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The Gross Collection of Scandinavia, while relatively small in the number of lots offered (110), will be regarded as an important auction event in the field of Scandinavian philately. Several of the most recognizable and valuable rarities from Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are found in the auction - with particular emphasis on the classic first issues of Finland.

As with all Spink Shreves auctions, bidders may participate in the auction - live on the internet - during the sale. Please see our website www.SpinkShreves.com for details of this exciting bidding option

The Gross Collection of Scandinavian rarities will be appropriately honored and preserved in a special hardbound all-color auction catalog. It has been similarly designed much like his catalog for the now famous sale of his magnificent Great Britain collection, which last year realized the highest amount for any single stamp auction ever conducted. These and any future Gross Collection sales catalogs will certainly form an incomparable “set” for any philatelic library.

Catalogs for the William H. Gross Collection of Scandinavia are now available for $40.00 each ($50.00 to non-U.S. addresses). Orders may be placed online using a credit card at www.SpinkShreves.com or by calling 800-556-7826 or 972-788-2100. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

The Stamp Center/Dutch Country Auctions - Auction 256 - May 16-17, 2008 Featuring: U.S. & Worldwide Covers -Stampless Covers - Advertising Covers -Naval Covers -Air/Flight/Zeppelin Covers -Stationery -British Covers -Germany Covers -Accumulations & Collections U.S. First Day Covers -Baseball/Sports -Collins/Handpainted -Collections & Accumulations Deltiology/Picture Postcards U.S. Choice Singles U.S. Large Lots & Collections -Accumulations -Back-of-the-Book -Booklets & Booklet Panes -Duck Stamps -Sheets, Plate Blocks & Wholesale -Errors, Freaks & Oddities United Nations Worldwide -Country Collections Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain & British, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Russia, Switzerland & Viet Nam -Topical & Regional Collections -WW Collections & Large Lots & New Issues Philatelic Literature Numismatic & Related -Silver Dollars -Gold Coins Autographs, Americana & Ephemera email: auctions@thestampcenter.com

Nutmeg Stamp Sales, Inc. - Premier Graded - May 17, 2008 Welcome to Nutmeg's "Premier Graded Public Auction Sale" #169. Almost 60% of the lots offered within are graded 95 or higher, with 6 Lots Graded 100 Jumbo, 26 Lots Graded 100 GEM, 102 graded 98 Superb or 98 Jumbo Superb, 26 lots graded 95 Jumbo XF-Superb and 164 lots graded 95 XF-Superb. There are many exciting items including highest-graded items. We invite your bids. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Philip Weiss Auctions - Newport Stamps Part 2, Collections and Coins - May 17, 2008 Part Two of the fabulous Newport Collection. This portion will be made up of the singles and rarities. Included in this sale US Singles Highlighted By Great Rarities Including: August Issues #55, 57, 59, 61, & 62, Continental & American Special Printings Complete #’s 167-177, 180-181, 192-204, 205C, 211D, And J9/J14 Plus 1857 And 1861 Reprints Complete, #'s 233A, 314A Mint Pair (Ex. Cromwell And Engel; 1 Of 6 Known Pairs), 316 Line Pair, 321 Pair, 356 Line Pair, And Orangeburg Coil Used Single, Plus 4c and 8c Blue Papers, 544 Used, 594 Mint, 596 Pre-Cancelled, O94, PR47, R157 And R158, And Hawaii #12, And Much More Not Listed.

