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1061

Collection of Mint and Used Germany, 1875-1979, with a few thousand stamps, in roughly 60 album pages (notations provided by the owner), housed in 2 binders with loose pages. The collection consists of primarily used material from the 1870s up to the 1940s, and continues with a mixture of mint material post 1940, with selections of mint and used semi-postals, airmails, and other back of the book material. A spot check of indicated just a few of the better item including #s 75-79 (used, $143 total), B31 (used), B32 (m.h., $87 total), B49-B57 (used, #B59 mint no gum, $380 total), C20-C26 (used, $273 total), C27-C34 (used, $129 total), along with a few stamps, souvenir sheets, and some sets cataloguing $10 to $40 and up. Online photos show a sampling. A good collection for the Germany specialist with potential postmark finds, etc., overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$375.00
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1062

Collections of Mint and Used Germany, 1872-1980s, with a few thousand stamps in roughly 100 album pages, housed in three binders with loose album pages and dealer cards. The lot has a little bit of everything with used material ranging from the 1870s onward, with a gradual mixture of mint stamps from the inflation period to the 1970s, along with selections of mint and used semi-postals, airmails, and German States. A spot check indicated just a few of the better items including #s B310-B317 (used, $340 total), B323 (used, $90), Berlin 9N61-9N63 (used, $127 total), Saar B69-B73 (used, $517 total), Danzig B15-B19 (n.h., $80 total), along with a few stamps and some sets, cataloguing $10 to $30 and up. Postmark interest includes roughly 350 Hindenburg issues with town and slogan postmarks, including ideal strikes, exhibition, railway, postmarks, among the many other c.d.s. town postmarks on other issues. A nice lot for the Germany specialist as there could be other finds throughout the lot. Online photos show a sampling, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$225.00
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1063

Large Germany Collection in 7 Volumes, 6 are Lindner hingeless albums and there is also a 32-page Lighthouse stockbook. The Lindner albums contain: 1) NH Germany complete from 1974 to 1984 with extra pages containing booklet pane combinations, etc., 2) NH Germany complete from 1994-1995, 3) used D.D.R. complete from 1955-1981, 4) NH Berlin 98% complete from 1974 to 1990 plus additional pages containing booklet pane variations, 5) NH Germany 98% complete from 1984 to 1993, 6) NH D.D.R. complete from 1981 to 1988. The stockbook contains a dozen pages of misc. material from the areas listed above. Overall very fine, with a high catalogue and resale value.

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$275.00
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1064

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Germany, DDR, and Berlin, 1930s-1980s, with many thousands of stamps in 12 stockbooks / albums, along with roughly 40 loose manilla stock pages. The lot consists of primarily mint material, with strength in Berlin stamps, noting #s 9N1-9N20 (l.h., c.v. $105 total, if genuine), 9N35-9N41 (l.h., $187 total), 9N84-9N93 (n.h., $97 total), along with stamps, sets, partial sets, and souvenir sheets cataloguing from $10 to $30 and up. The 40 manilla pages contain primarily mint singles and blocks, including back of the book material, from all three issuing areas, with owner's older Scott catalogue value in excess of $2,000, noting many semi-postals and some occupations stamps. The remaining portion of the lot is a continuation of primarily mint material with a small postmark collection from parcel clippings along with a small selection of stampless covers and documents. A little bit of everything here and ideal for the Germany specialist as there could be some interesting finds. Online photos show a small sample of the lot, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$350.00
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1065

Quality Collection of Mint and Used Germany and Area, 1933-1960, with many hundreds of stamps and some souvenir sheets, in hingeless mounts, on roughly 75 loose Lighthouse album pages. The strength of the collection is with 1930s material including semi-postal stamps issues, noting Scott #s B49-B57 (m.h., c.v. $387 total), B50a-B55a (m.h., $147 total), B58 souvenir sheet (used, $1,150, c.v. is for mint value only. If postmarks are genuine, c.v. $7,500 for used), B68 (used, $825), along with singles, sets and souvenir sheets cataloguing $20 to $80 and up, including C43-C45 (used, $755 total). The collection also includes selections of mint and used Occupations, noting Berlin 9N1-9N20 (m.h., $105 total), 9NB3a souvenir sheet (m.h., $325); Serbia 2NB5-2NB6 souvenir sheets (m.h. $240 total), along with a few sets and souvenir sheets cataloguing $20 and up. A nice collection with potential finds for the Germany specialist. Online photos show a sampling. A spot check noted mint hinged, along with some lightly hinged material. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$1,400.00
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1066

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Germany Offices Abroad and Possessions, with roughly 500 stamps, neatly organized on roughly 50 quadrille pages, housed in a binder. The collection consists of mint and or used singles and sets, generally ranging from the 1890s to the 1910s, with better representation from Offices in China, Morocco, and Turkey, along with selections of German South-West Africa, Marshall Islands, Samoa, and more. A spot check indicates an even mix of mint and used, including used on piece, noting a few with socked on the nose postmarks, with some stamps and a few sets, cataloguing $10 to $30 and up. The lot also includes a stockbook containing a few hundred stamps, appearing to be the owner's duplicates. A nice lot for the specialist. Online photos show a sampling, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$650.00
Will close during Public Auction

Germany (D.D.R.)

