich color, tiny pinhole, fine; one of the rarest and most desirable fancy cancels from the Bank Note era; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 150-200

#147, 3c Green, uncommonly well centered and margined, rich color, o.g., faintly hinged, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

250.00

#147, 149, 3c Green, 7c Vermilion, each cancelled by a fancy Sun Face of St. Louis, Mo. (Cole #JO-97), stamps with small faults, very fine strikes; both accompanied by a 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 200-300

#149, 7c Vermilion, exceptionally bright and fresh mint single, lovely color and a clean impression, large margins, full o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2006 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

1,100.00

#152, 15c Bright orange, quite well centered within large margins, rich vibrant color in a deep shade, full o.g., very fine; a handsome example of this elusive Bank Note, being one of the most challenging to fine in premium original gum condition; 1987 and 2006 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

3,000.00

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#153, 24c Purple, used, exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, bright color, blue grid cancels, extremely fine and most impressive; 2010 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $460.00). (photo - page 22)

235.00

#154, 30c Black, very well centered within large margins, strong impression, light cork cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $345.00). (photo - page 22)

300.00

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#162, 12c Blackish violet, especially well centered within extraordinarily large margins all around, strong rich color, fancy geometric NYFM cancel, extremely fine; a striking stamp; 1987 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $270.00 for 90 and $740.00 for 95). (photo - page 22)

140.00

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#188, 10c Brown, with secret mark, deep intense color and impression, full o g., nearly very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page 22)

2,000.00

#206, 1c Gray blue, a striking jumbo-margined mint example, featuring enormously large and wonderfully well balanced margins all around, warm rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp to find in this gem quality, particularly with margins this huge; 1999 PF certificate, as well as 1997 and 2005 PSE certificates, the latter grading (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 as 95 and $620.00 as 98); only two stamps grade higher; ex-“Westchester”. (photo - page 22)

80.00

#207, 3c Blue green, cancelled by a full crisp strike of an Indian Head, stamp with strong color, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 22)

Est. 100-150

#209b, 10c Black brown, used, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong true Black brown color, target cancels, extremely fine for this difficult and often misidentified stamp; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

350.00

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#211Bc, 2c Pale red brown special printing, horizontal pair, imperforate between, handsome example of this rare error pair, with brilliantly rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; “HFC” backstamps and accompanied by a 1982 PF certificate; ex-Hansen. (photo)

2,000.00

#212, 1c Ultramarine, a striking top margin plate no. 665 single, well incised impression on crisp paper, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; accompanied by a photocopy of 2010 PF certificate for a strip of four with this being the second stamp. (photo - page 28)

310.00

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#219D, 2c Lake, exceedingly well centered and margined, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and uncommonly choice; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

700.00

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#229, 90c Orange, a gorgeous mint single that is wonderfully well centered within much larger margins than typically encountered, plus its color is a dazzling intense shade, pristine o g., n.h., extremely fine; premium never hinged example of this high value are few and far between; 2006 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $4,000.00). (photo)

1,650.00

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#231, 2c Columbian, top margin imprint, letter “V” and plate “No. 88” block of eight, fresh and intact, o g., minor h.r., six stamps n.h., fine. (photo - page 36)

850.00

#231, 2c Columbian, tied to piece by a nearly full strike of Eagle and Thunderbolts of Boston, Mass., a very fine strike of this scarce cancel that was in use only six hours; 2011 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 200-300

#234, 5c Columbian, top margin mint single that has uncommonly wide margins, fresh color with a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate and 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90J; SMQ $625.00 for 90 and $1,200.00 for 95). (photo - page 28)

210.00

#236, 8c Columbian, particularly well centered within large margins, lovely rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1984 PF certificate and a 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00). (photo - page 28)

180.00

#238, 15c Columbian, an attractive bottom margin letter “M” single, well margined, bright color, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 28)

700.00

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#241, $1.00 Columbian, nicely centered and with rich bright color, tied by New York duplex on 1894 local cover, very fine. (photo)

2,000.00

#242, $2.00 Columbian, post office fresh bottom sheet-margin plate no. 105 single, sumptuously rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., tear in the selvage only, fine. (photo - page 28)

4,000.00

#242, $2.00 Columbian, used, well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich bright color, New York oval registry cancel, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo page 28)

675.00

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#249, 2c Carmine lake, Ty. I, tied to blue piece by Eagle and Thunderbolts of Boston, Mass., stamp with a couple toned perfs. at top, very fine strike; 2011 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 28)

Est. 150-200

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#260, 50c Orange, vibrant color, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2008 PF certificate (VF 80; SSV $1,600.00). (photo - page 28)

1,600.00

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#267, 2c Carmine, Ty. III, remarkably well centered within large margins, beautiful rich color on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2011 PF certificate (XFSuperb 95; SSV $200.00). (photo - page 28)

16.00

#275, 50c Orange, well centered within uncommonly large margins, brilliant color, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

275.00

#278, $5.00 Dark green, used, exceptionally well centered within unusually large margins, deep color, shallow thin spot, extremely fine appearance. (photo - page 28)

625.00

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#278, $5.00 Dark green, used with town cancel instead of the usual double oval registry postmark, rich color on fresh paper, very fine. (photo - page 28)

625.00

#279BjS, 2c Red Ty. IV, booklet pane of six, horizontal watermark, overprinted “Specimen” type E, extraordinarily fresh, with strong and intact perforations, o g., n.h., fine and scarce. (photo - page 36)

750.00

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#285, 1c Trans-Mississippi, an extraordinarily choice mint single, possessing near perfect centering amid large balanced margins, marvelously bright color, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every respect; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,100.00). (photo)

75.00

#287, 4c Trans-Mississippi, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $480.00). (photo - page 28)

360.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, quite well centered and margined, rich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., mild h.r., choice very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 28)

1,900.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, pinpoint thin speck, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 28)

1,900.00

#293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, used, extraordinarily well centered and margined, rich bright color, small crease at top, extremely fine appearance. (photo - page 28)

1,100.00

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#295, 2c Pan-American, a highly desirable post office fresh mint example being exceedingly well centered amid uncommonly large margins, dazzling colors and an incredibly sharp detailed impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ; SSV $300.00 at 95 and $900.00 at 98). (photo)

42.00

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#296, 4c Pan-American, a highly desirable top margin single, being extraordinarily well centered within much larger margins than typically encountered on this stamp, sumptuously rich colors and sharp impressions, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,100.00). (photo)

250.00

#298, 8c Pan-American, remarkably well centered and margined, deep luxuriant colors, o.g., extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 OGh; SMQ $400.00). (photo - page 28)

100.00

#298, 8c Pan-American, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, rich colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 28)

250.00

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★★BP #300b, 1c Blue green booklet pane of six, delightfully fresh, deep rich color and impression, strong intact perforations, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; a scarce booklet pane; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 30)

1,150.00

★★BP #300b, 1c Blue green booklet pane of six, Type B, with arrow guide line at right, well centered, strong color, o g., n.h., very faint toned spot at the bottom right of the top right stamp, still a very fine example from a scarce position; clear 1975 PF certificate. (photo - page 30)

1,150.00

#301, 2c Carmine, an eye-catching left sheet-margin partial imprint single, featuring gloriously rich color and a well incised impression on fresh white paper, impeccably well centered within large margins, immaculate o g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem. (photo - page 30)

40.00

#311, $1.00 Black, excellent centering amid large margins, brilliantly fresh, o.g., trivial h.r., extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate. (photo - page 30)

700.00

#311, $1.00 Black, unusually large margins, strong color, o.g., very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 30)

700.00

#315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich color, o.g., n.h., trivial gum bend and light pencil note on the right stamp, extremely fine. (photo page 30)

900.00

★★BP #319g, 2c Carmine, booklet pane of six, Type D, with plate no. 3197 in tab, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 30)

500.00

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#323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, top margin imprint single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, deep intense color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00). (photo - page 30)

70.00

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#339, 13c Blue green, bottom margin imprint and plate no. 4948 block of six, attractively centered, deep rich color, o.g., l.h., three stamps n.h., very fine. (photo - page 36)

500.00

#348, 1c Green coil, perf. 12 horiz., seldom seen used guide line pair, neat double circle town cancel, fine-very fine. (photo - page 30)

625.00

#367, 2c Lincoln, tied to Tuck’s Lincoln and Grant multicolored picture post card by “Boston, Mass/Feb 12, 1909” waving flag first day of issue machine cancel, very fine. (photo - page 10)

525.00

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#369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, handsome full top margin imprint and plate no.

4977 block of six, with strong and intact perforations all around, good color on strongly blued paper, o.g., l.h., four stamps n.h., very fine. (photo)

2,750.00

#382, 15c Pale ultramarine, scarce bottom margin imprint and plate no. 4949 block of six, fresh and intact, o g., l.h., four stamps n.h., fine. (photo - page 36)

2,500.00

#394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., wonderfully fresh with strong color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 1992 PF certificate. (photo - page 30)

925.00

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#397, 1c Panama-Pacific, used, excellent centering amid exceedingly large margins, bright color, light wavy cancel, extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $110.00 for 95 and $300.00 for 98). (photo - page 30)

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★★PB #399, 5c Panama-Pacific, wide bottom margin plate no. 6133 block of six, wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., trivial narrow vertical gum skip, fine. (photo - page 36)

3,200.00

#403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, well centered within huge margins, brilliantly rich color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; rarely seen with margins this large; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 30)

160.00

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#407, 7c Black, a highly desirable bottom sheet-margin single, outstanding centering within very wide margins, intense prooflike color and impression on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually a very difficult stamp to find in this gem quality; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00). (photo)

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Buyers placing lots on extension are requested to review item 17 of our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All lots to be placed on extension will be submitted by the auction house to the appropriate expertizing authority. The buyer may request a particular expertizing service, however the auction house retains the right to the final decision on the choice of the expert. For United States stamps, the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Experts are the accepted authorities. Also, all extension lots must be paid for at the time of invoicing. Any extension lots not conforming to the above will not be accepted as returns in the event of a negative opinion. Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five years of the sale date will not be granted.

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#423D, 1c Green, perf. 10x12, well centered single with a natural straight edge at right and a few just faintly toned perfs., tied by Dec. 19, 1914 Mount Vernon, Washington slogan cancel on Christmas picture postcard to Dell Rapids, South Dakota, fine; there are only about 43 examples of this stamp recorded, all of which are used, with this being the only copy on cover certified by the Philatelic Foundation; since this is not listed on cover in Scott, we have cataloged it simply as a used stamp; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

20,000.00+

★★PB #427, 4c Brown, right margin plate no. 7263 block of six, sumptuously rich color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

775.00

#430, 7c Black, bottom margin plate no. 6919 block of six, intense color on bright white paper, o g., l.h., four stamps n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

1,000.00

#444, 2c Carmine flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., guide line pair, intense color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 30)

700.00

#446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., mint single, very well centered and margined, rich bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of a 2009 PSE certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp (the pair was graded XF-Superb 95). (photo - page 30)

140.00

★★/★❑ #467, 5c Carmine error, double error in a block of twelve, fresh color, o.g., error stamps n.h., fine. (photo - page 36)

1,950.00

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★★PB #507, 7c Black, full top margin plate no. 13753 block of six, intense color, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

450.00

★★PB #508, 8c Olive bister, full top margin plate no 13383 block of six, post office fresh and intact, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

240.00

★★PB #514, 15c Gray, full top margin plate no. 12589 block of six, wonderfully fresh, crisp and intact, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

900.00

★★PB #515, 20c Light ultramarine, right margin plate no. 13472 block of six, remarkably fresh, strong and intact, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

1,000.00

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#516, 30c Orange red, a magnificent mint example in the finest attainable quality, being precisely centered within extraordinarily large margins, brilliantly rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,10.00 for 98), also accompanied by a 2011 PSAG certificate grading 100 Jumbo. (photo)

80.00

#517, 50c Red violet, an outstanding mint single that is impeccably well centered within exceedingly large margin, lovely bright color on fresh paper, pristine o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; while nice examples of #517 can be found with some regularity, few are encountered in this superb quality; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,475.00). (photo)

130.00

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#518b, $1.00 Deep brown, typical centering for this, strong true color, o.g., n.h., a fine example of one of the rarest and most misidentified shades of the 20th Century; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

4,000.00

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#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a striking mint single, possessing absolutely perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, attractive colors, o.g., very lightly hinged, superb; one of the finest centered and margined #523's extant; 2010 PSAG certificate (100 Jumbo). (photo)

550.00

#523, $2.00 Orange red and black, exceedingly well centered within lavishly large margins, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, small trivial oxidation spot at bottom, extremely fine; rarely encountered this well centered and margined; photocopy of a clear 1989 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (photo - page 30)

550.00

#524, $5.00 Deep green and black, very well centered within especially large margins, bright fresh colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $525.00). (photo - page 42)

375.00

★★PB #526, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. IV, full top margin plate no. 10824 block of six, vivid rich color, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 36)

450.00

★★PB #528, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. Va, choice full top margin plate no. 11342 block of six, pos. 3 showing the “Dot in throat” variety, beautifully centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 36)

175.00+

#528B, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. VII, full top margin plate no. 12182 block of six, precisely centered, o g., barest trace of hinging in the ungummed selvage, the stamps all n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 36)

200.00

#532, 2c Carmine rose offset imperforate, Ty. IV, striking bottom margin plate no.

10918 single, enormously large margins all around, strong color, o.g., n.h., superb; 2010 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $250.00 for 98). (photo - page 42)

70.00

#534A, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. VI, seldom seen used left margin plate no.

11668 block of six, large margins, bright color, double oval cancels, very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 36)

Est. 300-400

★★PB #550, 5c Pilgrim Tercentenary, left margin plate no. 12427 block of six, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 36)

750.00

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★★PB #557, 5c Dark blue, wide bottom margin plate no. 15952 block of six, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 38)

400.00

★★PB #560, 8c Olive green, bottom margin plate no. 17918 block of six, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 38)

900.00

★★PB #561, 9c Rose, left margin plate no. 14242 block of six, o g., n.h., fresh and fine-very fine. (photo - page 38)

400.00

★★PB #567, 20c Carmine rose, top margin plate no. 20195 block of six, excellent centering, fresh and intact, o g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 38)

450.00

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★★PB #568, 25c Yellow green, handsome bottom margin plate no. 17444 block of six, exceptionally well centered, fresh and intact, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 38)

425.00

★★PB #569, 30c Olive brown, choice bottom margin plate no. 16465 block of six, boasting near perfect centering and luxuriant rich color, strong and intact, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem plate block. (photo - page 38)

475.00

★★PB #570, 50c Lilac, lovely bottom margin plate no. 15154 block of six, fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 38)

900.00

★★PB #571, $1.00 Violet black, highly select bottom margin plate no. 18681 block of six, precisely centered, o g., n.h., extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 38)

600.00

#584, 3c Violet, uncommonly large and well balanced margins all around, strong rich color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $450.00). (photo - page 42)

62.00

#588, 7c Black, exceedingly well centered, deep color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $325.00). (photo - page 42)

27.00

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★★PB #595, 2c Carmine coil waste, a select top left corner margin star and plate no. 14204 block of six, featuring an extra-wide imperforate margin at left showing the full guide line, particularly well centered for this notoriously off center plate block, o.g., n.h., very fine; seldom encountered this nice. (photo)

3,000.00

#599A, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, strong color, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 42)

1,150.00

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#616 var., 5c Huguenot-Walloon, “Broken Circle” variety, top right corner margin plate no. 15754 block of ten, being the top two rows from the pane, with part arrow imperforate margin at left, the top center three stamps the varieties (pos. 2, 3, 4 UR), o.g., l.h., eight stamps n.h., very fine. (photo - page 38)

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★★PB #619, 5c Lexington-Concord, handsome full top margin plate no. 16808 block of six, incredibly well centered throughout, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 38)

310.00

★★PB #620, 2c Norse-American, top margin arrow and plate nos. 16689, 16924 block of six, without the usual foldover in the selvage at the arrow, incredibly well centered throughout, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 38)

290.00

★★PB #621, 5c Norse-American, top margin arrow, plate nos. 16928, 16963 block of six, without the usual foldover in the selvage at the arrow, fresh and intact, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 38)

750.00

#630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, lot of four sheets, all are well centered, o.g., n.h., two with minor perf. separation, very fine.

2,400.00

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★★PB #634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, a highly select bottom left corner margin plate no. 19645 block of four, particularly well centered, deeply rich color, o g., n.h., a very fine and choice example of this scarce plate block. (photo)

3,000.00

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#639, 7c Black, a spectacular mint single in the finest quality possible, being absolutely perfectly centered amid lavishly large margins which are most extraordinary on this rotary press printing, rich color, pristine o.g., never hinged, superb; 2011 PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo; SMQ $240.00 for a mere 98, the highest grade they price); this is the only #639 in the PSE population report to receive the ultimate Gem 100 Jumbo designation. (photo)

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★★PB #668, 10c “Kans.” ovpt., bottom right corner margin plate no. 19235 block of six, radiant rich color, o.g., n.h., fine. (photo - page 38)

575.00

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★★PB #676, 7c “Nebr.” ovpt., a most desirable bottom right corner margin plate no. 18736 block of four, remarkably well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, deep intense color, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo)

525.00

#832a, $1.00 Purple and black, imperforate horizontally, vertical pair, o g., l.h., natural gum creases not noted on the certificate, otherwise very fine; clear 2002 APS certificate. (photo - page 42)

for n.h. 1,500.00

#832b, $1.00 Purple and black, watermarked “USIR” in error, top margin plate nos.

22098, 22095 block of four, crisp and intact, glazed o.g., fine-very fine. (photo - page 38)

for n.h. 1,800.00

★★PB #1033a, 2c Carmine rose on silkote paper, rare top right corner margin plate no.

25062 block of four, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; PF certificate no. 360205 no longer accompanies. (photo - page 38)

2,250.00

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

As an added new convenience to our bidders, we have now identified lots accompanied

by Professional Stamp Experts (PSE) or Philatelic Foundation (PF) graded certificates by placing a ✦ just below the symbol field at the left of the description. Lots accompanied by a graded PSE certificate will also have incorporated into the description the Stamp Market Quarterly (SMQ ) price for the corresponding grade. Lots accompanied by a graded PF certificate will have incorporated into the description the Scott Stamp Value (SSV) price for the corresponding grade.

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★★PB #1041 var., 8c Dark violet blue and carmine, red plate number missing, top right corner margin block of six with blue plate no. 24914, o g., n.h., except right center stamp with a gum disturbance not noted on the certificate, very good-fine and very rare; listed in Scott but not priced; 1961 PF certificate. (photo)

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#C1, 6c Orange, an exceptionally choice center line block of four, remarkably well centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of a 2011 PSE certificate (XFSuperb 95). (photo - page 42)

310.00

#C5, 16c Dark blue, bottom margin plate no. 14829 block of six, crisp and intact, o.g., top center stamp h.r., the others l.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 38)

1,450.00

#C6, 24c Carmine, full top margin plate no. 14842 block of six, o.g., very lightly hinged on the bottom center stamp, the others n.h., fine. (photo - page 38)

1,900.00

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, uncommonly well centered within large margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 42)

800.00

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, used, exceedingly well centered and margined, strong rich color, light cancel, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 42)

375.00

#C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, used, well centered within large margins, strong color, slogan cancel, choice very fine; 2010 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $485.00). (photo page 42)

375.00

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#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, exceptionally well centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h., trivial natural gum inclusion, extremely fine. (photo - page 42)

1,150.00

#C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, left margin plate no. 20095 single, o.g., n.h., small pencil notation on gum, very fine. (photo - page 42)

1,150.00

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#C25b, 6c Carmine red, imperforate between, bottom left corner margin plate no.

23049 horizontal strip of five, the third and fourth stamps the error pair, o.g., n.h., the error pair with partially removed B.E.P. rejection marking as most often, o g., l.h., the error pair n.h., very fine and rare; only 20 pairs are recorded, signed Sanabria. (photo)

1,750.00

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#E5, 10c Blue, top margin plate no. 77 single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined, rich color on fresh paper, o g., n.h., crease in the selvage only, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $650.00). (photo - page 42)

475.00

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#E6, 10c Ultramarine, well centered within large margins, attractive color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2010 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $525.00). (photo - page 42)

525.00

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#E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, well centered within large margins, brilliantly rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., trivial fingerprint on gum, extremely fine; clear 1996 PF certificate and a 2010 PF certificate (VF-XF 85 SSV $800.00). (photo - page 42)

700.00

#J4, 5c Brown, huge margins, fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2002 and 2009 PSE certificates. (photo - page 42)

825.00

#J18, 5c Red brown, well centered within large margins, strong rich color, o g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1997 PF certificate, as well as 1997 and 2009 PSE certificates. (photo - page 42)

625.00

#J25, 5c Bright claret, single with vibrant color, cancelled by fancy Walking Man in Circle of Los Angeles, Ca. (Cole #J-O-175), stamp with small faults, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 42)

Est. 150-200

#J28, 50c Bright claret, deep intense color and impression, pristine o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; 1991 and 2009 PF certificates. (photo - page 42)

2,000.00

#J39S-O to J44S-O, 1c-50c Postage dues, Universal Postal Congress overprint cplt., most are well centered, glazed o.g., 10c with rounded corner, fine-very fine; only 125 such sets were produced. (photo - page 42)

750.00

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#O8, 24c Agriculture, well centered within unusually large margins, lovely bright color, o.g., never hinged (scarce thus), very fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 42)

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#O73, 2c Treasury, single with deep color cancelled by fancy Skull & Crossbones of Stoneham, Ct. (S-E #PH-S17), stamp with trivial flaws, very fine strike; 2009 Weiss certificate. (photo - page 46)

Est. 200-300

#O87, 7c War, exceptionally well centered within particularly large margins, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page 46)

160.00

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#Q2, 4, 6, 10, 2c-50c Parcel post, three 50c and one each of the other values tied by Richardson, Alaska, July 16, 1914 postmarks on insured parcel tag to Kings Co., New Brunswick, tag with light creasing as expected, a few trivial toned spots, fine; a most unusual usage of the parcel post stamps. (photo - page 38)

Est. 150-200

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#Q3, 3c Parcel Post, a stunning left sheet-margin single, being flawless centered within lavishly large margins all around, brilliantly rich color on fresh paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every regard; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,100.00). (photo)

32.00

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#Q5, 5c Parcel Post, a beautiful top margin plate no. 6219 single, outstanding centering, with uncommonly large and perfectly balance margins all around, deep radiant color and a razor-sharp impression, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every respect; 2011 PSAG certificate (98). (photo)

85.00

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#Q8, 20c Parcel Post, exceptionally large and well balance margins all around, radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 46)

350.00

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#Q10, 50c Parcel Post, fresh and well centered, vivid rich color, o g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 46)

700.00

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Entire “Specimen” overprint group of 48 items comprised of fifteen Columbian issue entires to 10c in various sizes, 21 2c-6c Black on lemon Official entires with various overprints, including some with “Registered Business,” “Money Order Business” and “Notice to Publisher” imprints, plus twelve more Lemon entires without an indicia, some also with the imprints and twelve other official entires with values to 12c, variety of sizes and all with the overprint away from the indicia, some mostly Columbians with toning, majority fresh and very fine; also includes and original Post Office Dept. box that contained “One Set of Specimens of Official Stamped Envelopes Of the War and Post-Office Departments” dated Oct. 1, 1879.

Est. 400-500

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Embossed shield essay on glazed paper, die sunk on 45x68mm card, strong detailed embossing, very fine; a scarce and unlisted essay; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 50)

Est. 100-150

Turner Essay 3a, 2c U.S. Inter. Rev., incomplete die essay, black on heavy white glossy paper, 58x60mm, showing die sinkage and a faint trace of an albino impression of the 5c design (this die was originally a combination of two designs), tiny thin speck, still very fine; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 50)

Est. 150-200

Turner Essay 5b, 10c Internal Revenue, die essay, black on India paper, 38x42mm, strong color, very fine; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 46)

Est. 150-200

Turner Essay 59A-B, 10c U.S.I.R., plate essays on wove paper, all of the six listed colors including the green and purple on buff, in blocks of four, bright and fresh, large margins all around, two blocks with a light hinge thin, otherwise very fine and attractive; quite scarce in blocks; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 50)

Est. 400-500

#R1P4/98P4, 1c-$20.00 First Issue, plate proofs on card, 78 different in blocks of four (three are blocks of six but were cataloged as blocks of four), with catalog values to about $500.00, neatly hinged in an album, an especially fresh and bright group, large margins, overwhelmingly very fine; actually a challenging lot to assemble.

19,597.00

#R100a, $25.00 Mortgage, imperforate, large to extra-large margins all around, strong rich color, neat 1863 ms. cancel, light paper wrinkling, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 46)

1,600.00

#R101a, $50.00 Green, imperforate, four exceptionally large and well balanced margins, rich luxuriant color and a well incised impression, light 1863 ms. cancel, extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 46)

250.00

First issue small balance with #R94a, R98a and R100c with ms. cancels, plus there are eight less expensive stamps with attractive handstamp cancellations, a few trivial imperfections, very fine.

Est. 150-200

#R128, $10.00 Blue and black, a highly desirable used example, being remarkably well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, rich bright colors, light ms. cancel, extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 46)

210.00

#R130, $25.00 Blue and black, well centered, bright colors, neat 1872 ms. cancel, very fine. (photo - page 46)

950.00

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1,000.00

★/★★ #R163/72, 1c-80c Battleships, eight different values (no 5c) in plate number singles, all top positions except the 4c is bottom, bright colors, o.g., several never hinged, 80c with pencil note on reverse, fine-very fine. (photo - page 46)

279.00+

#R170, 40c Blue lilac, rouletted 5½, used block of twelve (4x3), cancelled with bright red Wilson & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. June 7, 1899 c.d.s.’s, some perf. separations and a few hinge reinforcements, very fine and attractive; this is the largest recorded multiple of #R170, the next largest being a strip of ten. (photo - page 50)

Est. 200-300

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#RW2, 1935 $1.00 Rose lake, an especially appealing top margin plate no. 131980 single, remarkably well centered, rich luxuriant color and a strong detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1990 PF certificate and 2010 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $1,150.00). (photo - page 46)

800.00

#RW2, 1935 $1.00 Rose lake, excellent centering, strong rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 46)

800.00

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#RW7, 1940 $1.00 Sepia, beautifully centered within large balanced margins, marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2010 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,200.00); this is the highest grade the PSE has assigned this stamp, being one of only four so graded. (photo)

275.00

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#EP54, Burnett’s Cooking Extracts, 5c Brown, usual wear, intact mica, fine. (photo page 46)

500.00

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#EP169, N.G. Taylor & Co., 1c Blue, small mica crack at bottom, slight stain on reverse, fine; a rare encased postage stamp. (photo)

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N. Orleans & Memphis Packet/VICKSBURG/J.M. White Master Sam Ayles Clerk, beautifully struck handstamp on original New Orleans “The Evening True Delta” Confederate newspaper dated “Thursday Evening, February 6, 1862” being in a remarkable state of preservation, probably a copy for use on the steamer, the strike is extremely fine; the only reported steamboat handstamp on a newspaper reported in the Confederate period; on 6 February New Orleans was still in Confederate hands and did not fall to the Federals until 24 April, 1862. This copy of the newspaper was for the use of passengers on board the steamboat; ex-Risvold. (photo)

Est. 4,000-5,000

#62X3, New Orleans, La., 5c Brown on white Postmaster Provisional, used, large to huge margins all around including a portion of the adjoining stamp at bottom, rich fresh color and a clean impression, light town c.d.s. cancel, choice very fine; 2006 CSA certificate. (photo - page 46)

200.00

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#5, 10c Rose, an exceedingly choice mint single, with large to mostly huge margins all around, bright fresh color and an excellent clarity of impression, full o.g., extremely fine; rare encountered in this highly select mint quality; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

1,750.00

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#1 var., 2c Rose, 14.9mm overprint, top sheet-margin single (position 4) tied to picture postcard by June 30, 1904 Bohio postmark, with additional Cristobal c.d.s., addressed to Colon, stamp is well centered, very fine; a scarce usage paying the 2c post card rate; ex-Salz (CZSG 1.1b). (photo)

1,650.00

#1, 2c Rose, well centered single tied to picture postcard by Bohio June 30, 1904 postmark, with additional Cristobal c.d.s., addressed to Colon, fine. (photo - page 50)

1,650.00

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#1a, 2c Rose, inverted overprint, horizontal pair from the bottom row of the sheet, together with 5c Blue, diagonal “Canal Zone” (#2d, which is scarce in its own right), all tied by Bohio July 8 1904 c.d.s. postmarks on cover with Panama Railroad Company corner card, left 2c stamp with tear, cover roughly opened at left and with horizontal file fold at bottom, fine appearance; this is the only used multiple of the inverted overprint that we could find; cataloged as used singles; ex-Salz (CZSG #1a, 2d). (photo - page 50)

2,400.00+

#2, 5c Blue, horizontal pair tied by magenta Gorgona July 7, 1904 c.d.s. postmarks on cover to Hamburg, Germany, Cristobal July 7, 1904 c.d.s. also tied one stamp, Colon and New York transit backstamps, Hamburg receiver, fine and scarce; one of only eleven covers recorded from Gorgona; ex-Salz (CZSG #2). (photo - page 50)

Est. 200-300

#2, 5c Blue, nicely centered single tied by magenta San Pablo July 11, 1904 postmark on cover to Bohio (which was crossed out in pencil and ms. “Empire” added), cover with some trivial wear and a tiny bit of the backflap missing, fine; one of only three First Issue covers recorded from San Pablo; signed Colman; ex-Salz (CZSG #2). (photo - page 50)

Est. 500-750

#2a, 5c Blue, inverted overprint, well centered single tied by magenta Ancon July 9 1904 postmark on cover to Colon (waving flag backstamp), Cristobal c.d.s., cover just barely reduced at left, very fine and choice; signed J.C. Perry; ex-Salz (CZSG #2a). (photo - page 50)

800.00+

#2d, 5c Blue, “Canal Zone” diagonal, reading down to right, tied by Cristobal Jun 28, 1904 c.d.s. on local cover, fresh and fine; scant few covers of this variety exist; signed Colman; cataloged as a used stamp; ex-Salz (CZSG #2d). (photo - page 50)

700.00+

#2d, 5c Blue, “Canal Zone” diagonal, reading down to right, tied by Cristobal 1904 c.d.s. on cover with Treasury Department corner card to Ancon, opened at left, fine; scant few covers of this variety exist; 2010 PSAG certificate; cataloged as a used stamp. (photo - page 50)

700.00+

#3, 10c Yellow, tied by Cristobal Jul 8 1904 c.d.s on a spectacular all-over (front and back) advertising cover, incorporating many different advertisements on one cover (33 different advertisements on the reverse), sent to Germany (backstamped), magenta Ancon c.d.s on front and New York transit backstamps, very fine and one of the most impressive usages of any first issue cover; one of the finest of less than six recorded first issue advertising covers; ex-Salz (CZSG #3). (photo - page 50)

Est. 500-750

#3, 10c Yellow, single tied by magenta San Pablo July 12, 1904 postmark on cover to Bohio, same day receiver also ties the stamp, cover opened a little roughly at left, otherwise fresh and fine; only three First Issue covers have been recorded from San Pablo; signed Colman; ex-Salz (CZSG #3). (photo - page 50)

Est. 500-750

#3a, 10c Yellow, inverted “Canal Zone” overprint, bright single tied by Cristobal July 10, 1904 postmark on cover to Ancon (backstamp), fresh and fine; an especially elusive error on cover; signed Colman; ex-Salz (CZSG #3a). (photo - page 52)

800.00

#3a, 10c Yellow, inverted “Canal Zone” overprint, single tied by Cristobal July 10, 1904 postmark on cover to Ancon (backstamp), fresh and fine; an especially elusive error on cover; 2010 PSAG certificate. (photo - page 52)

800.00

#2, 3, 5c Blue, 10c Orange, town postal history group of sixteen covers, consisting of one of each value from the following towns: Ancon, Bohio, Cristobal, Culebra, Empire, Gorgona, La Boca and Matachin, all domestic usages, a few cover faults, but mostly finevery fine; ex-Salz. (photo - page 52)

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#6, 5c Blue, single with natural straight edge and guide line at left tied by Matachin November 30, 1904 postmark on cover to Constantinople, Turkey, with ms. “Open mail via Soudan”, New York transit and British Post Office in Constantinople receiving backstamp, tear in backflap, fine; a particularly scarce destination; ex-Salz (CZSG #6). (photo - page 52)

