U.S. and Worldwide Stamps; The Versailles Collection
April 1-3, 2003
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
| Lot #2193 MONACO 1953-54 Postage Dues, blocks of six, also surcharges in blocks of four, also 1933 Air Post, two blocks of four, plus 1938 souv. sheet, 6 n.h. and two canc., n.h., fine-v.f. lot  **Catalog #371-90,J39-56 Catalog Value Euro 2,658 | Price Realized $700.00 | |
| Lot #2194 MONACO 1964 Kennedy, set of perf. and imperf., gummed souv. sheets, one h.r., the other n.h., v.f. *\** Catalog #596var Catalog Value Euro 1,000 | Price Realized $230.00 | |
| Lot #2195 MONACO 1964 Kennedy, perforated souv. sheet with gum, n.h., v.f. ** Catalog #596var Catalog Value Euro 500 | Price Realized $120.00 | |
| Lot #2196 MONACO Semi-Postals. 1920 "Marriage" 5fr+5fr rose, l.h. and post office fresh, l.h., fine, signed Champion (YT cat. Euro 8,250) * Catalog #B18 Catalog Value 5,000 | Price Realized $2,600.00 | |
| Lot #2197 MONACO Semi-Postals. 1947 Prince Louis II souv. sheet on blue paper, large format with gum, v.f. and scarce ** Catalog #B94var Catalog Value Euro 1,350 | Price Realized $500.00 | |
| Lot #2198 MONACO Semi-Postals. 1947 Prince Louis II souv. sheet of blue paper, n.h., v.f. ** Catalog #YT Block 2A Catalog Value Euro 1,350 | Price Realized $525.00 | |
| Lot #2199 MONACO Air Post. 1914 Air Rally, ppc with spec. red label, canc. Madrid, fine  | Price Realized $100.00 | |
| Lot #2200 MONACO Air Post. 1914 Air Rally card with red adhesive, canc. Paris, with Monaco 5c added on back to pay the postage, some card abrasions, otherwise fine | Unsold | |
| Lot #2201 MONACO Air Post. 1914 Air Rally label tied by Monaco canc. on spec. card, fine | Price Realized $90.00 | |
| Lot #2202 MONACO Air Post. 1914 Air Rally, ppc with spec. red label, canc. Gotha, fine | Price Realized $100.00 | |
| Lot #2203 MONACO Air Post. 1935 first flight cover France-Madagascar via Sabena, with special cachet, with appropriate cachets and arrival pmk, v.f. | Price Realized $130.00 | |
| Lot #2204 MONACO Air Post. 1951-57 Birds, set of four imperforate pairs, trial color proofs in different colors, n.h., v.f. P Catalog #C41-44P | Price Realized $240.00 | |
| Lot #3629 MONACO Air Post. 1920s-80s, selection of 1,300+ signed artist die proofs, some duplication, with different stages, paper varieties, formats, colors incl. multicolor, replete with topicals, semi-postals, air post and some postage dues, with many early items.An incredible group, accumulated over a period of 40 years, impossible to duplicate today. Occasional toning and few minor flaws noted, mostly fine-v.f. P | Price Realized $32,500.00 | |
| Lot #3630 MONACO Air Post. 1924 two diff. signed artist die proofs in black, showing progressive stages, v.f., rare P Catalog #54P | Price Realized $375.00 | |
| Lot #3631 MONACO Air Post. 1939 2.50fr red, sheet of 25, n.h., v.f. **Catalog #170 Catalog Value 500 | Price Realized $250.00 | |
| Lot #3632 MONACO Air Post. 1939 10fr Stadium, epreuve de luxe, v.f. P Catalog #176P Catalog Value Euro 535 | Price Realized $260.00 | |
| Lot #3633 MONACO Air Post. 1940s-70s, imperforate blocks and sheets, accumulation of hundreds, also plate trial color proofs in sheets and strips, covering variety of topics incl. Lincoln, Roosevelt, Automobiles, Flowers, Birds, Music, Columbus, Sports etc.,also Semi-Postals, Air Post, Postage Dues etc., n.h., fine-v.f., huge cat. value and excellent break-up potential **P | Price Realized $5,750.00 | |
| Lot #3634 MONACO Air Post. 1940-70s original signed artist drawings, a fabulous selection of 47 different, mostly watercolors, some pencil sketches by prominent artsts incl. B.Minne, Albert Decaris, Rene Cottet, Pierre Gandon and others, covering different subjectsincl. Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Rally, Exhibitions, Air Post etc., most of designs eventually accepted on issued stamps, some with modifications, others rejected. A unique and overwhelming holding of totally unique works of art E | Price Realized $4,250.00 | |
| Lot #3635 MONACO Air Post. 1946 FDR, imperf. collective deluxe sheet of nine, v.f. P Catalog #198-202,B93/CB6 Catalog Value Euro 185+ | Price Realized $110.00 | |
| Lot #3636 MONACO Air Post. 1947 United States Centennial Issue, imperf. collective deluxe sheet of six, v.f. P Catalog #203,C16-20P Catalog Value Euro 535 | Price Realized $210.00 | |
