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2001 6 1, 1840 1d Black, single with ample to clear margins tied on partial outer folded letter sheet to London by bold red Maltese cross cancel, "Ware J. 20, 1841" split-ring backstamp and red 1/21 receiver, Very Fine (Scott $600) 150

2002 6 1, 1840 1d Black, single with margins to slightly in at lower right tied on partial folded letter sheet to London by red Maltese cross cancel, "Torquay OC 9 1840" split-ring cancel, red London backstamp receiver, F-VF. (Scott $600). 100

2003 3 2, 1840 2d Blue, pair, "FJ-FK", nice red Maltese Cross cancels, lovely color, margins except just in at top on right stamp, horiz crease, Very Fine appearance (Scott $2,100 as pair, SG 5, £2,400 as singles)

2002004 * 3, 1841 1d Red brown on bluish, N-I, four clear to ample margins, o.g., small h.r., small natural inclusion

bottom margin, Very Fine (Scott $650) 502005 3 3, 1841 1d Red brown, 6 singles and 1 pair, each with Maltese Cross with number in center cancel

comprised of 1 (pair), 2, 3, 5-7, 9, each 2-3 margins, VG-Fine (SG 8, £1,445) 1002006 6 3-4, 1841 1d Red brown, 2d Blue, plus cut-to-shape 1sh embossed (Scott 5) on folded letter sheet

addressed to "St Johns/ Porto Rico" (San Juan) by indistinct oval grid cancels, backstamped Liverprool NO 1 1850, red London 2 NO 1850, stamps 2-3 margins, Fine and scarce destination 60

2007 3 5, 1847 1sh Pale green, c entrally struck "466" barred oval cancel, clear to amle margins all aound (scarce thus), Very Fine (Scott $900, SG 55, £1,000) 130

2008 * 33 var, 1864 1d Rose red, Inverted watermark, plate 101, "N-I", o.g., l.h., fresh and Fine, scarce variety (SG 44Wi, £110) 50

2009 */** 4 33, 1864 1d Rose red, bottom left plate no 124 and imprint block (comprised, on order left to right - rejoined block of six, block of four, vertical pair), "SA-TF", o.g. with usual natural gum creases, 7 stamps NH, others l.h. or h.r., VG-Fine 75

2010 (*) 33, 1864 1d Rose red, 10 unused singles, plates 199/214, 1 with couple pulled perfs, one with trimmed perfs at bottom, VG-VF 50

2011 (*) 33, 1864 1d Rose red, 19 unused singles from different plates (127/155), usual few minor faults, VG-VF 75

2012 */** 3 33, 1864 1d Rose red, complete run of plate numbers (less #77, 225) arranged on stock sheets, mostly o.g. with some NH or unused, usual VG-VF with most better centered than typically seen (Scott $11,375) 500

2013 3 33, 1864 1d Rose red, collection of several hundred used neatly arranged on stock sheets with every single having the same corner letters, i.e. "A-A", "B-B", etc., good number of different plates reperesented, usual mixed condition and centering, VG-VF (Scott $4,100+) 250

2014 5 6 43, 1865 4d Vermilion, 11 covers and one front with various frankings (incl single) from plates 7, 8 (2), 9, 10, 11, 12 (2), 13, 14 (3), with some shade varieties, one of the mixed frankings (on the front) includes an 1876 4d Vemilion (Scott 69), destinations include France, Greece, Canada, Italy, usual mixed condition but a Fine group 150

2015 6 44, 1865 3d Rose, pair (right perfs trimmed) tied on printed folded letter datelined "Manchester 4 Juin 1867" addressed to Venice by bold Manchester "498" duplex cancels, red circled "PD", backstamped Venezia 7 Giu 67, the letter has a 1d revenue affixed and ms cancelled paying fee for a £300 receipt, Very Fine and attractive 75

2016 6 49, 1867 3d Rose, plates 5-9, 10 (2) on single franking covers to USA, or Germany, Fine selection 75

2017 5 6 50-51, 1867 6d Victoria, selection of nine covers and one front with various shades and pate numbers of the issue, destinations include Spain, Nova Scotia, Bohemia, US, etc., usual bit of postal wear, Fine group

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2018 6 1873 Cover to Diamond Field in Griqualand, 1sh Green pl 6 (Scott 54) tied by Richmond/ Surrey FE 4 73 cds and addressed to "Sidney Godolphin A Shippard Esq/ Klipdrift/ Griqualand/ Diamond-Fields South Africa/ via Cape Town" and with a Cape Town MR 6 receiver on address side, backstamped London and light DIAMOND FIELDS MR 12 oval, stamp with clipped wing margin, envelope bit roughly opened left and at top and with some minor faults, still a Fine cover to a remote diamond mining territory; Mr Shippard was appointed acting attorney-general of Griqualand West on Jan 25 1873, just prior to the dispatch of this letter 200

2019 6 55, 1867 2sh Blue, with 1sh pl 4 wing margin single tied on folded letter dateline "Liverpool 8 Mo: 24th 1867" to Houston by "466" oval grids, red N. York "Paid" transit cds, ms "paid Per "Persia" via Cork" routing, ms "15" (triple 1sh rate), Liverpool transit on back, some staining/ aging/ postal wear but a nice use with the letter mentioning "yellow fever" 90

2020 5 55a, 1867 2sh Pale blue, pl 1, top margin strip of three (FB-FD) with part imprint tied on piece by "131" grid cancels, fold in the piece causes perfs to be separated between 2nd and 3rd stamp, Fine (Scott $720 as singles, SG 120, £825 as singles) 100

2021 3 57, 1867 5sh Rose, plate 1, nicely cetered with unususally fresh color, Very Fine (Scott $600, SG 127, £675) 100

2022 3 57, 1867 5sh Rose, plate 2, boldly struck cancls, few minor falts, Fine (Scott $1,200, SG 127, £1,500) 100

2023 3 57, 1867 5sh Rose, pl 2, GD, 4 JY 1 oval registry cancel, color bit faded, VG-Fine (Scott $1,200, SG 127, £1,500) 100

2024 5 6 58, 1870 ½d Rose, 10 covers and 3 fronts with single or mixed issue frankings, plate numbers include 3, 5, 6, 10-13, 15, 19, 20 (corner off), destinations include USA, Germany, Switzerland, usual mixed condition, Fine assortment 90

2025 5 6 c.1875/1900 Covers Collection, about 120 covers (incl few fronts) in an album with single and mixed issue frankings, assortment of cancels and markings, foreign destinations include USA (incl 1882 to Wyoming Territory), Trieste, Hungary, France, Germany, Prince Edward Island, Austria, Canada, Portugal, Diamond Mines/ Griqualand West, Belgium, St Vincent, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Brazil, wrapper to Jamaica, Holland, Bermuda, etc., usual mixed condition, VG-VF, view to appreciate 750

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2026 6 1882 Hand-Drawn Illustrated Postcard, with design showing native African soldier captioned "A recruit from Arabi's Army. (Special Uniform - little bit of Scotch Miss'd) (Mist)" below and Latin phrase "Nemo me immune lacessit" (Scottish motto - "no one attacks me with impunity"), two London 1882 duplexes on card addressed to Stockton-on-Tees, light corner crease lower left, evenly toned but a wonderful design The "Urabi revolt", was a nationalist uprising in Egypt from 1879 to 1882. It was led by and named for Colonel Ahmed "Urabi" and sought to depose the Khedive Tewfik Pasha and end British and French influence over the country. Despite a French refusal to resort to arms and the pacifist proclamations of the Gladstone administration in Britain, the uprising was ended by a British bombardment of Alexandria and invasion of the country that left it under foreign control until after World War II. 100

2027 3 124, 1891 £1 Green, centrally struck Glasgow JY 31 94 cds, Fine example (Scott $800, SG 212, £800) 120

2028 * 141, 1902 10sh Ultramarine, fresh color and wonderfully well centered, o.g., Very Fine (Scott $875, SG 265, £1,000) fresh color and wonderfully well centered, o.g., Very Fine (Scott $875, SG 265, £1,000)

1502029 6 1902/12 Covers Assortment, useful group of 45 covers with KE VII franking with 1d/1sh values including

nice variety of shades/ perfs on ½d through 3d values, domestic and foreign uses incl Portugal, France, Germany, Norway, Mauritius, CapeTown, Switzerland, Tasmania, the US incl North Dakota (2), some typical postal wear, a Fine assortment with substantial catalog/ retail value 300

2030 ** 173, 1913 2sh6p Dark brown, nicely centered , light evnly toned o.g., NH, usual few nibbed perfs, still Very Fine (Scott $390 for NH; SG 400, £300 for hinged) 100

2031 3 174, 1913 5sh Carmine, vertical pair with London cancels, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $680, SG 401, £650) 1002032 * 179-81, 1919 2sh6p-10sh Britannia, fresh colors, o.g., h.r., F-VF (Scott $725, SG 414, 416-17, £960)

1502033 ** 209, 1929 £1 Postal Union Congress, very well centered single with crisp detailed impression, just the

barest hint of the usual light gum toning, NH, Very Fine example of this iconic issue (Scott $1,100 for NH, SG 438, £750 for hinged) 400

2034 3 209, 1929 £1 Postal Union Congress, top right corner margin single, light centrally struck cancel, Very Fine and choice (Scott $675, SG 438, £550) 250

2035 * 3 Great Britain Premium Assortment, mostly used 19th century issues and incl (used unless otherwise noted) 4 with "4" in Maltese Cross cancel, 19, 29-30 plates 7-9, 12-15; 27, 27a, 28, 45, 45a (plate 5, 6), O6, O35, O50, etc., usual mixed condition but better than suual, Fine selection 50

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2036 3 132, 1932 5sh Harbour Bridge, neat corner favor cancel (stamp o.g., h.r.), Very Fine (Scott $275; SG 143, £200) 60

2037 3 132, 1932 5sh Harbour Bridge, neat corner favor cancel, Very Fine (Scott $275; SG 143, £200) 60

2038 * 3 S Australia and States Assortment, includes New South Wales 37 "SPECIMEN" overprint, Victoria B1-2 "Specimen" overprint, Australia 18 mint (2), 95a mint (lh in the margin only), 219-21 "SPECIMEN" overprints (NH), 379 mint, etc., few minor faults, generally F-VF 120

Bahamas2039 P 1947 Tercentenary Proofs, four proofs on card (42x28mm) mounted on larger card (115x75mm), frame

proof in black or brown with value tablets and George VI frame blank, same but with George VI portrait added in black and rose, Very Fine 250

Canadian Provinces2040 P NEW BRUNSWICk Unitrade 8P, 1860 5c Green, Plate proof on india on card, block of four, fresh and

Very Fine (Unitrade C$240) 752041 (*) NEWFOUNDLAND 11, 1860 2d Orange, close margins, unused, paper makers watermark bleeding

through to front giving the appearance of light soiling, Fine and scarce variety (Scott $475) 752042 ** NEWFOUNDLAND 115-26, 1919 1c-36c Trail of the Caribou, NH, fresh and F-VF, a select set (Scott

$616) 200

Canada2043 6 4, 1852 3c Red, rich and fresh stamp tied by black target cancel on blue folded letter to Guelph, margins

to just into outer frameline, "Toronto-Canada, MR 23, 1852" double arc datestamp with matching "Money Letter" straightline handstamp, ms. "Paid" and "Money" at top, registry number adjacent, Very Fine and choice 180

2044 3 Unitrade 4iii var., 1852 3d Red on ribbed hard wove paper, Privately perforated, unpunched perfs along the right edge, lightly cancelled, clear to ample margins, Fine and unusual (Unitrade C$500 not considering the private perfs) 100

2045 P Unitrade 8P, 1857 ½d Rose, Plate proof on india on card, pair, margins just cutting at top, F-VF (Unitrade C$700) 100

2046 (*) 28a var., 1868 12ï¾½c Blue, Watermarked paper, No outer frameline on value tablet, clear "E. &" portion of watermark, unused, minor perf flaws, still a Fine and scarce variety 150

2047 * 60, 1897 50c Jubilee, large margins, o.g., l.h., fresh and Fine (Scott $375) 75

2048 * 4 60, 1897 50c Jubilee, bock of four, o.g., h.r., fresh and F-VF; 2005 Greene Foundation certificate (Scott $1,500 as singles) 300

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2049 * 62, 1897 $2 Jubilee, rich color, large part o.g., light diagonal bend, Fine appearance; 2010 Gratton certificate (Scott $1,400) 150

2050 3 62, 1897 $2 Jubilee, well centered, light roller cancel, Very Fine sound example (Scott $600) 100

2051 3 62, 1897 $2 Jubilee, Toronto roller cancel, fresh and Fine (Scott $600) 752052 3 65, 1897 $5 Jubilee, nicely centered, Toronto roller cancel, Very Fine (Scott $1,100) 1002053 * 73, 1898 10c Brown violet, well centered top margin single with part imprint (perfs mostly separated),

o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott $600) 1002054 ** 76, 1898 2c Purple, bottom margin single with PO fresh rich color, particularly well centered, unblemished

o.g., NH, choice Very Fine (Scott $80) 502055 * 79-80, 83, 1898-99 5c, 6c, 10c Victoria, rich color, part o.g., F-VF (Scott $845) 1202056 ** 82, 1898 8c Orange, horizontal margin pair, o.g. with some light toning spots, NH, Very Fine (Scott

$1,500 as singles) 1502057 * 93, 1903 10c Brown lilac, top margin single with part imprint, nicely centered, o.g., Very Fine (Scott

$450) 752058 ** 104, 117a, 1911/22 1c, 10c Admiral, top margin singles, 10c dry print, very well centered, NH, Very Fine

and choice (Scott $170) 502059 ** 111, 1912 5c Dark blue, well centered with large margins, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $450)

1002060 ** 126a, 128a, 1922/23 1c, 2c Admiral Coil Blocks, block of four and block of 16 (trimmed perfs along left

edge) for each denomination, NH, F-VF (Scott $1,000) 1002061 ** 138, 1924 3c Carmine imperforate, right margin block of 36, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $1,395 as

pairs) 2002062 6 141-45, E3, 1927 Canadian Confederation, four FDC, set on lega size registered 2c postal stationery

envelope with Montreal cancel, set on cover to USA with Kitchener cancel, 3c single on small envelope with Nova Scotia cancel (scarce), 2c affixed on a US flight cover and tied by a Toronto cds, bits of postal wear, Fine 100

2063 6 143, 1927 3c Parliament Building, on Espenshade cacheted FDC (2) with Ottawa or Maxville cancel, printed address to Eppstadt, fresh and Very Fine 50

2064 ** 149-57, 1928-29 1c-20c Scroll Issue, horizontal pairs, NH, F-VF (Scott $810) 1002065 ** 158, 1929 50c Blue, bottom margin single, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $425) 1202066 ** 158, 1929 50c Blue, left margin single, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $425) 1002067 * 4 158, 1929 50c Bluenose, block of four, o.g., left stamps small h.r., F-VF (Scott $900) 1502068 * 158-59, 1929 50c, $1 "Scroll" Issue, well centered, 50c trivial bit of gum disturbance, $1 l.h., Very Fine

(Scott $525) 1002069 ** 4 203, 1933 20c Grain Exhibition and Conference, LL plate no. 1 block of four, rich color, NH, F-VF (Scott