In Addition To 300 Lots from This Collection, There Will Be 200+ Lots From Various Collections Including The Chesapeake Collection Valued at $100,000-$200,000, 50+ Scott Catalog Albums Loaded With Foreign Mint Sets, And Singles. Strong Emphasis On British Colonies. To Be Sold By Country Or Area. Additionally, At Least 4 Other Large Stamp Collections Which Are Being Broken Down. Large Collection of Israel. From Virginia Part One an Airmail Cover Collection including Better First Flights. This Sale Will Also Feature Gold, Silver, And Paper Currency including Rare Errors, Puzzle Notes, 1914 FRN Boston Dual Denomination $20/$10 FRN #964 Burke/McAdoo, 1928A FRN (Richmond) Dual Denomination and More. Just Arrived, "Silver Salt Cellar" Recovered From The Treasure Ship Atocha With An Appraisal Value In Excess Of $300,000. We Will Offer Many Lots on Behalf of the Kings County Public Administrators Office including a Large Estate Stamp Collection.

Terms of Sale: 13% Buyers Premium, Sales Tax Where Applicable. Payment in Check, Cash, MasterCard/Visa. Please Note: No Merchandise is Released Until Funds are Cleared. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Modern Stamps, Inc. - Public Auction #375 - May 17, 2008 Public Auction #375 includes 352 Lots. This Sale includes Single items, Collections, Accumulations, Covers and "Box Lots" from United States and Countries World Wide. Highlights Include Early U.S. Issues (#18, 31, 34, 67 and Others), U.S. Errors, U.S. Booklet Panes, U.S. Air Mails, F.D.C.'s, Canada, Germany and World Wide Specialty Items. Sale also includes some Unusual Items (Not Listed by Scott); and some U.S. Fractional Currency. There are many Better "Box Lots", Dealer Stocks and Accumulations, Including U.S. "Postage Lots". With Better Singles, Sets and Collections from many Countries, as well as Accumulations & Dealer Stocks, there is something of interest for almost every collector. NO BIDDERS FEE IS ADDED TO THE INVOICE. All Lots Sold to High Bidder at an Increment Over Second High Bid. PHONE BIDDING DURING THE AUCTION CAN BE SCHEDULED. Dynamic Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Heinrich Koehler Auctions - Koehler Zeppelin Sale - May 21, 2008 Zeppelin-mail. The Gerhard Wolff collection. Unique offer of over 5000 covers which will be sold in over 400 single lots as well as in 53 collections. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.com will be provided by Nutmeg / H.R. Harmers

H.R Harmer Canada Sale 2984 - May 22, 2008 "The 'Mount Royal' Collection of Premium Quality Canada and B.N.A Colonies". This sale contains over 800 premium quality items from Canada and B.N.A Colonies. We invite your bids! LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Montreal Stamps and Coins - Stamp Auction #130 - May 24, 2008 Stamp Auction #130 will be held on Saturday May 24th, 2008 at 12 noon Eastern Time (9:00am Pacific Time),There are close to 600 lots with an estimated Auction realization of $120,000 to $150,000. Of note are better sets and singles from British Commonwealth, Canada & Provinces, France, French Andorra, German Airmails, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and many more. Strong Collections from Albania, Austria, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, French Polynesia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Latin America, Luxembourg, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. Enjoy and Good Luck. The auction will be held at our Montreal premises and in real time on eBay live auctions. The complete auction #130 including photos of every lot can be found at www.ebayliveauctions.com under Montreal Stamps and Coins. In regular Ebay (www.eBay.com) our username is universelle240 email: mtminternational@bellnet.ca

Arthur Maury Corp. - George A. Schwenk Collection of 19th C. US Stamps - May 24, 2008 Arthur Maury Corporation and Matthew Bennett International, two of the world's most prestigious stamp auction houses, are pleased to announce their second joint U.S. auction to be held at the 45th Annual NOJEX Stamp Exhibition in Secaucus, New Jersey. The auction will take place in Emerald Rooms 1 and 2 of the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel, Two Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (Tel: 201-348-6900) on Saturday, May 24 from 11:00 AM until the last lot is called that afternoon. This single-owner sale consists of the George A. Schwenk collection of 19th Century U.S. stamps, highlighted by nearly complete 1875 and 1880 Bank Note special printings. Both live floor and internet bidding will be available. Lots may be viewed on Friday, May 23 during regular exhibition hours. email: info@bennettstamps.com

