The March Collector's Series Sale

COLLECTOR’S seriesThe

UNITED STATES, british empire & worldwidePOSTAGE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

James S. Gerson • Frank L. Himpsl • John W. Hobart, IIIGilbert J. Holtz • Jon E. Krupnick • Bruce E. Landry

featuring collections from

March 29-30, 2012 • New York

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK – Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic SavastanoSavastano Tom Smith

USA – Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick PenkoEurope – Guido Craveri Fernando Martinez

China – Anna Lee Johnny Sang

CoinsUK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ

USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin China – Mark Li

Banknotes, Bonds & SharesUK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison

USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniChina – Mark Li

Orders, Decorations, Medals & MilitariaUK – Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys

BooksUK – Philip Skingley Alex Smith

AutographsUSA – Robert Litzenberger

WinesChina – Anna Lee

Your Europe Team (London – Lugano)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Charles Blane Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Maria Martinez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John WinchcombeWinchcombe Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson

Your America Team (New York – Dallas)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignRick Penko Patricia Gardner James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong – Singapore)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Raymond Tat Gary Tan

3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925Dallas, TX 752051-800/556-7826972/788-2100 Fax: 972/788-2788 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.spinkshreves.com

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212/262-8400 Fax: 212/262-8484

Public Auction

Sale Location

Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Session 1 Lots 1001 - 1208Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Session 2 Lots 1209 - 1517Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Session 3 Lots 1518 - 1634Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. Session 4 Lots 1635 - 2008

Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, each day we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments between sessions.

Viewing of Lots

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March 29-30, 2012 – New York City, New York

Use this QR code to visit our online catalogue and leave proxy bids on Spink Live.You can download the QR Code Reader for iPhone, Blackberry and Android from App Store on your smartphone.

Auctioneers: Tracy L. Shreve, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #914454/914455Stephen Goldsmith, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #1208097

George EvelethHead of Philatelic Dept.

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Chris Anderson Vice President

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Andrew TitleyPhilatelist

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Rick PenkoAuction [email protected]

214.210.0918For your internet bidding:

Clyde TownsendSPINK Live

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James McGuireSAN Live

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Patricia GardnerAuction Administration

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For shipping enquiries:Marcella Gottberg

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972.788.2100

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE

For your questions about the sale lots:

For your Bidding & Payment:

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DALLASPlease call for an appointment at our headquarters

March 5 - 15, 2012

NEW YORK CITYSaturday, March 24, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Monday, March 26, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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The March Collector’s Series Sale

1. The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of theseTerms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder.

2. The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be thebuyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINKmay, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for saleagain. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon allbidders. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% of the successfulbid price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15%of the excess bid price will be added to each invoice and ispayable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

3. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog. SPINKreserves the right to group two or more lots together and towithdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bidswill be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINKreserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding atits discretion.

4. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has beenmade with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of theproperty included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid onand purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she doesso, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’spremium.

5. SPINK may have made advances and loans available to certain consignors and bidders in the sale. SPINK reservesthe right to bid on any lot in the sale. Additionally, SPINKmay or may not have financial interest in any of the lot(s) inthe sale.

6. All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer inUnited States dollars; However, SPINK will only accept cashpayments under $10,000.00. SPINK offers clients the optionof paying by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discoveronly) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge oftwo percent (2%) up to a total of $20,000.00. Credit cardpayments will only be accepted if (a) the purchase is made bythe card holder, (b) any purchased items to be shipped areshipped to the cardholder’s verified billing address, (c) floorbidders present their credit cards and (d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of the sale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auctioninvoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased items. SPINKreserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of theinvoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen (15) days ofthe date of invoice. A late charge in the amount of the lesserof 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not receivedwithin thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots aresubject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriateresale certificates are on file with SPINK.

7. Shipping, handling and administration charges will be addedto invoices for lots delivered by mail. All lots will be shippedvia U.S. Express Mail to Post Office boxes, via FederalExpress to street addresses, and FedEx ground for bulky largelots (in the U.S. only). Purchases shipped via FedEx will not

be covered by SPINK insurance in the event that the buyerhas placed a “signature release” on file with FedEx. Buyer willbe responsible for total purchase price in the event of loss.SPINK cannot be and is not responsible for the loss of anymerchandise shipped outside the United States and thereforeinsurance on any items to be shipped outside the UnitedStates is solely the responsibility of the buyer. It is also theresponsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurancecoverage for the items once they are in his/her possession.Risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following shipmentof the items and SPINK assumes no liability for merchandiselost, stolen or damaged while in the possession of a party towhom merchandise has been shipped. For international shipments, all duties/taxes/fees are the sole responsibility ofthe buyer.

8. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay the charges due,SPINK reserves the right to resell the merchandise and thebuyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a saleincluding a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the winning price ofhis/her previously successful bid.

9. SPINK reserves the right to require payment in full beforedelivery of the merchandise to the buyer. Bidder personallyguarantees payment, and if a corporation, an officer or principal in the corporation agrees to personally guaranteepayment. Title to any purchased items remains with SPINKuntil all invoices are paid in full. SPINK reserves the right toawait clearance of any check used for payment before delivery of any item and a $25.00 charge will be applied forany check that fails to clear.

10. SPINK reserves the right to refuse to honor or reject any bidwhich, in its opinion, is not submitted in good faith, or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory references, as SPINK in its sole discretion shall determine.SPINK further reserves the right to ban any bidder from participation in its sales for any reason deemed appropriate inits sole discretion.

11. No minors may participate in any SPINK sales.12. Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the

next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internetbidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids willbe accepted. No additional commission (except for thebuyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids. SPINKcannot and does not assume any responsibility for errorsmade in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check yourbid sheet and online submission carefully. When identicalmail bids are submitted, preference is given to the firstreceived.

13. SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (a) SPINK has failed to execute cor-rectly a mail bid; (b) A party purchasing the lot on the floorhas done so in error; (c) Where a protest is made after thehammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on the

Terms and Conditions of SaleThis is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, who are licensed and bonded auctioneers. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium.

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next lot; (d) Where the auctioneer has determined thathe/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the lot but before the calling of the next lot; and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, theauctioneer’s decision shall be final.

14. Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be heldresponsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unlessotherwise arranged prior to the sale.

15. The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless suchindividual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionallyselling false or stolen goods.

16. The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannotbe relied upon for exact reproduction of color. All bidderswho have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of genuineness. It is presumed that all floor bidders haveinspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchasedby floor bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned.Floor Bidders include those bidders acting as agents for others. Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describeitems differently than the descriptions shown in the catalogshould such items be consigned to any future auction.

17. All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale,“genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK willnot knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’,“restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved”in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potentialbuyer.

18. The following conditions apply to requests for expertizationof philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to adviseSPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing theirbids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensionsin writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps,the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Expertsare the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchaseprice all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior toexpertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negativeopinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale datewill not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than thegrade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item isindelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as areturn, for any reason whatsoever, including extensionreturns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion.

19. No lots may be returned without a written request by thesuccessful bidder and the written approval of SPINK. In theunlikely event of returning a lot, SPINK must receive notification of the buyer’s intent within three (3) days of thebuyer’s receipt of the lot. The following lots may not bereturned for any reason whatsoever: (a) lots containing ten ormore items; (b) lots described as having faults or defectsbecause of the faults described or any others, including lotsdescribed as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, orsimilar damage, except for non-authenticity; (c) illustratedlots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factorsshown in the illustrations; (d) lots described “AS IS”, including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS,NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) lots valued primarily for the bullion content; (f) lots examined by postal viewers; and (g) any philatelic extension lot unless the conditions set forthin Item 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots placedon extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, no lotsmay be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty (30)days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at SPINK option, be considered just cause to revoke allreturn privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment,authenticity, or description between the bidder and SPINK,SPINK at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matterto binding arbitration in Dallas, Texas, to which the bidder,by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms andConditions of Sale, agrees to be bound.

20. United States coins and currency will not, in conformity withthe law, be opened at less than face value.

21. The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. Noprospective bidder or prospective buyer shall have recourse asa result of any postponement

22. In the event SPINK refers an invoice(s) to an attorney forcollection, the buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees,court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by SPINK.

23. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THELAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVINGREGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OFLAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THATEXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITHRESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTIONWITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE INA STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN DALLAS, TEXAS.

24. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as a convenience to our clients, but SPINK will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failurescaused by (i) a loss of connection on SPINK or your end; (ii)a breakdown or problems with the online bidding softwareand/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internetconnection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid orfor errors or omissions in connection with this activity.



CATALOG KEY

SYMBOLS

ABBREVIATIONS

CONDITION

EXTREMELY FINE - OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.VERY FINE - CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE

WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.FINE - SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE

MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUCHING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN.VERY GOOD - STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EITHER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF

IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT.At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances thecondition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED

The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott StandardPostage Stamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2012 editions, and the 2012 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers.Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

ESTIMATES

If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are inUnited States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher.

� MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED

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MAIL BID FORM

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Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $

BIDDING INCREMENTSThe auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts:Up to $100........................................by $5 $7,500 to $15,000.....................by $500$100 to $300 ....................................by $10 $15,000 to $30,000...................by $1,000$300 to $750 ....................................by $25 $30,000 to $75,000...................by $2,500$750 to $1,500..................................by $50 $75,000 to $150,000.................by $5,000$1,500 to $3,000 ..............................by $100 $150,000 to $300,000...............by $10,000$3,000 to $7,500 ..............................by $250 $300,000+..........at auctioneer’s discretion

Please note, however, that the auctioneer may, in his or her sole discretion, vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction to expedite the bidding.

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Arrangement of Sale

First Session – Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1000–1208United States – Postal History, Scott #1 through #293

Second Session – Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. – Lots 1209– 1517United States – Scott #294 through Modern Issues, Back-of-the-Book, U.S. Possessions and Large Lots and Collections

Third Session – Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. – Lots 1518–1634Worldwide – Aerophilately, Australia through Danzig

Fourth Session – Friday, March 30, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. – Lots 1635–2008Worldwide – Egypt through Turkey, Worldwide and Large Lots and Collections

Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, we will be serving a light lunch and refreshmentsbetween the morning and afternoon sessions.

EXCEPTIONAL UNITED STATES STAMPS &POSTAL HISTORY

A highly desirable and comprehensive offering -including the collections of Frank L. Himpsl, JohnW. Hobart III, Gilbert J. Holtz and Bruce E. Landry.

AIRMAIL FLIGHT COVERS

Featuring the Jon E. Krupnick Collection of Pan-American Flights and the Bruce E. LandryCollection of Round-the-World Flights.

UNITED STATES HUNTING PERMITSTAMPS

A noteworthy section of these popular stamps.Includes the Bruce E. Landry Collection of singles,plate blocks and “on license”, as well as one of themost important offerings of errors ever to come to auction.

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH RARITIES

Including an unused India ½a Red “Scinde Dawk”,the only recorded unused Natal 9p Blue Embossedand a newly discovered Bangkok double “B” overprint.

SPECIALIZED EGYPT

A wonderful array of stamps, proofs and postal history from this fascinating country.

THE JAMES S. GERSON COLLECTION OFPOSTAGE DUES OF THE WORLD

Containing a large number of seldom seen stamps, including errors, varieties and proofs, from all over the world.

COLLECTIONS, LARGE LOTS& ACCUMULATIONS

A particularly large and valuable selection of United States, single country and worldwide large lots, including several collections and estates offered intact as received.

MARCH 2012 COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE

March 29-30, 2012

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FREE FRANKS AND AUTOGRAPHS

See also lots 1555-1558 for Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh

1001 � Stephen Decatur, (1779-1820) noted American naval officer, free franked cover signed“S Decatur” with “Free” handstamp applied, circular Washington c.d.s. and addressed toThomas Willing in Philadelphia, light file fold through frank, otherwise very fine, accom-panied by steel engraving of Decatur’s portrait. (photo - page viii) Est. 300-400

1002 � Lucretia Garfield, former First Lady of the United States and wife of James A. Garfield,free franked on mourning cover with “West Mentor, Ohio/AUG 18 1897” datestamp,cover with minor tears at top away from free frank markings, backflap roughly opened,also includes original contents of a mourning stationery signed letter regarding whatseems to be family details, fine. (photo - page viii) Est. 100-150

1003 � Florence Kling Harding, former First lady of the United States and wife of Warren G.Harding, historically significant signed letter on mourning stationery to Major Ora M.Baldinger (Warren Harding’s military aide) making mention of Harding’s files which werestill located within the White House and asking Major Baldinger to hold them for her,these files were later mysteriously burned to “preserve his (Warren Harding’s) memory”according to Florence Harding, letter also talks about selling his “loco”, accompanied byoriginal mourning cover addressed in her hand franked with Scott #610, 2c 1923Harding Memorial stamp cancelled by “Marion, Ohio/OCT 13 1923” wavy line c.d.s.,addressed to Baldinger at the White House, slightly rough opening at right, fine; one ofthe very few known covers with the 2c Harding Memorial stamp used by Mrs. Hardingto frank her mail. (photo - page viii) Est. 400-500

1004 � James Earl Carter, free franked “Jimmy Carter” as ex-President on cover with typed“Official Business” at top left, red “Brooklyn, NY Dyker Heights Sta., USPO/OCT 21993” double circle datestamp, typed address to Brooklyn, very fine. (photo - page viii) Est. 200-300

1005 � Assortment of free franks totaling nine pieces in all, includes former US First Lady freefranks from Taft, Cleveland and Coolidge on covers, the Taft being an illegal usage freefrank from Canada, also includes signed free cover fronts from James Gambier and AlbertGallatin (2) and signed free frank covers from Daniel Webster (2) and Thomas Ewing,condition is fine or better. (photo - page viii) Est. 300-400

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FIRST SESSION

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.

Lots 1001-1208

Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

POSTMASTER PROVISIONALS

1006 (�) #9X1 var., New York, N.Y. 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connect-ed, bottom frame line double, position 31, a rare unused example, ample to full mar-gins all around, strong impression, nearly very fine; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page6) 1,700.00

1007

1007 � #9X1, New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM connected,horizontal pair, full to large margins around except a little close at right, fresh color anda strong impression, blue ms. cancels, right stamp with a horizontal crease ending in atear, the left stamp is very fine; 1967 PF certificate. (photo) 1,500.00

1008 #10X1, Providence, R.I. 5c Gray black Postmaster Provisional, choice right sheet-margin single, crisp impression, full original gum that is never hinged, extremely fine;2008 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV does not list postmaster provisionals). (photo - page 6) for hinged 350.00

1847 ISSUE

Five Cent Franklin

1009

1009 #1, 5c Red brown, four large margins including the adjoining frame line at bottom,bright color, two blue grid cancels, extremely fine and choice; 2009 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $575.00). (photo) 535.00

1010 � #1, 5c Red brown, large margins all around including the adjoining frame line at top,rich color and a crisp impression, trivial light corner crease, otherwise extremely fine.(photo - page 6) 500.00

1011 #1, 5c Brown, large to huge margins all around, strong rich Brown color and an excel-lent impression, light ms. cancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSVdoes not price with manuscript cancel). (photo - page 6) 250.00

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1012 � #1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, rich color and a fine impression, can-celled by bright red Philadelphia railroad straight line postmarks, choice very fine; ahandsome stamp with a premium cancel; 2010 PF certificate. (photo) 700.00

1013 � #1, 5c Red brown, with stitch watermark, four large even margins, red grid cancel,choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 500.00

1014 � #1, 5c Red brown, full to large margins all around, rich color and a fine impression, redgrid cancel, very fine; 2005 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6) 500.00

1015 � #1a, 5c Dark brown, four mostly very large margins including a portion of the adjoin-ing stamp at left, close at top right, strong rich color and a sharp early impression, tied topiece by blue cancel, choice very fine; 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 860.00

1016 � #1a, 5c Gray brown, four large to extra-large margins, rich color in the scarce grayishbrown shade, crisp impression, red grid cancels, tiny pinhole and a minute corner crease,otherwise very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 900.00

1017 1018

1017 � #1c, 5c Red orange, a handsome used example of this, one of the rarest and most diffi-cult of all the important shade varieties found in 19th century U.S. philately, with fourample to mostly large margins, rich and distinctive red orange color, strong impression,very light and unobtrusive red grid cancel, while there is a faint diagonal crease this stampis in far better condition than the majority of known examples, as most are found quitefaulty and seldom with four margins, still very fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo) 9,500.00

1018 � #1b, 5c Brown orange, a highly select used example of this shade with, rich luxuriantcolor (deep brown orange from the fifth delivery according to Wade Saadi), large to extra-large margins all around, light strike of red circular grid cancel, extremely fine; few stampsof this quality have been certified by the Philatelic Foundation as the rare brown orange;1997 PF certificate with the old #1b designation. (photo) 1,000.00

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Ten Cent Washington

1019

1019 #2, 10c Black, an outstanding used example of this popular classic, featuring lavishlylarge margins all around, especially strong color and impression, bright red circular gridcancels, an extremely fine gem with great eye appeal; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;SMQ $2,500.00). (photo) 1,150.00

1020

1020 #2, 10c Black, an exceedingly choice used single boasting exceptionally large and wellbalanced margins, strong color with an intense and well incised impression, light red gridcancel, an extremely fine gem of this popular classic first issue; encapsulated PSE certifi-cate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,500.00). (photo) 1,150.00

1021 � #2, 10c Black, used, four lavishly large margins, including a sizable sheet margin at top,strong color, central strike of red grid postmarks in brownish red, very faint and trivialdiagonal creases at top right, otherwise extremely fine; 1997 PF certificate; ex-Lessin.(photo - page 6) 1,150.00

1022 � #2, 10c Black, large margins to touching at bottom left, fresh color, red grid cancel, twodiagonal creases, fine appearance; 1983 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 1,150.00

1875 REPRODUCTIONS OF THE 1847 ISSUE

1023 � #3, 5c Red brown reproduction, without gum as issued, four large margins, brightcolor, choice very fine; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 825.00

1024 P #4P3, 10c Black reproduction plate proof on India, position 34 showing a distinctplate scratch across Washington’s forehead, ample to large margins all around, very fine.(photo - page 6) 250.00+

1025 � #4, 10c Black reproduction, without gum as issued, three large margins, a little close atbottom, strong color and impression, very fine; 1985 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 1,000.00

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1851-1856 ISSUE

One Cent Franklin

1026

1026 � #6, 1c Blue, Ty. Ia, position 96L4, mostly large margins all around although just barelyinto the design at bottom left, wonderfully rich color and a deeply etched impression onbright paper, light town cancel and a bit of a red postmark, overall a very fine and desir-able example of this rare stamp; 2002 PF certificate. (photo) 13,000.00

1027

1027 #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, a most attractive used horizontal pair, wonderfully bright color onfresh white paper, large to huge margins all around, light town c.d.s. cancels, extremelyfine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (photo) 325.00

1028

1028 � #7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, the so-called “Big Crack” variety, position 2L2, showing thecrack prominently down the entire right side, deep rich color and a highly detailedimpression showing the cracked plate especially well, four large margins, town c.d.s.,extremely fine; a particularly desirable example from one of the best “Big Crack” posi-tions; 2011 PF certificate. (photo) 375.00

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1015 1016 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025

1029 1034 1035 1036 1037

1038

1040

1047 1049 1050 1052

1053 1054 1055 1058 1060

1029 � #7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 3, position 65R3, with wonderful Plate 3 color beingexceedingly rich and intense, full to large margins all around, red New York carrier can-cel, extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 445.00

1030

1030 #7 var., 1c Blue, Ty. II, Plate 4, position 43L4, four large to extra-large margins, deepintense color and a razor-sharp impression characteristic of the Plate 4 stamps, neat townc.d.s., extremely fine; a handsome example of this scarce plate; 2011 PSE certificate (XF90; SMQ $2,200.00). (photo) 1,100.00

1031 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, three singles tied to a petite cover by multiple strikes of a greenJohnstown Centre, Wis. dated town c.d.s. cancel to Peoria, the left single being a topsheet-margin and right single with a inconsequential minute scissor cut, cover with a lightwax seal stain and part of backflap missing (the latter not noted on certificate), fine; greencancels are incredibly scarce to find on the 1851 issue especially so on cover; 2011 PF cer-tificate. (photo - page viii) Est. 500-750

1032 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, well margined single tied by “1 ct” in box of St. Louis, Mo. (S-E#NS-A3) to folded “Harral, Sterling & Co., Saddlery Warehouse” detailed and coloredcircular to Greenville, I.L., fine; scarce usage of this cancel paying the 1c circular rate;2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) Est. 300-400

1033

1033 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, exceedingly large margined used single including portions of theadjoining stamps at top, left and right, deep rich color and a superbly detailed impression,lightly cancelled by blue c.d.s., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo) 110.00

1034 #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, an exceptionally choice used single, possessing large balanced mar-gins all around, strong rich color and a well incised impression, blue grid cancel, extreme-ly fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $675.00). (photo - page 6) 115.00

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1035 #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, full to very large margins all around, lovely bright pastel color, can-celled solely by a light red town c.d.s., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ$275.00 with no premium for the cancel). (photo - page 6) 140.00

1036 #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, position 61R1L, large to extra-large margins all around, intenselyrich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp paper, light cancel, extremely fine; 2010PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00). (photo - page 6) 110.00

Three Cent Washington

1037 � #11, 3c Dull red, top sheet-margin single, other three margins also being large, gorgeouscolor that is especially deep and intense, full original gum, current certificate mentions aslight soiling spot, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1982 PF certificate and a 2009 PF cer-tificate; ex-Drucker. (photo - page 6) 275.00

1038 �� #11, 3c Dull red, rare used block of six, bright fresh colors, very large margins on threesides, in at bottom, light grid cancels and a portion of a French transit pmk. at bottom,two horizontal creases affect the top row and the bottom left stamp, very fine appearance;2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6) 1,070.00+

1039 � #11, 3c Brownish carmine, fresh single with margins nearly all around, cancelled byfancy Elaborate Geometric with attached Paid of Salem, Mass. (S-E #GE-E25) oncover to Greenland, N.H., red Salem c.d.s., cover with some trivial oil spots at top, veryfine; a scarce and desirable cancel; clear 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) Est. 300-400

1040 � #11A, 3c Dull red, type II, horizontal pair with full to large margins all around, brightcolor, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 1980 and 2004 PF certificates, as well asa 2009 PSE certificate. (photo - page 6) 650.00

1041

1041 #11A, 3c Dull red, type II, a stunning used bottom sheet-margin single, with the otherthree margins equally large, showing portions of the five adjoining stamps, rich vibrantcolor and a crisp detailed impression on fresh paper, light c.d.s. cancel, a superb gem;2012 PSE certificate (Gem 100 - surely a “Jumbo” designation is warranted; SMQ$500.00 for a mere 98). (photo) 15.00

1042 � #11A, 3c Dull red, Type II, single tied by fancy blue “Paid” in box of Bucksport, Me.(S-E #SD-G108) on cover to Rockland, blue Bucksport c.d.s., very fine strike; a rarelyseen cancel; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) Est. 400-500

1043 � #11A, 3c Dull red, type II, single cancelled by fancy numeral 3 and “Paid” in oval ofIpswich, Mass. (S-E #PM-PNc38) on 1853 folded cover to Lynn, matching red Ipswichc.d.s. with ms. date added, very fine strike and scarcely seen on cover; 2012 PF certificate.(photo - page viii) Est. 300-400

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1044 � #11A, 3c Dull red, type II, single tied to petite cover by a bold strike of fancy ElaborateFive-Point Star in Star of Dedham, Mass. addressed to Norton, matching Dedhamc.d.s., very fine strike which is unlisted in Skinner-Eno; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - pageviii) Est. 200-300

1045 � #11A, 3c Dull red, type II, pos. 1L3, left sheet-margin single with full margins well tiedto folded letter by Newport, R.I. town c.d.s. cancel to Addison, N.Y., datelined 1855,choice very fine and handsome; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page viii) Est. 150-200

Five Cent Jefferson

1046

1046 � #12, 5c Red brown, handsome used single, full to large margins showing adjoiningstamps at left and right, rich color with a strong impression, “JAN 26 1857” c.d.s.,extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (photo) 775.00

Ten Cent Washington

1047 � #13, 10c Green, Ty. I, large margins except a little close at bottom, deep color and wellincised impression, town c.d.s. confined to top right corner and traces of a red pmk. atbottom right, very fine; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 900.00

1048

1048 #14, 10c Green, Ty. II, a wonderfully choice and handsome example of this rare mintstamp, possessing several exceptional physical attributes, including four exceptionallylarge margins, amazingly fresh with striking prooflike color and impression, plus full andunusually clean o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; an especially appealing and rare orig-inal gum stamp; 1979 and 2006 PF certificates, as well as a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90OGph; SMQ $9,800.00). (photo) 5,000.00

1049 � #15, 10c Green, Ty. III, select used single with large to huge margins all around, bril-liantly rich color and a crisp clean impression, light blue town c.d.s., extremely fine; 2010PSE certificate. (photo - page 6) 180.00

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1050 � #16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 65L1, four large margins, strong color, grid cancel,shallow thin spot, extremely fine appearance; clear 1993 APS certificate. (photo - page 6) 1,650.00

Twelve Cent Washington

1051

1051 #17, 12c Black, a spectacular mint left sheet-margin single of one of the rarest and mostdifficult of all 19th century stamps to locate in premium quality, with this particular exam-ple being the most eye-arresting mint single of a #17 we have ever seen, boasting anenormous sheet margin at left measuring a full 20mm (sheet margins on mint singles areespecially rare), all other margins are large to huge as well, with a significant portion ofthe adjoining stamp at right showing, even this stamp’s color and impression are virtual-ly prooflike which is a most uncommon occurrence, nicely contrasted by its bright whitepaper which is most impressive for a stamp of this vintage, still retaining its original gumwhich has been a bit disturbed, tiny scissor cut in huge margin at bottom right well awayfrom any part of the design, extremely fine; a visually stunning mint classic; clear 1993PSE certificate, clear 1997 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo DOG;SMQ for OGph $11,800.00 for 90 and $20,600.00 for 95); ex-“Chappaqua”, Whitman.(photo) 6,250.00

1857-1860 ISSUE

1052 #22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, premium used single, extraordinarily well centered and margin-ed, deep luxuriant color and an especially detailed impression, lightly cancelled, singleunpunched perf. at left, extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,400.00).(photo - page 6) 500.00

1053 � #22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used, exceptionally well centered and margined, deeply rich colorand a well incised impression, town c.d.s., extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo -page 6) 500.00

1054 � #22, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, used with light town cancel, rich color and clear impression onfresh paper, very fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 500.00

1055 � #23, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, well centered and margined, fresh color on clean white paper, lighttown cancels, choice very fine; 2010 PSE certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp.(photo - page 6) 950.00

1056 /�� #24, 1c Blue, Ty. V, handsome mint block of four, exceptionally well centered and mar-gined, deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impression, o.g., top stamps lightlyhinged, bottom stamps never hinged, extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (VF-XF 85).(photo - page 16) for hinged 800.00

1057 � #26, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, single cancelled by a fancy “C” in circle of Corpus Christi, TXon small cover to Boston, Mass., Corpus Christi c.d.s., very fine strike of this fancy can-cel which is unlisted in Skinner-Eno; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

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1058 � #27, 5c Brick red, Ty. I, used single with New Orleans c.d.s., bright color, wonderfullyfresh, fine and attractive; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page 6) 1,650.00

1059 1061 1062

1059 � #28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, uncharacteristically well centered, rich luxuriant color and ahighly detailed impression, grid cancel, extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo) 1,200.00

1060 � #28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, particularly well centered used example, intensely rich color,well incised impression on bright white paper, unobtrusive c.d.s., very fine; 2011 PSE cer-tificate. (photo - page 6) 1,200.00

1061 � #29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, remarkably well centered single with the design clear from the per-forations all around (an especially rare occurrence on this value with projections), richcolor with a strong impression, grid cancel with a trace of a red pmk. at bottom, extreme-ly fine gem; 2000 PF certificate. (photo) 375.00

1062 � #29, 5c Brown, Ty. I, pretty used single, uncharacteristically well centered, sumptuous-ly rich color and a sharp impression, cancelled solely by a bright red postmark which isquite uncommon, extremely fine; 1988 and 2011 PF certificates. (photo) 425.00

1063

1063 � #31, 10c Green, Ty. I, a highly desirable used example, being exceedingly well centeredamid extravagantly large margins for this difficult stamp, rich bright color, neat SanFrancisco c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo) 1,350.00

1064 � #32, 10c Green, Ty. II, select quality used single, being exceedingly well centered with-in larger margins than typically found on this value, rich fresh color, blue town cancel,extremely fine and choice; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 240.00

1065 � #32, 10c Green, Ty. II, well centered, bright fresh color with an attractive red c.d.s.town cancel, extremely fine; 2002 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 260.00

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1066 � #33, 10c Green, Ty. III, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong rich color anda crisp impression, mostly face-free cancel, extremely fine; 1988 PF and 2010 PSE cer-tificates. (photo - page 16) 225.00

1067 � #35, 10c Green, Ty. V, in a stunning horizontal pair, incredibly well centered withinremarkably wide margins, deep prooflike color with a detailed impression coupled by twovisually striking red grid cancels, extremely fine; ex-Ishikawa; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo- page 16) 155.00

1068 � #36, 12c Black, plate I, uncharacteristically well centered, strong color and impression,lightly cancelled, choice very fine; 1988 PF and 2007 PSE certificates. (photo - page 16) 350.00

1069

1069 � #36B, 12c Black, plate III, premium used single, possessing far better centering andmuch larger margins than typically found, intense color and impression, extremely fineand uncommonly choice; 2011 PF certificate. (photo) 275.00

1070 � #36B, 12c Black, plate III, well centered amid wide margins, intense color with a deeplyetched impression, light red grid cancellation, choice very fine; 1999 PF certificate.(photo - page 16) 295.00

1071 (�) #39, 90c Blue, unused, sumptuous color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp whitepaper, well centered, very fine; 1999 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 1,100.00



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1875 REPRINTS OF THE 1857 ISSUE

1072

1072 � #40-47, 1c-90c 1875 Reprints cplt., without gum as issued, strong colors throughout,some perforation irregularities as usual, fine-very fine; an incredibly rare opportunity toobtain an attractive complete set of the 1857 Reprints at one time; 3c with a clear APScertificate, 12c-90c each with a clear PF certificate. (photo) 19,525.00

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1073

1073 � #40, 1c Bright blue reprint, without gum as issued, a marvelous example of this value,being incredibly well centered within large balanced margins, which are most uncharac-teristic of the reprint series, rich color and impression on bright paper, extremely fine;while #40’s are frequently offered at auction, few possess the gem centering that this par-ticular copy boasts; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo) 575.00

1074 � #40, 1c Bright blue reprint, without gum as issued, rich color, tiny flaws, fine appear-ance. (photo - page 16) 575.00

1075 � #42, 5c Orange brown reprint, without gum as issued, better centering than oftenencountered, the perfs. just touching design at bottom, fresh and fine. (photo - page 16) 1,200.00

1861-1866 ISSUE

1076 � #63b, 1c Dark blue, deep rich color in the true Dark blue shade, neat c.d.s. cancel, veryfine; a scarce and undervalued stamp; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 16) 400.00

1077

1077 � #65, 3c Rose, cancelled by complete fancy Running Fox, facing right with triangles sur-rounding, of Hockanum, CT (S-E #PA-D6), a marvelous bold strike of this exceedinglyrare fancy cancel, stamp with insignificant small faults; 2011 PF certificate.

According to William J. Duffney, this cancel originates with Hockanumís Postmaster DudleyFox. Fox was a trained silversmith which explains the skills needed to carve this intricate corkcancel. It is believed that Fox would frequently carve new cancels as the design wore down.(photo) Est. 750-1,000



1078

1078 � #65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by well struck and bold strike of a fancy Star in Circlewith Dots of Union Springs, N.Y. on cover to East Hamburg, Union Springs c.d.s.,extremely fine strike of this elusive fancy cancel which is often not seen this choice; 2011PF certificate. (photo) Est. 500-750

1079 � #65, 3c Rose, single well tied to cover by a fancy blue Circular Geometric cancel ofBrattleboro, V.T. (S-E #GE-C154) to Windsor, matching blue Brattleboro c.d.s., aextremely fine strike of this intricate and well incised fancy cancel which is often foundblurred from being worn down quickly; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 300-400

1080 � #65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by a complete and bold strike of a fancy Shield ofLeavenworth, Kans. on canary-yellow cover to St. Louis, M.O., matching Leavenworthc.d.s., missing small part of backflap, well detailed and extremely fine strike of this scarcecancel; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

1081 � #65, 3c Rose, single cancelled by a well struck fancy Negative Five-Point Star ofBoston, Mass. (S-E #ST-C12) on an life insurance advertising cover to New Haven,Conn., corresponding Boston c.d.s., very fine and a highly desirable combination; 2012PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

1082 � #67a, 5c Brown yellow, desirable used single in this distinctive bright shade, centeringfar better and margins much larger than typically found, light grid cancel, choice very fine;1984 and 2006 PF certificates. (photo - page 16) 1,250.00

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1056

1064 1065 1066

1067

1068

1070 1071 1074

1075 1076 1082 1084 1085 1087

1088 1089 1094 1095 1097 1102

1103 1106 1107 1109 1111 1113

1114 1115 1117 1119 1121

1083

1083 � #70b, 24c Steel blue, unusually well centered and margined for this very difficult stamp,strong Steel blue color, light red grid cancel, choice very fine; 1989 and 2005 PF certifi-cates. (photo) 940.00

1084 � #70b, 24c Steel blue, attractive used example of this scarce stamp in the discernableshade of steel blue, nicely centered margins, fresh color coupled by a double red grid can-cel, very fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 940.00

1085 � #70c, 24c Violet on thin paper, nicely centered and margined, strong violet color, lightred grid cancel, two minute corner creases, otherwise a very fine example of this scarcestamp; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 2,250.00

1086

1086 � #70d, 24c Pale gray violet on thin paper, a superb used example, being in a quality thatis almost unheard of on this difficult and rare stamp, flawlessly centered within very largemargins for any 1861-62 Twenty Four Cent stamp, let alone this elusive shade, lovelyfresh and rich color, with a crisp detailed impression, bold blue grid cancel, extremelyfine; a true used gem for the collector who seeks out stamps in only the finest attainablequality; 2008 PSE certificate. (photo) 2,525.00

1087 � #72, 90c Blue, used, excellent centering within large margins, bright fresh color, lightlycancelled, faint trace of a crease, otherwise extremely fine; clear 1993 APS certificate.(photo - page 16) 600.00

1088 � #72, 90c Blue, brilliantly rich color on fresh white paper, cancelled by a most unusualblue “REG” straight line registry postmark, fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 660.00

1089 � #73, 2c Black, a highly desirable used example, being extraordinarily well centered with-in much larger margins than usually associated with this value, rich luxuriant color onfresh white paper, extremely fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 65.00

1090 � #73, 2c Black, well centered used single tied to an embossed “Tremont House” cornercard cover by a fancy Wagon Wheel cancel of Boston, Mass., matching Boston c.d.s.,addressed locally, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 300-400

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1090

1093

1118

1091

1105

1116

1098

1092

1091 � #73, 2c Black, single tied by fancy Negative Five-Point Star of Boston, Mass. (S-E #ST-O23) to a folded printed bank notice addressed to Lynn, matching Boston c.d.s. also tiesstamp, very fine; an attractively struck and scarce cancel; 2012 PF certificate. (photo -page 18) Est. 300-400

1092 � #73, 2c Black, wide margined single with natural s.e. at right cancelled by a fancyNegative “W” of Westborough, Mass. (S-E #LS-W41) on a yellow pre-printed cover toRehoboth, clear matching Westborough c.d.s., very fine strike of this elusive cancel whichis often found partially struck; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

1093 � #73, 2c Black, single tied to a locally addressed cover by a fancy Cross in Circle cancelof Boston, Mass. (S-E #GE-C61), partial Boston c.d.s. just to the left of stamp, a finestrike of this cancel which is known used out of Boston and Brookline; 2012 PF certifi-cate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

1094 � #75, 5c Red brown, used, exceedingly well centered and margined, gorgeous color thatis especially bright and rich, neat circle of “V”s cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF certificate.(photo - page 16) 500.00

1095 � #75, 5c Red brown, uncommonly well centered amid large margins, gorgeous rich colorand a sharp detailed impression, light blue c.d.s. which complements the aesthetic valueof this example, choice very fine; 2003 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 530.00

1096

1096 � #76, 5c Brown, an exceptional used example, featuring outstanding centering withinuncharacteristically large margins, the design being well clear of perfs., strong rich colorand a well incised impression, circular wedge cancel, an extremely fine gem notorious forbeing so difficult to find in such select condition; 1988 PF certificate. (photo) 130.00

1097 � #77, 15c Black, exceedingly large margins all around and exceptionally well centeredwithin them, strong color and impression, target cancel, extremely fine; 1992, 2004 and2008 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 200.00

1098 � #78 var., 24c Dark violet, single with intense color and impression (the color is sointense that in 1980 the PF called this the Blackish violet shade), tied by blue target withCincinnati c.d.s. alongside on 1866 cover to England, cover with small repair at top, fine;1980 PF certificate (as #78c) and a 2011 PF certificate (as #78 dark violet); Scott has apremium for the used Dark violet but does not price it on cover, cataloged as the normalshade on cover. (photo - page 18) 450.00+

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1099 1100

1099 #78a, 24c Grayish lilac, pretty used single that is especially well centered within largemargins, deep rich color and a detailed impression, lightly cancelled by double red grids,extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $950.00). (photo) 450.00

1100 � #78c, 24c Blackish violet, used, especially strong and unmistakable Blackish violet color,small tear and reperforated at top, fine appearance; an affordable yet highly presentableexample of the rarest and most elusive of all the famous shade varieties in 19th CenturyU.S. stamps, being far more difficult to find than the 1857 Indian red, 1861 Pigeon bloodpink or 1862 24c Violet; 2009 PF certificate. (photo) 17,500.00

1867 GRILLED ISSUES

“A” Grill

1101

1101 � #79, 3c Rose, “A” grill, an uncommonly select used example, although there are someperf. faults as is always the case on this all-over grilled stamp, the perforations are muchmore intact than usually found, in addition it is exceedingly well centered and margined,bright fresh color, cancelled by a beautifully struck and complete blue target, overallchoice very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo) 1,725.00

“D” Grill

1102 � #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, fresh color, strong and well defined grill points, cancelled by abold geometric strike, fine; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 1,100.00

“E” Grill

1103 � #87, 2c Black, “E” grill, well centered amid uncommonly large margins, strong colorand a well defined impression on bright paper, unobtrusive black quartered cancel, anextremely fine gem. (photo - page 16) 200.00

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1104

1104 � #88, 3c Rose, “E” grill, single with defined grill points tied to cover by a fancy completestrike of an “FV” in Serrated Circle of Franklinsville, N.C. (S-E #LC-F4) addressed toCarthage, Franklinsville c.d.s., very fine and bold strike of this rarely seen cancel; 2011 PFcertificate. (photo) Est. 500-750

“F” Grill

1105 � #94, 3c Red, “F” grill, well centered single cancelled on cover by a complete bold strikeof a fancy blue Shield of Jacksonville, FL. to Phoenixville, Conn., matching blueJacksonville c.d.s., very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 400-500

1106 � #96, 10c Yellow green, “F” grill, uncommonly well centered within particularly largemargins, strong rich color, part o.g., miniscule corner perf. crease, otherwise very fine;1981 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 2,750.00

1107 � #97, 12c Black, “F” grill, especially well centered used example boasting exceedinglylarge margins all around, bold color and strong impression, nicely struck circle of wedgescancel, extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 275.00

1108

1108 � #98 var., 15c Black on very thin paper, an exceedingly choice used example of this pre-mium variety, wonderfully well centered and margined, strong color, light blue cancel,extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo) 420.00

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1109 � #99, 24c Gray lilac, “F” grill, exceedingly well centered and margined, warm color andwell defined impression, light quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; a choice used exam-ple in a condition far better than usually found on the Twenty Four Cent “F” Grill; 2008APS certificate. (photo - page 16) 1,600.00

1110

1110 � #101, 90c Blue, “F” grill, handsome used example of this scarce high value, being verywell centered within large margins (particularly at top and bottom), rich bright color onclean white paper, unusually light cancel for a 90c value, extremely fine; 2008 PF certifi-cate. (photo) 2,400.00

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1861 ISSUE

1111 (�) #102, 1c Blue re-issue, unused, nicely centered and margined, bright color, faint hori-zontal crease, otherwise very fine; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 375.00

1112

1112 � #105, 5c Brown re-issue, a very rare used example, well centered within exceptionallylarge margins, rich re-issue color, “G” in oval duplex grid cancel, small thin spot, very fineappearance; clear 1957 PF certificate. (photo) 7,500.00

1113 (�) #106, 10c Green re-issue, unused, rich re-issue color and impression, fine; 1962 PF cer-tificate. (photo - page 16) 1,650.00

1114 (�) #108, 15c Black re-issue, unused, strong color on fresh white paper, slightly pulled perf.at right, otherwise fine; clear 1970 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 2,350.00

1115 � #111, 90c Blue re-issue, well centered, rich bright color, o.g., pulled perf. at left, veryfine appearance; only 317 sold; 1995 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 6,750.00



1869 PICTORIALS

1116 � #112, 1c Buff, remarkably well centered single tied to cover by a blue Four-RingTarget of Delaware, Ohio addressed locally, clear Delaware c.d.s. strike just tying thestamp as well, cover slightly reduced at left, contains original contents, still a very fine andattractive cover; clear 1995 PF certificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 200-300

1117 #113, 2c Brown, exceedingly well centered amid especially large margins, lovely richcolor and a sharp impression, extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ$240.00 for 90 and $750.00 for 95). (photo - page 16) 90.00

1118 � #114, 3c Ultramarine, well centered single amid large margins tied to cover by a com-plete strike of a fancy Square Shield of Lansing, Mich. (S-E #PS-SD20) addressed toKalamazoo, Lansing c.d.s., an extremely fine and bold strike of this rare cancel; 2011 PFcertificate. (photo - page 18) Est. 400-500

1119 � #115, 6c Ultramarine, well centered within large margins for this notoriously difficultvalue, rich color, and wonderfully complemented by a lovely fancy encircled blue gridcancellation, very fine and choice; 1999 PF certificate. (photo - page 16) 250.00

1120

1120 � #116, 10c Yellow, exceptionally well centered and margined, bright fresh color, cancelledby a block of four squares which is a most unusual postmark, extremely fine; 1991 and2011 PF certificates. (photo) 140.00

1121 � #116, 10c Yellow, very well centered within large margins all around, fresh bright colorwith a strong impression, light cork cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PSE certificate. (photo- page 16) 140.00

1122 � #116, 10c Yellow, well centered and margined, strong color, cancelled by a red seg-mented grid postmark, very fine; this cancel is rarely seen on the Ten Cent 1869Pictorial; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 180.00

1123 � #116, 10c Yellow, two well centered singles tied to printed European Exchange Officecorner card cover by a blue Four-Ring Target of Cincinnati, Ohio addressed to Bavaria,Germany, blue Cincinnati c.d.s. also tying adhesives, “New York Paid All Transit/Aug27” marking, printed “Per Steamer,/via Bremen or Hamburg.” crossed out with printedred “Per Closed Mail via England” instead, receiving backstamp on reverse, cover withsome faults, still a very fine and handsome cover; 1988 PF certificate. (photo - page 28) Est. 400-500

1124 � #117, 12c Green, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically large margins,prooflike color and impression on bright paper, light central target cancel, extremely fine;1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 140.00

1125 � #118, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. I, well centered within particularly large margins, freshcolors, light circle of wedges cancel, choice very fine; 2004 PF certificate. (photo - page24) 800.00

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1122 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128

1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1136

1137 1138 1139 1141 1142 1143

1144 1145 1146 1147 1150 1151

1152 1153 1155 1156 1160 1168

1170 1171 1172

1126 � #119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, well centered, deep rich colors, cancelled by an espe-cially well struck fancy Heart cancel, stamp with a faint gum soak and a pulled bottomright corner, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) Est. 150-200

1127 � #121, 30c Blue and carmine, well centered within uncommonly large margins, boldstrong colors, segmented cork cancel, choice very fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page24) 500.00

1128 � #121, 30c Blue and carmine, well centered within large margins, bright colors, can-celled solely by a red cork, which is most unusual on this value, very fine; 1998 PSE cer-tificate. (photo - page 24) 750.00

1129 � #122, 90c Carmine and black, marvelously well centered within extravagantly largemargins, bright colors, lightly cancelled, small corner crease and minute sealed tear,extremely fine appearance. (photo - page 24) 2,100.00

1875 RE-ISSUES OF THE 1869 PICTORIALS

1130 � #123, 1c Buff re-issue, exceedingly well centered amid very large margins, bright freshcolor, o.g., extremely fine; 1996 and 2004 PF certificates. (photo - page 24) 550.00

1131 � #124, 2c Brown re-issue, lovely rich color, virtually full o.g., very fine; 2002 PF certifi-cate. (photo - page 24) 650.00

1132 � #125, 3c Blue re-issue, exceptionally well centered within large margins, strong color onfresh white paper, o g., trivial natural gum creases, extremely fine; a handsome exampleof this scarce re-issue; 1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 5,000.00

1133 � #126, 6c Blue re-issue, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered and margined, parto.g., very fine; 1991 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24) 1,650.00

1134

1134 � #126, 6c Blue re-issue, a select used example of a stamp that is far more rare used thanmint, featuring exceptional centering within large margins, sumptuously rich color and awell defined impression on bright paper,duplex postmark which proves its contempora-neous usage, choice very fine; only a tiny percentage of the 2,226 Six Cent Re-issues wereever used, and of these only a small handful exist in this premium condition; 1985 PF cer-tificate. (photo) 3,250.00

