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The William H. Gross Scandinavia Collection

DENMARK
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1001 og 1 1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, handsome and choice mint example of this scarce and popular classic stamp, four large and well balanced margins, warm rich color, large part o.g., extremely fine ex-E.A.P. Collection (Christies Zurich, Mar#1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, handsome and choice mint example of this scarce and popular classic stamp, four large and well balanced margins, warm rich color, large part o.g., extremely fine; ex-"E.A.P." Collection (Christies Zurich, March 26, 1996) (Facit #1II; 35,000SEK for "top quality"). (Image) $2,250.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
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1002 og/nh 1 1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate I, positions 81-82, types 7-8, the magnificent mint left sheet-margin horizontal pair, fabulously bright and fresh, prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, in addition to the impressive sheet margi#1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate I, positions 81-82, types 7-8, the magnificent mint left sheet-margin horizontal pair, fabulously bright and fresh, prooflike color and impression on crisp paper, in addition to the impressive sheet margin at left which measures 16mm, the other three margins are marvelously large and well balanced, pristine full o.g., the right stamp is only lightly hinged, while the left stamp is never hinged, some vertical natural gum creasing entirely in the left margin well away from the stamps, superb in every respect.This spectacular mint pair is in a condition that is unimaginable for a stamp from the classic period of philately. Every physical characteristic simply cannot be improved upon. Besides being in optimal condition, any mint multiple of this stamp is an immense rarity as only two blocks of four and two mint pairs exist in private hands. This being the only multiple with a sheet margin.A stunning and unique exhibition piece for the finest collection of Denmark or simply for the connoisseur of gem quality classics of the world. This famous pair once graced the pages of the collection of the renowned philatelist, Maurice Burrus, whose collections were sold in a series of breathtaking auctions in the 1960's. However, this pair was sold privately and has only appeared once at auction since the Burrus collections were dispersed. Accompanied by both a 1984 Enzo Diena and a 1999 Lasse Nielsen certificate (Facit #1II). (Image) Est. $75,000-100,000

SOLD for $75,000.00
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1003 c 1a 1a, 1851 2rs Blue, Ferslew printing, plate I, position 29, type 5, a gem quality single in a deep rich shade, also possessing extra-large margins all around, beautifully cancelled by a black mute target cancel and tied to an exceptionally clean#1a, 1851 2rs Blue, Ferslew printing, plate I, position 29, type 5, a gem quality single in a deep rich shade, also possessing extra-large margins all around, beautifully cancelled by a black mute target cancel and tied to an exceptionally clean folded printed matter letter sheet, dated "Bergen 4 Juny 1852" inside, perfectly struck Foot Post "F:6.14/6.52" blue oval postmark to left of stamp, addressed to Copenhagen, small unnoticeable hole on front of letter sheet at far left, extremely fine; an outstanding quality example of the much scarcer first printing on cover; 1998 Paaskesen certificate (Facit #1I; 70,000SEK for "top quality"). (Image) Est. $5,000-7,500