Est. 400-500

#6, 5c Blue, tied by magenta Ancon Nov 24, 1904 postmark on cover to Jamaica, Colon transit, Spanish Town and Kingston receiver backstamps, cover with tear at top not affecting adhesives or markings, fine; ex-Salz (CZSG #6). (photo - page 52)

Est. 300-400

#13, 10c Yellow, complete sheet of 100, includes the Antique “Canal” at position 26 and Antique “Zone” at position 48, plus several other minor varieties, glassine interleaving stuck to gum, some selvage faults, position 20 defective, fine appearance; a rarely seen sheet. (photo - page 52)

2,433.00+

#20, 8c on 50c Bister brown, along with 1c, 2c (pair) and 5c 1906 Issue (#22-24) all tied by blue target cancels with matching Ancon Station A Jun 11, 1907 oval registry postmark on cover to Hungary, Cristobal handstamped registry marking also ties the 5c stamp, on the reverse are Cristobal transit pmk., New York registered and foreign mail oval handstamps, as well as a New York registry label, and a Hungary receiver of July 3, overall a very fine and colorful cover to a scarce destination; ex-Salz. (photo - page 52)

Est. 400-500

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#56f, 2c Orange vermilion and black, “Zone” double, top left corner margin horizontal pair, the left stamp with the additional “Zone”, well centered, exceedingly bright and fresh, full o g. that is just faintly disturbed, very fine; a handsome example of this rarely seen error, only twenty examples have been recorded; ex-Salz (CZSG #56f). (photo)

1,250.00

#97b, 2c Carmine, booklet pane of six, deep vibrant color, o g., lightly hinged, fine. (photo - page 62)

525.00

★★PB #C2, 15c on 1c Yellow green, Ty. II surcharge, full top margin plate no. 115181 block of six, exceptionally fresh, o g., n.h. except for a tiny thin speck between perforations at right, fine-very fine; a scarce plate block. (photo - page 62)

900.00

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#C9 var., 10c Orange, with “Special Delivery” handstamp, vertical pair with the handstamp across the two stamps, on cover with 6c Light brown (#C22) tied by Ancon Nov 30, 1954 c.d.s., sent to Texas (Fort Worth receiver), very fine; when the United States withdrew its special delivery stamps in 1954, the Ancon postmaster handstamped pairs of the 10c Air post stamps “Special Delivery” (the special delivery fee was 20c), only a tiny number of covers still exist with this unusual usage; ex-Salz. (photo - page 52)

Est. 150-200

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#26, 10c Violet and black, used as postage due, bottom left corner margin single tied to 1907 cover originating in Barbados by “POSTAGE DUE....CENTS” handstamps, violet “Postage due 10 cent.” straight line and “T”, Barbados G.P.O. c.d.s., Cristobal (Feb 18) and Pedro Miguel (Feb 19 and Apr 8) backstamps, some mild toning, fine and scarce; ex-Salz. (photo - page 62)

Est. 1,000-1,500

#J2, 2c Rose carmine, left margin plate no. 6703 horizontal strip of three tied by Mar 17 Cristobal duplex postmarks on 1914 cover originating in India, with 1a (#79) tied by Thalla 3 Fe. 14 c.d.s., “T” in circle, Cristobal backstamp of March 12, backflap missing, fine; ex-Salz. (photo - page 62)

Est. 300-400

#J4, J5, J7, J8, 1c, 2c, 1c on 1c, 2c on 2c Olive Brown, singles of J5 and J7, horizontal pairs of J4 and J8, tied by Cristobal Mar 10 1916 c.d.s. postmarks on cover originating in Martinique, sent unpaid with blue Carbet 1 Mars 16 c.d.s. and “T” in triangle, Cristobal backstamp of Mar 7, interestingly the cover is made from a postal money order from due to the paper shortage during WWI, a few small edge tears, fine; ex-Salz. (photo - page 62)

Est. 300-400

#39 var., 2c Vermilion and black, with “P” perfin, top right corner margin block of six, with inverted “P” on all stamps and in the top margin as well, vibrant colors, o.g., natural gum bends, fine; a scarce multiple; ex-Salz (CZSG #39.PP). (photo - page 62)

Est. 100-150

#40 var., 5c Deep blue and black, with “P” perfin, single with sideways “P” tied by Balboa Heights Aug 25, 1916 wavy cancel on cover to Denmark, with censor tape overlapped at left, Copenhagen backstamp of Sept. 26, cover with a few trivial creases not affecting stamps or markings, fine; ex-Salz (CZSG #40.PP). (photo - page 62)

Est. 400-500

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#56 var., 2c Orange vermilion and black, with “P” perfin, tied by Balboa Oct 10, 1924 duplex on Montgomery Ward reply cover from the Palo Soco Leper Colony, as noted on the return address, cover with some small edge flaws from used, fine; reportedly only three covers are recorded from Palo Soco; ex-Salz (CZSG #56PP). (photo)

Est. 500-750

#74 var., 5c Dark blue, with “P” perfin, single with reversed “P” tied by Balboa Heights Apr 15, 1925 duplex on cover to Germany, cover with minor bend at bottom right, otherwise quite fresh and very fine; ex-Salz (CZSG #74.PP). (photo - page 62)

Est. 400-500

#86 var., 5c Dark blue, with “P” perfin, tied by Balboa Heights July ? 1926 duplex on cover to Tsinan, China, Shanghai backstamp and other Chinese markings, fine; a very scarce usage; ex-Salz (CZSG #86.PP). (photo - page 62)

Est. 400-500

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Est. 400-500

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Canal Zone accumulation of many hundreds (probably over 1,000) mint or used stamps on stockcards, glassines, album pages, and a stockbook, from early to the latest issues, much of the value is in the stockcards, which are neatly arranged, with a duplicated selection of the 1904 Issue, later Panama overprints including some varieties, 1924-25 U.S. overprints to the $1.00 values, with useful duplication, later issues more heavily duplicated, including numerous sets of the 1939 Postage and Air post sets, air post semi-officials including a complete (c.t.o.) set of the 17mm overprints, as well as additional values of some, officials (including some perfins), postage dues and more, includes blocks, plate blocks, booklets and booklet panes throughout, somewhat mixed condition, generally is fine or better, with much of the later material being never hinged.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Canal Zone interesting cover selection of over 60, several franked with early stamps such as #2 (APS certificate) and a 1906 usage to Peru, several to the U.S., also some foreign destinations including a couple with postage dues applied on arrival, officials including one to Guatemala, several interesting postage due usages, most of which are inbound from foreign countries, also some forerunners (via Panama) and others related to the building of the Panama Canal, slightly mixed condition; should prove to be a worthwhile and saleable lot.

Est. 1,000-1,500

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An Act to Create and Regulate a Post Office In Honolulu, four handwritten pages on legal size ruled paper, being two pages each in both English and Hawaiian of the legislation passed by the House of Representatives of June 18, 1851 and signed by Speaker of the House William L. Lee, and passed by the House of Nobels on the same day and signed by Keoni Ana, approved by the King on August 4, 1851 and signed by King Kamehameah III, the various articles of the document discuss reasons for opening a Post Office, appointment of the Postmaster, rates, remuneration of ships carrying mail, quarantine rules and finally the authorization to issue postage stamps, very fine.

This is the most important document regarding the Kingdom of Hawaii’s Post Office, as is officially establishes the Post Office at Honolulu and specifically authorizes the first Hawaiian postage stamps. It is also noteworthy for being complete in both English and Hawaiian. Accompanied by a 1961 letter from the director of the Bishop Museum, who states that as far as they know the document is unique and that it formed part of the Session Laws of 1851, and also notes the entire manuscript Session Laws were probably removed from the Hawaiian government archives in 1893 and were now in collector’s hands; ex-Golden. (photo)

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Est. 7,500-10,000

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#5, 5c Blue on thick wove paper, full to large margins all around, deep luxuriant color and a prooflike impression on bright fresh paper, virtually full original gum, a very fine example of this scarce stamp; 1976 PF certificate; ex-Golden. (photo)

1,800.00

#5, 5c Blue, a most impressive used example of this scarce stamp, with full to mostly large margins all around, incredibly fresh, with rich luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression on immaculate white paper, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

1,700.00

#6, 13c Dark red, handsome mint single, with large balanced margins all around, deep rich color and a crisp clean impression, full original gum, extremely fine; ex-Golden. (photo)

750.00

#6, 13c Dark red, full to mostly large margins all around, gorgeous radiant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 46)

750.00

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1853 Thirteen Cent Dark Red Two Important Blocks Originally Forming a Pane

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#6, 13c Dark red, mint blocks of twelve and eight which originally formed a complete pane of twenty, the top block of twelve with full original gum, bottom row creased, trivial margin thinning just affects the middle stamp at left, the bottom block also with original gum, the sheet margin at right is slightly trimmed, both with bright fresh color, very fine.

These two blocks at one time formed a full pane of twenty. The pane was offered in the Tows sale of 1948. The panes was separated into two blocks, with the block of twelve next appearing in the Admiral Harris sale of 1954 and the block of eight in the Caspary sale of 1957.

Subsequently the two blocks were reunited in the Ostheimer collection and have remained together in various important Hawaii collections ever since. The block of twelve is the largest known multiple and only a handful of blocks of any size exist.

These two blocks are by far the most important multiples of the entire King Kamehameah III issue, as well as being important showpieces of any Hawaiian issue; we have cataloged them simply as four blocks of four and two pairs; ex-Tows, Admiral Harris, Caspary, Ostheimer, Honolulu Advertiser and Golden. (photo)

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20,000.00+

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1853 Five Cent Blue and Thirteen Cent Dark Red The Finer of the Two Recorded Combination Covers

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#5, 6, 5c Blue and 13c Dark red on thick wove paper, singles of each, 5c with large to extra-large margins all around, 13c with three large margins, slightly in at bottom, both with bright color, tied by red Honolulu U.S. Postage Paid Mar. 15” c.d.s. on 1856 cover to Bedford, Mass., with outstanding strikes of “Paid 12” and San Francisco c.d.s., 5c lifted and reaffixed in position, cover slightly refolded, very fine.

This is a highly important cover for several reasons. Because of a rate change to the U.S. in 1855, the use of the 13c became more limited. The typical 17c rate was often paid with a 13c stamp and 4c in cash. The combination of the 5c and 13c represents a 1c overpayment. There are only two such covers recorded by Fred Gregory bearing solely a 5c and 13c stamp, with the cover offered here (#5-18 in the Gregory census) being the finer of the two. This is also one of the few letters from the period that were completely pre-paid in Hawaii with no United States stamps affixed. In addition, the cover is remarkably handsome, with stamps having excellent color and the postal markings being incredibly well struck.

A fabulous cover and one of the most importantly postal history items of the King Kamehameha issue; signed Ashbrook; ex-Caspary, Krug and Golden. (photo) Est. 15,000-20,000

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#7, 5c on 13c Dark red, manuscript “5” provisional issue, a very rare unused example, the “5” with long flag (Type I), large balanced margins all around, strong color and impression, light toned spots on reverse only, very fine and choice; a rare stamp in any condition, with sound very fine examples such as this almost never coming to market; 1948 PF certificate; ex-Golden. (photo)

7,000.00

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★(★)❑ #9, 5c Blue on Thin Bluish Wove paper, reconstructed sheet of twenty with full selvages on the sides, with a block of twelve at top, a block of five and a block of three at bottom left, the block of three is apparently from a different sheet (different shade and gum), all o g., some h.r. reinforcements, light horizontal crease through the middle row, some toning, very fine appearance; an impressive reconstructed sheets, the block of twelve being the largest recorded multiple; cataloged as three blocks of four and eight singles; ex-Golden. (photo)

9,000.00+

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#10TC1, 5c Orange red, large die trial color proof on India, on 92x65mm card with full die sinkage, die #C-217 at top, remarkably fresh color, a few minor toned spots, otherwise very fine; an enormously rare and undervalued proof, we are aware of only one other and it is cut to stamp size; ex-Golden. (photo)

1,000.00

★/★★❑ #10, 5c Blue, complete sheet of twenty, with position 2 showing the line through Honolulu variety, unusually large selvage all around, deep color, paper with light overall toning, o g., a few h.r.’s but many stamps are never hinged, a few small margin thins and light natural gum bends, small selvage tear at left, very fine appearance; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

900.00

★/★★❑ #10, 5c Blue, another similar complete sheet of twenty, with large selvage around (cut irregular at bottom left), strong color, light overall paper toning, a few other toned spots, o.g., most stamps are never hinged, light natural gum creases, very fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

900.00+

#10, 5c Blue, a third complete sheet of twenty, with full selvages on all four sides, strong rich color, o.g., some h.r.’s, reinforced horizontal crease between the second and third rows, a few trivial toned spots, very fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

900.00+

#10S, 5c Blue re-issue, Specimen overprint, complete sheet of twenty, position 2 showing the line through Honolulu variety, very large selvages around, strong color, paper with light overall toning, o g., many stamps never hinged, water stain at top right, mild gum creasing, very fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

675.00+

#10S, 5c Blue re-issue, Specimen overprint, another complete sheet of twenty, unused (no gum), large selvages, light toned spots and small margin faults, very fine; ex-Honolulu Advertiser, Golden. (photo - page 64)

675.00+

#10RS, 5c Blue “REPRINT.” Specimen, complete sheet of 20, with large selvages on three sides, strong fresh color, full original gum, h.r. at top, several stamps never hinged, horizontal crease between third and forth rows, very fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

1,240.00+

★/★★❑ #10R, 5c Blue reprint, complete sheet of twenty, with large balanced selvages, bright color, full original gum, a few h.r.’s but most stamps are never hinged, vertical crease just affects the left stamps, very fine; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

1,360.00+

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#11S-A, 13c Dull rose re-issue, with “Specimen.” ovpt., complete sheet of twenty, with large selvages around, large part original gum, trivial selvage flaws, very fine; exGolden. (photo - page 64)

600.00+

#11RS, 13c Orange red “REPRINT.” specimen, bottom left corner margin block of eight, with large selvages, other margins mostly large, full original gum, top stamps h.r., other stamps never hinged, top right stamp with minor stain, very fine; a scarce multiple; ex-Golden. (photo - page 64)

1,900.00+

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#11S-Bb, 13c Dull rose re-issue, black Specimen overprint, period omitted, two such errors (positions 18 and 20) in a complete sheet of twenty, full o g., some stamps never hinged, light overall paper toning, small margin faults, very fine; an exceedingly rare intact sheet, with less than six sheets recorded; ex-Golden. (photo)

6,700.00+

★/★★❑ #11R, 13c Orange red reprint, complete sheet of twenty, the top left block had been cut out and rejoined, remarkably fresh, with bright color, full original gum, some stamps never hinged, small ms. mark at bottom right, a couple vertical creases, very fine; a rare complete sheet; ex-Honolulu Advertiser, Golden. (photo - page 64)

6,800.00+

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#21, 5c Blue on blue, Plate 9-A, Type VI, Position 6, an especially desirable mint single, with large margins on all four sides, particularly strong impression, full original gum, extremely fine; few gem original gum examples exist; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

900.00

#O1-6, 2c-25c Officials cplt. in bottom left or right corner margins blocks of four, brilliant colors throughout, pristine o.g., n.h., a few perf. separations in the margin only, very fine and handsome; while the official set is not rare, to find another immaculate set of never hinged corner blocks would be quite a challenge. (photo - page 46)

2,940.00+

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★/★★❑ #R9a, 20c Red revenue, imperforate, a showpiece right sheet margin block of four, other margins also quite large, vibrant color, o.g., lightly hinged in the top right stamp, other three are never hinged, right pair with trivial natural gum crease, extremely fine; a rare and striking block; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

5,900.00+

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#225, $5.00 Dark green, exceptionally well centered and margined, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression on fresh white paper, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; scant few of the 782 issued are found in this choice quality; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

700.00

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#238, $2.00 Dark blue, marvelously well centered within large margins, outstanding rich color and a well incised impression, o.g., extremely fine; one of the finest centered and margined examples of the 695 that were issued; 2011 PF certificate. (photo)

700.00

Ryukyu Islands 328 ★/★★❍✉ Ryukyus collection of mostly mint and some used singles, sets, blocks and multiples, including a few imprint blocks, sheets, plus comprehensive postal stationary, all mounted on J.V. Bush pages in six binders, nothing very expensive noted but there are many varieties, #16 imprint blocks, 16d, numerous 44-53 perf. and paper varieties, good air mails with duplication, some covers and FDCs and many postal cards signed by the designer, also a considerable amount of unmounted material in envelopes as purchased from Bush; a good lot to explore and expand upon.

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Est. 500-750

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UNITED STATES COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS 329

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High quality mostly mint group of many dozens of stamps, a few early mint or used stamps, but the value is really in 1893-1922 issues, with commemoratives, regular issues and back-of-the-book, numerous stamps cataloging in the $50.00-$500.00 range, stamp are on dealer or auction cards where they were purchased one at a time, chosen for centering and freshness, o.g., many never hinged, a few small imperfections, but overwhelmingly very fine-extremely fine and highly saleable.

Est. 5,000-7,500

High catalog lot of several dozen items, with commemoratives including twelve dollar value Columbians or Trans-Mississippis, used classics including #1 and #2, turn-of-thecentury high values, mint Washington-Franklins, some better blocks and plate blocks, back-of-the-book including a mint Graf Zeppelin set, plus other mint or used from the set, mixed condition, many with fine-very fine appearance.

Est. 5,000-7,500

#5A/24, 1815-1857 1c Blue specialized collection of a few hundred different items, mostly used singles, but also some unused, multiples and covers, much of the value lies in Scott #7 and 9, most of which are plated and a large number are four-margin examples, also some better varieties, plus there are a few of the rare stamps with faults, such as #5A pair, #6b and #21 (two), also a couple #8A’s and other better stamps, 51 items are accompanied by Richard Doporto certificates in which he identifies and plates the stamps, condition is mixed, though we do notice several attractive stamps among the Imperforate Type II and Type IV stamps; an excellent lot for the specialist, particularly for plating purposes.

Est. 3,000-4,000

19th Century cancel lot of over 500, a few 1851-57 Issues, several 3c 1861 stamps, over 50 3c 1869, the rest are largely Bank Notes, includes fancy geometric, Paid, letters, targets, colored and more, some of these are on the original pages formed by Hubert Skinner, stamps are in mixed condition, the strikes are mostly fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Proof and essay group of fourteen items, some better 1869 Pictorials including a complete set of plate proofs in card, also 5c Essay block, arrow block of the 10c on India, a 24c “Atlanta”, a couple Trans-Mississippi items (#287P1, 291P2), and some other odds and ends, a few small faults but largely very fine; the catalog value is over $4,000.00.

Est. 750-1,000

Mint and used collection to 1970 in a Scott album, early issues mostly used, later issues a mix of mint and used, some pages are well filled while others are sparse, better items noticed include #1-2, 3-4, a $3.00 Columbian, two Washington-Franklin 5c errors and a Graf Zeppelin set, also a modern error (#1271a), mixed condition.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Diverse and bulky accumulation including mounted collections, a fair quantity of mint postage in various forms such as singles, plate blocks, sheets, booklets, souvenir sheets and stationery, many covers ranging from “junk” to better and even a little foreign, all filling five large cartons; good value here but needs a good sorting.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★ Modest mint collection in mounts and housed in two Minkus albums, with mostly 20th century regular issues including some better Washington-Franklin issues, KansasNebraska, etc., commemoratives, air mails with First and Second issue, scattered back-ofthe-book and a small quantity of modern postage, largely o g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Mint lot of mostly early 20th Century, with various singles, blocks including #399, a few better plate blocks, mixed condition.

Est. 200-300

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★★PB Modern plate block collection from the early 1960s right up to 2005, most on album pages, includes plate strips where appropriate, highly complete for the period, some full panes and sheets present, o.g., probably all n.h., fine-very fine.

Face value 2,850.00

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(★)PB #334/502, Washington plate blocks, seven better items comprised of #334, 377, 378, 379, 428 (2) and 502, all nicely centered and sound, but without gum, fine-very fine.

2,575.00

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#367-373, 548-50, 1909 Commemoratives and Pilgrim Tercentenary collection of mint and used singles, mint and used blocks of four, imprint and plate number strips of three, plate blocks and a few covers arranged on stockpages in a binder, better items include #367 plate block (2), 368 mint block of nine, used block of ten and mint and used plate blocks, 370 plate block, 371 mint and used blocks of four and plate blocks, a matched set of arrow blocks and a center line block, 372 plate block, 373 mint block (3) and mint and used plate blocks and ending with 550 mint and used plate blocks, nice quality overall, mint o g., l.h. or n.h., largely fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

★❍PB #610-23, 1923-26 Commemoratives and regular issue collection of mint and used singles, blocks of four, plate blocks, multiples and first day covers arranged on stockpages in a binder, includes #614-16 on one Nickles first day cover, 616 plate block, 617-19 mint and used plate blocks, 617-19 on one first day cover (3), 620-21 used plate blocks, 621 plate block of twelve and 623 mint and used plate blocks, generally o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

★❍PB #658-79, Kansas and Nebraska overprints specialized collection with mint and used singles, mint and used blocks of four, mint and used plate blocks, major and minor varieties and first day covers, all arranged on stockpages in a binder, the mint and used singles, blocks and plate blocks are virtually complete, plus there is a complete set of singles on Washington, D.C. first day covers, in addition we note a complete precancelled set, 1c “Kans.” two vertical pairs with one stamp in each showing overprint omitted in a block of six (#658a) and two with “stretched” overprint, 2c “Kans” wide spacing pair (2), 1c “Nebr.” with no period (#669a), 1½c, 2c, 3c and 9c “Nebr.” wide spacing pairs (2) in blocks of twenty or in the case of the 9c and block of ten, o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, some off center as usual, large majority fine-very fine; a desirable collection with high catalog value.

Est. 4,000-5,000

“Kans.” and “Nebr.” overprint covers, 92 air mail covers franked by one 1c and two 2c values, mostly with first flight cachets and addressed to the same recipient, plus a first flight cover franked by a 1½c “Kans.” plate block of four, generally very fine.

Est. 100-150

★❍PB #803-31, Presidential issue specialized collection of many hundreds of items arranged on stockpages in three binders, strength in plate blocks collected by number and nearly complete but for the rarities, but also including mint and used singles, blocks and plate blocks, shades, precancels, cacheted first day covers and a great many errors, freaks and oddities such as dry and overinked printings, ink smears, gutter snipes, plus #807 pair with vertical gutter, misperforated, missing perforations including #805b, double paper and paper splices and the like, many of which are in multiples ranging from pairs to part sheets, o.g., mostly n.h. or used, generally fine-very fine; an excellent basis for continuation.

Est. 1,500-2,000

#832-34, Presidential issue dollar value collection of mostly plate number material arranged on stockpages in a binder, in all there are 219 mint examples of the original $1.00, 52 mint examples of the 1954 $1.00, 82 mint examples of the $2.00 and 67 mint copies of the $5.00 value, these being mostly plate blocks or more often plate number combination pairs, the $1.00 and $2.00 being highly complete, the $5.00 a bit less so but still quite impressive, in addition there are mint singles, arrow blocks, center line blocks, corner blocks, some used mostly in multiples and even a $5,00 plate block on a cacheted first day cover, o.g., l.h. or n.h., with most being l.h. only in the selvage, fine-extremely fine; an impressive collection that would probably be impossible to duplicate today.

Est. 2,000-3,000

★❍PB #1030-51, Liberty issue specialized collection of many hundreds on items mounted on quadrilled pages in two binders, includes mint and used singles and blocks, first day covers, shades, plate number singles or plate blocks collected by number and quite complete, many varieties such as gutter snipes, over and under inked, smeared impressions, misperforated, foldovers, precancels by town, etc., o.g., l.h. or used, largely fine-very fine; a nice basis upon which to expand collecting this increasingly popular issue.

Est. 500-750

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★❍PB #C7-12, C16-17, C19-32, Air mail issues specialized collection of hundreds of items on stockpages and album pages housed in three binders, includes mint and used singles, blocks and plate blocks, first day and flight covers, nearly complete plate numbers and positions, mostly in singles but also some plate blocks, many plate blocks signed by designers, scores of varieties including #C23a, mint o.g., l.h. or n.h., largely fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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Western express balance, sixteen covers and a newspaper, mostly with express company handstamps and/or printed franks, including Adams & Co. Mormon Island, Browns Express, Cherokee Express tying 3 cent #65 to allover flag patriotic, two different Everts, Snell & Co., two different Freeman & Co., two different Pacific Express, Wells, Fargo Fort Yuma and Wells, Fargo Colomo with pair 3c Dull red (#11), also poor strike of rare Bannack City Express with letter datelined at “Bevins Gulch Oct. 1st, 1863,” the newspaper is a Sept. 10th, 1853 edition of the Mountain Herald with Gram, Rogers & Co. Express handstamp, a few usual faults but largely fine-very fine; a very useful lot with several appealing usages; ex-Risvold.

Est. 3,000-4,000

Postal markings mounted collection of over 275 1851-83 covers and cards on pages in six binders, being a general overview of markings used during the period, including different style datestamps, county and postmaster designated, paid, due, fancy including better and a few off cover, patent, numerals, free, way, ship, steam and steamboat, missent, forwarded, advertised, return to sender, carrier, route agent, NYFM, Quaker dated, forwarding agent, foreign mail markings and more, with many $25.00 to $100.00 retail value covers present, mixed condition, many fine-very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Postal history lot of about 125 covers, from stampless to early 20th Century, much is from the late 19th Century, including several attractive illustrated covers, also locals, Western States including Ashland Hills, Oregon and Taylor, Texas, a few possessions, and more, mixed condition; many useful items present.

Est. 500-750

Machine cancellation collection of many hundreds of covers and cards arranged by manufacturer and cancel or backstamp type and written-up and mounted on pages in nine binders, plus considerable unmounted material and duplicates loose in envelopes, manufacturers include American Postal Machine Co. including 1900 Paris Exposition and 1922 Guero, Texas running turkey slogan cancel, Barry Machine including “Mail Delayed/Train Late” backstamps, 1899 National Export Exposition and 1900 Texas State Fair slogans and Ty. Q-1 experimental killer, Barr-Fike including experimental, Columbia, Doremus, Hampden, International Postal Supply Co., Leavitt, Pneumatic Canceling Machine Co., Time Marking Machine Co. and B.F. Cummins, with many scarce cancels to be found as well as a few advertising covers, also a number of catalogs and handbooks on the subject, some faults, most fine or better covers and strikes; a pleasing comprehensive collection well sited for continuation.

Est. 500-750

Pan-American Exposition collection, small starter collection with mint and used sets, 4c imprint and plate no. strip of three, an admission ticket and twenty covers, including advertising and frankings by 8c and 10c values, mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

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

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#74, 1878 10/- Slate, a fresh and attractive used example of this high value, excellent rich color, neat Liverpool 1882 c.d.s., fine; 2007 Brandon certificate (S.G. #128; £2,800). (photo)

2,900.00

#75, 1878 £1 Brown lilac, watermark Maltese Cross, rich color, full perforations, tiny corner crease at top left, still a fine example of this scarce high value; clear 2005 Brandon certificate (S.G. #129; £4,000). (photo - page 72)

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#93, 1882 £5 Bright orange on white paper, nicely centered, bright fresh color, centrally struck Kings Lynn c.d.s., tiny filled pinhole, otherwise a very fine example of this popular stamp (S.G. #137; £4,500). (photo)

5,000.00

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5,000.00

#96a, 1883 2/6 Lilac on bluish paper, used, exceptionally well centered and margined, fresh color, tiny crease at left, very fine; clear 2007 Brandon certificate (S.G. #175; £1,300). (photo - page 72)

3,250.00

#123, 1888 £1 Brown violet, watermark Three Orbs, attractive color, Lincoln’s Inn c.d.s., a boxed handstamp and a small blue crayon mark, fine (S.G. #186; £4,000). (photo - page 72)

4,250.00

#174, 1913 5/- Rose carmine Seahorse, Waterlow printing, “post office” fresh mint single, lovely bright color, well centered, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; signed E. Diena and accompanied by his 1986 certificate (S.G. #401; for hinged £500). (photo page 72)

1,050.00

#176, 1913 £1 Green Seahorse, well centered, strong rich color on fresh paper, o.g., slight gum loss from hinge removal, faint gum bend, very fine (S.G. #403; £3,000). (photo - page 72)

2,900.00

#179-81, 1919 2/6 to 10/- Seahorses, Bradbury printing cplt., fresh colors, o.g., 2/6 with trivial bit of gum loss from hinging, the two high values are lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #414-17; £905). (photo - page 72)

830.00

#209, 1929 £1 P.U.C., right sheet-margin single, strong color and impression, o.g., never hinged, very fine (S.G. #438; for hinged £750). (photo - page 72)

1,400.00

S.G. #536a-39a, 1958 2/6 to £1 Wildings, De La Rue printing cplt., fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #309-12 var.). (photo - page 72)

S.G. £600

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#427 var., 1936 5c on ½p Dark green, bar through “Postage”, bottom margin vertical strip of four, the error being the second stamp, deep color, o.g., the first and third stamps with light hinge stains, the important error however is never hinged and very fine; a seldom offered error; photocopy of a 1986 BPA certificate for the block of 28 from which this came, as well as a 2005 Brandon certificate for the strip of four (S.G. #227a). (photo - page 72)

S.G. £700+

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#25, 1906 “1 Piastre” on 2p Green and carmine, a desirable example of this scarce stamp, nicely centered, strong colors, full o g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed several times and accompanied by 1949 Diena and 1997 Brandon certificates (S.G. #15; £1,400). (photo - page 72)

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#1-16, 1967 ½c-$5.00 Overprints cplt., a lovely “post office” fresh mint set of these rare overprints, which were issued in very limited quantities due to the shortage of available stocks for overprinting, o g., all never hinged, fine-very fine, with the key values being very fine; among the rarest stamps of the entire Elizabethan era; had a 1983 Friedl photo certificate for all values from the 10c to $5.00 which does not accompany (S.G. #1-16; £16,000). (photo)

20,990.00

#232 var., 1976 3c Surcharge on 40c Boat Building, “3c” omitted, bottom right corner margin block of six, with the middle stamp (position 5/2 in the sheet) being the error, o g., n.h., very fine; it is believed only fifteen examples were sold (S.G. #226a). (photo - page 92)

S.G. £300

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#56, 1916 £1 Ultramarine and blue, used, lovely bright colors on fresh paper, lightly cancelled, very fine (S.G. #44; £1,500). (photo)

1,800.00

#102, 1930 £2 Dull red and black, fresh colors, uncommonly light cancel, a fine used example of this high value (S.G. #114; £700). (photo - page 72)

800.00

#130-32, 1932 2p to 5/- Sydney Harbor Bridge cplt., each well centered and bright colors, o.g., never hinged, very fine and handsome set (S.G. #141-43; for hinged £436). (photo - page 72)

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#1, 1859 1p Dull lake, a rare used example, full to mostly large margins all around, attractive color, neat portion of “A05” postmark, light horizontal crease, otherwise very fine; clear 1964 BPA certificate (S.G. #2; £1,500). (photo - page 72)

1,900.00

#2, 1861 1p Lake, rough perf. 14 to 16, strong color and impression, full original gum, fine; 1996 Brandon certificate (S.G. #4; £650). (photo - page 72)

925.00

#26, 1883 “Fourpence” handstamp on 6p violet, deep intense color, large part o.g., fresh and fine; 1973 APS and 2008 BPA certificates (S.G. #45; £550). (photo - page 72)

725.00

#252a-66a, 1970-71 1c-$3.00 Definitives on white paper cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (S.G. #295a-309a; £500). (photo - page 72)

539.00

#E1a, 1916 5p Orange and black special delivery, double overprint, strong distinct overprints, well centered and margined, brilliantly rich colors, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; a rare error; 1970 BPA certificate (S.G. #S1a; £800). (photo - page 72)

1,000.00

#E1a, 1916 5p Orange and black special delivery, double overprint, another mint example of this scarce error, two clear distinct overprints, bright color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1990 Holcombe certificate (S.G. #S1a; £800). (photo - page 72)

1,000.00

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#E1b, 1916 “Special Delivery” overprint on 5p Orange and black, inverted overprint, premium mint example of this rare error, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1997 BPA certificate (S.G. #S1c; £1,300). (photo)

1,750.00

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#57, 1878 “1D.” surcharge on half of 5/- Dull rose, used, lightly cancelled, tiny tear at left, otherwise fine; clear 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #86; £650). (photo - page 72)

