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IRELAND
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20084   image1S GREEN ON AZURE PAPER RARITY ON COVER TO RARE DESTINATION 1863 (Apr 25) Wrapper from Belfast, Ireland, to Manila, PHILIPPINES, with 1862-64 3d pale carmine-rose and 1s green ON AZURE PAPER (SG 90b), both tied by Belfast duplexes, with “2” and “1d” accountancy hs, reverse with London, Hong Kong and Manilla cds, fine A very rare stamp let alone on cover, unpriced by Stanley Gibbons mint, used or on cover, and the only known example from Ireland. In addition to being a rare destination. Provenance: “Emerald” (realised CHF 5’000), Field, Wallas Expertise: Cert. BPA (1948) Estimate: € 3’000 – € 5’000



SOLD for € 3,700.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20085   imagePOSTCARD SENT BY GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, NOBEL PRIZE AND OSCAR WINNER 1930 (May 18) Picture postcard of George Bernard Shaw sent by himself from the Palace Hotel in Buxton with a KGV 1d scarlet, with written message and his signature, very fine He is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize in Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938) Estimate: € 1’000 – € 1’500



SOLD for € 1,200.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
ITALIAN STATES » NAPLES
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20086   imageATTRACTIVE 3-VALUE FRANKING GOING ABROAD 1858 Cover to Germany franked by 20gr plus 5gr and 2gr, all showing large margins, cancelled by boxed “Annulato,” French packet ds “D. SICILES 16 sept 58 MARSEILLE,” transit and arrival backstamps, stamps lifted for examination, very fine, rare in such fine quality, cert. Roumet Estimate: € 2’000 – € 3’000



SOLD for € 2,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
ITALIAN STATES » PARMA » ITALIAN STATES – PARMA NEWSPAPER STAMPS
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20087 2 imageRARE PARMA & MODENA MIXED FRANKING 1853 9c on Blue, sheet margin at right, central small grill cancel of Piacenza, applied on arrival to journal “Messaggere di Modena” dated 26 August 1853 and franked on departure with Modena 5c (period after value; Sass. 7) tied by 6-bar grill, all margins clear to large, small part of journal cut away at top edge (probably where addressed), an exceptional, attractive and extremely rare showpiece, extremely fine (Sass. € 87’500) RARA FRANCATURA MISTA CON MODENA 1853 9c su azzurro, con margine di foglio a destra, annullato con “griglietta” di Piacenza, applicato all’arrivo sul giornale “Messaggere di Modena” del 26 agosto 1853 affrancato con 5c verde di Modena (col punto dopo la cifra; Sass. 7) annullato col bollo a sei sbarre, ampi margini su tutti i lati, eccezionale pezzo d’esposizione, molto bello (Sass. € 87’500) (/italic) Expertise: Signed by / firmato & cert. S. Sorani (2002)

