W. Grabowski Collection of Poland
October 20, 2004

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #1
POLAND
1793-1873 Russian and Austrian Administration, also Kingdom of Poland, collection of 43 FLs, mounted exhibition style on pages, variety of markings, some external usages including to the United States, France, Switzerland, both private andofficial correspondance, generally fine-v.f.
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #2
POLAND
1795-1869 Austrian Administration, collection of 50+ FLs, written up exhibition style on pages, with early markings from Lwow, Stanislaw, Dembica, Sandec, Tarnow, Tarnopol, Brody, Wadowice, Krakow and much more, various usages, with transitand due markings, generally fine and interesting group
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #3
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, unused with full original gum, plate variety "additional red dot between white dots after "kopeck" and with nick in the right frame", fine, with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 4,000zl)
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Catalog #1var
Catalog Value 800
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #4
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, unused with full original gum, printing flaw damaged botton frame line, showing both corners deformed at bottom, pos. 91 from sheet, fine, with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 6,000zl)
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Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #5
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, unused with full original gum, h.r., fine, signed Krawczyk, with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 4,000zl)
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Catalog #1
Catalog Value 800
Price Realized
$1,150.00

Lot #6
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, unused with full original gum, small repairs, fine appearance, with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 4,000zl)
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Catalog #1
Catalog Value 800
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #7
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, two distinct shades from the 6th sub-printing, onw with plate variety "broken red oval line", unused with large part original gum, fine, with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 8,000zl)
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Catalog #1,1var
Catalog Value 1,600
Price Realized
$1,150.00

Lot #8
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, unused without gum, fine (Fi. 1,200zl)
(*)
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$300.00

Lot #9
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, three distinct shades, unused without gum, fine (Fi. 3,600zl)
(*)
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #10
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k dark blue & carmine, cancelled "1" (Warszawa), large margins and beautiful color, v.f.
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #11
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on piece by numeral "47" (Ostroleka) pmk, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #12
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on piece by numeral "63" (Parczew) pmk, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #13
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on piece by numeral "73" (Lublin) pmk, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #14
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled "106" (Tarnogrod), fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #15
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on piece by numeral "107" (Opatow) pmk, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #16
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled "175" (Granica), beautiful colors, v.f.
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #17
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on piece by numeral "179" pmk in four rings, showing Piotrkow departure postmark below
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$190.00

Lot #18
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, stamp used twice to defraud the post office, tied on piece by numeral "187" (Tomaszow) pmk, previously cancelled "132" (Skalbmierz), fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #19
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled "218" (Plecka-Dabrowa), beautiful colors, v.f.
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #20
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled by a 3.5mm dot surrounded by 6 rings (Railroad cancellation)
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$170.00

Lot #21
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled by a red "DB" (Droga Bydgoska) postmark, fine and scarce Railroad cancellation
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #22
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled by boxed "Franco" hs, also numeral and part of red arrival pmks, fine and rare
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #23
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by ornamental "1" surrounded by four outer squares (Bojanowicz type II) on piece, with red Warszawa 25/1 pmk at top, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #24
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled by ornamental "1" surrounded by six outer squares (Bojanowicz type IV), fresh and fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #25
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, cancelled by ornamental "1" surrounded by six outer squares (Bojanowicz type IV), fresh and fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #26
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, center shifted to top, tied on piece by "DP" (Dworzec Praga) cancellation, with corresponding "Ekspedycja Poczt Dworzec Praga 11/5" pmk below, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #27
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, stamp used twice to defraud the post, tied on piece by numeral "241" (Wloclawek) pmk, previously cancelled "1" (Warszawa), fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #28
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, stamp used twice to defraud the post office, tied on piece by numeral "191" (Kalisz) pmk, previously cancelled Warszawa in red, fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #29
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, selection of three distinct shades, each cancelled on piece, two tied by "DP" (Dworzec Praga) pmks, third by "250" (Dobrzyn n.Drweca), fine
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #30
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, selection of four distinct shades, cancelled "153" (Przysucha), "221" (Konin), "253" (Plock) and "282" (Kibarty), fine
Catalog #1
Catalog Value 800
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #31
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, selection of five distinct shades, each tied on piece by "1" (Warszawa) pmk, fine-v.f.
Catalog #1
Catalog Value 1,000
Price Realized
$650.00

Lot #32
1860 Poland Number One
1860 10k blue & rose, eight used singles, various shades and postmarks, fine
Catalog #1
Catalog Value 1,600
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #33
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "1" numeral and red Warszawa departure pmks on small cover (with letter of contents dated 20 August) to Brzejscie, endorsed "Franco" and "b.pilno" (very urgent), via Lublin etc., with Wlodawa transit and full wax seals on back, v.f., with Mikulski certificate. Covers with stamps tied by both the numeral and departure datestamps are very scarce
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #34
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "1" numeral and red Warszawa departure pmks on cover (with monogrammed backflap) to Jurkowice, via Radom, Opatow and Klimontow, rare boxed transit strike of Klimontow in Polish and Cyrilic letters. Minortoning, otherwise v.f. and exceptional cover, with Mikulski certificate "Poland No.1 used on envelopes (not folded letters) are rare and with stamps tied by both the numeral and departure datestamps very scarce"
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #35
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k dark blue & rose, tied by "1" numeral cancellation on cover used in 1864 from Warszawa to Radom, minor cover tears and toning, stamp v.f.
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #36
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by ornamental "1" with straight foot surrounded by six outer squares (Bojanowicz type V) on FL used in 1865 from Warszawa to Riga, stamp centered to top, excellent colors, with red departure pmk in Cyrillic letters, small mended cover tear at bottom, fine example of this scarce cancel, used only 1864-65, rated RR (Fi. 5,000zl+)
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #37
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by ornamental "1" surrounded by six outer squares (Bojanowicz type IV) on large part of outer FL used in 1864 from Warszawa to Bialystock, red arrival pmk, fine, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #38
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by ornamental "1" surrounded by six outer squares (Bojanowicz type IV) on small cover used in 1864 from Warszawa to Iwaniska (Radmoska Gubernia), red wax seal on back, red departure 20/12, stamp with corner crease, otherwise fine
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #39
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "1" numeral cancellation on small cover used in 1861 from Warszawa to Radom, v.f.
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #40
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "22" numeral pmk on cover used in 1864 from Mariampol to Warszawa, corresponding departure pmk in cyrilic letters and arrival pmks at right, also Warszawa 14/6 in red on back, fine and scarce example of thisprovincial postmark in Cyrillic letters, with Mikulski certificate "The Russian datestamp of Mariampol is very scarce because during use of Poland No.1, only three Russian datestamps were in circulation (Warsaw, Belchatow and Mariampol)"
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #41
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "28" numeral pmk on FL used in 1864 from Suwalki to Warszawa, corresponding departure and arrival pmks at right, also Warszawa 29/8 and "9/R" (9:00 A.M.) in red on back, v.f.
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #42
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "162" numeral pmk on FL used in 1860 from Radomsk to Warszawa, red departure 18/8 and arrival pmks on front and back, stamp used twice to defraud the post office, excellent condition, with virtually intact waxseal on back
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #43
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by numeral "179" pmk in four rings (outer ring partly damaged) on small FL used in 1864 from Piotrkow to Kalisz, black Piotrkow 2/10 departure pmk, fresh, v.f., signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #44
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by numeral "179" pmk in three rings (cancellation error, should have been four rings) on cover used in 1864 from Piotrkow to Warszawa, black Piotrkow 1/12 departure pmk and red arrival pmks, cover creases, scarceexample of this cancellation error
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #45
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by numeral "191" pmk on outer FL used in 1864 from Kalisz to Warszawa, red bilingual departure and arrival pmks, also on back Warszawa 28/5, endorsed "pilno" (urgent), fine
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #46
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "241" numeral pmk on FL used in 1864 from Wloclawek to Warszawa, red bilingual departure and arrival pmks, fine
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #47
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by numeral "250" pmk on cover used in 1863 from "Dobrzyn nad Drwna" to Powywice, via Kowno and Telsze, oval departure pmk, with date filled in by pen, with additional transit pmk, endorsed"franco", cover stained at upper right, signed Witkowski, rare
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #48
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied by "295" numeral pmk on FL used in 1864 from Soczewka to Warszawa, red bilingual departure "Soczewka 9.6.64" and arrival pmks, fine and scarce usage
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #49
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, tied on FL by special cancel (2.5mm dot surrounded by 6 rings), posted on a train at Radomsk 19.6.64, with corresponding "Ekspedycya Poczt w Wagonie 1" (Postcar No.1), addressed to Warszawa, red "20/6" arrival on back,some toning and part of address erased, otherwise fine and scarce usage, signed
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #50
Poland Number One - On Cover
1860 10k blue & rose, vertical pair, tied by "176" numeral canc. on outer FL from "Dabrawa", endorsed 13/11 (date) addressed to "National Lottery Department, Kingdom of Poland" in Warszawa, with 14.11. arrival, fine double rate cover
Envelope
Catalog #1
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #51
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, unused with large part original gum, plate flaw showing double frame at left, numerals missing at upper left, fresh and v.f. example of this notoriously difficult stamp, especially with original gum, with Mikulski certificate
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Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #52
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, broken frame at bottom, unused with full original gum, fine and very rare plate flaw, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.1B1, 6,000zl)
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Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #53
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, plate flaw showing defective left frame and partly missing numerals at upper left (the so-called "egg" variety, position 51), tied by "DP" (Dworzec Praga) in rings pmk, used 17.5.1864 on cover to Riga, "Ekspedycja Dworzec Praga 17.5" departure and Riga arrival pmks, cover faults at top, otherwise fine and rare
Envelope
Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #54
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, broken frame at bottom, tied by "1" numeral pmk on FL used in 1864 from Warszawa to Odessa, fine, signed Fialkowski, rare on cover
Envelope
Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #55
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, plate flaw showing defective left frame (postion 81), cancelled "DP" (Dworzec Praga), stamp repaired, fine appearance of this scarce variety
Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #56
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, plate flaw showing three dots after "KOP" (postion 42), cancelled dot in six rings, stamp repaired, fine appearance of this scarce variety
Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #57
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, plate flaw showing deformed left frame and missing numerals at top left and bottom, fine and rare variety
Catalog #1var
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #58
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, double oval blue and red, "1" numeral cancellation, fine
Catalog #1c
Catalog Value 475
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #59
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, double oval blue and red, large stamp with wide margins all around, tied by "106" numeral cancellation on cover used in 1861 from "Tarnogrod" to Piotrkow, straight line departure hs at top, cover tears, scarce
Envelope
Catalog #1c
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #60
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, double oval blue and red, tied by "1" numeral cancellation on FL from Warszawa to St.Petersburg, red departure pmk on front, with 20 May, 1861 arrival on back, part of address panel excised, otherwise fine
Envelope
Catalog #1c
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #61
Poland Number One - Printing varieties and plate flaws
1860 10k blue & rose, two different forgeries (to defraud collectors), used, rare
F
Catalog #1F
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #62
Russia used in Poland
1869-71 two FLs, one franked with Russia 3k, 5k and 20k, paying 28kop from Warszawa to France, stamps tied by "1" numeral canc., with "Ekspedycja Poczt Dworzec Praga 15/12" pmk alongside; other franked with 3k, 5k and 10k, paying 18kop fromWarszawa to Switzerland, stamps tied by "1" in four outer rings; plus piece franked with 1k, 3k and 10k tied by "BW" (Warszawa to Vienna railway line cancellation)
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #63
1916 German Occupation - unissued overprints
1916 German stamps 3pf, 10pf, 20pf, 30pf and 60pf overprinted "Polen" in Gothic letters, apparently n.h., each stamp with top selvage folded over and adhered to gummed portion at top, fresh and v.f. group of prepared but unissued overprints, extremely rare, with Dr. Hochstadter certificate
P
Catalog #N1/5P
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #64
1916 German Occupation - unissued overprints
1916 German stamps 3pf, 5pf, 10pf, 20pf, 25pf, 30pf, 50pf and 60pf overprinted "Gen.-Gouv. Warschau" in Gothic letters, two of each value, one horizontal, the other diagonal, apparently n.h., each stamp with top selvage folded over and adhered to the gummed portion, fine-v.f. and probably unique set of 16, with 1981 Dr. Hochstadter certificate
P
Catalog #N6/16P
Price Realized
$7,500.00