$425) 602070 6 241a, 243-45, C6, E8, 1938 10c/$1 Pictorials, set tied on registered cover addressed to USA by Ottawa Jun

15 1938 date of issue cancels, F-VF 602071 ** 249-62, 1942-43 1c-$1 War Issue, NH, fresh and mostly Very Fine (Scott $193) Offer2072 ** 468Ac, 1969 6c Orange coil, Imperforate, pair, NH, Very Fine (Scott $275; Unitrade C$400)

752073 ** Canada Premium Selection, comprised of 85-86 NH (color changelings), 135 (2), 146-48, 155-57, 202

pair, 203, 204 (2), 208-09, 211-16, F-VF (Scott $1,001) 1002074 ** 4 C2, 1930 5c Olive brown, block of four, PO fresh, NH, F-VF (Scott $400) 752075 * CLP2, 1918 25c Aero Club of Canada, o.g., usual rough perfs, Very Fine (Scott $500) 100

Cyprus2076 */** 125-35, 1934 ¼pi-45pi Views, 1pi, 2½pi, 6pi, 45pi NH, other values o.g. or l.h., fresh and F-VF (Scott $354;

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2077 ** 837-40, 905-08, 946-49, 960-63 vars., 2000/2004 Europa, Commems, Imperforate, pairs plus 938-39 gutter pair, NH, Very Fine and rare ; nice topical appeal 400

Hong Kong2078 * 154-166A, 1938-51 1c-$10 George VI, o.g. or h.r., some light gum toning or brownish streaks as usual,

F-VF (Scott $770) 150

Ireland

2079 * 38, 1922 10sh Grey blue, Thom overprint, left margin single, l.h., fresh and Very Fine (Scott $1,700, SG 46, £1,000) 400

2080 * 79a, 1925 10sh Grey blue, Pair with "1922" wide and narrow, very well centered, very lightly hinged, lightly folded along vertical perfs, Very Fine and choice (Scott $1,700, SG 85a, £1,200) 400

Malayan States2081 ** JOHORE 74, 1904-10 $50 Green and blue, PO fresh, NH, Fine example; signed "AD" (Diena) (Scott $425

for hinged; SG 76, £475 for hinged) 2002082 S kELANTAN 1s-13s, 1911-15 1c-$25 Definitives, "SPECIMEN" overprint, fresh colors, o.g. with none of

the toning typically seen, some with small bits of paper adhering to gum, F-VF, a select set (Scott $325; SG 1s/12s, £275) 180

2083 * kELANTAN 3a-23a, 1922 1c-$5 "MALAYA BORNEO EXHIBITION" overprints, bright colors, o.g. with most l.h. ($2 paper h.r.) and no toning, F-VF, difficult to find in this premium condition (Scott $450; SG 30-38, £425) 200

2084 S kELANTAN 14s-26s, 1921-28 1c-$1 Definitives, "SPECIMEN" overprint, fresh vibrant colors, o.g. without any of the usual toning (few small h.r.), F-VF, an attractive set (SG 14s/23s, £400) 190

2085 */(*) kELANTAN 27, 29-41, 1928/37 1c-$1 Sultan Ismail, fresh colors, o.g. with most small h.r. except 12c, 25c, 40c regummed, fresh and F-VF (Scott $228; SG 39-52, £360) 120

2086 E TRENGGANU J1E, 1936 1c Postage Due Unadopted Design, photo essay from the printer's record books mounted on card, with ms "1.11.36" notation (date of entry into the archive record book) on small paper attachment, Very Fine and rare 1,600

2087 S TRENGGANU J1s-J4s, 1937 1c-10c Postage Due, "SPECIMEN" perfin, fresh colors, unblemished o.g., NH, F-VF, scarce so nice (Scott $180 for hinged; SG D1s-D4s, £160 for hinged) 140

2088 ** TRENGGANU J1-4, 1937 1c-10c Postage Due, bottom right corner margin horiz pairs with plate number "1", PO fresh, NH, F-VF (Scott $580 as singles; SG D1-4, £340 as singles) 300

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2089 * SG A1b, 1908 1d "king Edward VII Land" Overprint, Waterlow printing, o.g., Very Fine and choice; signed Thier (SG £1,600) 300

2090 * SG A1b, 1908 1d "king Edward VII Land" Overprint, Waterlow printing, very light favor cancel lower right corner, fresh and Fine (SG £850) 150

2091 * 3 121a, 131d, 1908, 1911 1d Polar Overprints, 121a partial expedition cancel, 131d part o.g. single plus a single tied on piece by expedition cancel, F-VF (Scott $262; SG A1, A3, £217) 75

2092 3 4 121a, 1908 1d "king Edward VII Land" Overprint, block of four with nicely struck "BRIT ANTARCTIC EXPD" FE 27 08 cds, fresh and F-VF (Scott $170 as singles; SG A1, £168 as singles) 75

2093 6 121a, 1908 1d "king Edward VII Land" Overprint, single tied on cover addressed to J. Kinsey (the expedition representative in New Zealand) by "BRIT ANTARCTIC EXPD" FE 27 08 cds with another crisp strike alongside, Very Fine 150

2094 * 130d, 1913 ½d "VICTORIA LAND" Overprint, nicely centered with rich color, o.g., Very Fine; 1972 BPA certificate (Scott $1,100; SG A2, £750) 250

2095 * 131a, 1909 1d Carmine, Imperforate, pair, very light evenly toned o.g., very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott $325) 75

2096 ** 4 131d, 1911, 1d "VICTORIA LAND" Overprint, block of four, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $280 for hinged; SG A3, £220 for hinged) 120

2097 */** 4 SG A3a, 1911 1d "VICTORIA LAND" Overprint, No stop after "LAND" variety, lower left stamp in block of four with three normals, bottom stamps NH, top l.h. or small h.r., fresh and Fine (SG £425 for variety hinged; £165 for normals hinged) 250

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2098 6 131d, 1911 1d "Victoria Land" Overprint, single tied on locally addressed envelope by Lyttelton 10 MR 13 cds with a strong receiving cancel of Lyttelton applied the next day tying the stamp, ms "Terra Nova" at lower left, cover with some light overall aging and missing backflap, Fine and rare. Posted at the conclusion of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13 on HMS Terra Nova led by Captain Robert Scott. The aim of the expedition was to reach the South Pole and carry out scientific research. The envelope is addressed in the hand of Able Seaman Robert Oliphant and was posted on the Terra Nova's return trip to England, having departed Cape Evans on Jan 13. 100

2099 E 1936 "World Conference Chamber of Commerce/ Wool" Artist Original Drawing, detailed design pencil and ink on thick card, not signed but from the J Berry archive, 234x141mm drawing on 297x202 card stock (light corner bend top left not impacting drawing), Very Fine unadopted design 150

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2100 E Proposed king Edward VIII ½d Stamp Design Artists Original Drawing signed "J. Berry." just below design and at the bottom, 145x166mm design in ink and pencil on 209x263mm thick Bristol Board card stock, Very Fine; there were no regularly issued Edward VIII definitives issued by New Zealand during his short reign 150

2101 E Proposed 1940 Capt Cook/ British Sovereignty Centennial Issue 2d Stamp Design Artists Original Drawing, pencil drawn design shows ship and Capt Cook flanking New Zealand map, 220x126mm on 238x142mm tissue paper mounted on thick paper, lightweight paper with some typical light wrinkling, Very Fine unadopted design for the 2d but this design was largely adopted for the 1d issue in the set (SG 614), unsigned but from the J Berry archive, 150

2102 E 1953 6d Royal Visit Artists Original Drawing, signed "J. Berry." just below design, 154x202mm pencil drawing on 228x295mm paper mounted on card, some light corner wrinkling due to mounting in the top corners, Very Fine; this is in the same "size" as the issued 3d stamp (SG 721) but markedly different (and not adopted) design 150

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2103 P 362P, 1962 3d Railway Centenary, Imperforate progressive proofs, imperforate on gummed stamp paper, NH, Very Fine 150

2104 E Proposed 28c "The Remarkables...Central Otago" 28c Stamp Design Artists Original Drawing, spectacular 220x125mm full color design on 280x175mm blotter-like paper, accompanied by a stamp-sized black and white photo essay of the design, and a cut-out signature of designer/ artist James Berry, Very Fine and eye-catching work; probably intended for the first decimal issue of 1967/70 though the 28c value depicts the Fox Glacier in Westland National Park and none of the other denominations show this (or a similar) design 150

2105 E Proposed Health Series 2d+1d Stamp Design Artists Original Drawing, pencil drawn design shows two children with kiwi birds, 220x127mm on 227x156mm tissue paper mounted on thick paper, lightweight paper with some typical light wrinkling, Very Fine unadopted design, unsigned but from the J Berry archive 150

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2106 E 1938 1d Health Issue Original Artist Drawing, triangular design in pencil and signed "J. Berry." adjacent to drawing and at the lower right corner, tissue paper overlay explains the "Torch of Life" symbolism for the stamp, 230x198mm design on 255x235mm paper affixed to card stock with a bit of edge wrinkling just affecting the top left corner of the drawing, Very Fine and attractive but not chosen for the issued stamp 150

2107 E Proposed 1968 Health Series 3ï¾½c+1c Stamp Design Artists Original Drawing, pencil drawn design shows female swimmer with Olympic rings above, 265x207mm on 287x230mm tissue paper mounted on thick paper, lightweight paper with some typical light wrinkling, Very Fine unadopted design though the issued stamp (SG 888) shows similar theme, unsigned but from the J Berry archive, 150

2108 ** AR70, 1939 35sh on 35sh Yellow, right margin single, stamp NH, l.h. in the mrgin only, Very Fine and choice (Scott $500 for hinged, SG F186, £900 for NH) 250

2109 ** AR71-74, 1940 3sh6d-22sh Surcharges, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $488 for hinged, SG F187-90, £1,100 for NH) 250

2110 ** AR92, 1948 £3 10sh Rose, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $2,300 for hinged, SG F209, £3,500 for NH) 1,000

2111 */** AR75-91, AR93-94, AR98, AR100-01, 1939/56 Postal Fiscals, in mounts on quadrille pages, some NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $2,400+) 400

Niger Coast Protectorate2112 * 8, 1893 "Half Penny" on 2d Green and carmine, well centered, o.g., l.h., Very Fine; signed Bloch (Scott

$525, SG 20, £475) 1202113 * 13, 1893 "Half Penny" on 2ï¾½d Violet on blue, lovely color, o.g., Fine and attractive (Scott $525, SG

21, £375) 130

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150

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Ex 2087/140

Ex 2085/120

2096/120

2095/75

2092/75

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2108/250

2122/350

2120/80

2119/300

2118/300

2116/75

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2113/1302112/120

2111/400

2128/200

2127/300

2125/100

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2114 3 9, 1915 10sh Pink and grey, centrally struck "CANCELLED NAURU", couple nibbed perfs and light even toning as often, Very Fine; this marking was used by the radio station to cancel stamps affixed for payment for messages and is thus not a postal marking (Scott $200; SG 84, £180) 50

2115 3 20-22, 27, 1915/18 Overprints, most with legible town cancel, usual few nibbed perfs, 1/- natural paper wrinkles, F-VF (Scott $377; SG 90-92, 101, £344) 75

2116 3 26, 1916 £1 Ultramarine and brown, nicely centered with light cancel, corner perf crease, still Very Fine (Scott $525; SG 99, £450) 75

2117 * 3 North West Pacific Islands Selection, includes 12 with "P.O. Pleasant Island/ Nauru" cancel, 12a used, 19 with "P.O. Pleasant Island/ Nauru" cancel (3 with one of each type of overprint), 30 with "P.O. Pleasant Island/ Nauru" cancel (6 with 2 of each type overprint), 41 with "OS" perfin mint (2), etc., usual mixed condition with most F-VF 100

Palestine2118 * 4 1, 1918 1pi Deep blue, lower left plate block of 4, bright and fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine

(Scott $760 as singles; SG 1a, £800 as plate block) 3002119 * 4 1, 1918 1pi Indigo, lower left plate block of 4, bright and fresh, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Scott

$760 as singles; SG 1, £900 as plate block) 3002120 5 1, 1918 1pi Deep blue, cut to shape on small piece with "ARMY POST OFFICE" February 10, 1918 date

of issue cancel, Very Fine (Bale $300) 802121 6 1, 1918 1pi Deep blue, used on cover from Jerusalem to Egypt, "ARMY POST OFFICE" cds and boxed

censor handstamp, clean and Very Fine (SG 1a, £110 for used with "x6" factor for on cover) 200

2122 (*) 4 3a, 1918 5m on 1pi Gray blue, plate block "B18/A" from transfer G with "knee" variety in lower right stamp, minor crease at upper right, without gum as issued, Very Fine, 1995 Dorfman certificate (SG 2, £1,200 as plate block without variety) 350

2123 * 4 3a, 1918 5m on 1pi Gray blue, bottom margin block of 9, guide dot in margin, without gum as issued, rouletting slightly separated in two places and light toning on reverse but still Very Fine and rare (Scott $990 as singles; SG 2, £990 as singles) 300

2124 6 3a, 1918 5m on 1pi Gray blue, single tied by February 28, 1918 "ARMY POST OFFICE" cds to picture postcard from Jerusalem to Egypt (picture side shows "Group of Natives resting with their camels"), two different censor handstamps, Very Fine and attractive (SG 2, £500 for used single with "x4" factor for on cover) 400

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152

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2163/75

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Ex 2161/150

2148/180

2144/300

2139/300

2126/100


153

LotNo Start Price

2125 ** 4 12 var, 1918 9pi Bister, upper right margin block of 4 exhibiting "kiss double print" variety, NH, margin slightly creased and each stamp signed in pencil, Very Fine and attractive, 1989 Muentz certificate (Bale 13b) 100

2126 6 15b, 1920 1m Dark brown "Jerusalem Narrow," Perf 14, used along 2m, 3m, and 4m on December 17, 1920 cover from Zammarin to London, Very Fine and scarce on cover (Bale 45) 100

2127 3 15e, 1920-21 1m Dark brown "Jerusalem II," Perf 14, faint partial cds, Very Fine, 2015 Tsachor certificate (Scott $975; Bale 38, $1,600) 300

2128 * 15g, 1920-21 1m Dark brown "Jerusalem II," Inverted overprint, bright and fresh, barest trace of hinging, Very Fine (Scott $450; Bale 30D, $800) 200

2129 3 17a, 19a var, 1920 3m Light brown, 5m Orange, "Jerusalem II," used singles each exhibiting "Palestino" variety, neat partial cds, Very Fine and attractive, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Bale 32o, 34o, $850) 200

2130 ** 4 17b, 1920 3m Light brown "Jerusalem Narrow," block of 6, bright and post office fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $360; Bale 44, $450) 200

2131 * 17d var, 1920 3m Light brown, Perf 14, setting 1, position 54, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine, 2016 Tsachor/Levinger certificate (Bale 28, $700) 150

2132 3 17e, 1920 3m Light brown, Inverted overprint, bright and fresh, neat partial cds, barest trace of toning on perf tips, Very Fine and rare (Scott $700; Bale 18a, $900) 200

