1850-1920 collection of used and unused in a well-filled Schaubek album, early issues extensively represented, generally overcomplete with shades, perforation and paper varieties, missing only the few items which are offered individually in this sale, Baden, Bavaria, Brunswick, Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover, Heligoland, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg, Wurttemberg and Thurn & Taxis, also North German Confederation and Alsace-Lorraine, hundreds of better items, occasional varieties, Postage Dues, many signed, some with certificates, mixed condition, with usual faults noted, but well collected, few forgeries possible, enormous catalogue value (Image)

Est.US$7,500

1850-1920 collection of mostly unused singles, neatly arranged on black Hagner sheets and on blank pages, 3 volumes, with extensive Bavaria and Wurttemberg, with some better individual items, shades and varieties, few with certificates, balance with Baden, Brunswick, Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover, Heligoland, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg, Thurn & Taxis, some without gum, occasional minor flaws noted, otherwise mostly fine or better

Est.US$5,000