Lot #65
1916 German Occupation - unissued overprints
1916 German stamps 3pf, 5pf, 10pf, 20pf, 25pf, 30pf, 50pf and 60pf overprinted "Gen.-Gouv. Warschau" in Gothic letters, mostly two of each value, one horizontal, the other diagonal, similar to the previous lot but also with decorative letter "ch" of "Warschau", each stamp with top selvage adhered to the gummed portion, fine-v.f. and probably unique set of 15, with Mikulski certificate
P
Catalog #N6/16P
Price Realized
$7,500.00

Lot #66
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie" Design Competition Essays
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie" (Kingdom of Poland), unadapted designs, two composite sheetlets of four and six, also a single 1m, all in black, v.f. and rare
E
Unsold
Lot #67
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie" Design Competition Essays
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie", special bound booklet "Polskie Marki Pocztowe", with 35 pages containing various designs prepared for the competition, also a three-page pull-out with the winning designs by E.Bartlomiejczyk, J.Tom,W.Husarski and E.Trojanowski, fine and attractive book, very few still preserved intact as most have been cut up
E
Price Realized
$280.00

Lot #68
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie" Design Competition Essays
1918 "Krolewstwo Polskie", competition designs, composite sheetlet of 12 in black, v.f. and extremely rare essay
Box E
Unsold
Lot #69
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918, 17th November surcharges on Warsaw Locals, 25fen on 2gr brown (error), surcharge shifted to left, l.h., v.f., signed Schmutz. Only two sheets of these errors are known; first sheet with surcharge shifted, second with surcharge centered (Fi.4P1, 2,000zl)
*
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #70
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 25fen on 2gr brown (error), surcharge centered, preprint wrinkles, fine, signed Mikulski. Only two sheets of these errors are known; first sheet with surcharge shifted, second with surchargecentered (Fi.4P1, 2,000zl)
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Price Realized
$300.00

Lot #71
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 25fen on 2gr brown (error), surcharge shifted to left, v.f. used, signed Laszkiewicz. Only two sheets of these errors are known; first sheet with surcharge shifted, second with surcharge centered(Fi.4P1, 1,500zl)
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #72
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 25fen on 2gr brown (error), surcharge centered, block of four, n.h., fine-v.f., with Mikulski certificate. Only two sheets of these errors are known; first sheet with surcharge shifted, second with surchargecentered (Fi.4P1, 8,000zl+)
Box **
Price Realized
$2,000.00

Lot #73
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 5fen on 2gr brown, surcharge inverted and shifted, block of 12, n.h., one stamp defective, others fine-v.f., with Mikulski certificate. The largest known multiple(Fi.2No, 6,000zl+)
Box **
Catalog #11a
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #74
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 5fen on 2gr brown, surcharge inverted and shifted, sheet margin strip of three, n.h., fine, signed Schmutz(Fi.2No, 1,800zl+)
**
Catalog #11a
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #75
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 25fen on 10gr carmine, sheet of 45, "Poczta Polska" omitted from two stamps (fourth row), partially missing on three other stamps, n.h., fine-v.f., undoubtedly very rare
Box **
Catalog #13var
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #76
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 50fen on 20gr dark blue, surcharge inverted, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski(Fi.5No, 600zl+)
**
Catalog #14a
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #77
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 50fen on 20gr dark blue, overprint shifted to top, surcharge omitted, used on piece, v.f.
Catalog #14var
Unsold
Lot #78
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 50fen on 20gr dark blue, surcharge double, l.h., small stain, otherwise v.f., signed Landre(Fi.5Np, 2,400zl+)
*
Catalog #14var
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #79
1918 Warsaw Issue
1918 50fen on 20gr dark blue, surcharge double, one shifted to top, l.h., v.f.(Fi.5Np, 2,400zl+)
*
Catalog #14var
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #80
1918 Overprints on German Occupation Stamps
1918 "Poczta Polska" on stamps of General Gouvernment, 20pf ultramarine, form IIAg, pos.9-10,19-20, upper right sheet corner margin block of four, n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Laszkiewicz, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.No.12a) (Mi.11aII)
Box **
Catalog #21a
Catalog Value Euro 3,600+
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #81
1918 Overprints on German Occupation Stamps
1918 "Poczta Polska" on stamps of General Gouvernment, 25pf on 71/2pf orange, vertical pair, top stamp raised "S" of "Polska", used on cover from Kalisz to Denmark, outgoing censor hs, with Copenhagen arrival pmk, rare
Envelope
Catalog #23
Price Realized
$270.00

Lot #82
1918 First Lublin Issue
1918 proof overprint on imperforate, white lined paper, v.f.
P
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #83
1918 First Lublin Issue
1918 10h green and 20h lilac, each with double overprint, one inverted, l.h., the latter creased, otherwise v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz
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Catalog #27var,28var
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #84
1918 First Lublin Issue
1918 20h red, used in combination with Bosnian franking on registered cover from Szczakowa to Vienna, filing fold away from the stamps, fine and scarce cover
Envelope
Catalog #28
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #85
1918 First Lublin Issue
1918 45h blue, tied by Radom 12.18.1918 pmk on a Prisoner of War card addressed to 4th Regiment in Hameln, boxed "Cenzurowane/Wyslac, Wydzial Kontroli" military censor strike on back, fine and rare card (Fi.19, 5,000zl)
Envelope
Catalog #29
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #86
1918 First Lublin Issue
1918 45h blue, used in combination with Austrian 6h orange on cover from Slawkow to Bedzin, filing fold away from the stamps, v.f., with 3.2.19 arrival pmk
Envelope
Catalog #29
Unsold
Lot #87
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 cplt set of 10 tied by Lublin 14.1.19 pmks on value letter to Lubartow, fine-v.f., with arrival pmk
Envelope
Catalog #30-40
Unsold
Lot #88
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 cplt set of 10, all perf. 111/2, tied by Lublin 15.1.19 pmks on unaddressed cover, fine-v.f., signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #30-40
Unsold
Lot #89
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 inverted surcharges, group of seven different, also 25h on 40h block of four, surcharge inverted, some signed Mikulski, Mikstein, Schmutz etc. (Fi.20No/29No, 1,970zl)
*
Catalog #30a/40a
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #90
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 registered cover franked with 3h on 15h rose, 25h on 40h and 45h on 80h, used locally in Piotrkow 10.1.19, fine, with arrival pmk, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #31/36
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #91
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 registered cover franked with 3x3h on 15h rose, 25h on 40h and used in combination with stamps from Bosnia and Austria, Radom 10.1.19 to Zawiercie, fine and scarce usage
Envelope
Catalog #31/34
Price Realized
$280.00

Lot #92
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 10h on 30h used in combination with additional franking, including stamps of Austrian and Bosnian Postage dues, on registered cover from "Slawkow 31.1.19" to Bedzin, fine, with 1.2.19 arrival pmk
Envelope
Catalog #32
Price Realized
$200.00

Lot #93
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 10h on 30h green, red brown surcharge (error), block of four, n.h., v.f., signed Landre (Fi.22b, 1,600zl)
Box **
Catalog #32b
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #94
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 10h on 30h green, red brown surcharge (error), block of four, l.h., v.f., with Mikulski certificate (Fi.22b, 800zl)
Box *
Catalog #32b
Unsold
Lot #95
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 10h on 30h green, red brown surcharge (error) inverted, n.h., v.f., signed Kwasniewski (Fi.22bNo, 450zl+)
**
Catalog #32b,var
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #96
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 10h on 30h slate green, red brown surcharge (error) first printing, pos.1 (left side of the overprint undamaged), surcharge inverted, l.h., v.f., with Mikulski certificate. A rarity, only a few known
*
Catalog #32bvar
Unsold
Lot #97
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 45h on 80h used in combination with perf. and imperf. 3h Eagle, on registered cover from Ostrowiec 17.II.18 to Ozarow, v.f., signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #36
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #98
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 45h on 80h blue, double surcharge, one inverted, h.r., v.f., with Mikulski certificate (Fi.25Non, 2,600zl)
*
Catalog #36var
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #99
1918 Second Lublin Issue
1918 50h green, double surcharge, one inverted, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski (Fi.28Non, 2,600zl+)
**
Catalog #39var
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #100
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 proof of pattern of the overprint "Poczta Polska" on white paper, two imperforate samples, in black and gray, mounted in a special booklet, with red "Oddzial Rachunkowy Inspektoratu Poczt. w Krakowie" hs, also violet "Ekonomat Pocztowy" at left, signed by the accounts representative, Wincenty Kotek, also inscribed "Wzory nadruku na austryackich markach I, II" (samples of overprints on Austrian stamps)
P
Unsold
Lot #101
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 proof of pattern of the overprint "Poczta Polska" on white paper, two imperforate samples, in black and gray, the former thin "Z", mounted in a special booklet, with red "Oddzial Rachunkowy Inspektoratu Poczt. w Krakowie" hs, also violet "Ekonomat Pocztowy" at left, signed by the accounts representative, Wincenty Kotek, also inscribed "Wzory nadruku na austryackich markach I, II" (samples of overprints on Austrian stamps)
P
Price Realized
$2,400.00

Lot #102
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 unaccepted "Poczta Polska" overprint, trial essay on 10h violet, v.f., extremely rare, only a few known, with Mikulski certificate
E
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #103
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h-40h, 11 different tied on a philatelic cover by Biala 14.II.19 cds, v.f., signed Petriuk, cat. value for used stamps (Fi. 7,080zl)
Envelope
Catalog #41-46,56-60
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #104
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, pos.92, l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.30, 1,200zl)
*
Catalog #41
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #105
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, pos.27, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.30, 1,100zl) (Mi.29 Euro 350)
Catalog #41
Catalog Value 200
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #106
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, pos.35, thin "Z", h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.30B1, 1,800zl)
*
Catalog #41var
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #107
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, horizontal pair, pos.73-74, left stamp double dot, h.r., little perf. toning, still v.f., signed Suitcliffe etc. (Fi.30,30B2, 5,040zl)
*
Catalog #41,41var
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #108
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, pos.30, damaged "A", h.r., v.f., signed Block, Dr.Kronenberg (Fi. 30B3, 3,000zl)
*
Catalog #41var
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #109
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 3h violet, pos.30, damaged "A", v.f. used, signed Mikstein (Fi.30B3, 3,500zl)
Catalog #41var
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #110
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, used in combination with 10h magenta, also Newspaper stamps 4h, 6h, 10h and 30h, on registered letter from Cieszyn 26.1.19 to Oderberg, v.f. and attractive cover, with Bohumin arrival pmk, signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #42,44
Unsold
Lot #111
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.28, l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.31, 1,200zl)
*
Catalog #42
Price Realized
$270.00