2133 3 19 var, 1920 5m Orange, Perf 14, setting 2, position 140, with "PALESTINF" variety, neat partial cds, Very Fine and rare, 1998 Muentz certificate (Bale 29F, $600) 150

2134 * 22 var, 1920 5pi Plum, with Arabic "z" error, lightly hinged, overprint offset on reverse, Very Fine, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Bale 23Z, $1,100) 200

2135 * 25 var, 1920 20pi Gray, "transposed" error, lightly hinged, Very Fine, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Bale 26T, $1,250) 300

2136 3 25d, 1921 20pi Pale gray "Jerusalem III," Perf 14, exceptional centering, parts of two date stamps, Very Fine copy of this elusive stamp, 2004 RPSL certificate (Scott $2,900) 1,000

2137 3 39 var, 1921 3m Light brown "London I," circle in Arabic inscription variety, bold cds, Very Fine, 1992 Dorfman certificate (Bale 62b, $1,000) 200

2138 3 47, 1921 20pi Gray "London I," partial "BETHLEHEM" cds, bright and fresh, Very Fine, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Scott $1,600) 500

2139 6 48b, 1922 1m Dark brown "London II," Double overprint, used alongside 2m and 3m and 1927 6m Deep green (pair) on March 18, 1928 registered cover from Tiberias to Haifa, Very Fine and rare, signed Tsachor (Scott $500 used; Bale 71c) 300

2140 * 58a, 1922 2pi Olive green "London II," Inverted overprint, top margin single, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott $350; Bale 81a) 100

2141 5 58a, 1922 2pi Olive green "London II," Inverted overprint, used on small piece with partial Haifa registry label, tied by October 17, 1927 Haifa registry oval, Very Fine, 1997 Dorfman certificate (Scott $575; Bale 81a) 150

2142 * 60a, 1922 9pi Bister "London II," Perf 14, left margin single, bright and fresh, lightly hinged, Very Fine, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Scott $1,150; Bale 82a, $2,000) 300

2143 3 60a, 1922 9pi Bister "London II," Perf 14, used horizontal strip of 3, "JAFFA/PARCEL POST" July 22, 1926 cancels, some reinforced perforations but still Very Fine and rare (Scott $825 as singles; Bale 82a, $1,200+) 200

2144 6 60a, 1922 9pi Bister "London II," Perf 14, alongside 2m, 4m, 5m, 7m, and 8m on January 11, 1927 registered cover from Jerusalem to Switzerland, Very Fine, 9pi perf 14 extremely rare on cover, signed Sorani and Tsachor (Bale 82a) 300

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2149/200

2146/100

2145/200

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2153/100

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LotNo Start Price

2145 3 62a var, 1922 20pi Violet, "high value" variety, partial parcel post cds, Very Fine, 2014 Tsachor certificate (Bale 84, $1,500) 200

2146 E ca. 1926 Unadopted Essay, large size essay with "5 mils" pasted into value tablet, Very Fine and unusual 100

2147 * 64 var, 1927 3m Yellow green, Horizontally ribbed paper, bright and fresh, Very Fine, certificate mentions 2 tiny gum bends and 3 nibbed perfs at base for accuracy only, still extremely rare with only 4 mint copies recorded, 2016 Tsachor certificate (Bale 91D, $5,500) 800

2148 6 J2, J4, 1923 2m, 8m Postage Due, first issue postage dues used on February 28, 1924 cover from London to Sarafand, cover backstamped Haifa and with all appropriate due markings, Very Fine and scarce

180

Sarawak2149 * 4b, 1875 4c Brown on yellow, Vertical pair, Imperforate between, without gum as usual, fresh and Very

Fine (Scott $925 for unused; SG 4a, £800 for unused) 2002150 */** 8-21, 1888-97 1c-$1 Brooke, full set with 1c as pair, both shades of the 2c, 8c green and carmine a block

of four, 25c left margin block of four (barest trace of toning), other values in singles, o.g. or very lightly hinged with few NH, generally fresh and F-VF (SG 8-21) 250

2151 * 22a, 1889 2c on 8c Green and carmine; Double surcharge, well centered single with fresh color, part o.g., Very Fine; 1960 BPA certificate (Scott $525; SG 24a, £475) 200

2152 * 23-24, 1891 5c on 12c Brooke, fresh colors, 23 o.g., 24 small h.r., F-VF (Scott $390; SG 25-26, £365) 150

2153 ** 4 SG 48, 1899 5c Olive grey and green, Unissued value, full sheet of 60, o.g., NH, some typical light tropical toning, F-VF (Scott $960 as hinged singles; SG £900 as hinged singles) 100

2154 */** 4 77b var., 1923 "ONE CNET" on 10c Ultramarine, Bars 1¼mm apart, top center stamp the variety in a bottom margin block of six with plate no 1, two stamps in bottom row l.h. (one with faint gum tone spots), others (including variety) NH, F-VF (SG 72a, £425 for hinged) 180

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77, 77b, 78, 78a, 1923 1c on 10c, 2c on 12c Brooke, mint and used assortment which includes 77 used single tied on piece, mint block of eight (6 stamps NH), 77b mint single, 78 used single (2 incl one with the thick, narrow "W" in "TWO"), mint bottom margin block of 15 (14 stamps NH) with the bottom two rows (6 stamps) showing thick, narrower "W" in "TWO", 78a mint NH single, mint single thick, narrower "W" in "TWO", generally fresh and F-VF (SG 72-75) 150

2156 S 94S-108S, 1932 1c-$1 Brooke, "SPECIMEN" perfin, fresh colors not dimmed by light evenly toned o.g., few nibbed perfs, F-VF (SG 91s-105s, £425) 75

2157 * 135-54, 1945 "BMA" Overprints, fresh colors, o.g. with most very lightly hinged (incl $1-$4, $10), F-VF (Scott $335; SG 126-45, £550) 220

South-West Africa2158 ** 108-20, 1931-37 ½d-20sh Views, mostly marginal pairs, NH, F-VF (Scott $228 for hinged; SG 74-85)

100

Straits Settlements2159 ** 127, 1904 $5 Green and brown orange, fresh colors without the "rubbing" often seen, NH, pencil note

on gum, Fine example (Scott $325 for hinged, SG 138, £350 for hinged) 1002160 */(*) 3 Straits Settlements Assortment, includes 2 unused, 3 mint, 4 used (faults not affecting appearance), 6

unused and used, 8 pen cancel (reperfed), 9 used (2), typical mixed condition and centering, VG-Fine 50

Tonga2161 6 U.S. NAVAL ECLIPSE EXPEDITION/ NIUAFOOU TONGA/ 21 OCTOBER 1930. rubber stamp cachet

on 9 covers (8 are legal-sized) with various 1d/5d 1920/35 issue franking combinations tied by Niuafoou hand cancels with additional "TIN CAN MAIL" and boxed "NIUAFOOU" handstamps, addressed to Samoa (2) or USA (7), fresh and F-VF 150

2162 6 Tonga 1910s/40s Covers Assortment, approx 75 with some philatelic incl some postcards, couple Wilson covers, FDC incl 1949 UPU, registered, US WW II APOS, useful assortment of town cancels, foreign destinations incl Germany, USA, GB, New Zealand, Samoa, Australia, Fiji, Canada, Japan, etc., generally Fine group of desirable covers from this popular island 250

2163 6 Domestic "Tin Can" Mail Covers, 5 1938/39 covers (3 unfranked); the unfranked with 4-line "INWARD-TIN-CAN/ MAIL-COVER/ NIUAFOOU-TONGA/ South-Sea" handstamp plus array of other cancels, cachets and seals, franked covers also with wide selection of cancels and cachets, Very Fine 75

2164 6 Incoming "Tin Can" Covers from Pacific Islands, 14 covers from Australia (7), New Zealand (3) and Fiji (4) postmarked 1936/39 and with 3-line "Inwarb/ Tin Can Mail/ Niuafoou" handstamp plus wide array of additional cancels and cachets covering both sides of the envelope, some typical light bends/ postal wear but overall Fine selection 150

2165 6 Incoming "Tin Can" Mail from USA, 11 covers postmarked 1930/41 with variety of frankings incl few single 5c issues, assorted postmarks plus the plethora of Tin Can cancels and cachets on both sides of the envelope, usual mixed condition, Fine group 100

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2166 6 HASE - kamakura,/ JAPAN/ - - - - , 1936 to Toronto, cachet of the Daibutsu, Japan 10s franking all tied by nice strikes of the 11.3.4 scenic datestamp, combination "C-9" and ") N (" on backside along with oval kan seal, at far left. No combination or opening notations on backflap, which is sealed by a blue oval kan handstamp, Very Fine. 150

2167 6 ITSUkUSHIMA/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN, 1935 to Chicago, torii cachet A presenting the view on approach to the torii and shrine from the mainland, Japan 10s franking tied by two 10.8.12 Miyajima Ekimae Scenic Datestamp strikes, "To US" handstamp at left, combination "C-30." and typed ") N (" on reverse, flap sealed by oval kan handstamp, Very Fine 150

2168 6 ITSUkUSHIMA,/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN/ - - - - - - - - -, 1936 to kankakee Ill (USAL), islands-with-temple cachet, Japan 10s franking tied by with two strikes of the Miyajima Ekimae 11.7.27 scenic datestamp, blue "To US" at lower right, typed "C-29." combination and an ms ") N (" notation on backflap, circular blue handstamp seals flap, fresh and Very Fine 150

2169 6 ITSUkUSHIMA/ INLAND SEA of JAPAN/ - - - - - - - - -, 1937 to NY City, torii cachet A, presenting the view on approach to the torii and shrine from the mainland, Japan 20½s franking (4 stamps) tied by two 12.6.11 Miyajima Ekimae scenic datestamp strikes, blue "To US" handstamp directly above the columns, no combination code on back but with typred ") N (" on reverse and the flap sealed by oval kan handstamp, Very Fine 150

2170 6 SHIMIZU - SHIZUOkA./ JAPAN/ - - - -, 1937 to St Louis, peaceful design shows trees surrounding a beached boat with lowered mast with Mt. Fuji and sun in the distance, Japan 20s postage tied by two Shimizu 12.9.30 scenic datestamps, blue "To US" handstamp at far right, combination "C-24.N." and ) N ( on back along with light strike of oval Kan sealing handstamp, 4mm edge break at top plus some light wrinkling not affecting stamps, still Fine and attractive 100

2171 6 TAIHOkU,/ ISLAND of FORMOSA./ - - - - - - - -, 1936 to Buffalo, NY (USA), litter-bearers Type I common cachet, Japan 10s franking crisp strikes of the Taihoku 11.8.3 scenic datestamp, blue "To US" handstamp at far right, combination "C-23" and ") N (" typed on backflap, blue circular kan sealing handstamp in blue, portion of the address crossed-out in pencil with new address added and with large "ADVISE..." auxiliary marking obscuring portion of cachet, envelope opened, Fine 100

2172 6 MAOkA, Island of Saghalien, 1934 to St. Louis, collared bear with birds in the sky design, Japan 10s franking (4 stamps) tied by clear strikes of the Maoka crab-design datestamp plus a black 9.12.19 comb cancel, "To US" handstamp at far left, combination "C-21" plus ") N ( ", oval kan sealing handstamp, Very Fine 200

2173 6 TO EI,/ kOREA./ ---, 1934 to Chester Pa (USA), features a location-specific cachet of mountainside temple among the peaks unusually placed at right. Japan 10s postage tied by strikes of the fish-shaped 9.12.25 Christmas Day scenic datestamp, blue "To US" at far right atop the cachet, combination "C-28." and typed ") N (" on reverse along with oval kan handstamp across flap, light wrinkling along the top edge not affecting stamps, Very Fine. 150

2174 6 TO EI,/ kOREA./ - -, 1935 to Ardmore, Pa (USA), Korea type I common cachet, Japan 10s franking tied by strikes of the 10.8.14 fish-shaped scenic datestamps, blue "To US" handstamp placed at right edge of cachet, combination "C-23." and ") N (" typed on back and accompanied by square blue kan handstamp, some light wrinkling along top edge, still Very Fine 150

2175 6 TO EI./ kOREA/ - - , 1937 to Spokane, Wash (USA), colorful Korea common cachet Type II depicting covered bridge backed mountain spire and surrounded by foliage, Japan 10s franking tied by strikes of the 12.3.30 scenic datestamp, centrally struck blue "To US" handstamp, combination "C-26." and , with opening instruction ") N (" on black plus blue oval kan handstamp to seal, pinhole above one stamp, still Very Fine. 100

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Karl Lewis Illustrated Covers

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2174/1502173/150

2172/2002171/100

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159

2184/1502183/150

2182/1502181/200

2180/2002179/120

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160

2185/150

2199/1202197/200

2196/1502191/100

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LotNo Start Price

2176 6 MUkDEN./ MANCHUOkUO./ - - - - - - - -" 1936 to Newfield NY (USA), all-over Ming Imperial Tombs cachet with birds franked with 1934/36 1f, 9f Pagoda issues tied by lightly struck 3.9.29 cds (similar used as a backstamp), missing a "To USA" handstamp, back side with no combination number (Manchukuo stamps used), typed ") N (" but no sealing handstamp, Very Fine 200

2177 6 YAP./ CAROLINE ISLANDS./ -- - - - - -, 1937 to Meriden, Conn (USA) overall cachet of a palm-lined path with a large rai at center, Japan 10½s franking tied by strikes of the Yappu 12.3.13 scenic datestamp with details somewhat obscured by the cachet, blue "To US" handstamp at the left, combination "C-31" and ") N (" typed on reverse plus oval kan sealing handstamp in blue, cover light bend upper right affecting one stamp, still Very Fine and attractive 250

2178 6 SAIPAN./ MARIANNE ISLANDS., 1937 to San Francisco, location-specific village and pier cachet, Japan 20s franking (5 stamps) tied by three strikes of Saipan 12.11.18 scenic datestamps (similar to cachet design), blue "To Canada" handstamp at upper left, back side with combination "C-28 new." in black and typed ") N (" in blue, oval kan handstamp across flap, barest impressions of photo mounts in corners, gently opened with backflap intact but with insignificant edge break, Very Fine, scarce Canada destination 150

2179 6 1939 International Red Cross First Day Cover, set (Scott 214-17) on envelope on envelope with printed inscription at top and a generic design featuring torii between trees on a knoll with Mt Fuji in the background, tied by nice strikes of the Yokohama 14.11.15 Red Cross datestamp, addressed to San Francisco with the blue "To US" handstamp at lower right, back side with typed "22" at lower left and the ") N (" top center, blue oval kan sealing handstamp, , Very Fine, just 9 examples recorded 120

2180 6 1936 Imperial Diet Building First Day Cover, Diet Building issue complete set (Scott 230-33) affixed in a square pattern and tied on pre-printed envelope with cachet of bridge across Edo Castle's innermost moat, stamps tied by single strike of Yokohama 11.11.7 commemorative datestamp whose design was taken from the 10s value depicting the Diet's main tower, addressed to Oklahoma and without the usual "To US" handstamp, back side with "m-25" typed at lower left plus a ") N (" at top of flap, oval kan handstamp seals flap, trivial light horiz bend at top, Very Fine, just 10 FDC recorded 200

