Bermuda. Lot ★★/★/⊙. A charming and most attractive collection, mint and used specifically for King George VI definitives in uniformly good condition throughout. Please n..Read more
Bermuda. Lot ★★/★/⊙. A charming and most attractive collection, mint and used specifically for King George VI definitives in uniformly good condition throughout. Please note that the toning on the 12/6 key plate is completely normal for the first issue of the George VI definitive. There is much MNH throughout and when used, it is overwhelmingly circular date stamps. There at least 2/–×24, 2/6×12, 5/-×15, 10/–×4, 12/6×5 and £1×5, as well as a few covers. There are many permutations and types here, especially in the written up perf studies, as well as the more obvious shades, notwithstanding the high likelihood of varieties to discover as well. For the dealer or collector specialist of this area, a most enjoyable viewing awaits, for the most part uncatalogued. Please allow sufficient time for study. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
British commonwealth, Oceania. Accumulation ★★. An outstanding range of thematics cataloguing over €85,000 (approx USD $100,000 equiv) with a face value of approximately €25,0..Read more
British commonwealth, Oceania. Accumulation ★★. An outstanding range of thematics cataloguing over €85,000 (approx USD $100,000 equiv) with a face value of approximately €25,000 equivalent (approx USD $28,000 equiv). The vast majority are in sets and countries include Aitutaki with for example 'protect earth', Cook Islands with flowers, shells and fish, then Niuafo'ou butterflies galore and Niue. Everything is in superb condition and issues from 1968 through to 2012 with many dozens of the better sets, or more. An excellent opportunity at hugely discounted rates as our valuation is very conservative. Dealers of topics or face value, make sure this is on your list of lots to view. An absolute money maker at these ludicrously low levels of catalogue/face value. Approx. 11 kg. Show less
Canada. Mostly ★★. Splendid collection, strong in Newfoundland with 3 d triangle imperf mint, useful 19th cent. mint, followed by 1897 Cabot complete to 60 cts with the key va..Read more
Canada. Mostly ★★. Splendid collection, strong in Newfoundland with 3 d triangle imperf mint, useful 19th cent. mint, followed by 1897 Cabot complete to 60 cts with the key value, the 35 cts MNH. The 20th century, a similar pattern with early royalty complete, waterfalls complete to 24 cts, caribou to 36 cts, the long airmail set of 3 to $1, Gilbert complete to 32 cts, coronations, etc. The section from Canada from beaver to modern with extensive new issues costs. Highlights here are the Quebec complete mint all with OG with the 10 cts particularly well centered, then the admirals to 50 cts mint, through to all the commem sets incl. Parliament, mountain ranges, Champlain, chateaux, both the destroyers etc. The face value for the section bought on a new issue service will probably run to several 100s of dollars incl. all the high values, of course MNH. Completely uncatalogued, most worthwhile and substantial. Show less
China. Covers. Very well written up and researched collection, housed on quadrille album leaves, beginning with an extraordinary registered multiple with regular coiling drago..Read more
China. Covers. Very well written up and researched collection, housed on quadrille album leaves, beginning with an extraordinary registered multiple with regular coiling dragon from Peking, plus French PO 5 cts, Japanese PO 1 sen, CEF ½ anna, US PO 1 ct Franklin, Germany 5 and 30 pf, a most eye catching visual item. Next is the 10 pf German eagle commercial usage with a redirected cover to Germany for the Deutsche Marine Schiffspost, followed by blue and black Expeditionary Forces pmks, then an extraordinary double oval rare Paotingfu pmk internal usage to Shanghai, right in the middle of the Boxer Rebellion, followed further postcards, illustrated individual photo commercial usage from Kiautschou, etc. Further postal history to enjoy, not least of which is the double circle seldom seen Shanhaikuan strike, etc. One of the best postal history collections with specific strength in the Boxer Rebellion era we have had the pleasure to offer. We can't help thinking there are some very scarce items here for the specialist to research and identify. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
