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2201

Great Britain, Collection, 1841-84. Prodigious Queen Victoria used plating study mounted on lined or quadrille pages, starting with penny reds, ending with 1884 10 shilling. There are many sound, and many clearly canceled, mixed in with the faded and or heavily canceled with good prospects for postmarks (we noticed several used abroad items) and nothing has been checked for varieties like watermark errors and the like. Some numbers are represented by over a hundred examples, others with as few as 3. We note a penny red plating complete to #225 except for the rare 77; some higher out like 37 (7), 39 (24), 40 (9), 42 (9), 43 hundreds, 45 (20), 46 (5), 48 (14), 49 over a hundred, 52 (23), 55 (22 including 9 pale and at least 1 Prussian blue), 53 (14), 64 (47), 65(3), 69 (4), 70 (39), 71 (10), 73 (14), 87 (32), 94 (26), 95 (27), 96 (57 with shades), 99-105 dozens each 106 (7), 107 (32), 108 (31 with shades), 109 (9 with shades), 109a blued paper (a bit soiled); total cat by Scott over $371,000.
Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.

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Est. $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $4,500.00
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2202

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Great Britain, Collection. Mostly used identified on stockpages with modest to moderate duplication at times; starting with 1840 1d black x4 (two are sound 4 margin), with later QV issues including 62 different 1d red plates some shilling high values and a 1891 £1, KEVII to the shilling values, KGV blocks and some covers, similar KGVI & QEII issues including Castle definitive blocks, later covers and some Guernsey; condition mixed, inspect.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $625.00
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2203

Great Britain, Machin Head Definitive Collection, 1967-2021. Comprehensive mint and used in mounts on Scott Specialty pages in a binder, including regionals 1971-2000, fine to very fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
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2204

Great Britain, Officials Collection. Virtually all used identified on stockpages, with modest duplication at times; nice showing of Inland issues including 1889 1sh used, 1891 2½d mint (glazed gum) and 1901 6d, Parcels including scarce 1886 6d used and a nice showing of later, Army with Scott O55a variety unused, etc., also includes a parcel piece with #O31+O35+O36 block of 6 combination; condition mixed with better items throughout, inspect.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $350.00
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2205

Greece, Collection, 1861-1950. Terrific mint (and some used) collection, some neatly mounted on quad pages, but with most value separated onto individual stock cards, numbered and priced by Scott (or Michel on some), with nearly all in exceptional quality, including the classics. Noted mint are 16 XF pair, 36 XF, 92b, block of 6 with 5 n.h., 9 block of 8 XF with 6 n.h., 97 XF, 104 block with 3 n.h., 104 vert pair imp horiz, 112 block n.h., 126-8, 123d pair, 160a, 378-80, 427-36 (2A), plus near all good sets after 1940's n.h., C38-47 n.h., + Mich 27 small thin, 28, 29 VF, 47b XF pair, 58 VF, 75A,C used including 94a VF block of 10, 126-7, C5-7 with cert., Mich 6 with cert, 37b signed Calves, Also good Crete mint 62-3 n.h., used 14, 19. 20, 23, 29-31, 56-8, 118-20 VF, 298 XF. Lemnos mint M; 18b-29b (including 26a, 7a, 29b) 34-7 Epirus mint 34-5, 37-40. Ionian Islands mint NC7-10, Thrace mint N46-54. Much highly saleable for the dealer or for the collector seeking nice, better items to upgrade a holding. Cat 20,000.
Estimate; $3,500 - 5,000.

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Est. $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
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2206

Greenland, Collection, 1905-1945. Fresh and clean, near complete mint and some good used. All better items here on one album page and 23 stock cards, numbered and priced. Noted are Faroes 1 used with S.O.N. cds piece, 2-6 used and mint n.h. plus Denmark 88a (Faroes bisect), + Denmark used in Faroes including 3 blocks, Greenland has 1 - 18 mint n.h., 19-27 mint, 288-38 n.h., 39-40 n.h. blocks, Polar Bear mint Q1, 2, 4-8, 10 (+shade), 11 used Q 1-9 (including 6a, 7a, 8a), rare perf 12 ½ Q1a, 4a, plus some nice Facit varieties. Choice group (Cat 8617) worth careful inspection and a strong bid..
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.

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Est. $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $1,500.00
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2207

Guatemala, Postal History Group, 1891-1937. Of 16 items; includes a run of postal stationery usages, postal card, cancel and destination interest, 1936 Air & 1937 Expo usages, etc.; inspect.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $140.00
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2208

Hong Kong, Collection. Used issues identified on stockpages with modest duplication at times; nice showing of QV issues including scarce Sc #35A off card, #70 with Amoy cancel, later multiple some in quantities and a few modern items.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $260.00
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2209

Iceland, Collection, 1873-1956. Excellent nearly all mint collection, virtually complete but for 30 Prir and 1 Gildi rarities, and no O1, plus a few used. We note mint 1-20 plus 4a, 11a, 34-44b, 46a, 53, 71-148, 150-75, 203 on complete, mostly n.h., Airs complete including Hopflug set, also O2-19, O25, O27, O31-71 (but O51 used). Some better used are 7a, 49, 149, 187, O3 with water mark invt'd (Facit sk 4500). A gorgeous fresh collection F-VF throughout but 8-9 n.g. counted at ½. Well worth a serious look and a strong bid. Cat 27,373.
Estimate; $6,000 - 8,002.