2181 6 1937 ½s Ship First Day Cover, strip of four (Scott 257) below "A FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN." handstamp, envelope with cachet showing path and torii with ship and mountain in background, addressed to Connecticut with blue "To US" handstamp at far right, back side with "15" typed at lower left and the ") N (" top center, 18s Airmail tied by the same scenic datestamp, neatly opened at bottom, Very Fine and rare with a mere 5 covers known 200

2182 6 1937 4s Admiral Togo First Day Cover, single and block of four (Scott 261) on envelope with printed inscription at top and cachet featuring seascape with anchor in forefront and several birds with sunrise over Mt Fuji in background, tied by Yokohama 12.8.1 scenic datestamps, addressed to San Francisco with "To US" handstamp at upper left, back side with "15" typed at lower left, ") N (" top center and an oval kan backflap seal, cover opened with backflap intact but a small tear into the bottom flap, Very Fine, scarce with 11 examples recorded 150

2183 6 1937 4s Admiral Togo First Day Cover, strip of five (Scott 261) on envelope with printed inscription at top and cachet featuring seascape with anchor in forefront and several birds with sunrise over Mt Fuji in background, tied by Yokohama 12.8.1 scenic datestamps, addressed to Connecticut with "To US" handstamp adjacent to stamps at upper left, back side with "15" typed at lower left, ") N (" top center and an oval kan backflap seal, cover opened at bottom and a small barely noticeable edge break at bottom, still Very Fine, scarce with 11 examples recorded 150

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2184 6 1939 12s Experimental Airplane First Day Cover, single (Scott 267) on envelope with "FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN" handstamp at top and "generic" torii and Mt Fuji design to which the airplane has been added, tied by Yokohama 4.12.7 scenic datestamp, addressed to San Francisco with the "To US" handstamp adjacent to the address, back side with additional 8s make-up postage tied on backflap by same datestamp, also a "15" typed at lower left and the blue ") N (" top center, envelope couple very light corner bends, still Very Fine, reportedly just 7 examples known 150

2185 6 1938 14s kasuga Shrine First Day Cover, single (Scott 268) on envelope with "FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN" handstamp at top and a "generic" cachet showing a small hut overlooking Mt Fuji with couple of birds, tied by crisp strike of Yokohama 11.2.38 foreign mail cancel, addressed to Connecticut with the blue "To US" handstamp at right, back side with additional 6s postage (1s Harvesting, 5s Tazawa) tied on backflap by 13.2.11 Yokohama scenic datestamp, "15" typed at upper left and blue ") N (" top center, on reverse, neatly opened at bottom, Very Fine, just 7 covers known 150

2186 6 1939 30s Miyajima Torii First Day Cover, single (Scott 271) with "FIRST DAY COVER FROM JAPAN" handstamp at top and neat cachet matching the stamp's design tied by a clear strike of the Yokohama scenic datestamp (missing the leading "1" in the year slug, making the issue date appear to be "4.4.3"9, addressed to Connecticut with bold blue "To US" centered above torii, back side with typed "2 1" at lower left and a ") N ( top center crossed out with ms "open this" below, oval kan sealing handstamp, neatly opened at top, Very Fine and scarce as just 9 examples recorded, enclosure a letter from Lewis to the cover's recipient asking to settle a past-due account. 200

2187 6 1940 2s, 10s 2600th Anniversary of the Accession of H.M. The Emperor Jin-Mu First Day Cover, two values of the set (Scott 299, 301) with superlative painted cachet of a hut and boat on shore, two sampans off the coast and Mt. Fuji rising in the distance by Lewis' (unknown) master painter, stamps are tied by single strike of the Yokohama 15.2.11 commemorative datestamp, addressed to Niles Mich (USA) with the blue "To US" handstamp unobtrusively applied at left edge, typed "15" bottom left corner of back side but no opening instruction or flap seal, neatly opened at left, Very Fine and scarce with just 8 known

2502188 6 1940 Daisetsuzan National Park First Day Cover, full set (Scott 303-06) affixed on cover with printed

inscription at top and a colorful cachet depicting sampan sailing among tree-topped islands, stamps tied by two strikes of the Yokohama 15.4.20 scenic datestamp, addrressed to Oklahoma with blue "To US" handstamp at lower right corner, back side with typed "22" lower left and ") N (" at top accompanied by blue oval backflap seal, Very Fine, only 9 FDC recorded . 250

2189 6 1940 kirishima National Park First Day Cover, full set (Scott 308-11) on envelope with printed inscription at top and a lovely cachet showing mountains through a glade filled with flowers, stamps tied by two strikes of Yokohama 15.8.21 scenic datestamp , addressed to Colorado and with the usual "To US" handstamp at the far left, back side with small "OPEN THIS" and oval kan sealing handstamps, cover carefully opened with backflap intact, Very Fine and choice, reportedly just 7 known 250

2190 6 1940 Imperial Rescript on Education 50th Anniversary First Day Cover, set (Scott 313-14) on envelope with printed inscription at top and a detailed cachet showing two sampans just outside a breakwater with lantern atop, tied by Yokohama 15.10.25 scenic datestamp as the issue's large commemorative datestamp was not available until Oct. 30, addressed to Michigan with "To US" handstamp at far left, back side with typed "15" at lower left and ") N (" at top, missing the backflap seal, cover neatly opened at right, Very Fine, a lovely cover with just 5 examples known 200

2191 6 "SHANGHAI./ CHINA./ - - - -" 1937 to Greenville Penn (USA), China 38c postage tied by Shanghai 3.6.37 bilingual daters (late use) on envelope with attractive cachet showing seaside pagoda, junk at sea and birds overhead, backside with ms "open this" and an oval backstamp seal, neatly opened at top, some mounting remains at each corner, Very Fine and attractive 100

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2192 6 "Moesi River,/ PALEMBANG-SUMATRA/ Nederland Indies." 1935 to Seminole Okla (USA), cachet of huts on stilts with forest in the background, Neth Indies 15c franking tied by two strikes of Palembang 10.8.35 date stamps, back side without the usual typed notations but with oval sealing handstamp and signed "D.A. Pieren/ Palembang/ D.E.I.", choice Very Fine, Pieren was Lewis' agent in Palembang and in Bandjermasin, Dutch Borneo 200

2193 6 "MANILA/ PHILIPPINE' ISLANDS./ - - - - - - - -" 1937 to Middletown Pa (USA), lovely pastel cachet depicts a sampan (on Manila Bay?) with onlookers on shore, Philippines 6c postage tied by Manila Mar 14 1937 duplex cancel, back side with typed ") N (" in blue, oval sealing handstamp and a rubber-stamp return address of W. Bruggmann in Manila, trivial and very light diagonal bends at left, Very Fine and rare with reportedly just 2 covers known 300

2194 6 "SUVA BAY./ FIJI./ - - -" 1935 to St Louis, standard cachet from the island showing a boat alongside a pier, with trees and building in foreground and mountains in the distance, 3d George V tied by two strikes of Suva Fiji 11 AP 35 cds, back side with the typed ") N (" and with oval sealing handstamp, neatly opened at left, Very Fine . 200

2195 6 SUVA BAY./ FIJI ISLANDS./ - - - - - -" 1936 to St Louis, the usual cachet from the island showing a boat alongside a pier, with trees and building in foreground and mountains in the distance, ½, 1½d, 1d George V issues tied by two strikes of Suva Fiji 21 NO 26 cds, back side with the typed ") N (" and with sealing handstamp, Very Fine . 200

2196 6 NUkUALOFA,/ Island of Tonga./ - - - - - - - -" 1935 to Sistersville WV (USA), envelope with the usual cachet for this town showing a quay with harbor structures, Tonga 3d postage (2 stamps) with each tied by a Nukualofa/ 21 AP 35 cds, back side a typed ") N (" and oval sealing handstamp, cleanly opened at top, trivial bit of edge wear and a tiny bit of hinge remainder at right edge, still Very Fine 150

2197 6 "NIUAFOOU,/ ("Tin-can" Island.)/ TONGA/ - - - -" 1937 to Floral Park NY (USA), coastal village cachet, Tonga 2½d Queen Salote single tied by Niuafoou 8 MR 37 cds, four different "Tin Can Mail" handstamps also on address side, back side without any of Lewis' usual markings but adorned with six more Tin Can Mail handstamps: three in English (one dated 22 MAR 1937), one in Irish, one in Greek, plus Walter George Quensell's two-line signature and sealing handstamp, Very Fine 200

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2198 6 "NIUAFOOU,/ ("Tin-can" Island.)/ TONGA/ - - - -" 1937 to Middletown Penn'a (USA), coastal village with trees, buildings and mountains cachet, Tonga 2d franking with each stamp tied by a Niuafoou/ 18 MR 37/ Tonga cds, three additional "Tin Can Mail" handstamps on address side, back side without any of the usually seen Lewis markings but graced with six additional Tin Can Mail handstamps in English (one dated 22 MAR 1937), Irish and Greek plus Walter George Quensell's two-line signature handstamp and sealing mark, neatly opened at top, trivial corner bends at left, still Very Fine . 150

2199 6 "JOHANNESBURG./ SOUTH (AFRICA)" 1935 to Seminole Okla (USA), cachet shows Zulu beehive huts among trees with birds, South Africa 3d franking (5 stamps incl ½d ad stamp and ½d official) and covering "Africa" all tied by Johannesburg 21 NOV 35 roller cancel, no markings or typed notations on back (just a bit of cancel offset), 2mm edge break at bottom, o/w Very Fine 120

2200 6 "Lot, and Lot's wife,/ ISLAND of St HELENA/ South Atlantic Ocean/ - - - - - - - - - " 1935 to St Louis, cachet of the famous rock formations, St Helena 3d postage (½d-1½d Centenary issue) tied by fair strikes of St Helena AU 4 35 cds, no markings or notations of any kind on the back side, neatly opened at right, little bit of edge wear (most notably at left), overall Very Fine 200

2201 6 "CHICHIBU MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1935 to Hartford Conn (USA), typed inscription on a house-on-ground cachet, Japan 10s franking (incl 9½s airmail) tied by two strikes of the "CHICHIBU-MARU/ SEA POST/ NIPPON 8.4 1935" scenic datestamp, blue "To US" handstamp to left of stamps, back side typed "C-6." and ") N (" on backflap, sealed by square kan handstamp. opened along top, some light wrinkling upper left, Very Fine. 100

2202 6 "CHICHIBU MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1936 to Hawthorne NJ (USA), simple cachet with house, ship and sunrise over Mt Fuji cachet on envelope with printed inscription, Japan 10s franking (incl 9½s airmail) tied by "Chichibu-Maru/ Sea Post/ Nippon 12.4 1936" scenic datestamp, blue "To US" above Mt Fuji, combination "C-6" and an ") N (" typed on back plus an circular blue kan handstamp across the flap, pristine and Very Fine. 100

2203 6 "CHICHIBU MARU" and"HIkAWA MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Covers 1936 to USA, two covers with generic cachets, proper Jana 10s frankings and the blue "To USA" handstamp, Hikawa Maru combination C-1, ") O (", ms. "open this" and "S.A.G." label sealing backflap, neatly opened at top; Chichibu Maru "C-5." combination, ") N (" and oval kan sealing backflap which is partially opened, Fine pair of covers 150

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2204 6 "CHICHIBU MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1937 to Newfield NY (USA), simple cachet with torii before Mt. Fuji and printed inscription, Japan 10s franking tied by "Chichibu-Maru/ Sea Post/ Nippon 10.9 1936" scenic datestamps, blue "To US" above Mt Fuji, combination "C-4" and an ") N (" typed on back plus an oval blue kan handstamp across the flap, pristine and Very Fine. 200

2205 6 "HIkAWA MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1934 to Bridgeport Conn (USA), typed inscription on a generic cacheted envelope Japan 10s franking (4 stamps) tied by two strikes of the "HIKAWA-MARU/ SEA POST/ NIPPON 25.10 1934" scenic datestamp, blue "To US" handstamp to left of stamps, back side typed "C-1." and ") N (" on backflap, sealed by square kan handstamp. backflap unsealed, neatly opened at left, Very Fine. 120

2206 6 "kAMAkUA MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1939 to Stonewall, Okla (USA), colorful cover with cachet showing buildings nestled against a low hill with Mt. Fuji, sun, birds and ship in the distance; printed inscription at top and blue "To US" handstamp, Japan 20s franking tied by strikes of "Kamakura-Maru/ Sea Post/ Nippon/ 8. 2/ 1939" scenic datestamp, combination "C-4.n." and ") O (" typed on back plus additional "open this" in pencil (neatly opened at left), Very Fine and choice, a late Lewis ship cover

2502207 6 "TATSUTA MARU" Imperial Japanese Seapost Cover, 1938 to Hawthorne NJ (USA), classic Lewis cachet

of seaside building with ship and Mt Fuji background, Japan five-stamp 10s franking tied by strikes of "TATSUTA-MARU/ SEA POST/ NIPPON/ 28.10 1938" scenic datestamps, blue "To USA" handstamp at far right, back side with combination "C-2." and ") N (" typed on backflap, blue oval kan handstamp sealing backflap, Very Fine 100

2208 "U.S.S. "GOLD STAR"./ YOkOHAMA. - JAPAN. -/ - - - - - -" 1936 to Greenville Pa (USA), generic cacheted cover showing house on a hill with Mt. Fuji, sun, birds, and warship on the water, 3c USA franking tied by U.S.S. GOLD STAR Dec 10 1936 three-bar "Yokohama/ Japan" cds, usual blue "To US" handstamp at far right, blue typed ") N (" on back side plus typed "10" at lower left, Very Fine. 100

2209 6 "By THE DOLLAR STEAMSHIP liner, "PRESIDENT LINCOLN" to San Francisco" 1935 cover with attractive cachet showing a cliff-side road and village with Mt. Fuji, sun, birds and ship in the distance, addressed to Hartford, Conn with Japan 10s franking tied by U.S.T.P. SEA POST S.S. PRES. LINCOLN Sep 4 1935 East duplex cancels, blue "To US" handstamp at upper left, back side with combination "C-15" and ") N (" typed on backflap, oval kan sealing handstamp across the flap, Very Fine and colorful 150

2210 6 "By THE DOLLAR STEAMSHIP liner, "PRESIDENT TAFT," to San Francisco" 1935 cover with cachet at right showing buildings on shore with a ship plus Mt Fuji background, addressed to St Louis with Japan 10s franking tied by strikes of U.S.T.P. SEA/POST S.S. PRES. TAFT Oct 30 1935 East duplex cancels, blue "To US" handstamp upper right, combination "C-23." and ") N (" typed on back, accompanied by blue oval sealing handstamp, neatly opened at left, Very Fine and choice 150

2211 5 6 karl Lewis Covers Balance. comprised of "Tinian/ Mariane Islands" scene with Japan franking on cover front only; first day covers for Japan 1939 6s Lighthouse and 30s Torii, both with cachet related to the stamp design (both opened), finally a Karl Lewis picture postcard showing a modern soldier at the graves of the "47 Ronins" (unmailed), Fine selection 100