Earl P.L. Apfelbaum Inc. - Public Auction #1057 - May 28-30, 2008 Apfelbaum's latest Public Auction offering of 3368 lots will be offered in 3 sessions, live at Stampauctionnetwork. The first session, held Wednesday, May 28th, consists of 1414 lots of United States singles & United States collections. The second session will be on Thursday, May 29th and has 1224 lots of British & Foreign collections & accumulations and the third session, which will be held on Friday, May 30, will consist of all the British and Foreign singles, sets, covers and specialty items. This session comprises 729 lots. All sessions begin at 9:00 AM (EST). A buyer's commission of 18% will be added to all invoices. Online, email, phone and mail bids accepted until 8:30 AM on each day of the auction. Online images. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Cherrystone Auctions - Versailles Part IV - June 3, 2008 Formed over a period of 40 years, with extensive proofs, essays, unissued designs, original artwork and much more. A truly sophisticated and important collection, one of the best ever assembled, with 500+ lots, including specialized Fezzan, Saar, French Antarctica and Polynesia, with large lots and collections offered intact. For more information or to bid live during the sale, please visit www.cherrystoneauctions.com Dynamic Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Cherrystone Auctions - Russia - June 4, 2008 Featuring the world renowned and award winning Dr. G. Adolph Ackerman collection. One of the most important collections of this interesting area, with stamps including a spectacular group of the Moscow-San Francisco (Levanevsky) issue, with four inverted surcharges (one with small "f" just realized $525,000 in our May 8 sale), first flights, survey and Trans-oceanic, Zeppelin and Catapults flights, large lots and collections. For more information please visit www.cherrystoneauctions.com Dynamic Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. - The Islander Collection of South America - June 5-6, 2008 The classic stamps of South America have fascinated collectors since philately's earliest days. In June 2008, Siegel Auction Galleries will present the legendary Islander collection, comprising the rarest and most outstanding stamps from five of the philatelically most significant South American countries: Brazil, Buenos Aires, Chile, Colombia and Peru. Each country is represented in the sale by its most outstanding philatelic rarity, as well as an array of rare stamps, blocks and covers.

From Brazil we have the legendary "Pack Strip", a unique se-tenant multiple comprising the 30 and 60-reis values from the second composite plate used to print the 1843 Bull's Eye issue. The Buenos Aires Barquitos issue provides the remarkable "In Peso" tête-bêche pair, which experts consider to be the only surviving tête-bêche multiple of the issue. For the first time ever, the auction market will have an opportunity to bid on the famous cover bearing the Chile 1854 5-centavos Lithograph block of fourteen, which was acquired by the collector privately more than forty years ago. The first day cover of Colombia's first issue is the only First Issue First Day Cover from any country in the Americas, including Canada and the United States. Finally, Peru offers two equally worthy candidates for the top-rated position: the ex-Weinberger block containing the Medio Peso Rose Red se-tenant error, and the spectacular combination cover with the Medio Peso Rose Red error and a pair of the One Dinero Blue first issue.

These outstanding items have been shown in Court of Honor and Aristocrats of Philately displays in major international exhibitions for decades, but they rarely appear at auction, and never before have all of them been gathered in one collection at one time. The entire sale is destined to be heralded as one of the most important philatelic auctions of all time. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

H.R.Harmer, Inc. - Collections - Harmer Collections Sale - June 6-7, 2008 We have received several important consignments including the stocks of the McLeod Stamp & Coin Company of Rochester N.Y., the Tatham Stamp & Coin Company, plus the "Harrow" estate. We have selected British Commonwealth and Foreign Country collections. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Sparks Auctions - Sparks Auction #2 - June 6-7, 2008 The Second Sparks Auction offers nearly 2000 lots in Commonwealth, WorldWide, Canada, Postal History and Lots & Collections. Highlights include SouthWest Africa, Mafia Island and East Africa, lovely pence issues of Canada and B.N.A., Large and Small Queens, rarities and die proofs from King George VII and Queen Elizabeth II, back of the book and provinces, postal history (especially Nova Scotia), and featuring a magnificent De Pinedo cover of Newfoundland and a very large volume of lots and collections that despite the sheer size does not sacrifice quality. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

