Welcome to the Second Session of the 436th Public Auction

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1 8 Welcome to the Second Session of the 436th Public Auction RASDALE STAMP COMPANY Please Note: Starting this auction the Pre-Auction Bidding ends at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) instead of 6:00 p.m. The first session presents 528 lots and highlighted by the Mountain Stamp Store from Colorado (the last full time stamp store to close in Colorado and the neighboring states) stock. The stock was shipped on two pallets. In addition we are proud to offer The Mountainside Estate from Montana which was loaded onto three pallets. Finally, you will find a Michigan Bank holding of stamps and coins. The second session housing 773 lots is well balanced with the usual United States and Worldwide singles and sets plus a unique submission of 87 lots of Postal Currency from a long time lady customer from Michigan. We are excited to put forward from The Prairie State holding of over 100 Zeppelin flight covers where the second installment will be sold in our August 18-19, 2018 Public Auction. As always we encourage you to use our digital platform using the Rasdale Live Auction feature. For more information and a 10 minute tutorial on how to use the feature, please contact Kim at Pre-Auction Bidding: Bids will be accepted by mail, fax, , or phone until 5:00 p.m., (CDT) Friday, May 18th. Rasdale Live Auction Bidding: Rasdale Live Auction Bidding takes place at 9:00 a.m. (CDT) on Saturday, May 19th for Session One and Sunday May 20th for Session Two. Phone bidding is not available. Opening Bids: Opening bids will be posted on our website, and updated until Friday May 18th. Viewing of Lots: Lots will be available for viewing in our auction gallery at 35 Chestnut Ave. as follows; Saturday May 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday May 14th-18th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office will close from 12:00pm to 12:45pm (CDT) everyday for lunch. Questions Concerning Lots: If you have any questions regarding further information of any lot, please contact our office no sooner than May 5th but no later than May 14th and we will be pleased to assist you. Requests for additional scans on any lots are respectfully declined. Auction Location: Rasdale Auction Gallery 37 Chestnut Ave. Westmont, IL SECOND SESSION INDEX Sunday May 20, :00 a.m. (CDT) United States Regular Issues...Lots United States Airmail and Back of the Book Issues...Lots United States Possessions Issues...Lots General Foreign Alexandretta to Burma...Lots General Foreign Canada...Lots General Foreign Cape of Good Hope to Finland...Lots General Foreign France to Great Britain... Lots General Foreign Greece to Ireland...Lots General Foreign Italy & Areas...Lots General Foreign Korea to Zanzibar...Lots United States & General Foreign Single Covers...Lots United States Postal Currency...Lots DESCRIPTIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Extremely Fine: highest quality in all respects. Very Fine: significantly better than normal. Fine: Perforations clear of design on 20th Century issues but may cut slightly on 19th Century issues. Fair: off centered or lacking freshness. All defects specifically mentioned. Except where noted otherwise, the values listed are the most recent Scott Catalog values. The nh premiums have been used, also the values listed for stamps without gum. Note that accumulations of mixed condition can be expected to contain some items without gum and or faults. ( ) Unused without gum or regum when stated o.g. o.g., n.h. S.B. Suggested Bid Used Block Cover Literature $ Coins or Currency P Proof E Essay SP Specimen hr. Hinge remnant sp. Short Perf SE Straight edge B/S Backstamp M/S Matched set pmog pencil mark on gum w/ With w/o Without Bidding Intervals Bids Increase Bids Increase up to $50.00 $2.00 $ to $ $50.00 $50.00 to $ $5.00 $ to $ $ $ to $ $10.00 $ to $ $ $ to $ $25.00 $ to $ Auction Agent: Charles Cwiakala 1527 S. Fairview Ave. Park Ridge, IL Phone/Fax: CECwiakala@aol.com PAGE 1

2 1. Placing of any bid shall constitute full understanding and acceptance of all of the following conditions of sale: 2. All bids are per lot, as numbered in the catalogue. Bids may be submitted by mail, fax, phone, , in person, or by an agent selected by the buyer. Rasdale Stamp Company reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale, to divide any lot or to group two or more lots together into a new lot. 3. All bids are handled competitively and confidentially. Lots purchased for the highest bidder at a slight advance over the second highest bid. Should any dispute arise between bidders, the decision of Rasdale Stamp Company as to the successful bidder; or the re-offering or resale of the lot under dispute shall rest solely in the judgment of Rasdale Stamp Company. Rasdale Stamp Company shall regulate the bidding and reserves the right to refuse any bid which Rasdale Stamp Company, in its sole discretion, believes to be made in bad faith. Buy bids are only accepted with the understanding and acquiescence that Rasdale Stamp Company s discretion is absolute. Any Buyer who fails to accept these conditions shall have its bid declared null, void and of no effect. 4. Any party wishing to limit its purchases to a specified amount must indicate the desired total on the bidsheet. Amounts less than $ are respectfully declined. 5. Successful bidders who: (i) are not prequalified, with references acceptable to Rasdale Stamp Company; (ii) who are not existing customers of Rasdale Stamp Company; or, (iii) whose account is in arrears shall make payment in full prior to delivery of the lots by Rasdale Stamp Company. Mail bidders who are not existing customers of Rasdale Stamp Company will be timely notified of the amount of their purchases. Rasdale Stamp Company reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to demand cash or cash equivalent at the time a lot is knocked down to any bidder who has not previously established credit with Rasdale Stamp Company, or whose account is currently in arrears. In the event any buyer refuses to pay cash for any lot at the time it is knocked down to him, Rasdale Stamp Company reserves the right to re-offer the lot immediately for sale to the highest bidder. 6. If the lot(s) have not been paid within 21 days from the date of mailing of notice of the awarding of sale, then said lot sales may be declared in default; resold; and, any losses arising from such resale shall be charged to the party in default. 7. Auction floor Buyers; or their Agents bidding on the Auction floor, must pick up the lots within 7 calendar days of the auction. 8. All shipping costs will be charged to the buyer and will be shipped by a method which provides a tracking number and requiring a signature upon delivery. Domestic shipments will be made by certified mail, registered mail, Fed-Ex Ground or Fed-Ex Express. Buyers of large lots without street addresses will be charged an additional $5.00 per box handling fee. International shipments will be made by registered mail (purchases up to $400), USPS Express Mail (purchases under $2,500) and/or Fed-Ex services for shipments in excess of $2, International buyers are responsible for any customs or brokerage fees as well as any taxes (i.e., VAT, PST/GST). Any questions regarding shipping or costs must be addressed prior to bidding. 9. A late charge of 2% per month will be charged to all past due accounts of over 30 days from the invoice date. All attorneys fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Rasdale Stamp Company in respect to overdue accounts will be payable by the buyer. All parties agree that the laws of Illinois shall govern all transactions, with venue and jurisdiction residing in the courts of DuPage County, Illinois for any suit initiated by or against Rasdale Stamp Company by reason of any auction. The laws of Illinois shall prevail over all matters and not as a venue for Conflict of Laws to or for any other state. All auction offers shall be offers advanced solely for execution in the State of Illinois. The provision for late charges shall be void in any state where this provision is unlawful. 10. A 16% premium will be added to the Hammer Price as part of the total purchase price. Checks drawn on foreign banks are not accepted. Illinois sales tax of 7.50% will be collected on the total purchase price of all Illinois residents unless the buyer has a Certificate of Resale on file with Rasdale Stamp Company. All customs and or duties are the responsibility of the buyer. 11. All lots are sold as genuine. Lots accompanied by a valid Expert Certificate issued within 5 years prior to the auction date shall not be subject to re-certification. 12. The following conditions apply to requests for Expertization: a) The lot must be paid for in full including 16% premium and forwarding costs, if any; b) The lot must be submitted by Rasdale Stamp Company or the bidder to an Expertizing Committee acceptable to Rasdale Stamp Company within 21 days of the date of sale; c) If submitted to the Expertizing Committee by the successful bidder, a copy of the application form shall be simultaneously forwarded to Rasdale Stamp Company; d) Lots containing more than one stamp may not be placed on extension. e) If the Expertizing review is not completed and the results provided to Rasdale Stamp Company within 90 Calendar Days of the auction date, then Buyer shall notify Rasdale Stamp Company of the delay prior to the expiration of the 90-day period. Since all lot sales are normally cleared within 90 days, if Buyer fails to inform Rasdale Stamp Company of the delay, then Rasdale Stamp Company may consider the purchase final and distribute the sale proceeds to the Seller as a Buyer acceptance of the tendered lots. Absent timely notice and request for additional time being received by Rasdale Stamp Company, in writing, prior to the 90 days clearance, this transaction may be deemed closed and final by Rasdale Stamp Company with Seller acceptance without objection, and with waiver of default or any claim for refund from the Buyer or Rasdale Stamp Company. f) Expertization costs shall be incurred by the buyer. However, should an adverse opinion be rendered on Authentication, but not due to condition and or grading, then Rasdale Stamp Company will forward an immediate refund of: (i) the cost of the certificate, which shall not to exceed $50.00; (ii) the full purchase price; and (iii) the commission, provided the lot is timely returned to Rasdale Stamp Company in the same condition as when purchased. g) No lot can be returned in any circumstance due to grading since it is highly subjective. 13. A lot, in which the description is incorrect, is returnable within 5 days of receipt and must be received by the Rasdale Stamp Company within 21 days from the date of the auction. Provided, however, lots cannot be returned under the following conditions: 1) the lot contains 10 or more stamps; 2) there is mention of faults, defects, or condition mixed in the listing description; or, 3) the lot was inspected by the buyer or the buyer s authorized agent prior to bid or purchase. Lots described as is are not returnable under any circumstances. All disputed lots must be returned intact, and in the condition received by the buyer. Collections, accumulations etc., are not returnable under any circumstances. 14. Title shall not pass to the buyer until Rasdale Stamp Company has received full payment. Full payment is defined as cash or cash equivalent receipt of sale proceeds by Rasdale Stamp Company. Delays may accrue due to credit card fee transfers, check deposit subject to collection and the like. Receipt of a non-certified funds check shall not be construed as payment until funds are fully vested in Rasdale Stamp Company. PAGE 2 RASDALE STAMP COMPANY RASDALE STAMP COMPANY CONDITIONS OF SALE

3 UNITED STATES RASDALE STAMP COMPANY UNITED STATES REGULAR ISSUES x (1-2) 5 and issues. Used with red grid cancels. The 5 with almost four but very narrow margins cut in at the extreme lower right. The 10 has three very adequate margins, cut in at the top. Both are centered Fine. (Photo) 1, (1) 5 Franklin. Used with a black grid cancel. Three margins, cut in at bottom, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) 1 Red Brown. Used with a black grid cancel. Two full margins, cut in slightly at left and right, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) 5 Franklin. Used with a blue grid cancel. Four margins, cut a little close at extreme upper left and lower right, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) issue PSAG certificate states it is genuine used with a blue grid cancel and tiny thin and corner crease at lower left. Four margins, cut a little close at left and bottom, centered Fine. (Photo) (2) Washington issue. Used with a pen cancel. Four well balanced margins, few creases, centered VF. (Photo) ( ) (3) 5 Red Brown Re-issue. No gum as issued, four margins a little tight at left, corner crease at lower left, centered Fine+. (Photo) P (4TC4b) 10 Scarlet, Atlanta Trial Color proof. Bright Fine. (Photo) (9) 1 type IV used horizontal pair. Bold large black New Orleans cds, centered Fine+. (Photo) (10A) 3 type II, 1851 issue. Used with a green cds. Three margins, cut in at top PFC states, it is genuine used, green town cancel. PF graded F-VF 75. Centered Fine. (Photo) (14) 5 Franklin. Used with a black grid cancel. Three margins, cut in at bottom, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) 5 Franklin. Used with a blue grid cancel. Three margins, cut a little close at right and in at bottom, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) 5 Red Brown. Used with a red grid cancel. Four margins, cut a little close at extreme upper left and lower right, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) issue. Used with a smudgy red cancel. Four margins, cut a little close at left, centered Fine. (Photo) (1) 5 Franklin 1847 issue. Used with a red grid cancel. Four margins, a little close at the top left, tear at bottom center, Fine. (Photo) (1b) 5 Orange brown used with a light blue grid cancel. Left sheet margin copy with 4 margins cut close at top and right, centered Fine+. (Photo) P (161P1) 10 Jefferson large die proof mounted on a card. Few tiny specks of foxing, F-VF. (Webphoto) ( ) 1 to Columbian issues. NH, centered Fine or better. (Webphoto) (235) 6 Columbus Welcomed at Barcelona issue. NH, very bright, centered near VF. (Photo) P (239P1-240P1) 30 and 50 Columbian hybrid proofs mounted on cards. 50 with minor soiling at the top, otherwise bright and F-VF. (Webphoto) S.B (241) $1.00 Salmon, og., couple thins, reperfed. Very fresh, centered F-VF. (Photo) 1, (242) $2.00 Columbian. Used with a killer cancel. Reperfed, thin, filled thins, centered Fine. (Photo on Page 4) ( ) (243) $3.00 Columbian. No gum. Perfs a little rough at the top, sound, bright, centered Fine. (Photo on Page 4) PAGE 3

