Bergedorf, 1861 ½sch-4sch First Issue complete, transfer block trial color proofs. Of all five issues in black, red brown, red, green and blue, ½sch & 1½sch values in a block of 12 transfers, 1sch & 3sch in a block of 10 transfers and the 4sch value in a block of 10 transfers, each on medium grayish wove paper, all in a pristine fresh state of preservation, Very Fine and choice.
Michel No. 1TC-5TC; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.

A UNIQUE COMPLETE SET OF THE 1861 BERGEDORF TRANSFER BLOCK TRIAL COLORS.

In 1858, Shanahan's Auction House in Dublin, Ireland sold this remarkable set to Albin Schwärzler of Bergedorf. The current owner has researched other examples of these blocks in other collections, auction catalogs and other sources for over thirty five years and has concluded that only four complete sets were ever printed. Many of the other blocks have been cut up to facilitate their sale so that apart from those offered here, it is no longer possible, according to the owner's research, to assemble a second complete set. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)

Est. $10,000-15,000

Greece, 1912, 1l-25d Cross & Eagle issue complete. O.g., hinge remnants, rich colors, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. N150-N166; $1,058. Scott $1,058
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Scott $1,058

Crete, 1905, 2l-5d Portraits & Views issue, Presentation proof card. Complete series on bordered card with description text and Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. imprint at bottom, reverse with purple Post & Telegraph cachet and signed by "L'Inspecteur Des Postes" director, Very Fine and rare.
Scott No. 74P-82P; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Greenland, 1945, 1öre-5kr Liberation Regular & Scarcer Overprints Complete. O.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce never hinged complete set. Facit No. 19-27, 22v2-27v2.
Scott No. 19-27, 22a-27a; $4,250. Scott $4,250
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Scott $4,250

Guatemala, 1878, ½r green entire. Addressed to Totonicapan with red "Correos, Guatemala, Agt, 28, 1878" cds; missing backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce local usage.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300