Official picture postcards with photographic views from the games, including tennis, football, shooting, athletics, gymnastics, wrestling and diving, all different, one used with the Olympic Games slogan cancel, all very fine. (26).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
1914 Olympic Games
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1553
Symbol:
Brochures comprising the official information booklet printed in German, the front cover with the design used for the games poster; general programme and regulations printed in Swedish; and programme for Saturday 13th July printed in Swedish and English. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
1915 Olympic Games
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1554
Symbol:
Official poster stamps comprising perforated stamps (17) in fourteen languages including German with error "SPELEN", Japanese, Czech, Greek, Turkish and English with Japanese overprint, and imperforate stamps in French or German; a differing label produced in Austria, also the official stamp in English with reproduction "Stadion" c.d.s, and the same reproduction c.d.s on a postcard bearing the German language stamp. (20). Photo on Page 234. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image1)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
1916 Olympic Games
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1555
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1912 (Apr 27 - July 19) Covers and cards (16) with the Olympic Games slogan cancel of Stockholm, one the first day of use. Also two cards with stamps and the official poster stamp both tied by reproductions of the "Stadion" c.d.s. (18).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
1916-18 Landstorm Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1511
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm I Essays for the cover of the souvenir folder (2) with an applied embossed seal with monogram of the Crown Princess and handrawn designs and wording in ink or pencil, earlier versions of the cover essay than that illustrated in the 1963 handbook by Olsson and Benzinger. A unique pair. (2). Photo on Page 238. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1512
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm I 10ore overprint essay on 24ore yellow without watermark, very similar to the adopted surcharge but with thicker rougher lettering, fine mint, scarce. Photo on Page 230. (Image1)
1916 Landstorm I surcharges, complete sets of ten on original printing of the Ring type mint (just 1,000 sets printed, eight values with post horn on reverse), on the reprint issue with normal watermark mint and used, or with KPV watermark unmounted mint and used, also 5ore on 2ore orange inverted watermark used and inverted watermark with KPV superb unmounted mint with margin, and a few additional shades or minor varieties. F105/114, 12,000kr. (62). Photo on Page 222. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1515
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm I 3kr Booklet Essay, the front cover with applied embossed seal with monogram of the Crown Princess and two applied stamps, handwritten wording and instructions on front and reverse. A unique essay, illustrated in the 1963 handbook by Olsson and Benzinger. Photo on Page 234. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 820.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 820
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1516
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm I 5kr Booklet containing three panes of ten of the 5 + 5ore surcharges (F105, 106, 109) and one pane of ten 10 + 10ore surcharges (F111), superb and very rare. F.H50, 40,000kr. Photo on Page 234. (Image1)
Opening GBP 900.00
Sold...GBP 1,550.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1550
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1518
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1916 Landstorm II 5ore overprint essays, similar to the adopted overprint but with differing type crowns in the centre (the upper crowns at an angle), dots at the sides and without the circles, the "5" numerals also in a differing type, five essays printed on 1ore, 12ore, 24ore, 50ore and 1kr stamps, all mint. A very rare group, from the estate of the designer O. Hjortzberg. (5). Photo on Page 230. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image1)
Opening GBP 750.00
Sold...GBP 1,150.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1150
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1519
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1916 Landstorm II 5ore overprint essays, similar to the previous lot but with two circles added to the design, five essays printed on the 3ore, 24ore, 30ore, 50ore and 1kr stamps, all mint. 5ore overprints only approved on the 1ore - 12ore stamps in the issued set, with 10ore surcharges on the 20ore - 1kr values. A very rare group, from the estate of the designer O. Hjortzberg. (5). Photo on Page 230. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image1)
Opening GBP 750.00
Sold...GBP 2,000.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1520