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1135

1135 � #127, 10c Yellow re-issue, a magnificent quality mint example of this scarce re-issue,possessing outstanding physical attributes, including being incredibly fresh overall, withgorgeous intense and vibrant color, plus its impression is unusually strong for a yellowstamp, large wonderfully well balanced margins all around, full clean o g. that has beenlightly hinged, extremely fine; a gem original gum example of the Ten Cent 1869Pictorial re-issue; certainly among the finest of the 1,947 issued; 2003 PF certificate.(photo) 1,650.00

1136 (�) #128, 12c Green re-issue, an extraordinarily handsome unused example, featuringextravagantly large margins and being wonderfully well centered within them, intenselyrich color and impression on clean paper, extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo -page 24) 1,025.00

1137 � #128, 12c Green re-issue, a rare and completely sound used example, deep color andvivid impression, oval registry cancel, fine; according to the Rose book there are no morethan 25 used #128’s in existence; 1998 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 3,250.00

1138 � #129, 15c Brown and blue re-issue, Ty. III, nicely centered within large margins, richcolors, o.g., faint gum staining, very fine appearance; 1989 PF certificate. (photo - page24) 1,350.00

1139 � #130, 24c Green and violet re-issue, well centered within large margins, rich brightcolor, part o g., very fine; 2000 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 2,100.00

1140

1140 � #131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, wonderfully well centered within lavishly largemargins all around, brilliantly rich colors and strong impressions, part o.g., extremely fine;an especially handsome example of this scarce re-issue; 1985 PF certificate. (photo) 2,500.00

1141 (�) #131, 30c Blue and carmine re-issue, unused, strong bright colors, nicely centered andmargined, regummed, very fine; 2001 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24) 1,100.00

1142 � #132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, lovely bright colors on fresh paper, large mar-gins, o.g., very fine; 1987 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 3,750.00



1143 (�) #132, 90c Carmine and black re-issue, unused, vivid rich colors and a sharp impres-sions on crisp white paper, fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24) 1,500.00

1144 � #133, 1c Buff re-issue, gem mint example, marvelously well centered within large mar-gins, deep luxuriant color, pristine o g. with just the barest trace of a hinge mark,extremely fine; actually a very scarce stamp so choice; 1976 and 1997 PF certificates; ex-McKinney. (photo - page 24) 325.00

NATIONAL BANK NOTE

With Grill

1145 � #138, 7c Vermilion with grill, wonderfully well centered, bright fresh color, nicelystruck New York Foreign Mail (Weiss TR-C7) “flying clothespins” cancel, choice veryfine; 2001 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 550.00+

1146 � #139, 10c Brown with grill, strong fresh color, clear “H” grill, full o.g., lightly hinged,fine; a scarce mint stamp; 2007 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 7,000.00

1147 � #139, 10c Brown with grill, well centered within large margins, fresh color comple-mented by a nice strike of a red New York Foreign Mail (Weiss GE-EP11) Geometriccancel, insignificant perforation crease, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 850.00+

1148

1148 � #140, 12c Dull violet with grill, a striking used example of this scarce stamp, possess-ing huge margins around, the size of which are practically never found on the TwelveCent Grilled Bank Note, marvelously well centered within these huge borders, strongcolor, cancelled by a fancy geometric NYFM (Weiss ST-8P11), extremely fine; certainlyone of the largest margined #140’s we have ever seen; 1976 APS and 2010 PSE cer-tificates. (photo) 3,750.00

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1123

1154

1157

1158

1159

1169

1213

1229 1237

1149

1149 � #142, 24c Purple with grill, a lovely used example of this key Bank Note rarity, with-out the faults that plague the overwhelming majority of these stamps, this particularexample possesses rather fresh color and much better centering than normally encoun-tered, very fine and choice; a most desirable Grilled Twenty Four Cent Bank Note; 1998PSE certificate. (photo) 7,500.00

1150 � #142, 24c Purple with grill, used with grid cancel, nicely centered though reperforatedat left, very fine appearance; 1997 PSE certificate. (photo - page 24) 7,500.00

1151 � #143, 30c Black with grill, left margin single with natural straight edge and partialarrow at top, remarkably well centered within lavish margins, strong color and impres-sion, cancelled solely by a bright red postmark, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate.(photo - page 24) 4,125.00

1152 � #143, 30c Black with grill, attractive used single, strong impression on fresh paper,beautifully cancelled by a bold red New York Foreign Mail (Weiss ST-8P5) Star can-cel, nearly very fine. (photo - page 24) 4,125.00+

1153 � #144, 90c Carmine with grill, used, nicely centered and margined, attractive color, sev-eral clear grill points, light cork cancel and a bit of a red transit pmk., very fine; 1996 APScertificate. (photo - page 24) 2,500.00

Without Grill

1154 � #147, 3c Green, single tied by double strikes of fancy Negative “JJK” PostmasterInitials of Geneva, Ill. (Cole #ML-200) to petite blue cover addressed to H.B. Shaw ofAlfred, Me., matching Geneva c.d.s. at bottom, very fine strikes of this scarce cancel on aShaw correspondence cover; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28) Est. 400-500

1155 � #148, 6c Carmine, excellent centering within wide margins, rich bright color, o g., light-ly hinged, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 1,000.00

1156 #153, 24c Purple, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, attractivecolor, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ$460.00). (photo - page 24) 230.00

1873 CONTINENTAL BANK NOTE

1157 � #158, 3c Green, single with natural s.e. at right well tied to cover by a fancy Shield can-cel of Waterbury, Ct. (Rohloff #Q-6) to Plymouth, matching Waterbury c.d.s., slightlyreduced at right of little consequence, a choice very fine strike of a popular Waterburycancel; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28) Est. 300-400

1158 � #158, 3c Green, single well tied by a fancy “OK” in Keystone cancel of Beloit, Wis. (S-E #LC-OK34) to small cover addressed to Janesville, Beloit c.d.s. at right, slightlyreduced at right, choice very fine strike; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28) Est. 200-300

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1159 � #160, 7c Vermilion, well centered single tied to cover by a strike of a ElaborateNegative Geometric New York Foreign Mail cancel (Weiss #GE-EN3) to orange coveraddressed to Berlin, “via England” directive at top, “New York/Nov 19” Station D can-cel on reverse as well as a receiving mark, cover with inconsequential opening tear at top,very fine strike; 2010 PSE certificate (mistakenly calling the cancel Weiss #GE-EN7).(photo - page 28) Est. 300-400

1160 � #163, 15c Yellow orange, deep vibrant color and a razor-sharp impression on brightwhite paper, exceedingly well centered, cork cancel, extremely fine; a choice used stamp;2001 PF certificate; ex-Mann. (photo - page 24) 160.00

1874 SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE 1873 ISSUE

1161 1162 1163

1161 � #168, 2c Dark brown special printing, without gum as issued, rich color, small repairat top left, reperforated at right and bottom, fine appearance; a collectable example of thisrare special printing; 1993 PSE certificate. (photo) 8,500.00

1162 � #171, 7c Reddish vermilion special printing, without gum as issued, well centered,bright color, shallow thin and a small closed tear at left, very fine appearance; approxi-mately 50 of the Seven Cent Special Printings are thought to exist; clear 1957 PFcertificate. (photo) 5,500.00

1163 � #173, 12c Dark violet special printing, without gum as issued, remarkably well cen-tered and margined, rich luxuriant color, pressed out vertical crease, extremely fineappearance; 1993 PF certificate. (photo) 7,000.00



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1879 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

Six Cent Pink American Bank Note Company

The Finest Mint Copy Extant

Graded Superb 98 Jumbo

1164

1164 #186, 6c Pink, an incomparable quality mint example, possessing mathematically precisecentering amid lavishly large margins, considerably stronger color than typically encoun-tered on especially bright paper, full clean o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, a superbgem in every respect; an incredibly difficult stamp to find in this astounding quality, as itis well known that the Six Cent American Bank Note Company stamp almost never comeswell centered or with large margins; 1988 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate(Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $7,550.00 as 98, the highest grade they price); the highest,and sole, example of Scott #186 to grade Superb 98 Jumbo, the next highest beinga 95; ex-“Westchester”. (photo) 900.00

1165

1165 #190, 30c Full black, a marvelous used example in a condition that is rarely seen on thisBank Note, not only is it remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, butit also possesses an especially intense color and impression on bright paper, lightly can-celled, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $800.00).(photo) 100.00

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1880 SPECIAL PRINTING OF THE 1879 ISSUE

1166 1167

1166 � #198, 12c Blackish purple special printing, without gum as issued, exceptionally fresh,rich luxuriant color and a crisp impression, reperforated at top and right, fine appearancefor this rarity, of which only fewer than 75 copies are thought to exist, fine; 1993 PFcertificate. (photo) 13,000.00

1167 � #200, 24c Dark violet special printing, without gum as issued, deep rich color and asharp impression, a fine example of this rare special printing, of which only about 75examples still exists, many of which have faults; 2000 PF certificate. (photo) 12,000.00

1881-1890 AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY

1168 � #207, 3c Blue green, cancelled by a full crisp strike of an Indian Head, stamp withstrong color, very fine strike; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) Est. 100-150

1169 � #207, 3c Green, single tied to “M.S. Ayer & Co.” advertising corner card cover by afancy Negative “V” in Circle of Boston, Mass. addressed to Plymouth, Boston c.d.s.,very fine strike of this cancel which is unlisted in Cole; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page28) Est. 150-200

1170 (�) #209 var., 10c Dark brown, excellent centering amid remarkably large margins, deepintense color (so deep in fact that this stamp was once certified as the rare Black brown),regummed, trivial scuff and perf. crease, extremely fine appearance; clear 1994 PSE cer-tificate as #209b (and part o.g.) and a 2009 PF certificate. (photo - page 24) 55.00

1171 �� #211B, 2c Pale red brown special printing, bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, fine;1987 PF certificate for a pair, this being the left stamp. (photo - page 24) 850.00

1172 #220, 2c Carmine, a superb used example that is flawlessly centered amid uncommonlylarge margins, bright color, light duplex cancel, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certifi-cate (Superb 98; SMQ $325.00); only two stamps grade higher (both 98J). (photo - page24) 1.00

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1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

1173

1173 #232, 3c Columbian, mathematically precise centering, strong rich color, o g., faintlyhinged, superb; 2011 PSE certificate (Gem 100 OGph; SMQ $290.00 for 98); one ofonly two examples to reach the coveted Gem 100 designation. (photo) 40.00

1174 #232, 3c Columbian, unusually choice used single, particularly well centered withinuncharacteristically large margins, deeply rich color, complete light target cancel,extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00). (photo - page 36) 17.50

1175 #238, 15c Columbian, striking mint single, featuring huge margins all around and beingremarkably well centered within these vast borders, intense color and impression, justslightly disturbed o.g., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo DOG;SMQ for OG 95 $700.00). (photo - page 36) 225.00

1176 #239, 30c Columbian, exceptionally well centered and margined, strong color, o.g.,lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF 90 OGph; SMQ $425.00).(photo - page 36) 240.00

1177 � #239, 30c Columbian, remarkably well centered within extraordinarily large margins,sumptuously rich color and crisp impression, New York duplex cancel, an extremely fineused jumbo; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 100.00

1178 � #241, $1.00 Columbian, rich vibrant color, well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine;1978 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo - page 36) 1,100.00

1179

1179 � #242, $2.00 Columbian, very well centered within exceptionally large margins, lovelyrich color, o g., h.r., extremely fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photo) 1,150.00

1180 � #242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered and margined, rich color, slightly disturbed o.g.,very fine; 2006 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 1,150.00

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1181 #242, $2.00 Columbian, well centered amid large margins, fresh rich color, attractivelight Pennsylvania town c.d.s., very fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $600.00).(photo - page 36) 675.00

1182

1182 � #243, $3.00 Columbian, a choice mint single, possessing sumptuously rich color that iscomplemented by a crisp impression, unusually large margins and marvelously well cen-tered within them, full clean o g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1991 PF cer-tificate. (photo) 1,600.00

1183 � #243, $3.00 Columbian, nicely centered, bright fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, singleexpertly repaired perforation at top, very fine appearance. (photo - page 36) 1,600.00

1184 � #244, $4.00 Columbian, quite well centered, strong color and impression, o.g., mildcrease at top right, otherwise very fine; clear 1987 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 2,150.00

1185 � #245, $5.00 Columbian, beautifully centered within large margins, strong color and adeeply etched impression, o.g., faint horizontal crease, extremely fine appearance; 1985PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 2,600.00

1186 � #245, $5.00 Columbian, rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, fine;1999 and 2006 PSE certificates. (photo - page 36) 2,600.00

1894 BUREAU ISSUE

1187

1187 �� #248, 2c Pink, Ty. I, striking right margin partial imprint single, being impeccable wellcentered within lavishly large margins all around, beautiful bright color and a cleanimpression, unblemished o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2011 PF cer-tificate. (photo) 82.50

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1894 One Dollar Unwatermarked First Bureau Issue

The Finest Never Hinged Example in Existence

Graded Gem 100

1188

1188 #261, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, absolutely perfect centering within lavishly large margins allaround, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, pristine o.g.,n.h., a superb gem.

This is, without question, the finest never hinged #261 in existence. Collectors of gem UnitedStates stamps will recognize the difficultly of obtaining any of the First Bureau Issue stampswith perfectly balanced margins all around. They were produced with narrow margins, par-ticularly at the sides, creating stamps with very narrow side margins and normal size mar-gins at top and bottom. The Dollar value in particular is notorious for possessing these unbal-anced margins. With the PSE’s grading structure, stamps with such unbalanced margins,even if otherwise very well centered, will have their grades reduced. Even if one were to finda Bureau issue with balanced margins all around, the chances of it being both perfectly cen-tered and never hinged are practically nil. That it happened on an unwatermarked Dollarvalue is even more incredible. To emphasize this fact, we looked at the PSE population reportand found only four #261’s in never hinged condition, but even more telling is that of the 499stamps of the First Bureau Issue in never hinged condition, the stamp offered here is the onlyone they have deemed worthy of the Gem 100 designation. Even the relatively common 1c and2c value have yet to have a never hinged example reach the Gem 100 mark.

A breathtakingly beautiful stamp and one of the great condition rarities in all of UnitedStates philately. Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $40,000.00 fora mere 98); this is the only example of any First Bureau Issue to receive the covetedGem 100 OGnh grade. (photo) 3,150.00

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1174 1175 1176 1177

1178 1180 1181 1183

1184 1185 1186

1189 1190

1192

1194

1195

1196 1197

1198 1199 1200

1201 1203 1206 1207

1189 � #261A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1982 PF certifi-cate. (photo - page 36) 2,100.00

1190 � #262, $2.00 Bright blue, deeply rich color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, fine;1991 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 2,750.00

1191

1191 � #263, $5.00 Dark green, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich luxuri-ant color, o.g., lightly hinged, a very fine example of this scarce high value; 2008 PSE cer-tificate. (photo) 4,500.00

1895-98 BUREAU ISSUE

1192 �� #264, 1c Blue, left margin partial imprint single, flawless centered amid extraordinarilywide margins, deep rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; a lovely little gem. (photo - page 36) 17.50

1193

1193 #268, 3c Purple, top margin plate no. 103 single, exceedingly well centered, brilliantlyfresh color on crisp white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly choiceplate number single; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $900.00); only onestamp grades higher. (photo) 115.00

1194 �� #269, 4c Dark brown, top margin partial imprint single, excellent centering within largemargins, rich fresh color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 125.00

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1195 � #272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, showing part of “R” in thewatermark, deep color, unobtrusive light cancel, a fine example of this scarce error; 2004PSE certificate. (photo - page 36) 1,000.00

1196 �� #274, 15c Dark blue, bottom margin plate no. 264 single, nicely centered, deep richcolor, pristine o g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of a 1994 PF certificate for a strip of three,this being the right stamp. (photo - page 36) 625.00

1197 �� #276, $1.00 Black, Ty. I, top margin partial imprint single, attractively centered withinlarge margins, strong color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., very fine; photocopyof a 2006 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the left stamp. (photo - page 36) 1,800.00

1198 #276A, $1.00 Black, Ty. II, well centered, strong color and impression, o g., choicevery fine; 2005 PF certificate and a 2009 PSE certificate (VF 80 OGh; SMQ $1,200.00).(photo - page 36) 1,250.00

1199 � #277, $2.00 Bright blue, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, nearly very fine; 2004PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 950.00

1200 � #277, $2.00 Bright blue, well and margined, rich luxuriant color and a sharply detailedimpression on bright white paper, two light New York double oval registry cancels, veryfine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 450.00

1201 #278, $5.00 Dark green, used, lovely rich color and a deeply etched impression, nicelycentered within large margins, very fine; 2011 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $500.00).(photo - page 36) 625.00

1202

1202 #281, 5c Dark blue, impeccably well centered within large margins all around, deep richcolor and a superbly detailed impression, light cancel, extremely fine gem in all regards; asurprisingly difficult stamp to find in such premier used condition; 2011 PSE certificate(Superb 98; SMQ $720.00); this is the highest grade given to a used #281 to date,with only two that share this remarkable grade. (photo) 2.25

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1898 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION

1203 � #291, 50c Trans-Mississippi, unusually fresh with bright rich color, well centered, o.g.,l.h., very fine. (photo - page 36) 625.00

1204

1204 � #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, marvelously well balanced margins all around, intensecolor and impression, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; a highly desirable One DollarTrans-Mississippi; 1990 PF certificate. (photo) 1,050.00

1205

1205 #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a sensational gem used example which is magnificentlycentered boasting extravagant margins all around, intense color with a deeply etchedimpression on one of the most beautiful stamps ever released by the P.O., two light strikesof a Boston double oval cancel, extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Sup95; SMQ $3,900.00); only a single used example grades higher (98) and only five oth-ers share this impressive grade. (photo) 650.00

1206 � #293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, excellent centering within large margins, rich freshcolor, o g., lightly hinged, certificate mentions a small gum soak at top right, otherwiseextremely fine; 2005 PF certificate. (photo - page 36) 1,800.00

1207 � #293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, uncommonly well centered and margined, strong richcolor, nearly full o.g., with slight gum loss from hinge removal very fine; clear 1980 PFcertificate. (photo - page 36) 1,800.00

1208 � #293, $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, used, large margins, strong color, unusually light can-cel, reperforated at left, very fine appearance; 1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 40) 1,100.00

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1208 1211

1212

1214 1215

1216 1219

1220

1228

1230

1231

1235

1238

1239

1240 1243 1245

1250

1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION

1209

1209 � #294a, 1c Pan-American, Center Inverted, deeply rich colors and crisp detailed impres-sions, o.g., lightly hinged, pulled perf. at top, otherwise a fine example of this rare andpopular invert; photocopy of a 1969 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bot-tom left stamp. (photo) 12,500.00

1210

1210 (�) #296a, 4c Pan-American, Center Inverted, rich colors, regummed over repairs, fineappearance; a reasonably attractive and affordable example of this rare inverted center.(photo) 75,000.00

1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUE

1211 #309, 15c Olive green, marvelously well centered amid enormously large margins, thesize of which is almost never encountered on any 1902 Issue, intense prooflike color andimpression, o g., lightly hinged, unfortunately since the issuance of the certificate the bot-tom left corner perf. has come off, extremely fine appearance; clear 2006 PSE certificate(XF-Superb 95 Jumbo). (photo - page 40) 180.00

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THE COLLECTOR’S SERIES SALE

SECOND SESSION

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.

Lots 1209-1517


UNITED STATES STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

1212 �/��#311, $1.00 Black, attractive top sheet-margin imprint block of four, fresh and intact,o.g., the top pair lightly hinged and the bottom stamps never hinged, fine. (photo - page40) for singles 5,050.00+

1213 � #312-13, $2.00 Dark blue and $5.00 Dark green affixed to sheet of paper headed“United States Post Office” and tied along with 1902 1c, 4c, 8c-15c, 1903 2c, 1908-083c, 5c, 6c, 50c, 1895 and 1902 Special Deliveries and 1895-97 2c, 5c, 10c and 50cPostage Dues, each tied by a strike of “Pago Pago, Samoa/Dec 6, 1910” postmark,$5.00 with natural s.e. at right, stamps with some tropical staining around the perimeterand sheet folded in sixths, otherwise fine; a most unusual item. (photo - page 28) Est. 300-400

1214 � #312, $2.00 Dark blue, well centered single, deep rich color and sharp impression onfresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and handsome stamp. (photo - page 40) 875.00

1215 � #313, $5.00 Dark green, well centered within unusually large margins, deep rich colorand a sharp impression, full o.g. that is just slightly glazed, very fine; clear 1982 PF cer-tificate. (photo - page 40) 2,250.00

1216 � #315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair, large to huge margins all around, brightcolor on pristine white paper, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1990 PF certificate.(photo - page 40) 525.00

1908 EXPERIMENTAL COILS

1217 1218

1217 � #317, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 horiz., a desirable example of this rare mint pair, possessingstriking deep color and a prooflike impression on fresh white paper, attractively centered,o.g., fine-very fine; fewer than ninety pairs are recorded; 1994 PF certificate. (photo) 17,500.00

1218 � #317, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 horiz., another incredibly fresh mint pair of this experimen-tal coil rarity, in a much more brilliant state of preservation than the vast majority, withstrikingly intense color and a crisp detailed impression on considerably brighter paperthan usual, nicely centered, full clean o g., top stamp with minor h.r., bottom stamp light-ly hinged, fine-very fine; 1953 APS, 1984 and 1995 PF certificates. (photo) 17,500.00

1219 � #322, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., mint pair, strong bright color, o.g., thin and smallcrease at top, fine appearance; a presentable example of this rare coil pair; 1973 PF cer-tificate. (photo - page 40) 15,000.00



1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION

1220 #323, 1c Louisiana Purchase, left sheet-margin single, excellent centering, deep richcolor, o g., n.h., since the issuance of the certificate a perf. at top has become nibbed, oth-erwise extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95). (photo - page 40) 70.00

1221 ��PB #325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, full top margin imprint and plate no. 2102 block of six,being the top two rows from the pane, strong and intact perforations, o g., n.h., mostlyerased pencil notation in the selvage at upper left and tear at the top of the right selvagenot affecting the plate block, otherwise very good-fine. (photo - page 52) 2,490.00

1222 1224

1222 #326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, precisely balanced margins all around, deep rich color,o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98 OGph; SMQ$500.00); only one stamp grades higher (never hinged 98J). (photo) 75.00

1223 �/��#326, 5c Louisiana Purchase, fresh mint block of four, o.g., h.r., the bottom pair n.h.,fine-very fine. (photo - page 52) 550.00

1224 #327, 10c Louisiana Purchase, highly select mint single, being flawlessly centered with-in large margins, strong color and impression, o.g., extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE cer-tificate (Superb 98 OGh; SMQ $760.00); only one mint stamp grades higher (neverhinged 100). (photo) 140.00

1907 JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION

1225

1225 #330, 5c Jamestown, a remarkably choice used single, featuring near perfect centeringamid larger margins than usually found, deep vibrant color on pristine white paper, anespecially light cancel, extremely fine; this is actually one of the most difficult of allthe United States commemoratives to find in gem used condition; 2011 PSE certifi-cate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $375.00); only two grade just slightly higher (95J). (photo) 32.50

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1908-1909 WASHINGTON–FRANKLINS

1226 1227

1226 �� #342, $1.00 Violet brown, excellent centering within large margins, marvelously fresh,with deeply rich color and a crisp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremelyfine; 2004 PF certificate; ex-“Scarsdale”. (photo) 1,150.00

1227 #342, $1.00 Violet brown, an extraordinarily choice used single, being remarkably wellcentered amid wide margins, deep luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper,extremely fine used gem; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $700.00); this isthe highest grade assigned to a used #342 by the PSE, being one of only two sograded. (photo) 100.00

1228 �� #342, $1.00 Violet brown, scarce used block of four, well centered, deep rich color,duplex cancels, two horizontal creases in the bottom stamps, very fine appearance. (photo- page 40) 700.00

1229 � #349, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 horiz., exceedingly well centered single with rich colortied to cover by “Boston, Mass./Oct 17, 1910” machine cancel to Leominster,Leominster Oct 18 wavy flag machine receiver on reverse, extremely fine example that isquite undervalued on cover; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page 28) 125.00

1230 � #354, 4c Orange brown coil, perf. 12 vert., pair with 3mm spacing, the left stamp isparticularly well centered and margined, o.g., l.h., very fine; 2009 PSE certificate. (photo- page 40) 475.00

1231 � #355, 5c Blue coil, perf. 12 vert., pair, exceptionally well centered within unusually largemargins, bright fresh color, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo - page40) 575.00

1909 BLUISH PAPER

1232

1232 � #366, 15c Pale ultramarine on bluish paper, exceedingly well centered amid very tallmargins, warm pastel color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice and especiallylarge-margined example of this scarce bluish paper; 1986 PF certificate. (photo) 1,250.00

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1909 COMMEMORATIVES

1233 1234

1233 #367, 2c Lincoln, a fabulous mint single of this relatively common stamp, but in a qual-ity that is almost never seen, being flawlessly centered amid extravagantly large marginsall around (we were quite surprised this didn’t receive “Jumbo” recognition from thePSE), rich vibrant color, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem in every regard; 2008PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $370.00). (photo) 10.00

1234 #369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, exceedingly well centered amid especially wide mar-gins, strong color and impression, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and choice;2009 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,200.00). (photo) 320.00

1235 �� #369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper, well centered within especially large margins, strongrich color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; photocopy of a 1998PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (photo - page 40) 320.00

1236

1236 �� #369, 2c Lincoln on bluish paper in a used block of four, 3mm spacing between, exam-ples are very well centered, fresh color on clearly seen blued paper, nicely struck wavy linecancel, very fine; blocks of four are surprisingly scarce; 2011 PF certificate. (photo) 1,250.00

1237 FDC #372, 2c Hudson-Fulton, fine single tied by clear “Waltham, Mass./Sep 25, 1909” firstday of issue waving flag machine cancel, backstamped at Brattleboro, Vermont on thesame day, very fine. (photo - page 28) 900.00

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1910-1912 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

1238 �� #381, 10c Yellow, bottom margin plate no. 5220 single, excellent centering within verylarge margins, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo -page 40) 220.00

1239 #393, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8½ vert., mint pair, well centered and margined, brightcolor, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $430.00). (photo -page 40) 275.00

1240 � #395, 4c Brown coil, perf. 8½ vert., guide line pair, very well centered, deeply richcolor, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 1980 PF certificate. (photo - page 40) 475.00

1913 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

1241

1241 #397, 1c Panama-Pacific, a stunning mint single, possessing lavishly large margins allaround and being precisely centered within these impressive borders, intense prooflikecolor and impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in every respect;2012 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $800.00 for 98). (photo) 40.00

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G R A D E D C E R T I F I C A T E SAs an added new convenience to our bidders, we have now identified lots accompanied

by Professional Stamp Experts (PSE) or Philatelic Foundation (PF) graded certificates byplacing a � just below the symbol field at the left of the description. Lots accompanied by a graded PSE certificate will also have incorporated into the description the Stamp MarketQuarterly (SMQ) price for the corresponding grade. Lots accompanied by a graded PF certificate will have incorporated into the description the Scott Stamp Value (SSV)

price for the corresponding grade.

1913 Ten Cent Orange Panama-Pacific

A Superb Mint Example

Graded Gem 100

1242

1242 #400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, an absolutely stunning mint example of this com-memorative, possessing numerous eye-arresting qualities, including being perfectly cen-tered within lavishly large margins, plus its color could not be more vivid, nor its impres-sion more prooflike on immaculately crisp paper, even its perforations are unusuallyintact, pristine o g., never hinged, a superb gem; the “ultimate” copy for the collectorwho has been patiently searching for the finest available quality; 2008 PSE certificate(Gem 100; SMQ $5,250.00 for 98); one of only two examples to reach the exaltedgrade of Gem 100. (photo) 400.00

1243 #400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, especially well centered within large margins, bril-liantly fresh color, unblemished o g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2011 PSE certificate(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,500.00). (photo - page 40) 400.00

1244

1244 #401, 1c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, flawless mint single, being in a condition that simplycannot be improved upon, featuring mathematically precise centering amid extravagantlylarge margins, beautiful color that is especially rich and bright, strong impression on crispwhite paper, pristine o.g., n.h., superb; a true condition rarity in this stellar quality; 2011PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,200.00); only one stamp grades higher. (photo) 60.00

1245 #402, 2c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, exceptionally well centered within large margins,fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00).(photo - page 40) 170.00

1246 �� #403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, mint block of four, o.g., several h.r.’s, very fine.(photo - page 52) 700.00

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1914 Twelve Cent Claret Brown

A Superb Mint Example

Graded Gem 100

1247

1247 #417, 12c Claret brown, a phenomenal quality mint single, being in a condition thatwould be next to impossible to duplicate, featuring exceptionally large and perfectly bal-anced margins all around, plus it possesses an incredible overall brilliance and freshness,with gorgeous rich color and an especially crisp impression on bright paper, immaculateo.g., n.h., superb; easily one of the very finest #417’s in existence; 2007 PSE certifi-cate (Gem 100; SMQ $2,450.00 for 98); one of only three examples of this stamp toreach the coveted Gem 100 status. (photo) 110.00

1914 Thirty Cent Orange Red

Probably the Finest Mint Copy in Existence

Graded Gem 100

1248

1248 #420, 30c Orange red, the example offered here is unquestionable the finest mint#420 we have ever seen, as it boasts all the impressive physical characteristics one couldhope for in a truly gem stamp, including mathematically precise centering amid extrava-gantly large margins all around, beautiful vibrant color and a well incised impression onpristine white paper, unblemished o g., n.h., superb; we doubt a finer copy of thisstamp exists; 2008 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $3,800.00 for 98); not only is thisthe highest grade the PSE has assigned to a never hinged #420, it is the sole exam-ple to grade Gem 100. (photo) 250.00

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1249

1249 P #423P2a, $1.00 Violet brown, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yellowish wove,large full margins, strong color, very fine and handsome; only three to five exampleswere printed; 1994 PF certificate; ex-Liberman. (photo) 1,200.00

1250 #423, $1.00 Violet brown, deep rich color and a sharp detailed impression, o.g., light-ly hinged, very fine; 1984 PF certificate and a 2011 PF certificate (F-VF 75; SSV$325.00). (photo - page 40) 475.00

1251

1251 � #423, $1.00 Violet brown, remarkably well centered single tied by 1916 New Yorktown duplex postmark on cover to New York City, blue merchant’s oval handstamp at topleft, cover with a few trivial ink smears, otherwise very fine; #423 is one of the rarestWashington-Franklin stamps to find on a full cover, with only a handful known,this particular cover being one of the most desirable of that tiny number; clear 2005PF certificate; ex-Dr. Martin. (photo) 7,000.00

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1915-1916 WASHINGTON–FRANKLIN COILS

1252 �� #446, 4c Brown flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., attractive guide line pair, well centeredwithin large margins, strong rich color, o g., n.h., choice very fine; 2011 PF certificate.(photo - page 56) 1,650.00

1253

1253 �� #449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., joint line pair, brilliantly fresh, o.g.,never hinged, light pencil note on bottom stamp, fine; only a tiny number of certifiednever hinged line pairs of #449 exist; 1963 and 2005 PF certificates. (photo) 28,000.00

1254 � #449, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 horiz., scarce single cancelled by a wavy linemachine cancel, bright and fresh, large margins, very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo -page 56) 600.00

1255 �� #454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, uncommonly fresh, o.g.,n.h., very fine; 2002 PSE certificate. (photo - page 56) 900.00

1256 �� #459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, large margin pair, bright fresh color, pristine o.g.,n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 56) 525.00

1257

1257 #460, $1.00 Violet black, a fabulous mint single in a quality with which few others cancompare, as this example possesses numerous physical attributes seldom seen on this highvalue, including being extraordinarily well centered amid extravagantly large margins,additionally its color is wonderfully rich and fresh, while its impression is deeply etched,immaculate o.g. without a single bend or skip, n.h., extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE cer-tificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $5,650.00). (photo) 1,600.00

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1258 �/��#467, 5c Carmine error, double error in a block of twelve, bright color, o.g., top errorn.h., bottom error l.h., very fine. (photo - page 52) 1,750.00

1259

1259 #478, $1.00 Violet black, an outstanding “post office” fresh never hinged example ofthis rare high value, possessing an overall freshness not often encountered, with glorious-ly rich color and a razor-sharp impression, plus it is marvelously well centered withinuncharacteristically large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp that is almostnever offered both in gem quality and never hinged; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;SMQ $6,000.00); only one stamp grades higher. (photo) 1,400.00

1260

1260 #478, $1.00 Violet black, an incomparable used example in the finest attainable quali-ty, possessing exceedingly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, sumptuouslyrich color and an excellent impression, further adding to the stamp’s desirability it thecancel, which is a light town c.d.s, unlike nearly all others which have heavy registry orparcel cancels, an extremely fine used gem for the perfectionist; 2008 APS certificate anda 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $800.00); not only this this the highest gradethe PSE has assigned this stamp, it is the only used #478 to achieve Superb 98 sta-tus. (photo) 25.00

1261 �� #478, $1.00 Violet black, handsome used block of four, exceedingly well centered andmargined, deeply rich colors, light duplex cancels, extremely fine and choice. (photo -page 56) 175.00

1262 � #478, $1.00 Violet black, two singles along with 2c Carmine (#528) tied by Denveroval postmarks on Federal Reserve Bank registry tag, Denver July 16, 1902 and KansasCity July 17, 1920 postmarks also tie the 2c stamp, the stamps with fine centering, thetag is unusually fresh and very fine. (photo - page 52) Est. 400-500

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1223 1246

1258

1262

1264

1265

1269 1270 1284

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1263

1263 � #491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., a seldom seen used pair, strong color inthe characteristic shade, duplex cancel, fine-very fine; 2011 PF certificate. (photo) 3,750.00


1264 �BP #498f, 1c Green A.E.F. booklet pane of thirty, remarkably well centered throughout,rich color, o.g., minor h.r.’s at right, extremely fine; one of the finest centered A.E.F.booklet panes we have encountered; 1997 PF certificate. (photo - page 52) 1,150.00

1265 �BP #498f, 1c Green A.E.F. booklet pane of thirty, position W11, with sideographer’s ini-tials at bottom left, this being one of the key positions that occurs only once in the set-ting of twelve, deep color, o g., lightly hinged, fine. (photo - page 52) 1,150.00

1266 #500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, well centered, strong rich color, o g., n.h., very fine; 2009PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $470.00). (photo - page 56) 550.00

1267 ��/� #503, 4c Brown, six singles that originally formed a plate block, all are well centered andmargined, two were sent to the PSE (see photos) and received grades of 90 and 90J (lowin our opinion), the latter for the plate number single which they also called previouslyhinged, though we feel it is hinged in the selvage only, very fine-extremely fine. (photo -page 56) 109.00

1268 �/��#505, 5c Rose error, single error in a block of nine, exceedingly well centered, brightcolor, o.g., error stamp n.h. (four 2c stamps with h.r.), extremely fine. (photo - page 56) 650.00

1269 � #518, $1.00 Violet brown, block of four along with 20c pair and 50c (#515, 517), allperfin, tied by Boston oval postmarks on Federal Reserve Bank registry tag, June 9, 1920regstry c.d.s. alongside, fine. (photo - page 52) Est. 200-300

1270 � #518, $1.00 Violet brown, horizontal pair along with 2c, 20c and 50c (#499, 515, 517;these three perfins), tied by Boston oval cancels on registry tag with Jan. 23 1923 post-marks on reverse, stamps with mixed centering, overall quite fresh and very fine; 1996APS certificate. (photo - page 52) Est. 150-200

1271 �� #519, 2c Carmine, strong rich color and a crisp impression, reperforated at left, o.g.,n.h., extremely fine appearance; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page 56) 850.00

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1272

1272 E #523 Essay, Franklin Head vignette large die essay on India, die sunk on 98x47mmcard, an unfinished design with oval shading around the head, very fine; unlisted in Scottand believed to be unique; ex-“Georgetown”. (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1273

1273 #523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a marvelous mint example of a stamp that is seenwith some frequency, but rarely in this true gem quality, possessing impeccable centeringwithin uncommonly large margins, lovely rich bright colors and crisp impressions, pris-tine o g., n.h., superb; a stamp for the most demanding collector; encapsulated PSE cer-tificate (Superb 98; SMQ $7,800.00); one of just four to grade Superb 98, with only twograding higher. (photo) 1,200.00

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1274

1274 #523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a remarkably choice mint single, being exceeding-ly well centered amid especially large margins, brilliantly fresh color, immaculate o.g.,n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,300.00).(photo) 1,200.00

1275

1275 #523, $2.00 Orange red and black, a highly select quality used single, outstanding cen-tering within extravagantly large balanced margins, rich bright colors, small portion of aPhiladelphia oval pmk., extremely fine; an especially choice used gem; 2008 PSE certifi-cate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $880.00). (photo) 250.00

1276

1276 #524, $5.00 Deep green and black, a magnificent mint example of this high value, pos-sessing mathematically precise centering within uncharacteristically large margins, plus itscolors are especially rich and fresh, flawless o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; while niceexamples of this stamp can be found, very few are encountered in this stellar quality; 2009PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $2,750.00); only two stamps grade higher. (photo) 375.00

1277 �� #539, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. II, perf. 11x10, brilliantly rich color, pristineo.g., n.h., a fine example of this scarce stamp; 1993 PF certificate. (photo - page 56) 4,000.00

1278 � #539, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. II, perf. 11x10, typical centering, bright charac-teristic color, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photo - page 56) 2,750.00

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1261

1266

1268

1277 1278 1280

1271

1282

1285 1288

1290 1294

1295 1296

1299

1267

1279

1279 � #544, 1c Green coil waste, perf. 11, brilliantly fresh, sumptuously rich color and a wellincised impression, full o g., faint trace of hinging, with tiny traces of red offset as foundon several of the existing copies, mild vertical crease, fine; an immensely rare mint stampof which fewer than 20 are thought to exist unused in any condition; photocopy ofa 1963 PF certificate for a pair, this being the bottom stamp, as well as a 1992 APS cer-tificate for the single. (photo) 22,500.00

1280 #544, 1c Green coil waste, perf. 11, used, bright color, lightly cancelled, fine; a desir-able example of this coil waste rarity; 2009 PF certificate (Fine 70; SSV $3,500.00).(photo - page 56) for fine 3,500.00

1281

1281 #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, an eye-catching mint single, featuring extraordinarilylarge margins all around, the size of which is almost never seen on this stamp, wonder-fully well centered within these impressive borders, rich vibrant colors and sharp impres-sions, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; encapsulated PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95Jumbo; SMQ $875.00 for 95 and $2,500.00 for 98); the PSE has awarded only fourstamps the “Jumbo” designation out of the 163 they have graded, with this 95Jbeing the highest grade of the four. (photo) 290.00

1282 #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strongbright colors, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an uncommonly choice example; 2006PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $875.00). (photo - page 56) 290.00

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1283

1283 #547a, $2.00 Lake and black, an exceedingly choice mint single that is remarkably wellcentered amid large balanced margins, deeply rich colors and sharp impressions, flawlesso.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem mint example of this popular stamp; 2008 PSE certificate(XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00); only two stamps grade higher. (photo) 450.00

1922-1925 REGULAR ISSUE

1284 ��PB #569, 30c Olive brown, choice bottom margin plate no. 16465 block of six, boastingnear perfect centering and luxuriant rich color, strong and intact, immaculate o g., n.h.,extremely fine; a gem plate block. (photo - page 52) 475.00

1285 #571, $1.00 Violet black, exceptionally well centered and margined, deep rich color onfresh paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ$250.00). (photo - page 56) 80.00

1286 ��PB #571, $1.00 Violet black, full top margin plate no. F18642 block of six, exceptionallywell centered throughout, rich color, o.g. with natural gum skips as often, n.h., extreme-ly fine. (photo - page 52) 600.00

1287 �PB #571, $1.00 Violet black, an exceptional top margin plate no. F18682 block of six,remarkably well centered throughout, marvelously fresh, o g., faintly hinged in theungummed selvage only, extremely fine. (photo - page 52) 350.00

1288 #572, $2.00 Deep blue, beautifully centered, exceptionally bright and fresh, o g., n.h.,extremely fine; 2007 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $370.00). (photo - page 56) 150.00

1289

1289 #573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, a beautiful mint single that features perfectly balancedmargins all around,brilliantly fresh colors on pristine white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h.,an extremely fine gem; 2009 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,450.00); this is thehighest grade the PSE has assigned to this stamp. (photo) 220.00

1290 #573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, excellent centering, wonderfully bright and fresh,immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ$420.00). (photo - page 56) 220.00

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1291 #573a, $5.00 Carmine lake and dark blue, stunning mint example, displaying the mostintense colors and impressions we have ever seen on this scarce and distinctive shade vari-ety, flawlessly centered within large margins, immaculate o g., n.h., extremely fine gem; astamp with tremendous eye appeal; 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,500.00);the highest grade the PSE has assigned to a mint #573a. (photo) 350.00

1292

1292 #573a, $5.00 Carmine lake and dark blue, a visually striking used single, being in aquality unmatched by an other we have seen, with enormously large margins all aroundand being precisely centered within these remarkable borders, deep intense colors onfresh paper, neat Chicago machine cancel, a superb stamp; while nicely centered copies ofthe Five Dollar Liberty are not rare, it is extremely difficult to find large margined exam-ples, as the PSE has graded over 500 copies, but a mere 15 have been given a Jumbo des-ignation, with this particular stamp being one of the largest margined of that group; 2010PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $495.00 for 98); this is the sole copy of any FiveDollar Liberty (573, 573a, mint or used) to be awarded the exalted Superb 98 Jumbograde, the highest in their population report. (photo) 30.00

1293 ��PB #579, 2c Carmine coil waste, full top margin star and plate no. 14203 block of four,brilliantly fresh, intense color, o g., n.h., fine for this scarce and difficult plate block; ex-Wampler. (photo - page 52) 1,000.00

1294 �� #599, 599A, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I and Ty. II combination joint line pair, the leftstamp Type II, the right stamp Type I, bright and fresh, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; 2010PF certificate. (photo - page 56) 1,250.00

1295 �� #634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, post office fresh single, uncommonly well centered, deeprich color and detailed impression, o g., n.h., very fine and choice. (photo - page 56) 650.00

1296 #679, 10c “Nebr.” ovpt., unusually well centered and margined, strong color, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; 2009 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $275.00). (photo - page 56) 200.00

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1938 PRESIDENTIAL ISSUE

1297

1297 � #825, 831, 20c Bright blue green and 50c Light red violet, singles of each and twosingles 3c National Defense used from Wake Island, entered the mails with “Honolulu,Hawaii/Nov 12, 1941” duplex postmarks, partially printed return corner card of Lt.Comdr. E.B. Greey, ROinC, Wake Island, Contractors, Pacific Naval Air Bases, very fine;a very rare Prexie usage paying the 2½oz rate from Wake Island just weeks before PearlHarbor. (photo) Est. 400-500

1298 � #825, 831, 20c Bright blue green and 50c Light red violet, two of former and singleof latter tied by July 1, 1943 Philadelphia duplex postmarks to censored air mail cover toPitcairn Island, violet Panama transit backstamp and clear “Pitcairn Island/PostOffice/28 Aug. 43” arrival postmark, cover with erased pencil notation on face, censortape missing and other minor faults, still a fine Prexie usage to this rare destination.(photo - page 68) Est. 200-300



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MODERN ERRORS

1299 �� #1488a, 8c Copernicus, orange omitted, top sheet-margin single, o g., n.h., extremelyfine. (photo - page 56) 650.00

1300 BK #2441b var., 25c Love booklet pane of ten, bright pink omitted, a desirable transi-tional error booklet pane of ten, the left vertical pair normal, the second to left verticalpair lightly printed leaving the remaining three vertical pairs with bright pink omitted,pane within unexploded booklet containing a normal pane, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; cat-aloged simply as six single errors. (photo - page 68) 690.00+

1301

1301 �� #2476a, 2476b, 1c American Kestrel, quadruple impressions of black inscriptionsand denomination and quintuple impressions of black inscriptions and denomina-tion, top sheet-margin horizontal strip of four, positions 1, 2 & 4 with quadruple impres-sions of black and position 3 with a quintuple impression of same, and all four stampsshow dramatic misregistered impressions of other colors, o g., n.h., each stamp with apre-printing paper crease, fine for this; 2010 PF certificate; listed in the Scott Specializedcatalog but not priced; while this stamp was issued in 1991 these are the only examplesof these errors that have ever surfaced on to the philatelic market and they are mak-ing their first auction appearance with this offering; accompanied by November 21,2011 Linn’s Stamp News front page article announcing their discovery. (photo) Est. 3,000-4,000

1302 BK #2566c, 29c Comedians, booklet pane of ten, scarlet and bright violet omitted, onesuch error pane in an unexploded booklet of two panes, the other normal, o g., n.h.,extremely fine. (photo - page 68) 500.00+

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1308

1309

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1312

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1307

1306

1305

AIR POSTS

For flight covers, see lots 1518-1558

1303

1303 #C5, 16c Dark blue, a sensational mint single in a condition which is near impossible toimprove upon, being extraordinarily well centered amid enormous margins, intenselydeep color on fresh white paper, pristine o g., n.h., a superb gem; 1988 PF certificate anda 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ $1,500.00 for 98); only one stampgrades slightly higher (100). (photo) 140.00

1304

1304 #C6, 24c Carmine, a remarkably choice used example, featuring enormously large mar-gins all around and being extraordinarily well centered within them, deep rich color anda sharp detailed impression, light c.d.s. postmark, extremely fine gem; 2007 PSE certifi-cate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $200.00 for 95 and $475.00 for 98). (photo) 30.00

1305 ��/� #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each is especially well centered and margin-ed, bright color, o g., 65c l.h., $1.30 n.h., $2.60 n.h. with natural gum skips and bend,extremely fine; each accompanied by a clear 1981 or 1984 PF certificate. (photo - page62) 1,805.00

1306 �� #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each quite fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h.,usual natural gum bends on #C14 and #C15, very fine; a handsome set; ex-Lessin. (photo- page 62) 1,900.00

1307 � #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., each beautifully struck by c.d.s. cancels, 65cwith Brooklyn c.d.s., $1.30 and $2.60 with Varick St. Station (New York), very fine set;each accompanied by 1998 PF certificates. (photo - page 62) 1,140.00

1308 � #C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, scarce used right margin plate no. 20085 block of four,well centered, fresh color, unusually light double oval cancel centrally struck, very fine;2011 PSE certificate (VF 80). (photo - page 62) 1,600.00

1309 �� #C15, $2.60 Graf Zeppelin, exceptionally well centered, deep rich color, pristine o.g.,n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 62) 975.00

1310 ��PB #C18, 50c Graf Zeppelin, bottom margin plate no. 21172 block of six, well centered,fresh color, o.g., n.h., right stamp with natural gum skips and bends as usual, very fine.(photo - page 52) 725.00

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SPECIAL DELIVERIES

1894 Ten Cent Special Delivery

The Finest Never Hinged Copy Extant

Graded Gem 100

1311

1311 #E4, 10c Blue, mathematically precise centering within exceedingly large margins, deepprooflike color and impression on immaculate white paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., asuperb gem.