SOLD for $9,000.00
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1004 c 1 1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate I, position 49, type 9, select single with four large to mostly huge margins, plus its color is especially deep and intense, tied to handsome folded printed matter letter sheet by black mute target cancel#1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate I, position 49, type 9, select single with four large to mostly huge margins, plus its color is especially deep and intense, tied to handsome folded printed matter letter sheet by black mute target cancel, also just tied at bottom by Foot Post "F:3.8/5.54" blue oval postmark, "KB" compass cancellation at bottom left in black, addressed to Christianshavn, extremely fine; seldom encountered in such exceptional condition; 1980 Kaiser certificate (Facit #1II; 25,000SEK for "top quality"). (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $4,500.00
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1005 c 1 1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate II, positions 6171, types 3 and 5, an exceptional vertical pair possessing deep rich color and large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, each stamp of the pair neatly tied to clean folded entir#1, 1852 2rs Blue, Thiele printing, plate II, positions 61/71, types 3 and 5, an exceptional vertical pair possessing deep rich color and large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, each stamp of the pair neatly tied to clean folded entire to Waldermarslund by black numeral "1" target postmark of Copenhagen, nice strike of "KB" compass postmark of Copenhagen dated 11/5/1854 at bottom left in black, extremely fine and most eye-appealing; covers bearing pairs of the 2 Rigsbankskilling first issue of Denmark are quite rare, particularly in vertical pairs, and especially so in such marvelous condition; a cover for the finest collection of Denmark; accompanied by three certificates: 1977 Københavns Philatelist Klub, 1978 Nussbaum and 1998 Paaskesen (Facit #1II). (Image) Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $11,500.00
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1006 c 2 2, 1852 4rs Red brown, Thiele I printing, plate II, position 68, used in combination with Great Britain 1851 1p Red brown, lettered CI, both tied to an extraordinary folded printed matter letter sheet, sent from Newcastle-on-Tyne (England) t#2, 1852 4rs Red brown, Thiele I printing, plate II, position 68, used in combination with Great Britain 1851 1p Red brown, lettered CI, both tied to an extraordinary folded printed matter letter sheet, sent from Newcastle-on-Tyne (England) to Denmark, the two stamps together paying the printed matter rate from England to Denmark, the 1p Great Britain stamp initially tied by local barred oval postmark, then both stamps cancelled upon arrival in Denmark by mute target cancels in black, "Newcastle-on-Tyne/Ju 14/1852" circular postmark in blue on reverse, along with blue Hamburg double circle transit cancel, both stamps with three large margins (fourth close to just touching), very fine and stunning.According to "The Classic Stamps of Denmark", published in 1992 by The Philatelic Foundation of Denmark, "The use of Danish stamps on mail to foreign countries was allowed from July 16th 1854, but it is an interesting fact that their use on mail from foreign countries was allowed more than two years earlier in May 1852. The postal circular no. 7 / 1852 allowed Danish stamps to be affixed to market circulars from Britain carried directly between the two countries. In this manner the circulars could be prepaid and the Danish Post Office saved itself the trouble of collection of the Danish postage from the recipient. During 1852 and 1853 mail was carried directly between Britain and Denmark on the London - Hamburg steamer. From the two years only a handful of these circulars with mixed frankings have survived."A fabulous mixed franking usage of stamps from two of the most popularly collected countries in the world. It is not hard to understand why this impressive cover has been the cornerstone to several Grand Prix winning collections. Perfect for either the advanced collector of Denmark or Great Britain Line Engraved stamps and postal history. Accompanied by a 1980 Slavomir Kaiser certificate; ex-Mott, Engellau, Anderson and Dr. Scott (Facit #2). (Image) Est. $30,000-40,000

SOLD for $30,000.00
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1007 og 4 4 var., 1854 4s Chestnut brown, Thiele III printing, plate IV, position 61, a choice mint single of this rare and distinctive shade, being one of the most elusive of the many shades found on this stamp, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impressio#4 var., 1854 4s Chestnut brown, Thiele III printing, plate IV, position 61, a choice mint single of this rare and distinctive shade, being one of the most elusive of the many shades found on this stamp, deep luxuriant color and a crisp impression, four full to mostly large margins, large part o.g., very fine; 1980 Kaiser and 1998 Paaskesen certificates (Facit #2 IVb). (Image) Facit 25,000SEK

SOLD for $1,900.00
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1008 ogbl 5 5, 1857 8s Green, a lovely top-sheet margin mint block of four, brilliantly fresh and crisp overall, radiant color and a prooflike impression, large even margins all around and showing a complete sheet margin at top (negligible paper split in th#5, 1857 8s Green, a lovely top-sheet margin mint block of four, brilliantly fresh and crisp overall, radiant color and a prooflike impression, large even margins all around and showing a complete sheet margin at top (negligible paper split in the top of the sheet margin only), full o.g. which shows some natural "darkening" near edges and not affecting its facial appearance at all, extremely fine; a very scarce block possessing exceptional eye appeal; clear 1998 Paaskesen certificate (Facit #5). (Image) Facit for hingd 20,000SEK+

SOLD for $1,300.00
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1009 og 6 6, 1857 16s Gray lilac, superb mint example, four lavishly large margins, unusually intense color and impression, full fresh o.g., relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem 1980 Kaiser and 1998 Paaskesen certificates (Facit 6 6,000SEK#6, 1857 16s Gray lilac, superb mint example, four lavishly large margins, unusually intense color and impression, full fresh o.g., relatively lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 1980 Kaiser and 1998 Paaskesen certificates (Facit #6; 6,000SEK for "top quality"). (Image) $475.00

SOLD for $325.00
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1010 ogbl 7b 7b, 1862 4s Brown, plate VI, positions 13-1423-24, an exceedingly handsome and scarce mint block of four, large balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color, o.g., lightly hinged, minor natural horizontal gum crease between the stamps, ext#7b, 1862 4s Brown, plate VI, positions 13-14/23-24, an exceedingly handsome and scarce mint block of four, large balanced margins all around, deep luxuriant color, o.g., lightly hinged, minor natural horizontal gum crease between the stamps, extremely fine; illustrated on page 98 in the handbook The Classic Stamps of Denmark, published in 1992 by The Philatelic Foundation of Denmark; 1998 Paaskesen certificate (Facit #7v3). (Image) Facit 5,000SEK