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1916 Landstorm II, overprint essays on the 3ore red postage due stamp, all from the estate of the designer O. Hjortzberg, comprising pair on piece with red manuscript post horn or red manuscript wording + "10" value in black; single + block of four on piece, two with black manuscript 5ore design; single on piece with black "5" overprint; and block of fifteen (a few split horizontal perfs), twelve with individually printed "10" or "10ore" overprints in seven different designs (one embellished in manuscript). A unique group, several illustrated in the 1963 handbook by Olsson and Benzinger. (23 stamps). Photo on Page 236. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image1)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 3,200.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1521
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm II 100ore + 4.90 overprint essays printed on used 5kr G.P.O stamps, produced by Olle Hjortzberg, designer of the issued stamps, one in the adopted design, all with thins or other faults due to being roughly removed from a page, the cut out heading to that page reading "Forlag till ofvertryck a 5krs Marken" and initialled by Hjortzberg. Also a proof of the issued overprint on white paper (status unknown, possibly of recent manufacture). Five unique essays from the estate of O. Hjortzberg, illustrated in the 1963 handbook by Olsson and Benzinger. (6). Photo on Page 222. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 4,400.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4400
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1522
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm II Surcharges, the study on pages with the set of eleven mint and used (10ore on 5kr on piece); multiples comprising 5ore on 1ore, 5ore on 3ore and 5ore on 6ore blocks of twenty and 5ore on 5ore block of twelve all C.T.O; various misplaced overprints, misperfed stamps, offsets, shades, 5ore on 5ore paper folds mint or used (2, previously a vertical pair), varieties including short foot on "L" of Losen on 24ore used, "Ure" for "Ore" on 24 ore and 50ore used, 10ore on 1kr misplaced overprint superb unmounted, 10ore on 5kr severely misplaced surcharges leaving the original value visible, mint (2), etc. F115/125, 35,000kr (approx). (155). Photo on Page 240. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image1)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1524
Symbol:
1916 Landstorm II 10ore on 1kr corner marginal block of four with severely misplaced overprints, shifted upwards extending into the upper margins, a few split perfs between stamps and margins, strengthened with a hinge between margins and upper right stamp, also mounted on the lower right stamp, the two left stamps unmounted, a scarce and striking surcharge shift. F124, 6,400kr+. Photo on Page 234. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 440.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1526
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1918 Landstorm III hand drawn overprint essays comprising 7+3ore on 2ore (2, one with KPV watermark), 4ore or 6ore, and 12+8ore on 12ore, 20ore (5, including a block of four) or 30ore, all fine mint. A unique group from the estate of the designer O. Hjortzberg. (11). Photo on Page 238. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 1,100.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1527
Symbol:
1918 Landstorm III 7+3ore on 2ore, variety surcharge double, in black and blue (the blue surcharge over the black), a mint block of ten, lightly mounted on the four corner stamps only, the right block of four with a few split perfs and vertical crease to right pair, otherwise fine and rare, probably of proof status. F126var. Photo on Page 228. (Image1)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1529
Symbol:
1918 Landstorm III 7+3ore on 5ore, variety surcharge treble, twice in blue and once in black, probably a proof, fine unmounted mint, very rare. F129,var. Photo on Page 222. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1530
Symbol:
1918 Landstorm III 7+3ore on 5ore, variety surcharge treble, twice in blue and once in black, probably a proof, fine unmounted mint, very rare. F129,var. Photo on Page 238. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1531
Symbol:
1918 Landstorm III 12+8ore on 12ore, variety surcharge double, in black and blue (the blue surcharge over the black), no blue "12" surcharge to the upper right corner of the upper right stamp, probably a proof, in a mint block of four, mounted on one stamp only, very unusual and rare. F131,var. Photo on Page 236. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1532
Symbol:
1918 Landstorm III 12+8ore on 12ore or 24ore cancelled to order blocks of four, both with misplaced surcharges leaving the original values visible, the 24ore block marginal, very unusual. F131, 133v1, 7,200kr. (2 blocks). Photo on Page 236. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
1918 Landstorm III Issue, study written up on pages with the set mint and used, set watermarked KPV unmounted mint and used, also various shades and minor varieties, 7+3ore on 2ore watermark inverted unmounted mint (2) and used, misplaced overprints, and scarce presentation folder cover (without stamps). F126/135, 6,700kr (approx). (111 + folder).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
1917 Olympic Games
