Czechoslovakia, Magnificent Collection of Die Proofs and Original Artwork, ca. 1950s-80s, superb collection of approximately 85 items from the mid-1950s to the Moscow Olympics, most acquired from major international auctions over the decades; includes marvelous Thematic appeal, including Aviation History, Space, DaVinci, Prague, UN projects, Gagarin, Warsaw Pact, excellent Sports, etc.; in addition to the extraordinary range of die proofs, several unique items of artists' original artwork are present as well; very much a one-time opportunity, as material such as this rarely appears on the market—and nearly never in such quantities; numerous pieces signed "Karasek", generally Very Fine, imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)

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Sale No: 748
Lot No:231
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Czechoslovakia, Mint Collection, 1918-85, mounted in a Scott Specialty album, virtually complete for the period; includes #23-40, 187-190, C1-C3, C36-C39, plus Special Delivery complete, Postage Dues, Officials, Newspaper stamps, Bohemia & Moravia #1-19, etc., etc.; doesn't need many for completion; a nice album for Topical dealers, what was checked was o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 7 lbs.
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Suggested Bid $1,200-1,600

Sale No: 748
Lot No:232
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Czechoslovakia, Wonderful, Super Clean Mint Selection, 1930s-'80s, well-organized and -presented selection of thousands, often lightly duplicated, comprising mint sets, blocks of four, footnote-listed sheetlets and souvenir sheets, all housed in nine stockbooks; the run of material is very impressive, beginning just prior to the war years and continuing strong from there, with a wealth of high quality material, largely Very Fine, an excellent, much better than normal holding. Shipping charges apply - weight 26.4 lbs. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 748
Lot No:233
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Czechoslovakia, Mucha Picture Postcard Selection of 13, ca. 1910, includes seven Months of the Year & six miscellaneous designs; months include January, April, May, July, August, November and December; miscellaneous has gold arch, sunrise, girl with necklace, girl kneeling before old man, full length girl with bouquet and girl's portrait in circle; unbeatable lot from a still-popular artist, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500

Sale No: 748
Lot No:234
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Czechoslovakia, Mostly All-Mint Collection, 1918-75, residing in a Scott album; highly complete for regular and early Back-of-the-Book issues; includes #61-63, 65-81, 119-122, 165-167, B133-B136, B137-B139, C1-C6, C10-C17, C36-C39, plus Postage Dues, Officials, Newspapers, a Bohemia and Moravia collection, Slovakia #2-22, and much, much more; fresh and attractive, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs.
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Sale No: 748
Lot No:235
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Czechoslovakia, Mint & Used Collection, 1918-1995, includes nice 2 volume Victoria albums Czechoslovakia collection with sets, lots of souvenir sheets, plus extra material covers, first day covers, varieties, also Ukraine, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 19.8 lbs. Suggested Bid $800-1,199 (Image)

Suggested Bid $800-1,199