Lot #112
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.59, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.31, 1,200zl) (Mi.30 Euro 260)
*
Catalog #42
Catalog Value 190
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #113
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.32, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.31, 1,100zl) (Mi.30 Euro 360)
Catalog #42
Catalog Value 210
Price Realized
$170.00

Lot #114
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.5, thin "Z", l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.31B1 1,800zl)
*
Catalog #42var
Price Realized
$280.00

Lot #115
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.79, double dot, h.r., v.f., signed Suitcliffe, Champion (Fi.31B2, 3,000zl)
*
Catalog #42var
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #116
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, block of four, upper right damaged "A", two stamps h.r., others n.h., small inclusion at lower left, otherwise fine-v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.31,31B3, 9,200zl+)
Box *\**
Catalog #42,42var
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #117
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 5h light green, pos.30, damaged "A", l.h., v.f., signed Bloch (Fi.31B3, 3,000zl)
*
Catalog #42var
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #118
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 6h orange, two distinct shades, also printing varieties incl. double dot, damaged "A", plus horizontal pair, left stamp thin "Z", n.h., last one with little toning, signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.32I, 2,100zl)
**
Catalog #43,43var
Price Realized
$300.00

Lot #119
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 registered cover franked with vertical pair of 6h orange, both thin "Z", used in combination with 60h blue and 5h postage due and 3h Eagle, sent from Krakow to Chrzanow, v.f., signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #43
Unsold
Lot #120
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 6h deep orange, overprint inverted, pos.14, thin "Z", n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein. A wonderful example of this rarity, with Mikulski certificate "A great rarity to Polish philately, surely the best known copy of this error" (Fi.31INo,30,000zl for hinged)
**
Catalog #43a
Price Realized
$11,500.00

Lot #121
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 6h orange, Form IIE, entire plate reconstruction of 50, lower left stamp used, all stamps marked for position, with flat "C" (pos.37), many n.h., some minor flaws at bottom, mostly fine-v.f., signed Mikstein, Taipale, very rare(Fi.32II, 15,000zl+)
Box *\**
Catalog #43var
Price Realized
$2,400.00

Lot #122
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.50, l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.33, 1,200zl) (Mi.32 Euro 220)
*
Catalog #44
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #123
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.46, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.33, 1,100zl) (Mi.32)
Catalog #44
Catalog Value Euro 300
Price Realized
$130.00

Lot #124
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, horizontal pair, pos.29-30, right stamp damaged "A", n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.33,33B3, 7,560zl)
**
Catalog #44,44var
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #125
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.24, thin "Z", h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.33B1, 1,800zl)
*
Catalog #44var
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #126
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.30, damaged "A", n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.33B3, 4,500zl)
**
Catalog #44var
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #127
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.30, damaged "A", used, fine, signed Dr. Kronenberg (Fi.33B3, 1,800zl)
Catalog #44var
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #128
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 10h magenta, pos.73, double dot, l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz etc. (Fi.33B2, 3,000zl)
*
Catalog #44var
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #129
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 12h light blue, used in combination with a pair of 50h on postal money order purchased in Krakow, 22.I.19 and sent to Czechoslovakia, with Austrian postage due added on arrival in Velky Tynec, fine and scarce usage, signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #45
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #130
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 12h light blue, three printing varieties incl. double dot, damaged "A", also thin "Z", with entire overprint displaced to bottom, fine-v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski(Fi.34B1-3, 2,050zl+)
*
Catalog #45var
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #131
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 12h light blue, two horizontal pairs, one in combination with damaged "A", other pair both stamps thin "Z", signed Mikstein, Mikulski(Fi.34B1,B3, 1,560+)
*
Catalog #45var
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #132
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 15h dull red, block of four, pos.4,5,14,15, each stamp with a thin "Z", l.h. at top, bottom stamps n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Rachmanow (Fi.35B1, 900zl)
Box *\**
Catalog #56
Price Realized
$200.00

Lot #133
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 15h dull red, horiz. pair, right stamp (pos.30) with virtually omitted "A" of "Polska". A rarity, as only the first few sheets were printed without damaged "A", which occured when the plate became worn and defective. A v.f. copy, with Mikulski certificate
*
Catalog #56,56var
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #134
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 15h dull red, pos. 30 with "A" of "Polska" partly missing due to progressive misprinting of the plate. A rarity, without the "A" actually damaged, as only the first few sheets were printed with undamaged plate, l.h., v.f., signed, with Mikulski certificate
*
Catalog #56var
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #135
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 15h dull red, horizontal pair, used in combination with unoverprinted 40h and 2h Newspaper stamps, on postal money order from Krakow 13.1.19 to Cieszyn, with additional block of 4 of unoverprinted 5h postage dues added in "Cameral Ellioth 17.1.19", fine, signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #56
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #136
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 15h dull red, used in combination with seven additional Krakow overprints including 5h and 15h postage dues, also 25h Eagle, on registered card from Skawina 12.2.19 to Krakow, fine-v.f., with 14.II.19 arrival pmk
Envelope
Catalog #56
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #137
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 registered cover from Krakow (opened for display), franked on both sides with unoverprinted Austrian stamps 3h, 40h, 50h and 2h Parcel Post, used on combination with 15h "Poczta Polska", all tied by 9 January, 1919 Krakow departure pmks, sent to Vienna, with 11.1.19 arrival. This is the earliest known usage of Krakow Issue (official first day Jan.10,1919), in fact a First Day Cover, fine and extremely rare, with Mikulski certificate
Envelope
Catalog #56
Unsold
Lot #138
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h green, 30h dull violet, h.r., v.f., v.f., signed Goy etc. (Fi.36,39a, 1,750zl)
*
Catalog #57,59
Catalog Value 350
Price Realized
$300.00

Lot #139
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h green, 30h dull violet, v.f. used, signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.36,39a, 950zl)
Catalog #57,59
Catalog Value 315
Price Realized
$120.00

Lot #140
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h dark green, four copies, used on both sides in combination with pair of 40h on postal money order from Krakow 23.1.19 to Cieszyn, with bilingual "Teschen" 27.1.19 arrival pmk, card defects affecting two stamps, fine and scarce
Envelope
Catalog #57
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #141
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h dark green, three stamps incl. pos.54, also two printing varieties with thin "Z" (pos.25) and damaged "A" (pos.30), v.f., signed Mikstein, Dr. Kronenberg, Mikulski, Bloch(Fi.36,36B1,36B3, 3,200zl)
*
Catalog #57,57var
Price Realized
$425.00

Lot #142
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h green, pos.4, thin "Z", v.f., signed Suitcliffe (Fi.36B1, 750zl)
*
Catalog #57var
Price Realized
$130.00

Lot #143
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h green, pos.73, double dot, h.r., tiny corner perf. crease, v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.36B2, 1,800zl)
*
Catalog #57var
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #144
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 20h dark green, pos.30, damaged "A", n.h., v.f., signed Schmutz, Taipale(Fi.36B3, 2,500zl)
**
Catalog #57var
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #145
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, Form I, pos.11, n.h., light fingerprint on back, post office fresh, v.f. One of the rarest of Krakow overprints, only 10 recorded, signed Mikstein etc., with 1967 Laszkiewicz and 2004 Mikulski certificates (Fi.37I, 15,000zl+)
**
Catalog #58var
Price Realized
$15,000.00

Lot #146
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, vertical pair, pos.IIB-64 and IIB-74 (showing a larger distance between letters 9.60mm instead of 9,25mm for positions 61-65), n.h. and post office fresh, v.f. and beautiful pair, signed Mikstein etc, with Mikulski certificate "As a pair with this "larger distance" variety: a great rarity to Polish philately, superb, never hinged" (Fi.37II, 10,000zl+)
**
Catalog #58
Catalog Value 2,500
Price Realized
$4,750.00

Lot #147
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, pos.IIB-12, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.37II, 3,500zl) (Mi.36 Euro 1,200)
*
Catalog #58
Catalog Value 1,250
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #148
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, pos.IIB-71, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski etc. (Fi.37II, 3,200zl) (Mi.36 Euro 1,500)
Catalog #58
Catalog Value 850
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #149
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, pos.IIB-43, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.37II, 3,200zl) (Mi.36 Euro 1,500)
Catalog #58
Catalog Value 850
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #150
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, pos.IIB-58 tied by Krakow 26.I.19 cds on registered philatelic cover, used in combination with 6h, 12h and 25h on 80h, also five additional stamps, all with forged overprints, v.f. example of genuine and forged stamps used onphilatelic mail of the period, signed Taipale etc., with Dr. Kronenberg cert.
Envelope
Catalog #58
Unsold
Lot #151
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h blue, pos.IIB-7, damaged "CZT", n.h., post office fresh, v.f. One of the rarest of the Krakow overprints, signed Mikstein etc., with copy of his 1946 cert., also 2004 Mikulski certificate: "With this variety only 11 stamps were overprinted. One of the rarest of Krakow overprints, superb, with full original gum, never hinged. It is the finest known copy of this very rare stamp" (Fi.37IIB5, 30,000zl+)
**
Catalog #58var
Price Realized
$6,500.00

Lot #152
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h on 80h orange brown, eight copies tied by Tarnow 2.5.19 pmks on value letter (opened for display) to Zakopane, intact wax seals, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #60
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #153
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 25h on 80h orange brown, strip of three, used on Postal Money order purchased in Przemysl 3.IV.19 and sent to Krakow, fine, with 5.5.19 arrival
Envelope
Catalog #60
Unsold
Lot #154
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 30h dull violet, two singles, used in a combination with 2h and 10h Eagle on a postal money order purchased in Chrzanow 6.III.19, sent to Bielsko, with Austrian Bielitz arrival, fine and scarce money order, signed Mikstein, Dr. Kronenberg
Envelope
Catalog #59
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #155
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 30h dull violet, used in a combination with 60h dull blue on a postal money order purchased in Gorlice 28.I.19, sent to Krakow, some corner mount adhesions on back, Krakow 30.I.19 arrival, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #59
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #156
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 30h dull violet, used on back of a postal money order purchased in Chrzanow 5.III.19, initially franked with 4x25h Eagle, Krakow 7.III.19 arrival, minor perf. crease, otherwise v.f., signed Mikstein
Envelope
Catalog #59
Unsold
Lot #157
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 30h dull violet, pos.IIB-7, damaged "CZT", imperceptible hinge toning at top, v.f. (Fi.39B4, 2,500zl)
*
Catalog #59var
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #158
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, horizontal strip of five (pos.I91-95), also printing varieties with double dot and two different shades of damaged "A", fine-v.f., signed Schmutz, Mikstein etc.(Fi.40, 1,700zl)
*
Catalog #46,46var
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #159
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, horizontal srip of three (pos.I43-45) with two thin "Z", canc. Krakow, also horiz. pair (pos.I3-4), right stamp thin "Z", tied by bilingual Cieszyn canc., v.f.(Fi.40, 400zl)
Catalog #46,46var
Unsold
Lot #160
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, horizontal pair used on both sides in combination with 20h dark green and pair of 15h dull red (on back), on postal money order purchased in Gorlice 7.II.19 and sent to Krakow, with 6.II.19 arrival pmk, fine and scarcefranking, signed Mikstein
Envelope
Catalog #46,56,57
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #161
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, overprint inverted, pos.58, n.h., v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.40No, 750zl)
**
Catalog #46a
Price Realized
$170.00

