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Sale 871
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Worldwide Air Post
General Foreign Stamps and Covers
Featuring
The Estate of John F. Langhoff
AUCTION GALLERIES, INC.
www.siegelauctions.com
Sale 871
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Lot 2016
Arrangement of Sale
Worldwide Air Post
and
General Foreign Stamps
and Covers
Featuring
Worldwide Flight Covers from
The Estate of John F. Langhoff
General Foreign Stamps and Covers
from A West Coast Collector
Afternoon session (lots 2001-2360)
Thursday, December 18, at 1:30 p.m.
Trans-Oceanic Record Flights ............pages
Foreign Flights ..............................................
Foreign Air Mail Routes ..............................
Zeppelin Flights ............................................
Dirigible Flight Covers..................................
DO-X Flights ................................................
Other United States Flights ..........................
Rocket Mail ..................................................
Famous American Aviators ..........................
Flight Cover Group Lots ..............................
Air Post Issues By Country ..........................
General Foreign Stamps and Covers ............
Collection Lots by Country............................
Collections and Accumulations ....................
Most lots are offered without reserves
Pre-sale exhibition
Monday, December 15 — 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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On the cover
Front Cover: Lot
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2005
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23-25
25
25-29
29-31
31
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33-35
35-37
39-46
46-51
51-53
2001
2002
2003
2004
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
TRANS-OCEANIC RECORD FLIGHTS
AFTERNOON SESSION (LOTS 2001-2360)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003, AT 1:30 P.M.
WORLDWIDE FLIGHT COVERS
FROM THE ESTATE OF JOHN F. LANGHOFF
2001 `
1919, Jan. 30 — Nassau to Miami (AAMC 1001). Three-line handstamped cachet “First
Trip/Aeroplane/Nassau to Miami” on Bahamas 1p postal card to New Rochelle N.Y., Nassau
Jan. 30 datestamp, pinholes at top left, still Very Fine, scarce, AAMC $200.00 ... E. 150-200
2002 `
1919, June 14 — Alcock and Brown Transatlantic Flight, Newfoundland to Ireland (AAMC
1004). $1.00 on 15c Surcharge (C2) tied by St. John’s Jun. 10 machine cancel on flown cover
to London, Jun. 17 receiving backstamp, vertical fold at center, otherwise Very Fine, only 197
covers flown, signed Heiman, AAMC $2,500.00 ......................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2003 `
1919, June 15 — “Handley Page” Attempted Transatlantic Flight from Newfoundland,
Harbor Grace Mail (AAMC 1005a). Harbor Grace Jun. 14 circular datestamp, $1.00 on 15c
Surcharge (C2) tied by St. John’s Jun. 9 machine cancel on corner card cover to Bristol, redirected to Cheltenham, vertical fold, slight creasing, small tear and reduced at top, Fine and
scarce, signed Sanabria, AAMC $1,800.00 ................................................. E. 1,000-1,500
2004 `
1919, June 15 — “Handley Page” Attempted Transatlantic Flight from Newfoundland,
Harbor Grace Mail (AAMC 1005a). Harbor Grace Jun. 14 circular datestamp, lightly
cancelled $1.00 on 15c Surcharge (C2), rare “Atlantic Aerial Mail, Handley Page, Jun. 14,
1919” oval cachet on back of cover to Hawick, England, redirected to officer with North
Russian Relief Force in Archangel, Russia, stained and water damaged, both sides affixed to
inner card for support — aviators Kerr and Brackley abandoned their plans for a transatlantic flight after learning of Alcock and Brown’s success, they crash landed in Nova Scotia en
route to New York, and mail intended for the R-34 dirigible flight arrived too late — the
condition of this cover may be due to the crash, the forwarding to British forces in Archangel
is extraordinary, AAMC $1,800.00 without premium for oval cachet ............ E. 1,000-1,500
2005
2005 `
1919, July 17 — Third Attempted Transatlantic Flight by “Martinsyde”, Newfoundland to
England, Supplementary Mail (AAMC 1008). Hotel corner card to England with $1.00 on
15c Surcharge, Without Comma After “Post” or Period After “1919” (C2b) tied by St. John’s
Jul. 12 machine cancel, backstamped London Jan. 7, 1920, addressed in the hand of the
“Martinsyde” mechanic, cover slightly creased, some toned spots, stamp has rounded corner
and small faults ................................................................................................................................
A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL COVER FROM THE THIRD “MARTINSYDE”
ATTEMPT TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC. ONLY 25 COVERS WERE ADDED TO THE MAIL FOR THE
JULY 17 FLIGHT, WHICH CRASHED ON TAKE-OFF. ..........................................................................
The “Martinsyde” was rebuilt after the May 1919 crash. Major Raynham and his new navigator, Lieut. Biddlescombe, made another attempt on July 17, but the plane crashed during
take-off. The mail bag, which contained 25 additional letters franked with the $1.00 AlcockBrown stamp, was taken to England by Major Raynham but forgotten until the following
January, which explains the Jan. 7 backstamp applied by the London post office. ....................
Holcombe notation at bottom right. AAMC $2,500.00 without premium for the surcharge
variety. ................................................................................................. E. 2,000-3,000
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2006
2008EX
2010EX
2009
2011
2013
2012
2015
2014
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2006 `
1919, Aug. 14 — First Airplane Delivery, Shor to Ship at Sea (AAMC 1009). 3c Victoy
tied by New York Aug. 14 duplex on Roessler “Winged Letters” cover to London, typed
flight endorsement, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, AAMC $200.00........... E. 150-200
2007
2007 `
1919, Nov. 10 — Ross Smith Flight, England to Australia (AAMC 1013). Special Blue
stamp tied by one of two strikes of “First Aerial Mail, Great Britain to Australia, Received,
26 Feb. 1920” on cover to Adelaide, stamp has faint corner crease ending in small tears at
lower right, cover folded at right with small piece of flap missing .......................................
A FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS MAJOR PIONEER FLIGHT RARITY. ..................................................
AAMC $2,500.00..............................................................................
E. 1,500-2,000
2008 `
1922, June 3 — Amundsen North Polar “Maud” Expedition (AAMC 1021). Three
covers, first with two green labels and 1c stamps, second with one red label and 2c stamp,
one of each color label has “ARI” error, appropriate cachets and datestamps incl. Nome
Alaska, third cover with 1c-4c stamps and corresponding labels, without Nome datestamp, AAMC $1,200.00 without premium for errors ..................(Photo Ex) E. 500-750
2009 `
1925, Nov. 16 — Cobham Survey Flight, London to Capetown (AAMC 12). Imperial
Airways Survey Flight printed postcard with London-Capetown Special Mail label tied by
Nov. 16, 1925 purple oval datestamp, signed “Alan J. Cobham”, to Johannesburg with
Feb. 23, 1926 machine receiving cancel tying Union of South Africa 11⁄ 2p Geo. V, Very
Fine and scarce..................................................................................... E. 300-400
2010 `
1925-26, Amundsen-Ellsworth North Polar Expeditions (AAMC 1030, Z-478). One of
former and two of latter (signed by crew member), appropriate frankings and cachets,
Very Fine .............................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 200-300
2011 `
1925, Jun. 10 — MacMillian Arctic Expedition (AAMC 1031). Postal card with blue
handstamped oval cachet, Boston Jun. 11 machine cancel, Very Fine, AAMC $250.00 .....
........................................................................................................... E. 150-200
2012 `
1925, Aug. 1 — MacMillan Arctic Expedition (AAMC 1032). Large cover with blue
handstamped circular cachet on back, signed by Donald MacMillan, 1⁄ 2c and 11⁄ 2c tied by
Elmira N.Y. Jun. 18, 1925 duplex, Very Fine, scarce polar flight cover, AAMC $750.00 ..
........................................................................................................... E. 500-750
2013 `
1925, Aug. 1 — Nonstop Flight, San Francisco to Hawaii, PN9-3 Flight (AAMC 1033a).
Magenta and purple handstamped cachets on cover to Honolulu, 2c tied by San Diego
Aug. 22 duplex, Very Fine, AAMC $200.00 .............................................. E. 150-200
2014 `
1926, Apr. 4 — First Flight, Madrid to Manila, Calcutta-Manila Leg (AAMC 1038a).
Printed flight cover with India franking tied by airplane handstamp. additional cachet on
back, signed by Gallarza, Very Fine, AAMC $450.00................................. E. 300-400
2015 `
1926, May 23 — First Flight, U.S. to Argentina (AAMC 1040). Special Delivery and
Argentina mixed franking on corner card cover to Buenos Aires, May 23 origin and Dec.
11 receiving datestamps, Very Fine, only 30 carried on this leisurely flight by Don
Duggan, AAMC $250.00 ........................................................................ E. 150-200
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2017
2018
2020
2019
2023EX
2022
2021EX
2025
2024
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2016
2016 `
1927, May 23 — Transatlantic Flight from Trepassey to Rome by Commander Francesco De
Pinedo in Seaplane “Santa Maria II”, Trepassy Supplementary Mail Cancelled in Rome (AAMC
14c). Newfoundland 60c Cabot (without overprint) tied by Rome Jun. 22 circular datestamp on
supplementary mail cover to U.S., Trepassey May 21 circular datestamp, receiving backstamp,
reduced at left, two vertical folds clear of stamp ..................................................................................
FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE DE PINEDO SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL FLIGHT COVER WITH THE ORDINARY NEWFOUNDLAND STAMP CANCELLED ON ARRIVAL IN ROME. ......................................................
Only 20 covers were added to the mail on May 21 prior to take-off from Trepassey. The ordinary
60c stamp was used and left uncancelled until the mail enetered the Rome post office....................
AAMC $6,000.00 ..........................................................................................
E. 2,000-3,000
2017 `
1927, Apr. 12 — Italian Flight, Rome to Brazil (AAMC 1051). Flown cover from Montevideo to
Paraguay (the only part of the trip when mail was carried), Uruguay 5c tied by Montevideo Apr.
12 datestamp, signed by Franchetti and Del Prete, receiving machine cancel on back, Very Fine
and scarce, AAMC $150.00 ................................................................................. E. 150-200
2018 `
1927, June 2 — Floyd Bennett “Ningesser-Coli” Search Expedition, New York to Newfoundland
(AAMC 1055). Printed flight cover with U.S. 2c 1922 tied by New York Jun. 2 machine cancel,
Newfoundland 2c Caribou tied on back by St. John’s Jun. 11 machine cancel, Very Fine, scarce
and undervalued in AAMC at $100.00 ................................................................. E. 100-150
2019 `
1927, June 18 — “Columbia”, Munich to Vienna (Unlisted in AAMC). Three-line red handstamp
“U.S. Airplane * Columbia * 18, 6. 1927 *” with second matching “* 19, 6. 1927 *” straightline
on postcard to Vienna, German 15pf Airpost tied by Munich Jun. 19, 1927 purple datestamp,
Vienna Jun. 20 receiving datestamps, Very Fine, scarce ......................................... E. 400-500
2020 `
1927, Oct. 10 — Non-Stop Flight, Paris to Buenos Aires (AAMC 1063). “Bourget-Aviation Seine”
Oct. 10 circular datestamp ties France 1fr50c on cover to Buenos Aires, Oct. 20 four-line machine
receiving datestamp, Very Fine, only 17 pieces carried on this record non-stop South Atlantic
flight by aviators Coste and LeBrix, AAMC $600.00............................................... E. 400-500
2021 `
Netherlands-Dutch East Indies Flights. Three: Oct. 18, 1927 Batavia-Amsterdam card (AAMC
1064), Oct. 11, 1928 Makasser-Amsterdam Return Flight cover (AAMC 1085a), and Dec. 26, 1933
Batavia-Amsterdam, Very Fine, AAMC $105.00 for first two....................(Photo Ex) E. 100-150
2022 `
1927, Oct. 12 — Attempted Heinkel HE-6 Flight, Germany to New York, Azores Dispatch
(AAMC 1065a). 10 different Azores stamps tied by Nov. 12 circular datestamp on registered flight
cover to New York, Azores Nov. 14 backstamp after plane was disabled before taking off for
Bermuda, Very Fine, AAMC $300.00 ................................................................... E. 200-300
2023 `
1928-30 Mears Flights (AAMC 1077, Newfoundland 20). Two postal cards with special printed
cachet, Jun. 28, 1928 Round the World flight with additional Chinese franking, and Aug. 1, 1930
Attempted Round the World flight with U.S. 10c Special Delivery tied Aug. 1 and Harbour Grace
Aug. 2 receiving datestamp, Very Fine .................................................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2024 `
1928, June 28 — Attempted Flight, Portugal to U.S. (AAMC 1078). Portugal $1.60 tied by Lisbon
Jun. 28 datestamp, handstamped flight cachet on cover to Canada, minor tape stains (easily
removable), otherwise Very Fine, scarce, AAMC $750.00 ........................................ E. 400-500
2025 `
1928, Aug. 16-Oct. 18 — Attempted Flight from Rockford Ill. to Stockholm, Sweden (AAMC
1084). 5c Beacon tied by Rockford Oct. 18 duplex on Aero Philatelic Society corner card cover
prepared by Harry Truby, signed by Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer, appropriate endorsements, Very Fine, one of only ten covers carried on the attempted flight from the U.S. to Sweden
over Greenland, “Fish” Hassell and “Shorty” Cramer crashed during a blizzard over the icecap in
Greenland. A fishing vessel rescued them after a thirteen-day trek across the icecap. Their plane
was discovered sixteen years later during World War II. ....................................................................
AAMC $1,750.00 (unpriced in 1990 supplement) .............................................
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E. 1,000-1,500
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2027
2026
2029
2030
2028
2031
2032
2033EX
2034
2039
2036
2035
2037
2038
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2026 `
1929, June 9 — Swedish Fliers Attempt, Stockholm to New York (AAMC 1090). Registered flown
cover to U.S. with Iceland franking incl. block of 1920 5kr Christian X, tied by Reykjavik Jun. 29,
1929 datestamps, Very Fine, AAMC $100.00......................................................... E. 100-150
2027 `
1929, July 8-9 — Ocean Flight, U.S. to Spain, William and Yancey (AAMC 1092). Detroit
Mayor’s Office corner card cover to Prince Potenziani, Governor of Rome, Jul. 29 receiving datestamp, no franking as usual, Very Fine, only 19 letters carried from the U.S. to Rome, all were
unfranked official greetings from U.S. mayors, AAMC $600.00 ............................... E. 400-500
2028 `
1929, July 8-9 — Ocean Flight, U.S. to Spain, William and Yancey, Rome to London (AAMC
1092b). Italian franking tied by Rome Jul. 17 circular datestamps on cover to London, Le Bourget
Jul. 17 datestamp on front and back, Very Fine, only 11 covers carried from Rome to London,
AAMC $800.00 .................................................................................................. E. 500-750
2029
New York City Mayor’s Committee Medal. Gold-colored medal with red, white and blue ribbon
and pin, from the Mayor’s Committee of New York City, inscribed to Prince Potenziani, Governor
of Rome, by Mayor James J. Walker, May 4, 1928, accompanying note from Herman Herst Jr.
indicates medals of this type were distributed to city officials, this one coming from the estate of
then Postmaster Albert Goldman, interesting collateral item for William-Yancey flight to Rome ....
....................................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2030 `
1929, Nov. 6 — Initial Flight, Wilkins Antarctic Expedition (AAMC 1097). Pale green illustrated
flight cover with Deception Island handstamped cachet and “Hubert Wilkins” signature, to A. C.
Roessler in E. Orange N.J., Falkland Is. 1p Geo. V tied by Port Stanley Nov. 6 datestamp, South
Shetlands Jan. 6, 1930 transit, Very Fine, scarce, AAMC $300.00 ............................ E. 200-300
2031 `
1929, Nov. 28 — South Pole Flight, Byrd Antarctic Expedition (AAMC 1100). 5c Air Post entire
with handstamped cachets, S.S. City of New York Feb. 19 duplex, signed “Flown over Pole R. E.
Byrd”, small edge tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, AAMC $750.00 ................... E. 500-750
2032 `
1930, Jun. 24 — Flight by “Southern Cross”, Harbour Grace to New York (AAMC 1111b).
Roessler cover with Newfoundland 4c tied by Harbour Grace Jun. 26 circular datestamp, purple
handstamped flight cachet, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, AAMC $500.00............. E. 300-400
2033 `
1930, Jul. 9 — First Commercial Flight, Brazil to Europe (AAMC 1113). Two, Brazil and
Uruguay frankings, different handstamped cachets, Very Fine, this flight failed and mail was put
on board a steamship for Senegal, AAMC $300.00 .................................(Photo Ex) E. 150-200
2034 `
1930, Aug. 20 — Von Gronau Transatlantic Flight, Germany to U.S. (AAMC 1115). Flown cover
prepared for A. C. Roessler with typewritten inscription “Capt. Von Gronau, Dornier Wahl D.
1422” and ms. “Thru Courtesy P.M. Halifax N.S.”, Canada 2c Green entire uprated with 20c
Special Delivery tied by Halifax Aug. 25 circular datestamp, U.S. 2c Red tied on arrival by New
York Aug. 26 duplex, patriotic flag stickers at bottom, East Orange N.J. Aug. 27 receiving backstamp, Very Fine, only covers with the New York Aug. 26 receiving datestamp are considered true
flight covers, this example with the stamp tied on the front is especially scarce and desirable .......
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2035 `
1930, Sep. 14 — Tokyo-Tacoma, Unsuccessful Flight by Bromley and Gatty (AAMC 1119).
Japanese 6s postal card with additional franking tied by Yokohama Aug. 25 circular datestamp,
typewritten address to Berkeley Cal. with endorsement and “#3 of 10 cards carried”, signed
“Harold Gatty (Navigator)”, Very Fine, Bromley and Gatty were forced to return to Japan after
flying 1,250 miles, according to AAMC three covers and eleven cards were carried, AAMC $500.00
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2036 `
1930, Feb. 20 — Mildred Bruce Around the World Flight, New York to Croydon (AAMC 1120b).
Airmail cover with typed inscription, signed “Mildred Bruce, arrived Croyden 20-2-31 ‘World
Flier’”, 5c Wingled Globe tied by New York Feb. 5 datestamp, Very Fine, only 20 pieces are
reported from this leg of the flight, undervalued in AAMC at $250.00..................... E. 200-300
2037 `
1930, Oct. 9 — Second “Columbia” Transatlantic Flight from Harbour Grace (AAMC 1122, NF
21c). Red and blue airmail cover with typewritten address to Capt. Von Gronau, Harbour Grace,
crossed out and readdressed to Bournemouth, England, sender’s inscription at left,
Newfoundland 5c Caribou tied by Harbour Grace Oct. 9 circular datestamp, strip of Great Britain
1 ⁄ 2p Geo. V tied by Bournemouth Oct. 13 receiving datestamps, Very Fine, unusual combination,
only 50 pieces posted at Harbour Grace with an ordinary stamp, AAMC $1,000.00 ... E. 500-750
2038 `
1930, Dec. 17 — Balbo Mass Squadron Flight, Italy to Brazil (AAMC 1125). Imprinted flight
cover to Rio de Janeiro with standard franking tied by Rome Dec. 15 special flight machine cancel,
signed by all of the pilots, including General Balbo, Rio de Janeiro Jan. 22, 1931 receiving
machine cancel, minor climatic toned spots around perfs, still Very Fine, AAMC $500.00.............
