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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

226

German Colonies: Samoa, 1900, Kaiser's Yacht, 5m slate & carmine (Michel 19), upper right corner margin single tied on piece by Apia c.d.s.'s, 28 Aug 1912, most attractive, Very Fine.
Scott 69; $500.
Michel €600 ($800).
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Michel €600 ($800)
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

227

German Colonies: Samoa, British Occupation, 1914, "G.R.I. 3s" on German Samoa 3m violet black, o.g., Very Fine, signed Bloch & Kilian BPP.
Scott 112; $1,600. SG 113; £1,400 ($2,130).
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

228

German Colonies: Samoa, British Occupation, 1914, "G.R.I. 5s" on 5m carmine & black (Michel 13), o.g., fresh and well centered, Very Fine, signed Champion, J-F Brun.
Scott 113; $1,200. SG 114; £1,200 ($1,820).
Michel €1,800 ($2,390).
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Michel €1,800 ($2,390)
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

229

German Colonies: Samoa, British Occupation, 1914, "G.R.I. 5s" on 5m carmine & black, tied on piece by Apia c.d.s.'s, 12 Sep 1914, Very Fine, 1965 RPS & 1991 BPA certificates.
Scott 113; $1,100. SG 114; £1,000 ($1,520).
Estimate $350 - 500. (Image)

Est. $350-500
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

230

14 I

German Colonies: Togo, British Occupation, 1914, "Anglo-French Occupation" on ½d on 3pf brown, 1st (Wide) Setting (Michel 14 I), o.g., never hinged, fresh, Very Fine, signed Grobe, Kosack.
Scott 33; $225 for hinged. SG H12; £160 for hinged ($240).
Michel €900 ($1,200).
Estimate $200 - 300. (Image)

Michel €900 ($1,200)
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

231

2 II

German Colonies: Togo, British Occupation, 1914, "Anglo-French Occupation" on 5pf green, 2nd (Narrow) Setting (Michel 2 II), o.g., Very Fine, signed Holcombe.
Scott 49; $1,400. SG H15; £1,400 ($2,130).
Michel €1,200 ($1,600).
Estimate $400 - 600. (Image)

Michel €1,200 ($1,600)
Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

232

41432

German Colonies: Togo, French Occupation, 1914, "Occupation franco-anglaise" on 40pf & 80pf (Michel 6-7), Anecho c.d.s.'s, fresh; small, shallow thin spot 80pf (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), otherwise Very Fine, 1991 P.F. certificate.
Scott 161-162; $1,450.
Michel €1,400 ($1,860).
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Michel €1,400 ($1,860)
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

233

German Colonies: Witu/Swahililand, the Complete Country, Comprises Michel #1-48 & Officials 1-36 plus duplicates of #12 (used on piece) & 17 (unused); 36 of the 72 stamps are signed by Robert Lerche (and others), the rest all bear a pencil signature that we don't recognize plus a few other signature (Richter, Behrens, etc.). We note one stamp (Mi. 14) with a sealed tear, everything else appears to be clean and Fine to Very Fine. A remarkable lot that presents a truly unique opportunity to acquire a complete collection of this virtually unknown German "Colony" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wituland for the fascinating story)., Very Fine.
Michel €10,860 ($14,440).
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Michel €10,860 ($14,440)
Est. $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

234

German Colonies, Unused Postal Stationery Collection. In a showguard album with Michel numbers, including approximately 200 single & double postal cards issued in German East Africa, Cameroun, Caroline Islands, German New Guinea, German Southwest Africa, Offices in China, Offices in Morocco, Offices in Turkey, Kiautschou, Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands & Togo. Condition is Very Fine, Viewing invited.
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

235

German Colonies, Postal History Assortment. Group of seven, including German Southwest Africa two covers: one with Michel 15 x2, other franked with 18, Samoa three covers: one with 10, other franked with 13, plus additional cover with 8 x2, Togo cover with 15 & Caroline Islands cover with 10, all covers reduced at top, markings and stamps in good state of preservation., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction

236

German Colonies, Covers, 1883-1920. Random selection of about 50 covers, including postal stationery (a few mint) and a couple of large cover fragments from 11 different Colonies or Post Offices Abroad. Highlights include a series of 5 philatelic registered covers used from British Cameroons or Nigeria in the 1919-1920 period and bearing various British Occupation issues (Mi. 1(3), 2, 3a, 3b (3), 5 (2) & 9); also a large cover fragment bearing British Occupation of Samoa #2, 4-7 & 9 canceled 11 Sep 1914; condition is generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