SOLD for $525.00
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1011 og 8 8, 1858 8s Green, an exceptional quality mint horizontal pair, large margins all around, bright fresh color, large part o.g., extremely fine quite remarkably, this handsome pair is the largest recorded unused multiple of this scarce stamp#8, 1858 8s Green, an exceptional quality mint horizontal pair, large margins all around, bright fresh color, large part o.g., extremely fine; quite remarkably, this handsome pair is the largest recorded unused multiple of this scarce stamp; illustrated on page 110 in the handbook The Classic Stamps of Denmark, published in 1992 by The Philatelic Foundation of Denmark; 1984 Kaiser and 1998 Paaskesen certificates (Facit #8). (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $2,100.00
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1012 c 9, 10 9, 10, 1863 4s Brown and 16s Violet, rouletted 11, each marvelously well centered and with deep rich colors, together paying the 20s rate to Norway on an immaculate 1863 folded letter to Arendal, both stamps tied by central numeral 1 targe#9, 10, 1863 4s Brown and 16s Violet, rouletted 11, each marvelously well centered and with deep rich colors, together paying the 20s rate to Norway on an immaculate 1863 folded letter to Arendal, both stamps tied by central numeral "1" target cancel of Copenhagen, blue "Kobenhavn/23.9/1863" c.d.s. at bottom left, light but identifiable Arendal arrival c.d.s. on reverse, extremely fine in every regard; an incredibly colorful and striking cover bearing both 1863 rouletted issues, with the 16s being particularly rare on cover; a stunning cover perfect for exhibition, illustrated on page 126 in the handbook The Classic Stamps of Denmark, published in 1992 by The Philatelic Foundation of Denmark; 1998 Paaskesen certificate (Facit 9, 10). (Image) Est. $10,000-15,000

SOLD for $14,000.00
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1013 c 10 10, 1863 16s Violet, rouletted 11, choice single in an exceptionally deep shade, tied by central strike of numeral 1 target cancel to 1864 folded entire to Göteborg, partial Kopenhagen11.3 c.d.s. at bottom left, clear Helsingborg16.31864#10, 1863 16s Violet, rouletted 11, choice single in an exceptionally deep shade, tied by central strike of numeral "1" target cancel to 1864 folded entire to Göteborg, partial "Kopenhagen/11.3" c.d.s. at bottom left, clear "Helsingborg/16.3/1864" transit c.d.s. at bottom right, very fine and exceptionally attractive; the 16s roulette of 1863 is rare used on any cover, but especially so as a single franking; illustrated on page 124 in the handbook The Classic Stamps of Denmark, published in 1992 by The Philatelic Foundation of Denmark; signed Gilbert and accompanied by a 1998 Paaskesen certificate (Facit #10). (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,500.00
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1014 nh P18 P18, 1914 38ø Orange newspaper stamp, pristine top sheet-margin mint example of this key value, deep rich color, attractively centered, o.g., stamp itself n.h., very fine 1995 Møller certificate (Facit TI18 25,000SEK).#P18, 1914 38ø Orange newspaper stamp, pristine top sheet-margin mint example of this key value, deep rich color, attractively centered, o.g., stamp itself n.h., very fine; 1995 Møller certificate (Facit #TI18; 25,000SEK). (Image) $2,250.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
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FINLAND 1856-58 IMPERFORATE COAT OF ARMS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1015 ng 1 1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a highly select unused example of this classic rarity, being among the few unused examples extant that is completely fault free, extraordinarily bright and fresh, rich color and a sharp impression, full well ba#1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a highly select unused example of this classic rarity, being among the few unused examples extant that is completely fault free, extraordinarily bright and fresh, rich color and a sharp impression, full well balanced margins all around, very fine; 1997 Gummesson certificate; ex-Mellgren (Facit #1I; 50,000SEK). (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
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1016 og 1 1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a magnificent mint horizontal pair being in a quality that is almost unimaginable for this very difficult and rare issue, possessing huge perfectly balanced margins all around, strong color and impressions, virtual#1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a magnificent mint horizontal pair being in a quality that is almost unimaginable for this very difficult and rare issue, possessing huge perfectly balanced margins all around, strong color and impressions, virtually full original gum which is almost never found on any existing singles, let alone on a multiple, faint vertical bend between the stamps of little significance, extremely fine; this superb pair is, without question, the finest mint pair extant; a showpiece for the finest collection; 1997 Gummesson certificate; ex-Mellgren (Facit #1I). (Image) Est. $20,000-30,000

