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
Iran. Mostly stpl. Box with many 100s of covers, cards and also 1000 of stamps, modern. (Also 100s of mostly ** modern French stamps many in blocks).. Of the covers are nice t..Read more
Iran. Mostly stpl. Box with many 100s of covers, cards and also 1000 of stamps, modern. (Also 100s of mostly ** modern French stamps many in blocks).. Of the covers are nice turn of the century, and censored from Shiraz 1917 (nice) and Governmental and British censors. The bulk are 1st day covers from 1960s to 1980s + some 1990s. Many scarce ones. Also many commercial semimodern. A great variety of postmarks incl "native" type. Some airmail incl 1T overprint (M664), the corner torn not affecting stamps Reofferd from a previous auction since the buyer defaulted on the purchase. 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. Show less
Nicaragua. Used. One man’s collection of hundreds of stamps, housed in an old fashioned album, from the 19th century onwards, mint and used, all one of a kind. There are some..Read more
Nicaragua. Used. One man’s collection of hundreds of stamps, housed in an old fashioned album, from the 19th century onwards, mint and used, all one of a kind. There are some Seebecks, the collection then unfolds to landscape issues through 1901 o/ps and the revision of denominations 1902 o/ps, through to a good range up to the 1930s/40s with back of the book, side by side with regular material. There is also the distinct possibility of good airmails here, please study carefully as there is much more here than first meets the eye, definitely deserving time for an unhurried viewing. Show less
Paraguay. Collection ★★/★/⊙ 1860–1928 in two albums. A very comprehensive coll. that e.g. could form a great base for an exhibition collection. Starting with proofs for the fi..Read more
Paraguay. Collection ★★/★/⊙ 1860–1928 in two albums. A very comprehensive coll. that e.g. could form a great base for an exhibition collection. Starting with proofs for the first issues, colour proofs/reprints for the Lion type (in total more than 100 values incl. some units), from 1892 specialized, e.g. overprint issues incl inverted and double overprints, printing errors, important postal history section incl. 1892 Columbus issue (a stamp was only valid one day), 1901 bisected on cover, Telegraph stamp on letter to Europe and more. About 2000 stamps and covers/cards nicely presented and explained in Spanish (ex. Bustamente). A great opportunity! Fine quality. Show less
Switzerland. ★★/★. Attractive mint collection in good quality throughout with several hundreds, in a Biella album, beginning in 1872 of Sitting Helvetias, followed by 1881 to..Read more
Switzerland. ★★/★. Attractive mint collection in good quality throughout with several hundreds, in a Biella album, beginning in 1872 of Sitting Helvetias, followed by 1881 to 1 fr incl. MNH in different shades through to silk threads numerals, then further Standing types through 1907 complete to 15 c, 1908 to 1 fr, lots of different William Tell through to the 1930s incl. Pro Patria mini-sheet incl. vars and unlisted, as well as strong range of commems and defins, overwhelmingly MNH, page after page of completion on to specialized booklet panes, tête-bêche, se-tenant from 1908 onwards all the way through to 1978 including some scarce earlier interpanneau and a strong showing of Pro Juventutes, air mails, back-of-the-book, etc. A collection that gets better and better on each close inspection. Show less