An ex-dealer's accumulation in four large stock albums; all periods, East and West. (qty).

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BERLIN: An ex-dealer's stockbook, 1949 - 1980s; noted 1952 Famous Men (4 complete sets), 1953 Uprising (2 sets), Furtwangler (3), etc. Very untidy. Also some Back-of-the-book material. (100s).

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1949 - 1975 West Germany collection in Schaubek album; pickings.

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1990 - 1996 (Mi.1477 - 1882) extensive stock of commemorative issues in four large Prinz stockbooks, (1000s) MUH.

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GERMANY SINCE RE-UNIFICATION: 1990 - 1999 ex-dealer's stock in three large Lighthouse stockbooks, (1000s).

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THE TRANS-ATLANTIC CROSSINGS OF THE "GRAF ZEPPELIN" & THE "HINDENBURG"
A superb collection of flown covers and cards carried by German Airships between 1924 (the forerunners on the Z.R.3 "Los Angeles"), and ending with the tragic destruction of the "Hindenburg" resulting in the loss of so many lives and the end of the dream of large scale commercial airship transportation. The collector has acquired many fine examples, primarily focused on, but not limited to, the flights between Germany and the United States, and every piece adds something different to the fascinating story. The collection is complimented by a library of reference material and associated publications. The intention was always to exhibit, and there is certainly enough material here for that; but circumstances have changed, and the task of telling the story will pass to the next owner. Sieger approx. 40,000 Euro.

108 flown covers and cards; 20 reference books; 4 complete books of cigarette cards; a rare prospectus, with photographs issued for the LZ 126; plus a range of photographs, postcards, and associated items.

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German States & early Reich postal history including pre-stamp entires, postal stationery items, and a quantity of later items. Well worth your attention. (148 items + 14 Consular seals, etc.)

1963 9d FFH (3), 1965 ITU (2 sets), 1967-69 Ships set of 15, 1971 Pictorials to £1 (2 sets of 16 pairs), all fresh MUH. (71).

1912 (SG.23) KGV 5/- green & red on yellow, Plate No.1/Sheet No.015 upper right corner blk.(4) MUH/MLH.

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1840 (SG.ME1) 1d black Mulready Lettersheet, used 24 May 1840 from LOSTWITHIEL (Cornwall) to BODMIN.

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ROWLAND HILL SIGNATURE ON POST OFFICE HEADED NOTEPAPER:
1859 (Aug.10) autographed letter sheet to his brother, Frederic Hill, signed "Yours affectionately, Rowland Hill", evidently acknowledging a document which had been left for his attention; "....you will find one of two suggestions I have made in pencil..."

Given Hill's international reputation regarding Post Office reform and the use of stamps for the pre-payment of postage, Hill's service, from 1833 until 1839 as secretary of the South Australian Colonization Commission, is not widely known. The Commission worked successfully to establish a settlement without convicts at what is today Adelaide. The political economist Robert Torrens was chairman of the Commission. Under the South Australia Act 1834, the colony was to embody the ideals and "best qualities of British society", shaped by religious freedom and a commitment to social progress and civil liberties. Hill was made Secretary to the Postmaster General, and then Secretary to the Post Office from 1854 until 1864. 

1840 (SG.1) 1d Intense Black, two large margins, close at top and touching at left; Unused, with large part o.g. Cat.£17,500. A rare Mint example of the first stamp in the world!

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1d black [IB] used on a 9 JUNE 1840 entire from GLASGOW to Invermay; also, a 1d black and a 2d blue on an 11 Sept. 1840 envelope from GREAT MALVERN to Edinburgh. Adhesives are 3-4 margin. (2 items).

1867-83 (SG.136) White paper, wmk Large anchor £1 brown-lilac [HH], with attractive centrally struck "LONDON.N" cds of 11 October 1878. A delightful example. Cat.£6000+.

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1867-83 (SG.137) £5 Orange, Plate 1 [AI], a superb Used example with central "LONDON N.W." cds of August 27, 1892.

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1867-83 (SG.137) £5 Orange Plate 1 [AC] on white paper, very fine and complete 'REGISTERED/1DE89/THREADNEEDLE ST/' oval datestamp, perfect centring with full perfs. One for the connoisseur, Cat £3500. 

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1887-92 (SG.206a, Spec.K34(3)) 4½d green & deep bright carmine, superb MUH corner example. Cat.£1000+

Provenance: Argyll Etkin Auction - October 2013, Lot 514.

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1902-10 (SG.260,263,& 265) KEVII 2/6d, 5/- & 10/-, fine used with strong unfaded colours and well centred. Stamps appear to have originated from same piece, having identical 'THREADNEEDLE ST' (London) postmarks, Cat. £870.

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BOOKLETS: 1936 (SG.BC2-BC3) 2/- & 3/- each with KEVIII Cypher on front covers, editions #355 & #322 respectively, both complete, and fresh, Cat. £260.

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POSTAL HISTORY: A small assembly including a fine strike of the "MUSSELBURGH PENNY POST UNPAID" h/stamp on an 1800 entire, also a "LEITH PENNY POST UNPAID" of 1802, a stampless entire from PORTO CABELLO B.P.A., several 1d Red QVs on covers, 3 early CANADA pieces, etc. (Total: 14).

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