Cuba. Mostly used. Well over 1000 stamps from dozens of imperfs onwards, overwhelmingly 19th century with Spanish and US Administration. There is occasional duplication, howev..Read more
Cuba. Mostly used. Well over 1000 stamps from dozens of imperfs onwards, overwhelmingly 19th century with Spanish and US Administration. There is occasional duplication, however often in better material waiting to be written up and put in to the main collection. There are extensive shade studies with enormous potential with the 19th century. There is also about 200×19th century fiscals from imperfs onwards, as well as values mint on the early shields to 4 pesetas from 1879 onwards. Other items seen incl. the US definitives o/ps mint and used to the 10 cts, also postage dues to 10 cts, special delivery, etc. Unquestionably needs a lot of work, yet so much substance here. This is very much a 'work in progress' lot, most worthwhile and conservatively valued. Show less
German occupation 1939–45, Bohemia and Moravia. Collection ★★/★/⊙. Extensive mint and used collection housed on album leaves, beginning with the first 1939 overprint set compl..Read more
German occupation 1939–45, Bohemia and Moravia. Collection ★★/★/⊙. Extensive mint and used collection housed on album leaves, beginning with the first 1939 overprint set complete, all the 1939/40 sets including many countless varieties and plate numbers, as well as blocks with page after page of varieties. A similar pattern with the next definitive sets on to commems with 1940/41 highlights including Red Cross including many se-tenant permutations involving much specialisation for every whichway, for example Dovrak, Mozart, 1942 Hitler defin sets, back of the book, 1939 newspapers, etc, etc. A particularly well researched collection, needing not that much to complete for all the different types, strips, etc. A much recommended viewing. Show less
Malaysia, Mixed. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps mint and used from the 19th Century onwards including Straits Settlements, high value 32cts o/p, various KGV s/Jubs, KGV1 to $5 and..Read more
Malaysia, Mixed. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps mint and used from the 19th Century onwards including Straits Settlements, high value 32cts o/p, various KGV s/Jubs, KGV1 to $5 and interesting commercial postal history incl. QV 8cts, 1894 from Penang to Burma with Postage Due 5 annas underpayment fee applied. Then Burma incl. attractive experimental pmk, through 1940s incl. illustrated propaganda Burma Flag and 'First from the First' endorsement, as well as interesting early coloured postcards, on to Malaya States with lots of tigers, various sultans, Straits used in Malaca, also forgeries and other interesting collateral to research, as well as fascinating postal history with about 30 further items incl. registered, early postcards, Borneo, Singapore and much more, all deserving further attention. A collection that gets better and better on each inspection. Show less
Montenegro. ★★/★/⊙. Very probably an irreplaceable range of many thousands of stamps, chronologically ordered mint and used in parallel, a most challenging lot to view as virt..Read more
Montenegro. ★★/★/⊙. Very probably an irreplaceable range of many thousands of stamps, chronologically ordered mint and used in parallel, a most challenging lot to view as virtually everything is housed stamp on stamp, from the first issues through to early 20th century. The holding is completely uncatalogued, well filled to bulging in one substantial volume ending with back of the book and material we have never seen before. It should also be mentioned that throughout this fabulous range there are 'a' numbers and similar material that is not listed at all incl. perforations/varieties, etc. An opportunity seldom available to buy a very comprehensive holding of this wealthy European country. These stamps have a long way to go as they are grossly undervalued for their printing numbers, please inspect. Show less
New Zealand. ★★/★/⊙. Collection of which the highlights include the 19th century pictorial types rouletted, such as mint superb 2/- Milford, probably the very good perf. deser..Read more