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SOLD for € 5,500.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
ITALIAN STATES » TUSCANY
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20088 14b imageUNIQUE ERROR: 4 CRAZIE LION OF TUSCANY WITH INVERTED VALUE TABLET Background & Introduction The Tuscany 4 Crazie with inverted value tablet is exactly comparable to the 1858 180 Centesimos Red error of colour of Uruguay, the 1871 Japan 500 Mon inverted denomination, the 1856 One Cent British Guiana or the 1855 Sweden 3 Skillings Banco Yellow error of colour, each of which represents an UNIQUE surviving example of a Classic rarity. The 1851 issue of Tuscany was typographed using common frame and vignette elements, with only the value tablets (and ink colour) changing to create different denominations. For a small part of one printing of the 4 crazie value, the value tablet for one position was inverted (it also printed lower than normal, leaving a larger horizontal uncoloured gap above it). Over 150 years have now passed since this error was printed, and only one example of it has ever been found. It is illustrated, in enlarged form, in the standard Sassone specialised catalogue of the stamps of the Italian States (2009 edition, page 402), and was published in the March-April 2009 issue of “The Collectors CLub Philatelist” (New York), gracing the cover of that journal. Each of the unique “comparables” cited has had a different history. Some have changed hands repeatedly and thus become well known to philately in general. Others have taken different routes to international glory. For example, the One Cent British Guiana was a featured item, albeit in “reprint” form, used as a “gift” by approval dealers as an affordable example of “the world’s most valuable stamp.” The Uruguay error, while not available for many decades, was the subject of several learned presentations to prestigious international societies. The Japan invert has changed hands only once in the last 50 years, in a private transaction, but has been seen at exhibitions. However, the Tuscany 4 Crazie has not heretofore had a “champion” to promote it on the world stage, thus the Scott Classic Specialised catalogue, which lists all of the other unique errors cited, does not list or even mention it! Neither does the new Michel Klassik-Katalog. Similar errors known in more than one example which have rightly brought six-figure prices or higher would include the three used examples of the 1851 Baden 9 Kreuzer error of paper colour (4 known), or the Bavaria 1849 1 Kreuzer tete-beche pairs (3 known). Even further down the line are the “inverted swans” of Western Australia’s 1854 4 Pence Lithographed issue or the “inverted Queen” of India’s 1854 4 Anna, all ranked in the category of “Aristocrats of Philately.” For “normal” stamp rarities, the famous Mauritius “Post Office” issue, or mint “Sherwin” issue, with just a few known remaining in private hands, or some of the rarer tete-beche pairs of Argentina or France, come readily to mind, and these have, through occasional offer to the world market, kept pace in relative value. The Tuscany Inverted Tablet error is thus in a position of ambiguity: while there is no question of its absolute rarity, its authenticity or its importance to Italian and to world-wide philately, its current market value remains to be determined, via well promoted public auction. Our estimate therefore should be considered our conservative range of what this stamp should be worth on the world market (rather than the somewhat insular Italian market), based in part on the proven market value of some of its competitors. The final chapter in the history of the Tuscany 4 Crazie Error remains to be written, and we are delighted to be able to bring a spotlight to bear on it as we offer it to the world Description 1857 4cr Green, VALUE TABLET INVERTED, the only known example of this error, margins nearly clear to dramatically miscut showing part of neighbour at left, cancelled with two strikes of the 5-bar linear grill. The lower portion of the value tablet clearly visible and easily showing the inversion (the upper part was cut away due to its placement far below the normal bottom line of the printed row of stamps; see “reconstruction”). Indispensable for a truly great collection of this area, and well deserving of its place in the pantheon of the world’s greatest stamp rarities. 1857 4c verde, con listello mobile del valore capovolto. E l’unico esemplare conosciuto di questa varietà. Margini quasi chari o ampi, mostrando francobollo vicino a sinista, annullo nitido a cinque sbarre. La parte più bassa del listello mobile è chiaramente visibile e mostra la varietà Indispensabile per una collezione veramente eccezionale degli antichi stati Italiani, e meritando un posto nel panteon del mondo dei francobolli delle più grande rarità. Sassone 2010, no. 14b, € 1’000’000, the highest catalogue value for any Italian stamp Provenance: Hind, Burrus Expertise: Signed by / siglato A. & E. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1949) & E. Diena (1986) Estimate: € 150’000 – € 200’000

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Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
LUXEMBOURG
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20089   imageIMPORTANT EXHIBIT COLLECTION OF THE EARLIEST ISSUES 1852-1880, Exhibit collection superbly presented & written up in English on 128 album pages (8 frames), arranged in five well defined sections from the first issue of William the III through the Coat of Arms imperforates, roulettes and perf. 13×13 & perf. 12 1/2×12, showing proofs, mint, used, multiples, cancellations as well as single, multiple & mixed frankings. The highlights include William III 10c strip of four & two pairs on cover, 10c block of four on cover, 1Sg strip of five used (apparently one of only three known), 1859 + 1865 rare mixed issue franking, rare full parcel receipt card with mixed franking, plus military cover from Prussian garnison in Luxembourg, some with certificates, generally fine to very fine, a truly wonderful lot being an excellent basis for study & expansion Estimate: € 20’000 – € 30’000

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SOLD for € 26,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
MAURITIUS
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20090   imageIMPORTANT “POST PAID” EARLIEST IMPRESSION COVER TO INDIA 2d deep-blue, two singles, positions 6 and 12, one with close to very large margins & the other with good to huge margins, both showing the typical clear impressions for the early printing, both tied by clear crisp bar cancels on large part folded cover to Calcutta. Front side with clear MAURITIUS / GPO / JY 26 1849 cds & backside showing boxed CALCUTTA SHIP LETTER The only known franking of two 2d blue from the earliest printing An important showpiece of the highest quality Expertise: Cert. BPA (2013) Estimate: € 100’000 – € 120’000