Lot #162
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, overprint inverted, block of five, two stamps h.r., three stamps n.h., little toning affecting two stamps, otherwise v.f., signed Mikstein
Box *\**
Catalog #46a
Unsold
Lot #163
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, overprint inverted, block of four, lower left stamp a fold-over variety with only "POC" printed on face, rest of letters on reverse, top pair l.h., bottom n.h., fine and unusual item, signed Mikstein,with Schmutz certificate (Fi.40No, 2,400zl+)
Box *\**
Catalog #46a,var
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #164
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, overprint inverted, irregular block of three, each stamp thin "Z", one n.h., others l.h., fine-v.f., signed Mikstein
*\**
Catalog #46a,var
Unsold
Lot #165
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, double overprint, pos.9 (from top of the sheet, with second "Polska" omitted), l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.40Np, 4,000zl)
*
Catalog #46b
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #166
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, double overprint, pos.66 (from bottom portion of the sheet, with second "Polska" on top), l.h., v.f., signed Landre (Fi.40Np, 4,000zl)
*
Catalog #46b
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #167
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, double overprint, pos.80 (?) (from bottom portion of the sheet, with second "Polska" on top), tied by Krakow 13.II.19 pmks, used in combination with 2x6h orange on registered, locally addressed cover, v.f., rare, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #46b
Price Realized
$1,700.00

Lot #168
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 40h olive green, double overprint, pos.5 (from top portion of the sheet, with second "Polska" omitted), tied by Krakow 13.II.19 pmks, used in combination with 2x6h orange (one thin "Z") on registered, locally addressed coverfront, v.f., signed Rachmanow, Suitcliffe, with Dr. Kronenberg certificate
Catalog #46b
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #169
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 50h blue green, horizontal pair used in combination with 15f Eagle on postal money order purchased in Krakow 8.IV.19 and sent to Nowy Sacz, with 10.IV.19 arrival pmk, minor flaws, otherwise fine, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #47
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #170
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 50h blue green, pos. 45, thin "Z" variety, used in combination with 25h on 80h, damaged "P" of "Polska" on parcel card from Lancut, 3.IX.19 to Lwow, violet Post & Telegraph cachet and arrival pmk, fine, signed Krawczyk
Envelope
Catalog #47var
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #171
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 50h blue green, pos.73, double dot variety, used on registered cover from Lancut to Warszawa, addressed to Ignacy Paderewski, at the time President of the Parliament (later president of Poland), with "Warszawa Sejm 7.III.19" (Parliament Building) datestamp on flap, fine cover of historical significance, rare destination (less than five letters are known used from Krakow to Warszawa), with Mikulski certificate
Envelope
Catalog #47var
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #172
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 50h blue green, block of 10, a spectacular fold-over variety affecting four stamps at top, partially omitted letters, diagonally misplaced (top middle), completely omitted overprint from top two stamps at right and struck vertically onreverse, bottom stamps n.h., v.f. A unique variety
Box *\**
Catalog #47var
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #173
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 50h green, overprint inverted, pos.84, cancelled on piece by Lancut pmk, v.f., extremely rare, known only used from one sheet used in Lancut, signed Mikstein, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.41No, 8,000zl)
Catalog #47a
Catalog Value 8,000
Price Realized
$4,750.00

Lot #174
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 60h deep blue, overprint inverted, pos.86, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.42No, 500zl)
*
Catalog #48a
Catalog Value 100
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #175
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 60h deep blue, overprint inverted, damaged "A", pos.30, l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski. A rarity, only two (!) known
*
Catalog #48a,var
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #176
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 80h orange brown, strip of three, middle stamp showing deformed "Poczta Polska", v.f.
*
Catalog #49var
Price Realized
$130.00

Lot #177
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 80h orange brown, overprint inverted, h.r., v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.43No 400zl)
*
Catalog #49a
Catalog Value 100
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #178
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 80h orange brown, double overprint, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski (Fi.43Np, 3,000zl)
*
Catalog #49b
Catalog Value 125
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #179
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 80h orange brown, double overprint, horizontal pair, pos.25-26, left stamp thin "Z", h.r., v.f., signed Suitcliffe, with Mikulski certificate, very rare (Fi.43Np, 6,000zl+)
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Catalog #49b,var
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #180
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.1, v.f., used together with 60h, 1kr, 3kr and 4kr a value letter from Biala 17.II.19 to Krakow, with 19.II.19 arrival pmk, signed Petriuk
Envelope
Catalog #50
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #181
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.3, used in combination with 50h, 1kr, 2kr and 4kr on value letter from Biala 17.II.19 to Krakow, v.f., with 19.II.19 arrival pmk, signed Petriuk
Envelope
Catalog #50
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #182
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.5, v.f., used together with 40h, 50h, 60h, 80h and 1kr on a philatelic cover, also 30h (forgery), v.f., signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #50
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #183
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.18, h.r., v.f., signed Landre (Fi.44, 3,200zl) (Mi.42 Euro 900)
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Catalog #50
Catalog Value 625
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #184
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.51, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz (Fi.44, 3,000zl) (Mi.42 Euro 1,100)
Catalog #50
Catalog Value 725
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #185
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, horizontal pair, pos.34-33 (thin "Z"), l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski (Fi.44,44B1, 8,200zl)
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Catalog #50,50var
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #186
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.44, thin "Z", l.h., v.f., signed Mikulski (Fi.44B1, 4,000zl)
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Catalog #50var
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #187
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, thin "Z", pos.34, h.r., v.f., signed Suitcliffe, Bojanowicz etc. (Fi. 4,000zl)
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Catalog #50var
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #188
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.10, fold-over variety at upper right, with only the letters "POC" printed on front, "ZTA" on reverse, l.h., v.f., signed Bojanowicz, with Mikulski certificate stating "the only known example of 90h showing this variety"
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Catalog #50var
Price Realized
$1,700.00

Lot #189
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.73, double dot, l.h., post office fresh, v.f., signed Mikulski, with his certificate. A great Krakow Issue rarity, only 13 (!) were overprinted, less than five known (Fi.44B2, 9,000zl)
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Catalog #50var
Price Realized
$2,200.00

Lot #190
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 90h red violet, pos.30, damaged "A" of "Polska", l.h., v.f., signed Bloch, with Mikulski certificate, only 13 damaged "A" varieties on 90h can exist (Fi.44B3, 9,000zl)
*
Catalog #50var
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #191
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 1kr carmine used in combination with 3h, 2x20h and 50h Eagle on postal money order purchased in Przemysl 29.IV.19 and sent to Lwow, returned back to Przemysl, with transit and arrival pmks, fine
Envelope
Catalog #51
Price Realized
$250.00

Lot #192
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 1kr carmine, horizontal pair, used in combination with 3f and 10f Eagle on postal money order purchased in Przemysl 4.IV.19 and sent to Tarnow, with 5.IV.4.19 arrival, signed Mikulski, Schmutz. Lower part of the money order severed and re-attached
Envelope
Catalog #51
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #193
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 1kr carmine, form IIB-7, "CZT" of "Poczta" deformed, l.h., v.f., with Mikulski certificate. A rarity, of 1500 overprinted, only 15 could have this variety (Fi.45IIB4, 4,000zl)
*
Catalog #51var
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #194
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 2kr light blue, sheet of 25, form IVB, showing all printing varieties incl. missing point on the right side of ornament (pos.1), "Poezta" (pos.8), thin "S" (pos.19) and entire "S" thinner (pos.25), n.h., two stamp defective at bottom,some perf. separations, fine-v.f.
Box **
Catalog #52
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #195
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 2kr dark blue, pos. IVB-8, "Poezta" variety, also light blue, two horizontal pairs, one with entire "S" thinner (pos.IVB-25), another with top part of "S" thinner (pos.IVB-19) v.f., signed Mikstein, Mikulski (Fi.46aB7,8, 380zl+)
*
Catalog #52var
Price Realized
$200.00

Lot #196
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 4kr green, sheet of 25, form IVB, showing all printing varieties incl. missing point on the right side of ornament (pos.1), "Poezta" (pos.8), thin "S" (pos.19) and entire "S" thinner (pos.25), n.h., some perf. separations, stamps v.f.The only known sheet of 4kr (Fi.48, 20,600zl+)
Box **
Catalog #54
Price Realized
$7,250.00

Lot #197
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 4kr dark green, horizontal pair, pos. IVB-8-9, left stamp "Poezta", l.h., v.f., signed Mikstein(Fi.48,48B7, 2,000zl)
*
Catalog #54,54var
Price Realized
$425.00

Lot #198
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 4kr light green, pos. IVB-8, "Poezta", also 4kr dark green pos. IVB-19 thin "S", h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz(Fi.48B7,48B8, 3,300zl)
*
Catalog #54var
Price Realized
$400.00

Lot #199
1919 Krakow Issue
1919 4kr light green, pos. IVB-87, thinner "S", used together with 2kr and 3kr on value letter to Bochnia, v.f., signed Mikulski, with Dr.Kronenberg certificate
Envelope
Catalog #54var
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #200
1919 10kr violet
1919 10kr violet, pos. IVB-24, l.h. (if at all), v.f., signed Suitcliffe, Engel, with Mikulski certificate. Only 440 issued (Fi.49a, 17,000zl) (Mi.47a)
*
Catalog #55
Catalog Value Euro 4,500
Price Realized
$5,750.00

Lot #201
1919 10kr violet
1919 10kr violet, pos. IVB-25, variety showing the entire letter "S" of "Polska" thin, l.h., v.f., signed Landre etc., with Mikulski certificate. (Fi.49a, 17,000zl)
*
Catalog #55var
Price Realized
$5,250.00

Lot #202
1919 10kr violet
1919 10kr violet, pos. IVB-19, variety showing the top portion of letter "S" of "Polska" thin, l.h., v.f., signed Domar, Rintsch, E.Goy, with Mikulski certificate. Of the 440 issued, only 25 had thin "S" varieties (Fi.49aB8, 25,000zl)
*
Catalog #55var
Price Realized
$5,500.00

Lot #203
1919 10kr violet
1919 10kr violet, pos.IVB-1, variety point missing on the right side of the ornament, n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein etc., with Dr. Kronenberg and Mikulski certificates. Only 25 of these varieties possible (Fi.49a, 24,000zl)
**
Catalog #55var
Price Realized
$6,000.00