4 (245) $5.00 Columbus issue. OG., a little glazed from hinge removal, HR., blunted perfs, great color centered near VF. (Cover Photo) 2, (245) $5.00 Columbian. Used, heavy oval REG cancel, reperfed, perf stain, centered Fine. (Photo) 1, ( ) (245) $5.00 Columbian. Unused, regummed, rebacked, reperfed, adequate spacefiller. (Photo) S.B (261A) $1.00 Perry 1894 issue. OG., vlh block of four, couple bits of perf re-enforcement in the left horizontal row between the left vertical pair, very bright, centered VF. (Cover Photo) 9, (263) $5.00 Marshall perf issue. OG., a little glazed from hinge removal, pmog., HR., reperfed, and a blunted perf, centered F-VF. (Photo) 4, (292) $1.00 Cattle in the Storm. OG, HR, couple mild creases, bit of offset on the reverse, rough perfs at the top, centered Fine. (Photo) 1, (293) $2.00 Bridge over the Mississippi. OG., HR., centered just Fine. (Photo) 1, (293) $2.00 Bridge over the Mississippi. OG, paper remnant, bit of offset on the reverse, rough perfs at the top and right, centered about Fine. (Photo) 1, (293) $2.00 Mississippi Bridge. OG., pmog., thin, short perf, fresh, centered Fair-Fine. (Photo) 1, P (294P1) 1 Pan American large die proof mounted on a card. The card has a couple facial scuffs, a few spots, HR s and faults on the reverse. However the die proof is sound, F-VF. (Webphoto) (296) 4 Electric automobile 1901 Pan-American issue. Upper left plate block of thirty. Hinge remnants at the upper right stamp and margin, the lower right vertical pair of stamps, the margin to the left of the imprint, the margin at the extreme left, and the margin at the right horizontal row of perfs. Margin fault at the upper right. Three stamps have been hinged, the rest are NH. The gum does not quite reach the margin between top two stamps. There is a bit of perf separation at right middle horizontal row. Centering ranging from Fine to VF. Cataloged as singles. An extraordinary multiple. (Photo) 4, (276A) $1.00 Perry type II perf issue. OG., a little glazed from hinge removal, reperfed, tiny thin, centered F-VF. (Photo) 1, (277) $2.00 Madison perf issue. OG., a little glazed from hinge removal, reperfed, rounded corner centered F-VF. (Photo) (287) 4 Indian Hunting Buffalo 1898 issue. NH, reperfed, very bright, centered near VF. (Photo) PAGE 4

5 RASDALE STAMP COMPANY 1041 (312) $2.00 Madison 1903 Issue. OG., sweated, reperfed and blunted perfs. Bright, centered just Fine. (Photo) (313) $5.00 Marshall 1903 Issue. OG., small paper and hinge remnant, reperfed. Deep rich color, centered just Fine. (Photo) 2, (296) 4 Pan-American issue. Hinged bottom plate block of 10. Several hinge remnants affecting seven stamps by re-enforcing the perfs, three stamps are NH. Some internal perf separation. The right selvage has been folded over and pasted down with a hinge remnant. In addition there appears to be a tiny thin under that hinge. Scarce item, centered Fair to Fine. (Cover Photo) 4, (319g) 2 carmine NH booklet pane of six. Position E, fresh, centered F-VF. (Photo) (359) 3 Violet type I bluish paper, OG., tiny HR., reperfed, centered Fine. (Photo) 1, (361) 5 Blue bluish paper, OG., tiny HR s., reperfed, centered just Fine. (Photo) 5, (364) 10 Yellow bluish paper, OG., vlh., reperfed, centered just Fine. (Photo) 1, (297) 5 Pan-American issue. NH block of four, great color, centered F-VF. (Cover Photo) (297) 5 Bridge over Niagara Falls 1901 issue. NH lower left sheet margin copy, bright, centered F-VF. (Photo) (300a) 1 blue green NH booklet pane of six. Insignificant specks of rust around the staple holes. Bright color, centered Fine. (Cover Photo) 1, (365) 13 Blue green bluish paper, OG., 1981 PFC states, it is genuine. Centered just Fine. (Photo) 2, (368, 371, 373) Small group of 1909 imperf blocks. NH, few natural gum bends, fresh, centered F-VF. (Webphoto) (446) 4 perf 10, single line watermark. Used line pair, centered Fair. (Photo) 1, (459) 2 Carmine type I, imperf coil single. Vertical crease, fresh, centered F-VF. (Photo) (461) 2 pale carmine red type I perf 11, NH, watermark issue PFC shows the item as the lower left stamp of a block of four, centered Fine. (Photo) PAGE 5

6 (467) 5 Carmine error block of nine. HR s at top and bottom center, the error stamp is NH. Few short perfs, centered Fine. (Photo on Page 5) (569) flat plate issue. NH block of four, very bright, centered VF. (Photo) (630) 1926 White Plains souvenir sheet. NH with natural gum bends, centered F-VF. (Webphoto) (673) 4 Nebraska NH upper left plate block of four. Fresh, centered Fine+. (Photo) (1510c) BK125 Miscut EFO. W. Weiss Certificate states, Unused booklet with extra pane of 11 partial stamps caused by foldover. An interesting item. See our website for the images. (Webphoto) S.B (2870) Lot of five 29 Recalled Legions of the West sheets in USPS packing, VF. (Webphoto) (2870) 29 Recalled Legends sheet in official USPS packing, VF. (Webphoto) (3095b) Lot of three 32 Riverboat with special die cut 11¼, EXF. (Webphoto) (3138, 3205, 3307, 3392, 3535) Set of the five imperf Looney Tunes sheets of 10, EXF. (Webphoto) (3320c) 33 Aquarium Fish, overall tagging pane of twenty, EXF. (Webphoto) (3830De) Lot of four Snowy Egret booklet panes of twenty, EXF (701) 50 lilac issue. NH lower left plate block of four, fresh, centered VF. (Photo) (832b) $1.00 Presidential, USIR watermark, NH block of four. Perf thin in UR stamps PFC states, it is genuine. Centered F-VF. (Photo) Blk (832b) $1.00 watermark error used block of nine. Neat Camp Pendleton Cal. Cancel, couple trivial creases, short perf at top, centered just Fine. (Photo) (1053) $5.00 Hamilton NH upper right plate block of four. Bright centered VF. (Photo) (1299, 1897Ac, 2228b, 2452De) Lot of four different imperf either line or plate number strips of 5 or 6, VF. (Webphoto) 1, (4481e) 2009 Christmas Forever self adhesive booklet. Die cutting omitted on the side with eight stamps. VF. (Webphoto) (4806 var.) 2013 Inverted Jenny, limited boxed edition souvenir kit, commemorative box containing a selection of proof material and sheets, including sheets of six with vignette only, frame only, complete stamps but without background design, albino stamps with background design, die cleaned sheet, also normal sheet and first day precancelled sheet, plus 48-page booklet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. (Webphoto) S.B UNITED STATES AIRMAIL AND BACK OF THE BOOK ISSUES 1070 (C5) 16 Blue Air Service Emblem. NH, fresh color, wide margins, centered near VF. (Webphoto) (C10a) BKC Postrider and Wings complete booklet. Panes are NH, centered F-VF and better. (Webphoto) PAGE 6

7 1079 (C15) $2.60 Zeppelin, NH, bright, centered F-VF. (Photo) (C15) $2.60 Zeppelin. NH, few natural gum skips and gum bends, centered Fine. (Photo) (C15) $ Zeppelin issue. OG with a very tiny gum blemish, diagonal gum bend, fresh, centered near VF. (Photo) (C13) Zeppelin issue. NH with numerous gum bends and a couple gum creases, bright color, centered F- VF. (Photo) (C13) 65 Zeppelin, OG, HR, bright, centered F-VF. (Photo) (C14) $ Zeppelin issue. NH with a very mild diagonal gum bend, good color, centered F- VF. (Photo) (C14) $1.30 Zeppelin. NH, few natural gum skips, tiny inclusion in the top margin, centered Fine. (Photo) (C18) Zeppelin NH bottom plate block of six. Few natural gum bends and a gum crease, bright centered Fine. (Photo) (J27) 30 Bright Claret. NH, very fresh, centered Fair-Fine. (Photo) 1, (J58) 50 Carmine lake, perf 10, single line watermark. OG, tiny HR, 1994 PSE photo certificate states, it is genuine unused, og. Bright centered just Fine. (Photo) 11, (C14) $1.30 brown, NH plate number single, very light finger print is present. Very bright centered Fine. (Photo) (C14) $ Zeppelin issue. OG, overall toning, couple creases, centered F-VF. (Photo) (C14) $1.30 Zeppelin, OG, couple HR s, bright, centered near VF. (Photo) (J59) 1 Rose perf 10 unwatermarked. OG., a bit disturbed, inclusion speck, 1995 PFC states, it is genuine, previously hinged, centered about Fine. (Photo) 4, P (O57P3-O71P3) Complete set of Official proofs plates on India paper. Bright, centered F-VF. (Webphoto) (PR95) 12 Pink 1894 Bureau issue. OG, HR s., trivial corner crease, fresh, centered VF. (Cover Photo) 2, (R22b) 4 Proprietary part perf issue. Manuscript cancel, perf faults, centered Fine. (Photo on Page 8) 1, PAGE 7

