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LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2562

Vatican, Collection, 1929-95. Mint collection housed in Schaubek album; starting with representative Papal States issues, issues virtually all complete missing some of the key early regular and airmail issues and better early items are generally hinged with other material generally n.h., other back-of-the-book issues present including parcels approaching completion.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Est. $400-600
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

2563

Vatican, Collection, 1929-45. Well formed collection on Scott album pages; virtually all mint and complete with some issues beyond 1945, includes the 1934 Surcharge set and all better early sets present, back-of-the-book complete including the good 1949 airmail set; with condition above the norm throughout, a must see to appreciate.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

2564

Venezuela, 1871-78 First Escuelas Transfer Type Collection. An amazing 30 year collection in 5 volumes put together by one of the co-authors of "VENEZUELA "ESCUELAS" 1871-1878 V Printing (1874)" (and VIII Printing (1877))", the collection comprises some 1661 stamps with many blocks from 465 of the possible 550 transfer types of the lithographic stones of the 9 printings of the 15 different values, this is a specialized collection for the specialist and no reference is made to the Scott catalogue which only lists the general types (Scott#22-36) and not the 9 printings which are recognized by collectors of this issue, all stamps are identified by transfer type based on the original work by Messrs Hall and Fulcher in 1924 in "The London Philatelist" and later published in book form with 170 pages under the title of "The Postage Stamps of Venezuela" (a labor of love but the owner is getting older!!), illustrated is a selection of the green higher values, an opportunity not to be missed.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000. (Image1)

Est. $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

2565

Yugoslavia, Collection, 1918-44. Well formed collection on Scott album pages; virtually complete issues starting with Bosnia & Herzegovia forerunners complete mint including better 1920 surcharges, special deliveries & semi-postals complete with additional reversed surcharges and inverts on first issues, Croatia issues lacking only the 10f rarity, later issues only missing a couple stamps, semi-postals ans airs complete, dues complete, etc., occupationals with all the good Ljubljana set present mint; truly impressive completion with condition above the norm throughout, a must see to appreciate.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

Worldwide Collections

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

2566

Worldwide, Collection, 1840-1940. Housed in three bulging Scott International albums, with many better issues throughout; starting with Abyssinia (Ethiopia) with many good mint sets noted, Armenia with numerous "Z" overprints and surcharges worth checking, Andorra (Spanish) with the 1931-38 control number set mint (Scott 13a-22a, cat $308) and without control 40c key value (#31A, cat $700), Argentina with better early issues, Australia with many better used high value Roos, Belgium packed with issues including back-of-the-book, useful Canada including revenues, good Canal Zone, C.G.H. from better triangles, Ceylon, China from a selection of small dragon issues on with better later, Denmark with some good earlier issues, useful Fiji, strong France from first issue on including Offices and Colonies, Great Britain highlighted by a mint and used 1840 1d black issue with good later, useful India with States, Italy strong with good later mint issues including back-of-the-book, Peru with better early issues on, good Switzerland, Tuscany with three better mint (no gum) issues (one with cert., Scott cat $10,000+), also one volume of Russia (to the 1990's) with many good singles and sets throughout; condition varies with much material throughout, careful inspection highly recommended.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

Est. $7,500-10,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

2567

Worldwide, Collection, 1940-2000s. Large collection of tens of thousands of stamps housed in 32 large Scott International albums, with most countries well represented throughout; some of the stronger countries include strong Belgium, Canada, France (well filled with strength in mint) with airmails and colonies, Germany with some earlier material, India including earlier officials and revenues, Israel with tabs, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Spain, strong mint Switzerland, Thailand and useful British Commonwealth throughout, perhaps the best is the "China" with Taiwan and good PRC including Thoughts of Mao set used CTO (cat $750) and earlier non-reprint material; inspection recommended for evaluation.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

Est. $7,500-10,000
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

2568

Worldwide, Fournier "Album de Fac-similés" Collection. Original two volume collection of hundreds of items assembled by L'Union Philatélique de Genève; first volume with title page "No. 2" originally owned by E. Friederich, President of L'Union Philatélique de Genève (Friedrich led the effort to produce sample collections for sale to the philatelic community), with additional material including various original Fournier packet envelopes, facsimile price sheets and circular correspondences addressed to various dealers including Henry Heckler and Warren H. Colson; the 2 volume work shows completion and includes additional material mounted in margins, volume one includes the special "Pages Réservées Aux Experts"; with other additional notes, material and Ragatz book The Fournier Album of Philatelic Forgeries, ex-C. Walske.
Estimate; $6,000 - 8,000. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $6,000-8,000
SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