850.00

#57a, 1878 “1D.” S.G. Type A surcharge, unsevered pair, used, strong color, fine and quite scarce; 1931 RPS certificate (S.G. #86b; £2,500). (photo - page 72)

2,600.00

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#57, 1888 5/- Green, well centered, strong color, large part o g., very fine and handsome; 1989 RPS certificate (S.G. #49; £1,300). (photo - page 78)

1,400.00

#67a, 1889 ½p Black, double overprint, two distinct overprints, bright and fresh, full o.g., fine (S.G. #52a; £475). (photo - page 78)

525.00

#93a, 1919 5/- Carmine, De La Rue printing, top left corner sheet-margin single, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1996 BPA certificate (S.G. #87; for hinged £300). (photo - page 78)

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#14, 1875 “One/Penny.” surcharge on 3p buff, strong fresh color, o.g., fine; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1979 Brandon certificate (S.G. #16; £450). (photo page 78)

550.00

#15, 1875 “One/Penny.” surcharge on 1/- Green, excellent rich color, full o.g., minor h.r., fine; 1993 Brandon certificate (S.G. #17; £500). (photo - page 78)

625.00

#54, 1918 £1 Black and violet on red, a most impressive top sheet-margin single, wonderfully fresh, well centered, o.g., never hinged, very fine (S.G. #55; for hinged £325). (photo - page 78)

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#54, 1918 £1 Black and violet on red, exceedingly well centered, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #55; £325). (photo - page 78)

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#81-97, 1922-34 ¼p to 12/6 King George V cplt., strong colors, o.g., lightly hinged or with small h.r., fine-very fine (S.G. #77-93; £505). (photo - page 78)

703.00

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#14, 1891 £1 Blue, “B.C.A.” ovpt., deep intense color, large part o.g., fine; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #14; £850). (photo - page 78)

900.00

#58h, 1898 1p Vermilion and ultramarine, no control number or initials on reverse, without gum as issued, top sheet-margin single, strong bright colors, hinge thin at top and light horizontal crease, very fine appearance; a rare stamp; 1996 Brandon certificate (S.G. #56a; £5,000). (photo - page 78)

6,000.00

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#31, 1891 “½ Anna” handstamped surcharge on 2a vermilion, used, well centered, bright color, light c.d.s. postmark, tiny wrinkle at top, still very fine; a scarce stamp; clear 2000 Brandon certificate (S.G. #20; £850). (photo)

1,000.00

#67a, 1895 1R Carmine and green, double overprint, one sideways, with the sideways overprint being lighter as always, but clear and complete, as well as showing the dropped “B” variety, bright colors, well centered, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; only 120 were printed; 1988 Holcombe certificate (S.G. #60d; £425). (photo - page 78)

525.00

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1,350.00

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S.G. #277a, 1971 ½c Crana, black omitted, right sheet-margin single, well centered and fresh, o g., n.h., very fine; a scarce and seldom seen error (Scott #235 var.). (photo page 78)

S.G. £500

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#39, 1908 $25.00 Black on red, top sheet-margin single, exceptionally well centered, strong color, o.g. with slight bits of album offset on gum, very fine (S.G. #48; £600). (photo - page 78)

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#1-18, 1937 3p-25R King George V cplt., bright colors throughout, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #1-18; £1,900). (photo - page 78)

1,695.00

#O1-14, 1937 3p-10R King George V officials cplt., strong colors, o.g., never hinged, ½a with gum crease, 10R with very faint gum bends, fine-very fine (S.G. #O1-14; for hinged £700). (photo - page 78)

825.00

S.G. #J19a, 1942 6p Bright blue, experimental peacock handstamp in black, horizontal strip of six, o.g., n.h., very fine; each signed Rowell and accompanied by a 1996 Brandon certificate. (photo - page 78)

S.G. £450+

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740.00

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#1, 1851 3p Red on laid paper, vertical pair, full to large margins all around, fresh color and a clean impression, target cancels as well as a red “Paid” straightline postmark, very fine; a scarce and handsome pair; 1975 PF certificate (Unitrade C$3,200.00+). (photo)

2,000.00+

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#2, 1851 6p Slate violet on laid paper, a most impressive used copy that features four large and well balanced margins, crisp impression, lightly cancelled, extremely fine and uncommonly choice; 2006 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo)

1,750.00

#2, 1851 6p Slate violet on laid paper, desirable used single, four large margins, attractive color and a fine impression, light target cancel, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo - page 78)

1,750.00

#2, 1851 6p Slate violet on laid paper, used, four full to large margins, rich color and a strong impression, lightly cancelled, faint crease, otherwise very fine; clear 1999 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo - page 78)

1,750.00

#2b, 1851 6p Grayish purple on laid paper, used, mostly large margins all around, strong color and a well incised impression, target cancel, very fine; 1990 Brandon certificate as S.G. #3 (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo - page 78)

1,750.00

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#4, 1852 3p Red on medium wove paper, horizontal pair, ample to large margins around, lovely bright color, cancelled by a blue cork, very fine (Unitrade C$600.00+). (photo - page 78)

450.00+

#4c, 1852 3p Red on ribbed soft paper, three large margins, close but clears at left, rich vibrant color, light blue target cancel, very fine; 1995 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo - page 78)

550.00

#4c, 1852 3p Red on ribbed soft paper, single with four large margins, bright color and a strong impression, tied by target cancel on 1858 cover to St. Denis, Quebec c.d.s., very fine and choice; 2008 Brandon certificate. (photo - page 92)

700.00

Unitrade #4v, 1857 3p Red, thick hard paper, used, ample to mostly large margins, bright fresh color, very fine; 1995 Brandon certificate (S.G. #18; £450). (photo - page 82)

C$600.00

Unitrade #4vi, 1852 3p Red, major re-entry, position 34 from pane A, large margins all around, bright color, target cancel, very fine; 2002 Brandon certificate. (photo - page 82)

C$1,200.00

#4, 1852-57 3p Red, impressive group of eight used items, includes two top margin singles, a single on machine-made paper, two horizontal pairs and one vertical pair, plus two singles on cover, stamps are all four margin examples except one of the covers has a three margin stamp, variety of shades, all are fresh and most attractive, very fine-extremely fine.

Est. 500-750

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#5, 1855 6p Slate gray on wove paper, an exceedingly choice used single, with four large and well balanced margins, rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, light grid cancel, extremely fine; 2008 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo)

1,500.00

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#5d, 1855 6p Gray violet on thick hard paper, handsome used example of this scarce stamp, with four large to extra-large margins, attractive color and a crisp impression, target cancel, tiny toned speck at bottom mentioned only for strict accuracy, extremely fine; clear 1977 RPS certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo)

3,000.00

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1,750.00

#7, 1855 10p Blue on thin paper, used, three huge margins, fourth at right close but clears, strong color, light cancel, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo - page 82)

1,750.00

Unitrade #7aiv, 1857 10p Blue on thick paper, strong re-entry, position 53, ample to full margins around, deep intense color and impression, trivial corner crease at bottom right, very fine; this is the most desirable of all the re-entries of the Ten Cent, made even more rare by being on the thick paper; clear 1997 Brandon certificate. (photo - page 82)

C$2,000.00+

#8, 1857 ½p Rose, ample to very large margins all around, large part original gum, very fine; 1999 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,700.00). (photo - page 82)

1,000.00

#8, 1857 ½p Rose, used, four full margins, strong color and impression, light c.d.s. cancel, very fine; 2009 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo - page 82)

700.00

#8, 1857 ½p Rose, used, four full margins, rich color, light target cancel, very fine; 1996 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo - page 82)

700.00

#8, 1857 ½p Rose, used, full to mostly large margins all around, strong impression, tiny trace of a margin thin, otherwise very fine; clear 2008 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo - page 82)

700.00

#8, 1857 ½p Rose, single with ample to large margins around and deep luxuriant color tied by light grid on cover to Cayuga, ms. “circular” endorsement, a very fine example of the scarce single ½p rate; 2008 Brandon certificate. (photo - page 92)

1,250.00

#9, 1857 7½p Green, top right corner sheet-margin single, other two margins ample, beautiful rich color and a sharp detailed impression, light target cancel, tiny trace of a thin speck in the top margin, otherwise very fine; corner margin singles of the 7½p are rarely seen; clear 1995 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$4,500.00). (photo - page 82)

3,500.00

Unitrade #15v, 1859 5c Vermilion, major re-entry, position 28, being the most prominent and desirable re-entry of the Five Cent stamp, gorgeous rich color and a highly detailed impression that shows the doubling quite well, fine (Unitrade C$500.00). (photo - page 82)

800.00

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#17e, 1859 10c Deep red purple, tied along with 1859 5c Vermilion (#15) by target cancels on 1860 cover to Illinois, with “REGISTERED” handstamp, Newcastle c.d.s. at bottom left, two transit backstamps, cover with small tear at top and bottom, stamps are bright and fresh, very fine; a rare usage; clear 1999 Brandon certificate. (photo)

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#113a, 1915 7c Olive bister, wet printing, an absolutely superb right sheet-margin single, being in a condition that simply cannot be improved upon, possessing mathematically precise centering amid wonderfully large margins, fabulously fresh as well, with vibrant color of this shade, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the finest quality collection; ex-Dr. Tang (Unitrade C$255.00). (photo)

120.00

#113a, 1915 7c Olive bister, wet printing, a gem left sheet-margin single, being exceedingly well centered within uncommonly large and beautifully balanced margins, bright luxuriant color and sharp impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1992 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp (Unitrade C$255.00). (photo - page 82)

120.00

#116, 1912 10c Plum, wet printing, excellent centering within uncharacteristically large margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine (Unitrade C$400.00). (photo - page 82)

260.00

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#119, 1925 20c Olive green, dry printing a most impressive mint single, beautifully centered within especially large margins, brilliantly rich color on pristine white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 82)

250.00

#119c, 1912 20c Dark olive green, wet printing lovely mint single which possesses lavishly large and well balanced margins, attractive deep color of this early printing and rich impression, o g., n.h., extremely fine; ex-Dr. Tang (Unitrade C$600.00). (photo - page 82)

300.00

#120a, 1912 50c Black, wet printing, deep luxuriant color in the distinctive black shade, uncommonly well centered and margined, o.g., extremely fine; 1992 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 82)

225.00

#122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, intense vibrant color and impression, exceptionally well centered and margined, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 82)

240.00

★/★★ #149b-56a, 1928 1c-20c Definitives, imperforate, in horizontal pairs, four of which are sheet-margin examples, full to large margins, o.g., 1c-8c lightly hinged, 10c-20c never hinged, very fine (Unitrade C$1,950.00). (photo - page 82)

1,500.00

#158, 1929 50c Dark blue “Bluenose”, particularly well centered and margined, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice example of this popular stamp (Unitrade C$1,050.00). (photo - page 82)

440.00

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#1, 1853 1p Brick red on slightly blued paper, used square pair, large margins around, crisp impression, very fine; 1994 Brandon certificate (S.G. #3; £550+). (photo - page 82)

650.00

#1f, 1853 1p Deep brick red on slightly bluish paper, block of four, rich color, full margins except just touching in one place, lightly cancelled, fine-very fine (S.G. #3a; £1,200+). (photo - page 82)

1,600.00

#3a, 1855 1p Dull red, square pair, rich color and a strong impression, ample to large margins, light cancel, very fine; 2005 Brandon certificate (S.G. #5b; £550+). (photo page 82)

825.00

#5b, 1862 6p Grayish lilac on bluish paper, used, full margins all around, strong rich color, very fine; 2003 Brandon certificate (S.G. #7c; £450). (photo - page 86)

540.00

#5c, 1868 6p Slate purple on bluish paper, large balanced margins all around, bright fresh color, lightly cancelled, a very fine and exceedingly choice used example of this scarce stamp; 2000 Brandon certificate (S.G. #7d; £1,000). (photo - page 86)

1,200.00

#6a, 1859 1/- Dark green, used, large margins all around, deep intense color and impression, uncommonly light cancel, very fine and attractive; 1981 RPS certificate (S.G. #8b; £500). (photo - page 86)

600.00

#9, 1861 1p Milky blue “Woodblock”, used, full margins around, fresh color and a clean impression, light cancel, two small and trivial paper wrinkles, otherwise very fine; clear 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #14; £1,800). (photo - page 86)

3,000.00

#9a, 1861 4P Pale blue “Woodblock”, unusually strong impression for the Woodblock issue, margins around except just touching at left, small faults, fine appearance; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #14b; £2,500). (photo - page 86)

3,250.00

#14, 1863 6p Purple, large margins all around, lovely rich color, light grid cancel, very fine; 1988 Brandon certificate (S.G. #20; £450). (photo - page 86)

540.00

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#166, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 4p Pale olive green, tied to piece by full Mafeking c.d.s., strong color, very fine (S.G. #5; £400). (photo - page 86)

425.00

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#172, 1900 “1s” Surcharge on 4p “Mafeking”, a desirable example of this scarce stamp, exceptionally well centered, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1996 RPS certificate (S.G. #11; £1,600). (photo)

1,650.00

#173, 1900 “3d.” Surcharge on 1p “Mafeking”, bright color, o.g., fine and scarce; 1971 RPS certificate (S.G. #12; £1,000). (photo - page 86)

1,050.00

#174, 1900 “6d.” Surcharge on 2p “Mafeking”, well centered, rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a most attractive mint example of this scarce stamp; 2005 Brandon certificate (S.G. #13; £1,300). (photo - page 86)

1,300.00

#176, 1900 “1s.” on 6p Mafeking surcharge, lightly cancelled, a fine example of this scarce stamp; 1943 RPS certificate (S.G. #15; £800). (photo - page 86)

900.00

#178, 1900, 1p Deep blue on blue, position 3/1 from Plate 3, excellent color that is especially deep, o g., fine; 2009 Brandon certificate (S.G. #18; £1,000). (photo - page 86)

1,000.00

#178, 1900, 1p Blue on blue, position 4 from Plate 2, showing a portion of the sheet watermark “OCEANA FINE”, part o g., trivial corner crease, otherwise very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (S.G. #18; £1,000+). (photo - page 86)

1,000.00+

CAYMAN ISLANDS 450

★/★★ #69-80, 1932 ¼p to 10/- Centenary cplt., exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., several values are never hinged, others l.h., fine-very fine (S.G. #84-95; for hinged £450). (photo - page 86)

for hinged 558.00

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#5, 1859 4p Dull rose, a highly desirable used example of this scarce classic, with full to very large margins all around, rich color and a well incised impression, very fine and uncommonly choice; 1978 PF and 1997 BPA certificates (S.G. #4; £4,500); ex-Chapin. (photo)

5,250.00

#8, 1859 8p Brown, a very rare mint example, with three large margins including portions of the adjoining stamps at left and bottom, right margin just touches the design in one place, strong rich color and a crisp detailed impression, part original gum, thin spot, small closed tear and a minor crease at bottom right, very fine appearance; a highly collectable and attractive example of a stamp that is almost never found with original gum; 1952 RPS certificate (S.G. #7; £28,000). (photo)

30,000.00

#8, 1859 8p Brown, used, four full to large margins, intensely rich color and an excellent clarity of impression, light grid cancel, very fine; 1981 Behr and 2010 Brandon certificates (S.G. #7; £1,500). (photo - page 86)

1,750.00

#9, 1859 9p Lilac brown, used, full to large margins all around, rich color, very fine; 1997 Brandon certificate (S.G. #8; £900). (photo - page 86)

1,050.00

#215, 1912 50R Dull violet, flawless centering, strong rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice (S.G. #320; £500). (photo - page 86)

500.00

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#216, 1912 100R Gray black, beautifully centered, attractive bright color, o g., lightly hinged, a choice very fine example of this scarce stamp (S.G. #321; £2,000). (photo)

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#217, 1912 500R Gray green, a fabulous top sheet-margin mint single of this rare high value, possessing a remarkable overall brilliance, with striking vibrant color and a razorsharp impression on pristine white paper, very well centered, full clean original gum, never hinged, extremely fine; certainly one of the finest examples in existence; 1995 BPA certificate (S.G. #322; for hinged £6,500); ex-Neal Allen. (photo) for hinged 7,250.00

458

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#245, 1924 50R Dull violet, well centered, fresh color, o g., lightly hinged, just a faint bit of rubbing at bottom, otherwise very fine (S.G. #358; £600). (photo - page 86)

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600.00

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#246, 1921 100R Gray black, brilliantly fresh color, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a most attractive and desirable example of this high value (S.G. #359; £2,250). (photo)

2,100.00

#247, 1927 100R Ultramarine and dull violet, handsome bottom sheet-margin single, uncharacteristically bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #360; £1,600). (photo)

1,600.00

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#87 var., 1932 2½p Dark ultramarine and black, Center Inverted, deeply rich colors on brilliantly white paper, o.g., n.h., fine; footnoted in Stanley Gibbons (#102 var.). (photo - page 86) S.G. for hinged £300 CYPRUS

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#1, 1880 ½p Rose, plate 19, used, fresh color, faint trace of a small crease, very fine; clear 1996 Brandon certificate (S.G. #1; £700). (photo - page 86)

950.00

#7b, 1880 30pa on 1p Red, double surcharge, one inverted, plate 220, both surcharges strong, deeply rich color, light cancel, fine; a rare error; 1982 RPS certificate (S.G. #10aa; £1,400). (photo - page 86)

1,450.00

#10e, 1881 ½p on 1p Red, triple surcharge, plate 215, mint with part glazed o.g., fine; a scarce error; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #9ba; £800). (photo - page 86)

875.00

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#109, 1928 £5 Black on yellow, a highly select mint example of this key rare high value, possessing wonderfully fresh color and a sharp impression, uncommonly well centered as well, o g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1994 BPA certificate; ex-Gross (S.G. #117a; £3,250.00). (photo)

3,200.00

EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 466 467

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#56, 1918 20R Blue and violet on bluish paper, rich vibrant colors, exceedingly well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine (S.G. #60; £450). (photo - page 86)

500.00

#57, 1912 50R Gray green and rose red, attractive colors, o.g., h.r., fine (S.G. #61; £650). (photo - page 86)

725.00

FALKLAND ISLANDS 468

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#52, 1928 “2½D” Provisional surcharge, strong color, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this scarce provisional; 1966 BPA certificate (S.G. #115; £1,200). (photo page 86)

1,200.00

#54-64, 1929-31 ½p-£1 King George V definitives cplt., strong rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #116-26; £650). (photo - page 94)

776.00

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#65-76, 1933 ½p to £1 1933 Centenary cplt., bright fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine; an attractive set of these popular commemoratives (S.G. #127-38; £3,750). (photo)

3,811.00

#74a, 1933 5/- Yellow orange and black, bright fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, fine (S.G. #136a; £2,225). (photo - page 94)

2,000.00

FIJI 472

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#6, 1871 1p Black on rose Fiji Times, mint example with roulettes on three sides, strong impression, full original gum, a few tiny thin specks, very fine appearance; clear 2003 Brandon certificate (S.G. #5; £1,000). (photo - page 94)

1,000.00

473 473

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#7, 1871 3p Black on pink Fiji Times, mint example with roulettes on three sides, quite fresh, full original gum, tiny h.r., very fine; a particularly scarce stamp in sound original gum condition; 1979 BPA certificate (S.G. #6; £1,700). (photo)

1,750.00

GERMAN EAST AFRICA 474

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#N106-22, 1917 1c-50R “G.E.A.” Overprints cplt., exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine set (S.G. #45-62; £1,025). (photo - page 94)

1,007.00

GHANA 475

★★★❑ S.G. #183a, 184a, 1957 1/3 and 5/- Viking Ship, imperforate between, the 1/3 imperforate horizontally, the 5/- imperforate vertically, both in bottom right corner margin blocks of four, containing two error pairs each, also included is the 2½p from the series (S.G. #182) in a similar block completely imperforate (not listed and uncounted in the catalog value), o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #14-16 var.). (photo - page 92)

S.G. £2,400+

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#93, 1921 £5 Dull violet and black, strong color on bright fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #108; £1,500). (photo - page 94)

1,750.00

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS 477

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#26, 1924 £1 Violet and black on red, nicely centered, strong colors, o g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #24; £550). (photo - page 94)

600.00

GOLD COAST 478

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#83-95, 1921-25 ½p-£2 King George V cplt., with the 15/- being die II, quite fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #86-102; £670). (photo - page 94)

685.00

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#11d, 1875 1/- Purple, inverted “S”, bright color, lightly cancelled, fresh and fine; 1989 BPA certificate (S.G. #13c; £500). (photo - page 94)

750.00

#15a, 1883 Half of 1p Orange bisect used as ½p, unsevered pair, light c.d.s. postmark, deep color, fine (S.G. #29a; £450). (photo - page 94)

525.00

#15a, 1883 Half of 1p Orange bisect used as ½p, unsevered pair, bright color, light cancel, fine (S.G. #29a; £450). (photo - page 94)

525.00

#31a, 1889 ½p on 2/- Orange and green, double surcharge, fresh color, neat c.d.s. cancel, fine; 1929 RPS certificate (S.G. #43a; £350). (photo - page 94)

375.00

HONG KONG 483

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#123, 1912 $5.00 Red and green, watermarked multiple Crown and “CA”, exceptionally fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine (S.G. #115a; £600). (photo - page 94)

725.00

British Offices in China 484

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#17-27, 1922-27 1c-$2.00 King George V cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #18-28; £400). (photo - page 94)

459.00

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#93-98, 1911 1R-25R King George V, well centered and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, 5R with small spot on gum that just shows through, very fine (S.G. #186-191; £797). (photo - page 94)

484.00

S.G. #1575 var., 1994 3R Deep Claret, imperforate, complete sheet of 100, unused, minor margin edge faults and small light stain on the back, very fine and reported unique. (photo - page 92)

Est. 750-1,000

India modern error lot consisting of S.G. #1923 imperforate pair, #1925 imperforate block of four, #1928 used imperforate strip of four, #1931 imperforate block of four, #1962 imperforate block of four, 2000 2R Rose imperforate block of four, and 2003 Govindrao Pansare block of four with misregistered gray color, most are marginal blocks, o.g., n.h., very fine-extremely fine.

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#108-25, 1927-32 3p-25R King George V, cplt., plus the 3a6p and 6a values of 1937 (#130, 132), bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged except 10R with slightly disturbed o.g., 3a with small toned spot, fine-very fine (S.G. #84-103; £375). (photo - page 94)

523.00

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#93-95, 1935 2/6 to 10/- Seahorses cplt., deep vibrant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #99-101; £400). (photo - page 94)

895.00

#392a, 1976 15c American Bicentennial, silver omitted, well centered and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce; 2010 Brandon certificate (S.G. #394a; £750). (photo - page 94)

950.00

JAMAICA Jamaican lots have been classified and priced by Stanley Gibbons 491

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S.G. #Z97, 1857 1d Rose-red, two horizontal pairs and two singles, tied by multiple strikes of “A53” obliterator to fresh folded letter to Kingston, reverse with clear “Mandeville/Jamaica/Au 23, 1859” origin postmark and “Kingston-Jamaica/Au 24, 59” arrival datestamp on front, one single with pre-affixing creases, very fine (Scott #A93). (photo - page 92)

Est. 500-750

S.G. #1d, 1d Pale blue, bisected, the lower left diagonal half tied across the bisect to cover to Spanish Town by “A64” obliterator, matching partial “Port-Antonio/Ja 28, 68” datestamp on reverse, manuscript “OHMS” and straightline “TOO LATE” handstamp (Foster Ty. TL3), Kingston backstamp and partial Spanish Town arrival postmark, legalsized cover with small tears at top, one tape repaired, and slightly reduced and refolded at left, fine and rare bisect usage (Scott #1a; $825.00). (photo - page 92)

£650

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S.G. #5, 1860 6d Dull lilac, left wing margin single tied to folded letter to London by bold strike of “Kingston/Jamaica/No 24, 6” with “AO1” Ty. Z2 duplex postmark, red “London. E.C./Paid/De 18, 60” arrival postmark repeated on reverse, several edge tears, otherwise very fine; the earliest recorded date of usage of any Jamaica stamp with pineapple watermark (Scott #5).

The pineapple watermarked adhesives were issued at the Kingston Post Office on the 23rd November, 1860. All mail for the British packet would have been cancelled, accounted for and bagged on the 24th. Therefore, the only chance for an earlier cover would be a first day cover to a post town, which would have an extremely limited survival rate. (photo)

Est. 4,000-5,000

S.G. #7P, 1872 ½d Die proof in black on glazed card cut down to near stamp size, fine and scarce (Scott #13P). (photo - page 94)

Est. 100-150

S.G. #22, 1883 4d Red-orange, select mint example, strong distinctive color, o.g., h.r., very fine; accompanied by the common Red-brown shade for comparison (Scott #22a; $440.00). (photo - page 94)

£400

S.G. #33-36s, 1903-04 ½d-5d Arms, overprinted “SPECIMEN” cplt., four sets, o.g., some h.r., fine-very fine (Scott #33-36s). (photo - page 94)

Est. 100-150

S.G. #36a, 1904 5d Grey and yellow, “SER. ET” for “SERVIET” variety, the center stamp in a left sheet-margin mint block of nine, near perfect centering and uncommonly fresh, crisp and intact, slightly toned o g., never hinged, extremely fine; an uncharacteristically choice example of this scarce variety; cataloged as hinged singles (Scott #36a; $990.00+). (photo - page 92)

£920+

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S.G. #53b, 1906 1/- Brown, “$” for “S” in “SHILLING”, a surprisingly scarce used example of this popular variety, town cancel not obscuring the variety, very fine; this variety only occurs once in a sheet of 240 stamps on the second stamp in the second row of the upper left pane (Scott #53 var.). (photo - page 94)

£1,400

S.G. #54a, 1910 1/- Black on green chalk surfaced paper, “$” for “S” in “SHILLING”, the right stamp in a horizontal pair, vivid rich color on fresh paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, fine and scarce; this variety only occurs once in a sheet of 240 stamps on the second stamp in the second row of the upper left pane and only 170 sheets were issued (Scott #43 var.). (photo - page 94)

£957

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S.G. #75da, 1917 3d Purple on lemon overprinted “WAR/STAMP.”, overprint omitted in horizontal pair with S.G. #75d, a right sheet-margin horizontal pair, the left stamp with overprint sideways reading up and the right stamp with overprint omitted, rich color on fresh paper, strong and intact perforations, o.g. never hinged, very fine; one of the rarest and most visually striking of all the “War Stamp” overprint errors; 1990 BPA certificate (Scott #MR9 var.). (photo)

for hinged £3,250

S.G. #80TC, 1919 1½d Trial color proof in deep blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” block of four mounted on stiff dark brown card and numbered “11”, extremely fine; exDe La Rue Archives (Scott #77TC). (photo - page 92)

Est. 300-400

S.G. #90s, 1919 6p Abolition of Slavery, watermark Multiple Crown CA, with Specimen overprint, well centered, strong colors, o.g. (minor gum bend), lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #87 footnote; $750.00). (photo - page 94)

£700

1921 6d Abolition of Slavery, trial color proof in yellow-green and violet, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large margins, pinhole, otherwise extremely fine; ex-Cameron. (photo - page 94)

Est. 300-400

S.G. #98E, 1922 6d Vignette only plate proof in blue on thin card, wide right margin block of four, light horizontal crease between the vignettes and a few light stained spots, otherwise very fine; probably unique as a block of four (Scott #95E). (photo page 92)

Est. 500-750

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S.G. #132a, 1941 5/- Slate-blue and orange-yellow, line perforated 14, a desirable right sheet-margin single of this rare stamp, outstanding centering, bright colors, o.g., n.h., the accompanying certificate states “a little toned” which is incredibly harsh, as the front is absolutely pristine, while the gum is just slightly yellowish, there is no hint of toning whatsoever, extremely fine; 2011 BPA certificate (Scott #127 var.). (photo)

£5,000

S.G. #231a, 1964 10/- Arms of Jamaica, blue omitted, bottom left corner margin single, well centered, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #231a; $300.00). (photo - page 94)

£375

S.G. #291w, 1969 $1 on 10/- Decimal Currency surcharge, watermark inverted, top left corner margin mint block of four, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #290 var.). (photo - page 92)

£520

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#38, 1922 £2 Brown violet and green, deep vibrant colors on bright white paper, well centered, o.g., very fine (S.G. #96; £800). (photo - page 94)

800.00

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#39, 1925 £3 Yellow and dull violet, pristine mint single, with gorgeous bright colors, o.g., never hinged, very fine (S.G. #97; for hinged £1,100). (photo - page 102) for hinged 1,650.00

510

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#40, 1925 £4 Rose lilac and black, well centered and marvelously fresh, with brilliant rich colors on especially bright paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed Sismondo (S.G. #98; £2,000). (photo - page 102)

2,200.00

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#41, 1922 £5 Blue and black, an exceptionally choice mint example of this scarce stamp, outstanding centering, intensely rich colors and sharp impression on immaculate white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine (S.G. #99; £2,250). (photo)

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#1-15, 1923-24 ½a-10R King George V cplt., o.g., some small h.r.’s, fine-very fine (S.G. #1-15; £425). (photo - page 102)

514.00

#17-35, 1929-37 ½a-15R King George V cplt., including the 2a with small die (twenty stamps total), o.g., some small h.r.’s, the three high values are lightly hinged, 6a with trivial toned speck, fine-very fine (S.G. #16-29; £1,200). (photo - page 102)

1,331.00

★/★★ #O1-14, 1923-24 ½a-15R Officials cplt., bright colors, o.g., some of the lower values with a small h.r., the three high values are never hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #O1-14; for hinged £650). (photo - page 102)

for hinged 612.00

#O15-25, 1929-33 1a-15R Officials cplt., o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #O16-27; £450). (photo - page 102)

415.00

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#121, 1905 $2.00 Gray green with “Labuan” ovpt., bright fresh color, part original gum, a fine example of this rare stamp; 2007 RPS certificate (S.G. #140; £3,250). (photo)

4,000.00

LEEWARD ISLANDS

517 517

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#9a, 1897 ½p Jubilee, double overprint, nicely centered, rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine example of this rare error; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #9a; £1,400). (photo)

1,400.00

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#11a, 1897 2½p Jubilee, double overprint, exceptionally fresh, with bright colors on pristine paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a rarely offered error; 2003 Brandon certificate (S.G. #11a; £1,200). (photo)

1,350.00

MADAGASCAR 519

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“BRITISH CONSULAR MAIL ANTANANARIVO” circular handstamp in violet, on 1887 cover from Madagascar to St. Helens, England, France 25c Black on red tied by Tamatave 17 Oct. 87 c.d.s., Paris and Liverpool transit backstamps, St. Helens receiver of Nov. 14, cover with light vertical filed fold not affecting stamp or markings, stamp with trivial toned spot, fine. (photo - page 124)

Est. 150-200

520 520

521

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#12, 1886 4p Violet, violet seal handstamp, quite fresh, o g., small paper wrinkle at bottom left, otherwise a sound very fine example of this scarce stamp (S.G. #8ab; £1,600). (photo)

1,350.00

#14, 1886 4p Violet, “British Consular Mail” handstamp, o g., with a large paper hinge at top, shallow thin spot and a tiny pinhole, very fine appearance; a rather scarce stamp (S.G. #12; £1,600). (photo - page 102)

1,850.00

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#24, 1886 9p Rose, Ty. I, “British Vice-Consulate” handstamp in violet, a very rare strip of four, which represents the complete sheet, completely intact, each stamp with o.g. in two corners, right stamp with a thin, a couple other tiny thin specks, small closed tear at top of third stamp, a few minor toned spots, overall of very fine appearance; any Madagascar Consular stamp in an intact strip of four is difficult to find, but to encounter one of the scarcer stamps such as this is nearly impossible, this particular sheet is believed to be unique (S.G. #20a; £5,200+). (photo)

4,000.00+

#43, 1886 1/6 Rose, Ty. III, with “British Consular Mail” handstamp in violet, attractive mint example of this scarce value, strong deep colors and sharp well struck seal, corner o g., hinge thin at top as is typically found, very fine appearance (S.G. #46b; £1,500). (photo - page 102)

1,500.00

S.G. #60a, 1895 1/- Slate blue British Inland Mail, horizontal pair, imperforate between, strong rich color on bright fresh paper, o g., never hinged, fine. (photo - page 102)

for hinged £475

MALAYA Trengganu 525

526

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#8a-24a, 1922 2c-$5.00 Malaya Borneo Exhibition cplt., strong bright colors, o.g., some with small h.r.’s, others lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #48-58; £550). (photo page 102)