8 (UX47) 2 +1 carmine rose on buff General Electric postal card. D under O, ETR , VF. (Webphoto) (WX4a) 1908 Christmas seal issue. NH booklet pane of 6, centered F-VF. (Photo) (TD108) 1970 carmine test coil pair. Perfs have been clipped, centered VF. (Photo) 1, (R93a) $10.00 Charter Party issue. Manuscript cancel, four well balance margins, centered VF. (Photo) (R97a) $15.00 Mortgage imperf issue. Manuscript cancel, sound, centered Fine. (Photo) 3, ( ) (RE203) $5.76 on Series of 1941 wine stamp. No gum as issued, centered Fine+. (Photo) (87L4) 1 brown red Hussey Post issue. Tied on piece with a black circle 1 PAID HUSSEY 50 Wm. ST. cancel. Four margins, centered F-VF. (Photo) (632b) Lot of nine 1995 Liberty Bell #10 (windowed) with blue 32 omitted entires. All bright and VF. (Webphoto) 1, (UX47) GE postal card. D under the O, ETR , VF. (Webphoto) (UX47) 2 +1 carmine rose on buff General Electric postal card. D under N, ETR , VF. (Webphoto) UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS 1099 (O8) Rose lilac, type 1a. Precancelled, OG little disturbed from hinge removal, 1971 APS certificate states, genuine in all respects, centered F-VF. (Cover Photo) (5) 5 Blue King Kamehameha III issue. Unused, heavy HR., horizontal crease at the top, centered Fine. (Cover Photo) (6) issue. Unused, 1974 PFC states, it is genuine, small part og. However the certificate fails to mention a very tiny HR, a tiny owner s mark and small pencil notation on the reverse. Fine. (Cover Photo) (19) 1 black on white paper APS certificate states, it is a Scott 19, unused, traces of og., genuine in all respects, Westerberg 6-A-I. Four margins, centered F-VF. (Photo) ( ) (22) 5 blue on blue paper PSE certificate states, it is genuine unused, regummed, lightly toned at the top, from plate 12-A pos. 6, type II. However the certificate fails to mention an Owner s Catalog stamp and pencil mark on the reverse. Four margins, centered F-VF. (Photo) ( ) (23) 1 black on laid paper PFC states, it is not Scott 19, rather it is a genuine, unused, Scott 23, on laid paper, Plate 8-A Type II, pos. 1. However the certificate fails to mention a pencil mark on the reverse. Four margins, centered Fine+. (Photo) (24) 2 black on laid paper. Part OG., plate 7-A, pos. II. Four balanced margins, centered F-VF. (Cover Photo) PAGE 8

9 GENERAL FOREIGN ALEXANDRETTA 1106 (C1-C8) NH F-VF set (Photo) x x AUSTRALIA x (13) 10sh. og Fine (Photo) 1, (14) 1 og F-VF (Photo) 2, (15) Two Pound og F-VF (Cover Photo) 8, (38) 2p NH F-VF (Photo) (J13a) perf 11 og F-VF (Photo) (J21) 10sh. og hr. F-VF (Photo) 4, (J23-J28) og F-VF set (Photo) 1, (J24a) perf 11 NH gum crease F-VF (Photo) 3, (J29-J33) og F-VF set (Photo) 1, (J35) two Shilling og F-VF (Photo) 1, (J37) og F-VF (Photo) 5, (J48a) perf 14 og F-VF (Photo) 2, (J49a) One Pound perf 14 og F-VF (Photo) 1, x (39) NH F-VF (Photo) (41) og with APS cert. F-VF (Photo) (44) Five Shilling og F-VF (Photo) 1, (56) 1 og Fine (Photo) 3, (57) Kangaroo og F-VF (Photo) (59) Two Pound Roo og Fine (Photo) 5, (96-102) og F-VF set (Photo) 7, (127) Kangaroo og Fine (Photo) (128) 1 og F-VF (Cover Photo) 1, (128) One Pound og F-VF (Photo) 1, (129) 2 Pound og Fine (Photo) 4, (J57-J63) og F-VF set (Photo) (OA12) 5 Shilling og F-VF (Photo) 1, (OA13) 10 Shilling og F-VF (Photo) 2, (OB57) OS perfin og F-VF (Photo) AUSTRIA 1135 (N37) og toned perf F-VF (Photo) (N43a) inverted overprint used F-VF (Photo) (N45) 80h og F-VF (Webphoto) (NJ1-NJ7) F-VF set (Photo) (unissued 1945 values) NH F-VF set (Webphoto) AUSTRIA LOMBARDY-VENETIA 1140 (3) used nice cancel and four margins F-VF (Photo) x x PAGE 9

10 x BRITISH COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND BAHAMAS 1141 (10) used Fine (Photo) BERMUDA 1142 (127b) KGVI with Brandon cert. og VF (Cover Photo) BRAZIL (4) og with RPS cert. nice margins F-VF (Cover Photo) 5, (4) 10 cent used margin just clears at bottom right (Photo) 1, (6) og sp. good color Fine (Photo) (10) og with BPA cert. F-VF (Photo) 1, (13) surcharge og fresh F-VF (Photo) 2, BURMA 1155 (18A-33) KGVI NH F-VF set (Photo) x (C4a) double surcharge signed og hr. F-VF (Photo) (1CL1-1CL7) x2 both printings NH F-VF sets (Photo) (1CL9) og F-VF (Photo) (1CFL3) block top two og bottom NH F-VF (Photo) Blk (3CL23-3CL24) used blocks of ten F-VF set (Photo) CANADA 1156 (4) used margin copy with light cancel F-VF (Photo) (7) used two margin copy Fine (Photo) 1, x1147 BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 1148 (64-67) Whales in sheets of 25 some margin creases o/w NH F-VF set (Webphoto) (72-75) Penguins in folded sheets fifty NH F-VF set (Webphoto) 1, (8) Half Penny trace of og four margins F-VF (Photo) 1, ( ) (22b) thin paper unused good color Fine (Photo) (38) og fresh color Fine (Photo) ( ) (41) imperf pair (UT# 41b) ungummed small thin F- VF (Photo) Unitrade (42) NH fresh color Fine (Photo) (44) 8 cent og bright color Fine (Photo) (45) 10 cent og fresh Fine (Photo) (47) 50 cent og good color Fine (Photo) PAGE 10

11 (58) 15 cent good color Fine (Photo) (59) Jubilee NH bright Fine (Photo) (61) dollar Jubilee NH bright color Fine (Photo) 2, (61) og ccr. Good color Fine (Photo) 1, (65) Five Dollar used with roller cancel F-VF (Photo) 1, (65) five dollar Jubilee used with smudge cancel small thin Fine (Photo) 1, P (50) plate proof block no gum VF (Photo) Unitrade P (51) plate proof block no gum VF (Webphoto) Unitrade P (52) plate proof block no gum VF (Webphoto) Unitrade / (53) block two stamps NH two stamps og F-VF (Webphoto) P (53) plate proof block no gum VF (Webphoto) Unitrade (54) five cent NH F-VF (Webphoto) P (54) plate proof block no gum VF (Webphoto) Unitrade x1184 x P (66-69,71) plate proof blocks no gum VF (Photo) Unitrade 2, (66-73) Maple Leafs og good color hrs. Fine set (Photo) 1, (70) 5 cent NH fresh Fine (Photo) (71) block of six NH Fine (Photo) 2, (72) eight cent og Fine (Photo) (73) 10 cent Maple Leaf og F-VF (Photo) P (75) plate proof VF (Photo) Unitrade (82) og hr. fresh Fine (Photo) (55) six cent og F-VF (Photo) (56) eight cent block og F-VF (Photo) (56) Jubilee NH F-VF (Photo) (57) NH F-VF (Photo) PAGE 11

12 ( ) (Ut# 82ii) imperf pair w/o gum VF (Photo) Unitrade (83) ten cent og F-VF (Photo) (84) high value og F-VF (Photo) (91) Edward NH good color Fine (Photo) (92) 7 cent Edward fresh NH Fine (Photo) (92) og F-VF (Photo) (93) ten cent og F-VF (Photo) (94) og bright sp. o/w F-VF (Photo) (120) 50 cent NH Fine (Photo) (122) Dollar Admiral NH Fine (Photo) (131) experimental coil pair NH F-VF (Photo) Unitrade ( ) Admiral imperfs NH F-VF set (Webphoto) x x1212 x (101) Quebec NH bright Fine (Photo) (101) og F-VF (Photo) (102) Departure NH fresh Fine (Photo) (103) Quebec og hr. F-VF (Photo) ( ) Admirals og F-VF set (Photo) 1, (110) NH block Fine (Photo) (116) fresh NH Fine (Photo) (117a) dry printing NH block Fine (Photo) (119) og block Fine (Photo) (139) blocks x5 all with overprint errors three have straight edges and one has lathework NH F-VF (Photo) 1, (141) MacDonald sheet of 100 pencil mark in margin o/w NH F-VF (Webphoto) (142) Fathers folded sheet of 100 pencil marks in margin o/w F-VF (Webphoto) (143) folded sheet of 100 pencil marks in margin plus some minor margin flaws o/w F-VF (Webphoto) 1, (144) Laurier NH sheet of 100 pencil mark in margin o/w F-VF (Webphoto) (146c-148c) vertical pairs imperf between og F-VF set (Photo) (149,150,153) tete-bech pairs with wide gutter (Ut# 149cvii/153cvii) NH VF set (Photo) Unitrade 1, PAGE 12

13 1232 (Ut# BK20b) booklet both covers creased Fine (Photo) Unitrade (Ut# MR2B) og Fine (Photo) Unitrade x1218 x ( ) og F-VF set (Photo) (Ut# 149cvi, 150cvi,153cvi) NH F-VF (Photo) Unitrade 1, ( ) (149b-157a) imperf pairs no gum F-VF (Cover Photo) 1, (156) NH block Fine (Webphoto) (158) Bluenose og F-VF (Photo) (158) Bluenose og Fine (Photo) (159) One Dollar og Fine (Photo) x1234 x1236 x P (211, 212, 214) plate proof pairs VF (Photo) Unitrade P ( ) plate proofs in blocks of eight VF set (Photo) Unitrade 4, P ( ) plate proofs VF (Photo) Unitrade 1, x x (176) Grand Pre NH F-VF (Webphoto) (176) Grand Pre og F-VF (Webphoto) (177) og F-VF (Webphoto) ( ) pairs NH F-VF set (Photo) (Ut# BK3e) booklet F-VF (Photo) Unitrade (Ut# BK13a) booklet both covers creased and with ink marks Fine (Webphoto) Unitrade x ( , 241a) NH F-VF set (Photo) ( ) War issues NH F-VF set (Photo) (262) x4 NH F-VF (Webphoto) P (328) die proof with acetate covering VF (Webphoto) S.B (604a) imperf between NH VF (Webphoto) x1229 x (934v) double inscriptions NH F-VF (Photo) (Definitive) circa late 1950 s NH VF (Webphoto) (C2) x4 NH F-VF (Webphoto) (CE1-CE2) folded sheets of 50 pencil marks in margins and some minor margin flaws o/w F-VF set (Webphoto) (CE3-CE4) folded sheets of 50 pencil marks in margin o/w F-VF (Webphoto) PAGE 13

14 1259 (9) 4p wood block used margin just touches at upper right o/w full F-VF (Photo) 2, x (E3) x10 NH F-VF (Webphoto) (F1, F1a) og F-VF (Photo) REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1260 ( ) ( ) Allegory unused 1039 with sp. o/w F-VF set (Photo) ( ) ( ) imperf unused VF set (Cover Photo) 1, (F3) used with blue cancel small thin F-VF (Photo) (J6-J10) og F-VF set (Webphoto) x1262 x1263 x1264 x1251 x x1255 x1265 x1266 x (MR7, MR7a) both types og pairs Fine (Photo) (O1-O4) strips of three with narrow spacing varieties NH F-VF set (Webphoto) Unitrade (OX2) NH F-VF (Cover Photo) 2, (VD# FB52) imperf pair x2 NH VF (Webphoto) Van Dam (VD# FE1-FE7) used F-VF set (Photo) Van Dam (VD# FPS23-FPS40) NH F-VF set (Photo) Van Dam (VD# FSC2) corner block with imprint NH F-VF (Webphoto) Van Dam ( ) ( ) Tax Reduction unused top value with sps. o/w F-VF set (Photo) ( ) ( ) imperf unused pencil mark on back of high value o/w VF set (Photo) ( ) ( ) Flag and Flowers unused Fine set (Photo) ( ) ( ) Silo Bridge unused F-VF set (Photo) ( ) ( ) President s Mansion unused F-VF set (Photo) (C59) key value used F-VF (Webphoto) CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1258 ( ) (3) unused VF (Photo) x1260 x PAGE 14

