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Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3101
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Cat No: 1871
Specialized 1871-75 Tiger's Head Issues Collection, an outstanding specialist's collection presented on both well-annotated exhibit-type pages and on 3-row stock pages. The 1871 first issues, dated "1288," comprised approximately 21 nearly all used and cut examples, but all are plated and presented to facilitate identification. The 1872-73 issues, equally substantial, include some choice mint examples, such as pairs, a strip of three, and a corner missing ornament. Issues in this series are also plated and identified for collector convenience. Subsequent color changes offer similar coverage, and approximately eleven covers with plated and identified frankings—singles, pairs, and combination—accompany. Plenty more to the collection of these classic issues, the likes of which are rarely offered in today's market, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:17:19 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3102
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Cat No: 1876
1876-90 Small Tiger's Heads and Handstamped Issues Collection (Scott 19//176), an interesting and specialized "work in progress" of stamps and covers on four stock sheets. Highlights include #28 pair and two singles, 16 intriguing items of postal history comprising four Small Tiger covers and a dozen handstamped franking covers. Also note several larger multiples, partial plate reconstructions, and so on—an excellent opportunity for the specialist in these early classics, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:17:42 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3103
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Cat No: 1891
1891-98 Kingdom of Afghanistan Flimsy Paper Issue Collection (Scott 177//195A), a remarkable and unusually sizable holding of these fascinating and underappreciated issues housed on six stock pages and an exhibition-type page. Includes both mint and used examples with a fine range of each, plus some multiples, Registration stamps, and a selection of four covers, including a Postage Due use—an impressive variety of these colorful issues and surely a delight for the specialist, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:17:57 EST
Sold For 0
20th Century Issues
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3104
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Cat No: 1907-196
1907 Imperforate Habibullah Issue Collection (Scott 196-199), a grand and extensive collection of the issue in a binder, with most mounted on exhibition pages, with the balance of the stamps and covers present but awaiting proper mounting on the pages. It all begins with a rare "forerunner" Revenue stamp with design and production similar to the definitive issue. It continues with a remarkably detailed treatment of the shades, position pieces including gutters, scarce watermarked examples, multiples, a wide range of cancels, and errors such as printed on both sides or double impressions, etc. The 2ab value (#198) features many blocks of six or larger, including five full sheets of 18. Meanwhile, some pairs, such as a tête-bêche gutter pair and a block of four, highlight the scarcer 1rup value. An intriguing lineup of covers is accompanied by an impressive array of cancels, including strong strikes from various locales in black, violet, red, purple, and more. An exceptional study, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:18:13 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3105
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Cat No: 1907-200
1907 1ab and 2ab Habibullah Issue, Zigzag and Serrate Roulette Perforation Experiments Exhibit Collection (Scott 200//201B), an impressive collection of these fascinating issues, incorporating several of the world's rarest stamps, all on exhibit pages, though not all are mounted. The 1907 zigzag roulette 10 begins the awe-inspiring collection, including mint examples of both the 1ab and 2ab values, with the 1ab being one of just two known examples and ex-Dietrich. Additionally, two of the three known examples of the 2ab value are displayed. The Scott value of just these three stamps is $7,750, quite conservative considering their rarity. The 1908 serrate roulettes feature the only two known examples of the 2ab Blue (#201B, both ex-Perkal), catalogued at $7,000. The used section features eight examples by shade of the 1ab zigzag (#200, cat. value $3,200), plus two examples of the 2ab value (#201B, unpriced). Other items of interest include a 1936 forgery with accompanying "certificate" sent by dealer Zahid to Col. Lawrence Smith, the original owner of the 1ab zigzag, stating that "it is genuine". Also includes additional used examples of the 1ab zigzag, as well as three rare examples (of the four known) of the 1ab Green serrate roulette on covers (ex-Maj. Hopkins; Scott $1,250 each for on cover). A unique and stunning collection and, safe to say, impossible to duplicate, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:18:41 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3106
Symbol: *
Cat No: 1909-205