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1556
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1912 (July 14) 5ore Postcard to Goteborg cancelled by the "STOCKHOLM / STADION" c.d.s, with Helena Obermuller Certificate (1999), fine and scarce. Also a card with the reproduction Stadion c.d.s. (2). Photo on Page 224. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
1918 Olympic Games
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1557
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1914 (Mar 17) Parcel card from Stockholm franked 50ore, from the Olympic Committee, with their cachet "ORGANISATIONSKOMMITTEN FOR / OLYMPISKA SPELEN / STOCKHOLM 1912". Also a 1910 receipt for postage on printed headed notepaper of the Olympic Committee in Stockholm. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
1921 Air Mail Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1505
Symbol:
1920 Luftpost surcharge set of three, all with variety surcharge inverted, all fine mounted mint, signed in pencil by Wennberg. Very scarce, just 300 stamps of each value issued, some of which were postally used. F136/8v1, 9,800kr. (3). Photo on Page 230. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
1922 Air Mail Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1506
Symbol:
1920 20ore on 2ore Luftpost surcharge, watermark Crown, mint, an ink word written on reverse and subsequently rubbed out resulting in several thins, still a reasonable looking example of this very rare stamp, just 100 stamps issued on Crown watermark paper. F137vm, 26,000kr. Photo on Page 230. (Image1)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
1923 Air Mail Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1507
Symbol:
1920 20ore on 2ore Luftpost surcharge, watermark inverted, used with T.P.O datestamp, unusually well centred, just the tiniest trace of a crease at upper edge, otherwise superb and very scarce (used examples usually cancelled at Gnesta), with Helena Obermuller Certificate. F137cx, 15,000kr. Photo on Page 230. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
1925 Air Mail Stamps
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1509
Symbol:
1920 50ore on 4ore Luftpost surcharge, watermark Crown, fine mint (lightly mounted, four expert signatures or handstamps) or cancelled to order, both fine and scarce. F138vm, 6,500kr. (2). Photo on Page 230. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Bolivia
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 976
Symbol:
1868 Revenue documents from Sagarnaga, bearing imperf 5c lilac single + two pairs, or a single 50c blue, pen cancelled, two fine and attractive documents. (2).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Ceylon
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 990
Symbol:
1885 Handpainted stamp size essay for a proposed set of eight to replace the local surcharges then in use, superbly painted in blue on tracing paper, the value tablet undenominated, with drawings of the eight proposed value tablets below, dated "FEB 10 1885", endorsed below "The Colours for the various duties to be shown in the scheme of colours dated Jany 21, 1885", 73x101mm. This issue was never proceeded with, Ceylon instead ordering De La Rue to surcharge existing Ceylon stamps with six new values, another four new stamps in a differing design being issued in 1886. A magnificent and unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo included on Front Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,800.00
Sold...GBP 3,000.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 991
Symbol:
1903 KEVII Master Die Proof with uncleared value tablet, this design used for the 3c, 4c and 12c - 2r.25 values, printed in black on white glazed card, 92x60mm, dated "12 JAN 03" and stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING", fine and scarce. Photo on Page 148. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 992
Symbol:
Cat No: 265/76s
1903-11 KEVII Stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN", comprising 1903-05 Crown CA set of twelve, 1908 5c and 6c and 1910-11 set of nine, all fine mint. S.G. 265/76s, 289/300s, £585. (23). Photo on Page 152. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Cyprus
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1030
Symbol:
Cat No: 11
1881 ½pi Emerald-green, watermark Crown CC, and 1904-10 KEVII 5pa - 45pi set of twelve, all fine mint. S.G. 11, 60/71, £530. (13).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1031
Symbol:
Cat No: 40/9s
1894-96 ½pi - 45pi Set of ten overprinted "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 40/9s, £350. (10). Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1032
Symbol:
1907 5 Paras Duty Plate Die Proof in black on white glazed card, 92x60mm, dated "16 JUL 07" and stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING", fine. Photo on Page 148. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1033
Symbol:
Revenues. 1902 Stamp size artists essay of the "CYPRUS" overprint for the KEVII "unappropriated die" 1/- - 10/- revenues, handpainted in black with a red ruled frame on thick card, dated "APRIL 21 - 1902", endorsed "approved, EC. 22·4·1902". A unique essay from the De La Rue archives. Photo on Page 166. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 290.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 290