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2212 P Worldwide Proofs in Salesman's Sample Book, worn bound volume (5½x13") with "STAMPS" imprinted on spine with approx 1,150 mostly different Latin America plate proofs (incl some with blank value tablets) of various nations plus some vignettes affixed on pages, note Mexico, Philippines and Canada revenues, late 19th/ 1930s definitives, "back of the book" (incl revenues) and commems of Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Philippines, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uruguay, etc. plus a few from Indonesia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Belgian Congo, Liberia, Yugoslavia, US taxpaids, cinderellas, China, Surinam, etc., some with American Bank Note Co imprint, some affected by adhesive stains, some pages missing and a handful of individual proofs had been removed or fell of the pages, overall fresh and F-VF, an outstanding volume 1,500

2213 * 3 Worldwide Balance, includes Canada 126a block mint, Caroline Isl 3a mint, 4a mint, Italy "cinderella" labels for 1896 Torino Fine Art Exhibition in red and blue, Newfoundland 53 mint (very well centered), etc., generally F-VF 75

Worldwide Stamps and CoversAlbania

2214 * 6, 1913 20pa Carmine rose, nicely centered, o.g., usual rough perfs, Very Fine; signed Sismondo and with his 2002 certificate (Scott $350) 60

2215 (*) 17, 1913 2pa Olive green, without gum, usual rough perfs, Very Fine; signed Sismondo and with his 2002 certificate (Scott $425 for o.g.) 50

2216 5 French Administration of korca, 1916 10c on 2L, 25c on 3L, 25c on 25L Surcharges, each tied on a piece by Korytsa 1917 cds, Very Fine; 10c on 2L signed Prendushi (Mi €1,050) 300

Argentina2217 ** C29, 1930 1.80P Zeppelin Overprint in green, PO fresh, NH, usual rough perfs, Very Fine; signed (Scott

$700 for hinged) 250

Belgium2218 (*) 140a, 1921 20c on 5c + 5c Deep green, Inverted surcharge, well centered, without gum, Very Fine and

scarce; 1996 Kaiser certificate (Scott $625 for o.g.; COB 184-Cu, €725 for o.g.) 100

2219 * Q51, Q53, Q55, Q56-58, 1915 10c/1fr Parcel Post, fresh colors, o.g. with some h.r., usual few nibbed perfs, F-VF; 1fr 2001 Kaiser certificate, others 1997/99 APS certificate (Scott $2,110; COB TR49/55, €2,260) 500

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2220 5 Q51a, 1915 10c Red, With engraver's name, tied on piece by Veurne No 2/ Furnes 14.XI.1915 parcel cancel, fresh and F-VF; 2004 Kaiser certificate (Scott unpriced for used; COB TR49B, unpriced used)

5002221 3 Q52, 1915 20c Olive green, partial parcel cancel, Fine and rare; 2005 PF certificate (Scott unpriced; COB

TR50A, unpriced used) 7502222 * Q53a, 1915 20c Olive green, With engraver's name, part o.g., h.r., few blunted perfs, F-VF; 2001 Kaiser

certificate (Scott $900; COB TR50A, €2,875) 2002223 * Q54, Q54a, 1915 25c Ultramarine, Without and with engraver's names, fresh color, h.r., usual few nibbed

perfs, F-VF; 1988 Baete certificate for the pair; Q54 1998 APS certificate (Scott $1,175; COB TR51, TR51A, €1,380) 300

2224 * Q59, 1915 2fr Violet, lovely color, fresh o.g., h.r., Very Fine; 1995 APS and 2001 Kaiser certificates (Scott $1,900; COB TR56, €2,250) 400

2225 * Q60, 1915 5fr Plum, rich color, fresh o.g., l.h., cert mentions a "vertical crease" which is in actuality a pronounced natural gum crease, Very Fine appearance; 1998 APS certificate (Scott $4,000; COB TR57, €4,150) 750

2226 * Q131, 1921 20fr Dark blue, l.h., fresh and F-VF (Scott $650; COB TR127, €725) 1002227 P Q310P, Q312-314P, Q316-317P, 1949 ½fr/7fr Locomotives. Trial color die proofs on cards (all but 7fr

with dexckled edges),½fr in brown or rose, 2fr brown and rose (card internal wrinkle), 3fr bright rose, 4fr, 6fr brown and rose, 7fr blue, Very Fine and choice 200

China - Taiwan (Formosa)2228 * 1117a, 1955 Armed Forces Day S/S, with tab, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Scott $700) 1002229 ** 1355-58, 1962 80c-$4 Emperors, PO fresh without any of the toning so often seen, NH, Very Fine (Scott

$525) 752230 * 1024/1358, 1950/62 Premium Issues Selection, comprised of 1024, 1126a with tab, 1135-36, 1319a NH,

1355-58, without gum as issued or l.h., F-VF (Scott $1002) 150

People's Republic of China - Liberated Areas2231 * Northeast China, 1L36a, 1947 22nd Anniversary of the Nanjing Road Incident S/S, bright colors, without

gum as issued, choice Very Fine (Scott $375) 1502232 * Northeast China, 1L36a, 1947 22nd Anniversary of the Nanjing Road Incident S/S, fresh colors, without

gum as issued, Very Fine and attractive (Scott $375) 1502233 * Northeast China, 1L44a, 1947 10th Anniversary of Outbreak of War with Japan S/S, without gum as

issued, natural paper bends, still Very Fine and choice (Scott $475) 1202234 * Northeast China, 1L150-53, 1950 $5000-$30000 Inauguration of the People's Republic, top left corner

margin singles with part imprint, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $1,025) 450

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2235 * 31-34, 1950 $800-$3000 Inauguration of the People's Republic, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $370) 180

2236 3 95-100, 1951 $1,000-$200,000 Heavenly Gate 5th Issue, partial town cancels, $100,000 pulled perf, $200,000 small faults, o/w F-VF, a scarce set (Scott $1,465) 200

2237 * 4 141-50, 1952 Physical Exercises, the originals on thin grey paper, without gum as issued, block 34-37 couple light horiz bends, o/w fresh and F-VF (Scott $1,400) 500

2238 * 245a-248a, 1955 8f Scientists of Ancient China S/S, without gum as issued, choice Very Fine, an immaculate set (Scott $260) 120

2239 * 344a, 1958 People's Heroes Monument S/S, without gum as issued, choice Very Fine (Scott $275) 120

2240 ** 506-17, 1960 4f-8f Goldfish, well centered set with bright colors, o.g., NH, few values trivial natural disturbances or light fingerpint, F-VF (Scott $1,070) 300

2241 ** 542-59, 1960-61 4f-52f Chrysanthemums, attractive set with fresh colors, most values fresh original gum with few slightly "dryish" or trivial disturbance, NH, F-VF, a premium set (Scott $1,224) 450

2242 * 566a, 1961 World Table Tennis Championships S/S, PO fresh with rich colors and sharp corners, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice (Scott $900) 350

2243 ** 620-27, 1962 4f-50f Mei Lan-fang, well centered set with fresh colors, o.g. with most values typical very light disturbances, NH, 20f small natural inclusion, 50f tiny thin spot, o/w F-VF (Scott $2,225) 500

2244 (*)/** 620-27, 1962 4f-50f Mei Lan-fang, fresh colors, 30f without gum, others o.g. (few very light disturbances as often), 20f natural inclusion, NH, F-VF (Scott $2,225 for all NH) 500

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2245 * 628, 1962 $3 Mei Lan-fang S/S, fresh and premium example of this key sheet with fresh colors and sharp corners, o.g. without any of the toning or disturbances usually seen, stamp NH, l.h. in the margin only, a trivial light natural gum bend lower right, Very Fine and choice (Scott $18,500) 9,000

2246 ** 655-60, 19634f-10f Cuban Revolution, fresh colors, unblemished o.g., NH, 660 couple nibbed perfs, Very Fine (Scott $720) 250

2247 * 661-80, 1963 Butterflies, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine, a really attractive set (Scott $500) 200

2248 * 661-80, 1963 Butterflies, bright colors, without gum as issued (l.h.), F-VF and quite attractive (Scott $500) 120

2249 ** 708-10 var., 1963 8f, 10f Giant Panda, Imperforate, NH, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $330) 752250 3 713-15 var, 1963 8f-22f Monkeys, Imperforate, top left corner margin singles, favor canceled, Very Fine

(Scott $175) Offer2251 ** 716-31, 1963 4f-50f Hwangshan (Yellow Mountain) Landscapes, vibrant colors, o.g., NH, 723 small spot

of gum disturbance, fresh and Very Fine, an attractive set (Scott $1,043) 3502252 ** 767-81, 1964 Chinese Peonies, bright colors, all with fresh "shiny" original gum, NH, few stray light

fingerprints as often, F-VF, a select set (Scott $584) 2502253 ** 767-81, 1964 Chinese Peonies, PO fresh, NH, some typical light natural gum bends/ creases, F-VF (Scott

$499) 120

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2254 * 782, 1964 Chinese Peonies S/S, without gum as issued, Very Fine and choice in every respect (Scott $2,500) 1,250

2255 ** 798a, 1964 15th Anniversary of the People's Republic S/S, a fresh example with strong gold color, unblemished o.g., NH, Very Fine, an outstanding example of this desirable sheet (Scott $4,250)

1,5002256 ** 799-803, 1964 4f-20f Petroleum Industry, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $580) 2002257 ** 806-09, 1964 4f-20f Xinanjiang Hydro-Electric Power Station NH, 807 fingerprint on gum, Very Fine

(Scott $457) 2502258 ** 834-41, 1965 4f-52f Jinggang Mountains, well centered set with fresh colors, unblemished o.g. less the 4f

with just a trace of a fingerprint, NH, Very Fine (Scott $312) 1002259 ** 863-73, 1965 4f-43f Second National Games, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $477)

2002260 ** 920-23, 1966 8f Athletic Games of New Emerging Forces, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $320)

1002261 ** 924-26, 1966 8f Lu Xun, unblemished o.g., NH, Very Fine (Scott $300) 120

2262 ** 938-48, 1967 8f Thoughts of Chairman Mao, the se-tenant strips in strips of three and two, wonderfully fresh with better-than-usual gold color, fresh o.g., NH, choice Very Fine (Scott $1,625) 500

2263 3 938, 943a, 948a, 1967 8f Thoughts of Chairman Mao, favor cancels (stamps are o.g., NH), strips folded along one vertical row, slight tarnishing of the gold as often, 939 light paper wrinkle, still Very Fine set (Scott $1,425) 400

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2264 ** 949-56, 1967 4f-10f "Long Live Chairman Mao Our Great Teacher" bright colors, NH, Very Fine and choice set (Scott $1,780) 1,000

2265 ** 960-64, 1967 4f-52f Chinese Communist Party 46th Anniversary, unblemished o.g., NH, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $435) 200

2266 3 967-80, 167 4f-10f Poems of Chairman Mao, complete set with favor cancels (stamps are o.g., NH), fresh and Very Fine (Scott $1,364) 500

2267 3 996a, 1968 8f Directives of Chairman Mao, unfolded strip with unobtrusive favor cancels at top (stamps are o.g., NH), Very Fine and choice (Scott $2,350) 1,200

2268 * 1067-75, 1971 Communist Party 50th Anniversary, includes 1074a (unfolded), without gum as issued, fresh and F-VF (Scott $402) 100

2269 ** 1108-13, 1973 4f-43f Giant Pandas, NH, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $192) 602270 * 1383a, 1978 National Science Conference S/S, fresh as the day it was printed, without gum as issued,

choice Very Fine (Scott $500) 2502271 ** 1399, 1978 Galloping Horses S/S, NH, fresh and Very Fine (Scott $560) 2502272 ** 1433, 1978 Arts and Crafts S/S, pristine sheet, NH, Very Fine (Scott $325) 1402273 ** 1452, 1978 Highway Bridges S/S, PO fresh, NH, choice Very Fne (Scott $310) 1202274 ** 1492, 1979, Riccione Exhibition S/S, pristine sheet, NH, choice Very Fine (Scott $700) 2802275 ** 1518, 1979 "Study Science from Childhood" S/S, PO fresh with bright colors and sharp corners, NH,

choice Very Fine (Scott $1,600) 750

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2276 ** 1540, 1979 $2 Camelias S/S, PO fresh with sharp corners, NH, Very Fine (Scott $275) 1202277 ** 1541, 1979 $2 Hong kong Exhibition S/S, NH, Very Fine and pristine (Scott $475) 200

2278 ** 1586, 1980 8f Year of the Monkey, bottom margin single, o.g., NH, few bits of black offset on gum as usual, Very Fine (Scott $2,150) 1,000

2279 ** 1607, 1980 "Gu Dong" Complete Booklet, unexploded and fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $900). 300

2280 ** 4 1626-27, 1980 USA Exhibitions, complete sheets of 12 in a presentation folder "Commemorating the 1980 Exhibition of the People's Republic of China", NH, Very Fine (Scott $1,500) 650

2281 3 919/1000, 1966/68 Commems Selection of cto singles and sets (stamps are o.g., NH), nearly all premium issues including 919-26, 957-59, 982-90, 999, fresh and F-VF (Scott $1,167) 250

2282 ** 1982/84 Issues Selection, NH sets and singles in stock pages, mostly complete for period with 1779-85, 1803, 1805-10, 1816-20, 1824-37, 1840-44, 1859-75, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $700+) 150

2283 * M1, 1953, $800 "Army", without gum as issued, pristine and Very Fine (Scott $300) 120

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2284 * M1 var., 1953 $800 "Air Force", officially unissued variety, fresh colors, without gum as issued, Very Fine (Scott $3,500) 1,250

Colombia2285 P 1941 1P-50P "Fondo de Catastro-Ley" Large Die Proofs Assortment, 18 proofs die sunk on card or on

card and mounted on thicker card, some with acetate overlay, 1P frame proof in black, in issued colors (2), 2P in issued color, 5P frame proof in black, 10P fram proof in black, in issued color (3), 20P frame proof in black (2), in issued color (3), 50P frame proof in black (2), in issued color (2), some with trivial mounting stains, F-VF 350

2286 P 1941 2P, 4P, 5P, 10P, 20P "Timbre Nacional" Die Proofs, 13 proofs die sunk on trimmed card or on card mounted on thick card, 2P frame proof (one small edge break just into die area), 4P frame proof (2, one small edge break just into design), as issued (2), 5P frame proof, as issued (2), 10P frame proof, as issued (2), 20P in issued color, each with die no above design, Very Fine 250

2287 P 1946 General Sucre Issue Die Proofs Selection, 9 proofs; vignette proof (75x78mm) on card (light mounting discoloration), 1c-40c in issued colors on india (76x81mm) die sunk on card of varying sizes with most of the cards corner bends/ wrinkles not affecting the proof, Fine group 75

2288 P 669, C288, 1956 Javier Pereira Die Proofs Selection, 6 proofs; in black without denomination card (62x75mm) mounted on card with acetate overlay; in black on india without denomination (33x40mm) mounted on card; in red without denomination on india (top left corner fault) on card mounted on card with photo essay of issued airmail stamp alongside; 5c in issued color on india die sunk on card (some small tone spots); 20c in issued color on card (76x88mm) mounted on card with acetate overlay; 20c in issued color on india mounted on card with photo of Pereira and sculpted bust attached; F-VF, elusive group 75