1909 1ab Ultramarine, 2ab Green, and 1rup Lilac Brown Habibullah Definitives Study (Scott 205, 208, 210), an exceptional and scholarly collection presented on 23 exhibition-type pages, with some mounting of stamps and covers still required. A fantastic array of items from these first issues of the set, including shades, multiples with full sheets, perf-perf varieties, and imperforate varieties, such as the 1ab horizontal strip of nine imperforate between perforations (perforations only at the ends of the strip), among others, including a 2ab imperforate sheet of 50 and two imperforate blocks. Finishing out the collection are 19 selected examples of postal history with assorted rates, destinations, and combination frankings—an outstanding study of these issues and a basis for further expansion, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:18:58 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3107
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Cat No: 1913-212
1913 2pa Postal Card Issue Specialized Collection (Scott 212), a compact, yet still remarkable, collection on three detailed annotated pages. Features a full pane of 25 with one row vertical perforations omitted yielding five imperforate between pairs (error not listed in Scott), corner margin block, single franking on 1917 pictorial view card (shows Amir Habibullah Amid Glaciers, the only known surviving example of this design) to Peshawar (ex-Maj. Hopkins), and a 1918 pictorial view card to Scotland with added India franking (ex-Dr. Kindley)—a fabulous study of the issue, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $600-800
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:19:16 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3108
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Cat No: 1916-206
1916-19 Definitives Issue Exhibit Collection (Scott 206-207, 208C, 211), at first blush, you may wonder why these issues were separated from the "set" listed in Scott and the other major catalogs. The answer is readily apparent through a review and study of this exquisitely presented collection organized into 29 exhibit-type pages, all contained within a single binder. Within, we note a broad range of shades, perforation and watermark varieties, a cancellation study, different papers, plate flaws, sheets, and large multiples, among other features. Topping it all off is a selection of 24 hand-selected covers showcasing a variety of rates, cancels, various uses, and special events: outstanding collector research and attention to detail, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 650.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:19:33 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3109
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Cat No: 1920
1920 Large Royal Star Definitive Issue Collection, an unparalleled exhibit collection on 18 well-annotated exhibit pages with vast research regarding the various settings, rates for inbound Postage Due covers, and the mystery of the applied "dafda" markings, etc. Also scattered throughout are numerous "only known example" items. The exhibit begins with a spectacular hand-drawn essay, two complete sets, narrow gutter types of the rare #214-216, plus other distinguished items including the discovery and only known complete sheet of the 10pa Rose "wide gutter" used (ex-Hopkins, Dietrich), the 10pa "narrow gutter" sheet mint (one of five known), and the unique 20pa and 30pa "wide gutter" sheets mint. We also note different paper types, cliché analysis, various rates, early uses including one of two know recorded uses of the 10pa pane on cover, one of two known covers bearing a complete pane of the 10pa, a 30pa Green complete pane on piece (one of three known used sheets), a 60pa rate cover Kabul to Peshawar with full pane of 30pa (unique, ex-Hopkins, Dietrich)—an outstanding collection in every respect, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:20:03 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3110
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Cat No: 1921-217
1921 Small Royal Star Definitive Issue Collection (Scott 217-219), this extraordinary exhibit presents an exhaustive treatment of the issue released in commemoration of the Third Independence Day. The collection is offered on 28 exhibit pages, featuring cliché types, paper varieties, tête-bêche pairs, Postage Due uses, assorted cancellations, shades, and more. In addition, the collection is enhanced with a splendid array of hand-picked postal history, displaying a great variety of rare uses, including numerous unrecorded items in Jal Cooper, as well as others formerly in the collections of Dietrich, Boggs, and others. Some highlights among the 30 covers include combination frankings, new Postage Due handstamps, assorted destinations and combination frankings, 2 of the 3 known domestic Postage Due covers (e.g., a striking Bhera to Kabul example), scarce Registry handstamps, a fascinating 1924 cover from Milan to the Italian Legation in Kabul with Afghan postage paid by two 10pa issues (only known example of this type of Postage Due usage during the Amanullah period). Also, a unique 1924 Ceylon-Afghanistan combination cover, etc. All in all, one of the finest collections of this issue extant, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:20:18 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3111
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Cat No: 1921-217
