Sale No: 62
Lot No: 338
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Iran and Egypt, 1881-1973, two interesting collections. Starting with a modest collection of Egypt on 10 stock pages, with value in commemoratives and airmail of the 1930's-50's. Then a more serious collection of Iran in a small album, with many better mint sets and singles including: 2 sets of 1915 Shah Ahmed Coronation (#560-577, $175 each) + the Parcel Post and Official issues of same ($335), 1929 Shah Pahlavi (#744-759, $945), 1935 overprinted set (#795-809, $793), 1935 overprinted set (#810-817, $1395, #810 with cert), two sets 1935 Shah Pahlavi (#827-840, $509 each), 1936-37 Shah Pahlavi (#841-55, $544), two sets 1949-50 Shah Pahlavi (#915-930, $697 each), 1954-55 Shah Pahlavi (#999-1014, $1080), two sets 1956-57 Shah Pahlavi (#1058A-1072, $834 each), two sets 1957-58 Shah Pahlavi (#1082-1098, $366 each), three other 1958-62 Shah sets (#1107-1125, 1138-1151 and 1173-1199, $1051), 1927 First Airmail issue (#C1-16, $1055, one stamp with certificate), 1930 Airmail issue (#C34-50, $415), 1935 Airmail issue (#C51-67, $585), and many, many more interesting sets of lesser value. Plus some interesting covers. A perfect lot for the specialist, especially one who could determine if any of the early issues (not counted) are genuine. In mostly nice condition overall (with occasional flaws), generally Fine to Very Fine. A sampling has been imaged. Shipping weight 3 lbs / 1.4 kilos,
Sale No: 62
Lot No: 342
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Israel, 1948-1978, an extensive mint collection, mostly with tabs, housed in three Ace albums, a few early issues with tabs and most of the later issues with tabs; include airmails and postage dues; a lovely clean lot, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott approximately $750 Suggested Bid $150-200 (Image)
