The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale

JANUARY 21-22, 2015

NEW YORK

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GENERAL FOREIGN, COLLECTIONS

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CATALOG KEY

SYMBOLS� MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED BK COMPLETE BOOKLET

�� MINT-NEVER HINGED BP BOOKLET PANE

(�) UNUSED (WITHOUT GUM OR REGUMMED) E ESSAY

� USED P PROOF

� BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER PB PLATE BLOCK

� ON PIECE R REPRINT

� COVER, CARD OR ON ENTIRE S SPECIMEN

� GRADED TC TRIAL COLOR PROOF

© CANCELLED

ABBREVIATIONSc.d.s. CIRCULAR DATE STAMP ms. MANUSCRIPT

cplt. COMPLETE n.h. NEVER HINGED

fdc FIRST DAY COVER o.g. ORIGINAL GUM

h.r. HINGE REMNANT ovpt. OVERPRINT

h.s. HANDSTAMP pmk. POSTMARK

incl. INCLUDING s.e. STRAIGHT EDGE

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

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

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

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

CATALOGS USEDThe catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott Standard PostageStamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2015 editions, and the 2015 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers. Where, byreason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

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

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4 �� #1, 5c Brown, select used single, four large margins, lovely rich color and detailedimpression on fresh paper, light red grid cancel, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate for#1a and 2013 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $600.00). (photo) 400.00

5 � #1, 5c Red brown, ample to large margins all around, dark color and detailedimpression, neatly cancelled by on-the-nose black grid cancel, very fine and attractive.(photo on page 6) 500.00

6 � #1, 5c Red brown, used, ample to mostly large margins all around with huge margin atright, rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, central and unobtrusive blue gridcancel, very fine; 1982 and 2014 PF certificates. (photo on page 6) 435.00

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FIRST SESSION

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 – 1:00 p.m.

Lots 1-383

Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, N.Y.

January 21-22, 2015 - New York, N.Y.

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1 � Cumberland, Me/1 Dec rimless circular date stamp and matching “Paid” in circle oncover to North Yarmouth, Maine, some ms. offsets, very fine and rare. (photo on page 4) Est. 100-150

2 � MENDON/MSS mostly clear strike of this fancy oval postmark with solid sawteeth overthe upper half and ms. “May 23” date on 1851 folded letter with matching “Paid”handstamp and ms. “Paid 5” rate, very fine. (photo on page 4) Est. 100-150

3 � MILLBURY MS. clear straightline postmark in brown used as a forwarding postmark on1829 folded letter with ms. “Blandford Ms/March 10” postmark and “10” rate, thenmarked “Mch 19/forwarded” and with “Grafs Hill Post Office” at lower left, very fineand rare; stated to be the ASCC listing example. (photo on page 4) Est. 100-150

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14 �� #2, 10c Black, an exceedingly choice used example, possessing large to huge margins allaround, marvelously strong color and a sharp impression, brilliant red grid cancel, anextremely fine and select example of this popular first issue; 2010 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $3,600.00). (photo) 925.00

7 � #1, 5c Red brown, extraordinarily choice single with portion of top sheet margin andwell clear to large margins on the other three sides, tied to 1849 entire folded letter toBirmingham, Conn. by magenta Hartford, Conn. c.d.s., matching pointing-hand“Paid” h.s. at left, extremely fine and attractive; 2007 PF certificate. (photo on page 4) 725.00+

8 � #1, 5c Pale brown, attractive single with four large margins and lovely pastel color, tiedto neat envelope by red circular grid cancel with matching “Mobile/Ala/Oct 20” c.d.s.at left, to Warrington, Florida with the additional instructions in the address “(Mail to)Pensacola,” probably indicating that Warrington may not have had a post office at thattime or at least needed directions to find this small town, extremely fine; 1847 First Issueusages to Florida are quite scarce; 1992 PF certificate. (photo on page 4) Est. 400-500

9 � #1, 5c Red brown, lovely right sheet margin single with well clear to large margins onthe other three sides as well, tied to petite 1849 entire folded letter to Hartford, Conn.by red New York diamond grid cancel, matching “New-York/Apr 21” c.d.s. at right,choice very fine and an exceptionally fresh entire letter. (photo on page 4) 475.00

10 � #1, 5c Red brown, four-margin single with portion of top sheet margin, tied to 1849entire folded letter to Oxford, Mass. by red circular grid cancel and Boston c.d.s. below,very fine. (photo on page 4) 475.00

11 � #1a, 5c Dark brown, handsome single with four large margins, deep color and sharpimpression, tied to 1848 entire folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. by neat red circular gridcancel, matching “Richmond/Va/Nov 28” c.d.s. at left, attractive, a very fine and choicecover. (photo on page 4) 975.00

12 � #1a, 5c Dark brown, single with four full to large margins, rich luxuriant color and anespecially strong impression, small horizontal scissor cut in the bottom margin at left(easily trimmed) tied by red grid with matching “Boston/5Cts./30Dec” c.d.s. at left onfolded cover to New Bedford, the cover has a few tiny minor bleach spots of noconsequence, the stamp itself is very fine. (photo on page 8) 975.00

13 � #1a, 5c Dark brown, choice single with four wide even margins, deep dark brown colorand especially detailed impression, tied to 1848 entire folded letter to Salona, Penna. byblue “Philada., Pa/5cts/Jun 24” c.d.s. with additional strike at right, slight soiling tocover from corner mounts and docketing at top neither affecting the stamp which is veryfine and attractive; 2003 PF certificate. (photo on page 8) 1,100.00

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15 � #2, 10c Black, select used example, large well balanced margins all around, deep richcolor and a well defined impression on fresh paper, beautiful central strike of a blue“Paid” in lozenge cancel, extremely fine and handsome; 2012 PF certificate. (photo) 1,025.00

16 � #2, 10c Black, attractive used four-margin example with red grid cancel, margins are wellclear to huge, deep color and sharp impression, very fine and choice. (photo on page 6) 925.00

17 � #2, 10c Black, attractive single with full large margins all around, crisp impression, tiedto folded cover to Philadelphia, Pa. by magenta circular grid cancel with clear matchingmagenta “Chicago/Ill./Nov 28” c.d.s., very fine and scarce with magenta markings;2002 PF certificate. (photo) 1,900.00

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18 � #2, 10c Black, position 84L, large to enormous margins all around, razor-sharpimpression, tied to 1849 folder letter to Rochester, New York by red St. Johnsbury,Vermont “Scarab” fancy cancel with matching red “St. Johnsbury/Vt./Apr 17” c.d.s.at left, extremely fine and rare, the most famous of the few 1847 issue fancy cancels;1999 PF certificate noting “toning removed from the bottom right corner of the foldedletter” which in our opinion barely detracts. (photo) Est. 5,000-7,500

19 P #3-4P4, 5c Red brown and 10c Black reproductions, plate proofs on card, each withample to large margins, fresh and very fine. (photo on page 6) 500.00

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20 � #5A, 1c Blue, Ty. Ib, position 4R1E, a remarkably handsome example of this scarce typethat only comes from the top row of plate 1, showing the full design characteristics at topwhich identify this type, large margins at sides as well, just in at bottom, bright andexceptionally pretty shade of blue that is found in the early state of this plate, and set onfresh white paper, black grid cancel, very fine for this and a desirable example of this scarcestamp; 1988 PF certificate. (photo) 9,000.00

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21 � #6, 1c Blue, Ty. Ia, pos. 98L4, full to mostly huge margins showing a portion ofadjoining stamp at top, position clearly shows the large blurry dot below “N” of “CENT”as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram, deeply etched impression on bright paper,lovely face-free town cancel at top right, an extremely fine and desirable stamp; 1984 PFand 2014 PSE certificates. (photo) 11,000.00

22 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 65R1E, the largest Double Transfer on Plate One Early, largeeven margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and top, faintly cancelled,appears unused, very fine; ex Cipolla. (photo on page 6) 500.00

23 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, pos. 68R3, mostly huge margins all around, scarce Plate Threeposition showing plating marks in “OS” of “POSTAGE” and “ONE,” lovelycharacteristic lighter blue shade and crisp impression, light red carrier cancel, extremelyfine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90, Plate 3 unpriced in SMQ). (photo on page 6) 445.00

24 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, horizontal strip of three, pos. 63-65L1E, full to large marginsvirtually all around, just touching left stamp at one point, lovely red grid cancels,sumptuous color and impression, choice very fine; 1980 PF certificate. (photo) 585.00

25 � #7, 1c Blue, Ty. II, vertical strip of three, pos. 14L2/24L2/34L2, mostly full to largemargins, except just in at bottom, tied by three strikes of “Steamboat” handstamp tocover to Savan(n)a(h), Georgia, fine and very attractive. (photo on page 8) 765.00

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26 � #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, a remarkably select used horiz. pair (pos. 31-32R4), with lavishextra-large to huge margins all around including a portion of the sheet margin at left,vibrant blue color and crisp prooflike impression showing wide breaks of the top framelines in both stamps, neat and unobtrusive black town cancel, extremely fine in allrespects; a wonderfully choice pair of a type that is rarely encountered in pairs of thisoutstanding quality; 2010 PF certificate. (photo) 2,500.00

27 � #8A, 1c Blue, Ty. IIIa, pos. 32R1E, full to large margins showing portion of adjoiningstamp at top, tied by single strike of crisp black grid to local New York October 1851printed illustrated circular for R.L. & A. Stuart’s Steam Sugar Refinery depicting therefinery at the corner of Greenwich and Chambers Streets, extremely fine and attractive.(photo) 1,000.00

28 (�) #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 79L1L, recut twice at top and twice at bottom variety, unused,huge margins all around showing portions of four adjoining stamps, lovely color and crispimpression, one of two positions on Plate One Late doubly recut at top and bottom,extremely fine; 1980 PF and 2014 PSE certificates (XF 90; SMQ $450). (photo) for o.g. 950.00

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29 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 25L1L, Double Transfer, huge margins all around showingportions of top, bottom and left adjoining stamps, deep bright color and proof-likeimpression on fresh bright paper, lovely face-free town cancel, extremely fine; 1984 PFand 2014 PSE certificates (XF- Superb SMQ $650); ex Cowitt. (photo on page 6) 105.00

30 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 52L1L, recut twice at top and twice at bottom variety, mostlylarge margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and bottom, neat town cancel,fresh color and impression, one of two positions on Plate One Late doubly recut at bothtop and bottom, very fine; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo on page 6) 240.00

31 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 79L1L, recut twice at top and twice at bottom variety, full evenmargins showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, neat town cancel, one of twopositions on Plate One Late doubly recut at top and bottom, very fine. (photo on page6) 240.00

32 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 91L1L, Triple transfer, one inverted, mostly large margins withtiny nick at bottom left, faintly cancelled, unused appearance with much gum, anaffordable example of this scarce position showing the salient features well, fine. (photoon page 6) 150.00

33 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 2R1L, recut twice at bottom, mostly large margins, justtouched at bottom, New York town cancel, sumptuous color and impression, very fine;only eleven positions on the plate showing this recutting. (photo on page 6) 110.00

34 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 71R1L, left sheet margin copy showing dividing line, largemargins other sides showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, lovely light eleven-bar gridcancel, fresh color and impression, extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ$275). (photo on page 6) 95.00

35 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 80R1L, recut once at top and once at bottom, select gemexample with huge even margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at top, bottomand left, lovely blue “Paid 3” in circle cancel, rich color and crisp impression on freshpaper, extremely fine; 1980 PF and 2014 PSE certificates (XF 90 SMQ $275) ex Haas.(photo) 110.00

36 �� #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, wide margins, strong color and a highly detailed impression,uncharacteristically light black cancel, extremely fine; 2013 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV$200.00). (photo on page 6) 95.00

37 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, pos. 81L1L, Triple transfer, one inverted, very early impression,margins full to in at top, tied by red “Cincinnati O/ Jun/20” town cancel to June 1852printed circular to Urbana, Ohio. believed to be the second earliest use of Plate One Late,about fine and attractive.ex Cipolla. (photo on page 8) off cover 150.00

38 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, recut once at top and once at bottom, full to large margins allaround, tied by faint blue Ohio town cancel to small local ladies envelope, smallcontemporary ink stain affects cover at left center, stamp very fine. (photo on page 8) 115.00

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39 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, horizontal block of six (3x2), pos.54-56/64-66L1L, the two centerstamps with double transfers, mostly clear margins with substantial portions of the theeadjacent stamps at top folded over the top of the cover, tied to legal size double rate coverto New York by three strikes of black “Stroudsburgh/Pa./Nov 4” c.d.s. with anadditional strike at left, horiz. fold between rows in the block, stamps with soiling andedge wear at the top of cover and two tears to the top of the cover not affecting thestamps, an extremely scarce franking for a block of six on cover; Scott value for just a usedblock of four is $1,750.00. (photo on page 8) Est. 500-750

40 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, single, apparently pre-cancelled and 3c brownish carmine, Ty. II,pen cancelled, both large margins to cut in used on 6c Nesbitt green on buff entire(#U14) from San Francisco (April 23) to Washington, Pennsylvania, cover bears largeblue oval “Pacific Express Co./California/No. 124 Broadway N.Y.” express handstamptogether with the company’s red “Paid” in oval handstamp, the Nesbitt cancelled onarrival in New York by “New York/May/24” datestamp with the 1c additionally bearing“Due 7,” overstruck by a grid and “Due 4” handstamps, repeated on cover, small coverfaults including staining at lower right, an interesting and scarce cover. (photo) Est. 1,500-2,000

41 � #9, 1c Blue, Ty. IV, horizontal pair, margins large to just in, 3c brownish carmine, Ty.II, large margins mostly all around showing portions of five adjoining stamps, tied byblack grids to 1855 Garnier correspondence folder letter on prices current to Nantes,France from New Orleans, cover bears large red “New Orleans/Sep 5/La” datestamp,blue merchant’s oval, 12 decimes debit and French entry c.d.s. with “Boston Am.Pkt./Sep/19” and since the cover literally missed the boat “Boston Br. Pkt./Sep/26”handstamps on reverse together with the appropriate transits of London, Paris andNantes, fine and colorful. (photo on page 8) Est. 200-250

42 � #10A var., 3c Yellowish orange brown, Ty. II, on thin paper, an unusual and scarceshade of the early printing of the 3c value, plus being on a very uncommon thin paper,clear to large margins on all sides, clear detailed impression, furthermore the early statusof this stamp is confirmed by two strikes of black small Boston “Paid” cancels, a cancelused only in the orange brown period of this stamp, very fine; an elusive and wonderfulvariety for the 1851 specialist; Wilbur F. Amonette opinion and 2014 PF certificate.(photo on page 6) 160.00+

43 � #11A, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, fresh used single with central “Way” cancel; wonderfullywide even margins all around showing the full frame lines of three adjacent stamps,attractive pastel color and clean impression, extremely fine and choice; 2014 PFcertificate. (photo on page 6) 25.00

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48 �� #14, 10c Green, Ty. II, eye-catching used example, featuring four lavishly large anduniformly balanced margins, unusually bright vivid color and a detailed impression onfresh paper, light neat strike of a town c.d.s., extremely fine; a most appealing stamp; 2014PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $575.00). (photo) 160.00

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44 � #11A, 3c Claret, Ty. II, premium left sheet-margin block of four (pos. 51-2/61-3R3),the other margins are large to oversize as well showing small portions of five adjacentstamps, rich claret color and highly detailed impression, neatly canceled by portions oforange and black c.d.s. cancels which interestingly are Great Britain transits, extremelyfine; blocks are quite scarce in such select quality; 2014 PSAG and 2014 PF certificates.(photo) 1,250.00+

45 � #11A, 3c Brownish claret, Ty. II, lovely single with four large balanced margins, tiedto allover front advertising cover to Meriden, Conn. of “The Independent,/ A WeeklyReligious Newspaper of the Largest Class,” among the distinguished regular contributorsare Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and his sister Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “UncleTom’s Cabin,” stamp is tied by “New York, N.Y./Jul 2” c.d.s., very fine; 2013 PFcertificate. (photo on page 14) Est. 200-300

46 � #11A, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, horiz. pair, just in at right, tied to orange legal size frankedexpress envelope to Verona, California with “Paid/Wells, Fargo & Co./Over ourCalifornia and Coast Routes” frank at left, stamps tied by blue “Wells, Fargo &Co./Express/San Francisco” oval h.s. with additional strike on the company frank, ms.date “July 20/1857’ in pencil, open on three sides with small piece of cover out at topwhich does not appear to have damaged the stamps. (photo on page 14) Est. 150-200

47 � #13, 10c Green, Ty. I, large bottom sheet margin single being quite appropriate for thistype as all type I stamps come from the bottom row of the sheet, the other three marginsare large and well clear of the design, black town cancel, couple edge flaws that are totallyin the margins as small corner crease at top left, otherwise very fine. (photo on page 6) 925.00

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49 � #14, 10c Green, Ty. II, an impressive horizontal strip of nine with centerline in the rightsheet margin, first stamp slightly cut in at left, and while most of the other margins areclear to large rough separation impinges at a few points, small tear at top of middle stampand small pinhole in the sixth stamp, tied to court cover front to Cincinnati by“Bellefontaine/Oh/Jun 28” c.d.s. plus ms. cancels, very fine appearance and a raremultiple; Scott value is for three strips of three; 1985 PF certificate. (photo on page 14) 1,950.00+

50 �� #16, 10c Green, Ty. IV, position 54L1, recut at bottom, an especially handsome usedexample, possessing exceedingly large margins all around, strong rich color and a crispimpression, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; 2008 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ$3,600.00 for 90 and $6,600.00 for 95). (photo) 1,750.00

51 �� #17, 12c Black, exquisite used example with four extraordinary large to huge margins,including a portion of a sheet margin at left and a part of the adjacent stamp at right, neatcentral black circular grid cancel, strong color and impression, extremely fine anduncommonly choice; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $1,250.00 for 95and $3,000.00 for 98). (photo) 250.00

52 � #17, 12c Black, four well clear to large margins, strong color and a highly detailedimpression, light town cancel, very fine; signed A. D(iena) and accompanied by 2014 PFcertificate. (photo on page 6) 250.00

53 � #17, 12c Black, scarce single franking tied to court cover to Jefferson, Ohio by“Massillon/O./Feb 22, 1856” c.d.s., stamp with large margins to just in at two corners,fine and attractive cover with a value that is rarely found in sole single franking. (photoon page 16) 1,500.00

54 � #17, 12c Black, horiz. pair with clear to large margins nearly all around, just intoframeline at bottom right, tied by Boston c.d.s. to cover to a ship captain at Cowes, Isleof Wight via the American consul and then forwarded to London, red“America/Liverpool/Paid/DE 16” entry c.d.s. and matching “3” rate marking, Cowestransit c.d.s., very fine;signed Stanley B. Ashbrook. (photo on page 14) 750.00

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55 � #17, 12c Black, along with 1c Blue, Ty. II, and 3c Dull red horiz. strip of three, Ty. II,12c with close to large margins all around, the other values cutting in and a vertical covercrease affects the strip, all tied to legal size California cover to the Secretary of the Interiorin Washington, D.C., stamps tied by “San Francisco/Cal/16 May” c.d.s., light coverstain at right, nevertheless attractive and a fine cover; lack of additional markings impliesthat this was sent by government mail at double the 1855 10c rate over the contract routevia Panama, evidently the sender believed that 2c was required for ship fee and thus theextra 2c; what is most interesting is that these three values constitute the complete seriesissued in 1851 and it is extremely rare to find all three values used on one cover. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

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56 � #21, 1c Blue, Ty. III, pos. 30R4, used single with black carrier cancel, deep color, tinytear in bottom right corner that is barely detectable, just fine centering and an elusive typeIII stamp; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 6) 1,975.00

57 � #25, 3c Rose red, Ty. I, used, quite well centered for this tightly margined issue,intensely rich color, cancelled by a portion of a green town cancel, very fine; a scarcecolored cancel; 2009 PF certificate. (photo) 375.00

58 � #25A, 3c Dull red, Ty. II, used, quite well centered for this difficult issue, plus its coloris considerably stronger and deeper than usual, clean crisp impression, light town cancel,very fine; in the imperforate issue the two types were rather equally issued however in theperforated stamps the recut inner frame lines are decidedly scarcer than the type I wherethey are not recut; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 6) 950.00

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60 � #25A var., 3c Dull red, Ty. II, double transfer in “Three Cents” a handsome exampleof this scarce stamp with the additional feature that the double transfer in the bottomlabel is quite significant, very well centered, deep strong color and sharp distinctimpression, extremely fine; catalog value is for the normal used stamp; 2014 PF certificate.(photo) 950.00+

61 � #25A, 3c Rose, Ty. II, attractive used vertical pair of this a difficult stamp, both stampsare unusually well centered for this exceptionally tight margined issue, attractive color thatis stronger and deeper than usual, clean crisp impression, plus it possesses a lovely portionof “(W)yandot(te/Mich) balloon cancel, very fine and choice; multiples of this value aremuch scarcer than the modest premium implies; 2011 PSAG certificate. (photo on page6) 2,100.00

62 � #26, 1857-61 3c Dull red, Ty. III accumulation of over 120 singles and four pairs onpages, including a few on piece, year date town cancels with Mobile, Alabama (3),Philadelphia Octagons (11), couple 1860 dates inverted in error, etc., numerous stampshades, some small faults but many attractive, generally fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

63 � #26a, 3c Dull red, Ty. IIa, incredibly well centered, with the perforations clearing thedesign all around, a rare feat on this tightly spaced plate, bright and fresh with strongcolor, light blue town cancel, extremely fine; an elusive and often misidentified stamp;2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 6) 152.00

64 �� #28, 5c Red brown, Ty. I, handsome used example, being especially well centered,lovely rich color and a sharp impression, light c.d.s. town cancel, extremely fine; 2010PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $3,300.00). (photo) 1,100.00

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66 � #36, 12c Black, plate I, a truly lovely used horizontal pair, being wonderfully wellcentered for this notoriously difficult and tightly margined issue, outstanding color and aremarkably clean and detailed impression which are seldom encountered, neatly cancelledby central “Boston Br. Pkt./Feb 8” c.d.s., the right stamp with a few short perfs. at right,otherwise extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 6) 750.00

67 � #36, 12c Black, plate I, three singles plus two singles of 3c Dull red (#26) tied to 1860cover to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by large Boston “Paid” cancels, portion of Boston c.d.s.on reverse,”Paid 40” in red crayon, via Great Britain with red “London/Paid/MR 20,60” transit on the front, stamps lifted and replaced but original to the cover, cover toning,repaired cover fault at left from rough opening and portion of back flaps missing, anexceptionally scarce early cover to this South American country. (photo on page 16) Est. 500-750

68 � #39, 90c Blue, an extraordinarily rare used example of this value, which is one of the fewstamps in United States philately that is actually far more rare and valuable in usedcondition versus mint, with this particular copy being one of the few which iscompletely sound and without the myriad of flaws which affect the majority of knowncertified used examples, bold rich color and impression on bright fresh paper, attractivelywell centered with well clear to large margins all around and bordered by full evenperforations, neat and unobtrusive grid cancel, very fine and choice example of the usedrarity; it is believed that are there are less than 200 certified used examples, and the vastmajority have faults of varying degrees; an important sound stamp for the serious collectorof used U.S. stamps; 2002 and 2014 PSE certificates. (photo) 11,000.00

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69 P #40P4-47P4, 1c-90c 1857-60 Reprints, plate proofs on card cplt., lovely set eachwith well clear to large margins all around, fresh and bright, accompanied by originalenvelope reading “United States Postage Stamps/Issue/1851,” these envelopes wereseldom saved or encountered today, very fine-extremely fine set. (photo on page 6) 580.00+

70 P #40P4-47P4, 1c-90c Reprints of 1857-60 issue, plate proofs on card cplt., each withample to large margins and vivid rich colors, ms. “1851” notation on reverse of each, veryfine. (photo on page 6) 580.00

71 � #46, 30c Yellow orange reprint, without gum as issued, an extraordinarily well centeredexample of this rare and challenging reprint, with comparatively large and well balancedmargins, exceedingly fresh, with deep vibrant color on bright paper, tiny corner perf.crease at bottom left, choice very fine appearance; only 480 sold. (photo) 3,000.00

1861-1866 ISSUES

72 P #63P4/78P4, 1c-90c 1861-66 Issues, plate proofs on card, cplt. for all ten valuesincluding the 2c Black and 15c Black, the 3c is in the scarlet color (#74TC4) and the 24cis in the lilac color, all with well clear to large margins and bright fresh colors, alsoaccompanied by the seldom seen original envelope reading “United States PostageStamps/Issue/1861,” very fine. (photo on page 6) 535.00+

73 P #63P4, 65P4, 76P4, 68P4, 69P4, 78P4, 71P4, 72P4, 1c-90c 1861 Issue, plateproofs on card, set of eight values, ample to large margins, 3c with light stain on reversenot showing through, otherwise fresh and fine-very fine. (photo on page 6) 415.00

74 #EP9, Take Ayer’s Pills, 3c Rose, with fully intact mica that shows just a couple oftrivial edge laminations, stamp with fresh color and the case much less worn than thenorm with a few pencil marks, otherwise very fine. (photo on page 6) 400.00

75 �� #65, 3c Rose, top margin example, the stamp being pristine and exceptionally wellcentered, intense bright color and detailed impression on fresh white paper, fullo.g.,never hinged, being hinged in the selvage only, extremely fine; scarce in this neverhinged quality; catalog value for previously hinged; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 125.00+

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76 � #68, 10c Yellow green, a most desirable mint single, being wonderfully well centeredand margined, plus its color is especially rich, while the impression is razor sharp, full o.g.,trace of light h.r., extremely fine and choice for this difficult mint stamp; 2014 PFcertificate. (photo) 1,000.00

77 � #70c, 24c Violet on thin paper, unusually fresh and pretty used single, nicely centered,large margins and surrounded by full even perforations, strong gorgeous violet color anddetailed impression, black target cancel, a very fine example of this scarce stamp; 2011 PFcertificate. (photo) 2,250.00

78 � #71, 30c Orange, along with 3c Rose (#65), both fresh and well centered for this issue,tied to 1862 folded cover to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope by Boston “Paid”cancel, red “N. York, Am. Packet/Paid/Apr 19” c.d.s. on the reverse, red ms. “12” creditand crayon “1” Colonial rate markings on the front along with London transit, on reverseCape Town transit and Port Elizabeth bkst., cover refolded at bottom, attractive and veryfine cover from the Howland correspondence; 1994 RPS and 2003 PF certificates.(photo) Est. 500-750

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80 �� #76, 5c Brown, an extraordinarily pretty used example, exceedingly well centered andmargined for this value, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression, neat lightgrid cancel, extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate (VF-XF 85; SSV $195.00). (photo onpage 6) 120.00

81 � #76, 5c Brown, unusually well centered used single, deep rich color and strongimpression, segmented cork cancel, choice very fine; 2012 PF certificate. (photo on page6) 120.00

1867 GRILLED ISSUES

82 � #84, 2c Black, “D” grill, a presentable mint example of this incredibly difficult stamp,centered a bit into perfs. as nearly always, good color, with a well defined and easilyidentifiable grill, disturbed o.g., with some gum toning that causes slight perf. toning; amint stamp that is on most collector’s want lists. (photo on page 24) 16,000.00

83 � #84, 2c Black, “D” grill, used with light cancel, better centered than most examples ofthis scarce grill as perfs. clear the design all around, small corner creases at bottom rightwhich very slightly break the paper, fine appearance and very scarce. (photo on page 24) 4,500.00

84 � #84, 2c Black, “D” grill, used single with central segmented circular cancel, smallmargin tear at bottom, centered to left but quite attractive with fine appearance for thisrare grill. (photo on page 24) 4,500.00

85 � #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, used, rather well centered and cancelled by a purple quarteredcork cancel, small perforation faults and some light soiling, fine; a scarce grill and thepurple cancel, which should get a substantial premium, is not noted on this scarce stamp;2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 1,050.00+

86 � #85, 3c Rose, “D” grill, single centered to upper left tied by quartered cork cancel oncover to New York, indistinct town postmark, stamp lifted for examination and hingedback in place, fine and scarce. (photo on page 16) 1,200.00

87 � #85E, 12c Black, “Z” grill, used example of this scarce grill, neatly cancelled, expertlyreperforated at left, very fine appearance; clear 1972 APS and 2014 PSE certificates.(photo on page 24) 2,500.00

88 � #87, 2c Black, “E” grill, select quality used example, wonderfully well centered withinwide margins, strong color and a crisp impression on bright paper, plus it is beautifullycontrasted by a bright red segmented cork cancel, extremely fine; a very pretty stamp;2014 PF certificate. (photo) 265.00

89 � #89, 10c Green, “E” grill, an impressively margined used example of this grilled issuescarce stamp, featuring especially large and beautifully balanced margins all around,intensely rich and luxuriant color, central cancel, extremely fine. (photo on page 24) 350.00

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92 �� #117, 12c Green, a marvelous used single, being extraordinarily well centered amidlavishly large margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a crisp detailed impression,light quartered cork cancel, extremely fine; a highly desirable premium used example;2014 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $825.00). (photo) 130.00

93 � #117, 12c Green, along with 3c Ultramarine (#114) tied to lovely 1869 cover to Paris,France by cut-cork cancels and “New York/Paid 6/Dec 1” with inverted month plug,blue Calais French entry c.d.s. also tying the 12c Green, attractive and very fine. (photoon page 16) 450.00

94 � #119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, wonderfully well centered used example, rich colorsand detailed impression, central cork cancel, extremely fine. (photo on page 24) 225.00

95 � #119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, used, deep intense colors in this distinctive and eye-appealing shades on bright white paper, well centered, light target cancel, very fine; 2014PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 225.00

96 � #119, 15c Brown and blue, Ty. II, attractive single tied to neat 1869 folded cover toParis, France by circle of wedges, red “New York/Paid 6/Oct 20” c.d.s at left as well asblue Calais French entry datestamp, very fine and especially attractive example of thisusage. (photo on page 16) 850.00

97 (�) #120, 24c Green and violet, unused, wonderfully fresh colors and crisp impression onbright white paper, attractive fine centering; a scarce unused example of this popularseries; 1980 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 2,800.00

98 � #120, 24c Green and violet, well centered used single with large margins, strong richcolors and crisp impression, light cork cancel, bottom right corner perf. expertly added,very fine appearance; clear 1984 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate. (photo on page24) 675.00

1869 PICTORIALS

90 (�) #117, 12c Green, fresh unused single, without gum, wonderfully well centered amidwide even margins, all of which are surrounded by full neat perforations, attractive brightcolor and crisp impression, extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 700.00

91 (�) #117, 12c Green, unused without gum, well centered with large margins, rich color anddetailed impression, very fine and attractive; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 700.00


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99 � #122, 90c Carmine and black, marvelously fresh mint single with strong rich colors andhighly detailed impressions, o.g., attractive fine centering and a scarce mint example ofthis high value; 2002 PF and 2009 PSE certificates. (photo) 12,000.00

100 � #122, 90c Carmine and black, attractive appearing used single, well centered withinlarge margins, deep rich colors and detailed impressions, top left corner repaired with aportion of the design painted in, very fine appearance; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 2,000.00

101 � #133a, 1c Brown orange re-issue, without gum as issued, large-margined single, wellcentered with full perforations, deep characteristic color with clean sharp impression, veryfine and choice; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 250.00

1870-1890 BANK NOTE ISSUES

102 � #137, 6c Carmine with grill, beautifully centered used single with attractive“clothespin” geometric cancel, bright color on white paper, full “H” grill impression,certificate mentions tiny tear which is virtually indiscernible, otherwise extremely fine; 214PSE certificate. (photo on page 24) 500.00

103 � #138A, 7c Vermilion, “I” grill, an exceedingly choice used example, being marvelouslywell centered within large margins, gorgeous rich color and a crisp impression, full andwell defined late-state “I” grill, short perf at upper left, still extremely fine; 2014 PFcertificate. (photo on page 24) 1,400.00

104 � #148, 6c Carmine, attractive used example that is wonderfully well centered within largemargins, brilliant fresh color, and possessing an unusual letter “D” cancel, extremely fine;2012 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 25.00

105 � #150, 10c Brown, pretty used single, quite well centered within large margins, brightluxuriant color, bold clear strike of a black New York Foreign Mail postmark (Weiss ST-8P1), extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 35.00+

106 � #156, 1c Ultramarine, well centered and tied by fancy rosette cut cork cancel to “PostalCard of/Catlin, Brundrett & Co.” addressed locally within New York City, printedadvertisement on reverse, very fine and scarce pioneer postal card. (photo on page 16) Est. 150-200

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1880-1885 SPECIAL PRINTINGS OF THE 1879-1883 ISSUES

108 � #196, 7c Scarlet vermilion special printing, without gum as issued, characteristic deepluxuriant color, centered to right as most are found, a fine example of this rare specialprinting; less than 100 copies are thought to exist; 1994 PF certificate. (photo) 8,000.00

109 � #201, 30c Greenish black special printing, without gum as issued, a seldom seen soundexample of this very rare special printing, rich unmistakable greenish black color and astrong impression on unusually fresh bright paper, centered to bottom, completely free ofany flaws which plague so many existing examples, fine; the special printing values that donot come on soft paper in production prints are easily identified, but certified examples ofthe other values are much more elusive as well as being very rare with approximately 40examples thought to exist of the Thirty Cent Soft Paper Special Printing; 1982 and2008 PF certificates. (photo) 22,500.00

110 �� #213, 2c Green, a lovely mint single, excellent centering within large even margins,sumptuously rich color and a crisp impression, pristine o.g., never hinged, extremely fineand choice; 2014 PF certificate (XF 90; SSV $325.00). (photo on page 24) 120.00

111 �� #214, 3c Vermilion, excellent centering within exceptionally large balanced margins,strong bright color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; photocopy of 1989 PFcertificate for a strip of three, this being the left stamp, as well as a 2014 PSE certificatefor the single (XF 90 Jumbo; (SMQ $475.00 for 90 and $1,400.00 for 95). (photo onpage 24) 180.00

112 P #219P4, 219DP3, 220P4—229P4, 1c-90c Small Bank Notes, plate proofs on card,complete set of eleven values less the 2c Lake on card but it is present on India, all withfull wide margin, fresh bright colors, very fine to mostly extremely fine. (photo on page24) 700.00

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113 � #220c, 2c Carmine, cap on both “2’s” variety, quite well centered, strong rich colorin a deep shade, o.g., light h.r. and trivial thin speck, otherwise very fine; a rather scarceplate variety in mint condition. (photo on page 24) 650.00

114 � #229, 90c Orange, an impressive jumbo-margined used example, possessingexceptionally large balanced margins, marvelously well centered, even its color isunusually rich and vibrant, neat registry postmark, extremely fine jumbo; 2010 PFcertificate. (photo on page 24) 150.00

1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION

115 �� #231 var., 2c Columbian, “broken hat” variety, an exceptional quality used single,being remarkably well centered within extravagantly large margins, sumptuously richcolor and a crisp impression on fresh white paper, neat central cut cork cancel, extremelyfine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $60.00 for 95, $140.00 for 98 -these prices for the normal Two Cent Columbian, as the variety is not listed). (photo onpage 24) 3.00

116 �� #233, 4c Columbian, lovely mint single, especially well centered within large margins,rich fresh color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90;SMQ $400.00). (photo on page 24) 160.00

117 �� #234, 5c Columbian, an impressive mint example that is exceptionally well centeredwithin especially wide margins, rich luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g.,n.h., extremely fine; 2001 and 2007 PF certificates (VF-XF 85; SSV $240.00). (photo onpage 24) 160.00

118 �� #235, 6c Columbian, beautifully centered within balanced margins, rich color and crispimpression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PF certificate. (photo on page 24) 160.00

119 �� #237, 10c Columbian, extraordinarily well centered within balanced wide margins,exceedingly bright and fresh, pristine o.g. which accompanying certificate statespreviously hinged, but apparent trace is so small that we don’t find it, extremely fine andchoice; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $350.00). (photo on page 24) 100.00

120 �� #238, 15c Columbian, handsome mint single that is exceptionally well centered withinlarge margins, deep intense color and a razor-sharp impression, pristine o.g., neverhinged, extremely fine; 1989 PF certificate for a vert. pair, this being the bottom stampand a 2014 PSE certificate as a single. (photo) 675.00

121 �� #238, 15c Columbian, used, wonderfully well centered within large margins, brightfresh color, very lightly cancelled with target cancel, extremely fine; PF certificate.(VF-XF85;SSV $115.00). (photo on page 30) 82.00

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122 �� #239, 30c Columbian, excellent centering within extraordinarily large margins, richluxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; 2007PF certificate. (photo) 725.00

123 �� #239, 30c Columbian, a pristine mint single, exceptionally well centered and margined,rich color and a highly detailed impression, flawless o.g., n.h., very fine and choice;photocopy of 1990 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp.(photo on page 30) 725.00

124 � #240, 50c Columbian, fresh mint single, deep color and sharp impression, o.g., l.h.,nearly very fine. (photo on page 30) 500.00

125 � #243, $3.00 Columbian, fresh mint example, well centered, bright with strong color onfresh white paper, o.g., faint edge crease at top, otherwise very fine. (photo on page 30) 1,500.00

126 � #245, $5.00 Columbian, strong fresh color, disturbed o.g. with some minor adhesions,otherwise fine. (photo on page 30) 2,400.00