| Lot #3637 MONACO Air Post. 1948 Bosio, postage and air post, set of two imperf. collective deluxe sheets, v.f. P Catalog #209-13,CB11-14P Catalog Value Euro 430 | Price Realized $150.00 | |
| Lot #3638 MONACO Air Post. 1948 Bosio, selection of 47 diff. signed artist die proofs, various stages, paper varieties and colors, incl. bicolor and multicolor issues, v.f. and incredible holding of these beautiful items P Catalog #209/CB14P | Price Realized $1,300.00 | |
| Lot #3639 MONACO Air Post. 1948 Olympics, postage and air mail, set of two imperf. collective deluxe sheets, v.f. P Catalog #204-8,CB7-10P Catalog Value Euro 725 | Price Realized $625.00 | |
| Lot #3640 MONACO Air Post. 1948-52 Olympics, selection of 35 diff. printer's trial color die proofs, various colors, each with a pencil color number at bottom right, v.f., scarce P Catalog #204/300P | Price Realized $2,600.00 | |
| Lot #3641 MONACO Air Post. 1949-50 UPU, cplt set of 8 perf. & imperf., gummed souv. sheets, n.h., fine-v.f. ** Catalog #245-6,C30-33var Catalog Value Euro 1,840 | Price Realized $260.00 | |
| Lot #3642 MONACO Air Post. 1949-50 UPU, six diff. epreuves de luxe (plus extra 15fr value), also two imperf. collective deluxe sheet of all seven values, plus cplt set of epreuves de luxe in black, v.f. P Catalog #245-6,C30-33P | Price Realized $160.00 | |
| Lot #3643 MONACO Air Post. 1949-50 UPU, five diff. imperf. collective deluxe sheet, one in black only, also another large size imperf. collective deluxe sheet of three, with serrated edges, v.f. P Catalog #245-6,C30-33P | Price Realized $180.00 | |
| Lot #3644 MONACO Air Post. 1952 Olympics, selection of 25 diff. printer's trial color die proofs, various colors, pencil numbers at lower right, fine-v.f. P Catalog #295-300P | Price Realized $1,800.00 | |
| Lot #3645 MONACO Air Post. 1952 Olympics, 5fr Bicycling, selection of 5 diff. signed artist die proofs, various colors incl. multicolor, also 1963 25c Cyclist and 1986 Olympics die proofs, v.f. P Catalog #298P,etc. | Price Realized $325.00 | |
| Lot #3646 MONACO Air Post. 1952 (?) Olympics, early stage artist signed die proof of the Olympic Torch, showing only this part of design in brown, v.f. and possibly unique E | Price Realized $200.00 | |
| Lot #3647 MONACO Air Post. 1954 Coat of Arms, selection of 7 diff. composite, signed artist die proofs in black, fine-v.f., extremely rare P Catalog #312-18P | Price Realized $575.00 | |
| Lot #3648 MONACO Air Post. 1954 Coat of Arms, selection of 14 diff. signed proof sheets, including unissued colors, 70c black (apparently unique, retail value $750) etc., minor creases, mostly fine-v.f. P Catalog #312-18P | Price Realized $325.00 | |
| Lot #3649 MONACO Air Post. 1954 Coat of Arms, set of 7 diff. signed proof sheets, v.f. P Catalog #312-18P | Price Realized $160.00 | |
| Lot #3650 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rally, four diff. artist signed die proofs, one "1er Etat", v.f. P Catalog #333P | Price Realized $325.00 | |
| Lot #3651 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Jules Verne, an incredible assembly of 105 diff. signed artist die proofs, 5-19 of each value, each die sunk on card, all possible stages and colors including bicolors and hand-colored, with 19 diff. of 200fr, mostly v.f.,a great thematic treasure covering Space, Elephants, Horses, Authors, Ships, Lions, etc. P Catalog #340-49,C45P | Price Realized $4,500.00 | |
| Lot #3652 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Jules Verne, cplt set of 11 diff. signed artist die proofs, each die sunk on card, mostly black, v.f. P Catalog #340-49,C45P | Price Realized $675.00 | |
| Lot #3653 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rotary, an incredible selection of 51 diff. signed artist die proofs, both smooth and rough paper, 8 are single color, 38 are issued bicolor and 5 are tri-color, v.f. and impossible to duplicate. Retail $9,450 P Catalog #353P | Price Realized $3,500.00 | |
| Lot #3654 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rotary, eight diff. signed artist die proofs on watermarked paper (six "Arches", one each monogram and "Rives"), various colors incl. five issued bi-color, v.f. P Catalog #353P | Price Realized $475.00 | |
| Lot #3655 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rotary, five diff. signed artist die proofs on rare cream paper, various colors, three issued bi-color and one tri-color, v.f. Retail $1,700 P Catalog #353P | Price Realized $350.00 | |
