United Nations
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Symbol |
Catalog No. |
Descrip |
Opening |
| 8674 |
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 1976. UNCTAD. Approved die proofs for the issues of New York (Mi #295/96) and Geneva (Mi #57). Mounted together in a Courvoisier presentation folder. VARIETY: both values of the New York issue lacking face
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| 8675 |
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328, 329/31 Proofs |
1979. Definitives. Approved die proof for the 5c stamp (tolerance) and not approved die proofs for the other three stamps of this issue because of deviating face values. VARIETY: 13c instead of issued 14c (human rights), 16c instead of issued 15c
(dove of peace) and 11c instead of issued 20c (peace). Mounted together in a Fournier presentation folder.
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| 8676 |
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 1981. Palestinian People. Approved die proofs for the issues of New York (Mi #366), Geneva (Mi #96) and Vienna (Mi #16). Mounted together in a Courvoisier presentation folder. VARIETY: backdrop color blue instead
of green for the New York issue! (Image)
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| 8677 |
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 1988. Human Rights. Approved die proofs for the issues of New York (Mi #569, s/s #10), Geneva (Mi #171, s/s #5) and Vienna (Mi #87, s/s #4. Mounted together in a Courvoisier presentation folder. (Image) (image1)
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| 8678 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
Proofs |
 1993. Approved die proofs (with corrections) on synthetic paper (Chromalin) for the issue "45 Years of the United Nations - Healthy environment" of all three offices (New York, Geneva, Vienna; 3 times 2 values).
Mounted together on presentation card, signed and dated Dec. 23, 1992. On the reverse of the card as a SPECIAL FEATURE there is the approved colour scale (one colour is missing) for these issues, signed and dated Dec. 17, 1992. UNIQUE as such!
(Michel catalogue New York #648/49, Geneva #231/32, Vienna #147/48) (Image) (image1)
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| 8679 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 4) Essay |
 1951 Photographic essay 'Flag 5c' in black, probably by Ole Hamann (Denmark), inscriptions and positioning of the denomination different to issued stamps, mounted on card (143 x 144 mm). UNIQUE. (Image) (image1)
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| 8680 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 5) Proofs |
1951 5c Engraved Trial Color Die Proofs in two different shades of blue, mounted together on presentation card with foldovermat (139 x 110 mm). UNIQUE.
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| 8681 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 12) Proof |
1952 'UN Day' 5c. top marginal proof with number on top, imperf, mounted to piece of card, accompanied by imperf proof of emblem and inscription also on piece of card.
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| 8682 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 17) proofs |
 1953 UPU series 3c. horiz. strip of three as imperforate printer's material printed on paper with other stamps and currency on back, fine and scarce. Gaines certificate. (Image) (image1)
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| 8683 |
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Sc. 25/26 proof |
1954, International Labour Organization 'OIT' set of two 3c. brown and 8c. magenta in three IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to card 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with two shades of the 8c. all with pencil notations below proofs, fine and scarce!
(Mi. 29/30)
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| 8684 |
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Sc. 45/46 proof |
 1956, United Nations Day (General Assembly) set of two 3c. dark blue and 8c. grey olive both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with signatures and pen
notations below proofs, fine and scarce! (Mi. 51/52) (Image) (image1)
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| 8685 |
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Sc. 49/50 proof var. |
 1957, World Meterological Organization (Weather balloon) set of two in unissued colours 3c. ultramarine and 8c. red both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with
purple handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED ('Approved' crossed out) …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '26 Nov. 56', fine and scarce! (Mi. 55/56)
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| 8686 |
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Sc. 51/52 proof |
 1957, UN Emergency Force (Badge of the Force) set of two 3c. blue and 8c. rose carmine both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with purple handstamps 'COLOR AND
DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' and the 3c. dated '16 Jan. 57' with signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 57/58) (Image) (image1)
