1920 (ca.), COLOMBIA: Revenue stamps 'IMPUESTO SOBRE BEBIDAS FERMENTADAS' (Tax on fermented drinks) three different stamps 1/8c. black, 3/8c. violet and 1/2c. orange-red in vertical rouletted strips of three with punch holes and red or blue opt. SPECIMEN (American Bank Note Company), mint never hinged and scarce (Image)

From 1887 on, Sweden. Stadsposten Stockholm 4 öre blue on white. Advertising cover with text ads on both sides inter alia Furniture shop, Water filters, Wine shop, Insurance broker and others. Unused. (Image)

From 1887 on, Sweden. Stadsposten Stockholm 4 öre blue on blue. Advertising cover with text ads on both sides inter alia Löfgrens Möbelhandel (furniture shop), Nürnbergs Bay. Bryggeri (brewery), Kuntze & Co. Gummi- eller Kautschuksvaror (rubber goods) and others. Unused. (Image)

1890 (approx.), France. Advertising letter card 15c Sage with illustrated ads for "Coffee machine" (pic. such a one) and "La Matine liqueur" (pic. bottle), and in the following of course many text advertisements, e.g. "Daily political newspaper 'Le Nouvelliste'", "Cleaning and care products", and others. Unused. (Image)

1890 (approx.), France. Advertising letter card 15c Sage with illustrated ads for "The Special-Shirt-Shop" (pic. logo), "San Lucar-Huret - recommended table wines" (pic. bottle of wine), "French washing machine" (pic. such a one; a very adventurous thing) and "Removing and purifying agent" (pic. logo), and further many text ads of course. Unused. (Image)

1890 (approx.), France. Advertising letter card 15c Sage with ads for "Tobacco pipe factory" (pic. pipes and logo), "Guano fertilizer" (pic. Farmer ploughing), "Safes" (pic. one a such), "Rhum la Negrita" (pic. rum bottle), and some more inclusive text ads. Unused. Perforation slightly separated. Some stained. (Image)

1894, France. Advertising letter card 15c Sage with ads for "Cosmydor - organic cosmetics" (pic. bottle), "Brushes" (pic. Man, using one of those), "Pianos", "Linolium factory", "Dentist" and many more. Used "Paris 15.1.94". Small stains. The rim is completely preserved. (Image)

1895 (ca.), German Reich. Private ad postcard 3pf Rhenania, Bonn, with three ads on the front. Above: "Pyrotechnisches Laboratorium" (Pyrotechnic Laboratory), and further ads: "Kohlenhandlung" (Coal merchant) and "Möbelhandlung" (Furniture shop). Unused. (Image)

1895 (ca.), German Reich. Private ad postcard 3pf Rhenania, Bonn, with three ads on the front. Above: "Restaurant 'Victoriasaal' ... 2 Kegelbahnen ... neues Pianino" (Restaurant 'Victoriasaal' ... 2 bowling alleys ... new Pianino), and further ads: "Klempnerei" (Plumber's workshop) and "Sattlermeister" (Saddler's workshop). Unused. (Image)

1895 (ca.), German Reich. Private ad postcard 3pf Rhenania, Bonn, on the front with senders address "Chr. Vianden /... / Obst-, Gemüse und Kartoffelhandlung" (fruit, vegetables and potato shop) and on the reverse an appropriate order form. There are three further ads on the front: "Coals and Coaks in large & in detail", "Men's and boys' clothing" and "Housing and Capital Agent". Unused. (Image)