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2039 `
1931, Jan. 7 — Hart-MacLaren First Transatlantic Commercial Flight (AAMC 1130). Special
printed postcard and cover, each with U.S. and Bermuda mixed franking and appropriate datestamps from the first part of the ill-fated flight — the plane and both aviators were lost between
Bermuda and the Azores — the postcard has a typed note “First stage made—more difficult than
expected—a series of unfortunate accidents—next jump our big test—the last stage Azores to Paris
will be easy”, signed by MacLaren — Very Fine, AAMC $400.00 ............................ E. 200-300
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2040
2043
2046
2044
2045
2048
2049
2050
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2040 `
1931, Mar. 28 — Pratt-Hadley Flight Across Bay of Bengal to Rangoon (AAMC 1134). Purple
handstamped cachets incl. delayed-flight straightline on cover with India franking, signed by
Pratt and Hadley, Very Fine, only 45 covers carred, AAMC $150.00 ....................... E. 150-200
2041 `
1931, Apr. 4-14 — Experimental Service Flights, London to Australia Burma to Australia
(AAMC 1136, 1137). Five different covers, four legal-size with printed cachet, variety of G.B.,
India and Australia frankings, Very Fine group ..................................Not illustrated E. 100-150
2042 `
1931, June 21 — Post and Gatty Round the World Flight (AAMC 1141). 2c tied by Mineola N.Y.
Jun. 21 machine cancel on flight cover signed by Post and Gatty, appropriate cachets and datestamps, Very Fine, AAMC $350.00........................................................................ E. 200-300
2043 `
1931, Jun. 22 — Attempted Solo Transatlantic Flight by Ruth R. Nichols (AAMC 1142). Airmail
cover with magenta handstamped cachet and crash marking, signed “Ruth R. Nichols”, unaddressed as always, Very Fine, AAMC $250.00........................................................ E. 150-200
2044 `
1931, July 15 — New York to Budapest (AAMC 1144). Special flight card with 5c tied by Flint
Mich. May 14 machine cancel, appropriate handstamped cachets, Very Fine, AAMC $150.00 .......
....................................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2045 `
1931, Jul. 28 — New York to Istanbul Flight (AAMC 1145). Airmail cover to Ireland with two 5c
Winged Globe stamps tied by Jul. 23 and 27 duplexes, signed by pilots Boardman and Polando,
purple Dept. of State oval, Istanbul receiving backstamp, American Consul in Dublin Aug. 24
datestamp also on back, faint toning, Very Fine, AAMC $300.00 ............................. E. 200-300
2046 `
1931, Jul. 28 — New York to Istanbul Flight, “Legion” Card (AAMC 1145a). Boston Sep. 8, 1930
machine cancel and Istanbul Jul. 30 receiving datestamp, slightly worn corners, still Very Fine,
scarce, AAMC $300.00........................................................................................ E. 200-300
2047
2047 `
1931, Aug. 8 — Von Gronau Transatlantic Flight (AAMC 1147). Cover flown from Westerland to
Chicago with stamps of Germany (Berlin Jul. 29), Iceland (Reykyavik Aug. 11), Canada (Longlac
Sep. 1) and U.S. (Chicago Sep. 3), appropriate handstamped cachets and signed “Gronau”, Very
Fine, a scarce fully-franked flown cover signed by Von Gronau on his record “Groenland Wal”
flight from Germany to the United States via Iceland, Greenland and Canada, AAMC $1,000.00 ..
.................................................................................................................. E. 1,000-1,500
2048 `
1931, Aug. 19 — St. Pierre & Miquelon to Sydney N.S. (Unlisted). Picture postcard signed
“Souvenir of the first flight from St. Pierre to Sydney N.S., Chas H. Ray, Pilot”, St. Pierre &
Miquelon 25c tied by Aug. 19 datestamp, Canada 5c Air Post tied by Sydney Aug. 21 datestamp,
annotated “St. Pierre Aug. 19 - 1931 3:20 p.m. Sydney Aug. 19 - 1931. 5:55 p.m.” indicating this card
was actually flown despite AAMC statement that the flight contemplated by Maritime and
Newfoundland Airways was cancelled, Very Fine................................................... E. 200-300
2049 `
1931, Sep. 5 — MacMillan Labrador Expedition, Newfoundland to U.S., Battle Harbor Dispatch
(AAMC 30 var). Cover to Newton Mass. with printed “MacMillan Labrador Expedition 1931”
cachet, signed by MacMillan and Rocheville, Newfoundland 15c Air Post tied by “Battle Hr
Newf’d Sep. 5, 1931” circular datestamp, endorsed by postmaster “First Air Mail from Labrador, S.
Loveridge P.M. Battle Hr. Lab.”, faint toning, stamp has corner crease, still Very Fine, AAMC lists
flight from Hopedale but not this posting from Battle Harbor (AAMC $500.00)........ E. 500-750
2050 `
1932, Jan. 9 — Kingsford-Smith Christmas Mails Return Flight, Rome to Darwin (AAMC 1153a
var). Flown cover to Darwin with Italy franking tied by Rome Jan. 9 datestamps, signed “C.
Kingsford-Smith”, Darwin Jan. 19 receiving datestamp, Very Fine, accompanied by Italian newspaper article and letter from Penny Black Stamp Co. (addressee) to Irwin Heiman stating that
only 12 such covers were carried for sender ......................................................... E. 200-300
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2052
2054
2055
2053
2056
2058
2057
2060
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2051 `
1932, July 21 — Von Gronau Round the World Flight (AAMC 1168). Round trip cover with
multi-country franking and handstamped cachet, Friedrichschafen Nov. 10 backstamp, Very Fine,
extremely scarce, AAMC $1,250.00.................................................................... E. 750-1,000
2052 `
1932, July 21 — Von Gronau Round the World Flight, Montreal Dispatch (AAMC 1168b).
Airmail cover to Rahway N.J., signed by Von Gronau with purple cachet and German franking
tied by Jan. 30, 1933 circular datestamp, slightly toned, otherwise Very Fine ........... E. 150-200
2053 `
1932, Jul. 21 — Von Gronau Round the World Flight, Shanghai Dispatch (AAMC 1168h). 25s
tied by Shanghai Sep. 21 circular datestamp on cover to Manila with purple handstamped flight
cachet, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, AAMC $350.00 ......................................... E. 200-300
2054 `
1932, Aug. 31 — Solberg-Petersen Attempted Norwegian Flight, Newfoundland to Norway
(AAMC 1169). Printed card with Newfoundland 3c Portrait tied by purple Deer Lake Aug. 31
flight cachet, signed “Thor Solberg”, small stain at upper left, otherwise Very Fine, Solberg and
Petersen crashed at Darby’s Harbour, accompanied by copy of authenticating letter from Solberg
....................................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2055 `
1932, Aug. 18 — First Solo Flight, Europe to North America, Seals of Dublin, St. Johns and New
York (AAMC 1171b). Legal-size cover with seals and signatures on front and back, signed and
endorsed by Mollison, small piece missing from Dublin seal, Very Fine, one of three flown covers
with the official city seals and mayoral signatures, AAMC $1,500.00 ................... E. 1,000-1,500
2056 `
1932, Nov.-Dec. — J. A. Mollison Round Trip, South Africa-England (Unlisted). Legal-size cover
with Nov. 14 Lympne Air Post oval datestamp marked “06.35 hrs”, Capetown Nov. 18 datestamp
marked “15.31hrs”, South Africa franking tied by Capetown Nov. 23 circular datestamp, signed by
Mollison with his notation “Left Cape Town 0500 hrs 11/12/32, Arrd Croydon Noon 18/12/32”, slightly
toned, otherwise Fine, accompanying transmittal letter mentions absence of return-trip postmark,
very scarce, we cannot locate an AAMC listing for this flight................................... E. 400-500
2057 `
1933, Feb. 6 — First Solo Crossing of the South Atlantic from East to West (AAMC 1174). Legalsize cover with Brazil franking tied by Port Natal Feb. 9 circular datestamp, signed by Capt.
Mollison, appropriate datestamps, Very Fine, extremely scarce cover carried by Mollison in the
same plane used for the couple’s 1932 record transatlantic flight, AAMC $600.00 ..... E. 400-500
2058 `
1933, July 27 — Attempted Round-the-World Solo Flight by Jimmy Mattern, Edmonton-New
York (AAMC 1177). Flown cover signed “Jimmie Mattern” with Canada 1c and 5c Air Post tied by
Edmonton Jul. 27, 1933 circular datestamps, U.S. 1c Century of Progress tied by New York oval,
backstamped New York Aug. 9 and Estevan Aug. 11, Very Fine, rare, only a few covers were put
on board with other mail when Mattern stopped at Edmonton, signed Heiman, AAMC $1,500.00 .
.................................................................................................................. E. 1,000-1,500
2061
2059
2059 `
1933, July 1 — Balbo Squadron Flight, Italy to Century of Progress, Chicago (AAMC 1179).
Registered cover to Washington D.C. with Italy 1933 5.25L + 19.75L and 5.25L + 44.75L Balbo
Triptychs (C48, C49), both with “I. RANI” inscription, tied by Rome Jun. 17 circular datestamps,
appropriate flight cachet and registry markings, Chicago Jul. 15 receiving backstamp, stamps have
very faint toned spots, Very Fine, rare Balbo flight cover with both of the tryptich overprints,
Scott Retail $650.00 for used stamps off cover ................................................. E. 1,500-2,000
2060 `
1933, July 1 — Balbo Squadron Flight, Italy to Century of Progress, Chicago (AAMC 1179).
Registered cover to New York City with Italy 1933 5.25L + 44.75L Balbo Triptych (C49), “I.
BISE” inscription, tied by Milan Jun. 17 circular datestamps, appropriate flight cachet and
registry markings, N.Y. receiving backstamp, horizontal fold in cover clear of stamps, Very Fine,
Scott Retail $375.00 off cover.............................................................................. E. 300-400
2061 `
1933, July 7 — Balbo Squadron Flight, Italy to Century of Progress, Chicago, Iceland Dispatch,
Reykjavik to New York (AAMC 1179e). Registered cover to Rahway N.J. with G. Lindman cachet
and labels, complete set of Iceland 1933 1k-10k Balbo Overprint (C12-C14), used with 30a, tied
by Reykjavik Jul. 7 circular datestamps, New York Jul. 21 and Rahway Jul. 22 receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a pristine and very rare Balbo flight cover with the Iceland 1933 Overprint set,
AAMC $2,500.00. Scott Retail $3,500.00 for Nos. C12-C14 used off cover. .......... E. 2,000-3,000
– 15 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2062
2063EX
2065
2067
2066
2068
2070
2071
2072
– 16 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2062 `
1933, July 1 — Balbo Squadron Flight, Italy to Reykyavik (AAMC 1179 var). Flown picture
postard depicting Balbo planes to Reykyavik with regular-issue franking tied by Rome circular
datestamps, handstamped flight cachet, Extremely Fine ......................................... E. 100-150
2063 `
1933, July 15 — Attempted Ocean Flight by Darius and Girenas, New York to Lithuania (AAMC
1182). Four flown covers with appropriate cachets, three with U.S. & Lithuania combination
frankings (one is “1935” year date error in backstamp), one with U.S. only but signed by both
aviators, minor toning, Very Fine, AAMC $1,000.00 without premium for autographed cover or
“1935” error ......................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 500-750
2064
2064 `
1933, July 15 — Around the World Solo Flight by Wiley Post (AAMC 1183). Legal-size LonginesWittnauer corner card cover with two 8c Winged Globe stamps tied by New York Jul. 15 and Aug.
3 duplexes, purple flight cachet and signed “Wiley Post”..................................................................
VERY FINE. ONE OF FIVE COVERS CARRIED BY WILEY POST ON HIS 1933 RECORD-SETTING ROUNDTHE-WORLD SOLO FLIGHT. .....................................................................................................................
AAMC $3,000.00 ..........................................................................................
E. 2,000-3,000
2065 `
1933, Aug. 8 — Balbo Squadron Return Flight, Shoal Harbor to Rome (AAMC 1184h). Flown
cover with Newfoundland 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo Surcharge (C18) tied by St. Johns Jul. 26
circular datestamp, Shoal Harbour Jul. 27 backstamp, handstamped green flight cachet, Very
Fine, scarce Shoal Harbour dispatch, signed Heiman, AAMC $1,000.00 ................ E. 750-1,000
2066 `
1933, Aug. 8 — Balbo Squadron Return Flight, Shoal Harbor to Rome (AAMC 1184h).
Newfoundland Postal Telegraphs printed cover with 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo Surcharge (C18)
and two additional stamps tied by Shoal Harbour Jul. 31 circular datestamp, handstamped greenish-black flight cachet, registry handstamp and Aug. 12 receiving backstamp, vertical fold clear of
stamps, Very Fine, this Shoal Harbour dispatch is very scarce, AAMC $1,000.00 .... E. 750-1,000
2067 `
1933, Aug. 8 — Balbo Squadron Return Flight, New York to Shediac (AAMC 1184d). Flown
airmail cover with Canadian franking tied on front and back by Shediac Jul. 14, 1933 duplex,
Chicago Jul. 15 transit datestamp, Very Fine, scarce (only 44 carried on this leg), AAMC $650.00.
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2068 `
1933, Aug. 8 — Balbo Squadron Return Flight, New York to Shoal Harbour (1184e). U.S. 20c,
50c and $1.00 tied by New York Jul. 24 duplex on printed flight cover to Roessler in N.J., purple
handstamped cachet and 15c Green & Orange Brown Unofficial Air Post, uncancelled, Shoal
Harbour Jul. 26 and St. Johns Jul 27 backstamps, Very Fine, only 99 pieces carried on this leg,
AAMC $500.00 without premium for unofficial stamp............................................ E. 400-500
2069 `
1933 Balbo Squadron Flight Covers. Seven, U.S., Canada, Italy, Tripolitania and Cyrenaica frankings, Very Fine ...............................................................................Not illustrated E. 500-750
2070 `
1933, July 23 — Flight by Capt. and Mrs. Mollison, Wales to New York (AAMC 1185). G.B. 11⁄ 2p
tied by London Jun. 1 machine cancel on cover to Cornwall, signed by both Mollisons, LondonCroydon Jun. 4 datestamp, minor water damage as always, Very Fine, extremely rare, only four
covers were carried on this problematic flight — Capt. and Mrs. Mollison’s plane was damaged on
take-off on June 5, after repairs the couple left Pendine and successfully crossed the Atlantic, but
crashed near Bridgeport — AAMC $2,000.00 .................................................. E. 1,000-1,500
2071 `
1933, Aug. 5 — Distance Record Flight, New York to Syria (AAMC 1186). Longines-Wittnauer
cover with U.S. and Syrian franking, signed by Codos and Rossi, Very Fine, scarce, AAMC
$600.00 without premium for both pilots’ signatures ............................................. E. 400-500
2072 `
1934, Jan. 10 — First U.S. Navy Squadron Flight, San Francisco to Hawaii (AAMC 1200 var).
Legal-size special printed flight cover signed by Lt. Commander McGinnis and posted on arrival
with 8c Winged Globe tied by U.S. Fleet Jan. 10, 1934 duplex, Very Fine, only a few of the 600
flown cover were posted and cancelled on arrival .................................................. E. 100-150
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2073EX
2074
2075
2076
2077
2078
2079
2082
2081EX
2083
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2073 `
1934, Jan. 29 — Attempted Flight, Rome to Argentina, Lombardi and Mazzotti (AAMC 1201).
Four postcards with beautiful array of frankings, posted from San Marino, Vatican City, Tripoli
and Cyrenaica, each with at least one 1934 Overprint issue used in combination with other stamps,
appropriate cachets, Very Fine group, AAMC $600.00+ .........................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2074 `
1934, May 15 — Attempted Flight, New York to Rome, Pond and Sabelli (AAMC 1207). 8c Air
Post entire with all appropriate markings incl. Rome Jun. 11 receiving datestamp, signed by
Cesare Sabelli, Very Fine, scarce cover from this troubled flight, AAMC $300.00 ..... E. 200-300
2075 `
1934, May 25 — Attempted Nonstop Flight, Paris to San Diego Cal. (AAMC 1208). Flown cover
with Minister of Aviation corner card to French Consul, signed by Rossi and Codos, French and
U.S. franking tied by May 25 and May 29 datestamps, respectively, Very Fine, very scarce, only
ten covers were carried, AAMC $600.00 ............................................................... E. 400-500
2076 `
1934, Aug. 17 — Attempted Westward Crossing, Rome to New York (AAMC 1214). Airmail cover
with three-stamp Italian franking tied by Rome Aug. 17 circular datestamps, signed by Cesare
Sabelli, one of the two pilots, Very Fine, AAMC $350.00 ....................................... E. 200-300
2077 `
1934, Sep. 4 — Dr. Richard Light Round the World Flight (AAMC 1215). Registered cover with
handstamped green flight cachet and Iceland 1934 10a, 20a, 50a and 1kr Air Post franking, Very
Fine, AAMC $250.00 .......................................................................................... E. 200-300
2078 `
1934, Oct. 18 — Pacific Ocean Flight, Australia to California (AAMC 1216). Flown cover with
Australila, Fiji and U.S. franking tied by appropriate datestamps, signed “C. Kingsford-Smith”,
receiving backstamp, one Australian stamp torn at corner, razor cuts around U.S. stamp, otherwise Fine, AAMC $500.00 ................................................................................... E. 150-200
2079 `
1934, Oct. 20 — MacRobertson Air Race, England to Australia, Carried by Parmentier and Moll
(AAMC 1217a). Flown cover with Netherlands franking tied by Amsterdam datestamps, red handstamped flight cachet, backstamped Royal Dutch Airways Oct. 24 oval (confirming Parmentier and
Moll as pilots), accompanied by two similar covers carried by others, Very Fine........ E. 200-300
2080EX
2080 `
1934, Nov. 15-23 — Byrd Antarctic Expedition II, Exploration Flights (AAMC 1218). Five
matching sequential covers, each legal-size with 6c Winged Globe and block of 3c Byrd commemorative, printed corner card and appropriate handstamped cachets, each signed by Admiral Byrd,
datestamped Nov. 15, 16, 19, 22 and 23, with latitude and longitude indicated on each, Little
America Jan. 30 duplex cancels, Very Fine, a remarkable and scarce series from this famous polar
expedition, AAMC $1,750.00 ..........................................................(Photo Ex) E. 1,000-1,500
2081 `
1934, Dec. 17 — Inaugural Service, Holland to Dutch West Indies per “Snip” (AAMC 1220,
1220a). Two items, flown cover from regular dispatch at Netherlands, and flown card from
Paramaribo (Dutch Guiana) with Surinam franking and special cachet, Very Fine, scarce .............