1894-1898 BUREAU ISSUES

127 � #262, $2.00 Bright blue, bright fresh color and a sharp detailed impression, o.g., lighth.r., fine example of this unwatermarked high value Bureau issue. (photo on page 30) 2,750.00

128 � #272a, 8c Violet brown, watermarked “USIR” in error, used single showing a clearlyidentifiable portion of the “R,” exceptionally well centered being much better centeredand margined than typically found on this scarce stamp, deep intense color as well, verylightly cancelled, extremely fine; 2000 and 2014 PF certificates. (photo) 1,000.00

129 � #278, $5.00 Dark green, fresh mint single, crisp impression, slightly disturbed o.g., fine;2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 30) 2,000.00

130 ��/� #279-83a, 1c-10c Bureau Issue cplt. in top imprint and plate number strips of three, inthe changed colors to conform to the UPU, 2c is in the carmine shade, both types of the10c are present including the type II with vertical watermark, o.g., 2c-6c values are allnever hinged, fine-very fine. (photo on page 30) 2,947.00

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131 �� #288, 5c Trans-Mississippi, bottom imprint single, well centered within large margin,strong bright color, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 30) 275.00

132 �� #289, 8c Trans-Mississippi, wonderfully well centered for this difficult value, intensecolor, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1982 PF certificate for a block of four, thisbeing the top right stamp. (photo on page 30) 425.00

133 � #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, handsome mint single, uncharacteristically wellcentered and margined, deep color and a sharp detailed impression, o.g., certificate statesslightly disturbed o.g. which we believe to be a bit harsh, choice very fine; 2014 PFcertificate. (photo) 1,400.00

134 � #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, beautifully centered within generous margins, strongcolor and sharp impression, o.g., which is partly disturbed, extremely fine; 2014 PFcertificate. (photo) 1,400.00

135 � #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, a fresh plate number single from top of sheet, o.g., l.h.,certificate states gum is slightly sweated, fine; 2010 W. R. Weiss certificate. (photo onpage 30) 1,400.00

136 � #292, $1.00 Trans-Mississippi, detailed impression on fresh bright paper, o.g., fine.(photo on page 30) 1,400.00

137 �� #299, 10c Pan-American, choice centering within wide margins, deeply rich colors, o.g.,n.h., very fine; 1993 PF certificate. (photo on page 30) 300.00

1902-1903 REGULAR ISSUE

138 �� #310, 50c Orange, exceptionally fresh mint single, well centered within large margins,brilliantly rich color on bright paper, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1987 PF certificatefor a block of four, this being the top left stamp and 2004 PF certificate for the single.(photo) 1,150.00

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139 � #311, $1.00 Black, attractive mint single, excellent centering within exceptionally largemargins, strong color and impression, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2014 PFcertificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp and a 2014 PF certificate forthe single. (photo) 600.00

140 � #313, $5.00 Dark green, outstanding centering within lavishly large margins all around,deep luxuriant color and a vivid impression on fresh paper, o.g. that is disturbed fromhinge removal, tiny corner crease at top left from being bent over, otherwise extremelyfine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 30) 2,100.00

141 �� #315, 5c Blue imperforate, horizontal pair with balanced large margins all around,bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine;1994 PF certificate. (photo) 1,300.00

1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION

142 �� #324, 2c Louisiana Purchase, pristine mint single, excellent centering, rich vibrantcolor, flawless o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $175.00).(photo on page 30) 65.00

143 �� #325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, unusually well centered, rich color and detailedimpression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $475.00).(photo on page 30) 185.00

144 �� #325, 3c Louisiana Purchase, exceptionally well centered, deep color and a razor-sharpimpression on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificatefor a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp and a 2014 PSE as a single. (photoon page 30) 185.00

1908-1913 WASHINGTON-FRANKLINS

145 �� #338, 10c Yellow, beautiful mint single, exceptionally well centered within largebalanced margins, brilliantly rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine;1993 PF certificatemistakenly as a #381 and 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $375.00). (photo on page30) 160.00

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147 ��PB #370, 2c Alaska-Yukon, choice right margin imprint and plate no. 5142 block of six,beautifully centered throughout, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., extremely fine.(photo on page 42) 320.00

148 �� #376, 3c Deep violet, Ty. I, an eye-catching mint single, possessing remarkably widemargins all around and being wonderfully well centered within these oversized borders,exceedingly fresh color in the Violet shade, pristine o.g., n.h., simply superb; a remarkablychoice stamp; 2014 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $1,125.00). (photo) 55.00

149 �� #377, 4c Brown, exceedingly well centered within large margins, strong rich color anda well defined impression, flawless o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; a highly selectexample; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00). (photo on page 30) 70.00

150 �� #378, 5c Blue, Q a spectacular mint single, sporting huge margins all around and beingimpeccable well centered within these oversized borders, intense vibrant color and arazor-sharp impression as well, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem; a visually strikingjumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $500.00 for 95 and $1450.00for 98). (photo) 70.00

151 �� #379, 6c Red orange, wonderfully well centered within large margins, brilliantly freshcolor, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PF certificate for plate block of six, this being thetop left stamp and 2014 PSE certificate as a single (XF 90; SMQ $160.00). (photo onpage 30) 90.00

152 �� #380, 8c Olive green, immaculate mint single, wonderfully well centered withinunusually large margins, brilliantly rich color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremelyfine jumbo; 1995 PF and 2014 PSE certificates (XF 90 Jumbo; SMQ $450.00 for 90 and$1,150.00 for 95). (photo) 225.00

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153 �� #385, 1c Green coil, perf. 12 horiz., guide line pair, well centered and margined, strongcolor, o.g., never hinged, very fine and choice; a difficult coil to find genuine; 1990 and2006 PF certificates (VF-XF 85; SSV $1,300.00). (photo) 1,000.00

154 � #388, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 12 vert., guide line pair of this terribly rare and frequentlyfaked coil, being sufficiently well centered to clear the design all around, in addition itpossesses the deep fiery red color that is characteristic of this issue, a few perf. separationsat top, fine; one of the rarest items in 20th century U.S. philately; 2014 PF certificate.(photo) 8,250.00

155 �� #391, 2c Carmine coil, perf. 8½ horiz., mint pair, exceptionally well centered withinuncommonly wide margins, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PSE for a stripof four, this being the center pair and a 2014 PSE certificate for the pair (XF 90; SMQ$500.00). (photo on page 30) 240.00

156 � #394, 3c Deep violet coil, perf. 8½ vert., used single, exceedingly well centered withinlarge margins, bright fresh color on clean white paper, extremely fine; 2014 PF certificate(photo on page 30) 67.00

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1913 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION

158 �� “New Orleans Logical Point/ World’s Panama Exposition/1915” multicolorpromotional label, complete sheet of 25 (5x5) with interleaving slightly affecting theoriginal gum which also has some gum toning on the reverse, otherwise fine-very fine,plus an attractive and very scarce 1910 cover posted from New Orleans with Jeweler ColeE. Adler corner card to Connecticut with a lovely single of this label tied along with 2cCarmine (#332) by “New Orleans, La/Nov 15/1910” machine cancel, very fine andrarely seen tied to cover; It is not well known that in 1910 when the opening of thePanama Canal was announced for 1915 that New Orleans bid for the World’s Fair butlost out to San Francisco where the exhibition was finally held, these promotional itemsare rarely seen today. (photo on page 16) Est. 200-300

159 �� #399, 5c Panama-Pacific, extraordinarily well centered amid large margins, deepluxuriant color and sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1995 PFcertificate and 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $315.00). (photo on page 30) 160.00

160 �� #399, 5c Panama-Pacific, beautifully centered within uncommonly large margins,brilliantly fresh color, lightly cancelled, extremely fine jumbo; 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $175.00 for 95 and $650.00 for 98). (photo on page 36) 10.00

161 �� #400, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange yellow, a flawlessly centered mint example, withexceptional balanced margins all around, absolutely radiant color, o.g., n.h., extremelyfine; 1995 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 270.00

162 �� #400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, an eye-catching mint example, exquisitely centeredwithin lavishly large margins, gorgeous bright color and a clean impression on fresh paper,unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo in every respect; 1995 PF certificate.(photo on page 36) 400.00

163 �� #400A, 10c Panama-Pacific, orange, deep vibrant color and a strong impression, wellcentered amid amazing oversized margins, o.g., never hinged, very fine jumbo; 2014 PSEcertificate (VF 80 Jumbo; SMQ $400.00 for 80 and $550.00 for 85). (photo on page 36) 400.00

164 �� #402, 2c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, gorgeous mint single, enormously large margins allaround which are almost never seen on this difficult value, exceedingly well centeredwithin them, wonderfully bright rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo; 1997 PFcertificate and 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb Jumbo; SMQ $825.00 for 95 and$2,350.00 for 98). (photo) 170.00

165 �� #403, 5c Panama-Pacific, perf. 10, bright and fresh, attractively well centered, pristineo.g., n.h., very fine; 1990 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 390.00

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166 �� #411, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. I, perf. 8½ horiz., guide line pair, dazzling bright color,exceptionally well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (X 90; SMQ$250.00). (photo on page 36) 125.00

167 �� #418, 15c Gray, lovely mint example, possessing extraordinarily precise centering withinlarge margins, plus its color and impression are far more intense than usual on immaculatepaper, fresh o.g., n.h., an extremely fine and pretty stamp; 1995 PF certificate and 2014PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $775.00). (photo) 190.00

168 �� #419, 20c Ultramarine, a wonderfully choice used example, featuring an exceptionallyoverall brilliance, with bright color and well incised impression on immaculate whitepaper, plus it is extraordinarily well centered within large margins, central registry oval,extremely fine in every regard; 2014 PF certificate (XF-Superb 95; SSV $240.00). (photoon page 36) 19.00

169 �� #420, 30c Orange red, exceedingly well centered within large margins, deep prooflikecolor and impression on brilliantly fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PFcertificate and 2013 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $450.00). (photo on page 36) 250.00

170 �� #427, 4c Brown, highly select mint single, magnificently centered within lavishly largeand uniformly balanced margins, gorgeous rich color and a sharp detailed impression,unblemished o.g., n.h., superb; a matchless quality never hinged example, which alsoboasts tremendous overall eye appeal; 1999 PF certificate and 2014 PSE certificate(Superb 98; SMQ $1,900.00). (photo) 75.00

171 �� #427, 4c Brown, excellent centering within large margins, lovely rich color, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $200.00). (photo on page 36) 75.00

172 �PB #427, 4c Brown, top plate no. 8496 block of six, remarkably well centered throughout,rich color and fresh, o.g., l.h. in top right stamp, other five are never hinged with someminor gum skips, extremely fine and attractive. (photo on page 42) 475.00

173 �� #429, 6c Red orange, exceptionally well centered within uncharacteristically largemargins, brilliantly fresh with beautiful color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PFCertificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 36) 105.00

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174 �� #433, 10c Orange yellow, exceedingly well centered within large margins, gloriousbright rich color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; photocopy of 1999 PFcertificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (photo on page 36) 105.00

175 �� #434, 11c Dark green, excellent centering within large oversized margins, sumptuouslyrich color and a crisp detailed impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificateand a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $125.00). (photo on page 36) 55.00

176 �� #437, 15c Gray, bottom margin single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined,quite fresh, o.g., n.h., pencil number on gum, extremely fine; color photocopy of a 2014PF certificate for a plate block of six, this being the bottom left stamp. (photo on page36) 280.00

177 �� #440, 50c Violet, attractive mint single, uncharacteristically well centered and margined,wonderfully bright color on pristine white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a choice keyvalue; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 1,050.00

178 �� #447, 5c Blue flat plate coil, perf. 10 vert., a desirable mint coil pair, well centered,resplendent color and brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1996 PF certificate.(photo on page 36) 220.00

179 �� #452, 1c Green rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, quite well centered andmargined, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo) 160.00

180 �� #454, 2c Red rotary coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., pristine mint coil pair, rather wellcentered, resplendent color, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1994 PF certificate. (photo) 360.00

181 � #456, 3c Violet rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., mint pair, well centered and margined,fresh color, disturbed o.g., very fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 550.00

182 �� #457, 4c Brown rotary coil, perf. 10 vert., choice mint pair, exceptionally fresh andbright, wonderfully well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 APS certificate. (photoon page 36) 130.00

183 �� #459, 2c Carmine imperforate coil, pristine mint pair, large well balanced margins allaround, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and a choice example of this scarce imperforate coil;1995 PF certificate. (photo on page 36) 600.00

184 �� #461, 2c Pale carmine red, a magnificent quality mint example of this challengingstamp, possessing virtually perfect centering amid extravagantly large margins, beautifullyradiant color in a pale carmine red shade distinctive to genuine examples, full even andintact perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an exceptionallyelusive stamp in the premium grade; 1994 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,850.00). (photo) 325.00

185 �� #466, 5c Blue, attractive mint single, very well centered and margined, deep luxuriantcolor and a sharp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90;SMQ $400.00). (photo on page 36) 160.00

186 � #480, $5.00 Light green, wonderfully well centered single within wide margins, lovelyrich color, o.g., trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1981 PF certificate. (photo) 170.00

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187 �� #493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., lovely mint pair, exceedingly fresh, virtuallyperfectly centered amid large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00). (photo on page 36) 75.00

188 �� #495, 4c Orange brown coil, perf. 10 vert., pair, exceptionally well centered andmargined, rich fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95;SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 36) 50.00

189 �� #501, 3c Light violet, Ty. I, precisely centered mint single possessing very largemargins, bright fresh color and a crisp impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice;2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $150.00). (photo on page 36) 22.00

190 �� #505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twenty (5x4 with an extra vertical rowon each side of the standard block of twelve), bright color, o.g., never hinged, trivialinclusion, affects one 2c stamp, fresh with fine centering. (photo on page 42) 2,000.00

191 � #505, 5c Rose error, used single that is uncommonly well centered, strong color, neatportion of Massachusetts cancel, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; a rare and elusiveused stamp, especially in this beautiful condition; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo) 600.00

192 �� #511, 11c Light green, impressive mint single, featuring lavishly large margins allaround and being remarkably well centered within them, rich color and detailedimpression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a lovely jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95Jumbo; SMQ $150.00 for 95 and $450.00 for 98). (photo on page 36) 18.00

193 �� #514, 15c Gray, excellent centering within large margins, strong color, pristine o.g.,n.h., extremely fine;1994 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ$150.00). (photo on page 36) 80.00

194 �� #515, 20c Light ultramarine, bright mint single, well centered within large margins,strong color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ$225.00). (photo on page 36) 100.00

195 �� #516, 30c Orange red, extraordinarily well centered with large margins, deep luxuriantcolor and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and quite choice; 1992 PF certificate anda 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ $140.00). (photo on page 44) 70.00

196 �� #517, 50c Red violet, exceptionally well centered within lovely large margins, brightfresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1993 PF certificate and a 2014 PSE certificate (XF90; SMQ $165.00). (photo on page 44) 115.00

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197 ��PB #518, $1.00 Violet brown, a beautiful top margin imprint, letter “A” and plate no.5782 block of six, excellent centering, intense color and deeply etched impression on freshpaper, strong and intact perforations all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014PF certificate. (photo) 2,100.00

198 �� #519, 2c Carmine, an especially fresh example, with deep rich color and a well incisedimpression, unusually well centered and margined, pristine o.g., n.h., choice very fine; anexample of scarce genuine stamp that is often faked; 1992 PF certificate. (photo on page44) 850.00

199 �� #524, $5.00 Deep green and black, extraordinarily well centered amid wide margins,strong rich colors and crisp detailed impressions on pristine paper, o.g., n.h., extremelyfine;1995 PF certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp and a 2014PSE certificate for the single (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,000.00). (photo) 360.00

200 �� #524, $5.00 Deep green and black, exceptionally well centered and margined, richbright colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ$1,000.00). (photo) 360.00

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201 FDC #526, 2c Carmine offset, Ty. IV, block of four, fresh and centered a bit to right, tiedby “Washington, D.C./Mar 15/1920” duplex cancel, manuscript addressed to Mr. H.F.Coleman of Washington , D.C., an early servicer of first day covers, very fine; catalog valueat 1½ times the single price for a block of four. (photo on page 46) 1,275.00

202 �� #533, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. V, top plate no. 11896 single, extra-largeeven margins all around, brilliantly fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSEcertificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $275.00). (photo on page 44) 175.00

203 �� #533, 2c Carmine offset imperforate, Ty. V, horizontal pair, large balanced marginsall around, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PF certificate for a block of four,this being the bottom pair. (photo on page 44) 400.00

204 �� #546, 2c Carmine rose coil waste, Ty. III, perf. 11, choice mint example, radiant colorand impression, extraordinarily well centered amid large balanced margins for this difficultissue, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; 1994 PF certificate as never hinged anda 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $250.00). (photo on page 44) 105.00

205 �� #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, premium mint single, particularly well centered andmargined, deep luxuriant colors and sharp detailed impression, o.g., never hinged,extremely fine; 1996 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp anda 2014 PSE certificate for the single (XF 90; SMQ $475.00). (photo on page 44) 270.00

206 �� #547, $2.00 Carmine and black, center line block of four, exceedingly well centered,deep rich colors on fresh white paper, o.g., never hinged, few horiz. perf. separations atright, extremely fine; cataloged as four never hinged singles; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 1,080.00+

1920 TO DATE ISSUES

207 �� #549, 2c Pilgrim Tercentenary, especially well centered within large margins, deeplyrich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ$160.00). (photo on page 44) 12.00

208 �� #573, $5.00 Carmine and blue, beautifully centered and margined, bright fresh colors,o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $425.00). (photoon page 44) 210.00

209 �� #595, 2c Carmine coil waste, exceptionally well centered within large margins for thisscarce coil waste issue, fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; 1990 PSE certificate.(photo on page 44) 475.00

210 �� #599A, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., pair, well centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h.,a very fine pair of this scarce coil; 1994 PF certificate. (photo on page 44) 425.00

211 ��PB #620-21, 2c and 5c Norse-Americans cplt., top margin arrows and plate nos. 17353,16959 and 16927, 16963 blocks of eight, the 2c with the usual foldover at the arrow,o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (photo on page 42) 1,025.00

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212 �� #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, a magnificent example of this very difficultsouvenir sheet, every characteristic is extraordinary starting with selvages, this being thetop right position of the plate of four panes, not only are the outer selvages large and fullbut the left and bottom show virtually the full guide line from between the panes, theoverall centering, both around the outside and internally, is phenomenal, the sheet isextraordinarily fresh with pristine o.g., that has never been hinged and lacking thefrequent gum skips and gum creases that are so commonly found, an extremely fine gem;one of the finest sheets (if not the finest) in existence and certainly the finest thatwe have ever seen; 2014 PSE certificate. (photo) 600.00

213 �� #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, fresh and well centered, strong and intactperforations, o.g., n.h., very fine. 600.00

214 �� #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, post office fresh and intact, attractively centered,o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. 600.00

215 � #630, 2c White Plains souvenir sheet, fresh and crisp, exceptionally well centered andmargined overall, o.g., lightly hinged in margins only, few normal light gum bends orwrinkles. very fine and attractive. 350.00


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216 �� #634A, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, top margin single, deep color and impression, well centeredand margined, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and scarce type II stamp; photocopy of a 1990PF certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp. (photo) 650.00

217 �� #685, 4c William H. Taft a superb gem being perfectly centered within large marginsfor this rotary press, strong rich color, pristine o.g., never hinged, superb in every way;2014 PSE certificate (Gem 100; SMQ $200.00 for 98, the highest grade priced); this isone of only two examples to achieve this superlative 100 grade, the highest yetawarded for this stamp. (photo) 1.00

218 ��PB #803-34, ½c-$5.00 Presidentials cplt., plate blocks of four, o.g., n.h., 21c thinnedspot, otherwise a fine-very fine set. (photo on page 42) 670.00

219 ��PB #803-34, ½c-$5.00 Presidentials cplt., plate blocks of four, o.g., n.h., except 10c l.h.,$5.00 with slight toning in the selvage, otherwise fine-very fine set. (photo on page 42) 670.00

220 #1206, 1962 4c Higher Education, designer’s original artwork, approximately 7½” x4¼” in near issued colors, matted and framed in chrome with block of four of the issuedstamp at lower left, endorsed and signed by the designer “Accepted Design for “HigherEducation” (April 1961) Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, veryfine and attractive. (photo on page 46) Est. 1,000-1,500

221 #1206, 4c Higher Education, similar “essay” artwork, approximately 7” x 4¼” but with5c denomination (instead of 4c) in black, instead of white, endorsed and signed by theissued stamp’s designer “Original First Sketch, Henry K. Bencsath,” matted on card,purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 46) Est. 750-1,000

222 �� #1789b, 15c John Paul Jones, perforated 12, pristine mint single, wonderfully wellcentered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and unusually choice; a modern rarity that is missingfrom many collections as only four sheets of 50 stamps (200 total) have been reported;2002 PSE certificate noting that this is position 19 from the first pane of 50 that wasdiscovered and so noted and signed lightly in pencil on the reverse JSW. (photo) 3,250.00

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225 FDC #C4-6, 8c-24c 1923 Air Posts cplt., all three values, each on individual first day coverstied by Washington, D.C. machine cancels on the appropriate fist day of issuance, veryfine set.. (photo) 1,750.00

226 FDC #C5, 16c Dark blue, well centered single tied to FDC by “Washington, D.C./Aug 1,1923 Machine cancel, serviced and attractively addressed to Mr. O. L. Ballard of that citywith violet h.s. “First Day Cover” with star cachet at top left., very and pretty cover.(photo on page 46) 600.00

227 FDC #C6, 24c Carmine, attractive single tied to petite FDC by “Washington, D.C./Aug 21,1923 duplexes, backstamped Benton Harbor, Michigan, fresh and very fine; 1990 PFcertificate. (photo on page 46) 750.00

228 � #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., fresh colors, o.g, $1.30 with light h.r., fine-very fine. (photo on page 44) 1,155.00

229 � #C13-15, 65c-$2.60 Graf Zeppelins cplt., attractively centered singles tied by “VarickSt. Sta. N.Y.” slogan machine cancels of April 28-29, 1930 to flown postal cards (#UX27)or cover ($2.60), appropriate U.S. and German flight cachets and Friedrichshafen arrivalpostmarks, fine-very fine. (photo on page 46) 1,200.00

AIR POSTS

223 �� #C2, 16c Green, gem mint single, incredibly well centered within equal margins, brightand fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 PSE certificate (XF-Sup 95; SMQ$425.00). (photo on page 44) 130.00

224 � #C2, 16c Green, fresh single with fine centering tied to first flight cover being the firstday of the new air mail rates by “Air Mail Service Wash. N.Y.. Phila./ New York/Jul 151918” duplex, backstamped Philadelphia on July 10th in error, desirable small sizeenvelope with Scott Stamp & Coin Co. corner card, also with interesting “Send a letterby Airplane,/Especially to one “over there”/It will be a real treat.” slogan h.s. on thereverse, very fine. (photo on page 46) 800.00


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230 �� #C13, 65c Graf Zeppelin, excellent centering within large margins, strong rich color,o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo on page 44) 275.00

231 �� #C14, $1.30 Graf Zeppelin, a fabulous quality used example, perfectly centered withinlarge margins, strong rich color and a crisp impression, lightly cancelled, an extremely finegem in every regard; 2012 PSAG certificate (Superb 98; SSV $2,000.00). (photo) 375.00

232 �� #C21, 20c Green, perfectly centered within rather large margins, bright fresh color, o.g.,n.h., superb; 2014 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $225.00). (photo on page 44) 11.00

SPECIAL DELIVERIES

233 �� #E1, 10c Blue, exceptionally fresh mint single, strong rich color, o.g., barest trace ofhinging, very fine; 2014 PSE certificate (VF 80; SMQ $550.00). (photo on page 44) 550.00

234 �� #E3, 10c Orange, fresh mint single, striking vivid color and a crisp impression on brightpaper, quite well centered within large margins, o.g., barest trace of hinging, very fine;2014 PF certificate (VF 80). (photo on page 44) 300.00

235 �� #E6, 10c Ultramarine, bottom partial imprint single, especially well centered withinwide margins, brilliantly rich color and an unusually strong impression, o.g., n.h., anextremely fine example of one of the most difficult special delivery stamps to find inpremium quality; 2014 PF certificate. (photo) 525.00

236 �� #E10, 10c Pale ultramarine, fresh mint single, attractive color and impression, o.g.,n.h., nearly very fine centering; 2012 PF certificate (F-VF 75; SSV $400.00) (photo onpage 44) 700.00

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237 P #J1P4-J7P4, J22P4-J28P4, 1c-50c Brown and 1c-50c Bright claret, plate proofs oncard, two complete sets of the first issue Brown and one set of the 1891 Bright claret, allwith well clear to large margins, crisp and with bright fresh colors, what is most interestingis that each set has a different original post office envelope, one reads “United StatesPostage Stamps/issue.1878/Postage Due” (postage due stamps were not evenauthorized by Congress until March of 1879), the second is in a smaller format reading“United States/Postage-Due Stamps/1879/Proof Specimens,” the last is similar to thefirst without date, such envelopes are rarely encountered any more and to have threedifferent for the first design dues is most unusual, very fine-extremely fine. (photo on page46) 329.00+

238 �PB #J6, 30c Brown, full bottom margin imprint and plate “No. 332” block of ten, strongcolor, o.g., lightly hinged except pos. 6-7 (the plate number pair) which are n.h., thesecond vertical rows if perfs. from the right shows elongated perforations, apparently theperforator started on that row then started again; very fine; a very rare postage due plateblock. (photo) 4,500.00

239 � #J21, 50c Red brown, used single that is well centered and margined, deeply rich color,very fine; 2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 44) 250.00

240 �� #J26, 10c Bright claret, pristine single, strong rich color, nicely centered, clean o.g.,n.h., nearly very fine; 2009 PF certificate. (photo on page 44) 500.00

241 �� #J33, 3c Deep claret, lovely single with intense deep color and impression, o.g., n.h.,very fine; color photocopy of 2010 PF certificate for a strip of three, this being the leftstamp. (photo on page 44) 575.00

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242 �� #J35, 10c Deep claret, pristine mint example of this elusive postage due, with stunningintense color and impression, well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine;color photocopy of 2006 PSE certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp.(photo on page 44) 1,000.00

243 �� #JQ4, 10c Parcel Post Postage Due, excellent centering within large margins, strongrich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2008 PF certificate. (photo on page 44) 300.00

OFFICES IN CHINA

244 � #K16, $2.00 on $1.00 Violet brown, well centered single within balanced margins,rich color and detailed impression, o.g., very fine; 2007 PSE certificate. (photo on page44) 450.00

OFFICIALS

245 S #O5S, 10c Agriculture Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued,attractive special printing possessing brilliant color, quite well centered, very fine; only390 issued. (photo on page 44) 400.00

246 S #O7S, 15c Agriculture Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued,fresh bright color nearly very fine centering; only 370 issued. (photo on page 44) 400.00

247 S #O8S, 24c Agriculture Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, wellcentered example of this special printing, brilliant color, very fine; only 352 issued. (photoon page 44) 400.00

248 S #9S, 10c Agriculture Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued,scissors separated at top and bottom but retaining its full perforations, bright color andexceptionally well centered, very fine and choice special printing; only 354 issued. (photoon page 44) 400.00

249 S #O10Sb, 1c Executive with “Specimen” overprint, small dotted “i” in “Specimen”variety. without gum as issued, nice special printing variety, bright color, fine and scarce.(photo on page 50) 500.00

250 P #O35P1-45P1, 1c-90c Navy Dept., large die proofs cplt., on India die sunk on fullsize cards measuring approximately 145x225mm, light binding mark on the reverse at lefthaving been bound in a presentation book, one value with a trace of toning to the cardnot affecting the proof, otherwise exceptionally fresh and bright, very fine. (photo on page50) 880.00

251 P #O35P2-45P2, 1c-90c Navy Dept., small die proofs cplt., on white wove mounted onneat pieces of original gray card backing, bright matching colors and fresh, extremely fine.(photo on page 50) 1,100.00

252 �� #O36, 2c Navy, fresh single, exceptionally bright and attractive, nicely centered, o.g.,n.h., very fine and elusive in never hinged condition; 2008 PSE certificate. (photo on page50) 350.00

253 S #O39S, 7c Navy with “Specimen” overprint, unusually well centered within widemargins, strong color and impression on fresh paper, without gum as issued for thisspecial printing, extremely fine; one of the finest of the 501 sold; signed B. Moeller-Wund. (photo on page 50) 550.00

254 �PB #O49, 3c Post Office, bottom left imprint and plate “No. 1” block of twenty, being thefull bottom two rows of the sheet with partial arrow at right, o.g., the center block of fourhas h.r.’s, the other sixteen stamps are n.h., overall very nice centering, very fine; catalogvalue is for hinged plate block of twelve and eight n.h. singles. (photo on page 52) 400.00


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255 S #O57S-60S, 1c-6c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprints, without gum as issued,the four low values of the State Department special printings, fresh with bright colors, 3chas a small thin, otherwise fine and as few as 467 issued. (photo on page 50) 612.00

256 S #O57Sc, 1c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, small dotted “i” in “Specimen”variety, without gum as issued, attractive with bright color, nearly very fine; one of thefour departments that has this special printing variety. (photo on page 50) 550.00

257 S #O62S-D, 10c State Dept. special printing, with “Specimen” overprint, withoutgum as issued, well centered example of this special printing, deep rich color, very fine;only 346 issued. (photo on page 50) 550.00

258 S #O63S, 12c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, wellcentered, rich color, tiny thin spot, otherwise very fine; only 280 issued. (photo on page50) 550.00

259 S #O65S 24c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, a difficultspecial printing, bright color, one toned perf. tip, otherwise nearly very fine; only 253issued. (photo on page 50) 600.00

260 S #O67S, 90c State Dept. with “Specimen” overprint, without gum as issued, quite wellcentered, rich color, stain on reverse that shows slightly on the front, otherwise nearly veryfine and scarce with only 245 issued. (photo on page 50) 600.00

261 (�) #O68, $2.00 State, fresh unused single, attractively centered, strong colors and detailedimpression, nearly very fine. (photo on page 50) 800.00

262 P #O72P1-82P1, 1c-90c Treasury Dept., large die proofs cplt., on India die sunk onfull size cards measuring approximately 153x152mm, very fresh with intact cards nothaving been bound in a presentation album, a couple cards with trivial mounting thins inthe extreme margin of the card, still a very fine-extremely fine set. (photo on page 50) 880.00

263 P #O72P2-82P2, 1c-90c Treasury Dept., small die proofs cplt., on white wovemounted on neat pieces of original gray card backing, deep rich colors, attractive andextremely fine. (photo on page 50) 1,100.00

264 P #O83P1-93P1, 1c-90c War Dept., large die proofs cplt., on India die sunk on full sizecards measuring approximately 144x233mm, some gum staining on a few cards at left(some removed) from having been bound in a presentation book, none affecting the Indiaproof, otherwise attractive and very fine. (photo on page 50) 880.00

265 P #O83P2-93P2, O83P4-93P4, 1c-90c War Dept., small die proofs and plate proofson card, both sets cplt., small die proofs are on white wove paper mounted on neat piecesof original gray card backing, the card proofs are a lovely matched set in the plum shadeand all with four margins, also includes an original Post Office envelope reading “UnitedStates Postage Stamps,/Issue/1873/War Department,” all proofs are fresh and attractive,very fine-extremely fine. (photo on page 50) 1,188.00

266 ��/� #O98, 3c Interior, on soft porous paper, top imprint and plate “No. 27” partial sheet of60 being the top six rows with selvages, bright color, overall quite well centered with moststamps fine-very fine, perf. separation is present with some hinge reinforcement includingin the plate block of ten, of the remaining 50 stamps 27 are never hinged, a scarcemultiple; catalog value is for a plate block of ten, 23 hinged and 27 n.h. singles. (photoon page 52) 1,062.00

267 ��/� #O114, 1c War, on soft porous paper, complete top and bottom imprint and plate “No.18” sheet of 100 with selvages on all four sides, quite well centered and intact thoughthere are some perf. separations with some hinge reinforcement, both plate blocks of 12are hinged though the top plate block has eleven stamps n.h., of the 76 non-plate blockstamps 46 are n.h., few minor selvage flaws and natural wrinkles affecting 3 stamps, fine-very fine; also including a fine previously hinged top imprint and plate “No. 18” block of14 with eight n.h. stamps including the extra pair; catalog value is for three hinged plateblocks, 30 hinged and 48 n.h. singles. 1,158.00


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271 �� #Q10, 50c Parcel Post, left margin block of four with plate no. 6427, fresh with deepcolor and detailed impression, o.g., n.h., attractive fine centering and a scarce value inblocks. (photo on page 52) 2,400.00+

272 �� #Q11, 75c Parcel Post, very well centered within enormous margins, strong color andimpression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2004 PF certificate and 2013 PSE certificate (XF85 Jumbo; SMQ $320.00 for 85 and $400.00 for 90). (photo on page 50) 200.00

273 �� #Q12, $1.00 Parcel Post, well centered within extra-wide margins, brilliant color, o.g.,n.h., very fine; color photocopy of 2014 PSE certificate for a block of four that graded VF80, this being the top left stamp. (photo on page 50) 650.00

268 ��/� #O116, 3c War on soft porous paper, complete top and bottom imprint and plate “No.32” right pane of 100 from the sheet of 200 with natural straight edge and partial arrowmarkers at left, sheet has been separated along the middle horiz. perforations andreinforced by small strips of hinge, other than these two rows all the other stamps arenever hinged including the plate blocks though gum is applied a bit unevenly, plate blockshave small hinge reinforcement in the plate blocks, mostly in the ungummed portion, ofthe 76 non-plate block stamps 56 are n.h. including eight s.e. stamps, small selvage flawsin the extreme edges and four stamps in the hinged center rows with tape stain, centeringvaries from mostly fine to very fine; catalog value is for two hinged plate blocks, 20 hingedand 56 n.h. singles. 1,900.00

269 TCP #PR2TC5-PR4TC5, PR2P4-PR4P4, 5c-25c Newspaper stamps, Trial colors onthick cream paper and Plate proofs on card cplt. all 5c values are the white bordervariety which indicate that this is what the Post Office considered to be the proper firstset as indicated by the way the proofs were issued, the plate proofs on card have full evenmargins and rich colors, accompanied by original Post Office envelope reading “UnitedStates Postage Stamps/Issue/1865/Newspapers and Periodicals,” the trial colors arecomplete with each value in black, lake, blue green and blue, a couple with small thinswhich is quite usual for this cream paper, otherwise well margined and attractive, very fine.(photo on page 52) 1,065.00+

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277 P 1932 Washington Bicentennial master die impressions, a unique group comprised ofeighteen master die albino and colored single impression on wove paper roughly the sizeof an index card, albino impression are comprised of 1c 1st, 2nd (2) and 3rd impressions,1½c 1st and 3rd impressions, 2c 1st and 2nd impressions and 4c 1st and 5th impressions,while the colored die impressions are 2c 3rd impression in Carmine and 2c 4th to 7thimpressions in Orange red; this issue was designed by C.R. Zimmer and William Marchantof the Shaw & Marchant Company of Dayton, Ohio and the master dies were made byJohn Sinnock and his assistant Adam Pietz at the United States mint in Philadelphia, allthese have been attributed to Adam Piets in pencil on the old album pages to which theyare hinged, generally very fine and most unusual, likely a unique offering coming to themarket now for the first time; none are listed in the Undersander book. (photo) Est. 2,000-3,000

CARRIERS’ AND LOCALS

274 � #1LB7, Baltimore Md., 1c Red, margins to just along the frames at top an bottom, tiedalong 3c Dull Red, Ty. III (#26) to exceptionally neat and clean cover to Montgomery,Ala. by blue “Baltimore/Md./Apr 15” c.d.s., overall especially attractive and very fine;1993 PF certificate. (photo on page 52) 350.00

275 � #3L2a, Allen’s City Dispatch, Chicago, Ill., Black, pair imperforate between, theright pair in a top sheet margin horiz. strip of three, well centered though slightly into thedesign at top and bottom, o.g., light h.r. on selvage and center stamp, the two end stampsare n.h., a very fine example of this variety that is listed but unpriced in Scott; 2013 PFcertificate. (photo on page 52) Est. 100-150

STAMPED ENVELOPES

276 E 1915-32 2½c Circular die essay master die impressions, group comprised of sevenseparate albino impressions deeply embossed on the back of approximately 50x60mmruled cards, plus eight deeply embossed impressions on the reverse of a single126x115mm piece of ruled card, the dies being struck so hard that the impressions breakthe surfaces of the cards, very fine; unlisted in the Undersander book. (photo on page 52) Est. 400-500


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280 � #UX1, 1c Brown on buff postal card, used with indistinct postmark, the message sidewith gorgeous all-over multicolored printed advertisement for B.F. Sturtevant’s PatentImproved Hot Blast Apparatus, clean and fresh, very fine. (photo) Est. 500-750

281 � #UX1, 1c Brown on buff postal card, used to Germany in 1875 and and uprated with1c Ultramarine (#156) and tied by NYFM cancel and red New York datestamp, very fine.(photo on page 52) Est. 75-100

REVENUES

282 � #R31c, 6c Proprietary, attractive appearing example of this very scarce revenue, brightcolor and appears unused but being without gum and slight soiling it was undoubtedlyused even though it has no apparent cancel, expertly reperforated at bottom, fineappearance and a very presentable example of this elusive stamp as virtually all knownexamples have faults of various degrees. (photo on page 50) 2,000.00