SOLD for € 80,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20091   imageFINEST OF TWO “POST PAID” EARLIEST IMPRESSION IN INDIGO BLUE ON COVER 2d Indigo-blue single, position 11, good to very large margins, rich deep blue with an almost solid impression, tied by light bars cancel on folded inland cover from Flacq to Port Louis. Obverse with large framed “INLAND” and framed “FLACQ/JUY 10 1849” hs, backside with Mauritius Post Office / ? JY 1849 cds. Expertise: Cert. BPA (1958) Provenence: Alfred H. Caspary, 1958; Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, 1961; Donald Grey, 1962; Stevens, 1964; H. Kanai, 1993; “K.L.”, 1996; William H. Gross, 2008 After extensive research we have only recorded one other cover bearing the 2d indigo-blue (ex Dale-Lichtenstein), but the stamp on that, though very fine, was uncancelled. A magnificent classic issue cover in optimum condition and of the utmost rarity, which has graced many of the great Mauritius collections Estimate: € 100’000 – € 120’000

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20092   imageA PHILATELIC “CROWN JEWEL” Post Paid – Early Intermediate Impression – Complete set on cover 1d Dull Vermilion, position 9 and 2d Deep Dull Blue, position 6, both with good to large even margins all round, rich deep blue and clear sharp impressions, neatly tied by “3” in circles on folded inland cover from Souillac to Port Louis. Front side with large framed octagonal “Souillac / DE.18.1855” alongside and “MAURITIUS / DE.19.1855” crowned circle ds below Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1999) and David Brandon (2008) Provenance: Maurice Burrus, 1963; Raymond H. Weill, 1975; Weill Brothers’ Stock, 1989 (Realised CHF202’500) This is a magnificent item for any collector of superb world rarities; most certainly it is one of the most beautiful and important items of classic Mauritius Estimate: € 180’000 – € 200’000

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20093   imageUNIQUE TRIPLE ISSUE COMBINATION 1859 (May 9) Wrapper from Port Louis to London, endorsed “Via Aden & Marseilles”, franked at 1s (1/2 oz) packet rate by 1848-59 1 d “POST PAID“ red-brown on bluish paper (worn impression, pos. 2), 1858-62 Britannia 9d dull magenta (issued April 1859) and 1859 (Mar) Lapirot 2d blue (early impression, pos. 12), each with fine colour and clear to good margins, tied by mute barred oval cancels. This unique triple issue combination is unquestionably one of the great covers of Mauritius and British Empire philately, of exceptional beauty and in a remarkable state of preservation. Provenance: Kanai Estimate: € 100’000 – € 120’000



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CANADA » NEW BRUNSWICK
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20094   imageTHE FAMOUS KANAI NEW BRUNSWICK AND UNITED STATES MIXED FRANKING 1851 6d Olive Yellow, two singles in combination with United States 1857 1c blue (type V) and 3c red (type I), each with small faults, neatly tied by straight line PAID in red struck several times on smal neat envelope to Liverpool, bearing bold red COLONIAL EYPRESS MAIL / ST.JOHN, N.B. / MAY 23 and italic “19” as well as Liverpool packet “PAID” cds below. Expertise: Certified RPS (1969) and Philatelic Foundation (1987) Provenance: Seybold, Dale-Lichtenstein, H.Kanai (1986), Warren S. Wilkinson A magnificent item for any collector of superb world rarities; most certainly it is one of the most colourful, stunningly beautiful and important items of classic British North America Estimate: € 70’000 – € 80’000



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PAKISTAN
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20095   imageLIFETIME SPECIALISED COLLECTION Wonderful lifetime’s work of a collector on several hundred album pages with detailed descriptions, housed in 15 well filled albums, mint and used, incl. multiples, sheets, part-sheets and large multiples, imprints, plate blocks, special cancellations, etc., postal history from the first KGVI issues onwards, crash mail, a plethora of specialities like inverted wmks, double prints, missing colours, imperfs, paper-folds, shifted overprints, etc., also some good “work in progress” waiting to be incorporated into the collection, most of the value is in the first 5 years, as well as excellent Officials for all time periods Estimate: € 8’000 – € 10’000