The overwhelming first impression of this sale is its sheer physical size; hundreds of albums in rows on shelves; many storage units filled with cartons which are in turn filled with collections, postcards, envelopes, stamps in bundles, stamps organized in glassines, "102" cards, stockbooks, Post Office new issues, postal artifacts, and more stamps. We have spent hundreds of hours describing these lots – and we have described them fairly and in a consistent manner. The overall quality is quite high for this great mass of philatelic collectibles that are the property of several dozen estates and collections.

Some of the bulk lots have a retail value well in excess of $10,000, others are estimated to be worth less than the cost of shipping. Most fall somewhere in between. We do know that thorough viewing will be rewarded because there will be hidden treasures.

While the body of the auction occupies hundreds of square feet, its heart is in the vaults - interesting postal history, superb stamps, items that are scarce, rare or even unique, valuable stamps and covers are found throughout the catalogue. We make special note of some exceptional items in each session.

The exceptional collection of South West Africa has many rarities. A personal favourite is the used 10/- block from the first setting with two WESi errors. The Sparks catalogue will serve as a reference for the scarce items for decades to come. The rest of British Africa is of interest with Mafia Island and East Africa among the features.

The Second session has a number of lots with essays, proofs and other artwork for stamp issues which are both fascinating and very rare, often unique. The Canada and BNA sessions have numerous exceptional lots. Lovely Pence issues are complemented by the interesting group of half-pennys which include a pair and two lots with an imperforate and perforated half-penny with the same major re-entry. The Large Queen section of 61 lots is strong with mints, blocks and re-entries and includes what is believed to be the largest mint multiple of the watermarked Three cent value. The Small Queens through to the Quebecs offer many stamps of exceptional quality as well as interesting items for the specialist. The 68 lots of the Admiral Issue will fill many holes for discriminating collectors who have been searching for just the right stamp for their collection.

Large Die Proofs and great rarities are featured in the later KGV and QEII Issues. We note a missing hologram full sheet, a very rare imperforate between booklet, the Missing Moose, and the 1998 Christmas perf change matched set of plate blocks. The Registration issues include lovely re-entries and a strong Precancel section is high-lighted by an Amherst on the 4¢ Admiral. Nova Scotia features a mint #1 and a superb three penny. One of the most exceptional items in the sale is a mint Newfoundland two penny scarlet vermilion, very fine with huge margins.

Session Five has wonderful postal history, much of it from collector/dealer Roger Greer's collections of Nova Scotia. Several lovely pence and 1859 covers are highlighted by a ten penny cover; a ten cent rate to Sweden and a gorgeous six penny cover are highlights of the Large Queens. British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia all have at least one cover waiting for a Gold Medal Exhibit.

Newfoundland has a magnificent De Pinedo cover, a Columbia cover and a diagonally bisect eight penny cover. Over 350 lots of foreign covers, cover lots and postcards have numerous items awaiting a place in your collection.

We have referred elsewhere to the Sixth Session of lots and collections. One collection of Large Queens has a catalogue over $47,000. We invite you to view this and to note how few stamps have short perfs. A similar story can be told many, many times for the 486 lots in this session. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. - 2008 Rarities of the World - June 7, 2008 The 2008 Rarities of the World sale continues the Siegel firm's annual custom of presenting many outstanding stamps and covers in one spectacular auction. This year, the sale offers unusual covers from the Erin Gunter Estate and a Midwestern collector, including Louisiana usages and rare Confederates. A newly-discovered 5c 1847 Wheeling Grid cover is offered to the market for the first time. Rare and superb stamps will be found throughout, including a Scott #9 graded Mint NH Gem 100 Jumbo by PSE (the only unused stamp prior to 212 to achieve the zenith of grades). Scott 5 (Position 7R1E) is represented by a single offered for the first time at auction and two covers with strips containing this major rarity. Invert errors include a block of the 1c Pan-American, a single 1c graded XF 90 and, remarkably, a 4c Pan-American Invert with a new PSE certificate graded XF 90 (the finest graded example). To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Inverted “Jenny”, Position 21 will be offered. Finally, there is an extensive section of BNA postal history rarities.