The stamp offered here possesses every one of the physical characteristics one could hope for in agem stamp. Flawless centering, large balanced margins, a beautiful mint bloom as fresh asthe day it was printed, full intact perforations all around, and pristine never hinged gum.The fact that all of these outstanding features converge on the scarcest special delivery stampis truly remarkable. The PSE agrees with our assessment of this stamp, assigning it the Gem100 designation, a grade it reserves only for those scant few stamps that meet it’s strictrequirements of perfection. Not only is this the only never hinged #E4 to grade Gem 100, theyhave not even graded one 98 (the next highest grade is 95J). In fact, this is the only 19thCentury special delivery stamp to reach the Gem 100 mark, whether never hinged, hinged orused. This stamp is certainly a “must have” for anyone assembling a graded set of specialdelivery stamps, as we doubt any other copy is deserving of such a lofty grade.

A record price is surely in store for this phenomenal stamp. Accompanied by a 2009 PSEcertificate (Gem 100; SMQ $42,500.00 for a mere 98). This is the only 19th Centuryspecial delivery stamp to achieve the Gem 100 grade. (photo) 2,250.00

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1312 #E8, 10c Ultramarine, particularly well centered within lavishly large margins, beautifulpastel shade, unblemished o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1991 PF certificate for a block offour, this being the bottom left stamp, and a 2011 PSE certificate for the single (VF-XF85; SMQ $300.00). (photo - page 62) 240.00

1313 #E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, remarkably well centered within exceedingly large marginsall around, well incised impression on pristine white paper, bright color, o g., n.h.,extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2011 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $1,100.00).(photo - page 62) 700.00

POSTAGE DUES

1314 TC #J5-7TC var., 10c-50c Black brown, trial color plate proofs on India mounted oncard, matching bottom left corner margin vertical pairs, with ample to mostly large mar-gins on the other two sides, 10c with several stained spots in the selvage only well awayform the stamps, very fine; these trial color proofs are not listed in the Scott Specializedcatalog and are the only examples we have ever seen. (photo - page 62) Est. 500-750

1315 ��PB #J31, 1c Deep claret, a remarkable full bottom margin imprint and plate no. 57 plateblock of twenty, being the two bottom rows from the pane, with selvage at right and par-tial arrow imperforate margin at left, strong and intact perforations all around, brightClaret shade and crisp impression, fine and handsome. (photo - page 68) 6,100.00+

1316 �� #J32, 2c Deep claret, striking top left corner sheet-margin single, exceedingly well cen-tered within large margins, rich fresh color, o g., n.h., extremely fine; 2009 PSE certifi-cate. (photo - page 62) 275.00

1317 ��PB #J32, 2c Deep claret, an amazing bottom margin imprint and plate no. 159 block oftwenty, being the bottom two rows of the pane, with full selvage at right and imperforatepart arrow margin at left, nicely centered for such a large multiple of this, strong andintact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., fine-very fine and rare. (photo - page 68) 5,600.00+

1318 P #J34P2a, 5c Bright claret postage due, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yel-lowish wove, full balanced margins all around, strong color, minor characteristic toning,still very fine; no more than five were produced. (photo - page 62) 500.00

1319 P #J36P2a, 30c Bright claret postage due, “Panama-Pacific” small die proof on yel-lowish wove, full even margins, bold color with only a faint trace of the characteristictoning (far less than usually seen), very fine; only three to five examples were made.(photo - page 66) 500.00

1320 �� #J36b, 30c Pale rose, large margins, warm color, o g., n.h., very fine; 1990 PF certifi-cate for a block of nine, this being the bottom right stamp, as well as a 2011 PSE certifi-cate for the single. (photo - page 66) 1,250.00

1321 � #J39 footnote, 2c Deep claret, surcharged “Due 1 cent” vertically on bisect, thisexample being the left vertical half addressed to Waucoma, Iowa franked along with a 1cBlue (#247) which is tied by a “Chicago, Ill./Oct 11/1895” waving “A” flag machinecancel, upon arrival cover was then forwarded to Jefferson, Iowa, “PostageDue/Forwarded” violet handstamp applied with ms. “1c” and “to Jefferson” added, pro-visional 1c bisect tied by “Jefferson, Iowa/Oct 13, 1895” c.d.s., Waucoma and Jeffersonarrival marks on reverse, cover slightly reduced at left, inconsequential vertical file foldsand with some peripheral edge faults, fine; an elusive cover as only twenty of these bisectswere used. (photo - page 68) Est. 400-500

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1319 1320 1322 1323

1325

1327

1328

1329 1330

1326 1346

1347

1357

1345

1354

1348 1356

OFFICES IN CHINA

1322 � #K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, outstanding centering within large margins, richcolor and a crisp impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1985 and 2001 PF cer-tificates. (photo - page 66) 450.00

OFFICIALS

1323 � #O5, 10c Agriculture, uncommonly well centered within large margins, bright freshcolor, o.g., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate. (photo - page 66) 525.00

1324

1324 #O53, 15c Post Office, a truly superb mint example of this official, being impeccablywell centered amid extravagantly large margins all around, marvelously bright and fresh,full o.g., lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; 2011 PSE certificate (Superb 98 Jumbo;SMQ only prices up to 95 ($520.00), since prior to this recently grade stamp there werenone graded higher than 95); by far the highest graded example of any #O53. (photo) 140.00

NEWSPAPER STAMPS

1325 � #PR3, 25c Orange red, without gum as issued, natural straight-edge at top, beautifullycentered, brilliantly fresh color, extremely fine. (photo - page 66) 400.00

1326 � #PR3, 25c Orange red, without gum as issued, natural straight-edge at bottom, excel-lent centering, vibrant color, choice very fine. (photo - page 66) 400.00

1327 � #PR30, $36.00 Brown rose, fresh color, full o.g. that is just slightly disturbed from ahinge removal, trivial gum bend, nearly very fine; a rare stamp with full original gum; ex-Clifford Cole. (photo - page 66) 5,000.00

PARCEL POSTS

1328 � #Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, extraordinarily well centered within lavishly large margins,radiant color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1993 PSE certificate. (photo - page 66) 325.00

CARRIERS AND LOCALS

1329 � #18L2, Bouton’s City Dispatch Post, 2c Black on gray blue, handsome used single,with four large margins, fine impression, bright red cancel, extremely fine; 2010 PF cer-tificate. (photo - page 66) 250.00

1330 � #143L1, 1861 $2.00 Red, desirable used single with close but clear margins all around,bright color with crisp impression, partial blue San Francisco “Running Pony” cancel,couple of light creases and a trivial pinhole thin, fine; 2010 PF certificate. (photo - page66) 800.00

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1315

1317 1333

1300

1298

1321

1332

1334

1302

13351336

1331

1331 � #143L4, 1861 $2.00 Green, rarely seen used single with large to just clear marginsshowing part of adjoining frame line at right, fresh color with an attractive and contrast-ing blue San Francisco “Running Pony” oval cancel of Wells Fargo & Co., fine; it isbelieved that fewer than ten used examples of the Two Dollar Green are known; 2011PF certificate. (photo) 2,000.00

POSTAL STATIONERY

1332 � #U227, 2c Red, small entire struck with a fancy Negative “E” in Circle Postmastercancel of Durham, Me. to Boston, Mass., matching Durham c.d.s. and Boston receiver atbottom, an extremely fine strike of Postmaster James H. Eveleth of Durham which isunlisted in Cole; 2012 PF certificate. (photo - page 68) Est. 300-400

Postal Cards

1333 S� #UX5S, 1c Black on buff unwatermarked postal card, overprinted “SPECIMEN.”Ty. T-1 typographed in red at center, immaculate card with sharp corner, fresh andextremely fine (UPSS #S4 Sp-1). (photo - page 68) UPSS 250.00

1334 S� #UX6S, 2c Blue on bluff postal card, handstamped “Specimen.” Ty. H-1 diagonallyin red-violet, exceptionally clean and fresh, extremely fine (UPSS #S5 Sp-2). (photo -page 68) UPSS 250.00

1335 S� #UX8S, 1c Brown on buff postal card, handstamped “Specimen.” 22mm long in vio-let at lower left corner, incredibly fresh with sharp corners, extremely fine, also includes acard of the same size and stock without the indicia but with “SAMPLE OF POSTALCARD PAPER./CONTRACT OF 1885.” printed in black vertically at right, but with atoning band and a small thin at center; both are unlisted in UPSS postal card catalog.(photo - page 68) Est. 200-300

1336 S� #UX10-11S, 1c Black on buff and 1c Blue on greyish white postal cards, with print-ed “SAMPLE.” in the bottom left corner in the same ink as the indicia, clean fresh stockwith sharp corners, extremely fine; unlisted in UPSS catalog. (photo - page 68) Est. 200-300

1337 S� #UX12S, 1c Black on buff flat bed press postal card, overprinted “Specimen.”22mm in violet diagonally at lower left, and additionally with faint double oval “U.S.Postal Card Agency/Apr ?/Castleton, N.Y.” handstamp in violet at lower right, fresh andextremely fine; both handstamps are unlisted in the UPSS catalog. (photo - page 72) Est. 200-300

1338 S� #UY1S, 1c+1c Black on buff paid reply postal card, with “Stamp Division/May 41894/P.O. Dept.” handstamp in red-violet circle, unsevered card with the handstampon the face of both halves, plus another card with violet split circle “Third Ass’t P.M.Gen’l/Received/Oct 10 1892” handstamp (fifteen days before date of issue) on the backof the message half, along with manuscript “Specimen of this days cutting” and the sig-nature of the agent, both fresh and extremely fine; neither listed in the UPSS catalog.(photo - page 72) Est. 200-300

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Postal Stationery Large Lots

1339 �� Useful cut square collection in a Scott album, with two sets of pages, one for mint andone for used, the mint contains most of the value, while lacking any rarities, it does havemany items cataloging in the $100.00-$300.00 range, with some even higher, all issuesare well represented including air posts and officials, also a few entires including #U29,the overall condition is quite nice, with most being large size and many full corners arenoticed. Est. 1,500-2,000

1340 �� Cut square collection to about 1950 in four binders, value in mint or used early issues,with some duplication, the later issues are mostly mint, includes air posts and officials,slightly mixed condition with much being very fine. Est. 500-750

1341 �� Mostly used cut square collection of over 200 to 1977 on Scott pages, nothing scarcebut some useful items noticed, mixed condition. Est. 200-300

1342 � Postal stationery group of a few hundred, mint and used, many are envelopes butincludes and interesting assortment of postal cards, including several to foreign destina-tions such as China, India and South Australia, mainly fine or better. Est. 150-200

1343 �� Mint postal card collection to 1989 in two Scott albums, lacking the rarities, otherwisevery well filled, with catalog values to about $400.00, includes air post issues and somereply cards, fine-very fine. 2,100.00

REVENUES

1344 P Turner Proof Type V (Scott #RN-V1-4), 50c Black, proof impression on wovepaper measuring 86x83mm, manuscript “June 22, 1865/Approved” at bottom, two hor-izontal creases and small thin at top, of little importance as this proof is quite likelyunique, very fine appearance; ex-Joyce. (photo - page 72) Est. 200-300

1345 � #R2a, 2c Playing Cards, imperforate, right sheet-margin single, other margins full tolarge, strong color and impression, light ms. cancel, a very fine example of this scarceimperforate revenue; 1981 PF certificate. (photo - page 66) 2,000.00

1346 � #R2b, 1c Playing Cards, part perforate, scarce vertical pair, fresh color, 1864 ms. can-cels, fine. (photo - page 66) 4,000.00

1347 � #R87a, $3.50 Inland Exchange, imperforate, four full to mostly large margins, lovelyrich color and a crisp detailed impression on bright white paper, ms. cancel, horizontalcrease ending in a sealed tear at left, slight discoloration in the left margin (nearly allcopies of this stamp are faulty or repaired), very fine appearance; 2011 PF certificate.(photo - page 66) 7,500.00

1348 � #R97a, $15.00 Mortgage, imperforate, outstanding color in an especially dark shade,razor-sharp impression, mostly large margins, just touching the design at bottom right,two small tears and a few minute pinholes, the PSE has opted to call this used because ofthe pinholes (no visible cancel), very fine appearance; 2011 PSE certificate. (photo - page66) 2,700.00



1349 1350

1349 � #R132, $200.00 Red, blue and black, “Small Persian Rug”, rich vibrant color onfresh paper, unusually light ms. cancel, faint creasing at bottom, otherwise a fine exampleof this popular stamp. (photo) 8,250.00

1350 � #R133, $500.00 Red orange, green and black, “Large Persian Rug,” strong rich col-ors, neat ms. cancel, two characteristic light horizontal creases, otherwise very fine; actu-ally an above average example of this high value rarity, as most are found with severalfaults and/or cut cancels (the Scott catalog value is for small faults). (photo) 16,000.00

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1353

1344

1367

1368

1371

1374

1337x1338

1352

1362

1363

1351

1351 �� #R150, $20.00 Orange and black, block of four, bright colors, nicely centered, top pairwith a light horizontal crease, top left stamp with tiny thin speck, very fine appearance; animportant Third Issue multiple, being the only recorded block of any size of #R150,and the only multiple larger than a strip of three; ex-Joyce. (photo) 3,150.00

1352 � #RB10a, $5.00 Green and black on violet paper, used, ms. cancel, extensive repaircausing staining in the center, fine centering; a presentable copy. (photo - page 72) 11,000.00

1353 RNP5/RN-V6, Four better revenue stamped paper items, with #RN-P5 and RN-T4single impressions of each on 1870 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company preferred stockcertificate, RN-P5 and RN-U1 single impressions of each on 1871 State of PennsylvaniaUnion and Titusville Railroad Company stock certificate, #RN-V4 single impression on astriking 1871 State of New York Knickerbocker Hotel Co. $500.00 Gold Mortgage Bondwith 30 coupons still attached, and #RN-V6 single impression on 1869 New EnglandMutual Life Insurance Company life insurance policy; overall a very fine group of scarceand desirable usages; all are ex-Buford. (photo - page 72) Est. 300-400

1354 � #RO46b, D. Burhans & Co., 1c Black on silk paper, strong impression, repaired atbottom right, some other small faults, fine appearance; one of the rarest of all theMatch & Medicine stamps, the Aldrich census records just seven examples, all exam-ples we are aware of are faulty to some degree; ex-Cunliffe. (photo - page 66) 12,500.00

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1355 1361

1364

1366

1369 1372

1394 1398

1393

1399

1355 � #RS99a, Dr. S.B. Hartman & Co., 4c Black on old paper, faults as always, a couplesealed tears and some light staining, fine appearance. (photo - page 74) 2,250.00

1356 � #RY2, $200.00 Dark blue and red, serial number 1100, without gum as issued, richcolor, small crease, very fine appearance. (photo - page 66) 1,900.00

1357 � #RY4, $200.00 Dull blue and red, serial no. 2455, without gum as issued, quite fresh,well centered, very fine. (photo - page 66) 750.00

Revenue Large Lots

1358 �� Revenue collection in a Scott album, most of the value in 19th Century, particularly thefirst two issues, the First Issue containing perforated stamps to $200.00, plus betterimperforate values and some part-perforated, Second Issue to $50.00, plus some cardproofs, a variety of other revenue stamps, including some tax paids and telegraph stamps,somewhat mixed condition, much is fine-very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

1359 �� Revenue collection in a Scott album, some items were never mounted and are still on theretail pages, much of the value in 19th Century, with First Issue to $200.00, includesimperforate, part perforate and perforated, plus other 19th Century with some cataloginga few hundred dollars each, and then a selection of all the various different used revenues,also saving stamps, mixed quality though should be a worthwhile lot. Est. 750-1,000

HUNTING PERMIT STAMPS

1360

1360 ��PB #RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, bottom left corner margin plate no. 129199 block of six, wellcentered, bright rich color, light diagonal crease affecting left vertical pair, selvage slight-ly reduced at left, o.g., n.h., still a very fine and handsome example of this scarcely seenplate block; ex-Drucker. (photo) 16,500.00

1361 � #RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used single, signed by the artist J.N. Darling, using his nick-name of “Ding”, previous signature lightened, a very fine signature; 1997 APS certificate.(photo - page 74) Est. 300-400

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1362 � #RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used on form 3333, with Portland, Oregon Oct 6, 1934 vio-let parcel post cancel, the form is in unusually fresh and crisp condition, very fine. (photo- page 72) Est. 200-300

1363 � #RW1, 1934 $1.00 Blue, used single tied by one perf. of acting postmaster handstampto Form 3333 dated Oct. 12, 1934, Saint Louis, MO Parcel Post handstamp applied atright, signed by a hunter on reverse, very fine. (photo - page 72) Est. 200-300

1364 #RW2,1935 $1.00 Rose lake, top margin plate no. 131981 single, well centered, brightand fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2001 PSE certificate (M-80). (photo - page74) 800.00

1365

1365 �PB #RW2,1935 $1.00 Rose lake, an extraordinary quality full top left corner margin plateno. 131982 block of six, possessing remarkable freshness, with rich color and a crispimpression, intact perforations all around, incredibly well centered throughout, unblem-ished o g., stamps n.h., l.h. in top selvage only, extremely fine; the finest centered #RW2plate block we have ever seen; ex-Weisman. (photo) 11,500.00

1366 �� #RW3, 1936 $1.00 Brown black, a particularly handsome top margin plate no.F134317 single, outstanding centering amid extravagantly large margins, rich fresh color,o.g., n.h. (typical minor gum bends and skips), extremely fine; clear 2001 PSE certificate.(photo - page 74) 375.00

1367 ��PB #RW3, 1936 $1.00 Brown black, bottom margin plate no. 134318 block of six, nice-ly centered, rich color, o.g., n.h., heavy natural gum creases, very fine. (photo - page 72) 4,000.00

1368 ��PB #RW4, 1937 $1.00 Light green, full top right corner margin plate no. F136267 blockof six, exceptionally well centered, lovely bright fresh color, strong intact perforations,o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially choice example of this scarce plate block. (photo -page 72) 3,250.00

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1369 �� #RW5, 1938 $1.00 Light violet, remarkably well centered mint single featuring wellbalanced margins, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 74) 475.00

1370

1370 ��PB #RW5, 1938 $1.00 Light violet, incredibly fresh full top left corner margin plate no.F138602 block of six, wonderfully well centered with the bottom left example beinguncharacteristically well centered and margined, fresh inviting color, slight perf separationlimited only to selvage at top called for complete accuracy, o g., n.h., extremely fine anda choice example of this notoriously difficult plate block. (photo) 4,500.00

1371 ��PB #RW7, 1940 $1.00 Sepia, bottom left corner margin plate no. 143743 block of six,excellent centering, fresh warm color, slight perf. separation between top left pair andlight natural gum creases as usual, o.g., n.h., still a very fine plate block. (photo - page72) 2,900.00

1372 �� #RW7 var., 1940 $1.00 Sepia, printing flaw at top caused by a foreign object con-tacting the plate during printing, o g., n.h., very fine; one of the most dramatic printingflaws we have seen on any Hunting Permit stamp. (photo - page 74) Est. 300-400

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1373

1373 P #RW8P2, 1941 $1.00 Brown carmine, small die proof on wove, approximately76x64mm mounted on 202x150mm card, with “Engraver’s Stock Proof” handstamp andauthorized signature on back, along with inventory #680063A, small pinhole in “$1”,very fine; an enormously rare proof. (photo) 7,500.00

1374 ��PB #RW8, 1941 $1.00 Brown carmine, a choice bottom right corner margin plate no.146271 block of six, wonderfully well centered, warm luxurious color, strong intact per-forations all around, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo - page 72) 2,900.00

1375 ��PB #RW9, 1942 $1.00 Violet brown, bottom right corner margin plate no. 149599 blockof six, especially well centered, fresh rich color, strong intact perforations, gum skip affect-ing middle vertical pair, o.g., n.h., still a very fine and handsome example. (photo - page72) 2,900.00

1376 ��PB #RW10, 1943 $1.00 Deep rose, choice top left corner margin plate no. 152827 blockof six, wonderfully well centered, bright vibrant color, post office fresh and intact, o.g.,n.h., extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 80) 800.00

1377 ��PB #RW11, 1944 $1.00 Red orange, bottom right corner margin plate no. 155603 blockof six, well centered, vibrant fresh color, crisp and intact, gum skip affecting left verticalpair, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80) 825.00



1946 One Dollar Hunting Permit in Bright Rose Pink

One of Only Three Available to Collectors

1378

1378 �� #RW13a, 1946 $1.00 Hunting Permit stamp in Bright rose pink instead of redbrown, a striking color error in a very distinct color than the normal printing, bright andfresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; only one block of ten stamps was ever found of this error, andwith the plate block of six and one single housed in the National Postal Museum, thatmakes for only three copies available to collectors. (photo) 35,000.00

1379 ��PB #RW16, 1949 $2.00 Bright green, bottom right corner margin plate no. 160790 blockof six, exceptionally well centered, bright fresh color, intact perforations, o g., n.h.,extremely fine. (photo - page 80) 450.00

1380 ��PB #RW17, 1950 $2.00 Violet, top left corner margin plate no. 161533 block of six, deeprich color, fresh and intact, typical light gum skips, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80) 575.00

1381 ��PB #RW19, 1952 $2.00 Deep ultramarine, top right corner margin plate no. 162605block of six, excellent centering, beautiful color on crisp paper, light gum skips affectingonly two stamps, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 80) 575.00

1382 ��PB #RW21, 1954 $2.00 Black, top right corner margin plate no. 164745 block of six,exceedingly well centered, bold color, strong intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremelyfine. (photo - page 80) 600.00

1383 ��PB #RW22, 1955 $2.00 Dark blue, choice top right corner margin plate no. 165284 blockof six, remarkably well centered and near perfect, brilliant color on fresh white paper, crispan post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 80) 600.00

1384 ��PB #RW23, 1956 $2.00 Black, bottom right corner margin plate no. 165827 block of six,excellent centering, strong color, a fresh plate block, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo -page 80) 625.00

1385 ��PB #RW24, 1957 $2.00 Emerald, bottom right corner margin plate no. 166258 block ofsix, exceptionally well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (photo -page 80) 600.00

1386 ��PB #RW25, 1958 $2.00 Black, top right corner margin plate no. 166754 block of six, won-derfully well centered, fresh bold color on white paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo- page 90) 600.00

1387 ��PB #RW26, 1959 $3.00 Blue, ochre and black, top right corner margin plate no. 167120block of four, particularly well centered, bright fresh colors, strong intact perforations,o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice for this popular issue. (photo - page 90) 600.00

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1383

1380 1381

1377 1379

1959 Three Dollar Hunting Permit, Back Inscription Inverted

The Finer of the Two or Three Recorded Examples

1388

1388 #RW26a, 1959 $3.00 Blue, ochre and black, back inscription inverted, well centeredand exceptionally fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; this is one of the rarest of all theHunting Permit stamp errors, as Datz states only two examples have been recorded,although one other may exist, with this probably being the finest quality of thosetwo or three; accompanied by an encapsulated PSE certificate grading VF-XF 85.(photo) 27,500.00

1389 ��PB #RW29, 1962 $3.00 Multicolored, bottom right corner margin plate no. 168073block of four, marvelously well centered, post office fresh, o g., n.h., extremely fine.(photo - page 90) 600.00

1390 ��PB #RW33, 1966 $3.00 Multicolored, top right corner margin plate no. 169063 block offour, choice centering, o g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 90) 550.00

1391 ��PB #RW34, 1967 $3.00 Multicolored, bottom right corner margin plate no. 169457block of four, exceedingly well centered, fresh colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo -page 90) 600.00

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E X T E N S I O N R E Q U E S T S

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not be accepted as returns in the event of a negative opinion. Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five years of the sale date will not be granted.

1982 Hunting Permit Stamp, Orange and Violet Omitted

The Finest of the Five Recorded Examples

1392

1392 �� #RW49a, 1982 $7.50 Multicolored, with orange and violet omitted, an extraordi-narily choice example of one of the rarest Hunting Permit errors, perfectly centered (allother copies we have seen are centered to the left), marvelously fresh, o g., n.h., extreme-ly fine; according to Datz only five have been recorded, with this particular examplebeing the finest of those five; 1994 APS certificate. (photo) 10,000.00

1393 �� #RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary,horizontal gutter pair, these being positions 15 and 11 from sheet #13 with pencil posi-tion number written on reverse, attractive and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo -page 74) Est. 200-300

1394 �� #RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary,vertical gutter pair with this pair being positions 29 and 4 from sheet #9, position num-ber penciled in on reverse, light “Special Comm. Issue” handstamp on reverse as well, wellcentered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; accompanied by a photocopy of a 1988 PF certificatefor a block of eight, this being the far right pair. (photo - page 74) Est. 200-300

1395 ��PB #RW51 var., 1984 $7.50 Multicolored, special printing for the 50th anniversary, ahighly desirable and choice top right corner margin plate no. 173872 block of six, with“50th Anniversary” and “10 of 15-2” printed in margin, pos. X-2-3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10which are penciled on reverse, post office fresh condition, o.g., n.h., very fine; accompa-nied by a photocopy of a 1987 PF certificate for a sheet of 120, this being the top rightplate block on the sheet. (photo - page 90) Est. 1,000-1,500



1396

1396 �� #RW52a, 1985 $7.50 Hunting Permit stamp, light blue omitted, caused by a dou-ble paper splice in the second row (where the light blue color is missing at the top of eachstamp), in addition the splice caused a color changeling of the ducks and their waterreflections from brownish red to yellow, vertical strip of six, with the top stamp com-pletely missing the light blue, o g., n.h., second stamp with trivial gum disturbance, veryfine; there are only four examples of this visually striking error in existence, threestrips of six and one plate block of twelve; photocopy of a 2006 PF certificate for theoriginal sheet of thirty. (photo) 22,500.00

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1397 1398

1397 �� #RW53a, 1986 $7.50 Hunting Permit, black omitted, handsome bottom sheet-mar-gins single, exceedingly well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 62such errors have been recorded; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo) 2,500.00

1398 #RW53a, 1986 $7.50 Hunting Permit, black omitted, left sheet-margin single, wellcentered and fresh, o g., n.h., choice very fine; 2006 PSE certificate (VF 80). (photo) 2,500.00

1399 #RW57a, 1990 $12.50 Hunting Permit, back inscription omitted, extraordinarilywell centered, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 PSE certificate (XF-Superb95); the highest grade the PSE has assigned to this error. (photo - page 74) 375.00

1400

1400 #RW57b, 1990 $12.50 Multicolored, back inscription printed on the stamp paperrather than the gum, the back inscriptions have also been misplaced, used left sheet-mar-gin single, with the inscription still on the back (with the normal stamp it would have dis-appeared once the gum was removed), well centered, extremely fine; a most unusual errorof which only four examples have been found to date; 2006 PSE certificate (VF-XF85). (photo) 3,500.00

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1401

1401 �� #RW60a, $15.00 Multicolored, engraved black omitted, right margin single withcolor bar of this very scarce and striking Hunting Permit error, bright and fresh, o.g.,n.h., very fine; 2006 PSE certificate. (photo) 2,500.00

1402

1402 �� #RW70b, 2003 $15.00 Multicolored, imperforate, striking top left corner margin ver-tical pair, with plate numbers and artist’s name in the top margins, pristine, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; a very rare error that is particularly desirable in this position piece. (photo) 7,500.00

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1403

1403 �� #RW70c, 2003 $15.00 Multicolored, back inscription omitted, brilliantly fresh, o.g.,n.h., nibbed perf. at bottom, otherwise very fine; only twelve such errors exist; 2004PSE certificate. (photo) 4,500.00

1404 �� #RW72b, 2005 $15.00 Multicolored souvenir sheet of one, signed by the artist,pristine mint example of this scarce modern issue, well centered, o g., n.h., choice veryfine. (photo - page 90) 2,000.00

1405 �� #RW72b, 2005 $15.00 Multicolored souvenir sheet of one, signed by the artist,brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo - page 90) 2,000.00

State Hunting Permits

1406 �� Massachusetts #6a, 1979 Waterfowl stamp, imperforate, complete sheet of twelve,o.g., n.h ?, very fine. (photo - page 90) 960.00+

1407 �� New Jersey trout fishing and Woodcock hunting permits, lot comprised of both res-ident and non-resident trout hunting permits from 1964 to 1988 in full sheets of ten andwoodcock hunting permits from 1967 to 1988 in full sheets of ten, plus a few addition-al singles and blocks, o.g., n.h., very fine. Est. 300-400

Hunting Permit Large Lots

1408 �� Hunting Permit balance of the Bruce E. Landry collection, including the balance ofthe exhibit collection for the 1934-1973 issues, with mint and used of each value, plusnumerous examples of licenses, many plate block as early as #RW6 and better from the1940s and 1950s (including RW15 with plate no. 47510 on back), in addition to theexhibit collection, there are many loose items, including the later issues singles and plateblocks, many more on licenses, plus a good run of plate number singles including #RW1and RW2, o g., most n.h., the vast majority is fine-very fine. Est. 4,000-5,000

1409 �� #RW8/RW63, 1941-1996 Hunting Permits, 48 examples in total, each a mint singlesigned by the artists, includes #RW8, 10, 12-13, 15-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-33 & 36-63,includes a few plate number singles, only #RW8 has been previously used and lightened,rest are all o.g., n.h., very fine or better; an incredibly tough collection to assemble ofthese artist signed examples. Est. 2,000-3,000

1410 �� #RW72/75b, 2005-08 Hunting permit stamps, with #RW72 and RW72c, two exam-ples of #RW73b signed by the engraver, two examples of #RW74b (one PSE graded XF-Superb 95), #RW75b (PSE graded XF 90), also Florida 2002 Waterfowl reprint signedby the artist, o g., n.h., very fine. 850.00



CHRISTMAS SEALS

The Most Important Christmas Seal Cover Extant

1411

1411 � #WX1-2, 1907 Christmas Seals, Ty. I-II, singles of each well tied to a postcard alongwith 1903 2c Washington (Scott #319) by a “Philadelphia, PA/Jan 1, 1908” Broad St.Station straight-lined c.d.s., addressed to Amsterdam, Holland, arrival c.d.s. on front,Ty. II with natural s.e. at top, postcard with insignificant corner nicks and stamps withsome slight toning, fine; not only is this the only combination postcard (or cover)known but it is the only known foreign destination usage for either the 1907 Ty. Ior Ty. II Christmas Seals, making this the most important Christmas Seal cover inexistence; accompanied by a Linn’s article from 2010 which makes mention of this post-card. (photo) Est. 3,000-4,000

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1412

1412 � #WX1, 1907 Christmas Seal, Ty. I, single well-tied to embossed Christmas postcardwith a 1902-03 1c Franklin (Scott #300) by “Wilmington, Del/Dec 24, 1907” wavy linec.d.s. addressed locally, very fine; a wonderful Christmas Eve usage with less than twodozen examples known used. (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1413 P #WX11-13P, 1913 Christmas Seal, plate proofs on wove, Ty. I-III, each of theknown types in horizontal pairs, Ty. I with sheet-margins at left and right and a blackvignette, Ty. II with sheet-margins on all sides but top, scissor cut in margin betweenstamps and ms. in pencil in selvage, Ty. III with vertical crease effecting left stamp, eachwith large margins, fresh colors, very fine; a scarce trio of these popular Red CrossChristmas Seals. (photo - page 126) Est. 300-400



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CONFEDERATE STATES

1414

1414 � #2, 1861-62 10c Blue Paterson, well margined single tied to adversity cover madefrom a printed receipt by Richmond 1862 dated town c.d.s. cancel addressed toSpartansburg, S.C., trivial piece of backflap missing, still a very fine usage of these popu-lar covers; clear 2011 PF certificate. (photo) Est. 500-750

UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS

Cuba

1415 S #J1S-4S, 1c on 1c to 10c on 10c Postage dues, with purple “Specimen” handstampcplt., without gum as is usually the case, 1c with bottom right corner fault, otherwise afine set. (photo - page 126) 2,000.00

Danish West Indies

1416 ��/��#J1-4, 1c-10c Blue postage dues cplt. in matched top right corner margin blocks of ten,showing all five of the different types of each value, marvelously fresh, with brilliant coloron pristine white paper, o g., most stamp are never hinged (including the entire 10cblock), a couple hinge reinforcements in the selvage only, 4c and 6c each have two stampswith a thin, bottom right stamp in the 6c block is defective, otherwise very fine. (photo- page 90) for hinged 670.00

1417 P #J5P-8P, 5b-50b Postage dues, collective die proof in black, containing two of eachvalue, imperforate and ungummed, slight thinning in the top left margin, otherwiseextremely fine and most unusual; 1989 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert. (photo - page 90) Est. 200-300

1418 � #J5-8 var., 1905 5b-50b Postage dues, imperforate cplt. in horizontal pairs, large mar-gins, o.g., h.r., very fine. (photo - page 126) Est. 150-200

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1423

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1389

1390 1391

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1405 1406

Hawaii

1419

1419 � Ponape Sept 24th 1858 manuscript endorsement on cover to Granville, Ohio, red“Honolulu, Hawaiian-Islands/Jan 12” and “San Francisco, Cal/12/Mar 5, 1858” tran-sit postmarks, two harmless short tears at top center, very fine; the earliest known coverin private hands from what is now the Federated States of Micronesia, part of theCaroline Islands chain; the endorsement is dated 1858 in error instead of 1857; 1975RPS certificate. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

Philippines

1420 � #J1, 1c Deep claret postage due, singles on fourteen covers used as postage, each tiedby a black duplex cancel, all originating in Manila except for one which is cancelled“Cavite, P.I./18 SEP 1902” which is scarcely seen as an overwhelming majority ofthem originated in Manila, range of the known dates except for Sep. 5th and 17th (andno 7th and 14th as they were Sundays), all locally addressed as was required for properusage, generally fine or better; the use of these postage dues as postage was due to a short-age of regular stamps and was allowed from September 5-19th, 1902. (photo - page 90) Est. 400-500

1421 � #J16-22, 4c-20c Postage dues, with “Victory” handstamp cplt., bright colors, usualtropicalized o.g. from interleaving, 6c with interleaving still adhering to gum, fine set.(photo - page 126) 705.00

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1422

1422 �� 1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, complete sheet of 25 withcomplete full margins, fresh color, folded along some of the perforated lines, some gumloss in right selvage and typical skips in a few places, otherwise the gum is very fresh over-all and free from the tropicalized gum which is usually seen, fine; only 500 stamps wereprinted and believed to be one of a few surviving complete sheets.

Printed in Australia during World War II, this stamp was issued for use on the island ofMindanao. They were supplied to Guerrilla forces on the island under the leadership of Col.Wendell W. Fertig. (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1423 � 1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, single tied to homemadecover (looks to be a ballot for voting) by black “Posted in the Free Philippines/MindanaoGuerilla Area/30 JUL 1944” handstamp with ms. “0” in “30” as cancel originally read“32”, addressed to “The Saturday Evening Post” in Philadelphia, matching censoredhandstamp and boxed “We Depend Upon Gen. MacArthur’s Pledge to Return” with anadditional strike on reverse, cover with damaged peripheral edges and staining whicheffect the adhesive; a mere 36 covers are believed to exist with this being one of the fewlegitimate usages known. (photo - page 90) Est. 400-500

1424 � 1943 2c Blue “Free Philippines Guerrilla Postal Service”, single tied together with aU.S. 6c Carmine air post (#C25) to cover by a violet “Posted in the FreePhilippines/Mindanao Guerilla Area/9 APR 1945” handstamp, addressed to an EdWilliams while he was in the Army, light creasing at right and a paper clip rust stain at left,neither affecting the adhesives, fine; this is being offered from Ed Williams estate so it hasnever been on the market before; accompanied by various research material Mr. Williamsassembled, including correspondences with military personnel who where in thePhilippines, and various military handstamp markings. (photo - page 106) Est. 400-500



Philippines Collection

1425 �� Philippines lot of mostly blocks and plate blocks, several dozen item, includes someof the U.S. overprints in blocks or plate strips, later issues mostly in blocks or plate blocks,including corner margin plate blocks of four of #445 and 446, plus ten values of the 1926Air post series each tied to a piece by a first day cancel, also a block of #N7 with one stamphaving the inverted “S” varieties, some booklet panes as well as Canal Zone blocks andplate blocks, o g., some n.h., largely fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

Ryukyu Islands

1426 �� #44-53, ½c-$1.00 Definitives cplt., without gum as issued, bottom right corner mar-gin imprint blocks of six, fine-very fine. (photo - page 106) 448.00

1427 ��S #91S-139S, 1½c-3c “Mihon” overprints cplt., all nineteen stamps, o g., n.h., very fine;nearly all signed Bush. (photo - page 106) 2,140.00

1428 �� #C19-23, 1960 9c on 4y to 35c on 20y Air post surcharges cplt., bottom right cor-ner margin imprint blocks of ten, o g., n.h., very fine set. (photo - page 126) 370.00

1429 �� #R9-16, 1c-$10.00 Revenues cplt., without gum as issued, generally well centered andfresh, fine-very fine and scarce. (photo - page 126) 1,375.00

1430 �� #R17/28, 1c/$10.00 Revenues, the original eight values issued in 1959, o g., n.h.,very fine. (photo - page 126) 406.00

1431 � Ryukyus Provisional issues mint collection of 22 different stamps comprised of #3X3-4, 3X6-9, 3X10-13, 3X15, 3X17-18, 3X20-21, 3X28, 3X28a, 3X30-31, 5X5 and 5X7-8,most with interleaving adhering to gum as usual, fine to mostly very fine; nearly all signedBush. 2,510.00

Possessions Collection

1432 �� Possessions collection in eight binders, Canal Zone is probably the strongest, but rep-resentation from all possessions except D.W.I., does include Ryukyu Islands, useful medi-um priced items to be found, the Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines includes Spanishissues, and the Philippines includes independence issues, somewhat mixed condition. Est. 750-1,000

UNITED NATIONS

1433 E #2E, 1951 1½c U.N. Headquarters, original artist’s sketches, two pencil sketches byLeon Helguera showing the design in various stages, the lot also contains four photostatsof Mr. Helguera’s rejected 3c design (which is similar to the accepted 1½c), plus there aretwo imperforate blocks of the 1½c in blue (possibly trial color proofs), very fine; excel-lent collateral material for the United Nations specialist; please see our website for allimages. (photo - page 106) Est. 300-400

1434 �� #100b, 100c, 1962 4c Family and Symbolic Buildings, yellow and brown omitted,each in top right inscription block of four, one block with the yellow omitted (#100b)and the other with brown omitted (#100c), o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce pair ofblocks which are unpriced in Scott. (photo - page 106) Est. 150-200

1435 �� #100c, 1962 4c Family Planning and Symbolic Buildings, brown omitted, completesheet of 50 with all stamps missing the brown color in the middle of the design, well cen-tered and fresh throughout, o g., n.h., very fine; listed but not priced in Scott. Est. 300-400

1436 �� United Nations miscellaneous lot with some errors and varieties, including severalcopies #100b, plus inscription blocks including many from the First Issue, and more, o.g.,n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 150-200

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UNITED STATES COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS

1437 �� Valuable holding of a few hundred stamps on stockcards, early issues to 1930s, plus somelater high values, loaded with popular stamps, including ten copies of #1, four-marginexamples from the 1851 Issue with certificates (including #8A, 13, 16 and 17), later 19thCentury both mint and used, plus some blocks, early 20th Century mint singles, blocksand some plate blocks, including a used #523 block with PF certificate, with many medi-um and higher priced stamps, back-of-the-book has air posts including Graf Zeppelins,several mint postage due blocks, Offices in China blocks, many Hunting Permit stampsand more, mixed condition, however there are many very fine and highly saleable stampsto be found; overall a most useful lot that has been conservatively estimated. Est. 10,000-15,000

1438 �� Valuable and highly saleable lot of dozens of items, mostly 20th Century, with value inblocks, including a set of the Graf Zeppelins in blocks of four, #C1-6 blocks, various cen-ter line and arrow blocks, #315 block of four, #467 (double) and 505 (single) errors inblocks, also better singles including two mint and used Graf Zeppelin sets, all of theColumbian dollar values, $1.00 and $2.00 Trans-Mississippi, some used including turn-of-the-century dollar values and 1869 Pictorials to 90c, plus a stockbooks of oversizeditems including four White Plains sheets and the Graf Zeppelin set of covers, o.g., manyn.h., few small faults but the majority is fine-very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1439 �� Balance of the Frank L. Himpsl collection of postage stamps to 1940 neatly mount-ed in three albums, mainly a used collection, containing not only a valuable selection ofsingles, but also many used blocks, varieties, better cancels, etc., with some mint also pre-sent (often duplicating the used example), many higher cataloging stamps such as #16,34, 67, 70c, 70d, 84, 101, 125 (mint), 144, 271a, and more (nearly all of the above list-ed stamps with certificates), plus there are numerous stamps cataloging $50.00 to$500.00 throughout, as well as scarce used blocks of four, including #68, 229, 218 (blockof six), Columbians to 30c, #312, etc., as mentioned there is useful duplication (includ-ing varieties and cancels), while there are some small faults present, the condition is farabove the norm, with many very fine and attractive stamps present; 50 certificates accom-pany. Est. 7,500-10,000

1440 �� Collection balance to 1981 in two Scott albums, the early issues are mainly used, from1890 onward it is mostly mint, includes #1-2, plus the 1847 Reproductions, many highcataloging stamp follow, including grills and the 1869 Pictorials complete, 20th Centuryis well filled, with a particularly good run of Washington-Franklin heads, and highly com-plete from 1920 on, plus air posts, postage dues, some officials, parcels posts, Offices inChina, etc., also some possessions including Canal Zone errors, slightly mixed conditionbut the vast majority with fine-very fine appearance; 26 certificates accompany. Est. 7,500-10,000

1441 �� High cataloging collection to 1940 in seven binders, starts with #1 and 2, many highcataloging early stamps such as #12, 16, 19, 21, 27, 28A, 34, 62B, plus many grilledstamps, 1869 Pictorials complete used, plus re-issues, Columbians complete mint as wellas the Trans-Mississippi set, later scarce stamps including Bluish papers, and more, airposts complete, with some plate blocks and flight covers, other back-of-the-book includ-ing postage dues, officials, Offices in China and revenues, mixed condition. Est. 7,500-10,000

1442 � Mint high cataloging collection to 1987 in two Scott albums, scattered early stampsincluding some higher values, starts getting more comprehensive with the Bank Noteissues, then filled with regular and commemorative issues throughout, there are someunmounted stamps that are still on the original auction or retail card, back-of-the-bookincludes air posts complete, special deliveries, postage dues, Offices in China, officials,newspapers, parcel posts, hunting permit stamps, Confederate States and more, includesno gum, regummed, hinged and never hinged stamps, condition is mixed, thereforeexamination is recommended. Est. 7,500-10,000



1443 �� Mostly used collection right up to 2000 issues housed in nine homemade albums, the19th Century has a high catalog value, with all the issue to the 90c value, often withduplication, for instance there are four sets of the 1861 Issues to 90c, many high dollarvalues from the turn of the century, starting in the 20th Century some mint is present(usually duplicating the used), the used continues all the way up to the recent issues, alsomany full mint panes of the modern stamps, sprinkled throughout the 20th Century arecovers, mainly commercial usages to Europe, back-of-the-book includes air posts, specialdeliveries, postage dues, officials and more, condition is mixed so inspection is recom-mended. Est. 7,500-10,000

1444 �� Balance of a large collection to 2010 in six Lighthouse hingeless albums, mostly used to1890 and mint thereafter, early issues with some useful medium priced stamps, most ofthe value in mint, with a solid run of regular issues, particularly the Washington-Franklins,the modern issues appear complete including the Recalled Legends of the West sheet,back-of-the book includes complete runs of Offices in China, parcel posts and huntingpermit stamps, while the condition is slightly mixed, there is a large percentage of fine-very fine saleable stamps; twenty certificates accompany. Est. 5,000-7,500

1445 � Used collection to 1987 in two Scott albums, with many early stamps cataloging severalhundred dollars each, and several cataloging over $1,000.00, Columbians to $3.00,Trans-Mississippi set complete, and a good run of 20th Century including the WhitePlains sheet, also air posts complete (with an extra #C13), special deliveries, postage dues,eight Offices in China, officials, a few carrier stamps, hunting permits, and more, condi-tion is mixed so inspection is necessary; the total catalog value should be quite high. Est. 5,000-7,500