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Est. $6,000-8,002
SOLD for $3,500.00
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2210

Iceland, Collection, 1873-1950. Of VF used with high degree of completion, arranged in stock cards with Scott numbers and prices, ready to be sold by retail, show, or internet dealer, or to be transferred into your collection which would be nicely enhanced by such items as 2-5, 7-9 (all these with genuine postal cds, 13a, 14, 17, 17a, 21-9, 40a (error in strip), 34-44B, 66-8, 71-85, 92-128, 140-3, 152-66, 213, 232-5, C1-11, O2-3 postal cancel, O4-12, OSI (strip of 3), O53-67, Blocks of 4 of 22, 28, 29, 78, 86-91, 121, 138, 231a, C3 plus Facit varieties 8a, b; 11a-e, 17a pair (sk 5000) 163v. Nice quality throughout but 4, 5 with faults counted at ½. Great opportunity to acquire most of the better stamps of this intriguing country quite possibly rather reasonably. Cat 31,837.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

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Est. $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,000.00
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2211

Iceland, Collection, 1873-1960. Mint and used collection in mounts on Scott Specialty pages, highlights including Scott #1-3, 5, 8-12, 14 NH, 49, 52-3, 95-8 (95-7 NH), 141 NH, 152-66, 278-99, C9-11 (C9 NH), also 85 used, owner's Scott $13,400, a pleasing collection, fresh and fine to very fine or better.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $900.00
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2212

India, Collection, 1854-1940's. Identified on stockpages, includes a useful selection of regular issues from Scott #2a on with some modest duplication with some KGV definitive blocks, China Expeditionary Force #M1-M28, M30-M33 and Indian Ex. Forces #M34-M43 on piece in pairs tied by Reg Base Office cds's, selection of Officials and a few 1930's covers.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $525.00
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2213

Indian States, Collection, 1887-1940's. Identified on stockpages; includes various used singles from Chamba to Soruth issues including some officials, 12 covers bear various Cochin issues, a Indore Sc #1 use and five covers all written in Hundi from Travancore, also over 1,000 used regular and official issues from Travancore heavily duplicated.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $525.00
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2214

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Iran, Collection, 1870-1911. Mostly mint housed on early album pages, includes a selection of genuine Lion issues followed by a nice run of issues to 1911 with good complete sets throughout; worth review.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

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Est. $400-600
SOLD for $375.00
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2215

Iran, Collection. Large mint & used accumulation including numerous singles and sets, the back-of-the-book is well represented as well, most all from the 20th Century, we cataloged a handful of sets and singles which are primarily mint, with a catalog value in excess of $19,000, noted is a part set of the 1915 Unissued Set of Historical Buildings 1Kr-50Kr values, with much, much more uncounted, of the uncounted material there is undoubtedly some forgeries or reprints but many good items remain, some gum toning is noted, but the overall quality seem quite good, a wonderful lot for the specialist which should be closely examined.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

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Est. $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,500.00
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2216

Ireland, Postal History Stock. Interesting stock of 94 Ireland covers ranging from the 19th century to the 1950's, mostly commercial items with a few philatelic usages, total retail is approximately $1600, generally very fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $180.00
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2217

Ireland, Collection, 1933-60. Semi-specialized collection of mint and some used, including mint issues complete with all Seahorses including scarce Thom overprint 36-8 VF (extra 36-7 n.h.), plus wide and narrow 1922 (several n.h.), varieties like 59a- 62a pairs n.h. but for 1d extra 78 n.h., 106a n.h., 44a in block of 6 n.h. 72b in pair with Hawaii VF n.h. 111a inverted watermark! SG 124a in pair with normal extra J1-4 most n.h., Coils 87a pair n.h., 105 strip of 4 n.h. with red spot in arch var, extensive blocks including 26b block of 6, 65-76, 80-2 scarce n.h.! 106-17, 137-8 n.h. 121-3 corner margin, most good commemorative in blocks (extra 179-6), C1, 3-6, J2 with inverted Q for O var, J5-14 block gutter blocks including 106-16 and 137-8 (blocks of 12!), 147-8, 85, 86, 88-9. Also much great VF used like 11A, SG, 17, 19, 20, 36, S.O.N. cds, 56-7, 72d pane with advert (£500), 87a flat accent SG €900, 99-101, 91-2, 96-8. This very desirable group requires careful inspection or at least close perusal of photos, as most of it is laid out in stock cards with ID and prices (certainly saves work for the reseller) and is thus a bit haphazardly presented. Cat Val (a few by SG converted) $28,696.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

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Est. $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $4,000.00
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2218

Israel, Collection, 1948-51. Choice selection of better TAB singles 14 items, 12 never hinged VF throughout. Arranged on ID'd stock cards with Cat price comprising 1-6 (scarce 3, 10, 50 m on gray paper) 27 LH, plus never hinged 15, 23-5, 28-30, 33-7,46-60, 55, C1-6, C7-9, J6-11. Lovely group Cat $2605..
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $325.00
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2219

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Italian States, Stamp & Cover Accumulation. About 200 stamps and 24 covers; stamps include Tuscany #16 (cat. $6,250) with Raybaudi certificate, also Tuscany 1x2, 4-8, 10, 12-15, 17-21 with many duplicates, also Two Sicilies 3, 3a-c, 12a, 12h, 13 e&g, 14, and various Parma, Sardinia, Romagna 3, 5, 14, Roman States, etc., many unsorted, covers include Roman States, Parma, Sardinia, Tuscany, etc., a nice assortment of destinations and frankings; great start of these difficult to assemble items, very high catalog value.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,000.00
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2220

Monaco, Collection, 1885-1942. Complete mint collection for these years, but for the rare semi postal B18. Present are Scott 1-181, B1-17, B19-50, C1, J1-27 + a few more. F-VF throughout, neatly mounted on Lighthouse hingeless pages Scott cat $15,549.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.

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Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
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