567.00

#38, 1938 $5.00 Red and green on yellow, precisely centered, brilliant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and uncommonly choice (S.G. #44; £500). (photo - page 102)

500.00

#39, 1921 $25.00 Blue and lilac, excellent centering, strong rich colors on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine (S.G. #45; £950). (photo - page 102)

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#65, 1919 10/- Black St. Paul, an especially fresh and choice mint example of this popular 20th century rarity, with intensely rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, excellent centering as well, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2006 RPS certificate (S.G. #96; £3,250). (photo)

3,500.00

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#3, 1848 1p Orange on thick yellowish paper, earliest impression, position 2, bright color and a sharp early impression, full margins at left and top, just into the design at bottom left, a collectable example of this rare classic stamp; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #3; £16,000). (photo)

18,500.00

#4c, 1848 2p Blue on yellowish paper, worn impression, position 8, four large margins, centrally struck target cancel, very fine; 1980 Brandon certificate (S.G. #20; £1,400). (photo)

1,300.00

#14Bd, 1859 2p Blue on bluish, worn impression, position 4, full to large margins all around, grid cancel, very fine; 2007 BPA certificate (S.G. #39; £750). (photo - page 102)

700.00

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#9, 1884 4p Blue, strong rich color and a crisp impression, part original gum, a fine example of this key stamp; 2008 Brandon certificate (S.G. #11; £1,800). (photo - page 102)

2,100.00

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#1, 1851 3p Red, full to large margins around, rich bright color, light grid cancel, very fine; 1997 Brandon certificate as S.G. #2 (Unitrade C$700.00). (photo - page 102)

550.00

#1, 1851 3p Red, horizontal pair, mostly large margins around, a little close at left, brilliantly rich color and a sharp impression, very fine; 1998 Brandon certificate as S.G. #2 (Unitrade C$1,400.00+). (photo - page 102)

1,100.00+

#1, 1851 3p Red, single with four large margins tied by light oval grid on 1860 cover from Fredericton to Dorchester, several backstamps, very fine stamp. (photo - page 124)

950.00

#2, 6p Olive yellow, used, full margins around except close but clearing at left, strong color, nearly very fine; 1998 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo - page 102)

1,150.00

Unitrade #5P, 1860 5c Brown Connell, plate proof on India, block of four, large balanced margins all around, exceptionally fresh, extremely fine. (photo - page 124)

C$1,200.00+

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#15, 1860 1/- Orange, gorgeous rich color, margins all around that are close but clear, showing the entire frame lines on all four sides, light grid cancel, thin, fine appearance; a highly collectable example of this rare stamp; 1945 RPS certificate (Unitrade C$5,000.00). (photo - page 102)

11,500.00

#8, 8p Scarlet vermilion, a highly select mint single, with four large even margins, brilliantly fresh color and a sharp detailed impression, full original gum, lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed A. Brun (Unitrade C$500.00). (photo - page 102)

450.00

#C18, 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo flight surcharge, attractive mint single, well centered amid large margins, vibrant color, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine (Unitrade C$800.00). (photo - page 106)

550.00

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#C45, 1935 £5 Green air post, used, well centered, fresh color, light c.d.s. cancels, very fine (S.G. #205; £450). (photo - page 106)

550.00

NEW HEBRIDES

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#39a, 1924 “5d.” Surcharge on 2½d Ultramarine, inverted surcharge, a pleasing mint example of this rare error, nicely centered, toned o g. as usual, barest trace of possible hinging, very fine; a stamp which is missing from most collections; signed Calves (S.G. #42a; £3,000). (photo)

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Barefoot #180, 1870 1p Lilac and green revenue, eight copies (two strips of three and one pair) tied by “Christchurch 30 Ja 86” c.d.s. postmarks on cover to Hamburg, Germany (Hamburg backstamp), cover with small edge faults and some mild toning affecting some stamp perf. tips, fine; fiscal stamps were never intended to be used for postal duty, but shortages of postage stamps led to their being tolerated for several years, this cover correctly pays the 8p pre-UPU rate; this is believed to be the largest franking of the One Cent revenue stamp on cover, as well as being one of the very few known examples to a foreign destination; 2002 Sismondo certificate. (photo - page 124)

Est. 400-500

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#22 var., 1893 “Half/Penn.y” Carmine surcharge on 2½p Violet on blue, used, fresh colors, c.d.s. cancel, very fine; 1980 BPA certificate (S.G. #17; £200). (photo - page 106)

200.00+

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#B1-13, 1916 1c-25c Red Cross overprints cplt., o.g. or part o.g., 2c small thinned spot, otherwise fine-very fine set (SG #189-201; £900). (photo - page 106)

1,113.00

#B31-47, 1918 1c+4c to $10.00+4c Red Cross overprints cplt., fresh mint set, nicely centered, o g., l.h., fine-very fine; the two high values each accompanied by 1968 BPA certificate (S.G. #235-52; £700). (photo - page 106)

837.00

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#29 var., 1938 1½p Carmine, “tick bird” flaw, well centered single with bright color tied to piece by slogan cancel, very fine (S.G. #29b). (photo - page 106)

S.G. £425

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#10, 1915 £1 Ultramarine and brown, strong rich colors on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1988 Brandon certificate (S.G. #85; £450). (photo - page 106)

700.00

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#1, 1853 1p Red brown, full margins except a little close at right, strong rich color, light grid cancels, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$800.00). (photo - page 106)

650.00

#4, 1851 6p Yellow green, ample to very large margins all around, bright fresh color, light grid cancels, very fine; 1997 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo page 106)

675.00

#4a, 1851 6p Yellow green, half used as 3p, tied by indistinct cancel on cover to Antigonish, Halifax and Antigonish backstamps, cover with slight edge wear, fine; clear 2001 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$6,000.00). (photo - page 124)

4,500.00

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#5a, 1857 6p Dark green, half used as 3p, tied by grid cancels on 1860 cover, Wolfville, Bernick and Kentville backstamps, stamp with large margins and deep color, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$7,000.00). (photo)

5,000.00

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S.G. #141ab, 1910 5p Purple brown and ocher error of color, the “Roman” ocher color (RSC “B”), excellent centering, rich color in this distinctive shade, o.g., choice very fine (Scott #107a; $825.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #155a, 1910 2/6 Black and crimson, fresh colors, o g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #113; $350.00). (photo - page 106)

£325

S.G. #156, 2/6 Sepia and deep crimson, eye-arresting radiant colors, well centered, o.g., choice very fine (Scott #113 var.). (photo - page 106)

£400

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S.G. #156a, 1910 2/6 Bistre brown and crimson, uncharacteristically well centered, lovely rich colors, o g., a very fine example of this scarce shade (Scott #113 var.). (photo)

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S.G. #156a, 1910 2/6 Bistre brown and crimson, an impressive mint example, not only being the rare shade, but also happens to be the “short gash in ear” variety (position 1/2), well centered, strong rich colors, o g., mild h.r., very fine; 1980 BPA certificate (Scott #113 var.). (photo - page 106)

£1,100+

S.G. #158, 1910 3/- Deep bluish green and deep purple (RSC “A”), rich luxuriant color in this scarcer shade, exceptionally well centered within large margins, o.g., extremely fine (Scott #114 var.). (photo - page 106)

£225

S.G. #158a, 1910 Bright green and magenta, also shows the short gash headplate variety, well centered, bright colors, o g., small thin spot, otherwise very fine (Scott #114 var.). (photo - page 106)

£1,200+

S.G. #159, 1910 5/- Vermilion and deep green, right sheet-margin single, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #115 var.). (photo - page 106)

£325

S.G. #160b, 1910 7/6 Carmine and pale blue, gorgeous rich colors on fresh white paper, uncommonly well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and choice (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #160b,1910 7/6 Carmine and pale blue, exceptionally fresh mint single, bright colors, extraordinarily well centered, o g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #160b, 1910 7/6 Carmine and pale blue, gorgeous colors that are especially deep and vibrant, o.g., lightly hinged, faint toned spot at bottom, otherwise very fine (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #160b var., 1910 7/6 Deep rose-red and grey blue (RSC “C”), wonderfully fresh color in this distinctive shade, very well centered, o.g., choice very fine (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #160b var., 1910 7/6 Deep rose-red and bright grey blue, nicely centered, bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #160b var., 1910 7/6 Deep rose-red and bright grey blue, fresh colors, o.g., minor h.r., very fine (Scott #116; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #163, 1910 10/- Deep myrtle and orange, brilliantly fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #117a; $700.00). (photo - page 106)

£650

S.G. #165, £1 Carmine red and bluish black, an outstanding mint single of this high value, being remarkably well centered and margined, rich luxuriant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #118; $1,250.00). (photo - page 106)

£1,300

S.G. #165, £1 Carmine red and bluish black, well centered, deep rich colors on fresh white paper, o.g., very fine (Scott #118; $1,250.00). (photo - page 106)

£1,300

S.G. #166, 1910 £1 Crimson and slate black, exceptionally well centered, strong rich colors, o.g., very fine (Scott #113; $1,250.00). (photo - page 110)

£1,300

S.G. #166, 1910 £1 Rose scarlet and bluish black, deep rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2008 Robert Gibbs certificate (Scott #118; $1,250.00). (photo - page 110)

£1,300

S.G. #166, £1 Rose scarlet and bluish black, attractive colors, o g., very fine (Scott #118; $1,250.00). (photo - page 110)

£1,300

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S.G. #166a, £1 Crimson and slate black, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine (Scott #118a; $1,350.00). (photo - page 110)

£1,700

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S.G. #166b, 1910 £1 Scarlet and reddish mauve error of color, an impressive fresh mint example, possessing rich bright colors and crisp impressions, well centered, full fresh o.g. with a minor h.r., a very fine example of this rarity; only 100 were discovered among the post office remainders; one of the major rarities of Rhodesia and a key to a specialized collection or exhibit of “Double Heads”; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1968 BPA and 1990 Diena certificates (Scott #118d; $14,500.00). (photo)

£10,000

S.G. #181, 1910 4p Black and orange, perf. 15x14, deep vibrant colors, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1981 BPA certificate (Scott #106b; $550.00). (photo - page 110)

£450

S.G. #242, 1913 £1 Black and purple, Die II, well centered, deep rich colors on fresh paper, o g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #138; $400.00). (photo - page 110)

£425

S.G. #243, 1913 £1 Black and violet, Die II, exceptionally well centered, strong colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #138; $400.00). (photo - page 110)

£375

S.G. #243, 1913 £1 Black and violet, Die II, rich vibrant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #138; $400.00). (photo - page 110)

£375

S.G. #308, 1922 7/6 Brown purple and slate, Die III, excellent centering, wonderfully bright and fresh, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #136a; $260.00). (photo - page 110)

£225

S.G. #311, £1 Black and magenta, Die III, bright colors, o g., barest trace of hinging, very fine (Scott #138a; $725.00). (photo - page 110)

£550

S.G. #311a, 1922 £1 Black and magenta, Die III, rich luxuriant colors, well centered, o.g., very fine (Scott #138a; $725.00). (photo - page 110)

£750

S.G. #322, 1923 £1 Black and deep magenta, perf. 15, especially fresh, rich colors, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine (Scott #138b; $950.00). (photo - page 110)

£900

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#94, 1922 15/- Violet and black on blue Badge of the Colony, strong rich colors, o.g., lightly hinged, minute pinhole, otherwise very fine (S.G. #113; £950). (photo - page 110)

1,075.00

#99, 1922 £1 Red violet and black on red Badge of the Colony, well centered, strong colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #96; £450). (photo - page 110)

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#B1-4, 1961 2½c + 3p to 10c + 1/- Tristan Relief, especially fresh set, bright colors, o.g., never hinged fine-very fine; one of the key rarities of the Queen Elizabeth era, as only 434 sets were sold before being withdrawn from sale; once had a Raybaudi certificate which does not accompany; priced only used in Scott (S.G. #172-75). (photo)

S.G. £7,000

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#52S-64S, 1923 ½p-£1 Tercentenary, with “Specimen” overprint cplt., brilliantly fresh throughout, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a particularly choice set (S.G. #48s-60s; £800). (photo - page 110)

775.00

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#21, 1877 6p Pale yellow green, perf. 11 to 13 by 14 to 16, brilliantly fresh color, full original gum, fine; 2007 Brandon certificate (S.G. #23; £650). (photo - page 110)

775.00

#29, 1880 5/- Rose, unusually well centered, strong color, somewhat disturbed o.g., very fine (S.G. #32; £1,100). (photo - page 110)

1,275.00

#30a, 1880 1p Surcharge on half of 6p Green, unsevered pair, deep intense color, o.g., a fine example of this scarce unsevered pair; 1933 RPS certificate (S.G. #28a; £2,000). (photo - page 110)

1,350.00

#31a, 1881 ½p on 6p Yellow green, unsevered pair, gorgeous color that is especially rich and bright, o g., fine; 1983 Friedl certificate (S.G. #33a; £450). (photo - page 110)

550.00

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#121, 1912 £5 Gray green and orange, a desirable mint example of this high value, nicely centered and with strong bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #130; £2,500). (photo)

1,900.00

#139, 1921 £5 Gray green and orange, exceedingly well centered, attractive colors, o.g., just the faintest suggestion of toning in a couple places, very fine (S.G. #148; £2,000). (photo - page 110)

1,700.00

#C7, 1963 11/- on £1 Air post, well centered and fresh, o g., n.h., very fine; signed Sanabria, H. Bloch (S.G. #269; £650). (photo - page 110)

650.00

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#12, 1923 £1 Red and deep green, bilingual pair, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (S.G. #17; £600). (photo - page 110)

800.00

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#2a, 1924 1p Scarlet, horizontal pair, imperforate between, well centered, fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a scarce error (S.G. #2a; £850). (photo - page 110)

850.00

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#13-15, 1923 5/- to £1 King George V bilingual pairs, Setting II cplt., deep vibrant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #13-15; £1,500). (photo - page 110)

1,885.00

#29-40, 1924 ½p-£1 King George V bilingual pairs, Setting VI cplt., strong bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (S.G. #29-40; £450). (photo - page 110)

538.00

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#135, 1892 £5 Dark green, position 1/4, a rarely seen mint example of this high value, bright color, o.g. (trivial gum bend), small h.r., fine; the vast majority of the £5 stamps offered on the market are either reprints or forgeries; signed Schlesinger and accompanied by a 1998 Brandon certificate (S.G. #187; £3,250). (photo)

3,750.00

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Est. 100-150

S.G. #H4, 5, 12, 13, 1914 20pf, 25pf, ½p on 3pf and 1p on 5pf Overprints, singles of each tied by Lome 25.5.15 c.d.s. postmarks on registered cover to Switzerland (backstamp receivers), surcharged stamps are margin copies, cover with small edge tears at right, stamps are very fine; signed Holcombe; the used stamps alone catalog £368. (photo - page 124)

Est. 200-300

#49, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 5pf Green, narrow setting, tied to piece by Lome 29.10.14 c.d.s., bright color, some rust stains at top, very fine appearance; Gibbs believes only about 40 were printed; signed Bothe BPP (S.G. #H15; £700). (photo - page 110)

800.00

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#1, 1854 1p Black, used horizontal pair, mostly full to large margins around, strong impression, grid cancel and a small bit of a red transit postmark, very fine (S.G. #1; £500+). (photo - page 110)

600.00+

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#140, 1913 200R Black and brown, rich colors, o.g., fine (S.G. #260g; £950). (photo - page 110)

1,000.00

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Lots 604-1032 Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

FRANCE & COLONIES The French Area lots have been classified and priced by the Yvert & Tellier catalog FRANCE Featuring Important First Issue Rarities 604

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Yvert #2, 4, 5 Essays, in full sheets of 150, the 15c being in the issues color on thick white paper, the 25c in the issued color, and the 40c in red with two positions showing a retouch, all without gum, 15c with a few faint toned spots, 25c with some mild staining, otherwise quite fresh, a few small faults as expected, overall very fine; a spectacular and unique set of essay sheets that would be a centerpiece to specialized collection of First Issue France; each accompanied by a clear 2010 J.F. Brun certificate. (photo)

Est. 5,000-7,500

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Yvert #10 Essay, 1852 25c Blue essay in a very similar design to the issued stamp, block of 50 with margins on all three sides including the guide line at top and right, without gum, rich bright color on fresh paper, margin tears at top and right, very fine appearance; a handsome showpiece and a very rare essay multiple; clear 2010 J.F. Brun certificate (Scott #11 Essay). (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

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1858 J.J. Barre essays, lot of three full sheets of 150, in green, blue and bister, showing “00” denomination, bright colors, each with Albert Barre’s pencil signature in the bottom margin, blue and green sheets with light staining, bister sheet with large tear affecting about fifteen stamps, very fine appearance; complete sheets of these essays are rarely encountered; Barre’s design was ultimately used for the first issue of Greece; clear 2010 J.F. Brun certificate for the set; also accompanied by a 47 page article (in French) on Barre’s engraving work. (photo)

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Yvert #1, 1850 10c Bister on yellowish, a handsome and scarce unused block of four, with uniformly large margins all around, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the paper is immaculate, fresh and very fine; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1973 and 1993 certificates; ex-Gross (Scott #1; $11,000.00 for o.g.). (photo)

for o g. €10,000

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Yvert #1, 1850 10c Bister on yellowish, an impressive unused left sheet-margin block of six (3x2), with large to very large margins on the other three sides, gorgeous rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, extremely fine and handsome; one of the largest surviving multiples; signed Friedl and accompanied by a 1998 von der Weid certificate; ex-Gross (Scott #1). (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

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Yvert #1d, 1850 10c Dark bister on yellowish, tete-beche, a spectacular quality horizontal “face to face” pair, with oversized even margins all around, tied along with 40c Orange on yellowish (Yvert #5) by lozenge roller cancel to cover to Rockingham City, North Carolina, two clear strikes of double circle “Paris/28 Juil/51” datestamp and red boxed “P.P.” (paid to port) handstamp, manuscript “By Havre Steamer” directive, arrived in the U.S. with “New York/5/Aug 13” exchange office postmark, very fine and choice.

This cover shows the special 60c “voie de commerce” rate for the Le Havre line to New York.

It was carried on board the steamship “Humbolt” departing on 30th July, 1851 and arriving on 13th August. In addition to being one of only two recorded frankings by a tete-beche pair of the 1850 10c Ceres to the U.S.A., this is one of the finest quality examples of this tetebeche rarity known on any cover. A phenomenally rare franking of great visual appeal.

Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun and Calves, as well as being accompanied by 2003 Behr, Brun and Goebel certificates; ex-Caspary, “Lafayette” and Gross (Scott #1e, 7). (photo) Est. 20,000-30,000

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Yvert #2, 1849 5c Green, horizontal strip of five, with large to extra large margins all around except a little closer at left, showing portions of adjoining stamps at top, beautiful rich color, tied by star of dots cancel on 1853 cover to Rouen (backstamp), cover with a couple light vertical file folds which do not affect the stamps, torn backflap, very fine.

This cover represents an extraordinary and incredibly rare usage of the scarce 15c value. The primary purpose of the 15c stamp was a solo used on domestic letters, of which many such examples still exist. However, any other usage is most unusual, with this strip, paying the 3 x 25c rate, being one of the rarest and most desirable usages extant. The editors of the Scott catalog recognize the extreme rarity of a multiple of this stamp on cover, as they assign a value of $39,000.00 to a pair on cover, versus a $1,650.00 value for a single usage. This 23 times value for a pair is by far the largest in the all of the classic French stamps, with the other values of the 1849-50 Issue usually having only a modest premium over two singles. And that Scott value is merely for a pair, with the strip of five offered here being substantially for valuable.

An important postal history rarity of the 1849-50 Issue, being not only a most unusual usage of the Fifteen Cent stamp, but also an easily recognizable rarity of classic France; accompanied by a 2004 Calves certificate. (photo) Est. 15,000-20,000

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Yvert #3, 1849 20c Black on yellow, unused left sheet-margin block of four, other margins full to large, strong color and impression, faint crease in the bottom left margin, very fine; cataloged simply as four unused singles; a mint block catalogs €2,750 (Scott #3). (photo - page 128)

€800+

A Rare Usage from Guadeloupe

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Yvert #4, 6, 1849 25c Blue horizontal pair and 1Fr Carmine, attractive franking with rich colors, large margins to just in on one side of each, tied to exceptionally clean 1852 folded cover to France, stamps tied on arrival in Paris by French roller grill cancel, light but clearly discernible black “Grand-Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/Guadeloupe/27 Dec. 1852” double-circle c.d.s. above and similar Basse-Terre transit of December 31st at right, posted per British packet with red Calais entry transit and boxed “PD” handstamp, backstamped Paris, very fine and pretty cover; the small village of Grand Bourg is on the small island of Marie Galante located to the southeast of the two major islands of Guadeloupe, this sparsely populated island saw very little commerce in this period; this is the only recorded use of French stamps from Grand Bourg; 2002 A. Roumet certificate; exGrabowski. (photo)

Est. 4,000-5,000

Yvert #5, 1850 40c Orange, scarce mint single, large balanced margins all around, wonderfully bright color and a detailed impression, full original gum, lightly hinged, very fine; an especially choice example; signed Bernichon, Friedl (Scott #7; $3,750.00). (photo page 128)

€4,750

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1850 40c Orange on Yellowish, Type II Mint Pair Within an Extraordinary Strip of Five One of the Greatest Rarities in French Philately

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Yvert #5f, 1850 40c Orange on yellowish, Ty. II, the unique bottom right corner margin combination horizontal strip of five, the left pair Ty. II showing the retouched wide “4” and the right three stamps the normal Ty. I (Yvert #5), with mostly ample margins to barely touching the center stamp, gloriously rich color, o.g. which is thick and brownish in places, very fine.

This magnificent multiple is one of the greatest rarities in all French philately and an exhibition item of the highest echelon. The retouched wide “4” comes only from positions 146 and 147 in the sheet. Only one other mint pair of Ty. II is known, however this is the unique combination strip of five.

Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun and Goebel and accompanied by their 2003 certificates; ex-Ferrary, Hind, “Lafayette” and Gross (Scott #7f, 7; $116,250.00+ for Ty. II pair and Ty. I singles). (photo)

€139,250+

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1849 1Fr Vermilion and 20c Black First Issues

By Far the Finest of the Three Recorded Combination Frankings

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Yvert #7, 1849 1Fr Vermilion, single with intense color, ample to large margins except where close but clear at top right, tied along with 20c Black on yellowish (Yvert #3, mostly large margins to touching at top right) by two strikes of mute lozenge grid to fresh 1849 folded letter to Rome, Italy, clear double circle “Moissey/16 Oct 49” datestamp at top left, red boxed “PD” (paid to destination) departure handstamp, straightline “Franco Sarde” transit and Lons-le-Saunier and Rome backstamps, red “P.F.” arrival handstamp, a very fine and spectacular usage.

The two stamps paid the 1.20Fr rate to Italy. This is, without doubt, the prettiest of the three recorded covers bearing the two stamps issued in 1849. One of the most famous and eyeappealing covers in French philately.

Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun, Calves, E. Diena and Goebel, as well as being accompanied by 2003 Behr, Brun and Goebel certificates; ex-“Lafayette” and Gross (Scott #8, 3). (photo) Est. 50,000-75,000

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1849 1Fr Light Carmine Tete-beche Pair A Monumental Rarity With Only Four Unused Pairs Known

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Yvert #6e, 1849 1Fr Light carmine on yellowish, tete-beche, a showpiece unused horizontal “face to face” tete-beche pair, featuring strikingly intense color on fresh paper, ample to mostly large margins all around, very fine.

This spectacular pair is widely regarded as one of the greatest 1849-50 Ceres issue tete-beche rarities extant, with only four unused examples recorded. It has graced several of the finest collections of classic French stamps ever formed. The inverted cliche comes only from position 35 from the first plate used to print the 1Fr value.

Illustrated in the 2000 Yvert Specialized and 2003 Yvert catalogs. Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, Aime and Jean-Francois Brun, Calves, Goebel and Roumet, as well as being accompanied by 2003 Behr, Brun and Goebel certificates; ex-Ferrary, Hind, “Lafayette” and Gross (Scott #9a; $235,000.00). (photo)

€200,000

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Yvert #33, 1869 5Fr. Gray lilac on lavender, three fresh singles, tied along with 187073 5c Yellow green on pale blue (Yvert #53), 15c Bister on yellowish (Yvert #59) and five copies of 40c Orange on yellowish (Yvert #38) by multiple strikes of large numeral “24” in lozenge cancel to linen-lined registered and insured cover to Capestang, with manuscript “Huit Mille Francs” notation, bold “Paris, R de Clery/17 Mars 74” double circle datestamps and red straight line “Charge,”, red registry backstamp, Bordeaux transit and Capestang arrival backstamps, 5c and one 40c stamp with small fault, cover opened for exhibition, very fine; a spectacular and eye-catching high value franking cover in outstanding condition; ex-Gross (Scott #37, 53, 56, 59). (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

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Yvert #46A, 1870 20c Blue, Type III, Report I, striking left sheet-margin block of fifteen, remarkably fresh, with bright color on pristine white paper, mostly large margins around, ms. notation in the margin, light official handstamp on reverse, full original gum, light vertical crease through the right column, a few mild horizontal gum creases, very fine; overall a handsome and incredibly rare showpiece multiple; signed Calves, Behr and accompanied by a 2010 J.F. Brun certificate (Scott #45). (photo)

€54,000

★/★★ Yvert #148-155, 1917-19 2c+3c to 5Fr+5Fr War Orphans semi-postals cplt., o.g., l.h., except 5Fr+5Fr h.r. and 2c+3c, 15c+10c, 35c+25c and 1Fr+1Fr n.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #B3-10). (photo - page 128)

3,401.00

Yvert#256, 1930 1.50Fr+3.50Fr Smile of Reims booklet pane of eight, with original booklet cover, o.g., l.h., seven stamps n.h., very fine (Scott # B34b). (photo - page 124)

600.00

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★★/★ Yvert #3a, 1859 10c Bister on yellowish, one sideways, incredibly fresh bottom sheetmargin mint strip of three, the center stamp sideways, large to very large margins, strong color on crisp clean paper, o.g., right stamp very lightly hinged and with a natural translucent spot, the left se-tenant pair never hinged, extremely fine; signed Pavoille; (Scott #3a; $1,032.50 for hinged). (photo - page 128)

for hinged €1,135

Yvert #36A, 1877 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Ty. II, a pleasing mint example of this scarce type, uncommonly large margins, rich color, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 128)

€2,200

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FRENCH OFFICES ABROAD OFFICES IN CHINA Hoi Hao 623

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Yvert #11, 1901 “HOI HAO” Bilingual overprint on 40c Red on straw, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, fresh and well centered, o.g., a few perf. separations reinforced with small h.r., very fine and rare; only 78 examples are possible (Scott #11). (photo - page 128)

Maury €550

Yvert #44, 1906 “HOI-HAO” Bilingual overprint on 75c Deep violet on orange, block of four with vertical gutter, top pair with millesimes “3” and bottom pair blank, fresh and intact, o g., top pair h.r., fine-very fine and rare; only 69 examples are possible (Scott #44 var.). (photo - page 128)

Maury €1,270+

Yvert #49-60, 1908 “HOI-HAO” Bilingual overprints on 1c-15c Annamite girl cplt., 1c-5c blocks of four with vertical gutter and 10c-50c horizontal pairs with vertical gutter, each with millesimes “7”, o.g., h.r., bottom stamps in blocks n.h., 40c small thin, otherwise fine-very fine (Scott #49-61 vars.). (photo - page 128)

Maury €652+

Yvert #66-77, 1919 2/5c to 20c Surcharges on 1c-50c Annamite girl cplt., blocks of four (9) with vertical gutters or horizontal pairs (5) with vertical gutters, each with millesimes “7”, except 2/5c blank, 2c with “7” and “8” and 4c with “7” and “0”, o.g., except 6c no gum, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #67-79 vars.). (photo - page 128)

Maury €658+

Mongtseu 627

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Yvert #17-33, 1906 “Mong-Tseu” Bilingual overprint on 1c-10Fr. France cplt., fresh mint set, o g., l.h. or h.r., 5c with some trimmed perfs., otherwise fine-very fine; 5Fr. signed A. Brun (Scott #16-32; $606.50). (photo - page 128)

€475

Pakhoi 628

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Yvert #31, 1906 “PAK-HOI” Bilingual overprint on 2Fr. Brown on orange, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “4”, strong and intact, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine-very fine; only 94 examples are possible (Scott #31 var.). (photo - page 128)

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I D D I N G

As an added convenience to our bidders in the sale, we offer telephone bidding during the auction which gives buyers the flexibility they may need to increase their bids as the auction proceeds. Please call our offices (800-556-7826 or 212-262-8400) to arrange for telephone bidding prior to the sale and ask for Rick Penko.