1921 10pa-30pa Small Royal Star Reissue (Scott 217-219., 219F), an exceptional, beautifully presented, and profusely annotated collection presented on 36 exhibition-type pages. At first glance, this selection might be considered duplicates or lesser items compared to those in the primary exhibit collection listed elsewhere in this sale, but this is most definitely not the case. Postal history examples include 26 covers with combination frankings to Germany, India, Turkey, Austria, as well as incoming Postage Due, Registry markings, rate studies, a rare inbound unclaimed letter from Austria returned to the sender, and a 1927 cover to Germany with an Afghan/Indian combination franking, among others. Stamps include sheets and part-sheets, "invalidated" by Postage Due handstamps, tête-bêche pairs, and the highlight of the collection the unique complete sheet of 16 of the 30pa overprinted with the 5th Independence Day commemorative handstamp (#219F, cat value $6,400). An extraordinary collection featuring items with pedigrees from the Dietrich, Light, and other notable collections, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:20:36 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3112
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Cat No: 1922-212
1922-27 Small Royal Star Definitive Reissue Collection (Scott 212-219 var.), from 1922 onwards, this issue underwent considerable revision, with the 10pa and 20pa types redrawn, accompanied by different sheet sizes, types, and perforations. We note a rainbow of different shades, trial perforations, and highlights, as well as religious slogans printed on the gum side of various blocks (e.g., Dietrich), as well as multiple cancels, tête-bêche pairs, and so on. Featuring an outstanding section of postal history with 34 covers displayed. Among the range of uses are various combination frankings on outbound mails, assorted internal uses, Postage Due, a lovely 1925 use to Austria, double letter rate, two with Continental Tire advertising labels, the only known Iraqi-Afghan combination franking, an eye-catching and unique U.S.-Afghan combination franking (ex-Light), one of two known combination covers to France, this being a Registered quintuple-rate use, various high-value and late uses, and much more: a remarkable collection, and a specialist's delight, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:21:07 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3113
Symbol: *
Cat No: 1923
1923 2pa Kabul Interurban Issue, what started as a grand experiment but which never got off the ground, this stamp, unique to Afghan philately, was created in 1923 for use on mail on the interurban railway between Kabul and the new modern government center at Darul Aman. The project never materialized; hence, the stamps were never officially issued. Mounted on an annotated exhibit page are a very rare booklet pane of four and a unique booklet with seven panes (one pane missing), both items being ex-Divall—fascinating stamps that are well documented in Patterson, Uyehara & Dietrich, etc., fully imaged online. (Image)
Estimate $500-750
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:21:22 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3114
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Cat No: 1925-222
Exceptional "New Currency" Definitive Issues Collection (Scott 222-229, 230-232), a remarkable supplementary collection to the exhibition collection offered previously, keenly assembled on 40 exhibition-style pages. Be sure to note that the material contained is truly not "second string" but rather items suitable for the main collection, space permitting. We note assorted "Especimen" overprints of the Portuguese Post Office applied on receipt from the UPU, an array of full sheets, scarce "part perf" varieties, tête-bêche pairs, invalidation by Postage Due handstamps, shade varieties, etc. Also includes a selection of 20 covers with pre-UPU uses, rare Postage Due on internal mails, foreign destination combination covers to Germany, India, Italy, inbound Russian Airmail covers, and much more. A choice collection on its own merits and a wonderful companion to the exhibit, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:21:44 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3115
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Cat No: 1927-222
1927 "New Currency" Definitive Issues Collection (Scott 222-229, 230-232, 233-236), an exceptional and thorough treatment of the issue on 36 exhibition pages beginning with the set, along with #233-236 affixed on the Madagascar P.O. archive Specimen ledger sheet. What follows is a diverse range of stamps and covers, including examples of the various sheet sizes, a thorough examination of the period's cancels, a wealth of perf varieties, different shades, paper flaws, and perforation types. In addition, the collection is enhanced by 26 hand-selected examples of postal history related to the issue. Highlights include one of the two known uses as Postage Due in domestic mail, late uses, rare and desirable cancels, and numerous ex-Dietrich items. Also, pre-UPU combinations, multiple frankings, and an early Airmail cover to Russia with combination franking (a mere 10 covers flown, ex-Heinmüller, Dietrich), etc. The presentation, detail, and contents are striking and virtually impossible to duplicate, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 2,300.00
Sold...US$ 2,300.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:22:10 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3116
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Cat No: 1920-28
