Netherlands & Colonies Collection, 1852-1980. Wonderful collection in 9 Davo Specialized albums, containing most issues both mint and used, with later also with first day cover; imperf first issues mint #2 & 3 each with 4 margins; mint #4 & 5; used #1 multiple copies including 3 pairs, all plated; #2 same and with 2 pairs; #3 single and pair; also 1862 cover to Belfast bearing pair of #3 and single of #2; mint #17-22 (no 2c) and mint #23-33 complete; both sets complete used; #40-54 Princess Wilhelmina complete mint; same #55-82 Queen; #83-86 Queen high values complete; 1920 high value overprints, 1923 high values same; #140-63 complete mint; 164-93 complete; syncopates seem to be complete for both regulars and semi-postals; 1928 Olympics complete blocks on first day covers, as well as another set of used blocks; Legion sheets mint and on covers; many semi-postal sets present in blocks of 4; mainly never hinged after about 1944 and including the 1946 Wilhelmina and the various Queen Juliana definitive sets to 10g; excellent back of the book including Marine Insurance complete mint, good Postage Dues, etc. Curacao, Indies, New Guinea and Surinam all present in strength, including mint, used, blocks, FDC's, etc. This collection requires serious examination to appreciate the high quality and depth of completion. Estimate  $10,000 - 15,000. $0