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Germany, 1929-38, Zeppelin Flight Cachets, Proofs, Specimens & Forgeries, a small-format cover album holding 76 examples of mostly Graf Zeppelin-related cachets; among the material here are 1929 Around-the-World Flight "Tokio C.P.O." cancel on postal card corner with full additional markings; 1929 Mediterranean Flight; 1929 Orient Flight (pair on piece); 1931 Egypt Flight (2); North America Flights including 1929 First Flight of the season; South America Flights from 1930 and '31, plus covers from Argentina and Paraguay; about a half-dozen Condor-Zeppelin Flight items; a 1934 Brazil "Autograph book" with variously dated or designed handstamps; multiple Germany and European Flights (including five Iceland Flight items); plus collateral material including a Görlitz 17 Oct. 1929 mail drop cancel, forged on-board 8 Aug 1929 cancels, scarce Graf Zeppelin- and DZR-themed meter cancels from 1928 and 1938, etc., etc., Very Fine, an incredible gathering of beautiful material that could be an exhibition-quality collection in its own right; see it all online. View a PDF of images for this lot Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 2,000.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:29:03 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 242
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Germany, Inflation-Era Sheets Collection, 1921-23, stunning group of mint never hinged material, many in sheets/panes of 100, plus a stockbook with other multiples, such as margin blocks and strips and part-sheetlets, Very Fine overall, many desirable marginal and inscription blocks/multiples; see the entire holding online. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.4 lbs. Michel €32,000 ($35,870). View a PDF of images for this lot Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:29:28 EST
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Sale No: 742
Lot No: 243
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Germany, Used in Stockbook, 1871-1944, from #1 on; extremely extensive in Shield issues, with later high values, Semi-Postals, souvenir sheets, some Airmails, etc.; many choice, beautiful cancels, Very Fine, highly collectable material; imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.8 lbs. Michel €33,000 ($36,990). Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:29:58 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 244
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German Occupations, plus Plebiscites, Master Collection, 1918-39, on Ka-Be hingeless pages; includes Allenstein complete mint; Marienwerder complete mint but for #29 (#28 used on piece, signed); Schleswig complete mint; Upper Silesia complete mint or used; Danzig complete mint or used but for one stamp (#44), including #47-48 never hinged and signed; Memel complete mint or used; Poland Offices in Gdansk & Danzig complete mint or used; Saar complete mint or used through 1934, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. View a PDF of images for this lot Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000
Opening US$ 5,500.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:30:52 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 245
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Germany, Post World War II Collection, Mint & Used, 1948-1951, many hundreds of mint & used stamps mounted in a springback album, better includes 636a, 641a, 651a, 654a, 657a plus plate block of four, 636 diamond perforation, 641 imperf, 648 imperf pair, block of four & part perf pairs, 651 retouched towers, 657 part perf pairs, imperf pairs, plus many other varieties, a true labor of love, inspection invited, Fine to Very Fine, ex-Richard Ruppel. Shipping charges apply - weight 6 lbs. View a video of images for this lot Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,400.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:31:31 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 246
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Germany, Mint Collection, 1945-49, presented in a slipcased Davo hingeless album; comprises French Zone, Bizone and Soviet Zone issues; virtually complete with all but a handful never hinged; bright and fresh throughout, with French Zone souvenir sheets (both perforated and imperforate), all three AMG printings complete, Bizone roller and net overprints and Buildings (basic set complete, perf 14 set to 1M—no spaces provided for the higher values), Soviet Zone includes Berlin Bears, Thüringen 1945 souvenir sheet of three (#16N7a, a left margin example), "3/Berlin 4" and "Sowjetische/Besatzungs/Zone" overprints complete, and much, much more, Very Fine on the whole, a lovely holding of popular material; inspect. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.8 lbs. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:31:53 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 247
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Germany, Post WWII Soviet Zone Local Issues and DDR Collection, 1945-1987, mounted in four Scott Specialty albums, highly complete with many complete sets followed by the occasional cover, with the first volume containing emergency Locals and Russian Zone issues, with 50+ covers, many sets of various Hitler head issues and 1945-1946 local designs, second to fourth album containing DDR from inception to 1987, with notable items that include: DDR 54-57A, 82-84, 144a Marx perf souvenir sheet, 146a Marx perf and imperf souvenir sheets, 10NB11, 12NB10-12 mixed franking with Strausberg stamps on registered Strausberg cover to Hamburg, 12NB10-12 souvenir card and scarce 15N1 mint 12pf Pochta issue, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 23.8 lbs. View video #1 of images for this lot View video #2 of images for this lot Suggested Bid $1,500-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-1,500
Opening US$ 2,400.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:32:33 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 248
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Germany, Post World War II Collection, Mint & Used 1948-1951 Part 2, scores of sheets and part sheets from 634-657 in a sheet folder, includes half page double print 657, full sheet 634 (2), 635 (3), 637 (4), 638, 639 (3), 644, 642, 641 no printing bottom row, 647 (2), 650 (2), 656, enormous catalog value, review is urged, Fine to Very Fine, ex-Richard Ruppel. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.8 lbs. View a video of images for this lot Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,000.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:33:03 EST
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Federal Republic
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 249