Dominica
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1036
Symbol:
1903 KEVII 5/- Frame Die Proof in black on white glazed card, 92x60mm, dated "11 MAR 03" and stamped "AFTER / HARDENING", fine. Photo on Page 148. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1037
Symbol:
Cat No: 48/54s
1908-20 1d - 5/- Set of nine (no ½d) comprising strips of three of the 2/6 and 5/-, a pair and single of the 2/- and three singles of the other values all overprinted "SPECIMEN", the 1d - 1/- applied to two complete pages from the Madagascar Post Office U.P.U specimen stamp ledgers with the 2/- - 5/- on three pieces cut from other pages, each handstamped red circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE / BERNE / MADAGASCAR", unique. S.G.48/54s. (27 stamps). Photo on Page 172. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1038
Symbol:
Cat No: 62/70s
1921-22 ½d - 2/6 Set of nine in vertical strips of three all overprinted "SPECIMEN, applied to three pieces cut from the Madagascar Post Office U.P.U specimen stamp ledgers, each handstamped red circular "POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / COLLECTION / DE / BERNE / MADAGASCAR", unique. S.G. 62/70s. (24 stamps). Photo on Page 158. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Egypt
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1039
Symbol:
1922-60 Stamps and plate block of four from Egypt or Egyptian Occupation of Gaza (inscribed "Palestine"), with plate blocks of Egypt (132) including 1927-37 King Fuad 1m - 200m (21 blocks), 1936-37 King Fuad 1m - 10m and 20m (6 blocks), 1937-44 King Farouk set (11 blocks), 1939-46 30m - 100m (6 blocks, also 200m pair), 1941-46 air set (4 blocks), 1944-52 set (11 blocks), etc., and Palestine plate blocks (14). Also other stamps including 1937-44 King Farouk 1m with portrait obliterated by bars (unlisted by S.G.) and Palestine issues including first 1948 postage and air sets and Express 40m, air set with Farouk portrait obliterated and 1955-56 set to £E1, all unmounted mint, plate blocks all differing plate numbers or stamps, all fine. (146 blocks + 269 stamps).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Fiji
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1043
Symbol:
Cat No: 104/114s
1903 KEVII Crown CA ½d - £1 overprinted "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 104/114s. £325. (11). Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 90.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1044
Symbol:
Cat No: 119/24s
1906-12 KEVII Multiple Crown CA 1d - £1 overprinted "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 119/24s, £375. (6). Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Gibraltar
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1071
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1842 (Jan 26) Entire letter headed with a fine printed engraving of the Rock of Gibraltar from the sea with several ships and small boats in the foreground, written from "Java Transport, Gibraltar Bay" to Scotland, faint boxed "GIBRALTAR" arc handstamp and arrival backstamps. Written by an army officer en route to Barbados, the letter includes news of the death of an Ensign, who fell down the ship's hatch and broke his skull. An attractive and scarce pictorial lettersheet of Gibraltar.
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1072
Symbol:
1902 KEVII Master Die Proof with undenominated value tablet, used for the 2/- - £1 high values, printed in black on white glazed card, 92x60mm, dated "4 DEC 02" and stamped "AFTER / HARDENING", initialled "GCG", a fine and scarce proof. Photo on Page 186. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1073
Symbol:
Cat No: 46/55s
1903 KEVII Crown CA ½d - £1 set of ten overprinted "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 46/55s, £550. (10). Photo on Page 190. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1074
Symbol:
Cat No: 67/74s
1906 KEVII 1d - 8/- Set of eight overprinted "SPECIMEN", fine mint. S.G. 67/74s, £600. (8). Photo on Page 190. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Gold Coast
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1078
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Revenues. 1901 Handpainted essays for 1d - £100 "Stamp Duties" embossed revenue stamps, well painted in red and Chinese white each on a separate piece of tracing paper, approx 40x52mm, each dated "MAR. 29 - 1901". The £10 and £50 essays stuck on thin card with glue marks largely clear of the design, otherwise fine, a unique and attractive group from the De La Rue archives. (13). Photo on Page 198. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Greenland
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 1079
Symbol:
1938-40 Printed First Day Covers each bearing 1938 1ore and 7ore (2) posted from the 20 differing Greenland offices, each cancelled on the first day of the issue at that specific office. These stamps were put on sale in Copenhagen on 1st December 1938, but were issued at Holsteinborg and Kutdligssat as early as November 18th, and at a further ten offices in November or December 1938. They were issued at a further seven offices in 1939, and at Thule as late as 1st January 1940. A fine and scarce set, all to Copenhagen, the final three covers censored by the Germans. (20).