1446 �� High cataloging collection of mostly used classics and mint air posts, 1847 Issue is rep-resented by no less than twelve single and a pair in various shades, also three 10c, 1851Issue includes two 5c and a pair of 12c, 1857 Issue to 90c (some unused), 1861 Issuecontains many shades (including three 90c), some pairs and better grills, also someConfederate States, air post issues nearly complete including the Graf Zeppelin set, as wellas some special deliveries, mixed condition but overall a worthwhile lot that could holdsome potential. Est. 5,000-7,500

1447 �� Mint and used collection to 1994 in mounts and housed in three Scott albums, the firstalbum is Postmaster’s Provisionals to 1976, with mostly used classics including 1847 5cand 10c, 1851 to 12c, 1857 to 30c, 1861 to 90c, 1867 grills to 30c, 1869 complete to30c, most Bank Notes,1890 small Bank Notes complete mint, Columbians completemint to $1.00, Bureau issues to $1.00, Trans-Mississippi to $1.00, most 20th centurycommemoratives mint, useful Washington-Franklins, including coils, with many mint,then virtually complete mint including a White Plains sheet, the second volume is 1977-94 issues apparently complete including a Recalled Legends of the West sheet, and thethird album contains valuable back-of-the-book issues and Possessions, with mint air mailscomplete including a set of Graf Zeppelins, special deliveries complete mostly mint,postage dues, Offices in China complete mint or used, officials, parcel post completemint, newspapers, many revenues with First through Third issues, reds, greens, huntingpermits, etc., and ending with Possessions with Canal Zone, Guam, Hawaii andPhilippines, very mixed condition ranging from repaired to very fine and some misiden-tified, but with enough sound fine or better o.g. or used to make a careful inspectionworthwhile. Est. 5,000-7,500

1448 �� Useful collection to the 1970s in a Scott album, early issue mainly used, includes a pairof #1 and single of #2, some other higher value 19th Century, Columbian are completemint or used, as is the Trans-Mississippi set, some mint Washington-Franklins and laterissues, also air posts and other back-of-the-book, mixed quality. Est. 3,000-4,000

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1449 � Mostly mint collection to the 1980s in four Scott albums (one of which is plate numbercoils), only a little 19th Century, much of which is used, much of the value is in the mint20th Century, particularly regular issues, and includes many very fine stamps, over twen-ty of which are accompanied by PF or PSE certificates, including some graded, back ofthe books includes air posts, postage dues, parcel posts, as well as cut square and revenues,also some “extras” such as a specialized Farley collection, including position pieces andtwo photographs, also a cover signed by F.D. Roosevelt, while the overall condition ismixed, the better items are often very fine. Est. 2,000-3,000

1450 �� Mostly used collection to 1995 in two Schaubek albums, includes #1 and other highvalue early stamps, Columbians lacking only the $3.00 and $5.00 for completion, a com-plete Trans-Mississippi set, Bureau issue to $5.00, and well filled 20th Century, somemint including the White Plains sheet and some modern, also air posts (including the GrafZeppelin set), Offices in China complete less only #K18 and other back-of-the-book,mixed condition. Est. 2,000-3,000

1451 ��PB Miscellaneous balance of a consignment, mostly 20th Century, including a used GrafZeppelin set, #C18 plate block, “Kans.” plate blocks including 7c-10c values, other plateblocks from the 1920s and 1930s including #834, a few used early issues including a$2.00 Bureau stamp, mint are o g., some n.h., early issues in mixed quality, otherwisemainly fine-very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

1452 ��/� Mostly mint collection intact as received, very well organized and mounted in seven like-new Schaubek hingeless albums (plus two empty albums), early material is sparse andmostly used, mint picks up around 1920s and looks nearly complete from there onwardsto 2004 with the high value Priority mail stamps (up to $12.25), includes a lightly filledback of the book album, some better items noticed were a nearly complete Kan./Neb.set, Wylie and Daffy die cut omitted single sheets and n.h. #RW2, two additional smallboxes contain an extra accumulation of panes, partial sheets, additional examples, someforeign, etc., extra mounts and 2011 Scott Specialized included, owner’s face value aloneexceeds $2,000.00. Est. 1,000-1,500

1453 � Mostly early commemorative lot consisting of complete sets of the Columbian, Pan-American, Louisiana Purchase and Jamestown issues, plus four stamps from the 1861Issue including a 5c value, contains a mix of original gum, no gum and regummedstamps, the quality is quite mixed though the dollar value Columbians are well centered. Est. 1,000-1,500

1454 �� Mostly 20th Century lot in two stockbooks, one is mostly plate number singles andstrips, with some earlier issues such as a plate strip of five of #213, several mint or usedplate number singles of Bureau Issues and Washington-Franklin heads, and some lateritems, the other stockbooks is mainly mint or used coils, also more modern plate blocksincluding higher values, much is fine. Est. 400-500

1455 �/�� Mint lot of mostly plate blocks and other multiples from the 1930s, with Presidentialissues including $2.00 plate strip of twenty and $5.00 plate block of four, o.g., spot checkshow better items are never hinged, fine-very fine. Est. 200-300



Back-of-the-Book

1456 � Valuable mint collection strong in back-of-the-book, in two Lighthouse hingelessalbums, at one time the collector tried to fill all of the spaces in the album, but at somepoint realized this would be too costly, so he concentrated all his efforts on back-of-the-book issues, namely postage dues, officials and newspaper stamps, which are all excep-tionally well filled with mint stamps, the postage dues are missing only two special print-ings (1c and 3c) for completion, but does contain the other five special printings, four ofwhich are accompanied by old PF and/or APS Board of Examiners certificates, includesall the key stamps such as #J29 and J58, the official are complete (except the stamp in thespace of #O113 is actually #O82), including the State Dept. dollar values, #O94, O103and O113, the newspaper stamps are quite comprehensive and contain a large number ofscarce high cataloging items, the 1875 Continental Issue is lacking only the $6.00 valuefor completion, the 1879 American printing is just about complete through the $48.00value, the 1885 Issue is complete, and the 1894 B.E.P. Issue contains the 2c, 4c and 6cvalues, plus some later issues, also some other back-of-the-book such as Offices in Chinacomplete and some Confederate States, in 2009 the collector sent most of the newspaperstamps (and one postage due) to the Philatelic Foundation for certificates, they all cameback genuine and mostly classified correctly, but some did note faults (mostly small), thecondition of the other higher values is somewhat mixed, but it does include fine-very finestamps; collections containing this many scarce, rare and high cataloging stamps are rarelyoffered at auction. Est. 30,000-40,000

1457 �� Air post collection to the 1970s arranged in a stockbook, value in the first two issues,with mint and used single, a set of used plate number singles, several blocks such as two#C1 blocks mint, a used block of fifteen of #C1 and a used plate block of six of #C2, alsoa mint #C14, blocks and plate blocks of later issues, slightly mixed condition, much isfine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

Small Lots By Issue

1458 � 1861 Issue specialized lot of over 60 items, with values from 1c to 30c, with shades(including 3c Pink), cancels, plate varieties, two 2c Black Jacks with dramatic pre-print-ing folds, 15c with imprint, scarce stamps including five of the 5c Buff, a couple proofsand specimens, mixed condition; should prove quite useful to the specialist. Est. 1,500-2,000

1459 � #69, 12c Black used lot of 24 stamps comprising eighteen singles and three pairs, mostare well centered and fresh, some better cancels such as red, blue, geometrics and a com-plete Paid (though no premiums were added to the catalog value), a few small faults butseveral are very fine; overall quite an attractive and saleable lot. 2,520.00+

1460 � 1868 Grilled issues used lot of 29 stamps, most are “E” or “F” grills, but also note atleast one 3c “C” grill (being a double grill), values from 1c to 15c (including a pair of15c), some well centered stamps are noticed, as well as grill varieties and premium can-cels, mixed condition. Est. 400-500

1461 �� 1869 Pictorial mostly used lot consisting of twelve 2c, eighteen 3c, three 6c, five 12cand one 30c, plus a few mint/unused including a 1c Re-issue, several better cancelsnoted, particularly on the 2c and 3c values, including one green on 3c, plus a magentacancel on a 6c, plus plate varieties on the 3c, a partial plate number on one 12c, mixedcondition but nearly all have fine or better appearance. Est. 750-1,000

1462 �/�� First Bureau issue imprint and plate number strip of three collection of over 240items filling a large stockbook, includes values to 10c, however most are 1c and especial-ly 2c values, the latter with a wide range of types and shades, collected by plate numberwith some matched sets, also a few early 20th century issues, mixed condition and cen-tering, many o g., l.h. or n.h., fine or better. Est. 1,000-1,500

1463 �/��(�)#630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet lot of nine, four are no gum, others are o g. withat least two n.h., some small faults, fine-very fine appearance. 3,825.00

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Plate Blocks

1464 �PB Plate block collection of regular issues and air posts to 2002 in a Scott album and anadditional binder, album start with the 1922 Issue that goes to the $2.00, plus a $5.00center line block, later issues are well filled, including complete Kans.-Nebr. overprint, thePrexie series and Liberty series, solid run of modern issues including high value ExpressMail stamps, air posts including #C1-3, the binder contains various low valueWashington-Franklin plate blocks, #467 double error in a block of twelve and some mod-ern errors including an imperforate pane of the 32c Georgia O’Keeffe, o.g., earlier plateblock a mix of hinged and never hinged, the more modern issues are typically neverhinged, a few small faults but mainly fine-very fine. Est. 3,000-4,000

1465 �/��PB Plate block collection to 1978 in five Scott albums, though many of the better itemswere never mounted and are on the auction/retail cards, starts with 1c (plate block offour) and 2c (plate block of ten) Pan Americans, other early commemoratives, plus vari-ous regular issues, with many cataloging a few hundred dollars each, from 1940 on it isexceedingly well filled, back-of-the-book has air posts (including #C1), postage dues andothers, very little duplication except we did notice six examples of the $5.00 Hamilton,o.g., much is n.h., a few flaws but mainly fine-very fine. Est. 3,000-4,000

1466 �/��PB Plate block and block collection of a few hundred items mostly in mounts on White Acepages in a binder, being all 20th century regular issue and commemoratives to 1935, bet-ter items include blocks of four of #340, 371 and 373, 381 block of six, and “Kans.” and“Nebr.” overprints less the 8c “Kans.”, plate blocks include, 370, 373, 501, 548-50, 559,571, 572, 589, 619, 620, 704-15, 754-65 and 803-34, occasional small fault or off cen-ter, most are o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

1467 �PB Plate block collection to 1985 in four Harris albums, a few from the 1920s, really startsin the 1930s with regular issues and commemoratives, includes high values such as $5.00Presidential and $5.00 Hamilton, solid run of modern issues, also a little back-of-the-book, o g., much n.h., largely fine-very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

1468 �/��PB Plate block collection of 1928-75 regular issues and commemoratives in mount andhoused in six binders, highly complete for the period with 2c Reds, #704-15, 803-34,859-93, 1053, C18, C20-22, C24, etc., o g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1469 ��PB Plate block collection of many hundreds of mostly post 1940 to recent issues in mountson White Ace pages housed in thirteen binders, appears to be highly complete for theperiod, including #1053, with considerable cumulative face value, especially in modernissues, also booklet panes and booklets with a #C10a, appears to be o.g., n.h., fine-veryfine. Est. 500-750

1470 �PB #323/673, RW43, Plate block group of twenty items, most cataloging between$100.00 and $450.00 each, includes several Washington-Franklin heads, o.g., some n.h.,a few hinge reinforcements or trivial imperfections, overall fine-very fine, not counted inthe catalog value are three used (pre-cancelled) plate blocks, #531, 534 and 550; conser-vatively catalogs $3,500.00. Est. 500-750

Booklets and Booklet Panes

1471 BP Nearly complete booklet pane collection to 2003 in a Scott album, the only spaces thatare empty are #319Fh and the 2c A.E.F. pane (though #319p is defective), includes thefirst pane in both horizontal and vertical watermarks, and the 1c A.E.F. pane of 30 (posi-tion W11), many of the Washington-Franklin and 1922 Series panes have plate numbers,also contains all the modern issues which add up to several hundred dollars face value, thepanes are tightly encased in Showguard mounts, so we have only spot-checked condition,the early panes we checked are hinged and the later panes appear never hinged, there maybe some faults present (the 1c A.E.F. pane is simply lightly hinged), fine-very fine appear-ance. Est. 750-1,000



1472 �/��BP Booklet pane collection to 1987 on Scott pages, with many of the better items nevermounted and on the auction cards, includes #279Bk, three 2c Shield panes, and thenappears complete from the Washington-Franklins onward except for the two A.E.F.panes, also air post issues, o g., most if not all n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1473 BK Booklet collection to 1988 in a Scott album, includes two Washington-Franklins (BK55and 56), then is fairly well filled from 1927 onward, includes some air post and one WarSavings, fine-very fine; the Scott catalog value is about $2,000.00. Est. 400-500

1474 BK Booklet lot consisting of #BK55, 79 (panes with plate numbers), 92, 103 and 110, plusanother $100.00 in face value in more modern including the $32.25 Express Mail, o.g.,n.h., a couple of the earliest with minor cover bends from opening, otherwise very fine. Est. 150-200

Cancels

1475 � 19th Century cancels and fancy cancels accumulation of collections, balances and rem-nants comprised of several thousand stamps on various album pages, with issues rangingfrom 3c 1851 through the Columbians, with most being on the 3c 1861 issue and on 1cand 2c Bank Notes, many are quite ordinary, but some better or interesting items can alsobe found throughout, typical mixed condition so inspection is essential. Est. 300-400

1476 � Precancels monumental collection and accumulation of many tens of thousands ofstamps housed in 78 albums, 88 stockbooks and five glassine boxes, all filling 22 large car-tons, the collection includes both local and Bureau issue precancels, with all states wellrepresented, and range from the late 19th century until recent, the albums contain col-lections by state or by issue, while the stockbooks seen to contain mostly blocks of four,a vast offering which will delight and amaze the precancel aficionado and clearly one ofthe largest holdings to come on the market in decades. Est. 5,000-7,500

Accumulations and Remainder Lots

1477 �� Remainder of an estate, diverse accumulation mostly in albums and stockbooks, but alsoin envelopes, glassines and loose, all stuffed into six large cartons, a little of everythinghere including collections and balances in various albums, a used block of four collection,plate blocks, postal stationery, souvenir cards, U.N., mint face value material and just plain“junk,” time consuming to view properly, but certainly worth the effort. Est. 1,000-1,500

1478 �� Collection remainder in four Scott albums, with some higher values such as $1.00 and$2.00 Columbian, some useful mint 20th Century, back-of-the-book including cutsquares, a modest album of revenues, plus some medium priced items on sales pages andover 100 first flight covers, mixed condition. Est. 1,000-1,500

1479 �� Balance of an estate filling three cartons, much is mint 20th Century, but also some earlyissues including a #1 on cover, includes albums, pages, stockbooks, sheet files, smallboxes, etc., lots of face value but also premium and other items including several modernerrors, slightly mixed condition with much being fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1480 �/��Accumulation of mostly mint collections comprised of three Davo hingeless albums,six Lindner hingeless albums, a Scott National album and a couple others, a few betteritems present, however much of the value lies in postage and the albums. Est. 200-300

1481 �� Miscellaneous balance in three binders, value in back-of-the-book including specialdeliveries, parcel posts, revenues including mint and used hunting permit stamps, singles,blocks and plate blocks from the 1930s to the 1990s, a few used early issues, a handful ofcovers and some foreign, mixed condition. Est. 300-400

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Modern Mint

1482 �� Better mint sheet lot of over 140 sheets ranging from 1931-47 (Scott #703/949) nice-ly arranged in Scott albums, premium sheets included such as complete 1932 OlympicGames (#718-19), complete 1936-37 Army and Navy (#785-94), 1939 BaseballCentennial (#855), 1942 Chinese Resistance (#906) and complete 1943-44 OverrunCountries (#909-21) including the “KORPA” variety, manageable duplication notexceeding three of each, spot check shows them all to be o g., n.h., fine-very fine. Brookman 4,200.00

1483 �� Modern mint sheet lot neatly arranged by Scott number in 23 Scott albums, denomi-nations range from 1c-$11.75 with a majority falling between 5c and 39c, duplication islimited to three of each at most, as collection was kept intact some premium pieces werenoticed such as the Recalled Legends of the West sheet and several Warner Brothers car-toon panes with die cut omitted (no Bugs Bunny), o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 7,000.00+

1484 �� Mint sheet lot of many dozens it two large sheet file albums, much is 3c-6c commemo-ratives, with premium including the 6c se-tenant sheet and three 6c Baseball, also someearlier including 7c Prexie, some modern including high Express Mail values such as$9.95 and $14.00 (two), a few uncounted items such as postage dues, o g., n.h., fine-veryfine. Face value 1,300.00

1485 �� Modern mint accumulation with premium items, filling a box, from the 1960s to 33cvalue, with most of the value being in the more recent period, the most prevalent itemsare the booklets and booklet panes, including many unfolded booklets, also some sheets,panes, plate blocks, a stock of coil plate number strips, etc., with high values presents suchas two full panes of the $5.00 Harte, there is also an unusually large number of premiumitems, such as the key #1891 plate #6 strip of three, two Recalled Legends of the Westsheet with original envelopes and six imperforate Bugs Bunny sheets, o g., a very few arehinged, nearly all are n.h., fine-very fine; with a large face value (stated by the owner tobe in excess of $13,000.00) and all of the premium items present, our estimate may betoo conservative. Est. 7,500-10,000

1486 �� Modern mint accumulation neatly housed in over 50 binders, plus a few sheet files, fromthe early 1950s right up to 2008 issues, much of the value in plate blocks and plate strips,but also other blocks, part sheets, full panes of recent issues, sheets and more, with use-ful duplication, several high values noticed including 17 plate blocks of the $5.00 Moore,as well as Express Mail stamps, o.g., probably all n.h., fine-very fine; the face value shouldbe well in excess of our top estimate. Est. 3,000-4,000

1487 �� Modern mint substantial accumulation of 1930s to recent issues mostly in full sheetsor sheetlets, but also some plate blocks, plate strips, coils, booklets and scrap, mostly inmint sheet files in no particular order filling a carton. Face value 4,460.00

1488 �� Large mint accumulation of post 1940 issues in glassines filling two large cartons, most-ly plate blocks, but also some blocks and singles, plus around 2,000 1966 SIPEX souvenirsheets, also some used and first day covers, high face value. Est. 2,000-3,000

1489 ��PB Modern plate strip accumulation of several hundred plate strips in three neatly arrangedScott albums, mainly plate strips of twenty, most between 6c-29c denominations, o.g.,n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 1,450.00

1490 �� Modern uncut press sheet lot of thirteen sheets, eight different issues between 29c-37c,includes better sheets such as 1994 Legends of the West, two 2000 Space hologram,2003 Audrey Hepburn, two 2004 37c Lewis and Clark, among others, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. 1,225.00+

1491 �� Modern USPS Presentation packs filling a small box, most all are sealed withinunopened USPS shrink wrap, denominations are from 22c to 37c with a majority higherthan 29c, Daffy Duck, Wile Coyote and “That’s All Folks” single die cut omitted mini-sheets noticed (four of each), also included are some PO issued first day cancels, very fine. Face value 420.00



1492 � Commemorative panel collection to 1989 in four binders, high degree of completion,the missing items are generally from the later period, includes the key early panels such asPueblo Art and Lindbergh, plus a few varieties and some Post Office pinup sheets(uncounted), very fine. 3,100.00

1493 � Souvenir card collection to 1993 neatly housed in three White Ace albums, includes the1939 Truck both gummed and ungummed, lacking only #1, 43 and a couple from the1990s for completion, very fine. 1,075.00

1494 � Souvenir page collection to 1992 in nine binders, quite comprehensive, especially in theearly official issues, not only containing the best items such as the 8c Family Planning, butalso watermark and other varieties present (though all are cataloging strictly by Scott),very fine. 4,800.00

Postal History and Cover Lots

1495 � Postal history old time collection from an estate offered intact, an interesting collec-tion of hundreds of covers housed in five albums, with numerous better franking andusages to be found throughout, as well as advertising covers, registered usages, fancy can-cels, scarce small towns, colored cancels, patriotic covers, high value frankings, multiplefrankings, etc., the collection starts with a few locals including Hales and continues witha 5c 1847 on cover, #9 on advertising cover, many #10s including a second day of issue,useful 1c and 3c 1851-57 issues with advertising and many patriotics, #26 with green gridof St. Joseph, #26 on cover with Steamer Lafourche cachet, cover to England with #9,11 and 15 pair, 32 and 33 on a cover, 35 pair on cover. 36 pair on cover, good 1861issues with several 3c pink covers, 68 frankings including by three singles, front toSingapore with #65 (2), 68 (2) and 71, 113 strip of six on cover, 114 and 119 on regis-tered domestic cover, 10c and 30c Bank Notes on registered cover, two covers with 3cand 15c Bank Notes on registered covers, 6c and 15c Bank Notes on registered domes-tic cover, 12c Bank Note on cover to Sweden, an extremely rare franking by 15c and90c small Bank Notes on registered cover to England, Columbians including a frank-ing by 1c, 2c, 5c (2), 8c, 10c and 30c on registered cover to England, Spanish AmericanWar patriotics, Trans-Mississippi including a single franking by the 50c value, 20th cen-tury commemoratives, Washington-Franklins and ending with 1920’s and 1930’s first daycovers, with nothing after 1935, mixed condition throughout, however many are fine-very fine; a valuable and desirable lot which needs to be thoroughly viewed. Est. 7,500-10,000

1496 � Lot of better covers, including a #9X1, 1847 Issue including 5c from Chester, Pa. andMobile, Ala., plus two covers with 10c, others are mainly air post covers, particularly theGraf Zeppelins, which include three 65c, three $1.30 and four $2.60 on separate flowncovers, seven #C18 covers including one with a block of four, and a few other items, earlyissues in mixed condition, the air post covers are largely fine-very fine; four PF certificatesaccompany. Est. 3,000-4,000

1497 � Stampless covers, letters and paper ephemera large accumulation of many hundredsof items in sheet protectors housed in two large binders, plus an equal amount of loosematerial, all filling a large carton, generally late 18th century to early 20th century, includ-ing stampless covers and correspondences going back to 1796, old letters, some withgood content, territorial letters and covers, many Civil War letters, covers and correspon-dences, including a use of Robert E. Lee’s stationery after the war, illustrated letterheads,revenues on documents and all manner of other things, usual mixed condition but wellworth exploring. Est. 750-1,000

1498 � Stampless cover accumulation of over 370 items in two albums and a box, largely north-eastern towns, but also some southern and mid-western, and not overloaded with thelarger common cities, with quite a few smaller and scarcer towns to be found, some car-ried out-of-the-mails, some fancy “Paid” and rate handstamps, local posts, franks, manu-script towns, colored cancels including green, a few to Canada or other foreign destina-tions, and a good variety of rates and destinations, usual variable condition, generallygood to very fine covers and strikes. Est. 750-1,000

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1499 � 19th Century cover lot of a few hundred, stampless to the Bank Note period, mostlydomestic usages, includes some illustrated, auxiliary markings, postage due usages,Confederate States and more, also of note is a four-margin #16 pen cancelled on cover toCanada (signed Ashbrook), mixed condition. Est. 400-500

1500 � Massive cover accumulation from an estate comprised of many thousands sleeved andloose filling five large cartons, 19th and 20th century including a little of practically every-thing such as advertising, correspondences, patriotics, town cancels including manyVermont, fancy cancels, picture post cards, stationery, air mail, special delivery, a few for-eign, etc., there is plenty of “junk” but also a great many $10.00 to $100.00 or more cov-ers to be found, which they need to be since this lot is in absolutely no order at all, andthe condition is typically mixed; time consuming to view but the effort should proverewarding as this is an eBayer’s delight. Est. 2,000-3,000

1501 � Cover lot of about 180 items, stampless to early 20th Century and some back-of-the-book including revenues used on documents, several useful medium priced items arenoticed, somewhat mixed condition with much being fine or better. Est. 400-500

1502 � Guano advertising cover collection of over 75 mid 19th century to mid 20th centurycovers, ranging from all over designs to corner card covers, also several illustrated letter-heads and related items, many better items noted, usual mixed condition, many fine-veryfine. Est. 1,000-1,500

1503 � 20th Century cover lot of many hundreds in two boxes, some are mounted on exhibitpages while other are loose, includes commercial usages, exposition covers and cards, firstday covers including some better early, Hawaiian territorials, a collection of St. Paul postalhistory (including some 19th Century), interesting postcards, somewhat mixed conditionthough most are fine-very fine; worth close scrutiny, as there appears to be better itemsmixed in with the more common covers. Est. 500-750

1504 � Mostly 20th Century cover lot of many hundreds, including flight covers and ship cov-ers mostly from the 1930s and 1940s, first day covers including more modern, commer-cial covers including some 19th Century and more, majority fine or better. Est. 750-1,000

1505 � 20th Century cover lot of well over 100 items, much is from the 1930s, with cachetedfirst day covers including eight of the 1939 3c Baseball, also flight covers including a fewforeign, and more, mainly fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

1506 � Military mail lot of a few hundred covers, from Spanish-American War to the Gulf War,several WWI covers including Prisoner of War, much is WWII, including APOs andMarine postmarks identified on album pages, incoming censored mail, patriotics, etc.,mainly fine or better. Est. 300-400

1507 � Flight cover lot of a few hundred, mostly U.S. but does contain some foreign as well,with some better from the 1920s and 1930s, also CAMs, FAMs, a few Lindbergh flights,Canal Zone, a couple crash covers, balloons and a few Space covers, mainly fine-very fine. Est. 400-500

1508 FDC #855, 3c Baseball, accumulation of 292 cacheted first day covers each cancelled on June13, 1939 and most from Cooperstown, NY although a couple of other cities werenoticed, duplication is present with most not exceeding fifteen, some better cachetsnoticed including 39 Cobbett’s (Planty #15), 88 Cosby’s (Planty 16a/28b) with a major-ity of the known mini-photo cachets, 3 Gundel’s (Planty #41), Parson (Planty #76),Wooley (Planty #84), among numerous others, most seem to be addressed, general con-dition fine or better with some typical toning; a challenging grouping of these popularfirst day covers. Est. 3,000-4,000



1509 FDC First day cover accumulation of probably somewhere over three thousand covers insleeves and loose housed in boxes and albums filling three large cartons, with issues rang-ing from the 1930s to 1990s bearing singles, blocks of four, plate blocks, coils and book-let panes, including high values and better items such as a complete set of Presidentialsincluding coils and booklet panes, most cacheted with a good variety of producers,addressed and unaddressed, mainly very fine; an unpicked lot from an estate so worth alook. Est. 300-400

1510 FDC/�Mostly first day cover lot of many dozens in the 1926-1937 period, several 2c Redsincluding some cacheted, both APS souvenir sheets, one booklet pane (#720b), acacheted set of the Washington Bicentennial series, and more, also mint stamps (mostlyplate blocks) including a plate number pair of the 5c Trans-Mississippi, largely fine-veryfine. Est. 200-300

1511 � Postage due cover accumulation of several hundred 19th and 20th century covers andcards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, ranging from stampless to modern, with awide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives, including high values, there areboth domestic usages and covers of foreign origin, with a nice variety of countries of ori-gin to be found, we note Civil War soldier’s due covers, a 1906 San Francisco earthquakecover and other better items, typical mixed condition, many fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

Postcards

1512 � Premium postcard lot of about 300 mostly different, most are from the very early (pre-1910) 20th Century, contains both mint and used, includes several real photographs, sixHold to the Lights, many popular topics such as aircraft with balloons and multicoloredZeppelins (plus five flown Zeppelin covers), sports, military, Black America, pretty ladiesincluding a set of twelve Hamilton Kings, thirteen real photos of early Texas, thirteenMexican-American War real photos including one Pancho Villa, better Halloween andChristmas, and much more, some foreign including one used from the U.S. Post Officein Shanghai, plus 75 Japan including 48 black and white scenes of Kobe (some real pho-tos) and 24 from the Japanese Siege of Singapore, somewhat mixed condition, mainly fineor better. Est. 500-750

Ephemera

1513 Ephemera Balance housed within ten albums dating from the second half of the 19thcentury to around 1950’s, includes an album of lower-end autographs (Gerald Ford, JohnGlenn, Jr., Charles Atlas, etc.), Aviation related material including real photos, postcardsand stereo cards, Ship related including mainly postcards, brochures, menus, etc.,Baseball related photos and tickets, one album of 19th century real photos (incl. tintypes), and an envelope of Adm. Byrd related material with covers and other items relat-ed to his expedition, general condition fine or better. Est. 300-400

1514 Ephemera lot of many dozens of items, such as documents, autographs, photographs, afew banknotes and more; take a look. Est. 200-300

1515 World War I “U.S. Official” Photographs collection of 227 different real photographshoused in two albums each inscribed “U.S. Official” in the corner, most measure in therange of 215x165mm, encompasses a variety of different scenes which look to be all takenin Europe, scenes include soldiers/officers (including General Pershing), trenches,artillery (cannons, machine guns, etc.), railroads, Red Cross, blacks, cavalry, prisoners,transportation (vehicles, airplane, ships, etc.), among many others, condition seems to bemixed but generally fine or better; a beautiful set of first-hand WWI history seen throughthe lens of a camera. Est. 400-500

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Literature

1516 Philatelic literature, essential library in a box with key texts for U.S. collectors, includescomplete Johl U.S. Postage Stamps of the 20th Century, complete Brookman set, completeAAMC with pricing supplement, both UPSS catalogs, other notable texts by Neinken,Ashbrook, Wood, Skinner, Herst-Zareski, plus a few revenue books such as the BostonRevenue, Kramer, West and Bidwell, with some other useful books as well (Dallas view-ing only). Est. 300-400

1517 Philatelic library, a useful general United States Philatelic library with works by Antrim,Billing, Brazer, Brookman, Coles, Herst and Zareski, Johl, Nathan, Rohloff, Simpson,Towle, Willard, Van Vlissingen and Waud and others, with emphasis on cancels and postalhistory, all packed into three large cartons (Dallas viewing only). Est. 300-400

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AEROPHILATELY

The Bruce E. Landry Collection of Round the World Flight Covers

1518 � AAMC #1025, March 17, 1924 Round the World Flight by U.S. Army Aviators,Santa Monica-Seattle Leg, U.S. 2c postal card (Scott #UX25) cancelled by “SantaMonica, Calif./MAR 17” c.d.s. with a purple and green Clover Field cachets at left and“Around the World Flight/United States Air Force” handstamp in red across middle,upon arrival card was then re-forwarded by train and cancelled “Seattle, Wash., TerminalSta./APR 4, 1924” over 2c postal card indicia, a U.S. 1c Washington was added and can-celled by a violet San Francisco double oval, from there the card was sent “By U.S. AirMail/Transcontinental” to it’s final destination in New York, card with an insignificantcorner crease at top left, still a very fine usage, lot also contains three other postcardsincluding another First Leg with violet Clover Field cachet and two carried on the coastto coast Atlantic to Pacific leg, one with greenish-blue handstamp stating just this, bothdated Sept. 5 Boston c.d.s., also very fine. (photo - page 106) Est. 300-400

1519 � AAMC #1077, June 28-July 22, 1928 Round the World Flight by Mears andCollyer,U.S. 1c postal card cancelled by New York June 28 duplex, pair of China 1c Junkalso on front with Moukden (Manchuria) cancel, New York receiver cancel on reversedated July 22, addressed to Knoxville, TN, card has been signed by John Henry Mearson reverse, numbered “000027”, very fine; also included is a 1930 Round the WorldFlight Attempt by Brown and Mears, U.S. 1c postal card and U.S. 10c Special Deliveryboth tied by East Orange Aug 1 c.d.s. and Harbour Grace, Newfoundland c.d.s. datedAug 2, this too is signed by Mears on reverse (AAMC #20), very fine. (photo - page106) Est. 200-300

1520 � AAMC #Z-72-76, August 8-September 1,1929 “Graf Zeppelin” Round the WorldFlight, total of ten covers of different legs throughout the journey from Lakehurst toLakehurst and Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen, includes AAMC #Z-72 with LakehurstAugust 7 c.d.s., Z-72d, Z-72f, Z-73 (2) with one example being on a real photo post-card of the Graf Zeppelin, Z-73f signed by Eckener and his entire crew, Z-74, Z-74a,Z-75 and Z-76, each with the proper handstamps applied and well struck, overall condi-tion is very fine. (photo - page 106) Est. 500-750

1521 � AAMC #1120 var., October 30, 1930 Round the World Flight by Bruce, cachetedunaddressed cover franked by India 1a stamp tied by Calcutta c.d.s., New Delhi arrivalc.d.s. on reverse, this cover was carried on her Karachi-Calcutta leg, signed MildredBruce, very fine. (photo - page 106) Est. 150-200


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1522 � AAMC #1141, June 21, 1931 Round the World Flight by Post and Gatty, U.S. 2cWashington tied by wavy Mineola, New York c.d.s. dating June 21, 1931, cover carriedin the “Winne Mae” with Berlin June 24 c.d.s., Moscow June 29 cachet in purple withan additional purple strike to right, Mineola July 1 wavy arrival c.d.s. at bottom, coversigned Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, cachet strike and overall condition is very fine;the route of this trip was New York via Harbour Grace (Newfoundland), Chester(England), Hanover and Berlin (Germany), Moscow, Nova Sibirsk, Irkutsk,Blagovestchensk and Khabarovsk (Russia), Nome (Alaska), Edmonton (Canada) and thenback to New York. (photo - page 106) Est. 300-400

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1523 � AAMC #1146, July 28, 1931 Round the World Flight by Herndon and Pangborn,cover franked with U.S. 2c Washington tied by July 28 Brooklyn c.d.s. in which the plane“Miss Veedol” took off from Floyd Bennett Field, arriving at Croydon on July 31 withcorresponding c.d.s., from there it went via Russia with violet cachet and black c.d.s. onreverse, headed to Sabishiro Beach where a Japan 3s stamp was affixed and cancelledOctober 2, then onwards to its ultimate destination at Wenatchee, Washington where itreceived a U.S. 2c stamp cancelled on October 5, violet handstamp numbering this as 68of the 75 letters carried, signed Hugh Herndon and Clyde Pangborn, some inconse-quential tone spots, still very fine; while attempting to beat the round the world flightrecord, they were inadvertently arrested and detained in Japan and were heavily fined bythe Japanese Government for flying over fortifications, thus only completing the firstnon-stop flight from Japan to the United States. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

1524 � AAMC #1162, April 14, 1932 Attempted Round the World Flight by Junkers D-1925 “Atlantis”, two India 1a and 3pi stamps tied by Rangoon double circle c.d.s. tocover addressed to Calcutta, proper “Round the World Flight/By German Seaplane” sealtied by purple “Atlantis, Junkers D-1925/Ichapur 14 April 1932” cancel with an addi-tional strike on reverse and blue “Bertram Atlantis Expedition” handstamp to left,Calcutta arrival c.d.s. on reverse along with being signed by Stephen H. Smith, one ofthe few covers known signed by him, very fine; it’s believed only 75 covers exist from thisflight; Captain Hans Bertram accompanied by his team attempted a round the worldflight from Kiel, Germany but ultimately were forced down in the Indian Ocean afterarriving safely in India. (photo - page 106) Est. 500-750

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1525 � AAMC #1167, July 5, 1932 Round the World Flight by Mattern and Griffin, coverwith U.S. 5c Airmail tied by New York slogan c.d.s. to New York, plane took off fromFloyd Bennett Field going via Harbour Grace and landing in Berlin where it received aGermany 4pf stamp tied by a Berlin July 6 c.d.s., from there to Moscow where it receiveda 15k stamp tied by a Moscow July 7 c.d.s., their journey ended on their trip to Siberia,cover is also signed by Jimmy Mattern and Lt. Griffin, light toning bands from enve-lope seal adhesive which is typically seen on these, still very fine; an incredibly scarce pieceof flight history as a mere 10 covers are believed to have been aboard. (photo - page110) Est. 750-1,000

1526 � AAMC #1168c, August 4, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, coverbearing U.S. 3c Washington and 5c Airmail tied by Chicago airmail c.d.s. to Rahway, NewJersey, black cachet handstamp signed by Captain Wolfgang von Gronau during hissuccessful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Chicago to Montreal leg,cover backstamped Rahway, New Jersey on August 5, very fine. (photo - page 110) Est. 150-200

1527 � AAMC #1168b, August 12, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, coverbearing Canada 6c Airmail surcharge tied by Winnipeg wavy line c.d.s. with its ultimatedestination being Brooklyn, New York, black cachet handstamp applied at bottom leftduring his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, this being on the Montreal toWinnipeg leg, upon arrival cover in Winnipeg, cover was sent to Brooklyn and received apurple “4 Cents Due” boxed handstamp which was ultimately paid by two U.S. 2cPostage due stamps, very fine. (photo - page 110) Est. 150-200

1528 � AAMC #1168h, September 24, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, col-orfully decorated cover bearing a total of eight China stamps totaling 70c which includesa 45c Airmail (Scott #C8) all cancelled and tied by three Shanghai c.d.s. strikes to Manila,Philippines, violet cachet handstamp applied at top during his successful attempt from andto List, Germany, this being on the Shanghai to Manila leg, cover backstamped Manilaon September 27 with an additional informational violet handstamp regarding the flight,very fine. (photo - page 110) Est. 300-400

1529 � AAMC #1168j, September 27, 1932 Round the World Flight by Von Gronau, coverbearing the complete Philippines 1932 Von Gronau issue from 2c-32c all tied by threestrikes of a Manila c.d.s. to Friedrichshafen, Germany, violet informational handstampsapplied at top and bottom during his successful attempt from and to List, Germany, thisbeing on the Manila to Friedrichshafen leg, cover backstamped Friedrichshafen onNovember 10, very fine. (photo - page 110) Est. 200-300









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1530 � AAMC #1177, June 3, 1933 Attempted Round the World Solo Flight by JimmyMattern, cover with U.S. 8c Airmail tied by New York G.P.O. duplex c.d.s. addressed tohimself at Hotel New Yorker, his first leg was a non-stop flight to Jomfruland, Norway inwhich a corresponding June 4 c.d.s. was applied, then onwards to Moscow where twoRussian 15k and 5k stamps were applied and cancelled with a Moscow June 5 c.d.s. witharrival c.d.s. on reverse, his next leg took him over Siberia where he was lost and unableto communicate until Russian pilot Levanefsky rescued him and carried him on a planeto Nome, Alaska where an arrival c.d.s. was applied, he secured another plane to then trav-el to Fairbanks (July 23 c.d.s.), Juneau (July 25 c.d.s.) and Edmonton (July 27 c.d.s.)with all c.d.s. applied on reverse until he arrived back in New York, a U.S. 3c stamp wasplaced on reverse, cover is signed by Jimmy Mattern at top, Russian stamps with minorinsignificant pulled perfs, very fine usage; very few covers are known to exist that havetravelled the remarkable entire flight. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

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1531 � AAMC #1183, July 15, 1933 Round the World Solo Flight by Wiley Post, legalsized cover with “A. Wittnauer Co. Watches” corner card franked by U.S. 8c Airmailstamp tied by New York G.P.O. c.d.s. to A. Wittnauer Co. of New York, the flight in hisplane “Winnie Mae” went from New York-Berlin-Moscow-Irkutsk-Rukhlova-Khabarovsk-Flat (Alaska)-Fairbanks-Edmonton-New York, another U.S. 8c Airmail stampwas applied and cancelled by New York G.P.O. on August 3, cover signed by Wiley Postwith correct light informational handstamps in violet, light overall toning and fingerprintmarkings on reverse, still very fine; signed Kessler; it is believed that very few coversaccompanied Post on this flight which was successful in creating a new record for flyingsolo around the world (15,596 miles in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49½ minutes) which wentunbeaten for five years. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

1532 � AAMC #1215, September 9, 1934 Round the World Flight by Light, registeredcover franked by five Iceland stamps, 10a (2), 20a, 50a and 2k, tied by two Reykjavikc.d.s. cancels addressed to Lorch, Germany, this cover carried on Dr. Richard Light’sIceland to Edinburgh leg which is the only leg which carried mail, Edinburgh and Lorcharrival c.d.s. on reverse, 20a has light surface scrape otherwise very fine. (photo - page110) Est. 150-200

1533 � 1937 Around the World Flight by Earhart and Noonan, specially designed cachetedcover for Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan’s flight, this being their first attempt whichtook off from Oakland on March 17 in an attempt to fly around the world following theequator, while attempting to take off at Luke Field in Hawaii, both landing gears col-lapsed and the attempt was cancelled, this particular cover is cancelled twice by Oaklandwavy c.d.s. dating March 11 on front, twice on reverse dating March 14 and once againon reverse dating March 17, cover is wrinkled and creased in some places, otherwise fine;an intriguing piece of Earhart history. (photo - page 110) Est. 200-300

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1534 � AAMC #1307, 1938 Howard Hughes Record Flight Around the World, speciallyprepared legal size air mail cover (as all are) mailed from New York on July 10th with#C23 tied by duplex postmark, flown to France where that country’s 85c air mail stampwas affixed and cancelled on the 11th, then on to Russia where a 40K precancelled adhe-sive was added, then on to Fairbanks, Alaska, Minneapolis and back to New York, wherea #C19 was affixed and cancelled by a July 14th duplex upon his arrival, appropriate flightcachet and handstamps of various cities in route, quite scarce as a flight cover as thesewere only given to people connected with the flight, however unlike most others this oneis also autographed by Howard Hughes, Dick Stoddart, Harry Connor and EdwardLund, clean and extremely fine; quite rare as Howard Hughes signed very few. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000




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1535 � Apollo 15 Exploration “Phases of the Moon” Flown Cover, July 26 - August 7,1971, U.S. #1396 and 1435b tied by “U.S.S. Okinawa, LPH-3/AUG 7, 1971” c.d.s. toflown cover carried by Alfred M. Worden, oval “Launch/July 26” cancel ties stickercachet to cover, signed by each of the astronautsDavid R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden andJames B. Irwin, backstamped “Recovery/AUG. 7-1971” on reverse in red, NASA serialno. 353 under backflap, an extremely fine cover and a remarkable usage; this cover wasflown on Apollo 15 where #1435b was then added on the U.S.S. Okinawa, the recoveryship and cancelled on board, the cover was later signed shortly thereafter on their flighthome from Hawaii to Houston. (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

1536 � Apollo 15 “Insurance” cover, July 26, 1971, U.S. #1431 tied by “Kennedy SpaceCenter, FL/JUL 26, 1971” Launch pad c.d.s. to “NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterStamp Club” cacheted cover, signed by each of the astronauts David R. Scott, AlfredM. Worden and James B. Irwin, ms. notation on reverse “James B. Irwin II 38/70”, veryfine cover and a wonderful piece of space history; these covers were signed by each of theastronauts prior to take-off and cancelled on the day of the flight and held by their fam-ilies as an “insurance” policy until their return. (photo - page 110) Est. 300-400

1537 � December 14, 1986 Round the World Non-Refueled Flight by Rutan and Yeagercover with U.S. 44c Airmail stamp tied by December 14 Edwards AFB, Ca Sta. c.d.s. can-cel on unaddressed cacheted cover, contains all the correct handstamps, December 23Edwards AFB arrival c.d.s., this cover being 601 of the 750 carried, signed by RichardRutan and Jeana Yeager, very fine; with original Sanabria documents. (photo - page110) Est. 150-200

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1538 � Round the World Flight covers of 24 covers mounted on exhibit pages, begins with tworeal photos of Jimmie Mattern’s “Century of Progress” plane each signed by him, coversinclude AAMC #1025 var. being a postcard written by Lt. John Harding, Jr. fromRangoon giving an update on his progress (not flown on flight), #1217b signed Turner,#1288, 1324 (6 different covers) and fifteen covers between the years of 1945-1988including AAMC #1387 signed Reynolds, #1396 signed Odom, #1700 signed Gouldand a few unlisted later covers signed by entire crew, overall condition looks to be veryfine. Est. 300-400

The Jon E. Krupnick Collection of Pan American Airways Survey Flights

1539 � 1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey flight to Honolulu, H.I., air mailcover mailed at San Francisco on 16 April and backstamped before departure at Alameda,Cal. on 16 April, arrived at Honolulu with 17 April duplex postmark and backstamp,signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, EngineeringOfficer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight OfficerCanaday, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 114) Est. 750-1,000

1540 � 1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey flight to Honolulu, H.I., legal-sizedcover mailed at San Francisco on 16 April and backstamped before departure at Alameda,Cal. on 16 April, arrived at Honolulu with April 17 duplex postmark, signed by theentire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, Engineering Officer Right,Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight Officer Canaday, veryfine and scarce. (photo - page 114) Est. 750-1,000

1541 � 1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey return flight to San Francisco, covermailed at Honolulu on 22 April arriving at San Francisco with 23 April duplex postmark,signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, EngineeringOfficer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight OfficerCanaday, plus Division Engineer John C. Leslie, very fine; only three such covers areknown signed by Leslie. (photo - page 114) Est. 750-1,000

1542 � 1935, 16-23 April, First Pan American survey return flight to San Francisco, covermailed at Honolulu on 22 April arriving at San Francisco with 23 April duplex postmark,signed by the entire crew of six - First Officer Sullivan, Captain Musick, EngineeringOfficer Right, Navigation Officer Noonan, Radio Officer Jarboe and Jr. Flight OfficerCanaday, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 114) Est. 750-1,000

1543 � 1935, 12-22 June, Second Pan American survey flight to Midway Islands, coverbearing the hand-carved wooden block cachet made by Midway station manager KarlLueder, postmarked at Honolulu on 18 June and backstamped at Alameda, Cal. on 25June, very fine; on this flight neither Pan American not the Post Office encouraged sou-venir mail so flown covers are decidedly scarce. (photo - page 114) Est. 750-1,000

