1860 Cover to Amsterdam, folded lettersheet with 42, 51 tied by 4-ring "104" (Darmstadt) numeral cancel witrh an accompanying cds and straight-line "Franco", backstamped Mainz and Amsterdam, stamps clear to full margins (scarce thus), Very Fine

CV. 400-500

Thurn and Taxis Selection, comprised of Scott nos 2, 8-12, 13 mint and used, 14-17, 19-22, 25, 28-30, 32, 42-46 (extra 43), 49, 51-63, usual mixed condition with some small faults/ repairs generally not affecting appearance, still a Fine group, most signed and/or with certificate (Scott $5,514)

CV. 300-350

27, 1866 ?sgr Black, light 4-ring cancel, well centered, Very Fine; signed Buhler (Scott $1,250; Michel 45; €1,300)

CV. 250-300

31, 1866 2sgr Blue, 4-ring "302" cancel (Lubeck), fresh and Very Fine (Scott $600; Michel 49, €700)

CV. 140-180

THURN AND TAXIS COLLECTION. 47 mostly used singles in mounts on pages, quality mixed as suual but much better than typically seen as good number of the stamps are well margined or centered, mostly F-VF (see online scans)

CV. 900-1,200

THURN AND TAXIS COLLECTION. 73 mostly mint/unused singles in mounts on pages, good variety with minimal duplication, usual mixed condition, VG-VF (see online scans)

CV. 450-600