........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 100-150
2082 `
1934, Dec. 19 — Special Christmas Flight, Airplane “Uiver”, Netherlands to Batavia, N.E.I.
(AAMC 1221). Stained and charred cover salvaged from the “Uiver”, which was hit by lightning
and crached, killing all aboard, franking intact, Fine and scarcer than AAMC $50.00 value
suggests............................................................................................................ E. 100-150
2083 `
1935, Mar. 21 — Record Speed Flight, Australia to England (AAMC 1229). Flown cover sent by
the pilot H. L. Brooks, endorsed in his hand “Carried by the Miles Falcon G-ACTM AustraliaEngland 7 days 9hrs 50mins Piloted by H. L. Brooks”, Australia and G.B. franking tied by
Darwin Mar. 21 and Croydon Apr. 1 datestamps, Very Fine, only a few covers were carried ........
....................................................................................................................... E. 300-400
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2085
2086
2087
2088
2090
2089
2094
2091
2092
2093
– 20 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2084
2084 `
1935, Aug. 3 — Attempted Flights over the North Pole, Moscow to San Francisco (AAMC
1238). Registered picture postcard to USSR Consul in New York with USSR 1935 1r on 10k
Moscow-San Francisco Flight Overprint (C68) tied by Moscow Aug. 3 circular datestamp,
appropriate handstamped cachets and registry labels......................................................................
VERY FINE. A PRISTINE CARD CARRIED ON THE INTERRUPTED POLAR FLIGHT OF THE “O 25”. .....
After flying over Siberia and 700 miles across the Arctic Ocean, the “O 25” developed a
mechanical problem, forcing the pilot (Levanevsky, one of three co-pilots) to return to base.
Mail carried on board was delivered by regular mail. AAMC $4,500.00 ........... E. 3,000-4,000
2085 `
1935, Aug. 17 — First Flight, Midway Island to Wake Island (AAMC 1240). Blue map cachet
on printed flight cover with U.S. stamps tied by Honolulu duplexes on Aug. 13 and 22, signed
by Capt. Sullivan, Very Fine, AAMC $300.00.................................................... E. 200-300
2086 `
1935, Sep. 24 — Attempted Non-Stop Flight by Waitkus, New York to Lithuania (AAMC
1241). Combination U.S. and Lithuania 1935 40c Overprint (C80 var) tied on flown cover
addressed by Lt. Felix Waitkus to himself and signed, appropriate cachets, additional stamps
tied on back, Very Fine, 400 flown, AAMC $250.00 ........................................... E. 200-300
2087 `
1935, Dec. 8 — Guillaumet Paris-Martinique Flight, Bordeaux Dispatch to Guadeloupe
(AAMC 1249 var). French franking incl. 1927 5fr Air Post Ovpt. (C2) tied by Bordeaux Dec. 1
datestamp on cover to Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, purple handstamped cachet, Very Fine,
owner’s notation “very rare”, unlisted in AAMC ................................................ E. 200-300
2088 `
1936, May 29 — First Flight, Manila to Madrid (AAMC 1260). Airmail cover with Hong Kong
and Philippines franking, purple handstamped flight cachet, signed by Antonio Arnaiz, receiving backstamps, Very Fine, AAMC $300.00 ....................................................... E. 150-200
2089 `
1936, Aug. 26 — Attempted Flight, New York to Lisbon via Brazil (AAMC 1263). Printed flight
cover with U.S. and Newfoundland franking and souvenir stamp, signed by Costa, appropriate
cachets (without typewritten note on back), Very Fine, AAMC $300.00 ................ E. 200-300
2090 `
1936, Sep. 4-5 — Attempted Ocean Flight, England to New York (AAMC 1265). Unaddressed
cover with G.B. 1 ⁄ 2p and six-line handstamped cachet, signed “Beryl Markham”, only 26
carried on this flight in which Mrs. Markham was forced to land near Louisburg, Nova Scotia,
AAMC $400.00 .............................................................................................. E. 300-400
2091 `
1936, Sep. 15 — Attempted Return Ocean Flight, London to New York (AAMC 1266). Legalsize hotel corner card cover with typewritten flight endorsement, G.B., Newfoundland and U.S.
franking, appropriate datestamps, vertical fold clear of stamps, otherwise Very Fine, AAMC
$300.00 ........................................................................................................ E. 150-200
2092 `
1938, July 10 — Howard Hughes Record Flight Around the World (AAMC 1307). Legal-size
airmail cover with U.S., French and Russian franking, signed by Harry Connor and Dick
Stoddart on back, Very Fine, AAMC $400.00 .................................................... E. 300-400
2093 `
1938, July 10 — Howard Hughes Record Flight Around the World (AAMC 1307). Legal-size
airmail cover with U.S., French and Russian franking, Very Fine, AAMC $400.00 . E. 200-300
2094 `
1938, Aug. 10-14 — First Successful Round Trip Transatlantic Flight between Berlin and
New York (AAMC 1309). Round-trip cachet and additional German franking tied by red Berlin
Aug. 14 datestamp, signed by pilots, Very Fine, scarce, AAMC $1,000.00.......... E. 750-1,000
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2096EX
2095
2098
2097
2099
2100
2102
2104
2101
– 22 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
TRANS-OCEANIC RECORD FLIGHTS, FOREIGN FLIGHTS (BY COUNTRY)
2095 `
1939, Apr. 28 — Attempted Non-Stop Flight, Moscow to World’s Fair, New York (AAMC 1320).
Registered postcard to New York N.Y. with usual four-stamp franking tied by Moscow Apr. 28
circular datestamp, registry labels, Miscou Lighthouse N.B. Apr. 28 circular datestamp applied
after crash following flight across Europe and Atlantic, Very Fine, 32 cards carried, AAMC
$1,250.00 ......................................................................................................... E. 500-750
2096 `
1939, August 5 — Inauguration Regular Transatlantic Service by Imperial Airways (AAMC
1328). Three matching covers with typewritten cachet and unusual frankings for return trip, each
with different U.S. Presidential combination, Very Fine, relatively common flight covers but
scarcer and more desirable with Presidential stamps...............................(Photo Ex) E. 100-150
2097 `
1947, June 17 — Pre-Regular Press Trial Flight of First regular Round-the-World Service
(AAMC 1393). Two 5c Transport tied by New York Jun. 17 and Jun. 30 duplexes on red and blue
airmail cover with typewritten cachet and signatures of pilots and crew, Very Fine, with photos,
AAMC $45.00.................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2098 `
1947, Oct. 8 — First Transatlantic Robot Plane Flight (AAMC 1400). Typed cachet and signature
of Capt. Thomas J. Wells on airmail cover with 5c Transport and Dietz Confederate 10c reprint,
“Air Power is Peace Power” label, Very Fine, one of only two covers flown on a C-54 Transport
operated entirely by ground control, a fascinating and rare piece of aviation history, AAMC
$100.00 ............................................................................................................ E. 100-150
2099 `
1949, Sep. 17 — Bernt Balchen Round Trip Flight from Alaska and Back (AAMC 1418). Red and
blue printed “Historical Flight” cover with typed cachet, signed “Bernt Balchen”, 6c Air Post tied
by Oct. 4, 1949 machine cancel, Very Fine, AAMC $75.00 (but only ten reported) .... E. 100-150
2100 `
1957, Sep. 12 — Wilkins Expedition from North Pole to South Pole. Printed flight cover signed
by Sir Hubert Wilkins, stamps postmarked at A.P.O. 942 in Alaska and Little America Sta. in
Antarctica, addressed by Wilkins to himself in Alaska, flight cachets on back, Very Fine ...............
....................................................................................................................... E. 150-200
FOREIGN FLIGHTS
2101 `
AUSTRALIA, 1914, Jul. 16-18 — First Official Australian Aerial Mail, Melbourne-Sydney
(AAMC 2). 1p Kangaroo tied by Jul. 16 purple double oval flight datestamp on souvenir card to
Melbourne, Sydney Jul. 18 datestamp, corners creases and smnall tear at top, otherwise Very
Fine, scarce example of Australia’s first official airmail, AAMC $200.00.................... E. 200-300
2102 `
CANADA, 1919, Oct. 9 — “Handley Page” Flight, Parrsboro N.S. to Greenport N.Y. (AAMC 22
var). Roessler cover with purple handstamped cachets, Canada 3c Geo. V tied by Parrsboro N.S.
Oct. 9, 1919 datestamp, this is the correct date of origin for the rare flight covers, but the absence
of the special straightline cachet and Greenport receiving datestamp indicate this was either not
flown or possibly was part of the original mail before the forced landing at Parrsboro — AAMC for
flown cover is $1,500.00 ..................................................................................... E. 200-300
2103 `
Canadian Pioneer and Semi-Official Flight Covers. 48, wide range of flights and special frankings
incl. Laurentide, Elliott, Elliott-Fairchild, Patricia Airways, Western Canada, Commercial Airways,
Cherry Red and Canadian Airways, better incl. AAMC Nos. 20, 54, 70a and 90b, a few bogus
Roessler covers, most are flown and Very Fine ...................................Not illustrated E. 500-750
2104 `
CHINA, 1928, Dec. 18 — First Aerial Trip, Shanghai-Canton (AAMC 7). Flown cover to Canton
with China 1c and 3c franking tied by Shanghai Dec. 18 circular datestamp, purple handstamped
cachets, Canton receiving backstamp, climatic toning, otherwise Very Fine, scarce .... E. 200-300
2105
2105 `
1924, Sep. 12 — Special Flight by DePinedo between Shanghai and Kagoshima. Flown cover with
purple “First Airmail/China-Japan” framed handstamp and China 3c on 4c Junk tied by Sep. 12
circular datestamp, Very Fine, DePinedo flew round-trip from Rome to Japan in just under seven
months, the Italian Consul in Shanghai arranged for 70 letters to be carried from Shanghai to
Kagoshima, but the official who received the mail bag forgot to deliver the letters, only 52 of the
70 carried were recovered................................................................................ E. 750-1,000
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2106
2107
2108EX
2109
2111
2110EX
2113
2112EX
2114
2116
2115
2117EX
2118EX
2121
2119EX
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
FOREIGN FLIGHTS (BY COUNTRY), ZEPPELIN FLIGHTS
2106 `
1930, Jan. 16 — Canton to Hong Kong via Wuchow. Flown cover with China 15c and 4c Junk tied
by Canton circular datestamp with year-date error (“16.1.20” instead of “16.1.31”), “Kwangtung
Airmails” handstamped cachet, Canton, Wuchow and Hong Kong backstamps (the latter correctly
dated Jan. 17, 1931), toned around perfs, 15c small tear, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and unusual
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2107 `
GREAT BRITAIN, Daily Graphic Message Card. Posted at Tosse with Oct. 14, 1907 datestamp,
postage due handstamps, Very Fine .................................................................... E. 150-200
2108 `
1911, Sep. — First U.K. Aerial Post. Five postcards and three covers, all with printed cachet, Sep.
9, 13 and 16 special flight datestamps, different combinations of dates and colored cachets, Very
Fine group .....................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 750-1,000
2109 `
1910, Aug. 17 — First Aeroplane Mail in Great Britain (AAMC 7). Printed flight card with red
overprint on back, G.B. -1/p Geo. V tied by machine cancel, additional datestamp, Aug. 26 and 27
dates (the flight was delayed due to bad weather), creases and tears around edges, otherwise Fine,
scarce and historic, AAMC $175.00 ...................................................................... E. 100-150
2110 `
LUNDY ISLAND, Flight Covers. Seven flight covers with mixed frankings, incl. Sep. 1935 cover
with Atlantic Coast Air Services 1⁄ 2p Black on Red Label with Inverted “T”, Very Fine .................
........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2111 `
MANCHUOKO, 1932, Nov. 9 — Manchukuo-Japan Flight (AAMC 1). Four-stamp franking tied
by purple flight cachet handstamps on back of cover, opened and partly cut away, faint waterstain,
otherwise Fine and scarce, AAMC $200.00............................................................ E. 100-150
2112 `
Newfoundland Flight Covers. 16, all scarcer flights (AAMC $50-150 each, numbers shown in
parentheses), incl. Botwood-St. Anthony (6), Botwood-Fogo (7, two), Bluenose (18), Von Gronau
(1115a), Stephenville Crossing (22), White Bay (24 — three varieties), Harbour Grace (26), “Gypsy
Moth” (29), Labrador Gold Concessions (32), Balbo Squadron with faulty No. C18, and PanAmerican/Imperial Airways conjunctive flights with U.S., Hong Kong and Newfoundland franking, all except Balbo in Very Fine condition .......................................(Photo Ex) E. 750-1,000
2113 `
PHILIPPINES, 1919, Apr. 4 — Manila Exhibition Flight by Miss Ruth Law (AAMC 1). Souvenir
card with purple diamond cachet tying stamp (Apr. 4 usage), slightly soiled, Fine and very scarce,
AAMC $700.00 .................................................................................................. E. 400-500
2114 `
1925, Sep. 16 — De Pinedo Manila-Aparri Flight (AAMC 7). Flown cover with seven different
Philippines 1917-25 Issues tied by bi-plane cancel, Manila Sep. 11 duplex, blue handstamped
flight cachet on front, black bi-plane cachet on back, accompanied by two flown covers from May
13 Aparri-Manila flight by Gallarzo and Loriga, usual climatic toning, otherwise Very Fine, AAMC
$180.00 ............................................................................................................ E. 150-200
2115 `
THAILAND, 1919, Feb. 17-26 — Experimental Flight, Bangkok to Chandhaburi (AAMC 1).
Black handstamped flight cachet struck twice, once tying pair of Thailand 1919 5s on 6s
Surcharge, Very Fine, scarce, AAMC $125.00 ....................................................... E. 200-300
FOREIGN AIR MAIL ROUTES
2116 `
1920, Oct. 15 — Foreign Air Mail Route No. 2, Victoria-Seattle (AAMC F2-2). Three-line printed
cachet in red, Victoria Oct. 15, 1920 machine cancel and straightline “Airplane Service” handstamp tie Canada 3c Geo. V on cover with printed Roessler address, Very Fine, only 50 carried,
AAMC $200.00 .................................................................................................. E. 150-200
2117 `
1920, Nov. 1 — First Flight, Foreign Air Mail Route No. 4, Key West-Havana (F4-1). Two covers
with “First Trip” handstamped cachet, one with pair of No. 535, other with No. C1, Very Fine,
AAMC $200.00...................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 200-300
2118 `
1948, Mar. — F.A.M. Route 28, Ryukyus Islands-Nahu, Okinawa (AAMC F28-41, F28-41a). Each
appropriately cacheted, postmarked Manila and Tokyo on arrival, Mar. 15, 1948, Very Fine,
AAMC $450.00...................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2119 `
1929, August 23 — Round the World Flight, Japanese Dispatches (Sieger 31A, 31B). Two covers,
first with Japan stamps tied by purple “Tokio Japan 21.8.29” circular datestamp on cacheted cover
to New Jersey, Los Angeles circular datestamp, 2c Vincennes stamp on back pays postage to destination, second is cover with Japan stamps tied by “Tokio Japan 21.8.29” datestamps to Roessler in
N.J. and with Lakehurst backstamp, Very Fine, Sieger DM2,200 .............(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2120 `
1930, May 26-June 6 — Europe Pan-America Round Trip Flight Covers. Seven covers, incl. one
with pair of 4m stamps cancelled on board and addressed to Manila, Philippines, another with 4m
and two 2m with same cancel to same destination, few from Recife, Rio and Sao Paolo, one to
Havana, Cuba, fresh and Very Fine...................................................Not illustrated E. 300-400
2121 `
1931, April 9-13 — Return Flight to Egypt and Palestine, Dispatched from Cairo (Sieger 105Ax,
105Ay). Cover and post card, first with 100m on 27m tied by “Caire Graf Zeppelin 8 Ap. 31”
circular datestamp, second strike at left, to Berne, Switzerland and with Friedrichschafen backstamp, second with 10m on 27m tied by same date circular datestamp to Berne, cover with light
file fold well clear of stamp, Very Fine set of the two values both cancelled on the earliest day .....
........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 200-300
ZEPPELIN FLIGHTS
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2122EX
2123
2125
2124
2128
2126EX
2130
2129
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
ZEPPELIN FLIGHTS
2122 `
1931, June 30-July 3 — Iceland Flight (Sieger 114A, 114D). Two, first is cacheted card with 1kr
tied by indistinct circular datestamp to Belgium, second is registered cover with 2kr and 30Aur
stamps tied by Reykjavik circular datestamp to England and with receiving backstamp, fresh and
Very Fine, Sieger DM1,225 .................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 200-300
2123 `
1931, July 24-31 — Polar Flight via Leningrad (Sieger 119b). 1m stamp tied by “Friedrichschafen
24.7.31” circular datestamp on post card to Hannover, Germany, red “Mit Luftpost Befordert
Berlin” handstamp, Leningrad (July 25), Berlin (July 27) and Hannover (July 28) datestamps,
Very Fine, unusual usage ................................................................................... E. 200-300
2124 `
1931, July 24-31 — Polar Flight via Leningrad (Sieger 119c). 4m stamp tied by “Friedrichschafen
24.7.31” circular datestamp on cacheted cover to Germany, neat icebreaker Malyguin cancel of
July 27, minor wrinkling at bottom of cover, Very Fine usage posted on earliest day, Sieger
DM750 ............................................................................................................. E. 200-300
2125 `
1931, July 24-31 — Polar Flight via Leningrad (Sieger 119I). 2m stamp tied by “Luftschiff Graf
Zeppelin 25.7.1931” circular datestamp on cacheted cover to Brunswick, neat strike of “Leningrad
25 VII 31” datestamp, fresh and Very Fine example cancelled on board, Sieger DM1,500 ...........
....................................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2126 `
1931, July 24-31 — Polar Flight (Sieger 120). Two covers and one postcard, each registered with
Russia 1931 “Malyguin” franking, incl. Leningrad dispatch and Malyguin drops, Very Fine .........