| Lot #3656 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rotary, selection of 12 signed artist die proofs, various paper varieties and colors, some toning, mostly fine-v.f. P Catalog #353P | Price Realized $650.00 | |
| Lot #3657 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Rotary, unfinished stage, signed artist die proof in black, v.f., probably unique. P Catalog #353P | Price Realized $250.00 | |
| Lot #3658 MONACO Air Post. 1956 1fr George Washington, selection of 15 diff. mostly signed artist proofs, various colors incl. multicolor, fine-v.f. P Catalog #354P | Price Realized $425.00 | |
| Lot #3659 MONACO Air Post. 1956 5fr Eisenhower, selection of 27 diff. signed artist proofs, various paper varieties (some watermarked) and colors incl. nine multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #357P | Price Realized $650.00 | |
| Lot #3660 MONACO Air Post. 1955 5fr Eisenhower, three diff. signed artist proofs, one "1er Etat" (apparently unique), others on blue or green cards, fine-v.f., rare. Retail $1,500 P Catalog #357P | Price Realized $350.00 | |
| Lot #3661 MONACO Air Post. 1956 30fr Columbus, selection of 12 diff. signed artist proofs in various colors and papers incl. one on green bond, another on laid paper (each retail value $750), v.f. and rare P Catalog #359P | Price Realized $425.00 | |
| Lot #3662 MONACO Air Post. 1956 FIPEX, 100fr., two diff. artist signed die proofs, one on gold color card, another on green color card, fine-v.f., very rare, retail $1,250 P Catalog #362P | Price Realized $190.00 | |
| Lot #3663 MONACO Air Post. 1956 FIPEX, selection of 61 diff., mostly artist signed die proofs, various stages incl. "1er etat", paper varieties and colors incl. three multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #358/362P | Price Realized $1,500.00 | |
| Lot #3664 MONACO Air Post. 1955 Dr. Schweitzer, selection of 21 diff. artist signed die proofs, various stages and colors incl. 14 bicolor and multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #325-27P | Price Realized $550.00 | |
| Lot #3665 MONACO Air Post. 1956-66 Rally, selection of 31 diff. artist signed die proofs, various stages and colors, fine-v.f. P Catalog #365/411P | Price Realized $1,050.00 | |
| Lot #3666 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, a magnificent selection of 55 diff. signed Artist die proofs, variety of papers, formats and sizes, also stages and colors incl. bicolor, generally v.f. P Catalog #366-70,C46-48P | Price Realized $1,350.00 | |
| Lot #3667 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, set of five signed Artist die proofs, all in bluish slate color, small format cards, smooth paper, v.f., apparently very rare, retail $2,500 P Catalog #366-70P | Price Realized $210.00 | |
| Lot #3668 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, set of two perforated and gummed souv. sheets, n.h., v.f. ** Catalog #366-70,C46-8var Catalog Value Euro 585 | Price Realized $190.00 | |
| Lot #3669 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, set of two perforated and gummed souv. sheets, cancelled First Day of Issue, n.h., v.f. Catalog #366-70,C46-8var Catalog Value Euro 475 | Price Realized $120.00 | |
| Lot #3670 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, three diff. stages of portraits (Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier), signed artist die proofs (3), diff. papers, in gray black or brown; also unfinished design (Rainier's medals not included), 1fr signed artistdie proof in blue, v.f., probably unique group P Catalog #366P | Price Realized $375.00 | |
| Lot #3671 MONACO Air Post. 1956 Royal Marriage, 1fr and 15fr, two diff. original signed artist (B.Minne) watercolors (330:195), each with some pencil corrections, v.f. and unique pair of beautiful works of art, suitable for framing E | Price Realized $800.00 | |
| Lot #3672 MONACO Air Post. 1957 Grace Kelly, 45 diff. signed artist die proofs (three to eight of each value), diff. papers incl. upright and inverted watermark varieties, array of colors, v.f. and great lot P Catalog #391-99P | Price Realized $750.00 | |
| Lot #3673 MONACO Air Post. 1957 Grace Kelly, signed original artist (P.Gandon) watercolor (145:175mm) in black and gray, design accepted, endorsed "maquette originale P. Gandon" at bottom, beautiful E | Price Realized $425.00 | |
