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1877, (1294), Sher Ali, "Second Post Office” Issue, lithographed in Kabul, with twenty three singles, one tied to piece by manuscript, mostly grey or greenish shades, note two examples in black, the origins of which have been much debated by specialists from Masson-Jones to Boggs to Dietrich, varying condition, a fascinating group.

1878, (1295), Sher Ali, "Third Post Office” Issue, lithographed in Kabul, an extensive study, a mix of mint and used, mounted on pages and annotated as per plate, position, shade, etc, with many large mint multiples including several purple blocks, one being a nearly full sheet showing positions 1 through 36, sheet of 40 Plate B in grey, with several other large multiples or near-complete, complete sheet of Place C in green, a few examples on cover or large piece, over thirty examples of the "Skeleton” issues in shades of brown, green, and black, condition varies, as expected, but a fascinating collection prepared by a dedicated student of the issue.

1880-1, (1298), Abdur Rahman Issue, inscribed "Capital of [the Kingdom of] Kabul”, the Lion’s head having been replaced by a value tablet at centre, a nicely-annotated collection, mounted and identified by denomination, shade, and die, with over 170 singles as well as a number of pairs, strips, and blocks, a wide range of shades, noting wide variations of purple, brown, and lake, mixed condition, a challenging area, with Uyehara & Dietrich noting "this series is unusual and fraught with uncertainty,” an ideal study for the enthusiast of this field.

1891-92 (1309), Kingston of Afghanistan, a mint and used selection, mounted on pages and annotated, with both regular issues of 1ab - 1rp, including multiples, as well as 1rp registration stamps, note 1rp proof sheet in black on pelure paper, it with some toning spots and folded in places, overall mixed condition through note several fine examples, a difficult assembly.

1892-9 Regular Issue, Registration, and "Skeleton” Issue, a mint and used collection mounted on pages, the Regular Issue with over forty  1ab singles and a block of four, on wove paper, displaying myriad paper shades and a range of coloured cancellations, these having been introduced in provincial post offices in 1890-1, seven further examples on cover, including one franked with a pair, four "Skeleton” issues, as well as a study lot of forgeries, 2ab with over twenty examples, also in a range of paper colours, as well as a block of ten, Registration stamps with nearly twenty singles and several pairs, as well as a dozen examples of 1899 Registration receipts, a small selection of revenues accompanies, a few small flaws, but a chiefly fine and attractive collection

1880-1 Issue, collection of twenty four covers or fronts, mounted on pages and annotated as to denomination, wide range of shades, ranging from light rose and lake to orange/red and dark browns, mostly domestic usages though note usages from India, most cancelled with pen crosses, though note examples with ring-seal and ampersand-style markings of  Tashkurghan, usual faults and mixed quality, yet a challenging group to assemble.

1867/1965 (ca.), Belgium Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan and Liberia, mint never hinged/unused and mostly used accumulation, incl. Postage Dues, strength before the 1930s with some cpl. sets and duplicates, some better values starting with the first issue of Belgian Congo, Mi.-Nr. 24(3), early Egypt, etc., together with some multiples, a few forgeries noted, some occasional faults, mostly in very ood and fresh condition, a fine lot, in one stockbook

1964/77, Zambia and Sudan, mint never hinged collection, good quality

1878, großformatiger Dienstbrief "SERVICIO OFICIAL” ab "BUENOS AIRES 4 OCT 1878” an den Postdirektor auf Helgoland, ursprünglich mit Stempel "T” nachtaxiert, dies wieder gestrichen und portofrei zugestellt, formatbedingte kleine Einschränkungen, sonst in guter Erhaltung, wir haben kein vergleichbares Stück registriert. Extrem ungewöhnliche Incoming-Mail

1861/1979 (ca.), Ceylon to Tuva, incl. Postage Dues, strength before the 1940s with an abundance of duplicates, many cpl. sets, good part of Ceylon from the early engraved perforated, Persia from the imperforate Shah Nasredin issues, later sets with plenty of duplicates up to the 10 francs, Tabriz Definitives, etc., also some French Asian colonies,  Middle east with Iraq, Yemen, Korea, Palestine, Syria, together with a couple of covers and some souvenir sheets. Some occasional faults, mostly fine and fresh, neatly housed in one stockbook

1921, Courthouse in Baku 1000r. together with 33000 on 250r. and 66000 on 2000r., tied by cds. "BAKU 19 9 22” to reverse of cover via Moscow to Warsaw with arrival mark, some wea, one adhesives with faults, yet attractive and scarce

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1844, Inclinados 300 r. black, clear to good margins, lightly cancelled, very fine, signed Starauschek 

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1849, 60 r. black, block of 4 and 2 pairs with 90 r. black and 1854, coloridos 10 r. blue, all tied by blue boxed "N. FRIBURGO" to letter sheet to France with red and blue "P.D.", transit- and arrival marks. One 60 r. affected by cover crease, otherwise fine. A very attractive and scarce franking.     

 

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1854, Coloridos 30 R. blue, block of nine with sheet margin at top, unused without gum, fine, certificate Juchert BPP (2015)

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