........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2127
2127 `
1933, October 14 — Century of Progress Flight, Berlin to Chicago (Sieger 238D). Complete set
of three overprinted values tied by well-struck “Berlin 14.10.33” datestamps on registered flown
cover to Glen Cove N.Y. and forwarded to New York City, scarce “Deutsche Luftpost BerlinFriedrichschafen” cachet, Berlin registry label at bottom, neat Chicago (Oct. 26), New York (Oct.
27), Glen Cove (Oct. 28) and New York (Oct. 30) backstamps, fresh and Very Fine, scarce and
beautiful cover, Sieger in excess of DM2,650 ................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2128 `
1933, October 14 — Century of Progress Flight, Friedrichschafen to Pernambuco, Brazil (Sieger
238Aa). Cover with 1m Chicago Flight stamp and additional 50pf Orange tied by
“Friedrichschafen 14.10.33” circular datestamp to Albion Pa., neat red cachet, neat “Correio Aereo
Districto Federal 18 Out. 1933” and Albion (Nov. 3) receiving backstamps, fresh and Very Fine,
Siegel DM1,750 ....................................................................................................... 500.00
2129 `
1933, October 14 — Century of Progress Flight, Friedrichschafen to Chicago (Sieger 238Bc). 2m
stamp used with 50pf and 25pf, tied by “Friedrichschafen 14.10.33” datestamps on cacheted cover
to Chicago Ill., neat “Chicago Ill. Oct. 26, 1933 Century of Progress World’s Fair Chicago June 1Nov. 1, 1933” machine cancel, fresh and Very Fine, scarce properly used to Chicago with the
world’s fair receiving backstamp, Sieger DM750.................................................... E. 200-300
2130 `
1933, October 14 — Century of Progress Flight, Friedrichschafen to Seville, Spain (Sieger
238Ca). Cover with 4m stamp tied by “Friedrichschafen 14.10.33” circular datestamp and
addressed to Albion Pa., light Spain, New York and Albion backstamps, Very Fine, Sieger
DM1,400 .......................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2131 `
1m-4m 1928-32 Graf Zeppelin, 1m-2m Polar Flight (C35-C37, C40, C41). Eight cards and two
covers, cards incl. Nos. C35 (3), C36 (2), C40, C41 (2), covers incl. Nos. C35 and C37, most with
different flight handstamp cachets incl. Iceland, Denmark, Austria, few different destinations incl.
Finland, Sweden and USA, Extremely Fine, Michel DM1,790 .....................Not illustrated 985.00
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2138
2137
2140
2139
2141
2142
2145
2143
2146
XXXX
XXXX
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
ZEPPELIN FLIGHTS, DIRIGIBLE FLIGHT COVERS
2132
2132 `
1933, May 29-30 — Italy Flight from Greece to Italy (AAMC Z-213). Complete set of Greece 1933
30d-120d Graf Zeppelin (C5-C7) with additional franking tied on registered flown cover to Rome,
blue handstamped flight cachet ties Athens registry label, Rome May 29 receiving backstamp, Very
Fine, scarce Greek dispatch with complete set, signed Heiman, Sanabria backstamp ....................
.................................................................................................................. E. 1,000-1,500
2132A `
German Zeppelin Covers. Ten items, each franked with 2m or 4m South American Graf Zeppelin
stamps (C38-C39) incl. nine covers — four with 2m and five with 4m, and picture postcard with
4m, four 4m items with other stamps, each with typed address to Jamaica N.Y., eight covers with
Zeppelin handstamp cachets, fresh and Very Fine, Mi DM5,000 ...............Not illutrated 3,750.00
2133 `
Zeppelin Covers. 37 covers or cards, range of flights incl. few from 1929 Japan Flight, few from
Aug. 1929 Around the World, also from Saar Flight (1933), Finland Flight (1930), few others,
some collateral items incl. small piece of the Hindenburg’s skin, few small faults, mostly Fine-Very
Fine ..........................................................................................Not illutrated E. 1,500-2,000
2134 `
Zeppelin Covers. Nine items incl. six covers and three cards with three different flight cachets —
three 1930 purple diamond with map, four 1929 Round-the-World incl. three covers with green
Zeppelin backstamp cachet, and two with 1928 banner with globes, frankings incl. two No. C13
(incl. one with plate no.), No. C6 (block of four) with C10, C7 (vertical strip of six), Very Fine .....
......................................................................................................Not illutrated E. 200-300
2135 `
Zeppelin Flight Covers and Cards. Eighteen cards and eight covers, frankings incl. Argentina,
Austria, Danzig, Egypt, Finland (No. C1 on card to Baden), Hungary, Iceland (Nos. C9 & C11 on
cover and No. C10 on two cards), Liechtenstein (No. C7 on two cards), Russia (No. C15-C19 on
cover), San Marino and Switzerland (No. C11 on card and Nos. C10 and C11 on card), Very Fine
group .............................................................................................Not illutrated E. 400-500
2135A ww
GERMANY, 1930, 2m, 4m Graf Zeppelin, South American Flight (C38-C39). Mint N.H., wellcentered, exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine, Mi DM3,500 ..................(Photo Ex) 2,300.00
2135B w
GERMANY, 1931, 1m-4m Polar Flight (C40-C42). 1m and 2m with wide sheet selvage, 2m Mint
N.H., other two with traces of disturbed gum, Extremely Fine set, Mi DM2,000, Scott Retail without Mint N.H. premium for 2m .................................................................(Photo Ex) 587.00
2136 w
Zeppelin Stamps. Collection of fifteen unused stamps comprising Argentina Nos. C25-C28,
Hungary Nos. C24-C25, Iceland Nos. C9-C11, Liechtenstein Nos. C7-C8, Paraguay Nos. C54-C55,
Russia Nos. C12-C13, rich colors, Argentina and Paraguay with gum toning, Iceland No. C11 with
couple traces of disturbed gum, others Mint N.H., Russia No. C12 with natural inclusion, Very
Fine .....................................................................................................Not illutrated 673.00
2137 `
1926, April-May — Dirigible “Norge” Trans-Polar Flight, Rome-Teller (AAMC 478g). Special
stamp tied by oval handstamp, Italian stamp tied by Teller May 13 duplex, handstamped cachet
and crew member’s signature, a bit worn around edges, otherwise Very Fine, AAMC $500.00 ......
....................................................................................................................... E. 200-300
2138 `
1924, Oct. 8-12 — U.S.S. “Shenandoah” (ZR-1), Transcontinental Flight (AAMC Z-500). 1c pair
tied by U.S. Naval Sta. Lakehurst Oct. 8, 1924 duplex on cover to San Diego, receiving duplex,
“U.S.S. Shenandoah” straightline, Very Fine and scarce early dfirigible flight, AAMC $600.00 ......
....................................................................................................................... E. 500-750
2139 `
1924, Oct. 12-28 — Return Flight, U.S.S. “Shenandoah” (ZR-1), Seattle to Lakehurst (AAMC Z501a). San Diego U.S. Naval Sta. Oct. 11, 1924 duplex, purple handstamped flight cachet for
Seattle dispatch, 2c tied by Lakehurst Oct. 28 machine cancel for return mail to Cal., Very Fine,
scarce, AAMC $600.00........................................................................................ E. 500-750
2140 `
1925, Jul. 3 — Governors’ Conference Flight, U.S.S. “Shenandoah” (ZR-3), Lakehurst to Bar
Harbor Me. (AAMC Z-502). 2c tied by Lakehurst Jul. 3 machine cancel, purple handstamped
cachets and U.S.S. Patoka receiving duplex, Very Fine, AAMC $250.00 ................... E. 200-300
– 29 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2148
2147
2152
2149
2150
2155
2151
2153
2154
– 30 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
DIRIGIBLE FLIGHT COVERS, DO-X FLIGHTS, OTHER UNITED STATES FLIGHTS
2141 `
1925, Jul. 4 — Governors’ Conference Return Flight, U.S.S. “Shenandoah” (ZR-3), Bar
Harbor Me. to Lakehurst (AAMC Z-503). 2c Norse-American tied by Bar Harbor Jul. 4
machine cancel, purple handstamped cachets and U.S.S. Patoka receiving duplex, tiny edge
tear and faint toning, otherwise Very Fine, AAMC $400.00 ..........(Photo, p. 28) E. 300-400
2142 `
1925, May 8-10 — Return Flight, U.S.S. “Los Angeles” (ZR-3), Mayaguez P.R. to Lakehurst
(AAMC Z-508). Strip of four 1⁄ 2c tied by purple Mayaguez May 6, 1925 duplex on cover with
printed address, pruple cachet and U.S.S. Pakota duplex, Very Fine, AAMC $150.00+
(premium for naval postmark)...................................................(Photo, p. 28) E. 150-200
2143 `
1925, Jun. 6 — U.S.S. “Los Angeles” (ZR-3) Flight from Lakehurst to Minneapolis (AAMC
Z-509). 2c Norse-American tied by Lakehurst Jun. 6 machine cancel on cover with “U.S.S. Los
Angeles” straightline and Federal Reserve Bank receiving datestamp, Very Fine, AAMC
$500.00 ..................................................................................(Photo, p. 28) E. 400-500
2144 `
U.S. Dirigible Flights. 15 covers, several better flights incl. Oct. 1924 ZR-3 arrival from
Germany, AAMC Nos. Z-504, Z-506, Z-508, generally Very Fine......Not illutrated E. 300-400
DO-X FLIGHTS
2145 `
1930, Nov. — DO-X Europe Pan-America Flight, Altenrhein to Rio de Janeiro (AAMC 2b).
Swiss postal card postmarked at Mohlin, purple flight cachet, Very Fine, AAMC $650.00.......
.............................................................................................(Photo, p. 28) E. 300-400
2146 `
1931, DO-X Flight, Danzig Dispatch (AAMC 6b). Postal card with additional franking tied by
Danzig Nov. 18, 1930 oval datestamp, red handstamped flight cachet and purple DO-X Jan.
30, 1931 datestamp, diamond cachet and Rio de Janeiro transit on back, Very Fine, scarce,
AAMC $700.00 ........................................................................(Photo, p. 28) E. 400-500
2147 `
1930, Nov. 4 — DO-X Flight, Germany to U.S. via South America (AAMC 1124b). DO-X
picture postcard to U.S. with red “Erster Uberseeflug” flight cachet and purple Dornier datestamp tying Switzerland 1924-29 1fr, 2fr Air Post (C12, C15 two), also tied at origin by
Romanshorn circular datestamp, Very Fine, scarce Swiss franking, Scott Retail for stamps off
cover $185.00 ............................................................................................. E. 150-200
2148 `
1931, Aug. — DO-X Flight, Rio de Janeiro to New York, Trinidad Mail (AAMC 14).
Attractive three-stamp franking tied by Port of Spain registry datestamp on airmail cover to
Haiti, purple handstamped DO-X flight cachet, Very Fine, AAMC $300.00 ........ E. 200-300
2149 `
1932, May — DO-X Flight, Newfoundland to Germany (AAMC 18f). Airmail cover with
Newfoundland $1.00 Unsurcharged Air Post stamp tied by St. Johns May 19 machine cancel,
addressed to Prague, Czechoslovakia, red handstamped flight cachet, Berlin and Prague
datestamps, Very Fine, scarce use of unsurcharged stamps and rare destination for DO-X
mail, AAMC $1,500.00 without premium for destination ............................... E. 750-1,000
2150 `
1931-32 Dornier DO-X Flight Covers. Seven, incl. two with Newfoundland No. C12 (one
posted from Holyrood, scarce), others with frankings from Brazil, Cuba, Germany/U.S.,
Portugal and Netherlands, Very Fine, AAMC $2,500.00+.............................. E. 750-1,000
OTHER UNITED STATES FLIGHTS
2151 `
1926-27, Pan-American Good Will Flight, U.S. Army, Entire Trip (AAMC 568a). Opened on
three sides to show full array of 30 different stamps and postmarks along complete tour,
minor faults, one of the most stunning flight covers, AAMC $250.00 ................. E. 200-300
2152 `
1928, February-May — South America Test Flights, Jimmy H. Doolittle (AAMC 580/a-d).
Nine flown covers incl. four signed by Doolittle, who later earned fame in WWII for flying a
mission over Tokyo, variety of flights, Very Fine, AAMC $225.00 without premium for autographs ....................................................................................................... E. 200-300
2153 `
1936, Oct. 23-25 — First Commercial Passenger Transpacific Flight. Two legal-size airmail
covers to Clara Adams, each with pair of 25c Transpacific tied by San Francisco Oct. 21
duplex, first endorsed at Midway Is. Oct. 23 with signatures of F. J. Noonan and others,
second endorsed at Wake Is. Oct. 25 with signatures of Edwin Musick and others, Very Fine,
scarce ........................................................................................................ E. 200-300
2154 ° `
U.S.A., Sasebo Pigeon Post, 1952. Magenta “U.S.F.A. Sasebo Traffic Sect. Pigeon Posted”
cancel on 105 x 105mm flimsy datelined 4-6-52, usual folds associated with being carried by
pigeon, Extremely Fine, “U.S.F.A.” means “U.S. Forces Afloat” and Sasebo was a U.S. Naval
base in Japan established after the end of the second world war, this pigeon service operated
from the ship to Japan from April 1951 to Dec. 1952, reportedly only 12 known E. 400-500
2155 `
1959, June 8 — First Official Missile Mail, USS Barbero (AAMC 376). Two covers with
printed cachets in grayish black (watermarked) and jet-black (unwatermarked), each with
Jacksonville receiving backstamp, accompanied by sample cover and collateral items, a few
additional covers commemorating missle launches, Very Fine ..................... E. 1,000-1,500
– 31 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2156
2162
2160
2157
2166
2165
2163
2164
– 32 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
ROCKET MAIL, FAMOUS AMERICAN AVIATORS, FLIGHT COVER GROUP LOTS
ROCKET MAIL
2156 `
1935, Sep. 22 — First American Rocket Flight (Ellington-Zwisler 5C1). Blue stamp tied by green
flight cachet and two-line crash handstamp on registered cover, 15c Statue of Liberty and 3c
commemorative tied by mute ovals, cover shows usual effects of crash, Very Fine, one of the rarest
and most desirable Rocket Mail covers, only 28 were salvaged ........................... E. 1,000-1,500
2157 `
1967, Oct. 3 — X-15 No. 2 Flight. Handpainted cachet on card, 8c Goddard tied by Edwards Cal.
Oct. 3 duplex, signed by Maj. “Pete” Knight, Very Fine, note on back indicates 10 were made
and carried on the X-15 test flight, accompanied by collateral material and another
cacheted/signed cover postmarked Oct. 17............................................................ E. 200-300
2158 `
Rocket Mail. 14 covers, all scarcer flights incl. Cuba 10/1/39, 10/15/39, U.S.-Mexico 7/2/36 (4, incl.
“Dispached” error), U.S. 9/22/35, 1/31/36, Italy 10/34, Germany 1/28/34, 8/31/33 and France
9/13/35, Very Fine, more than $1,000 Ellington-Zwisler value ..............Not illustrated E. 500-750
2159
Rocket Mail. Artist’s pencil drawings for Feb. 1936 Greenwood Lake First American RocketAirplane Flight (two sheets), also a group of 1951 commemorative issues on and off cover incl.
inverted overprints, interesting lot ....................................................Not illustrated E. 100-150
FAMOUS AMERICAN AVIATORS
2160 `
R. E. Byrd. Signature on tiny cover to Greenland with U.S. 2c Red tied by purple “U.S. Navy
Polar Expedition”, endorsed “Via U.S.S. Perry”, Very Fine ....................................... E. 400-500
2161
Amelia Earhart Collection Balance. Approximately 150 covers plus stamps and proofs, includes
two covers and two slips of paper signed by Earhart, many souvenir covers during and after
Earhart’s lifetime, search flights, etc., strength in Suriname commemorative issue with original
drawing, proofs and stamps, generally Very Fine...........................Not illustrated E. 1,000-1,500
2162 `
Howard Hughes. TWA “Constellation” inaugural flight cachet, 6c Transport tied by Los Angeles
Apr. 17, 1944 duplex on airmail cover to New York, signed by Hughes and crew, Washington
D.C. receiving backstamp, Very Fine, scarce signed flight cover from the wealthy and eccentric
Howard Hughes ................................................................................................ E. 500-750
2163 `
Charles A. Lindbergh. Flown cover from San Juan to Miami and Cristobal, conjunctive Foreign
Air Mail Routes 5 and 6 with appropriate cachets, signed by Lindbergh along with B.L. Rowe and
Cristobal postmaster, U.S. franking tied by San Juan P.R. Jan. 9, 1929 machine cancel, Very Fine,
attractive and scarce autograped Lindbergh flight cover ................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2164 `
Charles A. Lindbergh. Legal-size airmail cover flown on Aug. 1, 1934 Sikorsky-42 flight (AAMC
686) by Lindbergh, Musick and Sergievsky, signed by all three aviators, 6c Winged Globe tied by
Bridgeport Conn. Aug. 1 machine cancel, slight toning and wear, otherwise Very Fine, scarce
Lindbergh autographed flight cover ............................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2165 `
Charles A. Lindbergh. Legal-size cover signed “C.A. Lindbergh” with purple cachet for
Inaugural Flight from Cienfuegos, Cuba, Very Fine ......................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2166
Orville Wright. Signed calling card accompanied by invitation to attend dinner in honor of
Orville Wright on the 40th anniversary of Kitty Hawk flight, (fits perfectly on an exhibit page) ....
....................................................................................................................... E. 100-150
FLIGHT COVER GROUP LOTS
2167 `
U.S. and Worldwide Souvenir Flight Covers. Approximately 500 covers sorted by category, a
wonderful range of flights with strength in “Columbia” Flight, Polar Expeditions, Clipper Flights,
U.S. 1940’s and 50’s Military-Related Flights, we note signed covers carried by Byrd and Solberg,
also some very scarce post-WWII flights with modest AAMC values, generally Very Fine, a treasure trove for the specialist collector, retail dealer or Ebay seller, our conservative estimate of
retail value is $10,000-15,000 ......................................................Not illustrated E. 3,000-4,000
2168 `
Worldwide Flight Covers. More than 250 covers, almost all are better flights with AAMC values in
the $20 to $200 range, very diverse incl. Lindbergh flights, Balbo, MacRobertson Air Race, 1935
Solberg, Von Gronau, 1930’s and 40’s Trans-oceanic Record Flights, Pan-Am Clipper, scarce
European and Russian frankings, a few rocket mail covers, minor faults, generally Very Fine, a
large and carefully selected group of flights covers worthy of careful inspection and serious
bidding, ideal for dealers or collectors ..........................................Not illustrated E. 5,000-7,500
2169 `
Worldwide Flight Covers. 143 cacheted covers, wide range of first flights, diverse range of frankings from different countries, incl. U.S., New Caledonia, New Zealand, Fiji, Portugal, G.B.,
France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Ireland, Canada, Sweden, Newfoundland, Portugese Colonies,
Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Gambia, Nigeria, Belgian Congo, Liberia, Hong Kong, all in pristine
condition, Very Fine throughout, considerable retail value but conservatively estimated here .......
..................................................................................................Not illustrated E. 750-1,000
2170 `
Flight Covers. 47 covers or cards from 1920’s-30’s, few better incl. Germany No. C39 on cover,
also Germany No. C42 on Malyguin cover, Newfoundland No. C12 on 1932 cover, few other
better, mostly Fine-Very Fine.........................................................Not illustrated E. 750-1,000
– 33 –
SALEDATE
2175
2174
2173
2178
2177
2180
2179
2181
2182
– 34 –
SALEDATE
FLIGHT COVER GROUP LOTS, AIR POST ISSUES BY COUNTRY
2171
Modern Flights, Souvenir Covers and Related Stamps. A few hundred covers and hundreds of
new issues sorted by category incl. Concorde, Space (some signed), Space Topical Issues, Balloon,
Jet, Zeppelin Topical Issues, Space First Days, Rocket Mail, U.S. Ships and Submarines, lots of
commercially-saleable items in the $5-$25 retail range, Very Fine and worthwhile lot for the show
dealer or Ebay seller ..................................................................Not illustrated E. 2,000-3,000
2172 `
Polar Flights. Seven, incl. 1930 Byrd Expedition (AAMC 1100) that is severely acidified and faulty
at edges, a few other covers postmarked on U.S.S. City of New York and Mount Olympus (two
with Byrd autograph), 1949 Balchen C-54 flight (AAMC 1418 — only ten carried but $75.00
value), generally Very Fine ..............................................................Not illustrated E. 500-750
AIR POST ISSUES BY COUNTRY
2173 w
CANADA, 1928, 5c Brown Olive, Air Post, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (C1 var).
Wide margins with part imprint at top, top stamp lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine, Unitrade
value................................................................................................................. C$ 300.00
2174 ww
CANADA, 1928, 5c Brown Olive, Air Post, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (C1 var).
Mint N.H. with part imprint at top, rich color, Very Fine and choice, Unitrade value C$ 375.00
2175 `
FAROE ISLANDS, 1940-41, 20-60o on 1o-15o Surcharges (2-6). Complete set with additional
Denmark franking tied by Thorshavn Nov. 3, 1943 circular datestamps on registered airmail cover
to Chicago stamp dealer, censor’s label at left, Very Fine, extremely scarce set, Scott Retail for
stamps off cover $385.00 .................................................................................... E. 300-400
2176
2176 `
FRANCE, 1928, 10fr on 90c Ile de France Air Post Surcharge (C3). Used with 10c Sower, both
tied by “New York au Havre 23-8 28” octagonal datestamp on flown cover to Paris (AAMC 1081),
six-line flight cachet, slightly reduced at top clear of stamps and markings .......................................
VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE “ILE DE FRANCE” 10-FRANC SURCHARGE ON A FLOWN COVER.
Scott Retail for cover.............................................................................................
2,750.00
2177 w
FRANCE, 1956, 5fr Monoplane over Paris, Air Post (C15). Barely hinged, bright colors, Very
Fine and choice....................................................................................................... 500.00
2178 `
FRANCE, 1943, 1fr50c Batiment de Ligne “Richelieu” Ovpt. Tied by May 24, 1943 octagonal
datestamp on cover to Dakar, Senegal, French and U.S. censor handstamps, receiving backstamp,
Very Fine, signed Sanabria ................................................................................. E. 200-300
2179 `
ICELAND, 1931, 10c-11⁄ 2g DO-X Ovpts. (C1-C7). Complete set tied by handstamped flight cachet
on cover, also two other flown covers with 20c (faint period, almost missing) & 60c, and 10c (without period) & 15c, Very Fine, Scott Retail $300.00+ without premium for variety or usage..........
....................................................................................................................... E. 300-400
2180 `
ITALY, 1934, 1l-10l King Emmanuel, Air Post (C73-C78). Complete set tied by Rome Nov. 9,
1934 special flight datestamp on flown cover from Rome to Mogadiscio (Somalia), purple handstamped cachet, minor climatic toning around perfs, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce flown cover
with complete set of special stamps issued to commemorate King Emmanuel’s birthday (Scott
Retail $354.50 for used off cover) ..................................................................... E. 750-1,000
2181 `
ITALY, 1934, 1l King Emmanuel, Air Post (C73). Used with 10c on flown card from Rome to
Mogadiscio, Rome Nov. 9 and Tobruk Nov. 10 special flight datestamps, purple handstamped
cachet, Very Fine .............................................................................................. E. 100-150
2182 `
JAMAICA, 1916, Red Cross Label, “Jamaica” Ovpt. in Black. Used with 11⁄ 2p War Tax on Myers
Rum advertising cover, both tied by Myers Wharf Aug. 1, 1917 datestamp, Kingston and Annotto
Bay backstamps, Very Fine and scarce ................................................................. E. 100-150
– 35 –
SALEDATE
2186EX
2184
2183
2185
2187EX
2189
2195
2190EX
2191
2188EX
2192
2196
2193
– 36 –
SALEDATE
AIR POST ISSUES BY COUNTRY
2183 `
LATVIA, 1933, 10s-100s Latvia-Africa Flight Overprints (C9-C13). Complete set with
large margins, tied by Riga May 28, 1933 circular datestamps on registered cover to New
York stamp dealer, Extremely Fine, very scarce as a set on cover, signed Sanabria and
Heiman, Scott Retail $297.00 off cover .................................................... E. 400-500
2184 `
LIBERIA, 1936, 6c on 1c-3c Air Post Surcharge (C1-C3). Set of three matching covers
with two-line printed cachet, each tied by Monrovia Nov. 28, 1936 circular datestamp,
Harper receiving datestamp, Very Fine set, each signed Heiman, Scott Retail for stamps
off cover $450.00 .................................................................................. E. 500-750
2185 `
LIBERIA, 1936, 6c on 1c Official, Surcharge Reading “Via Air Mail” instead of “Air
Mail” (C3 var; listed in Sanabria). Couple short perfs, tied by Monrovia Nov. 28, 1936
circular datestamp on cover to Harper with receiving datestamp, vertical file fold, small
scuff clear of stamp, Very Fine, a rare variety, ex Goodkind, signed Charlat, Heiman and
Kessler................................................................................................. E. 400-500
2186 w
NEW CALEDONIA, 1932, 40c, 50c Paris-Noumea Flight Ovpts (180-181). Lightly
hinged, Very Fine, signed Heiman, Sanabria backstamp ..................(Photo Ex) 650.00
2187 `
NEW CALEDONIA, 1932, 40c, 50c Paris-Noumea Flight Ovpts (180-181). On separate
illustrated souvenir postcards (not flown), both have Dumbea Apr. 5, 1932 circular datestamp (arrival date of the aviators), 40c tied Jun. 24, 50c tied Apr. 30, minor climatic
toning, Very Fine, according to Heiman letter these are “extremely rare”, Scott Retail
$650.00 for used off-cover stamps............................................(Photo Ex) E. 500-750
2188 `
NEW CALEDONIA, 1941, 1c-20fr “France Libre” Ovpts. (217-251). Complete set of 35
stamps tied by Noumea Jun. 5, 1941 datestamps on three separate registered airmail
covers to New York City stamp dealer, few small faults, still Very Fine, scarce, Scott Retail
$335.00 off cover ...................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 200-300
2189 wwa NEWFOUNDLAND, 1919, $1.00 on 50c Scarlet, Alcock Air Post (C2-C2a). Block of
four, Mint N.H. except for tiny blemish on top right stamp, bottom left Without Comma
After “Post” (C2a), Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles ............................. 1,025.00
2190 `
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1921 35c Halifax Ovpt. Varieties (C3 and vars). Seven stamps on
separate covers, tied by St. Johns Nov. 17-26 machine cancels, incl. Nos. C3, C3b, C3d,
C3f (two), C3h and C3j, one cover with vertical folds at center, Fine-Very Fine stamps
and covers, Scott Retail for covers...............................................(Photo Ex) 2,165.00
2191 ww
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1932, $1.50 on $1.00 Blue, DO-X Air Post (C12). Mint N.H., rich
color on bright paper, Extremely Fine .......................................................... 350.00
2192 w
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1933, $4.50 on 75c Bister, Balbo Flight (C18). Lightly hinged, Very
Fine .......................................................................................................... 325.00
2193 `
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1932, $1.00 Dark Blue, “Wayzata” Flight (see Scott footnote).
Cancelled by “Arctic Red River N.W.T. Jun. 8, 1949” circular datestamp, repeated on
registered cover to U.S., transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, the “Wayzata” issue
was prepared but not issued when the flight was cancelled, covers were sent to the U.S. in
1949 .................................................................................................... E. 200-300
2194 w
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1919-32, 35c-$1.50 Air Post Issues (C2/C12). Five items incl. Nos.
C2, C3-C3f pair, C3f-C3h pair, C12 and C12 used on piece, unused small h.r., Fine-Very
Fine ...................................................................................Not illustrated E. 1,195-0
2195 w
NEW GUINEA, 1935, £2-£5 Bulolo Goldfield, Air Post (C44-C45). Lightly hinged, wide
margins, fresh color, Very Fine and choice .....................................(Photo Ex) 690.00
2196 `
SPAIN, 1926, 5c-4p Red Cross Semi-Postals (B14-B18, CB1-CB5). Complete sets tied by
Madrid Sep. 15, 1926 first day of issue datestamps on cover, receiving backstamp, Very
Fine, scarce first day.............................................................................. E. 200-300
2197
Worldwide Air Post Issues. Small group of premium items incl. Camerouns “Spitfire”
Ovpts. (three sets—unused, used and on covers), Latvia C9-C13, Lithuania 1932-35
Flight Ovpts., Mexico No. C93A on cover, Newfoundland Balbo Flight unused and used,
Very Fine group of scarce issues, Scott Retail $3,100.00+ .....Not illustrated E. 750-1,000
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2198
2205
2201
2200
2202
2203EX
2208
2207
2206
2209
2213
2210
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GENERAL FOREIGN STAMPS AND COVERS
2198 w
AUSTRALIA, 1932, 5sh Sydney Harbor Bridge (132). Lightly hinged, huge margins, crisp
impression, Extremely Fine ...................................................................................... 350.00
2199 wwa AUSTRALIA, 1949-50, 5sh-£2 Coat of Arms (218-221). Mint N.H. blocks of four, three corner
margins, £1 top sheet margin, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles .Not illustrated 614.00
2200 ww
AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss (380; Michel 588). Mint N.H. with top right corner selvage, dark
color and sharp impression, owner’s tiny backstamp does not show thru, Very Fine, Michel Euro
3,200 ..................................................................................................................... 900.00
2201 ww
AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss (380; Michel 588). Mint N.H. with bottom sheet selvage, perfectly
centered wtih wide even margins, small corner crease at top right, otherwise Extremely Fine,
Michel Euro 3,200 ................................................................................................... 900.00
2202 w
AUSTRIA, 1933, 50g WIPA Souvenir Sheet, Granite Paper (B111, Michel Block 1). 127 x
104mm, with original folder, small h.r. at top barely shows thru, deep rich color, owner’s small
backstamp does not show thru, Extremely Fine, Michel Euro 14,000 .......................... 2,000.00
2203 ww
AUSTRIA, 1946, 1sh-5sh Renner Souvenir Sheets (B185-B188). Mint N.H., rich colors on crisp
paper, 2sh and 3sh with light creases at one edge, otherwise Extremely Fine, Michel Euro 2,600 ..
...........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 2,000.00
2204
BELGIUM, 1920, 5c + 5c and 15c + 15c Semi-Postals, Negative Design on Metal (B48-E var,
B50-E var). Image of completed designs in reverse and with notations written directly on the
plate, Very Fine, unusual items ........................................................Not illustrated E. 200-300
2205 w
BERMUDA, 1947, 12sh6p Yellow & Gray, Perf 14 (127b; SG 120b). Small h.r., brilliant color,
Very Fine and choice, with 1967 B.P.A. certificate....................................................... 600.00
CANADA
2206
1851, 6p Grayish Purple, Laid (2; SG 2). Huge margins all around, deep rich color, neat srike of
target cancel ............................................................................................................................................
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE 6-PENCE GRAYISH PURPLE ON LAID PAPER. .......
SG £900 ..............................................................................................................
1,350.00
2207
1851, 6p Grayish Purple, Laid (2; SG 2). Clear to large margins, well-struck bulls-eye cancel,
Fine, with 2003 Greene Foundation certificate ......................................................... 1,350.00
2208 ° `
1852, 3p Red (4; SG 18). Large margins to clear, cancelled by numeral target, “Port-Sarnia JY 23
1857” datestamp on cover to Peterboro Canada West, receiving backstamp, stamp affected from
placement at corner of cover, otherwise Very Fine ................................................ E. 400-500
2209 ° `
1852, 3p Red (4; SG 5). Attractive pale shade, large margins, tied by target, “Galt U.C. AP 15
1856” datestamp on cover to Stratford, receiving backstamp, fresh and Very Fine .... E. 400-500
2210 `
1852, 3p Red (4). Large margins, tied by target on 1855 orange cover to Fingall P.O., Ju 9 circular datestamp, London backstamp, some overall wear, Very Fine .................................. 425.00
2211
2212
2211 ° `
1855, 6p Slate Gray, Wove (5; SG 9). Large even margins, bright color, tied by neat
strike of numeral target cancel, “Dundas U.C. 15 JU 1857” datestamp on lady’s cover to
East Bethany N.Y., fresh and Very Fine ............................................. E. 2,500-3,000
2212 ° `
1855, 6p Slate Gray, Wove (5; SG 9). Large margins to clear, tied by target cancel,
“Montreal L.C. DE 22 1855” datestamp on folded cover to Kingston, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and choice ............................................................. E. 3,000-4,000
2213 `
1855, 10p Blue (7). Full margins, tied by numeral in grid cancel on 1858 cover to
Scotland, indistinct red circular datestamp at bottom left, Harpurhey, Hamilton, Selkirk
and neat “Pkt. Letter Liverpool NO 18, 1858” backstamps, “8d Stg” handstamp, missing
part of topflap and cover somewhat worn, almost Fine ................................. 3,250.00
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2214
2216
2215
2217
2215.tif @60.0%
2218
2235EX
2234
2219
2223
2228
2220
2224
2221
2225EX
2229
2231
2222
2226
2227
2230
2233
2237EX
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2232
2238
2239EX
SALEDATE
2214 `
1858, 3p Red, Perf 12 (12). Tied by grid, “Toronto U.C. AP 18, 1859” circular datestamp on cover
to Whitby Ont., blue receiving backstamp leaves some ink on front also tying stamp, fresh and
Very Fine ............................................................................................................... 575.00
2215 `
1858, 3p Red, Perf 12 (12). Tied by bold numeral grid handstamp, “Sarnia C.W. OC 29, 1860”
circular datestamp, on cover to Errol C.W., cover with small piece out at bottom left, Fine ..........
............................................................................................................................. 575.00
2216 `
1859, 6p Gray Violet, Perf 12 (13a). Tied by target, “Bananoque JU 4, 1859” circular datestamp
on blue folded cover to Brockville, some wear, cover tear at top left, otherwise Fine, scarce usage
.......................................................................................................................... 6,250.00
2217 `
1868, 3c Red, Watermarked (25a). Choice centering with wide margins, bright color, tied by
“Yurcito C.W. OC 22, 1868” circular datestamp on small cover to Port Hope Ont., small piece out
of cover at bottom right, otherwise Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as used ........................ 225.00
2218 wwa 1897, 15c Jubilee (58; SG 132). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, choice centering, fresh
and Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles .............................................................. 1,800.00
2219 wa
1897, 20c Jubilee (59; SG 133). Left margin block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top pair
lightly hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles ................. 1,260.00
2220
1897, 50c Jubilee (60; SG 134). Bright color, Jumbo margins, neat red target cancel, Extremely
Fine Gem ............................................................................................................... 150.00
2221
1897, $1.00 Jubilee (61; SG 136). Rich color on bright paper, bold roller cancel, Extremely Fine .
............................................................................................................................. 475.00
2222
1897, $1.00 Jubilee (61; SG 136). Bright color, neat Halifax N.S. cancel, tiny crease at top right,
otherwise Extremely Fine ......................................................................................... 475.00
2223
1897, $2.00 Jubilee (62; SG 137). Choice centering, rich color, neat strike of “Union Station
Toronto” cancel, Very Fine and choice ...................................................................... 500.00
2224
1897, $2.00 Jubilee (62; SG 137). Pretty pastel shade, light “Montreal Que.” roller cancel, Very
Fine and choice....................................................................................................... 750.00
2225
1897, $2.00 Jubilee (62; SG 137). Two, one with Hamilton oval, one with Toronto roller cancel,
distinctly different shades, choice centering, few minor imperfections, otherwise Extremely Fine ..
...........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,000.00
2226
1897, $3.00 Jubilee (63; SG 138). Bright color, neat Toronto datestamp, Very Fine .......
2227
1897, $4.00 Jubilee (64; SG 139). Choice centering with wide margins, bright color, roller cancel,
Extremely Fine ....................................................................................................... 750.00
2228 S
1897, $5.00 Jubilee, “Specimen” Ovpt. (65S). Original gum, bright color, Very Fine and choice,
Unitrade value....................................................................................................C$ 500.00
2229 w
1897, $5.00 Jubilee (65; SG 140). Original gum, lightly hinged, bottom left corner perf tear,
otherwise fresh and Very Fine .................................................................................. 900.00
750.00
2230 wwa 1912, 20c Olive Green (119). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, choice centering, Extremely
Fine, Scott Retail as singles....................................................................................... 640.00
2231 wwa 5c McGee, Imperforate (146a). Mint N.H. block of eight, large margins all around, deep rich
color, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as four pairs.......................................................... 520.00
2232 wwa 1935, $1.00 Champlain Monument (227). Mint N.H. block of four, sharp proof-like impression on
bright paper, wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as singles ....................... 310.00
2233 wwa $1.00 Chateau de Ramezay, Aniline Violet (245 var). Mint N.H. block of four, pretty color with
offset indicative of the true Aniline Violet shade, wide margins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as
normal ................................................................................................................... 360.00
2234 `
1876, 8c Dull Blue, Registration (F3). Bright color, tied by “Dundas Ont. JUN 29 14” circular
datestamp on 1c entire to Detroit Mich., purple “Registered” handstamp and “R” in oval, receiving backstamps, fresh and Very Fine, scarce usage, with 2003 P.F. certificate .............. 7,250.00
2235 `
CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1932, 1⁄ 4p-10sh Centenary (69-80). Used on six registered covers, 1sh-10sh
on separate covers, addressed to W. T. Wilson in Birmingham, England, tied by “Georgetown
Cayman Island JA 16, 1933” datestamps, fresh and Very Fine.................(Photo Ex) E. 300-400
2236 P
CEYLON, Proofs, 1912. Five items, incl. progressive dies dated “10 Feb. 12” and stamped
“Before Hardening” with “Ceylon” and value labels for 3c and 6c, also incl. three 27 x 30mm die
proofs on chalky wove printed in Ultramarine, fresh and Very Fine .....Not illustrated E. 400-500
2237 w
CHINA, 1906, $1.00-$5.00 Imperial Post (120-122). H.r., rich colors, Fine-Very Fine .................