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Germany: Federal Republic, Extensive Collection, 1970-2015, filling four various albums and a stockbook, nearly complete Bund collection of singles, souvenir sheets, booklets, and panes with only a small handful of items missing but many extras present, many issues of 2000s mint as margin singles plus parallel mint and used sections, with Deutsch Post cancelled items (some postally used), many complete unexploded booklets, mint and occasional used booklet panes, self-adhesive stamp strips of five (in addition to the singles), excellent booklets back to Michel Berlin #MH1 (exploded), several still in original auction house/dealer glassines, P.O. fresh throughout, with much of the modern issues needed in many collections, overall Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 32 lbs. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,000.00
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Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:33:26 EST
Sold For 2000
Greece
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 250
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Hungary, Extensive Collection with many Imperfs, 1871-1960, housed in two Schaubek springback albums; largely complete to 1960, with pages (and a few stamps) continuing to 1965, with vast majority mint from 1916; note lithographed first issue to 15k (used), solid Crowns, near-complete tabbed issues, 1918-19 inverted overprints, nice Madonna & Child issues, souvenir sheets, much 1950s and on material present both as issued and imperforate, Semi-Postals, Airs, Special Deliveries and Dues; extensive, near-complete Occupations, and much, much more, Fine to Very Fine with better, a satisfying collection; dig in. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.4 lbs. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:34:18 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 252
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Hungary, Collection, 1871-1970, in Scott Specialty album, with a high level of completion throughout with many of the better early long sets (without separation of the early perf varieties), mostly mint, with only a tiny minority of used issues, with better highlights that include: 9-10, 34, 41, several Franz Josef I higher values of various watermarks, 415-17, 462-65, 486, 871-84, 1035 perf and imperf souvenir sheets, several imperf issues, Malaria souvenir sheet, B1-17, B18-34, B94, B103-7, B148a-50a, B202-3 sheets of four, C24-25, C26-34, C95, CB1D, CB2, CB13-14 as well as a strong section of the higher value occupation issues, overall condition appears better than usual, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 8 lbs. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:34:49 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 253
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Hungary, The Hussars Collection, 1871-1990, in two Scott Specialty albums, mainly mint, some parallel mint and used, largely complete through 1978 and from 1985-90; from 1950s apparently never hinged; highlights include used #2, 5, 12, 450-456, B1-B17, B80-B87, B94, B97, C31-C33, 2N20, 2N21; mint #4, 64, 311-330, 657-698, 700-707, 871-884, B1-B14, B80-B87, B97, C1-C2, C12-C23, C35-C44, 2N20, 2N21, 3N1-3N34, 3NB1-3NB7, 3NJ1-3NJ5, 5N20a, 5N20b; and never hinged #487-491, scarce 1949 UPU unexploded booklet which includes #859a and 860a, #1461a imperforate sheet with control number, B188-B198, B202, C123-C128, CB1-CB1C, CB1D, CB2; also many key Topicals such as Space, Olympics, Sports, Animals and Flowers, including some scarce imperforate sets; and almost complete Postage Dues, Officials, Parcel Posts and Occupations, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 17.6 lbs. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,500
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:35:06 EST
Sold For 750
Italy
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 254
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Italian Area, Old Time Accumulation 1873-2010, valuable vintage accumulation on old dealer counterpanes (Stampazine etc), glassines, etc., includes better covers, first day covers, souvenir sheets, premium sets & singles, with San Marino & Vatican, some better includes San Marino C62a, C75a, Rhodes E1-E2 blocks of four, every glassine and page must be reviewed, enormous catalogue value, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:35:41 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 255
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Italian States: Papal/Roman States, Fountainous Mint and Used Collection with Postal History, 1820-70, commencing with 11 pre-philatelic official folded letters from 1820-52 showing Pontifical cachets from various offices and many also with town straightline handstamps or c.d.s.'s; stamps include 1852 imperf 50b deep blue, slightly worn impression, four margins, cancelled by grill, and 1sc rose unused; 1867 glazed paper 3c black on gray unused (no gum) and 80c used, along with nine franked covers including 1868 envelope from Rome to London bearing imperf 5c and 40c with perf 13 10c; 1868 envelope from Rome to London bearing imperf 80c with perf 13 10c and 20c, signed Alberto Diena; and 1870 envelope from Rome to Warsaw via Berlin bearing perf 13 5c, 10c (defects) and 40c showing Italian and German "insufficiently franked" handstamps adjacent; some faults as to be expected, nevertheless a fine "old-time" collection with most items having been acquired in the 1950s, Fine to Very Fine or better. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.2 lbs. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Sold...US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:36:17 EST
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Sale No: 742
Lot No: 256
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Italian States: Sardinia, Comprehensive Collection of Cavallini Letter Sheets, 1819-49,
The "Cavallini" have acquired both a mythical and romantic aura in the annals of postal history and are considered to be one of the precursors of worldwide postal stationery. In actual fact, the Cavallini letter sheets were introduced in the Kingdom of Sardinia as a fiscal rather than postal measure. In the early nineteen century, there were three forms of transmission of domestic mail within Sardinia. These consisted of official or government mail, usually indicated by free frank markings, mail sent through the state postal service, with the fees usually paid by the recipient, and private mail carried by messenger or courier service. Although this last method of communication provided a quicker or more efficient service, it was cumbersome for the public, since fees had to be paid both at the post office and to the courier or messenger service. The sale of the stamped Cavallini letter sheets simplified this process, while also protecting the state's monopoly on revenue for written communication through the collection of fees for their sale to the public.
The Cavallini letter sheets were made readily available to the public, having been sold not only at the post office, but also at local tobacco shops throughout the island. This letter paper had three handstamped (first issue) or embossed (second issue) denominations, based on the distance of sending of the letter. The motif of the stamped design consisted of a cherub with a posthorn riding a striding "Giara" pony, a wild horse breed native to the island of Sardinia. All communications sent by private or messenger service were required to be sent on these letter sheets, which consisted of the double size of a simple sheet of paper, and, therefore, could be conveniently folded for mailing, with one sheet to be used as the message portion and the other for the outer (address) covering.
The following official printed documents relating to the issue of the Cavallini and published by the Royal Printing Bureau are included in the collection, and the Italian versions are represented by numerous copies. The official French version, which is quite rare, was published for the inhabitants of Savoy and the Comté de Nice.
• Regie PatentiCon cui S.M. aggiunge alcune facilità a quelle accordate coll' Editto delli 12 agosto scorso, pel trasporto delle corrispondenze del Pubblico per mezzi estranei alla Posta; stabilisce l'uso di una Carta denominate "Carta Postale-Bollata", e dà alter provvidenze relative. In data delli 7 novembre 1818. Torino, dalla Stamperia Reale. This patent established the issuance of stamped paper to replace post office handstamps applied to mail transmitted privately, the three denominations to be used, their purpose/rates, and the regulations applying to this system. Three original published copies.
• Lettres-Patentespar lesquelles S.M. accorde quelques facilités, outres celles portées par son Edit du 12 août dernier, pour le transports des letters du public par des voies étrangères à la Poste; établit l'usage d'un papier timbre, et donne quelques autres dispositions à cet égard. En date du 7 novembre 1818. Chambéry, Imprimeur du Roi. One original published copy. The French version of the "Regie Patenti…"
• Manifesto CameralePortante notificanza che la Carta Postale-bollata, stabilata colle Regie Patenti delle 7 dello scorso novembre, sarà provvisionalmente posta in corso non filigranata; della dimensione ordinaria della Carta cosi detta da Lettere, e munita dei bolli relativi alle tre qualità della medesima pienamente conformi agli impronti ivi delineati. In data delli 3 dicembre 1818. Torino, dalla Stamperia Reale. This notice confirmed the issue of three letter sheets of different values, provisionally on regular unwatermarked paper, and then later on special watermarked paper. Seven original published copies. The back page of each copy contains original impressions of the three stamped values in blue ("Modelli de' Bolli").
• Manifeste de la Royale Chambre des Comptespar lequel elle notifie au Public que le papier timbre de Poste établi par les Royales Patentes du 7 novembre dernier sera provisoirement mis en usage sans filigrane, de la dimension ordinaire du papier dit à lettres, et revêtu des timbres rélatifs aux trios qualités de papier absolument conformes aux empreintes, qui y sont figurées. En date du 3 décembre 1818. Turin, de l'Imprimerie Royale. One original published copy. The back page contains original impressions of the three stamped values in blue ("Modèles des Timbres"). The French version of the "Manifesto Camerale…"
• Manifesto CameralePortante notificanza che la distribuzione dell'attuale Carta Postale bollata provvisionale cesserà con tutto dicembre prossimo; e che comincierà Alberto Diena aver luogo dal primo gennajo 1820 la distribuzione della Carta postale filigranata bollata a secco, con alcune provvidenze relative. In data delli 13 novembre 1819. Torino, dalla Stamperia Reale. This notice called for the cessation of the 1819 first handstamped (provisional) issue and provided an extended usage date and the method of exchanging these for the new embossed (definitive) issue on special watermarked paper. It confirmed the three new definitive values to be issued on January 1, 1820. Six original published copies. The fourth page of each copy contains original impressions of the three colorless embossed values ("Modelli de' Bolli").
1819 (1 January - 31 December) Cavallini Provisional Handstamps in Blue
Although this provisional issue was only to be valid for a year, its use was tolerated until the end of January 1820. It was then withdrawn and superseded by the definitive embossed stamped letter sheets. After the end of the provisional period, the letter sheets could be exchanged for the definitive embossed issue. However, these letter sheets were used into 1836.
The Cavallini horseman designs were printed on double sheets (approximately 385 x 245 mm). Most of the surviving unused letter sheets are on single or slightly larger (1½ times) sheets, unless otherwise stated.
The collection contains the following letter sheets :
• 15 centesimi Unused - 2 letter sheets. Used within proper period - 1819 (Sept.) entire letter (380 x 245 mm, double letter sheet) from Turin to Pont San Martino, splitting along joins, signed Alberto Diena and G. Bolaffi. Wrong (misdated) or impossible date - 1818 (Mar. 9) entire letter from Tuggia to Triore, on watermarked paper. Late dates of use - 1829-49 entires or entire letters (4), two are on watermarked paper.
• 25 centesimi Unused - 6 letter sheets, one signed Alberto Diena, some of doubtful status. Late date of use - 1820 (July 13) entire letter (382 x 250 mm, double letter sheet) from Turin to Salzo, with 1972 Giulio Bolaffi certificate. Late date of use - 1823 (Oct. 7) printed prices current and message on entire letter (double letter sheet) from London to Vigevano via Calais and Milan, thin paper with "W Weatherley/1822" watermark, status doubtful. Later dates of use - 1824-49 entires or entire letters (4). Reference - 1819 (Dec. 19) entire (Image)
Suggested Bid $35,000-50,000
Opening US$ 30,000.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:36:48 EST
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Italy
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 257
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Italy, Superlative All-Mint Collection, 1862-2010, in six Lindner hingeless albums, each with slipcase; an absolutely remarkable collection, near-complete mint, with all never hinged (or appearing to be); far too many highlights to list them all, but we note lovely embossed issues, Humbert series to the 5L, Fascist Oath issue, all of the commemorative issues less Manzoni, Zeppelins, I-GIOR triptychs, well-paid Dues, extensive Parcel Posts, rarely encountered Association stamps, Express and Pneumatic Post issues, WWII slogan tabs, a nice array of 1924-25 Publicity Tabs, Italian Social Republic…plus post-war Republic essentially complete; fresh and sound throughout; this is the Italy collection you've been waiting for, Very Fine overall, come, see, and bid high to conquer. Shipping charges apply - weight 43.2 lbs. Scott $50,000+ (Owner's) Suggested Bid $7,500-10,000 (Image)
Scott $50,000+ (Owner's) Suggeste
Opening US$ 6,000.00
Sold...US$ 6,000.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:37:32 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 258
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Italy, Choice Retail Stock, 1860-1998, very extensive holding in two stockbooks with later issues generally never hinged; includes used #26-27, 29-33, 51, 117-118, 518, 538-539, C7; mint #58-63, 85, 114, 115-116, 117-118, 165-170, 174A-174G, 268-279, 288-289, 324-328, 349-354, 415-434, 495-506, 533-534, 538-539, 574-576, B30-B33, C4, C6-C9, C23-C26, C35-C39, C73-C85, C79-C83, CE1-CE2, E9, E26, O1-O8, Q1-Q4; and never hinged #535-536, C48, C73-C78, C127-C128, Q49-Q60; very high catalogue value, Very Fine, all online for your review. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.2 lbs. View a PDF of images for this lot Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:38:28 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 742
Lot No: 259
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Italy, Galilean Galleon Specialized Collection, 1900-55, mostly mint or never hinged in three albums; all kinds of specialist material including watermark, color, shade, die and type varieties; also pairs, strips, gutter strips, blocks, imprint and corner blocks, imperforate or part-perforate items, and much, much more; a lot to digest, Very Fine, imaged in full online; bring your telescope and pizza. Sassone €150,000+ ($168,150) (Owner's). View a PDF of images for this lot Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Aug-08-2020, 16:39:15 EST
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Sale No: 742
Lot No: 260
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Cat No: #C52-C105, #CB1-CB3
Italy, Air Mail Collection, 1934-38 (Scott #C52-C105, #CB1-CB3, #CE1//CE9, #E14-E17), on immaculate Scott Specialty pages, very extraordinary choice items with nice cancels, from meticulous old-time collector, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, scarce. Scott $8,500 Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