New Zealand. ★★/★/⊙. Collection of which the highlights include the 19th century pictorial types rouletted, such as mint superb 2/- Milford, probably the very good perf. deserving a certificate, the Christchurch set complete mint, far better condition than normally seen, similarly the Dunedin, the airmails incl. trans-Tasman, various Mt Cooks to 3/-, 1935 silver jubs through to 'queen on horse' complete mint to 10/-, the sterling currency Geyser both types, as well complete MNH to $2, followed by decimals complete, coat of arms to $10 MNH, technology complete, as far as we can see all the commems complete, etc. with a very high new issue cost, nearly 64 pages, well filled. Very difficult to find any faults within this collection, completely uncatalogued and substantial. Show less
Switzerland. Mostly used. Intense and extensive collection beginning with Strubeli 5 rp through to the good shade of the 40 rp, followed by sitting Helvetias mint and used, nu..Read more
Switzerland. Mostly used. Intense and extensive collection beginning with Strubeli 5 rp through to the good shade of the 40 rp, followed by sitting Helvetias mint and used, numeral types on to standing Helvetias to 20th century with the pro Juvs, with all languages of the 1912 forerunners MNH incl. 'Un'anno di'sole' all 3 with Marchand certificates. Also seen the 'Briefmarkenpruefstelle Basel' again with certificate minimum cat €1000, other good items present include the first air set complete, both signed by the expert Dr Mose, then a solid range of defins and airmails, often parallel mint and used. The m/s also strong with for example the 1936 pro Patria MNH, followed by 1937/8 complete MNH, the 1940 red cross again MNH, accompanied by good mint and used regular sets incl. the good shades, through to 1941 winter relief, Zurich 1943, Geneva all superb MNH m/s, through to the Pax set complete with 5 fr used, etc. More m/s with the 1945 Basel Dove, lifeboat, airmails, Imaba, Lunaba and much more to back of the book, all in best condition. Quality is the hallmark of this collection, if this is your main requirement, look no further. A much recommended viewing, completely uncatalogued. Show less
Switzerland. ★★/★/⊙. Good collection in a Biella album, in uniformly good quality incl. classics Strubeli, similarly with the sitting Helvetias with key stamps such as the 60c..Read more
Switzerland. ★★/★/⊙. Good collection in a Biella album, in uniformly good quality incl. classics Strubeli, similarly with the sitting Helvetias with key stamps such as the 60c and 1fr superb, as well as items outside the box, followed by 1891 granite papers, then an excellent range seemingly complete 1892/99 and better standing Helvetias with all the different perf. types such as 11¾ all round, 11½×11, 11½×12 and of course the seldom seen perf 9½ with 1898 1 fr, etc. Then virtual completion of the defins 1907 onwards, as well as range of m/s from 1930s, through to the 1940s with National Fete, Zuerich centenary, Geneva, all quality used, Basel Dove 1945 mint, then Lunaba and a very good range of the pro Patrias, ending with studies of the se-tenants 1939 onwards. Collection ends with pro Juvs incl. forerunners Italian 'un anno di sole', followed by useful airmails from 1920s onwards to better mint sets ending with officials and back of the book, such as bureaux international organizations with, for example, Travail, Education both complete, as is also the case with UN complete, ending with postage dues with an extensive study of gums and papers, various telegraphs, etc. A well rounded collection last catalogued in 1975! Much recommended. Show less
U.S.A. Collection used. Good old time grandad collection, all of the value being in the 19th century. Beginning with imperfs onwards, followed by the 1857 types used well-repr..Read more
U.S.A. Collection used. Good old time grandad collection, all of the value being in the 19th century. Beginning with imperfs onwards, followed by the 1857 types used well-represented with superb 5 cts, 10 cts and 12 cts a very attractive 24 cts with light red oval cancel, on to the 1861/66s through to the 90 cts Washington with all three shades of the 24 cts and two shades of the 5 cts, one of which is the very scarce mustard brown. Collection unfolds to a few grills to research, leading to the 1869s definitives complete 1 ct to 90 cts Lincoln, as well as a good range of 1870/71s again to 90 cts through the Columbus issues with a $5 used, followed by the 1894 types to 50 cts definitves, ending with the Omahas complete to $2 including the $1 'cattle in a storm'. A completely uncatalogued original collection from the good old days with considerable substance on every page and further discoveries highly likely. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