278 P 1929 5c First air post issue master die impression, two deeply embossed albinoimpressions, one above the other, on 100x133mm piece of wove paper, inscribed inpencil “2nd Impression” at bottom right, very fine and probably unique; Adam Pietz,Assistant Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint engraved the master die in 1928 based on acommon design prepared by Shaw & Marchant Co. of Dayton, Ohio; unlisted in theUndersander book. (photo on page 52) Est. 200-300

279 P 1929 5c First air post issue master die impression, two deeply embossed albinoimpressions, one on the front and the other on the reverse of a 2c Carmine circular dieentire which has been opened out for display, very fine and probably unique; Adam Pietz,Assistant Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint engraved the master die in 1928 based on acommon design prepared by Shaw & Marchant Co. of Dayton, Ohio; unlisted in theUndersander book. (photo on page 52) Est. 200-300

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STATE HUNTING PERMITS

California Honey Lake Waterfowl Stamps

286 � #CA A4, 1959-60 $5.00 Black on dark yellow, fresh used example, neatly signed, veryfine and scarce. (photo on page 50) 500.00

287 � #CA A8, 1963-64 $5.00 Black, used with neat signature, some hunting license paperadheres to reverse, very fine; a scarce stamp which is only known used. (photo on page50) 400.00

283 FDC #R155A, 2c Pink, Ty. IV with “I.R.” overprint, fine single tied by manuscript“FATS/7/1/98” first day of issue manuscript cancel to check also dated on 1st July,1898, three light vertical pocket folds, otherwise very fine. (photo on page 52) Est. 150-200

284 E 6c Helmbold’s Preparations die essays on card, of an unissued horizontal design, thebasic elements of the design are present but the engraving does not look to be filled inwith the intended shading, five different colors including two shades of green, each oncard measuring 30mmx90mm, trace of wear at the corners, very fine; this design wasnever issued nor is it listed in Scott. (photo on page 50) Est. 200-300

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290 � #CA A16, 1971-72 $15.00 Black on pink, a pleasing used example of this rare huntingpermit which is only available used, light signature, two minor short creases at top,otherwise very fine. (photo) 1,950.00

291 � #CA A19-25, A27, 1974-83 $15.00 or $20.00 Hunting permits, without gum asissued, run of nine consecutive years, except for the 1981-82 issue which is not known toexist unused, all except #A20 with tabs at top, very fine and scarce. (photo on page 70) 855.00

South Carolina

292 �� #SC1-18, 1981-1999 $5.50 Hunting permits cplt., full sheets of 30 for each of theeighteen years, o.g., n.h, fine-very fine; a seldom seen run of mint sheets. (photo on page60) 17,415.00

293 �� #SC2a-18a, 1982-99 $5.50 Hunting permits, with serial numbers cplt., mint sheetsof 30 for all seventeen years, plus a duplicate of SC18a, SC2a-11a with serial numbers onreverse and the rest with serial numbers of front, the first ten with side selvages removed,o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; the first three issues with serial numbers are quite elusive. (photoon page 60) 37,230.00

294 �� #SC8-18, 1988-99 $5.50 Hunting permits cplt., full mint sheets of 30 for each of theeleven years, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; face value is $1,815.00 4,815.00

295 �� #SC10b-c, 1990 $5.50 + $44.50 and $5.50 + $94.50 Governor’s edition huntingpermits, both in corner margin strips of three with plate numbers, latter signed by thegovernor as always, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 60) 817.00

CONFEDERATE STATES

296 � #56X2, Memphis, Tenn., 5c Red, attractive single neatly tied to piece by“Memphis/Ten./Aug 17” c.d.s., both the stamp and the piece are fresh, stamp has brightcolor and an excellent impression, large to extra-large margins showing a trace of thestamp below, extremely fine. (photo on page 70) 250.00

297 � #5, 10c Rose, single with faults tied by blue “Petersburg, Va./Jul 29” datestamp to buffpatriotic cover published by W. & J. Bonitz of Goldsboro, N.C. to Columbus, Georgia,cover slightly reduced at left and with scattered tiny stain spots, fine and scarce usage.(photo on page 62) 3,000.00

298 � #11d, 10c Green, Die A, left margin single with large margins on the other sides as well,attractive green color, black town cancel, extremely fine; the scarcest shade of this issue;2014 PF certificate. (photo on page 70) 80.00

288 � #CA A13, 1968-69 $10.00 Black on blue, select used example, neatly signed, fresh andvery fine; another scarce stamp which is only known used. (photo on page 70) 450.00

289 � #CA A15, 1970-71 $15.00 Black on dark yellow, choice used example, neatly signed,fresh and very fine; a seldom offered hunting permit. (photo on page 70) 750.00


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HAWAII

300 �� #10, 5c Blue, pos. 17, an impressive mint single with immense margins all aroundshowing about equal large portions of the adjacent stamps, strong deep color on brightwhite paper, exceptionally fresh with pristine o.g., n.h., a superb gem in all respects; 2014PSE certificate (Gem 100 Jumbo); SMQ only prices up to the grade of 90 at $125.00,which is pretty much irrelevant to this highest possible grade of Gem 100 Jumbo. (photo) 27.00

301 �� #36, 12c Black, striking used example with huge boardwalk margins all around, intenseblack color with prooflike impression, and in addition possessing a light centrally strucktarget cancel, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; 2014 PSE certificate (XF 90 Jumbo;SMQ $85.00 for 90 and $165.00 for 95). (photo on page 70) 7.00

302 � #57fVar, 57, 1893 Provisional Govt. 2c Dull violet, a full pane of fifty (5x10)showing five examples of Scott #57f Variety (one overprint heavy, one overprint light andsplit horizontally), all on the top row, the remaining 45 stamps exhibit only light or faint“kiss” impressions of a second overprint, glazed o.g., lightly toned, the left vertical rowwith paper adherences on eight stamps, unusual, fine-very fine; 2014 PF certificate. 1,017.00

303 �� #78, 12c Blue, magnificent bottom right corner margin single, possessing extravagantbalanced margins and perfectly centered within those margins, luxurious bright blue colorand detailed impression, o.g., n.h, a lovely superb jumbo; 2014 PSE certificate (Superb98 Jumbo; SMQ $255.00 for 95, the highest grade that is priced). (photo) 42.00

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305 � #477, 6c Orange handstamped “Victory,” fresh mint single, vivid orange color,possessing full even perforations, full o.g., l.h., attractive fine centering; this overprint wasapplied to stamps on hand at the time of the allied victory in the Philippines, some in verylimited quantities; an especially choice example of this stamp as most have small faults, thisexample is very rare for its quality with a total only 141 of the 6c Orange issued; 2014PF certificate. (photo) 1,750.00

Philippines Collection

306 �/�� Philippines mostly mint collection comprised of singles, blocks and plate blocks, withregular issues, commemoratives, air mails, special delivery, postage dues and officials inmounts on pages in two binders, we note mint #226-37, 340-53, 319-25 (6), 383-96singles and plate blocks, 411-24, E1 and more, o.g., l.h. or n.h., generally fine-very fineand quite useful. Est. 500-750

UNITED NATIONS

307 #118, 1963 25c First Anniversary of the U. N. Temporary Executive Authority(UNTEA) in West New Guinea (West Irian), designer’s original artwork,approximately 7¾” x 5½” in near issued colors, matted on card with block of four ofissued stamp at right, endorsed and signed “First prize winner design for UNTEA 1963,Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, slight toning in matting, veryfine and attractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

308 #123, 1964 5c Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization, designer’soriginal artwork, approximately 7” x 5” in near issued colors, matted and framed inchrome with block of four of the issued stamp at lower left, endorsed and signed by thedesigner “Accepted Design for IMCO U. N. (August 1963), Henry K. Bencsath,”purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

309 #244, 1974 10c New Headquarters of International Labor Organization, designer’soriginal artwork, approximately 7¾” x5½” in slightly different colors than issued, slateshades rather than blue shades, matted on card with blocks of four of the issued stampsincluding U.N. Offices in Geneva, endorsed and signed by the designer “Accepted Layoutfor I.L.O. 1974, Henry K Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine andattractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

304 �� #78, 12c Blue, perfectly centered used single, exceptionally fresh with bright radiantcolor and sharp impression, very light and unobtrusive c.d.s. cancels, extremely fine andextraordinarily choice; 2014 PSAG certificate graded 98. (photo on page 70) 20.00

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310 #251, 1974 18c Globe U.N. Emblem, Flags, designer’s original artwork,approximately 5½” x 7¾” in near issued colors, matted and framed in chrome with blockof four of the issued stamp at bottom, endorsed and signed by the designer “Accepteddesign for 18c regular issue U.N. 1975, Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of twoproduced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

311 #253, 1974 18c World Population Year, designer’s original artwork, approximately5½” x 8¾” in near issued colors, matted on card with blocks of four of the issued stampsincluding U.N. Offices in Geneva at bottom, endorsed and signed by the designer “Finaldesign for World Population Year 1974, Henry K. Bencsath,” some toning in thematting, purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page62) Est. 500-750

312 #256, 1975 10c Peaceful uses of outer space, designer’s original artwork,approximately 7¾” x 5½” in near issued colors, matted on card with blocks of four of theissued stamps including U.N. Offices in Geneva at right, endorsed and signed by thedesigner “Accepted Design, Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced,very fine and attractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

313 #263, 1975 10c Namibia - United Nations direct responsibility, designer’s originalartwork, approximately 5½” x 7¾” in near issued colors but with denomination “0c,”matted and framed in chrome with blocks of four of the issued stamps including U.N.Offices in Geneva, endorsed and signed by the designer “Accepted Design - Namibia1975, Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.(photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

314 #274, 1976 13c U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, designer’s originalartwork, approximately 5½” x 9” in near issued colors, matted on card, signed by thedesigner “Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine andattractive. (photo on page 64) Est. 500-750

315 #278, 1976 13c United Nations Postal Administration, designer’s original artwork,approximately 7¾” x 5½” in near issued colors, matted on card, endorsed and signed bythe designer “Proofed design for U.N. Stamp 25 years, Henry K. Bencsath,” purportedto be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 62) Est. 500-750

316 #289, 1977 13c Peaceful uses of atomic energy, designer’s original artwork,approximately 5½” x 8” in near issued colors, matted on card, signed by the designer“Henry K. Bencsath,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive.(photo on page 64) Est. 500-750

317 Offices in Geneva, Switzerland #79, 1978 70c General Assembly, Flags and Globe,designer’s original artwork, approximately 7¾” x 5½” in near issued colors, matted andframed in chrome, endorsed and signed by the designer “Accepted design for U.N.Assemblee Generale, Henry K. Bencsath,” some slight soiling in the matting, purportedto be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 64) Est. 500-750

UNITED STATES COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS

318 �/�� 19th and 20th century collection of many hundreds on “White Ace” pages in twobinders, issues to 1985, including 1847 5c and 10c, 1851-56 1c Ty. IV, 3c Ty. II, 5c,10c Ty. III, 12c, 1857-61 to 90c, 1861-62 to 90c, 1869 Pictorials to 90c, range of BankNotes with values to 90c (2), 1890-93 to 90c, Bureau to $2.00 (#277), $5.00 (#278),1902-03 to $5.00, range of Washington-Franklins with 1908-09 to $1.00, 1918 $2.00and $5.00, 1920 $5.00, few imperfs. and scattered coils, 1922-25 to $5.00, Kansas andNebraska sets, Presidentials, excellent range of back-of the-book with parcel post 1913set, postage dues, special deliveries, Offices in China complete, commemoratives are in thesecond binder and commence with the Columbian and Trans Mississippi sets completewith issues thereafter apparently so to 1955 with 1913 and 1914-15 Panama PacificExposition sets, few souvenir sheets with 1926 White Plains, used through 1888 and mintthereafter, mint includes o.g., l.h., scattered unused but with much n.h. in later, faultsmostly conspicuous by their absence, generally fresh and fine-very fine or better; avaluable collection worth careful inspection. Est. 15,000-20,000


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319 �� Comprehensive mostly mint collection offered intact as received, the stamps all inmounts and housed in a Harris album, mixed mint and used to 1900 and then entirelymint thereafter, strength in classics, regular issues, commemoratives and air mails, withother back-of-the-book including only occasional better items, among the used are #1, 7,9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 29, 30, 32, 38, 67, 72, 75, 116-21, 138, 218, 244 and 261A,better mint include 11, 30, 20A, 37, 68, 78, 92, 93, 115, 149, 153, 156-61, 163, 178,206-09, 212-17, 226-29, 230-38, 240-43, 245, 261, 262, 263, 276, 279-84, 291, 292,20th century commemoratives complete except for 404, 310-12, 334-42, 6c and 10c-15c bluish papers, 377-82, 414-23, 424-39, 443-47, 461, 462-72, 476, 480, 519 pair,523-24, 547, 551-73, 578-79, 595, etc. to 1980, then C1-6, C13 and K12-13, alsoincludes another Harris album with a duplicate collection but the condition is mixed, amodest plate block collection and a group of better items on auction lot cards, many ofthe earlier 19th century lack gum and a few are regummed, however overall this is a veryclean collection of mostly o.g., l.h. or used fine-very fine stamps. Est. 10,000-15,000

320 ��/�(�)� Valuable mint and used collection/accumulation in two Safe albums, one for regulardefinitive issues, the other for commemoratives and air mails, with over 850 stamps oftencollected with two or three or more examples of each Scott number with a concentrationin the better issues of the 19th century and 20th century to the 1930s, the early regularissues are largely used starting with four examples of #1 in various shades and a #2, 1851Imperforates represented for all values, similarly collected for the 1857 perforated issuewith various types and shades including an unused and used #39, the later with faults andnot counted because uncertified but black grid cancel appears genuine, also includes niceselection of Civil war issue including grills, 1869 Pictorials are complete for all valuesincluding many unused examples, numerous Bank Note issues including grills, from theBureau issues into the 20th century Washington-Franklins mint and unused examplesbecome more prevalent with many better values, the commemoratives start with over 70mint and unused Colombians, complete for all values including fifteen dollar values, 1898Trans-Mississippi issue is also complete mint or unused for all values as are most of thebetter 20th century commemorative sets, air mails include several mint sets of the first twoair mail issues, plus 65c an $1.30 Zeppelins and four example of the 50c Zeppelin,condition is quite varied with faults found throughout in the 19th century and centeringin this period is often only fine, in the early period unused are often without gum orregummed, later is largely o.g. and even includes some never hinged, we note many nicecollectable stamps and catalog value is enormous being in excess of $125,000.00excluding the used #39, examination will prove very beneficial. Est. 10,000-15,000

321 ��/�� 19th and 20th century mostly mint collection of few thousands in five Mystic albums,all contained in box, issues to 2009, including 1847 5c, 1857-61 5c (2), 1861-66 5c (3),24c, 1869 Pictorial 30c, small range of Bank Notes with values to 90c, good range of1893 Columbian low values followed by 30c (3), 50c (4) $1.00 (3), $2.00, $3.00 and$4.00, 1898 Trans-Mississippi 50c (2), $2.00, 1901 Pan-American set with additional 4cblock of four, 1904 Louisiana Purchase, 1909 2c Lincoln bluish paper, scatteredWashington-Franklins but with 1920 $2.00, 1913 Panama-Pacific perf. 12 set, 1914-15perf. 10 2c, 5c and 10c, 1922-25 to $5.00, both shades, 1926 White Plains souvenirsheet, 1929 Kansas and Nebraska sets, two of each, airmails with 1918 and 1923 sets,1930 Graf Zeppelin set, all with small thins, 1933 Century of Progress 50c (4), few specialdeliveries, postage dues, mint, chiefly from 1890, includes o.g., l.h. with the occasionalregummed, much n.h. in later, prior mostly used, first volume of collection ratherhaphazardly arranged, some small faults to be expected in earlier issues, mixed conditionto some fine-very fine; worth careful inspection; six certificates accompany (3 APS and 3W. R. Weiss). Est. 3,000-4,000

322 �� Modern mint accumulation, principally from the 1960s to around 2009, face value lotof many hundred stamps in full sheets, press sheets, part sheets, blocks, some scrap inalbums, one a Guardian sheet album, sheet files, all contained in two cartons and a largeflat file, including premium items with 1994 Recalled Legends of the West sheet (4),1997 Bugs Bunny pane with die cutting extending through backing paper (2), 1997 32cKwanzaa uncut press sheet of 250 (Scott $550.00), high value items with1994 $5.00pane of 20, 2002 $13.65 pane of 20, all counted at face value, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face value 4,900.00

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324 �/�� #230/4363a, Commemorative collection housed in six Safe hingeless albums, startswith mint 1c-$2.00 plus $4.00 Columbians, used 1c-$3.00 Columbians, both mint andused Trans-Mississippi complete, then the 20th century complete mint (except for a fewof the most modern issues), including Panama-Pacific cplt., White Plains and othersouvenir sheets and a Recalled Legends of the West sheet, 19th century mixed condition,20th century virtually all o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 2,000-3,000

325 �� Mint and used collection mostly in mounts on Mystic album pages in nine binders, startswith 1847 5c and 10c and continues with 1851 to 12c, 1857 to 90c, 1861 to 90c, 1867grills to 90c, 1869 pictorials to 90c, Bank Notes to 90c, Bureau issues to $5.00, mostWashington-Franklins largely mint, 20th century commemoratives cplt. including WhitePlains sheet and Recalled Legends of the West sheet, air mails complete with a decent setof Graff Zeppelins, officials, State Department $5.00 regummed, thinned and also a fairamount of face value in modern issues to 2005, there are also four albums of first daycovers with some a little better, the albums are very well filled but the condition is verymixed, including many used stamps prior to 1920 discolored from what appears to beinept attempts to remove cancels, some misidentified, repaired, no gum, etc., but there isvalue to be found in sound fine-very fine mint and fine appearing items, overall a ratherstrange lot, so inspection is critical. Est. 2,000-3,000

326 �� Modern mint sheet collection in two large mint sheet albums, one includes all the 1980-85 and 1986-94 Great American definitive series complete with some duplication, theother album contains commemoratives and special sheets from the same period, virtuallyall in the 20c-29c value range, very fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face Value 3,200.00

327 �/�� Chiefly 20th century clean mint collection of few thousand stamps in eight binders, allcontained in carton, including 1901 Pan-American set, 1902-03 to 15c, 1904 LouisianaPurchase and 1907 Jamestown sets, 1913 Pan-Pacific perf. 12 to 10c orange yellow, 1920$2.00, 1922-25 set, 1926 White Plains souvenir sheet, 1929 Kansas and Nebraska sets,range of later issues to 2005, 1997 Bugs Bunny pane with die cutting extending throughthe backing paper, approximately $600.00 face in later sheets, airmails complete to 1999except Lindbergh booklet pane, few hunting permit stamps, handful of covers with threeadvertising items, overwhelming majority are o.g., n.h. with the better airmails specificallychecked, generally fine-very fine. Est. 2,000-3,000

328 �� Representative 19th and 20th century mostly used regular issues collection of over640 stamps on White Ace pages in binder, issues to about 1939, including 1857-61 30cand 90c, 1861-62 90c, few Grills, 1869 Pictorials 12c, 30c, 1870-71 With Grill 15c with1991 PF certificate, 30c, 90c, good range of later Bank Notes with values to 90c (4),Bureau issues, 1902-03 to $5.00, range of Washington-Franklins, some misidentified,coils, Kansas and Nebraska sets, special deliveries, postage dues, Offices in Chinacomplete, unused or o.g. (h.r.), also included are a host of defective space-fillers which areneither mentioned or counted, some small faults throughout, mixed condition but withsome fine-very fine; also a few savings stamps, revenues and telegraph stamps not counted;Scott catalog value exceeds $29,000.00. Est. 2,000-2,500

329 ��PB� Plate blocks and first day covers, comprised of specialized collections of #703 plateblocks by number combination, with 141 plates of four to ten, plus a few F.D.C.s,specialized collection of #C23 plate blocks with over 240 plate blocks of four to ten,including several rare plate no. combinations, 909-21 plate blocks and plates on F.D.C.s,1030-53 matched set of plate blocks, including the $5.00 Hamilton, plus plate blocks onF.D.C.s, likewise with the Prominent American issue, and about 500 commemorativeF.D.C.s franked with plate blocks, the first days all with Artcraft cachets, many of whichare colored. Est. 1,000-1,500

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330 �/�� Balance of mostly mint consignment, a few dozen items on stock cards including used#119 and mint 325, 328-29, 397-400, 571-73, 658-68, 704-15 plate blocks, C1-3, C4block, C5-6 and two C18 blocks, the overall quality is quite nice as most are o.g., l.h. orn.h., fine-extremely fine. Est. 750-1,000

331 �� Principally used collection housed in two Scott albums with strength in back-of-the-book, the 19th century is weak, the 20th century stronger but lacking the better items,the back-of-the-book is better, with air mails, Hunting Permits, Officials, #PR2 and PR5,cut squares and comprehensive Revenues, including First issue to $200.00, Reds, Wines,etc., plus mint and used Canal Zone with a mint 25th Anniversary set, mixed conditionso an inspection is suggested. Est. 500-750

332 �/��PB Mint accumulation of singles, blocks, plate blocks, partial sheets and full sheets in a largebox, includes three plate block albums, numerous glassines, folders and envelopes, periodincludes stamps from the 1930s to quite modern with a concentration of 3c-15c values,we note some modestly better plate blocks as early 3c values, 1938 Presidentials includingplate blocks of the 30c and 50c (2) values, Overrun Countries, etc., condition is quiteclean with the vast majority being o.g., never hinged, fine-very fine. Face Value 1,150.00

333 �� Dealer's eclectic stamp and cover stock of over 500 items in Pittsburgh file box,including 1867 2c “Z” grill on piece, 1869 12c, few better o.g. with 1879 15c, 1887 3c,1888 4c, 1890-93 3c, 10c, Trans-Mississippi 5c, covers ranging from 1851 through the1970s with most 1870s-1940s, including a Civil War soldier's letter with blue Norfolk Vac.d.s. and ms. “Due 3” endorsed by J.C.K. Ch. Mass 8th Reg't., range of Bank Noteitems with dead post offices, registered items, foreign destinations, a few revenue pieces,good mix of 20th century with airmails, pre-cancels, advertising, naval, “V” mail, etc.,some faults to be expected, generally fine-very fine; worth careful inspection. Est. 750-1,000

334 �/�� Mint accumulation of many hundreds from the Columbians to the Presidentials,including regular issues, commemoratives and souvenir sheets, all arranged in catalogorder on stock pages, includes two White Plains souvenir sheets as well as other usefulitems, condition varies so inspection is essential. Est. 500-750

335 �/�� Small “investment” portfolio of 58 stamps, including 1857-61 1c, Ty. V, 1898 Trans-Mississippi set, 1c-2c fine, 4c-$2.00 very good, 1907 Jamestown set (2), 1974 minerals,two blocks of four each showing purple color (Amethyst) misplaced, 1981 Battle of theVirginia Capes 18c, two pairs each with 18c value misplaced, 1987 25c Honeybee withblack (engraved) omitted (2), Confederate States 1863 20c (3), also 1924 MalloryEverest Expedition labels (2), mint includes unused, o.g., l.h. and n.h., a few small faults,other than mentioned, generally fine-very fine; three “certificates” accompany; Scottcatalog value exceeds $5,175.00. Est. 750-1,000

336 �� Modern mint collection from 1940 to 1994 on White Ace pages in four binders, verycomprehensive including definitive series as the Liberty series complete, later se-tenantissues are collected in blocks as well as singles, souvenir sheets throughout, also includesair posts and postage dues, very clean and attractive, uniformly o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Face Value 820.00

337 �� Small mostly topical accumulation, of over 400 stamps on fragile pages, some betteritems, including 1876 10c reproduction plate proof on card, 1860 90c, o.g., 1861-62 30cand 90c, used, 1895 $2.00, o.g., White Plains souvenir sheet, range of later issuesthrough 1930s, some small faults to be expected, much fine-very fine, worth a look. Est. 500-750

338 �� Small collection of commemoratives and airmails of 95 stamps and one souvenir sheeton White Ace pages, including Columbians to $4.00, Trans-Mississippi complete, highervalues mostly used, 20th century, mostly o.g., h.r., complete to 1925, no Harding rotaryperf. 11 but with White Plains souvenir sheet, airmails to 1933 complete singles o.g.mostly h.r., except no 1930 Zeppelins but with additional 1918 and 1923 sets used, somesmall faults throughout, some earlier dollar values not counted, mixed condition but somefine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $5,400.00. Est. 500-750

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339 ��/�� Mostly 20th century eclectic accumulation of few hundred stamps in stockbook,including a few faulty classics, 1901 Pan-American set o.g. (3), Panama-Pacific 1913 perf.12 to 10c, both, 1914-15 perf. 10 10c, a Presidential set, 1930 Graf Zeppelin unused setin sealed plastic pouches, some back-of-the-book, postage dues, parcel post, winerevenues, some discount postage, some faults to be expected, mixed condition but somefine-very fine; worth a look. Est. 500-750

340 �� Postage accumulation of singles, blocks, plate blocks, sheets, etc., in albums, glassines,folder or largely loose with a good variety of denominations. Est. 400-500

341 �/�� United States balance of consignment in box with a mish-mash of material including acouple of albums with collection balances, numerous pages with common used, glassineswith various stamps including a few modestly better plate blocks, etc., there are somebetter and unusual things, we note quantities of high value mint postage dues includingover 60 30c Scarlet and 85 50c Scarlet (#J85a, #J86a) in singles and blocks, o.g., n.h.,plus another over 100 of the 50c with small faults, there are some better revenues, thereis a partial coil roll of 176 Black test stamps with seven joint line pairs (#TD107e), alsosixteen (including three blocks) of the scarce 1911, Ty. II Christmas Seal without gum(#WX8; catalog value $1,920.00 with gum), mentioned items are fine-very fine, butoverall condition is quite mixed but well worth a look. Est. 400-500

342 ��PB Commemorative plate block collection in mounts and housed in a Scott album, startswith the 3c Victory issue and runs to the 22c era, including 2c reds, 5c Ericsson, 2c-5cHawaii, Washington Bicentennial cplt., Parks perf. and imperf., Famous Americans cplt.,etc., clean and virtually all o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

343 ��/�� Small mostly mint eclectic accumulation of 50 stamps on three stock pages, including1881-81 Re-engraved 3c (2), 1883 2c (4), 1888 5c, 1890-93 2c lake, unused, 2c carmineblock of four, o.g., n.h., scattered Washington-Franklins and later, few small faults,generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog $1,347.00. Est. 300-400

344 �/��PB Plate block assortment of 1920 to 1938 commemorative and regular issues on eightstock pages featuring numerous 2c Reds, all o.g., l.h. or n.h. mostly fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

345 ��/(�) Farley position assortment of a hundred plus stamps on stock card, including airmailspecial delivery 16c three plate number blocks of six, a range of interpanneau vertical andhorizontal pairs, blocks of four, center line blocks, generally very fine. Est. 200-300

346 ��/�� Mostly promotional item accumulation of many hundreds in albums, binders andstockbooks, all contained in four cartons, including 50 Years of U.S. CommemorativeStamps (2 large binders), State Birds and Flowers Commemorative Mint-Stamp Panels,The 50 Greatest Events in American History (3 large binders), a three volume U.N.collection, several binders of first day covers, small quantity of discount postage in twostockbooks, plate number coils, even a few revenues, promotional items presumed n.h.where mint, generally fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

Back-of-the-Book

347 �/�� Back-of-the-book mint collection of few hundred on “White Ace” pages in binder,including a few Confederate States, airmails complete to 1976 mostly o.g., 1933 Centuryof Progress 50c unused, few booklet panes, Hunting permit stamps complete mostly o.g.to 1983, 1934 $1.00 n.h. but with gum skips, mint includes o.g., l.h. but with much n.h.from around 1944 onwards, generally fine-very fine; worth a look. Est. 2,000-2,500

348 � Small mostly used back-of-the-book collection of 212 stamps on White Ace pages,including postage dues with 1891 set, 1894-95 to 30c, 1895-97 set, 1910-12 to 50c,,1916 perf. 10 1c and 2c, 1917 to 50c, parcel post 1913 set, excellent range of officialswith five overprinted “Specimen,” scattered unused, some small faults throughout, somenot counted, mixed condition but with some fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds$15,000.00. Est. 1,000-1,500

349 ��(�) #C1-31, Air posts mint collection, a complete collection for the period, #C1, C3, C6and C14 regummed, C5 l.h., the others all n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

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350 � #C1-31, Air posts mint collection, a complete collection including a nice set of the GrafZeppelins, #C6 thinned spot, otherwise o.g. or l.h., fine-very fine. 1,820.00

351 �/�� #C1/31, Air posts mint stock of mostly fewer than ten each, including #C1 (5), C2(7), C3 (4), C4 (7), C5 and C18 (6), virtually all o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. 2,600.00

352 ��PB #C7/20, Air post plate blocks, lot comprised of #C7-9 (3), C11 (3), C12, C16 (2),C19 (3) and C20, one C9 l.h., others all o.g., n.h., mainly fine-very fine. 1,200.00

353 � Small group of better cut squares, 23 items with four full corners, includes 1853-55Nesbitt 3c short label with straight ends (#U4), 10c wide label (2, one on white, one, afull corner, on buff), 1861 20c, 1864-65 9c lemon, 1870-71 24c purple on amber, allunused, few small faults, generally fine-very fine. (photo on page 70) 4,285.00

354 P Bank Note period plate proof collection of 51 different plate proofs on India and card,includes the 1870 National Bank Note Co. cplt. on India and the 1873 Continental BankNote Co. cplt. on card including the scarce 1c Ultramarine and 10c Brown, the scarce 6cvalue is also present but damaged, also includes the 1881-87 late Bank Notes on cardcomplete except for the 1c Ultramarine which is on India, plus the Small Bank Notescomplete for all values on India, the 2c is in the lake shade, all with clear to large margins,the India proofs have a few minor India flaws typical of India proofs, otherwise very fine;catalog value is over $2,800.00. Est. 500-750

355 PE Proofs and essays group, small selection of plate proofs including #43P4 and 112P3,plus RO148P1, 11-E8 and 65-E15f, some faults, many fine-very fine. Est. 150-200

Revenues and Hunting Permits

356 �� Eclectic revenues group of 24 better items, including 1862-71 $2.00 Mortgage imperf.,1871-72 2c inverted center, cut cancel, 6c with Charles Osgood c.d.s. cancel, $3.00,extensive group of private die proprietary stamps with match #RO17d (2), RO122b,RO168b, RO176d pair, medicine #RS37d, RS38b, RS73a, 6c Helmbold’s essay in blueon card, #32 of purportedly 250 printed, RS227b, boating stamps with 1960 $1.00 and$3.00 o.g., n.h., few small faults mostly in the match and medicine stamps but much fineand attractive; an interesting lot worth close inspection. Est. 500-750

357 �/�� Hunting permit collection of singles and plate number singles, the hinged stamps onalbum pages and the never hinged on cards, these apparently being complete to the1980s, plus some more modern plate blocks including #RW38 and some duplicates,mostly o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. 6,245.00

358 �/�� #RW1-48, Hunting permit mint collection in mounts and housed in two Stearns andFink albums, being complete for the period, #RW1 unused, RW2 and RW4 natural s.e.,a couple with a small fault, otherwise o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

359 �� Hunting permit accumulation of hundreds of mainly mint mostly state issues, includingforerunners to the statewide issues, including better items such as California 1976-81Honey Lake issues as well as #2 probably used, early Tennessee issues, South Dakota1974, 1976-77 Bennett County issues, Utah 1951 $3.00 and $15.00 Game Bird stamps,etc., plus about 60 plate blocks from South Carolina, some modern Federal issues, andsome related material and some foreign issues, a few used, vast majority o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; the face value alone is considerable. Est. 750-1,000

360 �/�� Hunting permit group comprised of #RW1-2, RW4-8 and RW10-19, with someoccasional duplication, RW2 with naturals s.e., others o.g., l.h. or mostly n.h., generallyfine-very fine. 3,410.00

361 ��PB #RW43-60, Hunting Permit plate blocks cplt., #RW43-46 plate blocks of four andRW47-60 are plate blocks of six, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; face value is $945.00. 2,099.00


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362 �� Small Hunting Permit stamp collection of 148 stamps in binder, including Federalissues mostly used to 1972, thereafter mostly o.g., n.h. to about 2002, few State issueswith Alaska, Arizona, Minnesota and Mississippi, some small faults to be expected thoughmuch fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $2,300.00. Est. 300-400

363 ��/� State hunting permit extensive collection of many hundreds of mostly mint stamps toaround the year 2000 or so, with not only the statewide issues, but also quite a few oftheir predecessors, all arranged in alphabetical order on pages filling ten counter books,highlights include CA 1, CA 2 without backing paper, FL 1, IL 1-4 and 7a, IA 1 and 8,KS A15-16, MI 2, MN A1, MO 1, plus 2-3 with tabs, NH 1 and 2-3 with tabs, ND A1a,A2-4 and 32, SC 1, 3a (3), 4a (2), 5a (2), SD 1-2 used, 2A1-5, 2A6b, 2A7b, TN 1-4 andmore, most statewide issues are complete for the period or nearly so and there is somelight duplication throughout, the overall condition is excellent with nearly all beingunused as issues or o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; a desirable lot with substantial catalog valuethat is well suited for expansion. Est. 3,000-4,000

United Nations

364 ��/�� United Nations collection and accumulation of thousands, loose in envelopes asreceived, boxes, stockbooks, all contained in four cartons, including a couple of limitededition cachet prints each bearing a stamp with the designer’s signature, Henry K.Bencsath, one being framed, first day covers, also a volume of 1960s U.S. and someworldwide, generally fine-very fine. Est. 400-500

365 �� United Nations mostly mint collection and accumulation of thousands in sevenalbums and one stockbook, all contained in carton, including a range of imprint blocks,mostly in complete matched sets, Offices in Geneva, much duplication, some later sheets,few covers, few used, virtually all mint are o.g., n.h., generally fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

366 �� United Nations mint collection of sets, souvenir sheets and sheetlets housed in threeSafe hingeless albums, Includes New York with a set of Flags sheets, Geneva and Viennato the early 1990s, being complete but for some of the most modern issues, o.g., n.h.,very fine. Est. 100-150

Postal History, Covers, Cancels and Ephemera

367 � Substantial dealer’s working cover stock of many thousands of covers and cards, nearlyall sleeved and priced in twelve well filled long cover boxes and in eight binders, this stockbelonged to a mid-western cover dealer who retired from the business over ten years agobecause he had to stop doing shows due to old age and it has not been shown since, themarked retail prices have been meticulously tabulated for a total retail value of$109,459.00 and covers most aspects you would expect in such a stock such as States Ato Ohio ($9,786), Maine to Wisconsin ($10,483), R.P.O., H.P.O. & Streetcars ($5,845),air mails, Zeppelin, fairs, etc. ($6,387), military, A.P.O. and more ($9,957), foreign($6,671), oversized covers, which contain a lot of better material ($19,195), 20th century($6,035), material in binders ($6,182), etc., the condition is pretty much typical of aworking dealer’s stock, largely fine-very fine; a “fresh to the market” stock that is all pricedup and ready to retail or Ebay. Est. 15,000-20,000

368 � Illustrated and advertising cover stock of over 380 covers and cards mostly sleeved andpriced, mostly 19th century including a nice group of 32 buggy and wagon illustratedcovers, 35 postal cards with printed illustrated advertisements, 27 shoe illustrated covers,and a wide range of other topics as well as trade cards, some mostly real photo picturepost cards and a little ephemera, overall a very desirable holding of unusually cleanpremium quality material which should be carefully inspected to be fully appreciated; theretail prices total $15,670.00 Est. 3,000-4,000

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369 � Retail dealer’s compact postal history stock of over 680 covers or cards sleeved andpriced in two small cover file boxes, includes a broad range of 19th and 20th centurymaterial such as stampless, Civil War related, Trans-Atlantic, advertising, unusual andfancy postmarks. postal stationery, better frankings. lots of ephemera, some trade cardsand much more, some faults, but overall quite clean and mostly fine-very fine; a verydiverse holding containing mostly easily saleable material, with marked retail pricestotaling $8,768. Est. 1,500-2,000

370 � Mostly better cover group of about 140 items sleeved and priced, includes a wide rangeof material with stampless including a 1758 ship letter from N.Y. to England as well asother trans-Atlantics, hotel, Civil War related, some nice fancy postmarks, registered,foreign destinations, 1c Bluish paper on picture post card, useful 3c 1851-57 covers andmuch more, a desirable lot that is generally very clean and predominantly very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

371 � Railway Post Offices 1870s to 1970s cover collection of over 2,350 railroad cancelson covers, postal cards, entires and picture post cards from Maine to Washington State,all contained in two large Pittsburgh cover boxes, includes a wonderful variety of usages,advertising, special delivery, forwarded items, auxiliary markings, a few foreigndestinations, some nice picture post cards, main strength is during the 1890-1930 periodrepresenting a 40+ year collection of one individual, many scarce items, some duplication,mixed condition but with much fine-very fine; excellent opportunity for either thecollector or dealer. Est. 1,500-2,000