Lot #204
1919 10kr violet
1919 10kr violet, pos.IVB-8, "Poezta variety, l.h., v.f., signed, with Mikulski certificate. Only 25 of these varieties could exist (Fi.49a/B7, 25,000zl)
*
Catalog #55var
Price Realized
$6,250.00

Lot #205
1919 10kr on cover
1919 10kr violet, pos.IVB-20, used with 50h, 60h and 2kr on philatelic value letter (1000m) from Biala to Krakow, stamps tied by 11.II.19 Biala pmks, with Krakow 12.II.19 arrival, full wax seals, cover folded at bottom, stamps v.f. and rare. Only a few 10kr are known on cover (always philatelic), signed Petriuk, with Mikulski certificate
Envelope
Catalog #55
Price Realized
$5,250.00

Lot #206
1919 10kr on cover
1919 10kr violet, Pos.IVB-10, used with 60h,80h and 3kr on value letter from Biala to Krakow, stamps tied by 12.II.19 Biala pmks, with Krakow 19.II.19 arrival, full wax seals, cover folded at bottom, stamps v.f. and rare. Only a few 10kr are known on cover (always philatelic), signed Petriuk, with Mikulski certificate
Envelope
Catalog #55
Price Realized
$5,250.00

Lot #207
1919 10kr black violet
1919 10kr black violet, l.h., v.f., signed Schmutz, Mikstein etc. A beautiful example of this rarity (Fi.49b, 26,000zl) (Mi.47b)
*
Catalog #55var
Catalog Value Euro 7,000
Price Realized
$6,500.00

Lot #208
1919 10kr black violet
1919 10kr black violet, n.h., v.f., signed Suitcliffe etc. An extraordinary stamp, the finest known (Fi.49b, 36,000zl) (Mi.47b)
**
Catalog #55var
Price Realized
$9,000.00

Lot #209
1919 Poznan Issue
1919 10pf on 30pf orange & black, surcharge error (instead of 10pf on 25pf), pos. 93, l.h., v.f., signed Perzynski, with Mikulski certificate. A great rarity, only three copies recorded
*
Catalog #Fi.69P1 Nd
Price Realized
$4,250.00

Lot #210
1919 Poznan Issue
1919 5pf on 71/2pf orange, double surcharge, second overprint shifted onto the sheet margin, vertical strip of three, n.h., v.f., with Mikulski certificate (Fi. 3,600zl)
**
Catalog #73var
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #211
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 5pf on 2pf sheet of 90 (nine stamps hinged, balance n.h.), 10pf on 71/2, two sheets of 100 each, both printings (one light, the other dark surcharge, 38 stamps hinged, balance n.h.), some perf. separations, toning and hinge reinforcements, few faults, generally fine-v.f. A unique set of sheets, ideal for plating and expertizing, showing all possible printing flaws. Of the entire issue of 10,000-20,000 stamps, most were destroyed by war and poor storage (Fi. 369,800zl+)
Box *\**
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$35,000.00

Lot #212
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two blocks of four, 10pf sheet corner margin at top, with green guide line at upper left, n.h., v.f., signed Landre, Rachmanow (Fi.71-72, 13,200zl+)
Box **
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$1,450.00

Lot #213
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two blocks of six, 5pf showing strong offset on back of two middle stamps, 10pf showing faint "0" of "10" (position 4), n.h., fine-v.f., rare blocks, signed Landre etc. (Fi.71-72 19,800zl+)
Box **
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$2,000.00

Lot #214
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two canc. on piece by Skalmierzyce 12.10.19 pmks, v.f., signed Korszen (Fi.71-72, 800zl)
Catalog #77-78
Catalog Value 260
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #215
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two, each cancelled on piece by "Opalenitza 11.10.19" pmk, fine-v.f., rare usage from Opalenica, signed Mikulski
Catalog #77-78
Unsold
Lot #216
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two, cancelled on pieces Poznan 10.10.19 pmks, v.f., signed Korszen
Catalog #77-78
Catalog Value 260
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #217
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two, tied by Wolsztyn 2.10.19 pmks on cover used in combination with unoverprinted German adhesives to Berlin, v.f. (Fi. 1,200zl)
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #218
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 cover franked with 4x5pf and 3x10pf, paying 50pf from Witkowo to Wowroclaw, fine-v.f., signed Mikstein
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Unsold
Lot #219
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 registered cover franked with 4x5pf and 3x10pf, paying 50pf from Ostrzeszow to Poznan, with old German registration label (Schildberg bz. Posen), filing fold away from the stamps, fine-v.f., with 5.10.19 arrival, rare cover
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Unsold
Lot #220
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 registered cover from Oddolanow to Skalmierzyce, franked with two blocks of 4x5pf on 2pf and block of 4x10pf on 71/2pf, used in combination with 6x5pf on 2pf Poznan Issue, all cancelled 11.10.19, with 12.10.19arrival pmks, little toning, otherwise v.f. Stated to be the only known mixed franking cover with 5pf Poznan Issue, signed Mikulski etc.
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Unsold
Lot #221
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 registered cover from Oddolanow to Skalmierzyce, franked with set of two blocks of 4, old German registration (Aldenau) label, fine and scarce all-Gniezno franking, with 11.10.19 departure and 12.10.19 arrivalpmks, signed Rachamow etc., with Jungjohann and Fialkowski certificates
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #222
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 registered cover from Ostrow to Poznan, franked with four sets of two, old German registration (Ostrowo Bz Posen) label, one 5pf defective, otherwise fine and scarce all-Gniezno franking, with 8.10.19 departure and 9.10.19arrival pmks, signed Rachmanow etc.
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Unsold
Lot #223
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 set of two, 5pf surcharge shifted to bottom used in combination with additional franking (Poznan Issue) on registered cover from Stralkowo, 12.10.19 to Poznan, filing fold away from the stamps, fine
Envelope
Catalog #77-78
Price Realized
$250.00

Lot #224
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, horizontal strip of three, surcharge offset on back, n.h., v.f., signed Landre
**
Catalog #77var
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #225
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, upper sheet corner margin block of eight, four stamps with significant shift of surcharge, l.h. in margin, stamps n.h. fine-v.f., signed Landre etc. (Fi. 18,400+zl)
Box **
Catalog #77,77var
Price Realized
$2,400.00

Lot #226
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, upper sheet margin block of eight, l.h. in margin, stamps n.h. fine-v.f., signed Landre etc. (Fi. 18,400+zl)
Box **
Catalog #77
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Lot #227
1919 Gniezno Provisional Issue
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, two copies, used in combination with additional franking on registered cover in Trzemeszno, v.f. and unusual local usage
Envelope
Catalog #77
Unsold
Lot #228
1919 5pf on 2pf Surcharge Inverted
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, position 21, surcharge inverted, n.h., signed Gryzewski, Rachmanow, Schmutz, some fingerprint impressions on gum, v.f. example of this rarity, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.71No, 12,000zl)
**
Catalog #77a
Catalog Value 4,250
Price Realized
$11,500.00

Lot #229
1919 5pf on 2pf Surcharge Inverted
1919 5pf on 2pf gray, vertical pair, positions 11 and 21, the latter surcharge inverted, l.h. at top, error n.h., also with part of sheet margin attached, further confirming the position. A premier rarity of Polishphilately, signed, with Mikulski certificate "one of only two known connected pieces with this error" (Mi.135K)
**
Catalog #77,77a
Catalog Value Euro 10,000
Price Realized
$18,000.00

Lot #230
1919 Issues for Northern Poland
1919 Polish Cavalryman (Ulan), 5m (9), 6m (3) and 10m (2), selection of 14 imperforate stamps, various colors and paper varieties, with or without printer's lines, most signed by Schmutz, Mikulski etc.
P
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #231
1919 Issues for Northern Poland
1919 5m black, 6m carmine, imperforate blocks of four, the former on white chalky paper, signed Schmutz, the latter on thin, vertically laid paper, v.f.
Box P
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #232
1919 Issues for Northern Poland
1919 5m violet blue imperf. single and block of four, also 5m purple, imperf. single, all double impression, also 6m carmine, two perforated singles, one with strong offest on back, plus proof in black, fine-v.f. andscarce group
Box P
Unsold
Lot #233
National Assembly Issues
1919 "Rok Perwszego Sejmu" (Year of the First National Assembly), initial erroneous inscriptions, later amended to read "Sejm 1919 Roku", imperforate deluxe sheetlet in gray blue, contaning six different designs including two 5M values. The corrected designs were released with stamps to 1M, and a number of these proof sheetlets, designed by M.Bartlomiejczyk were auctioned for the benefit of Upper Silesian Plebiscite. A beautiful and rare sheetlet
Box E
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #234
National Assembly Issues
1919 selection of 36 imperforate proofs, errors and varieties, printed on both sides, double impressions etc.
P
Catalog #133/39P
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #235
National Assembly Issues
1919 15zl Paderewsky, die proof in issued color, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #134P
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #236
National Assembly Issues
1921 Sower & Rainbow of Hope, 10m, 15m, and 20m imperforate pairs, proofs in issued colors, each stamp with printers invalidating line in red, also 2x20m black, proofs on chalky paper, some flaws, mostly fine-v.f., signed Schmutz
P
Price Realized
$250.00

