Bénin, Selection of 1892 Overprints, Mint and Used. A mini-holding of 31 of the first issue overprints on a stock page with some duplicates. Includes: 1-3 mint, 2 & e used, 4 (4) mint & (3) used, 5 (4) used, 6 used, 8 mint & (4) used, 9 mint & (2) used, 10 used, 11 mint & used, 12 used, 14 used and 15A used. A very nice selection of these scarce stamps. A few minor faults most are F-VF, Scott $4740.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500

Bénin, Advanced Oldtime Mint & Used Collection, 1892-1894. A wonderful collection of 39 different key singles adn sets of this difficult to find French colony, all mounted on a European album page. The value is in key stamps which includes Scott #1 mint signed Diena Scott $200, 2 mint signed Brun Scott $180, 3 mint signed Scott $120, 4 used, 5 mint Scott $100, 6 used, 8 used Scott $80. Lovely copy of 13 mint signed Diena Scott $475, 16 mint signed Scott $360. All of these overprinted stamps are fresh and all appear sound, 20-45 are present with some mixed quality noted and J1-J4 used signed Scott $280, rounds out this solid collection. Except as noted condition is F-VF.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

Bénin, An Advanced Mint & Used Collection, 1892-1894. An exceptional collection of 45 mainly mint stamps all neatly mounted on Scott pages. Missing only 5 rarities for completion. A high quality collection of this challenging French Colony. 1-2 used, 3-5 mint, 6 used, 7-9 mint, 10 used, 11 mint, 12 used, 14 and 16-17 used, 20-45 all mint, J1-J2 used, J3-J4 mint. A very difficult Colony and perfect to break down for online sales. the surcharges are scarce and almost complete. A few small faults. Generally nice quality and F-VF, Scott $3401.
Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000

Bénin, A Comprehensive Mint & Used Collectoin, 1892-1894. A collection of 50 mint & used stamps mounted on quadrille pages. contains 14 different copies of the 1892 surcharges both mint and used plus 20-32 and 33-45 both mixed mint & used, J1-J3 used & J4 mint. Condition is a bit mixed, especially on the surcharge issues but many F-VF are present,
Scott $2668.
Estimate $600 - 800. (Image)

Estimate $600-800