372 � South Carolina postal history collection of 65 covers with strength in stampless andConfederate States periods, good Charleston with a nice variety of datestamp styles andrate markings featuring 1798 “C. Nov 27” straightline handstamp, other stamplesspostmarks include red “Camden” with matching negative “5” rate, two “Edgefield C.H.”and “Gadsen,” Confederate usages include handstamped paids from Abbeville, Camden(2) one on an adversity cover, Columbia, Darlington, Georgetown, Greenville,Pocotalgos and Spartansburg, plus several ms. postmarks and franking by CSA adhesives,usual mixed condition, however fine-very fine predominate so this would make a nicebasis for a serious collection. Est. 1,000-1,500

373 � Mexican-American war cover correspondence comprised of 46 covers withoutenclosures sent in 1847 from Frank Woodbridge back to his wife in Detroit, each withendorsement noting date and location, better postal markings include straightline “PTIsabela/Jan . 16, 1847” and matching “10” rate, two different sizes of straightline “VeraCruz/Mex” dated handstamp, one with “X” rate, five covers with boxed “Vera Cruz”dated handstamp and matching “10” rate, except one with ms. “20” rate, 25 covers withNew Orleans transit datestamps in black or blue with handstamped “10” or “20” rates,except one with “Ship” handstamp and ms. “12” rate, plus ten covers with only ms. “10”rate (one due 10) and two covers with no postal markings at all, mixed condition as istypical of a correspondence, ranging from faulty to very fine, with most being fine orbetter; an interesting correspondence deserving to be researched. (photo on page 64) Est. 1,000-1,500

374 � Arizona Territorial group of fourteen covers or cards, including 1879 Aribaca negativegeometric star to Chicago, 1889 Jerome geometric star double rate to Prescott, 1887 SanCarlos Post Office Department registry return receipt to Las Cruces, New Mexico, rangeof other origins with Bonita, Camp Huachuca (2, different), Cochise (2), Fairbank,Klondyke, Pine and Silver King, mostly on later Bank Note and Bureau issues, a few smallfaults but much attractive; worth a look. Est. 500-750

375 � Chiefly 20th century cover accumulation of 110 items in small box, including a fewpostal stationery items with 1958 4c entire with albino impression, a special delivery coverbearing an #E5 and an excellent range of high value first day covers with the face value ofthe stamps alone being $871.00, 1954-68 $5.00, 1992 Columbian Exposition sheets,express mail items, few hunting permit stamps, most unaddressed and cacheted, scatteredaddressed, scattered toning on a few hunting permits, generally clean and very fine. Est. 500-750

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376 Z Ephemera accumulation of hundreds in two binders, one album and loose with muchsleeved, all contained in carton, including documents, illustrated items, share certificates,Victorian trade cards in lovely printed album, advertising items featuring gramophones,temperance, engravings of costumes, valentines, photographs, revenues, mostly northAmerican origins but some significant items of European origin, few early stampless fromSaratoga area, New York, a few small faults, generally fine-very fine; an interesting lotworth close inspection. Est. 400-500

377 � Fancy cancels, an appealing group of 83 all 19th century stamps with a variety of fancycancels ranging from simple cut cork cancels to elaborate stars, wheels of fortune,pumpkin heads, geometrics, NYFM, etc., as well as a few better stamps, the quality issuperior to what is typically found with most stamps being sound and centered fine orbetter. Est. 400-500

378 � Bank Note cancellation collection of over 400 stamps on pages, including an excellentrange of fancy geometrics, stars, negative stars, grids, cross-roads, paids, few supplementalmail, numerals, letters, scarce towns, colors, many interesting varieties, generally fine-veryfine; worth a look. Est. 300-400

379 � Cover collection in twenty albums, includes some 19th century with stampless, freefranks including J.Q. Adams (front only), Henry Clay and James Garfield, civil war,WWII, many first flights and some Inauguration covers, majority however are mostlycacheted first days, including Parks imperf. and Famous Americans on matched sets, alsoincludes some Israel postal stationery and a mint U.N. collection in five albums. Est. 400-500

380 � Small eclectic group of covers, 30 items loose or on cards in envelope, including threeConfederate items with Postmasters’ Provisional 1860 (Aug. 30) “Raleigh N.C Paid 5”(#68XU1) with ms. addendum on reverse “The enemy has taken our fortification at CapeHatteras...,” two #11 covers, one from South Carolina, the other to Georgia, U.S. 1861-62 3c (3, each with fancy cancel), later with a few Farley first day covers, first flights,Presidential $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 on separate first day covers, a Fleetwood Knappcachet, also a few stamps with 1920 Pilgrim set o.g., a few small faults, generally fine-veryfine; worth a look. Est. 400-500

381 � 1904 Louisiana Purchase small group of ten covers or cards in binder, all addressed toDikran Khan Kelekian, the Commissioner General for Persia, seven bearing Expositionstamps, virtually all with Exposition corner cards, including one large circular bearing1902-03 1c to the commissioner’s office in New York from the Division of Exhibits, eightitems addressed to the Exposition Grounds, one on illustrated #U395, one cover bearinga 3c pair, another with the 2c (2) and 6c in postage dues, some small faults, larger itemsshowing edge faults but much attractive; interesting biographical details of Mr. Kelekianwho was a prominent art dealer who died in January 1951 when he fell to his death fromthe twenty-first floor of the St. Moritz hotel in New York. Est. 400-500

382 � Official cover lot of 31 covers and one piece, includes ten cover with official adhesivesincluding a United States Internal Revenue legal size cover with a nice pair of the 3cTreasury, seven covers used with Interior Dept. stamps including a Land Office cover with1c and 2c franking, other six covers with 3c frankings on covers of various bureaus withinthe Department of Interior including two Bureau of Education covers accompanied byadditional unused 3c soft paper interior affixed to a smaller envelope for paid return, alsothirteen penalty envelopes and cards of various departments and a couple of postal entires,eight covers in all are legal size, rest are small size, normal postal wear and a few faults arepresent, mostly fine-very fine; examine. Est. 200-300

383 � #C1-6, C11, Air mail postal history lot of eighteen covers including first flight covers,includes six covers with First Issue air mails with three early covers franked with the 16cGreen flown on the Washington, New York and Philadelphia route between Septemberand December of 1918, also includes ten Second Issue air mail covers including four 24cvalues, and finally two covers with #C11 franking, one a 1930 crash cover with “Delaydue to wrecked mail plane/January 10, 1930” h.s., the other with additional franking on1930 F.F.C. to Uruguay, fine-very fine and interesting early air mail covers. Est. 200-300

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384 � #4, 1865 10c Blue, imperforate, choice mint example, exceptionally fresh, with richcolor and a strong impression, four ample to mostly large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine;(Unitrade C$7,500.00). (photo) 4,500.00

385 (�) #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, attractive unused example of this scarce stamp,featuring large to extra-large margins all around showing a portion of the next stampbelow, with bright color and a sharp impression on fresh white paper, very fine and choice(Unitrade C$3,000.00). (photo) 4,500.00

386 � #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, mint single with three large margins, clear to to justtouched at left, fresh color and impression, o.g., h.r., fine and scarce stamp (Unitrade forfine C$1,500.00). (photo on page 70) 4,500.00

387 � #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, handsome used single, full even margins, bright colorand a clean impression, portion of light oval Post Office Paid pmk. of Victoria Island, veryfine (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo on page 70) 1,250.00

388 � #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, large-margined used single showing small portions oftwo adjacent stamps, deep color and possessing a portion of blue Well’s Fargo oval plus alarge portion of black target, probably of San Francisco, unusual, tiny scissors cut atbottom left, otherwise choice and very fine (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo on page 70) 1,250.00

389 � #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, used example, three large margins, close but clear attop bright color and impression, portion of light oval Post Office Paid pmk. of VictoriaIsland, fine (Unitrade for fine C$1,000.00). (photo on page 70) 1,250.00

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390 � #7, 1865 3d Blue, a select mint block of four being incredibly well centered and aboutas well centered as one could possibly be expected as the block shows that the spacebetween stamps is barely large enough for the perf. holes, none of which impinge on thedesign in this block, o.g., extremely fine (Unitrade for fine the highest grade priced$800.00). (photo on page 60) 480.00+

391 � #7a, 1865 3d Pale blue, mint block of four, quite well centered for this, nice color andimpression in the scarcer pale shade o.g., h.r., fine and attractive (Unitrade $960.00).(photo on page 60) 520.00

392 � #7a var., 1865 3d Pale blue, inverted watermark, mint block of four in the pale shade,o.g., h.r., a couple of trivial perf. flaws, fine centering; a very scarce variety that neitherScott or Unitrade, The Specialized Catalogue of Canadian stamps, even mention (S.G.#22w; as four singles £2,000.00+). (photo on page 60) Est. 400-500

393 ��/� #8, 1867 “Two cents” surcharge on 3d Brown, exceptionally well centered mint blockof four, rich color and detailed impression, the bottom left stamp has an interesting flawof the “U” of “Columbia extended into the circle, fresh full o.g., bottom right stamp isn.h., the other three have only a bare trace of hinging, very fine and choice; catalog valuesare for four singles (Unitrade as hinged C$800.00+). (photo on page 60) 785.00+

394 � #8, 1867 “Two cents” surcharge on 3d Brown, mint block of four, bright color anddetailed impression, o.g., light h.r., tiny tone spot in top pair, fine and attractive; catalogvalues are for four singles (Unitrade C$800.00+). (photo on page 60) 700.00+

395 � #9, 1869 “5. Cents. 5” Surcharge on 3d Bright Red, perf. 14, right wing-marginsingle tied to locally run cover by blue numeral “35” cancel of Victoria with matchingblue “Victoria, B.C./Apr 21, 1870” c.d.s. at left, cover with small tears at top from roughopening not affecting stamp or markings, fine and scarce on cover (Unitrade C$600.00).(photo on page 64) 575.00

396 � #11, 1867 “25.Cents.25” surcharge on 3d Orange, fresh mint block of four,exceedingly vibrant color, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; blocks of this stamp are quitescarce; ex-Dale; catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade C$2,400.00+). (photo) 1,200.00+

397 (�) Unitrade #12i, 1867 “50.CENTS.50” on 3d Violet, inverted watermark, fairly wellcentered unused single, regummed, attractive color,, fine; a scarce variety and the onlyvalue listed with this variety though others exist (Scott 12 var.). (photo on page 70) C$1,500.00

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398 � St. John, N*B*/April 15, 1799 straightline h.s. on reverse of 1799 (9 February)entire folded letter from Ducktrap to St. John River, rated “States 10 + 8 = 1/6” and alsobearing on front straightline “Ship Letter” h.s., some cover wear but a remarkable earlyrare cover. (photo on page 64) Est. 150-200

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402 � #1b, 2, 1851 3d Red, bisect used as 1½d, and 6d Olive yellow, neatly tied to ladiescover to London, England by two strikes of oval grid cancels, red “St. John-N.B/Paid/AU 8, 1859” double-arc c.d.s., similar St. John black pmk on the reverse, “BySteamer/via Halifax, N.S.” in ms. and “London/Paid/AU23, 59” receiving c.d.s. on thefront, stamps have full large margins with excellent color and impression, very fine; alovely example of this scarce usage to England in which the only way to make the proper7½d rate was by bisecting the 3d value; ex-W.H. Brouse with his h.s. on the reverse; 2014Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$7,600.00). (photo) 6,000.00

400 (�) #1, 3d Red, fresh unused single, clear to large margins virtually all. around just touchedat the top left corner, bright color and deeply etched impression, nearly very fine for thisscarce unused stamp (Unitrade C$5,000.00). (photo) 5,500.00

401 � #1, 3d Red, lovely single with four extra-large even margins, fresh with excellent color,neatly tied by black grid cancel to 1858 folded cover to St. Johns Newfoundland, on thereverse “No. Douglastown/N.B./MR 19, 1858” double-arc c.d.s., apparently town oforigin though with blue Chatham transit of the same date, via Sackville, bkst., St. Johns,a very fine and handsome cover (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 64) 950.00

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404 (�) #3, 1/- Bright red violet, unused, clear even margins all around, attractive bright colorand nice impression, small corner thin at upper left, very fine appearance; a very difficultstamp to acquire unused; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$30,000.00).(photo) 32,500.00

405 P Unitrade #5Piv-v, 1860 5c Dark red brown Connell, plate proof on India, withvert.”SPECIMEN.” overprint Ty. B and C in red, fresh block of four with clear tolarge margins all around, the left pair is the thin sans serif overprint and the right pair hasthe thick sans serif overprint, excellent color and impression, diagonal crease affects thebottom pair, very fine appearance. (photo on page 60) C$1,000.00

406 �/�� #17, 1860-63 17c Black, six singles, two blocks of four and a block of fourteen (7x2),fresh mint, o.g. or n.h., centering varies, very good-fine; cataloged as ten n.h. andfourteen hinged singles. 1,565.00

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407 � #8, 8p Scarlet vermilion, large even margins all around, intense color and detailedimpression on fresh paper, o.g., light h.r., extremely fine; 2011 APS certificate (UnitradeC$500.00). (photo on page 70) 450.00

408 � #11, 2p Orange, generous equal margins all around, bright color and sharp impressionon clean paper, o.g., very fine and choice; 2012 APS certificate (Unitrade C$600.00).(photo on page 70) 475.00

409 � #11A, 1860 3d Green, two mint singles and two pairs, o.g., l.h., full to large marginsall around, fresh, very fine. 465.00

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410 � #24, 26, 1868-70 2c Green and 5c Black vert. pair, both fresh and the latter beingespecially well centered, tied to Transatlantic cover to Poole England by black circulargrid cancels, “Greenspond/AU 17, 1870” double-arc c.d.s. at right via St. Johns, red“Paid/Liverpool/Br. Packet/21 SP 70” entry c.d.s. also ties the pair, backstamped, lightstain on front from wax seal on the reverse and docketing across address, fine and scarcefranking and posting; ex-Dale and Clifford-Jones. (photo) Est. 400-500

411 � #24, 37, 1870-77 2c Green and 1c Brown lilac, mixed perforated and rouletted issueson attractive 1879 cover to Trinity, stamps tied by circular cork cancel with “St.Johns/Newf’d/MY 3, 79” at left, Trinity double-arc receiving c.d.s. also on the front, avery fine cover and the 1c rouletted is quite rare on cover especially in mixed issuefranking. (photo on page 64) Est. 300-400

412 � #33, 1870 3c Vermilion, a rare mint horiz. strip of three, intense brilliant color and crispsharp impression, quite well centered for this elusive value, o.g., h.r., left stamp has a vert.crease which is not apparent from the face and one toned perf. in the right stamp, finecentering; an important multiple of which very few exist; ex-Hewitt; catalog values are forthree singles (Unitrade C$1,125.00). (photo on page 70) 1,200.00

413 � #39, 1876 3c Blue, rouletted, bottom margin mint block of four showing a smallportion of the imprint, remarkably fresh with sumptuously rich color and detailedimpression on bright white paper, the block is overall well centered, individually thebottom right stamp is amazingly well centered with huge margins possessing nearly all thespacing between stamps, o.g., light h.r. at top, an impressive very fine block; catalogvalues are for four singles (Unitrade for one very fine and three fine C$1350.00+). (photoon page 80) 1,700.00+

414 ��/� Unitrade #183b, 185c, 187d, 191d, 193a-198a, 1932-37 1c-30c imperforate pairs,fresh mint horizontal pairs with additional 5c deep violet Die I, 1c, one 5c, 14c and 30co.g., n.h., balance o.g. except 2c with slightly disturbed gum and 15c unused, largemargins, generally very fine. (photo) C$3,570.00

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416 �� #191b, 1932 5c Deep violet, Die II, imperforate, top left corner margin block oftwelve, full wide margins on the other two sides as well, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; catalogvalues are for six pairs (Unitrade C$675.00). (photo on page 80) 465.00+

417 P #233P, 1937 1c Coronation, die proof on white wove paper in black, measuring95x69mm and showing the full die block impression, final state of the die, very fine.(photo on page 70) Est. 100-150

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418 P Unitrade #1P, 1851 1d Black plate proof on thin card, block of four with full evenmargins all around, deep intense black color and strong impression, very fine; catalogvalue is for four singles. (photo) C$2,000.00+

419 � #1, 1p Red brown, a highly desirable mint single, in a wonderful state of preservation,with rich luxuriant color and a crisp detailed impression, ample even margins all around,full original gum, h.r., very fine; premium original gum examples of this classic stamp arerarely encountered; 2005 Greene Foundation and 2009 APS certificates (UnitradeC$8,000.00). (photo) 3,500.00

420 (�) #1, 1d Red brown, lovely unused single, very fresh, with brilliantly rich color and anunusually clean impression, full to large margins all around, a very fine example of thisvery scarce unused stamp; seldom encountered this choice; 2014 Greene Foundationcertificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo) 3,500.00

421 � #1, 1d Red brown, choice used single, lavish large to extra-large even margins allaround, strong rich color and a well incised impression, unusually light grid cancel,extremely fine and quite scarce in this premium quality (Unitrade C$800.00). (photo onpage 70) 650.00

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422 P Unitrade #4P, 1851 6d Black plate proof on thin card, left margin block of four withthree large even margins on the other sides as well, deep intense black color and strongimpression, extremely fine; catalog value is for four singles. (photo on page 80) C$1,600.00+

423 (�) #4, 6d Yellow green, handsome unused example, regummed, featuring four well clearto extra-large margins showing a trace of the next stamp at top, vivid bright color and adetailed impression on crisp clean paper, very fine; 2014 Greene Foundation certificates(Unitrade C$6,500.00). (photo) 5,000.00

424 � #5, 1857 6d Dark green, used single, lovely deep green color and highly detailedimpression, clear even margins all around, a handsome fine example of this scarce shade(Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo on page 70) 1,750.00

426 � #6, 1/- Reddish violet, well margined example of this high value with full even marginsall around, grid cancels, color is the distinctive reddish violet shade being a bit uneven atbottom, otherwise very fine (Unitrade C$7,000.00). (photo) 5,250.00

427 � #7, 1/- Dull violet, used single with well clear to large margins, strong color andimpression for this scarce shade, very light grid cancel, tiny thin in the top corner, veryfine appearance and a scarce stamp (Unitrade C$8,000.00). (photo) 6,500.00

425 P Unitrade #6P, 1851 1/- Black plate proof on thin card, block of four with large toextra-large margins all around, deep intense black color and strong impression, choicevery fine; catalog value is for four singles. (photo) C$2,400.00

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428 E #8, 1861 1c Black die essay on India on original card backing, measuring 33x36mm,an early state of the die with the background lighter than the final state of the die, veryfresh with rich color and impression, very fine. (photo on page 70) Est. 100-150

429 �� #8, 11, 11a, 1860-63 1c Black, 8½c Green one complete sheet of the former and threeof the latter, one on yellowish paper, two being on white paper, o.g, n.h., hinged at placesin selvage, pos. 94 of each sheet showing the unshaded “E” variety, fresh, generally fine-very fine. 7,200.00

430 �/�� #8-9, 11-13, 1860-63 1c, 2c, 8½c-12½c Victoria, a complete sheet of each value onyellowish paper, mostly o.g., n.h., 8½c green sheet, pos. 94 showing the unshaded “E”variety, some significant perf. separations and selvage faults, small pieces missing,centering varies, mostly very good. for hinged 6,000.00

431 TC #10TC, 1861 5c Vermilion small die trial color proof on India, issued very slightlylarger than stamp size, wonderfully fresh with brilliant color, very fine. (photo on page70) Est. 100-150

432 P Unitrade #11P-13P, 1860-63 8½c-12½c Plate Proofs on India affixed to card, acomplete sheet of 100 of each, fresh and extremely fine; ex American Bank Note Companyarchives. C$17,000.00

433 P Unitrade #11Pi, 1860 8½c Dark green, plate proof on India, top right imprint blockof 12 (3x4) with imprint at top and right, on original card backing, beautifully fresh withrich color, full margins on the left and bottom, choice very fine; catalog value is for twelvesingles. (photo on page 80) C$900.00+

434 TC #12, 1861 10c Black die proof on India, die sunk on card showing nearly the completedie block, measuring 45x45mm, intense color and impression, very fine; not listed in TheEssays and Proofs of British North America. (photo on page 84) Est. 150-200

435 � #12b 10c Vermilion, diagonal half used as 5c on folded cover to Burlingtown, N.S.,stamp with small cut in top corner, tied by grid cancel with “Halifax,Nova Scotia/FE 15,1861” small double arc c.d.s. on the reverse, backstamped Burlingtown, cover with sideflaps removed, fine and scarce bisect usage; ex-W.H. Brouse (Unitrade C$1,500.00).(photo) 1,200.00

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438 TC Unitrade #2TC, 1857 6d Red lilac, plate proof on India mounted on card, bottomleft corner margin horizontal strip of five showing the full imprint, ample to large marginson the other two sides, very fine and handsome. (photo) C$1,250.00+

439 TC Unitrade #2TCii, 6d Orange yellow trial color proof on India full large-marginedhorizontal pair, fresh deep color on bright white India paper, extremely fine, catalog valuefor two singles. (photo on page 84) C$800.00+

440 TC Unitrade #2TCx, 6d Black trial color proof on India with orange vertical “Specimen.”overprint, top margin horiz. pair, exceptionally fresh with strong color and impression,well clear to extra-large margins, very fine and choice; catalog value for two singles.(photo on page 84) C$600.00+

441 TC Unitrade #2TCxiii, 6d Lilac trial color proof on India with orange vertical“Specimen.” overprint, horiz. pair, fresh deep color and detailed impression, clear to largemargins all around, very fine; catalog value for two singles. (photo on page 84) C$500.00+

436 P Unitrade #13P, 1860 12c Black, plate proof on India, left margin imprint block ofeight (4x2), on original card backing, the other three sides have large full margins as well,pristine fresh with strong color and impression, choice very fine; catalog value is for eightsingles. (photo on page 80) C$480.00+

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443 P Unitrade #3Pi, 12d Black, plate proof on India with vert. carmine “Specimen”overprint, full to large margins all around, strong fresh color and crisp impression,extremely fine; a lovely attractive example of this scarce and popular proof. (photo) C$2,500.00

444 P Unitrade #3Pi, 12d Black, plate proof on India with vert. carmine “Specimen”overprint, full to large margins all around, deep color possessing a particularly strongimpression, portion of original card backing on the reverse, very fine and attractive.(photo) C$2,500.00

445 PTC Unitrade #7Pi, 7TCiii, 10d Black, plate proof on India with vert. carmine“Specimen” overprint along with orange yellow trial color proof on India, both with fullmargins all around, fresh rich colors, very fine. (photo on page 84) C$650.00

446 TC Unitrade #7TC, 10d black trial color proof on India, full large margins with extralarge margin at left being possibly a portion of the left sheet margin, sharp detailedimpression and intense color, very fine and choice. (photo on page 84) C$750.00

447 TC Pratt & Minuse #7TC3, 1855 10d Green, trial color plate proof on India, generousequal margins, deep rich color, extremely fine; unlisted in Unitrade. (photo on page 84) Est. 100-150

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449 TC Unitrade #7TS, 1855 10d Lilac, trade sample die proof from the composite die proof,large margins, bright and fresh, shallow thin in the bottom right corner margin not notedon the certificate, otherwise very fine and rare; clear 2013 APS certificate. (photo) C$2,000.00

450 TC Unitrade #7TS, 1855 10d Pale lilac, trade sample die proof from the composite dieproof, large equal margins, two small thins in the right margin only, otherwise very fineand rare. (photo) C$2,000.00

451 PTC Unitrade #8P, i, 8TCi, ii, ½d Rose plate proofs and color proofs, four differentincluding two plate proofs in the issued color, one with vert. green black “Specimen”overprint and two trial color proofs, one in orange yellow and the other in black with vert.carmine “Specimen,” this last with plate flaw showing a strong engraver’s slip at top leftand small faults, the other three are sound with well clear to large margins and very fine.(photo on page 84) C$1,200.00

452 S Unitrade #8Pi, 1857-64 ½d Rose, plate proof on India overprinted “SPECIMEN.”vertically in green, showing a plate scratch in the upper left margin, fresh and very fine;2013 APS certificate. (photo on page 84) C$250.00

453 P Unitrade #8Pi, ½d Rose plate proof on card with vert. green black “Specimen.”overprint, fresh horiz. pair, wide even margins all around, rich color, extremely fine;catalog value for two singles. (photo on page 84) C$500.00+

454 TC Unitrade #8TCi, ½d Orange yellow, trial color proof on India, ample to large-margined horizontal pair, fresh deep color on bright white India paper, very fine, catalogvalue for two singles. (photo on page 84) C$700.00+

455 TC Unitrade #8TCiii, ½d Brown, trial color proof on India with vert. carmine“Specimen.” overprint, lovely left margin horiz. pair showing a partial imprint, prettycolor detailed impression, large margins all around, extremely fine; an attractive positionpiece; catalog value is for two singles. (photo on page 84) C$600.00+

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457 TC Unitrade #9TC, 7½d Black trial color proof on India pristine single with large andextraordinarily balanced margins, intense black color with a razor-sharp impression,extremely fine and choice; a scarce pence proof. (photo on page 84) C$1,200.00

458 TC Unitrade #9TC, 1857 7½d Black, trial color plate proof, single with a partial sheet-margin at top showing a portion of the imprint, other margins ample to large, fresh andvery fine; quite scarce without the specimen overprint; 2012 APS certificate. (photo onpage 84) C$1,200.00+

459 TC Unitrade #9TC, 7½d Black trial color proof on India horiz. pair with clear to largemargins all around, lovely color and impression, very fine; this black color proof without“Specimen” overprint is scarce and particularly so in multiples; catalog value is for twosingles. (photo) C$2,400.00+

460 TC Unitrade #9TCi, 1857 7½d Black, trial color plate proof on India overprinted“SPECIMEN.” vertically in carmine, large even margins, fresh and very fine; only asingle sheet of 120 is believed to have been printed, 2008 APS certificate. (photo on page84) C$500.00

461 TC Unitrade #9TCi, 1857 7½d Black, trial color plate proof on India overprinted“SPECIMEN.” vertically in carmine, right sheet-margin block of four, pos. 83-84, 95-96 with large even margins on the other three sides, showing most of the Rawdon,Wright, Hatch & Edison imprint in the sheet-margin, plus the top left stamp shows adamaged “d” at top left and top right, fresh and extremely fine; a unique multiple as onlya single sheet of 120 is believed to have been printed; ex-”CAI.” (photo) C$2,000.00+

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462 S Unitrade #16Pi, 1859 10c Black brown, plate proof on India overprinted“SPECIMEN.” vertically in carmine, large equal margins all around, fresh andextremely fine; 2013 APS certificate. (photo on page 84) C$450.00

463 S Unitrade #16Pii, 1859 10c Black brown, plate proof on India overprinted“SPECIMEN.” diagonally in carmine, mounted on card, showing the so calledpawnbroker” variety from pos. 2 comprised of three dots in the top margin above the“X,” extremely fine; 2013 APS certificate; ex-Hutton. (photo on page 84) C$600.00+

464 P Unitrade #18P, 1859 12½c Yellow green, plate proof on India fresh and very fine;2013 APS certificate. (photo on page 84) C$325.00

465 S Unitrade #18P1, 12½c Yellow green, plate proof on India overprinted“SPECIMEN.” vertically in carmine, top sheet-margin block of four, with largemargins on the other three sides, rich color, fresh and extremely fine; 2008 APScertificate. (photo) C$1,100.00

466 TC Unitrade #20TCii, 1864 2c Green, trial color plate proof on India, horizontal pair,generous equal margins, fresh and very fine; 2012 APS certificate. (photo on page 84) C$550.00

1851-1859 PENCE ISSUES

467 (�) Unitrade #1iii, 1853 3d Red on laid paper, major re-entry, pos. A47, showing strongdoubling in the “EE PEN” of “Three Pence” as well as doubling at the bottom of threeof the “3”s,an incredibly rare unused example of this major variety, full large marginsall around, bright color, stamp has small faults including a vert. crease completely in thelower left margin, light soiling and a small thin at top right (mentioned on the certificateas a stain), still very fine appearance; this is the most striking of the major double transfersthat are found on the Three Pence issue in its various papers, on the scarce laid paper firstissue it approximately doubles the value over the normal stamp, unused stamps are alreadyso rare that none of the catalogs price the re-entry unused; catalog values are for thenormal unused singles; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (Scott $24,000.00+). (photo) C$60,000.00+

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469 � #1, 1851 3d Red on laid paper, attractive used example, with four large balancedmargins, bright color and a crisp impression, unobtrusive target cancel, extremely fine(Unitrade C$ 1,600.00). (photo) 1,000.00

470 � #1, 1851 3d Red on laid paper, handsome top sheet-margin used example, with ampleto large margins on the other three sides, strong color on fresh paper clearly showing thelaid lines, neat target cancel, very fine; 1965 BPA and 1997 Greene Foundationcertificates (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (photo) 1,000.00

471 � #1, 1851 3d Red on laid paper, attractive used example with central target cancel,margins are exceptionally large all around, fresh color and impression, tiny corner creaseat top left solely within the large margin, otherwise extremely fine (UnitradeC$1,600.00). (photo on page 84) 1,000.00

472 � #1, 1851 3d Red on laid paper, pretty used single with large to extra-large balancedmargins, light central target cancel, faint affixing wrinkles, extremely fine appearance(Unitrade C$1,600.00). (photo on page 84) 1,000.00

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474 � #1a, 1851 3d Orange vermilion on laid paper, attractive single with four large evenmargins and bright color tied to 1851 entire folded letter by black target cancel ofMontreal, with red “Montreal/LC/ OC 16, 1851” double-arc c.d.s. at bottom left, toPort Hope with red Kingston transit and black Port Hope backstamp on the reverse,stamp has a tiny tear just into the outer frame at top and cover has modest edge wear, stillvery fine and a difficult early stamp on cover; ex-V.G. Greene with Vincent G. Greenehandstamp on the reverse (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo) 1,900.00

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475 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, an especially choice used single, featuringlavishly large margins all around, including a bit of the frameline from the adjacent stampat top, strong color and sharp impression on fresh paper showing bold laid lines, cancelledin blue, extremely fine; 2008 APS certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo) 1,750.00

476 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, right sheet-margin single with mostly large evenmargins other sides, unusual blue target cancel, crisp impression and well-defined laidlines, extremely fine and colorful; 2007 PF and APS certificates (Unitrade C$2,500.00).(photo) 1,750.00

477 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, choice used single, four full even margins,strong color and a fine detailed impression, light central target cancel, very fine (UnitradeC$2,500.00). (photo) 1,750.00

478 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, attractive used example, just clear toexceptionally large margins all around, rich color and neat impression, portion of targetcancel, very fine (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo on page 84) 1,750.00

479 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, attractive appearing used single with rich colorand detailed impression, large to very large margins all around and featuring a centralbluetarget cancel, very light horiz. crease, very fine appearance (Unitrade C$2,500.00).(photo on page 84) 1,750.00

483 � #2b, 1851 6d Grayish purple on laid paper, an especially eye-catching used single,possessing prooflike color and impression on bright paper that shows its laid lines well,large to enormous margins all around, including a sheet-margin at left, target cancels,extremely fine; a true gem for the most condition conscious collector; 1976 BPA and1988 Greene Foundation certificates not specifically identifying the shade and 2012 APScertificate; ex-Cantor and Menich (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo) 1,750.00

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481 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, used, extra-wide margins at sides and clearmargins at top and bottom, fresh with rich color and sharp impression, light central blacktarget cancel, a fine and handsome example of this first issue (Unitrade C$1,250). (photoon page 84) 1,750.00

482 � #2, 1851 6d Slate violet on laid paper, mostly huge margins to clear at bottom left,tied by neat target cancel to Kennedy correspondence folded cover to New York, red“Montreal, L.C./Ja 23, 1852” datestamp, red “Canada” in arc and matching “Paid”exchange office handstamps, very fine and handsome; 1984 Greene Foundation and 2013APS certificates (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo) 3,100.00

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485 � #2b, 1851 6d Grayish purple on laid paper, four extraordinarily large margins nearlyall around, just touching the top left corner only, central target cancel, light vert. creasein the laid line, very fine appearance (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (photo on page 84) 1,750.00

486 � #3, 1851 12d Black on laid paper, a most presentable appearing mint example of thisworld-class rarity, clear to large margins all around, strong color and sharp impression,possessing original gum with small h.r., tear and repair in the top right corner resulting ina slight touchup of the right frame line at top, very fine appearance; a total of 51,000stamps (255 sheets each of 200 subjects) were issued, however, the stamp proved to bequite unpopular with the public due to its limited usage for specific postal rates to distantdestinations, hence it saw limited distribution; only a mere 1,450 stamps were ever soldin over three and a half years of use and all remaining stamps were destroyed onMay 1, 1857; an affordable example of this rarity; 1930 RPS certificate; ex-SenatorAckerman (Unitrade C$160.000.00 for fine with original gum). (photo) 175,000.00

487 #3, 1851 12d Black on laid paper, Peter Winter forgery created by ProPhilForum ofBremen, Germany and sold by House of Stamps in Geneva, tied by “242” in barred ovaland fancy red Noisy Carrier’s “postmark” to large piece with blue “12” rate handstamp,very fine and striking; ex-Walske. (photo on page 94) Est. 100-150

488 (�) #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, unused vert. pair, regummed, three large tovery large margins, just into the design at bottom, color is rich and radiant and impressionis full and strong, fine; unused multiples are quite scarce; catalog values are for two singles;2014 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00 for very fine and very goodsingles). (photo on page 84) 2,500.00+

489 � #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, lovely corner margin single with largemargins on the other sides as well, bright fresh color and clean impression, attractivelycancelled with neat central target, a very fine and choice example (Unitrade C$300.00).(photo on page 96) 225.00

490 � #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, brilliant vertical pair, color is rich and brightwith excellent sharp impression, margins are clear to large all around, light four-ringnumeral “21 cancel of Montreal, very fine (Unitrade C$600.00). (photo on page 96) 450.00+

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492 � #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, impressive horiz. strip of four, possessingextra-large to huge margins all around, the bottom margin probably being a portion ofthe bottom sheet margin, attractive rich color and sharp impression, target cancels, largescissors cut between the right pair that almost separates the right stamp and light creasesin the left stamp, nevertheless extremely fine appearance and a very scarce multiple;catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade C$1,200.00+). (photo on page 96) 900.00+

493 � #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, right margin imprint single with well clearto large margins on the other three sides as well, on ladies cover to Cote des Neiges,lightly struck “Mont. & Isld. Pd. Grand Tr’k Rway/B/Up/Feb 15, 1859” double circlec.d.s. at left, bkst. Montreal, very fine cover with a nice position piece (UnitradeC$300.00+). (photo on page 94) 460.00+

494 � #4, 1852 3d Red on medium wove paper, vert. pair with just clear to extra-largemargins all around, rich red color and crisp impression, tied to orange cover to Johnson,Vermont by four-ring numeral “21” cancels with “Montreal/U.C./OC 2, 1857”double-arc pmk. at bottom left, cover has a small piece missing from front at the left edgeand normal postal edge wrinkles not affecting the stamps which are very fine. (photo onpage 94) Est. 200-300

495 � #4a, 1853 3d Brown red on medium wove, gorgeous used single with four lavish over-sized margins showing small portions of three adjacent stamps; beautifully canceled bynumeral “11” four-ring cancel of Cornwall, extremely fine in all regards and a remarkablychoice stamp (Unitrade C$350.00). (photo on page 96) 250.00

496 � #4a, 1853 3d Brown red on medium wove, pretty vert. pair with strong rich color,three clear to large margins, just in along the frame at bottom, neat central target cancels,fine-very fine (Unitrade for very fine and fine singles C$525.00+). (photo on page 96) 500.00+

497 � Unitrade #4a, 4avi 1853 3d Brown red on medium wove, major re-entry, horiz. pair,pos. 34-35A, the left stamp showing the major re-entry of distinctive doubling in andbelow “EE PEN” of “Three Pence” and the bottom of three of the numeral “3s,”especially the two at bottom, deep rich color and detailed impression, target cancels clearof the main features of the re-entry, fine to very fine; catalog value for a very fine re-entrysingle and a fine single (Scott for two normal singles $500.00). (photo on page 96) C$775.00+

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498 � #4a, 3d Brown red, gorgeous horiz. pair with four extra-large even margins all around,intense deep color and sharp impression, tied to folded cover to New York by neat targetcancels with “London/U.C./SP 22, 1853” small double-arc pmk. below, red“Canada/Paid 10 cts.” two line entry accounting h.s. at right, extremely fine andhandsome cover; ex-V.G. Greene with Vincent G. Greene handstamp on the reverse. (photo) Est. 400-500

499 � #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed soft paper, used single with impressive wide even marginsall around, rich color and strong impression, four ring numeral cancel, small thin spot,extremely fine appearance (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 96) 550.00

500 � #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed soft paper, select used single, large to extra-large marginsall around, lovely rich color and a strong impression, central numeral “21” cancel ofMontreal, extremely fine; (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 96) 550.00

501 � #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed soft paper, used single with portions of numeral cancels,strong color and crisp impression, full to extra-large margins, very fine and choice(Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 96) 550.00

502 � #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed soft paper, fresh with well clear to large margins, brightcolor, light numeral “21” four-ring cancel of Montreal, very fine (Unitrade C$750.00).(photo on page 96) 550.00

503 � #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed soft paper, a full to large margined single tied to attractiveladies cover by light four-ring numeral “34” cancel with “Port Sarnia/U.C./Au 7, 1857”double-arc c.d.s. at left, to Peterboro where backstamped, very fine and pretty (UnitradeC$750.00). (photo on page 94) 700.00