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★/★★❑ Yvert #14, 1899 50c Rose, Type I, top margin millesime 0 block of ten, fresh color, o.g., never hinged except the middle stamp on the top row has album offset and a tiny thin speck, fine; a handsome and very rare millesime block; 2010 Scheller certificate (Scott #12a). (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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Yvert #13b, 1894 “10” Surcharge on 3c Grey on greyish, Ty III surcharge, o g., h.r., very fine; only 48 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge (Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 128)

€530

Yvert #33, 1897 “2½” Surcharge Ty. V on “25c.” on “1/ANNA” on 10c Black on lavender, tied to small piece by neat c.d.s., fresh and well centered, very fine; of the 190 stamps surcharged only 54 are Ty. V; signed Champion (Scott #30; $1,100.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,100

Yvert #59, 1904 “50” and “5” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Brown on bister, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by neat 22 July 1904 postmark, very fine and rare, only 100 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #51; $1,200.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,400

Yvert #70, 1904 Red bars overprint on 1½a on 15c Yellow green postage due, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 datestamp, fresh and very fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted (Scott #62; $1,000.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,100

FRENCH COLONIES ALGERIA 634

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Yvert #CP7A, 1921 60c Blue, with “CONTROLE/REPARTITEUR” overprint, bottom margin single, bright color, o.g., just a faint suggestion of hinging, fine; signed A. Brun. (photo - page 128)

€630

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ANNAM & TONKIN 1888 Two Types of One Cent Surcharge on Two Cent Brown and Buff The Unique Se-tenant Pair

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Yvert #5b 1888 “A & T/1” and “A - T/1” Surcharges on 2c Brown on buff, without gum as issued, an impressive left sheet-margin horizontal combination pair, the left stamp with “&” between “A” and “T” and the right stamp with “-” between “A” and “T”, wonderfully fresh, with strong and intact perforations, rich color on crisp clean paper, very fine for this; the only known combination pair of these two surcharge types; signed Calves and Marquelet and accompanied by 2001 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #7c; $7,500.00). (photo)

€9,200

BENIN 636

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Yvert #12 var., 1892 “BENIN” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, omitted “B” of “BENIN” on overprint with accent over the “E”, bright and fresh, o.g., minor h.r., fine; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #12 var; $500.00 for normal). (photo - page 128)

for normal €475

Yvert #33-45, 1894 1c-1Fr. Navigation and Commerce cplt., wonderfully fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #33-45; $248.00). (photo - page 128)

Maury €360

CASTELLORIZO 638

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“Castelorizo/Occupation Francaise/1e Armee Navale/3e Escadre” and anchor cachet tying Greece 1911 10l Carmine rose and 1912 3l Orange (Scott #202, N153) to cover addressed to a medic on board the cruiser Jeanne D’Arc, “Corr. D’Armees/PortSaid/16 FEVR, 16” backstamp, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 124)

Maury €1,150

Yvert #41, 1920 “O F/CASTELLORISO” Handstamped overprint on 50c Bister brown and lavender nicely centered and quite fresh, o g., very fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #37; $1,000.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,050

DAHOMEY 640

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Yvert #55 var., 1913 50c Chocolate and brown, bisect, the right vertical half tied to cover to Porto Novo by clear “Abomey, Dahomey et Depses/24 Sept, 20” postmark across the cut, datestamp repeated at bottom right, Porto Novo backstamp, cover roughly opened at top and a portion of the back missing at top, very fine usage (Scott #64a). (photo - page 124)

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DIEGO-SUAREZ 641

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Yvert #21, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 30c Brown on bister, fresh mint single, o.g., several nibbed perfs at upper left, otherwise fine and rare; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #21; $1,200.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,350

Yvert #22, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 35c Black on yellow, scarce used single, cancelled by neat 27 September 1892 postmark, bright and fresh, very fine; only 250 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Calves and Gilbert (Scott #22; $925.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,000

Yvert #24a, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double overprint, tied to registered cover to Paris by “Diego-Suarez, Madagascar/28 Dec 94” c.d.s. which is repeated alongside, octangular “La Reunion a Marseille” transit and Paris arrival backstamp, very fine and rare on cover usage; signed Calves twice (Scott #24a). (photo - page 124)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #TT13, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 1Fr. Brown, tied to small piece by neat 1892 Diego-Suarez postmark, large margins all around, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves (Scott #J13; $1,500.00). (photo)

€1,650

FRENCH CONGO

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Yvert #1A, 1891 Red “Congo francais/5 C.” Surcharge on 1c Black on lavender, a pleasing mint example of this rarity, rich fresh color and bold surcharge impression, o.g., a fine example of this challenging and elusive issue; only 100 stamps were surcharged in red, many of which were used; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate (Scott #1; $6,250.00). (photo)

€8,000

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Yvert #6a, 1891-92 “COngo Francais/10 C.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, double surcharge, attractive example of this rare error which is only known used, cancelled by a socked-on-the-nose 8 June 1892 Libreville c.d.s., well centered, strong color on fresh white paper, single nibbed perf. at left, otherwise very fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #9 var.). (photo - page 128)

€2,650

Yvert #13a, 1892 2c Brown on bluff, double inscription in black and blue, right sheet-margin used block of four, light central 16 May 1894 Libreville c.d.s., fine; signed A. Brun twice and Kohler twice (Scott #19a; $700.00 for singles). (photo - page 124)

for singles €800

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Yvert #25, 1900 “Valeur/5” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, a desirable used example of this rare provisional surcharge which was only in use for four days, tied to piece by 9 July 1900 Brazzaville first day of issue postmark, rich colors on fresh paper, very fine; only 300 stamps were surcharged, however most were burned when withdrawn on 12 July; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet, as well as being accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #50; $6,000.00). (photo)

€7,500

Yvert #41a, 1900 5Fr. Ocher and grey, well centered for this, rich distinctive color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine; only a single sheet of 50 of this color error was printed; signed Bloch and A. Brun (Scott #49a; $750.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,000

Yvert #41a, 1900 5Fr. Ocher and grey, attractively centered, rich distinctive color on fresh white paper, o.g., l.h., very fine for this; only a single sheet of 50 of this color error was printed (Scott #49a; $750.00). (photo - page 128)

€1,000

FRENCH GUIANA 651

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Yvert #7, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, without gum as usual, handsome unused example of this scarce stamp, four large to huge margins, strong color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; only about 300 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #9; $1,450.00). (photo - page 134)

€1,700

Maury #11 II, 1892 “GUYANE” Ty. II Overprint without period on 2c Green on greenish, premium quality mint example, four large margins, rich color and wonderfully fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine; seldom found with original gum; signed Calves (Scott #12 var.; $750.00 for normal without gum). (photo - page 134)

for no gum €1,200

★/★★ Yvert #66A-72A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-50c Navigation and Commerce, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal se-tenant pairs, the “10” on 50c with vertical gutter, uncommonly fresh, strong and intact, o.g., l.h. or minor h.r., two n.h., fine-very fine; #71A signed A. Brun (Scott #87a-93b; $610.00). (photo - page 134)

Maury €815

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Yvert #PA1, 1921 75c Red violet on orange brown, pin perforated, and overprinted with a portion of the red violet double oval company cachet as always, tied by “Avion” woodblock company cancel to cover to Cayenne, additionally franked with 1905 25c Blue (#56) tied by bold “St. LAURENT DU MARONI, GUYANE FRANse/21 JUIL, 21” datestamp, postmark repeated at bottom right, “por avion” directive and backstamped at Cayenne the next day, trivial opening tear at top left, very fine and rare; only 120 stamps were printed and very few on cover examples have survived; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1993 certificate (Scott #CL2; $5,000.00). (photo)

Maury €6,000

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Yvert #PA2, 1921 75c Red violet on bluish, single tied by “Avion” woodblock company cancel to cover to Cayenne, additionally franked by 1905 25c Blue (#56) tied by “St. LAURENT DU MARONI, GUYANE FRANse/22 Aout, 21” datestamp, postmark repeated to left, “Par Avion” directive, backstamped Cayenne two days later, cover with harmless horizontal and vertical folds, otherwise very fine and rare; only 150 stamps were printed and very few on cover examples have survived; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1993 certificate (Scott #CL1; $3,750.00). (photo)

Maury €4,750

Yvert #PA4, 1921 75c Black on bluish, unused, margins clear to just touching, strong impression, fine and scarce; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Calves and Champion and accompanied by 1985 Soluphil certificate (Scott #CL4; $1,250.00). (photo - page 134)

€1,400

Yvert #PA4, 1921 75c Black on bluish, used with “AVION” woodblock company cancel, ample to mostly large margins all around, strong impression on fresh paper, very fine and choice; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Rendon and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL4; $800.00). (photo - page 134)

€900

Yvert #PA4, 1921 75c Black on bluish, used with “Avion” woodblock company cancel, margins clear to touching at bottom, fine and scarce; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Calves and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL4; $800.00). (photo - page 134)

€900

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Yvert #PA8, 1921 75c Black on salmon, used with “Avion” woodcut company handstamp, margins clear to touching, fine and scarce; signed Calves and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL12; $1,200.00). (photo page 134)

€1,400

Yvert #PA10, 1921 75c Black on straw, margins all around, tied to piece of 25c Blue entire by “AVION” company handstamp, 9 December 1921 Cayenne datestamp, fine and attractive; signed Calves (Scott #CL15; $1,800.00). (photo - page 134)

€2,100

Yvert #PA11-18, 1933 50c-20Fr. View of Cayenne cplt., tied to large registered air mail cover to New York by separate strikes of “Cayenne France Libre/24-8, 44” datestamps, postmark repeated at upper left, registry etiquette, Miami transit backstamps and censor’s handstamp, New York registry arrival backstamps, very fine and rare; Maury catalogs used off cover singles with the France Libre postmark for €30 each and a single on cover for €200 (Scott #C1-8). (photo - page 124)

Est. 100-150

Sanabria #28b, 1943 “France Libre” Overprint on 1.50Fr. Dark blue, inverted overprint, vertical pair with horizontal gutter, the overprints tete-beche, with the top overprint upright and the bottom inverted, o g., n.h., top stamp with the top right corner missing, otherwise very fine; only five such pairs were produced; signed Sanabria; ex-Matthews (Scott #C3 var.). (photo - page 138)

Est. 200-300

FRENCH GUINEA 663 664

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Yvert #10a, 1892 40c Red on straw, double inscription, well centered and fresh, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; signed Roumet (Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 134)

€500

Yvert #55-62, 55A-62A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-50c Fulah shepherd, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal combination pairs or gutter pairs, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine, the last three each signed Cividini (Scott #55-62, 55c62a; $591.90). (photo - page 134)

Maury €785

FRENCH INDIA 665

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Yvert #12-13, 1892 75c Deep violet on orange and 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes “3”, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #18-19 vars.). (photo - page 134)

Maury €425

Yvert #22, 1903 “0,15” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, impressive right gutter-margin block of eight (4x2) with millesimes “2”, exceptionally fresh, unblemished o.g., n.h., some perf. separations, fine (Scott #22; $1,800.00). (photo - page 138)

Maury €2,200

★/★★ Yvert #128-31, 130a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 15ca to 2fa, 9ca surcharges cplt., including 1fa, 3ca with horizontal surcharge, fresh and mostly well centered, o g., l.h. or n.h., very fine set; the key value signed Calves (Scott #113-16, 115a; $1,745.00). (photo - page 134)

€2,064

★/★★ Yvert #184-90, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Overprint on 1ca on 16ca to 3fa3ca on 16ca Bright blue and black cplt., fresh and well centered, o g., n.h. or l.h., very fine set (Scott #184-90; $455.00 for hinged). (photo - page 134)

Maury €800

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FRENCH MOROCCO General Issues 669

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Yvert #2a, 1899 “5/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 5c Green, Types I-II, vertical gutter pair with both types of the stamp, bright color, o.g., n.h., fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #2 var.). (photo - page 134)

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Yvert #5 var., 1891 “5/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 25c instead of 25c, well centered, fresh, o.g., light natural gum crease, very fine; a rare error that is not listed in Yvert; signed Calves (Scott #5 var.). (photo - page 134)

Est. 100-150

Yvert #18 var., 1903 5c on 5c Blue postage due, with boxed “P.P.” vertically, double overprint, used (without gum), strong color, barest trace of perf. tip toning, otherwise a fine example of this rare error; signed A. Brun, Calves and accompanied by a clear 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #18 var., Maury #21b). (photo - page 134)

Maury €2,850

Yvert #52c, 1916 2pi on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, with double “PROTECTORAT/FRANCAIS” overprint, left margin block of four, fresh attractive color, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #53 var., Maury #56f). (photo - page 138)

Maury €1,600

Yvert #56, 1914 “+5c” handstamp surcharge on 10c on 10c Rose, bright color, o.g., a fine example of this elusive stamp; signed Gilbert twice, Thiaude twice (Scott #B3; $1,500.00). (photo - page 134)

€1,750

Local Issues 674

675

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Yvert #91 var., 1892 “10/centimos” surcharge on 1P Red brown Mogador & Marrakech local, double surcharge, two distinct surcharges, fresh color, well centered, usual irregular perforations, o.g., n.h., fine; the basic stamp is quite scarce, with this double surcharge being rare and unlisted; signed Cotter; cataloged as the normal stamp. (photo - page 134)

€1,000+

Yvert #12, 13, 1913 10c Vermilion, 25c Blue Tetouan & El Ksar el Kebir locals, the former with missing corner perfs., tied to 1913 registered cover sent from Sefrou to Lyon by light Sefrou c.d.s. postmark, on the reverse are French Morocco five 5c on 5c (#28) and one 10c on 10c (#29) tied by Tanger c.d.s. postmarks, with Tanger registry label, Lyon receiver, light vertical file fold not affecting stamps, fine; a scarce commercial usage; signed Calves (Scott #A10-11). (photo - page 138)

Est. 100-150

FRENCH OCEANIA 676

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Yvert #84a-114a, 1939-49 1c-2Fr. Pictorials imperforate, nearly complete set of 20 of the 21 values, lacking only the 2.25Fr., all fresh right sheet-margin singles, o g., n.h., 15c with a light tone spot, very fine; only 75 sets were issued (Scott #80/110 var.). (photo - page 134)

Maury €2,255

FRENCH SUDAN 677

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Yvert #1, 1894 “SOUDAN Fais/0,15” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by light 1894 c.d.s., deep rich color, fine and rare; signed Halgatte (Scott #1; $2,250.00). (photo - page 134)

€2,400

1894 “0.15” and “0.25” Manuscript rate and “TAXE PERCUE:/Manque de Timbres dans/la Colonie” cachet on separate pieces with August 1894 Kayes datestamps, very fine and scarce; this provisional cachet was only used for a brief period during a shortage of postage stamps; each signed Bernichon and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate. (photo - page 138)

Est. 100-150

FRENCH WEST AFRICA 679

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Yvert #24-42, 1947 10c-25Fr. Pictorials, imperforate cplt., sheet-margin horizontal or vertical pairs, o g., n.h., a few with slightly disturbed gum from interleaving, extremely fine (Scott #36-54 var.). (photo - page 134)

Maury €1,700

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French Colonies #53, 1881 25c Yellow on straw, tied to cover to Ann Arbor, Michigan by large double circle “Etablisshments du Gabon, Gabon/12 MAI, 1884” datestamp, postmark repeated at left, red “Liverpool/Ship/JU 5, 84” transit and “New York/JUN 15/Paid All” transit backstamp, cover with slight aging, otherwise a very fine and scarce usage using British mails; signed Roumet (Scott #53). (photo - page 138)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #3A, 1886 “GAB/25” Surcharge with 56-dot diamond grid around “GAB” on 20c Red on green, incredibly well centered example of this rare stamp, tied to piece by two strikes of “Libreville, Gabon/17 SEPT, 86” datestamps, rich colors on fresh paper, extremely fine; only 50 stamps received this surcharge; signed Bernichon and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #3e; $1,900.00). (photo)

€2,100

Yvert #4, 1886 “GAB/50” Surcharge on 15c Blue, strong color, part o g., very fine; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 1999 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #4; $1,450.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,700

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Yvert #12, 1889 “GABON” and “TIMBRE” Overprints and “15” surcharge on 30c Black postage due, an especially choice used example of this rare stamp, featuring uncommonly large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; only 250 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Miro twice (Scott #12; $3,700.00). (photo)

€4,400

Yvert #14, 1889 15c Black on rose, unused, thinned as often, very fine appearance; signed Calves (Scott #14; $1,800.00). (photo - page 144)

€2,100

Yvert #33-48, 1910 1c-5Fr. Pictorials cplt., o g., h.r., 2c, 10c and 25c thinned spot, otherwise a fine-very fine set; 2Fr. and 5Fr. signed Calves (Scott #33-48; $1,132.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,130

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Maury #20a-29a, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-75c Peace and Commerce, wide and narrow surcharge spacing cplt., horizontal combination pairs, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h., last with a pulled perf., otherwise fine-very fine; last four signed Cividini (Scott #20d-29b; $526.50). (photo - page 144)

€776

GUADELOUPE See also lot 612 Stampless Covers 687

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1851 Petit Bourg unpaid stampless entire letter to France, exceedingly rare “PetitBourg/Guadeloupe/28 MARS 1851” double-circle c.d.s. on entire folded letter with similar Basse Terre transit c.d.s. on the reverse, carried per British packet via England with London transit on the reverse and red Calais entry transit plus boxed Article 13 handstamp, “15” handstamp for 15 decimes (1Fr50c) due for a single rate letter, backstamped Delle, very fine and handsome; this letter was posted in the same year, but just prior, to issuance of French stamps in the colony; an amazingly rare posting from the small village of Petit Bourg on the east coast of Basse Terre and not listed in Jamet; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 138)

Est. 200-300

1853 Grand Bourg unpaid stampless entire letter to France, light but discernible strike of black “Grand-Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/Guadeloupe/25 JUIL 1853” double-circle c.d.s. and similarly light strike of a Basse Terre transit c.d.s. on entire folded letter from the Mayor of Grand Bourg with attractive large double-circle cachet of the Mayor’s office, via British packet with London crown transits on the reverse, red Calais entry transit and boxed Article 13 handstamp, bold “15” handstamp for 15 decimes due, backstamped, very fine single rate letter; very rare from the small town of Grand-Bourg on the small island of Marie Galante; rated scarcity 5 by Jamet with only a few examples known; exGrabowski. (photo - page 138)

Est. 100-150

1854 Grand Bourg paid stampless cover to France, black “Grand-Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/Guadeloupe/9 MARS 1854” double-circle c.d.s. on folded cover to Marseilles, similar Basse Terre transit c.d.s. over the letter seal on the reverse, this single-rate cover was paid in cash with boxed “PD” handstamp on the front and the black “12” rate handstamp on the reverse, via British packet with red entry transit, backstamped, very fine; though stamps were no longer available this cover establishes that letters could be prepaid by the sender in this period; this large format postmark of Grand Bourg on the small island of Marie Galante is quite rare; rated scarcity 5 in Jamet with only a few examples recorded; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 138)

Est. 100-150

POINTE-A-PITRE, GUADELOUPE rimless circular datestamps on 1859, 1861 and 1862 folded letters to France carried by British packets, charged 12, 6 and 18 decimes postage due respectively, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 138)

Est. 100-150

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French Colonies Yvert #14, 18, 1872-76 1c Olive green on pale blue and 10c Bister on rose, horizontal strip of four and single of former and two singles of latter, the 1c single into the frame in one corner, all the rest with full large even margins, an amazing franking paying a very rare 25c internal rate on 1877 cover to Basse Terre, stamps are tied by five strikes of black “Guadeloupe/Pointe-a-Pitre/25 FEVR. 77” double-circle c.d.s., backstamped Basse Terre the next day, very fine and exceedingly choice; the normal rate for internal mail was 20c but a special rate of 25c existed for a service by sailing ship between the major islands connecting Pointe-a-Pitre, Basse Terre and Grand Bourg on Marie Galante, no special markings exist for this service and it is only recognizable by the rate and the dates of the postmarks; covers exhibiting this rate are extremely rare and the cover offered here is the most spectacular example with this colorful and rare franking; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

French Colonies Yvert #44, 1880 25c Yellow on straw, Ty. II, attractive single with clear to large margins in single franking, tied to 1881 folded cover to St. Pierre and Miquelon by “Paq. Fr./Pointe-a-Pitre Guade/9 NOV. 81” double-circle sorting c.d.s. with an additional strike at right, Basse Terre and St. Thomas transits on the reverse, this cover routed through the United States with New York transit on the reverse and “Boston/Paid/Dec 1” c.d.s. on the front as well as the St. Pierre And Miquelon receiving c.d.s., horizontal file fold through the adhesive, otherwise a fresh and very fine cover; a rare destination; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 138)

Est. 200-300

Issued Stamps 693

★/★★❑Yvert #2, 1884 “G.P.E./25” Surcharge on 35c Black on orange, handsome and choice top left corner margin mint block of eight (4x2), with ample to large margins on the other two sides, incredibly fresh, o.g., two paper h.r.’s mainly in the selvage, six stamps n.h., extremely fine (Scott #2; $840.00). (photo - page 138)

Maury €1,050

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698

699

700

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★/★★❑Yvert #52h, 52n, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and red framed “1903” Ty. ee and ll overprints on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, gutter block of six (3x2), the top right stamp with Ty. ll overprint and the other five Ty. ee, nicely centered, o.g., h.r., the right pair n.h., rejoined perf. separated at the left side of the gutter, fine-very fine (Scott #50 vars.). (photo - page 138)

for hinged €880

Maury #52 IG, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and black framed “1903” overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, nicely centered and fresh, deep rich color, o.g., small h.r., very fine and scarce; formerly listed in Yvert as #54 (Scott #53 footnote; $500.00). (photo - page 144)

€630

Yvert #TT1, 1876 25c Black, select used example, large margins all around, tied to small piece by grid cancel, very fine; signed Gilbert (Scott #J1; $925.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,100

Yvert #TT4a, 4b, 1879 15c Black on dark blue, a remarkable full mint pane of twenty from the third setting (fourth printing), pos. 3 with no period after “c” (#TT4b) and pos. 20 with “i” missing in “percevoir” (Maury #TT4c) large even margins all around, deep rich color, vertical stitch watermark, original gum, small natural paper flaw and a couple minor faults in the selvage only, extremely fine appearance; 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #J4, J4a, J4c; $1,365.00 for singles). (photo - page 142)

for singles €1,930+

Yvert #TT9a, 1884 20c Black on rose, italic “2” in “20”, unused, large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #J9a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,100

Yvert #TT12a, 1884 50c Black on blue-green, an especially choice mint example of this rare paper color, huge margins all around, full o.g., l.h., an extremely fine gem; only 108 stamps were printed on this paper (Scott #J12 var.). (photo - page 144)

€1,100

Yvert #TT13-14, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream and 1Fr. Rose on cream, select mint singles of each, first with large even margins, latter with four mostly huge margins, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; latter signed Champion twice and Miro twice (Scott #J13-14; $725.00). (photo - page 144)

€810

Maury #TT14 Ia, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, bee corner ornament turned at bottom left, bottom sheet-margin single, with large margins on the other sides, good color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and rare; only 69 copies were printed (Scott #J14 var.). (photo - page 144)

€2,000

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INDO-CHINA 702

703

704

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Place de Tuyen-Quang/CommanT/D’Armes, large blue military cachet and dateless double circle “Corps Exped Tonkin” postmark on cover to Bordeaux, “Tuyen Quang/5 Mai, 98” and bold “Corps Exp Tonking/Ligne T. 1/2 Juin, 98” transit postmarks, Tonking departure and Bordeaux arrival backstamps, very fine and scarce soldier’s letter. (photo - page 142)

Est. 150-200

Place de Dong-Dang/Le/Commandant/D’Armes, large blue military cachet signed by an officer and three other military chops on picture post card to Le Havre, “DongDang, Tonkin/1 Janv, 03” datestamp, card with tape repaired corner crease at bottom left, otherwise very fine and rare. (photo - page 142)

Est. 200-300

French Colonies 3c Red wrapper to Spain, used with clear “Saigon Central, Cochinchine/23 Juil, 90” datestamp, mounting adhesion on reverse, very fine; a very scarce foreign rate. (photo - page 142)

Est. 100-150

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706

707 708

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Yvert #29a, 32a, 39a, 40a, 1904 15c Orange brown on blue, 30c Pale brown on straw, 5Fr. Deep violet on lilac and 10Fr Orange brown on green, imperforate, 30c, 5Fr. and 10Fr. without gum as issued, 15c a single with a partial sheet-margin at top and a horizontal pair, 5Fr. and 10Fr. top right corner margin singles, 15c o.g., n.h., one 15c natural inclusion, very fine; also includes 15c Yellow and 40c Pale brown on straw imperforate trial color proofs; 5Fr. and 10Fr. signed Champion and Calves (Scott #29, 32, 3940 vars.). (photo - page 144)

€1,070+

Yvert #59-64, 59A-64A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 4c-75c France, wide and narrow surcharge spacing cplt., se-tenant horizontal pairs, including “05” on 15c with vertical gutter between, o g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set; the scarce “05” on 4c signed A. Brun, Champion twice and accompanied by 1991 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #59b-64b; $1,495.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,503+

Yvert #157b, 1931 3c Deep brown on yellow, handsome bottom left corner margin single, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #150 var.). (photo - page 144)

Maury €1,200

Yvert #CP2, 1891 “INDO-CHINE/TIMBRE/COLIS POSTAUX” Vermilion overprint with “INDO-CHINE” 12mm long on 10c Black on lavender, unused, handsome bottom left corner margin mint single, fresh color, hinged reinforced perf. separations, fine and scarce; signed Behr and others (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 144)

€900

IVORY COAST 709

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Yvert #58a, 1915 “+5” Surcharge on 10c Red orange and rose, double surcharge, post office fresh left sheet-margin block of four, o g., n.h., fine; each signed Herman (Scott #B1a; $480.00). (photo - page 142)

Maury €660

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Yvert #CP7d, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/XX 1 FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. V Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, a very elusive used example of this parcel post rarity, four large even margins, rich color on fresh white paper, neatly cancelled by 29 June 1903 postmark, choice very fine; signed Pavoille (Scott #Q9; $3,250.00). (photo)

€4,500

Yvert #CP11a, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 4 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. III Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, large even margins all around, lightly cancelled, fresh and very fine; only 216 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge (Scott #Q22; $325.00). (photo - page 144)

€510

FRENCH MADAGASCAR 712

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Yvert #2, 1889 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, fresh mint single, o.g., very fine; only 2,000 stamps were surcharged (Scott #2; $650.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,000

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Yvert #8-13, 1891 5c-5Fr. Typeset issue cplt., without gum as issued, each with ample to large margins, some small thins as usual not affecting the rare 5Fr. value, otherwise very fine; 1Fr. signed Bloch and Calves and 5Fr. signed A. Brun and Miro and accompanied by 1975 Miro certificate (Scott #8-13; $3,371.00). (photo - page 144)

€4,963

Yvert #8-10, 12-13, 1891 5c-15c, 1Fr. and 5Fr. Typeset issue, complete but for the common 25c value, each with neat 1891 postmark, ample to large margins, 5Fr. usual shallow thinned spots, otherwise very fine; 5Fr. signed Calves and Pantell (Scott #8-10, 12-13; $1,367.50). (photo - page 144)

€2,062

715 715

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Yvert #8a-12a, 1891 5c-1Fr. Typeset issue, without gum as issued, a stunning group of full panes of ten showing all ten types, the 5c-25c values each with full-sized sheet selvages, the 1Fr. cut close but well clear of designs, 5c-15c with a couple trivial faults in the selvage only, the 1Fr. with shallow thin affecting the top left pair and tiny thins on the top right stamp, otherwise very fine; first three signed Champion and 1Fr. signed Miro (Scott #8-12; $13,710.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €28,050

Yvert #11, 1891 25c Brown on buff, bottom margin single tied along with French Colonies 1c Black on lilac blue and 4c Claret on lavender (#46, 48) tied by 31 October 1894 datestamps to registered cover to Paris, octagonal “Australie/Paq.Fr.T No. 6/16 Nov 94” transit and Paris backstamp, last name of recipient expunged and cover with mounting adhesions and tear on reverse, fine and rare usage; signed J-F Brun (Scott #11). (photo - page 142)

Est. 400-500

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Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, without gum as issued, a very rare sound mint horizontal pair, the left stamp showing deformed “FR” in “5FR”, being completely free of the myriad faults that plague this fragile paper, ample large margins, wonderfully fresh, very fine; signed J-F Brun and Maury (Scott #13; $4,000.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €5,800

Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, used with socked-on-the-nose 27 February 1892 datestamp, ample to large margins, natural paper inclusion and a couple tiny thin specks as usual, otherwise very fine; signed Calves and Kohler (Scott #13; $1,000.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,500

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Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, seldom seen used horizontal strip of three, each stamp cancelled by neatly struck 31 August 1891 postmark, ample to large margins, the right stamp with a pressed-out vertical crease at left, the left pair completely sound, very fine; a rare multiple as only 1,000 stamps were printed; each signed Calves (Scott #13; $3,000.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €4,500

Yvert #14-22, 1895 “POSTES/FRANCAISE/Madagascar” Overprints on 5c-5Fr. Peace and commerce cplt., attractive mint set, generally well centered, o.g., some h.r., 1Fr. with a few blunt perfs. at top, otherwise fine-very fine; 5Fr. signed Miro (Scott #1422; $827.50). (photo - page 144)

€1,170

1901 Cover from Majunga to Italy franked by horizontal pair 1895 5c Green and single 40c Red on straw (#14, 18), plus Diego-Suarez 1893 50c Carmine on rose (#48) and Nossi-Be 1894 10c Black on lilac (#31), all tied by four strikes of blue “Majunga, Madagascar/24 MARS, 01” datestamps to registered cover to Catana, Italy, arrival backstamp, very fine; a very colorful mixed franking usage from Majunga. (photo - page 142)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #24, 1896 “15c” in oval surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, used with clear 18 April 1896 datestamp, fresh color on crisp clean paper, fine and scarce; only 900 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #24; $875.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,300

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724

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Yvert #25, 1896 “25c” in oval surcharge on 3c Grey on greenish, two singles with horizontal pre-affixing creases tied by separate strikes of “Tor et Pes Aux Armees/Madagascar/26 MARS, 96” c.d.s. to cover to Philippeville, Algeria redirected to Feurs, France, postmark repeated at left, Philippeville and Feurs backstamp, very fine and rare usage; signed Calves (Scott #25; $3,250.00). (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

Yvert #27, 1896 “25c” in oval surcharge on 40c Red on straw, attractive left gutter margin single, tied to piece by 26 March 1896 c.d.s., good color on fresh paper, fine and scarce; only 1,000 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves twice and Gilbert (Scott #27; $700.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,100

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Maury #52 Id, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, large and small “0”, inverted surcharge, comma misplaced reading “00,5”, a most remarkable mint combination block of four with inverted surcharges, the top pair with large “0” and the bottom four stamps with small “0”, plus the center right stamp shows a misplaced comma, which is one of only 3 examples possible with an inverted surcharge with both the small “0” and a misplaced comma, particularly well centered, strong and intact perforations, o g., h.r., extremely fine; a showpiece double error multiple; each stamp signed Calves and Pantell (Scott #52a, 52b, 60a). (photo)

for singles €4,000+

Yvert #59c, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister, small “0”, misplaced comma, rare left gutter margin millesimes “3” vertical pair, the top stamp normal and the bottom stamp showing misplace comma, o.g., l.h., fine; only 49 examples of the misplaced comma are possible and se-tenant pairs with millesimes are rare indeed; both signed Calves (Scott #56, 56a; $907.50 for singles). (photo - page 152)

for singles €1,400+

Yvert #59c, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister, small “0”, misplaced comma, a very rare combination left gutter margin vertical strip of three with millesimes “3”, the top pair with small “0” and the bottom stamp large “0”, plus the center stamp shows the misplaced comma error, of which only 49 examples are possible, nicely centered for this, o.g., some hinge reinforced perf. separations between the top and center stamps, very fine; a very desirable combination error multiple; signed Roumet and accompanied by 1989 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #56, 56a, 61; $1,017.50 for singles). (photo - page 152)

for singles €1,580+

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732

733

734

735

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737

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Yvert #60 II, 1902 “0,10” Ty. II Surcharge with large zeros on Diego Suarez 50c Carmine on rose, select mint example of this rare stamp as only 75 were created, particularly well centered when compared to the others, fresh color, o.g., very fine; signed Behr and A. Brun (Scott #62; $4,100.00). (photo)

€6,400

1903 0Fr. Essay in vermilion by Chassepot, miniature sheet of ten in design larger than issued stamps, without gum as produced, piece of top left corner selvage missing, otherwise fresh and very fine. (photo - page 150)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #63-77, 68a, 1903 1c-5Fr. Zebu, Traveler’s Tree and Lemur cplt., including the scarce 15c on blue paper, generally well centered, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine set (Scott #63-77, 68a; $561.10). (photo - page 152)

€860

Yvert #78, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on Diego-Suarez 10c Black on lavender bisect, the left vertical half also tied by blue 7 March 1904 Diego-Suarez c.d.s., which is repeated to right, on cover to Vohemar, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 150)

€800

Yvert #78A-82, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on 10c-50c bisects, six different tied to separate pieces by full strikes of the cachet and matching March 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp, 10c rose light toning, otherwise a very fine group. (photo - page 152)

€593

Yvert #80 var., 1904 30c Brown on bister bisect, tied by blue 1 September 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp to small local cover with military address, postmark repeated to right, very fine; unusual late usage without the cachet. (photo - page 150)

Est. 100-150

Yvert #81, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by 8 March 1904 Diego-Suarez c.d.s. to cover to Morondava, postmark repeated to left, Morondava backstamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 150)

€315

Yvert #82, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied to picture post card to Vohemar by blue 8 March 1904 datestamp, c.d.s. repeated at right and Vohemar arrival postmark, addressee’s name erased, very fine. (photo - page 150)

€420

Yvert #83-84, 86-88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on 10c-50c bisects, seven different tied to separate pieces by complete cachet and blue August 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamps, fine-very fine. (photo - page 152)

€1,034

Yvert #83, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on 10c Black on lavender bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 20 August 1904 datestamp to small cover to Antalaha, c.d.s. repeated to right and Antalaha arrival backstamp, cover with three h.r.’s on face, very fine. (photo - page 150)

€525

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Yvert #85, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on DiegoSuarez 20c Red on green bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 23 August 1904 datestamp to small cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated at top right and Vohemar arrival backstamp, cover slightly reduced at right, very fine. (photo - page 150)

€580

Yvert #87, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on DiegoSuarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 22 August 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp to local cover, c.d.s. repeated to left, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 150)

€420

Yvert #88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the left vertical half tied along with right gutter margin horizontal strip of five 1c Black on lilac blue (#28) by three strikes of blue 21 August 1904 Diego-Suarez postmarks to cover to Vohemar, arrival backstamp, cover slightly reduced irregularly at top, very fine. (photo - page 150)

€370+

Yvert #88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 23 August 1904 DiegoSuarez datestamp to small cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated to left, Vohemar backstamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 150)

€370

Yvert #88A, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/faute de figurines.-” cachet on Diego-Suarez 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the left vertical half tied by blue 22 August 1904 datestamp to cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated at right, backstamped on arrival the next day, cover reduced at right, otherwise very fine and scarce. (photo - page 150)

€840

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Yvert #89, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/Faute figurine” Antalaha cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the left vertical half tied by 10 February 1904 Antalaha postmark to cover to Tamatave, postmark repeated to left, blue 20 February 1904 Tamatave arrival backstamp, cover with a few light age spots not noted on the certificate, very fine and rare early usage; signed A. Brun, Marquelet and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate. (photo)

€6,800

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Yvert #90, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by clear 27 February 1904 Vohemar postmark to cover to Diego-Suarez, c.d.s. repeated at left, 5 March 1904 Diego-Suarez backstamp, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce usage. (photo - page 150)

€1,050

Yvert #91, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by light clear 26 February 1904 datestamp to merchant’s corner card cover to Diego-Suarez, postmark repeated at top right, blue 15 March 1904 Diego-Suarez backstamp, cover with harmless light horizontal and vertical pocket folds, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 150)