237

German Colonies, Specimen Overprints. Collection of 34 different as follows: German New Guinea (5), German South West Africa (5), Cameroun (5), Caroline Is. (1), Kiautschou (4), Mariana Is. (5), Marshall Is. (1) and Togo (3); condition is mixed with most being toned, several having no gum, and a few with perf faults —in other words, pretty typical for what they (see online image). A scarce group, nonetheless.
Michel €2,880 ($3,830).
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image)

Michel €2,880 ($3,830)
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

238

German Colonies, Collection of Booklets & Booklet Panes. Comprises 5 complete 1913 booklets and 20 panes; the booklets are German East Africa MH 3A, German South West Africa 3A, 3B and Cameroun 3A & 3B; the panes include German East Africa HB2A (the only included advertising pane) with a couple light bends; also among the panes are a couple of full exploded booklets with interleaving; condition is clean and Fine to Very Fine and virtually all NH., o.g., never hinged.
Michel €3,150 ($4,190).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Michel €3,150 ($4,190)
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction

239

German Colonies in Africa, Collection, 1893-1920, Mainly Mint. The primarily mint balance of the specialized collection, which includes lots of shades and varieties, as well as duplicates; highlights include (Michel numbers, mint unless noted) German East Africa Schülke & Mayr locals Sa-e, #21a, 21b mint & used, 38 II B, A 38 & 39 II B (all 3 NH), 38 I A b used, British Occupation 3b, 4b, German South West Africa 32a & b used, Cameroun British Occupation 1-11 mint, 13 used (doubtful cancel, N/C and Togo British Occupation 1 I, 3 I (NH), 9I, 14 I & 15 I (both used), etc., etc. As for condition, while there will be a few small faults, overall everything is generally clean and Fine to Very Fine. A marvelous lot.
Michel €13,500 ($17,960).
Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. (Image)

Michel €13,500 ($17,960)
Est. $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

240

German Colonies in Africa, Collection, 1893-1920, Mainly Used. Small collection of a few hundred stamps, including duplicates; highlights include used (Michel numbers) German East Africa 11-37, German South West Africa 11-30, Cameroun 1bI, 17-19 and Togo 7-19; condition will include a few small faults, but is generally clean and Fine to Very Fine throughout.
Michel €5,000 ($6,650).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

Michel €5,000 ($6,650)
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

241

German Colonies in Africa, Collection, 1896-1919, Mint Never Hinged. Small collection comprising (Michel numbers) German East Africa 6-9, 11-20, 21a (natural paper inclusion, pre-printing crease), 22-29, 30-37, 38 II B, A38, 39 II B, German South West Africa 4, 5b, 8, 15-21, 24-28, 29 A-B, 30 A-B, 32 Aa, 32 B; Cameroun 1-6 + 1a, 1d, 7-9, 11-15, 18, 25II A & B; Togo 7-19, British Occupation 1I, 6I (both signed Kilian) & French Occupation 1 & 3; except as noted, everything is clean and Fine to Very Fine and never hinged!.
Michel €6,500 ($8,640).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Michel €6,500 ($8,640)
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

242

German Colonies in Africa, Collection, 1896-1901, Forerunner Stamps. Mounted in three pages, and depicting Bagamoyo, Dar-Es-Salaam, Kilwa, Tanga, Keetmanshoop, Swakopmund & Windhoek postmarks, better noted (Michel numbers) include German East Africa starting with 1892 (5¢ & 10¢ Schulke & Mayr stamps), followed by 1890-1900 (VO37e x6 & VO47d), and then by German South West Africa (VS37e x2, VS45b, VS50d, M46c pair), Fine to Very Fine.
Michel €1,200 ($1,600).
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Michel €1,200 ($1,600)
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

243

German Colonies in the Pacific, Collection, 1892-97, Forerunner Stamps. Mounted in three pages, and depicting Apia, Friedrich-Wilhelmshafen & Jaluit postmarks, better noted (Michel numbers) include Marshall Islands (M45c, V47d, V48d & V50d), New Guinea (V37e & M46c) & Samoa (V45c, V46c, V47d x2, V48d x5), Fine to Very Fine.
Michel €2,000 ($2,660).
Estimate $500 - 750. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

