Sale No: 5132
Lot No:13171
Symbol:Cat No:#2//2572, B1//B58, C

Sweden, The Gustavus Vasa Collection, 1855-2007 (Scott #2//2572, B1//B58, C1-3, J2//J22, O1//O4), in Scott Specialty album (three-ring) with most stamps in clear Showguard-style mounts, mainly complete and mainly mint, a few with tiny mixed condition but most sound, includes some c.d.s. and nice other cancels, highlights include (used): #2, 6-12, 13, 16, 17, 19-20, 22-27, 28-36, 38, 40-49, 50-51, 52-65, 66, 67-73, 75-76, 99-104, 115-125, 229, 230-235, 236-238, 239-247, 248-262, 391-399, 1045-1048, 1754a, B1-B6, B9-B10, B22--B31, B32-B36, C8c, J4-J6, J9, J18a, J22, O1-O11, O12-O25, O28-O40,l O41-O49, Q1-Q2 (mint o.g.): #369-373, 4620467, 479-483, B12-B17, C1-C3, J2-J3, J12-J14, J16, J20-21, O26-O27 (mint never hinged): #263, 458, 1430-1445, 1496-1501a, 1567-1580, 1610a, 1631-1640, 1681-1690, 1739-1748, 1783-1796, 1819-1828, 1906a, etc.; m ainly used to 1940, mnainly mint never hinged fom mid-1960s; with varieties, many booklet/booklet panes and souvenir sheets, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.4 lbs. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)

Suggested Bid $800-1,200

Sale No: 5132
Lot No:13172
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

Scandinavia: Sweden, The Ice Palace, 1858-1994, jam-packed in a bulging Scott Specialty album; mainly used (often two examples) in 19th and early 20th century (often mint and used), then becoming eventually almost all mint, many appearing to be never hinged in black Showguard-style mounts; a sampling includes (used unless noted): #6-12, 13-14, 16, 17-27, 66 mint and used, 197-209, 212, 213-225; also very strong Back-of-the-Book, such as #J9-J11, O2, etc.; a major highlight is the extremely extensive (appears to be several hundred) selection of booklets and booklet panes, including some scarcer ones, Fine to Very Fine with much better. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.6 lbs. (Image)