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1067

Two Stockbooks Full of C.D.S. Cancels on East Germany Stamps on Piece, 1970-1988, with hundreds of pictorial first day cancels from Berlin, most are singles or sets on pieces that have "stamp" perforations. Also includes souvenir sheets with similar postmarks, as well as loose stamps from the same era. Very fine, our scans are representative of the whole lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
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1068

Mint and Used Collection of East Germany in Two Binders, 1967 to 1993, with many hundreds of stamps, incl. complete sets, sheetlets, blocks of four and souvenir sheets, in a mix of mint and used plus c.t.o. Lots of topical interest and overall very fine, see pictures for an idea. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$80.00
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German States

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1069

Collection of German States Reprints, Fakes, and Forgeries on 44 Album Pages, with many hundreds of stamps, with a wide range of material with forged cancellations, modified stamps, and better contemporary reproductions (crude to very good), etc. An advanced collection that would benefit from research, as it probably contains better items. Online photos show a sampling. Very fine and useful lot for the specialist. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$190.00
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1070

Thurn and Taxis

Group of 12 Thurn and Taxis Different Early Used Issues, with #s 8-10, 15, 17, 19, 29-30, 43, 49, 52, and 63, with various cancels, etc. Overall fine or better.

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Scott $ 1,235

SOLD for C$110.00
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1071

Wurttemberg

Group of 47 Wurttemberg Mostly Used Stamps, includes #30-46, 55/71 (missing #69) plus some varieties, etc. The lot includes several high cataloguing stamps with Scott #s 18, 29, 46, with accompanying Sergio Sismondo certificates stating "genuine and extensively repaired". Owner's Scott 2015 catalogue value is over $7,600. We note a few small faults including thins, short perfs, etc., on a few of the stamps. Still a good chance to fill some album spaces. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$300.00
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Gibraltar

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1072

Collection of Mint and Used Gibraltar, 1886-1987, with roughly 400 stamps, in roughly 30 album pages, housed in 2-post Minkus album. The collection begins with roughly 30 mint Victorian issues including #s 19-21 (m.h., c.v. $370), 22-28 (m.h., $262 total), 30-38 (missing #s 31A, 36, m.h., $173 total), and continues with mint and or used singles, sets and part sets cataloguing from $20 to $60 and up, from the Edwards to the 1930s noting #s 45-47 (m.h., $520 total), 71, 71b, 72-73 (m.h., $118 total). The balance of the collection is roughly 80% complete with primarily mint material, including a few souvenir sheets and sheetlets, 1940s onward. Owner's 2020 Scott catalogue value for the collection totals $3,270 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for most album pages). Online photos show the first 8 pages of the collection, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,270

SOLD for C$550.00
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1073

1/160

Valuable Collection of Mint and Used Gibraltar, 1886-1960, with roughly 250 stamps, with a mint and used each for some issues, neatly organized on 19 quadrille pages. The collection begins with a few Gibraltar overprint issues, with the strength of the collection consisting of mint sets and partial sets, noting just a few with #s 8-14, 14a, 16-19, 21 (c.v. $660 total), 22-28 ($262 total), 29-38 ($263), 39-43, 45, 47 ($510 total), 66-75 ($472 total, includes 71a, b), 76-82, 82a, 83-89, 91-92 ($435 total), 85-89, 91-92 (used, mostly with oval registration postmarks), along with stamps, sets, and partial sets, cataloguing $30 to $80 and up, noting 59a-60 ($187 total). Online photos show a sampling. We recommend in-person viewing to better appreciate the contents, as the colours are quite fresh and crisp. A high cataloguing collection, ideal for British Commonwealth collectors and dealers looking for stock. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$600.00
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Gold Coast

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1074

Collection of Mint and Used Gold Coast, 1883-1954, with roughly 230 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and part sets, neatly arranged on 17 quadrille pages, generally ranging from Scott #11/159. Just a few of the better stamps and sets include with #s 11, 13-20 (m.h., c.v. $235 total), 26-32 (m.h., $132 total), 26-35 (used, $425 total), 38-46 (m.h., $189 total), 55 2sh 6d pair (used, $280 total), 69-79 (m.h., $213 total, includes 70a, 75a, b), 82 20sh pair (used, appears to have revenue postmark). The collection also includes roughly 160 primarily mint Ghana, ranging from 1957 to 1963, neatly arranged on 10 quadrille pages. We note fresh colours throughout, which should satisfy both collectors and dealers. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$250.00
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Great Britain

