Netherlands, Classic Collection on 3 Scott Specialty pages, 1852-96 (Scott 1-54), from serious old-time condition-conscious used collector, choice, sound and fault-free, virtually every stamp with beautiful and attractive cancels; 1852 issue (#1-3) with c.d.s., and a #2 bottom left margin copy with FRANCO in rectangular box cancel (a really stunning #3 with MAASTRICHT "11/1/52" has a thin andis not counted in the totals); each of the 1864 issue (#4-6) with rectangular boxed FRANCO cancels; 1867 issue (#7-12) with FRANCO or numeral in dots cancels; 1869-71 issue are mainly double circle date stamps as are the remaining issues; #40-54 each has a virtually complete double circle date stamp, as do the high-value 1891-96 issues; you don't find collections of such choice material today—it is offered intact, because we didn't have the heart to break it up! overall Very Fine, a real eye-popper!.
Scott $2,156
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Scott $2,156

Netherlands Colonies: Surinam, Classic Collection on Two Scott Specilty pages, 1873-1900 (Scott 1//40), from serious old-time used collector, sound and fault-free, includes many beautiful double circle date stamps, Very Fine appearance.
Scott $409
Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Scott $409
Suggested Bid $200-300