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SOLD for € 9,500.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
PERU
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20096   imageTHE BALANCE OF THE ‘PERCY BARGHOLTZ” COLLECTION 1849-96, Attractive specialized assembly of stamps & postal history with strength in used multiples & covers, some unused also present, highlights include 1849 FRANCA label on cover, 1858 earliest known usage of the first issue going abroad, 1858 earliest recorded usage of the One Peseta on cover, 1/2p rose error of colour used, 1858-59 1d probably the earliest known usage on cover, 1d used block of six with PIURA straight line, 1858-59 1p earliest known usage on cover, 1960-61 1d second retouch four single on cover, 1861 1p red unused block of four, 1862-73 Lecoq Issue 1d pair on cover being the earliest recorded usage, 1d used strips of four, six, seven & eight, plus strip of six on attractive registered cover, two 1d bisect on cover, 1874-84 Definitives showing bisect & registered usages, etc. A wonderful assembly & an excellent basis for study & expansion Estimate: € 15’000 – € 20’000

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SOLD for € 12,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
PORTUGAL
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20097   imagePDF Scan: 116368-1.pdf PDF Scan: 116368-2.pdf PDF Scan: 116368-3.pdf PDF Scan: 116368.pdf The Embossed Issues of King Luis with Curved and Straight Labels Exhibition collection neatly mounted and beautifully written up in Portuguese on 128 album pages (8 frames). The collection is arranged in five sections as follows: 1) 1866-67 Dom Luis I – Curved Label – Imperforate Pages 2 to 28, showing the only known proof for presentation, with three unapproved essays & two approved, by Charles Wiener. Other items of importance are 5rs colour essays, mint & used blocks of many of the values, 80rs strip on cover from the Azores, 100rs mint pairs & used block of six, and the 120rs complete used sheet less one, being the largest known used multiple 2) 1867-70 Dom Luis I – Curved Label – Perforated Pages 29 to 45, showing 5rs mint block of four, double impression varieties, 10rs used on booklet paying the book post rate, plus a fine array of mint & used blocks for almost all values & an fine array of cover with mixed issue frankings 3) 1870-76 Dom Luis I – Straight Label Pages 46 to 109, showing 5rs to 100rs double impressions of the colour & embossing varieties, 15rs the unique moulding essay, fine array of different papers including wove, ribbed & chalky, also perforated as well as imperforate. Extensive specialisation with mint, used, multiples, imperfs. & a fine array of covers. 4) 1878-80 Dom Luis I – Straight Label – New Colours Pages 110 to 122, showing 150rs imperf pair, plus mint multiple of most values as well as some useful covers 5) 1870-76 Dom Luis I – Straight Label – New Colours & Values Pages 123-128, showing 20rs proof in complete sheet, plus mint block of six, the rare 1000rs imperforate, two used strips (one with telegraphic star cancellations), plus some useful covers. An outstanding exhibit collection Price on request

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RUSSIA
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20098   imageTHE UNIQUE “ROOSEVELT” BLOCK WITH INVERTED OVERPRINT 1935 Moscow to San Francisco flight by Levaneskiy, 1R on 10K mint bottom sheet marginal block of four, with INVERTED SURCHARGE, the two lower stamps also with the variety “SMALL F” in “Francisco”. Outstandingly fresh and fine mint multiple with full original gum. (bold)Presently acknowledged as the most valuable philatelic item of Russia(/bold) Catalogue: Michel No. 527K + 527IK, Liapine 480 INV + 480I INV (2008 €3’000’000) Expertise: Mikulski 1988. Provenance: President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Estimate € 1’500’000 – € 2’000’000 see also special catalogue



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SERBIA
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20099   imageFANTASTIC HOLDING 1880-1920, Collection of essays, proofs, stamps and covers with many rare and valuable items incl. unique 1880 & 1888 essays depicting King Milan I and 1903 New Value surcharge 1p on 5d perf.13 1/2 mint nh, with studies of the various issues including shades, different perfs, multiples, imperforates, 1911 ‘TROJ SABOR’ overprint varieties, a range of usages such as registered, telegrams, parcel labels, newspaper, etc. Perfect for a dealer to break down or the foundation for a new collection Previously offered as single lots totalling € 59’380 Estimate: € 20’000 – € 30’000

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SOLD for € 14,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
SPAIN
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20100 91s imageONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN IMPERFORATE EXAMPLES RECORDED 1867 Isabel II IMPERFORATE 10c green, clear to very large margins, fresh deep shade, unused, light thin on reverse otherwise very fine. An extraordinarily rare stamp of which only THREE examples are recorded. See copy of page 48 of the 2008 Bolano catalogue classifying it under nr. 91s with a catalogue value of 38’000 euros. Missing in almost every collection. Certificate: Graus and Soro Bergua Estimate: € 5’000 – € 7’500