Lot #237
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 4m carmine rose, block of nine, slight gum offsets, fine-v.f. The largest known multiple of this error (Fi.130s, 16,200zl+)
Box *
Catalog #158a
Catalog Value 2,700+
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #238
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 4m carmine rose, h.r., v.f. (Fi.130s, 1,800zl)
*
Catalog #158a
Catalog Value 300
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #239
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 Constitution, composite sheetlet of six designs (in dark blue) executed by the well known artist E.Bartlomiejczyk, plus another by J.Tom, all printed on single sheet with inscription indicating that only 50 were printed, v.f. and rareessay, illustrated in "Polskie Znaki Pocztowe" (1960 edition)
Box E
Unsold
Lot #240
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 composite sheetlet of six designs (in violet) executed by the well known artist E.Bartlomiejczyk, plus another by J.Tom, all printed on single sheet with inscription indicating that only 50 were printed, v.f.
Box E
Unsold
Lot #241
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 composite sheetlet of six designs (in carmine) executed by the well known artist E.Bartlomiejczyk, plus another by J.Tom, all printed on single sheet with inscription indicating that only 50 were printed, v.f.
Box E
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #242
1921 Constitution Issue
1921 composite sheetlet of six designs (in yellow brown) executed by the well known artist E.Bartlomiejczyk, plus another by J.Tom, all printed on single sheet with inscription indicating that only 50 were printed, small stainat top, otherwise v.f.
Box E
Unsold
Lot #243
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921 unadapted designs, composite sheetlet of six in green and brown, on horizontally laid paper, v.f.
Box E
Unsold
Lot #244
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921 unadapted designs, composite sheetlet of 16 in blue on wove paper, showing three stamps intended for postage due, v.f. and extremely rare
Box E
Unsold
Lot #245
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921 unadapted designs, composite sheetlet of 16 in red brown on wove paper, showing three stamps intended for postage due, v.f. and extremely rare
Box E
Unsold
Lot #246
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921 parcel receipt from Tarnow to Drohobycz, franked with 2m, 5m and vertical tete beche pair of 20m olive green, forgery to defraud the post, tied by 25.III.21 pmks, additional franking on back, another stamp apparently missing, fine andscarce, commercially used postal forgery, with Schmutz cert. (Fi.101F, 2,500zl)
Envelope
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #247
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921-23 Polish Eagle, 100m and 200m horizontal imperforate pairs, the latter with gum, also 300m, 400m and 30,000m vertical imperforate pairs, each stamp with printer's invalidating lines, fine-v.f.
P
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Lot #248
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921-23 Polish Eagle, 100m carmine, double sheetlet of two blocks of four, top showing only the background, bottom without center, printed on both sides, folded in the middle, fine and unusual, signed Schmutz
Box P
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #249
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921-23 Polish Eagle, 100m carmine, proof sheetlet of 16 on thick paper, fine and scarce
Box P
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #250
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921-23 Polish Eagle, 100m yellow brown, triple sheetlet of three blocks of four, printed on thin paper, progressively showing background, center and bottom frame, folded between stamps, fine and unusual proof
Box P
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #251
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1921-23 composite proof sheetlet in violet, upper right blank, showing three designs, fine and rare (Fi.125,135,136, 2,000zl)
P
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #252
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1924 registered cover from Luck to Berlin, franked on reverse with 100,000m and 1,000,000m, paying the incredibly high inflationary rate of 1,300,000m to mail a letter, fine, with arrival pmk (Fi. 1,500zl)
Envelope
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #253
1921-23 New Currency Issue
1924 registered cover from Wlodzimierz Wolynski to Warszawa, franked on reverse with 300,000m and 1,000,000m, plus surcharged strip of 5x50,000m on 10m, paying the incredibly high inflationary rate of 1,550,000m to mail a letter, fine, witharrival pmk
Envelope
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #254
1924 Arms of Poland
1924 "Large Eagle Garland", imperforate varieties, selection with horizontal pairs of 1gr, 2gr, 5gr, 10gr, 15gr and sheet margin singles 3gr, 20gr, 25gr, 30gr and 50gr, for a total of 15 imperforate stamps, three without printer's markings,with or without gum, fine-v.f., seldom offered complete
*(*)
Catalog #215-25var
Catalog Value Euro 1,125
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Lot #255
1924 Arms of Poland
1924 1gr-50gr, selection of 10 different vertical imperforate gutter se-tenant pairs, proofs in issued colors on ungummed paper, all but three with printer's markings, usually folded between stamps, signedRachmanow, Mikstein etc. A rare and beautiful group of proofs (Fi. 10,000zl)
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Catalog #215-225P
Price Realized
$2,500.00

Lot #256
1924 Arms of Poland
1924 25gr plus 40gr red brown, horizontal imperforate se-tenant pair, trial color proof on gummed paper, n.h., v.f., signed Rachmanow
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Catalog #222,224P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #257
1924 25gr Error
1924 25gr error, printed in indigo (instead of red brown), l.h., v.f., with handstamped guarantee marks. During the printing process of a sheet of 40gr indigo, a plate of 25gr was erroneously inserted in the 35th position. This error wasspotted almost immediately and corrected, hence only a few sheets with the 25gr went into circulation. One of the greatest rarities of Polish philately, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.189a, 25,000zl) (Mi.208F)
*
Catalog #222a
Catalog Value Euro 7,500
Unsold
Lot #258
1924 25gr Error
1924 25gr error, printed in indigo (instead of red brown), se-tenant strip of three with 40gr indigo, middle stamp being the error, slightly disturbed gum, with partial red markings on face, otherwise v.f.One of the greatest rarities of Polish philately, with Mikulski certificate (Fi.189a,191, 40,000zl) (Mi.208F)
*
Catalog #222a
Catalog Value Euro 7,500+
Price Realized
$10,000.00

Lot #259
1924 25gr Error
1924 25gr error, printed in indigo (instead of red brown), se-tenant pair with 40gr indigo, cancelled on piece Wolbrom 22.VII.1925, v.f., with Mikulski certificate stating "unique and the most important piece for the Polish philately in XXCentury." One of the greatest rarities of Polish philately, last exhibited in 2002 at Monte Carlo Exposition of the 100 greatest philatelic rarities of the world (Fi.189a,191, 40,000zl+) (Mi.208F)
Catalog #222a
Catalog Value Euro 10,000+
Price Realized
$27,500.00

Lot #260
1924 30gr Error
1924 30gr error, printed in black violet instead of deep violet, top sheet margin single, l.h., signed Schmutz (Fi.190b, 600zl) (Mi.209b)
*
Catalog #223a
Catalog Value Euro 300
Unsold
Lot #261
1924 30gr Error
1924 30gr error, printed in black violet instead of deep violet, n.h., signed Schmutz (Fi.190b, 600zl) (Mi.209b)
**
Catalog #223a
Catalog Value Euro 300
Unsold
Lot #262
1924 30gr Error
1924 30gr error, printed in black violet instead of deep violet, n.h., v.f. (Fi.190b, 600zl) (Mi.209b)
**
Catalog #223a
Catalog Value Euro 300
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #263
1924 30gr Error
1924 30gr error, printed in black violet instead of deep violet, n.h., v.f. (Fi.190b, 600zl) (Mi.209b)
**
Catalog #223a
Catalog Value Euro 300
Unsold
Lot #264
1924 30gr Error
1924 30gr error, printed in black violet instead of deep violet, two distinct shades used, each cancelled Wloclawek, v.f. (Fi.190b, 600zl) (Mi.209b)
Catalog #223a
Catalog Value Euro 300
Unsold
Lot #265
1924 30gr Error
1924 50gr black, imperf. trial color proof on thin paper, v.f., extremely rare, signed Mikulski, with Schmutz cert.
P
Catalog #225P
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #266
1924 30gr Error
1924 50gr magenta, horizontal imperforate gutter pair, folded between stamps n.h., without printer's markings, v.f.
**
Catalog #225var
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #267
1924 Wojciechowski
1924 Wojciechowski, 1zl red, vertical imperforate pair, with printer's markings, v.f., signed Schmutz etc.(Fi.193nz, 1,200zl) (Mi.212U)
(*)
Catalog #226var
Catalog Value Euro 400+
Unsold
Lot #268
1924 Wojciechowski
1924 Wojciechowski, 1zl olive brown, die proof on glazed card, President's head and scroll smaller than the issued design, v.f., signed Galewski
P
Catalog #226P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #269
1924 Wojciechowski
1924 Wojciechowski, 1zl olive brown, die proof on glazed card, v.f.
P
Catalog #226P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #270
1924 Wojciechowski
1924 Wojciechowski, 1zl orange red, die proof on glazed card, v.f., signed Winiarski etc.
P
Catalog #226P
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #271
1924 Unissued Designs
1924 Polish Eagle, 5gr, 10gr and 20gr unadapted designs, essays in various colors, v.f.
E
Unsold
Lot #272
1924 Unissued Designs
1924 Polish Eagle, 5gr, 10gr and 20gr unadapted designs, compound essay in red brown
E
Unsold
Lot #273
1924 Unissued Designs
1924 Polish Eagle, 5gr, 10gr and 20gr unadapted designs, compound essay in olive brown
E
Unsold
Lot #274
1925-27 Issue
1925 unadapted designs, 40gr and 50gr carmine, composite sheetlet of two with gum, v.f. and rare
E
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #275
1925-27 Issue
1925 unadapted designs, 40gr and 50gr ultramarine, composite sheetlet of two with gum, v.f. and rare
E
Unsold
Lot #276
1925-27 Issue
1925 unadapted designs, 40gr greenish black and 45gr violet, v.f. and rare
E
Unsold
Lot #277
1925-27 Issue
1925 unadapted designs, 15gr and 40gr blue, each on carton paper, v.f. and very rare
E
Unsold
Lot #278
1925-27 Issue
1925 unadapted designs,50gr (3) and 1zl, four different in black, each on chalky carton paper, v.f. and very rare
E
Unsold
Lot #279
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sobieski Statue, 2gr black, enlarged design, die proof in black, inconsequential peripheral thins in margin, v.f. and beautiful proof, signed Galewski
P
Catalog #228P
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #280
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sobieski Statue, 2gr blue, unadapted design, imperforate essay on stamp paper, v.f., rare
E
Catalog #228E
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #281
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sobieski Statue, 2gr olive green (instead of brown olive) perforated trial color proof, cancelled Warszawa 28.III.32, v.f., with Schmutz cert. (Fi.206P2, 450zl)
P
Catalog #228P
Unsold
Lot #282
1925-27 Issue
1925 5gr green and 10gr violet, vertical imperforate gutter pair, folded between stamps, unused without gum, v.f.
(*)
Catalog #230-31var
Price Realized
$270.00

Lot #283
1925-27 Issue
1925 5gr green and 10gr violet, vertical imperforate gutter pair, folded between stamps, unused without gum, v.f.
(*)
Catalog #230-31var
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #284
1925-27 Issue
1925 5gr green and 10gr violet, vertical imperforate gutter pair, folded between stamps, unused without gum, v.f.
(*)
Catalog #230-31var
Unsold
Lot #285
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sobieski Statue, 10gr blue, unissued in this denomination, imperforate essay on stamp paper, v.f., rare
E
Catalog #231E
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #286
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sailing Ship, 20gr dull red, postal forgery, unused without gum, signed Schmutz (Fi.211FP, 600zl)
F
Catalog #233PF
Price Realized
$190.00

Lot #287
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sailing Ship, 20gr dull red and dark red, postal forgery, two distinct shades, used, the latter tied on piece by Poznan 13.6.27 pmk, fine and rare, signed Mikulski, Schmutz (Fi.211FP, 1,000zl)
F
Catalog #233PF
Price Realized
$190.00

Lot #288
1925-27 Issue
1925 Sailing Ship, 20gr dull red, also olive brown, two imperforate trial color profs, the former with gum, some creases, signed Galewski, Winarski (Fi.211P, 600zl)
P
Catalog #233P
Price Realized
$190.00

Lot #289
1927 Frederic Chopin
1927 Chopin, 40gr dark blue, horizontal imperforate pair, n.h., v.f. (Fi.225P1, 1,400zl) (Mi.244U)
**
Catalog #243var
Catalog Value Euro 400
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #290
1927 Frederic Chopin
1927 Chopin, 40gr dark blue, imperforate single, l.h., also issued stamp n.h., v.f. (Fi.225P1, 765zl) (Mi.244U)
*
Catalog #243var
Catalog Value Euro 225
Price Realized
$170.00