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504 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, lovely mint single, featuring four large toexceptionally large margins showing a portion of the frame line of the stamp above,exceptionally bright fresh color and clear sharp impression, o.g., relatively lightly hingedfor this early issue, very fine and remarkably choice; actually quite rare in this selectquality; 1970 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo) 1,600.00

505 � #4d, 1852 3d Red on thin paper, attractive used example with large to enormousmargins showing small portions of the adjacent stamps at top and bottom, neat seven-ringtarget cancel, extremely fine and pretty (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo on page 96) 225.00

506 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, right sheet margin single, other three marginsare large as well, bright color, target cancel, very fine and choice (Unitrade C$300.00).(photo on page 96) 225.00

507 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, unusually handsome vert. pair with wide evenmargins all around, excellent bright color, target cancels, extremely fine; catalog values arefor two singles (Unitrade C$600.00). (photo on page 96) 450.00

508 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, select horiz. pair possessing large to extra-large margins all around, bright fresh color and detailed impression, seven-ring targetcancels, choice very fine and attractive; catalog values are for two singles (Unitrade C$600.00+). (photo on page 96) 450.00+

509 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, vert. pair, ample to exceptionally largemargins, light target cancels, very fine and choice; catalog values are for two singles(Unitrade C$600.00+). (photo on page 96) 450.00+

510 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, handsome used horiz. pair, well clear to largemargins all around, brilliant color and sharp impression, light black cancel as well as aportion of red cancel at top right, very fine and pretty; catalog values are for two singles(Unitrade C$600.00+). (photo on page 96) 450.00+

511 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, horiz. pair, well clear to large margins allaround, brilliant color with scarcerblue target cancels, right stamp with small internalcrease, otherwise very fine and a pretty pair; catalog values are for two singles (UnitradeC$600.00). (photo on page 96) 450.00+

512 � Unitrade #4d, vii 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, major re-entry, pos. A47,showing strong doubling in the “EE PEN” of “Three Pence” as well as doubling at thebottom of three of the “3s,” left stamp in a horiz. pair, bright color and clean sharpimpression showing the re-entry well, clear to large margins nearly all around, justtouching at bottom right, tiny scissors cut at bottom left, other wise very fine and a niceplate variety; catalog values are for two singles, the variety very fine and the other singlefine (Scott $975.00). (photo on page 96) C$1,450.00

513 � #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, vertical strip of three, bright color, clear tolarge margins nearly all around, just into the outer frame at top, target cancels, pre-affixing creases to bottom stamp just catching the corner of the middle stamp, fine-veryfine appearance and desirable multiple; catalog value for singles (Unitrade for two veryfine and one fine C$750.00+). (photo on page 96) 675.00+


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514 � Unitrade #4ii, 3d Orange red on medium wove paper, attractive vert. pair, ample tolavishly large margins all around, bright orange red color that is more frequently foundon thin paper, very fine; catalog values are for two singles (Scott for normal shade$450.00+). (photo on page 96) C$700.00+

515 � Unitrade #4iii, 3d Red on ribbed hard wove paper, fresh used single, well clear tolarge margins all around, brilliant color and highly detailed impression, very neatlycancelled by four-ring numeral “19” cancel of London, Ontario, very fine; a much moreelusive stamp on ribbed paper than on soft wove (not listed in Scott). (photo) C$850.00

516 � Unitrade #4avii 1853 3d Brown red on medium wove, major re-entry, pos. A47,showing strong doubling in the “EE PEN” of “Three Pence” as well as doubling at thebottom of three of the “3s,” mostly full to large margins all around, just touching atbottom right, deep intense color, and detailed impression that shows the re-entry well,light target cancel, a lovely fine example of this scarce variety in one of the better shades( Scott $750.00+). (photo on page 96) C$650.00+

517 � Unitrade #4xi, 1852 3d Scarlet vermilion on thin paper, used with light target cancel,ample to large margins all around, deep rich color on fresh paper, very fine; 2008 APScertificate. (photo on page 96) C$350.00

518 � #5, 1855 6d Slate gray on wove paper, an eye-catching used single, possessingenormously large margins all around, which are quite unusual for this issue, includingshowing a bit of the imprint in the sheet-margin at lower right, rich color and clearimpression on clean fresh paper, light open grid cancel, faint shallow thinned spot,extremely fine appearance; ex-“Carrington” collection (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo) 1,500.00

519 � #5, 1855 6d Slate gray on wove paper, a very pretty appearing used single, four largemargins, rich color and sharp impression, plus an attractive blue target cancel, smallcentral thin, extremely fine appearance (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 102) 1,500.00

520 � #5, 1855 6d Slate gray on wove paper, choice used single, featuring full to largemargins all around, rich color, scarcer blue cancel, very fine and handsome (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 102) 1,500.00

521 � #5, 1855 6d Slate gray on wove paper, attractive example with ample to large margins,rich color and impression, portion of numeral cancel, very fine (Unitrade C$2,000.00).(photo on page 102) 1,500.00

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523 � #5d, 1855 6d Gray violet on thick hard paper, scarce used horiz. pair of this scarceissue, with three extra-large even margins, just clear along the frame at top, attractivecolor and a crisp impression, four-ring numeral “21” cancel of Montreal, fresh and fine;6d values are quite rare and especially so on thick hard paper; catalog values are for twosingles (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo) 6,000.00+

524 (�) #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, unused, regummed, mostly clear to full margins,barely into the outer frame at bottom right, deep color and strong impression, currentcertificate mentions light stains and soiling which are not at all obtrusive, fine and a verydifficult stamp in unused condition; (Unitrade C$6,000.00 for fine). (photo) 8,000.00

525 (�) #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, unused single of this difficult stamp, three amplemargins, just in at top, deep color and detailed impression, fine and scarce (UnitradeC$6,000.00). (photo on page 102) 6,500.00

526 � #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, select used single, with mostly large margins allaround, luxuriant deep color and a detailed impression on crisp clean paper, light opengrid cancel, choice very fine; 1980 and 2003 PF and 2009 APS certificates (UnitradeC$2,500.00). (photo) 1,750.00

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528 � #7a, 1855 10d Blue on thick white paper, used single with light Toronto grid, brightcolor and attractive, small thin in bottom left corner, very fine appearance (UnitradeC$3,000.00). (photo on page 102) 2,250.00

529 � #7a, 1855 10d Blue on thick white paper, used single with intense deep color and crispimpression, clear to mostly large margins, numeral “21” cancel of Montreal, trivial pinpoint thin speck, otherwise very fine (Unitrade C$ 3,000.00). (photo on page 102) 2,250.00

530 (�) #8, 1857 ½d Rose, unused, regummed, a handsome single with three unusually widemargins showing outer frame line of the stamp above and ample margin at left, fresh withbright color and sharp impression, very fine and choice (Unitrade C$1,400.00). (photoon page 102) 800.00

531 (�) #8, 1857 ½d Rose, well margined unused example with extra-large margin at leftshowing a portion of the adjacent stamp, strong color and impression, very fine (UnitradeC$ 1,400.00). (photo on page 102) 800.00

532 (�) #8, 1857 ½d Rose, very fresh unused single, regummed, lovely color on bright paper,well clear to large margins, very fine (Unitrade C$1,400.00). (photo on page 102) 800.00

533 � #8, 1857 ½d Rose, uncommonly fresh mint single, three very large margins showing theouter frame of the stamp below, top is close but well clear, o.g., l.h., fine and attractive(Unitrade C$1,400.00). (photo on page 102) 1,100.00

534 � #8, 1857 ½d Rose, mint vert. bottom sheet margin pair, mostly clear to large margins,just into the outer frame on top stamp, bright color, tone spot in the outer region of thebottom selvage (could easily be trimmed away), folds between stamps and light gumwrinkles, otherwise fine-very fine catalog values are for two singles (Unitrade for very fineand fine single C$4,200.00). (photo on page 102) 2,000.00

535 � #8, 1857 ½d Rose, premium used example, four large to extra-large margins, lovelycolor in an especially deep shade, highly detailed impression, remarkably light four-ringcancel, extremely fine; (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo) 700.00

536 � #8, 1857 ½d Rose, four ample to large margins, trivial natural inclusion not noted onthe certificate, very fine; 2008 APS certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo on page102) 700.00

537 (�) #8a, 1857 ½d Rose on horizontally ribbed paper, a superb appearing unused exampleof this elusive stamp, possessing lavishly large and even margins all around, with pleasingpastel shade and fine impression on bright paper, two small thinned spots, extremely fineappearance (Unitrade C$13,500.00 as VF). (photo) 8,500.00

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538 � #8b, 1857 ½d Rose on vertically ribbed paper, well margined single withextraordinarily large margin at left which is possibly a portion of the sheet margin,attractive bright color and detailed impression, accented a by crisp central four-ringnumeral “37” cancel of Quebec, faint horiz. crease at top, very fine appearance; ahandsome appearing example of this scarce variety (Unitrade C$5,000.00). (photo) 3,750.00

539 (�) #9, 1857 7½d Green, impressive appearing unused single, large margins all aroundexcept bottom margin is expertly added at frame line (so well done that it is virtuallyimpossible to find the joint), color is exceptionally bright with detailed impression onfresh paper, extremely fine appearance; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (UnitradeC$6,000.00 for fine). (photo on page 102) 7,000.00

540 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, left sheet-margin single showing portion of imprint at lower left,with large margins other three sides, light unobtrusive target cancel leaving face essentiallyfree, sharp impression on fresh white paper, tiny tear at upper right confined to themargin, extremely fine appearance; 2014 PF certificate (Unitrade C$4,500.00). (photo) 3,500.00

541 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, used single, bright color sharp detailed impression, four ample tolarge margins, lightly cancelled with unobtrusive black grid, very fine (UnitradeC$4,500.00) (photo on page 102) 3,500.00

542 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, used single with face-free cancel, bright color, four ample to largeeven margins, small thin spot in the bottom left corner, very fine appearance(UnitradeC$4,500.00). (photo on page 102) 3,500.00

543 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, lovely appearing used single with strong bright green color, wellmargined with four large even margins, attractive central four-ring numeral “21” cancelof Montreal, small shallow thin spot, otherwise very fine and attractive (UnitradeC$4,500.00). (photo on page 102) 3,500.00

544 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, right partial imprint sheet margin single, nice even margins at topan bottom, just in outer frame at left, strong color and light target cancel, faint almostundetectable horiz. crease, fine appearance and a nice position piece (UnitradeC$2,250.00). (photo on page 102) 3,500.00

545 � #9, 1857 7½d Green, clear to ample margins all around, very lightly cancelled, fresh andfine; 2006 Saskatoon guarantee and 2007 APS certificate (Unitrade C$2,250.00). (photoon page 102) 3,500.00

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547 � #10, 1857 6d Reddish purple on very thick soft wove paper, a phenomenal usedexample of this rare and always difficult stamp, boasting large margins all around and freshcharacteristic color and impression, plus a neat split ring datestamp further enhances itsoverall appeal, extremely fine; clearly among the finest used examples available; 2013Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$9,000.00). (photo) 7,500.00

548 � #10, 1857 6d Reddish purple on very thick soft wove paper, an impressive appearingused single, surrounded by extraordinarily large balanced margins, fresh color and distinctimpression, attractive numeral “21” four-ring cancel, shallow thins at top, very typical ofthis soft fragile paper, extremely fine appearance (Unitrade C$9,000.00). (photo) 7,500.00

549 � #10, 1857 6d Reddish purple on very thick soft wove paper, used, huge margins allaround encompassing “Rawd” of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson imprint at lowerright, pen cancelled, fresh delicate color, somewhat heavy horizontal crease at top butlacking the thins that plague this stamp, very fine appearance (Unitrade C$9,000). (photoon page 102) 7,500.00

550 � #10, 1857 6d Reddish purple on very thick soft wove paper, used single withexceptionally bright color, clear to large margins all around, portion of four-ring numeralcancel, small hinge thin at top as is often found on this soft paper, very fine appearance(Unitrade C$9,000.00). (photo on page 102) 7,500.00

551 � #11, 1858 ½d Rose perforated, used single of this scarce perforated issue, strong rosecolor and impression, full even perforations all around, neat diamond grid cancel, tiny tearat right, normal fine centering; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (UnitradeC$1,000.00 for fine). (photo on page 102) 1,900.00

552 � #12, 1858 3d Red perforated, used, rich color and strong impression, light four-ringnumeral cancel, typical centering with perfs. into the design; 2014 Greene Foundationcertificate (Unitrade C$300.00 for very good). (photo on page 102) 1,300.00

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554 � #13, 1859 6d Brown violet perforated, used single of this terribly difficult perforatedstamp, rich color, lightly cancelled, small closed tear at left, centered into the perforationas is normal for this; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00 for verygood). (photo) 7,500.00

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555 � #14, 1859 1c Rose, fresh mint single with bright color, three clear to large margins, justinto the outer frame at bottom, surrounded by full even perforations, o.g. that is slightlydisturbed from hinge removal, attractive fine centering as Scott prices and is the norm forthis issue (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 102) 425.00

556 �/�� #14, 1859 1c Rose, mint vertical strip of four, uncommonly fresh with deep rose colorand detailed impression, full o.g., l.h. in the top stamp only, the bottom three stampsare never hinged fine centering and a very scarce multiple; catalog values are for fourpreviously hinged singles (Unitrade C$3,000.00+). (photo on page 102) 1,700.00+

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558 � #14, 1859 1c Rose, “Q” flaw variety, strong example of the later printingscharacterized by an obvious line under the “O” of “One” making it look like a “Q” andweak cross-hatching in the bottom left corner, this being enhanced by a worn state of theplate, light target cancel, normal fine centering; a very scarce plate flaw of this value(unlisted in Scott). (photo on page 102) C$1,000.00

559 � #14, 20 (2x) 1859 1c Rose and 2c Rose horiz. pair, tied to orange envelope toHamilton by bold circular grid, “Toronto/C.W./SP 11, 1867” double-arc c.d.s., bkst.Hamilton, stamps with typical centering into the designs, cover slightly reduced at rightwith some unevenness from opening not affecting the stamps, a fine cover and a scarcefranking to make the 5c internal rate. (photo on page 108) Est. 300-400

560 � #15, 1859 5c Vermilion, premium mint single, particularly well centered and marginedwith perfs. clear of the design, strong rich color, o.g., very fine; a choice example of thispopular stamp (Unitrade C$1,875.00). (photo on page 102) 525.00

561 � #16, 1859 10c Black brown, perforated 11¾, a truly exceptional used example of thisnotoriously difficult and rare stamp, being incredibly well centered for this, with theperforations nearly clearing the design all around, a rare feat on this tightly spaced plate,deep characteristic color, full perforations and crisp white paper as well as a light four-ring“5” cancel further enhance its considerable eye-appeal, extremely fine for this; certainlyamong the finest used examples extant; 2012 Greene Foundation certificate (UnitradeC$8,000.00). (photo) 6,500.00

562 � #17, 1859 10c Red lilac, mint single being incredibly fresh with especially deep richcolor and highly detailed impression, o.g., fine centering which is the norm for this issue;an attractive example of this difficult mint value (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page102) 1,100.00

563 � #17, 1859 10c Red lilac, fine single with rich color, tied to medallion advertising coverfor “Engine Boilers./James Curry,/Boiler & Blacksmith” of Toronto, stamp tied bydiamond grid with “Toronto/UC/AP 7, 1860” double-arc c.d.s. at lower left, posted toNew York, opened a little roughly at top not affecting the stamp or advertising shield, fineand attractive. (photo on page 108) Est. 150-200

564 � #18, 1859 12½c Yellow green, lovely mint single deep radiant yellow green color, wellcentered for this issue which is notorious for its poor centering, o.g., trivial shorter perf.at right, otherwise very fine for this (Unitrade for fine C$1,500.00). (photo on page 102) 875.00

565 � #18, 1859 12½c Yellow green, mint single with intense deep color and detailed crispimpression, o.g., h.r., attractive fine centering (Unitrade C$ 1,500.00). (photo on page102) 875.00

566 � Unitrade #18iv, 12½c Green, major re-entry, pos. 94, an incredibly well centered usedexample with perforations clear of the design all around, a rarely encounteredphenomenon on this issue, light grill cancel that allows the re-entry line in the “E” in“Pence” show well, very fine and a scarce variety (unlisted in Scott). (photo on page 110) C$900.00

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572 (�) #22a, 1868 1c Brown red on watermarked paper, fresh unused example of thisdifficult watermarked stamp with the watermark covering a large portion of the stamp,rich brown red color and strong impression, very fine for this; Greene Foundationcertificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (photo) 2,150.00

573 � #23, 25 1869 1c Yellow orange, beautiful horiz. pair being virtually perfectly centered,along with attractive 3c Red, all three tied to registered cover to Barrie, Ontario by two-ring numeral “2” cancels, “Toronto/C.W. Ap 6, 69” c.d.s. and s.l. “Registered” h.s. atleft, backstamped, cover faulty at left from rough opening slightly affecting the Torontomarkings, stamps are very fine-extremely fine. (photo on page 108) Est. 300-400

574 (�) #24, 1868 2c Green, unused horiz. pair, fresh rich color and detailed impression, fullperforations, attractive fine centering; catalog values are for two singles (Unitrade for fineC$1,200.00+). (photo on page 110) 1,450.00+

575 � #24, 1868 2c Green, horiz. strip of three, fresh with rich color, full o.g., h.r. on centerstamp, natural gum wrinkle in left stamp, fine centering (Unitrade C$2,700.00). (photoon page 110) 2,700.00

576 � #24, 1868 2c Green, fresh block of six (3x2), bright color and impression, full o.g., h.r.on center pair, others are l.h., horiz crease affects top strip, fine centering (UnitradeC$5,400.00) (photo on page 80) 5,400.00

567 � Unitrade #19ii, 17c Blue, major re-entry, pos. 100 showing a doubling of the frameline at upper left, strong color and detailed impression, grid cancel, stamp fresh and soundbeing cut in at bottom which is quite usual for this issue; a scarce variety the catalog valuebeing quoted for only a grade of very good (unlisted in Scott). (photo on page 110) C$500.00

568 (�) #20, 1864 2c Rose, perf. 12, remarkably fresh unused single, regummed, brilliant rosecolor and strong crisp impression, well centered for this difficult stamp, very fine for this(Unitrade #20i C$1,000.00). (photo on page 110) 475.00

569 � #20, 1864 2c Rose, uncommonly large-margined used example, which allows theperforations to be well clear of the design all around, strong color and impression onbright paper, town cancel, choice very fine. (Unitrade C$400.00). (photo on page 110) 300.00

570 � #20, 1864 2c Rose, tied to interesting circular cover to Puslinch, Ontario by four-ringnumeral “15” cancel of Guelph, “12 Cards/Stamp/Lightly” in ms. on the front, the“Stamp/Lightly “repeated on the reverse, stamp centered into perfs. as usual and lightcover wrinkles from enclosure not affecting stamp, a fine and scarce legitimate singlefranking usage (Unitrade C$2,100.00). (photo on page 108) 1,450.00

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571 (�) #22, 1868 1c Brown red, a handsome unused single being wonderfully well centeredwithin lavish margins, bordered by full even perforations, exceptionally rich brown redcolor and proof like impression, extremely fine and a scarce example in this premiumquality (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo on page 110) 600.00


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577 � #24, 25, 1868 2c Green and 3c Red, each an attractive and well centered example, tiedto O.H.M.S. registered cover to Oakville, Ontario by grid cancel, small“Toronto/CW/FE 19, 69” single-arc pmk., s.l. “Registered” h.s., bkst., cover has a lightvert. fold and a portion of the backflap missing, stamps are very fine and attractive. (photoon page 108) Est. 150-200

578 � #26, 1875 5c Olive green, select used single, particularly well centered, faintly cancelled,extremely fine; 2013 APS certificate (Unitrade C$270.00). (photo on page 110) 225.00

579 � #28, 1868 12½c Blue, impressive appearing used block of nine (5x5), each stamp witha strike of a numeral “1” bold two-ring cancel, bright color, all of the stamps are wellcentered for a multiple of this size, some light creasing mostly in the top right vertical pairand a few small shallow thin spots, very fine appearance; a scarce used multiple of this highvalue; catalog values are for nine singles (Unitrade C$1,440.00+). (photo on page 112) 1,125.00+

580 �/�� #29, 1868 15c Gray violet, mint irregular block of nineteen being two full horiz. rowslacking the bottom left stamp, selvage at sides with partial imprint at right, lovely colorand impression, full o.g. with only the three end stamps previously hinged, the centerblock of sixteen is pristine never hinged, fine centering; catalog values are for singles(Unitrade for fine C$2,580.00+) (photo on page 112) as hinged 2,090.00+

581 �/�� #29, 1868 15c Gray violet, mint block of 25 (5x5) fresh color and sharp impression,full o.g. with seven stamps never hinged, three stamps in left vert. strip with naturalprinting creases, variable fine centering as would be expected on a multiple of this size;catalog values are for singles (Unitrade for fine C$2,030.00+). (photo on page 112) as hinged 2,750.00+

582 � #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple, imperforate, horiz. pair, wide even margins all around,deep color and impression characteristic of the imperforates, o.g., light fold betweenstamps, otherwise very fine; scarce with only 400 (200 pairs) imperforate stamps issued(Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo on page 110) 1,500.00

583 � #33, 1868 3c Bright red on laid paper, unusually full perforations and nicely centered,ms. cancel, small corner crease at top left, otherwise fine.(Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photoon page 110) 2,250.00

1870-1897 SMALL QUEENS

584 � #37c, 1872 3c Dull red, horiz. pair and single along with 1c Yellow (#35) making a 10crate, tied to 1880 cover to Mile Gully, Jamaica by “Halifax, N.S./Canada/MY 31, 80”c.d.s., Mile Gully receiving c.d.s on the front and Kingston transit on the reverse, openeda little roughly at top but not affecting the stamps, a very fine usage to a scarcedestination; ex-Arfken. (photo on page 108) Est. 150-200


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585 � #35, 37, 38, 1873-76 1c Yellow (2x), 3c Red and 5c Slate green, all tied to animpressive and unusual cover to Afghanistan, this cover is addressed to “H. MartinSandbach Esq. R.A/Harara Mountain Battery/ Lundi Kotel,” the stamps are tied bycircular grid cancels with “Montreal/Que/FE 6 80” c.d.s. also tying a 1c Yellow, sent viaBrindisi, with various London and Indian transits on the reverse, edge flaws to one 1cYellow and 5c Slate green and backflap missing from reverse, still a fine and very rarethree-color franking cover of the second Afghan War. (photo) Est. 1,000-1,500

586 � #35, 37e, 39, 1872-73 1c Yellow, 3c Red perf. 11½x12, 6c Yellow brown, attractivethree color franking applied in step fashion to 1875 cover to France, stamps tied bynumeral “33” two-ring cancels of Sherbrooke, Ouebec with “Sherbrooke/Que/JY 1675” single arc c.d.s. at left, red London Paid transit and red “PD” in oval h.s., bkst.Bordeaux, slight edge wear to cover and trivial perf flaws, still a fine and attractive cover.(photo on page 108) Est. 150-200

587 � #35d, 1873 1c Orange, perforated 11½x12, mint block of four, brilliant color, fulleven perforations, fine centering; ex-Bailie; catalog values are for four singles (UnitradeC$800.00+). (photo on page 112) 2,000.00+

588 � #35d, 39, 1872-73 1c Orange perf. 11½x12 pair and 6c Yellow brown, handsome1875 registered cover to Ingersoll, Ontario with stamps tied by two strikes of s.l.“Registered” h.s., “St. Mary’s/C.W./MY 17 75” c.d.s. at lower left. London transit andbkst. Ingersoll on reverse as well as registry handstamps on the reverse incl.“Registered/GW.R.” indicating that it went by rail on the Great Western Railroad, alsowax seals of the Federal Bank of Canada at St. Mary’s, stamps are fresh and attractive, avery fine cover; ex-Vincent Greene with his h.s. on reverse and Dr. Frank. (photo on page108) Est. 100-150

589 � Unitrade #35viii, 1870 1c Yellow, strand of hair variety, the variety being the top leftstamp in a mint block of four (pos. C13-14/23-24), bright color, o.g., light h.r., fine-very fine with the variety being well centered and very fine; a desirable example of thisseldom offered plate variety; catalog value is for a very fine variety and three fine singles.(photo on page 112) C$1,260.00+

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590 �� #36, 1872 2c Green, select mint example showing a strong offset on reverse,wonderfully well centered within generous balanced margins, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h.,an extremely fine gem; 2011 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$300.00 for VF).(photo) 170.00

591 � #36, 1872 2c Green, fresh mint block of ten (5x2), rich green color and crispimpression, well centered, o.g. very fine; catalog values are for ten singles; ex-Baillie(Unitrade C$1,000.00+). (photo on page 114) 850.00+

592 � #36a, 1872 2c Green, imperforate, horiz. pair, Montreal printing, full wide margins onall four sides, fresh bright color and paper, o.g., tiny thin spot in left stamp, still very fine;only 600 stamps of both the Montreal and Quebec printings were issued (UnitradeC$900.00). (photo on page 110) 800.00

593 ��/� #36e, 1873 2c Deep green, perforated 11½x12, mint block of four, intense deepcolor, o.g., left pair n.h., natural paper wrinkles in the top left stamp, attractive finecentering; ex-Bailie; catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade C$1,800.00+). (photoon page 112) 4,500.00+

594 � #36e, 39b, 1873 2c Deep Green and 6c Yellow brown pair, both perf. 11½x12 tiedto 1874 registered cover toDublin, Ireland by segmented cork cancel, “?arr.Sound/C.W./NO 24 74” c.d.s., plus both a black and red “Registered s.l. handstamps,Toronto transit on the reverse, fine; scarce 14c registry rate to Ireland. (photo on page116) Est. 200-300

595 � #37a, 1871 3c Rose, mint block of four, attractive pastel color of this rose shade, o.g.,h.r., diagonal crease in the bottom left stamp which just catches the bottom right stamp,top pair very fine; a rare printing; ex-Baillie; catalog values are for four singles (UnitradeC$3,000.00). (photo on page 112) 2,700.00

596 �/�� #37c, 1872 3c Dull red, attractive and fresh mint block of four, strong and intactperforations, o.g., trivial h.r., right stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom left stampboth never hinged and an extremely fine gem, fine to extremely fine (Unitrade C$920.00for singles). (photo) for singles 700.00

597 � #37e, 1873 3c Red, perforated 11½x12, mint block of four, pretty color and sharpimpression, o.g., fine-very fine ex-Baillie catalog values are for four singles (Unitrade forfine-very fine C$1,400.00+). (photo on page 114) 1,300.00+

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598 � Unitrade #37i, 1871 3c Dark rose on thick paper, tied to a neat orange cover to St.Joseph, Quebec by numeral “3” two ring cancel of Quebec with that city’s February 17,1871 c.d.s. at bottom left, backstamped, stamp is fresh with fine centering and a very finecover; this thick paper which is really soft and almost like blotting paper is from a veryscarce Ottawa printing and seldom found on cover (Scott #37 var.). (photo on page 116) C$400.00

599 � Unitrade #37iii, 1873 3c Orange red, perforated 11½x12, left margin mint block offour with partial imprint, brilliant color on fresh white paper, o.g.,attractive finecenteringex-Baillie catalog values are for four singles (Scott #37e var, for normal shade$1,300.00+ ). (photo on page 114) C$800.00+

600 � #38, 1876 5c Slate green, right margin mint block of four showing a trace of theimprint, rich color and detailed impression, o.g., fine centering; catalog values are for foursingles (Unitrade C$1,200.00+). (photo on page 114) 4,000.00

601 � #39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, attractive mint single, well centered within large margins,rich color and sharp impression, o.g., very fine (Unitrade C$900.00). (photo on page110) 800.00

602 ��/� #39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, mint block of four, fresh with bright color, o.g., h.r., thebottom left stamp is n.h. fine centering; ex-Baillie; catalog values are for four singles(Unitrade C$1,500.00+). (photo on page 114) 4,000.00+

603 � #39d, 1875 6c Brown, remarkably choice mint single, possessing extraordinarily largemargins, especially for the Small Queens issue, exceptionally well centered within thosemargins and surrounded by full even perforations, o.g. extremely fine jumbo (UnitradeC$900.00). (photo on page 110) 725.00

604 � #40, 1877 10c Dull rose lilac, single franking tied to cover toIreland by cut cork cancelwith “Ottawa/JA 11 78” c.d.s. at left, on the front is a red “Londonderry/Paid/ColPacket/JA 22 78” entry c.d.s., Belfast transit on the reverse, evidently there was sometrouble finding the correct town as there is Ballymena c.d.s on the front and back andthen finally Ballymoney backstamp, cover opened a bit roughly at top, a fine andinteresting usage (Unitrade C$500.00). (photo on page 116) 450.00

605 � #40b, 1873 10c Deep lilac rose, an exceptionally well centered single franking on neat1876 Imperial Bank of Canada in Toronto cover to England, stamp with deep color andtied by circle of “Vs” cancel, apparently posted of the train with “H.&T.R/No1/West/Ju26 76” c.d.s. of the Hamilton and Toronto Railroad at left, LondonPaid c.d.s. on the front, Hamilton transit on the reverse and bkst. London in red, veryfine and pretty cover (Unitrade C$500.00). (photo on page 116) 450.00

606 �� #41, 1888 3c Bright vermilion, handsome and choice bottom sheet-margin mintsingle, precisely centered, radiant rich color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$240.00 for VF). (photo) 145.00


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607 �/�� #42, 1888 5c Gray, mint block of 20 (10x2), fresh with strong color and impression,o.g., seven stamps with h.r., thirteen stamps never hinged, two n.h. stamps (pos. 18-19)with crease, fine centering; catalog values are for twenty singles (Unitrade for fineC$2,640.00+). (photo on page 114) 8,110.00+

608 �� #43, 1888 6c Red brown, choice mint single, precisely centered, sumptuously rich colorand prooflike impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 GreeneFoundation certificate; ex-“Fordwater” (Unitrade C$1,200.00 for VF). (photo) 525.00

609 �/�� #43, 1888 6c Red brown, bottom margin imprint block of eighteen (9x2), lovely brightcolor and detailed impression, o.g., four stamps with h.r., thirteen stamps never hingedincluding the imprint block of eight, just fine centering; catalog values are for eighteensingles (Unitrade for fine C$2,812.00+). (photo on page 114) 8,025.00+

610 �� #44, 1893 8c Violet black, a magnificent top sheet-margin single, flawlessly centeredwithin extravagantly large margins, luxuriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression onbright fresh paper, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; certainly among the very finestexamples of this stamp we have ever offered; 2007 Greene Foundation certificate(Unitrade C$1,400.00 for VF). (photo) 550.00

611 � #45, 1897 10c Brown red, wonderfully well centered mint single amid large to extra-large margins, brilliant color and crisp impression, o.g., extremely fine and choice(Unitrade C$900.00). (photo on page 110) 725.00

612 ��/� #45, 1897 10c Brown red, left margin mint block of four showing a small part of theimprint, very fresh with rich color and detailed impression, o.g., h.r. on top pair, bottompair n.h., a fine and scarce block; ex-Dr. Frankl catalog values are for four singles(Unitrade C$1,800.00+) (photo on page 118) 4,250.00+


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613 �/�� #45, 1897 10c Brown red, mint block of eighteen (9x2), fresh strong color and sharpimpression, o.g. nine stamps with h.r., nine stamps never hinged, the four stamps at topleft, including one n.h., with natural manufacturing creases, probably in the gummingprocess, fine centering; catalog values are for eighteen singles (Unitrade for fineC$8,100.00+). (photo on page 118) 19,125.00+

614 � #47, 1893 50c Deep blue, mint block of four, o.g., l.h., perfs. just touch top pair, thebottom stamps fine (Unitrade C$700.00). (photo on page 118) 1,900.00

1897 JUBILEE ISSUE

615 P Unitrade #50P-56P, 1897 1c-$5.00 Jubilees, plate proofs on card, highly selectquality matched set of vertical pairs, being most appropriate for the horizontal format ofthe design, lavish margins, brilliant strong colors, plus the card is also pristine not havingthe hinging found on so many, extremely fine; gem sets are quite rare with as few as only400 known of the $1.00 value; catalog value for two sets of singles. (photo) C$14,000.00+

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617 �� #54, 1897 5c Jubilee, select mint single, intense color on fresh white paper, excellentcentering amid balanced margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 GreeneFoundation certificate (Unitrade C$300.00 for VF). (photo on page 110) 160.00

618 �� #56, 1897 8c Jubilee, an impressive jumbo-margined mint single, boastinguncharacteristically wide margins all around and being precisely centered amid these lavishborders, strong color and fine impression on fresh paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., anextremely fine gem; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$540.00 for VF).(photo) 300.00

619 �� #56, 1897 8c Jubilee, luxuriant color and striking prooflike impression contrasted bybright paper, wonderfully well centered amid generous margins, unblemished o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; 2008 APS certificate (Unitrade C$540.00). (photo on page 110) 300.00

620 �� #59, 1897 20c Jubilee, jumbo-margined mint example, remarkably well centered withinlavishly large margins, radiant rich color on fresh white paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremelyfine; 2008 APS certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo) 650.00

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621 �� #60, 1897 50c Jubilee, a superb mint example, possessing virtually perfect centeringwithin balanced margins, wonderfully fresh and bright, with full and even perforationssurrounding the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a nicer example would be achallenge to locate; 2012 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00 for VF).(photo) 775.00

622 � #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, incredibly well centered amid large balanced margins, deepluxuriant color and sharp impression on bright white paper, o.g., very lightly hinged inthe bottom right corner, extremely fine and handsome; 2009 APS certificate (UnitradeC$1,200.00). (photo on page 110) 1,000.00

623 � #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, wonderfully well centered amid large equal margins, lovelydeep shade, disturbed o.g., extremely fine; 2009 APS certificate (Unitrade C$2,000.00).(photo on page 110) 1,400.00

624 � #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, particularly fresh and handsome mint block of four,sumptuously rich color, strong and intact perforations all around, bottom left stamp witha tiny natural inclusion, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; blocks of four of the Jubileedollar values are becoming increasingly scarce; signed Bolaffi and accompanied by his1974 certificate and 2014 PF certificate (Unitrade C$8,000.00). (photo) 5,600.00

625 � #64, 1897 $4.00 Jubilee, nicely centered and very fresh, deep luxuriant color, o.g., l.h.,very fine; 2014 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page110) 1,400.00

626 � #64, 1897 $4.00 Jubilee, large margins and attractively centered, bright and fresh, o.g.,very fine; 2008 APS certificate (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 110) 1,400.00

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628 (�) #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, beautifully centered within balanced margins, deep verdantcolor, redistributed o.g. or regummed (certificate states redistributed), extremely fine;2007 APS certificate.(Unitrade C$2,000.00). (photo on page 110) 1,500.00

1897-1898 QUEEN VICTORIA “MAPLE LEAF”

629 � #66-84, 1897-98 ½c - 10c “Maple Leaves” set cplt. with additional ½c and 8c (2), also1898-1902 ½c - 20c “Numerals” with additional ½c pair and a block of four, 1c, 2c(both), 8c and 10c (2), mostly o.g., some h.r., one 10c “Numeral” with small thin,otherwise generally fresh and fine-very fine. 5,670.00

630 �� #70, 1897 5c Dark blue on bluish “Maple Leaf,” particularly well centered withingenerous margins, good color and sharp impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., extremelyfine; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$750.00 for VF). (photo) 375.00

631 �� #71, 1897 6c Brown “Maple Leaf,” a particularly choice mint single, possessing nearperfect centering amid uncommonly large and well balanced margins, rich color and crispimpression on bright paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2013Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$600.00 for VF). (photo) 325.00

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632 �� #72, 1897 8c Orange “Maple Leaf,” highly select mint example, incredibly wellcentered within large margins, radiant rich color on fresh white paper, immaculate o.g.,n.h., an extremely fine gem; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00for VF). (photo) 750.00

633 �� #72, 1897 8c Orange “Maple Leaf,” gem mint example, flawlessly centered withinbalanced margins, radiant rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, immaculate o.g.,n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo) 750.00

1898-1902 QUEEN VICTORIA “NUMERAL”

634 �� #79, 1899 5c Blue on bluish “Numeral,” premium quality mint example, beautifullycentered within generous balanced margins, bright and fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h.,extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$900.00 for VF). (photo) 440.00

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636 � #80, 1898 6c Brown “Numeral,” virtually perfectly centered within generous equalmargins, sumptuously rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; 2011 APScertificate (Unitrade C$300.00). (photo on page 110) 200.00

637 �� #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow “Numeral,” post office fresh, remarkably well centeredwithin large margins, radiant color on crisp clean paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremelyfine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$750.00 for VF). (photo on page110) 300.00

638 �� #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow “Numeral,” remarkably well centered within larger marginsthan normal, radiant rich color on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011APS certificate (Unitrade C$750.00). (photo on page 110) 300.00

639 � #84, 1900 20c Olive green “Numeral,” precisely centered within uncommonly widemargins, rich verdant color, o.g., light h.r., extremely fine; 2008 APS certificate (UnitradeC$1,000.00). (photo on page 110) 600.00