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1075

Collections / Accumulation of Mint Great Britain 1967-2012, with a few thousand stamps in roughly 150 loose hingeless album pages, presentation packs, stock cards, and an album. The material consists of primarily singles and sets, with near completeness from the mid 1970s up to the early 1990s, with singles, sets, and a few souvenir sheets up to 2012. Face value totals £1,035 (counting 10p and up only, including 118x 1ST stamps, counted at £1.10 each, with the majority of denominations ranging from 20p to 38p). Online photos show a small sampling of this large lot. Clean and very fine for the collector, dealer, postage user or reseller. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,035

SOLD for C$400.00
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1076

Accumulation of Roughly 450 Great Britain Pre-Decimal Booklets, 1964-1970, all appearing to be stitched booklets, including 7 prestige booklets (Stamps for Cooks), and with roughly 90 booklets organized and identified by Stanley Gibbons numbers, in 3 to 4-row clear stock pages. A nice lot for the booklet specialist and dealers looking for stock. Duplication up to 10 each in some cases. Online photo shows an overview. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$140.00
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1077

Impressive Collection of Mint Never Hinged Cylinder Blocks and Larger Multiples, 2003-2023, with roughly 1,000 cylinder blocks, including many matched sets, generally ranging from Scott #2360 to #4319, in seven like-new 64 page Lighthouse stockbooks. The collection also includes several hundred blocks of 8, 16, and 40, along with a complete set of 2012 British Gold Medalists sheets of 6. Face value totals £8,070 (counting 40p and up only, with the vast majority ranging from £1 to £2.55, including 4,152 x 1ST stamps, counted at £1.25 each). Not included in our count is the £437 of face value Machin and Christmas stamps (including many 1ST and 2ND stamps). Our online photos show a small fraction of this large collection. Super clean and ideal for collectors, dealers, postage user or resellers. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Face £ 8,070

SOLD for C$3,200.00
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1078

Extensive Collection of Mint Never Hinged Cylinder Blocks and Larger Multiples, 1953-2002, with roughly over 1,000 cylinder blocks (generally in blocks of 9), including many matched sets, generally ranging from Scott #515 to #2321, in 12 stockbooks. The collection begins with several hundred pre-decimal stamps and blocks (including a few castles sets), with the overwhelming majority of stamps post 1970. Face value totals £1,996 (counting 15p and up only, with the vast majority ranging from 20p to 64p, including 232 x 1ST stamps, counted at £1.25 each, 52x E stamps, counted at £2.20 each, 95x 2ND stamps, counted at 75p each). Our online photos show a small fraction of this large collection. Super clean and ideal for collectors, dealers, postage user or resellers. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Face £ 1,996

SOLD for C$550.00
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1079

Accumulation of Used Great Britain in Stock Cards and 102 Cards, 1841 up to QEII, containing many thousands of stamps, starting with roughly 125 dealer 102 cards containing Scott #33 1d Penny Reds (from 1 to 10 stamps per card), with plate number identification provided by the owner, along with another 125 dealer 102 cards containing stamps ranging from Scott #3/126, noting just a few of the better stamps with #s 42 (x3), 49 (x3, plate 8), 49 (x2, plate 10), 51 (x3, plate 8), 55 (x2), 96 (x2), with catalogue values ranging from $20 to $100 and up. Postmark interest includes Maltese Cross, squared circles, c.d.s., including sock on the nose town cancels. The balance of the lot contains several hundred 3-row stock cards, containing primarily used Machins and other Elizabethan issues, and a collection of used material generally ranging from the 1890s up to the 1960s in a DAVO album and loose album pages. Online photos show a sampling. We note a few small faults with some of the early issues. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$425.00
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1080

Collection of Primarily Used Great Britain, 1840-2015, with a few thousand stamps, in roughly 100 Minkus album and homemade pages, housed in an album. The collection begins with roughly 85 Victorian issues noting two Penny Blacks both with 2 margins (position GC, with red Maltese Cross cancel, and position HG, black Maltese Cross cancel, c.v. $750 total), 5 (2 margins, $1,000), 57 (x2), 69 ($500), 109 (crisp registration oval cancel dated 24.MAY.01, position CB, $615), along with stamps cataloguing from $50 to $100 and up. The collection continues with used sets and partial sets, from the Edwards up to George VI, with roughly 85% completion for basic issues post-1970, with a few sets cataloguing $20 and up, noting Seahorses 179-181 ($417 total). Owner's 2020 catalogue value totals $16,469 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for most of the album pages). Online photos show a sampling. We note a few faults with some of the early stamps, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 16,469

SOLD for C$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction