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Sale No: 782
Lot No: 595
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German States, "Die Feinschmecker-Sammlung" Mouthwatering Used Collection, 1849-1911, We've all seen German States collections before, a bunch of roughed up stamps on a page with corners missing and imperfs cut into the design. For this collector, that would have been totally unacceptable; what we get are fresh-looking stamps, four-margin copies and generally free of faults in a hingeless SAFE album. You will be able to view this entire collection online, but here is what to expect as identified by the collector: Baden #1-4, 6-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-25, 26-28, Bavaria 1-3, 4-8, 9-14, 15-22, 23-30, 23a-30a, 31-32, 33-37, 38-47, 77-91, Brunswick 1-3, 4-11, 12, Hanover 1-6, 7, 8, 9-14, North German Confederation 1-11, 12, Oldenburg 1-3, 6-8, 9-15, 16-20, Prussia 1-5, 6-8, 9-13, 14-20, 21-22, 23-27, Saxony 1, 2, 3-8, 9-14, 15-20, Thurn & Taxis 1-7. It might be many moons before we see a States collection of this quality, generally Very Fine or better. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 5,750.00
Sold...US$ 5,750.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 11:12:43 EST
Sold For 5750
Sale No: 782
Lot No: 596
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Cat No: Collection
German States, Outstanding Mainly Mint High End Collection, 1850's-1920's. Collection of mostly unused singles, neatly arranged on black Hagner sheets and on blank pages, 3 volumes, with extensive Bavaria and Wurttemberg, with better individual items, shades and varieties, a few with certificates, balance with Baden, Brunswick, Bremen, Hamburg, Hanover, Heligoland, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg, Thurn & Taxis, few without gum, occasional minor flaws noted, otherwise mostly fine or better, Well worth viewing to fully appreciate its scope and depth. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 7,250.00
Sold...US$ 7,250.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 11:13:23 EST
Sold For 7250
Sale No: 782
Lot No: 597
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German States, Old-Time Comprehensive Collection Plus Extras, 1851-1952. A well-formed collection of hundreds of mint + used German States from Baden to Wurttemberg, many scarce stamps into the many hundreds of dollars each in catalogue value. All States are well represented and are fairly complete missing only a few rare issues to be complete, all mounted on older album pages. Condition is a bit mixed with some faults as always, still the quality is above average, well worth careful inspection as there is both good value and high catalogue in this collection. Along with the States is additional material including a collection of Danzig, Schleswig, DDR and locals plus more Germany. The owner’s Stanley Gibbons value on just the German States is £79,855. The additional material is £10,362. Shipping charges apply - weight 7.2 lbs. SG £90,127 ($116,350) (Owner's). (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 11:13:58 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 782
Lot No: 598
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German States, A Very Comprehensive Mint + Used Collection, 1849-1899. Several hundred mint and used stamps of the German States with many valued and purchased individually, as noted on the pages, for up to hundreds of dollars each often at auctions such as Cherrystone and others all housed a Lighthouse album. Also noteworthy are multiple covers from various States. The collection begins with a section of Baden with Scott value up to $2,250. each followed by Bergedorf complete mint, Oldenburg with numerous nice stamps including a mint (All Scott numbers) #7 four margins Scott $1,050 ex-Cherrystone at $345., as is #10 Scott $475 realized $322., plus additional quality issues, such as the scarce 8a used Scott $1,200., Brunswick includes a used #13 Scott $2,250., plus mint pair and used single of #2 Scott $600., a four margin #3 used $725., #9a mint signed Scott $2,250. and more. Hamburg begins with a used four margin #1 acquired at auction for $546 against the Scott value of $800., Scott 2-5 used at $1,770., plus others. Hanover a good showing includes a used #17 $950. And 24 $875., also noted is a lovely used pair of #18 on piece $400. Heligoland has a mint #1a $725., plus #25 mint $1,500. purchased for $488., and others including 1880 inverts (4), Lubeck has used #2, 4-5 $3,400. and others. Mecklenburg-Schwerin has a plethora of mint copies and used #1-3 $455., North German Confederation, next is Prussia quite extensive plus an attractive cover with #1 and 5 franking it as well as two more covers including a three color franking. Saxony has almost all here mainly used, Schleswig-Holstein begins with a four margin #1 mint $325., #16 mint Scott $800., purchased from Kelleher for $501., and it is an exceptional o.g. copy, Thurn and Taxis is next with 52 stamps, Numerous duplicates are attached. Also last is a four page folio signed by King Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia estimated at $300., A great collection well worth viewing. A high retail and Scott value. Far better than the norm in condition with both outstanding stamps and a few with faults. Well worth a bid. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-28-2023, 11:14:29 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 782
Lot No: 599
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German States, Broad Collection of Issues on Cover, 84 consisting of Bavaria 3kr blue (25 including one with two stamps and one datelined Feb. 29, 1860, few different shades), 6kr brown (15), one with both issues, 9kr yellow green (5), variety of numeral postmarks, Brunswick 2sgr black on blue, Prussia 1sg black on rose (8 including one with 2 singles), 2sg black on blue (2), 3sg orange solid background (3), 1sg rose crossed lines (3; single, 2 singles, 3 singles), Saxony 2ng black on dark blue (2 facing right and 6 facing left including one cover also with 1ng), Thurn and Taxis Northern District 2sgr black on rose (2 including one with right sheet margin) and one 2sgr on invoice with beautiful letterhead, Southern District 1kr pair black on light green, 3kr black on blue (3), 6kr black on rose, 1kr green (3 covers franked with 2 singles each), two covers with 1kr green and 3kr blue, Fine to Very Fine lot, See all 84 covers online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Image)
