India. ★★/★/⊙. Remarkable revenue and unlisted in a collection with much material we have not seen before for both, native and Imperial issues from Queen Victoria onwards thro..Read more
India. ★★/★/⊙. Remarkable revenue and unlisted in a collection with much material we have not seen before for both, native and Imperial issues from Queen Victoria onwards through King George VI incl. multiples, better departments incl, 'small cause' 'court fees' with double punched holes to 2rps Queen Victoria, the long revenue Queen Victorias to 10rps, similarly Edward VII to 4rps, King George V to 10rps, 'share transfers', 'special adhesives', extraordinary large probably 19th century Jammu and Kashmir types and native states with Travancore, imperfs again probably Jammu and Kashmir and much more, chaotically presented in one album that would benefit from new presentation. Ideal for the specialist, many unusual finds to be made. Show less
Italy. ★. Specialised 19th century collection with some exceptional material including unlisted, all mint. Beginning with the London De la Rue printings, all unused Sassone L1..Read more
Italy. ★. Specialised 19th century collection with some exceptional material including unlisted, all mint. Beginning with the London De la Rue printings, all unused Sassone L14–22, complete (min cat €4000), followed by different types of the 20 cts semi-circle on 15 cts blue, 23/24/25 unused, (min cat €2500), followed by 1889/96 overprints, set of three complete 44–49 complete and 58–64 (min cat €2600), followed by an extraordinary rare original postmasters sheet 'Francobolli Postali' 1863 sent by 'Il Ministro dei Lavori Pubblici' the ministry of Labour with the 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 40, 60 and 2 lire all overprinted 'Saggio' / specimen imperf – the collector paid €2000 for this alone over 15 years ago, also present the Turin printing, the De la Rue printing clearly differentiated with the 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 60 lire, again all four margined mint, 'Saggio' overprints, for these the collector paid €1000 at the same time. A wonderful collection for the specialist, offered intact as received. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less