1920-28 Amanullah Period-The Remarkable Collection Appendix, a simply outstanding 64-page exhibition-type collection keenly assembled and painstakingly annotated, all housed in a single binder. This collection often parallels the exhibition collection featured elsewhere in this sale by issue, but still includes an enticing offering and a study of all the Amanullah issues, namely #214-216, 217-219, 219D, and 219F, as well as the reissues of 217-219. Includes 1920 10pa (#214), six covers, plus nine used examples showing different shades and cliches. The 30pa (#216) examples include two sheets of two shades and paper types. What follows is a fascinating and exhaustive study of the small Royal Star issues, including an impressive 49 covers, a fantastic array of cancellations by type, plus period postmarks, sheets, etc. The postal history is skillfully described and includes combination frankings, military uses, non-standard cancels, a rare Lamqahn handstamp on cover, Postage Due examples, and outbound fully paid frankings, along with much, much more. Rounding out the highlights is a genuine, unused example of the 5th Independence Day handstamp for the 10pa (rare) and 30pa (three examples), along with identified reference copies—an overall magnificent achievement and one that is impossible to duplicate, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:22:27 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3117
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Cat No: 1932-263
Excellent Specialized 1932 National Council Issue Collection (Scott 263-268), an in-depth collection on 22 well-annotated exhibit-style pages. Begins with a perforated proof set in issued colors and continues from there highlighted by six values on the Portuguese P.O. receipt with "SPECIMEN' overprints from the UPU and signed by Portuguese postal official "A.R. Costa", a lovely range of imperforate proofs including multiples featuring complete set of full imperforate sheets of 12 plus 40p, 60p misperf proof sheets. The collection concludes with five selected covers, including domestic registered mail, unusual cancels, and a censor handstamp, among others—a specialist's delight and ideal for expansion, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 500.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:22:43 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3118
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Cat No: 1932-269
1932 First Movement Definitive Series Collection (Scott 269-280), a one-of-a-kind, highly specialized, and well-annotated collection on exhibit type pages. Includes a remarkable array of prototype essays (illustrated in Patterson, pg. 155, and ex-Hopkins, Dietrich, Kindley, and Patterson collections). Also features the unique 10p color trial block of six in Venetian Red on thick card (ex-Kindley), the special die proof specimen sheet "I" of 19 inscribed "105" and containing "First Monuments" stamps at positions 16-19, a Postage Due issue (position 15), and 14 Revenue issues. Additionally, die proof specimen sheet "II" of 15 inscribed "106" and with each value overprinted "Batil Shod". The collection continues with additional shades, complete sheets, assorted cancels, and concludes with a selection of 15 covers featuring censored, Registry uses, foreign destinations, and more. An exemplary and thorough collection of the issue, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:23:05 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3119
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Cat No: 1934-290
1934-38 Second Monuments Definitive Issue Collection (Scott 290-305), a monumental collection of issues presented on exhibition pages, comprising a comprehensive treatment of the set that includes Specimens, shade and perf varieties, plate flaws, unissued and unrecorded errors, complete sheets of most values, and more. Not only the stamps, but also an extensive array of postal history—approximately 55 hand-selected items focusing on interesting uses, rate studies, cancellations analysis, destinations including China, Czechoslovakia, USA, Brazil, Registry handstamps and auxiliary markings, censor handstamps, specialized Airmail including various etiquettes, foreign surface letter rates and uses including Registry, etc. An authentic "labor of love" approach to this appealing issue, sure to please the most discerning collector, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:23:27 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3120
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Cat No: 1934-50
ca. 1934-50, Specialized Selection of Zahir Shah Commemorative Issues, an outstanding, scholarly, and keenly assembled collection of the various Independence Day issues of 1934 onwards, all on exhibit pages. Comprehensive for the period with shades, tête-bêche pairs, full sheets including #334, 337-338, 339 sheet of six, imperforates including sheets of #311 and 315, gutter multiples, and more. Also included are the 1938 Anti-Cancer Fund issues—a mandatory Semi-Postal with a very short window of use, #RA1-RA2 elusive use on cover, four full sheets of #RA1 and a sheet of #RA2, UN Day issue (#358) sheets of nine (2) and RA3-RA4 sheets of six, RA8 vertical pair imperforate between, etc. Nice collection of the period's commemoratives, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:23:48 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3121
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Cat No: 1939-51
1939-51 "New Designs" Definitives Collection (Scott 318-332), an "in progress" collection mostly on annotated exhibit pages in a binder displaying an impressive array of specialized material. Includes perforation studies, assorted cancels, perf varieties including part-perf errors, dozens of full sheets with six different sheets showing different shades of #332. Also included are paper varieties, unissued values, and different gum types, among others. A splendid collection of these issues ripe for expansion, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $600-800
Opening US$ 350.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:24:05 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3122
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Cat No: 1939-318