Lot #291
1927 Frederic Chopin
1927 Chopin, 40gr light blue, imperforate single, also issued stamp, both n.h., v.f. (Fi.225P1, 765zl) (Mi.244U)
**
Catalog #243var
Catalog Value Euro 225
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #292
1927 Frederic Chopin
1927 Chopin, 40gr orange red, imperforate trial color proof, horizontal pair with gum, v.f., signed Dr. Kronenberg (Fi.225P3, 1,400zl) (Mi.244P)
P
Catalog #243P
Unsold
Lot #293
1927 Frederic Chopin
1927 Chopin, 40gr orange red, imperforate trial color proof, horizontal pair with gum, n.h., v.f. (Fi.225P3, 1,400zl) (Mi.244P)
P
Catalog #243P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #294
1927 Congress of Military Medicine
1927 Medicine, Dr. Kaczkowski, set of three horizontal imperforate pairs, v.f. (Fi.230-32nz, 6,000zl) (Mi.249-51U)
*
Catalog #246-48var
Catalog Value Euro 1,000
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Lot #295
1927 Congress of Military Medicine
1927 Medicine, Dr. Kaczkowski, 10gr black, unfinished design (missing horizontal bars at bottom), die proof on thick card, full mirror image on reverse, v.f., signed Galewski. A rarity
P
Catalog #246P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #296
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 Juliusz Slowacki, die proof in dark red, on thin paper, v.f. (Fi.233P1, 1,500zl)
P
Catalog #249P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #297
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 20gr die proof in rose, on thin paper, v.f., signed Galewski (Fi.233P1, 1,500zl)
P
Catalog #249P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #298
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 20gr rose, perf. and imperforate blocks of four, the latter l.h. at top, bottom stamps n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski. (Fi.233nz, 2,400zl) (Mi.252U)
Box *\**
Catalog #249,249var
Catalog Value Euro 640+
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #299
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 20gr rose, sheet margin imperforate single, n.h., v.f. (Fi.233nz) (Mi.252U)
**
Catalog #249var
Catalog Value Euro 150+
Unsold
Lot #300
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 20gr rose, vertical pair, perforations shifted creating a spectacular variety, v.f.
*
Catalog #249var
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #301
1927 Juliusz Slowacki
1927 25gr dark rose, unissued value, proof on gummed card, v.f., (Fi.233P4, 1,500zl)
E
Catalog #249E
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #302
1928 Warszawa Philatelic Exhibition
1928 Warszawa Philatelic Exhibition, souvenir sheet of two, h.r., v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.Block 1, 650zl)
*
Catalog #251
Catalog Value 250
Unsold
Lot #303
1928 Warszawa Philatelic Exhibition
1928 Warszawa Philatelic Exhibition, imperforate souvenir sheet of two, in issued color, unused without gum, v.f., signed Mikstein, with Mikulski certificate. A great rarity, only two imperforate sheets are known to exist, the other is indifferent color
P
Catalog #251P
Price Realized
$6,250.00

Lot #304
1928 Marshal Pilsudski
1928 Josef Pilsudski, 50gr green, black, steel blue, blue green, four imperf. trial color proofs on wove paper, each without engraver's signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #253P
Unsold
Lot #305
1928 Marshal Pilsudski
1928 50gr green, steel blue, blue green, three imperforate horizontal pairs, trial color proofs on gummed wove paper, each without engraver's signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #253P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #306
1928 Marshal Pilsudski
1928 50gr steel blue, large die proof on thin paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" v.f., rare
P
Catalog #253P
Unsold
Lot #307
1928 Marshal Pilsudski
1928 50gr ultramarine, greenish blue, dark brown, three perforated trial color proofs on wove paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #253P
Price Realized
$2,200.00

Lot #308
1928 Marshal Pilsudski
1928 50gr ultramarine, violet, two diff. die proofs on wove paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #253P
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #309
1928 President Moscicki
1928 President Ignacy Moscicki, 1zl black, die proof on wove paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" signature at bottom, minor hinge stain in margin, v.f., signed Mikulski
P
Catalog #255P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #310
1928 President Moscicki
1928 1zl dark brown, die proof on vertically laid paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski", minor crease, otherwise v.f., signed Mikulski
P
Catalog #255P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #311
1928 President Moscicki
1928 1zl gray black, large die proof on wove paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski", v.f., rare
P
Catalog #255P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #312
1928 President Moscicki
1928 1zl green, ultramarine, yellow brown, three perforated trial color proofs on wove paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #255P
Price Realized
$2,100.00

Lot #313
1928 President Moscicki
1928 1zl red brown, steel blue, brown, three die proofs, each on laid paper, with engraver's "Zygmunt Kaminski" signature at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #255P
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #314
1928 General Josef Bem
1928 25gr die proof in brown carmine, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, affixed on gray card, v.f. (Fi.237P1, 4,000zl)
P
Catalog #256P
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #315
1928 General Josef Bem
1928 25gr die proof in dark carmine, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.237P1, 4,000zl)
P
Catalog #256P
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #316
1928 General Josef Bem
1928 25gr die proof in green, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.237P2, 4,000zl)
P
Catalog #256P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #317
1928 General Josef Bem
1928 25gr die proof in rose, without engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, v.f.
P
Catalog #256P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #318
1928 General Josef Bem
1928 25gr die proof in rose, impression struck four times, two sideways, one inverted, without engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, minor stain, otherwise v.f. and unusual item
P
Catalog #256P
Unsold
Lot #319
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr black, imperforate die proof sheetlet of two on white card, both without engraver's signature at bottom, v.f. and possibly unique double proof, signed Galewski
P
Catalog #257P
Unsold
Lot #320
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr black, large die imperforate proof of frame, with portrait pasted in center by hand, marginal crase, otherwise v.f. and probably unique, signed Rachmanow
E
Catalog #257P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #321
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr dark blue, die proof on card, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, further dated and signed in pencil on front "E.Gaspe, Paris 1927), v.f. and rare proof, signed Mikulski (Fi.240P2, 2,500zl)
P
Catalog #257P
Unsold
Lot #322
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr dark blue, imperforate proof of frame, with portrait pasted in center by hand, v.f., signed Rachmanow
E
Catalog #257P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #323
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr ultramarine, light ultramarine, imperforate combination die proof on card, one impression struck diagonally, both with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, v.f. and possibly unique double proof,signed Schmutz
P
Catalog #257P
Unsold
Lot #324
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr ultramarine, large die proof on thin paper, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, v.f.
P
Catalog #257P
Unsold
Lot #325
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr specialized group incl. vertical gutter pair (n.h.), used gutter block of four, two unused sheet margin pairs, one with partially omitted frame at left, also top sheet margin block of 20, serial number invertedat top, couple of minor stains, mostly fine-v.f.
**u
Catalog #257,var
Price Realized
$280.00

Lot #326
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 15gr, specialized group incl. vertical strip of eight, three pairs and two singles, all with combinations of different types of bars overprints ("Sienkiewicz behind bars"), fine-v.f., rare. These stamps were used in rolls for theautomatic stamp dispensers. In these dispensers, four stamps (per roll of 500) were overprinted as controls to oversee proper disposal of the stamps
*
Catalog #257,var
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #327
1928 Henryk Sienkiewicz
1928 definitives, forgeries to defraud the post, 25pf yellow brown, two perforated singles, also selection of 16x25pf red brown incl. three imperf. pairs, block of four imperf. vertically, strip of four, fine-v.f. and scarce lot
Box *
Catalog #260PF
Unsold
Lot #328
1928 Swiatowid
1928 "Swiatowid" (ancient Slavonic God), 25gr yellow brown, large die proof on wove paper, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, further signed in pencil on front "E.Gaspe, SC"), v.f. and rare proof (Fi.241P1, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #261P
Unsold
Lot #329
1928 Swiatowid
1928 25gr red brown, large die proof on wove paper, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" (E.Gasparini) signature at bottom, further signed in pencil on front "E.Gaspe, 28"), v.f. and rare proof (Fi.241P1, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #261P
Unsold
Lot #330
1928 Swiatowid
1928 25gr red brown, yellow brown, two large die proofs on white card, with engraver's "E.Gaspe" signature at bottom, v.f. and rare (Fi.241P, 4,000zl)
P
Catalog #261P
Unsold
Lot #331
1930 King Jan III Sobieski
1930 75gr, six different imperforate trial color proofs, mostly on gummed paper, signed Galewski, Rachmanow etc. (Fi. 7,200zl)
P
Catalog #262P
Price Realized
$2,800.00

Lot #332
1930 King Jan III Sobieski
1930 75gr, two different imperforate trial color proofs on gummed paper, signed Galewski, Rachmanow etc. (Fi. 2,400zl)
P
Catalog #262P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #333
1930 King Jan III Sobieski
1930 75gr, four different perforated trial color proofs on thick paper, with or without gum, some signed Gryzewski (Fi. 6,000zl)
P
Catalog #262P
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #334
1930 King Jan III Sobieski
1930 75gr perforated proof sheetlet in green, fresh and v.f.
P
Catalog #262P
Price Realized
$1,150.00

Lot #335
1930 November Insurrection
1930 Centenary of Insurrection of 1830 (Powstanie Listopadowe), 25gr Stylized Soldiers, eight diff. imperf. trial color proofs on ungummed wove paper, size smaller (21:27mm) than issued design, v.f., many signed Galewski etc. (Fi.248P, 12,000zl)
P
Catalog #265P
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #336
1930 November Insurrection
1930 25gr dark blue, distinct shades, two imperf. trial color proofs, one ungummed white wove paper, other with gum on thick paper (both size 22x24mm), v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #265P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #337
1930 November Insurrection
1930 25gr dark blue, trial color proof, with gum on thick paper (size 22x24mm), v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #265P
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #338
1930 November Insurrection
1930 25gr gray blue, large die proof, background all blue, marginal creases, otherwise v.f., signed Laszkiewicz, very rare
P
Catalog #265P
Unsold
Lot #339
1930 November Insurrection
1930 25gr dark blue, background all blue, large die proof, v.f., very rare
P
Catalog #265P
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #340
1930 November Insurrection
1930 25gr red brown, postal forgery, two distinct shades, partial gum, fine and rare (Fi.248FP, 1,000zl)
F
Catalog #265PF
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #341
1930 November Insurrection
1930 30gr dull red, sheet corner margin imperforate block of four, n.h., natural gum disturbances, v.f. (Fi.249nz, 3,200zl)
Box **
Catalog #266var
Unsold
Lot #342
1930 November Insurrection
1930 30gr dull red, top sheet margin imperforate single, l.h., v.f., signed Mikulski (Fi.249nz, 800zl)
*
Catalog #266var
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #343
1930 November Insurrection
1930 30gr dull red, imperforate single, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski (Fi.249nz, 800zl)
**
Catalog #266var
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #344
1932 George Washington
1932 200th Birth Anniversary of George Washington, selection of 19 diff. imperforate trial color proofs including the issued color, with or without gum and both wove and laid paper varieties, some with watermark. A very rare "set" of proofs which were usually mounted in special albums presented to important world dignitaries including Franklin Delano Roosevelt
P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$4,250.00

Lot #345
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr, selection of 12 diff. perforated trial color proofs, mostly with gum, laid paper, very rare
P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$4,250.00