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| 8687 |
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Sc. 55/56 proof |
 1957, Security Council (UN Emblem and Globe) set of two in issued colours 3c. orange brown and 8c. dark blue-green both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with
pen notations below proofsw, fine and scarce! (Mi. 62/63) (Image) (image1)
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| 8688 |
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Sc. 57/58 proof var. |
 1957, Human Rights Day (Flaming Torch) set of two in unissued colours 3c. orange and 8c. greenish-grey both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with purple
handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED ('Approved' crossed out) …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '30 Aug. 57', fine and scarce! (Mi. 64/65)
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| 8689 |
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Sc. 57/58 proof type |
 1957, Human Rights Day (Flaming Torch) set of two in issued colours 3c. brown-orange and 8c. greyish-black both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' with purple
handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '9 Sept. 57' and signatures, fine and scarce! (Mi. 64/65) (Image) (image1)
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| 8690 |
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Sc. 57/58 proof type |
 1957, Human Rights Day (Flaming Torch) set of two in issued colours 3c. brown-orange and 8c. greyish-black both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS on very thick individual cards 'Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London' endorsed
'PROOF No. 830/1 or 830/9', fine and scarce! (Mi. 64/65) (Image) (image1)
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| 8691 |
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Sc. 59/60 proof |
 1958, International Atomic Energy Agency (Shedding Light on Atom) set of two 3c. olive and 8c. blue both in individual IMPERFORATE SUNKEN DIE PROOFS of the American Bank Note Company numbered 101249 or 101129, the
8c. slightly toned otherwise fine and scarce! (Mi. 66/67) (Image) (image1)
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| 8692 |
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Sc. 61 proof type 1 |
1958, United Nations General Assembly (Central Hall Westminster, London) IMPERFORATE SUNKEN PROOF (Phase with incomplete design and without denomination etc.) on thin ungummed paper affixed to large card with several notations on both sides and dated
'12/20/57', black ink line across front and ms. 'Art work' not affecting the proof, fine and scarce! (Mi. 68)
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| 8693 |
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Sc. 61 proof type 2 |
1958, United Nations General Assembly (Central Hall Westminster, London) 3c. in an IMPERFORATE SUNKEN DIE PROOF (complete design) on thin ungummed paper affixed to large card with several notations on both sides and dated '1-16-58', fine and scarce!
(Mi. 68)
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| 8694 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 61+62) Proofs |
 1958 'Westminster' 3c and 8c each as single die proofs on cards (229 x 152 mm), fine. Gaines certificate for 3c.
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| 8695 |
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Sc. 63/64 proof |
 1958, Definitive issue (UN Emblem) set of two 4c. red-orange and 8c. bright blue in IMPERFORATE PROOFS on thin gummed paper typed at bottom '21.7.58' or '13.2.58' and numbered at top right corners, minor gum
faults nevertheless scarce! (Mi. 70/71) (Image)
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| 8696 |
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Sc. 63 proof (4) |
 1958, Definitive issue (UN Emblem) 4c. red-orange in four IMPERFORATE PROOFS on thin gummed paper affixed to carton 'Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company Ltd., New Malden Surrey, England' with some shades endorsed with
letters 'A' to 'D' and dated between '24 JUL 1958' and '31 JUL 1958' on reverse, fine and scarce! (Mi. 70) (Image) (image1)
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| 8697 |
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Sc. 65/66 proof |
 1958, Economic and Social Council (Gearwheels) set of two 4c. dark blue green and 8c. vermilion both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards with punch holes and purple handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF
APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '25 June 58' with signatures and several notations on reverse, fine and scarce! (Mi. 72/73)
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| 8698 |
ungebraucht ohne Gummi (unused without gum) (*) |
(Sc. 67+68) Proofs |
1958 'Human Rights' 4c and 8c both as top marginal number PROOFS in black, imperf, each mounted on small card, plus similar ESSAY (no denomination) in red-brown, and two similar proofs of emblems and inscription.
