Bergedorf, 1861 ½sch-4sch First Issue complete, transfer block trial color proofs. Of all five issues in black, red brown, red, green and blue, ½sch & 1½sch values in a block of 12 transfers, 1sch & 3sch in a block of 10 transfers and the 4sch value in a block of 10 transfers, each on medium grayish wove paper, all in a pristine fresh state of preservation, Very Fine and choice.
Michel No. 1TC-5TC; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

A UNIQUE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1861 BERGEDORF TRANSFER BLOCK TRIAL COLORS.

In 1858, Shanahan's Auction House in Dublin, Ireland sold this remarkable set to Albin Schwärzler of Bergedorf. The current owner has researched other examples of these blocks in other collections, auction catalogs and other sources for over thirty five years and has concluded that only four complete sets were ever printed. Many of the other blocks have been cut up to facilitate their sale so that apart from those offered here, it is no longer possible, according to the owner's research, to assemble a second complete set. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000

Schleswig-Holstein, 1865, ½sch-2sch "Holstein" complete, die proofs on thin paper. In the small mini-sheet format (each approximately 33 x 79 mm), each in pristine condition, Extremely Fine, an extremely rare set and possibly unique in full "mini sheet" format, not cataloged in Michel, each with 2009 C. Moller certificate.
Michel No. 19P-21P; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Schleswig-Holstein, 1864-66, ½sch-4sch "Holstein" complete, die proofs on thin paper. Complete set of seven values in original issued colors, couple with minor sheet flaws well away from designs, accompanied by two 1¼sch trial colors (reprint or proofs) in red and blue, Very Fine, a remarkable and rare complete set of proofs, not cataloged in Michel, each with 2007 C. Moller certificate.
Michel No. 19P-25P; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Schleswig-Holstein, 1865, 1-1/3sch carmine "Holstein", die proofs on thin paper. In the small mini-sheet format (33 x 79 mm), in pristine condition, Extremely Fine, an extremely rare proof and possibly unique in full "mini sheet" format, not cataloged in Michel.
Michel No. 23P; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Schleswig-Holstein, 1866, 2sch blue "Holstein", die proofs on thin paper. In the small mini-sheet format (39 x 79 mm), in pristine condition, Extremely Fine, an extremely rare proof and possibly unique in full "mini sheet" format, not cataloged in Michel.
Michel No. 24P; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600