Catalogue
Bechuanaland Protectorate, issues of seahorses 2/6 and 5/- with two line overprint in 1923 and 1920 respectively, both with bottom selvedge, (SG 88 and 89); Bahamas, KGV one pound dull green and black, mult. crown Ca, (SG 89). All fine mint with trace of hinge marks. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Cyprus, George VI issues SG 151-156, 156a, 157-159; Cyprus refugee camps, six different RPS (Rural Postal Service) cancellations T31 on piece; envelope postmarked 1945 posted from Bina Floss of Camp 65.B.2 to Jerusalem; maps of Cyprus and the internment camps' locations; coins, Cyprus, bronze one piastre, 1942, 1944 (KM.23a). The coins very fine, the rest used - MH. (22)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Germany and world, a collection of issues mostly 19th century held in a small stock book of German states including cut out duty stamp, cinderellas and other issues, also perf issues of normal postal series etc coming from Baden, Hannover, Hamburg, Oldenburg, Saxony, others from Austria, Lombardy, USA, Pony Express (Wells Fargo), Boyds City Express, other issues, a diverse lot for the specialist. Could include copies and fantasies, mostly used. (approx 200)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
International Society of Postmasters, set of 33 of 36 medallic first day covers, each from a different country and each with a proof sterling silver medal (39mm, approx 1oz), a total of approx 30.5 ounces of fine silver. Each country stored in a specially designed plastic coin page, some foxing on covers, medals FDC. (33)
Estimate $700
SOLD $700
Italy, Papal States, note envelope addressed, 'To the very Reverend Signore ...fig. Avvacato Dottali Bishopry Chancellor, Novara', bears Pontifical State Franco Bollo Postale eighty centesimi imperforate stamp c1867-1870, postmark 'Roma/20/Set./A5', handstamp in red, 'TA2.', number 16 on front, back stamped 'NOVAR/25.SETT.' and in red '5'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Italy, Papal States, note envelope No.1666, addressed, 'To the very Illustrious, very Reverend Monsignor General Vicar of the City and Diocesis of Novara', 'Maurizio Racosta', stamped 'COMO/6/10', handstamped 'A.1' in red, on back stamped 'Bishop Curia of Como', and 'registered'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Italy, Papal States, note envelope addressed, 'To the very Illustrious, very Reverend Monsignor Pietro Scavini General Vicar of the City and Diocesis of Novara', stamped 'COMO/7/5', on back stamped 'NOVARA/8/MAG/56/?'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Postcards, WWII, mostly Middle East and Italy scenes, approx half unused, includes many to Capt Magg, 4 Regt Carrista, G Commando Regt, taken from captured soldier. Good - very fine. (approx 90)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Russia, old Russian stock book packed with over 500 Russian stamps, mostly 1875-1950, $100s catalogue value. Mint and used. (500+)
Estimate $50
SOLD $190
World, assorted mix in five small stock books, includes pickings and some sets and singles, noted Switzerland fine mint issues 3 fr brown 1931 (SG 335); incomplete partial set 1908 to 80 cent, (SG.233, 235, 236, 240a, 243-4) (6); 1923 air issues (SG.318, 320a, 322a, 323, 324a, 325a, 326, 322a); 1924 set (SG.329-332a); 1932 disarmament issues including 60c, 1 fr (SG 342-343, 344-346); Vatican City 1929 set of (12) (SG.1-3, 5-13), overprint 25c (SG.14), Express letter (SG.E14-15); Greece, 1939 Independence Centenary set, of 18 to 50 drachma (SG.433-450) (cv ú300+); noted also some postal covers (6) c1890-1930 and loose stamps. Mint and used. (100s)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110