Michel €2,000 ($2,660)
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

244

German Colonies in the Pacific, Collection, 1897-1919, Mostly Used. The primarily mint balance of the specialized collection, which includes lots of shades and varieties, as well as duplicates; highlights include (Michel numbers, mint unless noted) German New Guinea British Occupation 7 II-11 II, 16e, Caroline Is. 1 I, 5 I (faults, Friedl certificate)Mariana Is 3 I, 4 I, 19 (NH), Marshall Is. 1 II-6 II, British Occupation 6 I, 7 I, 9 I, 15 I, and Samoa British Occupation 1 I ("G.R.I,") used, 6-8 used, 8/8 I pair, etc., etc.; Condition is, again, pretty much all clean and Fine to Very Fine. A fabulous lot.
Michel €17,000 ($22,610).
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. (Image)

Michel €17,000 ($22,610)
Est. $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

245

German Colonies in the Pacific, Collection, 1897-1919, Mostly Used. Small collection of a few hundred stamps, including duplicates; highlights include used (Michel numbers) German New Guinea 7-19, Mariana Is 3 I, Marshall Is. 1 I, 7a canceled "Marschall Inseln", 25 and Samoa 1-6 (4 sets), 7-19; condition is just about all clean and Fine to Very Fine.
Michel €6,000 ($7,980).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

Michel €6,000 ($7,980)
Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

246

German Colonies in the Pacific, Collection, 1897-1919, Mint Never Hinged. Small collection comprising (Michel numbers) Caroline Is. 4 I, 1 II, 1 II ZS, 3 IIa, A21, 22 II a & B; German New Guinea 1-6, 23IAI, IIAII & IIBI, British Occupation 2 I;; Kiautschou5-10, 14; Mariana Is. 1 II-6 II less 4 II, 7-18 in sheet margin pairs, 20, 21A (single & sheet margin pair); and Marshall Is. 3 IIa, 10, 11a, 12 & British Occupation 8 I; everything is clean and Fine to Very Fine and never hinged!.
Michel €4,600 ($6,120).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Michel €4,600 ($6,120)
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

German World War I Occupations

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

247

German WW1 Occupation Issues, Collection, Parallel Mint and Used. Several hundred stamps from the Occupations of Belgium (including Belgian Occupation of Eupen & Malmedy), Eastern & Western Commands, Poland and Romania, all mounted according to Michel on blank pages in a 3-ring binder; again, no rarities, but lots of €50 & up material including (Michel numbers, mint unless noted)Dorpat #1-2 (mint & used); 10th Army 1-3 signed; Libau 1Ba, 4Bab (NH); a nice section of Polish locals including Zawiercie 1II & 2II; condition is just about all clean and Fine to Very Fine with a good bit of NH.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

248

1Ba-6Ba

German WW1 Occupation of Libau, 1919, 5pf-50pf Germania overprinted "Libau" in blue (Michel 1Ba-6Ba), type II overprint, each tied on piece by Feldpost Station No. 168a c.d.s., 7/11 Jan 1919, Very Fine, signed Zöbisch.
Scott 1N8-1N13; $1,825.
Michel €1,800 ($2,390).
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image) (Image2)

Michel €1,800 ($2,390)
Est. $600-800
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

249

1Ba-6Ba

German WW1 Occupation of Libau, 1919, 15pf-50pf Germania overprinted "Libau" in red (Michel 1Ba-6Ba), type II overprint, each tied on piece by Feldpost Station No. 168 c.d.s., 6/10 Jan 1919, Very Fine, signed Zöbisch.
Scott 1N3-1N6; $680.
Michel €1,010 ($1,340).
Estimate $250 - 350. (Image)

Michel €1,010 ($1,340)
Est. $250-350
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

German Plebiscite Areas

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

250

I, II-VI

Germany: Allenstein, 1920, Unissued values, 5pf-40pf complete (Michel I, II-VI), o.g., never hinged, fresh, Very Fine, signed Mikulski, II-VI with his 1987 certificate.
Scott 14//28 footnote; $935.
Michel €1,160 ($1,540).
Estimate $300 - 400. (Image) (Image2)

Michel €1,160 ($1,540)
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction