Sale No: 732
Lot No: 951
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Central America, Lovely Largely Mint Collection, 1862-1976. Housed in three Scott Specialty albums, comprising Canal Zone (1904-76), Costa Rica (1863-1969), Guatemala (1871-1972), Honduras (1865-1945, Airs to 1975), Nicaragua (1862-1976), Panama (1878-1976), and Salvador (1869-1976); all start strong with early issues (often First and Second Issues mint complete), the early revolutionary years of the 20th century spottier, but picking up again, with many never hinged, from the 1920s/'30s on; Canal Zone includes Airs, Dues and Officials, with several plate blocks, booklet panes, etc., of the 1920s; Costa Rica includes perforated and imperforate Semi-Postals, very pretty Dues, and a full Back-of-the-Book panoply through Postal Tax issues—even several Guanacaste items; Guatemala offers a vertical strip of three of #198 being Type V-VII-VI, perfined Officials, a couple Telegraph and Revenue stamps, plus the full run of Scott categories; Honduras #O20 horizontal pair imperforate between; Nicaragua with several mint or used 1912 Province of Zelaya Trains; Panama variously overprinted, souvenir and miniature sheets; and Salvador including a fresh set of "1918" overprints, Fine to Very Fine with much better, a pretty collection worth your time to view, ex Winston. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 14:50:22 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 952
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Central America & Caribbean, Near-Complete Mint Collection, 1934-40. All mounted on Scott Specialty pages; warm colors on cool paper throughout, with nearly every single space filled with an example chosen for its quality; includes regular issues, souvenir sheets, Airs (particularly strong, given the region's issuing practices), Dues and other Back-of-the-Book, with much of Topical interest; note Cuba imperforates and souvenir sheets; Guatemala diagonally perforated, multicolor quetzals, overprinted Semi-Postals and Airs, etc.; Honduras Airmail Officials; lovely Mexico, including #C54-C61 (minor toning to top values) and #CO30 (never hinged) with 2004 APS certificate; outstanding Nicaragua including #C135 with 2016 APS certificate; Panama that runs straight through, with #C17A and C19 each signed Sanabria, plus, plus, plus; the few used stamps are hardly worth mentioning other than for accuracy, Very Fine on the whole, a gorgeous collection; add it to your must-view list. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 14:50:42 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 953
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Cat No: Collection
Central America and Caribbean, Dealer Stock, 1855-1960's. In two small dealer counter books of better items, stamps seem to be mostly correctly identified and overall much better stock than usually encountered with mostly $20+ to hundreds of dollars sets and singles, spot checked issues appear properly identified, better items include (used): Costa Rica 93-100, Cuba: 5, 7, 46, 57, 83, 120, 340-54 (3), C24-29 (3), E10-11 (3), Dominican Republic 15 and (mint): Cuba: 22, 36, 62, 77 (2), 88-93, 94-98, 105 (2), 111, 114, 117 (2), C185-91, E26-27, Dominican Republic 37-40 proofs, Guatemala 7-10, Nicaragua 2 and 3-7, condition is mixed, with usual problem areas among early classical issues, Scott value has drifted over the years, so you should make an adjustment in the owner's catalog value to compensate, plenty of catalog value and the potential to find some interesting items for the specialist, generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $7,500+ (Owner's) Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