..............................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 572.00
2238 w
CYPRUS, 1924, £1 Violet & Black on Red (110). Lightly hinged, rich color, choice centering,
Extremely Fine ....................................................................................................... 350.00
2239 w
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1933, 1⁄ 2p-5sh Centenary Issue (65-74). Lightly hinged, fresh and Very
Fine .......................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 743.00
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2242
2240
2246
2241
2244
2247
2250
2248
2252
2251
2249
2253
2254
– 42 –
SALEDATE
2240 w
FINLAND, 1867, 8p Black on Green, Ty. III (7). Original gum, small h.r., full teeth all around,
Very Fine and choice ............................................................................................... 240.00
2241
FRANCE, 1849, 25c Ceres, Tete Beche (6c, Ceres T4). Vertical pair, into on three sides, bold grid
cancels, horizontal crease ending in large repaired tear, otherwise Fine, a scarce tete-beche pair,
Ceres Ffr70,000 .................................................................................................... 8,750.00
2242
FRANCE, 1862, 80c Napoleon III, Tete-Beche Pair (28c, Ceres T24). Tied by No. 1769 in
diamond of dots cancels on small blue piece, rich color, left stamp with two tiny perf tip flaws,
Very Fine, signed Kremer and Bloch, with 1976 Friedl certificate, 2000 Ceres Ffr52,500 ............
.......................................................................................................................... 5,500.00
2243 w
FRANCE, 1871, 40c Ultramarine, Postage Due (J8a). Original gum,
lightly hinged, large margins all around, fresh and bright color ...........
VERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE FRANCE 1871
40-CENTIME POSTAGE DUE IN THE ULTRAMARINE SHADE. ......................
A beautiful example of this scarce shade ...........................
5,000.00
2243
GERMANY AND STATES
2244 `
BRUNSWICK, 1852, 3sgr Vermilion (3). Large margins to clear, tied by neat strike of
“Wolfenbuttel” arc handstamp on folded letter to Carlsbad, second strike at bottom, fesh and Very
Fine, signed ...................................................................................................... E. 500-750
2245 `
19th Century Covers to the U.S. Six covers comprising two from North German Confederation to
New York City and four with German Eagles with Large Shields incl. two covers each with 9kr
brown to Lowell Mass. with original letters, couple small flaws, Fine-Very Fine ...........................
.....................................................................................................Not illustrated E. 500-750
2246 wa
1872, 2kr Orange, Small Shield (8; Michel 15). Block of four with selvage at top, original gum,
lightly hinged, small thin spot at bottom right, top pair light crease, left stamps trivial gum toning,
otherwise Fine, with 1984 S.I.A. certificate, Scott Retail $130.00 as singles, Michel value as block of
four................................................................................................................. DM 280.00
2247 wwa 1872, 1⁄ 3gr Blue Green, Large Shield (15a; Michel 17b). Mint N.H. block of six, rich color, choice
centering..................................................................................................................................................
FRESH AND EXTREMELY FINE MINT NEVER-HINGED BLOCK OF SIX OF THE 1 ⁄3 GR LARGE SHIELD IN
BLUE GREEN COLOR. ...............................................................................................................................
With 1984 S.I.A. certificate. Scott Retail as hinged singles is $600.00. Michel value as hinged block
of four and hinged pair is DM900. Michel value as Mint N.H. singles .................. DM 3,600.00
2248 wwa 1872, 1⁄ 2gr Orange, Large Shield (16; Michel 18). Mint N.H. bottom left corner block of four, brilliant color, blue crayon “9” in selvage, few perf separations at left, otherwise Very Fine, with 1978
Hennies certificate, Scott Retail as hinged singles $130.00, Michel value as hinged block of four
DM250, Michel value as Mint N.H. singles ........................................................... DM 720.00
2249 wa
1872, 3kr Rose, Large Shield (23; Michel 25). Top right corner block of four, original gum, h.r.
in selvage, brilliant color, few minor perf separations in selvage only, Very Fine, with 1984 S.I.A.
certificate, Scott Retail as singles $80.00, Michel value as block of four with no premium for the
position ........................................................................................................... DM 150.00
2250 wa
1872, 1gr Rose, Large Shield (17; Michel 19). Block of four, original gum, lightly hinged, rich
color, few minor perf separations at top, otherwise Very Fine, with 1978 Heinnes certificate, Scott
Retail as singles $150.00, Michel value as block of four.......................................... DM 400.00
2251 wa
1872, 2gr Ultramarine, Large Shield (18; Michel 20). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H.,
top pair small h.r., fresh color, Very Fine and choice, with 1984 S.I.A. certificate, Scott Retail as
hinged singles $70.00, Michel value as hinged block of four DM150, Michel value as singles ........
....................................................................................................................... DM 260.00
2252 wa
1872, 5gr Bister, Large Shield (20; Michel 22). Block of four, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom
right stamp barely hinged, rich color, fresh and Fine, Scott Retail as singles $104.00, Michel value
as hinged block of four DM220, Michel value as singles ......................................... DM 330.00
2253 wa
1874, 21⁄ 2gr on 21⁄ 2gr Brown (27; Michel 29). Block of six with selvage at left, three stamps Mint
N.H., others h.r., few perf separations at top, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 1984 S.I.A. certificate, Scott Retail as singles $130.00, Michel value as hinged block of four and hinged pair DM470,
Michel value as singles....................................................................................... DM 510.00
2254 wa
1874, 9kr on 9kr Brown (28; Michel 30). Block of fifteen, eleven stamps Mint N.H., top left block
of four small h.r., fresh and bright color, well-centered, Very Fine and choice, with 1978 Hennies
certificate, Scott Retail as singles $900.00, Michel value as hinged blocks of four, pairs and single
DM1,850, Michel value as Mint N.H. singles and hinged block of four ................. DM 2,970.00
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2255
2256
2262
2259
2265
2264
2263
2266EX
2268EX
2267EX
2272
2271
2270
2269EX
2275EX
2274
2276
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SALEDATE
2255 ww
1949, 10+5pf-30+5pf Occupation Semi-Postal, Souvenir Sheet (9NB3a). Mint N.H., rich colors,
two trivial natural inclusions on back, Very Fine ......................................................... 725.00
2256
1949, 10+5pf-30+5pf Occupation Semi-Postal, Souvenir Sheet (9NB3a). Two neat strikes of
“17.12.49 Berlin” cancels, fresh and Very Fine, scarce used souvenir sheet ................. 2,000.00
GREAT BRITAIN
2257
1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Four, incl. DE, BK, MA and DD, large margins, rich cololr, red MC
cancels, Very Fine .................................................................................Not illustrated 760.00
2258
1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Seventeen used singles, each with red MC cancel, four margins incl. few
with part of adjoining stamps, few minor imperfections to be expected, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
........................................................................................................Not illustrated 3,230.00
2259 `
1840, 1p Black (1; SG 2). Large margins incl. trace of adjoining stamp at left, just into at right,
tied by red Maltese Cross cancel on printed letter from the Birmingham Banking Company with
ms. dateline “June 18th 1840”, red “Birmingham JU 18, 1840” circular datestamp on top flap,
addressed to Bradley, horizontal file fold thru address, small stain at top, otherwise Very Fine ....
....................................................................................................................... E. 150-200
2260
1840, 2p Blue (2; SG 4). Five, four with red MC cancels, one with black MC cancel, mostly four
margins, few minor imperfections, Fine-Very Fine .................................Not illustrated 2,000.00
2261
1841, 2p Blue (4). 57 in singles, pairs or strips of three, margins to in, few different shades, few
small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine.......................................................Not illustrated 3,135.00
2262 w
1884, 5sh Carmine Rose (108). Original gum, barely hinged, brilliant color, fresh and Extremely
Fine....................................................................................................................... 525.00
2263 ww
1929, £1 Black, Postal Congress (209; SG 438). Mint N.H. with bottom left corner selvage, wellcentered, thin in left selvage, Very Fine, SG £750 (as hinged).................................... 1,150.00
2264
1929, £1 Black, Postal Congress (209; SG 438). Bright shade, light cancel, small sealed tear at top
and faint diagonal crease, otherwise Very Fine ........................................................... 600.00
2265
ICELAND, 1873, 16sk Yellow, Perf 121⁄ 2 (7, Facit 7). Brilliant color, neat Reykjavic circular datestamp, four slightly improved perfs at bottom right, Very Fine and choice appearance, with 2003
Nielsen certificate, Facit Skr5,500.............................................................................. 500.00
2266 wa
ISRAEL, 1948, 250m-1000m First Coins (7-9). Plate no. blocks of four from Groups 154, 155 and
157, 250m with tiny hinge mark on one stamp, 500m Mint N.H., 1000m Mint N.H. with faint
fingerprints on gum, Very Fine.........................................................(Photo Ex) E. 750-1,000
2267 wa
ISRAEL, 1948, 3m-50m First Postage Dues (J1-J5). Four sets of plate blocks of six, one set Mint
N.H., other three hinged, one hinged set Fine-Very Fine, other three sets Very Fine-Extremely
Fine .....................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,000.00
2268 w
ISRAEL, 1948, 3m-50m First Postage Dues (J1-J5). Bottom corner tab singles (except 20m regular tab single), lightly hinged, 20m with perfs expertly reinforced, otherwise Very Fine set ..........
...........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,700.00
2269
ISRAEL, 1948, 3m-50m First Postage Dues (J1-J5). Tab singles, light cancels, bright colors, 3m
and 5m with perfs expertly reinforced, Very Fine and scarce set, unpriced in both Scott and Bale
........................................................................................................(Photo Ex) E. 500-750
2270 w
ITALY, 1961, 205l Rose Lilac, Error of Color (834a). Lightly hinged, rich color, sheet margin at
bottom, Very Fine and choice, scarce, accompanied by normal for comparison ............ 1,500.00
2271
MALAYA, SELANGOR, 1882, 2c Brown (3, SG 8). Grid and red circular datestamp cancels, small
backstamp does not show thru, horizontal crease at top, Fine appearing example of this rare
stamp, with 2002 B.P.A. certificate, SG £2,000 ......................................................... 1,400.00
2272 w
NETHERLANDS, 1852, 5c Blue (1). Right margin horizontal pair, huge margins all around, original gum, fresh color, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ........................................ 800.00
2273 ww
NETHERLANDS, 1852, 10c Carmine
Lake, Horn Removed from Forehead
(2c). Strip of three, Plate VIII, original
gum, Mint N.H., huge margins all
around, bright color ..................................
VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE MINT
NEVER-HINGED STRIP OF THREE OF THE
NETHERLANDS 10-CENTS WITH HORN
REMOVED. ...................................................
With 1981 P.F. certificate. Scott Retail as
three hinged singles does not adequately
convey the scarcity of this strip. .............
........................................... 2,475.00
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2273
SALEDATE
GENERAL FOREIGN STAMPS AND COVERS, COLLECTION LOTS BY COUNTRY
2274
NORWAY, 1855, 4s Blue (1). Jumbo margins all around, deep rich color, neat strike of
“180” cancel of Levanger, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb stamp in every respect, with
1991 P.F. certificate .................................................................(Photo, p. 44) 125.00
2275 `
NOVA SCOTIA, 1851, 3p Bright Blue, Dark Blue (2, 3). Two covers, first tied by grid to
Kentville with “Canning N.S. FE 21, 1860” and receiving backstamps, second tied by grid
to Tatamagouche with “Pictou SE 28, 1857” and receiving backstamps, second with
reinked address, otherwise Fine ...........................................(Photo Ex, p. 44) 475.00
2276
RUSSIA, 1857, 10k Brown & Blue (1). Full to large margins, rich colors, repair at top
right expertly removing cancel and regummed, light pencil notes on gum do not show
thru, Extremely Fine stamp appearing to be original gum, with 2002 P.F. certificate
incorrectly stating original gum ................................................(Photo, p. 44) 600.00
2277
SWITZERLAND, 1850, 2 1⁄ 2r Black & Red, Poste Locale,
Without Frame Around Cross (4, Zumstein 14II). Clear to
large margins with full dividing lines at top and left, light
Federal black grid cancel, thinned and small tear................
FINE APPEARING AND RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THE POSTELOCALE WITHOUT FRAME AROUND CROSS. ...........................
Signed Schlessenger. With 2001 Berra-Gautschy certificate
.................................................................. 22,500.00
2277
COLLECTION LOTS BY COUNTRY
2278
AUSTRALIA. 1913-2000, fairly well-filled collection, Kangaroos and George V issues
mostly used with better incl. Nos. 1-12, 45-55, 127, 128, otherwise mostly unused with
better incl. Nos. 101, 132, 365-378, and a collection of souvenir sheets and complete
booklets (Face value approx. $550), earlier issues lightly hinged or small h.r., later issues
Mint N.H., in three Lighthouse hingeless albums, generally Very Fine........ E. 500-750
2279
AUSTRIA. 1850-2000 virtually complete, mostly unused and used to 1864, then mostly
unused, better unused incl. Nos. 4, 5, 8, 25, 26, 29-32, 110a-127, 128-144, 405-427, B81B110, B110a, B269-B271, C12-C31, Nos. B106-B110 and B110a Mint N.H., others
mostly lightly hinged, used incl. Nos. 6-8, B138-B141, in three hingeless Lighthouse
albums, also incl. small collections of Austrian offices abroad and under foreign occupations, generally Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately $9,000 ............... E. 3,000-4,000
2280
BELGIUM. 1849-2000, well filled collection, 19th Century mostly used, 20th Century
mostly unused, better used incl. Nos. 1-9, 23, 39, B132-B143, unused incl. Nos. 1-4, 12
(with 1971 RPS certificate), 39, 124-137, 171, B9-B16, B25-B47, “B84-B95”, B106, B114B122, B125-B131, B144-B150, B156-B162, B169, B178 and B179 without cancels,
B458a, B466A, B466B, B513a, B521, B522, B605a, J12-J16, Q15, also incl. telegraph
stamps and few modern booklets, 19th Century in usual mixed condition, generally FineVery Fine, Scott Retail well over $22,000............................................ E. 5,000-7,500
2281
CANADA. 1852-1950’s, collection of mostly unused stamps on stock cards, incl. Nos. 74
(22), 82 (4), 126a, 158, 268-273, 302 (2), O9 (2), blocks of four incl. Nos. 261-262, E1,
O10, O25, O27, block of eight of No. 54, plate blocks of 268-273 and 302, used incl. No.
4, many Mint N.H., mostly choice centering, Very Fine-Extremely Fine group, Scott
retail in excess of ..................................................................................... 9,000.00
2282
CANADA. 1859-2000, fairly complete collection, unused and used to 1908, then mostly
unused, better used incl. Nos. 4, 22, 24, 27, 28, 46, 47, 158, 159, unused incl. Nos. 55-60,
73, also incl. many unused modern booklets and souvenir sheets (Face approx. $400), in
two Lighthouse hingeless albums and stockpages, 1859-1908 issues in mixed condition,
others mostly Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine ............................................ E. 1,000-1,500
2283 w
CANADA. 1903-25, 27 unused stamps, approx. fourteen Mint N.H., incl. Nos. 89-93, 96103, 104-108, 110-116, 122, mostly Fine-Very Fine, owner’s catalogue value ... 1,728.00
2284
CANADA BALANCE. Six items comprising three used No. 2 with small faults, one fake
used “No. 2” made from proof, No. 4 with trace of cancel and tiny thins, No. 4d used
vertical pair with light horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, each except one No. 2
with 2003 Greene Foundation certificate, No. 4 also with 2003 P.F. certificate. 4,590.00
– 46 –
SALEDATE
2285
CANADA AND RELATED. Collection of mostly Canada with better used incl. Nos. 1, 46,
47, 50-60, 136-138 (pairs), 149-159, unused incl. Nos. 50-60, 66-71, 73, 79, 91, 96-103,
116, 122, 149-159, 162-177, E1-E3, also incl. Newfoundland used No. 5 and unused Nos.
104-114 and C6-C11, Nova Scota used Nos. 1, 3 (2), mostly hinged on pages, also incl.
accumulation of used incl. group of No. 15, Fine-Very Fine ................. E. 2,000-3,000
2286
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1853-64. 21 mostly used stamps, incl. Nos. 1, 2 (4), 2a (two
pairs), 4 (5), 6, 6a, 12, 13, unused Nos. 6a, 12 (pair), clear to large margins, few minor
imperfections, Very Fine appearance .......................................................... 2,780.00
2287
DANISH WEST INDIES, 1855-1917. Collection of mostly used stamps on album pages,
mostly Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approx.................................................. 2,937.00
2288
FINLAND. 1875-2000, collection with 19th Century stamps used and 20th Century
stamps unused, better used incl. Nos. 6-11, 16, 17-24, unused incl. Nos. 69, 75 and C1,
many modern boolets, 19th Century with few faults as usual, in two Lighthouse hingeless
albums and stockcards, generally Fine-Very Fine ...................................... E. 500-750
2289
FRANCE. Collection, 1849-2000, mostly complete with majority unused, used incl. No.
37 with light cancel, B10, unused incl. Nos. 109-132, 133-137, 197, 241, 246, B8, B12B59, B66-B67, B249-B308, also incl. modern booklets, in four Lighthouse hingeless
albums with four albums of stockpages and commercially prepared album of Art stamps,
few dubious (not counted), 19th Century with few faults as usual, also incl. six albums of
French “Souvenir Pages” of modern stamps, overall Fine-Very Fine ...... E. 2,000-3,000
2290
FRANCE. Used collection of approx. 2,300 stamps, 1849-1998, better incl. Nos. 13, 38,
40, 47, 48, 96, J21, arranged and identified on stockpages, 19th century with usual few
faults not visible on face, otherwise Fine-Very Fine ................................ E. 750-1,000
2291 w
FRANCE. Unused collection of approx. 1,250 stamps, 1900-83, better incl. Nos. 400-414,
B157a, B285-B290, C5-C13, also incl. few Occupations and Military, arranged and identified on stockpages, Fine-Very Fine........................................................ E. 500-750
2292 w
FRANCE, IMPERFORATES. Collection of mostly singles with few pairs, mostly complete
1977-1995 with many earlier back to 1940, better incl. Ceres Nos. 454-457, 461, 960-965
(2), 989-994, 1006-1007, 1248-1252, 1319-1322, 1422, 1696-1699, Air Post Nos. 16-19, 28
(pair), 30-33 (pairs), 34 (2 pairs), 35-37, also incl. Europa issues, in four Lighthouse
hingeless albums and two stockbooks, Very Fine, 2000 Ceres value over Ffr300,000........