1939-51 Definitive Color Change & "New Design" Issues Collection (Scott 318-332), a well-researched and ongoing stellar exhibit/collection presented in an exhibition style on pages in a binder. Comprehensive in scope, it includes UPU-recommended color changes, complete sheets, four singles, plus two complete sheets of 25 of the unissued 1941 1.50af, of which a mere 700 stamps in total were issued by the Philatelic Office in Kabul. Additional varieties with different gums, rare specimens, shades, plus the Scott-unlisted errors 45p a vertical pair imperforate between (#325), and 60p an imperforate pair (#327). Also included are various uses on cover, such as a 1939 Baghlan manuscript cancel (they did not have a UPU-compliant postmark), Registered uses, auxiliary markings, censored mail, and more—a solid collection of this challenging period, well worth a close inspection, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $600-800
Opening US$ 400.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:24:23 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3123
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Cat No: 1939-51
1939-51 New Definitive Issue Collection (Scott 318//332), an ongoing effort with a wide assortment of singles, blocks, and sheets on pages or in page protectors. Includes perf changes, perf varieties (including part-perf and imperforate), shades, assorted cancels, gum changes, and many sheets of the 1af value with a range of different shades, etc. A nice assortment for the student and ideal for continuation, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $200-300
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:24:47 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3124
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1939-51
1939-51 "New Design" Postal History Collection, an enticing collection of 42 covers painstakingly researched and annotated neatly displayed on pages housed in one binder. Each cover (includes postal stationery) has been carefully chosen over the decades and are arranged beginning with inbound mail from Austria and Iran followed by a myriad of categories of outbound mail with desirable destinations, surface rates, Registry including an analysis of the various handstamps, censored, "Service Suspended" handstamps, Airmail uses including registered to USA and Europe. The collection includes covers from noted correspondences, such as K.A. Gai, Esc, Shenk, Gotz, and J. Keller, among others. It also features covers formerly gracing the collections of Dr. A.D. Kindley and Patterson, including some illustrated in his book. An exceptional collection sure to please the specialist in this era's covers, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:25:09 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3125
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Cat No: 1941-49
1941-49 Exceptional and Specialized Color Changes and Supplementary Values Collection, an exhaustive and profusely annotated collection on exhibit pages housed in a single binder. It also encompasses some later values from the 1939-61 series, as well as later Scott numbers, such as #336, 339-340, 341-342, and so on. We note a plethora of perforation varieties, different shades, various cancellation types, full sheets, etc. Also included are an enticing assortment of 43 covers, showing an array of uses ranging from domestic to Registered mail, including overseas destinations, foreign surface letter rates, diplomatic pouch mail, single frankings, and various Airmail rates. A wonderful lot not easily duplicated, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:25:25 EST
Sold For 0
Back-of-the-Book
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3126
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Cat No: bob-c
Magnificent Study of the 1939 Airmail Set and its 1948 Reissue (Scott C1-C3), an extraordinary, scholarly, researched, and annotated collection completely covering the issue, all displayed on 40 exhibit pages. The initial issue study begins with a set of rare UPU "AMOSTRA" Specimen overprints, followed by subsequent sections on perforation analysis, imperforates, color changes, and other related topics. Notable are two complete sets of sheets of #C1-C3, identified reference forgeries, imperforates, minor size and design flaws. The later 1940-47 printings are represented by additional shade and perforation varieties, sheets of the 10af and 20af values, scarce imperforate margin pairs (only 1,000 sets issued), along with imperforate horizontal pair single frankings on three Airmail covers addressed to "Mr. Lazar" or "Centenary Stamp Co" in NY City. The 1948 issue in singles (each signed Kessler) and in imperforate blocks (each signed Sanabria). The end section showcases a variety of uses on 28 covers, including rate studies, destinations, censors, Registry, and advertising, among others. Highlights include 1941 censored to Switzerland, numerous Registered to the USA, 1949 to China, etc., plus a scarce 1950 manuscript cancelled example registered to Austria. Some items are not yet mounted on their respective pages, but it is still an overall splendid study of this Airmail issue, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:25:53 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3127
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Cat No: bob-o