1544 � 1935, 12-22 June, Second Pan American survey flight to Midway Islands, coverbearing the rare red hand-carved wooden block cachet made by Midway station manag-er Karl Lueder, without the words “First Flight” and addressed to Lee Neville at Pan Am’sAlameda base, very fine; after November of 1935, when the airmail contracts went intoeffect, all personal mail going back to Alameda had to be properly stamped with the newair mail stamps in accordance with postal regulations, therefore, this unusual cover, if itwas flown at all, had to have been carried before the November 1935 air mail contractswent into effect. (photo - page 114) Est. 300-400

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1545 � 1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bear-ing hand carved wood block cachet created on Wake by Karl Lueder and also bearingcachet of Clipper flying over chain to California, postmarked at Honolulu on 23 Augustand carried from Midway to Wake, with Midway 16th and 20th August handstamps andmanuscript “Wake Island/Received 8/17/35/Despatched 8/21/35/6:00 A.M.,”repaired flap tear extending into the top left corner, otherwise fine and rare; created byNunan and one of only six recorded examples; the Clipper cachet was not prepared onWake or Midway, but instead by the station crew back in Alameda, before the flight anofficial request was make by Pan Am that it not be used on souvenir mail, nonetheless, itwas. (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

1546 � 1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bear-ing hand carved wood block cachet postmarked at Honolulu on 23 August, addressed toJohn C. Leslie, Pan American’s Chief Engineer for the Pacific, very fine; flight covers werediscouraged by Pan Am and the Post Office on these survey flights, the Pan Am crewmembers and personnel, however, wanted lasting mementos of their work and accom-plishments and in spite of the regulations, a few souvenir covers were prepared. (photo -page 114) Est. 750-1,000



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1547 � 1935, 9-29 August, Third Pan American survey flight to Wake Island, cover bear-ing hand carved wood block cachet postmarked at Honolulu on 26 August and carriedfrom Midway to Wake, addressed to Pan Am’s Alameda base, very fine; accompanied byhandwritten enclosure by First Officer Victor A. Wright on how rare these are stating:“Sorry but we were not allowed to send the other ones and after all there are only a few of theseout.” (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

1548 � 1935, 5-24 October, Fourth Pan American survey flight to Guam and return, east-bound legal-sized air mail cover with flight cachet, cancelled in Guam 16 October beforedeparture and Honolulu 19 October upon arrival, reverse with the signatures of allseven crew members, very fine and scarce crew signed cover. (photo - page 114) Est. 200-300

1549 � 1935, 5-24 October, Fourth Pan American survey flight to Guam and return, threelegal-sized covers with appropriate flight cachets, franking and postmarks, first a west-bound flight signed by Captain Sullivan, second and eastbound flight signed by CaptainSullivan and the third a round trip cover, all addressed to John C. Leslie, Pan Am’s ChiefEngineer for the Pacific, first slightly toned at left and second with stains from adhesiveon the stamps, fine-very fine. (photo - page 114) Est. 200-300

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1550 � 1937, 1 March to 9 April, Twelfth Pan American survey flight to New Zealand,small sized cover franked by New Zealand 1935 1d Kiwi tied by Auckland 30 March dat-estamp and uncancelled U.S. 3c commemorative, signed by Captain Edwin C. Musick andcarried by him to the United States on the return survey flight in April, very fine; therarest of all the Pan American survey flight covers in the especially desirable smallsize, and the first time this cover has been offered publicly (See Pan American’s PacificPioneers The Rest of the Story by Jon E. Krupnick, pages 269-73 for the fascinating detailsabout this cover). (photo) Est. 3,000-4,000

1551 � 1937, 1 March to 9 April, Twelfth Pan American survey flight to New Zealand,legal sized cover franked by New Zealand 1936 1d Congress tied by Auckland 30 Marchdatestamp and uncancelled U.S. 3c commemorative, signed by Captain Edwin C. Musickand carried by him to the United States on the return survey flight in April, very fine; therarest of all the Pan American survey flight covers (See Pan American’s PacificPioneers The Rest of the Story by Jon E. Krupnick, pages 269-73 for the fascinating detailsabout this cover). (photo) Est. 3,000-4,000



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1552 � 1939, 22 August to 6 September, Twenty fourth Pan American survey flight toCanton Island, legal size cover bearing woodblock cachet hand carved by Canton sta-tion manager Karl Lueder, carried from Auckland, N.Z. departing 2 August to CantonIsland, entered the mails with Honolulu 8 September machine cancel, Pan Am cornercard and addressed to John C Leslie, the Operations Manager at San Francisco, very fine.(photo - page 114) Est. 500-750

1553 � 1940, 12-24 July, Twenty sixth Pan American flight, first mail flight to NewZealand, this being FAM 19, run of 24 legal-sized cacheted matching air mail covers withPan American Airways System corner cards, each signed by Captain John Tilton, thisbeing 24 of the 26 various legs, all addressed to John C. Leslie, several faults, most veryfine. Est. 500-750

Trans-Pacific Flight Cover Collection

1554 � Trans Pacific first flight cover exhibition collection formed by Bruce E. Landryoffered intact, comprised of 127 covers mounted and written-up on exhibition pages, thecollection traces the development of air mail routes in the Pacific using flying boats from1931 through 1942, with major emphasis on Pan Am first flights, and covers early air mailroute surveys including shore-to-ship, ship-to-shore, Hawaiian inter-island flights andsurvey flights for new routes, China Clipper and other mail carried on FAM route 14,extended service to Macao and Hong Kong, the FAM 19 route to New Zealand andaddition to Suva, Fiji and ending with the FAM 14 extended service to Singapore, includ-ed is a Pan Am 1935 First Survey flight from San Francisco to Honolulu and returnsigned by the entire crew, as well as other better flight covers, generally a very fine andattractive collection. Est. 1,500-2,000

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1555 Charles A. Lindbergh photo of him with aviator’s cap, signed in the bottom margin oforiginal 263x362mm photo, inscribed by Charles Lindbergh to Clarence M. Young, PanAm’s director of the Pacific division from its founding in 1935 up to the 1960s, and datedin his hand “Dec. 12, 1927”, very fine; a rare personalized signed photo of Lindbergh.(photo) Est. 1,000-1,500



Amelia Earhart

1556 Amelia Earhart, noted American aviation pioneer who is credited for being the first per-son to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, signed in her hand as Asst. to the General TrafficManager on a “Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc.” letterhead document dated1/25/1930, accompanied by machine cancelled original cover, very fine. (photo - page124) Est. 400-500

1557 Amelia Earhart clear signature on the title page of her book “The Fun Of It” publishedin 1932, after her solo Atlantic flight, very fine. (photo - page 124) Est. 400-500

1558 Amelia Earhart ephemera filling a box, contains some modern stamps and FDC’s relat-ing to Earhart filling two albums with an emphasis on U.S. 1963 8c Earhart Airmail(Scott #C68) featuring different cachet FDC’s, we noticed some being signed by differ-ent individuals including Earhart’s sister, the rest of the material relates to Earhart mate-rial - flown covers, signatures on covers, and philatelic related articles from different soci-eties and journals, many photocopies of covers and stamps included with some referencematerial to forgeries of the Mexican Earhart overprints, this lot also contains materialrelated to Earhart herself which includes a book (Amelia Earhart: The Final Story byVincent Loomis with Jeffrey Ethell), photographs, newspaper articles, correspondencewith those who knew Earhart, among much more dating between the 1930’s (newspaperphotocopies) to the 1960’s-80’s, some material reads like a detective research file inregards to Earhart’s disappearance and the mystery which has ensued as it looks as if theprevious owner was enthralled and invested time finding out what happened; certainlyworth a look for the Earhart enthusiast as there is a lot of vital information containedwithin this box. Est. 500-750

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An Exceptional “Titanic” Cover

1559 � France #168, 1906-37 25c Blue, single on reverse tied by March 13, 1912 ‘Sathonay-Camp’ c.d.s. with an additional strike on the front addressed to ‘The M.A. Winter, Co.’in Washington, D.C., violet ‘TITANIC’ straight-line handstamp applied along with blueregistration numbers and ms. ‘Dossier No. 5631’ marking at bottom, Washington, D.C.wavy line c.d.s. on reverse dated March 27, 1912, inconsequential opening tear at topright and two pinholes (both well away from adhesive), very fine; one of the finest ofthe eight recorded surviving ‘TITANIC’ covers.

Over the years, the RMS Titanic has maintained an enduring interest as it is one of the mostwell known and documented maritime disasters during peacetime in history. Her maidentransatlantic voyage, setting sail from Southampton bound for New York, took place on April10, 1912. Dubbed as ‘unsinkable’, at the time of sailing she was the largest passengersteamship in the world. Shortly into her voyage, on April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an icebergand began sinking within hours of that fateful crash. The resulting catastrophe resulted inthe loss of 1,517 lives partly due to the lack of necessary lifeboats aboard which only had roomfor 1,178 people out of the 2,201 people aboard.

As postal historians know, many ocean liners were more than just ships ferrying people fromdestination to destination, they acted as transportation for the mail. In fact, ‘RMS’ standsfor ‘Royal Mail Steamer’. This example here was not aboard the Titanic as only a few covershave survived which were offloaded in Ireland before heading to New York — the rest fell vic-tim to the sea. This particular example, as per the custom at the time, had ‘TITANIC’ hand-stamped on the front indicating the vessel name it would travel on to its destination. Believedto have been applied in transit in Paris, it was then transferred to Cherbourg where it wasdue to have been taken by the Titanic. Although, due to complications with building theTitanic, the maiden voyage was moved from March 20 to April 10, announced by the shipowners, White Star Line, in October 1911. Word must not have reached the appropriate mailclerks and realizing this, the cover was placed on an alternative ship rather than holding itback for a period of close to a month.

To date, the 8 known covers all bear some similar marks. These include the ‘TITANIC’ hand-stamp, a blue registration number, the violet ‘Received’ marking (which is believed to havebeen applied at Winter Co.), the addressee and ms. ‘Dossier’ marking at bottom. These eachdiffer in the originating city, all within France. Of those known, the important violet‘Titanic’ marking on this example happens to be full, complete and well struck making itarguably one of the finest examples known. (photo) Est. 7,500-10,000

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1560 � #55, 1917 10/- Bright pink and grey, fresh and well centered, c.d.s. cancel, very fine(S.G. #43a; £300). (photo - page 126) 400.00

1561

1561 � #J22, 1902 20/- Emerald, desirable used example of this scarce postage due high value,attractive color, neat portion of N.S.W. oval cancel, very fine; 2001 Brandon certificate(S.G. #D44; £2,250). (photo) 5,500.00

BAHAMAS

1883 Four Pence Inverted Surcharge on Six Pence Violet

The Only Recorded Example with a Reversed Watermark

1562

1562 � #26a, 1883 “FOUR PENCE” inverted surcharge on 6p violet, additionally the water-mark is reversed (should merit a separated listing of S.G. #45ax), deep intense color anda sharp detailed impression on fresh white paper, full original gum, trivial h.r., fine; anyFour Pence inverted surcharge is rare, but mint examples are especially so, with only ahandful known, the rarity of this particular stamp is further magnified by being the onlyrecorded inverted surcharge with a reversed watermark; 1977 RPS and 2005 Brandoncertificates (the latter noting the reversed watermark) (S.G. #45a; £18,000+). (photo) 30,000.00+

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1563

1563 � #16 var., 1883 6c violet, with double “B” overprint, two full distinct overprints, freshcolor, light Singapore cancel, minor crease at top right, fine.

Important to note that this recently certified stamp has two full overprints, not a partial dou-ble overprint as so many have. The Six Cent value is currently unlisted in Scott and StanleyGibbons with a double overprint, although they list three other values. We can find no recordof any other example.

An extremely rare (if not unique) error. Accompanied by a 2011 BPA certificate (S.G. #19var.). (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

BARBADOS

1564 �� S.G. #D4ab, 1950 1c Green, crown missing in watermark, right sheet-margin blockof six (3x2), the error appearing in the bottom row between the right pair, o.g., n.h., veryfine; this error is actually quite rare on the 1c value as the missing crown was soonreplaced, but with the wrong type crown producing the variety in the next lot; ex-Harris(Scott #J4 var.). (photo - page 126) £800

1565 �� #J4a, 1950 1c Green postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, top rightcorner margin single, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D4ac; £400). (photo - page124) 325.00

BASUTOLAND

1566 �� #J1d, 1951 1p Dark red postage due, crown missing in watermark, single error in ablock of four, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D1ba; £325+). (photo - page 124) 300.00+

1567 �� #J2c, 1952 2p Light violet postage due, crown missing in watermark, single error ina block of six, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D2ab; £350). (photo - page124) 325.00+

1568 �� #J7a, 1961 5c on 2p Light violet postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermarkerror, single error in a bottom margin block of twelve, the error being in the right blockof four, fresh color, o g., n.h., minor perf. separation in the middle not affecting the error,very fine; 2004 Sismondo certificate (S.G. #D8b; £350+). (photo - page 124) 325.00+

1569 �� #J7b, 1961 5c on 2p Light violet postage due, crown missing in watermark com-plete sheet of 60, with the error being on the top row in the two right stamps, pristinesheet, o.g., n.h., very fine; one of the rarest of all these crown missing errors (S.G. #D8a;£1,700). (photo - page 124) 1,600.00+

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BECHUANALAND

1570 �� #J7b, 19611c on 1p Carmine rose postage due, double surcharge, block of four, witheach stamp having two clear surcharges, well centered and fresh, o.g., n.h., each withowner’s handstamp on gum, very fine; 2004 BPA certificate (S.G. #D7ab; £1,100+).(photo - page 136) 1,000.00+

BELGIUM

1571 � #B132-43, 1933 5c+5c to 10Fr+40Fr Orval Abbey cplt., o.g., light h.r., very fine set.(photo - page 126) 992.00

1572 E� 1870 10c Black postage due essay by Charles Wiener, bottom left corner margin blockof four, exceptionally fresh, extremely fine; 1986 Baete certificate; accompanied by a sim-ilar 20c Blue single essay. (photo - page 126) Est. 200-300

BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA

1573

1573 �� #B20 var., 1943 60h + 4.40K Heydrich souvenir sheet of one, with number “237”,exceptionally fresh, pristine o.g., never hinged, very fine; this is one of the rarest items ofthe Third Reich issued, as well as being one of the rarest souvenir sheets of the world,since only a small number were distributed to German officials at Heydrich’s funeral, inaddition many of the surviving copies have creases or other faults, this sheet being one ofthe finest we have seen; 2007 Eichle certificate (Michel Block #1; €20,000). (photo) 15,000.00



BRITISH GUIANA

1574 �� S.G. #D2ab, 1952 2c Black postage due, crown missing from watermark, singleerror in a block of six, exceptionally fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #J2 var.). (photo -page 136) £350

CANADA

1575

1575 �� #45, 1897 10c Brown red, a remarkable mint example in a condition which would bedifficult to improve upon being extraordinarily well centered amid uncharacteristicallywide margins, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression, full perforations allaround, unblemished o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a true gem in all regards and oneof the finest #45’s we’ve had the pleasure of offering (Unitrade C$2,700.00). (photo) 1,200.00

1576 #51, 1897 1c Jubilee, uncommonly large and marvelously well balanced margins allaround, bright fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2011 PF cer-tificate (XF-Superb 95) (Unitrade C$90.00). (photo - page 126) 57.00

1577

1577 #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, outstanding centering within lavishly large margins, rich lux-uriant color and a well incised impression, o g., barest trace of hinging (if any), extreme-ly fine; rarely encountered this well centered and margined; 2011 PF certificate (XF 90 -undergraded in our opinion, especially since no “Jumbo” designation was given)(Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo) 1,500.00

1578 �� #73, 1897 10c Brown violet “Maple Leaf”, uncommonly well centered within espe-cially tall margins, strong fresh color and a well incised impression, o.g., n.h., very fine(Unitrade C$2,250.00). (photo - page 126) 1,250.00

1579 �� #82, 1898 8c Orange “Numeral”, wonderfully well centered amid large margins, bril-liantly fresh with rich vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,800.00).(photo - page 126) 600.00

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1580

1580 �� #95, 1908 50c Purple, a remarkable mint single of this high value, exceedingly well cen-tered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and a well incised impression on pris-tine white paper, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a particularly choice example(Unitrade C$5,250.00). (photo) 2,100.00

1581 �� #102, 1908 15c Tercentenary, extraordinarily well centered within exceedingly largemargins, rich bright color on crisp white paper, o g., n.h., extremely fine (UnitradeC$1,050.00). (photo - page 126) 550.00

1582 �� #111, 1914 5c Dark blue, exceptionally choice mint single featuring excellent centeringand impressively large margins, sumptuously rich color and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo - page 126) 320.00

1583 �� #116, 1912 10c Plum, wet printing, wonderfully well centered within large margins,strong rich color and a sharp impression on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine(Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo - page 126) 650.00

1584 �� #119, 1925 20c Olive green, dry printing a most impressive mint single, beautifullycentered within especially large margins, brilliantly rich color on pristine white paper,unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126) 250.00

1585 �� #119, 1925 20c Olive green, dry printing desirable mint single which is exceedinglywell centered within full margins, brilliantly strong color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine(Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126) 250.00

1586 #122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, flawlessly centered amid uncharacteristicallylarge margins, brilliantly fresh color, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp; 2011 PF certifi-cate (XF-Superb 95 XQ) (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo - page 126) 240.00

1587 #133, 1924 2c Yellow green, perf. 12 horizontal coil, wet printing, a remarkablychoice mint single, being perfectly centered within large balanced margins, sumptuouslyrich color, o g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; actually an exceedingly difficult stamp to findin this superb quality; 2011 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95 XQ) (Unitrade C$300.00).(photo - page 132) 150.00

1588 ��PB #139, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die I, top margin imprint and plate“No. A116” block of eight, particularly well centered and margined, rich color, strongintact perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and choice (Unitrade C$1,125.00).(photo - page 132) 900.00

1589 �� Unitrade #208iv, 1934 Jacques Cartier, wide gutter strip of four, the center pair withthe wide spacing that was intended as a gutter but was instead perforated, fresh color,o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$800.00). (photo - page 132) 600.00

1590 � #J1b-4b, 1906 1c, 2c and 5c Postage dues, imperforate cplt. set of the three valuesthat come imperforate, all in right margin horizontal pairs, without gum as issued, 5c withhorizontal creasing in the bottom margin, otherwise very fine; only 100 pairs were pro-duced (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo - page 132) 1,200.00

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1591 �/��#J10a, 1932 10c Dark violet postage due, imperforate horizontally, block of fourcontaining two error pairs, vibrant color, usual centering from the one sheet that wasissued, o g., top stamps hinged, bottom stamps never hinged, about fine (Unitrade forfine C$4,500.00). (photo - page 132) for fine 5,000.00+

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1592 P #J15P1-20P1, 1935 1c-10c Postage dues, large die proofs on India cplt. for the four1935 issued values, all die sunk on full size cards (approximately 230x155mm), very fine;according to BNA Proofs - Proofs & Essays of Canada and its Provinces only three sets areknown; the catalog value is from the aforementioned book. (photo) C$8,000.00

1593 ��/� #J15a-20a, 1935 1c-10c Postage dues, imperforate cplt. for the four values that comeimperforate, each in a right or left margin horizontal pair, bright colors, 1c with disturbedo.g., other three values o g., n.h., very fine; only 100 pairs were produced and many havedisturbed gum (Unitrade C$1,375.00). (photo - page 132) 800.00

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CAYMAN ISLANDS

1594

1594 � #18b, 1907 “½D” on 5/- Salmon and green, double surcharge, a strongly impressedsurcharge with the two overprints overlapping and clearly showing in all three elementsof the overprint, the colors of the stamp are intense and radiant, remarkably well centered,o.g., quite lightly hinged, extremely fine; a total of only 20 examples have been record-ed of this popular surcharge error; an excellent addition to even the most advance col-lection of Cayman Islands; 1966 and 1994 BPA certificates; ex-Green, Maisel (S.G. #18b;£12,000). (photo) 12,750.00

CHINA

Treaty Ports

1595 ��/� #J25a-32a, 1895 ½c-15c Postage dues, inverted overprints cplt., a remarkably freshmint set, all o.g., n.h., except 10c thinned spot and 15c h.r., fine-very fine. (photo - page132) for hinged 550.00

1596 � #J41a, J41c, 1895 Red “FIVE CENTS” surcharge on 5c Green postage due, perf.11 and perf. 11½, o.g., former l.h. and latter h.r., fine-very fine. (photo - page 132) 250.00

1597 � #J6a, 1896 “Postage Due” Ty. B overprint on ½c Red on yellow, inverted overprint,uncommonly fresh, o g., l.h., very fine and choice. (photo - page 132) 160.00

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1598

1598 E 1893 Engraved postage due die essay of frame in black on glazed card by Barclay &Fry of London, 65x68mm, with alternative inscription in a different style than that even-tually used and the value tablet blank, very fine and rare; signed Holcombe and accom-panied by his 1999 certificate; ex-Chow. (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1599 E 1893 Typographed postage due master die essays of frame and vignette in black oncard by Barclay & Fry of London in almost the accepted design and lettering, except fordots under “ct” and rays under “Postage Due,” etc., wonderfully clean and fresh, veryfine; each signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1999 certificate; ex-Chow. (photo -page 136) Est. 750-1,000

1600 E 1893 ½c Vermilion and black typographed die essay by Barclay & Fry of London inalmost the accepted design and in the color of the issued 2c value, 109x112mm, pencil“6/6/94” at bottom right, fresh and very fine; signed Holcombe; ex-Chow. (photo - page136) Est. 750-1,000

1601 P 1893 ½c and 2c-20c Postage due, plate proofs on watermarked stamp paper, the ½ca top left corner margin horizontal pair with full o.g., the 2c-20c ungummed bottomsheet-margin singles, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 132) Est. 150-200



Imperial Issues

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1602 � 1932 Presentation book with ms. inscription “Le Directeur General des Postes,Shanghai, Le 6 Avril 1932.” stamps from the 1920s affixed (stuck down), includes the1923 Second Peking definitive set (#248-69) and the Sinkiang overprints (#47-68), alsothe first definitive sets of Yunnan and Manchuria, others mostly 1923-29 commemorativesets including the provincial overprints, fine; the listed Scott catalog value is for the mintstamps. (photo) 5,616.00

1603 � #103 var., 1898 10c Coiling Dragon with Chungking postage due provisionalhandstamp across three singles tied to small piece, slightly soiled, otherwise fine and rare(See China Clipper vol. 7, page 65). (photo - page 132) Est. 200-300

1604 S #J7-10, 12-14, 15-16S, 1904 ½c-4c, 10c-30c and 1911 1c-2c London printpostage dues, with “Specimen” handstamped overprint in sans-serif letters similar toother sets in the China National Postage Stamp Museum, the complete set less the 5cvalue, o g. or part o.g., h.r., 10c with piece missing at top and several with toning, oth-erwise a fine and rare group; 1997 Holcombe certificate. (photo - page 132) Est. 400-500

1605 � #J26, 1912 1c Brown postage due, single tied by bilingual 1912 (Nov. 7) Shanghaic.d.s. to a “Chinese Post Office/Taxed Mail Matter” experimental form for collectingpostage due on items held at the post office, ms. serial number “93” at top, form withcreases and a thin spot well away from adhesive, fine; a seldom found and incredibly scarcepiece of Chinese postal history. (photo - page 136) Est. 400-500

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1621

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1622

1606 � #J26a, J30a, 1912 1c and 5c Postage dues with inverted red Shanghai Republicoverprints, fresh color, o g., 1c h.r., fine and rare. (photo - page 132) 450.00

1607 � #J36a, 1912 1c Postage due with inverted black London Republic overprint, wellcentered and fresh, o g., l.h., very fine. (photo - page 132) 350.00

1608 S #J51-58S, 1915 ½c-30c Peking print postage dues, overprinted “Specimen” cplt.,part o g. or no gum, fine-very fine and scarce. (photo - page 132) Est. 150-200

1609 �� #J73-75, J77, J79 vars., 5c-20c, 50c and $2.00 Hong Kong print postage duesimperforate cplt., blocks of four, each with large margins all around, without gum, leftpair of 20c with vertical crease and bottom pair of 50c with wrinkles, otherwise very fine;these are the only five values found imperforate, they are unfinished stamps leaked outfrom the printer during the Japanese occupation. (photo - page 136) Est. 150-200

1610 � #1NJ1, Japanese Occupation of Kwangtung, 1945 $100 on $2 Yellow orangepostage due, handsome mint example of this very scarce stamp, beautifully centered,vivid rich color, o g., l.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 132) 825.00

People’s Republic of China

1611 �� #456, 1959 20f Mao Proclaiming Republic, without gum as issued, fresh and very fine.(photo -page 138) 225.00

1612 �� #661-80, 1963 4f-50f Butterflies cplt., without gum as issued, top sheet-margin sin-gles, fresh and very fine set. (photo - page 138) 627.00

1613 �� #684-95 Footnote, 1963 4f-20f Children’s Day imperforate cplt., without gum asissued, each with generous equal margins, very fine set. (photo - page 138) 475.00

1614 �� #798b, 1964 8f 15th Anniversary of PRC se-tenant strip of three, fresh with untar-nished gold color, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 138) 275.00

1615 �� #842-49, 1965 8f People’s Liberation Army cplt., o g., n.h., very fine set. (photo -page 138) 475.00

1616 �� #863-73, 1965 4f-43f National Games cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine set. (photo - page138) 690.00

1617 ��/� #967-80, 1967-68 4f-10f Poems by Mao cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., except 8f withthree rows of characters in bottom panel (#975) and 8f with three short vertical rows ofcharacters to left of poem (#977) lightly hinged, very fine. (photo - page 138) 4,995.00

1618 �� #982-90, 1968 8f Literature and Art cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., 8f Red Lanternwith slight gum disturbance, otherwise very fine. (photo - page 138) 2,250.00

1619 �� #1383a, 1978 Science Conference souvenir sheet, without gum as issued, fresh andvery fine. (photo - page 136) 675.00

1620 �� #1399, 1978 Galloping Horses souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page136) 750.00

1621 �� #1433, 1978 $3 Flying fairies souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136) 625.00

1622 �� #1452, 1978 $2 Hsiang-kiang River bridge souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine.(photo - page 136) 600.00

1623 �� #1483, 1978 $2 Great wall souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136) 275.00

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1624 �� #1518, 1979 $2.00 Study Science from Childhood souvenir sheet, pristine o.g., n.h.,fresh and very fine. (photo) 3,250.00

1625 �� #1540, 1979 $2 Camellias souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 136) 300.00

1626 �� #1573, 1979 $2 Qi Baishi paintings souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page142) 400.00

1627 �� #1586, 1980 8f Year of the Monkey, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 138) 1,950.00

1628 �� #1617, 1980 $1 Lotus souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142) 400.00

1629 ��BK #1647a, 1981 8f Year of the Cock, booklet pane of twelve in complete booklet, o.g.,n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142) 400.00

1630 �� #1761, 1981 $2 Beauties souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142) 290.00

1631 �� #1761, 1981 $2 Beauties souvenir sheet, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 142) 290.00

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North East China

1632

1632 � #1L133-35, $5,000 to $35,000 Trade Unions Congress cplt., without gum as issued,fresh and very fine; one of the key rarity sets of early People’s Republic of China. (photo) 3,025.00

DANZIG

1633 �� #31, 1920 2pf Grey, wonderfully fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., extremely fine;signed Dr. Dub (Michel #32; €450). (photo - page 138) 375.00

1634 � #48, 1920 2M Grey blue, desirable mint example of this key stamp, vivid rich color onfresh paper, o g., l.h., very fine; signed Lange and accompanied by 2000 Sismondo cer-tificate (Michel #49; €1,400). (photo - page 138) 1,200.00

End of Third Session



EGYPT

Maritime

1635 � 1728 Italian ship letter from Cairo to Venice datelined August 4th, 1728, addressed toa Nicolo Caragiani from Soloman Aghib, legible folded letter with typical light toning,very fine. (photo - page 142) Est. 100-150

1636 � 1830 to 1859, Folded ship letters, four different examples including 1830 datelinedsmall folded letter from Malta to Alexandria, 1836 datelined folded letter from Alexandriato Trieste, 1848 datelined folded letter from Cairo to Trieste with a black Cairo for-warders mark on front and blue forwarders transit mark on reverse and 1859 datelinedfolded letter written in Greek from Alexandria to Sira (Greece) with ms. postage duemarking in crayon and slit on front suggests fumigation to disinfect, condition is fineor better with typical file folds present. (photo - page 142) Est. 150-200

1637 � 1857 Alexandria, Egypt folded cover to Almeria, Spain, datelined “6 Oct.” 1857 from“Alesandria, Egypte”, seemingly privately forwarded by Adolfo Patxot with his agent markcut in half from opening the cover via Cadiz where it received a Spain 1855 4c (Scott#37) single which is tied by a barred oval with a “San Roque/Cadiz/16 OCT 57” dat-estamp just below, ultimately to be sent to Almeria, Spain with receiving mark of“Almeria/17/22 OCT 57” on reverse, ink used was a bit corrosive, archival tape sensiblyreinforcing the horizontal file fold (well away from adhesive), otherwise an unusual andfascinating piece of postal history. (photo - page 142) Est. 500-750

1638 � 1857 Mauritius unpaid stampless cover via Suez to France, black “PacketLetter/Mauritius/OC 14 1857” double-oval dispatch c.d.s. on reverse on folded coverto Nantes, embossed forwarding agent mark, transit and receiving c.d.s. marks on reversefrom Paris, Bordeaux and Nantes all dated “27 NOV 1857”, ms. “packet via Marseilles”directive at top with “Pays Etr. V. Suez/Amb. C/? NOV 1857” c.d.s. in red, black “8”postage due handstamp applied, very fine. (photo - page 142) Est. 200-300

1639 � Great Britain #114, 1887-92 2½p Violet on blue, single on cover tied by “PortSaid/11 IV 95 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-2) datestamp with an additional strike at bottom leftdestined for England, “Pleine Mer” (Smith Ty. SP. O-2) straightline handstamp appliedat top, very fine; a rarely found Paquebot mail marking.

The use of this handstamp arose with the development of a paquebot convention set forth bythe UPU in 1891. According to Smith, “the convention prescribed that letters franked withstamps of the country whose flag the ship sailed, or of the country of the previous port of call,were to be accepted as validly prepaid if brought to the port post office by the purser.” It thenrequired the use of this handstamp to indicate this form of service and an early precursor tothe “Paquebot” cancels. (photo - page 142) Est. 100-150


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WORLDWIDE STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY



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1640 � Germany #48, 1889-1900 10pf Carmine, single on postcard along with Egypt 1888-1906 1m, 3m Fourth Issue (Scott #43, 46), two singles of the 1m, all tied by threewell struck “Kais Deutsche/Marine-Schiffspost/No. 27/26 5 98” with an additionalstrike at lower left to Germany, two Munich arrival datestamps, extremely fine; a colorfuland rare combination postcard.

A few European countries which called at Egyptian ports, those such as Austria, Germany,France and Italy, maintained post offices aboard their ships. German steamships and navalvessels operated through the Suez Canal, carrying mail and people/soldiers to and from theFar East. This particular example came from a naval vessel and is often not found as a com-bination postcard. (photo - page 144) Est. 200-300

1641 � 1905 S.S. Cairo Wreck cover, envelope originating in Hamburg, Germany andaddressed to Alexandria, “Sauve du Naufrage du “Cairo”/Saved from the Wreck of S.S.“Cairo” violet handstamp on front, Alexandria c.d.s. “7 VI 05 TV” on reverse with inter-postal seal “Direzione Generale delle Poste Khedeuie Egiziane, Alessandria” (Smith Ty.VI) sealing envelope; a desirable piece of marine wreck history made even more so by thepresence of the interpostal seal.

On March 6, 1905, the steam ship S.S. “Cairo” ran ashore while entering the port ofAlexandria. Mail bags, which this cover was in, were placed on deck and were washed away.Some bags were later recovered and each salvaged letter received a handstamp. Manyenvelopes lost their stamps and contents and those found unsealed were resealed inAlexandria with interpostal seals. (photo - page 144) Est. 200-300

1642 � 1905 Maritime Egyptian postcard addressed to France, “Port paye/paquebot poste‘Orus’” two-line handstamp in violet applied where stamp is typically placed, “Marseillea la Reunion/13 OCT 05” datestamp applied, card of the “Bureau de la Compagnie duCanal a Suez,” card with minor tear at top, Koubbeh Palace handstamp at bottom right;ex-Palace Collection; the handstamp is believed to indicate a fee was paid while on boardthe ship ‘Orus’ traveling between Egypt and France. (photo - page 144) Est. 200-300

1643 � Italy #107, 1908-27 60c Carmine, perfin single tied to post card by“Vapore/D’Alessandria” handstamp with “Trieste Centro” cancel dated “9 VI 24”applied to France, card written while onboard the Lloyd steamship Helouan originatingfrom Alexandria and destined for Venice, postcard showing picture of the steamship,some light tone spots, very fine strike; this handstamp was applied in Trieste indicatingthe port of departure, in this case Alexandria, and is quite scarce. (photo - page 144) Est. 100-150

Stampless

1644 � 1851 to 1864, the “Posta Europea” private internal mail service, collection of ninefolded letters or covers including strikes of Cairo (Ty. II and IV), Mansura (Ty. III),Samanud (Ty. III), Samanud (Ty. V) with Alessandria (Ty. VI), Tanta (Ty. III), Zagasik(Ty. III and V) and Zagasik (Ty. III) with Alessandria (Ty. VI), condition is generallymixed but overall very fine with strong to bold strikes, most addressed in Arabic which istypical for these, each with ms. markings indicating postage due or letters such as “A”indicating “Alexandria” as most of the clerical staff were Italian and weren’t proficient inArabic; a difficult to assemble array of examples.

The “Posta Europea” was a private mail carrier service based out of Alexandria started byPietro Santo Michele Meratti which, as the name suggests, wanted to emulate Europeans postsby providing reliable and efficient service of letters between Alexandria and Cairo. AfterMeratti’s death in 1843, Tito Chini took control of the company. It is during his time thatthese handstamps began. The service quickly expanded and was eventually bought over by theEgyptian government in 1864. (photo - page 144) Est. 500-750

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1645 � 1878-79 Stampless folded letters written in Arabic, two items, one with “PosteKhedeuie Egiziane/Siut/28 GEN 79 TI” (Smith Ty. IV-2) datestamp, the other with“Poste Egiziane/Cairo/23 GEN 78” (Smith Ty. V) datestamp, the latter with anintaglio seal applied, both very fine. (photo - page 144) Est. 100-150

Post Offices in Egypt

Austrian Offices

1646 � 1851 “ALEXANDRIEN” double-lined postmark, folded letter originating in Triestewith double-ring c.d.s. on front, addressed to Alexandria with “ALEXANDRIEN/3.DEC.” on reverse, ms. “Col Vapore” directive, slightly corrosive ink mainly effecting sec-ond page with letter, still very fine. (photo - page 144) Est. 100-150

1647 � 1855 “Col Vapore/D’Alessandria” two-line Austrian P.O. handstamp in black onfolded cover to Trieste, ms. “per Lloyd Austriaco Vapore” directive along top and ms. “9”due marking in blue, light Trieste arriving datestamp on reverse, very fine; Smith recordsthis type between 1858 and 1868, making this three years prior to his findings.

These handstamps were not applied in Alexandria but rather at their destination port, in thiscase, Trieste. The handstamp, most likely, had removable names that could be changed whenthe mail arrived by sea (i.e. Trieste, Constantinople and Smyrna are known). This is due tothe fact that a good proportion of mail shipped from the Austrian P.O. in Alexandria wasbrought directly sea-side for mailing onboard or by a moveable letter box. This often occurredright until the outbreak of WWI. (photo - page 144) Est. 150-200

1648 � 1861 “FRANCO” stampless folded letter in Italian from Alexandria datelined “19Marzo 1861” to the Ottoman Bank in Constantinople, “FRANCO” informational hand-stamp applied in blue, ms. “Vap Aust” directive indicating an Austrian steamer ship, veryfine; the exact reason for the use of the “FRANCO” marking is unsure but is is far morescarce in blue than in black. (photo - page 144) Est. 150-200

1649 � 1863 “FRANCO” folded stampless letter from Alexandria to Salonica, Greece struckby Austrian P.O. “Alexandrien/11/11” c.d.s., the “FRANCO” informational handstampmarking struck in black, some tears on back fold, fine; the “FRANCO” marking is scarce-ly seen and experts are still unsure as to it’s meaning or corresponding reason for use.(photo - page 144) Est. 200-300

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1650

1650 � Austria #26, 1863-64 15kr Yellow brown, single tied to folded letter by“Alexandrien/27/4” c.d.s. to Trieste in combination with Egypt 1866 1pi (Scott #7)cancelled by “Poste Vice Reali Egiziane/Cairo/27 APR 66” with another strike at thelower left, “Triest” arrival backstamp, typical file folds, one in which effects the 15krstamp and pulled corner on the 1pi stamp; a scarce Egyptian first issue and foreign coun-try combination cover. (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

British Offices

1651 � 1857 Alexandria unpaid stampless folded cover to M.N. Rothschild of London, SmithTy. D-1-II “Alexandria/AU 21 1857” datestamp in blue on reverse indicating being sentunpaid, ms. “per Overland Mail via Marseilles” directive, ms. “5” rate marking postagedue, very fine; a very scarce datestamp in blue as it is often found in black; signedHolcombe and accompanied by his 1989 certificate. (photo - page 148) Est. 150-200



1652

1652 � Great Britain #42, 1862 1/. Green, plate 1, single with “B02” barred cancel of Suezon printed “Telegram./Per Alexandria, Cairo & Suez Telegraph.” cover to Bombay,“A/Suez/NO 17 64” c.d.s. (Smith Ty. D-2), stamp with faulty lower right corner; ahighly desirable cover as usages from Suez are scarcer than those from Cairo orAlexandria. (photo) Est. 750-1,000

1653 � 1865 Alexandria prepaid folded cover to N.M. Rothschild of London, Smith Ty. D-2,B “Alexandria/B/JA 17 65” c.d.s. in red indicating being fully prepaid, ms. 1/. ratemarking, “PAID/London/CE/JA 26 65” c.d.s., very fine; this is the earliest recordedSmith Ty. D-2, B in red which are already scarce as they were generally struck in black.(photo - page 148) Est. 400-500

1654 � 1865 Alexandria prepaid folded cover to Malta, Smith Ty. D-2, B “Alexandria/B/AP3 65” c.d.s. in red indicating being fully prepaid, ms. “5” rate marking, ms. “per P&OSteamer” directive, Malta arrival c.d.s. on reverse, very fine; this is the latest recordedSmith Ty. D-2, B in red which are scarce as they are known used in red for a mere threemonths; a wonderful accompaniment to the prior lot. (photo - page 148) Est. 400-500

1655 � Great Britain #51a, 1869 6p Violet, plate 8, single with “B01” barred cancel on fold-ed cover to London with address blackened out, “Alexandria/MY 14 70” c.d.s. (SmithTy. D-2), marked “Insufficiently Prepaid” (Smith Ty. T-1) and “More/To/Pay” (SmithTy. T-3), the latter is believed to have been applied in London, ms. “par l’anglais / voiede Marseilles” directive, ms. “2” indicating 2d. postage due to complete 8d. rate, arrivalbackstamp in London “MY 21 70”, cover and stamp with toning and stain running acrossstamp; a rare postage due cover from Alexandria. (photo - page 148) Est. 300-400

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1657

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1656 � Great Britain #82, 1881 2½p. Ultra, plate 22, single with “British Army Post Office,Egypt/OC 4 1882” with code “A” addressed to Lady Parker of Suffolk, England, Long-Melford and Sudbury backstamps on “OCT 16 82”, cover with bleaching which effectsstamp as well; it’s believed only about twenty or so covers exist.

This cover was most likely sent by Lieutenant Hyde Parker (1861-1887) to his mother duringthe Arabi Revolt of 1882. On July 11th, 1882, the British bombarded Alexandria and ulti-mately landed marines and soliders to restore order against the Egyptian army under controlof Under-Secretary of War, Lieutenant-Colonel Ahmedt Arabi. The revolt lasted just overtwo months from July to September with the surrendering of Arabi. (photo - page 148) Est. 300-400

French Offices

1657 � France #35, 1863-70 40c Pale orange on yellowish, single tied by Cairo “5119” dia-mond of dots to cover destined for Paris, light “Le Caire/Bau Francais/8 FEVR 68” dot-ted datestamp to right, Egypt #13, 1867 1pi Rose red beautifully tied by “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Cairo/8 FEV 68” (Smith Ty. I-1) which paid the rate to Alexandria,boxed “PD” just below marking the cover fully paid, Lyon transit and Paris arrival back-stamps on reverse, 40c with small tear and cover with insignificant pinholes well awayfrom adhesives, a very fine combination cover. (photo - page 148) Est. 500-750

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1658

1658 � #13, 1867 1pi Rose red, single on cover tied by a beautifully struck “PosteEgiziane/Serapeum/29 NOV 69 2T” (Smith Type II-4) with “REGIE” removed, addi-tional strike to the right paying the rate to Alexandria where a vertical pair of France1867 20c (Scott #33) tied by “5080” in diamond dots were applied for onward for-warding to Ajaccio, Corsica, “Alexandrie/Egypte/30 NOV 69” datestamp at top right,“PD” in square marking the cover paid, “Poste Egiziane/Alessandria/30 NOV 69 1T”arrival mark on reverse also with “REGIE” removed plus an Ajaccio transit marking,cover with addressee name cut out and backflap partially cut away, insignificant rip at topleft well clear of adhesive; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1996 certificate; atremendous cover in regards to the Type II-4 cancel (struck from two different cities),the destination and combination of French and Egyptian stamps.

The Smith Type II-4 cancel with “REGIE” removed was only in place from between June orJuly 1869 to January 1870. The Sultan of Turkey felt that the word “regie” was too preten-tious for the Egyptian Viceroy and ordered it to be removed. According to Jean Bouladd’Humieres in his article in “The Quarterly Circular”, this cover is believed to be the latestrecorded cover with this cancel from Serapeum. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500



1659 � French Post Office in Alexandria and Port Said, 1838-1910 in a mounted collectionof 27 well-written pages which includes a 1838 folded letter to Malta with Smith Ty. CD-1, 25mm c.d.s., 1843 prepaid disinfected folded letter to Malta with Smith Ty. CD-1,25mm c.d.s. and “Purifie au Lazaret/Malte” handstamp, 1845 disinfected folded let-ter to Scotland with “Purifie Lazaret/Marseille” double line handstamp, 1850 and1853 stampless folded letters with boxed “Paquebots/de la/Mediterranee” in bothknown sizes, among other items and then goes into French stamps used in Alexandriawith covers, postal cards and stamps of the each issue including the 1863, 1870 imperfo-rate and perforated issues with “5080” in triangular dots obliterator, Peace andCommerce, Offices in Alexandria overprints, among others, Port Said includes a numberof covers, postal and picture post cards and stamps including “Port Said” overprintedFrench stamps, overall condition is very fine; a formidable collection of items for the spe-cialized collector including different rates, usages, destinations, cancels, etc. (photo - page148) Est. 1,500-2,000

Greek Offices

1660

1660 � Greece #22, 1862-67 80l Carmine on pale rose, single cancelled by “97” in triangleof dots cancel with Alexandria “6 MAPT 64” datestamp (Smith Type D-1) just to theright on folded cover, additional Austrian “Alexandrien/18/3” datestamp to the right,wax seal on reverse; two foreign post office markings on a single cover are very rare tofind, we believe the item was sent from the Greek P.O. in Alexandria and used theAustrian service to its final destination as the Greeks did not have their own operatingships. (photo) Est. 500-750

1661 � Greece #21, 1862-67 40l Lilac on blue, single tied to folded letter by “97” in diamondof dots to Syros, Greece, Alexandria c.d.s. dated March 18, 1871 (Smith Ty. D-2),marked “ΠΕΛ” in blue indicating full prepayment of letter to destination, Greek c.d.s.backstamp dated “22 MART 71”, letter with some minor tears being reinforced byhinges, vertical file fold well clear of adhesive. (photo - page 154) Est. 500-750

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Italian Offices

1662 � Italy #32, 1863-77 60c Lilac, London printing, single tied by light strike of boxed“Piroscafi/Postali/Italiani” to folded letter to Florence, stamp also cancelled byunknown “EGITTO” marking, “Alessandria D’Egitto/Poste Italiane/13 GEN 65”(Smith Ty. CD-2) datestamp at left, “Via Ancona” directive at top, Ancona “18 GEN 65”transit marking on reverse, cover with minor spots and insignificant tear on reverse flap,fine; the unknown “EGITTO” marking is mentioned in Smith on page 79 and “no otherexample has been reported”. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

Russian Offices

1663 � Russia, Offices in the Turkish Empire #8, 1868 1k Brown, single tied to cover byblack “785” in triangular dotted cancel (Smith Ty. OB-1) to Beirut, Lebanon, December2nd Alexandria backstamp (Smith Ty. D-1); an incredibly rare usage as very few coversare known using the Russian P.O. in Egypt. (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

1662

1663

Consular Post Offices

1664 � #9, 1867 10pa Lilac, single cancelled by Chanak Kile (Fort Chanak, Dardandelles) par-tial intaglio seal postmark in blue, stamp with insignificant corner creases; an extraordi-narily rare postmark; 1962 Egypt Study Circle certificate.

