Hamburg Selection, comprised of Mint 5 (signed Brun), Unused 1, 6, 7, 12, Used 2 (2 incl one signed Calves and with Presti certificate), 9, a few minor faults but much better than usually seen, overall F-VF (Scott $577)

CV. 250-300

1, 1859 ?s Black, exceptional used single with wide balanced margins and a light oval cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive first issue; signed Presti and with his 2004 certificate (Scott $600; Michel 1, €750)

CV. 300-400

5, 1859 4s Yellow green, very well centered with dividing lines at sides, 4-bar cancel, Very Fine; signed Jakubek (Scott $1,450; Michel 5a, €1,800)

CV. 300-400

21, 1864 9s Yellow, blue 4-bar cancel, fresh and Fine (Scott $2,000; Michel 18, €2,600)

CV. 600-900

21, 1864 9s Yellow, 4-bar cancel, fresh and Fine sound example; signed Grobe and Richter (Scott $2,000; Michel 18, €2,600)

CV. 400-600

HAMBURG SELECTION. 19 different stamps mostly in mounts on page, usual mixed condition but centering generally F-VF or better (see online scan)

CV. 180-220