..................................................................................................... E. 5,000-7,500
2293 P
FRANCE, 1943, Unissued Trial Color Large Die Essays. Four sets of twelve in different
colors, incl. Blue, Red, Green and Brown, “Aide Aux Intellectuels” at top, generally fresh
and Very Fine ...................................................................................... E. 500-750
2294
FRANCE. Accumulation of 127 19th Century used stamps, better incl. Nos. 3 (7), 7 (2),
19 (single and pair), 31 (3), 39, 48, few faults as usual, variety of cancels but mostly
numerals in dots, Fine-Very Fine, owner’s Scott Retail over .......................... 3,925.00
2295
FRANCE, ALSACE-LORRAINE OCCUPATION. Nine items all examined by Mehlmann
comprising four stamps, four reprints and one other, stamps incl. unused Nos. N1a, N2,
N9 and used No. N13, reprints incl. 1c, 2c, 5c and 25c, other is a used 2c with Metz
three-line cancel with a declined opinion note, stamps with minor faults that do not
detract, Fine-Very Fine, No. N13a with certificate, others are all backstamped by
Mehlmann, genuine stamps with Scott Retail $447.50................................ E. 200-300
2296
FRENCH COLONIES AND RELATED. Exceptional collection, remarkably well-filled
with many complete sets, mixed unused and used, countries incl. Alexandria, Algeria,
Andorra, Cameroun, Central African Republic, Chad, Cilicie, Congo, Dahomey, Egypt,
French Equatorial Africa, French Guinea, French Guyana, French India, French
Polynesia, French Somalia, Gabon, Guadeloupe, Indochina and related smaller areas,
Ivory Coast, Kouang-Tcheou, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Madagascar, Morocco, New
Caledonia, New Hebrides, Niger, Obock, Port Said, Reunion, St. Pierre and Miquelon,
Senegal, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Upper Volta, Wallis & Futuna, Zanzibar, and more, in
eight oversized Yvert & Tellier albums, few overprints not genuine and usual few faults,
overall Fine-Very Fine...................................................................... E. 4,000-5,000
2297 w
FRENCH POLYNESIA. Complete unused collection comprising Nos. 1-494, B1-B14, C1C205, O1-O15, also incl. 30 unused postal stationery items, few Deluxe Proofs, 170
imperforate pairs and 26 imperforate singles, Tahiti Nos. 29b, 30b and 31b (unused and
used), some Mint N.H., in mounts on blank pages, overall Very Fine .... E. 2,000-3,000
2298 ww
FRENCH POLYNESIA AND FRENCH SOUTHERN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY. Mint
N.H. collections, French Polynesia 1958-1987 incl. Nos. 208-467 and C45-C144, F.S.A.T.
1958-1986 and Air Post 1966-1976 incl. Nos. 25-32 and C18-C46, in two Davo hingeless
albums, Very Fine, Scott Retail over ........................................................... 3,300.00
2299
GERMAN STATES, 1852-65. Nine used, six unused singles, two unused blocks of four
and a cover, used incl. Brunswick Nos. 1 (2), 2, 3 (2), 8 (2), most Very Fine E. 500-750
– 47 –
SALEDATE
2300
GERMAN STATES AND OCCUPATION. Well-filled collection with many better incl.
used Baden Nos. 6-17, mostly complete Prussia and Thurn & Taxis, unused Bergedorf
Nos. 1-5, mostly complete Bavaria, nice groups of Czechoslovakia, Danzig, Memel, and
Saar, in Lindner hingeless and Scott Specialty albums, few faults as usual, overall FineVery Fine ....................................................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2301
GERMANY AND BERLIN. 1872-1981, mostly complete collection, 19th Century mostly
used, 20th Century mostly unused, better used incl. Germany Nos. 13 (pen cancel) and
22, unused incl. Germany Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6-11, 29-35, 401-414, B33 (Mint N.H.), B68, most
post-war issues, majority lightly hinged, 19th Century with usual few faults, in four
Lighthouse hingeless albums, generally Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately
$15,000 .......................................................................................... E. 3,000-4,000
2302 `
GERMANY, CONCENTRATION CAMP MAIL. Six items comprising covers from
Auschwitz, Mauthausen and Mauthausen/Gusen, post card from Sachsenhausen/
Orienburg, each with printed rules at left with camp name header, letter sheet from
Stutthof, and one cover from Bohemia & Moravia into Dachau, outgoing mail franked by
12pf stamp, post card with central vertical fold, otherwise Fine-Very Fine .....................
........................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2303 w
GERMANY, DDR. 1949-1980, virtually complete unused collection, incl. Nos. 48-67, 8284, B21a, better stamps lightly hinged, in three Lighthouse hingeless albums, Very Fine .
........................................................................................................... E. 300-400
2304
GERMANY, BERLIN. Virtually complete collections of unused and used to 1990, with
collection of duplicates, unused incl. Nos. 9N1-9N20 (two — one set Mint N.H. with 1m5m signed Schlegel and Dr. Bohne), 9N21-9N34 (Mint N.H. with 1m and 2m signed
Schlegel and Dr. Bohne), 9N35-9N41 (2 Mint N.H. except one 2m lightly hinged), others
Mint N.H. incl. Nos. 9N42-9N60, 9N61-9N74, 9N75-9N79 (top margin pairs), 9N809N136, 9NB1-9NB13, 9NB3a, used incl. Nos. 9N1-9N20 (9N19 with 1984 P.F. certificate
and 9N20 on piece), 9N21-9N32, 9N33 and 9N34 (two each with one 1m signed Schlegel
and Dr. Bohne with 1981 GPS certificate and one 2m signed Schlegel), 9N35-9N41,
9N61-9N63, 9N64-9N111, 9NB1-9NB16, arranged on stockpages, an outstanding collection in first rate condition, generally Very Fine or better, Scott Retail over $10,000, also
incl. some US and foreign (not counted)............................................. E. 2,000-3,000
2305
GREAT BRITAIN. 1840-2000, collection of mixed unused and used stamps, mostly used
and sporadically filled 19th Century, mostly unused and well-filled 20th Century, better
used incl. Nos. 1 (2), 2 (2), 7, 57, 94, 95, 96 (2), 102, 103, 105, 108 (3), 109 (2), 140, 173,
174a, 175a, other Victoria Heads, unused incl. Nos. 30, 65, 87 (Pl. 13), 96, 98-100, 111122, 127-141, 159-172, 173-175, 187-200, 210-224, with some Postage Dues and
Regionals, few Officials, in three Lighthouse hingeless albums, also incl. stockpages of
many modern complete booklets, 19th Century with few faults as usual, generally Very
Fine, Scott Retail to 1955 over $13,500 .............................................. E. 4,000-5,000
2306
GREAT BRITAIN. 20th Century, small group of unused and used stamps, incl. used No.
96, unused No. 251 (Mint N.H.), 309-312, some Offices, fresh and Very Fine, Scott Retail
approx. ................................................................................................... 1,500.00
2307
GREECE. 1861-2000, unusually well-filled collection, mostly used to 1900 incl. many
Hermes Heads, 20th Century mostly unused with better incl. Nos. 117-128, 159-163, 184197, 276A & 298 (with 1970 R.P.S. certificates), 378-380, 427-436, 525-555, earlier issues
lightly hinged or small h.r., later issues mostly Mint N.H., in three Lighthouse hingeless
albums, also incl. stockbook of booklet panes, generally Very Fine ........ E. 1,500-2,000
2308
ICELAND. 1873-2000, mostly unused collection, well-filled, better incl. Nos. 2 (2), 3, 5
(2), 7 (2), 8, 19, 20, 34-44B, 71-84, 99-107, 144-148, 152-166, 170-175, used incl. Nos. 85,
140, 141, 143, C2, earlier issues lightly hinged or small h.r., other issues Mint N.H., also
incl. many booklets and 1992 Duck error, in Lighthouse hingeless album and stockpages,
generally Very Fine ......................................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2309
INDIA AND STATES. 1852-1980, unused and used collection of couple thousand stamps
with minor duplication, strength in used 19th century incl. Nos. 50-52 (2), 60-76, 80-98,
many Indian States, usual mixed condition and reprints, hinged on pages, overall FineVery Fine............................................................................................. E. 300-400
2310
IRELAND. 1922-1987, fairly well-filled collection, mixed unused and used to 1960,
unused 1960-1987 incl. No. 14, in Davo hingeless album with slipcase, Fine-Very Fine....
........................................................................................................... E. 100-150
2311 wa
ISRAEL, 3m-50m First Issue Doar Ivri Plate Block Collection. 430, comprising 3m (54),
5m (78), 10m (90) incl. one from Group 80, 15m (102), 20m (80), 50m (25) incl. Groups
140, 147, and 148, few with small faults, also incl. plate blocks of six of Nos. J1-J5,
sorted by denomination in glassines, Fine-Very Fine, Bale Retail over $9,000.................
..................................................................................................... E. 2,000-3,000
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SALEDATE
2312
ISRAEL. Accumulation of many hundreds of mostly unused singles, tab singles, tab
blocks, plate blocks, and tete-beche pairs and gutter pairs, Air Post issues to 1968, otherwise 1948-1953 issues only, strength in tab singles incl. Nos. 10-14 (11), 15 (46), 16 (48
and 4 used), 17-22 (18), 24 (26), 25 (9), 27 (25), 28-30 (4), 31-32 (25), 33-34 (5 + 2 with
short tabs), 35-36 (22), 37 (19), 44 (27), 46-47 (20), 48-50 (18), 55 (12), C1-C6 (10), C7-C8
(29), C16 (17), J1-J5, J6-J11 (13), singles incl. Nos. J1-J5 (29 and plate blocks of four),
plate blocks incl. Nos. 27 (2), 28-30 (8), gutter pairs incl. Nos. 10-14 (13 horizontal), 3132 (19 sets of 3), also incl. few used sets of tab singles, sorted in glassines, mixed hinging,
few faults as usual, overall Fine-Very Fine, Estimated Retail over $47,000......................
.................................................................................................... E. 7,500-10,000
2313 `
ITALIAN STATES. Six covers and three fronts, frankings incl. Roman States Nos. 2, 3 (2
covers), 8 and 9 one one cover, Sicily No. 13 (cover and front), also incl. three items
comprising 1800(?) stampless cover written in French with boxed “Armee D’Italie Jere
Pavon” cancel, front with France 25c bister Sage Ty. II on front with Constantinople
double-circle datestamp, and France No. 139 tied by 1924 Paris Olympics slogan cancel
on cover, Fine group ............................................................................. E. 400-500
2314
ITALY AND STATES. 1861-2001, outstanding collection of mostly unused stamps, better
incl. Italy Nos. 26, 27, 34, 34a, 35, 36, 37-44 (2), 45-49, 52 (2), 54, 76-87, 115-118. 142A142D, 165-170, C48, C49, C62-C65, CO1, CO2, O1-O8, Q7-Q19, used incl. Nos. 37-44,
C73-C78, Italian States mostly used with strength in Sicily, Tuscany and Naples, on stockpages or in Lighthouse hingeless albums, 19th Century in mixed condition, generally
Fine-Very Fine............................................................................... E. 7,500-10,000
2315
ITALIAN OFFFICES ABROAD. Very complete collection, mostly unused, strength in
Aegean Islands with better incl. Nos. 31-46, C15-C31, Nos. 1-10 from Calchi, Calino,
Caso, Coo, Lisso, Piscopi, Scarpanto and Stampalia, Rhodes Nos. 15-23, complete
Garibaldi issues except Scarpanto, Eritrea No. 47, Fiume No. 20, Italian Colonies Nos.
C8-C35, Libya Nos. 1-16, 31, B23-B54, C4-C18, Somalia Nos. B1-B51, Q1-Q9, Trieste
and Tripolitania, hinged in Scott Specialty album, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately $8,000 .................................................................................. E. 2,000-3,000
2316
JAPAN. 1871-2000, collection, fairly complete, mostly used to 1930, then mostly unused,
better used incl. Nos. 1-8, 15, 17, 18, 55-71, unused incl. many souvenir sheets incl. Parks
and New Year, better incl. Nos. 293a (with folder), 318a, 577a (with folder), also incl. No.
580a, and group of modern booklet panes (Face Y31,215), in five albums, 19th Century
with few usual faults, overall Very Fine and fresh collection ................. E. 1,000-1,500
2317
JAPAN. 1870’s-1972, collection with mostly used to 1924 then mostly unused to 1972,
better used incl. Nos. 6, 17, 154, C1, C2, unused incl. Nos. 1, 3, 5, 190-201, 378a, 385a,
498a, 521c, strength in Parks souvenir sheets — most with folder — incl. Nos. 306a (no
folder), 311a (folder), 318a (two — one without folder), mostly in Scott Specialty album
with others on old lot cards or in glassines, Fine-Very Fine .................. E. 1,000-1,500
2318
LIECHTENSTEIN. Mostly complete collection, 1912-2001, most unused incl. Nos. 1-3,
54-89, 94-107, 108-110, 115, 116-131, 356 (Mint N.H.), O1-O8 (2), O9-O20, Nos. 260
and 264 (regummed; not counted), earlier issues mostly small h.r., later issues mostly
Mint N.H., in two Lighthouse hingeless albums, Very Fine ................... E. 1,000-1,500
2319
LUXEMBOURG. Virtually complete collection, 1852-2001, mostly used to 1926, then
mostly unused, better unused incl. 48-59, 75-93, 151, 318-320 (Mint N.H.), B65A-B65Q,
C16-C20 (Mint N.H.), used incl. dubious No. 33c (not counted), earlier issues mostly
lightly hinged or small h.r., later issues Mint N.H., in two Lighthouse hingeless albums,
overall Very Fine .................................................................................. E. 500-750
2320
MALAYSIA AND STATES. 1867-1974, collection of many hundred unused and used
stamps, better used incl. Selangor Nos. 36-38, 40, Straits Settlements Nos. 2-9, unused
incl. Straits Settlement Nos. 134A-144, most hinged on pages in Scott Specialty album,
few dubious 19th Century not counted, generally Fine-Very Fine.......... E. 2,000-3,000
2321
MONACO. 1885-2000, mostly complete unused collection with sprinkling of used incl.
Nos. 9, 10 and 130, unused incl. Nos. 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, B2-B7, B9-B13, B26-B50, C27-C29,
also incl. many sheetlets incl. 1976 Olympics imperforate in issued colors and imperforate
in brown, 1991 Europa Sheetlet of two, and 1992 Europa imperforate, early issues lightly
hinged or small h.r., later issues Mint N.H., in four Lighthouse hingeless albums and few
stockpages, overall Very Fine ............................................................ E. 2,000-3,000
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DECEMBER 18, 2003
2322
NETHERLANDS. 1852-2000, mostly complete collection, mixed unused and used with
mostly used to 1939 and mostly unused after, better used incl. Nos. 3, 8-12, 45-54, 90100, 104, 105, unused incl. Nos. 33, 74, 137-139, 286-300, 319-322, B54-B57, also incl.
many later souvenir sheets and booklets, in three Lighthouse hingeless albums to 1998
then stockpages, earlier issues with few usual faults, overall Fine-Very Fine ...................
..................................................................................................... E. 1,000-1,500
2323
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, NETHERLANDS INDIES AND SURINAM. Fairly
complete collections, mostly unused, 1864-2000, better unused incl. Netherlands Antilles
Nos. CB1-CB8, Surinam Nos. 184-207, used incl. Surinam Nos. 44-60, in six hingeless
albums, Fine-Very Fine.......................................................................... E. 500-750
2324
NEWFOUNDLAND. Collection of unused stamps, better incl. Nos. 115-126, 131-143,
145-159, 212-267, C6-C11, C13-C17, in crystal mounts on Scott pages, Fine-Very Fine ...
.............................................................................................................. 1,200.00
2325
NEW ZEALAND. 1858-2000, fairly well-filled collection, mostly used to 1930, after
mostly unused, better used incl. many Chalons and other Victoria Heads to 1sh, unused
incl. Nos. B3, B4, most Semi-Postal sheetlets, C1-C8, in three Lighthouse hingless
albums, 19th Century with usual few faults, overall Fine-Very Fine .......... E. 750-1,000
2326
POLAND. 1860-2000, nearly complete unused collection incl. Nos. 1, 27a-29a, 30-40,
314-316 (also incl. a used set), many souvenir sheets, in five Kabe hingeless albums with
1993-2000 issues in mounts on Scott pages, No. 1 defective, some overprints probably not
genuine, generally Very Fine ................................................................. E. 400-500
2327
PORTUGAL. 1855-2000, outanding mostly complete collection of mostly used 19th
Century and mostly unused 20th Century, better used incl. Nos. 12-16, 18-24, 25-33, 49,
97-109, unused incl. Nos. 77, 78, 81-87, 97-109, 110-131, 147-154, 346-376, 614a, 631,
667a (Mint N.H.), 675-682a, 717-726, 747-748 (Mint N.H.), also incl. six covers from
1843-1868, 1855-1943 issues on pages or on stockpages, 1945-2000 issues in three
Lighthouse hingeless albums, also incl. book of later souvenir sheets and booklets on
stockpages, 19th Century with usual few faults, otherwise Very Fine...... E. 4,000-5,000
2328
PORTUGUESE COLONIES. Collection of few thousand unused and used stamps,
strength in Angola, Cape Verde, Portuguese Guinea, Macao, Mozambique, Nyassa,
Portuguese India, St. Thomas, and Timor, mostly complete sets, solid representation of
Portuguese Crown issues, in two Scott Specialty albums and on Scott pages, overall FineVery Fine .......................................................................................... E. 750-1,000
2329
SAN MARINO. 1877-2001, well-filled unused collection, better incl. Nos. 1-21, 28, 72,
108-154, 159-180, 278-293, few used incl. No. 24, most later issues Mint N.H., earlier
lightly hinged or small h.r., with many souvenir sheets, in three Lighthouse hingeless
albums, Fine-Very Fine .................................................................... E. 1,500-2,000
2330
SOUTH AFRICA AND RELATED. Mostly complete unused collection to 1970, better
incl. Nos. 2-16, 26-32, 38-44, 45-67, 254-277, 289-298, B1-B11, J1-J51, O34-O36, O39,
O40, also incl. Christmas Seals booklets 1929-1970 and Easter Seals booklets 1945-1961,
Cape of Good Hope incl. used triangles to 1sh and unused Nos. 41-54, 71, few Natal, and
nice groups of Orange River Colony and Transvaal, in mounts on blank Scott Specialty
pages, generally Very Fine................................................................ E. 3,000-4,000
2331
SPAIN AND COLONIES. 1851-2000, sporadically filled collection with strength in midlate 20th Century unused, better incl. Nos. 348-357, C12-C17, also incl. Andorra, Ifni,
Philippines and Puerto Rico Alfonso XIII issues, Spanish Guinea, Morocco and Sahara,
most in Lighthouse hingeless albums, overall Fine-Very Fine .................. E. 750-1,000
2332
SWEDEN. 1855-2000, well-filled with mostly used to 1911, then mostly unused, better
used incl. Nos. 3, 5, 17-27, unused incl. Nos. 145-159, 167/188, 197-212, 213-228, 248262, most lightly hinged, in three Lighthouse hingeless albums and stockpages of booklets and few modern duplicates, 19th Century Fine, 20th Century Very Fine, Scott Retail
over $5,000 ....................................................................................... E. 750-1,000
2333
SWITZERLAND. 1840’s-2000, well-filled collection of mostly used 19th Century and
mostly unused 20th Century, used incl. most Cantonals incl. one on cover (many probably not genuine), better used incl. Nos. 2L6 (with 1967 Hunziker cert), unused incl. Nos.