€1,160

Yvert #91, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by light Vohemar c.d.s. to cover to Haute Savoie, postmark repeated at right and Haute Savoie arrival backstamp, fine and scarce; signed Roumet. (photo - page 150)

€1,160

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Yvert #91B, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on DiegoSuarez 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied by 26 February 1904 Vohemar datestamp to picture post card to Diego-Suarez, c.d.s. repeated to right and blue 8 March 1904 Diego-Suarez arrival postmark, extremely fine and rare; signed Calves. (photo)

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€3,700

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1905 Ambohibe Provisional Bisect One of the Rarest of all the 1904-05 Madagascar Bisects

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Yvert #92C, 1905 Manuscript “affranchi/ainsi faute/de figurines” Ambohibe cachet with postmaster’s endorsement on 30c Brown on bister bisect, the left vertical half tied by bold blue 28 August 1905 Ambohibe datestamp to piece large enough to encompass the entire cachet, very fine and extremely rare; signed J-F Brun and accompanied by his 2009 certificate. (photo)

€8,500

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August 1934 Ananarive to Salisbury, Rhodesia first flight cover, 50c Sage-green entire uprated with 2Fr. General Gallieni and 5Fr. Violet and dark brown (#177, 185) tied by Ananarive datestamps to registered cover to Nyasaland, Salisbury, Rhodesia 15 Aug. and Limbe, Nyasaland 16 Aug. 1934 backstamps, signed by the pilot, very fine and rare; only six covers were flown. (photo - page 158)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #PA1E, 1935 O.50 Yellow green essays perforate and imperforate, without the red map of Madagascar at center, bottom sheet-margin block of four and top right corner margin block of four respectively, the perforated block showing a stroke at top center below the inscription of the top left stamp, this being one of only two possible examples, o.g., n.h., one stamp in the imperforate block with a translucent spot, otherwise extremely fine (Scott #C1E). (photo - page 158)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #1, 1895 “0.15” Red manuscript surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, choice appearing example of this rare stamp, used as are all known copies, incredibly well centered, light 25 February 1895 first day of issue postmark, expertly repaired, which is not noted on the certificate, extremely fine appearance; fewer than twenty genuine examples have been recorded and this is one of the most attractive examples available; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 2008 Calves certificate (Scott #22A; $6,500.00). (photo)

€9,700

Yvert #2, 1895 “0.15” Red manuscript surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, attractive right sheet-margin example of this provisional rarity, used as are all known copies, cancelled by clear 25 February 1895 first day of issue postmark, particularly well centered when compared to the others, strong color on fresh paper, very fine; one of the nicest examples among the scant few extant; signed Bernichon and Calves; ex-Gibralter (Scott #22B; $5,250.00). (photo)

€7,700

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Yvert #4, 1895 “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, a striking top sheet-margin single with an especially bold surcharge, still showing portions of the red manuscript surcharge as often, used as are all known examples, cancelled by 30 February 1895 postmark, deep rich color on crisp clean paper, centered better than most, very fine; a stamp that is usually missing from even the most advanced French Colonies collections; signed A. Brun, Gilbert and others (Scott #22D; $5,500.00). (photo)

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€8,200

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Yvert #5, 1895 Large “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, a gorgeous example of this rarity, having been surcharged on a stamp that did not have a manuscript surcharge washed off prior to surcharging, with luxuriant rich color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, lightly cancelled, very fine; only a tiny number of this rare provisional have survived, all of which are used; signed Bernichon, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2000 Roumet certificate (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

€10,000

Yvert #5, 1895 Large “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, a remarkable example of this provisional rarity that also shows no trace of a previous manuscript surcharge, with rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, neat 1895 cancellation, very fine; only a tiny number of this rare provisional have survived, all of which are used; signed Bernichon and Calves (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

€10,000

Yvert #6, 1895 “15” Upright handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, bold surcharge on a stamp that did not receive a prior manuscript surcharge, used as are all known examples, cancelled by well struck 28 February 1895 datestamp, very well centered, fresh and very fine; clearly one of the nicest examples of this rarity among the scant few to have survived; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Champion (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

€10,300

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Yvert #1A, 1886 “MARTINIQUE/5” Wide surcharge on 20c Red on green, an extraordinarily fresh mint example of this rare stamp, with vivid rich colors on crisp clean paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; a stamp which is missing from many advanced collections; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1 var.). (photo)

€4,400

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1888 15c Surcharge on Four Cent Claret on Lavender One of Only 50 Stamps Issued

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Yvert #15, 1888 “MARTINIQUE/15c.” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, a particularly fresh mint example of this rarity, centered a bit to lower left as all are, vivid rich color, o g., lightly hinged, very fine for this; only 50 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Maury, as well as being accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter, Gross (Scott #17; $11,000.00). (photo)

€13,000

Yvert #52b, 1904 “10c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, “c” in a different font, handsome and choice top right corner margin mint block of fourteen, including a vertical gutter at left with millesimes “3”, pos. 5 in the multiple the variety, beautifully centered, wonderfully fresh and intact, o g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all n.h., very fine (Scott #56 var.). (photo - page 158)

Maury €810+

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Yvert #TT6, 1906 30c Red and blue, with “T” in triangle, tied by “KAEDI MAURITANIE/9 OCT. 06” c.d.s., along with 1c Green and red (#1) on local cover, Kaedi backstamp of the same day, very fine; the 40c is the key value of the postage due series, and is especially difficult to find on cover; signed Roumet (Maury #TT9). (photo - page 158)

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Maury #(5), French Colonies 1859 40c Orange on yellowish, single with large to huge margins all around, tied by perfectly struck “Mayotte et Dep., Mayotte/10 Sept.

77” datestamp to folded cover to France, postmark repeated at left, “via Brindisi” directive and red transit postmark, cover with bottom portion of address panel missing, very fine and rare usage (Scott French Colonies #5). (photo)

€4,250

Yvert #25a, 27a, 28a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, “10” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw and “10” Surcharge on 45c Black on green, double surcharges, o g., l.h. or small h.r., fine (Scott #26a, 28a, 29a; $825.00). (photo - page 152)

€1,050

Yvert #25a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, fresh mint block of four, intense colors, o.g., l.h., very fine; each signed Calves twice; ex-“Derby”, Gross (Scott #26a; $1,100.00 for singles). (photo - page 152)

for singles €1,400

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Yvert #18A, 20-20A, 22-22A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, “10” Surcharges on 40c Red on Straw and 50c Brown on azure, wide spacing surcharges, first a single and the other two horizontal pairs with normal, very fresh, o.g., l.h. or small h.r., very fine; last signed Cividini (Scott #18a, 20b, 22b; $425.00). (photo - page 152)

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MONACO

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Yvert #21a, 1891 5Fr Carmine rose on green, gutter block of ten containing five vertical gutters, with selvage on both sides, marvelously fresh, o.g., never hinged, light horizontal gum bend in the gutter, gum crease affects the bottom left two stamps, fine; an important (and possibly unique) showpiece rarity multiple for the advanced Monaco collector; the catalog values quoted are merely for ten single stamps, gutter blocks have substantial premiums (Scott #27a; for hinged singles $3,500.00+). (photo)

€3,800

★/★★ Yvert #27-33, 1919 2c+3c to 5Fr+5Fr War Orphans cplt., o.g., h.r., except the key 5Fr+5Fr pristine o g., n.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #B2-8; $2,604.00). (photo - page 152)

€3,210

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P.D/Affranchir/en Numeraire/Faute de/Timbres Coloniaux/Sce des Postes Nelle Caledie, complete strike of triangular cachet on cover to France, partly clear “Nelle Caledonie/Noumea/3 Mai, 76” datestamp, ms. “Voi de Brindisi” directive and Paris arrival backstamp, cover a bit roughly opened at left with small piece missing, otherwise very fine; this triangular marking was used during a shortage of postage stamps for only a few months from 25 March to 15 July, 1876. (photo - page 158)

Maury €1,000

Yvert #7a, 1883 Wide “N C E/5” surcharge on 75c Carmine, lovely used top sheetmargin block of six (2x3) of this distinctive shade variety, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, each cancelled by a neat strike of 1884 Noumea c.d.s., extremely fine (Scott #7 var.). (photo - page 158)

for singles €540

Yvert #17a, 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” Ty. II overprint on 20c Red on green imperforate, large even margins all around, partly disturbed o g., very fine; signed Bloch (Scott #16; $350.00). (photo - page 152)

€420

Yvert #55b, 1900 “N.C.E./15” Surcharged on 4c Claret on lavender in error, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 150 stamps received the 15c on 4c surcharge in error; signed J. Brun and Miro twice (Scott #60 var.). (photo - page 152)

€750

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Yvert #195-229, 1941 “France Libre” overprints on 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, complete set of 35 values, o g., fine-very fine (Scott #217-51; $617.00). (photo - page 152)

€750

Yvert #TT1-3, 5, 1894-1900 “T” in triangle overprint on 1c-15 and 25c Peace and Commerce, used as are all known examples, lightly cancelled, 5c and 10c small thin, otherwise a fine-very fine group of six of these elusive provisional postage dues. (photo - page 152)

€920

Yvert #TT8-15, 1903 Jubilee overprint on 5c-2Fr. Postage dues cplt., each with ample to mostly large margins, the key 2Fr. value uncommonly fresh, o g. or h.r., except 5c no gum, 5c and 50c thinned spots, otherwise a very fine set with an especially nice 2Fr. value, of which only 300 copies were produced; 2Fr. signed Champion twice (Scott #J18; $1,724.00). (photo - page 152)

€2,148

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Yvert #1, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw imperforate, select partial top sheet-margin single from the third overprinting, used with neat 20 June 1891 postmark, large even margins, small natural printing flaw at bottom, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves and accompanied by 1948 PF certificate (Scott #1; $1,000.00). (photo - page 152)

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Yvert #2, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, rare mint example, remarkably fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and choice; signed Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #5; $3,100.00). (photo)

€3,700

Yvert #3 var., 1889 “5” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, sideways surcharge, scarce used example from the first overprinting, neat blue cancel confined to the lower left, fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Champion (Scott #4 var.; $1,500.00 for normal). (photo)

for normal €2,800

Yvert #4, 1889 “15” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, attractive used single from the first overprinting, nicely centered, fresh color, blue Nossi-Be c.d.s., very fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves and Lemaire (Scott #7; $950.00). (photo - page 152)

€1,200

Yvert #5, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, unused example from the second overprinting, bright and fresh, very fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #8; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,400

Yvert #6, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw, gem quality used example from the second overprinting, exceptionally well centered, bright color on fresh paper, neat blue Nossi-Be datestamp, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun, Calves and Champion twice (Scott #9; $900.00). (photo - page 152)

€1,000

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Yvert #7, 1889 “25c” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw imperforate, choice used single from the second overprinting, generous even margins all around, wonderfully fresh, light blue 30 May 1889 postmark, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Kohler (Scott #2; $1,900.00). (photo - page 152)

€2,400

Yvert #8, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, handsome and choice used example from the third overprinting, incredibly well centered and fresh, tied to piece by neat blue 28 June 1889 postmark, extremely fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun and Roumet twice (Scott #3; $1,400.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,600

Yvert #8, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, scarce used example from the second overprinting, light blue 2 August 1889 postmark, fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves, Champion and O. Roumet (Scott #3; $1,400.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,600

Yvert #9, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, used example from the second overprinting, tied to small piece by neat blue 10 June 1889 datestamp, excellent centering, piece with light toning at left not affecting the stamp, otherwise extremely fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Bloch and Richter (Scott #4; $1,500.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,900

1889 Inverted “5c” Surcharge on Twenty Cent Red on Green in Pair With Normal A Great Rarity and Likely the Only Surviving Combination Pair

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Yvert #9, 9a, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, inverted surcharge, an enormously rare horizontal combination pair, the left stamp with inverted surcharge and the right stamp normal, rich color on fresh paper, strong and intact perforations, o.g., h.r., fine; with only 150 stamps believed to have been surcharged, and most of them having been used, this combination error pair may well be unique; signed A. Brun, Calves, Lemarie and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #4, 4a; $8,650.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €10,700

Yvert #10-12, 1890 “N S B/25c” Ty. I Surcharges on 20c-1Fr. Commerce, fresh mint examples of each, rich colors, o g., l.h., fine-very fine; only 400 of each were surcharged; first signed Champion, second signed A. Brun and Roumet and last signed Richard (Scott #10, 13, 16; $1,200.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,410

Yvert #13, 1890 “N S B/0 25” Ty. II Surcharge on 20c Red on green, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., fine and scarce; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and A. Diena (Scott #11; $400.00). (photo - page 164)

€470

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Yvert #14, 1890 “N S B/0 25” Ty. II Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by light blue 30 December 1890 postmark, particularly well centered, extremely fine; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #14; $275.00). (photo - page 164)

€320

Yvert #17, 1890 “N S B/25” Ty. III Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, remarkably fresh mint single, o.g., l.h., very fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were surcharged; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #15; $950.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,100

Yvert #19-22, 1893 “Nossi-Be” and “25” to “1fr” Surcharges on 20c-5c Commerce cplt., o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; 50c signed Moreaux, 75c signed Roumet and 1Fr. signed Calves (Scott #23-26; $522.50). (photo - page 164)

€613

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Yvert #TT1-4, 6, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.20” to “1F” Surcharges on 1-35c Commerce, used singles of each, neatly cancelled, fine-very fine and scarce; first three signed Bloch, #4 signed A. Brun and #6 signed Calves (Scott #J1-4, J6; $1,180.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,490

Yvert #TT8, 11, 13, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “15c” Ty. III and “5c” and 15c” Ty. IV Surcharges on 10c or 20c Commerce, used examples of each, last tied to small piece, fine and scarce; first signed A. Brun and the other two signed Calves (Scott #J8, J12, J13; $660.00). (photo - page 164)

€900

Yvert #TT9, 13, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “15c.” Ty. III and Ty. IV Surcharges, right sheet-margin combination pair, the top stamp Ty. IV and the bottom stamp Ty. III, o.g., a few hinge reinforced perf. separations, otherwise fresh and fine (Scott #J13b; $700.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,320

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Yvert #1-11, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 1c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., attractive mint set, generally fresh and well centered, o.g., except 10c no gum, l.h. or h.r., 1Fr. fault, otherwise fine-very fine; 4c signed Calves, 35c signed Miro and Roumet, 40c signed A. Brun and Calves and 75c signed A. Brun (Scott #1-11; $1,884.00). (photo - page 164)

€2,994

Yvert #12a B, 14a-16a B, 18a-20a B, 1892 “OBOCK” Straight overprint on 4c, 10c20c and 40c-1Fr. Commerce, double overprints, nicely centered mint group, o.g., some h.r., fine-very fine; 15c-1Fr. all signed by A. Brun, Calves and/or Roumet (Scott #12, 1416, 18-20 var.). (photo - page 164)

€2,540

Yvert #31, 1892 “5F” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, bottom left corner margin single, o g., l.h., fresh and fine; signed A. Brun twice and Roumet (Scott #31; $600.00). (photo - page 164)

€900

Yvert #51a-57a A, 1894 10c-50c Pictorial bisects, five different values, each tied to separate piece across the cut by neat blue Djibouti datestamp, very fine; 30c and 50c signed A. Brun (Scott #50a-56a var.). (photo - page 164)

€2,640

Yvert #62, 1894 10Fr. Orange and red violet, handsome bottom right corner margin tete-beche pair, large margins, pristine o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #62; $220.00 for hinged). (photo - page 158)

Maury €700

Yvert #TT1a, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 5c Black, reprint overprint, horizontal pair, large to huge margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; both signed Roumet (Scott #J18 Footnote; $400.00 for hinged). (photo - page 164)

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Yvert #TT2-3, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 10c and 30c Black, attractive mint singles, both with large to huge margins, o.g., h.r., fresh and extremely fine; 10c signed E. Diena and Roumet and 30c signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #J2-3; $450.00). (photo - page 164)

€730

Yvert #TT5-18, 1892 “OBOCK” Straightline overprint on 1c-5Fr. postage dues cplt., well margined and generally quite fresh mint singles of each, except 20c used, o.g., h.r., 5Fr. n.h. and with millesimes “2” in the right margin, 10c paper adhesion on gum, 40c small thins and 60c stained spot, otherwise a very fine set; most signed (Scott #J518; $1,069.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,731

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1854 Cover from Paris to Reunion, folded cover to St. Denis franked by France 1853 20c Blue on bluish and 80c Rose on pinkish (#14, 17), both with large margins, except 80c with nick in top left corner, tied by large square grid, “Paris/24 Dec, 54” departure postmark, “Via Suez, Ceylon, Maurice” directive, 4 May 1855 arrival backstamp, very fine usage to this scarce destination; signed Roumet. (photo - page 158)

Est. 150-200

French Colonies Yvert #3, 1859 10c Bister on yellow, vertical strip of three, mostly large margins to close at right, tied by two strikes of blue diamond of dots grid to 1862 folded letter to Port Louis, Mauritius, matching “St. Denis, Ile De La Reunion” datestamp and boxed “PD”, “p Fury” directive, Mauritius arrival backstamp and red “6d” due, fresh and very fine; scarce underpaid early inter-island usage (Scott #3). (photo page 158)

Est. 300-400

France Colonies Yvert #3, 5, 1859 10c Bister on yellow and 40c Orange on yellowish, horizontal pairs of each, both with large even margins, tied by two strikes of diamond of dots grid to 1866 cover to France, “St. Benoit, Reunion/19 Oct, 66” postmark at lower left, “pour Suez” directive, red octagonal transit and red boxed “PD”, various transit and arrival backstamps, cover with flap missing and stain on back of bottom left corner, otherwise very fine and rare; signed Calves (Scott #3, 5). (photo - page 158)

Est. 400-500

French Colonies Yvert #3, 5, 1859 10c Bister on yellow and 40c Orange on yellowish, two vertical strips of three of former and vertical pair of latter, mostly large margins to touching one 10c strip, tied by diamond of dots grids to fresh 1869 folded letter to Mauritius, “St. Denis, Reunion/3 Janv, 69” datestamp, red boxed “PD” and backstamped Mauritius the next day, extremely fine; scarce and colorful inter-island franking; signed Calves and accompanied by his 2001 certificate (Scott #3, 5). (photo - page 158)

Est. 500-750

French Colonies Yvert #5, 1859 40c Orange on yellowish, horizontal strip of three, mostly large margins to close at top, tied by two strikes of diamond of dots grid to fresh blue 1865 folded cover to Switzerland, clear “St. Denis, Reunion/19 Mai, 65” datestamp, “Suez” and “par les Menageris Imperiales” directives, red octagonal transit and boxed “PD”, Marseille and Bern transit and Langnau arrival backstamps, fresh and very fine; a rare destination from Reunion (Scott #5). (photo - page 158)

Est. 500-750

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1852 Fifteen Cent Black on Blue A Desirable Sound Used Example of This Rarity

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Yvert #1, 1852 15c Black on blue, Ty. II, an especially choice used example of this rare stamp, being in a quality which few others enjoy, possessing generous margins all around, with strong color and clear impression on fresh paper, plus it is completely free of the myriad faults that plague most examples of this fragile stamp, as it’s tied to piece by customary crisscrossed pen stroke cancel, very fine; among the nicest used examples available; signed A. Brun and Calves, as well as being accompanied by 1992 and 2003 Brun certificates and a 1992 Calves certificate (Scott #1; $23,500.00). (photo)

€28,000

1852 Thirty Cent Black on Blue An Enormously Rare Sound Mint Example

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Yvert #2, 1852 30c Black on blue, Ty. III, without gum as issued, a fabulous sound mint example of this classic rarity, being in a state of preservation few others enjoy, featuring uncommonly large and even margins all around, which are quite uncharacteristic of this issue, plus its color is particularly strong and the impression detailed on wonderfully fresh paper that still retains its original bluing, entirely free of the numerous faults that are typically associated with this frail issue, extremely fine; an especially desirable example of this sought-after stamp; signed Calves (Scott #2; $37,500.00). (photo)

€44,000

Yvert #6aA, 1885 “5c./R” Surcharge on 40c Orange on yellowish, inverted surcharge, four ample to mostly large margins, bright and fresh, o g., h.r., very fine; signed Bloch (Scott #6b; $900.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,100

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Yvert #6b, 1885 “5c./R” Surcharge on 40c Orange on yellowish, retouched “4”, a very elusive used example of this popular variety, ample to mostly large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, light diamond of dots grid cancel confined to the top right corner, very fine; signed Isaac twice (Scott #6a; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #11, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, large margins all around, bright and fresh, choice very fine; signed Calves and Miro twice (Scott #11; $575.00). (photo - page 164)

€650

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Yvert #11, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, seldom seen mint block of four, large even margins all around, rich color on crisp white paper, extremely fine; signed Miro twice (Scott #11; $2,300.00 for singles). (photo)

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1891 “EUNION” Overprint Error on Forty Cent Orange on Yellowish The Rarest of all the “REUNION” Overprint Errors

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Yvert #11, 11a, 1891 “EUNION” Error overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, four large even margins, bright color on fresh white paper, a bit of extraneous overprint ink in the top right corner which is characteristic of this, very fine; by far the rarest of all the “Reunion” overprint errors; signed Behr, Calves, Isaac and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #11h; $5,075.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €6,150

Maury #12a, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 80c Carmine on pinkish, omitted accent, exceedingly fresh mint single, four ample to large margins, vivid rich color, o.g., l.h., very fine; far more rare than its catalog value would indicate (Scott #12 var.). (photo - page 164)

€700

Yvert #13B-16B, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 30c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce imperforate, without accents cplt., attractive mint singles, each with large margins, o.g., h.r., extremely fine (Scott #13-16; $580.00). (photo - page 164)

€714

Yvert #15, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, with accent, ample to mostly large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine and quite scarce; signed Behr and accompanied by his 2000 certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #15a; $1,200.00). (photo - page 164)

€1,400

Yvert #17-28, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 1c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., generally fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r., except 1Fr. unused, 4c small thin, otherwise fine-very fine; 75c signed A. Brun and J-F Brun (Scott #17-28; $1,442.50). (photo - page 164)

€1,773

Yvert #27, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by blue town cancel, fresh color, very fine; signed Bloch and Calves (Scott #27; $525.00). (photo - page 164)

€650

Yvert #27, 27aD, 1891 “REUNOIN” Error overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the left stamp the error and with accent, tied to small piece 4 June 1892 datestamps, centered to lower left, fine for this rare error; signed J-F Brun and Roumet (Scott #27, 27f; $2,025.00 for singles without accent). (photo - page 170)

for singles €2,450+

Yvert #27A, 1891 “REUNION” overprint with accent on 75c Carmine on rose, inverted overprint, single tied to piece by perfectly struck “St. Pierre, Reunion/8 Janv, 92” c.d.s., fine; one of only a few recorded examples of the inverted overprint with accent; signed A. Diena, Gilbert and Roumet, as well as being accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #27a; $1,400.00 for without accent). (photo - page 170)

€1,700+

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Yvert #27 var., 1891 “RLUNION” Error overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to large registered piece by bold blue “St. Pierre, Reunion/10 Mars, 92” datestamp, fresh color, fine and very rare; mentioned in a footnote in Yvert; signed Roumet (Scott #27 var.). (photo - page 176)

Est. 500-750

Maury #71a-78a, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-75c Peace and Commerce, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal combination pairs, the first four 5c surcharges with vertical gutter, all mint except the 5c on 30c used, strong and intact, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine set (Scott #99b-106b; $1,238.00). (photo - page 170)

€1,565

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Yvert #75a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, one inverted, an extremely rare used horizontal pair of this striking error, tied to small piece 21 October 1912 postmarks, nicely centered, fresh and very fine; signed Calves twice (Scott #102 var.). (photo)

for singles €4,400

Yvert #97b, 1922 “40” Surcharge on 20c Green and yellow, double surcharge, one inverted, vertical pair, fresh and well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #108a; $350.00). (photo - page 170)

€400

Yvert #134a, 136a, 136Aa, 137a, 138Aa, 1933-38 40c, 50c-65c and 80c Waterfowl Lake and Anchain Peak, imperforate, vertical pairs, the 65c and 80c with corner sheet selvages, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #137, 141-42, 144, 147 vars.). (photo - page 170)

Maury €1,300

Yvert #137, 137a, 1933 65c olive green, imperforate, horizontal gutter margin pair, the left stamp perforated and the right stamp imperforate, o.g., n.h., usual vertical fold in the gutter, fine-very fine and rare (Scott #144 var.). (photo - page 170)

Est. 100-150

Yvert #251a, 1944 5Fr.+20Fr. Red Cross, imperforate, generous margins, o g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #B15 var.). (photo - page 170)

Maury €925

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Yvert #PA1, 1937 “REUNION-FRANCE/par avion/ROLAND GARROS” Overprint on 50c Red, post office fresh and well centered, pristine o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #C1; $500.00). (photo - page 170)

Maury €625

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Yvert #CP1, 1890 10c Black on yellow, incredibly fresh mint example, large even margins, full clean o.g., l.h., extremely fine and scarce; signed Miro (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 170)

€600

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Yvert #CP4a, 1907 10c Brown and black, omitted black, top sheet-margin mint single, incredibly fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h. in the selvage, the stamp n.h., very fine; seldom offered never hinged; signed Roumet (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 170)

for hinged €650

ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON

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Yvert #281A-282A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1.25Fr. and 2.25Fr New York World’s Fair, inverted overprints, both fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; each signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #256-57 var.). (photo)

for hinged €4,400

SENEGAL 831

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Yvert #3-3e, 1887 “10” Ty. I-IX Surcharges on 4c Claret on lavender, used, or in the case of Ty. II and III mint, examples of all six surcharge types, neatly cancelled, the mint o.g., l.h., fine; Ty. II signed Calves, Ty. IV signed Calves and Roumet and Ty. IX signed E. Diena (Scott #9-12 and two varieties). (photo - page 170)

€1,870

Yvert #4b, 1887 “10” Ty. III Surcharge on 20c Red on green, remarkably fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; signed Richard (Scott #16 var.). (photo - page 170)

€950

Yvert #5-5b, 5d-5f, 5h-5i, 1887 “15” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, group of eight used examples out of the ten different surcharge types, plus the Ty. VII surcharge is se-tenant with an extra Ty. VI surcharge and tied to small piece, fine-very fine; Ty. II signed Calves and Roumet and the pair singed Calves twice (Scott #21-24, 26-29; $741.50). (photo - page 174)

€1,325

Affranchi en numeraire/Le receveur de Dakar in manuscript with postmaster’s endorsement, plus “A” in circle, applied during a shortage of postage stamps in 1902 to cover to Paris, bold “Dakar, Senegal/14 JANV, 02” postmark, very fine. (photo - page 176)

Est. 100-150

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Yvert #1, 1Ad, 1894 “D J” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, bar doubled, horizontal combination pair, the right stamp normal and the left stamp the variety, rich color on wonderfully fresh paper, o.g., l.h., fine; a scarce se-tenant pair; both signed Marquelet and Roumet (Scott #1, 1b; $860.00 for singles). (photo - page 174)

for singles €1,090

Yvert #1A, 1894 “D J” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, omitted bar, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., small h.r., very fine; signed Calves, Marquelet twice and Roumet (Scott #1a; $1,400.00). (photo - page 174)

€1,400

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Yvert #3, 1894 Blue “50” Surcharge and red diagonal “DJIBOUTI” overprint on 1c Black on blue, used with clear 1 February 1894 Obock datestamp, fresh and very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #3; $275.00). (photo - page 174)

€315

Yvert #4, 1894 “1” Surcharge and “DJIBOUTI” overprint on 5Fr. Carmine, generous even margins, bright and fresh, o g., shallow thinned spot, otherwise very fine; signed Calves (Scott #4; $700.00). (photo - page 174)

€840

★/★★❑Yvert #6-18, 27, 1894-1902 1c-2Fr. Pictorials, handsome mint run of blocks of four, including 4c on thick paper (#8a), mostly large margins including many with sheet selvages, o.g., l.h., h.r. or n.h., extremely fine (Scott #6-19; $1,704.00 for hinged). (photo - page 176)

for hinged €2,102

Yvert #10aA, 13aA, 15aA, 1894 10c, 30c and 50c Pictorial bisects, each tied to piece

by July 1901 postmarks, very fine (Scott #11a, 14a, 16a). (photo - page 174)

€470

Yvert #13a B, 1894 30c Grey brown and rose bisect, the right vertical half, tied along with Obock 10c Black and green and 25c Black and blue (#51, 54) by blue “Cote Francaise des Somalis, Djibouti/4 SEPT, 01” postmarks to registered cover to New York, octagonal “La Reunion a Marseille, Lu No. 1/8 SEPT, 01” transit, very fine (Scott #14a, Obock 50, 53). (photo - page 176)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #14, 1894 40c Orange and blue, tied along with Obock 1892 30c Brown on bister, 50c Carmine on rose and 1894 75c Grey lilac and orange (#40, 42, 58) to registered cover to Cairo by 20 March 1907 datestamps, octagonal French transit and Cairo and Savoy Hotel arrival backstamps, opened slightly roughly at bottom, very fine and colorful franking (Scott #15, Obock 40, 42, 57). (photo - page 176)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #22a, 1899 “0,40” Surcharge on 4c Brown and blue, double surcharge, a premium quality mint example of this error rarity, showing a distinct double surcharge, large even margins all around, strong colors on crisp white paper, o.g., light h.r., extremely fine, among the finest mint examples available; signed Bernichon, A. Brun twice, Calves, Miro twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #23a; $6,250.00). (photo)

€8,000

Yvert #25, 1902 “0.40” Surcharge on 2Fr. Grey brown and rose, choice mint single, with four oversized margins, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; signed Bloch and A. Diena (Scott #26; $625.00). (photo - page 174)

€790

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Yvert #26, 1902 “0.75” Surcharge on 5Fr. Rose and blue, large to very large margins, o g., l.h., surcharge impression breaks through paper as usual on this, otherwise very fine; signed Calves and others (Scott #27; $600.00). (photo - page 174)

€685

Yvert #26, 1902 “0.75” Surcharge on 5Fr. Rose and blue, bottom left corner margin tete-beche pair, large margins, o.g., minor h.r., surcharge impression breaks through paper as usual on this value, otherwise extremely fine; both signed Roumet (Scott #27; $1,200.00). (photo - page 174)

€1,370

Yvert #29a, 1902 “10 centimes” Surcharge on 50c Blue and rose, inverted surcharge, uncommonly large margins all around, o g., small h.r., mild corner crease in the margin only at bottom left, otherwise extremely fine (Scott #29a; $575.00). (photo page 174)

€670

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Yvert #30b, 31c, 1902 “5 centimes/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 30c Bister and yellow green, double surcharge, and “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” surcharge on 25c Black and blue, triple surcharge, used along with 10c on 2Fr., 10Fr., and 50Fr. and 5c on 25Fr. surcharges (#32-33, 35-36) on front and back of registered cover to Constantinople, all but one tied by neat “Cote Francaise des Somalis, Djibouti/1 NOV, 02” postmarks, Port Said transit and Constantinople arrival backstamps, very fine; a rare and colorful franking by these two errors (Scott #30b, 31c, 32-33, 33E-33F; $2,315.00 for used). (photo)

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Yvert #31c, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” surcharge on 25c Black and blue, triple surcharge, used with neat blue 1902 c.d.s., large even margins all around, fresh and extremely fine; 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #31c; $1,800.00). (photo)

€2,200

Yvert #31d, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 25c Black and blue, omitted “DJIBOUTI”, four clear to large margins, tied to piece by blue 1902 c.d.s, fine and scarce (Scott #31d; $1,300.00). (photo - page 174)

€880

Yvert #36, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, tied along with 10c on 2Fr. Dull violet and orange (#32) and Obock 20c Brown orange and maroon (#53) by blue 1902 postmarks to registered cover to France forwarded from Caen to Lion sur Mer, octagonal French transit and Caen and Lion sur Mer backstamps, very fine and attractive franking (Scott #33, 33F, Obock 52). (photo - page 176)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #36a, 1902 “01/CENTIMES” Error surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, right sheet-margin single, very fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; only 480 such errors were printed; signed Calves (Scott #33Fg; $240.00). (photo - page 174)

€275

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Yvert #36b, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, double surcharge, gorgeous used example, showing a bit of a third inverted surcharge at lower left, uniformly large margins, vivid colors on crisp white paper, neat blue 30 April 1902 postmark, extremely fine; among the nicest used examples to be found; signed Behr, Bernichon Calves twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate; exGilbert (Scott #33Fi; $2,250.00). (photo)