The Rarities sale will be held on Saturday, June 7, following the June 5-6 sale of the Islander collection of South America. The three days should generate millions of dollars in sales of many world-class rarities, including the legendary “Pack Strip” of Brazil. LIVE Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

ALAN BLAIR - NAPEX - June 8, 2008 Welcome to Auction 112. Thank you for taking the time to check us out. There are 1122 lots total, hopefully, there will be some items of interest to you. In the USA, there are over 250 lots of individual lots including all Columbians unused and excellent covers that inc. a pair of 9X1a on cover Foreign includes India, Germany, Gt. Britain, Canada and much else.. There is a nice array of zeppelin/DO-X flight covers. Look into your area of interest, you may find exactly what you have been looking for.

There is a buyer's commission of only 10% added to each lot. Virginia residets and auction attendees will be charged the VA sales tax unless they have a valid re-sale tax number on file with us. Actual shipping charges will be added on, not some nebulous "shipping and handling: amount.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! We cannot accept phone or mail bids after 11am Thursday June 5. WE CAN accept e-mail and SAN bids until 12noon on Saturday June 7. Late bidders are encouraged to utilize the Auction Agent's services. His name is Rudy Roy, address is P.O. Box 5367, VA Beach, VA, 23471-0367, phone is 757-499-5234 and e-mail RRoyperfin@aol.com. One final note. If you have extra philatelic or numismatic (we run separate coin/currency auctions) material you have been thinking of disposing, please contact us and we will be glad to discuss what you have. Consignment terms and other information about our firm are listed at our web site: alanblairstamps.com. Dynamic Internet Bidding at StampAuctionNetwork.

Eastern Auctions Ltd. - Public Auction - June 14th, 2008 Our upcoming public auction features a wide selection of individual stamps, sets and intact collections. An extensive collection formed over many years will be offered, with focus on Austria, France, Germany and Area, Great Britain, Greece, Latin America, Scandinavia, Switzerland and a powerful Bird Topical Collection.

The British North America section is remarkably strong with scarce unused classic issues, rare postal history and die proofs. Newfoundland features an impressive range of Pence era proofs, rare stamps and postal history, supported by a strong 1897-1947 period with better varieties, imperforates, proofs, rare airmails and revenues, and numerous worthwhile collections. Canada is particularly extensive with an excellent selection of superb quality singles from Pence to the Admiral issues, rare Pence issues in choice condition, useful grouping of Cents to late Queen Victoria era, Large Queens and Small Queens, Admiral plate varieties, die proofs, modern errors, an interesting and unusually large semi-official airmails section and back-of-book. The sale concludes with a section of powerful and worthwhile large lots and collections, the best we have seen in a long time. Bathurst Canada email: easternauctions@nb.aibn.com

John Sheffield Philatelist Ltd.- June 29, 2008 Our latest Public Stamp Auction is available at our web site. Sale 147 contains a wealth of material. Of particular note there is a nice selection of worldwide material with EFO's, FSAT; better British Commonwealth, especially the issues of Australia and the Falkland Islands; useful early Canada Pence and QV Diamond Jubilee issues; the usual selection of collections and bulk lots, and much more. The auction will be held at the Four Points Hotel, 1150 Wellington Rd. South, London, ON with viewing beginning at 9 a.m. and the auction at 1 p.m. A sale worthy of your attendance. London Canada email: john@johnsheffield.com