15 DENMARK 1277 (5) 8s. og F-VF (Photo) (20) 16 Skilling og VF (Photo) (30) NH VF (Photo) (52) 100 Ore og F-VF (Photo) (65-69) Christian IX NH F-VF set (Photo) (72a) imperf pair NH gum bend VF (Cover Photo) Facit Kr 10, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1268 ( ) Ballet NH F-VF set (Photo) (1433) Flying Fairies sheet NH F-VF (Photo) (1452) Bridge sheet NH VF (Photo) (1540) Red Jewelry sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) (1573) Hyacinth sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) (82) Post Office og F-VF (Photo) (82) Post Office used Fine (Webphoto) / (97-131) Christian X mixed NH and og (131 is og) F- VF set (Photo) 1, (123a) NH F-VF (Photo) x x x (1586) New Year NH with usual black offset on back VF (Cover Photo) 1, (1617) Lotus sheet NH VF (Webphoto) CYPRUS 1275 (88) One Pound og F-VF (Photo) DANZIG 1276 ( ) used F-VF set (Photo) (131) high value NH with Svendsen cert. F-VF (Photo) (132) One Kroner NH F-VF (Photo) ( ) Surcharges og F-VF set (Photo) (C4) Plane Over Plowman NH F-VF (Photo) (C5) 1 Kr. NH F-VF (Photo) / (J9-J24) mixed NH and og (J22 is og) F-VF set (Photo) x x x1295 x1296 x (M2, M2a) se-tenant pair og F-VF (Photo) (O1a) ultramarine og fresh F-VF (Photo) (O6-O9) og F-VF set (Photo) (Q1-Q11) og F-VF set (Photo) PAGE 15

16 EGYPT 1297 ( ) Farouk s Birthday og F-VF set (Photo on Page 15) GAMBIA 1313 (102/120) only includes the 1922 values og Fine (Webphoto) ETHIOPIA 1298 ( ) with somewhat different overprint as mentioned after 262 only 40 sets og signed some toned perfs o/w F-VF (Cover Photo) 2, x x x x1318 x1327 FINLAND 1299 (6b) used F-VF (Webphoto) (7b) used Fine (Photo) (57) og good color Fine (Photo) (58) high value og F-VF (Photo) FRANCE 1303 (329) PEXIP sheet og F-VF (Webphoto) (329) PEXIP sheet og F-VF (Webphoto) GERMANY 1314 (74) 80 pf. og F-VF (Photo) (78) 5 Mark with Wittmann cert. NH F-VF (Cover Photo) ( ) portraits NH a few lower and mid values with fingerprints on gum o/w F-VF set (Photo) 1, (634) wmk. sideways, falling dashes (Mi# 73ZF) signed by Solomon NH Fine (Photo) Mi. 1, (634a/658a) all the perf 14 s NH couple with fingerprints on gum F-VF (Photo) P (647) proof (Mi86P) single from an unissued proof pane found in The blue crayon marks typify this stamp and its plating is shown in the webphotos. (Webphoto) S.B x (348) NH block F-VF (Photo) (1630/2047, B615/B669. 1O40/2O36) thirteen different imperf sets VF (Webphoto) Maury 1, (B19) surcharge og F-VF (Webphoto) (B66-B67) Louvre NH F-VF set (Photo) (C16-C17) South Atlantic og F-VF set (Photo) (C27) sheet of five og Fine (Webphoto) NO LOT 1312 (1O23/2O48) fourteen different imperf block sets NH VF (Webphoto) Maury 4, PAGE 16

17 1320 (714) key value NH block F-VF (Webphoto) (B33) IPOSTA sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) 1, (B33) IPOSTA sheet used with show cancel F-VF (Webphoto) 1, (B58) Winter Relief sheet NH Fine (Photo) 5, ( ) (B68) Ostropa sheet unused F-VF (Webphoto) ( ) (B68) OSTROPA sheet unused thin F-VF (Webphoto) (B292-B293) Storm Troopers NH blocks F-VF set (Webphoto) (C38-C39) South America og F-VF set (Photo) x x1337 GERMANY ZARA 1337 (Mi# 23-28) og set less rarities (Photo) Mi x1329 x (C38) 2 Mark used F-VF (Photo) (C40-C42) Polar og hrs. F-VF set (Photo) (C43-C45) Chicago og hrs. F-VF set (Photo) EAST GERMANY 1338 ( ) Portraits NH F-VF set (Photo) (C43-C45) Chicago flight used F-VF set (Photo) (9NB3) Bear sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) 1, x x GREAT BRITAIN 1339 ( ) (1) Penny Black unused four margins fresh F-VF (Photo) 11, (1) Penny Black used with light cancel four margins just clearing at lower right F-VF (Photo) GERMANY-FELDPOST 1333 (Mi# 5A) used on piece signed by Kesselstatt F-VF (Photo) Mi ( ) (Mi# 5PU) unused with Gabisch cert. very rare as only 10 can exist with selvedge VF (Photo) Mi. 1, (Mi# 5PU) NH signed by Pickenpack VF (Cover Photo) Mi ( ) (Mi# 13a) printed on both sides. Double on one side. Signed by Pickenpack, unused F-VF. (Photo) S.B (4) used strip of three margin cuts in at top Fine (Webphoto) (7) used pair tied on piece good color Fine (Photo) 2, (33 plt# 136) corner block with plate number og F- VF (Photo) / (56, 57 plt1, 90, 90a, 110, 139) six better values mostly used couple with small faults all appear Fine (Webphoto) 17, ( ) set up to the five shilling og gum bends unusually bright color F-VF (Photo) 1, PAGE 17

18 1359 ( ) (41) 20L unused four margins just clearing at left F- VF (Photo) 1, (57) thirty Lepta og signed F-VF (Photo) (69) og VF (Photo) (99) one Lepta og VF (Photo) (116) og signed F-VF (Photo) (126) og good color Fine (Photo) (141) Ten Shilling og F-VF (Photo) (174) 5 Shilling Seahorse og Fine (Photo) ( ) Windsor Castle og F-VF set (Webphoto) GREECE 1349 (4) 20 Lepta og signed inclusion o/w VF (Photo) 1, x (127) Victory og fresh Fine (Photo) (128) high value og F-VF (Photo) (211a) og F-VF (Photo) ( ) St. Paul NH F-VF set (Photo) (C5-C7) Graf Zeppelins NH F-VF set (Photo) (N165) og F-VF (Photo) (5) 40L og signed F-VF (Photo) ( ) (8) unused signed F-VF (Photo) (12) ten Lepta NH margin just touches at upper left F-VF (Photo) (13a) dull blue used signed F-VF (Photo) (21) og margins just clear all around fresh F-VF (Photo) ( ) (21a) greyish lilac unused four margins F-VF (Cover Photo) 1, ( ) (26) 10L unused cut corner o/w nice margins F-VF (Photo) 1, (32) one Lepta used margins just touch at top and bottom o/w good color Fine (Photo) (37) og hr. F-VF (Photo) GREENLAND 1371 (10-18) og F-VF set (Photo) (19-27) Liberation og F-VF set (Photo) (22a) overprint in carmine NH F-VF (Photo) abt HONG KONG x x1371 x (65) og F-VF (Photo) (67) og good color Fine (Photo) HUNGARY 1376 (C81) UPU sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) PAGE 18

19 1377 x1378 x1379 x1385 x1386 x1387 x1388 ICELAND 1377 (49) og F-VF (Photo) ( ) Millenary og F-VF set (Photo) ( ) NH usual brownish gum F-VF set (Photo) (1058A-1072) NH F-VF set (Photo) ( ) NH blocks some very minor gum toning o/ w F-VF set (Photo) 2, x x1380 x1381 IRELAND 1389 (14) 10sh. NH with APS cert. F-VF (Photo) ( ) og F-VF set (Photo) MODENA 1391 ( ) (10) 10 cent. unused margin just clears at upper right F-VF (Photo) 1, ( ) (11) unused nice margins small thins appears fresh F-VF (Photo) 2, (13) og signed four margins bright F-VF (Webphoto) ( ) NH blocks F-VF set (Photo) ( ) NH blocks F-VF set (Photo) 1, x (C2) overprint NH F-VF (Photo) (C4-C8) Millenary og F-VF set (Photo) (C15-C20) NH blocks F-VF set (Photo) (C15-C20) NH F-VF set (Photo) IRAN 1382 x1383 x ( ) Shah NH usual brownish gum F-VF set (Photo) 1, PARMA 1394 (12a) og signed hr. couple small thins good color F- VF (Photo) 2, (15) og signed by Brun inclusion Fine (Photo) ROMAGNA 1396 (4) 3b. used margin just touches at bottom F-VF (Photo) ROMAN STATES 1397 (6) x3 different shades all og signed one margin just touches at side o/w four margins F-VF (Photo) PAGE 19

20 SARDINIA 1398 (14) 80 cent. used nice margins F-VF (Photo on Page 19) (17,17b) used 1st three margins 2nd two margins Fine (Photo) 1, (20) og signed by Rois 1 ½ margins bright Fair (Photo) 12, (20) x5 different shades used 2 ½ to 4 margin copies Fine (Photo) x x1403 TUSCANY 1399 (1) used margins just touch at top left and huge at bottom and at right fresh F-VF (Photo) 2, (2) 1s. used margins just touch all around Fine (Photo) 2, (4) x3 different shades used, two are 3+ margins and one is 2 margins good color F-VF (Photo) (5) og signed by Rois crease bright color margin just touches at right F-VF (Photo) 5, (5) x3 different shades used, all 3+ margins and fresh F-VF (Photo) x x x (20b) og signed by Rois two large margins good color Fine (Photo) 14, (21) x5 different shades used 2 or 3 margin copies all fresh Fine (Photo) 1, (22) used 2+ margins Fine (Photo) 1, TWO SICILIES 1404 x x ( ) (type A11) frame proof in reverse w/o value tablet VF (Photo) S.B (13, 13a, 13g, 13h) used half signed most three margins F-VF (Photo) (14) og signed three margins F-VF (Photo) x x ( ) (14) x3 different shades unused two signed nice margins fresh F-VF (Photo) 2, ( ) (6) unused margin just touches at lower left o/w fresh F-VF (Photo) 8, (6) x3 different shades used from two to four margin copies all bright F-VF (Photo) (6a) bluish green og signed by Rois margin just clears at right bright color F-VF (Photo) 9, (8) x3 different shades used, all fresh 2 or 3 margin copies F-VF (Photo) (10) 1q. used margin just touches at lower right F- VF (Photo) (12) 1cr. used margins just touch at three corners Fine (Photo) ( ) (15) unused 1 ½ margins bright Fair (Photo) 12, (20b) used signed F-VF (Photo) (25, 25b, 25c) og 1st two signed F-VF (Photo) (26) og signed bright F-VF (Photo) ITALY 1421 x (40) surcharge og fresh Fine (Photo) (41) og fresh Fine (Photo) (42) NH F-VF (Photo) 1, (44) og F-VF (Photo) PAGE 20