640 � #85a, 1898 2c Black, lavender and carmine Imperial Penny Postage, imperforate,without gum as issued, left margin block of four with large margins all around, attractivecolors that show the fugitive lavender well, trivial natural wrinkle in selvage, extremelyfine;only 200 stamps in this color were issued, this is five times as scarce as the bluebackground stamp and yet the catalog values are the same; catalog values are for two pairs(Unitrade C$1, 400.00+). (photo) 1,100.00+

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641 � #89-103, 1903-08 1c - 50c Edward set with additional 1c (3), 2c (2), 5c, 7c, 10c (2)and 20c shades, also 1908 Quebec set, mostly o.g., l.h., generally fresh and fine-very fine. 5,607.00

642 �� Unitrade #92iii, 1908 7c Straw, post office fresh bottom sheet-margin mint block offour, strong characteristic color, pristine o.g., n.h., fine. (photo on page 118) C$1,080.00

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644 �� Unitrade #94i, 1904 20c Deep olive green, remarkably fresh mint block of four,luxuriant deep color, pristine o.g., n.h., fine. (photo on page 128) C$3,600.00

645 �/�� #95, 1908 50c Purple, a lovely mint block of four, rich luxurious color and prooflikeimpression, fully intact and even perforations, overall well centered, o.g., top pair l.h.,bottom pair never hinged, a very fine block of this scarce high value; catalog values are forfour singles (Unitrade for two fine hinged and two very fine n.h. C$11,300.00+). (photo) 6,300.00

646 � #95, 1908 50c Purple, eye-catching right sheet-margin mint block of twelve, bright andfresh, o.g., faint gum disturbances from interleaving, pos. three with a slight internalcrease, otherwise a fine and rare multiple (Unitrade C$4,800.00). (photo) 10,800.00

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651 � #111, 1914 5c Dark blue, a fresh lower left corner margin “OTTAWA No. A10”imprint block of six, top left and top center stamps o.g., lightly hinged, balance neverhinged, thus the block contains a very fine n.h. imprint pair, overall centering fine-veryfine (Unitrade C$2,080.00 as singles). (photo) as singles 1,920.00

652 �� Unitrade #114v, 1924 7c Red brown, dry printing, diagonal line in “N” of“CENTS,” incredibly well centered within generous equal margins, sumptuously richcolor on fresh paper, an extremely fine gem; 2012 APS certificate. (photo) C$300.00

647 � Unitrade #96ii-103iia, ½c-20c Quebec Tercentenary, imperforate, attractive set ofhoriz pairs, all but the 15c are sheet margin examples, all from the first printing, withoutgum as issued, fresh with gorgeous intensely rich colors characteristic of the first printings,each with large margins, 20c Brown with tear in left margin but leaving the pair soundand very fine as are the rest;a very rare set as only 50 pairs of each without gum (firstprinting) and with gum were printed (Scott for hinged gum stamps $6,400.00).(photo) C$8,000.00

648 �� #96, 1908 ½c Quebec Tercentenary, choice mint block of four, outstanding centering,o.g., n.h., extremely fine; ex-Barton (Unitrade C$180.00 for VF). (photo on page 128) 74.00

649 �� #102, 1908 15c Tercentenary, post office fresh mint example, beautifully centered amidgenerous margins, rich color on bright paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,050.00). (photo on page 110) 550.00

650 P #103, 1908 20c Quebec Tercentenary, large die proof, on India die sunk on cardmeasuring 150x105mm, “P-198/American Bank Note Co. Ottawa” inscription underthe design, exceptionally fresh and clean, extremely fine and quite scarce. (photo on page128) Est. 300-400

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653 �� #115, 1925 8c Blue, dry printing, beautifully centered within oversized margins, richluxuriant color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem; 2011 APS certificate(Unitrade C$180.00). (photo on page 110) 80.00

654 �� #116, 1912 10c Plum, wet printing, an especially choice mint example of thischallenging issue, being almost perfectly centered within uniformly large margins, plusboth its color and impression resemble those of a proof, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremelyfine gem with few peers (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (photo) 675.00

655 �� #118, 1925 10c Bister brown, dry printing, choice margins and centering, post officefresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2011 APS certificate (Unitrade C$180.00). (photo onpage 132) 95.00

656 �� #120, 1925 50c Black brown, dry printing, seldom-seen jumbo-margined mint single,boasting lavishly large margins and being exceptionally well centered amid them,unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; 2011 APS certificate (UnitradeC$360.00). (photo on page 132) 200.00

657 ��PB #120, 1925 50c Black brown, dry printing, full top margin imprint and plate “No. A-4” block of ten, wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., some perf. separations in the selvage only,fine and rare. (photo on page 128) for singles 2,000.00

658 �� #122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, eye-catching mint example, wonderfully wellcentered within extravagantly wide margins, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., an extremely finejumbo (Unitrade C$450.00). (photo) 240.00

659 �/�� #126a, 1923 1c Orange yellow “Admiral,” perf. 8 vertical coil, Die II, dry printing,sheet of 100, prepared for horiz. coils and perforated 8 vertically, 5,000 full sheets of 100were issued to the public, lacking marginal markings this sheet shows a natural straightedge at left and sheared through the perforations at right clipping the perfs in the topblock of four, brilliant color, o.g., hinged in the four corners, mostly in the selvages justcatching the four corner stamps, overall well centered, very fine; catalog values are for fourhinged blocks of four and 21 n.h. blocks of four (Unitrade C$2,840.00+). (photo onpage 130) 2,130.00+

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660 �/�� #128a, 1922 2c Green, perf. 8 vertical coil, wet printing, partial sheet of 80 (8x10),prepared for horiz. coils and perforated 8 vertically 5,000 full sheets of 100 were issuedto the public, lacking marginal markings, this partial sheet shows a sheet selvage at rightand separated along the perforations giving all the stamps their full vertical perforations,color is fresh and bright, o.g., hinged at right mostly in the top and bottom selvage, restare never hinged, quite well centered, very fine; catalog values are for two hinged blocksof four and eighteen n.h. blocks of four (Unitrade C$2,320.00+). (photo on page 130) 1,740.00+

661 �� #132, 1915 2c Carmine, perf. 12 horizontal coil, wet printing striking mint single,featuring the largest margins possible on a genuine coil and being remarkably wellcentered within them, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$150.00). (photo onpage 132) 80.00

662 �/�� #135, 1917 3c Canadian Confederation, full top right pane of 50, top panes arewithout marginal markings, fresh brown color, o.g., hinged in the bottom corner stampsonly the rest are never hinged, few separated edge perforations, normal slightly variedcentering being actually quite nice with some very well centered singles, fine-very fine;catalog values are for singles (Unitrade for fine-very fine C$6,090.00+). (photo on page130) 5,850.00+

663 �/��PB Unitrade #138, 138i, 1924 3c Carmine, imperforate, full pane of 100, fresh sheetshowing the lathework at bottom with bottom imprint and plate “No. A128” at bottomand pyramid guide at left, excellent color and impression, o.g., hinged in the four cornerstamps only, all the rest of the stamps are never hinged including the two position pieces,very fine; few sheets remain that have not been broken; catalog value is for n.h. positionblocks and 40 pairs plus four hinged pairs (Scott is for four hinged and 46 n.h. pairs$3,735.00+). (photo on page 130) C$6,300.00

664 �PB #139, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die I, top margin imprint and plate“No. A115” block of eight, fresh with rich color, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, stampsare n.h., fine and attractive (Scott for eight n.h. singles $720.00). (photo on page 128) Unitrade C$500.00

665 �PB #139, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die I, top margin imprint and plate“No. A117” block of eight, strong color, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, stamps are n.h.,a few separated perfs in the top selvage only, fine (Scott for eight n.h. singles $720.00).(photo on page 128) C$500.00

666 �� #158, 1929 50c Dark blue “Bluenose,” handsome and choice mint single, preciselycentered, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$700.00). (photo onpage 132) 450.00

667 �� #176, 1930 50c Dull blue, excellent centering within larger than normal margins,bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 APS certificate (Unitrade C$600.00).(photo on page 132) 350.00

668 �� #195-201, 1932 1c-13c King George V “Medallion” issue, mint blocks of four, o.g.,n.h., except 8c with slight gum disturbance as often, fine-very fine set (UnitradeC$1,572.00). (photo on page 134) 1,064.00

669 ��PB #227, 1935 $1.00 Deep blue “Champlain,” top margin “Canadian Bank Note Co.Ottawa No.1” plate block of six, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photoon page 134) Unitrade C$900.00

MODERN ERRORS

670 �� #614a, 1973 15c R.C.M.P Musical Ride, imperforate, a top right corner margin blockof four, large margins, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$1,200 for two pairs). (photo onpage 134) for two pairs 800.00


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671 �� Unitrade #614a footnote, 1973 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate, vertical pair,top stamps with additional impression of 10c value, two vertical pairs in a top rightcorner sheet-margin block of four, large margins on the other two sides, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine and striking; 2012 APS certificate. (photo) C$2,000.00

672 �� Unitrade #1356i, 1991 42c Multicolored Flag, imperforate, horizontal pair, goodeven margins, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 132) C$1,000.00

673 �� #1359f, 1991 43c Flag over Prairie, imperforate between, vertical pair, o.g., n.h.,extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (photo on page 132) 900.00

674 �� #1767a, 1999 46c Year of the Rabbit, missing red color and tagging, resulting inbackground color being yellow instead of orange and the “Canada” label being mauveinstead of carmine, bottom sheet margin single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005 Saskatoonguarantee (Unitrade C$1,250.00). (photo on page 132) 750.00

675 �� #1768b, 1999 95c Year of the Rabbit souvenir sheet, missing red color andtagging, resulting in the background color being yellow instead of orange and the“Canada” label being mauve instead of carmine, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2005Saskatoon guarantee (Unitrade C$1,250.00). (photo) 950.00

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682 �� #F1b, 1875 2c Rose carmine registration, well centered amid large margins, luxuriantrich color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate;ex-“Fordwater” (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (photo on page 132) 625.00

676 ��BP Unitrade #2070a,ii, 2004 80c Christmas, “printed on the gummed side,” the vert.half pane of three from a booklet pane of six printed on the backing paper, complete withcover design printed on the reverse, fresh and very fine; self adhesive stamps wereproduced by having a laminated sheet of two pieces of paper, one gummed that could bepealed away from the other, the stamp was supposed to be printed and die cut on thegummed paper so a stamp could be pealed away and applied to the envelope with the gumthat was on the reverse, the cover of the booklet was printed on the other ungummed sidewhich acted as backing paper for the gummed stamps, when the stamp was printed anddie cut on the wrong side the stamps were ungummed and the gum remained on coverportion of the paper; this error occurred on all three values of this Christmas issue and ismore frequently found on 49c and $1.40 value,the 80c Santa in a Cadillac is extremelyrare with only one booklet pane recorded; 2008 Greene Foundation certificate (listedin Unitrade but unpriced as singles, but unlisted as a booklet pane since the only pane wasat least cut in half as this lot attests). (photo on page 134) Est. 1,000-1,500

BACK-OF-THE-BOOK ISSUES

677 ��PB #C1, 1928 5c Brown olive air post, full top left plate “No A-2” pane of 50,uncommonly fresh and intact, rich color o.g., n.h., exceptionally well centered for a sheet,very fine; catalog values are for plate block and 44 singles Unitrade C$2,550.00+). (photoon page 134) 1,460.00+

678 P Unitrade #CL18P, 1926 (50c) Purple frame, orange airplane and no inscriptionplate proof, large even margins, shallow thinned spot, very fine appearance. (photo onpage 132) C$550.00

679 �� #E1, 1898 10c Blue green special delivery, remarkably well centered within generousmargins, prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine;2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$450.00 for VF). (photo on page 132) 300.00

REGISTRATION STAMPS

680 � #F1, 1875 2c Orange registration stamp, near perfect centering within large and wellbalanced margins which are quite uncharacteristic, fresh and bright, o.g., l.h., extremelyfine and choice (Unitrade C$150.00). (photo on page 132) 115.00

681 � #F1, 37, 1875-88 2c Orange registration and 1870-89 3c Orange red horizontalstrip of four, all neatly tied by grids to 1876 cover to Sligo, Ireland from Hamilton, coverbears four strikes of straightline “registered” handstamps, three in black and one in redand is endorsed “Try New York and Ballymote” at lower left, unusually the registrationfee of 8c is being paid by predominantly 3c stamps, Hamilton, London, Dublin, Sligo andBallymote backstamps, cover with three small tears at top, unusual and attractive. (photoon page 116) Est. 300-400


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683 �� #F2, 5c Dark green registration stamp, post office fresh, attractively centered withinlarger margins than normal, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate(Unitrade C$600.00). (photo) 300.00

684 � #F3, 1876 8c Blue registration stamp, vivid rich color and prooflike impression onbright paper, particularly well centered, o.g., l.h., choice very fine (Unitrade C$900.00).(photo) 600.00

685 �� Unitrade #MR2C. 1915 20c Olive green with “WAR TAX” overprint, exceptionallyfresh and well centered, sumptuously rich color, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine;seldom found both this well centered and never hinged; 2012 APS certificate. (photo) C$720.00

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND GENERAL FOREIGN

AUSTRALIA

686 �� #177-79, 1938 5/- to £1 Robes, bottom left imprint blocks of four on chalk surfacedpaper, the 5/- value is a By Authority imprint and the other two are Ash imprints, o.g.,n.h., fine-very fine; catalog value is for n.h. singles of each (ACSC #212, 214, 216; A$675for imprint blocks). (photo on page 136) 794.00+

AUSTRIA

687 �� #380, 1936 10S Dollfuss, excellent centering, pristine o.g., n.h., a very fine and choiceexample of this popular stamp (Michel #588; €1,300). (photo on page 132) 1,100.00

BRITISH EAST AFRICA

688 � #16a, 1890-93 2a Vermilion, imperforate, fresh mint single, ample to huge margins,including partial sheet-margins at left and bottom, rich color on bright paper, o.g., minorh.r., very fine (S.G. #6a; £4,000 for pair). (photo on page 132) for pair 2,750.00

689 � #16a, 1890-93 2a Vermilion, imperforate, top left corner margin single, with amplemargins on the other two sides, used with neat “Lamu/OC 27, 90” datestamp, owner’shandstamp on reverse not showing through, very fine (S.G. #6a; £1,300 for pair). (photoon page 132) for pair 975.00

690 � #17d, 1890-93 2½a Black on bright yellow, imperforate, attractive mint single, largeequal margins all around, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Champion (S.G. #7cb; £1,200 forpair). (photo on page 132) for pair 1,200.00

691 � #18a, 1890-93 3a Black on red, imperforate, mint single, ample to mostly largemargins, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Champion (S.G. #8ab; £1,200 for pair). (photo onpage 132) for pair 1,150.00

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698 �� #938, 943a, 948a, 1967 8f Thoughts of Mao Tse-tung, strips of five cplt., bothstrips unfolded and from the bottom left corner of the sheet showing the imprints, o.g.,n.h., the second strip with gold slightly tarnished, otherwise very fine and scarce. (photo) 5,840.00

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692 � #20a, 1890-93 4½a Dull violet, imperforate, fresh mint single, large margins allaround, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Champion (S.G. #11ab; £2,000 for pair). (photo onpage 132) for pair 1,950.00

693 � #23a, 1890-93 8a Blue, imperforate, mint single, generous margins all around, brightand fresh, o.g., minor h.r., very fine and scarce; signed Champion (S.G. #12a; £6,500 forpair). (photo) for pair 5,700.00

CHINA

694 � #620-27, 1962 4f-50f Mei Lan-fang cplt., neatly cancelled to order, 20f with a naturalpaper inclusion, otherwise a fresh and very fine set. (photo on page 132) 360.00

695 �� #661-80, 1963 4f-50f Butterflies cplt., without gum as issued, fresh and very fine.(photo on page 132) 560.00

696 � #716-31, 1963 4f-50f Hwang Shan Landscapes cplt., neatly cancelled to order, freshand a very fine set. (photo on page 132) 239.00

697 �� #767-81, 1964 4f-52f Peonies cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page138) 562.00

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707 �� #1518, 1979 $2 Study Science from Childhood souvenir sheet, post office fresh, o.g.,n.h., very fine. (photo) 2,150.00

708 �� #1540, 1979 $2 Camellias souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 136) 275.00

709 �� #1573, 1979 $2 Qi Baishi paintings souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo onpage 140) 350.00

710 �� #1617, 1980 $1 Lotus souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 140) 350.00

711 �� #1761, 1981 $2 Beauties souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 140) 275.00

712 �� #1844, 1983 $2 The West Chamber souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo onpage 140) 160.00

699 � #949-56, 1967 4f-10f “Our Great Teacher” cplt., neatly cancelled to order, fresh anda very fine set. (photo on page 138) 660.00

700 � #982-90, 1968 8f Literature and Art cplt., neatly cancelled to order, first with someshort perfs. at left and slight crease and several with light gum toning which will wash off,otherwise a very fine set. (photo on page 138) 475.00

701 �� #1067-75, 1971 4f-22f 50th Anniversary of Communist Party cplt., without gum asissued, the 8f strip of three unfolded, very fine. (photo on page 138) 565.00

702 �� #1095-98, 1972 8f Ships cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine set. (photo on page 138) 200.00

703 �� #1211-14, 1974 8f Industrial Products cplt., sheet-margin singles, o.g., n.h., very fine.(photo on page 138) 450.00

704 �� #1433, 1978 $3 Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page136) 400.00

705 �� #1452, 1978 $2 Hsiang-kiang River bridge souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine.(photo on page 136) 400.00

706 �� #1483, 1978 $2 Great wall souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 136) 175.00


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713 � Liberated areas mixed franking cover with Central China 1949 $70-$1,000 Liberationof Hankow imperforate complete (#6L57-62), plus two $200 Deep orange (#6L50), oneon reverse, as well as East China $70 Peoples Liberation Army pair (#5L77) and $30 Slatestrip of three (#5L29) and South China $10 Pearl River Bridge vertical pair on reverse(#7L1), all tied to cover to Plymouth, Mass. by “Swatow/28.4.50” bilingual daters,Hong Kong transit backstamp, very fine and colorful franking. (photo) Est. 500-750

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

714 � #2a, 1853 4d Deep blue on deeply blued paper, choice used square pair, full largemargins on all four sides, neat cancel , very fine and choice (S.G. #2; £500+). (photo onpage 138) 825.00

715 � #9, 1861 4d Milky blue “Woodblock,” a very presentable example of this rare locallyprinted triangle, two and a half large margins, barely in at lower left, neat portion of atriangle cancel, tiny pinhole at right which is minor for this issue as most are quite faulty,very fine appearance (S.G. #14; £1,900). (photo on page 138) 3,000.00

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716 � #6, 1857 16s Gray lilac, single with uniformly large equal margins all around, tied alongwith 1854 4s Brown (#4, ample to large margins) by “1” in three-ring targets to freshfolded cover to Stavanger, Norway, neat Copenhagen datestamp and 1860 Stavangerarrival backstamp, very fine and scarce combination franking; Paaskesen photo certificate.(photo) Est. 400-500

FIJI

717 � #24, 1874 6c on 3d Green, ornate V.R. overprint, o.g., small h.r., small thinned spot,fine appearance and quite rare (S.G. #17; £2,000). (photo on page 138) 2,750.00

FRANCE

718 � #34, 1867 30c Brown on yellowish and #59, 1870 40c Orange on yellowish, singlestied by “8” in dotted star cancels to cover front only endorsed “Par Ballon Monte” toShoemakertown, Pennsylvania, clear “Paris/24 Nov 70” dispatch datestamps indicatespossible transit on Ville d’Orleans which crashed, red London transit and indistinct NewYork entry postmark with matching “2/cents” handstamp, fine and quite scarce to theUnited States; 2006 APS certificate. (photo) Est. 300-400

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719 � Yvert #36 var., 1897 “5” and “50c.” Surcharge Ty. I displaced on 4a on 40c Redon straw, used example with surcharge displaced to the right cutting into the “Zanzibar”portion of the surcharge, attractive with 28 July 1897 c.d.s cancel, very fine;of the 150stamps surcharged only 48 are Ty. I; double signed R. Calves (Scott #33 var.;$1,300.00+). (photo) €1,200.00+

GREAT BRITAIN

720 � #27 var., 1856 6d Lilac, watermark reversed, fresh used single with bright color,portion of numeral 12 in bars cancel, fine centering; an extremely scarce watermark varietythat is listed but unpriced in the Stanley Gibbons Specialized catalog; 2012 Sismondocertificate (S.G. Spec. #7J70(3)h). (photo on page 138) Est. 200-300

721 � #55, 1867-80 2/- Blue, plate 1, fresh color, large part o.g., h.r., centered a bit to top,fine and scarce (S.G.#118; £3,800). (photo on page 138) 3,750.00

722 � # 1876-80 8d Orange, fresh mint single, o.g., lightly hinged, centered a trifle to top,lovely delicate color, very fine for this (S.G.#156; £1,800). (photo) 1,750.00

723 � #74, 1878 10/- Slate, strong rich color and attractively centered, neat Hull 1882 c.d.s.,few scissor trimmed perfs. which are barely noticeable, otherwise fine (S.G. #128;£3,200). (photo on page 138) 3,250.00

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724 � #93, 1882 £5 Bright orange on white paper, an attractive example of this rare andpopular stamp, good color, clear complete Glasgow 1894 c.d.s., fine (S.G. #137,£4,750). (photo) 5,000.00

725 �� #96, 1883 2/6 Lilac, a remarkably fresh mint single, lovely rich color, o.g., n.h., veryfine (S.G. #178; for hinged £600). (photo on page 138) 625.00

726 � #108, 1884 5/- Deep crimson, a fresh mint single, intense color, o.g., barest trace ofhinge mark, extremely fine (S.G. #181; £975). (photo) 1,000.00

727 �� #109, 1884 10/- Ultramarine, a fresh single, delicate color, o.g., never hinged, tinyinclusion in gum at top left, choice very fine (S.G. #183; for hinged £2,250). (photo) 2,250.00

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728 � #110, 1884 £1 Brown violet a well centered used single, clearly struck Leeds “L.S. 7”barred oval cancel, very fine; a difficult high value to find in sound condition (S.G. #185;£2,800). (photo) 3,000.00

729 � #124, 1891 £1 Green, a well centered fresh mint single, o.g., lightly hinged, deepvibrant color, extremely fine (S.G. #212; £2,000). (photo) 4,000.00

730 �� #139, 1902-11 2/6 Lilac, De La Rue printing, an attractively centered pristine mintsingle, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine (S.G. #261; for hinged £275). (photo on page138) 575.00

731 �� #140, 1902 5/- Carmine rose, De La Rue printing a fresh mint single, o.g., neverhinged, extremely fine (S.G. #263; £350 for hinged). (photo on page 138) 600.00

732 � #141, 1912 10/- Ultramarine, De La Rue printing, precisely centered fresh mintsingle, o.g., h.r., extremely fine (S.G. #265; £850). (photo on page 138) 875.00

733 � #142, 1902-11 £1 Blue green, De La Rue printing, attractively centered mint single,o.g., very fine (S.G. #266, £2,000). (photo) 2,000.00

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734 � #175b, 1915 10/- Blue, De La Rue printing, a fresh mint single centered slightly toleft, o.g., very lightly hinged, couple shorter perfs. at bottom, almost very fine (S.G. #412;£2,500). (photo) 2,600.00

735 � #176a, 1913 £1 Dull blue green, a fresh mint single centered slightly to top, o.g., verylightly hinged, good perfs., very fine (S.G. #404; £3,000). (photo) 3,250.00

736 � #209, 1929 $1 P.U.C., a well centered mint single, fresh color and choice impressionon this popular stamp, o.g., l.h., choice very fine (S.G. #438; £750). (photo on page 158) 800.00

737 � #O6, 1882-85 6d Gray, with “I. R. Official” overprint, fresh color, o.g., h.r., someshorter perfs. (described on certificate as “some perf. faults”) and small mark at upperright, otherwise fine; 2014 BPA certificate (S.G.#O4; £575). (photo on page 158) 600.00

ICELAND

738 �� #C4-8, 1930 15a-1K Parliament Millenary cplt., fresh mint set, unblemished o.g.,n.h., very fine. (photo on page 158) 600.00

ISRAEL

Interim Period

739 �/�� Bale #101sh/103g-sh, Jerusalem Locals, First Issue sheets, specialized collection offive full sheets including the three values complete, each showing the “Lake” variety inposition 10, plus a 25m Brown full sheet with albino overprint and another 25m Brownfull sheet with overprint sideways and downward, o.g., nearly all n.h. except two stampsin the sideways sheet, few minor flaws including light toning to the 10m Blue sheet,otherwise fine-very fine. (photo on page 148) Est. 200-300

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740 �� Bale #101k-sh, Jerusalem Local, 5m Red brown on yellowish, double overprint,one albino, full sheet of ten, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and especiallyscarce in a full sheet. (photo on page 148) Est. 200-300

741 �� Bale #102f-sh, Jerusalem locals, 10m Blue on bluish, inverted overprint, full sheetof ten, very fresh, quite well centered, sheet cut into the bottom row which is quitenormal for this variety as the overprint is misplaced to the top of the design when it isinverted and the sheets were trimmed on the basis of the overprint rather than the design,o.g., n.h., very fine; a particularly scarce error in a full sheet. (photo on page 148) Est. 200-300

742 �/�� Bale #104-106sh, Jerusalem Locals, Second Issue sheets, collection of ten full sheetsof twenty, includes two complete mint sets of sheets, one shows a dramatic “Boomerang”printing flaw across three stamps in the second row of the 10m Blue on bluish, also a setof cancelled sheets complete with undated Jerusalem cancels, and an additional 5m Redbrown on yellow sheet with two missing rows of vertical perfs. at right producing fourhoriz. pairs imperforate between the stamps and between the right stamp and rightselvage, this last sheet is never hinged, the others are o.g., hinged in the selvage only withall the mint stamps n.h., also includes three covers with full sets of the Second Issue withJerusalem cancels and a fourth with both the First and Second Issues, all unposted, fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

743 P Bale #105P, Jerusalem Locals, 10m Second Issue overprint proof impression of theentire sheet of 20 (167x202mm), plate 12999, with “No” at left obliterated (this looksto be very heavily printed and was normally trimmed away on the issued stamps, thoughtraces occasionally show), printed on white paper watermarked “Hollywood Bond”, veryfine;this is the only example recorded of this overprint proof; also includes 5m -25moverprint proofs of a single row of five impressions, each on white wove paper(160x115mm), very fine; 1979 H. Muentz certificate for full sheet proof. (photo on page148) Est. 300-400

744 �/�� Bale #108-18, MS, Nahariya Locals, First and Second Issue tete-beche sheets ofeight cplt., first issue is in both rouletted and imperforate sheets, the 20M Redimperforate sheet has the “Mil” for “Mils” plate flaw (hinged in two stamps, but thescarce variety is n.h.), second issue includes both the tete-beche double sheets of eight aswell as mint single sheets of four plus each on individual covers tied by “By Sea” slogancancels (Bale cancel #C8), the souvenir sheet of all three values is also tied to anothercover by this same cancel, all unposted, finally a choice trial strike on envelope of“Emergency Mail To Haifa” slogan cancel dated April 4, 1948 (Bale cancel #C4),excepted as noted above all the mint sheets are o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 148) Est. 300-400

745 FDC Bale #122, Rishon Le-Zion Local, 40m Blue, perforated, lovely bottom right cornermargin single (pos. 10) tied to very neat posted FDC by bold “Rishon Le Zion/5 Apr1948” bilingual cancel (Bale #D-1), posted to Tel Aviv where backstamped, stamp isbeautifully centered and cover is fresh and crisp, extremely fine and about as nice a firstday cover that one could ask for. (photo on page 116) Est. 150-200

746 �� Bale #123sh, Rishon Le-Zion Local, 40m Blue, imperforate sheet of ten, fresh andvery attractive, position 8 has the plate flaw “Kishon” for “Rishon” and position 9 showsthe broken flag variety, o.g., n.h., light gum crease affects the bottom row, otherwise veryfine and a rare sheet imperforate with only 200 sheets so issued, most of which have beenbroken. (photo on page 148) Est. 300-400

747 FDC Bale #124, Safed Local, 10m Black on blue background, bottom sheet margin single,tied to lovely First Day Cover by red lilac boxed “4 May 1948” cancel that was used onthe first day, cover is very fresh, unaddressed and unposted, very fine and very rare; 1979H. Muentz certificate. (photo on page 150) Est. 400-500

748 � Bale #124, Safed Local, 10m Black on blue background, top left corner margin single,tied to addressed and posted cover by red lilac circular “6 May 1948” (E-2) cancel, justfine and scarce (photo on page 150) Est. 100-150

749 � Bale #124, Safed Local, 10m Black on blue background, tied to cover by red lilacdouble circle c.d.s. on May 6, 1948, the first day that this cancel was used after the boxeddate stamp that was used on May 4th and 5th, this local was only used for about twoweeks until May 19th, very fine. (photo on page 150) Est. 150-200

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751 �� #7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, cplt. in full tabs, o.g., n.h., generally well centeredexamples from this popular set, fresh and fine-very fine; 1979 H. G. Muentz certificatewith each value signed by him lightly in pencil on reverse across tab; 1979 Friedlcertificate. (photo) 6,000.00

752 �� #7-9, 1948 250m-1000m Coins, cplt. in top right corner margin plate no. 1 blocks offour, very fresh pristine, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 1980 Friedl certificate; cataloged assingles. (photo on page 152) 1,420.00

753 �� #28-30, 33-34 1949 5p-35p New Year and 1950 20p-40p Independence with fulltabs, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., #30 and 33 each with trivial tiny gum disturbance spot,otherwise fine-very fine. (photo on page 152) 1,075.00

754 #323, 1966 15a Bronze panther, designer’s original artwork for bronze pantherfigurine, approximately 3¾” x 3¼” on a reddish background rather than blue, matted andframed in chrome with a signed tab copy of the issued stamp below, endorsed and signed“Study for the Bronze Panther Figurine. Original colour sketch. With compliments O.Adler,” purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive (photo on page152) Est. 400-500

755 #325, 1966 40a Phoenician ivory sphinx, designer’s original artwork, approximately3¾” x 3¼” in near issued colors, matted and framed in chrome with a signed tab copy ofthe issued stamp at lower left, endorsed and signed by the designer “Study for thePhoenician Ivory Sphinx. Original Colour Sketch. With compliments O. Adler,”purported to be one of two produced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 152) Est. 400-500

756 #412, 1970 £1 Habimah National Theater, designer’s original artwork, approximately9” x 5½” for a design similar to that issued but with 80a denomination, matted on card,endorsed and signed by the designer “Original Sketch made for the Habima stamp, E.Weishoff,” also two “essay” designs by the same designer for the 1971 Israel NationalOpera commemoration, signed, matted and framed in chrome, purported to be one oftwo produced for each, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 154) Est. 750-1,000

750 � Bale #124 var., Safed Local, 10m Black on white paper, a most unusual variety thatoccurred because the Safed local was printed on the reverse of envelopes, some of whichwere the unissued Safed postal entire with an imprint of this stamp, this example wasprinted right on top of this imprint, it lacks the blue background on the front and has avirtually full imprint on the reverse of the envelope stamp (this is a correct impression andnot an offset which would be a mirror image), tied to a bilingual corner card cover of“Ecole De L’Alliance/Isra\elite Universelle” to Haifa by red Lilac double circle c.d.s. ofMay 14, 1948, stamp lifted and hinged back into place to show the impression on thereverse causing the ink of the cancel to run a bit, vertical fold to the cover, otherwise veryfine and an extremely rare variety of an already scarce stamp. (photo on page 150) Est. 400-500

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757 #561, 1975 £5 Harry S. Truman, designer’s original artwork, approximately 4” x 6¼”in near issued color, matted and framed in chrome, endorsed and signed by the designer“Study for the Truman stamp, O. Adler,” purported to be one of two produced, very fineand attractive. (photo on page 154) Est. 500-750

758 #609-610, 1976 £1.30 - £1.60 Chess championships, designer’s original artwork,approximately 5” x 6” in crayon and ink with tab copies of the issued stamps below, firstday cancellation and signed by the designer “E. Weishoff,” purported to be one of twoproduced, very fine and attractive. (photo on page 154) Est. 400-500

759 �� #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. set in vertical pairs with tabs,fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 1980 Friedl certificate. (photo) 2,829.00

760 �� #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues with tabs, very fresh, o.g., n.h., veryfine set. (photo) 2,750.00

761 �� #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt., set with tabs, o.g., never hinged,10m with trivial gum disturbance on tab, otherwise fresh and very fine. (photo) 2,750.00

762 ��PB #J1-5, 1948 3m-50m “Doar Ivri” Postage dues cplt. set in top right plate blocks oftwelve (4x3), each with two control nos. 1, rectangle and sheet nos., o.g., n.h., one 50mwith gum blemish (paper adhering), one 20m with a pulled corner perf., fresh, 5m verygood-fine centering, others fine-very fine. (photo on page 158) for singles 954.00

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Naples

763 � #8, 1860 Provisional Government ½t Deep blue “Trinacria,” used, neatly cancelledshowing part of the framed “Annullato” cancellation, certificate mentions a feather tearon reverse, as well as a small thin and notes that the front of the stamp is not affected bythe faults, very good; an attractive and affordable example of this Neapolitan rarity; 2012Sismondo certificate. (photo) 11,000.00

764 � #9, 1860 Provisional Government ½t Blue “Savoy Cross,” an attractive usedexample, full to large margins, small thins, otherwise very fine. (photo on page 158) 3,250.00

Parma

765 (�) #16, 1859 Provisional Government 80c Orange bister, fresh unused single, full tolarge margins, fine; only 2400 printed; Signed (E) Diena; 2012 Ceremuga certificate.(photo on page 158) 3,000.00

Roman States

766 � #11, 1852 1Sc Rose, pos. 3, attractively cancelled by Roman States grill, large marginsthree sides, just in at left, fresh color, minute thin at top, otherwise almost fine; 2008Sismondo certificate. (photo on page 158) 3,600.00

Sicily

767 � #10, 1859 ½g Orange, lovely light cancel, full to large margins, fresh color, very fine;2013 APS certificate. (photo on page 158) 800.00


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768 � #9, 1851-52 60cr Red, used, attractively cancelled, margins essentially three sides, justin at bottom where value tablet has been drawn in, small thin, very good; nevertheless anaffordable example of this great Tuscan rarity; 1957 Alberto Diena certificate notingdefects. (photo) 32,500.00

769 � #23, 1860 Provisional Government 3L Ocher, used, very lightly cancelled, beautifulfresh color, full margins at top and bottom, essentially clear at left, just in at lower right,otherwise completely sound; a fine and affordable example of this iconic Tuscan rarity, thekey stamp in any Italian States collection; 2000 “Grande Rarita” Raybaudi certificate.(photo) 130,000.00

770 � #PR1, 1854 Newspaper Tax 2s Black, full to large margins, used on completenewspaper, “Messaggere Di Modena” of December 5, 1855, stamp is uncancelled asalways and the payment of 2 soldi centesimi tax was in accord with an internationalagreement (“Vienna Accord”) signed in 1852, scarce and very attractive, very fine; 2008Sismondo certificate. (photo on page 158) 400.00

JAMAICA

771 � #123b, 1938-51 6d Red violet & gray black, Double impression of gray black, used,lightly cancelled, one of seven copies currently known, the others being a pair, onemint example and three used singles, the pair being the proving piece confirming a doubleimpression, rather than a double transfer, most visible along the shoreline and above theroof of the car, but careful examination will show doubling across the entire vignette, fineand rare; Richard Lockyer Gibbons Stamp Monthly article accompanies; 2004 BPAcertificate (unpriced in Scott and unlisted in Stanley Gibbons). (photo) Est. 1,000-2,000


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772 �� #31, 1905 $1 ½ Black violet, attractive mint single, incredibly fresh with rich deepcolor, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; an elusive example of this key value of Kiauchau innever hinged condition (Michel #26A; €3,000). (photo) 2,600.00

LEEWARD ISLANDS

773 � #16, 1897 5/- Jubilee overprint, fresh colors, o.g., a trifle disturbed, not mentioned onaccompanying certificate which identifies the overprint as type 3, almost very fine; 1986RPS certificate (S.G. #16; £450). (photo on page 158) 525.00

MARSHALL ISLANDS

774 �/�� #1-6, 1897 3pf-50pf “Marschall-Inseln” ovpts. Berlin printing cplt., an attractive setwith bright fresh colors, o.g., three values including the two key high values and the 5pfGreen are never hinged, the other three l.h., overall very fine (Michel #1II-6II; €1,880).(photo on page 158) 1,545.00

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775 R Circa 1880 Engraved facsimile sheets of 32 impressions in both red and blue, 8x4,comprising left and right identical halves in se-tenant rows of eight, the top stamps are1847 1d “Post Office,” the second and third rows 1848-59 1d “Post Paid” early and lateimpressions, and the bottom row the 1859 Sherwin re-engraved 2d, the four engravingsin each row were produced by a single die, but then retouched to produce differences inthe portrait, background shading and corner ornaments and are printed on thick“blotting” paper, these are proofs of the SENF typographed facsimiles which werepresented to readers of the Illustriertes Briefmarken Journal, (see Ibbotson page 139),extremely fine; a rare and eye-catching duo. (photo) Est. 500-750

ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON

776 �� #J43, 1942 30c Orange and black, with “France Libre/F.N.F.L.” overprint, postoffice fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo on page 158) for hinged 425.00