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| 8699 |
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Sc. 67 proof |
1958, Human Rights Day (Hands Upholding Globe) 4c. in an IMPERFORATE SUNKEN DIE PROOF in black headed 'DUPLICATE PROOF' and handstamp 'DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '19 Sept 58' with signatures and several notations on reverse
('COLOR AND' crossed out!), fine and scarce! (Mi. 74)
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| 8700 |
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70 |
 1958, Vereinte Nationen (New York), DEFINITIVES: UNO-Emblem, 4 trial color proofs in slightly different shades, each mounted on Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card, labeled A, B, C and D, size 11,4x15,2cm each
(Scott #63) (Image) (image1)
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| 8701 |
postfrisch (never hinged) ** |
N.Y. 71 (2) Proofs |
 1958, UNO New York. Definitive issue (UN Emblem). Set of two 8c bright blue (different shades!) in IMPERFORATE PROOFS on thin gummed paper typed at bottom '13.2.58' each and numbered at top right corners. Minor
gum faults and paper wrinkles. Nevertheless very scarce! (Sc. N.Y. 64) (Image) (image1)
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| 8702 |
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Sc. 69/70 proof |
 1959, General Assembly Meeting (New York City Building, Flushing Meadows) set of two 4c. lilac-rose and 8c. blue-green both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards with handstamp on the 4c. proof 'COLOR
AND DIE PROOF APPROVED ('Approved' crossed out) …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '19 Jan. 59' and signature, both with blue hs. 'C. B. N. Co. OTTAWA Engraving Dept.' on reverse, fine and scarce! (Mi. 76/77) (Image) (image1)
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| 8703 |
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Sc. 71/72 proof |
 1959, Economic Commission for Europe (Symbols for agriculture, industry and trade) set of two 4c. blue and 8c. red orange both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards with handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF
APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '2 March 59' and signatures, both with blue hs. 'C. B. N. Co. OTTAWA Engraving Dept.' on reverse, fine and scarce! (Mi. 78/79) (Image) (image1)
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| 8704 |
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Sc. 73/74 proof |
 1959, Trusteeship Council (Figure adapted from Rodins 'Age of Bronze') set of two 4c. bright red and 8c. dark olive green both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards with handstamps 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF
APPROVED ('Color and' crossed out at 4c. proof) …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '10 Aug. 59' and signatures, both with blue hs. 'C. B. N. Co. OTTAWA Engraving Dept.' on reverse, fine and scarce! (Mi. 80/81) (Image) (image1)
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| 8705 |
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Sc. 83/84 proof type |
 1960, 15th Anniversary of United Nations (UN Headquarters and Preamble to UN Charter) set of two 4c. and 8c. both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS of the BLACK colour only (inscription, UN emblem and denominations etc.) on
thin ungummed paper with pencil notations on reverse 'DIE # 8919 AUG. 2/60' or 'DIE # 8920 AUG. 11/60', fine and scarce! (Mi. 90/91) (Image) (image1)
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| 8706 |
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Sc. 83/84 proof type |
 1960, 15th Anniversary of United Nations (UN Headquarters and Preamble to UN Charter) set of two 4c. blue and 8c. grey both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'British American Bank Note Co. Ltd.,
Ottawa, Canada' with handstamps 'PROOF' and different 'APPROVED' handstamps dated '30 Aug 60' or '7 Sept 1960' and signatures, fine and scarce! (Mi. 90/91) (Image) (image1)
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| 8707 |
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Sc. 86/87 proof (2) |
1960, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Block and Tackle) set of two 4c. and 8c. in two IMPERFORATE PROOFS each 'A' and 'B' affixed into official map 'Government Printing Bureau Tokyo' dated 'August 12, 1960' and handstamped on
reverse 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' and signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 92/93)
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SOLD for €100.00
Closing..Feb-24, 01:00 AM |
| 8708 |
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Sc. 88/89 proof (2) |
1961, International Court of Justice (Scales of Justice from Raphaels Stanze) set of two 4c. and 8c. in two IMPERFORATE PROOFS each numbered '1' and '2' affixed into official map 'Government Printing Bureau Tokyo' dated 'June 29, 1960' and
handstamped on reverse 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' and signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 94/95)
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| 8709 |
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Sc. 95/96 proof |
1961, Economic Commission for Africa (Africa House Addis Abeba and Map of Africa) set of two 4c. and 11c. IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed together into folder 'Courvoisier S. A.' and with handstamp 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL
ADMINISTRATION' and signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 109/10)
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| 8710 |
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Sc. 100/01 proof typ |
 1962, UN program for housing and urban development (Family and Symbolic Buildings) set of two 4c. and 7c. both in IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed to individual cards 'Harrison and Sons Limited, London' with handstamps
'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED … UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '22 Jan. 1962' with signatures, fine and scarce! (Mi. 114/15) (Image) (image1)
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| 8711 |
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Sc. 108/09 proof |
1962, 1st Anniversary of the death of Dag Hammerskjold (UN Secretary General) set of two 5c. and 15c. 'Flag at Half-mast and UN Headquarters' IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed together into folder 'Courvoisier Ltd.' and with handstamp 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF
APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '11th May 1962' and signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 118/19)
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SOLD for €70.00
Closing..Feb-24, 01:00 AM |
| 8712 |
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Sc. 110/11 proof |
1962, UN Operation in the Congo set of two 5c. and 15c. 'World Map showing Congo' IMPERFORATE PROOFS affixed together into folder 'Courvoisier S. A.' and with handstamp 'COLOR AND DIE PROOF APPROVED …. UN POSTAL ADMINISTRATION' dated '9 July 62' and
signature, fine and scarce! (Mi. 120/21)
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SOLD for €70.00
Closing..Feb-24, 01:00 AM |