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SOLD for € 6,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
THAILAND
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20101   imageTHE PALACE COLLECTION: LOCAL ISSUES UNDER KING CHULALONGKOM This very rare collection of the most elusive Palace stamps was collected many decades ago and mounted for presentation on three album pages. The collection consists of: – 1875-76 Prince Bhanurangsi 1att “Rising P” used, also examples with initials “B” and “P (used on fragment) – 1880s Intra-Murals set of 9 – 1895 Rajakumar Royal Palace School 1att (4 different), 1sio (3 different) and 1sik (2 different) – 1918-19 Dusit Thani miniature 3s perf., imperf. block of four and used on printed receipt The quality is generally fine and usual for these items. These represent an essential part of Thai philately which is missing from most top collections today. We offered similar items only once before in our special Singapore auction of September 1995. A comparison of prices realised of individual items from that auction would give us an approximate value of US$50’000. It is thus moderately estimated today, 18 years later. Estimate: € 30’000 – € 40’000

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TURKEY
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20102   imagePDF Scan: 123461.pdf PDF Scan: 123461-1.pdf 1862-64, Balance of the important collection of the Toughra Issue includes essay, singles unused & used, cancellations, multiples in tête-bêche blocks, plus a fine array of covers also including single, multiple, mixed issues & tête-bêche frankings, the content of each printing described below: 1863-64 First Printing: 2pi two covers, 5pi essays in three vertical pairs, issued stamps with a unused single, fifteen used singles some with interesting cancels, two pairs, strips of three & four, single, pair & three singles on covers 1863-64 Second Printing: 20pa unused tête-bêche blocks of ten, unused tête-bêche block of four & a pair with trial colour control band, used tête-bêche pair, blocks of six & seven, plus three covers two with tête-bêche frankings, 1pi unused & used tête-bêche blocks of four & bisected single on fragment, 2pi the one of the two second largest unused tête-bêche blocks of sixteen, two used vertical strips of three, horizontal strips of three & seven, plus two covers one with the rare Arabic boxed cancel, 5pi single with plate flaw, used strip of three, plus three covers with single frankings & one with mixed value franking 1863-64 Second Printing Postage Due: 20pa unused three tête-bêche blocks of four without control bands, pair on cover, 1pi two single & 20pa on small native cover, 2pi used tête-bêche block of four, single & 1pi on cover, 5pi unused two singles, pair & single on fragment, the Kuyas strip of seven & tête-bêche strips on cover they do not belong, plus the De Beer strip of ten 1863-64 Third Printing: 20pa used pair, plus strips of four, five & six, 1pi unused tête-bêche blocks of four, used tête-bêche pair, two horizontal strips of three & two singles on separate A unique opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional assembly of these classic issues & an excellent basis to build an award winning collection Price on request

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UGANDA
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20103   image1898-1902 FIVE RUPEE ON COVER 1901 (Sep 12) Envelope to Kisumu with 1898-1902 set of seven on cover incl. the 5R, all tied by Entebbe cds, missing backflap, no arrival cds, envelope creases not affecting the stamps, philatelic in nature however the 5R is not known on a commercial cover, very attractive and rare, cert. Knopke (2000) Estimate: € 800 – € 1’000



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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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20104   imageUNISSUED BLOCKS OF AJMAN 1967 Grenoble Winter Olympics set of 8 unissued in lower right corner marginal imperf. blocks of four with background error of colour (all with grey background), mint nh, very fine and very rare Estimate: € 15’000 – € 20’000



SOLD for € 34,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20105   imageUNISSUED BLOCKS OF AJMAN 1967 Grenoble Winter Olympics set of 8 unissued in perf. blocks of four with background error of colour (all with grey background), mint nh, very fine and very rare, plus normal set of 8 Estimate: € 12’000 – € 15’000



SOLD for € 28,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
UNITED STATES
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20106   imageFRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT SIGNED COVER 1935 (Apr 9) Envelope with Washington 1c green booklet pane tied by Miami machine cancel, signed at top left by Franklin D. Roosevelt, sent to USS Dale with New York bs, central tear and faults on reverse caused by being pasted into a book, still attractive and uncommon presidential signature on non-free frank cover Estimate: €800 – €1’200



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ITALY » VATICAN STATE
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20107   imageUNISSUED ‘PIUS XII’ POSTAL STATIONERY 1945 Pope Pius XII Postal stationery card 75c with surcharge 3L, never issued, group of 29 examples, all mint, very fine and UNIQUE assembly The first time this stationery has come on the market. Estimate: € 7’500 – € 15’000

