U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
August 13-14, 2003

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1741
ICELAND
1912 official letter from Reykjavik to Copenhagen, with red seal on back "Postmeistarinn i Reykjavik"
Envelope
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #1742
ICELAND
1921-25 cover franked with surcharged 20a on 25a canc. Reykjavik, with "Fra Island" hs, addressed to Valby, v.f.
Envelope
Catalog #133
Price Realized
$85.00

Lot #1743
ICELAND
1960-76 Christmas Seals, Thorvaldsens Society for Children upbringing Fund Christmas Seals, collection of 111 diff., plus four sheets of 12 (1964 two color shades, also 1975-76), included are proofs, tete beche pairs, imperf. varieties,trial color printings etc., fine-v.f. and rare
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Unsold
Lot #1744
ICELAND
1933-77 four covers incl. 1933 Balbo flight from Italy to Iceland, franked with genuine "I-Long" triptich, all pmks fake; also 1947 first round-the world flight by single engine light planes by George Truman and Cliff Evans,franking of USA, Iceland, Iraq, Netherlands, GB, Belgium, Newfoundland etc. (a total of 18 stops); 1957 First Balloon Mail in Iceland via "Jules Verne", 1977 "Double Eagle" balloon flight, fine lot
Envelope
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #1745
ICELAND
1945 (ca), diplomatic courier expedited air mail cover to London, franked with 45a ultramarine, tied by violet "Government Mail" hs, fine and stated to be the only recorded official cover franked with Iceland adhesive(Iceland Official stamps are valid only within the country)
Envelope
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #1746
ICELAND
Christmas Seals.
1973 Ancient Lamp and 1977 Madonna with Child, 12 diff. imperforate sheetlets of 12, progressive trial color proofs, n.h., v.f., undoubtedly very rare
Box P
Unsold
Lot #1747
ICELAND
Telegrams.
1946, 1952 and 1956 three diff. telegram forms, each with lovely illustrations, v.f. These forms were given to recipients, fine and most attractive lot
Unsold

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