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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 85

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Netherlands to Sweden

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 662
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Paraguay, 1881 Lion issue, plate proofs. Imperf proof sheets of 100 on thick carton paper; 1c in brown and black, 2c in rose and brown and 4c in blue and brown, also sheets of unissued 2r in brown and green, issued sheets with "Litho. L. Gourmand. Buenos Aires" imprints at sides; minor selvage flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 19:58:20 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 663
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Paraguay, 1881 Lion issue, plate proofs. Imperf proof sheets of 100 on wove; 1c in brown, black and rose, 2c and 4c in blue and black, with "Litho. L. Gourmand. Buenos Aires" imprints at sides; minor selvage flaws, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 19:59:00 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 664
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image Paraguay, Asuncion to Switzerland Correspondence, 1885-1903. Of 24 covers and early stationery; including uprated stationery, registered, 1884 issue on several covers, etc., generally F.-V.F. or better, scarce commercial mail.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 19:59:18 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 665
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Cat No: 5

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image Paraguay, Telegrapho Nacional, 1892, 50c black & grayish lilac. Top right corner margin block of 4, full o.g., choice centering, Very Fine, a very rare multiple.
Yvert No. 5; €5,200 ($5,790). Yvert €5,200 ($5,790)
(Image)

Yvert €5,200 ($5,790)

Opening US$ 1,200.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 19:59:45 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 666
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Cat No: 9

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image Peru, 1860, Coat of Arms, 1d blue, interpanneau horizontal gutter pair. Margins ample to slightly in at upper right, tied by "Piura" dotted cancels on 1860 folded letter to Lima; couple stain spots, otherwise Very Fine, a rare interpanneau pair on cover.
Scott No. 9; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800

Opening US$ 575.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:00:01 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 667
Symbol:
Cat No: 83U-85U

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image Poland, 1942, 50g-80g Hitler, imperf. Left margin singles, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice.
Michel No. 83U-85U; €900 ($1,000). Michel €900 ($1,000)
(Image)

Michel €900 ($1,000)

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:00:15 EST
Sold For 270

Portugal and Portuguese Colonies
Netherlands to Sweden

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 668
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Cat No: 97-109

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image Portugal, 1894, Prince Henry the Navigator, 5r-1,000r complete. Full o.g., few h.r.'s, rich colors throughout, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 97-109; $1,309. Scott $1,309
(Image)

Scott $1,309

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:00:33 EST
Sold For 180

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Netherlands to Sweden

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 669
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Cat No: Collection

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image Russia, Zemstvos, Orgheev, 1880-82, 3k imperforate proofs. Group of four stamp size proofs, each with manuscript "X", two with small crease, Very Fine and rare group of proofs, ex-Fabergé.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:00:48 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 670
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Cat No: C97c

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image Spain, Airmail, 1938 U.S. Constitution souvenir sheet. Canceled and tied by "Barcelona, 1 Jun, 38" First Day date stamps on reverse of First Day cachet cover, blue box censor handstamp additionally tying sheet; contemporary manuscript year dating on tying date stamp, Very Fine, a very scarce first day usage. Edifil No. 766.
Scott No. C97c; $1,200 for used; Estimate $300 - 400. Scott $1,200 for used
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Scott $1,200 for used
Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:01:15 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 671
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Cat No: 197-211

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image Sweden, 1924, 5o-5k U.P.U. Congress. Various town cancels, Very Fine. Facit No. 196-209.
Scott No. 197-211; $1,078. Scott $1,078
(Image)

Scott $1,078

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:01:45 EST
Sold For 150


Switzerland to Turkey

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 672
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Cat No: 1L4

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image Switzerland, Zürich, 1846, 6rp black, horizontal underprint. Three large margins to just shaving at right, tied by black rosette cancel with matching Dürnten 12.10 (1846) double circle on folded cover with red Zurich backstamp, F.-V.F. Zumstein No. 2W SFr 5,400 ($5,440).
Scott No. 1L4; $4,200. Scott $4,200
(Image)

Scott $4,200

Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:02:08 EST
Sold For 2000

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 673
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Cat No: 2L7

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image Switzerland, Geneva, 1851, "Neuchâtel", 5c black & red. Four large margins, defective, Very Fine appearance, with 1985 Rellstab certificate. Zumstein No. 11 SFr 5,400 ($5,440).
Scott No. 2L7; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:02:59 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 674
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Cat No: 14

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image Switzerland, 1854, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 5rp orange brown, emerald silk threads, first Munich printing. Bright color, fine impression, four full white margins, light grid cancel, Very Fine, with 1985 von der Weid certificate. Zumstein No. 22Aa SFr 2,250 ($2,270).
Scott No. 14; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:03:35 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 675
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Cat No: 15

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image Switzerland, 1854, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 5rp red brown, emerald silk threads, second Munich printing. Lovely fresh color, four large white margins, neat grid cancel, Very Fine. Zumstein No. 22A SFr 200 ($200).
Scott No. 15; Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Opening US$ 30.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:03:50 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 676
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Cat No: 16 var.

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image Switzerland, 1854, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 10rp blue, emerald silk threads, first Munich printing. Four large margins including part of next stamp at top, tied by 11 bar grid on folded cover to Chaux de Fonds with blue Neuchatel 21.Mai.56 cds of origin, Extremely Fine, signed Calves, with 1987 von der Weid certificate. Zumstein No. 23Aa SFr 2,500 ($2,520).
Scott No. 16 var.; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:02 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 677
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Cat No: 23A

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image Switzerland, 1854, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 10rp blue, emerald silk threads, second Munich printing. Horizontal pair, four full white margins, two grid cancels, Very Fine. Scott No. 16. SBK SFr 250 ($250).
SBK No. 23A; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 30.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:14 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 678
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Cat No: 17a

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image Switzerland, 1854, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 15rp pale rose, emerald silk threads, first Munich printing. Three large margins to just touching at bottom, bright fresh color, tied by grid cancel with matching Zurich 17.Marz.55 thimble postmark on folded cover to Delemont, Very Fine and choice, with 1991 von der Weid certificate. Zumstein No. 24Aa SFr 1,600 ($1,610).
Scott No. 17a; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:29 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 679
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Cat No: 27

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image Switzerland, 1855, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 10rp blue, carmine silk threads. Two singles tied by Buren 22. Apr. 59 postmark on folded cover from Schlierbach to Luzern, this is a collection letter which was refused, Fine. Zumstein No. 23C.
Scott No. 27; Estimate $75 - 100. Est. $75-100 (Image)

Est. $75-100

Opening US$ 30.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:37 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 680
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Cat No: 27a

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image Switzerland, 1857, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 10rp blue, carmine silk threads on thin paper. Cut in on two sides and with sheet margin at left, cancelled by perfect strike of Thun 2. Juli. 57 thimble postmark on folded cover to Erlenbach, second strike of cds above, Fine and attractive. Zumstein No. 23E SFr 1,100 ($1,110).
Scott No. 27a; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:47 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 681
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Cat No: 26C

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image Switzerland, 1855, Sitting Helvetia ("Strubel"), 40rp yellow green, maroon silk threads. Outstanding four margin single with huge margins, bright fresh color, neat Geneve cds, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 29. SBK SFr 140 ($140).
SBK No. 26C; Estimate $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 20:04:55 EST
Sold For 110

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