2289 ** F23a, 1917 4c Green and ultramarine, Center inverted, NH, F-VF (Scott $575 for hinged) 2002290 P 1930s/40s Die Proofs Group, 32 proofs on card or india mounted on card (some card proofs with

acetate overlay), mostly different and incl issues for Barranquilla Maritime Terminal incl frame proof; 566 (6), C130, C133, 1941 1P-50P "Fondo de Catastro" issues (15); 1944 1P, 2P, 10P "Timbre Nacional" revenues incl 1P frame proofs; some minor faults but generally fresh and VF 450

Czechoslovakia2291 Czechoslovakia Literature Group, includes bound editions of "The Czech Specialist" for 1951-55, 1960,

1961, 1963, 1978-88, 1991-2016 plus stack of unbound issues fro 1960s/2000s, another box of assorted catalogs, pamphlets, etc. incl "MONOGRAFIE CESKOSLOVENSKYCH ZNAMEK" parts 1-5, 13-14, 16-17, typical collector use, Fine group for the specialist Offer

Denmark2292 * C1-5, 1925-29 10o-1kr Airmails, fresh colors, o.g., F-VF (Scott $377) 60

Diego Suarez2293 * 10, 1891 5c Grey black, wel margined, o.g., barest trace of hinging, Very Fine and choice; 2009 Sismondo

certificate (Scott $350) 75

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2294 P Ecuador Die Proofs Selection, 1910s/40s, 44 proofs on card or india mounted on card (some with acetate overlay), mostly 1930s/40s includes some vignette proofs as Antonio Borrero (used in 1s value 1911/28 issue), also 1938 US Constitution unfinished die proofs in black (2 different);.1939 Bolivarian Games assortment, 1942 Alfaro group of eight incl couple vignette proofs, 1946 Pan Am Highway incl airmail issue in blue with blank denomination tablets; C8-12, CO4 (without overprint); etc., some minor faults with most fresh and F-VF 500

Eritrea2295 * J3a, 1920-22 20c Buff and magenta, Overprint at bottom, fresh color, o.g., typical Fine centering; signed

"AD" (Diena) (Scott $950) Offer

Ethiopia2296 ** N1-7, 1936 10c-1.25L Italian Occupation, complete set, bright and PO fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $300;

Sassone 1-7, €400) Offer

Faroe Islands

2297 6 1919 Denmark 4o Bisect on Cover with 5o Cancelled at Thorshavn, clear 12.1.19 cds, fresh and Very Fine; 1983 Wowern certificate (Facit 1, SEK8.000) 150

2298 6 1, 1919 2o on 5o Green, tied on envelope with Denmark 5o by Thorshavn 13.1.19 cancels, envelope slightly trimmed at left, F-VF; signed Bloch 150

2299 ** 2-6, 1940-41 20o-60o Surcharges, pairs, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $2,300) 450

France2300 3 37, 1869 5fr Grey lilac on lavender, large numerals "2048" cancel, few minor perf faults but overall Fine

example (Scott $750) 1002301 3 37, 1869 5fr Gray lilac, pretty pale shade, bold and complete large numerals "3754" (St Martin de Re)

cancel, one pulled perf (typical for this), Fine appearing (Scott $750) 70

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2302 */** 82, 1876 30c Yellow brown on yellowish, gutter pair with millesimes "0", o.g., stamps NH, l.h. in the gutter only, F-VF 60

2303 ** 4 82, 1876 30c Yellow brown on yellowish, top margin gutter block of four with bottom horiz pair millesimes "9", NH but with a paper h.r. at the top of the margin, fresh and Fine 200

2304 E 1929 50c Jeanne D'Arc on Horseback, Die proof on photographic paper, 21x17mm design on 63x43mm fragment, Very Fine and choice; signed Scheller 100

2305 ** 329, 1937 PEXIP S/S, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine, a select example of this oft-faulty sheet (Scott $700) 150

2306 P 801P, 1956 30fr Basket-Ball, Artist die proof sunk on card witrh deckled edges, Very Fine 802307 ** B34a, 1930 1.50fr + 3fr "Smile of Reims" Booklet pane, light evenly toned o.g. as usual, NH, Very Fine

(Scott $525) 752308 ** C14, 1936 50fr Plane over Paris, bottom left corner margin single with coin-date, PO fresh, NH, Very

Fine and choice (Scott $1,450) 350

2309 Military Airmail, 1943, "Richelieu" boxed overprint on Senegal 1f brown red, 1.75fr Ultramarine, NH, fresh and F-VF, an elusive set in prime condition 400

French Offices in China2310 ** Offices in China, Canton 2A, 1901 5c Green on greenish, PO fresh, NH, Fine example (Scott $600 for

hinged) 1502311 * Offices in China, Mongtseu 7C, 1903 25c Black on rose, o,g,, fresh and Fine; signed Brun, 2008 Philatelic

Foundation certificate (Scott $725) 200

French Southern and Antarctic Territory2312 P 70P, 1977 1fr Underwater Sampling and Scientists, Signed Artist Die Proof in black. Very Fine; only 26

proofs produced. 1002313 ** 4 141a, 1988 2.20fr, 15.10fr Mt Ross Campaign, Imperforate, sheet of 5 pairs with label, NH, Very Fine

1202314 ** 4 143, 1989 1.10fr Lithodes, Imperforate, sheet of 25, with label, NH, Very Fine 1302315 P 146P, 1989 5.10fr Mesotype, Signed Artist Die Proof in black. Very Fine; Only 26 proofs produced.

1002316 P 148P, 1989 2.20fr Boissiï¿½re Brothers, Signed Artist Die Proof in sepia. Very Fine; Only 26 proofs

produced with just 4 in this color 1202317 ** 4 148, 1989 2.20fr Boissiï¿½re Brothers, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1302318 ** 151, 1990 1.10fr Microscopic Fauna, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1302319 ** 4 156, 1990 5.10fr Aragonite, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1402320 P 157P, 1990 8.40fr Flora, Signed Artist Die Proof in black, Very Fine; Only 26 proofs produced.

1202321 ** 4 159, 1991 1.70fr Moss, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 130

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2322 ** 4 161, 1991 3.20fr Lighter l'Aventure, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1202323 ** 4 163, 1991 5.20fr Morderite, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1502324 ** 4 189a, 1993 2.50fr, 22fr 43rd Anniversary of Mateo France in FSAT, Imperforate, sheet of 5 strips with

label, NH, Very Fine 902325 P 194P, 1994 1fr Corderite, Signed Artist Die Proof in sepia, Very Fine; Only 26 proofs produced with just

4 in this color. 1302326 ** 4 195, 1994 2fr Cat, Imperforate, sheet of 10, NH, Very Fine 1002327 ** 4 198, 1994 2.80fr Robert Pommier/ Sled Dogs, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine and rare!

2002328 ** 4 200a, 1994 2.80fr, 23fr Hydrographer/ Magnetic Field, Imperforate, sheet of 5 pairs with label, NH, Very

Fine 1002329 P 226P, 1997 Jean Troquet, Signed Artist Die Proof in green, Very Fine; Only 26 proofs produced with just

4 in this color. 1202330 ** 4 232a, 1997 1fr 50tt Anniversary French Polar Expeditions, Imperforate, sheet of 5 strips, NH, Very Fine

1302331 ** 4 C92, 1986 14fr Antarctic Atmospheric Research, Imperforate, sheet of 10 with gutter between, NH, Very

Fine 1002332 ** 4 C103, 1989 8.40fr Apostle Islands, Imperforate, sheet of 10 with gutter between, NH, Very Fine

1102333 ** 4 C105a, 1989 2.20fr, 15.50fr La Curieuse, Imperforate, sheet of 5 strips with illustrated label, NH, Very

Fine 902334 P C116P, 1991 20fr Research Ship, Signed Artist Die Proof in black, Very Fine; Only 26 proofs produced

1202335 ** 4 C116a, 1991 Climatological Research, Imperforate, sheet of five strips with label, NH, Very Fine

1102336 P C125, 1993 25.40fr New Animal Biology Laboratory. Microscope, Signed Artist Die Proof in black, Very

Fine; Only 26 proofs produced 1202337 P C126P, 1993 25.70fr Support Base and Snow Vehicle, Signed Artist Die Proof in sepia, Very Fine; Only

26 proofs produced with just 4 in this color. 1302338 ** 4 C130, 1994 26.70fr Satellite Ground Station, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1602339 ** 4 C131, 1994 27.30 fr Lidar Station, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1702340 ** C133, 1995 4.30fr Erebus Mission, Imperforate, sheet of 25, NH, Very Fine 1502341 P C142P, 1997 20fr John Nunn/ Hope Cottage, Signed Artist Die Proof in black, Very Fine; Only 26 proofs

produced 130

Germany2342 3 65A, 1900 5M Slate and carmine, Type II, two partially struck cds, F-VF (Scott $360, Mi 66 II, €500)

502343 3 210, 1920 1ï¾¼M Vermilion and magenta, "Quatrefoils" watermark, centrally struck Donaueschingen

30.1.22 cancel, Very Fine (Scott $975; Michel 151 Y, €1,300) 1502344 * B24 var., 1928 8pf Arms, Setenant strip of three from booklet pane sheet, very lightly hinged, Very Fine

and scarce (Mi S66, €1,800) 3002345 ** 1930 Welfare Complete Booklet, panes Scott B34a, B34b with interleaving, panes NH and with full perfs

all around, booklet cover opening fold and some pencil marks inside front and back covers, F-VF (Mi MH29, €450) 90

2346 1936 "Brown Ribbon" Horse Race Issue Ephemera Collection, includes the issued S/S (Scott B90) along with a "Brown Ribbon" poster stamp hinged onto piece of 1936 Olympics Village stationery; an invitation to the "Victory Celebration given in honour of the Winner of the Brown Ribbon" (in English), an empty PO package originally containing 20 S/S; Ehrenberger postcard of his poster advertising the 1936 Olympics and the 1936 Brown Ribbon horse race; Ehrenberger poster stamp advertising the 1936 Olympics and Brown Band race; an eye-catching 360x484mm framed Post Office pre-sale poster advertising the souvenir sheet, a Fine and fascinating group 250

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2347 * C29a, 1927 15pf Lilac rose, Double impression, clear doubling, o.g., fresh and Very Fine and rare with just a few known; 2005 Schlegel certificate (Scott $1,375 for hinged, Michel A 379 DD, €7,500 for NH)

9002348 3rd Reich Period Propaganda Cards Selection, 28 different (most franked and/or favor cancelled) plus

a receipt for a WHW donation, Very Fine 4002349 1933 Illustrated Special Telegram Form with Flags and Eagle in Flight (210x297mm) with message dated

25/11 1936 and sent to Salzbach Saar, Very Fine 702350 1935 Illustrated Special Telegram Form of the Reichsparteig, (210x297mm) with message dated 16/9

1935 (last day of the Parteitag) and sent from Nurnberg to Braunschweig, Very Fine and scarce 150

2351 1936 Illustrated Special Telegram Form of the Reichsparteig, (210x297mm) with message dated 30/4 1938, to Worms, Very Fine 70

2352 1936 Olympics Illustrated Special Telegram Form (210x297mm) with message dated 29/8 1936 and sent to Oskarshamn MB, Very Fine 80

2353 1938 Illustrated Special Telegram Form with personal message, Reichspost logo on back, front side Hitller and parade, Very Fine 70

Germany - WW II Occupations2354 * ALSAC, 1941 6pf Propaganda Postal Cards, set of 8 mint cards with different illustrations all captioned

"Mit Unseren Fahnen Ist Der Sig!", fresh and Very Fine 802355 ** kURLAND, Michel 1-3, 4A, 4B, 1945 Surcharges, "country" complete, PO fresh, NH, F-VF; all signed Van

Loo BPP except #1 signed Pickenpack (Mi €250) 702356 * 4 kURLAND, Michel 1, 1945 6pf on 5pf Deep yellow green, horiz block of six, 4 stamps type II surcharge,

others type I, o.g. or part o.g., F-VF; each signed Pickenpack (Mi €410+) 702357 ** 4 kURLAND, Michel 2wz, 1945 6pf on 10pf Dark brown, Shiny gum, right margin block of 12 (pos 27/50),

pos 30 type VI overprint, pos 39 type II overprint, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine; each stamp signed Van Loo BPP (Mi €890+) 150

2358 ** FLEMISH LEGION, Mi IX-XIV, 1943 Emperors, sheets of four, NH, fresh and Very Fine (Mi €950) 150

2359 ** DANISH LEGION, Mi I-III, 1944 25pf-1kr Views, NH, fresh and F-VF (Mi €1,800) 400

Germany - Post WW II Local Issues2360 ** "The Local Posts of Meissen" Assortment of "Deutschland Verderbei" overprints on 1pf-80pf and 1RM-

5RM Hitler heads or other 3rd Reich issues, includes inverted overprints, zusammendrucke and postal stationery, typographed overprint on 6pf, 12pf full sheets, etc., NH, F-VF mint stamps signed Sturm or Zierer, stationery signed Richter 200

German Occupation Post WWII2361 3 "37/ Richtenberg" Local Overprint on 2pf vertical pair (Mi 166 VIII) with Richtenberg 1948 cds, fresh

and F-VF, each signed Dr Modry BPP 502362 6 1948 Registered Cover Seebad-Heringsdorf to Anklam, 6pf, 8pf, 10pf with "37/ Heringsdorf" overprint

(Mi 167-169 VIII) plus 1M, 2M, 3M all tied by Seebad Heringsdorf 02.7.48 cancels, accompanying registry label, back side with 50pf Allied Military Agency currency note affixed and an Anklam 5.7.48 arrival cancel, Very Fine; signed Ballschmidt BPP 100

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2363 ** 15pf, 5M Local Overprints 15pf "37/ Zussow" (Mi 171 VIII), 5M "37/ Straslund 1" (Mi II d VIII), both NH, and F-VF; each signed - 15pf Dr Modry BPP, 5M Dr Boheim BPP (Mi €300) 100

2364 6 1948 Registered Cover to USA, franked with 16pf "37/ Bad Doberan", 84pf "37/ Bad Doberan" ovpts (Mi 172 VIII, 181 VIII) plus 10pf Soviet Zone ovpt (Mi 185), tied by Bad Doberan (Meckl) 10.7.48 cancels, backstamped NY City 8-9 and 1-10 1948, envelope a trivial bit of wrinkling, Fine use 100

2365 6 1948 Package Card to Berlin, with 24pf strip of three (address side) plus single and two pairs on back with "37/ Wismar" ovpts (Mi 174 VIII) along with 2pf Soviet Zone overprint single and strip of three, all tied by strikes of Blowatz 9.24.48 cancels, card with some light edge wrinkling, Fine use; signed Ballschmidt BPP 120

2366 ** 6 1948 Registered Cover Grabow to knesbeck, multicolor mixed issue franking incl 6pf, 8pf, 80pf with "37/ Grabow" ovpts all tied by Grabow (Meckl) 9.7.48 cancels with accompanying registry label, backstamped Knesbeck 16.7.48, Very Fine; signed Dr Buheim BPP 80

2367 ** Mi 166 IX - 181 IX, 2pf-84 pf District 38 Overprints, complete set of 16 denominatios with assorted overprints NH, F-VF, each signed Dr Modry BPP (Mi €1,320) 450