So few of these postmarks are known both on and off cover, only two of these known on cover,coupled by the fact that they are often indistinguishable as impressions were not well made. Itis assumed that intaglio seals were hand carved and used provisionally while awaiting thearrival of datestamps as known covers date to around the time of post office openings. (photo- page 138) Est. 200-300

1665

1665 � #13, 1867 1pi Rose red, three singles tied by “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Suez/7 APR 1871”(Smith Ty. III-2.5), with an additional c.d.s. at left, on a folded letter to Jeddah, receiv-ing c.d.s. on reverse “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Gedda/13 APR.” (Smith Ty. I-1) withyear date missing; an attractive and highly sought after Consular P.O. cancel. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

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1666

1667

1670

1671

1672

1673

1688

1692

1668

1666 � #22b, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, perforated 12½ rough, two singles each tied on coverby “Poste Egiziane/Cairo/25 DIC 78 TI” (Smith Ty. V-I) datestamps with an addition-al strike on left to Constantinople, Alexandria transit marking on reverse with ConsularP.O. arrival “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Constantinopoli/3 GEN 79 TI” (Smith Ty. III-2) dat-estamp, cover with tone spot in center and slightly rough opening at top, fine. (photo -page 154) Est. 150-200

1667 � #38, 1879-1902 2pi Orange yellow, single on a returned registered cover tied by “V.R.Poste Egiziane/Constantinopoli/12 APR 81 TII” (Smith Ty. III-2) datestamp with anadditional strike at right to Alexandria, oval “Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) hand-stamp applied at top, Alexandria registered arrival handstamp (Smith Ty. Reg-8) onreverse, upon arriving at Alexandria the cover received a “Rebut a Remettre a L’Envoi”boxed handstamp indicating the cover be returned to sender which is indicated by the “4JY 81” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) returned registered backstamp and Constantinople arrivalmarking, the cover with some nicks and tears along the edges at right, small reduction atleft and minor toning, still fine; “Raccomandato” handstamps used at Consular P.O.’s arevery rare and we were unable to find any reference to the boxed return to sender mark-ing. (photo - page 154) Est. 500-750

1668 � #36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single tied to cover by “Smyrna, Turquie” cancel with indis-tinguishable date cancel placed on reverse of a cover to Constantinople, “Constantinople-Galata/Arrivee/14 Novembre 1883” in double ring c.d.s. beside stamp, very fine; an oddusage from Smyrna to Constantinople using the Egyptian Consular P.O. with no indica-tion of any link to Egypt. (photo - page 154) Est. 200-300

Territorial Post Offices

1669 � #36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single tied to piece by a partial strike of “Poste Egiziane/?FEB 79/Barbar” (Smith Ty. V-4) c.d.s. cancel; Berbera territorial office cancels are desir-able and incredibly difficult to find with only one known to be on cover; signed Soraniand accompanied by his 1992 certificate. (photo - page 138) Est. 150-200

1670 � Smith Ty. E-7iii, 5m Rose red, postal stationery envelope very lightly cancelledEgyptian territorial office of Wadi Halfi, Sudan dated 1893 with an additional bolderstrike below indicia to Zefta, arrival c.d.s. on reverse, envelope slightly reduced at rightand a trivial tear at top. (photo - page 154) Est. 150-200

1671 � Sudan #1-5, 1897 1m-1pi “Soudan” overprints, singles of each tied on registeredcover by “Halfa/6 XI 97 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-1.1) datestamp with an additional strikebelow first stamp addressed to Alexandria, “R” in box at bottom left, arrival marking onreverse, very fine; a colorful usage of Sudan’s overprinted first issue. (photo - page 154) Est. 200-300

1672 � Sudan #1, 1897 1m Brown, vertical strip of three tied by two perfect strikes of “Wadi-Halfa Camp/20 MR 97 TIII” (Smith Ty. VIII-1) datestamp with an additional strike atbottom left on a postal card address handstamped to Halfa, trivial corner creases and thelightest of toning on stamps, very fine; a scarce Territorial Office strike especially sochoice. (photo - page 154) Est. 100-150

1673 � 1899 4m Prepaid reply postal cards, “SOUDAN” overprint, “4 Milliemes” sur-charge doubled, variety being the used side and the unused side with normal surcharge,cancelled Territorial P.O. “Wadi Halfa/27 V 99 TI” (Smith Ty. IX-1.1) datestamp andsent to Cairo with arrival c.d.s. at bottom, perforations are very fragile between cards andcataloged simply as a single, very fine (Nile Post #SSPC4e). (photo - page 154) Est. 150-200

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1680

1682

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1686

1693

1866 First Issue

1674 � #1a-7a, 1866 5pa-10pi First Issue Definitives, imperforate, complete set, full to widemargins on each, fresh colors, 1pi with light thin and nick at top left, 5pi with ownershandstamp on reverse, 10pi with small printing flaw in design, 5pa and 2pi with invertedwmks. (unlisted in Scott), very fine; 2pi signed E. Diena; 5pa-20pa cataloged as pairs(Nile Post #D1g, D2j, D3g, D4k, D5g, D6z, D7h; $1,450.00). (photo - page 156) 1,890.00

1675 P #1P var., 1866 5pa Proof, middle sad (“loop”) missing from overprint center, fromposition 132, unwatermarked single, full even margins, insignificant thin, still very fine(Nile Post #D1eP). (photo - page 156) Est. 200-300

1676 (�) #1, 1866 5pa Greenish gray, watermark omitted in a unused horizontal strip of three,the variety being the left stamp, two right stamps with upright watermarks, typical cen-tering for this issue, fresh color, small faults to left stamp including small stain and thin-ning along perfs, trivial horizontal crease across stamps, still fine; multiples of the firstissue are incredibly scarce let alone one with a watermark omitted variety, likely to beunique. (photo - page 156) Est. 300-400

1677 (�)� #2, 1866 10pa Brown, unused in a block of four, blunted perf at the top right, freshcolor, very fine; multiples of any size of the First Issue are incredibly rare (Nile Post #D2;$1,500.00). (photo - page 156) Est. 500-750

1678 (�)� #2a, 1866 10pa Brown, imperforate, another unused example but in the imperforatevariety, large margins all around, deep color, light stain spots and a natural paper inclu-sion, still very fine (Nile Post #D2j; $1,500.00 as perforated). (photo - page 156) Est. 500-750

1679 � #2b, 1866 10pa Brown, horizontal pair, imperforate between, a left sheet-marginexample, some stains, o g., fine as they typically come; a popular first issue perforationvariety; signed A. Diena (Nile Post #D2l; $360.00). (photo - page 156) 400.00

1680 P #4P, 1866 2pi Proof, overprint omitted, imperforate on watermarked and ungummedpaper, even margins, bright color, extremely fine (Nile Post #D5P). (photo - page 156) Est. 150-200

1681

1681 (�)� #4, 1866 2pi Yellow, unused in a block of four, bright color, light marking and trivialstain on top right stamp, fine; according to Peter Smith, fewer than five blocks arebelieved to exist (Nile Post #D5q; $3,000.00). (photo) Est. 750-1,000

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1682 �� #4a, 1866 2pi Yellow, imperforate, another example in a block of four, margins full tojust touching at bottom left, light marking on bottom left stamp, full o.g., very fine; anexcellent accompaniment to the previous lot with only five believed to exist (Nile Post#D5x; $3,000.00 for perforated). (photo - page 156) Est. 750-1,000

1683

1683 � #4d, 1866 2pi Yellow, bisected diagonally as 1pi tied to folded cover by black “PosteVice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/21 LUG 67 IT” (Smith Ty. I-2.5) datestamp with anadditional strike to the right to Suez, arrival datestamp of Suez on reverse dated the sameday, cover stained with vertical file fold well away from adhesive; a mere five are believedto exist (Nile Post #D5cc; $3,000.00).

Supplies of the 1866 1pi became critically low in July 1867 which triggered the DirectorGeneral, Muzzi Bey, to issue a Postal Administration circular to Alexandria, and quicklythereafter, to Cairo allowing the bisection of the 2pi diagonally for use as 1pi until the 2ndIssue came into effect. This means Alexandria has dates between July 16-31 and Cairo July20-31. The Alexandria bisect on cover is far more scarce than the Cairo bisect. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

1684

1684 � #5d, 1866 5pi Rose, overprinted 10pi in error, imperforate, large margined single,bright fresh color, full o g., extremely fine; a pristine copy of Egypt’s most striking FirstIssue error; 1958 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D6ii; $600.00). (photo) 950.00



1685

1685 � #5f, 1866 5pi Rose, overprinted 10pi in error, perforated 12½x15, mint single,bright fresh color, typical ragged perfs, full o.g., very fine; another example of this strik-ing error in the compound perf. variety; signed Bernichon and accompanied by a 1959RPS certificate (Nile Post #D6gg; $800.00). (photo) 1,000.00

1686 P #6P, 1866 10pi Proof, overprint omitted, imperforate, two singles, each watermarkedupright and ungummed, two different shades with one being closer to the issued slateblue while the other a more slate shade, very minor toning, very fine (Nile Post Pg. 73;$200.00). (photo - page 156) Est. 100-150

1687 (�) #6a, 1866 10pi Slate blue, horizontal pair, imperforate, unused example boastinglarge margins, pretty color on crisp white paper, extremely fine (Nile Post #D7i;$1,500.00). (photo - page 156) 1,100.00+

1688 � #7, 1866 1pi Rose lilac, single tied to folded letter by “Poste Vice-RealiEgiziane/Cairo/22 GIUG 66” (Smith Type I) with an additional strike to the rightaddressed to Alexandria, arrival “Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/22 GIUG 66”(Smith Type I-2) in red on reverse struck over the fold of paper, cover and stamp withquite a bit of toning, some creases present on cover, owners handstamp at bottom righton front.

While not the most attractive cover, red Smith Type I datestamps are the most difficult to find,especially a strike this full, legible and complete. According to his book, Smith has only seen onelegible red cancel dating eight days after this strike. It is not believed there was a special sig-nificance attached to red but evidently the strike was in place for only a very short period oftime. (photo - page 154) Est. 400-500

1689

1689 � #7b, 1866 1pi Rose lilac, horizontal pair, imperforate between, attractive pair of thisrare variety made even more so by the imperf left margin, typical centering for this, dis-turbed o.g. from paper adhesion, fine (Nile Post #D4m; $500.00). (photo) 500.00

1690 � Nile Post #D4n, 1866 1pi Claret, vertical pair, imperforate between, unlisted inScott, imperforate top and left margins, fresh color on crisp white paper, top stamp withminute thin, slightly disturbed o g. and very minor paper adherence, fine; 2004Ceremuga certificate (Scott #7 var.). (photo - page 156) 500.00

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1696

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1705

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1697

1867 Second Issue

1691 (�) Nile Post #D8b, 1867 5pa Orange yellow, “chain” variety, from position 30, unused,bright color, trivial thin, fine (Scott #8 var.). (photo - page 156) 200.00

1692 � #9b var., 1867 10pa Lilac, bisected diagonally to use as 5pa well tied by “V.R. PosteEgiziane/Alessandria/30 DIC 1871 TIII” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) with an additional strikejust below on a book cover rather than the usual La Trombetta newspaper to Cairo, the1869 book, printed in Athens, is called “Quelques Remarques/sur/Les Fonctions deGrece et de Rome/dans la Propagation et la Preparation/du/Christianisme,” insignifi-cant tone spots around stamp and cover, minor nicks along border, some archival tapesensibly used on reverse to strengthen folds, fine; a magnificent usage of the bisected 10paof which we are unable to find a similar example (Nile Post #D9g var.).

Towards the end of the Second Issue, Egypt was facing a severe shortage of the 5pa stamp andtherefore it was officially authorized on November 17, 1871 to allow the diagonal bisectionof the 10pa to help quell the shortage. The Third Issue was placed on sale January 1st, 1872and the latest known usage of the bisect is January 20 making the time frame of use a meretwo months. The 5pa paid the newspaper rate and examples are typically seen on “LaTrombetta” newspaper wholes or fragments. (photo - page 154) Est. 1,500-2,000

1693 (�) #11 var., 1866 20pa Yellow green, double impression, two striking examples of dou-ble impressions, the first being on watermarked imperforate paper with double impres-sion, one shifted, the second being on watermarked perforated paper with regular impres-sion on one side and double impression, both shifted, on the other, latter example withtrivial thin, very fine; an intriguing and striking pair of errors with both being unlisted inScott and the Nile Post. (photo - page 156) Est. 150-200

1694 � #13, 1867 1pi Rose red, single on folded letter in Arabic tied by “Poste Vice-RealiEgiziane/Michalla/5 APR 69 2T” (Smith Ty. I-2.5) datestamp with an additional striketo the right addressed to Alexandria, same date arrival mark from Alexandria on reverse,letter with two private intaglio seals, light horizontal file fold effecting stamp, still fine;an uncommon strike from this small town within the Nile Delta. (photo - page 160) Est. 100-150

1695 (�) Nile Post #D11r, D11z, 1867 1pi Rose red, watermark impressed on face, twounused singles with bold watermark impression on face, one being imperforate, fresh col-ors, perforated example with light hinge thin, imperforate well margined with light crease,still fine; a scarce and very collectible variety which often goes unnoticed by collectors(Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 156) 160.00

1696 � #14, 1867 2pi Blue, two singles tied by two strikes of “V.R. Poste Egiziane/Cairo/14DIC 1869 TII” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) datestamp to folded cover addressed toConstantinople, additional strike at right with “Dopo la Partenza” (Smith Ty. TL-2)informational handstamp applied most likely at Alexandria indicating that the covermissed the day’s mail, same day Alexandria transit marking and blue “Poste Vice-RealiEgiziane/Constantinopoli/17 DEC 69” (Smith Ty. I-1) Consular P.O. arrival datestampon reverse, file folds well away from adhesives, fine; an incredibly rare strike of the “Dopola Partenza” handstamp on cover plus a rare usage of the blue Constantinople strike whichwas believed to only have been used between 1865 and 1868. (photo - page 160) Est. 400-500

1697 � #14 var., 1867 2pi Blue, perforated 12½ vertically, 15 horizontally at top, sewingmachine at bottom, single tied to folded letter in French by “V.R. PosteEgiziane/Cairo/25 APR 1870” (Smith Ty. III-2.5) datestamp with an additional strikeat left to Constantinople, Alexandria transit stamp and “Poste Vice-RealiEgiziane/Constantinopoli/2 MAG 70” (Smith Ty. I-1) Consular P.O. arrival datestampon reverse, cover and stamp with some light toning, very fine; an extraordinarily rare per-foration variety on cover to the Ottoman Empire with Consular markings. (photo - page160) Est. 500-750

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1698 � Second Issue cover selection, 1873-1879, five items including cancels from Damiata(1873) Smith Ty. III-2, Minie (1877) Smith Ty. III-2 in blue, Suez (1877) Smith Ty. III-4 with V.R. removed, Mansura (1877) Smith Ty. V and Alexandria (1879) Smith Ty.VII-2, all domestic except Alexandria strike to Torino, condition is generally fine or bet-ter and some covers with typical bends, small tears, etc.; a fantastic assortment with somedifficult to very scarce datestamps of the Second Issue. (photo - page 160) Est. 200-300

1872-75 Third Issue and 1879 Provisionals

1699 E Nile Post #E52a, 1871 1pi V. Penasson postal stationery essay, 123x75mm, in ashade of red on thin tinted paper, some light stains including a very light one on indicia,still very fine. (photo - page 160) 250.00

1700 (�) #22m, 1872 1pi Rose red, perf 12½x13½, lithographed, unused (regummed) single,detailed impression compared to typographed examples, some faults including multiplelight creases and toning, fine; an exceedingly rare lithographed 1pi compound perforatedexample of which not many are known; 1969 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D22; $500.00as o.g.). (photo - page 156) as o.g. 550.00

1701 (�) #22n, 1872 1pi Rose red, perf 13½, lithographed, unused (regummed) single, clearand detailed impression compared to typographed examples, some faults including mul-tiple thins, couple of blunt perfs and light stain; an acceptable copy of the mere tenbelieved to exist; 1969 RPS certificate (Nile Post #D22f; $750.00 as o.g.). (photo - page156) as o.g. 875.00

1702 � #20b, 1874-75 10pa Grey lilac, perforated 12½ rough, block of four cancelled by twolight “Poste Egiziane/Bulah Dacruv/? OCT 78 ?” (Smith Ty. V-2.2) datestamp with anadditional clearer strike on the front addressed to Cairo with contents, arrival marking onreverse, cover slightly shortened at right and pos. 3 stamp with pulled perf, still very fine;a rare block with an incredibly scarce Sulah Dasruv cancellation. (photo - page 160) Est. 500-750

1703 � #22bg, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, vertical tete-beche pair, used on piece with “PosteVice Reali Egiziane/Alessandria/16 SE 80” (Smith Ty. I), date on stamp is vertically con-figured rather than horizontally across cancel, moreover 1880 is an extraordinarily lateusage as the Ty. I cancels began to fade away in the early 1870’s, extremely fine (Nile Post#D26a; $125.00+). (photo - page 156) 125.00+

1704 � #23b, 1874-75 2pi Yellow, perforated 12½ rough, single on cover tied by “PostesEgyptiennes/Alexandrie/2 JAN 79” (Smith Ty. VI-2) datestamp with an additional striketo Cairo, registered “Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. Reg-6) in oval marking, Cairo arrivaldatestamp on reverse, interesting array of five wax seals on reverse as well, cover and stampwith some toning and slightly rough opening at left not effecting stamp, fine.

The Smith Type VI cancellation saw the changeover from Italian to French as the languageused at the Post Office. This coincided with Caillard Pasha becoming Postmaster General.Only four cities received this datestamp - Alexandria, Helouan, Roda and Suez. Examplesare, for some reason, very scarce to find. (photo - page 160) Est. 200-300

1705 �/��#24b, 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, right margin design block of sixteen, o.g., eightstamps n.h., very fine; a scarce and presentable block (Nile Post #D28; $500.00 as 4blocks of four). (photo - page 160) Est. 100-150

1706 � #24b var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, right sheet-margin single, inverted watermark,imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh color, o.g., extremely fine (Nile Post#D28m). (photo - page 156) Est. 400-500

1707 �� #24b var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, “cleft pyramid” variety, position 1 within ablock of four, the variety being the top left example, watermark inverted, fresh color,o.g., fine (Nile Post #D28b, D28l). (photo - page 166) Est. 100-150



1708

1708 � France #62, 1872-75 30c Brown on yellowish, single tied by Parisian star of dots can-cel to cover with corresponding “Paris/R. Bonaparte/6/7 MARS 76” datestamp atupper left to Abou Kougas, “Haute Egypte”, “Egypte, Voie de Marseille” directive withtransit marking on reverse, also French and Egyptian Alexandria arrival/transit markingdated “15 MAR(S) 76”, Egypt #22c, 1874-75 1pi Vermilion, perforated 13½x12½tied by “Poste Egiziane/Bulah Dacruv/17 MAR 76 TI” (Smith Ty. V-2.2) datestampapplied at Sulah Dasruv to it’s desintation, cover with insignificant peripheral faults, veryfine and possibly unique usage; signed Calves; an marvelously rare combination coverfrom France to Egypt. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

1709 � #23cg, 1874-75 2pi Yellow, vertical tete-beche pair, perf 13½x12½, typographed,attractive pair with bright color, light Alexandria c.d.s. cancel, small corner nick, still veryfine; 1961 Egypt Philatelic Society certificate (Nile Post #D27h; $500.00). (photo - page156) 500.00

1710 �/��#24d var., 1874-75 2½pi Deep violet, mint block of four with double perforationsalong both the top and bottom horizontal pairs, o g., bottom pair n.h., extremely fine;double perforations on the Third Issue are uncommon (Nile Post #D28o var.; $225.00as normal block). (photo - page 166) Est. 200-300

1711 � “Dopo la Partenza” handstamps on a grouping of 3rd (1872-75) and 4th (1879-1902)issues, each are either Smith Ty. TL-1 or TL-2 handstamps, one Ty. TL-1 overprint isred, all very fine or better strikes; this handstamp was applied to both the stamps and cov-ers on mail as an informational marking highlighting that the mail was received too lateto be included in that day’s mail. (photo - page 166) Est. 200-300

1712 �/��#27, 1879 5pa on 2½pi Dull violet, Provisional surcharge, mint right sheet-margindesign block of twenty, light creasing and small tear in margin, some sensible hinge rein-forcement along top row, o g., fine; a scarce multiple as the perforations are fragile on thisissue, the Nile Post prices mint blocks “equal to eight times a single stamp” (Nile Post#D30; $1,280.00). (photo - page 160) Est. 300-400

1713 �� #28, 1879 10pa on 2½pi Dull violet, Provisional surcharge, mint block of four withdouble perforations horizontally, light creasing at left, o.g., n.h., fine (Nile Post #D31).(photo - page 166) Est. 200-300

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1721

1723

1726x1730

17141716

1715

Fourth Issue to Date

1714 � #31, 1879-1902 10pa Lilac rose, tied to small cover by a black retta cancellation toCairo, very fine; both the retta cancel and single usage of the 10pa Lilac rose are veryscarce on cover.

Retta cancellations were originally designed as devices to obliterate stamps while the date-stamp was applied separately. By 1866, retta cancels were used solely for stamps which weren’tobliterated by a datestamp for reasons such as being overlooked at the originating post office.(photo - page 164) Est. 150-200

1715 � #32, 1879-1902 10pa Gray in a block of four on reverse of cover cancelled by“Samanoud/23 MR 82 TII” (Smith Ty. VIII-1) with an additional strike on front toAlexandria, Lawyer handstamp seal on reverse along with Alexandria arrival datestamp,pos. 1 in block with some damage at top, very fine; 10pa blocks of four from this issueare scarce as they each had a relatively short use. (photo - page 164) Est. 200-300

1716 � #36, 1879-1902 1pi Rose, single on cover tied by “Poste Egiziane/Cairo/16 GIU79/STAZIONE” (Smith Ty. Sta-5) with an additional strike alongside addressed toFrance, Alexandria transit marking (Smith Ty. V-1.5) and Paris arrival on reverse, trivialnick at top from opening. (photo - page 164) Est. 300-400

1717 � #36, 38, 1879-1902 1pi, 2pi Fourth Issue, singles of each on registered cover to theSerbian Consulate in Constantinople, both tied by “Caire, A/Recommandes-Depart/19JA 82 TV” (Smith Ty. Reg-8.5) with an additional strike just above, oval“Raccomandato” (Smith Ty. 6) also applied, blue and black “Turquie” arrival datestampson reverse, very fine. (photo - page 164) Est. 100-150

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Buyers placing lots on extension are requested to review item 17 of our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All lots to be placed on extension will be submitted by the auction house to the appropriate expertizing authority. The buyer may request a particular expertizing service, however the auction house retains the right to the final decision on the choice of the expert. For United States stamps, the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Experts are the accepted authorities. Also, all extension lots must be paid for at the time of invoicing. Any extension lots not conforming to the above will not be accepted as returns in the event of a negative opinion. Requests for expertization

of stamps with certificates dated within the last five years of the sale date will not be granted.



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x1720

1722

1727 1728 1731

1729

1732 1733 1739 1740 1741

x1711

1718

1718 � #37, 1884 1pi Ultra, single tied to cover by “Caire/31 XII 90” c.d.s. strike addressedto Massawa, Eritrea, backstamped with two scarce markings, the first being a circular“Ambulant/1 JA (91)/Suez” (Smith Ty. 2A) with star and crescent transit markingfrom Suez railroad terminus sorting office of the Cairo-Suez Egyptian State Railway line,the second being “4 GEN 91/Suez/Servizio Italiano/Del mar Rosso” boxed hand-stamp of the Italian Red Sea Service from Suez to Massawa, cover with insignificant tearsfrom rough opening at top and light toning; Smith gives the Suez Ambulant a scarcityvalue of V out of VI. (photo) Est. 400-500

1719 � 1891 3m on 5m Postal card, additionally franked with two singles of 1888-1906 1m(Scott #43) lightly tied by “Caire-Alexandrie” (Smith Ty. 8) T.P.O. datestamp toGermany with “Apres Depart” (Smith Ty. TL-3) informational handstamp applied indi-cating the mail missed that day’s post, Alexadria transit marking and Munich arrival mark-ing, card with unnoticeable facial rub and damaged top left corner, fine; a very scarceinformational handstamp not often found. (photo - page 164) Est. 150-200

1720 P Nile Post #D45e, D46e, D49b, 1888-1906 Proofs, chalky paper, imperforate, the1m, 2m and 4m proofs on watermarked and gummed paper in pairs (1m and 2m verti-cal and 4m horizontal), each with full margins, fresh colors, 4m with minor creasing onone stamp, o g., very fine (Scott #43a-44aP, 47P). (photo - page 166) 390.00+

1721 � #47, 1888-1906 4m Brown red, single on postcard tied by “Tuchka/20 FE 07 T1”(Smith Ty. IX-2) datestamp addressed to England, “Wadi-Halfa/Challal/20 FEB 07 T5”(Smith Ty. 8) T.P.O. boat cancellation, card with slight corner crease effecting stamp, fine;a difficult to find T.P.O. cancel. (photo - page 164) Est. 150-200

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1734 1736 1737 1738

1747 x1748

1724 1725

1746x1744

1722 P 1895 Unissued proof of the Winter Festivals Foundation, Cairo, die proof on glossycard for the 1pi of the frame only, typographed in black by Thomas de la Rue, measures92x60mm with “30 SEP 95” inverted datestamp at bottom right, extremely fine condi-tion for such a scarce item; ex-De La Rue Archives.

To this day, it is still unsure as to why these stamps were not issued. Thomas de la Rue hadprinted 100,000 sets which were later destroyed. Any items from this issue on the market arefrom the small quantity they kept in their archives, including this proof, which were eventu-ally sold at auction in London. (photo - page 166) Est. 500-750

1723 P #50-59P, 1914 1m-200m Proofs, imperforate, complete set on watermarked andgummed paper, each affixed at the top left corner to a card tied by indistinguishableAlexandria c.d.s. cancel, very fine; we are unsure as to why these are affixed to the card;watermarked proofs are noticeably scarcer than those that are unwatermarked (Nile Post#D53d, D54c, D55d, D56c, D57f, D58e, D59b, D60b, D61a, D62a). (photo - page164) Est. 200-300

1724 P� #54P, 1914 5m Proof, imperforate on watermarked and gummed paper in a pane of100, two control number “1” at bottom left and right, pane with creasing, one of whichis heavy and runs vertically along right row, some edge tears along the sides, o.g., fine;the Nile Post does not list this incredibly rare control “1” pane (Nile Post #N57f).

The 1m-10m values of the 1914 Pictorial Issue were printed in sheets of 200 stamps, consist-ing of two panes of 100 stamps. According to the Smith book, in a letter dated January 5th,1918, from the Acting Postmaster General A. Goldstein, he ordered “four sheets of each of theordinary Egyptian postal values in current use...bearing the usual watermark and no perfo-ration.” It is unsure what they were for or how they entered the philatelic market. Regardless,only eight panes could exist. This could possibly be the last full pane known as many werecut down. (photo - page 168) Est. 750-1,000

1725 BP #54a, 1914 5m Lake, booklet panes of six, two examples mounted on an exhibitionpage with one watermark sideways left and the other sideways right, the former with aslight tone spot and the latter toned, two sideways right watermarks also accompany, o.g.,fine; these booklets were originally priced at 125m for 120m worth of stamps, the 5msurcharge added for cost of production. Naturally, few were sold and by 1919, theyreduced the price to 120m (Nile Post #SB4a, D57k; $450.00+). (photo - page 168) 450.00+

1726 ��PB Nile Post #D58d, 1914 10m Deep blue, in a top left sheet-margin control “2” blockof four with inverted watermark, light ink smear on bottom right stamp and light gumtoning, o g., n.h., fine (Scott #55 var.). (photo - page 164) 250.00

1727 �� #60a, 1915 2m on 3m Orange, inverted surcharge, fresh mint single, bright color,insignificant tone spot on gum, o.g., n.h., very fine; a mere two sheets were printed (NilePost #D63d; $200.00). (photo - page 166) 225.00

1728 � #60a, 1915 2m on 3m Orange, inverted surcharge, scarce used single, indistinct c.d.s.cancel, very fine; only two sheets were printed and were sold over the counter at Hehyaand Beni Qura (Nile Post #D63d; $200.00). (photo - page 166) 225.00

1729 E Nile Post #E239, 1922 £E1 Harrison & Sons essay, in black, top left margin singlefrom a miniature sheet of four from which they were printed, imperforate on unwater-marked paper, well margined, marvelous impression on white paper, trivial and insignifi-cant thin in top margin well away from design, extremely fine; a difficult to encounterEgyptian essay. (photo - page 166) 500.00

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1730 TC� #78 var., 84 var., 1922 1m and 15m, Trial color overprint in red, mint example ofeach single known in the red trial color overprint, both in pristine condition, well cen-tered, strong color on fresh white paper, o.g., very fine, also includes a locally addressedregistered cover from Alexandria postmarked “31 JAN 28”, with registered label alongwith regular issued 1922 1m (Scott #78) and 2m (#79), very fine, all neatly mounted onexhibition page; one of only two covers recorded (Nile Post #D78ct, D85ct). (photo -page 164) Est. 1,500-2,000

1731 � #78a, 1922 1m Olive brown, inverted overprint, mint single, single toned perf at top,o.g., very fine; only 34 mint copies of this type were found at the Continental Hotel PostOffice (Nile Post #D78IIAf; $350.00). (photo - page 166) 350.00

1732 � #78a var., 1922 1m Olive brown, inverted and shifted overprint in a horizontal pairof this striking and scarce overprint, well centered, deep color, o g., very fine; only onesheet is known to have been printed; signed C.F. Hass (Nile Post #D78Id; $400.00+).(photo - page 166) 700.00+

1733 � #78b, 1922 1m Olive brown, double overprint, pristine mint single of this popularand striking error, well centered, o.g., very fine; only one sheet is believed to have beenprinted (Nile Post #D78IIIg; $200.00). (photo - page 166) 200.00

1734 �/��PBNile Post #D78le, 1m Sepia, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control“A.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, extraordinarily well cen-tered, strong color, vertical crease along selvage, gum toning on bottom row, o.g., topmiddle stamp l.h., others n.h., very fine; signed C.F. Hass in selvage (Scott #78 var.).(photo - page 168) 450.00+

1735

1735 �� #79a, 1922 2m Red, double overprint, in a top left sheet-margin block of four, espe-cially well centered, light tone spots, slight separation in selvage at top, o g., n.h. (hingedin selvage), very fine; an incredibly rare block as only one sheet was printed (Nile Post#D79IIIi; $800.00+). (photo) 800.00+



1736 �� #81b, 1922 4m Green, inverted overprint, in a top right sheet-margin block of four,small faults in selvage, stamps all o.g., n.h., fine; multiples of any size with inverted over-prints are scarce especially as only a sheet and partial sheet were discovered (Nile Post#D81Ie; $900.00+). (photo - page 168) 900.00+

1737 �/��PBNile Post #D82ld, 5m Pink, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control“B.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, wonderfully well cen-tered, bright color, o.g., bottom left pair and top left single are n.h., rest l.h., very fine;signed C.F. Hass in selvage (Scott #82 var.). (photo - page 168) 300.00+

1738 ��PB Nile Post #D83le, 10m Lake, “crushed crown” variety, in a left sheet-margin control“B.23” block of six, the variety being the bottom right example, spectacular centeringwith a deep rich color, o g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), very fine; a pristine gem con-trol block in all regards with a very collectible variety; signed Holcombe (Scott #83 var.).(photo - page 168) 350.00+

1739 � #86a, 1922 20m Olive green, inverted overprint, mint single, well centered, slightlydisturbed o g., very fine; only two panes were printed (Nile Post #D86Ib; $200.00).(photo - page 166) 200.00

1740 � #86b, 1922 20m Olive green, double overprint, striking well centered mint single,fresh color on pristine white paper, o.g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist(Nile Post #D86Ic; $300.00). (photo - page 166) 300.00

1741 � #88a, 1922 100m Black, inverted overprint, desirable mint single, well centered, dis-turbed o g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist (Nile Post #D89Ia;$500.00). (photo - page 166) 500.00

1742 � #88b, 1922 100m Black, double overprint, choice mint single of this popular error,well centered, o g., very fine; only 100 examples are known to exist (Nile Post #D89Ib;$300.00). (photo - page 172) 400.00

1743 �/� 1922 Crown Overprints collection, hundreds all mounted in an album including mintsingles, blocks and control number blocks, used singles, strips, blocks, usages on post-cards, covers both locally and international and dual usages with other issues, also includesa small cancellation study in the back, a well put together collection of these overprintswhich will provide someone many hours of excitement searching for the different types,varieties and flaws which are sure to be present, overall condition is very fine or better. Est. 200-300

1744 TC�/P 1923-24 First King Fouad Issue, trial colors and proofs of the 5m Orange browndenomination in blocks of four on watermarked and gummed paper, includes trial colorblock of watermark pointing up (Nile Post #D95ctd), bottom sheet-margin block ofwatermark pointing down (#D95ctd) and top sheet-margin proof block of watermarkpointing right (#D95k), the latter with minor toning in selvage, extremely fine. (photo -page 168) Est. 150-200

1745 �� #96 var., 1923-24 5m Orange brown, experimental “Cancelled” coil overprint in astrip of six, some blunted perforations along the left side which could have very well comefrom the experiment itself, o.g., n.h., fine (Nile Post #D95o).

These stamps were produced as an experiment to be issued within coil vending machines.Printed in rolls of 500, four were printed vertically while one was printed horizontally.Ultimately, the experiment was deemed a failure and stamps were supposed to have beenburned but began coming onto the market during the 1980’s. (photo - page 172) Est. 200-300

1746 �� Nile Post #C5b, 1925 10m Rose carmine, imperforate, mint horizontal pair in thelighter shade that is known (rather than rose-carmine), full even margins, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; a very popular early Egyptian imperforate commemorative with only 210examples printed (Scott #106 var.). (photo - page 168) 200.00+

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1742

1745

x1751

1755

1756

1759

1760 1765 x1768

1769

x1770

x1775

x1753

x1778

1764

1747 �� Nile Post #C6b, 1925 15m Blue, printed on both sides in a right sheet-margin stripof three, one side is normal while the other side is very lightly printed and turned 90degrees therefore showing one complete and five partial images, typical gum skips whichis normal on the 2nd printing, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an intriguing multiple of thischallenging error to find (Scott #107 var.). (photo - page 168) 210.00+

1748 P 1950 Helio-Vaugirard Proofs, three different examples including 1926 10m Deep redand black Intl. Navigation Congress (Scott #119), 1927 10m Copper red StatisticalCongress (Scott #151) and 1947 5m+5m Slate Intl. Exposition of Contemporary Art(Scott #B9), each with inscription “L’Egypte des Pharaons et le Timbre-poste.” at bot-tom left and “Helio-Vaugirard - 1950” at bottom right, extremely fine. (photo - page168) Est. 200-300

1749 FDC #121-24, 1926 5m-50P Port Fouad overprints, complete set attached to glassineenvelope and tied by “21 DE 26. 8-9 A.” cancellation of Port Fouad which is the firstday of issue, the 10m being a top sheet-margin, bright fresh colors and well centered forthese, reverse has “H.M. Hagopian” handstamp with his signature below, very fine; anincredibly scarce first day of issue cancel on one of Egypt’s most popular early commem-orative issues (Nile Post #C17-20; $1,750.00+); cataloged as used singles. (photo - page174) 1,325.00+

1750 BK 1927-37 210m King Fuad, Second Issue, booklet, exploded but still complete downto the glassine interleaving, front and back cover and original string, includes the 5m(two), 10m and 15m panes, the latter two being hinged on top edge stamps, one 5mblock with partial gum loss, still very fine (Nile Post #SB11; $240.00+ as just panes).(photo - page 174) Est. 200-300

1751 P Nile Post #C38b-41b, 1933 5m-20m International Railroad Congress, Royaloblique perforation proofs, complete set of the four values, pristine condition, o.g.,n.h., extremely fine; a mere 100 sets were printed of this very popular commemorative(Scott #168-71 var.). (photo - page 172) 500.00

x1752

1752 P Nile Post #C47b-60b, 1934 10th U.P.U. Congress, Royal oblique perforationproofs, pristine complete set of all fourteen values, including the 50p and £1, o g., n.h.,extremely fine; a phenomenal set of this popular variety with only 100 sets possible (Scott#177-90 var.). (photo) 1,520.00

1753 �/�� #177-90, 1934 1m-£1 U.P.U. Congress, complete mint set, well centered, fresh colors,o.g., 5m and 100m l.h., rest n.h. (including the two main high values), extremely fine(Nile Post #C47-60; $339.95). (photo - page 172) 552.00

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1758 1761

1762

1763

x1766

1767

1749

1754 BK 1937-44 120m-210m Young King Farouk, unexploded blooklets, each of the issuedvalues in complete booklets, the 120m with control number on each pane and instruc-tional interleaving in Arabic, stitched at left, the 180m stitched at right, 210m withinstructional interleaving in Arabic, stitched at left and minute bend on front cover,very fine; a rare offering of these booklets (Nile Post #SB13-15; $725.00+). (photo -page 174) Est. 500-750

1755 �� Nile Post #C83a, 1938 5m International Leprosy Congress, imperforate, left sheet-margin single, large margins, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), extremely fine; only 100stamps issued (Scott #231 var.). (photo - page 172) 100.00

1756 P Nile Post #C92b, 1944 10m Anniversary of King Fouad’s Death, Royal“Cancelled” imperforate proof, wide margined imperforate single with the inscription“Cancelled” on reverse, extremely fine; a mere 50 examples exist (Scott #241 var.).(photo - page 172) 125.00

1757

1757 P Nile Post #MS3a-4a, 1949 Agricultural and Industrial Exposition miniature sheets,Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proofs, pristine complete proof sheets with “Cancelled”in Arabic on reverse, one sheet with an ever so trivial corner bend, still extremely fine; ex-Palace Collection; a superb rarity of Egyptian philately with a mere six and eight minia-ture sheets printed respectively (Scott #278-79 var.). (photo) 6,500.00

1758 �� Nile Post #C164b, 1956 10m Afro-Asian Festival, “olive branch misplaced” varietyin a left sheet-margin block of four, green of olive branch shifted significantly to the rightabout 5mm, pristine condition, o g., n.h., extremely fine; a scarce variety (Scott #384var.). (photo - page 174) 340.00+

1759 �� Nile Post #C174a, 1957 10m Millenary of Al Azhar University, overprint omitted,pristine mint single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of the only 45 examples which areknown to have escaped overprinting (Scott #395 var.). (photo - page 172) 350.00

1760 �� Nile Post #C181b, 1957 10m Tomb of Aggressors, watermarked crown and ArabicF, well centered mint example of this variety which some consider to be an essay, pristineo.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 100 are known to have been printed (Scott #400 var.).(photo - page 172) 150.00

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1761 �� Nile Post #C210a, 1958 10m Industrial & Agricultural Fair, double overprint vari-ety clearly visible in a lower left sheet-margin block of four, the variety being the bottompair with the top pair normal, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #456 var.). (photo - page174) 160.00+

1762 �� 1959 United Arab States Issue, “Printing Experiment” unissued stamps, completepane of 50 stamps on watermarked paper in rose-red, pane is in remarkable condition withover a dozen pencil marks circling plate flaws on the sheet with a handwritten inscriptionat top left regarding the printing process, “23181 22x61” serial number and printing dateat left, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an incredibly rare and interesting experimental printingpane for the specialist (Nile Post #C219 var.; $1,250.00 as singles). (photo - page 174) Est. 500-750

Semi-Postals

1763 �� #B2a, 1943 5m+5m Child Welfare, Arabic overprint error reading “1493” insteadof “1943” in a bottom right sheet-margin block of fifteen with control “A/40”, the errorbeing position 98 on a sheet and 13 on this block, strong perforations, faint toning effect-ing error stamp, o g., n.h., very fine (Nile Post #C91a; $298.00+). (photo - page 174) 340.00+

1764 � #B2a, 1943 5m+5m Child Welfare, Arabic overprint error reading “1493”, position98 on a sheet, used example, well centered for this issue, light c.d.s at top left allowingeasy viewing of overprint, very fine; 1948 B.P.A. certificate stating that the overprint is“1mm longer than normal” (Nile Post #C91a; $200.00). (photo - page 172) 200.00

Air Posts

1765 P Nile Post #A2e, 1929 27m Orange brown, Royal oblique perforation proof, mintsingle in pristine condition, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of a mere 100 examples print-ed (Scott #C2 var.). (photo - page 172) 125.00

1766 ��/� #C52a, C52 var., 1948 “S.A.I.D.E.” surcharge, date omitted and double overprintvarieties, the former in a block of four with the variety being the top left stamp with datein both Arabic and French missing, position 21 on a sheet, the latter being a mint singlewith the second impression being nearly superimposed on the first which is how theycome, both o g., n.h., extremely fine; the date omitted variety was not a constant varietyand therefore an unknown number exist but it is believed to be small and only 50 areknown of the double surcharge; latter signed C.F. Hass (Nile Post #C120b, C120g;$200.00). (photo - page 174) Est. 100-150

1767 �� #C172 var., 1978-82 115m Step Pyramid at Sakhara, brown omitted in a transitionalleft sheet-margin vertical strip of three, the bottom two stamps with brown completelyomitted and only partially omitted on the top stamp, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an excep-tionally striking and scarce transitional modern error which is unlisted in both Scott andNile Post (Nile Post #A96 var.). (photo - page 174) Est. 200-300

Postage Dues

1768 � #J1-5, 1884 10pa-5pi Postage dues, complete set of all values, well centered for thisissue, bright and fresh colors, 10pa with light gum toning, 1pi unused, 2pi with trivialtoned perfs at top, still fine or better (Nile Post #PD1-5; $490.00). (photo - page 172) 585.00

1769 P #J5P, 1884 5pi Postage due, imperforate proof in black, horizontal pair, evenly mar-gined, very light vertical crease on left stamp, very fine; scarce proof showing the charac-teristics of a genuine example (Nile Post #PD5P; $250.00+). (photo - page 172) Est. 150-200



1770 P Nile Post #PD15d, 16c, 17c, 1889 2m-1pi Postage dues, imperforate proofs group-ing of ten pairs, each in a horizontal pair which includes four pairs of the 2m, two of the4m and four pairs of the 1pi (the 2pi of the set has no imperforate proofs), some are leftsheet-margin copies, all with full margins, crisp white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine(Scott J15-18P). (photo - page 172) 1,000.00+

1771 PPB #J15P, 1889 2m Postage due, imperforate proof, mint bottom right sheet-margincontrol “1” block of four on watermarked sideways right paper, evenly margined, freshblock, o g., n.h., extremely fine; a rare control number block which is unlisted in the NilePost and very few are believed to exist (Nile Post #PD15h). (photo - page 178) Est. 300-400

1772 �� #J15, J18, 1889 2m, 2pi Postage dues, each in a complete pane of 60 with control “1”at bottom right on the former and bottom left on the latter, full selvage margins whichhave hinge marks, one stamp hinged on the 2m pane, rest are all n.h., typical creasing andslight perf. separation at parts in selvage on each, 2m with stain at corner in selvage, veryfine; scarce to find full, complete panes of this size as they are often broken down for con-trol blocks or due to bad preservation (Nile Post #PD15, PD18). (photo - page 178) Est. 300-400

1773 �� #J19 var., 1898 3m on 2pi Orange in a bottom sheet-margin block of six with the over-print a cheval vertically into the bottom margin, pos. 2 in the block with broken Arabic“3” forming a “2” (pos. 36 in the pane of 60), wonderfully centered, bright colors, o.g.,extremely fine; a striking and remarkable block showing multiple varieties; 1988Holcombe certificate (Nile Post #PD19c, PD19f, PD19g). (photo - page 178) Est. 150-200

1774 PPB Nile Post #PD35a, 1927-56 5m Brown Postage due, Royal “Cancelled” imperfo-rate proof in a bottom left sheet-margin control “A/27” block of four, well margined,oily stain effecting bottom two stamps most likely due to a hinge, still very fine; as only200 Royal imperforate proofs of this denomination exist, there are very few control num-ber blocks available (Scott #J34P). (photo - page 178) 1,200.00

1775 P/�� 1927-56 Postage Dues, Royal “Cancelled” imperforate proofs and Royal Palaceitems small accumulation of seventeen “Cancelled” examples consisting of 2m Slate (2),2m Orange (2), 4m Green (5), 5m, 8m, 10m (5) and 30m, all well margined and pris-tine, also included are regular issued stamps with Koubbeh Palace handstamps on reverseconsisting of 2m Slate (3), 2m Orange (3), 4m Green (10), 8m (6) and 10m (11),extremely fine. (photo - page 172) Est. 200-300

1776 TC #J40-46 var., 1952 Postage dues overprints, trial color overprints, complete set ofthe 24 known different color trials, each with Koubbeh Palace handstamp on reverse, pris-tine condition, all o g., n.h., extremely fine; an elusive set to complete as a mere 100 setsare possible (Nile Post #PD42-48 var.; $1,000.00). (photo - page 188) Est. 400-500

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1781

1868 Suez Canal Local Posts

1777 (�)/� 1868 Suez Canal Company, collection of each denomination in blocks of four or six,including 1c in a unused block of four with small tear and pinhole in top left stamp, 5cin a block of six with o.g., four 20c in blocks of four each with o.g. and one a top sheet-margin and another a right sheet-margin, 40c in a unused block of six with light creasingand margin just touching at top right two stamps, general condition is very fine with largemargins around, some have minor scissor cuts in margins but not effecting designs, eachblock has characteristics of the genuine stamps including the cross-hatching between ovaland “Postes”; 1c signed A. Brun, one 20c signed A. Bolaffi, 40c signed A. Brun (NilePost #SC1-4; $19,440.00 as blocks of four).