145, 185, B1-B40, B105, B130-B132, C1-C2, many unused and used Officials with
strength in unused complete sets, also incl. few booklets, in three Lighthouse hingeless
albums and one Scott Specialty album (officials), Fine-Very Fine ........... E. 1,000-1,500
– 50 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS
2334
VATICAN CITY. 1929-53, unused and used group on stock cards, incl. used Nos. 1-13,
C16 (84), few minor imperfections, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approx. ........ 1,675.00
2335 w
VATICAN CITY. 1933-2000, virtually complete unused collection for period with few
better complete sets and souvenir sheets incl. No. 155a, mostly Mint N.H., in two
Lighthouse hingeless albums and stockpages, Very Fine ............................ E. 150-200
2336
VATICAN CITY. Stockbook of unused stamps and few loose covers, wide range of issues,
incl. Nos. 35-40 on cover, Nos. C16-C17 on First Day cover, cover with Nos. C16 (2), C17
and C13, few small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine ................................ E. 1,000-1,500
2337
YUGOSLAVIA. 1918-1992, collection of mostly unused, mostly complete to 1976, better
incl. Nos. 395-432, 1L43-1L45, 1LB3-1LB4, also incl. Italian and German Occupations,
Istria, Montenegro, So. Bulgaria, Thrace, Trieste (Yugoslav Govt. only), and nearly
complete Serbia, overall Fine-Very Fine................................................... E. 300-400
2338
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. 19th-20th Century, exceptional collection of thousands
of mostly unused stamps in five very well-filled Scott Specialty albums, strength in Great
Britain (Scott Retail over $50,000) incl. Nos. 1, 3, 4, 26, 27, 34, 37, 39, 40, 42, 43, 49-56
(No. 56 with 1936 R.P.S. certificate), 57-62, 64-68, 70, 71, 73, 78-85, 87, 94-96, 108, 109,
111-122, 124, 127-142, 173-176, 179-181, 209, 292-312, other countries virtually
complete incl. Antigua, Bahamas 1901-1964, Bechuanaland with Protectorate, Bermuda
with Key Plates study to £1 incl. eleven 10sh, Br. Guiana incl. Nos. 178-187 top margin
gutter blocks of four, Br. Honduras 1888-1964, Cayman Is. Nos. 21-62 and 1935-1963
issues, Cape of Good Hope incl. used triangles to 1sh, Dominica 1883-1963, Gilbert &
Ellice Is. 1911-1969, Grenada 1906-1963, Jamaica 1885-1964, Leeward Is. complete to
1922 except No. 16, Malta 1860-1973, Nauru 1916-1966, Mauritius 1895-1967,
Montserrat 1903-1963, New Republic, Northern Rhodesia complete, Nyasaland
Protectorate, St. Helena 1927-1968, St. Lucia 1902-1958, Seychelles 1901-1968,
Somilaland 1902-1960, So. Rhodesia 1924-1964, So. West Africa 1931-1968 with many
earlier, Sudan 1902-1960, Swaziland 1889-1968, Turks & Caicos 1889-1963, Virgin Is.
1866-1962, Great Britain in mixed condition, others appear sound, in mounts or hinged
on pages, overall Fine-Very Fine .................................................... E. 15,000-20,000
2339
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. Collection of thousands of stamps in twelve oversized
Scott Specialty albums, mostly used and sporadically filled to 1935, then mostly unused to
1970’s, better countries incl. Cape of Good Hope incl. Triangles to 1sh, Fiji, Gibraltar,
Hong Kong incl. used Victoria Heads, Iraq, Natal, New Hebrides, New South Wales,
Norfolk Is., Papua, Solomon Is., Transvaal, Victoria, and others, mostly in mounts, but
earlier complete sets are mostly lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine ............. E. 5,000-7,500
2340
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. Collection of thousands of stamps in 26 Scott Specialty
albums, mostly used and sporadically filled to 1935, then well-filled to 1970’s, strength in
Cyprus incl. unused Nos. 8, 11 and 13, Barbados incl. used Brittania issues and unused
Nos. 70-80, Malta incl. unused Nos. 82 and 246-262, and Cook Is. incl. used Nos. 2-4,
other countries incl. Aitutaki (complete unused), Ascension, Bahamas, Bermuda, Channel
Is., Dominica, Falkland Is., Grenada, Montserrat, Tonga, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos Is.,
and Tuvalu, most better sets lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine ................. E. 3,000-4,000
2341 w
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. 19th-20th Century, small but select group of mostly
unused stamps on stock cards, incl. Bermuda No. 37, British Antarctic Territory No. 24,
Fiji No. 91a, Newfoundland Nos. 186d and C18, Papua No. 109, St. Vincent No. 2 (block
of twelve), used incl. New Guinea Nos. C44-C45, mostly Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail over
.............................................................................................................. 2,500.00
2342 wwa EUROPA. Mint N.H. collection of hundreds of singles and souvenir sheets, better singles
incl. 1956 Netherlands, 1957 Luxembourg, 1960 Ireland, 1962-1965 Cyprus, 1963-1975
Portugal (singles and souvenir sheets), also incl. collection of sheets, 1972-1982, mostly
complete Channel Is., Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Malta and Yugoslavia, in six Lindner
hingeless albums also incl. collection of “EuropaAfrica”, Very Fine ........ E. 2,000-3,000
2343 w
FOREIGN BALANCE. 20th Century, small stockbook of unused stamps, incl. Antigua
Nos. 21-30, Barbados Nos. 127-139, Cayman Islands Nos. 21-28, 30, G.B. Nos. 185-186
(blocks of four), Falklands No. 29, Gibraltar Nos. 75, 147-160, Italy No. C27, Malta Nos.
167-183, Tristan Da Cunha Nos. 1-12, Victoria Nos. B1-B4, Germany Nos. C35-C37,
Russia No. C68, few minor faults, most Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail over ....... 3,000.00
– 51 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2344
FOREIGN BALANCE. 19th-20th Century, accumulation of unused and used stamps,
incl. used Belgium No. 1 (5), Netherlands No. 1 (five used pairs), Germany Nos. 9NB19NB3 (two sets), unused incl. France, Italian States, Italy No. 170, few other better,
mostly Fine-Very Fine......................................................................... E. 750-1,000
2345 wa
GENERAL FOREIGN. Accumulation of 34 unused and two used stamps, unused incl.
Australia No. 18 (Mint N.H.), Canada No. E2a, Hawaii No. 49, Luxembourg Nos. B45B49 (Mint N.H.), Solomon Islands Nos. 76 (block of six), 78 (block of eight), 79 (block of
twelve), blocks with usual gum toning, Canada with small diagonal crease, Fine-Very Fine
.............................................................................................................. 1,125.00
2346
USED FOREIGN. 19th-20th Century, 2,298 (owner’s count) mostly used stamps, countries incl. France, Great Britain and Switzerland, range of issues, moatly Fine-Very Fine,
owner’s catalogue value ............................................................................ 3,516.00
2347 `
FOREIGN COVERS. 19th-20th Century, fifteen covers, two cover fronts and fifteen
International Reply Coupons, incl. Germany No. C37 on post card, Lombardy-Venetia
Nos. 5 and 6 on cover, G.B. No. 59 wing margin on cover, few faults, some appear FineVery Fine............................................................................................. E. 300-400
2348
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT THEMATIC COLLECTION. Many hundreds of stamps and
proofs, better incl. six Hungary Souvenir sheets (three each of Nos. B198A-B198D and
CB1-CB1C), Poland Nos. C26A-26C (pairs and gutter blocks of four), C26Cd (unused
and on cover to NYC), proofs incl. many die proofs from Honduras, Monaco and
Philippines, some imperforate singles and pairs, in mounts on blank pages in four
albums, Very Fine ................................................................................. E. 400-500
2349 `
FUMIGATED COVERS. 1835-47, six covers, one each for France, Germany, Gibraltar
and Spain, two from Roman States, all with fumigation slits, Very Fine ....... E. 300-400
2350
SCANDINAVIA. Collections of Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Norway, mostly
complete to 2000 with mostly used 19th Century and mostly unused 20th Century, better
used incl. Denmark Nos. 14, 15, 16-20, Norway No. 1, unused incl. Denmark Nos. 210219, also incl. many modern booklets, in Lighthouse hingeless albums and on stockpages,
overall Fine-Very Fine ........................................................................... E. 500-750
2351
SOUVENIR CARDS AND COVERS. Hundreds of subscription-service first days,
souvenir cards, commemorative panels etc., all in excellent condition, Very Fine ............
........................................................................................................... E. 300-400
2352
THEMATIC COLLECTIONS. 1937 and 1953 Coronations (complete), American
Bicentennial, Rowland Hill’s Death 100th Anniversary, 1949 and 1974 UPU, 1949 UPU
mostly complete, in commemorative albums or stockbooks, majority Mint N.H., Very
Fine .................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2353
WORLDWIDE. 19th-20th Century collection in nine albums, three file drawers and some
loose stamps and covers, better incl. U.S. used Nos. 112-116, unused Nos. 233-240, 573,
C3, C5-C6, C18, used Great Britain incl. 1p Black, 2p Blue and 1sh Green, 1937
Omnibus in glassines, some better Australia incl. pair of No. 179, some early China, also
some covers, some faults, many Fine-Very Fine ................................... E. 3,000-4,000
2354
WORLDWIDE. 19th-20th Century collection, strength in US incl. unused Nos. 230-245,
285-299, 302-311 (all stuck down), used first issue Revenues to $10.00, also incl. nice
groupings of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany and States, Great Britain
Victoria Heads, Hawaii, Japan incl. Nos. 1-6, 67, Korea incl. used Nos. 6-9, Philippines,
Sweden, Switzerland, in two 1902 Scott 19th Century International Albums, few faults as
usual, Fine-Very Fine ....................................................................... E. 3,000-4,000
2355
WORLDWIDE. “Old Tyme” 19th Century accumulation of over 650 mostly used stamps,
many better incl. Great Britain used Nos. 1 (2), 7, 124, 141, 142 (red crayon cancel),
unused Nos. 180 and 223, New Brunswick used Nos. 1 and 2, Nova Scotia Nos. 1 and 2,
Cape of Good Hope Triangles used, US used Nos. 69, 71, 72, 76, 115-117, 119-121, with
strong groupings of Europe, South America and British Commonwealth, hinged on small
notebook pages with few loose, very mixed condition, generally Fine..... E. 2,000-3,000
– 52 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
2356
WORLDWIDE. Accumulation of many thousands of unused and used stamps, strength in
China incl. many unused multiples incl. few complete panes, also incl. 19th Century
collection with better Austria, Belgium, Canada incl. Revenues, Cuba, France, Germany
and States, Italy, South and Central America, in four older Scott International albums
and loose but sorted in boxes and glassines, Fine-Very Fine ................. E. 2,000-3,000
2357
WORLDWIDE. Collection of a few thousand unused and used stamps in 29 sporadically
filled albums incl. 26 Scott Specialty series, better representations of Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany Zones, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Paraguay,
Persia, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey, overall Fine-Very Fine ... E. 500-750
2358
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION. 19th-20th Century, four albums and three mint sheet
files of unused and used stamps, range of countries represented incl. some earlier
Austria, U.S. incl. used Nos. 113-114, 155, also approx. $325.00 in U.S. face value, two
better panes incl. Nos. 716 and C19, few faults to be expected, most appear Fine-Very
Fine .................................................................................................... E. 400-500
2359
WORLDWIDE. 1850’s-1920’s, strength in Australian States, Europe, South and Central
America, Philippines and Puerto Rico, better incl. Netherlands used Nos. 1-6, Norway
used No. 1, in two early Scott International Albums, few faults as usual, Fine-Very Fine
........................................................................................................... E. 300-400
2360
WORLDWIDE. 1850’s-1951, collection of few hundred unused and used stamps, strength
in Europe with nice groupings of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary,
Russia, also incl. Japan, mostly in three Scott International albums, few loose stamps and
covers, Fine-Very Fine........................................................................... E. 200-300
END OF SALE — THANK YOU
– 53 –
DECEMBER 18, 2003
PRICES REALIZED FOR SALE 871---12/2003
Air Post and Foreign Stamps and Covers
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc.
60 East 56th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Tel (212) 753-6421
Fax (212) 753-6429
Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized Lot#
Realized
2001
170 2044
100 2087
110 2130
280 2170
1,150 2214
270 2259
100 2309
1,150
2002
1,300 2045
280 2088
260 2131
1,150 2171
2,200 2215
170 2260
450 2310
240
2003
500 2046
160 2089
270 2132
600 2172
350 2216
1,300 2262
220 2313
300
2004
950 2047
1,200 2090
220 2132
1,600 2173
140 2217
180 2263
800 2314
5,000
2005
2,700 2048
240 2091
270 2133
2,400 2174
180 2218
1,400 2264
290 2315
2,200
2006
425 2049
525 2092
525 2134
525 2175
325 2219
550 2265
220 2316
2,200
2007
2,400 2050
800 2093
425 2135
2,100 2176
1,000 2220
260 2266
550 2317
3,500
2008
750 2051
1,100 2094
500 2135
1,100 2177
210 2221
105 2270
525 2318
2,200
2009
700 2052
210 2095
800 2135
525 2178
675 2222
120 2271
850 2319
4,250
2010
140 2053
280 2096
100 2136
375 2179
325 2223
105 2272
1,900 2320
1,900
2011
150 2054
210 2097
65 2137
625 2181
125 2224
80 2273
3,750 2321
1,600
2012
425 2055
1,150 2098
375 2138
400 2182
200 2225
280 2274
160 2322
1,800
2013
375 2056
325 2099
110 2139
425 2183
800 2226
325 2275
80 2323
1,250
2014
575 2057
750 2100
150 2140
210 2184
450 2227
150 2276
525 2324
375
2015
500 2058
850 2101
375 2141
280 2185
220 2228
300 2277
2,500 2325
1,500
2016
2,900 2059
2,600 2102
160 2142
120 2186
350 2229
250 2278
1,350 2326
1,100
2017
3,250 2060
950 2103
1,250 2143
375 2187
475 2230
475 2279
2,900 2327
4,750
2018
140 2061
2,900 2104
190 2144
375 2188
350 2231
260 2280
4,500 2328
4,500
2019
210 2062
525 2105
800 2145
300 2189
475 2232
75 2281
1,600 2329
1,800
2020
650 2063
550 2106
210 2146
290 2190
700 2233
80 2282
900 2330
2,400
2021
50 2064
2,600 2107
170 2147
75 2191
220 2234
1,000 2283
250 2331
1,200
2022
750 2065
625 2108
1,100 2148
200 2192
160 2235
675 2284
1,350 2332
1,050
2023
300 2066
900 2109
210 2149
525 2193
160 2236
400 2285
1,600 2333
2,900
2024
525 2067
475 2110
375 2150
1,200 2194
550 2237
375 2286
550 2334
270
2025
1,000 2068
575 2111
260 2151
425 2195
450 2238
240 2287
600 2335
300
2026
400 2069
2,100 2112
1,300 2152
260 2196
210 2239
550 2288
625 2336
2,400
2027
850 2070
1,250 2113
575 2153
375 2197
1,350 2240
160 2289
7,000 2337
1,500
2028
600 2071
600 2114
425 2154
250 2198
170 2241
575 2291
375 2338
40,000
2029
120 2072
220 2115
150 2155
750 2199
190 2242
1,600 2292
4,250 2339
17,000
2030
200 2073
1,200 2116
140 2156
2,200 2200
450 2244
550 2293
250 2340
8,000
2031
800 2074
230 2117
425 2157
2,200 2201
375 2245
550 2296
11,000 2341
2,200
2032
325 2075
625 2118
230 2158
1,000 2202
1,400 2246
90 2297
2,100 2342
4,000
2033
230 2076
400 2119
750 2159
220 2203
900 2247
1,250 2298
1,200 2343
1,900
2034
375 2077
200 2120
900 2160
160 2204
80 2248
400 2299
1,350 2344
4,500
2035
475 2078
475 2121
220 2161
2,200 2205
375 2250
130 2300
1,500 2345
200
2036
525 2079
160 2122
210 2162
950 2206
900 2251
95 2301
2,100 2346
300
2037
750 2080
2,300 2123
240 2163
1,250 2207
650 2252
210 2302
170 2347
170
2038
800 2081
95 2124
325 2164
1,200 2208
575 2253
230 2303
475 2348
1,900
2039
210 2082
130 2125
260 2165
850 2209
400 2254
950 2304
3,500 2349
325
2040
140 2083
350 2126
750 2166
260 2210
200 2255
350 2305
2,700 2350
1,600
2041
110 2084
4,750 2127
1,050 2167
9,500 2211
2,300 2256
800 2306
425 2351
150
2042
525 2085
350 2128
260 2168
11,000 2212
2,600 2257
300 2307
3,500 2352
600
2043
170 2086
325 2129
190 2169
900 2213
650 2258
1,600 2308
1,200 2353
6,250
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PRICES REALIZED FOR SALE 871---12/2003
Air Post and Foreign Stamps and Covers
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc.
60 East 56th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Tel (212) 753-6421
Fax (212) 753-6429
Lot#
Realized
2354
7,000
2355
3,500
2356
5,750
2357
1,050
2358
1,100
2359
1,800
2360
475
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