| Lot #3674 MONACO Air Post. 1957 Grace Kelly, special group of 16 signed artist die proofs, incl. three on colored paper, another with flowers added to paper, plus three diff. early stages of design (probably unique) and nine of preliminary design(without lettering and numerals), v.f. P Catalog #391/99P | Price Realized $800.00 | |
| Lot #3675 MONACO Air Post. 1958 Grace Kelly, selection of 10 diff. signed artist die proofs, various paper varieties and colors including three multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #409P | Price Realized $375.00 | |
| Lot #3676 MONACO Air Post. 1958 Grace Kelly, special group of 8 signed artist die proofs, showing progressive stages and formats, v.f., including the multicolored late stage, v.f. P Catalog #409P | Price Realized $800.00 | |
| Lot #3677 MONACO Air Post. 1958-71 UNESCO, selection of 28 diff. signed artist die proofs, including progressive stages, various colors, fine-v.f., rare P Catalog #435-36P,etc | Price Realized $600.00 | |
| Lot #3678 MONACO Air Post. 1959 Polyclinique "Princess Grace", 100fr signed original artist (B.Minne) watercolor (182:110mm), pencil corrections, final design somewhat altered, with endorsement "Autre disposition" at bottom, v.f. E | Price Realized $400.00 | |
| Lot #3679 MONACO Air Post. 1959 Flowers, three diff. signed original artist (B.Minne) watercolors (180:180mm each), two "Oeillett Princesse Caroline", one Rose Grace de Monaco:, each with 15fr denomination, v.f. an beautiful group E | Price Realized $625.00 | |
| Lot #3680 MONACO Air Post. 1962 Birds, selection of 15 diff. signed artist die proofs, various paper varieties and colors incl. multicolor, v.f. A beatiful group P Catalog #511-20P | Price Realized $950.00 | |
| Lot #3681 MONACO Air Post. 1963 Soccer (Football in Europe), selection of 13 diff. signed artist die proofs, various states and colors incl. three multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #557-64P | Price Realized $650.00 | |
| Lot #3682 MONACO Air Post. 1964 Airplanes, selection of 15 diff. signed artist die proofs in black, v.f. P Catalog #565-79P | Price Realized $600.00 | |
| Lot #3683 MONACO Air Post. 1964 Airplanes, selection of 14 diff. signed artist die proofs, various stages and colors incl. 6 multicolor, v.f. P Catalog #565/77P | Price Realized $525.00 | |
| Lot #3684 MONACO Air Post. 1964 Europa, perforated and gummed souv. sheet of two, n.h., v.f. ** Catalog #590-91var Catalog Value Euro 1,850 | Price Realized $400.00 | |
| Lot #3685 MONACO Air Post. 1965 I.T.U, Telecommunication and Space, selection of 17 diff. signed artist proofs in various colors, incl. unfinished design and multicolored, v.f. P Catalog #605/15P | Price Realized $450.00 | |
| Lot #3686 MONACO Air Post. 1965 Dante, set of five signed artist proofs, each beautifully hand-colored, one marginal stain, otherwise v.f. An outstanding set P Catalog #624-28P | Price Realized $230.00 | |
| Lot #3687 MONACO Air Post. 1963 Lions Club of Monaco, signed original artist (B.Minne) watercolor (180:111mm) in blue and gold, design accepted with modifications incl. 50c instead of 25c etc, v.f. and unique E | Price Realized $300.00 | |
| Lot #3688 MONACO Air Post. 1967 Chess, 60c black, "1er etat", artist signed die proof, v.f., one of only four issued P Catalog #664P | Price Realized $950.00 | |
| Lot #3689 MONACO Air Post. 1967 Rotary, original signed artist (B. Minne) watercolor (320:225mm) in blue and gold, with pencil corrections, retail $3,950 E | Price Realized $1,300.00 | |
| Lot #3690 MONACO Air Post. 1968 Trains, selection of 12 diff. signed artist die proofs, incl. a set of diff. stages in black, plus set of finished designs in multicolor, v.f. and scarce, only a few sets can exist P Catalog #692-97P | Price Realized $800.00 | |
| Lot #3691 MONACO Air Post. 1969 Damnation of Faust, selection of 29 diff. signed artist (Decaris) die proofs, various sizes and stages, incl. unissued 60c (instead of 50c),fine-v.f. P Catalog #712-20,C75P | Price Realized $700.00 | |
| Lot #3692 MONACO Air Post. 1973 Entomology, original signed artist (P.Gandon) watercolor (220:160mm) in various colors, with corrections in Chinese ink, beautiful E | Price Realized $525.00 | |
| Lot #3693 MONACO Air Post. 1976 United States Bicentennial, two diff. signed artist die proofs, various colors, with official seals, v.f. P Catalog #1021P | Price Realized $220.00 | |
| Lot #3694 MONACO Air Post. 1976 United States Bicentennial, perf. and imperf. gummed souv. sheets, n.h., v.f. ** Catalog #1021var Catalog Value Euro 2,600 | Price Realized $575.00 |