These Suez Canal Company stamps were in place for a period of less than 40 days and is whygenuinely used examples are very scarce to come by. The need for these stamps arose when PostaEuropea, who used to carry personal and administrative mail of employees between each ofthe Company’s different offices in Alexandria, Port Said, Ismailia and Suez, was boughtover by the Egyptian Government. Resuming private mail between these cities by theCompany was expensive and a charge was going to be levied, paid showing the use of thesestamps. The charged service was from July 1st to August 15th, 1868. The closure was due tofears of impinging on the Egyptian monopoly of postal activities and complaints from employ-ees. (photo - page 178) Est. 2,000-3,000

Officials

1778 P Nile Post #O6b-7b, 1907 1pi and 5pi Officials, imperforate proof, each in a verticalpair, the former being a bottom sheet-margin, the latter with a light crease at bottom cor-ner, both well margined, o.g., n.h., very fine; only one sheet of each denomination exist(Scott #O6-7P). (photo - page 172) 300.00

1779 �/�� #O24a, 1922 4m O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, two periods after “H”, none after“S” variety in a block of four, the variety being the bottom left stamp which is from posi-tion 38 of a sheet, well centered, fresh color, bottom right stamp with pulled corner perf,o.g., bottom pair n.h. which includes the error, very fine; 1961 BPA certificate; a scarceblock (Nile Post #O25e; $175.00+). (photo - page 178) 175.00+

1780 �� #O25, 1922 5m O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, complete pane of 100 with control“B.22” at bottom left, pane is in pristine condition, perfs are strong and intact, high-lighted on the plastic interleaving are 13 positional varieties some of which are listed inthe Nile Post catalog, hinged once in each corner (including the top right stamp), therest, o g., n.h., extremely fine; an incredibly rare full mint pane and a great piece for thespecialist (Nile Post #O26). (photo - page 180) Est. 400-500

1781 � #O25, O27, 1922 5m and 10m O.H.E.M.S. overprints, singles of each on official“O.H.E.M.S.” large brown cover well tied by “Cairo/2 NO 25” (Smith Ty. XII) date-stamp with an additional strike just below addressed to Massachusetts, USA, cover withtypical minor creases and ever so slightly reduced at right, still very fine; the 1922O.H.E.M.S. series are surprisingly scarce on cover and not often found due to the sizeand poor quality of the envelopes used. (photo - page 178) Est. 200-300

1782 �/� 1922 O.H.E.M.S. Official overprint, plate and overprint flaws, collection on 18pages neatly mounted with handwritten notes showing enlarged areas of the flawed piecesof the plate and overprints, quite a thorough study on each value issued from 1m to 50mon both mint and used stamps, some flaws listed in Nile Post while many others are unlist-ed, includes some of the major flaws such as periods removed, breaks in letters, “a cheval”shifts, among many others, catalog value should prove to be quite high, an extremely finecollection; a great foundation from which to build upon in identifying all the differentflaws found on each denomination. (photo - page 180) Est. 500-750

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1783 PPB Nile Post #O43a, 1926-35 4m Light green Official, Royal “Cancelled” imperforateproof in a bottom left sheet-margin control “B/37” block of four, well margined allaround, light toning in selvage not effecting stamps, choice very fine; as only 300 stampsof this denomination were printed “Cancelled” on reverse, control blocks are not boun-tiful and are very rare (Scott #O42P). (photo - page 180) 600.00

1784 �� #O71 var., O73-79 var., 1962-63 1m, 5m-500m Officials, imperforate, complete setof the eight issued values (4m not issued imperforate), each being either a top or rightsheet-margin single, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a difficult set to complete as only100 sets were issued (Nile Post #O72a, O74a-76a, O77b-78b, O79a-80a; $325.00).(photo - page 188) Est. 200-300

Revenues

1785 P� Feltus #26opp, 27opp, 27aopp, 1939-51 Revenue issues, Royal oblique perforationproofs, the 1m and 5m violet in a top-sheet margin block of 20 and 30, respectively, 5mslate purple in a bottom sheet-margin block of 30, the latter being the unique control“A/48” block with light crease in selvage (well away from stamps), each o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; a striking set of blocks and rare as only fourteen sheets of the 1m, eightsheets of the 5m violet and five sheets of the 5m slate purple were issued. (photo - page180) Est. 200-300

1786 � Feltus #412, 1924 £1 Blue and indigo violet, horizontal pair tied by consular seal and“CANCELED” perforation cancel on United States Visa page paying for a tourism visa,dated “DEC 13 1926” and issued at the Royal Egyptian Consulate in New York, leftstamp with pulled corner at bottom left, still very fine piece; Feltus believes no more than20 examples exist making this a very rare piece. (photo - page 180) Est. 400-500

Egyptian Occupation of Palestine

1787 �� Nile Post #P1b, P2d, 1948 1m-2m Palestine Occupation, inverted overprints, eacha striking mint single, the 2m slightly “a cheval” vertically, o.g., n.h., very fine; bothsigned C.F. Hass; only four panes of the 1m and two of the 2m “a cheval” were discov-ered in the Royal Collection (Scott #N1-2 var.). (photo - page 188) 160.00

1788 � Nile Post #P9ct1-2, 1948 15m Palestine Occupation, color trial overprints in theonly known colors of green and black, well centered, accompanied by the normally issuedoverprint in red, o.g., extremely fine; only a single plane of 100 examples were producedfor the Royal collection (Scott #N9 var.). (photo - page 188) 200.00

1789 �� Nile Post #P68d, P68j, 1959 55m on 100m Provisional surcharge, double sur-charge and double overprint, single of the surcharge “UAR/=/55” doubled and singleof the green “Palestine” overprint doubled, both o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only one paneof 100 of the double overprint recorded (Scott #N72 var.). (photo - page 188) 200.00

1790 �� Nile Post #P72a, 1960 10m UAR Definitive, imperforate in a top right sheet-marginblock of ten, well margined, o.g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), extremely fine (Scott#N78 var.). (photo - page 182) 400.00+

1791 �� Nile Post #PC15a, 1962 10m Arab Publicity, imperforate, top right sheet-margin sin-gle, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 100 were issued imperforate (Scott #N86 var.). (photo- page 188) 100.00

1792 �� Nile Post #PA25d-e, 1953 2m King of Egypt and Sudan overprint, double andtriple overprint, each in a mint single with clear strikes of the multiple “Palestine” over-print, both o.g., n.h., extremely fine; double signed C.F. Hass and triple signed Kessler;only one pane of 50 of the triple overprint found (Scott #NC25 var.). (photo - page 188) 130.00

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Specialized Collections

See lots 1939-1940 for general collections

1793 �� Egypt Cancellation collection of over 400 examples neatly arranged in a stockbookfocusing on the 1867 Second Issue and 1872-75 Third Issue cancellations, includes six-teen covers, unchecked for perforation or plate varieties and Consular P.O.’s cancels, someunused and mint stamps included, some very nice strikes noticed, a few odd ends leftwithin including four 1867 Second Issue essays, a 1867 10pa bisect used on piece and a1875 5pa mint tete-beche pair, overall condition looks to be fine or better; careful inspec-tion is advised. Est. 750-1,000

1794 � State Railway and Traveling Post Offices, 1872-1893, neatly mounted on eightexhibit pages including straight-line “Dalla Stazione” (Smith Ty. Sta-1) from Alexandriato Cairo franked with two 1872 1pi, “Stazione” outside of c.d.s. (Smith Ty. Sta-5) fromAlexandria to Mansura franked with 1872 1pi., plus a few other stamps and piece of Suez,Mansura in violet and Samanud (all Smith Ty. Sta-6) and Tanta (Smith Ty. Sta-9), T.P.O.’sconsist of an array of cancels including “Ambulant” inscribed c.d.s. from Alexandrie-Caireand strikes of Chibine el Kom-Tanta, Alexandrie-Damanhour, Dessouk-Tanta, Kafr-el-Cheih-Kaleen, Benha-Suez, Zifta-Tanta among others on postal cards, stamps and sta-tionery, condition is generally fine or better. (photo - page 182) Est. 750-1,000

1795 BK 1937-56 Booklet offering of five unexploded booklets including three 1937-44 120mbooklets one stitched at right, two at left which both have control numbers and one withinstructional interleaving in Arabic, 1944-50 240m stitched at right and 1953-56240m stitched at right, some minor nicks on a couple, one 120m booklet with stickerplaced on inside front cover, still mostly very fine (Nile Post #SB13 (3x), SB16, SB18;$955.00+). (photo - page 182) Est. 500-750

1796 � 1900-1929 Parcel Post Cards, selection of five different cards including 1900 with1879-1902 2pi (pair) and 5pi all tied by “Alexandrie” Smith Ty. PP-1 datestamp toSwitzerland, 1921 with 1914 10m, 100m and 200m all tied by “Ismailia” Smith Ty. PP-3 datestamp to Djibouti, 1922 with 1914 50m vert. strip of three tied by “CairoParcels/Foreign” Smith Ty. PP-4.3 datestamp to Italy, 1922 with 1922 50m horiz. stripof three tied by “Salah el Din” datestamp to Italy and 1929 1922 200m and 1927-3710m and 50m all tied by “Alexandria” Smith Ty. PP-3.4 datestamp to Switzerland, eachcard with typical creasing, minor tears and staple holes, a fine grouping of these difficultitems. (photo - page 182) Est. 500-750

1797 � Hotel and Proprietary Post Office cancellations, 1903-1995, a collection of 42 cov-ers or postal cards each with at least one strike of a hotel or privately owned post officesites, includes strikes from hotels such as the Cataract, Continental, Luxor, Nile House,San Stefano, Savoy, Semiramis, Shepards, Sheraton and Winter Palace to, a nice mix ofcancels and a variety of destinations, Proprietary cancels of Cook’s Post Office and SimonArzt of Port Said, plus two bill for stays at the Windsor Hotel (1930) and Mena House(1940), examples are fine or better. Est. 300-400

1798 �/� 1879-1984 Postal Stationery collection of over 100 different items, both unused andused, includes postal cards (and response cards), envelopes, wrappers, letter sheets, regis-tered envelopes, airmail letter sheets, etc., a wide variety and nice selection with littleduplication, used items are to various destinations both domestically and internationallyand a wide array of cancels from Cairo, Alexandria, Port-Said, Heliopolis, among manyothers, some examples can expect typical tone spots but overall fine or better. Est. 300-400

1799 � 1850’s-1970’s Egyptian postal history accumulation of a few hundred covers and sta-tionery, some better items noticed such as a Posta Europea cover, 1866 1pi vert. pair onpiece, better covers include registered, advertising, hotels, airmails, boxed “AR” and cen-sored, much of the time period is around the fourth issue, through U.A.R. and into the1970’s, certainly worth a look through, condition looks to be mixed but generally fine orbetter. Est. 300-400

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1800 �/� Perforated Initials also known as “perfins”, small gathering of 10 covers and over 100stamps each perforated with an array of different company’s, the covers range from 1929to 1955 and include perfins from Banca Commerciale Italiane (Smith Ty. B-2), CreditLyonnais Alexandrie (Smith Ty. C-1 and C-2), Ottoman Bank (Smith Ty. O-1), Reinhart& Co. (Smith Ty. R-3) and Vacuum Oil Co. (Smith Ty. V-1), the off-cover stamps are oftwelve different types including some better ones such as K&H (Smith Ty. K-2) andSociete Anonyme du Beheira (Smith Ty. S-1), overall condition is generally very fine.

Perforated initials were authorized on January 3, 1895 for use in Egypt in an attempt toquell petty theft. Initials are often found not perfectly aligned with blind, misplaced or miss-ing perforations. This is due to the rapid breakdown of the machines as they were often over-worked and designed to only perforate one stamp at a time for which stamps were then fold-ed to perforate multiple stamps - leading to the degradation of the machines. Perfins gradu-ally fell out of use with the onset of metered postage which most companies began switching totoward the second half of the 20th century. Est. 300-400

1801 � 1901-1912 Avis de Reception, boxed “AR” group of three covers, the first being a1901 registered stationery cover from Menouf to Cairo, the second a 1908 registered sta-tionery cover from Ras el Khalig to Dawawin and the third a 1912 registered cover fromCairo and sent locally, all Smith Ty. AR-1.5, very fine condition overall; a seldom seen setof this scarcely used handstamp.

The “AR” stands for “Avis de Reception” or advice of receipt. A slip was attached to the coverby a piece of tape, sticker, staple or even selvage from stamps which is often still left behind (asit is on two of these here). The boxed “AR” was applied directly to the stamp which paid therate of 5m or 1pi for the service. As many of the covers were also registered (charge being 1pibefore 1906 and 5m thereafter), these covers tend to be quite colorful as multiple stamps wereused to cover all the charges. (photo - page 182) Est. 200-300

1802 � 1867-1884 European Consular Seals, three items in total including a 1867 black“British Consulate/Cairo, Egypt” handstamp on a letter signed by Henry S. Rickards, a1871 blue “I.R. Consolato Generale D’Austria per L’Egitto” handstamp on a signed let-ter and a 1884 stampless with “Kaiserlich Deutsches General-Consulat/fur Egypten” sealon reverse of cover to Cairo with ms. “Service/1660” on front, some paper faults pre-sent although handstamps and seal are in extremely fine shape. (photo - page 182) Est. 200-300

1803 �/� WWII Military Postal History in Egypt, collection of 27 covers and a number ofstamps housed in an album, includes cancels on Egyptian, Egypt Army Post, British,Indian, New Zealand and South Africa stamps and covers, noticed were a few censoredhandstamps and seals, also some P.O.W. mail from British, German and Italian soldiers, aMarconi Radio Telegram and more, general condition is fine or better. Est. 150-200

1804 � 1891-1915 Star and Crescent datestamp (Smith Ty. X-1, XI), 7 different examples onpostal cards, postcards or stationery including 1891 Damiette, 1911 Aswan, 1909Ismailia, 1908 Port Said, 1908 Port Taufiq, 1915 Suez and 1908 Zagazig, the first beingTy. X-1, the rest XI, most to international destinations, fine or better; an interestingassortment for the specialist of these scarce datestamps. Est. 100-150

ERITREA

1805 �� #J1a, 1903 5c Buff and magenta postage due, double overprint, bright colors, o.g.,n.h., fine and scarce; 2007 Raybaudi certificate (Sassone #S1a; for hinged €700). (photo- page 188) for hinged 600.00

1806 � #J11, 1903 10L Blue and magenta postage due, overprint at top, used, with neatc.d.s., fresh colors, fine; photocopy of a 1996 Raybaudi certificate for three values(Sassone #S11; €900). (photo - page 188) 800.00



FIJI

1807

1807 � S.G. #D1a, 1917 ½d-4d postage dues, se-tenant strip of four, in the proper configu-ration (1p-½p-4p-3p), without gum as issued, well centered, hinge reinforcing at topmiddle causing some light staining, 4p with minute split at bottom, very fine appearance;an important Fiji and postage due rarity, as it is believed only five or six such stripshave survived (Scott #J6a var.). (photo) S.G. £9,500

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS

Fanning Island

1808 � Fanning/Feb 26 dateline on two page letter to San Francisco mailed in a cover withParadise of the Pacific corner card, entered the mails with Hawaii 1882 5c Ultramarine(Scott #39) tied by “Honolulu, H.I./Mar 21, 1893” duplex postmark, backstampedupon arrival in San Francisco, cover roughly opened at right damaging the stamp, other-wise fine; by far the earliest recorded letter from Fanning Island, the next earliestbeing dated 10 January, 1903. (photo - page 186) Est. 300-400

1809 � PAID 1D/FANNING ISLAND bold blue two-line handstamp on picture post card ofEnglish Harbour, Fanning Island with the Brig “Galilee” at the wharf, partial “FanningIsland/May 1, 11” postmark, very fine and scarce; in 1911 there was a shortage of NewZealand 1d stamps for the mails due out on 26th June, so this special handstamp was cre-ated and used on about 50 covers and cards. (photo - page 186) Est. 400-500

1810 PAID 1D/FANNING ISLAND bold blue two-line handstamp on top right cornerclipped from a cover and sent as an enclosure by the Fanning Island postmaster, accom-panied by his letter to the recipient which reads: “Dear Mr. Bullen, Perhaps you may con-sider the attached of some value. I ran out of penny stamps on Fanning Island and was com-pelled to ask the Postmaster General N.Z. (Sir Joseph Ward) for authority to use a rubberimpression until the arrival of a fresh supply. Authority was granted by cable & the “Rubber”was used instead of a postage stamp. I may mention that Fanning 1d. was regarded as a suboffice of the N.Z. postal service, & was placed under the Control of the Pacific Cable Board.F.I. C.P. Hertslett, Postmaster.” Mr. Hertslett was Postmaster from 7 March, 1911 until30 June, 1913 and again from 23 October, 1915 until 20 February, 1918. (photo - page186) Est. 400-500

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Washington Island

1811 � “Washington Island, N.Z., 1 Fe 21” first day of New Zealand Postal Agency circu-lar date stamps tying New Zealand 1d Universal, 1½d, 2d, 2½d, 3d and 4d George Vand 2/- Victoria Postal Fiscal to registered legal-sized cover to London, registry etiquettealso struck with the postmark, violet “REGISTERED” handstamp and matching SanFrancisco backstamp, New York transit and London arrival registry backstamps, threeoblong pieces of the back of the cover cut out, otherwise very fine and rare; WashingtonIsland’s correspondence was dealt with by the N.Z. Postal Agency between 1 February,1921 and 30 March, 1934 and this is the rarest cancellation of the Colony. (photo - page186) Est. 200-300

1812 � Robson Lowe #1, 3, 1914 5c and 1927 10c Blue, gold, red and green, ChristmasIslands local posts, horizontal pair of former and single of latter on separate covers tothe U.S., first additionally franked with two copies of French Oceania 2c tied by Papeetec.d.s. and U.S. 24c air mail (torn) tied by 1925 San Francisco air mail postmark, the localscancelled by 54mm “Central Pacific Plantations, Ltd/Christmas Isd” cachet, the latter acacheted cover additionally franked by French Oceania 30c cancelled by Papeete post-mark, with the local tied by 27mm “Christmas Island/Central Pacific Ocean/Dec 23,1936” datestamp, former with small tape repair on reverse, latter very fine. (photo - page186) Est. 150-200

GOLD COAST

1813 �� #J5a, 1951 2p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single errorcontained in a block of twelve, marvelously bright and fresh, o.g., n.h. (hinged in the sel-vage only), very fine (S.G. #D5b; £600). (photo - page 186) 550.00+

1814 �� #J6a, 1951 3p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single errorcontained in a block of nine, brilliantly fresh, o g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), veryfine (S.G. #D6b; £550). (photo - page 186) 500.00+

GREAT BRITAIN

1815

1815 � #135j, 1911 6p Bright magenta on chalk surfaced paper, handsome bottom sheet-margin single, well centered, marvelously bright and fresh, with radiant color on pristinewhite paper, o.g., faintly hinged, very fine; an especially desirable example of this rarelyoffered stamp; 1956 BPA certificate (S.G. #135J; £12,000). (photo) 10,000.00

1816 � #209, 1929 £1 P.U.C., excellent centering, fresh color, o.g., recent certificate states“large part o g.” though we feel it is never hinged, very fine; 1990 APS and 2011 BPAcertificates (S.G. #438; £750). (photo - page 188) 875.00

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1817 TC #J4TC, 1914 2p Postage due, trial color printing cplt. in all of the eighteen colors,plus the issued stamp, bright fresh colors, o.g., h.r.’s, carmine stamp with small crease,otherwise a fine set (S.G. #D4TC). (photo - page 188) S.G. Spec. £1,530

1818

1818 �� #J50 var., 1956 4p Bright blue postage due, imperforate imprimatur, horizontal pairwith the National Postal Museum handstamp “Imprimatur” on the reverse, full margins,bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; only five pairs exist in collector’s hands (S.G. #D51var.). (photo) S.G. Spec. £2,000

Offices in China

1819 � #1-16, 1917 1c-$10.00 Overprints cplt., all used except the 50c mint, a few minorflaws, otherwise a fine set (S.G. #1-17; £1,243). (photo - page 188) 1,190.00

1820 � #17-27, 1922-27 1c-$2.00 King George V cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged,fine-very fine (S.G. #18-28; £400). (photo - page 188) 459.00

Offices in the Middle East

1821 �� S.G. #TD6a-10b, 1950 1l on ½p to 24l on 1/- Postage dues, no stop after “B”,each in a bottom margin pair, with the top stamp being the error, brilliantly freshthroughout, o.g., n.h., very fine; a handsome and well matched set (Scott #J6-10 vars.).(photo - page 188) £1,260

1822 �� S.G. #TD10a, 1950 24l on 1/- Deep blue postage due, no stop after “A”, bottomleft corner margin block of four, the top right stamp being the error, deep vibrant color,o.g., n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), very fine and scarce; 2003 BPA certificate (Scott#J10 var.). (photo - page 186) £600

GRENADA

1823 �/�� S.G. #D15a-18a, 1952 2c-8c Postage dues, crown missing from watermark, singleerror of each value contained in a margin block of nine, bright and fresh, o.g., errorstamps n.h. except the 8c l.h., fine-very fine (Scott #J15-18 vars.). (photo - page 186) S.G. £1,005

HONG KONG

1824 S S.G. #D1s-5s, 1923 1c-10c Postage dues, with overprinted “Specimen” cplt., brightand fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (Scott #J1S-5S). (photo - page 188) £400

1825 S S.G. #D6s-12s, 1938-47 2c-50c Postage dues, with perforated “Specimen” cplt.,exceptionally fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1996 BPA set certificate (Scott #J6S-12S). (photo - page 188) £450

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INDIA

1852 Half Anna Red Scinde Dawk

One of Only Two Recorded Unused Examples

1826

1826 � #A3, 1852 ½a Embossed on red wafer, unused, full impression with excellent emboss-ing, the only flaw is a small crack at the bottom, far less defective than normally seen onthis fragile stamp, very fine.

There are only two recorded unused examples of the Half Anna Red Scinde Dawk. One wasin the famous Burrus collection, which at the time it was sold in 1963, was thought to be theonly unused copy in existence. Since then another has come to light, believed to have been inthe collection of an Indian royal family. Due to the unusual nature of this stamp and the pho-tography methods available in 1963, it is difficult to determine if this is the Burrus copy orthe one found later. Whichever is the case, it is an outstanding showpiece and one of the greatrarities of Indian philately. It is also an essential stamp for someone collecting unused classicstamps of the British Empire or the World. Also of note is the fact that the Half Anna Redwas the first of the Scinde Dawks to be issued, making it actually the very first stamp producedby India.

With only two copies known, it could be decades before another unused Half Anna RedScinde Dawk comes to the market. Accompanied by 1986 RPS and 2009 Brandon cer-tificates (the latter specified “ex-Burrus”). Both Scott and Stanley Gibbons list it unusedbut do not price it (S.G. #S3). (photo) Est. 40,000-50,000



1827 � S.G. #17, 1854 4a Indigo and red, 1st printing, head die I, frame die I, pos. 4, alovely used single, with large to huge margins all around, including a bit of the blue wavydividing line at upper left, vivid fresh colors on crisp clean paper, neat and unusually lightdiamond of dots cancel, extremely fine; 2011 RPS certificate. (photo - page 188) £800

1828 � S.G. #23, 1855 4a Blue and red, 4th printing, head die III, frame die II, ample tohuge margins all around, fresh colors, light “1” in diamond of parallel lines cancel, justthe faintest trace of toning at bottom otherwise very fine. (photo - page 188) £400

1829 � #29, 1866 6a Violet Foreign Bill fiscal stamp overprinted “Postage” in green, sin-gle tied along with 8p Purple on white (Scott #19) by bold double circle “Bombay, IndiaPaid/Jy 24, 66” duplex postmark and ms. strokes to cover to England, “Via Marseilles”directive and Dorking backstamp, cover with mended opening tears at left, the 6a withtrivial surface scrape and 8a with pulled corner, otherwise a very fine and scarce usage;2012 BPA certificate (S.G. #52, 66). (photo - page 186) Est. 400-500

ISRAEL

1830 �� Bale #FCV20, 1948 5m “Doar Ivri” Coin, horizontal pair, imperforate between,perforated 10, top margin pair, bright color, o.g., n.h. (hinged in selvage only), rightstamp with small gum blemish, very fine; clear 1984 Friedl certificate (Scott #2 var.).(photo - page 188) Bale 800.00

1831

1831 �� Bale #FCV27a, 1948 20m “Doar Ivri” Coin, horizontal pair, imperforate between,perforated 10, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a rarely seen error; 1984 Friedl certifi-cate for this pair and another (Scott #5 var.). (photo) Bale 2,200.00

1832 � #7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, each in a full tab, well centered, strong colors, o.g.,each is just faintly hinged, 250m with faint toned spot on gum, very fine; each is lightlysigned Fiecchi and accompanied by his 1955 certificate. (photo - page 192) 7,500.00

1833 ��/�PB #7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, in a well matched set of top right corner margin plateno. 1 blocks of four, well centered, bright colors, o g., n.h. except the 1,000m is lightlyhinged in the margins only, 500m and 1,000m each with a corner bend in the top mar-gin, 500m with a trivial gum skip, very fine; each signed A. Diena and another, as well asbeing accompanied by a 1956 A. Diena certificate. (photo - page 202) Est. 750-1,000

1834 �� #31-32, 1950 40p and 80p UPU, complete sheet of 64 with eight se-tenant tete-bechepairs in the middle, sheet has two light vertical folds as is typical, but no separations, o.g.,n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

1835 �� #132 var., 1957 Tabil souvenir sheet, with control number at top left, with themajority of the control number 0646 printed on the sheet by mistake, o.g., n.h., very fine;an elusive variety; accompanied by a 1959 letter from the Israel Ministry of Posts (Bale#MS2a). (photo - page 202) Bale 525.00

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1836 �� #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in bottom right corner margintab singles, bright colors, o.g., n.h., 10m with tiny gum skip in the tab, 20m with natur-al gum bend in the bottom right margin, 50m with small inclusion at bottom, very fine.(photo - page 192) 2,750.00

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1837 ��/�� #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in bottom right corner marginblock of four, strong colors, o g., n.h. except the top two stamps in the 10m and 50mblocks are hinged, 10m with tiny adherence on the gum of the left tab, the bottom right50m stamp has a spot on the gum, very fine; a particularly handsome set of tab blocks.(photo) 5,500.00+

1838 ��PB #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. in top right corner margin plateno. 1 blocks of six, o g., n.h. except a small disturbance on one 10m stamp, very fine.(photo - page 202) Est. 200-300

ITALY

1839 E 1862-1865 Essays impressive lot of 142 items, appears to be all different, from a widerange of printers such as Pietro Brothers, Perrin, Thermignon, Re, Hummel, etc.,includes Emanuele II heads in various designs, sizes and colors, as well as more intricatemulticolored designs, many are in complete sets of the different color issued for thatdesign, most are very fine; all of these are scarce to very rare, with a holding this largealmost never seen; thirteen Sorani, three Diena and one Bolaffi certificates accompany.(photo - page 192) Est. 4,000-5,000

1840 E 1862 Sparre essays, a total of nineteen essays, with all eight different values (1c to 3L)in quantities from two to four each, including different shades, all with large margins, veryfine-extremely fine. (photo - page 188) Est. 300-400

1841 TC #29TC, 1863 15c Orange trial color proof, De la Rue printing, bottom left cornermargin block of ten, brilliantly fresh, o.g., stamps n.h., paper wrinkles at bottom left asusual, very fine; a handsome and scarce showpiece. (photo - page 202) Est. 200-300

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1842 � #C49, 1933 5.25L + 44.75L Balbo air post triptych, tied by Perugia 10.6.33 c.d.s.postmarks on registered cover to Altona, Germany (receiving backstamp13.6.33), coverwith a few trivial age spots, otherwise very fine; this is a particularly rare and unusualusage, in that is was intended to travel by the North Atlantic Airship to the U.S. and thenback to Germany, but it was instead delivered by regular mail directly to Germany; 2009Raybaudi and 2010 Colla certificates; cataloged as a normal usage. (photo) 2,750.00+

Istria

1843 � Sassone #S14B-19B, 1946 1L on 25c to 30L on 20L Postage dues, thin numeralscplt., strong colors, o g., h.r.’s, fine-very fine; a most elusive set (Scott #J14-19 vars.).(photo - page 198) E2,250



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JAMAICA

1844

1844 �� S.G. #132a, 1941 5/- Slate-blue and orange-yellow, line perforated 14, a desirableright sheet-margin single of this rare stamp, outstanding centering, bright colors, o.g.,n.h., the accompanying certificate states “a little toned” which we feel is too harsh, asthere is just slight yellowing to the paper and gum, extremely fine; 2011 BPA certificate(Scott #127 var.). (photo) £5,000

JORDAN

1845 �� #J17 var., 1925 5pi Plum, perf. 14, Hejaz Railway overprint, top sheet-margin blockof four, overprinted “Hejaz/East of Jordan” rather than “Due/East of Jordan”, intend-ed for used on the Hejaz Railway, but mistakenly supplied by the Crown Agents insteadof the postage due stamp, o.g., n.h., very fine; the mistake is easy to understand, as thesecond line of the issue is identical and the first is similar. (photo - page 202) Est. 150-200

1846 � S.G. #D187a, 1929 20m on 100m Postage due, vertical pair, one without sur-charge, top margin vertical pair, the top stamp missing the surcharge, excellent centering,bright fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a most elusive error; 1947 BPA certifi-cate (Scott #J29 var.). (photo - page 198) S.G. £650

Palestine Occupation

1847 �� #NJ8, 1948 1m Dull red brown postage due, on slightly toned paper as always, strongcolor, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; actually a very scarce stamp that is woefully undercat-aloged; 1992 RPS certificate (S.G. #PD22; £200). (photo - page 198) 115.00

1848 �� S.G. #PD25c, 1948 Im Red brown postage due, perf. 12, horizontal pair, one with-out overprint, well centered, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive error (Scott#NJ1 var.). (photo - page 198) S.G. £375

LAOS

1849 BK #1-17, C2-4, J1-6, 1952 Booklet of 26 souvenir sheets, an absolutely pristine book-let, with fresh gum and the sheet are not stuck to the interleaving as is so often the case,unopened with original paper band, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (S.G. #MS21b; £325).(photo - page 202) 225.00

1850 P #J7P, 1953 10pi Postage due large die proofs, includes a printer’s inspection die proofin Sepia, engraved die proofs in black, brown and violet (all signed by the artist), and thedeluxe sheet, also includes are a deluxe sheet of #J1 and #J5 souvenir sheet of one, thesepia proof has some minor toning, otherwise a fresh and very fine group. (photo - page202) Est. 200-300

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LJBULJANA

1851 ��/� Sassone #S1A, S5A, 1944 5c Brown postage due with orange brown overprint and30c on 50c Violet postage due with red overprint, former is a bottom margin copy,well centered and fresh, o.g., 5c just faintly hinged (noted as “postfrich” on the certifi-cate) and 30c n.h., very fine and rarely offered; both signed, 5c with Schlenger certificate,30c with Ercegovic certificate. (photo - page 198) €2,100

1852 � Sassone #S16-20, 1941 50p-10D Unissued postage dues cplt, fresh colors, o.g. orpart o.g., three stamps with a thin, fine-very fine appearance; only 42 sets were pro-duced, with most of the sets being without gum and/or defective; each signed A.Diena. (photo - page 198) Est. 400-500

MALAYA

1853

1853 �� S.G. #D30, 1966 50c Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark, brilliant-ly fresh mint single, o.g., n.h. (faint spot of discoloration on gum mentioned only forstrict accuracy), fine; apparently a tiny number of the 50c value with the St. Edward’sCrown watermark were supplied only to Singapore and went unnoticed until a clerk fromthe Post Office was examining the stock for withdraw, when he noticed they were not onthe normal Multiple Script CA watermark, the clerk kept the 25 examples left from thesheet and since then only a few others (all mint) have surfaced, making this probably therarest regularly issued Queen Elizabeth II stamp of the British Commonwealth,with only 28 examples in private hands; clear 2007 BPA certificate. (photo) S.G. £1,700

1854 � #NJ3-5, 1942 4c, 8c and 10c Postage dues, with Japanese Occupation chop, each ina horizontal pair (8c and 10c are marginal pairs), fresh colors, o g., trivial h.r., fine-veryfine; each is accompanied by a 1956 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD23-25; £540+). (photo -page 198) 505.00+

1855 � #NJ3a, 1942 4c Yellow green postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop inbrown, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and scarce; 2006 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD23b; £200).(photo - page 198) 200.00

1856 � #NJ5a, 1942 10c Yellow orange postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop inbrown, bottom margin horizontal pair, bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1956BPA certificate stating the overprint color as purple (S.G. #JD25b; £220+). (photo - page198) 200.00+



Johore

1857 �� #NJ6a-10a, 1943 1c-10c Postage dues, with Japanese Occupation overprint, secondcharacter sideways cplt., one such error of each value in a block of four with the normaloverprints, well centered, fresh colors, slightly brownish o g., 4c with gum crease affect-ing the top stamps, very fine; a handsome set of these rare errors, being particularly desir-able in blocks of four; each signed Rowell and accompanied by a 2002 BPA set certificate(S.G. #JD6a-10a; £2,050+). (photo - page 198) 2,050.00+

Malacca

1858 1860

1858 � #NJ3, 1942 8c Red postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red, fresh mintexample of this rarely offered stamp, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed several timesand accompanied by a 1988 RPS certificate (S.G. #JD13; £3,500). (photo) 3,500.00

1859 � #NJ4, 1942 10c Yellow orange postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red,strong color, o.g., lightly hinged, trivial gum bend, fine; signed several times and accom-panied by a 1988 RPS certificate (S.G. #JD14; £500). (photo - page 198) 550.00

1860 � #NJ6, 1942 50c Black postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in red, strongcolor on fresh paper, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; a highly desirable example of this rar-ity; signed several times and accompanied by 1988 RPS and 2007 BPA certificates (S.G.#JD16; £3,250). (photo) 3,000.00

Trengganu

1861 �� #NJ2, 1942 4c Green postage due, with Japanese Occupation chop in brown, bot-tom right corner margin block of four, rich color, slightly toned o.g., mild gum creaseaffects the bottom stamps, very fine; 1965 BPA certificate (S.G. #JD18a; £200+). (photo- page 198) 500.00+

1862 � S.G. #JD20 footnote, 1942 8c Yellow postage due, with “Dai Nippon 2602Malaya” overprint, bright color, brown o.g., fine; an elusive stamp that was never issued;2000 BPA certificate. (photo - page 198) £600

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1863

1863 � #65, 1919 10/- Black St. Paul, strong fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine exampleof this scarce and key stamp of the country; signed A. Diena and accompanied by a 1977RPS certificate (S.G. #96; £3,250). (photo) 3,500.00

MARIANA ISLANDS

1864 � #16a, 1899 50pf Red brown, 48 degree overprint, exceedingly bright and fresh, lightSaipan c.d.s. cancel, faint crease, otherwise a fine example of this scarce stamp; clear 2011APS certificate (Michel #6I). (photo - page 198) 2,750.00

MEXICO

1865 S #C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, top right corner sheet-margin single, nicely centered and fresh, l.h. in the selvage only, the stamp n.h., very fine;a rare “Specimen”, which is actually offered with less frequency that the issued stamp.(photo - page 198) Est. 500-750

1866 S #C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, o g., h.r., tiny wrinkleat bottom, otherwise very fine and scarce; 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo - page 198) Est. 400-500

1867 S #C74S, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, with “Muestra” overprint, o.g., h.r., fine andscarce; 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo - page 198) Est. 400-500

1868 � #C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; signedBloch and Elliott and accompanied by 1976 PF certificate. (photo - page 198) 3,250.00

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1869 �� #C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, bottom sheet-margin mint single, signed by AmeliaEarhart diagonally across the stamp, rich color and very fresh, o g., n.h., faint verticalcrease at right, otherwise very fine; one of only two examples we are aware of that wasautographed by Earhart; signed Economist and initialed by Sidney Barrett and accom-panied by 1980 MEPSI certificate. (photo) 6,000.00+

1935 Twenty Cent Amelia Earhart

An Immensely Rare Never Hinged Block of Four

1870

1870 �� #C74, 1935 20c Amelia Earhart, an impressive and highly desirable top right cornermargin mint block of four, being exceptionally well centered throughout, as well as mar-velously bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine and handsome; with only300 stamps overprinted, it is doubtful that more than three or four block remainintact today, with this most likely being the finest; each stamp signed Kessler. (photo) for singles 24,000.00



NATAL

1857 Nine Pence Blue Embossed

The Only Recorded Mint Example

1871

1871 � #3, 1857 9p Blue embossed, full margins, strong paper color, crisp embossing, largepart original gum, very fine.

All of the 1857 Natal Embossed values are scarce or rare, but when they do make their infre-quent appearance of the market they are invariable in used condition. Only a tiny numberof unused or mint copies have ever been certified and nearly all of those have been the ThreePence value. The stamp has a long storied history. It was first declared genuine in 1956 byRobson Lowe, who signed the accompanying BPA certificate at that time. Since then it hasgraced some of the most important British Commonwealth collections ever assembled. Itremains unpriced in both Scott and Stanley Gibbons, due to its infrequent appearance atpublic auction.

An important rarity of the British Commonwealth, or the whole world for that matter.Accompanied by 1956 BPA, 1973 Alberto Diena and 2007 Brandon certificates; ex-Bowlby, “Midas”, Melat and “Samos”. (S.G. #6). (photo) Est. 40,000-50,000

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NEPAL

1872 � 1883 British-Indian Post Office in Nepal, stampless cover entering the mails inKathmandu with a “Nepal/21 NOV 83” (Hellrigl Ty. B25) departure datestamp onreverse addressed to Princess Nara Jang Shah and Hani Jung Shah of Jajarkat in Benares(for they had been exiled here), postage due boxed handstamp (Ty. B57) applied with ms.“1a” and “Second Dely./Benares City/24 NOV” arrival datestamp both on reverse,cover with a few insect holes but otherwise fine; 1984 Hellrigl certificate. (photo - page202) Est. 200-300

NICARAGUA

1873 P #J36-41P, 1898 1c-50c Postage dues, composite proof sheetlets of seven, two, onein green, the other in blue with the values obliterated by hand in black, both mounted oncard, minor soiling from mounting, fine and rare. (photo - page 202) Est. 200-300

Corn Island

1874 � Corn Island covers, group of five covers comprised of three franked by the 1900 Mt.Momotombo issue, one by a 5c from Bluefield to Corn Island and two by two 2c and a2c bisect (in a strip of three) to Bluefield, and two covers to Bluefield franked with pro-visional adhesives made on Corn Island in 1903 by embossing a government seal on ruledpaper with manuscript 5c rate, all tied by oval Corn Island datestamps, very fine; alsoincludes and 1877 letter from the British Consulate at Bay Islands and Truxillo, a veryscarce group; the Corn Islands, along with the eastern half of present-day Nicaragua, wasa British protectorate from 1655 until 1894, a period when the region was called theMosquito Coast, at one time, the islands were frequented by Caribbean pirates, in 1894the Nicaraguan government claimed the area. (photo - page 202) Est. 200-300

NORTH BORNEO

1875 (�) S.G. #D5c, 1895 5c Black and vermilion postage due, perf. 14½x15, double over-print, unused, brilliant colors, fine; a scarce error; 1995 BPA certificate (Scott #J3 var.).(photo - page 198) £800

1876 � #J6a, 1895 12c Blue and black postage due, double overprint, cancelled-to-order asare all known copies, well centered and fresh, small thin spot, very fine appearance; clear1989 BPA certificate (S.G. #D8a; £400). (photo - page 198) 325.00

1877 �� #J50-53 var., 1939 2c-8c Postage dues, Japanese occupation “Fu Kan Shi” over-print cplt., each in sheet-margin blocks of four, fresh colors and a bold overprint on thesescarcely seen occupation stamps, o.g., n.h., very fine; these are believed to have been usedto seal registered mail containing valuables such as cash along the flap and were not validfor postage. (photo - page 202) Barefoot £400

NORTHERN RHODESIA

1878 �� #J3b, 1952 3p Black postage due, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, single errorcontained in a block of six, exceptionally fresh, o g., n.h., there is a very faint pencil out-line of the watermark error on the gum, very fine (S.G. #D3ac; £350+) (photo - page202) 300.00+

PALESTINE

1879 �(�) S.G. #D1a, D2a, D4a, 1923 1m, 2m and 8m Postage dues, imperforate from proofsheets, each in a horizontal pair, large margins, 1c o.g., 2c no gum, 8c o.g., n.h., 2c withminor printing smear, very fine and scarce (Scott #J1 var., J2 var., J4 var.). (photo - page204) £915

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1880 � #J1b, 1923 1m Bister brown postage due, horizontal pair, imperforate between,right sheet-margin pair, o.g., h.r., small thin in the selvage and right stamp with sealedtear at top, fine appearance; a rare error (S.G. #D1b; £1,200). (photo - page 204) 1,300.00

1881 � #J4 var., 1923 8m Violet postage due, double print, vertical pair, the bottom stampwith a light but distinguishable double print, the top stamp with just faintest trace of asecond print, o g., n.h., fine; unlisted in Scott and Stanley Gibbons; 2003 Dorfman cer-tificate (Dorfman #D4b). (photo - page 204) Est. 150-200

1882 � #J5a, 1923 13m Dark blue postage due, horizontal pair, imperforate between,strong color on fresh paper, o.g., fine and very scarce (S.G. #D5a; £1,100). (photo - page204) 1,050.00

1883 S S.G. #D6s-11s, 1924 1m-5P Postage dues, with overprinted “Specimen” cplt.,strong colors, o g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine (Scott #J6S-11S). (photo - page 204) £300

1884 �� #J14a, 1942 4m Green postage due, perf. 15x14, pristine bottom sheet-margin mintblock of four, o g., n.h., very fine (S.G. #D14a; £300+). (photo - page 202) for hinged 300.00+

1885 S S.G. #D12s-20s, 1928-45 1m-50m Postage dues, with overprinted or perforated“Specimen” cplt., fresh colors, o.g., minor h.r.’s, fine-very fine (Scott #J12S-20S). (photo- page 204) £350

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

1886 �� #J6, 1960 6p on 7½p Blue Postage Due surcharge in red with value and “Postage”obliterated, nicely centered, o.g., n.h. (gum just slightly toned as usual), very fine (S.G.#D1; £800). (photo - page 204) 1,100.00

1887

1887 � #J6, 1960 6p on 7½p Blue Postage Due surcharge in red with value and “Postage”obliterated, double surcharge, used top sheet-margin single, two full distinct sur-charges, strong rich color, light Goroka c.d.s confined to the bottom left corner, very fine;a rarely seen error; 2001 BPA certificate (S.G. #D1a; £2,000). (photo) 2,200.00

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PERU

1888 � #J35, 1899 10S Dull violet postage due, fresh color, o g., small hinge thin, fine appear-ance; a seldom offered stamp. (photo - page 204) 1,700.00

PITCAIRN ISLANDS

See lot 1298 for an inbound cover

1889

1889 � S.G. #C2, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE magen-ta two-line type II handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone with US & A Lines Inc. corner card, “Auckland/17 Au 22” transit backstamp and “Postage due2 cents.” handstamp applied an arrival at the Canal Zone, cover a bit soiled at left, other-wise very fine and rare, with original enclosure from Fred Christian datelined “PitcairnIsland/Sep 6, 1922”; Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34 and heinitiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodationof personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone.(photo) £2,750

1890 � S.G. #C2, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE magen-ta two-line type II handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone, coverroughly opened with a piece missing at top left, a bit soiled and scratched, otherwise afine and rare usage, with original enclosure from Richard E. Christian datelined “PitcairnIsland/May 18, 1921”; Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34 and heinitiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodationof personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone.(photo - page 202) £2,750



1891 � S.G. #C3, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE purpletwo-line handstamp on cover to England, with additional green boxed “Posted atPitcairn Island./No Stamps Available/Not to be Surcharged” type VI cachet (S.G.#C6; £3,000), and “Wellington, N.Z./31 Jul 23” transit postmark, cover with mendedopening tear affecting the type III cachet and some minor staining, otherwise a fine andrare usage; only two covers are recorded from this mailing, the other being addressed toTonga. (photo - page 202) £2,000

1892 � S.G. #C8, POSTED AT PITCAIRN ISLAND/NO STAMPS AVAILABLE blacktwo-line type VII handstamp on Bliss correspondence cover to the Canal Zone,“Cristobal C.Z/Paquebot/Jun 2” arrival postmark, cover reduced at left and a bit soiled,otherwise a fine and rare usage, with original enclosure from Theo. A. Young datelined“Pitcairn Isl./May 20, 1924”, Gerald D. Bliss was postmaster at Cristobal from 1909-34and he initiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accom-modation of personal contacts with ship captains as they were passing through the CanalZone. (photo - page 208) £1,900

1893

1893 BK SG #SB1, 1940 4s/8d Booklet, an extremely rare complete unexploded booklet con-taining left sheet margin singles of the original eight values from the set, being interleavedwith ordinary kitchen wax paper and held together by a 17mm staple, a few of the stampswith some staining caused by the wax paper as is normal and booklet cover with light ver-tical crease mildly affecting the stamps, otherwise fine; one of the rarest booklets of theBritish Commonwealth. (photo) £3,000

POLAND

1894 � #J7, 1919 40h Rose red postage due with Cracow overprint, position 42, well cen-tered and exceedingly fresh, o.g., just faintly hinged, very fine; signed several times andaccompanied by a 1998 Kronenberg certificate (Michel #P7; €500). (photo - page 204) 400.00

RHODESIA

1895 � S.G. #279b, 1919 £1 Black and Deep violet, Die III, rich luxuriant colors, well cen-tered, o g., very fine; 2011 Sismondo certificate (Scott #138 var.). (photo - page 204) £650

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1896 � #94, 1922 15/- Violet and black on blue Badge of the Colony, strong rich colors,o.g., lightly hinged, minute pinhole and a possible tiny thin speck, otherwise very fine(S.G. #113; £950). (photo - page 204) 1,075.00

ST. LUCIA

1897

1897 � S.G. #D13, 1930 1p Black on blue postage due, handstamped number double, with-out gum as issued, top margin vertical pair, the bottom stamp with “9512” doubled,quite fresh, fine; a very scarce error; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #J1 var.). (photo) £900