21 x1444 x1442 x (52) 5c. og F-VF (Photo) (81) 25c. og F-VF (Photo) (82) 50c. og bright color F-VF (Photo) (92) severe overprint shift NH Fine (Webphoto) S.B x ( , C40-C41, E16-E17) 10th Anniversary og F- VF set (Photo) ( , C62-C65) Soccer og F-VF set (Photo) ( ) Aeronautical Salon og F-VF set (Photo) ( ) Child Welfare og F-VF set w/o airmails (Photo) ( ) Child Welfare og F-VF set w/o airmails (Webphoto) (100b) printed on both sides NH F-VF (Photo) (111) redrawn og F-VF (Photo) ( ) Garibaldi with Diena cert. og F-VF set (Photo) (118) og F-VF (Photo) x1445 x1446 x1447 x ( , C95-C99) Caesar og F-VF set (Photo) ( , C100-C106) Empire NH F-VF set (Photo) x x (477) Family NH F-VF (Photo) (477) x3 og F-VF (Webphoto) ( ) NH F-VF set (Photo) ( , C127-C128) St. Catherine NH F-VF set (Webphoto) ( ) Unification og F-VF set (Photo) ( , E26) NH F-VF set (Photo) (118) high value used F-VF (Photo) ( ) Fascism NH F-VF set (Photo) (170) Manzoni og F-VF (Photo) (172) used with slogan cancel F-VF (Photo) ( ) Savoy og F-VF set (Photo) (263a) perf 12 NH Fine (Photo) ( ) Royal Navy NH F-VF set (Photo) ( , C28-C34) Dante og F-VF set (Photo) ( , C35-C39, CE1-CE2) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Photo) x1450 x x1454 x1456 x1457 PAGE 21

22 x1477 x (N59) NH F-VF (Webphoto) (Q2) og F-VF (Photo) x1462 x1463 x (518) Vascello NH F-VF (Photo) (518) x4 used F-VF (Webphoto) (B4b) inverted overprint signed by Diena and others og F-VF (Photo) (B17-B19) Fascist Oath NH F-VF set (Photo) (C3-C9) NH F-VF set (Photo) (C3-C9) NH F-VF set (Photo) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS 1476 NO LOT 1477 (31-35) Soccer og F-VF set (Photo) (31-35) Soccer og F-VF set (Cover Photo) (33) key value NH F-VF (Photo) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-CALCHI 1480 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Photo) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-LERO 1481 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Webphoto) x1480 x1482 x x1464 x1466 x (C13, C16, C17) 1942 reprints with labels scarce NH VF set (Cover Photo) 1, (C23-C26) Virgil og F-VF set (Photo) (C35-C39, CE1-CE2) Garibaldi NH F-VF set (Photo) (C62-C65) Soccer NH F-VF set (Photo) (E16-E17) used F-VF set (Webphoto) (E19-E25) NH F-VF set (Webphoto) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-LISSO 1482 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Photo) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-NISIRO 1483 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Webphoto) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-PATMO 1484 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Webphoto) ITALY AEGEAN ISLANDS-PISCOPI 1485 NO LOT 1486 (17-26) Garibaldi og F-VF set (Webphoto) ITALY-CHINA-PEKING 1470 x x (J1) og F-VF (Photo) 2, (J25-J27) og hrs. fresh F-VF set (Photo) 2, (J85) key value NH F-VF (Photo) (N52-N60) og F-VF set (Photo) (J6-J8) set less the rarity NH F-VF (Webphoto) 1, ITALY-CRETE 1488 (6) 10c og F-VF (Photo) PAGE 22

23 ITALY-SOCIALIST REPUBLIC 1489 (Q1-Q12) og F-VF set (Photo) 1, LIECHTENSTEIN 1498 (82-89) Johann II og F-VF set (Photo) (115) Vaduz sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) 2, LITHUANIA x (C47-C54, C47a-C54a) NH blocks F-VF set (Photo) (C55-C62, C55a-C62a) perf and imperf blocks NH F- VF set (Webphoto) (C80) with overprint og F-VF (Cover Photo) ITALY-TURKEY x (6) used vertical pair F-VF (Photo) (21,22) used tied on piece F-VF (Photo) (Q26) high value NH F-VF (Photo) KOREA LUXEMBOURG 1493 ( ) Flags stamps and imperf sheets as mentioned NH F-VF set (Webphoto) 2, NORTH KOREA 1494 Democratic People s Republic of Korea 1948 Workers Party membership booklet having four revenue stamps. An unusual and scarce historical item. In as found condition. (Webphoto) S.B LAOS 1495 (25-26, C13) Temples NH F-VF set (Photo) (1395) strip of nine x 500 used F-VF (Webphoto) 4, LEEWARD ISLANDS 1497 (114) 10sh. NH F-VF (Webphoto) (12) used four margins good color F-VF (Photo) MACAO 1504 (C13) with Worlds Fair overprint NH F-VF (Photo) MONACO 1505 ( ) ( ) deluxe sheets F-VF set (Webphoto) S.B NETHERLANDS 1506 (2) William III og margin just clears at bottom right F-VF (Photo) (54) Wilhelmina used F-VF (Photo) (134) high value used F-VF (Photo) x NEW BRUNSWICK 1502 x (1) 3p. og with Green cert. four margins F-VF (Photo) 5, PAGE 23

24 NEW ZEALAND 1510 (12c) rouletted 7 used fresh Fine (Photo on Page 23) NEWFOUNDLAND 1511 ( ) (3) unused VF (Photo on Page 23) x1523 NORTH BORNEO 1523 (B1-B13) War Fund og F-VF set (Cover Photo) 1, (27a) yellowish paper with imprint og hr. F-VF (Photo) (76) type II NH F-VF (Photo) (77) type III og fresh Fine (Photo) (88c) perf 12x11 ½ og F-VF (Photo) NORWAY 1524 (38a) orange shade og hr. F-VF (Photo) ( ) Polar Bear and Plane NH F-VF set (Photo) x1525 x1526 x1527 NOVA SCOTIA ( ) (1st issue reprints) no gum VF set (Photo) Unitrade ( ) (1,2,5,7) reprints in pairs VF (Photo) 1, (2b) pale blue with CPEL cert. og VF (Cover Photo) 1, (190a) imperf pair x2 NH F-VF (Photo) (191a) horz. pair imperf between NH F-VF (Photo) x (199a) imperf pair x2 NH F-VF (Photo) (209a) vertical imperf pair NH F-VF (Webphoto) (215a) imperf pair x2 NH F-VF (Webphoto) ( ) (246) imperf proof pair in black no gum VF (Photo) S.B (C5) Trans Atlantic signed by several and with Scheller cert. NH F-VF (Cover Photo) 14, x PORTUGAL 1529 (657a) Carmoa sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) PAGE 24

25 QUEENSLAND 1530 (62) og with APS cert. F-VF (Photo) RUSSIA 1531 (72) 10r. og F-VF (Photo) ( ) Exhibition og hr. Fine set (Photo) (537, 538) key values og F-VF (Photo) (545) high value og F-VF (Photo) x1551 x1535 x1536 x ( ) Electrification og F-VF set (Photo) (C15-C25) perfed and imperf og Fine set (Photo) (C50-C52) Stratosphere Flight og F-VF set (Photo) (C53-C57) Zeppelins og F-VF set (Photo) SIERRA LEONE 1544 (47) sheet of sixty folded through the perfs, margin faults and overall gum toning Fine (Webphoto) (163) Elephant og F-VF (Webphoto) (164) 10sh. og VF (Photo) SINGAPORE 1547 (106a) Anniversary sheet og VF (Photo) SWEDEN x1538 x (8) 12 ore og bright F-VF (Photo) SWITZERLAND 1549 (226) NABA sheet og F-VF (Photo) (B206) LUNABA sheet NH F-VF (Webphoto) SAAR 1539 / (B23-B29) B28 is hinged o/w NH F-VF set (Webphoto) (B64a) Flood sheet og F-VF (Webphoto) SAMOA 1541 ( ) used pairs F-VF set (Photo) SAUDI ARABIA 1542 (L97) double ovpt. one inverted (S.G. #122b) og block F-VF (Webphoto) S.G SEYCHELLES- ZIL ELOIGNE SESEL 1543 (S.G. #19) Agalega Island error sheet NH VF (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 25

26 TRIESTE A 1551 (15-17) NH F-VF set (Photo on Page 25) UNITED STATES COVERS x1552 x1553 x1555 x stampless folded letter via ship Hoffingner to Italy with lots of interesting markings on front and back, vertical crease. (Webphoto) S.B VATICAN CITY 1552 (19-34, E3-E4) Pius XI NH F-VF set (Photo) (35-40) og hrs. some gum toning o/w F-VF set (Photo) 1, (35-40) surcharges og signed by and with a Diena cert. F-VF set (Photo) 1, (41-46) Juridical Congress og F-VF set (Photo) (85) 3 D grill franked on corner ad cover. Tied with a FEB 18 NEW-YORK fancy cancel. The cover has been reduced at left, with some pencil notations at lower left. The stamp has a couple short perfs and is centered Fine. (Photo) 1, x1556 x1557 x (B1-B4) Holy Year NH F-VF set (Photo) (C16-C17) Tobias used F-VF set (Photo) (C18-C19) UPU NH F-VF set (Photo) (C20-C21) Canon Laws NH F-VF set (Photo) (85B) Three Z grill Blackjacks and one three cent 1861 pay the heavy letter rate to Topeka, Kansas from St. Louis, Missouri. Contained a letter documenting the results of a Bankruptcy case. Filed November 12, Stamps roughed up a bit and now flat on the bottom, but still a good example of a triple rate cover, let alone that the stamps alone catalog $3, (Webphoto) S.B x1559 x (C2) airmail issue franked on a New York to Chicago first flight cover. Tied with magenta circular cancel. Few wrinkles, reverse flap fault, F-VF. (Webphoto) S.B VIETNAM-DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 1560 (O10-O16) Cu Chinh Lan used F-VF set (Photo) ZANZIBAR 1561 (21) og F-VF (Photo) (C15) $ Zeppelin franked on a round trip flight cover. Tied with a Varick St Sta. April 30, 1930 machine cancel. Couple handstamps on the front, green Lakehurst receiving cancel on the reverse. Cover has a few minor wrinkles, and a little dull. The stamp is centered Fine. (Webphoto) (C18 x3) Three airmail issues franked on a Zeppelin flight cover. By Steamer to Germany handstamp at upper left couple other Graf Zeppelin handstamps on the front. Two Chicago receiving cancels on the reverse. Few trivial wrinkles, F-VF. (Webphoto) (C18) tied on flown cover to Akron with receiving cds. on back F-VF. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 26

27 1569 Pioneer flight cover from Rare example ( only four known ), ( less than ten pieces known to exist today ) of the Marietta Daily Journal Aviation Meet cancel on flown card. May 16, On that day Lincoln Beachey, the postmaster and pilot of a Curtiss biplane, transported a sack of mail from the Marietta County Fairgrounds to the town s post office, depicted on the front side of the card, a trip of about 4 miles. This postmark listed in the American Air Mail Catalog as number 23 pioneer flight cancel is rare and desirable. Lightly soiled, but clean, readable strike of this scarce souvenir. (Cover Photo and Webphoto) S.B. 1, Graf Zeppelin complete trip Round the World Flight cachet postal card and cover both cancelled in New York on August 5 and 6, 1929 respectively. Both were cancelled in Lakehurst on August 29. The card is further back stamped Washington, D. C. on August 29. The cover was posted with a Scott #547. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet cover autographed by Commanders J. Richardson and C. E. Rosendahl official observers for the American government on the Graf Zeppelin. This cover was intended to make the complete trip around the world. It was cancelled in New York on August 6, 1929, Los Angeles on August 26, and Lakewood N. J. on August 29. It does not bear the usual Lakehurst cancel which indicates that it was dropped at Los Angeles. An exhibit or collection worthy postal history cover. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cachet cover cancelled in New York on August 6, It was back stamped Friedrichshafen on It was forwarded and then back stamped in Los Angeles on August 26. It was mailed to Toronto, Canada having no receiving cancel. The cover has unusual frankings as well as a Eckener cachet which would look great in an exhibit. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin L. Z. 127 cachet cover carried from Los Angeles to Lakehurst, N. J. It bears the cancellations of Pittsburgh on August 21, 1929, Los Angeles on August 26, Lakehurst on August 29, and finally Lakewood on August 30. This cover was autographed on its reverse by Helmsman Schoenherr of the Graf Zeppelin. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Flight cachet cover and postal card cancelled in Los Angeles on August 25, 1929 for the cover and August 26 for the card. They were back stamped in Lakehurst on August 29. It was mailed to Washington D. C. but have no receiving cancel. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cachet cover having the U. S. official cachet cancelled in Lakehurst on August 7, It was back stamped on August 29 in Lakehurst and then forwarded to Wooster, Ohio where is was back stamped on August 30. This cover was mailed with seven Scott #570. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin cachet postal card cancelled in New York on August 6, It was mailed to Tokyo where it was back stamped on August 20. It was forwarded to Sheboygan, Wisconsin having no receiving cancel. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cachet cover cancelled in New York on August 6, It was mailed to Tokyo where it was cancelled on August 19 and then back stamped on August 20. It was forwarded to Sheboygan, Wisconsin where is was back stamped in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 25. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Round the World Last Leg Flight cover cancelled in Lakehurst on August 31, It was back stamped in Friedrichshafen on No special cachet was applied to mail which was carried on the last leg of the trip. A cover worthy for any collection or exhibit. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin L. Z. 127 complete trip Round the World Flight cachet cover cancelled in Newark, N. J. on August 5, It was back stamped on August 29 in Lakehurst having the Official U. S. cachet. This cover was mailed with three Scott #571 and one #570. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin cachet cover cancelled in New York on August 6, 1929 and mailed to Konstanz, Germany. It was back stamped on 10 Aug 29 in Friedrichshafen. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Pair of Round the world Zeppelin flight card and cover from Los Angeles (August 26, 1929) addressed to Torrington, New Jersey. Proper Lakehurst ( ) green backstamp. Light soiling and corner bumps, and toning on an otherwise clean displayable Zeppelin flight leg souvenirs. (Webphoto) S.B Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cachet cover cancelled in Los Angeles on August 26, It was back stamped Friedrichshafen This cover has small tears to its right edge which does not distract from its neat postal history. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 27

