New Caldonia, An Advanced High Quality, Oldtime Mint & Used Collection, 1881-1931. An outstanding collection of about 200 quality mint & used stamps all neatly mounted on European album pages. A wonderful collection from the classic period as received with rarities intact, put together decades ago by a discerning philatelist it retains a freshness that is rarely seen today. Highlights include: Scott #2 mint Scott $425, 3 used, 6 mint, 7 mint with inverted surcharge, 8 used, 9 mint, 16 used signed Diena Scott $400, 17 mint, 19 used Scott $300, 23-30 & 33 mixed mint & used, 35-39 mixed, 40-58 mixed 59-63 mint, 66-80 mainly mint Scott $437. "T" surcharges caralogue 500 Euros+, J1-J7 most are mint Scott $424, J5 is mint signed Diena. A great collection from the classic period. Quality is well above average with but a few faults, F-VF+.
Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. (Image)

Estimate $1,200-1,500