German States: Württemberg, 1852, 18kr black on dull violet, right margin vertical pair. Margins large in just in at lower left, in combination with 1851, 9kr black on rose on cover to Louisville Ky. tied by "Waiblingen, 21/9, 56" origin cds's, pair additionally tied by red "Aachen, Paid 25, 24/9" transit cds, blue "Wf 11" rating and red "Boston, Br. Pkt., Paid 30, Oct 10" entry cds and blue Advertised straight line handstamp; light cover soiling and top stamp in pair with tear in right corner, F.-V.F., with 1992 G.P.S. certificate. Michel No. 5+4a.
Scott No. 6+5; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

German Colonies: Kiauchau, 1903 (Nov.) Ichowfu, China to Anna Ill. via Kautschou. Cover bearing China I.P. 10c green tied by Chinese cds and Kiautschou 5pf blue tied by "Tsingtau, Kiautschou, 30/11, 03" cds, reverse with various transits including Yokohama (12.14) and Anna (1.9) arrival cds, Very Fine combination use.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

German Colonies: Kiauchau, 1905, $2½ slate & carmine. Perf holes 25:16, socked-on-the-nose 1906 Tsingtau town cancel, strong bold colors, well centered; repaired bottom left corner, Very Fine appearance, still a very presentable example of this scarce stamp, with 2016 Jaschke-Lantelme certificate. Michel No. 27B.
Scott No. 32a; $3,500.

A CHOICE USED EXAMPLE OF THE KIAUCHAU 1905 $2½ SLATE & CARMINE. Scott $3,500
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Scott $3,500

Italian Social Republic, Base Atlantica, 1944, 15c dark green. Used with 50c violet (29), tied by "Italaine in Atlantico, Com. Sup. FF., Subaco, 11.-9.44" cds on 1944 cover, censor tape and handstamps at left; partial flap, top edge tears, F.-V.F. Sassone No. 26 €2,500 as used ($2,790).
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400