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1896 Athens
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 51013 |
Proof |
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 1896 Olympics set of die proofs in the issued colours, very fine and extremely rare, an important set in Olympic philately, each with cert. Trachtenberg (1982).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. € 20,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51014 |
Proof |
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 1896 Olympics set of 12 die proofs in issued colour on toned card, very fine and very rare, exhibition showpiece for an Olympic collector.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. € 4,000
SOLD for € 7,000.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51015 |
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 1896 Olympics set of 12 in mint blocks of four, some mint nh, some with some minor perf. reinforcement, minor tone spots on the 60l and 1D, very fine and fresh, an extremely rare set in blocks, with the high values being major
rarities as such, cert. Hellenic Philatelic Society (2006)(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. € 30,000
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51016 |
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 1896 Greek Olympic Committee printed envelope with Greek legend, Committee cachet in red at top right, unused, very fine and rare.(Image
1)
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Estimate. € 500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51017 |
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 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: Envelope from Athens to France with 1896 Olympics 25l tied by Athens "6" cds on the first day of issue, Bordeaux arrival backstamp, minor foxing at top of stamp otherwise very fine and very
rare commercial first day usage, signed G. Bolaffi.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
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Estimate. € 2,000
SOLD for € 2,000.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51018 |
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 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (SIFNOS): Envelope sent registered to Syros with 1896 Olympics 5D tied by Sifnos blue-black cds, with matching blue-black s/l and boxed registered hs, reverse with Syros arrival cds, very
fine and extremely rare philatelic franking of this high value, cert. Tsironis.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. € 5,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51019 |
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 1896 (Mar 27) THIRD DAY OF THE GAMES (MILOS): Envelope sent registered to Syros with 1896 Olympics 10D tied by Milos blue-black cds, with matching blue-black s/l registered hs adjacent, reverse with Syros arrival cds, very
fine and extremely rare philatelic franking of the top value, cert. Tsironis.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. € 7,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51020 |
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 1898 (May 10) Printed commercial cover from stamp dealer Constantin Dascalakis & Co., sent registered from Athens to France and franked on the reverse with five 1896 Olympics 60l stamps cancelled by Athens "3" cds
and Paris arrival, portion of reverse missing, possibly paying 9 times the foreign rate plus registration fee, a very rare franking, cert. Tsironis (2008)(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
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Estimate. € 3,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51021 |
O, |
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 1896 Olympics stamps used on EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR A YEAR, from the first day of issue on 25th March 1896 to 25th March 1897, plus five examples used before the first day of issue, a few multiples, mixed condition, would take a
long time to replicate such a collection! (385 stamps)(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
(Image 6)
(Image 7)
(Image 8)
(Image 9)
(Image 10)
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Estimate. € 150
SOLD for € 180.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51022 |
Forgery, |
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1896 Olympics and 1900 Surcharges, forgery collection written up on 12 pages, incl. imperforates, forgeries with forged cancels incl. 60l block of 20, "unused" to 10D, five covers/cards with Olympic stamps added, two pages with the 1900 Surcharges
incl. varieties plus a forged cover with 25l on 40l, etc., a great lot for the student of this issue.
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Estimate. € 500
SOLD for € 480.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51023 |
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 1900 Surcharges. 1900 "AM" Surcharges 2D on 10D mint l.h. lower left corner marginal pair with upper stamps showing ? for A variety, toned gum otherwise fine (Hellas €440) plus normal 50l on 2D mint (also toned).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. € 70
SOLD for € 110.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
1900 Paris
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 51024 |
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 1900 Paris Exposition, pair of printed covers sent from the exhibition with exhibition legends at top; one a stampless cover from the French Ministry of Commerce with exposition cachet; and one from the Swiss General
Commission with 25c Sage tied by "RAPP" cds and the Exposition flag machine cancel, a fine pair.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
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Estimate. € 50
SOLD for € 30.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
1904 St. Louis
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 51025 |
|
|
 Nathaniel J. Cartmell real photo picture postcard, who won silver in the 100m and 200m, fine.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. € 70
SOLD for € 50.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
1906 Athens
| Lot |
Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 51026 |
 |
|
 1906 Olympics 1l enlarged handpainted essay in the issued design, in ink and grey watercolour, 6.7x7.5cm, on thick yellowish card and further affixed to tick white card, unique and highly attractive essay; ex Caruso.(Image 1)
|
Estimate. € 2,000
SOLD for € 3,400.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51027 |
Proof, |
|
 1906 Olympics set of 14 die proofs on card in the issued colours, 2l with faint surface imperfections, some slight tropicalisation, a very rare set, plus 2l proof with double print in marginal block of 10 and 20l plate proof
in blue in right marginal block of eight (both with foxing).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
|
Estimate. € 1,500
CLOSED
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51028 |
Proof, |
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 1906 Olympics set of 14 die proofs on card in the issued colours, some slight tropicalisation, a very rare set.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
(Image 6)
(Image 7)
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Estimate. € 1,500
SOLD for € 1,500.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51029 |
Proof |
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 1906 Olympics set of die proofs in the issued colours in a mounted presentation page by J. P. Segg & Co, with foxing affecting the page and proofs, scarce.(Image 1)
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Estimate. € 300
SOLD for € 420.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51030 |
,,DE |
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 1906 Olympics small group incl. mint misperfs/partial perf. 25l, 20l and pair of 10l, mint 40l block of four, three with revenue ovpts/surcharges and three official poster stamps (faults), previously kept in a humid climate so
with varying toned gum.(Image 1)
(Image 2)
(Image 3)
(Image 4)
(Image 5)
(Image 6)
(Image 7)
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Estimate. € 100
SOLD for € 170.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51031 |
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 1906 Olympics 2l imperf. vertical pair and 1D imperf. vertical pair, tied to large piece by Athens 20 FEB 1909 cds, registered label below, some minor foxing, scarce; cert. Trachtenberg (1982).(Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
Estimate. € 200
SOLD for € 340.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
| 51032 |
|
|
 William Sherring commemorative pin badge, 31mm diameter, who won the Marathon race in the 1906 Games with legend bordering a portrait picture of him, some damage to the plastic coating, very scarce commemorative item.(Image 1)
|
Estimate. € 70
SOLD for € 40.00
Closing..Jun-28, 11:59 PM |
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