€2,850

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Yvert #36d, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, inverted “CENTIMES”, large to very large margins, rich colors on fresh paper, o.g., h.r.’s, extremely fine and rare; signed Behr, Marquelet and Roumet (Scott #33Fh; $2,900.00). (photo)

€3,850

Yvert #51d, 51e, 1902 2Fr. Yellow green and carmine; without names of designer and engraver at bottom, perforate and imperforate, horizontal se-tenant pairs of each, the right stamps the errors, o.g., l.h., the imperforate without gum as produced, very fine (Scott #47a, 47a var.). (photo - page 174)

€475

1902-03 Non-denominated frank value essays by Chassepot, collection of 28 mostly different items, includes die proofs in four different colors, the balance being plate proofs in various different colors, with and without Chassepot imprints, some with colored vignettes (10), and others with black vignettes (10), also one with no vignette and three with inverted vignettes, generally very fine; a scarce and attractive assemblage. (photo page 176)

Est. 300-400

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Yvert #43a, 1920-22 100pi on 5Fr. Blue and buff, “PIASRTES” error, another example of this rare error, being a bottom right corner margin single, bright color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, mild natural gum bend, light blue (printing?) marks at right, otherwise very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #53a; $1,650.00). (photo - page 186)

€2,400

Yvert #55A, 1920 50pi on 1Fr. Light red and olive, black fleuron overprint, o.g., h.r.’s, fine; signed Calves (Scott #71; $650.00). (photo - page 186)

€900

Yvert #BF2A-C, 1942 6pi-10pi President el Hassani, deluxe proofs cplt., without gum as issued, 6pi with light hinge mark on face, 10pi with small natural inclusion, very fine. (photo - page 176)

€1,370

Yvert #BF5-16, 1945 4pi-200pi President Kouatly, souvenir sheets of four cplt. in both postage and air post issues, exceedingly bright and fresh, o g., n.h., very fine; each with a small owner’s handstamp on back. (photo - page 176)

€7,680

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Yvert #PA4-6, 1921 1pi on 20c to 10pi on 2Fr. Air posts cplt., with a pair of the 1pi on 20c and singles of the other two, all tied by Haleb 22.9.21 c.d.s. postmarks on airmail cover to Alexandrette (receiving backstamp), cover opened at bottom, fine (Scott #C46). (photo - page 176)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #PA50-59 var., 1931-33 50c-100pi Air posts, imperforate cplt. in either right or left sheet-margin horizontal pairs, large margins, brilliant colors, o.g., n.h., 5pi with tiny adherence on gum and small thin in the margin only, otherwise extremely fine; only 200 imperforate (100 pairs) of each were printed (Scott #C46-56 var.; for hinged $850.00+). (photo - page 186) for hinged €1,300+

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Yvert #PA78-85P, 1937 ½pi-25pi Air post deluxe proofs cplt., all with glassine interleaving still attached, a couple values with a tiny tear, otherwise very fine (Scott #C8087P). (photo - page 176)

€4,000

Yvert #PA87-93P, 1940 25c-50pi Air post, deluxe proofs cplt., bright and fresh, all with the glassine interleaving still attached, two values with a tiny edge nick mentioned for strict accuracy, very fine (Scott #C89-95P). (photo - page 176)

€2,800

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1839 Missionary letter to Ireland via New York, folded letter datelined “Tahiti South Seas/21st Sep 1839” and endorsed on backflap “Rec’d & ford New York Feby 3rd 1840 by your obt servt L.S. Bolton” who took it to another forwarding agent where it received a large red oval “Forwarded Through/Christian’s Exchange/Reading Room and/Foreign Letter Office/N-York.”, arrived in England with “Liverpool/Ship Letter” handstamp and then forwarded to Dublin with 8 (d) due and red diamond “Mr 11, 40” arrival postmark, very fine; the only recorded letter from Tahiti carried around Cape Horn via New York to Europe; the letter describes missionary hardships in the South Seas; signed Calves and accompanied by his 2003 certificate. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Yvert #1, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, used with neat c.d.s. cancel, four mostly large margins, very fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #1; $350.00). (photo - page 186)

€450

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Yvert #2a, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw, inverted surcharge, an especially choice mint example of this rarity, featuring four uniformly large margins and strong color on uncommonly fresh paper, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; one of only 50 40c stamps to receive this surcharge, including varieties; signed Champion twice and Calves (Scott #1Be; $3,900.00). (photo)

€5,000

Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, inverted surcharge, wide bottom sheet-margin mint single, with generous even margins on the other three sides, rich color on fresh paper, o g., l.h., extremely fine; only 850 stamps were surcharged; signed Bernichon three times, A. Brun, Miro twice, Pavoille and Roumet (Scott #4a; $750.00). (photo - page 186)

€1,000

Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, inverted surcharge, four large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 850 stamps were issued, most of which were used; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate (Scott #4a; $750.00). (photo - page 186)

€1,000

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★/★★❑Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, a highly desirable partial bottom sheet-margin mint block of four, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, with rich color on crisp white paper, o.g., trivial h.r. at top, the bottom left stamp l.h. and the bottom right stamp n.h., extremely fine and choice; each signed Bernichon and additionally signed by Calves and Champion and accompanied by 2006 Roumet certificate (Scott #4; $3,000 for hinged singles). (photo)

for singles €4,000+

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Yvert #7, 1893 “TAHITI” Overprint on 1c Black on lilac blue, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the right stamp with usual diagonal overprint and the left stamp with horizontal overprint, strong and intact, o.g., fine and rare; only 200 stamps were overprinted; both signed Calves and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #5; $1,900.00). (photo)

for singles €2,400+

Yvert #21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, particularly fresh mint example, good color, o.g., small h.r., fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #19; $1,850.00). (photo - page 186)

€2,100

Yvert #21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, another fresh mint single, rich color, o g., h.r., fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Champion and Roumet (Scott #19; $1,850.00). (photo page 186)

€2,100

874 874

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Yvert #23, 23a, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 10c Black on lavender, inverted overprint, seldom seen horizontal combination pair, the left stamp the error, rich color on fresh paper, crisp and intact o.g., normal stamp paper h.r., the error l.h., very fine; only 850 stamps were overprinted and few combination pairs have survived; both signed Calves and Pavoille twice and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #21, 21a; $1,300.00 for singles). (photo)

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for singles €1,520+

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1893 One Cent to Two Franc Postage Dues Rarely Offered Complete Sound Set

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Yvert #TT1-13, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 1c-2Fr. Postage dues, the complete set of thirteen values, all mint except 4c and 30c used with 1893 Papeete cancels, all with ample to mostly large margins, o g., some h.r. and others l.h., fine-very fine; rarely offered as a complete set as only 100 sets are possible; each signed at least once and more often two or more times by A. Brun, Calves, Champion, et al (Scott #J1-13; $7,025.00). (photo)

€8,240

1893 One Cent to Two Franc Postage Dues Rare Complete Set

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Yvert #TT14-26, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 1c-2Fr. Postage due, the complete set of all thirteen values, all mint except the 2c and 10c values with neat 1893 or 1894 Papeete postmarks and 30c value with a postmark in the top left margin, generally quite fresh, all with four mostly large margins, including several with sheet-margins, o.g., some h.r. and others l.h., 40c without gum, 2c shallow thin and 40c short tear, otherwise a very fine and choice set; rarely offered as a complete set as only 100 sets are possible; all signed at least once, but most often two or more times by Brun, Calves, Marguelet, Miro, et al (Scott #J14-26; $9,000.00). (photo)

€11,390

Yvert #TT21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 20c Black, large even margins all around, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; only 200 stamps were issued; signed Thier (Scott #J21; $550.00). (photo - page 186)

€650

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Yvert #25-29, 1914 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 20pf-80pf Yacht, each used with neat Anecho postmark, the 40pf and 80pf tied to small pieces, fresh and well centered, very fine; only 550 each of the 40pf and 80pf were overprinted; 40pf signed Bothe and Holcombe and accompanied by 1999 Holcombe certificate and 80pf signed A. Diena and accompanied by his 1965 certificate (Scott #158-62; $1,342.50). (photo - page 186)

€1,773

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Yvert #43, 1915 “05” Surcharge and “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 3pf Brown, a lovely used example of this very rare stamp, deep luxuriant color on fresh paper, neatly cancelled, very fine; signed Calves and Maury; a mere 61 stamps were surcharged (Scott #164; $4,400.00). (photo)

€6,300

1915 Ten Pfennig Carmine With Inverted Overprint One of Only Ten Known Examples

880 880

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Yvert #45a, 1915 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 10pf Carmine, inverted overprint, uncancelled and affixed to piece with part OHMS imprint, luxuriant color on bright white paper, very fine; a great rarity of both Togo and of all the French colonies as well, with only ten examples having been recorded; signed Calves twice and Holcombe and accompanied by 1998 Behr and 2004 Calves certificates; ex-Gilbert (Scott #166a; $27,000.00). (photo)

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€40,000

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WALLIS & FUTUNA 881

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★/★★ Yvert #92-124, 1941-43 “France Libre” overprint on 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, complete set of 33 values, o.g., l.h. or n.h., 1c light crease, otherwise fine-very fine; 3c, 45c green and 60c signed Bloch (Scott #94-126; $685.75). (photo - page 186)

€750

Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 “France Libre” overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., o.g., l.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (photo - page 186)

€547

Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 “France Libre” overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., most tied to separate small piece by violet circular date stamp, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (photo - page 186)

€547

Maury #TT31c, 1943 “France Libre” overprint on 30c Blue green and olive green, incomplete overprint, top right corner margin block of eight (2x4), the top three right stamps showing different states of an incomplete “France Libre” overprint (five different states exist), the other five stamps normal, o.g., n.h., selvage faults and separations and one normal stamp with gum crease, the errors all fine; a rare positional error multiple (Scott #J31 var.). (photo - page 176)

€3,300+

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#B106-09, 1933 12g-50g Ski Federation cplt., post office fresh and well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 186)

500.00

#B110, B110a, 1933 50g WIPA on ordinary and granite paper, both o.g., n.h., fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 186)

885.00

#B111, 1933 50g WIPA souvenir sheet of four, with original folder, o.g., l.h. in the margins only, the stamps all n.h., fresh and very fine. (photo - page 176)

2,500.00

BELGIUM 888 889 890 891

#B34-47, 1918 1c+1c to 10Fr+10Fr Red Cross surcharges cplt., fresh and well centered, o g., h.r., two high values l.h., very fine set. (photo - page 186)

940.00

Formerly #B84-92, 1929 5c+5c to 10Fr+10Fr. Laying of the first stone of Orval Abbey overprints cplt., o g., minor h.r., fresh and fine-very fine. (photo - page 186)

650.00

★/★★ #B114-22, 1932 10c+10c to 10Fr+40Fr Cardinal Mercier cplt., o.g., l.h., several including 10Fr+50Fr n.h., very fine set. (photo - page 186)

for hinged 573.00

#B132-43, 1933 5c+5c to 10Fr+40Fr Orval Abbey cplt., o.g., light h.r., very fine set. (photo - page 186)

992.00

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BOLIVIA

892 892

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#6, 1868 50c Blue, bottom margin block of four, positions 22-23/28-29 other margins large and balanced, rich color, full o g., gum staining shows through to the front in places, otherwise very fine appearance; an important first issue multiple that is believed to be the only block of any size known as well as being the largest recorded multiple; 1986 Holcombe certificate. (photo)

2,000.00+

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CAMEROUN

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Michel #4H, 1897 20pf Violet ultramarine, half used as 10pf, tied by Kamerun 3.10.98 c.d.s. on picture postcard to Mannheim, bisect with bright color, very fine; this bisect usage was authorized for a short time in 1898, a major German Colonies postal history rarity of only a tiny number of covers or cards are known today, all of which bear this cancel dated 3.10.98; signed Pfenninger, Bothe and accompanied by a 1998 Eibenstein certificate (Scott #4a; $18,750.00). (photo)

€20,000

#25, 1913 5M Slate and carmine, watermarked lozenges, tied to piece by 1914 c.d.s. postmarks, well centered, tiny and practically invisible repair at top right, very fine appearance; signed Kohler, Richter and accompanied by 2011 Steuer opinion (Michel #25; €4,800). (photo - page 196)

4,250.00

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CHINA

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896

★★PB #307-10, 1932 1c-10c Sven Hedin Expedition cplt. in top margin imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of six, well centered and exceedingly fresh throughout, o g., n.h., very fine; a handsome and well matched set; the Scott catalog value is merely for hinged singles, with never hinged plate blocks commanding a substantial premium. (photo)

696.00+

#1091a, 1953 Chiang Kai-shek souvenir folder, without gum as issued, back cover with a couple scuffs, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 176)

600.00

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People’s Republic of China 897 898

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#655-60, 1963 4f-10f Cuban Revolution cplt, fresh, o g., n.h., #659 with small spot on gum, very fine. (photo - page 196)

675.00

#1626-27, 1980 8f & 70f Exhibitions of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco miniature sheets of twelve in original presentation folder, o g., n.h., very fine; also includes a first day cover with singles of both values. (photo - page 190)

500.00

CUBA 899

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#C122/194, Air post imperforate lot consisting of #C122 pair, C127-28 singles, C129 pair, five margin singles of #C150, and singles of #C193-94, also includes printer’s waste trial color of #C198 (defective), all with large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine; each is accompanied by an APS or PF certificate; unlisted in Scott. (photo - page 196)

Est. 300-400

EGYPT 900

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#135 var., 1927-37 5m Dark red brown, tete-beche pair, two examples in a left sheetmargin block of eight, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 190)

Est. 100-150

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#135 var., 1927-37 5m Dark red brown, imperforate, tete-beche pair, two scarce pairs with “Cancelled” printed diagonally on reverse, one a cross-gutter example, very fine. (photo - page 196)

Est. 150-200

#135 var., 1927-37 5m Dark red brown, tete-beche pairs, lot of six examples, tetebeche pairs within strips of four, cross-gutter pairs and strips, each o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 196)

Est. 300-400

#135 var., 1927-37 5m Dark red brown, collection of freaks and oddities, four dramatically misperfed items with wild shifts of the design, includes a cross-gutter strip of ten, strip of five, block of four and a pair, o.g., n.h. (photo - page 196)

Est. 200-300

#299-316 var., 1952 King Farouk trial color overprints, complete set of the 62 different trial color overprints each in three or four colors, with Koubbeh Palace handstamp on reverse, all o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; a scarce set to find complete as only 50 sets exist. (photo - page 196)

Est. 500-750

#C53-64 var., 1952 King Farouk trial color overprints, complete set of the 37 different trial color overprints, 2m with green instead of red overprint, each with Koubbeh Palace handstamp on reverse, accompanied by the regular issued set, all o g., n.h., very fine; a difficult set to find complete as only 50 sets exist. (photo - page 196)

Est. 400-500

#O60-68 var., 1952 King Farouk trial color overprints, complete set of the 35 different trial color overprints, each with Koubbeh Palace handstamp on reverse, accompanied by the regular issued set, all o g., n.h., fine-very fine; only 100 sets exist. (photo page 196)

Est. 150-200

GERMANY 907

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#B33, 1930 International Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet, bright and fresh, o.g., l.h. in the ungummed top margin, the stamps n.h., very fine. (photo - page 190)

375.00

IRAN

908 908

909 910

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#1059Ab, 1956 50d Brown and olive brown, Center Inverted, rich color, o.g., unhinged but with minor gum disturbance often found on this stamp, position 76 noted in pencil on gum, very fine; only one sheet of 100 was printed. (photo)

3,750.00

#2558 var., 1993-95 60r Guelder rose, Center Inverted, complete sheet of 100, o.g., n.h., very fine.

900.00+

#2792 var., 2000 250r on 60r Surcharges, Center Inverted, complete sheet of 100, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 190)

2,500.00+

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913

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#7-9, 1948 250m-1,000m Coins cplt. in full tabs, the 500m and 1,000m are especially well centered, o.g., n.h., accompanying certificate notes light fingerprints and #7 and #8, as well as tiny gum loss on one perforation on #8, all of which are quite inconsequential, overall a very fine and handsome set; 2000 Tsachor certificate. (photo)

7,500.00

#31-32, 1950 40p and 80p UPU, complete sheet of 64 with eight se-tenant tete-beche pairs in the middle, sheet has two light vertical folds as is typical, but no separations, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 200-300

#132 var., 1957 Tabil souvenir sheet, with control number at top left, with the majority of the control number 0646 printed on the sheet by mistake, o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive variety; accompanied by a 1959 letter from the Israel Ministry of Posts (Bale #MS2a). (photo - page 190)

Bale 525.00

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ITALIAN STATES Roman States

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#4e, 1852 3b Black on brown, one third used as 1b on circular, the center vertical third, ample to large margins at top and bottom, beautifully tied by lozenge grid to large 1859 printed circular from the Special Police Inspector of Bologna to Loiano, with that town’s bold straightline arrival handstamp, fresh and extremely fine; a scarce and attractive trisect usage from Romanga, after the formation of the provisional government, to pay the 1b circular rate; signed Emilio Diena, R. Mezzadri and Raybaudi, as well as being accompanied by the latter’s 1993 “Gold” certificate; ex-Perera and Gross (Sassone #4Aa). (photo)

3,600.00

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#25 var., 1866 2c Orange brown, Turin printing, half used as 1c, tied by Bardolino 7.10.1890 c.d.s. on folded letter to Garda, correctly paying the 1c rate, cover with some staining at the top right, otherwise fine; an enormously rare bisect that is not listed in Scott or Sassone; 2002 Colla certificate (Sassone #T15 var.). (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

916 916

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#834a, 1961 205l Rose lilac Map error, well centered, exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed Bolaffi (Sassone #921; €1,850). (photo)

1,650.00

JAPAN 917

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#222a, 1935 1½s New Years miniature sheet of twenty, pristine o g., n.h., usual mild natural gum bends, extremely fine. (photo - page 190)

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for hinged 700.00

November 18-19, 2011 - New York City

MEMEL 918

919

★/★★ Michel #233 var., 1923 60c on 50M on 25c Dark cinnamon red, major printing variety of the 60c green surcharge, left margin horiz. strip of three, the right two stamps have a normal strong green surcharge, but the left stamp has no green surcharge from that press pass, producing the variety with and without surcharge, however there is a light second green surcharge misplaced and at an angle that is found in the left and center stamp with just traces of it in the right stamp, this produces the variety of double overprint on center stamp, o.g., hinged in the center stamp only, this variety was probably produced by a malfunction of the press as evidenced by a light printing crease in the left stamp and an extensive smudge of the green overprint ink on the gum side, a most interesting variety for the specialist with neither variety listed by Michel; 2000 Erdwien BPP certificate; ex-Lewis (Scott #N90 var.). (photo - page 196)

Est. 300-400

Michel #237I, 1923 “60 CENT.” surcharge on 500M orange, used, with light c.d.s., brilliant color, still with part original gum, very fine; quite scarce used; signed Matheison BPP (Scott #N86; $1,200.00). (photo - page 196)

€1,500

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NORWAY Madagascar Missionary Issues 920

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Facit #MI1, 1894 5v Missionary stamp, lot consisting of one unused single, two used singles and one used vertical pair, cancelled by ms. as always, all but one single have full large margins all around, the pair has some faint toning, one used single with a tiny pinhole, otherwise fine-very fine; an attractive lot of these seldom seen Missionary stamps. (photo - page 196)

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1892 cover from the Norwegian Missionary in Madagascar, two French Colonies 25c stamps tied by Tananarive 1.3.92 c.d.s. on cover to Lisbon, Illinois, with blue handstamp of Rev. A. Walen of the Norwegian Missionary on the backflap, Paris and New York transits, cover opened for display, fine; a very rare early cover of the Norwegian Missionary in Madagascar. (photo)

Est. 500-750

POLAND 922

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#3K1-8, 1941 5g-1.50Z Exile Government in Great Britain cplt., 95 sets, mostly consisting of a part sheet of 80 and a block of fifteen, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Michel #360-67; €4,275).

4,275.00

SAAR 923

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#B9-15, 1928 40c-10Fr. Semi-postals cplt., post office fresh mint set, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 196)

950.00

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SAN MARINO 924

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#134-38, 1932 20c-2.75 General Post Office cplt., well centered and brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., 50c with tiny spot on gum, very fine (Sassone #159-63; €1,050). (photo - page 196)

1,502.00

SAUDI ARABIA 925

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#149, 1934 1s Violet brown, vertical pair, imperforate, fresh color on crisp white paper, slightly disturbed o.g., very fine; key high value of the first postage stamp set of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (photo - page 196)

2,150.00+

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#286-313, 1965-70 1p-200p Gas-Oil Plant cplt., bright colors, 100p with minor natural gum bend, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo)

1,702.00

#314-41, 1964-70 1p-200p Redrawn Gas-Oil Separating Plant cplt.,10p a left sheetmargin copy, fresh colors, all o g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 198)

1,585.00

#393-421, 1966-76 1p-200p Redrawn Dam cplt., clean mint set, 100p with minor natural gum bend, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 198)

1,968.00

#341, 1964-70 200p Gas-Oil Plant, top sheet-margin block of four, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 198)

1,800.00+

#450, 1966-78 200p Gas-Oil Plant, bottom sheet-margin block of four, trivial corner perf. crease at top right, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 198)

1,600.00+

#C37, 1965-70 5p Saudi Airline Boeing 720-B, used single, Riyadh c.d.s. cancel, very fine; scarce stamp and the key value to completing the set. (photo - page 198)

550.00

#C63, 1966-78 5p Saudi Airline Boeing 720-B, used single, light c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; the most difficult to find and key value to completing the set. (photo page 198)

550.00

SPAIN Featuring the David E. Florence Collection of Civil War Issues 933

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#4, 1850 6R Blue, select used example, uniformly large even margins all around, bright and fresh, neat “spider” cancellations that are nearly face free, extremely fine and attractive; signed Richter and another; ex-Gross (Edifil #4; €1,085). (photo - page 198)

1,085.00

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934

935

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#318-30, 1920 1c-10P U.P.U. Congress cplt., fresh mint set, usual variable centering, o.g., n.h., 1c with a pulled perf. at right, otherwise fine-very fine; each signed Soro and the top three values accompanied by his 2008 certificate (Edifil #297-309; €1,775). (photo - page 196)

1,200.00

#345-57, E2, 1929 1c-10P Seville and Barcelona Exhibitions cplt., o g., n.h., fresh and fine-very fine set (Edifil #434-47; €395). (photo - page 198)

320.00

936 936

937

938 939 940

941 942 943

★★/★ Edifil #662 var., 671 var., 673 var., 1932 “Primer Correo/del/Zeppelin/en/ Barcelona/7-V-1933” overprints on 2c Red-brown, 50c Orange and 1P Grey-black cplt., o.g., 50c l.h., the others n.h., fresh and fine; a very elusive set of these Zeppelin overprints, which were privately prepared to commemorate the arrival of the airship on 7 May 1933, but authorization for their issuance was never granted by the Madrid postal authorities, who also neglected to grant permission in time for the Graf Zeppelin to pick up the mails on the appropriate date; Graus certificate (See Edifil Tomo II, page 39). (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

Edifil #757-58 vars., 1938 “Correo/Submarino/15 Pts.” and “Correo/Aereo/5 Pts.” fantasy surcharges on 45c+2P Defenders of Madrid, lot comprised of a top right corner margin block of four and two souvenir sheets, one with the stamp printed at a slight diagonal, o.g., n.h., each with a small star handstamp on reverse, very fine and scarce; only 200 of each were surcharged (See Edifil Tomo II, page 113). (photo - page 190)

Est. 500-750

#585d, 1938 1P U.S. Constitution souvenir sheet, imperforate, control number omitted, o.g., n.h., very fine (Edifil #764ns; €585). (photo - page 190)

525.00

#605A-F, 1938 1P-15P Submarines cplt., post office fresh mint set, o g., n.h., 2P tiny thin spot, otherwise very fine (Edifil #775-80; €940). (photo - page 198)

800.00

#776-779, C127-130, 1950 50c-20P Stamp Centenary cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine; four top values signed Raybaudi and accompanied by his 1981 certificate (Edifil #107582; €875). (photo - page 198)

625.00

#B64-73, 1927 Silver Jubilee surcharges on colonial issues cplt., o.g., l.h. or small h.r., fine-very fine set (Edifi #392-401; €800). (photo - page 198)

475.00

#B108K, B108L, 1938 4P Honoring the Army and Navy souvenir sheets, perf. and imperf., o g., n.h., both fresh and very fine (Edifil #849-50; €372). (photo - page 200)

292.00

#B108O-P, 1938 30c and 50c Battle of Lepanto souvenir sheets imperforate cplt., o.g., n.h., 30c with a small natural pre-printing paper wrinkle at bottom left, otherwise very fine (Edifil #864-65; €1,680). (photo - page 200)

1,300.00

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#C97b, 1938 1P U.S. Constitution surcharged “Aereo + 5Pts” inverted, wonderfully fresh and especially well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Galvez and accompanied by 2010 Soro certificate (Edifil #765hi; €475 for hinged). (photo - page 198)

for hinged 350.00

#C97b, 1938 1P U.S. Constitution surcharged “Aereo + 5Pts” inverted, o.g., l.h., fresh and very fine; signed Kessler and Sanabria (Edifil #765hi; €475). (photo - page 198)

350.00

#C97c, 1938 1P U.S. Constitution souvenir sheet surcharged “Aereo + 5Pts”, serial #2577, o g., n.h., light vertical crease, very fine appearance (Edifil #766; €2,800). (photo - page 200)

6,000.00

#CB6, 1938 “AEREO + 5 Pts.” surcharge on 45c+2P Defenders of Madrid, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Edifil #759; €945). (photo - page 198)

525.00

#CB8-17, 1940 25c+5c to 10P+4P Centenary of the Pillar Virgin cplt., post office fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., very fine set (Edifil #904-13; €770). (photo - page 198)

315.00

#CB18, 1951 25P + 10P Visit of General Franco to the Canary Islands overprint, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., very fine Edifil #1090; €1,030). (photo - page 198)

600.00

#CB18, 1951 25P + 10P Visit of General Franco to the Canary Islands overprint, with control number on back, unusually well centered for this, o g., n.h., very fine (Edifil #1090; €1,030). (photo - page 198)

600.00

Edifil #NE46-55, 1939 5c-1.25P Campana issue cplt., 40c Grey-green with impression of 40c rose and split inverted impression of 40c Grey-green on gummed side (#NE49era), o.g., n.h., 90c creased, otherwise fine-very fine set. (photo - page 198)

€470

★/★★ Spain better items balance, sixteen items from the 1930s, be they singles, sets or souvenir sheets, including 1930 1P and 4P Goya air mail die proofs, two sets of 1930 Railway Congress air mails, one l.h. and the other n.h., 1938 U.S. Constitution imperforate pair l.h. and horizontal pair imperforate vertically n.h., two n.h. examples of 1938 7th Anniversary of Republic air mail, 1938 Militia regummed with certificate, two n.h. 1938 imperf. souvenir sheets of four and more, o g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

Spain postal bulletins collection of 276 different issues from 1955 to 1963 comprised of numbers 1-5, 8-259, 264-67, 296-97, 299 and 302, each with a black offset proof affixed at top and detailed background information about the stamp, these bulletins, referred to a “Diptico completo” in Edifil are mostly cataloged at €85 each for a total catalog value of €23,460, though a few are higher, very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Spain revenues accumulation of several collections on various album pages and stockpages, a couple being quite comprehensive, including 19th and 20th century issues as well as Civil War period issues from various districts, there many hundreds of stamps here and surprisingly little duplication so this could be remounted into a fine collection.

Est. 400-500

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Edifil Burgos #18A, 1936 “GOBIERNO NATIONAL DE/BURGOS/CORREO AEREO/HABILITADO/Ptas. 1’50” red local patriotic overprint on grey-black fiscal incredible collection of 454 covers, many franked with multiples of stamps and their seven varieties, only one of which are listed in Edifil, #18Ahe showing the composition error with “G” of “GOBIERNO” inverted and without the second “E” in “AEREO”, plus #18Ahh the double overprint error, however there are six other major varieties which should be, but are not, listed by Edifil, plus a number of major errors and some with the overprint on the selvage, which are also unlisted (See Dennis Florence’s original plating research and quantities of each believed to exist listed below), all covers are cancelled by “Las Palmas, Canarias/12 Sep 36” datestamp, addressed to Seville or unaddressed (unaddressed covers come from the same mail bag as addressed covers) and all bear the 14 September Seville backstamp, noteworthy are the over 30 stamps with double overprints ranging from single frankings to blocks of four, four covers with stamps with double overprint, one inverted, plus eight stamps printed in the selvage on four covers, which were accepted as postage; these covers, even those which are unaddressed, were flown from Las Palmas to Seville likely on LAPE emergency service to the mainland, also includes is Mr. Florence’s blown-up photos, platings and other background information; by far and away the largest holding of these covers in existence as only a total of 1,200 stamps are believed to have been issued, and an ideal basis from which to form an exhibit. (photo - page 202)

Est. 7,500-10,000

★/★★✉ Canary Islands Spanish Civil War issues specialized stamp and cover collection, a remarkable assemblage of hundreds of stamps and covers mounted and annotated on pages in a binder, the stamps are highly complete and include many multiples, major and minor errors and varieties, including inverted overprints, double overprints, displaced overprints and the like, most of which are signed by Roig, Garcia, Alcalde, Kessler, Sanabria or other noted experts, among the over 75 covers are, complete sets, many error usages and a number of significant rarities, overall quite clean and largely fine-very fine; an impressive and valuable collection which would be a challenge to duplicate. (photo page 200)

Est. 5,000-7,500

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★/★★✉ Spanish Civil War Nationalist local issues stamp and cover massive collection of many thousands of compulsory postal tax stamps and covers mounted on quadrille pages and housed in four bulging albums, the collection is arranged in alphabetical order by town and the stamps are identified by Galvez numbers and are mostly mint and remarkably complete, including singles, sets, souvenir sheets, multiples and sheets, in addition the collection is loaded with many varieties, imperforates, errors, some proofs and a considerable amount of unlisted material, the hundreds of covers comprise an extensive collection of censor handstamps identified by Heller numbers and include many unlisted by Heller and some better frankings by postal fiscals and locals, the collection is replete with $50.00 to $500.00 items and the overall condition is much nicer than what is typically found; a monumental collection and certainly the largest and finest we have had the pleasure to offer. (photo - page 204) Est. 15,000-20,000

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★/★★✉ Spanish Civil War Nationalist local patriotic overprints highly complete mint specialized collection including covers, an amazing collection of thousands of items mounted on pages and identified by Edifil numbers in an album, includes singles with an amazing number of errors such as double and inverted overprints and varieties, numerous complete sets, blocks of four and other multiples, souvenir sheets and many covers, with nearly all the better items expertized by noted authorities or with photo certificates, the collection starts with Antequera including Edifil #1-18 and continues with Azuaga 14, Badajoz 8-22, Barcelona 1-9, strong Burgos including souvenir sheets with errors, Caceres 1-4, Euskadi 1-5 in blocks of four, Huelva 1-18, La Carolina 1-12 on four covers and 1-12hi triptychs, La Coruna 18-20, La Linea de la Concepcion 1-15, Madrid 125, 71-72, Menorca 1-2 panes of twelve, Orense 5As-16As, 19-32, 23s-28s, 22As-25As, Pontevedra 28-30, Salamanca 12hcc-14hi, 13/22, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1-7, NE1-4 and NE6 on one cover, 36-44, Santander 1-16, NE1-2, 17-25 and many more, this, however is just the tip of the ice berg as there are hundreds of errors and varieties throughout with catalog values from €25 to €250 or more, in addition to the numerous interesting covers that enhance the collection, the overall quality is very nice with a great many n.h. stamps and sets to be found; a very desirable collection with high catalog value that is a pleasure to view.

