Sale No: 759
Lot No:2504
Symbol:*/o/C
Cat No:Collection
1861-82, Large Hermes Heads, a specialized assembly of these challenging and fascinating issues. On pages, auction lotting cards, or stockcards, with all printings represented, including an excellent range of cancellations and more than 40 folded letters or covers, with 1861 Paris printing 20lep milky blue four margin example on 1861 (Oct. 14) folded letter from Patras to Nision (signed Holcombe), as to be expected for such an excellent reference, the quality is somewhat mixed with a number of three margin examples, Very Good to Fine appearance. Estimate $1,200 - 1,500. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,200-1,500
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00
Closed..Aug-07-2021, 15:40:29 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 759
Lot No:2505
Symbol:*/o/C
Cat No:Collection
1886-1946, a specialized assembly of Small Hermes Heads, with some later issues as well. Replete with multiples, including Scott #69 with "Specimen" overprint, 70 x 3, 72 x 3, 87 x 2, 89 x 3, 111 x 6 and 112 x 4, all mint or unused, a few small faults, still Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $600 - 800. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $600-800
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Aug-07-2021, 15:41:25 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 759
Lot No:2506
Symbol:*
Cat No:Collection
Greece, Phenomenal Mount Athos Collection, 1872-1915. 100+ covers fill two large Safe binders; a super collection with extensive write ups and beautifully presented using photo corners on black paper set on quadrille pagres; this unusual destination is the home of 20 monasteries, some which trace back to 800AD; a considerable amount of these treasures are registered envelopes with the 5 red wax seals required to transfer remittances; a truly special holding, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.2 lbs. Estimate $5,000 - 6,000. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Image)