28 1583 Round the world Zeppelin flight cover from Varick Street Station, New York (August, 1929) addressed to Stettin, Germany on a clean Roessler, Eckner portrait, envelope. $1.05 rate. Proper Friedrichshafen ( ) backstamp. Some soiling and corner dings on an otherwise clean displayable Zeppelin flight souvenir. (Webphoto) S.B Round the world Zeppelin flight card from Chicago (May 13, 1929) addressed to Latvia. Customary Friedrichshafen ( ) backstamp. Some soiling and toning on an otherwise clean displayable Zeppelin souvenir. (Webphoto) S.B First flight LZ-127 on a Roessler thick cacheted card from Varick Street station (October 28, 1928) to Zweisimmen, Switzerland ( ) via Friedrichshafen ( ). Clean clear markings. 53 cent, two color franking. (Webphoto) S.B First flight LZ-127 on a Roessler thick cacheted card from Lakehurst (October 28, 1928) to Zweisimmen, Switzerland ( ) via Friedrichshafen ( ). Clean clear markings. Interesting franking of the 53 cent rate using both sides of the card. (Webphoto) S.B ALBANIA 1587 Albania registered airmail cover cancelled in Tirana on October 29, Mailed to Ipswich, England having C1-4 and C11. This cover has a neat Aerolloyd Luftexpress large label on its reverse. This cover is open on its right-side seam. Interesting Albanian postal history. (Webphoto) S.B ARGENTINA 1588 Argentina Zeppelin cover from the Pan America flight of Traveled aboard from Buenos Aires (May 21, 1930) to Lakehurst (May 30, 1930). All the proper markings on a four color franking that uses three different Zeppelin stamps. Lightly soiled from its travels, but still an excellent example of a difficult leg of this trip. (Webphoto) S.B AUSTRIA 1589 Austria Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet card cancelled on August 15,1929 in Vienna. It was mailed to the Austrian Legation in Tokyo and cancelled there on August 19. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B BOLIVIA 1590 Bolivia Condor First Flight cover cancelled on July 30, 1930 in La Paz. It was mailed to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where it was back cancelled on August 1. This cover was mailed with C8-10 and C (Cover Photo and Webphoto) S.B BRAZIL 1591 Brazil Zeppelin flight cover from Rio De Janeiro ( ) to Havana, Cuba received (2.6.30). One of very few pieces of mail to make this leg of the journey. Uses #4CL5 along with the required 300 reis definitive to pay the rate. Outstanding cover with clear markings, cachets, and a receiving mark that ties the Condor label. (Webphoto) S.B Brazil Zeppelin flight cover from Pernambuco (28. May.1930) to Dowagiac, Michigan, backstamped Seville, Spain (5.June.1930) and New York, New York (June 16, 1930). Interesting two color franking on a Roessler pictorial envelope with typical markings. (Webphoto) S.B Brazil Graf Zeppelin Flight cachet cover having Scott #4CL5 cancelled on May 24, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro. It has a transit cancel in Recife on May 28. The cover was addressed to Dowagiac, Michigan having a back stamp in Lakehurst on May 31. (Webphoto) S.B Brazil Zeppelin flight cover from Rio De Janeiro (24. May.1930) to Pernambuco, Brazil. Proper transit marks. Cacheted. Slight soiling. Clear markings and a two color franking. (Webphoto) S.B Brazil Zeppelin flight cover from Rio De Janeiro (24. May.1930) to Toronto, Canada, correct green Lakehurst backstamp. Proper transit marks. Slight soiling overshadowed by clear markings and a three color franking. (Webphoto) S.B Brazil Graf Zeppelin Flight cachet cover having Scott #4CL3 cancelled on May 24, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro. It has a transit cancel in Recife on May 28. The cover was addressed to Sevilla, Spain receiving a back stamp there on June 7. (Webphoto) S.B CANADA 1597 Two nice Canada registered covers having tied F2 stamps. One is a neat advertising cover for Elastic Rubber Bucket Chain Pump from Lawrencetown Nova Scotia cancelled on October 18, 1888 and mailed to Bridgetown. The other cover was cancelled in New Dundee, Ontario on November 22, 1888 and mailed to Toronto. Coming along for the ride is an oversized beat up large cover cancelled in Smithville, Ontario on October 25, (Webphoto) S.B CUBA 1598 Cuba 1838 stampless folded letter cover showing a scarce postmark from Fernandina de Jagua consisting of a two-line back postmark. Fernandina de Jagua (current name Cienfuegos) was a sub-administration of the Havana Post Office at this time. This cover was mailed to Havana. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 28

29 1599 Cuba 1838 stampless folded letter cover having a prepaid postmark Matanzas Franco. It was a subadministration depending on the Principal Administration in Havana. Appears to have been in an exhibit. This cover was mailed to Havana. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1823 stampless folded letter cover from Puerto Principe which was the capital town of the old Central Province. Today it is called Camaguey. Stamped in red Puerto Principe Appears to have been in an exhibit. This cover was mailed to Havana. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1831 folded letter cover from Trinidad to Havana. Trinidad was a sub-administration from Puerto Principe, Cuba. A lineal mark in red for the town in on its front. Appears to have been in an exhibit. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1854 stampless folded letter cover from Havana to Paris via England. Carried by the British Postal Agency at Havana. The town and date postmark having a diameter of 25mm was used between 1848 to This postmark was applied on the reverse of every cover handled by this Agency. Appears to have been in an exhibit. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1940 large FDC having the scarce center block of the C32 Centenary of the postage stamp. A must for any topical cover collector. (Webphoto) S.B DANZIG 1610 Danzig Graf Zeppelin Around the World Flight official German cachet cover cancelled in Danzig on August 10,1929. It was mailed Boston, Massachusetts and back stamped in Lakehurst on August 29 and Boston on August 30. There is sticky residue on it front which does not distract from the historical nature of this cover. From an old, original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Danzig Graf Zeppelin Around the World Flight official German cachet card cancelled in Danzig on August 10, It was mailed Boston, Massachusetts and cancelled in Lakehurst on August 29 and Boston on August 30. From an old, original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba stampless folded letter cover canceled in May,1834 from Havana to Boston via New York showing the New York receiving postmark of June 2 and with a Ship mark. Appears to have been in an exhibit. A dynamo combo of Ship and Cuban postal history. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1830 stampless folded letter cover from Havana to Brooklyn, New York having a Philadelphia receiving and Ship marks. Appears to have been in an exhibit. An interesting example of Cuban postal history. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1822 stampless folded letter cover from Havana to Maine having a Ship cancel and an April 17 New York receiving mark. Appears to have been in an exhibit. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba stampless folded letter cover from Havana to Madrid, Spain. Carried by Sea Mail Enterprises having a Habana/Franco mark. This cover shows the franking mark of the members of the Spanish Cortes. It was cancelled in December Appears to have been in an exhibit. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1900 cover cancelled under military rule from a US soldier at Pinar del Rio and addressed to Vermont. It shows on its reverse Havana and Essay Junction receiving cancels. Appears to be from an exhibit. (Webphoto) S.B Cuba 1848 stampless folded letter cover from Havana to Paris via England. Carried by the British Postal Agency at Havana. combo of Cuban, British, and French postal history (Webphoto) S.B GERMANY Germany Graf Zeppelin Around the World Flight official cachet card cancelled on August 15, 1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was then cancelled in Tokyo on August 19. It received a Moscow cancel on September 6 and received a Russian airmail label. It was addressed to Libau, Lettland (Liepaja, Latvia). An exhibit worthy card having an unusual German, Japanese, Russian, and Latvian combo. This cover came from an original collection just coming now onto the market. Do not miss out. (Photo) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin PPC used on flight from Rosenheim (2. Mai.29), to Friedrichshafen. Two on board cacheted tie the franking. Two rare Eckner poster stamps added at top left. Clean better than average showpiece. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 29

30 1614 Germany 1927 (14 Aug) registered and flown cover from Dessau to USA, franked with #C32, C33 x 3, and C34 x 6 (paying total of 25m), with framed Zuruck Flug nicht durchgefuhrt handstamp fine and scarce usage. Also includes the 1930 offer from Roessler touting this cover as a special offer. Minor problems from a rough top opening. (Webphoto) S.B Germany (C39) tied on South American flight via Canary Is. Rounded corner o/w Fine. (Webphoto) S.B German Zeppelin flight cover and card from the trial flight of ( ) Luftpost, Graf Zeppelin cancel with a destination of Wisconsin. All the proper markings and rates on this scarce pair of souvenirs. (Webphoto) S.B x Germany three Graf Zeppelin cards all cancelled on September 17, 1929 and all having one each on board cancels. From Aachen, Hamburg, and Oldenburg all having no back stamps. (Webphoto) S.B Germany three Graf Zeppelin cards and cover all cancelled on and mailed to Spain. Two were mailed to Barcelona and one to Madrid. The Madrid card has a on board cancel and a Barcelona receiving cancel of 23.Oct.29. An interesting selection. (Photo) S.B Germany cover and card pair for the October, 1929 Amsterdam, Aangebracht Zeppelin flight. Mailed to De Haag, Netherlands, aboard the Graf Zeppelin ( ). Proper Luftschiff, Graf Zeppelin hand stamp plus three other Zeppelin related markings. Anton Huber marks and a couple of blunted envelope corners are the only flaws. Scarce matching pair. (Webphoto) S.B Germany nifty Roessler Zeppelin cover for the delayed flight of Mailed from Friedrichshafen ( ) received New York (Aug 5, 1929). Roessler preprinted envelope with the Franklin Zeppelin Mail label tied by an unrelated cancel. Uses #C37 for the postage. Minor corner dings do nothing more than enhance the provenance of it being flown. Display ready. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight cover and card from the Balkan flight of ( ). Luftpost, Graf Zeppelin cancel with a destination of Constantinople, Turkey. Red Bucharest transit on each. All the proper markings on this scarce pair of souvenirs. Both have mild paper clip impression on left side. (Photo) S.B Germany Zeppelin Bodensee cover Berlin Luftpost ( ) cancel only. Interesting three color (70pf) zusammendrucke franking. No onboard markings. Rare cover from the Bodensee flights of August-December 1919 flights. (Webphoto) S.B Germany 16N3a on a Commemorative Christmas Eve 1945 card on wartime card stock. Anti Fascist sentiment posted ( ) in Jena. Huge Michel catalog on cover. Nice philatelic hand back souvenir in excellent condition. (Photo) S.B x Germany Zeppelin flight card and cover for the 1929 Frankfort flight. On board (10.Nov.1929) cancelation with extra red handstamp (smaller size). All the other correct markings. Both have Boblingen Flughaffen ( ) receiving marks. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 30