Est. 15,000-20,000

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Postal fiscals used on cover impressive collection of 94 Nationalist covers on stockpages in a binder showing a wide variety of different frankings, origins and destinations, many registered and many with military censor handstamps, all marked with realistic retail prices ranging from $20.00 to $1,000.00, with most over $100.00, mainly very fine; a nice basis for a further expansion, with marked prices totaling $20,500. (photo)

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Postal fiscals used on cover collection of 60 items, all are Nationalist usages from Granada and its environs, most with additional obligatory tax local Granada issue and nearly all bear a circular military censor handstamps, wide range of revenue issues, a very fine and attractive lot. (photo)

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Revenue stamped paper postal fiscals used on cover collection of 39 covers displayed on stockpages in a binder, all are Nationalist usages, most are single frankings by a nice variety of issues, nearly all are registered with registry datestamps tying the fiscals, all bear military censor handstamps and virtually all are very fine and attractive; a difficult group to assemble as these were only legal for postage until the end of July 1937. (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

★/★★✉ Asturias y Leon, Barcelona and Beneficencia collections of hundreds of mint singles, sets, errors, souvenir sheets and covers in mounts on quadrilled pages, the collections are quite complete, including Asturias y Leon Edifil #1-7, 8-11, 8s-11s in a block of four, 11hh, NE12-16, and NE15hcc (2), among the Beneficencia we note #18, NE19-31, 35, Telegraph 1-9, 13-15, the Barcelona is quite strong including #NE9-16, NE17-21, NE25-26, 40-41, 53-54, 62-64, NE27-28, NE29-30, NE31 with strong color shift, NE32, NE33-34 and more, much nicer quality than usually found, with many of the mint, especially the souvenir sheets being n.h..

Est. 2,000-3,000

Barcelona 1942-45 locals group of imperforate complete sets in vertical gutter blocks of 40 (4x10), comprised of Edifil #33s-37s, 42s-46s, 55s-59s (three sets of gutter blocks of 40) and 65s-68s (two sets of gutter blocks of 40), some without control numbers, others with control numbers, including double control numbers and alternating with and without control numbers, without gum, a few stains, generally very fine and unusual.

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Edifil Barcelona Telegraph #11s, 1937 20c on 5c Orange and brown imperforate, three part sheets of 80 and two vertical gutter blocks of 40, without gum or control number, a few light creases, mostly very fine.

Edifil €27,520

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Edifil Barcelona Telegraph #17As-17Fs, 1942-45 10c on 20c to 1P on 20c Black Telegraph imperforate, without gum as issued, the complete set of six values in full sheets of 100, remarkably fresh, some trivial creasing in the selvage only, very fine and rare; one of only two known sets of full sheets. (photo)

Edifil €156,000

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Edifil Barcelona Telegraph #17Ahis-17Fhis, 1942-45 10c on 20c to 1P on 20c Black Telegraph imperforate, inverted overprints, without gum as issued, the complete set of six values in full sheets of 100, remarkably fresh, very fine and rare; quite likely the only surviving set of full sheets. (photo - page 204)

Edifil €180,000

Barcelona locals and telegraph issues large imperforate accumulation of various issues from the late 1930s to 1945, mostly in large multiples including many gutter blocks of 40, some gummed however most are ungummed, some without control numbers and others with control numbers including errors, a few faults, most very fine; a very unusual offering with substantial Edifil catalog value.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Barcelona Telegraph unissued surcharges, 36 sets of eight different telegraph 40c, 50c or 1P surcharges, each in two blocks of fifteen and a block of six, most with control number, o.g., n.h. or without gum, some small faults, mostly very good to fine; unlisted in the literature. (photo - page 210)

Est. 300-400

Gomez-Guillamon #337, Pego 1937 10c + 15c +50c +75c Violet War Production souvenir sheet hoard of 58 sheets, all o.g., n.h., a few with creases or other minor faults, vast majority very fine; believed to be the largest holding of these Spanish Civil War Republican local war tax souvenir sheets. (photo - page 210)

Est. 750-1,000

Gomez-Guillamon #927, 929, Barcelona, Montcada i Reixac, 1938 Conquest of Teruel souvenir sheets, three green souvenir sheets (#55) and three ultramarine souvenir sheets (#64), each tied to separate Republican cover to Brussels or Paris by “Moncada, Barcelona/26 Feb 38” postmarks and additionally franked with 60c postage, violet boxed Barcelona censor handstamp, covers to Belgium with appropriate backstamp, two of former with opening tears, otherwise very fine and scarce. (Querol #55, 64) (photo - page 210)

Est. 500-750

Gomez-Guillamon #1028, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 5c Catalan National Festival souvenir sheet, five sheets in the larger 115x135mm format, tied to separate Republican covers additionally franked with 45c postage, by “Parlament de Catalunya/24 Nov 27” postmarks, each with a light impression from machine backstamp, one affixed slightly over cover edge, otherwise very fine and quite scarce on cover. (Querol #4) (photo - page 210)

Est. 400-500

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Gomez-Guillamon #1029-1032, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia souvenir sheets, all four colors, green, violet, brown and grey, each tied to separate April 1938 Republican cover addressed locally and additionally franked by 45c or 25c stamps, green sheet not tied by indistinct datestamp, violet sheet tied by San Juan Despi, Barcelona postmarks and the other two tied

by Catalan Parliament handstamps, low serial numbers, a very fine and very rare complete set of souvenir sheets on cover; according to Dr. Charles H. Evans in his 1938 monograph The Souvenir Sheets of the Spanish Civil War, Chapter IX, he states “I have just learned that after the circulation of just a few sheets and covers of this issue, the entire lot was seized by the Republican authorities and destroyed.” (Querol #15-18) (photo)

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Gomez-Guillamon #1029-1032, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia souvenir sheets, all four colors, green, violet, brown and grey, each tied to separate April 1938 Republican cover to Belgium, France or Switzerland and additionally franked with 60c postage, stamps and souvenir sheets tied by the handstamp of the Catalan Parliament and with violet boxed Barcelona censor marking (Heller #RB1.4c), except grey sheet with San Juan Despi, Barcelona datestamp, appropriate backstamps, violet sheet with diagonal crease and grey sheet with small edge faults, otherwise very fine and quite rare, especially on covers; according to Dr. Charles H. Evans in his 1938 monograph The Souvenir Sheets of the Spanish Civil War, Chapter IX, he states “I have just learned that after the circulation of just a few sheets and covers of this issue, the entire lot was seized by the Republican authorities and destroyed.”

(Querol #15-18) (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

Gomez-Guillamon #1029), Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia grey souvenir sheet, tied to Republican local cover additionally franked by 45c postage by three strikes of “San Juan Despi, Barcelona/14 Abr 38” datestamps, Barcelona backstamp, harmless vertical fold, very fine and rare. (Querol #18) (photo - page 210)

Est. 300-400

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Gomez-Guillamon #1031, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia violet souvenir sheet, imperforate on cream paper instead of green, tied to Republican cover along with 30c postage by clear “Barcelona/14 Abr 38” datestamps, Barcelona backstamp, very fine; the only recorded example; accompanied by a normal imperforate souvenir sheet on similar cover to Belgium, the sheet with a nick in the top right corner. (Querol #20 var.) (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

Gomez-Guillaimon #1031, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia violet souvenir sheet, imperforate, tied to local Republican cover additionally franked with 45c postage, all tied by three strikes of “San Juan Despi, Barcelona/14 Abr 38” datestamps, Barcelona backstamp, very fine; an exceedingly rare imperforate souvenir sheet on cover. (Querol #20) (photo - page 210)

Est. 500-750

Gomez-Guillamon #1032, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia green souvenir sheet, imperforate, tied to Republican cover to Paris additionally franked by 60c postage by three strikes of “San Juan Despi, Barcelona/14 Abr 38” datestamps, Barcelona backstamp, very fine; an exceedingly rare imperforate souvenir sheet on cover. (Querol #19) (photo - page 210)

Est. 500-750

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Gomez-Guillamon #1029-32, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 4th Anniversary of the death of Francisco Marcia souvenir sheet hoard comprised of green (79), violet (313), brown (11) and grey (36), plus some rarities including 5c green imperforate (#19), all four sheets imperforate and without control number (#19n-22n), 5c violet with strong double impression (#16b), and two examples of grey, plus green and brown sheets each with double impression, imperforate and without control number (unlisted), virtually all o g., n.h., some faults mostly affecting the stock portion of this holding, these being mostly creases and toning, otherwise very fine; a remarkable holding of these rare souvenir sheets.(Querol #15/22n) (photo)

Est. 5,000-7,500

Gomez-Guillamon #1033-34, 1036, 1038, 1040, Barcelona, El Pi de Llobregat, 1937 Anniversary of Resistance souvenir sheets, examples of each tied by February or March San Juan Despi datestamps to separate covers to Brussels or Paris additionally franked with 1.20P postage, violet boxed Barcelona censor handstamp (Heller RB1.4a), covers to Belgium backstamped, very fine; a scarce and attractive group. (Querol #26, 33, 43, 48-49) (photo - page 210)

Est. 400-500

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Gomez-Guillamon #2282-85, 1933-37 Segell Pro Infancia Republican political labels specialized collection of about 50 items on pages in a binder, including booklet panes and booklets, on cover usages, usages on documents, pamphlets and production material, most of which came from the family of the financial administrator of Segell pro Infancia, mainly fine-very fine; a unique assemblage for the specialist.

Est. 750-1,000

Litzinger #639/643Bd, Epila 1937 souvenir sheet accumulation of 147 sheets comprised of Litzinger #639 the green and brown sheet, #640 the blue and red sheet (13), #641 overprinted “Pro Avion” in black on #639 (59) without control number and (13) with control number, #642 overprinted “pro Avion” in black on #640 (2), #643A overprinted “Pro Avion” in blue on #639 without control number (4) and with control number (29), #643B overprinted “Pro Avion” in blue on #640, plus two each with double and inverted overprints and ending with seventeen sheets printed in blue and brown, occasional small faults or problems, most are o g., n.h., very fine.

Est. 1,000-1,500

★★/★ Catalan souvenir sheet accumulation of 136 items arranged on stockpages with duplication to as many as ten of several, strong in Montacada i Reixac and El Pi de Llobregat, but also useful Vinebre, Pins del Valles and others, somewhat mixed condition, some with pre-printing paper creases, pieces missing, gum problems, etc., many o g., n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 500-750

Zumalacarregui Requettes souvenir sheets and stamps unbelievable collection in mounts on quadrilled pages in an album, there are 70 souvenir sheets and numerous stamps, everything listed in Galvez is here, plus overprints on sheets and stamps that are quite unbelievable, including numerous errors, in addition there is notarized documentation of the approval of these sheets and other background information, there is the occasional small fault or hinged stamp, however the collection is overwhelmingly o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; there are ten or so collections of this type in the world, of which this is the third or fourth most complete.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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★/★★✉ Spanish Civil War Republican local issues comprehensive stamp and cover collection of several thousand items arranged alphabetically and identified by Gomez-Guillamon numbers mounted on pages in two large albums, includes singles, with a surprising number of unlisted issues, sets, souvenir sheets, sheets and numerous covers with local usages as well as quite a few souvenir sheets on cover, of particular note is powerful Montcada i Reixac, especially souvenir sheets, including color proofs, uncut sheets of four souvenir sheets and on cover usages, as well as Pi de Llobregat souvenir sheets with Francesc Macia souvenir sheets in pairs, double impressions, an uncut block of four sheets with control numbers 1-4 and on cover usages, plus Vinebre uncut sheets of four souvenir sheets, the rest of the collection contains numerous $25.00 to $250.00 and up stamps and a plethora of $100.00 to $1,000.00 and higher retail value covers, some small faults mainly among the adhesives as usual, however the collection is overwhelmingly fine-very fine; a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest collections of this area ever formed. (photo - page 216) Est. 20,000-30,000

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Spanish Civil War Republican issues uncut sheets of souvenir sheets and full mint sheets group, the former featuring (by Querol number) Montcada i Reixac #31, 33, 40, 43 (2), 46, 51 and 53, El Pi de Llobregat #5, 36-39 and 52-55 and Vinebre #54 (2), 56, 77 (2), 79 (2), 81, 83 (2), the duplicates having inverted watermarks, the full sheets include Alicante, El Masnou Galvez #538a-39a, Huelva, eight from Mallorca with Galvez #B560, B568a and B571, Nerja, Segovia Galvez #666-69, Zaragoza and several unlisted, Plus Vinebre Querol #35-38 in full sheets of 30, o.g., largely n.h., a few small faults, but overall unusually nice and mainly very fine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

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Spanish Civil War Republican political labels extensive collection of many hundreds of items issued from 1936-39 by a wide range of organizations from the Red Cross to Anarchists, including issues by help and propaganda organizations, political parties, anarchists, trade unions and other social economic organizations, military and para-military organizations, the Generalitat and other autonomous governments, youth organizations and miscellaneous issues, all in mounts on Alan Leveritt pages in three Scott albums, includes singles, sets, souvenir sheets, sheetlets, booklet panes and booklets, blocks and multiples, errors including imperforates, quite a few unlisted items and 30 highly desirable covers bearing these labels, including two franked solely by souvenir sheets, some better items by 1988 the F. Gomez-Guillamon catalog (which is included in this lot) numbers include #1559, 1560, 1562-65, 1681, 1749d-58d, 1814, 1840, 1901b, 190203, 1907-10, 1936, 1958-61, 1963-65, then 2053, 2554 and 2557 on one railroad cover, 2054, 2086, 2087a, 2151-54 (set of six), 2156-62, 2190a-96a, 2356, 2411-12, 2471a-75a, 2471d-75d, 2476, 2593 pane of 20, 2593 and 2609-13 se-tenant strip to name some, usual variable condition but much nicer than usual, many o.g., l.h. or n.h., others without gum, some faults or off center as is typical, largely fine-very fine; a wonderful collection that took Mr. Florence considerable time and effort to assemble.

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Julio Restat correspondence covers remarkable collection of 72 items displayed on stockpages in a binder and showing a wide range of interesting Nationalist and Republican Spanish Civil War frankings, including complete sets, souvenir sheets, multiples, scarce issues, errors and mixed country frankings, each cover is accompanied by a description and has been conservatively retail priced anywhere from $50.00 to $1,500.00, with most in the $200.00 to $750.00 range and five at $1,000.00 or more, there are a great many better items present, including the earliest known cover to Restat of the Spanish Civil War period, all are addressed to this exiled Chilean priest at the Chilean consulate in Paris, a few minor faults, nearly all very fine; only two other collections of this caliber are known to exist; marked prices total $24,870; accompanying this lot is a copy of the 2003 bilingual book by Juan Javier Negri on Restat and his correspondence which mentions Dennis Florence and includes many photographs of items in his collection. (photo)

Est. 5,000-7,500

Spanish Civil War picture post cards, three different groups comprised of a set of nineteen different unused cards of Italians in the Civil War mostly by Tafuri issued in Rome, a collection of 25 1930s and Civil War maximum cards, and fourteen used cards by Juan Marra, very fine and attractive lot.

Est. 400-500

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WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS Arranged Alphabetically by Country or Area 989

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British Commonwealth King George V valuable balance of many dozens of mostly complete sets, but also some high values and short sets, nearly all different, includes many of the tablet definitive sets, but also many of the popular commemorative sets, wide range of areas, including such popular colonies as Falkland Island and Malaya, also of note is a particularly strong showing of Rhodesia Double Heads and Admirals, loaded with items cataloging in the $100.00-$400.00 range, with a some sets even higher, o.g., a few n.h., a very tiny percentage with minor flaws, the overwhelming majority is fine-very fine; a particularly desirable and saleable lot; the Scott catalog value is in excess of $60,000.00. Est. 10,000-15,000

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British Commonwealth group of better items, 44 sets or singles from a wide range of colonies, cataloging a few hundred to several hundred dollars each, with some used classics including a few lovely full margined Cape of Good Hope triangles, some turn of the century mint or used, early 20th Century mint sets and high values, plus a few errors and varieties, mint are all o.g., most are fine-very fine; a particularly saleable lot of better items; five certificates accompany.

Est. 3,000-4,000

British Commonwealth mint and used collection housed in five Scott Specialty albums comprised of Great Britain and British Europe, British America in two volumes, Australia, Australian States and dependencies and New Zealand and dependencies, includes 19th century mainly used and 20th century mostly mint to the early Elizabethan period, Great Britain starts with a 1d Black and includes Victoria to 10/-, Edward VII to £1, Offices in Turkey nearly complete mint, the colonies include many useful singles and sets with most 1948 Silver Wedding sets n.h., some definitive sets including Bermuda George V. etc. some earlier issues with small faults, otherwise mostly o g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine.

Est. 2,000-3,000

British Commonwealth 1935 Silver Jubilee omnibus complete set of 249 stamps (no Egypt), o.g., n.h., fresh and very fine; a difficult set to assemble in never hinged condition; Stanley Gibbons catalog value for a hinged set is £1,200.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★ British Commonwealth substantial mint Queen Elizabeth II collection neatly arranged in stockbooks, a high degree of completion throughout, some colonies to up to the year 2000, nearly all of the colonies go to at least the early 1980s, includes virtually all of the good early definitive sets, including some in blocks of four, also a few gutter pairs, there are even a few errors and varieties, occasional duplication, all o.g., some sets are lightly hinged but the majority is never hinged, fine-very fine; the Scott catalog value is in excess of $50,000.00.

Est. 7,500-10,000

Canada mint collection to 1986 in a Lighthouse hingeless album, a few early stamps, some Large Queens and several Small Queens, well filled from 1897 on, including the Jubilees complete and nearly complete thereafter, including all of the regular issues and high value commemoratives, also useful back-of-the-book, in addition there is some loose material, mostly coil pairs or imperforate pairs, plus a set of plate blocks of #136-38, there are some small faults, but overall the condition is quite nice, nearly all o.g., with a large number of never hinged stamp, including on better values, overwhelmingly fine-very fine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

Canada mint and used collection to 1959 in a Lindner album, the 19th Century is mainly used and fairly well filled, with some duplication, includes the 1815 3p and 6p, several later 6p stamps, some mint including several copies of the 1857 ½p Rose, Large Queens including the 3c on Laid paper, duplicated Small Queens, with one copy of the 3c perf. 12½x12½, from 1897 on it is nearly all mint, including Jubilees complete, and the 20th Century is just about complete, plus back-of-the-book including perforated officials and a few revenues, also some useful provinces including mint Newfoundland, the early issues are in mixed condition, much of the later is fine-very fine with a large number of never hinged.

Est. 4,000-5,000

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★★/★ Canada clean mint lot of many dozens of 20th Century stamps, with a good run of Admirals including shades and printings, early commemoratives and regular issues from the 1920s and 1930s, also a set of the 1930 Electricity & Gas revenue stamps, the collector tried to obtain well centered and fresh stamps, all o g., most are never hinged, the vast majority is very fine or better; an especially saleable lot; the Scott catalog value exceeds $5,000.00.

Est. 1,000-1,500

★/★★ China odd accumulation mounted on pages in a binder and including Shanghai 1ca large dragon, a few revenues on documents, many PRC booklets including 1981 Year of the Cock, 1982 Year of the Dog, 1983 Swans, 1983 Year of the Pig, 1984 Year of the Rat and others, plus various PRC souvenir sheets including on first day covers, the best being 1979 National Emblem.

Est. 400-500

★/★★ China (People’s Republic) small mint collection of mostly 1970s and 1980’s issues on album pages, but also including a fresh l.h. set of 1964 Chrysanthemums, generally o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

999

★/★★❍French Africa incredibly desirable collection balance comprised of all the sub-Saharan countries and surrounding islands all in mounts and housed in two well-filled Yvert albums, there are thousands of singles and sets, with the vast majority being mint, plus a very great many errors and varieties are to be found throughout, as well as imperforates, proofs and quite a few interesting covers, strong in Cameroun, Congo, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Reunion and Senegal, however all colonies are well represented, while most of the high catalog value items and rarities have been removed, there remains a very considerable number of €50 to €500 catalog value items, the overall quality is especially nice for this area, while there are the occasional small fault or no gum, the vast majority are o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; a very desirable collection which deserves to be viewed carefully.

Est. 15,000-20,000

1000

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1002

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French America desirable collection balance comprised of Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Inini and Martinique, the collections are quite extensive and include not only mostly mint and a few used singles and sets, but also a great many varieties, errors, imperforates, a few proofs and some better covers, all in mounts in a Yvert album, the varieties are particularly impressive, especially the numerous Guadeloupe overprint types which include two full panes of 25 and many misspellings, including in pairs with normal, with many better items still remaining throughout, occasional small fault or no gum, most are o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 5,000-7,500

★/★★P French Andorra complete mint collection to 1980 in mounts on Yvert album pages, plus there and many imperforates and quite a few proofs as well, uniformly o.g., l.h. or mostly n.h., very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

French Colonies general issues and French Europe collection balance of hundreds of mostly mint stamps in mounts on Yvert album pages, the general issues are virtually all mint, plus there is a nearly complete collection of the French occupation of Arad and good showings of Castellorizo, Cavalle, Crete, Dedeagh, Port Lagos, Rouad and Vathy, these being mostly mint, also included is a specialized collection of the liberation issue for France, including essays, proofs, trial colors and imperforates, generally o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

French Colonies miscellaneous balance of a carton filled with a wide variety of material, including two stockbooks loaded with duplicates, Vichy issues in sheets, recent purchases and various material yet to be mounted in the collection, several collection remainders and so forth, better material to be found so should be inspected carefully.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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★/★★ French Equatorial Africa extensive mint collection of a few hundred singles and sets, as well as many imperforates, proofs and a few covers in mounts on Yvert album pages, the collection is highly complete and features an impressive specialized showing of the “Libre” overprints, including double overprints, double overprints with one inverted, overprints with small “L” in black and red, overprints with constant broken letters, etc., clean and virtually all o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 5,000-7,500

French India mint collection balance of several hundred singles and sets in mounts on Yvert pages, the collection lacks the rarities and many “France Libre” issues, but is otherwise quite extensive, including some errors and varieties, imperforates and a cover, overall quite clean, o.g. or l.h., mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

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★/★★❍French North Africa and Middle East valuable and highly desirable specialized collection balance to about 1960 comprised of many thousands of items in mounts, identified and housed in three well filled Yvert albums, all areas are strongly represented, there are mint and used singles, the used mostly 19th and early 20th century issues, the overwhelming majority of the collection being mint, in addition the collector had a penchant for the multitude of both major and minor varieties and errors which makes French Colony collecting so interesting, and these are found in prodigious quantities throughout the collection, additionally, the collection is further enhanced by a plethora of imperforates, proofs, trial colors, essays and the like, with most being the more desirable pre1950 issues, plus there are quite a few interesting covers to be found throughout, while we have removed most of the rarities this collection is absolutely loaded with items that catalog €50 to €500 or more in Yvert or Maury, also unusual is the overall very high quality of the material as the collector was very particular about what he added to the collection, while there is the occasional small fault, toned perf., etc. the collection is overwhelmingly o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; this is a very impressive collection balance, certainly the largest and finest we have ever hand the pleasure to offer, a careful viewing, while a pleasure, is a task for which sufficient time should be allowed, especially considering the very substantial total catalog value.

Est. 20,000-30,000

1007

★/★★❍French Oceania appealing collection balance comprised of rather comprehensive virtually all mint collections of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, with both French and British issues, Oceania, Tahiti and Wallis and Futuna, all in mounts and housed in two Yvert albums, not only are these collections quite complete mint to about 1980, but they also include numerous imperforates, quite a few errors and varieties, proofs, and British New Hebrides specimen overprints, the French Polynesia New Caledonia and Wallis & Futuna imperforates and proofs are particularly strong, and there are a great many €50 to €500 catalog value items to be found throughout the collection, clean and almost entirely o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine; a beautiful lot of this popular area.

Est. 5,000-7,500

French Oceania postal history collection of 165 covers or cards from 1825 to about 1940, plus 25 mint postal stationery entires and three proofs mounted on pages and housed in three binders, the collection starts with 1825 folded letter from Otahita to Portland Maine (missing half of address panel), 1834 folded letter from Bora Bora to London via India, rare 1838 folded letter to London, being a missionary report from Maiaviti in the Society group written in the native language, and 1863 folded letter from Papeete to France, most of the rest are franked with adhesives, including three French Colonies general issue forerunners, frankings by “Tahiti” overprint and other provisional issues, multiple and colorful frankings, many registered usages, some nice paquebot cancels, postmark types, and small town cancels including Afareaitu, Atuona, Fare, Taravao, Taiohae, Vaitape and Vaitepaua, some typical cover faults, most are fine-very fine.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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French Offices in China and Indochina collection balance of many hundreds of mostly mint and some used singles and sets, plus some covers, errors and varieties and millesimes pairs in mounts on Yvert album pages, includes Annam & Tonkin, Canton nearly complete, Offices in China general issues, Cochin China, Hoi Hao, Kwangchowan nearly complete, Mongtseu, Pakhoi, Tchongking, Yunnan Fou and Indochina general issues, the collection is quite extensive and, though lacking the rarities, still contains numerous items which catalog from €50 to €500 in Yvert or Maury, the overall quality is very nice for this area and is predominantly fine-very fine.

Est. 3,000-4,000

★/★★❍Germany and area collection and accumulation of many thousands of singles, sets and souvenir sheets arranged in 21 stockbooks and other housing filling two large cartons, includes German States, Reich, Federal Republic, DDR, occupations, Saar, Danzig, Memel, plebiscites, locals, colonies, etc., with issues to about 1980, better items noted throughout so worth a careful look.

Est. 1,000-1,500

Hong Kong collection to 1973 in a Scott album, early issues mainly used, with some better Queen Victoria stamps including surcharges, for the 20th Century there are duplicated pages, often containing both mint and used, slightly mixed quality, majority fine or better.

Est. 750-1,000

Iran modern mint collection of the years 1979-2001, appears to be complete for the period, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; the Scott catalog value is about $1,200.00.

Est. 300-400

Italy mint collection of the Republic issues from 1945 to 1980 in two hingeless albums, the front of the book issues appear complete less the Map error, some useful back-of-thebook as well, o.g., spot check of the better items shows all never hinged, fine-very fine; the Scott catalog value is in excess of $4,000.00.

Est. 750-1,000

Italy - Trieste Zone A mint collection apparently complete on J.V. Bush pages in three binders, including #58-69, C13-15, J1-5, Q1-12 with the top three values n.h., Q13-26 with two 1,000L values and ending with mint or used revenues including IndustrialCommercial Tax with some better, Letters of Exchange and other fiscal issues, generally o.g., l.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

★/★★❍Japan collection of hundreds of mint and used sets, singles and souvenir sheets housed in two Lighthouse hingeless albums with issues to 1980, includes mostly used dragons and chrysanthemums, some genuine and others not, mostly used Kobans including perforation varieties, good souvenir sheets with Parks issues nearly complete, Beauty Looking Back, Moon and Geese, etc., mixed condition ranging from very fine n.h. to faulty, so please inspect carefully.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Madagascar British Consular collection 43 stamps, 41 of which are different (S.G. #1/47), includes three that catalog in excess of £1,200 (S.G. #20a, 26a and 32), many in the £300-500 range, three from the first issue have red diagonal lines and have been cataloged as used, there are the usual faults present, generally consisting of small hinge thins, most have o.g. in the corner, vast majority with very fine appearance, in addition there are some 1895 British Inland Mail stamps, including one imperforate between pair.

S.G. £16,000

Malaya and States valuable worthwhile collection in a Scott album, all states represented, plus Strait Settlements and Singapore, early issues mainly used including a few scarce stamps with certificates, later material is a mix of mint and used, with some duplicate pages for both, well filled with medium priced items including some mint sets, also includes a second album of North Borneo, Labuan, Brunei and Sarawak, slightly mixed condition, much is fine-very fine.

Est. 4,000-5,000

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New Hebrides covers, an interesting group of eleven usages from 1909 to 1964, with British, French and mixed frankings, including 1909 registered cover with seven British and five French adhesives, 1909 cover with five different British stamps, 1911 registered mixed franking cover, 1911 French franking registered cover to Samoa, 1911 registered mixed franking multiple surcharges cover, 1923 registered mixed franking surcharges cover, 1953 paquebot usage, etc, few minor faults, mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 400-500

Newfoundland clean mint lot of sets and air post stamps from the later period (#87/225, C12/18), an exceedingly fresh and mostly well centered group, o.g., most are lightly hinged, much is very fine; the Scott catalog value is about $3,500.00.

Est. 750-1,000

Togo (British) mostly mint lot (S.G. #H1/31) of fourteen stamps from the first setting including the 40pf and 80pf, plus a few of the better Gibbs-listed varieties of the 3pf, and three surcharges, the second setting includes 20pf-30pf values in singles and blocks, plus several of the surcharges including thin “y” varieties, the third setting has the 5pf and 10pf values, in addition the lot contains the Cameroun “C.E.F. set and a few other items, the Stanley Gibbons catalog value is in excess of £3,000; eight certificates accompany.

Est. 750-1,000

Togo (British) 1915-16 Overprints on the Gold Coast stamps specialized mint collection (S.G. #H34-58) with the local overprints consisting of a normal set, a set with small “F”, a set with thin “G” and a set with “CCUPATION”, plus there are five values (including the 2/- and 2/6) with no hyphen, and the 2p with two hyphens, several of these varieties are in a pair with the normal stamps, in the London printings there is a complete set and also a complete “Specimen” set, as well as a 2/6 value on registered cover to Switzerland, o.g., there is an occasional stamp with minor gum toning or other small imperfection, but overall fine-very fine; the Stanley Gibbons catalog value is about £7,000; three BPA certificates accompany.

Est. 2,000-3,000

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★/★★ Worldwide semi-postal issues desirable mint collection to 1970 comprised of several thousand complete sets, souvenir sheets and booklets well organized in alphabetical order filling a large carton, the collection is highly complete, lacking only great rarities such as French Morocco #B1 and about twenty items offered individually elsewhere in this auction, naturally the strength is in Western Europe and its colonies, but there is also strong showing from Eastern Europe, Turkey, Thailand and elsewhere as well as hundreds of souvenir sheets, with a great many $25.00 to $500.00 and higher catalog value sets and souvenir sheets to be found, the overall quality is excellent, while there is the occasional small fault, the vast majority are o.g. or l.h., with a surprising amount of n.h. throughout and mostly fine-very fine; substantial cumulative catalog value so please inspect carefully. Est. 10,000-15,000

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Worldwide collection of tens of thousands of largely 20th century mint and used singles and sets housed in eleven well filled Scott International albums to around 1976, the pages have been rearranged alphabetically, however the first volume with U.S. and A through China countries is missing, strongest in Eastern and Western Europe as well as Latin America, but well balanced overall with most counties represented, nicer than often seen with better items to be found throughout, so worth careful viewing.

Est. 2,000-3,000

Worldwide sports and Olympics assortment with most of the value and interest in mostly early 20th century covers and cards, some still on auction pages, including many franking, commemorative items and picture post cards from Greece 1896 and 1906 issues, also 1928 Netherlands covers, Belgium, some exposition and fair covers, a large stockbook fill with Olympic vignettes and some miscellaneous non-sports material; well worth a careful inspection.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Worldwide collection of many thousands of mint and used singles, sets and souvenir sheets in mounts and housed in seventeen Minkus Supreme Global albums with supplements to 1988, stronger in Eastern and Western Europe, Latin America especially Brazil and some useful British including Canada.

Est. 1,000-1,500

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Worldwide collection of many thousands of singles and sets mounted in eleven Minkus Supreme Global albums with supplements to 1987 filling three large cartons, plus an extra carton with duplicates and yet to be mounted material.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide mint lot of mostly sheets, much is Africa from the 1960s, including Guinea and Liberia, with sheets and part sheets of errors, imperforates, specimens, etc., also some similar South America, a little Russia, other countries including Chad 1971 1,000Fr Air post (#C84) imperforate sheet of 25, also a few Israel varieties, and more, o.g., most if not all n.h., generally very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide collection of many thousands of mint and used sets and singles to 1972 housed in eight well-worn Scott International albums.

Est. 500-750

Worldwide miscellaneous accumulation on album pages in two binders, includes mint French Colonies general issues, a decent collection of Martinique mostly used, with French Colonies general issues used in the colony, many surcharges including 1920 surcharge errors, U.S. cut squares with some better items and European stampless and stamped covers, most of which are German, somewhat mixed condition, most fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

Worldwide miscellaneous lot includes a stockbook of Romania, with early used and later mint sets, also Vatican City mint and first day covers, Israel, a small stockbook with Russia mint sets from the 1940s, and more, o g., much of the mint is n.h., fine-very fine.

Est. 300-400

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Worldwide covers and cards potpourri filling a box, the best part of which would seem to be a hoard of hundreds of mint postal stationery items from Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador, also a variety of mainly 20th century things from United States, Israel, Europe, Latin America, etc., typical mixed condition.

Est. 400-500

Worldwide cover group of over 20 items, with some stampless including a 1695 folded letter from England, also several Russia including an 1871 three-color franking to France and one with Ukraine trident overprints, also German States and a few others, mixed condition.

Est. 200-300

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