URUGUAY

777 � #17, 1860 180c Yellow green, ample to mostly huge margins all around, vivid richcolor, tied to piece by “Admon de Correo/20 Mayo, 1863/Montevideo” datestamp,very fine. (photo on page 158) 375.00

778 � #174a-76a, 1908 1c-5c Cruiser “Montevideo,” Centers Inverted, cplt., strong freshcolors, o.g., h.r., 2c with small stained spot at top not noted on the certificate, otherwisefine-very fine and scarce; 1975, 1946 and 1975 PF certificates respectively. (photo onpage 158) 900.00

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VATICAN CITY

779 �� #685 var., 1981 2000th Birth Anniversary of Virgil, silver omitted, the largetypographed inscription next to the vignette is missing due either to a fold over or twosheet going through the press together as it leaves a strong albino typographedimpression, o.g., n.h., very fine; an exceptionally rare error with only six examplesreported, and listed but unpriced in Sassone; signed B. S. Oliva and accompanied by2004 Bruno Savarese Oliva certificate (Sassone #688a). (photo) Est. 500-750

WORLDWIDE COLLECTIONS AND LARGE LOTS

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780 �/�� Australia mint and used collection housed in four Safe hingeless albums, includes adecent showing of mint or used Kangaroos and George V, 5/- Sydney Harbour Bridgevery light cancelled as well as most other commemoratives mint, 5/- to £1 Robes, 5/- to£2 Arms, QEII highly complete to 2000, also Officials including perfins, Military stampscplt., Postage Dues, A.A.T. and Christmas Islands, quite clean and mostly o.g., l.h., n.h.or used, fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

781 �/�� Austria 19th and 20th century collection of many hundreds in four Lindner albums,all contained in a carton, issues to 1985, including a few early issues used to the end ofthe 19th century, thereafter mostly mint, including 1908-16 set with 2k -10k n.h., 1910Birthday Jubilee set o.g., n.h. except for 5k, excellent range of later issues with 1936Dollfuss 10S n.h., few souvenir sheets but no 1993 WIPA, excellent other back-of-the-book, semi-postals, etc., mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., generally very fine; anattractive collection worth careful inspection. Est. 2,500-3,000

782 �� Belgium 19th and 20th century mint and used collection and accumulation of fewthousand in ten albums, binders or stockbooks, all contained in two cartons, including1849 10c and 20c (2 of each), range of later issues, 1921 Brussels Philatelic Exhibitionsouvenir sheet of 25, used, commemoratives, semi-postals with 1935 Brussels PhilatelicExhibition souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., 1936 Borgerhout Philatelic Exhibition souvenirsheet and 1936 Charleroi Exhibition souvenir sheet (2 of each, one of latter o.g., n.h.),extensive back-of-the-book, some colonies with Belgium Congo and Ruanda-Urundi,some unissued and unlisted, range of covers, much duplication of used in later issues,some small faults to be expected in earlier issues, much fine-very fine, worth inspection. Est. 750-1,000


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783 �� British Africa Boer War postal history accumulation, over 75 covers and postal cardsof the period of 1900-1902 covering the area of South Africa involved in the Boer War,we note postings of Cape of Good Hope, Orange River Colony, Transvaal and St.Helena, we even note some inbound covers from Great Britain as well as Great Britainfranking with field post cancels, many covers with censor handstamps and censor sealingtape, etc., includes some attractive frankings, especially of Orange River Colony withmultiple rate items and registered usages, also includes a few mint and used loose stampsof Mafeking and Vryburg, condition varies with normal postal wear to covers but largelyfine-very fine; a nice lot of this interesting area that is well worth examining. Est. 1,000-1,500

784 �/�� British America collection, many hundreds of mint and used singles, sets and souvenirsheets in mounts or hinged in three Scott albums, generally mixed mint and used to 1935with George V lacking the high values, then mint from the Jubilee issue to around 1975being quite complete for that period, includes B.A.T complete to 2000, useful Bermuda,Canada all used, Falkland Is. and Dependencies to 1984, Jamaica, good Newfoundlandwith better singles and sets including the Balbo flight overprint, etc., there is also asmattering of other British Commonwealth, some small faults or no gum, most are o.g.,l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

785 �(�)�� British Columbia and Vancouver Island substantial mint and used accumulation ofover 85 stamps including some in multiples with two blocks of four, most are theperforated issues starting with numerous mint, unused and used examples of #2,Vancouver Island does have an unused example and eight used including a pair of the 10cBlue imperforate (#4), most of the rest are the perforated values of the separate issues forVancouver Island and British Columbia and a couple of the later surcharged issues, wenote some varieties such as inverted watermarks on #6, 7, 7a and 12, surprisingly Unitradeonly lists the #12 and Scott does not list any of them, condition is varied, many mint haveo.g. but regummed are present, faults are also present but most are of fine appearance andsome are truly fine or better; Scott catalog value is enormous being well in excess of$30,000.00; well worth examining. Est. 2,000-3,000

786 �� British Commonwealth mostly 20th century used collection and accumulation ofthousands in eighteen albums, binders or stockbooks, all contained in three cartons,including Bermuda, Canada 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets, Great Britain with regionals,Jersey, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, much duplication of latercommemoratives, scattered o.g. and covers, mixed condition, though much fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

787 �� British Occupation of the German Colonies small collection of 65 mint and used,includes a full set of Cameroun with the two high values never hinged and 1963 RPScertificate for the 1S on 1M Carmine value, also includes issues from New Britain,German East Africa, Samoa and Togo with some varieties present as “ccupation” for“Occupation” on 1/- Black on green of Gold Coast (#72 var.), o.g. or used, fine-veryfine. 2,445.00+

788 ��/�� British West Indies better mint set accumulation of 440 stamps on pages, virtually all20th century complete sets, including Antigua with 1903, 1908-20, 1921-29 and 1932sets, Barbuda 1922 set, Dominica 1907-20 set, Leeward Is with 1890 set, 1897 to 1/-,1905-11 set, 1921-32 to 10/-, Montserrat with 1903 and 1932 sets, St. Christopher fewbetter used, St. Kitts-Nevis, Virgin Is, o.g., l.h., some n.h., fresh and clean, generally fine-very fine, also a worldwide miscellany of few hundred mostly common stamps in threesmall stockbooks which contain a few better stamps, glassines, envelopes and loose in box;Scott catalog exceeds $5,800.00 for the British West Indies. Est. 1,000-1,500


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789 (�)/�� Canada substantial old-time nineteenth century collection, housed in a deluxe Yvertpadded album with dust case on blank gold leaf pages, contains over 475 singles plusanother 110 multiples from over 50 pairs to as large as blocks of twelve, this collectioncovers the period of the 1852-57 imperforates through the 19th century with a few mintin the early 20th century to the period of the Admirals, the collection starts with eightproofs including five proofs cut from the American Bank Note Co. trade sample sheets,all five values of the 1852-57 imperforates are represented by at least one used exampleand the 3d Red has a mint single with substantial o.g. (thin) plus eleven used singles andtwo pairs, the 1859-64 “Cents” issues are extensive with numerous examples of eachvalue showing different cancels with some colored cancels in this issue and later andvarieties such as portions of the imprints within the perforations, re-entries, etc, we notethree unused 3c Red’s along with eight multiples including a used strip of four and blockof four, the 10c value includes five unused examples and numerous shades, the LargeQueens are well represented for all values including some unused copies in some values,a number of multiples including a horiz. strip of three of the 2c Green with red targetcancel, a mint block of four with o.g. of the12½c Blue (back faults but attractiveappearance) and two used blocks of the 15c in different shades, starting with the SmallQueens mint and unused become more prevalent, each value has numerous used andunused or mint singles plus multiples up to a mint block of 12 of the 1c yellow, in thenumerous mint multiples never hinged singles are found, 1897 Jubilees are complete mintas are the1897-98 Victoria Maple Leaves, 1898-1902 Victoria Numerals are completemostly mint, and the Edward VII and Quebec Tercentenary issues are complete mint plusa few later, condition varies as would be expected in a collection of this scope, centeringis often quite varied in the early perforated issues as is normally found, many stamps aresound but faults are present throughout, early unused are usually without gum orregummed, original gum becomes more the norm in the later 19th century issues thoughsome unused will be found in the better Small Queens such as the numerous shades ofthe 10c value, many fine-very fine collectable stamps are present; a most interestingcollection for the collector concentrating in the nineteenth century issues and well worthexamining; a valuable collection with total Scott catalog value is well in excess of$125,000.00. Est. 15,000-20,000

790 �/�� Canada comprehensive mint and used collection mostly in mounts housed in 24binders, includes mint and used singles with duplication, blocks and multiples, plateblocks, booklet panes, coils and back-of-the-book including revenues, with issues to about1970, among the classics we note #1 used, 4 unused showing the major re-entry frompos. 47, 4 used (14), 4c used, 5b used, 7 used, 8 unused and 18 unused, then a range ofunused and used large and small queens, many Jubilees including $1.00 unused, $2.00used (2) and $5.00 used, Maple Leaves and Numerals cplt. except for the 20c, Quebeccplt. mint, Admirals, 149-59, 162-77, etc., plus OX1 mint and used, OX2 used, OX3mint (3) and an imprint block of six, OX4 (3), among the numerous plate blocks, whichstart in the 1920s, we note 203, 226, 321 (6), 465B (3 matched sets), O32 (4), C1, C3,E3-5 and E9, there is also a specialized collection of the 1939 Royal Visit issue by platenumber and position and a few Provinces including two New Brunswick #2 covers, mixedcondition, especially the 19th century, but also many o.g., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; wellworth a thorough inspection. Est. 7,500-10,000

791 �/�� Canada better mint sheet collection/accumulation consisting of 43 mostly completesheets but including a few partial sheets, starts in 1917 with a top and bottom panes of50 each of the 3c Canadian Confederation and goes to better values as late as 1956including special delivery, postage dues, war tax stamps and officials, some of the betteritems we note include a full panse of 50 of the 1927 20c Brown carmine (#148) and 194650c Blue green (#272), the war tax stamps include a partial sheet of 93 of #MR1 and fullsheets of 100 of #MR2 and #MR4, condition overall is remarkably nice and fresh for theperiod, colors are fresh and attractive, all with fresh o.g., frequently hinged only in thevery corner stamps of the sheets leaving the vast majority never hinged, centering isvariable as would be expected on the earlier issues, the vast majoity are fine-very fine; avery desirable accumulation with Scott catalog value over $41,000.00. Est. 5,000-7,500

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792 �/�� Canada and Provinces 19th and 20th century collection of many hundreds on “WhiteAce” pages in three binders, all contained in box, including Canada 1859 5c, range ofLarge and Small Queens, mostly used, 1897 Jubilee set, 1897-98 set, 1908 Quebec set,1911-25, 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets all o.g., range of later issues to 1985, Newfoundlandwith a few early issues, 1897 Cabot set, 1910 Guy lithographed to 15c, 1911 engravedset, good range of later sets, publicity issues, airmails with counterfeit Hawker, 1919$1.00 on 15c, 1932 $1.50 on $1.00, 1933 $4.50 on 75c, few Nova Scotia, mint includeso.g., l.h. and later n.h., few small faults in earliest issues, generally fresh and fine-very fineor better, an attractive collection worth close inspection. Est. 4,000-5,000

793 �/�� Canada balance of a quality collection housed in a Lighthouse hingeless album, the19th century both mint and used with duplication and the 20th century virtually all mint,starts with two proofs and continues with the 1859 issues used to 17c with duplication,Large Queens to 15c with duplication and a couple mint 15c values, useful mint and usedSmall Queens to 50c value, Jubilee to 50c mint with duplication, a range of mint MapleLeaves and Numerals, Quebec issues, Admirals, then quite complete to about 1950, withscattered issues after that and a range of mint back-of-the-book issues, also three niceNewfoundland items, the overall quality is quite good, there are occasional small faults,no gum or poorly centered, however the vast majority are well centered, o.g., l.h., n.h. orused, fine to extremely fine, with some quite choice; nineteen certificates accompany. Est. 3,000-4,000

794 �/�� Canada collection housed in six Safe hingeless albums, used through the Small Queens,including a faulty #16, then all mint and essentially complete from the 1893 20c and 50cissues, lacking only some occasional modern issues, with the Jubilee issue complete, withthe high values mostly quite nice, Maple Leaves, Numerals, Quebec, Edward VII to 50c,etc. to 2005, a few with perfs. touching or regummed, vast majority o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine. Est. 2,000-3,000

795 �� Canada registration collection, group of ten covers and 21 stamps, covers include one1858 incoming from England bearing 1856 6d and 1857 4d (2), eight bearing singles ofthe 5c green registration stamp with additional Small Queens, mostly to the U.K. butwith one to France and one to Germany, another to Philadelphia, also a spectacularly off-center 2c orange registration stamp on a domestic cover with 3c Small Queen (7, a blockof six and a single), stamps include 1875-88 2c (4, one rose carmine), 5c (3), 8c (2, botho.g.), covers display a remarkable range of markings, a few small faults to be expected, butwith much colorful and attractive material included, generally fine-very fine; nine coversex Horace W. Harrison Est. 2,000-3,000

796 �� Canada mostly Small and Large Queen accumulation of 250 stamps on pages and insmall album, the Large Queens all being 6c values and above including a good ranges ofshades, papers, re-entries and constant varieties with 15c “pawn broker” variety, couple6c covers, one to England, also 1859 17c pair on cover to France from Montreal andJubilee 3c blocks of eight (2) and 5c block of sixteen, o.g., some small faults to beexpected but much fine-very fine; an interesting lot. Est. 1,500-2,000

797 � Canada Small Queen postal history collection of 26 covers, of these fifteen covers areforeign postings with destinations to Austria, Denmark and other destinations in GreatBritain and Europe as well as Australia, Bahamas, Jamaica and New South Wales, includesnumerous franking including three and four color franks, better values including fourcovers with 10c values in various shades, condition varies but most are quite attractive andfine-very fine; an interesting lot that needs to be examined. Est. 1,000-1,500

798 � Canada and Provinces small postal history accumulation of sixteen early covers withstamps from the period of 1859-79, includes nine covers of Newfoundland with the earlyperforated or rouletted adhesives, six of these have more than one stamp with someinteresting combinations including two with mixed rouletted and perforated values, onewith both the 3c Vermilion and 3c Blue (#33-34) paying the double rate, some of thesevalues and combinations are quite scarce on covers, other covers include two each fromNew Brunswick and Nova Scotia with perforated issues, the later with 12½c Black (#13)including a single franking to England and two singles on a repaired cover to Ceylon; alsothree covers of Canada including a 10c Red lilac (#17) on double rate cover and a singlefranking of the 2c Rose (#20) on local cover of Montreal, condition varies with faults tobe found on both the covers and some stamps, but usages are often interesting and scarcewith fine appearance or better; a nice lot for the postal historian. Est. 1,000-1,500

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799 �(�) Canada 19th century mostly unused and mint small accumulation of seventeensingles and four blocks, starts with a couple early used as a sheet margin 1d Red (#4),includes six unused, regummed, of the perforated 1859 issue from the 1c to 17c values,a group of mint shades of the 15c Large Queen (includes two RPS and four GreeneFoundation certificates), the blocks are mostly mint 1c Small Queens including a block oftwelve perf. 12 and a block of four 11½x12, condition varies with some faults present andvariable centering as is usual for the period, early as noted are regummed, most of the laterwith o.g., many are fine for the area, catalog value is high and worthy of examination. Est. 750-1,000

800 �/�� Canada mint sheet accumulation in the 1947-64 period of King George VI and QueenElizabeth II, over 225 sheets are present with duplication, includes some slightly better20c and 50c values, all are fresh, o.g., some sheets have been lightly hinged in the cornerstamps, but a great many are completely n.h., fine-very fine. Face value C$1,175.00

801 � Canada and Provinces interesting pre-stamp postal history lot of eleven covers, six areof Canada starting as early as an 1801 cover to London, England with oval“ShipLetter/Crown/Quebec”, also an 1802 cover with “Three Rivers/16 Jul 1802”straightline cancel, and a “Brockville” straightline plus an 1840 freight money letter fromLondon, Ontario to Scotland, there are also four New Brunswick as early as 1802, twowith “St. John, N.B.” and date straightline pmks. and three from the United States with“St. John, N.B./Ship Letter” h.s., also an 1831 with double circle “PostOffice/Arichat/Jan 22, 21” c.d.s with ms. date of Nova Scotia, condition is quite cleanfor this period and markings are clear, fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

802 � Canada mostly used collection of over 450 stamps on White Ace pages in binder,including a few early issues, 1859 to 17c, range of small and large Queens, 1897 Jubileeset mixed o.g. and used, 1903-08 set. 1908 Quebec set, range of Admirals, 1928-29,1930-31 sets and later issues to about 1943 with back-of-the-book to about 1970, someslight duplication, some small faults expected throughout, some not counted, mixedcondition to significant fine-very fine; worth inspection; Scott catalog value exceeds$7,000.00. Est. 500-750

803 � Canada Small Queen registered covers with special registration stamps (#F1-2), tenattractive covers including seven with 2c Orange registration franking, three are in the 2crate period with additional 3c Small Queen postage, two have a single 2c Registrationstamp with addition Small Queen franking to make the 5c rate and two with two 2cOrange registration stamps with an additional 1c Small Queen to make the 5c rate, thelast three have the 5c Green registration stamps including two with the different issues ofthe 5c Small Queen, one to Berlin and the other to England, covers fresh and attractive,stamps are in various shade, fine-very fine; examine. Est. 400-500

804 �� Canada 1911-26 Admirals collection of 96 stamps on three pages, includes both issueswith respective coil stamps and War Tax issues, largely complete, o.g. or l.h. except two,#MR4a and #MR6, used, a few with small faults, tone spots, generally fine. Est. 300-400

805 � Canada Victoria Maple Leaf and Numeral cover accumulation of nine better items,nearly all registered or foreign postings, includes a Nelson, B.C. registered cover with 6cBrown Maple leaf and a single franking 8c Orange Maple leaf, in the Numerals there is a7c Yellow and 8c single frankings on registered covers, also an illustrated advertising coverwith 2c Carmine and 5c Blue, plus other interesting item, condition is very clean andattractive, fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

806 �/�� Canada small special delivery and postage due collection of 65 stamps on three pages,including special delivery 1898 10c (4, two singles and a vertical pair), postage duescomplete with shades and two blocks of four, mostly o.g. or l.h., scattered later n.h., a fewsmall faults, generally fresh and fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

807 �/�� Canadian Provinces mint collection housed in a Palo hingeless album, strength andbulk of value lies in the highly complete Newfoundland, which includes 1857 1d, 5d and8d, 1860 2d and 3d (2), 1861-62 complete except #16, the Cents issues and sets are allcomplete to 1947 including #77 and 128, the air mails are complete except for the threerarities, as are the postage dues, the other Provinces are New Brunswick with used 18513d and 6d, Nova Scotia with used 3d dark blue and 6d yellow green (both with faults),and P.E.I., a few faults noted and some without gum, but overall quite clean, most o.g.,l.h. or n.h., mostly fine-very fine and better. Est. 3,000-4,000

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808 �/�� Canadian provinces mint and used collection consisting of only the provinces of NewBrunswick and Nova Scotia, New Brunswick has a concentration of the 3d Red first issue(#1) with four used singles, used pair and strip of three and a single on cover to Amherst,Nova Scotia, also including a used 6d Olive yellow (#2) and the last perforated set mint,Nova Scotia also has a selection of first issue imperforates including a strip of three of the1d Red brown, three 3d in both dark blue and bright blue and three 6d with two differentshades of yellow green and a dark green, the last perforated set is complete in mint singlesbut also has a number of multiples, the scarce 5c is represented by a mint horiz. imprintpair, then there are ten blocks of four and seven blocks of ten of the other five morecommon values including some with imprints, also a 1c Black horiz. pair imperforatevertically, faults are present in the early imperforate issues with fine-very fine appearanceor better, the mint are nearly all o.g. with numerous never hinged singles within theblocks, fine-very fine; an interesting collection of these two provinces; Scott catalog valueas singles in excess of $17,500.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

809 �� Canadian provinces mint and used collection of 320 stamps on Minkus pages inbinder, including Newfoundland with a few early issues, 1865-94 to 13c, 1880-96 to 5c,range of later issues, some misidentified, few airmails, Nova Scotia with a few early issues,some not counted, slightly better Prince Edward Island and lastly a handful of NewBrunswick, some small faults throughout, mixed o.g. and used sets, mixed condition butsome fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $5,000. Est. 400-500

810 �� China small collection on homemade pages, over 190 stamps, issues to 1939, including1878 3c with chop cancel, 5c with 1881 Sinkiang customs c.d.s., 1885 1c green o.g.,1894 Dowager 9c with Sinkiang customs c.d.s., scattered 1897 surcharges, 1897 Revenuesurcharges 1c on 3c, 2c on 3c (2, both types), range of later issues, commemoratives,earlier issues mostly used, significant o.g. in later issues especially from Martyrs onwards,some small faults to be expected in earlier, much fine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

811 �/�� Czechoslovakia massive collection offered intact in eighteen large binders contained intwo large boxes, this collection covers the stamp issues from this countries inception in1918 to 1986, important value is found in the early issues starting with an extensiveselection of the Hradcany issues, includes the better imperforate values as 150h SilverGray(#36b), specialized perforated section with numerous perf. varieties as well asprinting varieties, another important section is the “Posta/Ceskoslovenska/1919”overprinted semi-postals, includes numerous examples of the Austrian and Hungarianissues so overprinted with many better values, better items that we note include one mintand two used examples of the 10K Violet (#B21), a complete set of the Austrian air mailswith this overprint, signed Sanabria (#B37-39), 10K Ultramarine (#B57) and numerousother better items including varieties such as inverted overprints, etc., many of thesevarieties and the better items are signed by various experts, primarily Gilbert, later issuesare also extensive with numerous souvenir sheets and miniature sheets including theimportant Centenary of the National Anthem music Souvenir sheets with folder, alsoincludes air posts, special deliveries, postage dues and other back of the book, plusnumerous related areas as post WWII local liberation city post overprints, mint and usedand on cover, Bohemia and Moravia and Slovakia including many tab values and gutterpairs, Czechoslovak Legion Post, Boy Scout issues and even a nice never hingedTheresienstadt concentration camp stamp signed Gilbert, this is a fascinating collectionwith all kinds of varieties plus essay and proofs, general condition is quite clean, many areon specialized album pages with notes, o.g. or used, never hinged are found in the mint,particularly in the more modern issues, overall fine-very fine; certainly a collection that iswell worth examining to discover all the treasures here. Est. 4,000-5,000

812 � Czechoslovakia postal history collection in the period when the area of Czechoslovakiawas in the Austro-Hungarian empire, contained in five large binders consisting of wellover 100 stampless covers and letters with handstamp postmarks, most are pre-stamp butsome are slightly later in the 19th century, also includes 24 documents of various typesmany court related and often bearing various revenue stamps, in addition there are over140 post cards and postal cards from around the turn of the century, includes manymulticolor picture cards with Austrian franking, plus military and prisoner of war cards ofWWI, all of this relates to the Czechoslovakian area of this Empire, condition varies butmost are fine-very fine for the period, examine. Est. 500-750

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813 �� Eritrea mostly mint collection of 250 stamps on Marini hingeless pages, including a fewearly issues, 1903-28 25c o.g., 60c brown orange, semi-postals with 1930 Italian NationalDefense set, airmail semi-postals 1934 set, postage dues with 1903 2L and 5L, 1903100L, parcel posts 1916 3L, 1927-37 10L, mint includes o.g. and l.h., scattered faults inearlier issues and the occasional questionable cancel on the approximately 50 used,generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $6,000.00. Est. 750-1,000

814 �� France and Germany collections, the best being France with classics including 184910c, 15c and 40c, a 5Fr. Napoleon, 1937 PEXIP souvenir sheet used, better semi-postalsand air mails with 1936 10Fr. Trans-Atlantic, the Germany is routine and housed in aMinkus album, there is also some other foreign including Great Britain 1940 1d Blackand 2d Blue, mixed condition, many fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

815 �/�� Germany and area extensive and voluminous collection of thousands of mint and usedsingles, sets, souvenir sheets and booklet panes housed in 20 Safe hingeless albums withslipcases, comprised of German States (1), Bavaria and Saar (1), Danzig and Memel (1),Deutsches Reich (1), Colonies (1), WWII occupations (1), Federal Republic (5), Berlin(2) and D.D.R. (7), as a general rule these are all quite complete, but often lack thestamps that catalog over around $500.00 or so, the German States album is well filledhowever the condition is typically mixed, Saar is also quite complete including the twoFlood Relief souvenir sheets, the Deutsches Reich is nearly complete including theIPOSTA, Nothilfe and OSTROPA souvenir sheets, plus air mails with a Zeppelin Chicagoflight set mint and officials, these being in the second Berlin album, The Federal Republicis complete mint n.h. to 2004, including the post horns (lacks a few inexpensive issues),Berlin is also complete to 1990 and DDR is complete to 1990, again lacking a fewinexpensive items, while the colonies are weak, also includes two Scott albums with amostly used collection including an OSTROPA souvenir sheet, some faults noted, mostlyamong the earlier issues and a few forgeries are noted, overall quite clean and mostly o.g.,l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; a valuable collection which deserves a thorough viewing. Est. 5,000-7,500

816 �/�� Germany mint and used collection of few thousand in nine “hingeless” volumes, sixSafe and three Lindner, all contained in carton, commences with the Empire, mostly usedwith scattered better values, mint mostly from 1900 onwards, including semi-postals with1935 OSTROPA souvenir sheet with the gum sensibly removed, airmails with all fourGraf Zeppelin sets complete, o.g., West Germany and Berlin with issues up to 1985,strangely no Post Horn set, no D.D.R., mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., generallyfine-very fine; an attractive collection well worth inspection. Est. 1,500-2,000

817 �� Germany and area 19th and 20th century collection and accumulation of thousandsin sixteen albums, binders or stockbooks, all contained in three cartons, including a rangeof German States, Bavaria, Prussia, Saxony, Thurn and Taxis, Empire, scattered earlyissues, much duplicated ranges of used post-War commemoratives and regular issues,Berlin, Occupations, Bohemia and Moravia, General Government, Slovakia, Plebiscites,Danzig, Saar, Offices, Colonies, German Democratic Republic with 1952 Karl Marxsouvenir sheets of four and six, perf. and imperf, o.g., n.h., range of covers, few censored,registered, some faults to be expected in earlier issues, much fine-very fine, worthinspection. Est. 1,000-1,500

818 ��BP Germany mint and used collection in Scott Specialty album, starts with a modestamount of German States with a concentration in Prussia and Saxony, goodrepresentation of 19th century Germany proper and the various issues of the Germaniasets, we note used blocks of up to full sheets of 25 of some Mark values including twoblocks of four and a full sheet of the 5M Slate and Carmine on both watermarked andunwatermarked paper, includes regular, semi-postals and airmails to 1967, includesnumerous booklet panes, and se-tenant multiples from booklet sheets, there is anOSTROPA souvenir sheet and better commemoratives and semi-postals mint and used,also includes some French occupation issues and Berlin plus some Third Reich material,found throughout are some varieties identified by Michel that adds some spice to thiscollection, generally o.g. or used with an occasional n.h. item present, overall fine-veryfine. Est. 1,000-1,500

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819 �/�� German Colonies and Offices worthwhile mint and used collection in Lighthousehingeless album, quite comprehensive with over 550 stamps plus some booklet panes, alloffices and colonies are represented, usually with the first issues and some of the betterprintings of those, in the later definitive issues we note many better mark high valuesincluding some that are used as well as mint, spread throughout are 32 covers, cards andpostal stationery not counted in the catalog value, o.g. or used, never hinged items arefound throughout which are not reflected in the catalog value, very clean and attractivewith very few faults noted, fine-very fine and a nice collection of this popular area and asolid collection to be built upon; Scott catalog value is nearly $12,000.00. Est. 2,000-3,000

820 ��/�� Great Britain mostly mint 19th and 20th century collection of over 800 stamps inLighthouse hingeless album with slip case, issues to 1967, including 1867-80 3d, plate 8,6d, plate 9, 9d, plate 4, 10d, plate 1 and 1/-, plate 7, all unused, some regummed, 1876-80 4d pale olive green, plate 15, 1883-84 set except 2d with remarkably fresh colors,1887-92 Jubilee set, 1902-11 to 1/- (2), Seahorses with 1913 2/6 (2), 5/- (2), 10/-,1915 5/-, 1919 2/6, 10/-, 1934 re-engraved set which appears n.h., excellent range oflater issues with extensive watermark varieties, phosphor sets, postage dues, mint includeso.g., l.h. and unused but with much n.h., scattered used with 1840 1d and 2d, 1848 10d,maybe unused, 1867-80 2/- pale brown reperforated and 1867 5/-, some small faults tobe expected mostly in earlier issues, overwhelming majority fresh and fine-very fine;careful inspection is essential; Scott catalog value exceeds $38,000.00. Est. 4,000-5,000

821 �/�� Great Britain mint and used collection of many hundreds in two Lindner albums,issues to 1985, including 1840 1d and 2d, 1847 1/-, 1854 6d, range of later line-engraved and surface printed, 1884 £1, 1891 £1, Seahorses with 1913 Waterlow 2/6 and5/-, 1915 De La Rue 10/-, excellent range of later issues from 1934 onwards, few betterphosphor sets with 1963 Red Cross, etc., mostly mint from 1902 onwards which includeso.g., l.h. and much n.h., prior mostly used with mentioned £1 values with attractive datedcancels, generally fine-very fine; an attractive collection worth careful inspection. Est. 3,000-4,000

822 �/�� Great Britain mint and used collection housed in six Safe hingeless albums, Victoriamostly used including a 1d Black, £1 Green and various surface printed issues, mintincludes 1883 3d and 6d surcharges, 1884 5d, 6d and 1/- values, 1887-92 Jubilee cplt.including both 5d types, Edward VII to 2/6, 2/6 and 5/- re-engraved Seahorses, 1939-42 George VI 2/6-£1 cplt., Waterlow castles, etc. to 2004, also Postage Dues with 1936-37 and 1951 to date sets mint, regionals, a scattering of offices abroad and an Isle of Mancollection, used 19th century usual mixed condition, otherwise largely o.g., l.h. or n.h.,fine-very fine. Est. 1,000-1,500

823 �/�� Iceland mint and used collection housed in two Safe hingeless albums, mixed mint andused but containing many better items such as 1873 16s mint, 1975 40s mint, 1892 100aused, 1902-04 Christian mint or used, 1907-08 Christian and Frederick mint cplt., 1925pictorials mint, 1925 2Kr on 25a mint, 1926 1Kr on 40a mint, then quite completemostly mint from 1930 to around 1988, air mails include the 1930 pictorials and 1931Graf Zeppelin overprints and the collection finished with some officials, occasional smallfault, most are o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

824 �/�� Ireland comprehensive mint collection with definitives, commemoratives, coils, bookletpanes and booklets, souvenir sheets, sheetlets, se-tenants, stationery, etc., all housed ineight Lindner hingeless albums, virtually complete from 1922 to 2007, including all theSeahorses except the 1927 10/- wide and narrow spacing pair, overall an exceptionallyclean and fault-free collection, some of the Seahorses and a few others are l.h., the greatmajority n.h. and very fine. Est. 1,500-2,000

825 �/�� Ireland comprehensive mint collection of hundreds on White Ace pages in binder,issues to 1984, comprising a practically complete collection with four sets of Seahorses lessthe 1922 Thom shiny blue black set, regular issues, commemoratives, few postage dues,scattered booklet panes, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., generally very fine; aclean collection worthy of close inspection. Est. 1,000-1,500

826 �/�� Ireland mostly mint collection housed in three Safe hingeless albums being fairlycomplete to 2002, includes about half the Seahorses, then from 1937 on only lacking theoccasional modern issue, all o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine; ideal for continuation. Est. 400-500

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827 �� Israel collection and accumulation of thousands in White Ace album and in new issueenvelopes as received from the Israeli Postal Authority to around 2008, all contained infour cartons, including singles to 1955 in the album with 1948 set, 1949 TABULSouvenir Sheet, postage due 1948 set, majority of the value is in the new issues which thecollector acquired from the mid 1950s onwards in five sets of plate blocks of each with adocumented cost of over $9,025.00 (face billed in dollars), (many earlier envelopes notcontaining invoices therefore not counted), all o.g., n.h., few promotional items,generally very fine; a valuable lot. Est. 3,000-4,000

828 �/�� Israel collection and accumulation of thousands in albums, binders, stockbooks, loosein envelopes as received from the Israel Postal Authority, all contained in four cartons andtwo medium boxes, including a few interim period covers, an extensive range of first daycovers and stationery with 1948 Jewish New Year in control and plate no. blocks of sixon fifteen registered first day covers, plate blocks, tabs, a few small faults, generally fine-very fine; please inspect to appreciate. Est. 1,500-2,000

829 ��/�� Israel collection and accumulation, of few thousand in twelve White Ace binders, looseon pages and in new issue envelopes as received from the Israeli Postal Authority to April1992, all contained in three cartons, including 1949 TABUL souvenir sheet (hinged),singles, singles with tabs, plate blocks and strips, souvenir sheets, complete sheets,F.D.C.s., mint are principally o.g., n.h., scattered l.h., some few earlier are used, generallyfine-very fine. Est. 750-1,000

830 �� Israel non-tab mint collection of hundreds on White Ace pages in two binders, issuesto 1981, appears complete and nothing other than n.h. noted, few souvenir sheets, 1949TABUL, etc., generally very fine. Est. 200-300

Italy and Area Collections

831 �� Italian States attractive and desirable mint and used collection of over 150 stamps inPalo hingeless album with slip case, comprising a practically complete collection asdesignated by the album manufacturer with only eight items, the Tuscany 60cr and 3L,the two Naples Provisional Government stamps, amongst a handful of others, removedfor separate lotting, small faults to be encountered as usual with these issues, but somevery attractive and fine-very fine; many signed stamps and accompanied by elevencertificates with three RPS; Scott catalogue exceeds $96,400.00, includes inventory withsome reprints not counted. Est. 2,000-3,000

832 �� Italian States mint and used collection of 164 stamps and four covers in Marinihingeless album with slip case, including Lombardy-Venetia 1850 5c, 10c (2), 15c type I(2), type II (5, one on ribbed paper), 30c (6, one on cover), 45c (2), 1858-62 2s, 3s black(2), 3s green, 1863 set, 1864-65 15s, Modena 1852-57 5c, 1859 5c, newspaper tax 185910c, Naples 1858 10g, 20g (2), Parma 1852 25c, newspaper tax 1853-57 6c, 9c signedRessel, a few Romagna, Sardinia 1854 5c, 1855-63 3L, Sicily 1859 1g olive green typesII and III, 2g (2), 10g, 20g, a few Roman States, Tuscany 1851-52 1q, 1s, 1857-59 1cr,2cr, 1860 1c, some small faults to be expected but many attractive four-marginedexamples included, mixed condition but with some fine; careful inspection is essential;Scott catalog exceeds $65,000.00. Est. 2,000-3,000

833 �� Italian States accumulation of over 120 stamps on pages in binder and large envelope,including Modena, Parma, Romagna, extensive Roman States, Sardinia with 1854 5c,Tuscany, Sicily with Neapolitan Provinces and a handful of Lombardy-Venetia, somesmall faults to be expected, but with much attractive; worth a look. Est. 400-500

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834 �� Italy 19th and 20th century extensive mint and used collection of about 900 stampsin two Marini hingeless albums with slip cases, issues to about 1945, including Sardinia1855-63 10c, 80c, Italy 1862 40c, 1863-67 5c (no gum), 1878 2c on 2c, 2c on 5c, 2con 10L, 1910 50th anniversary of the plebiscite set, 1922 Philatelic Congress set, 1923Manzoni set, 1930 Virgil set, 1932 Garibaldi set, 1932 March on Rome set, range of latersets, semi-postals with 1922-23 15c and 20c B.L.P. overprints, airmails with 1926-28 set,1930 Trans-Atlantic Squadron, 1933 Zeppelin set, 1933 Balbo triptychs, extensive back-of -the-book with postage dues with 1863 10c, 1870-1925 60c, parcel post with 1884-86 set, 1914-22 to 10L, some Sassone listed items which are not counted, some mixedo.g. and used sets, mint includes some n.h., o.g., l.h. and scattered unused, some smallfaults to be found chiefly in earlier issues, but generally fine-very fine; worth carefulinspection; Scott catalog exceeds $28,000.00. Est. 3,000-4,000

835 �� Italy and area 19th and 20th century collection of thousands in 1959 Minkus albumand on stock pages in two binders, including Italy proper, Aegean Is with a range ofgeneral issues together with the thirteen separate islands, Italian Offices Abroad, ItalianColonies with Castellorizo, Cyrenaica, Eritrea, Fiume, Ionian Is, Libya, Somalia,Tripolitania, sets and part sets, many mixed o.g. and used, neatly arranged and clean, alsoa binder of revenues, cinderellas and lastly a group of perfins, some small faults in earlierissues though much fine-very fine; collector’s inventory not including revenues andperfins 2009 Scott catalog value exceeds $20,000.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

836 ��/�� Italy and area 20th century stock/accumulation of over nine thousand on stock pagesin two binders, including Italy proper, multiples from around 1960 onwards, majoritywith marginal inscriptions, back-of-the-book, Venezia Giulia, Italian Social Republic,Trieste, Aegean Is, Eritrea, Italian Colonies, Italian East Africa, Libya, Oltre Giuba withpostage due 1925 10c irregular block of 55, Somalia, Tripoli, Tripolitania, San Marinoand Vatican City, much mint is o.g., n.h., generally fine-very fine: collector’s inventory2009 Scott catalog value exceeds $12,000.00. Est. 1,000-1,500

837 � Italy 19th and 20th century cancellation collection of over eleven thousand neatlyarranged with no stamps overlapping on stock pages in two binders, including a range ofnumeral cancels on later Victor Emmanuel II and Humbert issues in smaller binder, laterissues to 1949 c.d.s. cancels organized by decade in larger binder, some back-of-the-book,some small faults in earliest issues, generally fine-very fine; collector’s inventory 2009Scott catalog value exceeds $13,000.00. Est. 750-1,000

838 �� Italy mint and used collection of 350 stamps on custom pages in Lighthouse albumwith slip case, issues to 1941, including a few early issues, 1863-77 to 2L, 1878 set, 1890to 2c on 1.75L, 1891-96 set, 1910 50th anniversary of the plebiscite set, 1930 Virgil set,1932 March on Rome regular set, range of later sets, some with questionable or fakedcancels not counted, some mixed o.g. and used sets, mint is mostly o.g., l.h., some smallfaults to be expected in earlier issues, generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds$4,400.00. Est. 500-750

839 �� Italy A.M.G. worthwhile mostly mint collection of 550 stamps in Marini hingelessalbum with slip case, including Venezia Giulia, Trieste 1948 30L (#17), 1948 set, 1949-50 set, airmails with 1947 set (#C1-6), 1948 100L, postage dues, 1949 set, 1949-54500L, occupation parcel post 1947-48 set except 5L, 1949-54 to 500L, Fiume 1918 5K,10K, 1919 set, 1919-20 set, 1920 to 25c, 1921 10L on 10cor, semi-postals 1919 to5cor+5L, special delivery 1920 50c on 5c, mint includes o.g., l.h. with some 38 stampsused, a few small faults, generally fine-very fine; well worth inspection; Scott catalogexceeds $10,000.00. Est. 1,000-1,500

840 �� Italy Aegean Islands comprehensive mint and used collection of 440 stamps in Marinihingeless album with slip case, including General Issue 1932 St. Anthony of Padua set,1934 Soccer set with airmails, 1935 set with airmails, an excellent range of issues for theindividual islands including the 1932 Garibaldi issue set used from Calchi, Caso, Patmo,Piscopi, Rhodes, Scarpanto and Simi, Rhodes 1929 set, o.g. and Stampalia 1932 set o.g.,a few small faults though generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $8500.00. Est. 1,000-1,500

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841 ��/�� Italy Republic mint and used collection of over 2,200 stamps in three Marini hingelessalbums with slip cases, issues to about 1978 with many sets in the $20-$150 range, betteritems including 1949 Centenary of Roman Republic 100L used, better back-of-the-bookwith parcel post 1956-58 75L and 110L, mint includes n.h., o.g. l.h., generally fine-veryfine; worth review; Scott catalog exceeds $6,100.00. Est. 500-750

842 �� Italian colonies and offices abroad substantial mostly mint collection of 480 stampsin Marini hingeless album with slip case, many better sets and singles with a great selectionof offices, including Italian colonies 1933 set, 1934 soccer set, airmails 1933 and 1933-34 sets, 1934 soccer set, offices abroad, General Issue 1874-78 20c blue unused, 2L,Offices in China 1917-18 20c, 1918-19 ½c on 1c, postage due 1918 12c on 30c, Officesin the Turkish Empire with 1908 second printing 2pi on 50c, 1921 set, 1922 15pi on 1L,45pi on 5L and 90pi on 10L, all o.g., n.h., 1923 set except 15pi on 85c, special delivery1922 15pi on 30c, Durazzo 1909-11 20pi on 5L, Smyrna 1909-11 20pi on 5L, VeneziaGiulia occupation postage due 1918 1L, mint includes o.g., l.h. and unused, scatteredused, some small faults chiefly in earlier issues, generally fine-very fine; worth carefulinspection; Scott catalog exceeds $10,000.00. Est. 2,000-3,000

843 �� Italian colonies mostly mint collection of 118 stamps on Marini hingeless pages,including Italian East Africa with 1941 set with airmails, Ethiopia occupation stamps1936 set, Oltre Giuba with 1925 and 1925-26 sets, special deliveries 1926 set, mintincludes o.g. and l.h. with scattered used, generally fine-very fine; a clean group. Est. 250-300

844 �� Japan 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of over 700 stamps on WhiteAce pages in album, issues to about 1961, including a few early issues, range of mixed o.g.and used sets, a good range of souvenir sheets with 1948 Philatelic Week sheet of 5, o.g.,few better singles from sheets with 1949 Postal Week 8y, o.g., lastly an interestingrevenue usage a 1933 Kobe Central Telephone installation application bearing a revenuestamp tied by red chop and postage stamps on reverse, some small faults in earlier issues,later generally fine-very fine; worth a look. Est. 400-500

845 Libya premium mostly mint collection of over 500 stamps in Marini hingeless albumwith slip case, featuring a strong assortment of complete sets, including 1921 10L used,1926 perf. 11 set, 1934 set, semi-postals 1929 set, 1932 set, airmails 1932 and 1933 sets,1934 5L+1L, 10L+2L and 25L+3L, Cyrenaica 1925-26 perf. 13½ 1.25L, airmail semi-postals 1934 set, Tripolitania semi-postals 1930 set, airmail semi-postals 1934 set, someSassone listed items not counted, mint includes o.g., l.h. with some 30 stamps used, fewsmall faults, generally fine-very fine; well worth inspection; Scott catalog value exceeds$6,700.00 Est. 1,000-1,500

846 �/�� Liechtenstein mostly mint collection of many hundreds in two Lindner albums with slipcases, issues to 1985, including 1912 set n.h., 1921 20rp -1Fr used, 1924-28, 1928 and1930 sets, o.g., 1934-35 set and issues apparently complete thereafter, few souvenirsheets, airmails, postage dues officials, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h. noted,scattered used, generally very fine, an attractive collection worth inspection. Est. 1,000-1,500

847 �/�� Liechtenstein mostly mint collection of several hundred singles, sets and souvenir sheetshoused in three Safe hingeless albums, lacks most of the better sets however scatteredbetter items are to be found, a few faults, most are o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

848 ��/�� Macao 19th and 20th century exceptional mint and used collection of 400 stamps onScott pages, issues to 1984, including 1884-85 set except 10r orange, 1885 10r on 50r,1887 20r on 80r, 1898 Vasco da Gama set, 1902 18a on 25r, 1902 “Provisorio”overprints set, 1913 “Republica” overprints set, 1913 “Ceres” to 1p, 1915 to 10a, 1922-24 1p, o.g., n.h., excellent range of later issues with 1931-33 and 1941 sets, 1951 1p-5p,airmails with 1936, 1938 and 1960 sets, mint includes o.g., l.h. with scattered n.h. andused, generally fine-very fine; a fresh clean collection worthy of careful inspection; Scottcatalog exceeds $10,000.00. Est. 2,000-2,500

849 ��/� Monaco useful mostly mint collection of over 1100 stamps in Lighthouse hingelessalbum with slip case, including 1885 set, 1891-1921 set, virtually complete range of laterissues to 1972, semi-postals with 1920 to 1Fr + 1Fr, postage dues, few souvenir sheets,mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h., scattered used, few small faults in earliest of issues,generally fine-very fine; Scott catalog exceeds $13,000.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

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850 �� Netherlands and colonies mostly used collection and accumulation of manythousands in seventeen albums, binders and stockbooks, all contained in three cartons,including 1852, 1864 and 1867 sets, 1893-96 set, 1913 to 5g, 1920 surcharges, rangeof later issues, extensive back-of-the-book, many better covers with 1852 10c, range ofcensored, registered, airmail covers, postal stationery, an interesting range of colonies andlater states with Curacao, Indonesia, Netherlands Indies, scattered o.g., much duplicationof used later commemoratives, some faults to be expected in earlier issues, much fine-veryfine, worth inspection. Est. 1,500-2,000

851 �/�� Newfoundland mostly mint collection in mounts on White Ace pages housed in asingle binder, the collection is quite comprehensive lacking primarily the rarities, butincluding #11A mint and used, 12A, 17-23, most 1865-90 issued mint or used, 1897Cabot, 1910-11 Guy issues lithographed and engraved, plus varieties including #90imperf., 1911 Royal Family, 1919 Caribou and all the rest of the definite sets complete,air mail include #C3a used, C3f, C6-11, C9-11 blocks of four n.h., C12 and C13-17, plusthere is some duplication, some no gum and some off center among the 19th century aswell as the occasional small fault, most are o.g. or l.h., with some n.h., generally fine-veryfine. Est. 1,500-2,000

852 �� Newfoundland small airmail accumulation of eight covers and fifteen stamps,including 1921 Botwood - Halifax flight covers (7, five with no period after “1921”variety, the other two with period, wide and narrow “Air Mail” varieties, three stamps,two on pieces, 1932 $1.50 on $1.00 Dornier Do-X cover to London, 1931 15c, threeblocks of four, o.g., few small faults to be expected, generally fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

853 �� Newfoundland various, mostly a group of sheets or large multiples, including 1910Guy lithographed 1c (2), 2c, 1928 2c, 1932-37 5c Die II block of 30 with left verticalstrip of three showing a large freak portion of the design omitted, o.g., n.h., usual smalledge faults, also1760 letter with no postal makings, 1865-94 13c on a questionable coverand some postal stationery, mixed condition to fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

854 �� Orange River Colony extensive mint and used collection/accumulation, over 650stamps, mostly in singles with some pairs and a few blocks of various sizes, all neatlymounted on pages often with a number of examples of each value, includes a goodrepresentation of the unoverprinted issues and the early surcharges, this is a fascinatingarea for the collector of varieties because of the different settings and varieties of the“V.R.I.” surcharges, many varieties and better items are present, the later Edward VIIissues are complete both mint and used including three 5/- high values in both mint andused, also includes an “O.V.S.” Military stamp genuinely used on cover with scuff in thetop left corner of the stamp, not counted are various mint and used telegraphs, revenuesand other issues, condition is overall quite nice, a few faults are to be expected but thevast majority are o.g. or used, fine-very fine; well worth examining by the specialist of thisarea; total Scott catalog value is over $6,800 not counting the cover. Est. 750-1,000

855 �� Portuguese India desirable 19th and 20th century mint and used collection of over600 stamps on Scott pages, including 1871 10r, 1872 10r and 2r dark carmine, 1872perf. 12½ to 14½ 300r, 600r and 900r, Laid paper 40r, 100r and 200r, 1873 to 900r,1874 10r and 20r, 1876 100r, postage dues with 1914 set, mint includes o.g., l.h., mostlyin 20th century, scattered n.h., some used in 19th century, a few small faults, generallyfine-very fine; worth careful inspection; Scott catalog exceeds $8500.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

856 �� Portuguese Timor mostly mint 19th and 20th century collection of over 400 stampson Scott pages, a much better group than usually encountered, including many completesets with 1887, 1898-1903, 1902, 1914-23, 1935, 1938 and 1947 sets, airmails with1947 set, mint includes o.g., l.h., scattered n.h. with 29 stamps used, generally fine-veryfine; well worth review. Est. 500-750

857 ��/�� Somalia substantial mostly mint collection of 330 stamps in Marini album with slipcase, issues to 1941, including a few early issues, 1926-30 set, 1932 to 20L, 1934-37 perf.14 set except 20L, semi-postals with 1935 Victor Emmanuel III set, excellent range ofpostage dues with 1906-08 5c, 30c, 40c, 50c and 60c, 1909-19 set, 1920 30c, 40c and50c, 1926 set o.g., n.h., some Sassone listed items not counted, mint includes o.g., l.h.and n.h. with 25 stamps used, few small faults chiefly in earlier issues, generally fine-veryfine; Scott catalog exceeds $9,500.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

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858 �/�� Switzerland mostly mint collection of many hundreds neatly arranged on stock pagesin two binders, issues to 1984, including a few scattered used early issues, 1907-26 setwith 3Fr. n.h., 1914-30 high values used, virtually all issues thereafter being mint, 1945Peace set n.h., excellent back-of-the-book with semi-postals, airmails, postage dues, goodrange of souvenir sheets from 1936 onwards, mint includes o.g., l.h. with much n.h.,faults being conspicuous by their absence, generally very fine; an attractive collection wellworth inspection. Est. 1,000-1,500

859 �/�� Switzerland mint and used collection mostly in mounts and housed in a Minkusalbums, mixed mint and used to about 1920, then largely mint to about 1988, includes1928 5Fr re-engraved mint n.h., 50c-3Fr and 10Fr PAX used, as well as useful semi-postals, air mails, international organizations, etc., the earlier issues in mixed condition asusual, then mostly o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

860 ��/�� Vatican City exquisite mostly mint collection of over 1200 stamps in two Marinihingeless albums, virtually complete, issues to 1990, including 1929 and 1933 sets, bothwith special deliveries, 1934 Provisionals o.g., h.r. with 1991 Enzo Diena certificate,1935 set, range of n.h. sets with 1936, 1938 and 1939 sets, airmails 1948 Raphael and1949 U.P.U. sets, some other sets are l.h., postage dues, parcel post, few souvenir sheets,used are mostly placed in mounts behind the mint, generally fine-very fine; Scott catalogexceeds $7,500.00. Est. 1,500-2,000

861 �� Vatican City mint collection of hundreds in two Lindner albums, issues to 1984,appears complete except for 1934 Provisionals, few souvenir sheets included, practicallyall are n.h. with only a handful of l.h. spotted, generally very fine; an attractive collectionwell worth inspection. Est. 750-1,000

862 �� Yugoslavia small modern rarity accumulation, in small binder, variety of issues from1969 through to 1980, including 1969 Nudes, sheets of nine in imperforate normal,missing engraving and missing lithography color errors, also sets of each in singles, similarimperforate sheets of nine and singles but without the color errors of 1970 Mosaics, 1976Tesla and 1979 Romanesque Sculptures sets, one value (3.40d) with missing countryname, 1980 Edward Kardelj issue in sheets of 25, with and without red imprint, each withmissing gold error, 1980 Europa set in imperforate blocks of four and sheets of nine, allo.g., n.h., very fine; eleven certificates accompany, Tubinovic (1979), Schlenger (1981)(5) and Ercegovic (1984-85) (5); formerly catalogued in Michel for 211,180 DM, butthese are now mostly listed but unpriced with the currently priced items cataloguing €920having former values of 11,500 DM; inventory included. Est. 5,000-7,500

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863 �� Worldwide massive collection of many tens of thousands of different mint and usedsingles, sets, souvenir sheets, etc., mounted on mostly Minkus album pages and housedin 327 various sized binders as well as some mostly Minkus albums filling 26 large cartons,with issues up to quite recent times, virtually all countries past and present arerepresented, with the exception of U.S., China and Germany, which were retained by theheirs, and each country is in its own binder or binders, making breaking the collection upa much easier task, due to its considerable size please allow sufficient time to viewthoroughly. Est. 4,000-5,000

864 Worldwide mostly mint airmail collection of hundreds neatly arranged on manilastockcards in individual glassines in four file boxes, all contained in carton, includingmuch Central and South America, Mexico, Europe but no Germany, British Colonieswith New Guinea 1931 and 1939 sets, South Africa 1925 and 1929 sets, South WestAfrica, Italy and area with 1933 Balbo triptychs, Aegean Is also with 1933 Balbo triptychs,better colonies, Netherlands and Colonies, mint includes o.g., l.h. with some n.h., somenon-airmail in back of fourth box, generally fresh and fine-very fine; please allow time toinspect. Est. 3,000-4,000

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865 �� Worldwide collection in thirteen Scott International albums with stamps into the 1960s,the best period are the early albums that go from the 19th century into the 1930s, in thesealbums additional pages have been inserted to provide space for stamps that are not shownon the printed pages, there is nothing terribly scarce here but there literally manythousands of different stamps present from countries all around the world (no U.S.), wealso note a box with several hundred glassines that have higher catalog value stamps thatthe collector totaled up back in the 1980s to several thousand dollars, some of thesecatalog values are quite outdated such as China, also some miscellaneous U.N. mint,souvenir folders and cards etc., condition varies but many fine-very fine and a lot of stampsthat will add up; all housed in three large boxes and well worth examining. Est. 2,000-3,000

866 �� Worldwide primarily European 20th century used collection and accumulation oftens of thousands in 69 albums, binders or stockbooks, all contained in eleven cartons,including Austria with a few earlier issues, some reference, Czechoslovakia with a range ofcovers, France, Greece, Hungary, Israel, nine volumes in carton, Italy, extensive Polandwith 1938 Stagecoach, imperf. and perf. and 1938 Stratosphere souvenir sheets, all o.g.,n.h., Russia, Scandinavia with better Norway and Sweden, Switzerland, much duplicationof used commemoratives, some faults to be expected in earlier issues, much fine-very fine,worth inspection. Est. 2,000-3,000

867 ��/�� Worldwide, principally 20th century British Commonwealth collection of fewthousands in four Scott Specialty albums, on pages, in glassines, all contained in twocartons, including scattered Great Britain, Ascension Is 1956 and 1963 sets, Australia1963-65 sterling Navigators, Bahamas, Bermuda 1953-62 and 1962-68 sets, BritishAntarctic Territory 1963 set (no additional £1), Cayman Is 1959 £1, 1962-64 set, Gilbert& Ellice Is 1911 overprint set to 6d, 1912-24 to 5/-, Jamaica, Northern Nigeria 1910-11 set, Tristan Da Cunha 1960 and 1961 sets, some U. S. face and a U. N. collection onWhite Ace pages, issues to 1970 with plate blocks (lacks a Charter sheet), worldwide inglassines, mint includes o.g., l.h., all Elizabethan items mentioned except Cayman Is 1959£1 are n.h. and in mounts, some earlier used, some small faults chiefly in earlier issues,generally fine-very fine, worth inspection. Est. 2,000-2,500

868 ��/�� Worldwide primarily 20th century topical collection, of few hundreds in nineteenbinders and a couple stockbooks, all contained in two cartons, comprising prominentpeople, rulers, statesmen, poets, authors, artists, philosophers, scientists, much of itextensively written up in miniscule typewriting on fragile pages, some better stamps,including Cyprus 1928 £1, o.g., Great Britain 1891 £1, 1929 Postal Union Congress £1,both used, Italy 1933 Balbo triptychs (2), o.g., Italian Somaliland 1935 semi postal 25L+ 2.75L, n.h., Spain 1953 airmail 50p Sorolla y Bastida, o.g., Tanganyika 1927 £1, o.g.,range of later George VI sets from many colonies, some faults to be expected, thoughmuch fine-very fine, an unusual lot worth careful inspection. Est. 750-1,000

869 �/�� Worldwide collections in albums, including P.R. China mint from 1995-2005, Cubaused from 1960-2009, Russia mint from 1977-1992 and North Korea mint from 1974-2006, these being apparently complete for the period, also collections of Scouting, U.S.Trust Territories and general world, all this in fifteen albums filling two large cartons, asa bonus there are an additional four large cartons filled with what can only be describedas “junk” and promotional items such as Norman Rockwell sheets plus Charles and DianaWedding F.D.C.s. Est. 500-750

870 ��/�� Worldwide, chiefly United States, accumulation of hundreds in five binders and loosein carton, including U.S. Hunting Permit Stamps 1943-48, 1950-52 in plate blocks ofsix, some with disturbed gum, a mint sheet album, mostly 3c-5c denominations, a volumeof F.D.C.s, a U. N. collection with the Charter sheet and lastly a Queen Elizabeth IICoronation omnibus set o.g., generally fine-very fine. Est. 500-750

871 �/�� Worldwide 19th and 20th century accumulation of many hundreds in 21 albums,binders or stockbooks, all contained in three cartons, including Australia, BritishCommonwealth Coronation sets, Canada, Germany, Israel, Switzerland, much U.S. withlater duplicated post war material, also an album of better used U.S. with 1861-62 to 90c,Bank Notes with values to 90c (2), 1890-93 to 30c, range of Washington-Franklins with1920 $2.00, also a two-volume collection of U.N. with Charter sheet, some small faultsto be expected, generally fine-very fine; worth a look. Est. 500-750

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872 ��/�� Worldwide mostly modern accumulation of few thousand in albums, glassines andloose, all contained in three cartons, including a four volume collection of North Korea,1966-2008, in Mystic albums with souvenir sheets, range of promotional volumes withElvis Presley (2), Princess Diana, a John Paul II tribute, Lighthouses, some ForeignDisney stamps and lastly a volume of 2008 Beijing Olympics first day covers, much n.h.,generally very fine. Est. 400-500

873 �� Worldwide small eclectic group of fourteen stamps in stockbook, including UnitedStates 1893 Columbian $5.00 regummed over small fault, 1930 Zeppelin set withthinned 65c, Canada, some misidentified, Newfoundland #C2 o.g., h.r., #C3 and #C12,both used, small faults throughout, mixed condition. Est. 400-500

874 �� Worldwide remainder of consignment including U.S. cacheted F.D.C.s from the1930s, postage, Canada and other British and miscellaneous, all filling two boxes; needsinspection. Est. 200-300

875 �� Worldwide balance of a property of few hundred items, all contained in carton, virtuallyall Great Britain from stampless to modern first day covers and Machin booklet panes,scattered U.S. with one Roessler cover noted, mixed condition to fine-very fine. Est. 200-300

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876 � Worldwide covers and cards stock of 357 items, sleeved and unsleeved in a cover box,includes 19th and 20th centuries with a good variety of material to be found such asstampless, first day covers, postal stationery, picture post cards, many commercial usages,air mail, registered, etc., with strength in Europe and British Commonwealth, typicalmixed condition, however most are fine-very fine; a nice mix of material here so wellworth a good look. Est. 750-1,000

877 � Worldwide cover selection of over 30 items, including Great Britain 1854 6d embossedon cover with 2d Blue to Bremen, 1856 1/- Green on cover to U.S., 1873 6d Gray and1/- Green on pre-UPU cover to Peru and a range of mostly 20th century covers withstrength in southern Africa, mostly fine-very fine. Est. 300-400

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3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity mustgive the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of yourproposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, atour discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity wewill submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept thatthe length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will varydepending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. AnyLot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned evenif an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects notincluded in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoingprovisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from therostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate ofAuthenticity is sold on the basis of that certificate only and not on the basis of anyother description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension willbe accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation tothe Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you mustprovide us with copies of such correspondence no later than seven (7) days afteryou receive such correspondence.

4 AT THE SALE4.1 Refusal of AdmissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we havecontrol for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion,to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration Before BiddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification beforemaking a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergoa credit check. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you areregistering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of upto 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from

your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, yourdeposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. Some Lots maybe designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a depositmay be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will beposted on our website in such an event.

4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way oftelephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), youwill be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability,unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are actingas agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission Bids4.4.1 If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form providedin our catalogues, or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so,provided these instructions are received not later than twenty-four hours before theauction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts,and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to theperson whose bid was received first. Commission Bids are undertaken subject toother commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may besuch that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a freeservice to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability formaking (or failing to make) a Commission Bid. You should therefore always attendpersonally if you wish to be certain of bidding. If we receive two Commission Bidsfor equal value for the same Lot, the Bid received first by us shall take precedence.

4.4.2. For all Commission Bids, you must supply your name and address, contacttelephone number and email. You must also provide the Lot number anddescription of the Lot, the amount of your Bid and any other informationrequested in the Commission Bid Form or by us. It is your responsibility to providethe correct information and to ensure that we have received your Commission Bid.

4.4.3 If you submit a Commission Bid verbally (whether by telephone orotherwise), we shall not be responsible for any misunderstandings (by either us orour agent or you) in relation to your bid. All bids made in this way must beconfirmed in writing by you before the Auction.

4.4.4 Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the next highestbid in competition with floor and/or internet bidders, until the maximum bid isexecuted for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids willbe accepted.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not beresponsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including,without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection byeither party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the onlinebidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internetconnection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids onwww.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failingto execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with thisactivity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% of theHammer Price added to their invoice for using this facility.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than twenty-four hours before the sale,we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate inbidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Selleror you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Video ImagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation,and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the imageto the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.8 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the followingorder although the Auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the courseof the auction. The normal bidding increments are:

Up to $100 by $5$100 to $300 by $10$300 to $750 by $25$750 to $1,500 by $50$1,500 to $3,000 by $100$3,000 to $7,500 by $250$7,500 to $15,000 by $500$15,000 to $30,000 by $1,000$30,000 to $75,000 by $2,500$75,000 to $150,000 by $5,000$150,000 to $300,000 by $10,000 $300,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.9 Bidding by Spink4.9.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amountof the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in theauction catalogue.

4.9.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.4.9.3 Spink reserves the right to bid on any Lot in the sale. Additionally, Spink mayor may not have financial interest in any of the Lot(s) in the sale.

4.10 The Auctioneer’s Discretion4.10.1 The Auctioneer has the right, to be exercised in good faith, to refuse anybid, to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide, to withdraw ordivide any Lot, and to combine any two or more Lots. Bidding shall be regulatedby the Auctioneer.

4.10.2 The Auctioneer may reopen the bidding on a Lot under the followingcircumstances: (a) the Auctioneer has failed to execute correctly a mail bid; (b) aparty purchasing the Lot on the floor has done so in error; (c) where a protest ismade after the hammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on the nextLot; (d) where the Auctioneer has determined that he/she has overlooked a partystill bidding on the Lot but before the calling of the next Lot or (e) to effectuatea fair and reasonable resolution of any error or dispute. In the event of a dispute,the Auctioneer’s decision shall be final.

4.10.3 In the event of any dispute between Bidders, the Auctioneer may, at its solediscretion, immediately put the Lot up for sale again. The Auctioneer’s decisionshall be final and binding upon all Bidders.

4.10.4 The Auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for areasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the solediscretion of the Auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. Noprospective Bidder or prospective Buyer shall have recourse as a result of anypostponement.

4.11 Successful Bid4.11.1 The highest Bidder for each Lot shall be the Buyer. Subject to theprovisions of Clause 4.10, the striking of the Auctioneer’s hammer marks theacceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than theReserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between youand the Seller.

4.12 Spink’s Own MaterialAuctioneer reserves the right to include in any auction its own material as well asmaterial from affiliated or related companies, principals, officers or employees.Auctioneer may have direct or indirect interest in any of the Lots in the Auctionand may collect commissions.

4.13 After Sale ArrangementsIf you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within sixtydays of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to chargeyou the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these terms andconditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’sagreement.

4.14 Return of Lot4.14.1 All the Lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale, “genuine” isdefined as not faked or forged and Spink will not knowingly sell any item that hasbeen “repaired’, “restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved” inany way without disclosure of such facts to the potential Buyer.

4.14.2 No Lots may be returned without a written request by the successful Bidderand the written approval of Spink. In the unlikely event of returning a Lot, Spinkmust receive notification of the Buyer’s intent within three (3) days of the Buyer’sreceipt of the Lot. The following Lots may not be returned for any reasonwhatsoever: (a) Lots containing ten or more items; (b) Lots described as havingfaults or defects because of the faults described or any others, including lotsdescribed as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, or similar damage,except for non-authenticity; (c) illustrated Lots because of centering, margins, etc.or other factors shown in the illustrations; (d) Lots described “AS IS”, includingthird party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) Lotsvalued primarily for the bullion content; (f) Lots examined by postal viewers; and(g) any philatelic extension Lot unless the conditions set forth in Item 3.4 aboveis complied with fully. Except for Lots placed on extension, as per the conditionsof Item 3.4 above, no Lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirtydays from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at Spink’s option, beconsidered just cause to revoke all return privileges. If any disputes arise regardingpayment, authenticity, or description between the Bidder and Spink, Spink, at itssole discretion, may submit the disputed matter to binding arbitration before theAmerican Arbitration Association in New York, NY, to which the Bidder, byplacing a bid and hereby accepting these terms and conditions of sale, agrees to bebound.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium and Other ChargesIn addition to the Hammer Price, a Buyer’s Premium equal to 20% of thesuccessful bid price of each Lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of theexcess bid price over $2,000.00, a fee of 3% on the Hammer Price total for usingthe-saleroom.com, and a surcharge for paying by credit card will be added to eachinvoice.

5.2 Sales TaxAll Lots are subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate resalecertificates are on file with Spink.

5.3 Payment5.3.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if sorequested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. Youmust pay the full amount due (comprising the amounts set forth in Clause 5.1above and any applicable New York State sales tax, unless the Lot is exempt) withinseven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lotand an export licence is (or may be) required.

5.3.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid infull. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release ofthe Lot prior to full settlement.

5.3.3 Spink reserves the right to await clearance of any check used for paymentbefore delivery of any item and a $25.00 charge will be applied for any check thatfails to clear.

5.3.4 All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer in United Statesdollars; however, Spink will only accept cash payments under $10,000.00. Spinkoffers clients the option of paying by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and AmericanExpress only) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of two-percent(2%) for Visa and MasterCard and four-percent (4%) for American Express, up toa total of $30,000.00. Credit card payments will only be accepted if (a) thepurchase is made by the card holder, (b) any purchased items to be shipped areshipped to the cardholder’s verified billing address, (c) floor Bidders present theircredit cards and (d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of thesale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auction invoiceor, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of thepurchased items.

5.3.5 Payments should be made by the registered Buyer and not by third parties,unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agenton behalf of a third party.

5.4 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful Bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sentout by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you ofthe result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in personas soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bidsto avoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.5 Collection of Purchases5.5.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain Lots purchased untilall amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers willbe required to pay for their Lot(s) when they wish to take possession of the same,which must be within seven days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangementshave been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, Lots will not be releaseduntil cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by check.

5.5.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be coveredunder our insurance policy, which is available for inspection at our offices, from thedate of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever issooner. The risk of loss for the lot purchased by you shall be entirely yours afterthe earliest of seven days from the date of sale or from the time of collection.

5.5.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility fordamage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts ofterrorism.

5.6 Packing and handling5.6.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling andpacking a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days from the date of saleor from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the risk of loss with respect tothe lot purchased by you is entirely yours. Our postage charges are set out inClause 11 of these Terms and Conditions.

5.6.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any import duties that maybe incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept returnof any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to beaware of any import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certaincollectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) if rejected for importation orif Buyer fails to pay appropriate import duties. Spink will not accept responsibilityfor Lot(s) seized or destroyed by any customs agencies.

5.6.3 Delivery of any Lot(s) to an address other than the invoiced address will beat Spink’s sole discretion.

5.7 Recommended Packers and Shippers5.7.1 Shipping, handling and administration charges will be added to invoices forLots delivered by mail. All Lots will be shipped via U.S. Express Mail to Post Officeboxes, via Federal Express to street addresses, and via FedEx ground for bulky largelots (in the U.S. only). Buyer will be responsible for the total purchase price in theevent of loss. Spink is not responsible for the loss of any merchandise shippedoutside the United States. Insurance of any items to be shipped outside the UnitedStates is solely the responsibility of the Buyer. It is also the responsibility of theBuyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they are inhis/her possession. Unless the risk of loss has already shifted by virtue of theprovisions of Clause 5.5.2, risk of loss shall be borne by the Buyer followingshipment of the items and Spink assumes no liability for merchandise lost, stolenor damaged while in the possession of any shipper to whom merchandise has beendelivered, nor for any FedEx shipment which is subject to a “signature release” onfile with FedEx, or otherwise.

5.7.2 If required, our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent.Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions aremade on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we arenot responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for theacts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

5.8 Remedies for Non-Payment 5.8.1 If you fail to make payment within fifteen days of the payment date set outby your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rightsor remedies:

5.8.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 1.5% per month compound interest,calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due;

5.8.1.2 to set off against any amounts which Spink or the Spink Group may oweyou in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

5.8.1.3 we may retain all or some of the Lot(s) purchased by you, or otherproperty in the possession of Spink or the Spink Group, until you have paid all theamounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relateto those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of theamount outstanding and remaining unpaid, Spink and the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lot(s) or other property. We may apply theproceeds of such sale in satisfaction of the debt outstanding and due us or theSpink Group, and may remit any remaining balance to you;

5.8.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect ofdifferent transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed inrespect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.8.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf orobtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.

5.8.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition beentitled:

5.8.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same orany other auction;

5.8.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in alower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with allreasonable costs including a 10% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees,commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or

5.8.2.3 when reselling the Lot, to place a notice in our catalogue stating that yousuccessfully purchased the Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay theHammer Price of the Lot,

5.8.2.4 In the event Spink refers an invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, theBuyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees, court costs, witness fees and other costsincurred by Spink;

5.8.2.5 take any other reasonable and appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.9 Failure to CollectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or notpayment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of $2 peritem per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not beentitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together withpayment of all other amounts due to us.

5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery5.10.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot(other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us provesto have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amountsif either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time,or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can bedemonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific processnot generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process

which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable orlikely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that thisrefund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met:

5.10.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of theLot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery;5.10.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt ofthe Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and

5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produceevidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfergood title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.10.1.4 you must provide us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgeryno later than seven (7) days after you receive such evidence

5.10.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than theamount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest.

5.10.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and issolely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out byus in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the ownerof the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.10.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establishthat the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use atthe date of the auction.

5.11 USE OF DEFAULT INFORMATIONIf you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms andConditions:

5.11.1 we reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any futureauction regardless of whether previous defaults have been settled; and

5.11.2 you consent to us disclosing details of such default to other auctioneers andlive bidding platforms, which will include your name, address, nature of the defaultand the date of the default Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receivedetails of the default may rely on such information when deciding whether to enterinto a transaction with you in the future.

6 LIABILITYNothing in these terms and conditions limits or excludes our liability for:

6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or

6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulentmisrepresentation.

7. USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to:

7.1.1 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot;

7.1.2 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or otherwise) andother auction related services we provide;

7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include passing yourdetails to shipping providers and, on overseas deliveries, to customs where theymake inquiries concerning the Lot;

7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, but you maystop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

7.2 In accordance with Clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your informationto credit reference agencies and that they may keep a record of any search that theyperform

7.3 In accordance with Clause 5.11, you agree that where you default in makingpayment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions we may disclosedetails of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms.

7.4 We work closely with other auctioneers and bidding platforms (including, forexample, other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receiveinformation about you from them.

8 COPYRIGHT8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video recordor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belongto us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

8.2 All the materials, including, but not limited to, text, data, graphics, logos,images, illustrations, video clips, and software is owned, controlled by, or licencedto Spink USA Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectualproperty rights.

9 NOTICES

All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sentby post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any noticesent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day afterposting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Anynotice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the firstworking day following dispatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

10.1 Limitation of Liability

In the event that your bid and/or purchase is in furtherance of a businessconducted by you or others, subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether intort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract,misrepresentation or otherwise for any:

10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses,loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss ofcorruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages,charges or expenses.

10.2 Severability

If any part of these Terms and Conditions is found by any court to be invalid,illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditionsshall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeure

We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from or delayed in performingour obligations under these terms and conditions or from carrying on our businessby acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including(without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whetherinvolving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utilityservice or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation ordirection, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or defaultof suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver

10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these terms and conditions is only effective if itis in writing and shall apply only to the circumstances for which it is given. Nofailure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms andConditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right orremedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise ofsuch right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or anyother) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms andConditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUEDIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,WITHOUT GIVING REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OFLAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THEAUCTION AGREES THAT EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTEWITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTION WITH SPINKSHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN NEWYORK, NEW YORK. IN THE EVENT THAT SPINK HAS NOTPREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A DISPUTE TO BINDING ARBITRATIONPURSUANT TO CLAUSE 4.14.2, SPINK MAY DO SO WITHIN THE TIMEIN WHICH IT IS REQUIRED TO FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING IN ANYLITIGATION COMMENCED BY BIDDER, AND SAID LITIGATIONSHALL BE DISCONTINUED.

11 POSTAGE CHARGES

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BANKNOTES

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 28/29/30 April World Banknotes London 15008 8/9 July World Banknotes London 15028

SALE CALENDAR 2015

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

18 January David Tett’s Collection of Prisoner of War Mail in East Asia and Dutch East Indies Hong Kong 15016 18 January Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15017 21/22 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 150 26 January The James F. Hudson Collection of British Africa Part I London 1501127 January The Federico Borromeo Collection of Nevis Stamps and Postal History London 15010 27 January The “Robert Wallace” Collection of Great Britain Line Engraved London 15020 28 January East Africa from the Vestey Collection London 15013 29/30 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 15030 30/31 January The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Lugano SW1015 31 January The “Assab” Collection of Italian Colonies Lugano SW101625 February The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV London 15012 25 February Falkland Islands, The Collection formed by the late Major R. N. Spafford London 1502918 March Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection London 1502116 April The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia London 15022 7/8 May The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15023 19 May Western Australia from the Vestey Collection London 15024 20 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 15025 15/16 July The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15026 August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027

COINS

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321 25/26 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15004 1/2 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15005

MEDALS

23 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500123 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15002

BONDS AND SHARES

17 January Coins, Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates of China and Hong Kong Hong Kong 15015 28 January Stocks and Bonds of the Americas New York 321 30 January Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Lugano SW1014 28 May Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 15018

AUTOGRAPHS

27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

WINES

16 January Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1216 April Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW13

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