1895 (ca.), German Reich. Private ad postcard 3pf Rhenania, Bonn, with three ads on the front. Above: "Anstreicher-Geschäft und Lackiererei" (Painters Shop and Varnishing), and further ads: "Tapezierer und Polsterer" (Paperhanger and upholsterer) and "Bier und naturreine Weine" (Beer and pure natural wines). Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf rose (violet fibred) Germania Reichspost (series 2a). Illustrated ad on front left "Kristeller's Nährmittelfabrik" (food factory), and on the reverse illustrated ads "William Lassons Hair Elixir", and "Cliches in half-tone and stroke", as well as text ads for demolition company, wallpapers, Kaiser-Café and some other ads more. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf gray (blue fibred) Germania Reichspost (series 6a). Illustrated ads on front left "Slipper factory", and "Factory of cosmetic products", and on the reverse illustrated ad "William Lassons Hair Elixir" as well as text ads for Dr. Linde (Dentist), Business and luxury bicycles, and some other ads more. Unused. (Image)

1902, German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf gray (blue fibred) Germania Reichspost (series 6a). Illustrated ads on front left "Slipper factory", and "Factory of cosmetic products", and on the reverse illustrated ad "William Lassons Hair Elixir" as well as text ads for Dr. Linde (Dentist), Business and luxury bicycles, and some other ads more. Cover postmarked "Berlin 29.3.02" otherwise blank. Crease and little tear. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf yellowish chamois Germania Reichspost (series 9a). Illustrated ads on front left "Slipper factory", and "American Guitar-Zither", and on the reverse illustrated ad "William Lassons Hair Elixir" as well as text ads for Kiekebush Liqueur, Picture postcards for gentlemen, and some other ads more. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 10pf gray-green (blue fibred)Germania Reichspost (series 5b). Illustrated ad on front left "Factory of cosmetic products", and text ad "Pianoforte Factory", and on the reverse text ads for Technical centre, Manoli cigarettes, Photographic equipment, and some other ads more. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 10pf yellowish chamois Germania Reichspost (series 7b). Illustrated ad on front left "Factory of cosmetic products", and text ad "Fire Insurance", and on the reverse text ads for Technical centre, Remington Typewriters, Collection agency, and some other ads more. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 10pf gray brown Germania Reichspost (series 10b). Illustrated ad on front left "Factory of cosmetic products", and text ad "Fire Insurance", and on the reverse text ads for Technical centre, Orthopaedic appliances, Detective Institute, and some other ads more. Unused. Little tear.
This lot is a "Gebotslos". It will be sold at the HIGHEST BID (not one bidding step above the second highest bid). (Image)

1903, German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania (series B.22). With text ads on the reverse: Apollo theatre, Gas igniters, Umbrellas, Book shop, Book printing house, and Charivari cigarettes. Used "Berlin 14.6.03". Little faults. (Image)

1903, German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania (series B.23). With text ads on the reverse: Collection agency, Book printing house, Stamps Headquarters, Altmann dental clinic, Charivari cigarettes, and Book shop. Used "Charlottenburg 12.2.03". (Image)

1902, German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania (series B.24). With text ads on the reverse: Book printing house, Stamps Headquarters, Linen weaving, Charivari cigarettes, and Book shop. Used "Berlin 18.12.02". Corner crease (Image)

1903 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania (series B.29). With text ads on the reverse: Book shop, Altmann dental clinic, Charivari cigarettes, and Mantle Compose. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania yellowish chamois (series 13a). Front side with text ad "Umsonst" (For free), and rear side with illustrated ad "Slipper factory", and text ads Institute for Dental Diseases, Butter wholesaler, Invisible mending, and some other more. Unused. (Image)

1902 (approx.), German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania rose (brown fibred) (series 14a). Front side with text ad "Umsonst" (For free) and illustrated ad "Hagen umbrellas", and rear side with illustrated ad "Slipper factory", and text ads Institute for Dental Diseases, Butter wholesaler, Invisible mending, and some other more. Unused. (Image)

1902, German Reich. Private advert cover 5pf Germania rose (brown fibred) (series 14a). Front side with text ad "Umsonst" (For free) and illustrated ad "Hagen umbrellas", and rear side with illustrated ad "Slipper factory", and text ads Institute for Dental Diseases, Butter wholesaler, Invisible mending, and some other more. Used "Berlin 5.5.02". (Image)