31 1625 Germany Zeppelin flight cover from the Balkan flight of ( ). Luftpost, Friedrichshafen cancel (15. OKT.29) ties the four 100pf rate with a destination of Dusseldorf. Red Bucharest transit. All the proper markings on this scarce souvenir that has the look of a commercial cover. Mild paperclip impression on left side does not affect the stamps. (Webphoto) S.B RASDALE STAMP COMPANY 1630 Germany Zeppelin flight cover for the Polar Flight of Travels from Friedrichshafen (Bodensee ) to the Icebreaker Malyguin (27VII31) using #C42. Clear markings. (Photo on Page 38) S.B Germany Zeppelin cover from the Polar flight of Traveled aboard the Zeppelin round trip from Friedrichshafen ( ) to the Malygun icebreaker ( 27.VII.31). As usual with no receiving mark, but with all the other expected, proper markings and Scott #C42. A couple of little corner dings, but still a desirable cover. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin cover from the Polar flight of Traveled aboard the Zeppelin round trip from Berlin ( ) to the Malygun icebreaker (27. VII.31). As usual with no Berlin receiving mark, but with all the proper markings and #C42 to pay the way. A couple of little wrinkles, but still an excellent example. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Complete Around the World Flight official cachet cover cancelled on August 15, 1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was back stamped upon its return to Friedrichshafen on September 4. It was addressed to Libau, Lettland (Liepaja, Latvia) and was mailed having three C37 and one C36 stamps This cover came from an original collection just coming now onto the market. Do not pass this on by. (Photo) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cover and card both cancelled Luftschief Graf Zeppelin on Both were cancelled in Breslau on (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin Swiss 5th flight cover and card both cancelled in Zurich as the Zeppelin landed there. Both mailed to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The cover has a vertical fold in its middle and a small tear on its left side and the card is a little wrinkled. Both still nice flight examples. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card written aboard the Graf Zeppelin ( ) and mailed to Stuttgart, Germany franked with C31. Appears to have been dropped at Zurich and flown by Swiss airmail later that day. Includes: Propper Luftschiff cancel, Zurich Flugplatz, Luftpost (6.X.29) transit, and two other appropriate Zeppelin markings. Markings are clear, with just a trace of an old paperclip indentation at the upper left. (Photo on Page 38) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card for the 1929 Frankfort flight. On board (10.Nov.1929) red handstamp and all the other correct markings. All on a one color picture post card showing the Zeppelin near Friedrichshafen. 60pf rate. Strong markings. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card from a trial flight ( ). The PPC shows an aerial view from the craft with an appropriate On Board cachet. Markings seen to indicate a drop over Friedrichshafen. Scarce (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card from the (12.SEP.29) Rhine flight. Mailed from Dusseldorf to Nurnberg. The PPC shows the Graf Zeppelin over downtown Berlin with an appropriate On Board cachet. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card from the (2. Mai.29) south German flight. Mailed from St. Polten to Salzburg. The PPC show the Graf Zeppelin over choppy seas with an appropriate On Board cachet. Mild paperclip impression on left side. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin flight card from the ( ) South German flight. Mailed from Manheim to Berlin. The PPC show the Graf Zeppelin coming out of a hanger with an appropriate On Board cachet. Mild paper clip impression and bit of crease on left side. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight official cachet cover from Germany to the United States via Tokyo. It was cancelled on August 15,1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was addressed to Lakehurst and back stamped there on August 29. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 31

32 1639 Germany Zeppelin ZR-3 (later US Dirigible Los Angeles) Maiden Flight cachet cover cancelled in Friedrichshafen on September 15, 1924, the original date of departure and the actual date of departure of October 15. While mailed to Lakehurst, it was back stamped with two Brooklyn cancellations for October 15, 16 and one for New York on October 15. No special stamps were used for this trip. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin postcard having the official cachet cancelled in Friedrichshafen (22. Apr.29). One rare Eckener poster stamp added at top right. Mailed to Roessler in East Orange N. J. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cachet Flight card cancelled with ship cancellation on August 16, It was mailed to Tokyo where it was back stamped on August 19. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cachet passenger postcard cancelled with ship cancellation on August 16, It was back stamped Lakehurst on August 29 at 9:30 A. M. This postcard came from an original collection just coming now onto the market. Do not miss out. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet cover from Germany to the United States. It was cancelled on August 15,1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was addressed to Lakehurst and back stamped on August 29. There is a slight vertical fold on its left edge. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany nifty Roessler Zeppelin card for the delayed flight of Mailed from Friedrichshafen ( ) received New York (Aug 5, 1929). Roessler heavy card with the Europe to America tied by cachet. Uses #C36 for the postage. Minor corner dings do not affect the overall appearance. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Around the World Flight cachet cover from Germany to Latvia via Tokyo. It was cancelled on August 15,1929 in Friedrichshafen and then cancelled in Tokyo upon arrival on August 19. The cover was back stamped in Moscow on September 6 and was addressed to Libau, Lettland (Liepaja, Latvia).There are several small tears on its right edge and several folds on its top. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet cover from Germany to the United States. It was cancelled on August 15,1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was addressed to Los Angeles and back stamped on August 26. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin ZR-3 (later US Dirigible Los Angeles) Maiden Flight cachet card cancelled in Friedrichshafen on September 15, 1924 the original date of departure and the actual date of departure of October 15. While mailed to Lakehurst, it was back stamped with two Brooklyn cancellations for October 15, 16 and one for New York on October 15. This card has corner problems and a small tear on its bottom edge which does not distract from its. Historical nature No special stamps were used for this trip. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Complete Around the World Flight official cachet card cancelled on August 15,1929 in Friedrichshafen. It was back stamped upon its arrival in Friedrichshafen on September 4. It was addressed to Libau, Lettland (Liepaja, Latvia). There are several medium corner folds and minor damage on the reverse in the middle. This card came from an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet card cancelled in Friedrichshafen on August 15, 1929 and cancelled in Lakehurst on August 29 at 9:30 A. M. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin Flight cover and card both cancelled October 1, 1929 in Munich. Both were internally to Munich. Fascinating Bavarian flight history. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cover cancelled in Mannheim ( ). Includes a on Board cancel and a neat inscription to commemorative the return of the Airship Graf Zeppelin Voyage. A great addition for your Zeppelin collection. (Webphoto) S.B Frankfort ( ) back to Friedrichshafen (10. NOV.1929) Zeppelin return flight card addressed to Konstanz. Pretty three color 50pf franking. Owner s Catalog mark on reverse. (Webphoto) S.B Frankfort ( ) back to Friedrichshafen (10. NOV.1929) Zeppelin return flight card addressed to Konstanz. Pretty three color 50pf franking. Owner s Catalog mark on reverse. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin cover and card both cancelled in Berlin. Mailed to Libau, Latvia having Konigsberg transit marks. Both have old paper clip marks on their left sides and the cover has a severe tear on its top. Still interesting. (Webphoto) S.B Germany ( , B309) on registered FDC with notopfer, slit open at side, Fine. (Webphoto) S.B Germany 1934 South American flown Zepp. Cover franked with C56, Pernambuco cds. B/S. (Webphoto) S.B PAGE 32

33 1663 Japan Graf Zeppelin Flight cover cancelled On Board on August 29, It was mailed to Los Angeles and back stamped there on August 26. A US two cent stamp was applied and forwarded on where it was cancelled in Cleveland, Ohio on September 1. The Japanese stamp frankings makes this an exhibit worthy cover. From an original collection just coming now onto the market. (Cover Photo and Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cover cancelled in Vienna (2.V.29). Includes one on Board cancel. This cover was mailed to locally having no back stamp. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Graf Zeppelin cover cancelled in Duren ( ). Includes two on Board cancels. This cover was mailed to Bremen having no back stamp. (Webphoto) S.B Germany Zeppelin Stuttgart Return Flight card. After landing in Stuttgart, Rheinflight cancelled Boblingen on November 3 and then Friedrichshafen also on November 3. (Webphoto) S.B HONG KONG 1660 Hong Kong cover cancelled on May 13, 1898 sent by ship. It was mailed to Cleveland, Tennessee. It has two receiving cancels on its reverse one on June 8 in Vancouver and the other on June 13 having an illegible town cancel. Written in pencil on its front the message In case I should be killed you ll be telegraphed immediately so don t worry. (Webphoto) S.B ITALY x Italy awesome overfranked philatelic cover cancelled on 10/15/1936 having # and C Slight numerical indentation in its lower right corner does not distract from this slice of Italian postal history. (Webphoto) S.B Japan Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cover having the Official Japanese cachet cancelled on August 21,1929 in Tokyo. It was mailed to Lakehurst and back stamped there on August 29. Nice addition to an Zeppelin exhibit or collection. Direct from an old, original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Japan Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cover having the Official Japanese cachet cancelled on August 21, 1929 in Tokyo. It was mailed to Lakehurst and back stamped there on August 29. This cover also bears a Los Angeles back stamp on August 26 indicating that it was landed in LA and then placed back on the Zeppelin. Note the misspelling of Lakhurst and green ink bleeding on its front. Direct from an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B KOREA 1666 Korea postcard cancelled in Keijo on July 5, Mailed to Aurora, Illinois having its message in English. Stamp is on its front. Super Korean postal history. (Webphoto) S.B PARAGUAY 1667 Paraguay Zeppelin cover from the Pan America flight of Traveled aboard from Aereo-Postal, Paraguay (May 19, 1930) to Seville, Spain (June 5, 1930). All the proper markings. A little roughed up from its travels, bit of a missing corner at lower left, but still an excellent example of the most difficult leg of this trip. (Photo) S.B JAPAN 1662 Japan Graf Zeppelin Round the World Flight cover and postcard having the official Japanese cachet cancelled on August 21, 1929 in Tokyo. They were mailed to the Swiss Consulate in Los Angeles and cancelled on August 26. Great addition to any Japanese or Zeppelin cover exhibit. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Photo) S.B PAGE 33