SOLD for $27,000.00
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1017 p 1 1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, an impressive used horizontal pair tied to piece by two central strikes of Helsingfors23.61857 c.d.s., without the usual additional pen stroke cancels, four large even margins, deep rich color and sharp imp#1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, an impressive used horizontal pair tied to piece by two central strikes of "Helsingfors/23.6/1857" c.d.s., without the usual additional pen stroke cancels, four large even margins, deep rich color and sharp impressions, extremely fine; a very rare and especially desirable used pair in this gem quality; 1966 Diena and 1997 Gummesson certificates; ex-Mellgren (Facit #1I; 125,000SEK). (Image) Est. $10,000-15,000

SOLD for $7,500.00
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1018 c 1 1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a phenomenal single boasting enormous margins all around, in addition to showing on the reverse part of a 10k tête-bêche pair which adheres to it, tied to an 1857 folded letter to Jacobstad by low boxed Wasa2#1, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, a phenomenal single boasting enormous margins all around, in addition to showing on the reverse part of a 10k tête-bêche pair which adheres to it, tied to an 1857 folded letter to Jacobstad by low boxed "Wasa/22. Maj.1857" cancel (without the additional pen stroke cancellation so often seen), extremely fine; a stunning and unique showpiece of the First Issue of Finland; 1966 Diena and 1997 Gummesson certificates; ex-Trap-Holm, Fabergé and Mellgren (Facit #1I). (Image) Est. $15,000-20,000

SOLD for $17,000.00
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1019 og 1a 1a, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, tête-bêche pair, the incomparable mint pair of this important classic rarity, large to huge margins all around, marvelously fresh, with clear impressions, large part o.g., usual mild horizontal crease between the#1a, 1856 5k Blue, small pearls, tête-bêche pair, the incomparable mint pair of this important classic rarity, large to huge margins all around, marvelously fresh, with clear impressions, large part o.g., usual mild horizontal crease between the two stamps, extremely fine.This magnificent showpiece pair is, without a doubt, the finest mint tête-bêche pair of the 5 kopeck with small pearls in existence. This being number 4 in the Linder listing of the 15 recorded tête-bêche pairs and blocks. However, none of the other existing examples are in the optimal state of preservation this pair possesses. Most existing examples are found with varying degrees of faults and original gum examples are practically non-existent.This pair originally formed a block of four when offered in the famous Fabergé sale, which was held on March 14, 1940 (lot #32). Sometime between 1942 and 1946 the block was separated into two pairs. Accompanied by both a 1945 Royal Philatelic Society certificate and a 1997 Rolf Gummesson certificate (Facit #1Iv3; 600,000SEK for a pair without gum). (Image) Est. $50,000-75,000

SOLD for $57,500.00
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1020 ogbl 1a 1a, 1856 5k Dark blue, small pearls, tête-bêche block of four, a breathtaking mint block of four containing two tête-bêche pairs, brilliantly fresh, with deep rich color and strong detailed impressions, large well balanced margins all around, fu#1a, 1856 5k Dark blue, small pearls, tête-bêche block of four, a breathtaking mint block of four containing two tête-bêche pairs, brilliantly fresh, with deep rich color and strong detailed impressions, large well balanced margins all around, full original gum, natural vertical gum creases, faint trace of inconsequential tone spots, bottom right stamp with mild surface scuff, overall of very fine and stunning appearance.This spectacular block is one of the most famous philatelic items of not only Finland, but of the entire world. It has graced the collections of numerous philatelic giants of the past, such as Ferrary, Hind and King Carol of Romania. There are only five tête-bêche blocks of four recorded and this possesses the finest overall appearance of the existing minute population. This block is illustrated in the J. Olamo handbook "Finland's Tête-Bêches" on page 5 and in the L. Linder handbook "Finland's Ovalmärken" on page 8.An extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the most famous classic rarities of the world. Accompanied by 1997 Rolf Gummesson and 2003 Jussi Tuori certificates: ex-Ferrary, Hind, King Carol and "Sibelius" (Facit #1Iav3; 1,200,000+SEK as two pairs without gum). (Image) Est. $75,000-100,000

SOLD for $180,000.00
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