1898 �� #J7a-10a, 1952 2c-16c Postage dues, St. Edward’s Crown watermark error, all arein full sheets of 60 with one watermark error in each sheet, fresh, o g., n.h., very fine (S.G.#D7ac-10ac; £918+). (photo - page 208) 905.00+

ST. VINCENT

1899

1899 � #59b, 1893 “FIVE PENCE” surcharge on 6p Deep lake, double surcharge, with fullsurcharges closely spaced is as always the case on this error, beautiful rich color, lightlycancelled, a very fine example of this rarely offered error; 2006 Brandon certificate (S.G.#60c; £4,000). (photo) 5,000.00

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SAMOA

1900 � Pagopago Jany 1st 1855 dateline on four page letter with side note: “It is reported thatSebastopole is taken by the Allied fleet - and that upward of 35,000 were ushered into eterni-ty in a few hours. Many thousands Russian take prisoners.” Accompanied by the envelopeaddressed to Savaii that contained the letter, apparently carried out of the mails despitethe writer’s endnote: “Excuse haste - I want to be in time for the mail.” Est. 150-200

SOLOMON ISLANDS

1901 S S.G. #D1s-8s, 1940 1p to 1/6 Postage dues, perforated “Specimen” cplt. in hori-zontal strips of three, o g., n.h., very fine; 1/6 accompanied by a 2002 BPA certificate(Scott #J1S-8S). (photo - page 204) £675+

SOMALIA

1902 �/�� #J1-11, 1906-08 5c-10L Postage dues cplt., four are sheet-margin copies, fresh colors,o.g., many are never hinged but cataloged as hinged, trivial gum toning on some, 30cwith small gum crease, fine (Sassone #S1-11; €4,400). (photo - page 204) 5,319.00

SOUTH AFRICA

1903 �� #J14a, 1923 2p Violet and black postage due, imperforate, top left corner marginblock of six, with the bottom left stamp showing the “POSTADE” variety, fresh colors,o.g., stamps n.h., h.r.’s in the selvage, two small selvage tears at left, very fine; an impres-sive and scarce multiple; clear 2001 BPA certificate (S.G. #D14a; £975+). (photo - page208) 900.00+

SOUTH WEST AFRICA

1904 �� #J1d, 1923 ½p Blue green and black postage due, bilingual pair, inverted overprint,left sheet-margin block of four containing two pairs, the bottom left stamp being the“POSTADE” variety, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., right pair with light vertical crease, oth-erwise very fine; quite possibly a unique block with the “POSTADE” variety (S.G.#D6a; £1,200+). (photo - page 204) 1,150.00+

SPAIN

1905 TC #605A-B, 605D TC, 1938 1P, 2P and 6P Submarines, trial color plate proofsgroup of ten imperforate items, comprised of 1P in issued color and a darker blue shade,2P in issued color, green (2), sage green and magenta, and 6P in light blue, sage greenand magenta, without gum as produced, generally very fine and scarce. (photo - page204) Est. 300-400

1906 �� #605A-F, 1938 1P-15P Submarines cplt., attractive mint set, o g., n.h., fine-very fine(Edifil #775-80; €940). (photo - page 204) 800.00

SWITZERLAND

1907 � Zumstein #26Aa, 1854 40r Pale yellow green, Munich printing on thin paper, clearto large margins all around, neat grid cancel, fine and scarce; 2001 Renggli certificate.(photo - page 204) SF1,650



SYRIA

1908 �� #389 var., 1955 12½p Arab Postal Union, imperforate in a left sheet-margin mintblock of 25, well margined all around, two light creases at bottom left effecting onestamp, small tear confined to selvage, o g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 208) Est. 200-300

TURKEY

1909 � #J1a, J2a, J4a, 1863 20pa, 1pi and 5pi Postage dues, tete-beche pairs, 20pa withbands at top and bottom, 1pi without band, 5pi with band in the middle, all with full mar-gins except 20pa just into at top, 1pi no gum, other two o.g., 5pi with trivial creasing,fine-very fine; 20pa with 2007 Sismondo certificate, 1pi with du Vachat certificate. (photo- page 204) 875.00

WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOT

Arranged Alphabetically by Country or Area

1910 �� Asia collection to the 1960s in four albums (three Scott, one Minkus), much of the valuein Far East, including Thailand and a little China, also some Middle East including Iranmint sets, slightly mixed quality with most being fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1911 �/��Australia and area voluminous mint and used collection to 2009 housed in twentystockbooks and binders filling two large cartons, with light duplication throughout, mintand used to the late 1970s, including some better used Kangaroos such as 5/- to £2watermarked “C of A”, all mint from the late 1970s, plus blocks and gutter or traffic lightpairs from the late 1980s, with plenty of face value in modern material, also includesmixed condition mostly used Australian States, plus AAT, Cocos and Christmas Islands. Est. 2,000-3,000

1912 �� Australia and States accumulation in five albums or stockbooks, the States includeSouth Australia with “Reprint” and “Specimen” overprints, as well as “O.S.” officials, onestockbook has thousands of mostly low-end used Victoria, another stockbooks has vari-ous States and also mint King George V position pieces, one album of perfins (Australiaand States), plus decimal issues includes several Specimen sets, also some miscellaneousworldwide stamps, mixed condition. Est. 500-750

1913 �� Australia and states mint and used collection of many hundreds hinged or in mountson album pages in binders, the states being scattered mostly used singles, the Australiaproper being a fairly solid mint or used collection of singles and sets to 2000, somewhatmixed condition among the states, Australia mostly fine-very fine. Est. 400-500

1914 � Australia - Queensland Travelling Post Offices collection of Ed Williams, mountedand annotated on quadrille pages in a binder, consisting of over 100 covers or cards, plusdozens of off-cover stamps with cancellations, as well as a few unused postcards, startswith the Southern & Western Railway in 1880 to the Cairns Railway of the early 20thCentury, most franked with Queensland stamps except a few later have Australia stamps,sent to a variety of Australian destinations, with the various T.P.O. handstamp postmarks,also of note is a mint copy of the One Shilling blue Southern & Western Railway stamp,a fine collection that could easily be expanded into a gold medal exhibit. Est. 1,500-2,000

1915 � Australia - Northern Territories postal history from the collection of Ed Williams,includes some early covers from Charlotte Waters and Darwin (including one with anearly South Australia registry label), plus some post-war commercial covers includingRelief postmarks and unusual usages, one binder is all flight covers to or from theNorthern Territories, including 26 from the 1930s, fine lot and of interest to the special-ist. Est. 400-500

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1916 �� Australia postage due collection of over 150 items, with various mint and used singlesfrom the 1902 Issue to the 1958 Issue, with better values noted such as mint 1912 £1(small faults) and 1936 6p, Specimen sets of the First Issue (seven values) and the SecondIssue (fourteen values to 20/-), slight duplication including shades, also some blocks andplate varieties, largely fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1917 �� Australia modern mint lot from the 1990s to about 2004, includes gutter blocks of ten,souvenir sheets, booklets, etc., many still in the original Post Office packaging, a few firstday covers, includes a little Christmas Islands, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; the face value isway in excess of our estimate. Est. 750-1,000

1918 � British Commonwealth postage due cover accumulation of perhaps a couple hundred19th and 20th century covers and cards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, rangingfrom stampless to modern, with a wide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives,the best item is a 1924 cover from from Pitcairn Island with violet two-line “Posted atPitcairn Island/No Stamps Available” cachet, however there are also numerous other bet-ter items, with strength in India, but also interesting Afghanistan, Canada, Hong Kong,New Guinea, South West Africa, etc., somewhat mixed condition, largely fine-very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

1919 �� Burundi mint collection to 1975 in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, lacking only a fewsets for completion, with most of the sets from the 1960s and early 1970s present bothperforate and imperforate, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

1920 �� Canada 19th Century collection on album pages, early issues mostly used including1851 3p and 6p, some 1852-55 3p and 6p including varieties of the 3p, all of the valuesin the 1855-1858 issues, 1859 Cents issue has duplication with shades and cancels, LargeQueens includes some watermarked stamps, the Jubilee issue is present both mint andused, with many well centered and attractive stamps present, also mint Maple Leaf andNumeral issues, plus the registration stamps, the earlier issues are in mixed condition, thequality picks up on the later issues, particularly the Jubilee series, of which several veryfine stamps are noticed. Est. 5,000-7,500

1921 �� Canada impressive mostly used 19th Century collection in a homemade album cov-ering the 1851 to 1859 issues, with duplication throughout including numerous shadesand some cancels, the 1851 Issue includes to 6p on covers, the 1852 Issue containsnumerous 3p values and well as several 6p shades, plus two of the 1857 ½p Rose, a fewof the 1858 Perforated Pence including a 6p on cover with Great Western Railwaycorner card, the 1859 Cents issue is the most comprehensive, with numerous example ofeach value (a few are unused), some multiples including a strip of four of the 10c, andsome covers including a pair of 5c on all-over illustrated Steam Engine envelope and apair of 17c on cover to England, while there are some small faults present, the stampswere chosen for their freshness and overall attractive appearance, with many fine to veryfine stamps present; an excellent collection well worth close inspection. Est. 5,000-7,500

1922 � Canada interesting cover lot of 48 mostly 19th Century items, a few with the 1859Issue including a 1c used on newspaper, single ½c usages such as 1882 ½c Black onunaddressed circular and 1898 ½c Black used on “The Canada Stamp Sheet” booklet,some Jubilee issues, some covers additionally franked with a registry or special deliverystamp, including one 1890 registered cover to Turkey, slightly mixed condition. Est. 400-500

1923 �/�� Canada clean mint collection to 1985 (pages go to 1988) in four Safe albums, only ahandful of early stamps, really starts at the Jubilee issue and includes values to the 50c,turn-of-the-century features many medium priced stamps, good run from 1920 onwardincluding coils, booklet panes and some modern varieties, plus back-of-the-book, condi-tion is quite nice throughout, with most being very fine (or better) and a large percent-age never hinged. Est. 2,000-3,000



1924 �/��Canada voluminous mint and used collection to 2008 housed in 28 large stockbookswith duplication throughout, includes both mint and used to the 1970s, then all mintincluding plate blocks with numerous matched sets, booklets and souvenir sheets in smallquantities, most of the value lies in the 20th century with most 50c and $1.00 valuesmint, 1930s mint blocks of four including #195-201, and substantial cumulative facevalue in modern issues, the earlier issues in mixed condition, mostly fine-very fine, o.g.,l.h., n.h. or used from the 1920s. Est. 1,500-2,000

1925 �� Canada and provinces mint and used collection mostly in mounts housed in a Scottalbum, the provinces are scattered, with Newfoundland being the best, most of the valuelies in Canada starting with Large Queens and continuing with Jubilee to 50c, some mint20th century 50c and $1.00 values, and virtually complete mostly mint from 1945 to1988, as well as back-of-the-book, some faults largely confined to the 19th century, oth-erwise mainly fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1926 �� Canada mint and used collection on album pages to 1940’s, begins with first issue fourmargin 1851 3p and a small selection of Large and Small Queens, some mint Maple Leafsand Edward VII, a little spotty after but does contain some early 20th century mint, alsoincludes four-margined examples of all eight of the Newfoundland 1861 series mint(some signed A. Diena), mixed condition and mostly fine. Est. 400-500

1927 BK Canada booklet collection of many dozens, with some early items cataloging a couplehundred dollars each, but much is of QEII vintage, with duplication and some varieties,plus a few panes, the unexploded booklets catalog around $1,400.00, but in additionthere are three better ones (#BK4a and two BK4b) that are exploded and missing onlythe staple, some have the catalog number written lightly in pencil on the cover, mainlyfine-very fine. Est. 300-400

1928 �� Canada semi-official airpost collection offered intact as received in an album, includesmint singles, tete-beche pairs, blocks, flown covers and plenty of varieties (i.e. double andinverted overprints), some items still on original auction lot cards, better items noticedwere Aero Club of Canada (#CL1) on flown Sept. 4 cover and mint tete-beche pair(#CL2a), Laurentide Air complete unexploded booklet (#CL2a), Northern Air mint tete-beche pair (#CL5a), Canadian Airways mint double overprint (#CL52b), plus many ofthe different Patricia Airways overprints in the different ascending and descending colorsand inverted examples (mint examples of #CL20b, 20c, 21a were noticed), plus numer-ous other examples cataloging hundreds of dollars each, largely fine-very fine; carefulinspection encouraged on these highly popular stamps, catalog value alone is expected tobe in the range of $30,000.00. Est. 5,000-7,500

1929 �P Central Lithuania 1920-21 Postage dues proof lot of 40 different imperforate proofsor trial color proofs, all values represented, also an imperforate block of the 20M withdouble impression, one inverted, and a few other items, mostly very fine; many are signedSchmutz. (photo - page 208) Est. 200-300

1930 �� China useful lot with a few 19th Century and later Imperial Issues, but most of the valueis in P.R.C. and Taiwan, with the stamp hinged on album pages, the P.R.C. has the earlysets being a mix of mint and c.t.o., but the issues from the 1969 to 1977 are mint, includ-ing the 1971 50th Anniversary set and strip, also a few better souvenir sheets including#1399 (two), 1433 and #1452, Taiwan is mostly mint from the 1966-1975 period, large-ly fine-very fine. Est. 2,000-3,000

1931 � China and Treaty Ports postage due issues collection balance comprised of ChingDynasty and Republic basic issues complete, but for the 1912 Provisional Neutrality over-prints, plus the issues for Taiwan and Peoples Republic, including several varieties, anddecent showing of Treaty Ports, including Shanghai, Amoy, Chinkiang, Hankow,Kewkiang and Wuhu, including some inverted overprints, a few small faults, vast majori-ty fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

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1932 �� China lot of mostly items from the 1940s and 1950s, with Taiwan (including a mint andused example of #1041 souvenir sheet), PRC (mostly used or on cover) and some earli-er issues, mainly fine or better. Est. 400-500

1933 � China covers assortment of 187 items housed on pages in two binders, vast majority areRepublic period usages, including franking by Coiling Dragons, Junk issues, Martyrs, var-ious SYS issues, surcharges, commemoratives and ending with a few early PRC, manyinteresting usages and colorful multiple frankings, so a close inspection is advised. Est. 750-1,000

1934 �� China (Taiwan) voluminous mint and used collection to 2009 housed in 67 stock-books and binders filling seven large cartons, the first six volumes are pre-1949 Republic,provinces and occupations, the remainder all Taiwan, the 1950-60 issues mostly used,then duplicated mint and used, including 1960 Cross Island Highway souvenir sheet,Ancient Art sets and other better items, starting in 1972 many issues are also represent-ed by blocks of four and in 1976 quantities start to increase and there is considerable facevalue in modern issues, also includes souvenir sheets, imprint and control number blocks,first day covers and cards and year books, generally o.g., n.h. or used, fine-very fine. Est. 3,000-4,000

1935 �/��China (People’s Republic) voluminous mostly mint collection to 2009 housed in 38stockbooks and binders filling four large cartons, the issues to 1974 are comprised of mintand used singles and sets, with some light duplication to two or three of each, most ofthe value being mint, including many better sets such as 1950 Mao original printing,1959 National Emblem, 1960 Sino-Soviet Treaty, Goldfish and Pigs, 1963 CubanRevolution, 1963 Pandas imperforate, 1964 Chrysanthemums, 1965 Tsunyi Conferenceand Victory over Japan, 1966 Lu Hsun, 1967 Heroic Oil Well Fighters and 18thAnniversary, 1972 Red Flag Canal, etc., as well as early issues both original and reprintsand 1946-51 Liberated Areas issues, from 1978 the collection is quite complete, but forthe better souvenir sheets, and often includes two sets of each, then from 1981 there aregenerally blocks of four of each and first day covers, as well as booklets and three or foursouvenir sheets of each, some earlier issues l.h. or with minor gum problems, vast major-ity n.h., nearly all very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1936 �� China (People’s Republic) huge modern mint accumulation filling three large cartons,most in a new issue hoard from the last ten years or so, but we also note items from the1980s, with sheets, panes, booklets and souvenir sheets, many are still in the original PostOffice packaging, including many of the fancy books and booklets, some are in quantitiesof 100 or more, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; the total catalog value and face value should behuge. Est. 15,000-20,000

1937 FDC China (People’s Republic) modern first day cover and postcard accumulation ofmany hundreds (may be over 1,000) items filling two large cartons, from the early 1980sto 2007, with much of the bulk being in the more recent years, first day cover either havecomplete sets or souvenir sheets, many are still in the original Post Office packaging,including postcard in the fancy booklets, very fine. Est. 400-500

1938 � Cocos Island collection mounted in an album and comprised of the Costa Rican stampsissued depicting the island, picture post cards, twenty covers showing usages of the stampsdepicting Cocos Is., U.S. naval covers with Cocos cancels, 28 modern covers from the1960s, these being mostly surveys and expeditions and some related material, generallyvery fine and interesting; the Cocos Islands lie about 340 miles off the coast of Costa Ricain the Pacific ocean and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Est. 200-300



1939 �/�� Egypt mint collection to 1999 neatly mounted in a Minkus album using hingelessmounts, collection looks complete except for the 1956 Boy Scout souvenir sheet,includes high values sets including the 1866 First issue, 1867 Second issue, 1872-75Third issue, 1926 Port Fouad overprints, 1934 10th Congress of UPU set, 1932 100mon £1 surcharge, 1938 £1 King Farouk, among many other singles, sets and souvenirsheets, back of the book looks to be complete including the British Forces in Egypt, alsoincludes complete Occupation of Palestine, a very clean and well put together collectionripe for continuation, overall condition looks to be very fine with some faults to beexpected here and there, some early sets with some without o g. which is typical for peri-od, spot check saw some higher value items being signed. Est. 2,000-3,000

1940 �� Egypt and Syria collection to the 1960s in two album, one is a Minkus album of Egypt,Syria and also some Yemen, the other is a Lindner album of U.A.R. (nearly complete),some early issues but much of the value is in mint set, especially from the post-war era,also noticed are some varieties of Egypt, o g., some n.h., mostly fine-very fine. Est. 400-500

See Lots 1793-1804 for Specialized Egypt Collections

1941 �� Europe collection in 31 albums, most of which are Davo or Scott Specialty, but also acouple Lighthouse and one Minkus, mostly Western Europe, but also some EasternEurope, filled with mint or used stamps from early to modern, including mint sets, also astockbook of Vatican City with some early sets, mixed condition. Est. 5,000-7,500

1942 �� Fiume collection on homemade album pages, starts with the 1919 Italian NationalCouncil pictorial series in various printings, with some imperforate between errors, also“Franco” overprint errors, most of the 1920-1924 sets are present including the scarceoverprinted sets, plus numerous overprint errors and varieties, useful back-of-the bookincluding special deliveries, postage due (including the three 1918 overprints on thegreen and black stamps), there is a sprinkling of interesting covers throughout, mint areo.g. and largely fine-very fine; a worthwhile collection of this elusive area. Est. 1,000-1,500

1943 ��P France 19th Century lot of rare and scarce stamps, over 60 items with duplication, anumber of which catalog thousands of dollars each, many are from the First Issue, withvalues to 1Fr mint and used, imperforate Napoleon issues to 1Fr, plus the perforated 5Fr,also some tete-beche pairs including an unused 1870 10c (Scott #56a; Behr certificate“regummed, otherwise superb”), four examples of the rare 1880 1c Black on Prussianblue (Scott #87), three of which are accompanied by Behr certificates stating genuine,original gum and minor imperfections, also some proofs, a few questionable items, mixedcondition but nearly all with fine-very fine appearance; careful examination is necessary,the total catalog value is enormous. Est. 10,000-15,000

1944 � France 19th century cover assortment comprised of 34 covers and three newspapers,including single frankings by 1849 10c bister and 1Fr. light carmine, 1853 5c green, 20cblue perforated 7 and 1Fr. lake, also single frankings by 30c and 80c Bordeaux issue, aBallons Montes cover, three unusual usages on newspapers and more, mixed condition soinspection is essential. Est. 500-750

1945 � France used collection in a neatly arranged stockbook, begins with imperforate Ceresonwards to the 1940’s and contains back-of-the-book with some better semi-postalsincluding the 1917-19 5fr+5fr and airmails, also includes a small selection of FrenchColonies, overall condition looks to be better than average and typically fine-very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

1946 �� French Office abroad mostly mint collection in a Scott album, includes offices inChina, Egypt, Turkey and Zanzibar, with China being the most valuable, with the issuesof Canton, Hoi Hao, Kwaingchowan, Mongtseu, Pakhoi, Tchongking and Yunnan Foueither being complete or missing just one stamp, a few used stamps, plus some uncount-ed miscellaneous items at the back of the album, most o.g., a few small faults but overalla fine collection; the Scott catalog value is about $33,000.00. Est. 5,000-7,500

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1947 �� French Polynesia used collection to the 1980s in two homemade albums, includes nineFrench Colonies stamps with Tahiti cancels, a couple dozen Tahiti stamps, then a run ofFrench Oceana stamps including many covers, as well as the more recent French Polynesiaissues, the second album is covers from 1980-81 with a wide range of town cancels, earlystamps in usual mixed condition, otherwise fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

1948 �� French Polynesia modern mint lot from the 1990s to 2004, virtually all in completesets, many are in quantities of five each, but a few sets have more, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Scott 5,200.00

1949 �� French Southern & Antarctic Territories modern mint lot that were mostly purchasednew issues from the 1990s to about 2004, virtually all in complete sets with many gutterblocks of ten, most are in quantities from five to ten each, o g., n.h., fine-very fine. Scott 8,100.00

1950 �� Germany collection and accumulation, the collection is on Minkus pages and is pri-marily 20th Century including DDR, then there is an accumulation of many thousandsof stamps neatly sorted by Scott number in glassines, much of which is used, while a largeportion is lower end stamps, there are a number of medium priced items noticed, so clos-er inspection is suggested, also includes a sheet file and small book of miscellaneous,including non-German material, mixed condition. Est. 1,000-1,500

1951 �� Germany mainly used collection to 1995 in three Schaubek albums, with early Shieldissues, “Reichspost” to 5M, a run of later Empire issues, including some souvenir sheets,post-war issues very well filled including Berlin and some DDR, also some colonies, Saarand a few states, somewhat mixed condition. Est. 750-1,000

1952 �/��German area mint and used collection housed in 17 stockbooks and binders filling twolarge cartons, Germany proper very weak, however there is good Danzig which is highlycomplete mint, early Berlin, Saar and a nine volume DDR collection which is quite com-plete. Est. 400-500

1953 ��P German P.O.W. Camp postage due specialized group of twenty items, most being fromWoldenberg, including the set of nine unused stamps, plus some additional used, also atwo compound plate proofs of the 10pf + 20pf (one in black, one in blue), also Murnau5f Chicken stamp as well as a plate proof in black, plus Grossborn unissued 40g, fine-veryfine lot of scarce material; four Kronenberg certificates accompany. (photo - page 204) Est. 500-750

1954 � German Colonies of the Pacific covers and cards, group of mostly early 20th centurycomprised of six Caroline Islands cards from the German period, including a bisect usageof the 1901 10pf, thirteen covers or cards from the Marshall Islands German period,including six items with manuscript town cancels and a 1900 10pf bisect usage on a dropcover, and fourteen covers or cards from Samoa, nine from the German period and fivefrom the American period, some faults, many fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1955 � Gilbert and Ellice Islands better covers, group of 26 nearly all pre 1945 items, includ-ing eleven from Fanning Island, the earliest being a 1914 registered usage, seven are APO967 covers and one with a Royal New Zealand Air Force canceller, five are from HullIsland with two 1939 manuscript usages, plus two from Ocean Island, two from Funafuti,a 1937 manuscript Washington Island on a paquebot cover and one each from SydneyIslands, Nanumea, Butaritari Island, Rorae Island and Nonouti Island, a couple faults,nearly all fine-very fine and scarce. Est. 750-1,000

1956 �� Great Britain mainly used collection in a Lighthouse hingeless album, strength in 19thcentury with line engraved starting with 1840 1d Black (4), one on cover and 2d Blue(2) and continuing with later issues including 1d Red plate numbers complete including225 (no 77), embossed issues, surface printed with values to £1, officials, then mint andused from the 1887 Jubilee issue to the end of George VI, high catalog value, but mixedcondition so should be viewed. Est. 750-1,000



1957 � Great Britain 19th century better cover selection of 21 items, including single frank-ings by nice four margin 1840 1d black and 2d blue (front only), 1d Mulready used and2d unused (soiled), nice cut square examples of 6d and 1/- embossed on a cover to NewYork as well as a cut square 10d embossed on a cover to Sardinia, several better 2d lineengraved frankings and nine mostly earlier surface printed frankings including usages toMexico, Brazil and Algeria, occasional fault but most are fine-very fine and desirable. Est. 1,500-2,000

1958 � Great Britain postage due cover accumulation of a couple hundred 19th and 20th cen-tury covers and cards, loose, in sleeves or on auction pages, ranging from stampless tomodern, with a wide range of handstamped markings and/or adhesives, many are domes-tic usages, however there are also some of foreign origin, including from Rhodesia afterthey declared independence, better items noted, largely fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1959 �/��Hong Kong mint and used collection housed in four stockbooks, Victoria to earlyElizabethan period mostly used, with much of the value being in more modern issuesfrom the 1970s, including definitive sets, some blocks, light duplication, first day covers,etc. Est. 200-300

1960 �� Indonesia Souvenir Sheet accumulation housed in a stockbook, hundreds of sheetsfrom 1966-1984, Scott #798a/1226a and #B198 footnote/B213a, both imperforateand perforate types included where issued, duplication is present and is typically over fif-teen with some as high as thirty each, spot check shows them all to be o.g., n.h., very fine. Scott 17,635.00

1961 � Iran Postage due cover collection of 34 covers mounted on pages, various postage duemarkings mainly within the period of the 1920’s including “Taxe Percue”, intaglio sealsamong a variety of other types of markings indicating payment due, most are from dif-ferent post offices including Lengeroud, Kermanchah, Sari, Chiraz, Isfahan, Hamadan,Barfrouan, Kerman, among many others, seem to be all domestic usages, rather attractivelot with most being very fine or better; certainly worth a look for an Iranian specialist aswe are sure there are some scarce to rare markings within this lot. Est. 400-500

1962 �� Iraq modern mint accumulation of postage and revenue stamps, the postage stampsbeing sets and souvenir sheets from the 2000-2003 period, the sets being in full sheets of100, while the souvenir sheets are usually in quantities of 100 or more, includes someScott-unlisted items, there is also a stockbook of mainly 1990s-2004 issues (some earlieras well) that contains some errors and varieties, plus some Kurdish Region stamps, per-haps the most interesting part of this lot is the revenues, generally from the 1990s to early2000s, many blocks including extensive showing of the Lawyer Pension Fund stampsfrom the 1970s to 1990s, also many errors and varieties, and some used on documents,the mint are o.g. or no gum as issued, n.h., fine-very fine; almost all of these were pur-chased by the consignor from the Iraqi Post Office; the combined catalog value of thelisted postage stamps (using Scott) and revenues (using the Ross & Powell catalog, a copyof which is included in the lot) is enormous. Est. 7,500-10,000

1963 �/�� Israel and related valuable collection comprised of 1949-83 issues with tabs completein a Scott hingeless album, the Doar Ivri issues (including postage dues) with gum prob-lems and/or scuffs and the 1,000m with short tab, the others mostly problem free, n.h.and with full tabs, also a collection of Palestine including unused #1, plus there is a sec-ond volume with related material, including Polish concentration camp issues, 1948Interim period issues, Israel revenues including better items, booklets, Palestine 1949UPU overprint errors, plus additional Israel items such as three covers franked with earlyshort tab issues, including one with #1-9, the 1-6 with full tabs, 250m no tab and 500mand 1,000m with short tabs, a Doar Ivri stock with two complete mint sets as well as #7-9 imperforate horizontal pairs n.h., #10-14 tab pairs, blocks of four and tete-beche stripsof four, and more, the first issue in somewhat mixed condition, otherwise virtually all o.g.,n.h., fine-very fine; an intriguing lot that is well worth viewing carefully. Est. 3,000-4,000

1964 �� Israel balance of mostly early items, including #1-6 tabs, #7-9 singles, #1-9 first daycover, #10-14 tab blocks of four, other early tabs or plate blocks, some later material, alsoabout a dozen interim period covers, o.g., most n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

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1965 � Israel error and variety lot of many dozen of items from the first issue to modern,includes imperforate and part-perforate, colors omitted, perf. and color shifts (some quitedramatic), proofs including a 1948 “Doar Jerusalem” sheet of three values in green, wenote several that catalog hundreds of dollars each in the Bale catalog, o.g., most n.h., fine-very fine; an exceptional lot filled with scarce errors. Est. 1,000-1,500

1966 �/�� Israel collection/accumulation, filling three boxes, the best is a mint collection thatincludes early singles and tabs, also some varieties, plus stockbooks and glassines of newissues, various mint and used, a few revenues, first day covers and more, much is neverhinged, fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1967 � Israel cover lot of well over 100 items, includes forerunners from post offices inJerusalem, Palestine, interim period including some commercial usages, and a wide rangeof other items such as revenues used on documents, inbound covers to Palestine, variouscensor and war related, and other Judaic covers, mostly fine or better; well worth exami-nation. Est. 750-1,000

1968 � Italian States - Naples 1858 Issue worthwhile postal history lot of 27 covers, withvalues from 1g to 10g, one three value franking (1g, 2g, 5g), includes a 2g with Dienacertificate stating it is from the first impression and the only one he has seen, some scarcetowns including Roccasecca, Campagna (1860 usage stated only one known on Dienacertificate), Ventotene, Ariano, Piedimonte, Scilla, Aversa, Atri, Chiaromonte, and more,range of shades including some sharp early impressions, mostly fine-very fine; majority aresigned Diena or Colla, and six A. Diena certificates accompany. (photo - page 208) Est. 2,000-3,000

1969 � Italian stampless accumulation of 125 mostly straight-line handstamp folded letter cov-ers dating from 1801-1865, various usages from well over two dozen different citiesthroughout the Italian states, includes attractive handstamps such as “Stato Pontifi” and“Luog. di Valenza” fancy seals and “I.R. Direzione di Polizia” markings, various duemarkings and a couple “Dopo la Partenza” informational marks, most are domesticusages but a few seen to European destinations such as France and Germany, most lookin very fine condition with some excellent handstamp strikes and worth an inspection asthere could be better usages present. Est. 500-750

See Lots 1839-1840 for Italian Essay Lots

1970 �� Italy clean mint collection in a Scott album, the collector focused exclusively on freshmint never hinged sets, so there is nothing prior to 1923 in the postage issues, better setsfrom the 1930s and on to the early post-war issued, back-of-the-book is the strongest sec-tion, with complete semi-postals from 1924 and complete air posts to 1948, also theItalian Socialist Republic 1944 Parcel post set, Aegean Island including all of the 1932Garibaldi sets, plus some San Marino, as mentioned the condition is outstanding, with allof the stamp we checked being never hinged. Est. 2,000-3,000

1971 �� Korea oddball assortment of mostly earlier mint issues, many in multiples, including1951-52 Flags with 90 mint sets of Italy, plus souvenir sheets of Belgium (4),Luxembourg (5), Norway (6), Demark (4), India (4), France (6) and Britain (5), alsosome imperforates in multiples with Scott #186A and 187A (200 of each), 187B (380),C2a “Korfa” error (4), C5a “Korfa” error (11) mostly in multiples and various souvenirsheets, mostly o g., n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1972 �� Latin America collection of mint and used to the 1960s in seven Scott albums, includesSouth America, Central America and Mexico, nothing rare but many are well filledincluding mint sets throughout, some early used as well, quality is a little mixed withmuch being fine-very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

1973 �� Liberia mostly mint collection to 1975 (pages go to 1982) in a Minkus album, someearly mint and used, a solid run of post-war mint sets, many of which are never hinged,also a few unlisted items, mostly fine-very fine. Est. 300-400



1974 �/�� Monaco collection of many hundreds of mostly mint singles, sets and souvenir sheets,plus a few imperforates, proofs and some duplicates, in mounts and housed in a Minkusalbum, being nearly complete from the 1930s to 1984, o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1975 �� New Caledonia mostly used collection to the 1970s in a homemade album, starts witha few New South Wales and French Colonies stamps with New Caledonia cancels, valuein 19th Century issues (including a few mint), with some errors and varieties present, the20th Century has used stamps, but also over 20 covers, in addition there is a secondalbum of town cancellations with over 70 covers, much is fine-very fine. Est. 400-500

1976 �� New Zealand interesting collection in a homemade album, first part is perfins includ-ing some covers, then there are over 50 Railways newspaper stamps, most of these withthe usual ms. crayon or pen cancels, but a couple with handstamps, plus a few other rev-enue stamps, the collection concludes with a couple hundred used postal-fiscals that con-tains both manuscript and handstamped cancellations, usual mixed quality, fine appear-ance. Est. 750-1,000

1977 �� New Zealand modern mint accumulation filling three boxes, most are recent issues,with booklets, sheets and souvenir sheets, many still in the original Post Office packag-ing, including several of the large hardbound books, o g., n.h., fine-very fine; the facevalue is way in excess of our conservative estimate. Est. 2,000-3,000

1978 � Pitcairn Island covers and cards, interesting group of 24 pre-1950 items, including ninecovers with New Zealand franking cancelled by Pitcairn Island New Zealand PostalAgency datestamps, six covers to Pitcairn including two from the U.S and one from Fiji,five picture post cards of Pitcairn, three of which are real photo, and more, mixed condi-tion, many fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

1979 �� Poland 1918-20 Local postage due handstamp collection of over 700 different, main-ly in complete sets, includes a few with manuscript “Porto”, then all of the myriad differ-ent “Porto” handstamps in various types and colors, plus some other overprints, includesa few blocks and varieties, mostly fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

1980 �� Samoa interesting collection to 1981 in a homemade album, starts off with someExpress stamps that are carefully sorted into type, plus reprints and forgeries, duplicatedshowing of the Palm issues separated into printings, plus later Kingdom issues with dupli-cation, German issues include Yachts to 5M mint and 2M used, G.R.I. overprints, and arun of later issues including useful postal-fiscal overprints, there are also a dozen or socovers sprinkled throughout, early issues in usual mixed quality, overall a fine collection. Est. 1,000-1,500

1981 �� Saudi Arabia mint collection on stockpages, begins with some early Hejaz period itemswith a few better items including a signed Scott #L100a inverted red overprint, with someduplication, begins to become more complete from 1960’s onwards, some better singles,sets and souvenir sheets seen including items cataloging $300 a piece, some duplicationpresent but limited to a few sets each, some airmail items seen, goes up to 1990’s, spotcheck shows all Kingdom period to be o g., n.h., overall condition is very clean, fresh andvery fine, should prove to have a high catalog value. Est. 750-1,000

1982 � Saudi Arabia postage due collection of both the Hejaz and Nejd issues, the Hejaz issuescontain a nearly complete run of the basic issues, including #LJ35-39 (each signed “ela”),and also numerous inverted and double overprints, other varieties, imperforates, etc., theNejd issues also contain errors, varieties and proofs of the 1926 Issue, o.g., largely fine-very fine; a useful collection of elusive and undervalued stamps; two certificates accom-pany. Est. 500-750

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1983 �� United Arab Emirates modern mint lot, most were purchased new issues from the1990s to 2006, with sets and souvenir sheets in quantities usually up to ten or so, someearlier material as well, also included but not counted in the catalog value are a mint andused copy of the 1977 15f Sixth National Day stamp, there are some corresponding sou-venir sheets that are mentioned in Scott but not priced, these were cataloged as the basicstamp, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Scott 5,600.00+

1984 �/�� Vatican City complete mint collection to 1987 in mounts in a Scott album, with someduplication of earlier issues, includes a never hinged set of the 1934 provisional sur-charges, as well as all the air mails and back-of-the-book issues, o.g., earlier issues gener-ally l.h., otherwise mostly n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

1985 �� Wallis & Futuna collection to the 1960s in a homemade album, with the stamps from1920 onward mint or used, plus a number of covers, also includes the German issues ofCaroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands, largely fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

WORLDWIDE

1986 ��P Postage Dues of the World valuable and eclectic balance of a large specialized collec-tion, housed in eight well filled binders, plus other material on album pages, stockcards,auction pages, etc., nearly all countries of the world are present and while the collectordid have the straightforward mint sets, much of his focus (as well as much of the valueand interest) is in the huge number of errors, varieties, proofs, essays, etc., including manyunlisted items, there is far too much to go into any specific detail or list, but we can saythis lot is loaded with saleable things that would retail $50.00-$500.00 (and some evenmore), vast majority fine-very fine. Est. 10,000-15,000

1987 �� Worldwide lot of scarce and rare items, over 30 sets, singles or covers, many of whichwould qualify for singles lots on their own but the consignor insists on selling these as alot to finalize the sale of his material, included are two examples of Azores 1868 10rYellow imperforate (Scott #2) with Diena and PF certificates, Mauritius 1848 2p Blueintermediate impression and 1859 2p Lapirot (both with certificates), France Scott #87with PF certificate, three scarce Luxembourg official overprints with APS certificates, thevery rare Tuscany 1852 60cr Red (Scott #9) with Raybaudi certificate, a few modernitems such as Oman Scott #190C used and PRC #957-59 c.t.o., also some very elusivestamps from Albania, Tannu Tuva and Italian Colonies (all with certificates), plus somebetter U.S. including #21 on cover and #85 used (both with PF certificates), slightlymixed condition, but overall a very saleable lot of better stamps. Est. 5,000-7,500

1988 � Worldwide clean mint air post collection in a 1934 Scott International Air Post album,loaded with sets and singles cataloging up to several hundred dollars each from a widevariety of countries, a few highlights noted are the U.S. Graf Zeppelin set, the IcelandHopflug set, all of the Germany Zeppelin sets, the Japan 1934 souvenir sheet and manymore desirable items, it seems many of the stamps were purchased as they were issued, asmost are lightly hinged only once, plus there are extra pages for blocks of four which areusually hinged on the top stamps and never hinged on the bottom (including France#C1-2), fine-very fine. Est. 4,000-5,000

1989 �� Worldwide miscellaneous lot with many souvenir sheets, best of which is Japan thatincludes several National Parks sheet with folders and better sheets from the 1950s, alsosheets from Korea and Europe, a collection of Japanese Occupation of Philippines, vari-ous covers, and an interesting stockbooks that the owner labeled “errors, freaks, varietiesand unlisted material”. Est. 3,000-4,000

1990 �� Worldwide mostly mint lot on album pages and stockcards, with Japan including betterpost-war souvenir sheets, Korea souvenir sheets from 1955-57, Canada from SmallQueens to the 1920s, various Germany including some used, and a few better stampsfrom other countries such as the Italy 205L Map error and Ryukyu #17, the condition isslightly mixed, however the 20th Century mint sets and souvenir sheets are fine-very finewith many never hinged. Est. 2,000-3,000



1991 �� Worldwide collection in nine Minkus Global albums to 1971, thousands of mint or usedfrom all time periods, includes more modern mint sets (never hinged in mounts), BritishCommonwealth is the strongest area, but other countries of value as well, slightly mixedcondition. Est. 2,000-3,000

1992 �� Worldwide modern mint accumulation filling three boxes, much is from new issuespurchased over the last twenty years, with a large number of South Africa Homelands,other areas as well, including British Commonwealth, Asia and the Middle East, also someearlier issues of the Middle East and other odds and ends, o.g., virtually all n.h., fine-veryfine; the original new issue cost was many multiples of our estimate. Est. 1,500-2,000

1993 �� Worldwide accumulation in three boxes, with albums, stockbooks, stockcards, glassines,sales books and more, wide range with interesting items noted, some United Statesincluding a stockbook of Hawaii, mixed condition; worth an especially careful inspection. Est. 1,000-1,500

1994 �/��Worldwide balance of the voluminous mint and used collection housed in 68 stock-books or binders filling six large cartons, includes Switzerland in ten volumes, Russia intwelve volumes, Great Britain in three volumes, Panama in four volumes, 1977-78 BritishOmnibus issues in seven volumes, with the remainder being general foreign, countriesmentioned above contain better items, the rest is rather weak but worth a good look. Est. 1,000-1,500

1995 �� Worldwide accumulation filling five boxes, tens of thousands of stamps in dozens ofstockbooks, including United States, also organized stocks in glassines, plus some collec-tions in Scott Specialty albums, and more, mixed condition. Est. 1,000-1,500

1996 �� Worldwide high catalog value lot of thousands of mostly used and some mint singlesarranged in no particular order on double-sided stock sheets housed in two fat binders,heavy in Great Britain, Canada, Western Europe and some U.S., but other areas also rep-resented, meticulously cataloged and inventoried, with separate inventory sheet accom-panying each page, mixed condition; the owner’s catalog value exceeds $113,000.00 butshould be accepted with a pinch of salt. Est. 1,000-1,500

1997 � Worldwide used accumulation of many thousands of stamps neatly laid out in threelarge stockbooks, early to modern from all parts of the globe, some duplication which isheavy in a couple places, much is lower end, but there are worthwhile medium priceditems noticed, there are also pockets of more interesting areas such as 19th Century Japanwhich should be more closely scrutinized, mixed condition. Est. 750-1,000

1998 �� Worldwide collection in six albums, thousands of stamps from early to the 1960s, allareas represented except U.S. and Germany, includes some useful medium priced stamps,mixed quality. Est. 500-750

1999 �� Worldwide lot of many dozen of items in a binder, wide range of areas present andincluding everything from early classics in mixed condition to mint never hinged sets(including the Hong Kong 1962 Definitive set complete), also errors, varieties and someunlisted items. Est. 400-500

2000 �� Worldwide miscellaneous balance, that includes mint modern stocks of Germany andUnited States, also some U.S. plate block and other things, mixed condition. Est. 200-300

2001 �/�� Worldwide mint mostly post-war lot of hundreds of sets or singles in two stockbooks,best area is Japan, with sets and souvenir sheets, other Asian countries also represented,also British Commonwealth and South America, many useful medium priced sets, very lit-tle duplication, o.g., a large percentage never hinged, fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

2002 �� Worldwide miscellaneous group in three binders, two of which contain France cancel-lations, the other binder has Cuba, U.S. First Issue revenue multiples and some Italianrelated items, mixed condition. Est. 200-300

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2003 �� Worldwide topical collections in thirteen albums, strength in eight volumes with most-ly mint sports sets and souvenir sheets, the other albums contain various topicals such asflowers, space, ships, butterflies and others, with a modest two volume Hungary collec-tion helping fill up the second box. Est. 200-300

2004 �� Worldwide miscellaneous balance, with an old Schaubek album with hundreds ofstamps, covers including Zeppelin flights and a correspondence from Iraq, also someUnited Nations. Est. 150-200

Worldwide Covers

2005 � Worldwide cover accumulation of couple thousand covers, includes a couple hundredearly Austria, mixed condition India beginning with Victoria onwards to George VI, overa hundred USA 1851 3c Washington covers, among a mixed lot of other items, condi-tion looks to be mixed but inspection is advised as some treasures may lurk within. Est. 750-1,000

2006 � Worldwide cover lot of many hundreds filling a box, wide range from early to modernfrom a varied array of countries, we note better and interesting items mixed in with moremundane material, so inspection is strongly advised as there seems to be good potentialhere. Est. 500-750

2007 � Worldwide postage due cover interesting and desirable accumulation of perhaps acouple hundred covers and cards, loose, in sleeves and on auction lot cards, there is anexcellent variety of material here, though the British and U.S. are offered in separate lots,many are Western Europe as is to be expected, however there are also nice showings ofAsia, including China, Philippines, Russia, Africa, Israel, etc., some faults, largely fine-veryfine. Est. 1,500-2,000

2008 �� Worldwide postal stationery collection of several hundred mint and used entires, postalcards, reply cards, aerogrammes and wrappers in twelve various cover albums, strength inGermany including States, but also good showings of Denmark, Iceland, Israel andFrance and colonies and other countries, plus a few covers and other miscellaneous items,some faults, largely fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

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15 March The Fiorenzo Longhi Collection of Airmails and Aerial Memorabilia Lugano SW1001

16 March Latin America including the Tito Collection Part I Lugano SW1002

16 March The Tito Collection of Uruguay - Part I Lugano SW1002

16 March The Paulo Comelli Grand Prix Collection of Brazilian Mail to Foreign Destinations Lugano SW1002

16 March The Walter Taveira International Gold Medal Collection of Numerals of Brazil Lugano SW1002

29 March The Marvin Schiller Collection of Mint Postal Stationery Entires & Cut Squares New York 139

29/30 March The Collector's Series Sale New York 138

31 March The Collector's Series Sale Hong Kong 12028

11 April Specialised Cayman Islands featuring the Graham Booth and John Byl Collections London 12029

11/12/13 April The Collector's Series sale London 12013

2 May The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World London 12030

3 May The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses London 12014

Early June The Collector's Series Sale Hong Kong

5 July The Chartwell Collection - GB Line Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III London 12015

11 July The Collector's Series Sale London 12016

19/20 July The Collector's Series Sale New York

12 September The Chartwell Collection - GB King George VI, King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II London 12017

13 September Great Britain Stamps specialised sale London 12018

13/14 September The Collector's Series Sale New York

23 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019

Early October The Collector's Series Sale Hong Kong

8/9 November The Collector's Series Sale New York

14 November The Collector's Series Sale London 12020

12 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 12021

19/20 January Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong

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28/29 March The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12009


18/19 May The Collector's Series Sale Ft. Worth 313

28 June Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12025

22/23 August The Collector's Series Sale New York 314

28/29 August Coins of Hong Kong and China Hong Kong

27 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12026

13/14 November The Collector's Series Sale New York 315

4 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12027

15/16 January The Collector's Series Sale New York 316

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24/25 April World Banknotes London 12022



3 October World Banknotes London 12023


6 December World Banknotes London 12024


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19 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12002

19 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12003

22 November Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12004

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18 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 12010




28 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 12011


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