34 SPAIN 1668 Spain interesting Zeppelin cover for the Pan American flight of Mailed from Seville, Spain ( ) to Lakehurst, New Jersey. Clear, proper markings. Outstanding franking using #343 x 2 and C10 x 8 for the postage. Its bumps, bruises and damaged corners only prove that this one was sent on the voyage. (Webphoto) S.B Spain Zeppelin flight cover from Seville, Spain (15. MAI.30) to Michigan with transit markings from Rio De Janeiro (25.MAI.1930) and Chicago (June,1930). Bright Graf Zeppelin cachet and interesting three color franking (384,.C9 X4, C10 X2). A small tear at right damages the airmail label, but does not detract from the impact of this cover. (Webphoto) S.B Spain Zeppelin flight cover from Seville, Spain (15. MAI.30) to Michigan with transit markings from Rio De Janeiro (25.MAI.1930) and Chicago (June,1930). Bright Graf Zeppelin cachet and interesting three color franking (384,.C9 X4, C10 X2). A small tear at right damages the airmail label, but does not detract from the impact of this cover. (Webphoto) S.B Spain wonderful Roessler Zeppelin cover for the Pan American flight of Mailed from Seville, Spain ( ) to Lakehurst, New Jersey. Outstanding Roessler preprinted envelope showing the aircraft over the Statue of Liberty in brown. Uses #343 x 2, 344, and C5 x 2 for the postage. A messy green Zeppelin cancel does not mar its appearance. (Webphoto) S.B Spain Zeppelin card for the Pan American flight of Mailed from Seville, Spain ( ) back to Seville (5.6.30) after making a complete circuit. All the proper markings. Uses #C11 x 3 for the postage. Soiled with folds, creases, and tears not detracting too much from its appearance. (Webphoto) S.B Spain Zeppelin cover from Seville ( ) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ( ). Fancy twenty-four stamp four color franking. Correct markings, cancels, and cachets. Lightly soiled, flown, condition. (Webphoto) S.B Flown Zeppelin cover from Seville, Spain ( ) to Pernambuco, Brazil ( ). Uses #342 x 4 and 343 for its franking. Weak date stamps on both sides. Interesting preprinted cachet along with all proper Zeppelin markings. (Webphoto) S.B SWITZERLAND 1675 Switzerland cover and card pair for the September, 1929 Zeppelin flight from Lausanne (28.IX.29) to Bern (28.IX.29). Proper Luftschiff, Graf Zeppelin hand stamp along with the An Bord red cachet. The card is postage due. Owners marks on reverse and slight paper clip indentations at left of each do not deter from their outward appearance. Scarce. (Webphoto) S.B Three Switzerland Zeppelin flight cards from the ( ) flight. Two are pre-flight handbacks, then mailed with ( ) Luftschiff, Graf Zeppelin cachet cancels. Both Interlaken to Luzern the same day. The other is a PPC with an On Board cachet. All with mild paperclip impressions. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Zeppelin cover from the Pan America flight of Traveled aboard from Romanshorn (May 16, 1930) to Lakehurst (May 30, 1930). All the proper markings on a four color franking. A little beat up from its travels, but still an excellent example of a difficult leg of this trip. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Zeppelin flight card from the ( ) flight. Mailed from Zurich (28,9.29) to Winterthur. Luftschiff, Graf Zeppelin cachet cancels. Interthur (29.IX.29) receiving mark. The PPC shows stylized Zeppelin over rough water with an On Board cachet. Mild paperclip impression. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Zeppelin flight cover and card both cancelled The cover was cancelled in Zurich and the card was landed at Zurich and dropped at St. Gallen. Back stamped at Lausanne November 5. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet cover cancelled on August 12,1929 in Basel. It was mailed to the Swiss Legation in Tokyo and cancelled there on August 21. An unusual Swiss and Japanese combo flight. Direct from an old, original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Graf Zeppelin Flight official cachet National Festival postcard cancelled on August 12,1929 in Basel. It was mailed to the Swiss Legation in Tokyo and cancelled there on August 21. From an original collection just coming onto the market. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland Zeppelin Flight Bird s Eye View postcard cancelled in Friedrichshafen on 2. Nov.29. It was mailed to Zurich and cancelled there on 2.XI.29. (Webphoto) S.B Switzerland registered postcard cancelled on January 6, 1938 in Zurich. It was posted with a B89 souvenir sheet. (Webphoto) S.B URUGUAY 1684 Uruguay pair of Zeppelin covers (One card rate and the other a cover) from the Pan America flight of Traveled aboard from Montevideo (May 16, 1930) to Seville, Spain (June 5, 1930). All the proper markings on each. Quite beat up from their travels, but still an excellent example of a another difficult leg of this trip. (Photo on Page 38) S.B PAGE 34

35 POSTAL CURRENCY UNITED STATES POSTAL CURRENCY Lots 1685 to 1772 are postal currency from a holding of a serious well respected long time lady customer from Michigan. They are identified and cataloged using the numbering system of the 19th Edition of Paper Money of the United States. By Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. The collector had a spectacular eye for quality resulting in an amazing group of this very elusive area. Will easily upgrade any serious minded collector (1226, 1229, 1232 x2, 1242, 1244 x2, 1255 x2, 1256, 1258, 1265, 1266, 1267, 1288, , 1309, 1322, 1374, 1376, 1379) Tight lot of postal currency. All with minor faults such as corner creases, facial scuff, creases, blunted perfs, or cut into the design. Still very presentable appearance. (Webphoto) S.B RASDALE STAMP COMPANY 1694 (1230) 5 First Issue, straight edges, with monogram, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1231) 5 First issue, design 164, cut a little close at bottom, otherwise sound, CH63. (Webphoto) (1233) 5 Second Issue, cut a little close at right, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1234) 5 Second issue, design 165, nicely centered, sound, GEM65. (Photo) (1236) 5 Third Issue, tiny speck on the reverse, sound Ch63. (Webphoto) (1237) Third issue, design 166. Red reverse, with a at extreme left on obverse, well balanced margins, GEM65. (Cover Photo) 1, SP (1272SP) Narrow margins, obverse with printed signatures of Colby and Spinner, without Specimen printed on the reverse, very fresh, GEM. (Photo) (1238) 5 Second issue, design 166, cut a little close at left, bright, CH63. (Webphoto) (1238) 5 Second issue, design 166, nicely centered, corner crease, bright, CU60. (Webphoto) SP (1282SP) Wide margins, obverse with straight edges, reverse note without monogram, very bright, GEM. (Webphoto) (1226) 3 Light background, cut in at right on reverse, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1226) 5 First issue, design 163, cut a little close at left, sound, CH63. (Webphoto) (1226) 3 Third issue, design 163, light vertical crease I the left margin, CU60. (Webphoto) (1227) 5 First issue, design 163, cut a little close at top, sound, CH63. (Webphoto) (1228) 5 First Issue, perforated edges, with monogram on the reverse, short perf at bottom left, perforations cut in at right, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1230) 5 First design, straight edges, with monogram, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1239) Third issue, design 166, a on obverse at extreme left, fresh, GEM65. (Photo) (1241) 10 First issue, design 167, cut a little close at right, fresh, CH63. (Webphoto) (1242) 10 First issue, design 167, cut a little close at right, fresh, CH63. (Webphoto) (1246) 10 Second Issue, surcharge and S, sound, Gem65. (Photo) (1251) 10 Third Issue, red reverse, mild corner bend, Ch63. (Webphoto) PAGE 35

36 1717 (1264) 10 Fifth Issue, tiny corner crease, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1265) 10 Fifth Issue, thin key, bright, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1266) 10 Fifth Issue, thick key, cut close at top, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1267) 15 Fourth issue, design 172, large red seal, watermarked paper, pink silk fiber. Few minor paper bends, cut close at top and right, CU60. (Webphoto) (1252) 10 Third Issue, numeral 1 on obverse, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1253) 10 Third Issue, sound, Gem65. (Photo) (1255) 10 Third Issue, green reverse, sound Gem65. (Webphoto) (1256) 10 Third Issue, corner crease at lower left, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1257) 10 Fourth Issue, watermarked paper, sound, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1267) 15 Fourth Issue, sound Gem65. (Photo) NO LOT 1723 (1267) 15 Fourth Issue, watermarked paper, cut a little close at the bottom, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1271) 15 Fourth Issue, close at top, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1279) 25 First issue, design 174, perforated edges with monogram, cut a little close at top and left, CH63. (Webphoto) (1258) 10 Fourth Issue, sound, Gem65. (Photo) (1259) 10 Fourth Issue, large red seal, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1261) 10 Fourth Issue, smaller red seal, sound, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1264) 10 Fifth Issue, sound Ch63. (Webphoto) (1264) 10 Fifth Issue, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1280) 25 First Issue, perforated edges, without monogram, short perf at lower right, otherwise sound, perforations cut in at top, CU60. (Webphoto) (1281) 25 First issue, design 174, straight edges, with monogram, Gem65. (Webphoto) (1281) 25 First Issue, straight edges, with monogram, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1281) 25 First Issue, straight edges, with monogram, Ch63 (Webphoto) (1283) 25 Second Issue, without small surcharges, corner crease, Cu60. (Webphoto) PAGE 36

37 1731 (1286) 25 Second Issue, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1288) 25 Second Issue, with surcharge and 2 tiny corner crease, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1295) 25 Third Issue, small design letter a on obverse, Cu 60. (Webphoto) (1328) 50 Third Issue, with signatures of Colby and Spinner, few minor wrinkles, CU60. (Webphoto) (1331) 50 Third Issue, green reverse without surcharge variety, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1295) 25 Third Issue, green reverse, small a on obverse, tiny corner crease, bright, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1295) 10 Fifth Issue, long thin key, Ch 63. (Webphoto) (1295) 25 Third Issue, tiny corner crease, cut close at top. CU60. (Webphoto) (1301) 25 Fourth Issue, watermarked paper, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1303) 25 Fourth Issue, large red seal, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1307) 25 Fourth Issue, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1308) 25 Fifth Issue, long thin key, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1309) 25 Fifth Issue, short thick key, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1309) 25 Fifth Issue, short thick key, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1310) 50 First Issue, perforated edges, with monogram on the reverse, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1311) 50 First Issues, perforated edges, without monogram, centered a little high, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1312) 50 First Issue, straight edges, with monogram, cut a little close at right and bottom, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1312) 50 First Issue, design 179, straight edges, with monogram, well balanced margins, mild vertical and diagonal pressed out paper bends, CU60. (Webphoto) (1319) 50 Second Issue, with surcharge and 1, cut close at upper left, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1324) 50 Third Issue, surcharge A-2-6-5, sound, Gem65. (Cover Photo and Webphoto) 1, (1328) 50 Third Issue, Red reverse with surcharge A-2-6-5, sound, Ch 63. (Webphoto) (1332) 50 Third Issue, design figure, 1 and a on the obverse, sound, Gem65. (Photo) 1, (1333) 50 Third Issue, design figure 1 only on the obverse, cut close at top, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1339) 50 Third Issue, green reverse, without surcharges and design figures, few wrinkles, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1341) 50 Third Issue, design 182, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1342) 50 Third Issue, green reverse, design figure a only on the obverse, few minor wrinkles, Cu60. (Webphoto) (1347) 50 Third issue, design 183b, cut a little close at right, CU60. (Webphoto) (1355) 50 Third Issue, design 183d, sound Gem65. (Webphoto) 1, (1358) 50 Third Issue, design 183e, cut in at top and left, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1358) 50 Third issue, design 183e, corner crease, cut in at top, CU60. (Webphoto) (1362) 50 Third issue, design 183f, very nicely centered, fresh, GEM65. (Cover Photo and Webphoto) (1364) 50 Third Issue, design 183f, sound, Ch63. (Webphoto) (1374) 50 Fourth issue, design 184, fresh, CH63. (Webphoto) 1, (1374) 50 Fourth issue, design 184, few very trivial corner wrinkles, tiny nick at the bottom right margin, CU60. (Webphoto) PAGE 37

38 (1374) 50 Fourth issue, design 184, cut in at bottom and left, couple minor stains, EF40. (Webphoto) (1376) 50 Fourth issue, design 1845, very nicely centered, fresh, GEM65. (Photo) (1376) 50 Fourth issue, design 185, centered a little low, fresh, CH63. (Webphoto) (1379) 50 Fourth Issue, design 186, cut close at bottom, sound, Ch63. (Photo) (1379) 50 Fourth issue, design 186, nicely centered, bright, GEM65. (Webphoto) (1381) 50 Fifth issue, design 187, cut a little close at left, otherwise sound, CH63. (Webphoto) (1381) 50 Fifth Issue, sound Ch63. (Webphoto) (1381) 50 Fifth Issue, sound Ch63. (Webphoto) END OF THE AUCTION THANK YOU OUR NEXT SALE IS AUGUST 18-19, 2018 x PAGE 38