2368 ** Mi 168 IX, 181 IX, 8pf, 84pf District 38 Overprints, 8pf "a Bergen", 84pf "Greifswald", NH, F-VF; each signed Dr Modry BPP (Mi €150) 50

2369 * Mi I b IX, 5pf "38b/ Tantow" Local Overprint, part o.g., h.r., fresh and Very Fine; signed Dr Modry BPP (Mi €465) 120

2370 ** 13N14 var, 1945/46 12pf Dark rose red, Imperforate on grayish thin paper with a fine mesh structure, Printed on gum side, well margined single, NH, Very Fine and choice; signed Dr Dub, 2018 Jasch BPP certificate (Mi 86 wa G, €900) 200

German Colonies2371 * CAROLINE ISLANDS 6a, 1899 50pf Red brown, 48ï¾° overprint, part o.g., Fine sound example (Scott

$900, Mi 6 I, €800) 130

2372 ** GERMAN EAST AFRICA Michel 31 U, 1905 4pf Dark green, Imperforate with "Wertlos" overprint, left margin single, o.g., NH, light horiz crease at the bottom, otherwise Very Fine; from sheets stored in the archives and auctioned to the public in 1997; 1998 Steuer certificate (Mi €2,000) 400

2373 */** GERMAN EAST AFRICA N1-7, 1916 5c-5fr "RUANDA" Overprints, fresh colors, 10c dist gum, 1fr h.r., others NH, F-VF; 2006 Kaiser certificate for the set (Scott $860 for hinged; COB 9B-15B, €1,040)

2502374 * GERMAN EAST AFRICA N9-15, 1916 5c-1fr "URUNDI" Overprint, 40c tropicalized gum, 1fr h.r.,

others NH, F-VF; 2006 Kaiser certificate for the set (Scott $860 for hinged; COB 16B-22B, €1,040) 250

2375 3 GERMAN EAST AFRICA N16, 1916 5fr Ocher and black, "URUNDI" Overprint, "B.P.C.V.P.K." 1916 cds, short perf, still Very Fine and rare; 2004 Kaiser certificate (unpriced in Scott; COB 23, €5,150) 750

2376 5 GERMAN nEW GUINEA 7-9, 11-19, 1901 3pf/5M Yacht, complete less the 20pf, each tied on a small piece (except 10pf) by clear Simpsonhafen 1907/09 cds, F-VF (Scott $892, Mi 7-19, €996) 250

2377 5 GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA "Owikokorero/ D.S.W. Afrika" Cancels plus dumb strike on piece, 8 different on 3pf/5M Yacht issues plus an example tying Germany 2pf Germania, Very Fine

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2378 6 GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA Owikokorero/ D.S.W. Afrika 2-line cancel plus datestamp on picture postcard (shows officer's club in Windhuk) addressed to Danzig with arrival cds on address side, Very Fine and scarce Feldpost use 200

2379 6 GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA kaiserl. Schutztruppe fur Sudwestafrika/ 8 Transportkompanie clear handstamp on picture postcard showing view of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Isl), Tenerife 8 Mar 05 cds ties Spain 5c Alfonso XIII (Scott 273) with an Offenbach arrival cds, Very Fine and unusual

1002380 ** kIAUCHAU 42, 1919 $2ï¾½ Slate and carmine, War printing (26:17), o.g., NH, natural paper speck LL

corner, fresh and F-VF; Stolow handstamp on gum (Scott $300, Mi 37 II A, €500) 100

German Foreign Offices & Colonies Lots and Collections2381 */** Foreign Offices Mint Selection, includes few duplicates, note (Scott nos) Offices in China 43 NH, 55

NH (5), Offices in Turkey 1 mint, 22 mint (2), 23 mint, 24d mint, 41 mint (2, each signed Bothe), F-VF (Michel €870) 100

Greece2382 3 27a, 1868 20L Pale blue, Double "20" on back, light "31" numeral cancel, clear to ample margins, Very

Fine (Scott $1,450) 2502383 * 41a, 1872 20L Blue on bluish, fresh color, clear to ample margins, o.g., tiny natural paper translucency,

Fine and attractive (Scott $1,375) 2002384 3 117-28, 1896 1L-10D Olympics, postal cancels, 2D some light aging, otherwise fresh and F-VF (Scott

$1,249) 1502385 ** 162, 1901 1D on 5D Green, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine and choice (Scott $250 for hinged) 752386 3 162a, 1901 1D on 5D Green, Greek "Δ" instead of "A" as third letter, light town cancel, fresh and Fine;

1994 APS certificate (Scott $250) Offer

Greenland

2387 P 1945 10o, 30o-5kr "American Issue" Die Proofs in issued colors on india mounted on card (10o 80x86mm, others 75x75mm) and affixed on thick card (140x100mm), each 3-line American Bank Note Co imprint with vignette die no below design and the frame die number at top, each with usual tiny scuff mark on alignment markings at the sides, 30o trivial mounting stain bottom edge, 1kr bit of lower right corner of india paper clipped, Very Fine 200

2388 P 1945 30o-5kr "American Issue" Frame Die Proofs on card (each approx 83x75mm) and mounted on thick card (approx 140x100mm), in issued color and with die no above design, each with tiny discoloration spot from mounting/ storage, Very Fine 200

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2389 P 1945 2kr, 5kr "American Issue" Vignette Die Proofs on card (2fr 80x75mm, 5fr 76x76mm) affixed on thick card (140x101mm), each with "GRONLAND (GREENLAND)/ SPECIAL V- (85465 for 2fr, 85438 for 5fr)/ AMERICASN BANK NOTE COMPANY" imprint, Very Fine 100

2390 * 19-27, 1945 1o-5kr Liberation Overprints, nicely centered set, very lightly hinged or sliver of an h.r., Very Fine (Scott $795) 120

2391 * 22a-27a, 1945 Liberation Overprints in "Transposed" overprint colors, l.h., fresh and F-VF (Scott $1,375) 250

Guatemala2392 6 1902 Postal Cards to England Collection, 1896 3c Blue (3, H&G 1), 3c Red (17, H&G 2 or 5a) all sent

by an Englishman working at the Mexican Legation in Guatemala City to the same woman in London in July and August of 1902, each card with an oval "OFICINA DE CERTIFICADOS/ GUATEMALA" oval date stamp and the handstamp of the seal of the Legation, some of the 3c Red cards with an additional circular "GUATEMALA O.A. 1" handstamp, an added feature is that each of the cards has had a photo printed onto the back side depicting parts of the journey the sender undertook from San Francisco to San Jose de Guatemala which included stops at three Mexican ports, usual mixed condition but a Fine and unusual collection 75

2393 6 H&G E1, 1875 ¼r Black on manila wrapper, addressed to Quezaltenango with partial strike of blue single ring duplex "CORREO..." plus an oval "ADMINISTRACION/ DE CORREOS/ -7-ENE/ QUEZALTENANGO" violet date stamp without year, light central bends and bit of toning along right edge and bottom right corner, Fine and rare; 2014 Moorhouse certificate stating "...it is a genuine usage but I am unable to confirm that it was used in the correct time period. I am unable to decipher the despatch duplex cds but the oval date stamp from Quezaltenango is recorded as being known used in the 1891-92 period though an earlier use is, of course, possible. 100

Honduras2394 P 328P-331P, 1935 1c-6c UPU Commems, Die proofs in issued colors sunk on trimmed card (approx

130x103mm), all with die no above design, also includes the frame proof with blank value tablets in green (die 73256), Very Fine 75

2395 P 332P-335P, 1937 6c-55c Presidential Term Elongation, Die proofs on india in issued colors sunk on trimmed card (approx 105x132mm), all with die no above design, also includes the frame proof with blank value tablets in blue (die 76480), Very Fine 75

2396 P C99a-dP, 1940 14c-40c Pan Am Union Anniversary, Die proofs selection of 7 proofs with proof on india die sunk on card of the captioned flag design at top of issued S/S, vignette proof of flags and map on india mounted on card with acetate overlay, frame proofs of the 16c and 40c values in black on india mounted on card, 30c on india die sunk on trimmed card (138x101mm), full set on card mounted on card (14c, 40c with acetate overlay), Very Fine 150

2397 P Honduras Proofs Assortment, 25 mostly 1930s/40s issues die sunk on card or on india die sunk on card, plus some card proofs mounted on larger card, includes commems, airmails, official, few minor faults, generally Very Fine 200

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2398 * 30, 1896 50a Blue and carmine, large part o.g., fresh and Fine (Scott $450) 752399 * 71-85, 1907-08 kings, o.g. or part o.g., some h.r., F-VF (Scott $605) 902400 ** C4-8, 1930 15a-1k Millenary, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $510) 1002401 ** C4-8, 1930 15a-1k Millenary, strips of three, NH, F-VF (Scott $1,530 as singles) 250

2402 * C12-14, 1933 "Hopflug Italia" Overprints, fresh colors, o.g., (5kr disturbed), h.r., F-VF; each with 2006 APS certificate (Scott $2,075) 350

2403 ** 4 C15-20, 1934 10a-2kr Airmails, top left corner margin blocks of four, PO fresh, NH, F-VF (Scott $600 as singles) 100

Italian States2404 * SICILY, 15, 1859 5g Vermilion, bright shade, o.g., margins to just cutting, Fine and attractive; signed E

Diena (Scott $875) 752405 */(*) 3 TWO SICILIES Assortment, includes Naples 1 used, 7 used (repaired; Sismondo certificate), Sicily 10

mint (2), 12 mint, unused and used, 13 unused, 14 used, 16 unused, 16a used, 17 unused and used, 18 unused, usual mixed condirion, VG-VF (Scott $11,900) 250

2406 6 ITALY 1815/50 Parodi Correspondence, desirable holding of 20 folded letters sent from Napoli to Genova featuring variety of postal markings incl ms. ratings, overall Very Fine selection of these historic covers Offer

2407 * 3 OCCUPATION OF ZANTE, 1941 1d-100d king George II Overprints, 1d l.h., others with cds cancels, F-VF and scarce, 1d signed Oliva, 3d-100d each signed Sorani (Sassone €6,400) 750

2408 * ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC Q1-12, 1944 5c-20L Parcel Post, fresh colors, o.g., most small h.r., typical Fine centering (Scott $1,065) 150

Japan2409 ** 640a, 648-51, 658a, 683a, B14a/31a, 1957/64 Sports, Athletic Meets, 640a (60), 648-51 (90), 658a (80),

683a (99), 1964 Olympics S/S (6), NH, F-VF (Scott $474) 75

Jordan2410 */** 4 245-49, N18-22, 1949 1m-50m UPU, specialized collection incl numerous overprint varieties highlighted by N18-22 set

affixed and tied on envelope with the 4m double overprint var., N18 inverted overprint (2 incl 1 NH), double overprint NH, N19 inverted overprint NH, double overprint, N20 inverted overprint NH, double overprint, N21 inverted overprint NH, double overprint, N22 inverted overprint (3 incl two NH), double overprint, F-VF 150

2411 ** N19a, N22a, 1949 4m, 50m UPU, "PLAESTINE" overprint variety, 4m in pair with normal (the normal creased), 50m in top right serial no block of four with 1st stamp the variety, NH, F-VF (Scott $155+)

50

Liberia2412 P 283P-288P, 1941 1c-10c Animals, Vignette die proofs 1c on card mounted on thick card, 2c-10c on india

die sunk on trimmed card, each with American Bank Note Co imprint, die number and "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA (denomination) STAMP", 1c trivial mounting discoloration at top, Very Fine 75

2413 P 283P-288P, 1941 1c-10c Animals, Plate proofs in issued color on card (1c, 3c) oron india die sunk on card, in issued colors, each with American Bank Note Co imprint, die number and "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA (denomination) STAMP" below design plus die number of the frame above design, 1c trivial mounting discoloration at top, Very Fine 75

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LotNo Start Price

2414 P 1926/35 20c/1ï¾½fr Grand Duchess Charlotte Issue Plate Proofs Assortment, 29 proofs; 20c (2), 25c Violet brown, 40c (3), 50c (2), 65c (4), 75c Bistre brown (4), 80c (3), 1fr Black (3), 1¼fr Yellow (5) die sunk on trimmed card (approx 100x130mm) in issued colors, each with die number and American Bank note Co imprint, additional 90c, 1½fr die proof on card mounted on thick card (each with minor mounting stains), generally fresh and Very Fine 500

2415 P 1944/46 Grand Duchess Charlotte Die proof die sunk on trimmed card (140x102mm), denomination tablet blank, die no 84443 above design, color very close to that used for the 5c issue, Very Fine and choice 75

2416 P 1944/46 Grand Duchess Charlotte Die Proofs Assortment, 8 proofs in issued color die sunk on trimmed card (each approx 128x102mm) with die number above design, 5c, 40c, 60c, 70c Rose pink (minor staining), 1¼fr, 1½fr, 1¾fr, 2fr, Very Fine 200

2417 P 1944/46 Grand Duchess Charlotte Die Proofs Assortment, 24 proofs in issued color on card (most about 75x85mm) and mounted on another card of varying thicknesses, each with die no above design, 20c (2), 25c (with acetate overlay), 30c (2), 35c, 40c, 50c, 70c, 75c (2), 1fr, 1½fr, 2fr (2), 2½fr (2), 3fr (3), 3½fr (3), 5fr, couple proofs have been reattached to the card, Very Fine 500

2418 P 1947 3ï¾½Fr Grand Duchess Charlotte Unissued Design Die proofs, in blue on india die sunk on card and on card affixed on thick card with acetate overlay, each with die no 89770 above design, Very Fine

1002419 B121-25 var., 1945 Patron Saints, Imperforate, pairs, NH, 1.20+80fr small bits of adherence on gum, Very

Fine (Scott $500 for hinged) 100

Macao

2420 * 160, 1911 5a on Half of 10a Slate Blue, Red surcharge, slightly toned o.g. as usual, Fine and scarce (Scott $700; Yang 146e) 200

2421 3 160, 1911 5a on Half of 10a Slate Blue, Red surcharge, light cancle, slightly toned, still Very Fine (Scott $400; Yang 146e) 120

2422 3 160a, 1911 5a on Half of 10a Slate Blue, Red surcharge inverted, partial cds, Very Fine and rare (Scott $1,000; Yang 146f) 350

2423 5 160a, 1911 5a on Half of 10a Slate Blue, Red surcharge inverted, tied on a piece by full 11 DEZ 11 Macau cds, Very Fine and rare (Scott $1,000; Yang 146f) 350

2424 5 160a, 1911 5a on Half of 10a Slate Blue, Red surcharge inverted, tied on a piece by full Macau cds, Very Fine and rare (Scott $1,000; Yang 146f) 350

2425 (*) J22A, 1914 ½a Grey green, fresh color, without gum, Very Fine and scarce; 2010 ISPP certificate (Scott $2,100 for o.g.) 300

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2426 * 49a, 1921/22 5,00M on 2m on 1fr Claret and olive green, Inverted surcharge, o.g., fresh and Fine; signed Calves, 2000 Behr certificate (Scott $150; Mi 51 K, €200) 60

Mexico2427 6 338, 1913 5c Black and red, bottom left corner msrgin single tied on envelope by 1913 duplex cancel,