1909-27 First Issue Official Exhibition Collection (Scott O1), an exceptional and well-researched study of the first Official issue is thoroughly annotated on 25 exhibit pages. Although it's an exploration of just a single stamp, the exhibit is a real page-turner, showcasing a terrific analysis of the various shades and papers encountered over its 18-year life. Replete with multiples, including no less than seven complete sheets, each of which was selected to show multiple printing differences. Following a rare imperforate between pair are 18 elusive uses on cover ranging from early (1910) to later (1921) uses, combination frankings, etc., highlighted by a stunning 1919 linen envelope from Muhammed Dhafar, ruler of Noor at Queen's Court in exile, and posted during the third Anglo-Afghan War (May-August, 1919). An unparalleled study of this issue, sure to please the Afghan enthusiast, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:26:18 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3128
Symbol: */o/C
Cat No: bob-q1909
1909-18 The First Habibullah Parcel Post Issues Collection (Scott Q1-Q10), an incomparable collection, often mounted on exhibit pages with the owner's updated exhibition pages included to reflect new acquisitions or information, and highly specialized throughout with highlights galore, including (in no particular order) a very rare two-stamp franking on parcel front (very few of which have survived, according to Patterson). Also noted are many complete sheets, including #Q1, Q3 (2 shades), Q6, Q7 (3 shades), Q9 (2 shades), plus the rare imperforate sheets #Q1a and Q2a (2). Numerous multiples present with #Q9 left margin block of ten horizontally imperforate. Undoubtedly, the crown jewels of this fabulous collection are the two illustrated and footnoted items shown in the Scott catalog between the 1909 and 1916 sets. It describes an undenominated Official Parcel Post stamp prepared, but not issued, of two types, of which a "pair, imperforate between" and "a complete sheet of two…perforated on all sides" are known. Remarkably, both of these world-class rarities are included in the collection—a monumental achievement by the collector, and an exhibit ready for further expansion, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:26:45 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3129
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Cat No: bob-q1921
1921 Habibia Parcel Post Stamps (Scott Q10-Q13), a compelling and exceptional study of these highly complicated issues arranged by value on annotated pages. The comprehensive collection highlights the many irregularities associated with the set. Includes various cliches, dozens of tête-bêche pairs, different papers, elusive uses on cover, Patterson settings, assorted cancellations, including Postage Due markings, Types I and II precancels, detailed sheet layouts, various 15pa (#Q11) values with postal cancels and Postage Due markings, etc. An important and nearly impossible-to-duplicate collection of the issue, with many items being ex-Lagerloef, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:27:01 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3130
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Cat No: bob
A 1920s-40s Back-of-the-Book Issues Collection, all neatly arranged and annotated on exhibit pages featuring Newspaper rate stamps (#237-238, 281-286, 318), Officials, Parcel Post, and postal stationery. Leafing through the pages, we note 1929-31 issues (#237-238) with perf varieties, including horizontal or vertical pairs, imperforate between, and different papers, as well as sheets of six. Postal history includes use as postage on Registered mail, and a rare cover franked by a vertical pair of the 2p rose imperforate between. The 1932 issue (#281-286) features sheets that include imperfs, shade varieties, and reference forgeries. The 1939 issue (#318) highlights include a full sheet, as well as imperforate and imperforate vertically errors. Also present are the 1939 Official issues, 1929 Parcel Post color changes, and an attractive 1931-50 selection of postal stationery, including a 1931 new decimal currency proof card on thin paper, message/reply cards, etc. A nice collection for expansion, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:27:29 EST
Sold For 475
Balance Collections
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3132
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Cat No: Collection
An Interesting Super Specialist's "Mañana" Selection, small, but highly worthwhile, selection of stamps, sheets, multiples, plus 11 selected covers, etc., all in various stages of research for potential exhibiting or mounting on already created pages. The vast majority of the items date back to the early 1930s-40s era. An ideal specialist's lot with all items imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Sep-30-2025, 12:28:10 EST
Sold For 325
Postal History
Sale No: 820
Lot No: 3131
Symbol: C
Cat No: Collection
Fascinating, Wide-Ranging Selection of Afghan and Afghan-related Covers, a select and diverse group of 12 covers showing a varied range of uses. Includes a remarkable 1942 cover from Peshawar to Meerut, addressed to "Col. L. Lawrence-Smith, Cavalry Div," from dealer K.A. Gai, and containing the original approval book, which itself is laden with some pretty heady issues. We also note a lovely 1890 Bukhara to India via Brindisi cover, an attractive 1889 Arbuckle Coffee trade card showing an eye-catching map of Afghanistan, a rare Tasmania franked incoming cover to "Cabul" with "Refused" and Bombay D.L.O. markings, a 1905 Germany to Kandahar cover with auxiliary markings including "Not Claimed", a Third Afghan War 1a overprinted India postal stationery entire to Waziristan with "F.P.O. No. 144" cancel, etc. A valuable and attractive selection for the student, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