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SOLD for € 19,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20108   imageVALUABLE STOCK OF POSTAL STATIONERY 1945-58 Pope Pius XII Postal stationery, group of 313 cards (262 mint & 51 cancelled First Day of issue), between 9 and 30 of each, including scarce 1945 2L on 50c (Michel P3 €1’500, 30 examples), and scarce 1947 5L on 50c (Mi. P5 €1’500, 25 examples), etc., see detailed list on the web, very fine, Michel value for the mint cards € 87’135, Michel for the used €11’160, total catalog value € 98’295 euros, ideal for retail Estimate: € 5’000 – € 10’000

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SOLD for € 9,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20109   imageUNIQUE UNISSUED SHEETS NEVER BEFORE RECORDED 1991 Pope World Tour airmail set of four UNISSUED stamps in mint nh sheetlets of 20 with missing year date, saved from being destroyed before the stamps were reprinted with the year date and issued in September 1992, very fine and UNIQUE The first time these stamps have come on the market. Estimate: € 20’000 – € 30’000



SOLD for € 34,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
VIETNAM » VIETNAM SOUTH
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20110   imageSOUTH VIETNAM POSTAL HISTORY AND COVERS A massive and comprehensive collection, from 1951 to 1975, mounted on leaves each with intelligent description and nearly all items well preserved individually, consisting over 2,300 pages with about 4,500 covers. The entire collection is classified into 12 sections as follows: 1. The Surcharged stamps for changing denominations 2. Last letters of Republic of Vietnam 3. The Military Postal (KBC) 4. Covers without stamps (marked by machine) 5. Covers with the special postmarks 6. First Flight covers 7. Matching forms of FDCs 8. FDCs with the postmarks of the Provinces 9. Withdrawn stamps 10. Commercial covers used on the first day 11. The Hai Phong postal use in the period of the 1954-55 12. Family postcards. We notice eye-catching items such as FFCs from Indochina to Hanoi starting from the year 1949. Early issues from 1951 Landscapes of Vietnam short set on covers, Emperor $1.20 and $5 on covers, 1952 Red Cross surcharged 1p.50 + 50c on covers. 1954 Prince Bao Long FDC. 1954 Mixed franking with French 10f to Hanoi local military cover. 1955 Refugees FDC, 1955 Postage Due stamps on covers or pc. 1959 Trung Sisters FDC. 1960 Military with perf. or imperf. on FDC and commercial usage covers. 1960 Air set on FDC and commercial usage cover. And one Military FDC with First Day cancellation dated as “1969 1st Feb.” which is 21 days earlier than Scott or Stanley Gibbons (issue date “‘1969 22nd Feb.” – Sc M3, SG SMF330); also 1970s Documentary from Philatelic Bulletin, 1972 Quang Trung leaflet with painter’s signature, 1973 Government Officials and Diplomats commemorative with President Nguyen Van Thieu’s signature, 1975 Last letters of Republic of Vietnam. Plus a lot of interesting postmarks, which include h/s special framed chops, Propaganda chop, either on air mail or reg’d covers. A few returned to sender covers, Postage Paid meter covers, Postage Due covers, Thematic or Topical covers. Some duplicates, and a few covers toned but harmless to the stamps. An excellent subject in such a massive collection in one go, but at the same time also good for breaking down. Viewing highly recommended Estimate: € 50’000 – € 70’000

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YEMEN » KINGDOM (1926-48)
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20111   imageUNISSUED BLOCKS 1967 Mexico Olympics set of 5 unissued in blocks of four printed in silver and brown, mint nh, very fine and very rare, plus normal set of 5 Estimate: € 8’000 – € 10’000



SOLD for € 19,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20112   imageUNISSUED BLOCKS 1967 Mexico Olympics set of 5 unissued in blocks of four printed in gold and brown, mint nh, very fine and very rare Estimate: € 8’000 – € 10’000



SOLD for € 19,000.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM
20113   imageTHE UNISSUED SET IN SHEETLETS 1967 Mexico Olympics imperf. mini sheets in unissued colours, one in silver and brown and other in gold and brown, mint nh, very fine and very rare, plus normal imperf. mini sheet Estimate: € 1’000 – € 1’500



SOLD for € 4,200.00
Closing..Dec-13, 12:00 PM

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