Carbo 26 Jul 1913 arrival cds, envelope with printed "Southern Pacific RR Co of Mexico" cc and with their datestamp at lower right, Very Fine 100

2428 * 539, 1916 5c Orange, slightly toned o.g., Very Fine (Scott $400) 752429 * 590, 1916 60c on 2c Green, o.g., fresh and Very Fine (Scott $450) 120

Nepal2430 * 4 7, 1886 1a Blue, four singles, a pair, a block of 9, and a block of 12 (all mint) showing the "split cliche flaw"

found in position F8 (cliche 48), neatly mounted on exhibit page, this cliche was damaged as early as setting 1 and remained so until all cliches were recut with setting 26, stamps arranged chronologically so one can see how the impression became less crisp over time, the two blocks also show an inverted cliche in position H6, all Very Fine, an interesting group that would be difficult if not impossible to replicate 250

2431 * 4 7, 1886 1a Blue, complete mint sheet of 64 from setting 8 with marginal inscriptions and traces of framelines, inverted cliches at positions G4, H3, and H6, attractive bold impressionProvenance: Singer CollectionReference: illustrated in Singer p.58 200

2432 * 4 7, 1886 1a Blue, complete mint sheet of 64 from setting 8 with marginal inscriptions and faintest traces of framelines, inverted cliches at positions G4, H3, and H6, pretty Steel blue shadeProvenance: Gupta - Collection 200

2433 * 4 9, 1886 4a Green, complete mint sheet of 64 with partial sheet framelines and marginal inscriptions, setting 8, first state of inscription, inverted cliche in position G6, somewhat blurred impression, minor creases, rare and attractive 250

2434 3 7-8, 1a-2a Second Period Printings, each stamp with Udaipur pen cancel (initial between parallel lines mimics classic period handstamps), both pretty shades, an interesting pair as manuscript cancels are exceedingly rare from Nepal 75

2435 * 6 4 1899 ½a Black Balance Collection, 25 items neatly mounted on exhibit pages, including December 1910 cover with single franking (one of 6 known, ex-Gupta), vertical pair on 1917 cover, Setting 1 pin-perforated horizontal pair (only known multiple), Setting 1 Early State Thin Paper complete sheet (one of 3 known), Setting 1 Early State Thin Paper complete sheet (unique), as well as a multitude of pairs and blocks (position pieces including tête-bêche pairs and marginal markings), a seldom opportunity to acquire a large number key items of this issue, Reference: many items ex-Gupta, Hellrigl, and others 1,000

2436 * 14, 1901 1a Grey blue, Recut on European paper, horizontal tête-bêche pair (#14a, positions D2-3, right stamp inverted), pretty blue shade and vibrant white paper, a beautiful and rare showpiece, Hellrigl called this "amongst the rarest [stamps] of Nepal" with tête-bêche pairs being particularly scarce (only 12 known)Provenance: Singer CollectionReference: illustrated in Singer p.59 750

2437 6 15, 1903 1a Grey blue, Recut on native paper, two covers, both with cliche 24 (position C8), which was the first cliche to have its outer framelines recut resulting in fewer lines in the frames; first cover blue shade tied by Okhaldunga barred circle cancel to April 1903 cover to Kathmandu; second cover deep blue shade tied by Dandeldhura barred circle cancel to August 1908 cover to Kathmandu; both attractive and rare 180

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LotNo Start Price

2438 6 15, 1903 1a Grey blue, Recut on native paper, vertical pair on double weight November 1904 cover, tied by non-standard Sindhuli postmark (also used at left as a dispatch postmark with date added), Very Fine, rare and attractive cover 400

2439 6 15, 1903 1a Grey blue, Recut on native paper, somewhat "dry" printing tied by Dhulikel barred circle cancel to August 1908 cover, ever so slightly reduced at left, a neat and attractive cover, three reported covers with this cancel 150

2440 6 15, 1903 1a Grey blue, Recut on native paper, single on May 1910 cover, tied by non-standard Ilam negative postmark used as cancel, somewhat blurred impression in a pretty shade, an attractive and scarce use of this marking as a killer 150

2441 3 4 11T, 1903 2a Grey violet, Released in 1917, complete sheet of 56 with Birganj telegraphic cancel, 4 inverted cliches; a few sheets from the 2a setting 20 (printed between 1905-06) were stored in the Treasury for a decade (after the classic postal issues were replaced) and pressed into service in 1917 upon the introduction of the telegraph systemProvenance: Gupta Collection 180

2442 3 4 15T, 1903 1a Grey blue, Released in 1917, complete sheet of 64 with Birganj telegraphic cancel, pretty grey blue shade, 11 inverted cliches; a few sheets from the 1a setting 27 (printed between 1903-07) were stored in the Treasury for a decade (after the classic postal issues were replaced) and pressed into service in 1917 upon the introduction of the telegraph system, a rare specialty item 180

2443 * 16, 1917 ½a Orange, horizontal tête-bêche pair (#16a, positions A7-8) with upper right sheet margin, bold and attractive color; a great rarity of Nepal with only four unused tête-bêche pairs known (one being contained in the half-sheet), 1996 Holcombe certificate 1,800

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LotNo Start Price

2444 * 4 16, 1917 ½a Orange, lower half-sheet of 32 stamps (positions E1-8/H1-8) including inverted cliche at position H1 (#16a, bottom left corner), from the discovery sheet found by O'Sullivan in 1921, minor trivial staining, the largest known multiple of this stamp (representing about a third of the 100 or so known mint Yamples) and only 4 mint tête-bêche pairs known (including a pair in this sale), one of the most famous philatelic items from NepalProvenance: O'Sullivan Collection

Watts CollectionDawson CollectionHellrigl Collection 3,000

2445 3 16, 1917 ½a Orange, set of three tête-bêche pairs showing all three inverted cliches in setting 6 (positions A6/B6, A7-8, and G1/H1), all with bright color and full margins, a rare and remarkable group, with only 8 used tête-bêche pairs known this lot represents almost half of the population, one pair w/ 1984 Hellrigl certificate, another w/ 2010 Flack certificate 1,250

2446 3 4 16, 1917 ½a Orange, block of 12 on typical thin native paper (positions F3-5/H3-5), bold and vivid impression, Birganj telegraph cancel, most used blocks of this stamp are blocks of 4, making this unusual and desirable 350(Photo = 1 204)

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LotNo Start Price

2447 3 4 17, 1917 ½a Black Collection, 16 items neatly mounted and annotated on exhibit pages (12 used and 4 mint), the vast majority complete sheets or large blocks, ranging from setting 7 through setting 14 (only setting 9 not represented), highlights include setting 8 mint block of 30 (second largest mint multiple), setting 11 used block of 46 w/ "single blister" plate flaw (largest used multiple), setting 12 first state complete used sheet (reportedly unique), setting 13 complete mint sheet (four known), setting 13 complete used sheet pin-perforated (only used pin-perforated sheet from the telegraphic period), and many other positional pieces with significant plate flaws, an exceptional opportunity for the specialist.Provenance: includes items ex-Singer, Sanford, Gupta, Michel, Kershaw 700

2448 3 4 18b, 1917 1a Green, block of 12 of this popular error of color, attractive dark shade, includes inverted cliche (#18ba, position B7, second row middle), block with several strikes of the rare "Kumari Chauk" (Auditor General) cancel, which was unknown to Hellrigl when he wrote his book in 1984 (this and one other block were discovered in 1992, when Hellrigl called it a "most unusual mystery marking"), worm damage in the margin and affecting one stamp, a scarce and attractive block made more interesting by a very rare cancel 1,500

2449 * 4 18c, 1917 1a Dark green, contained in upper right position A8 of a complete sheet of 4a Dark green (setting 12), cliche inverted forming a tête-bêche pair (#18ca), inverted cliches also at G6, G8, and H1, bold and distinctive color, fresh paper, only two sheets known in this shade, ideal for exhibitionProvenance: Hellrigl Collection 250

2450 * 4 18c, 1917 1a Green, contained in upper right position A8 of a complete sheet of 4a green (setting 12), cliche inverted forming a tête-bêche pair (#18ca), inverted cliches also at G6, G8, and H1, bright color and fresh paper, an attractive and rare showpieceProvenance: Adams CollectionReference: illustrated in Singer p.86 180

2451 3 4 20, 1917 4a Green, used complete sheet from setting 11 fourth state, which includes inverted cliche at position G6 (#20a), also shows prominent flaws at positions B6 and E1, only reported used sheet of this settingProvenance: Singer Collection 100

Netherlands2452 3 86, 1905 10g Orange, neat corner cancel, fresh and Fine (Scott $675) 100

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LotNo Start Price

2453 P 1945/46 Queen Wilhelmina Die Proof in black on card (93x82mm) mounted on thicker card and with acetate overlay, denomination tablet blank, die no 86001 above design, Very Fine 75

2454 P 1945/46 Queen Wilhelmina Die Proofs in issued colors die sunk on card (10c) or on card affixed on another card of varying thickness (17½c, 20c, 30c, 60c, 1G, 2½G - all but 30c with acetate overlay), Very Fine 150

NicaraguaFor lots of Nicaragua, please see Sale 3028: The Bill Byerley Collection of Nicaragua

Norway2455 3 1, 1855 4s Blue, full even margins, centrally struck "253" cancel (Sandefjord), Very Fine (Scott $165)

502456 E c.1930 1o-5kr Unissued Definitives Essays, full set of 16 imperforate "stamp size" designs on gummed

paper (h.r.), imperforate, Very Fine and choice 180

Paraguay2457 P 362-65P, C124-26P, 1939 New York World's Fair, Die proofs, regular issue on card (83x72mm) mounted on

larger card (135x100mm) in issued colors, also includes additional proof in blue with blank value tablets, airmail issues on india die sunk on card (140x100mm) and includes additional proof in purple with blank value tablets, few of the regular issues with some small toning spots, still Very Fine 75

2458 P Paraguay Die and Plate Proofs Assortment, 37 mostly die proofs on card mounted on larger card, die sunk on card or on india die sunk on card, most value in 1930s/40s issues with the 1939 Peace Conference mostly complete frame die proofs (incl few with portrait included), 1939 World's Fair die proofs assortment, 1941 Asuncion 400th Anniversary mostly complete die proofs, etc., few light mounting stains, generally Very Fine 400

Philippines2459 * 17, 1863 2R Blue, rich color, ample balanced margins, part o.g., h.r., thin spots, Very Fine appearance

2502460 P 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 1875-77 2c/25c Alfonso XII, Imperforate plate proofs, in issued colors, nicely mrgined,

10c, 25c thins, o/w Very Fine 50

2461 6 1882 Cover to Havana, 73, 81 tied by oval lozenge with Manila 24 Nov 82 cds alongside, oval Habana backstamp, Fine use 450

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LotNo Start Price

2462 6 1888 Cover to Austria, #105 single franking on envelope addressed to Prag by indistinct cancel, engraved maritime company cc, Spanish, French and Austrian backstamps along with indistinct blue dispatch cds, some trivial light wrinkling/ aging, Fine and proper franking 250

2463 6 106 var, 1887 8c on 2 4/8c Ultramarine, 2nd retouch, Double surcharge, with normal on double weight cover to France, indistinct blue dispatch cancels on back, Marseille 6 Mars 89 transit cds on address side, stamps some perf toning, Fine and scarce 100

2464 * 127, 1881 1r Green, Red surcharge, bright and fresh single, o.g., Fine, an attractive example of this scarce stamp (Scott $350) 120

2465 6 1888 Mourning Cover to USA, 131 (3), 136 tied by Manila cancels, few backstamps incl Burlington iowa Dec 13 88 arrival, Very Fine 200

2466 * 4 C. 1898 RESELLADO 1899. T. boxed overprint on each stamp of partial sheet of 41 with gutter of the 1898 1c Black violet (Scott 197), o.g. with strong offset of the overprint on each stamp, NH, perf separations and margin faults not affecting stamps, Fine and scarce multiple 100

2467 6 UPSS 2, 1879 3c on 50m "CONVENIO UNIVERSAL DE CORREOS HABILTADO" Postal Card, cancelled by lozenge oval with an indistinct Manila cancel adjacent (datelined Manila 17/9.84."), addressed to Germany with ms routing "via Naples or Brindisi", boxed Hamburg arrival cancel on address side, small faults incl bottom left corner neatly clipped off, VG, quite rare with less than 25 used cards known (UPSS $2,000) 100

2468 6 UPSS 3, 1880 3c Vermilion Postal Card, cancelled by a very lightly struck Manila blue cds with barely legible Liege arrival cancel in black alongside, addressed to Belgium, datelined "18 X 1889" on back and with nice strike of the seal of "CONSULATE GENERAL DE BELGIQUE AUX ILES PHILIPPINES", Fine use (UPSS $200) 75

Poland

2469 * 21a, 1918-19 20pf Ultramarine, o.g., fresh and Very Fine, a rare shade variety; 2015 Petriuk certificate (Scott $775, Mi 10 a II) 500

Russia2470 ** 519-23, 1933 4k-40k Commissars, complete, NH, Very Fine (Scott $440) 120

Saar2471 ** 4 B69-73, 1949 Volkshilfe, complete set in blocks of 4, post office fresh, NH, Very Fine (Scott $350 as

singles) Offer

Saudi Arabia2472 ** 4 180, 182, 1950 ½g, 3g '50th Annivesary Capture of Riyadh' ½g part sheet of 12, 3g block of eight, both

NH and Very Fine. (Scott $962). 75

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LotNo Start Price

2473 P 224P-237P, 1943 5c-20fr Locomotive and Palms, Deluxe proofs in issued colors, ministerial embossed stamp, fresh and Very Fine 300

2474 P 240P-247P, 1945 Surcharges, Deluxe proofs in issued colors, ministerial embossed stamp, fresh and Very Fine 180

Spain2475 P 657var., 1938 30c "CMS" in place of "CTS", Imperforate color proofs, issued in Deep red and with

different abbreviation, bottom sheet margins blocks of four in both black and emerald green, NH, Very Fine, scarce (EDIFIL 844Aeca and 844Aecd, EUR1,860) 120

Switzerland2476 3 B206, 1951 40c Lunaba Exhibition S/S, neat 29.IX.51 exhibition date of issue favor cancel (sheet is NH),

Very Fine (Scott $190) Offer2477 * 1O1-8, 1918 3c-30c War Board of Trade, o.g. or h.r., 5c some blunted/ short perfs at top, F-VF (Scott

$822) 100

Thailand

2478 * 8, 1885 1t on 1sol Blue, disturbed gum, h.r., fresh and Fine, couple handstamped initials on gum, (Scott $3,000) 500

Turkey2479 1718-19 var., 1966 50k, 130k Europa, 50k dark blue and black omitted, 130k with a light tan background

(not issued with same) plus black and blue colors omitted, NH, Very Fine 100

Vatican City

2480 * 35-40, 1934 40c-3.70L Surcharges, fresh colors, o.g., F-VF; each signed "ED" and with 1981 Enzo Diena certificate for the set (Scott $1,565) 300

2481 3 35-40, 1934 40c-3.70L Surcharges, well centered set wth fresh colors, Very Fine; each signed Colla and with his 2018 certificate for the set (Scott $1,478) 200

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Somalia

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