2569

Worldwide, Fournier "Album de Fac-similés" Collection. Original collection of hundreds of items assembled by L'Union Philatélique de Genève; with title page "No. 17", country pages showing near completion in the reproductions (missing a few items and a postmark and surcharge cut), includes the special "Pages Réservées Aux Experts" (12 pages) with hundreds of additional items, additional "Obliterations", "Surcharges" and "E'preuve des Cliches dont les Timbres N'Existent Plus au Stock" sections; a deluxe early edition, some toning affecting some items at the front of the collection.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

2570

Worldwide, Collection - Part I Aden-Italy, 1840-1940. Mint and used substantial collection in two Scott International albums, better country sections including much British Commonwealth with KGV Jubilees and KGVI sets, also Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bavaria, Belgium & Colonies, Canada, Canal Zone, China, Cyrenaica, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany & States, Great Britain & Offices, Greece, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy & Colonies, France and Community, Latin America, Portugese Colonies, Scandinavia etc., condition varies, huge catalog value, careful inspection will prove rewarding, generally fine to very fine.
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.

Est. $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

2571

Worldwide, Collection - Part II Ivory Coast-Zululand, 1840-1940. Mint and used substantial collection in two Scott International albums, better country sections including much British Commonwealth with/KGV Jubilees and KGVI sets, also Japan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands & Colonies, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Borneo, Norway, Persia, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saar, Sarawak, Serbia, Spain & Colonies, South Africa, Straight Settlements, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay and Venezuela, condition varies, huge catalog value, well worth inspection, generally fine to very fine.
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.

Est. $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

2572

Worldwide, Collection. Oldtime collection housed in 5 albums, with early classics to the 1920-30's; includes much of early Latin America including states, Korea, French Colonies and Offices including a good run of mint China sets, useful Germany, Iceland with #O1, early Japan worth checking, Switzerland with Rayon types, a little Br. Commonwealth, etc.; lots of material, worth inspection.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

2573

Worldwide, Cover Stock. Dealer's back up worldwide cover stock of around 1000 covers all sleeved and priced from all over the globe, many better and interesting items, mostly older commercial mail with stationery, registered and censors with minimal duplication; owner's retail exceeds $18,000.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

2574

Worldwide, Collection. In 1928 Scott Album; several countries strong including United States (Scott $7,170, including mint set 1901 Pan-Americans, nice used 65¢ Zeppelin, etc.) and especially Australia with Kangaroo Hawaii-values 1924 £1 Gray (cat. $425), 1929 10/- Pink and Gray (cat. $725) and 1930 £2 dull red and black (x4 cat. $3,700!); condition overall pretty nice.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

2575

Worldwide, Collection. In 15 Scott albums; tens of thousands of stamps from 19th century British Commonwealth to modern Latin America and everything in between, useful to good issues throughout, lots of mint Europe 1940-60's and early used, some good China, includes some covers including early G.B., etc.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

2576

Worldwide, Collection, 1840-1993. In 24 Scott International albums; thousands of stamps but still rather sparsely filled, but interestingly much of what was put in was in the form of complete mint sets; should be inspected as binders and pages now retail over $8,000.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

2577

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Worldwide, Balance. Unusual mix of material; including a substantial world cover stock sleeved and priced (mostly between $5-$50) including some mint stationery, much Japan, etc., fairly useful world collection noting a India 10r Ghandi mint, some U.S. covers mostly RPO's, modern stationery, also group of 9 framed U.S. duck prints (signed and numbered); worth proper evaluation, stock.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

2578

Worldwide, Collection. In 1888 Scott Album with thousands of stamps; highlights include United States cat. over $5,000. (with nice #1 with cross Paid cancels), Brazil #2, GB #1 etc.; lots of nice material in this oldtime album.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

2579

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Worldwide, Balance. Mixed of stamps and covers; stamps with better including France 1869 5fr used x2 and Canada high value Jubilees including mint 50¢-$2 and used $2 x3 and $5 x2, handful of cover with best including a 1867 franked cover from India to U.S., couple old stamp albums with some useful; inspect.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

2580

Worldwide, Mint Accumulation. Thousands of modern n.h. issues in single, multiple and souvenir sheet format, various quantities, includes Hungary, Greenland, French & British Colony, etc., much topical interest; owner's approximate catalog value $21,000; inspect.
Estimate; $600 - 800.

Est. $600-800
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction

2581

Worldwide, Mint Accumulation. Thousands of modern n.h. issues in single, multiple and souvenir sheet format, various quantities, includes Hungary, French & British Colony, etc., much topical interest; owner's approximate catalog value $21,500; inspect.
Estimate; $600 - 800.

Est. $600-800
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction