Belgium, Parcel Post-centered Topical Trains Collection (Scott Q1//Q486). Hinged or mounted on White Ace "Railroads on Stamps" pages, a spectacular collection of Belgium's popular Parcel Post issues, along with a smattering of regular issues and Semi-Postals with train-related designs; mint with the exception of the 1879-97 issues and a handful of later stamps; the collector was quality-conscious, meaning there isn't an iffy stamp in the lot; much high-value material included, plus items never normally encountered; highlights include (mint, unless noted) #Q42-Q47 blackprints (!), Q90 vertical pair imperforate between, a Gibbons #P282a (20c emerald, used), #Q204 blackprint, Q184-Q207, Q310-Q327 imperforates, Q310-Q327 handstamped either "Spécimen" or "I.G./ANNULÉ/PARIS" on reverse, Q328-Q342, Q242-Q361B, Q362-Q373, Q374-Q387, Q388-Q406, several additional Specimens, #Q332 imperforate vertically, plus many modern issues often omitted; in addition to the Parcel Posts, we note a #506 deluxe proof (cut down), 717 left margin imperforate single plus a deluxe proof, 828 upper right corner margin imperforate, 955 imperforate, 1198 miniature sheet perforated and imperforate, etc., Very Fine overall, a stunningly complete collection; be sure to view. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:20:24 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 509
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Belgium, Bipartite Collection, 1849-1982. With a lacuna of 1940-52, presented in two Safe hingeless albums running to 1963 plus loose Lindner hingeless pages thereon; starts with a nice selection (duplicated) of Leopolds including several four-margined examples, nice 1870s series (many duplicated), solid tabbed issues (many parallel mint and used), First Issue Semi-Postals, Helmets to the 50c value, mint 1928 Orval complete, sheetlet of ten #B166, etc., etc.; highly comprehensive, with minimal number of empty spaces; solid bonus of a thick stockbook of manila pages with duplicates from Helmets on, identified and ready for sale, Very Fine on the whole, inspect. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:20:53 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 510
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Belgium, Collection, 1849-1999. Neatly organized in four large G&K or Lighthouse stockbooks, in Scott number order, with just a few places of slight overlap, containing a few better early classics, several better semi postals including several pricey souvenir sheets and a few useful difficult newspaper long sets, with highlights (used): 1, some early Leopold issues of various papers, 13-16, 136, 170a, B45, B156-62, B169a, B482a and (mint): 73 with label, 171 with Brussels Expo postmarks in margins, 172-84, 213, 221 with Antwerp Expo postmark in margin, B69-77, B84-92 with red or blue overprint set for laying of the first stone, B106 with show postmark in margin, B132-43, B460-61, B485-91, B495-97, B498-502, B503-10, B605a, C12A, P1-8, P10-19, P20-40 (P28-29, P31 are used), the condition is a little mixed, with occasional useful and better items, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:21:20 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 512
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Belgium, Burgeoning Collection, 1940-80. Housed, all mounted, in three albums of various makes; mix of mint and used throughout, with much of the mint never hinged per our spot-checks; much 1940-50 material present parallel mint and used; no earth-shatteringly expensive items here, but plenty of solid material, including 1942 Orval souvenir sheets (perforated and imperforate), 1943 Orval series, "V" issues, lovely Winter Help issues, 1946-47 Royals set, nice Airs, etc.; a highlight is the exceptionally well-filled Parcel/Railway Post and Newspaper issues, along with a pretty array of hexagonal Telegraphs, Fine to Very Fine with better, worth review. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:22:14 EST
Sold For 325
Belgium & Colonies
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 513
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Belgium & Colonies, Superb Mostly Mint Collection, 1849-1992. In an appropriately bulging Scott Specialty album; Belgium proper essentially complete from #1, with mint from 1912 on (much mounted); Back-of-the-Book includes near-complete Semi-Postals (missing just the 1933 and privately printed Orvals, plus a couple others), Airs and Air Semi-Postals, Special Deliveries, Dues, Military and Official stamps, and outstanding Parcel Posts; note numerous booklets, many souvenir/miniature sheets, even a set of "IMABA"-perfined issues; also features mint and used WWI German Occupation issues, Belgian Congo near-complete and overwhelmingly mint (including miniature sheets), and complete mint Ruanda-Urundi, Fine to Very Fine with much better throughout, viewing will not disappoint, ex Winston. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:22:46 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 514
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Belgium & Colonies, Dealer Stock, 1849-1993. In four 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 many hundreds of dollars sets and singles, spot checked issues appear properly identified, better items include (used): Belgium Congo 29, Belgium 1 (4), 8, 9, 12 (2), 17 (2), 22 (3), 39 (2 with roller cancels), 60-75, N10-25, Q1-6 (2) and (mint): Belgium Congo 12, 111, 231-56, 290-97, Belgium 9, 23, 75 (2), 82-91, 108-22, 124-37, 135, 137, 185-90 (2 sets), 212-15, 221, 229-36, 251-53, 435-45 (2 sets), 449a, 461 (2), 463 (2), 466 (2), B34-45, B69-77, B121, B144-50, B498-502 (3 sets), B515-20 (3 sets), B522, B538-43, B544-46 (4 sets), B558-60 (3 sets), B561-66 (2 sets), B605a (2 sheetlets), B662a (2 sheetlets), 1N18-24, Q10, Q15 and Q338-40 (2 sets), 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 approximately $25,000+ (Owner's) Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:23:35 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 515
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Belgium & Colonies, Sprouting All-Mint Collection, 1934-40. Neatly mounted on Scott Specialty pages, Belgium proper, Belgian East Africa and Congo; Belgium from #258/B152, including #B156-B162 and souvenir sheets #B152a, B153a and B208a (each with Expo cancel in margin) plus mint B169, B179, etc., plus Airs, Parcel Post #Q184-Q207, Military and Official stamps; Belgian East Africa comprises #37 and B12-B14; Congo complete from #159 (plus used 149 and 151), including the miniature sheet of four #172, B26, plus a used #C16; fresh throughout; expect lightly hinged with the possible never hinged in the Colonies, Very Fine overall, a nice mid-period collection. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