Lot #346
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr large die proof in issued color, die sunk on card, creased, rare
P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #347
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate horizontal pair on vertically laid paper, unused without gum as issued, v.f. (Mi.271U)
(*)
Catalog #267var
Catalog Value Euro 500
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #348
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate vertical pair on vertically laid paper, unused without gum as issued, v.f. (Mi.271U)
(*)
Catalog #267var
Catalog Value Euro 500
Unsold
Lot #349
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate block of four, proof in gray blue on watermarked paper (vertical posthorns), without gum as issued, v.f., signed Mikulski etc.
Box P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #350
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate single in gray blue, proof on gummed, wove paper (without watermark), v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #267P
Unsold
Lot #351
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate horizontal pair in gray blue, proof on gummed, wove paper (without watermark), v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #267P
Unsold
Lot #352
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr, three imperforate proofs in blue, two on gummed paper, one with watermark, also another on wove paper (without watermark), v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #267P
Unsold
Lot #353
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate compound die proof in carmine, block of four die sunk on card, creased mostly between stamps, extremely rare
Box P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #354
1932 George Washington
1932 30gr imperforate compound die proof in blue, block of four die sunk on card, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #267P
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #355
1932-33 Definitives
1932-33 Polish Eagle, definitive issue, 5gr violet, die proof on thick card, v.f.
P
Catalog #268P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #356
1932-33 Definitives
1932 10gr bister brown, 15gr blue, two different perforated trial color proofs, v.f.
P
Catalog #269,270P
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #357
1932-33 Definitives
1932 10gr bister brown, 15gr ultramarine, two different perforated trial color proofs, v.f.
P
Catalog #269,270P
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #358
1932-33 Definitives
1932 15gr blue, perforated trial color sheetlet of 12 with watermark (vertical posthorns), single impression, others blank, n.h., v.f., signed Landre, Mikulski, Galewski, rare
P
Catalog #270P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #359
1932-33 Definitives
1932 15gr steel blue, perforated trial color sheetlet of 12 with watermark (vertical posthorns), single impression, others blank, h.r., v.f.
P
Catalog #270P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #360
1932-33 Definitives
1932 20gr yellow green, gray, red brown, 30gr rose, carmine, 60gr steel blue, brown, green and violet, a selection of nine diff. trial color die proofs, last four engraved, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #271,273,274P
Price Realized
$3,500.00

Lot #361
1932-33 Definitives
1932 30gr violet, black, gray and red brown, group of four different large die proofs, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #273P
Unsold
Lot #362
1933 Torun
1933 Philatelic Exhibition in Torun, 60gr blue block of four, 60gr red single, each stamp with inverted watermark, one with tiny inclusion, otherwise v.f., signed Bojanowicz (Fi.258D,260D, 3,600zl)
Box *
Catalog #275,B28var
Unsold
Lot #363
1933 Torun
1933 60gr blue, 60gr red brown, inverted watermarks, horizontal pairs, n.h., v.f., the latter signed Schmutz (Fi.258D,60D 1,600zl) (Mi.279Y,61)
**
Catalog #275,B28var
Catalog Value Euro 500+
Unsold
Lot #364
1933 Torun
1933 60gr blue, inverted watermark, horizontal pair, n.h., v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.258D, 1,600zl) (Mi.279Y)
**
Catalog #275P
Catalog Value Euro 500+
Unsold
Lot #365
1933 Torun
1933 60gr blue, imperforate horizontal pair, unused without gum, v.f., signed Bojanowicz, Rachmanow, Winiarski (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
(*)
Catalog #275var
Unsold
Lot #366
1933 Torun
1933 60gr blue, imperforate horizontal pair, unused without gum, v.f., signed Schmutz (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
(*)
Catalog #275P
Unsold
Lot #367
1933 Torun
1933 60gr blue, imperforate sheet margin single, unused without gum, v.f., signed Mikstein (Fi.258P, 1,000zl)
(*)
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #368
1933 Torun
1933 60gr black, die proof on wove, v.f. (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #369
1933 Torun
1933 60gr dark blue, die proof on wove, natural inclusion speck in margin, v.f. (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #370
1933 Torun
1933 60gr dark blue, die proof on wove, v.f. (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #371
1933 Torun
1933 60gr olive, die proof on wove, v.f. (Fi.258P, 2,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #372
1933 Torun
1933 60gr brown, dark blue, dark brown, green, red brown, olive black, six different die proofs, vertically or horizontally laid paper, v.f., signed Korszen etc., very rare (Fi.258P, 12,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$4,750.00

Lot #373
1933 Torun
1933 60gr green, carmine, violet, gray, blue, gray blue, selection of six diff. perforated, trial color proofs, three on vertically laid paper, others on wove, with or without gum, v.f. (Fi.258P, 6,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #374
1933 Torun
1933 60gr violet, gray, blue, gray blue, three diff. perforated, trial color proofs, one on vertically laid paper, others on wove, with or without gum, v.f. (Fi.258P, 3,000zl)
P
Catalog #275P
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #375
1933 Veit Stoss
1933 Wita Stwosz (Veit Stoss), 80gr purple, large die proof, die sunk on card, usual crease, otherwise v.f., rare, with Schmutz cert. (Fi.261P, 1,000zl)
P
Catalog #277P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #376
1933 Veit Stoss
1933 80gr, selection of 16 different trial color proofs, on perforated ungummed, horizontally laid paper, many signed Galewski, Krawczyk and others. A beautiful and probably unique assembly
P
Catalog #277P
Price Realized
$9,500.00

Lot #377
1933 King John III Sobieski before Vienna
1933 1,20zl green, large die proof on vertically laid paper, v.f., signed Galewski
P
Catalog #278P
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #378
1933 King John III Sobieski before Vienna
1933 1,20zl, group of five different perforated trial color proofs on vertically laid paper, v.f.
P
Catalog #278P
Price Realized
$4,250.00

Lot #379
1933 King John III Sobieski before Vienna
1933 1,20zl, group of seven different imperforate trial color die proofs on vertically laid paper, many signed Mikulski etc., v.f. and unique
P
Catalog #278P
Price Realized
$5,250.00

Lot #380
1933 King John III Sobieski before Vienna
1933 1,20zl, group of three different imperforate trial color die proofs on vertically laid paper, one signed Mikulski, v.f.
P
Catalog #278P
Price Realized
$1,700.00

Lot #381
1933 Cross of Independence
1933 30gr gray and brown, two diff. perforated and gummed trial color proofs, v.f., signed Galewski
P
Catalog #279P
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #382
1933 Cross of Independence
1933 30gr gray, perforated and gummed trial color proof, v.f., signed Winiarski, Galewski
P
Catalog #279P
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #383
1934 Katowice
1934 Philatelic Exhibition in Katowice, sheet corner margin blocks of four, stamps n.h., v.f.
Box **
Catalog #280-81
Catalog Value 400
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #384
1934 Katowice
1934 proofs of surcharge showing "1934 r." in black, set of two vertical pairs, top stamps without overprint, proofs n.h., fine-v.f., signed Rachmanow, Gryzewski (Fi.264-65P1, 4,000zl+)
P
Catalog #280-81P
Price Realized
$2,700.00

Lot #385
1934 Katowice
1934 30gr red, inverted watermark (mouthpiece of the posthorn to the right), upper right sheet corner margin block of four, stamps n.h., v.f. (Fi.265z, 4,000zl)
Box **
Catalog #281var
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #386
1934 Polish Legion
1934 20th Anniversary of Polish Legion, 30gr Pilsudski, four different perforated trial color proofs in light blue, purple, dark blue and yellow brown, v.f. and rare
P
Catalog #263P
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #387
1934 Polish Legion
1934 30gr Pilsudski, five different imperforate trial color proofs in various shades and colors. The frame and central vignette were printed separately, head was manually inserted and reinforced with a smallhinge on back, v.f. and unique group of proofs
P
Catalog #263P
Price Realized
$3,250.00

Lot #388
1934 Polish Legion
1934 30gr Pilsudski, two different imperforate trial color proofs in various shades and colors. The frame and central vignette were printed separately, head was manually inserted and reinforced with a smallhinge on back, v.f. and unique group of proofs
P
Catalog #263P
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #389
1934 Polish Legion
1934 30gr Pilsudski, large die proofs on frame and central vignettes in dark brown, on gummed paper, v.f. and rare
P
Catalog #263P
Unsold
Lot #390
1934 Polish Legion
1934 30gr Pilsudski, imperforate horizontal pair, unused without gum, v.f. (Fi.267, 1,200zl)
(*)
Catalog #263var
Unsold
Lot #391
1934 Surcharges
1934 55gr on 60gr blue, double surcharge, used, v.f. and very rare, signed Mikulski (Fi.271Np, 5,000zl)
Catalog #284var
Price Realized
$1,200.00

Lot #392
1934 Surcharges
1934 55gr on 60gr blue, selection of four different varieties of surcharge including comma instead of period, missing dot after "r", missing lower part of second "5", missing "r", fine-v.f.
*\**
Catalog #284var
Unsold
Lot #393
1934 Surcharges
1934 55gr on 60gr blue, selection of nine different proofs of surcharge, six in red, one in blue, others in black, fine-v.f. and interesting group, very rare. (Fi. 27,000zl)
P
Catalog #284P
Price Realized
$3,250.00

Lot #394
1934 Surcharges
1934 55gr on 60gr blue, surcharge inverted, v.f., signed Schmutz etc.
*
Catalog #284var
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #395
1934 Surcharges
1934 25gr on 80gr red brown, four different proofs of surcharge, fine-v.f. and very rare (Fi. 12,000zl)
P
Catalog #285P
Price Realized
$2,300.00

Lot #396
1934 Surcharges
1934 25gr on 80gr red brown, lithographed surcharge type I and typographed surcharge type II, former n.h., latter l.h., v.f. (Mi.291IA,II)
*\**
Catalog #285var
Catalog Value Euro 270
Unsold
Lot #397
1934 Surcharges
1934 25gr on 80gr red brown, typographed surcharge type I inverted, n.h., v.f., with Schmutz cert.
**
Catalog #285var
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #398
1934 Surcharges
1934 1zl on 80gr red brown, two different proofs of surcharge, fine-v.f. and very rare, signed Rachmanow, Gryzewski (Fi. 6,000zl)
P
Catalog #285P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #399
1934 Surcharges
1934 25gr on 1,20zl indigo, proof of surcharge in red, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski, Gryzewski, Rachmanow (Fi. 3,000zl)
P
Catalog #286P
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #400
1934 Surcharges
1934 25gr on 1,20zl indigo, proof of surcharge in red, two diff., one with partially missing surcharge at left, v.f., signed Mikulski, Gryzewski, Rachmanow (Fi. 6,000zl)
P
Catalog #286P
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #401
1934 Surcharges
1934 1zl on 1,20zl indigo, five different proofs of surcharge, fine-v.f. and very rare (Fi. 15,000zl)
P
Catalog #286P
Price Realized
$2,800.00

Lot #402
1934 Surcharges
1934 1zl on 1,20zl indigo, double surcharge, l.h., v.f., signed Mikulski, Rachmanow (Fi.272I.Np, 1,500zl)
*
Catalog #286var
Price Realized
$575.00

Lot #403
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 Marshal Pilsudski mourning issue, 5gr black, perforated and gummed proof sheetlet with large black background, v.f., signed Galewski
P
Catalog #287P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #404
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 15gr black, perforated and gummed proof sheetlet with small black background, v.f., signed Galewski
P
Catalog #288P
Unsold
Lot #405
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 55gr gray green, perforated proof sheetlet, unissued value and background, v.f.
E
Catalog #288E
Unsold
Lot #406
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 55gr steel blue, perforated proof sheetlet, unissued value and background, v.f.
E
Catalog #288E
Unsold
Lot #407
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 55gr ultramarine, perforated proof sheetlet, unissued value and background, v.f.
E
Catalog #288E
Unsold
Lot #408
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 55gr ultramarine, perforated proof sheetlet, unissued value and background, marginal faults, otherwise v.f.
E
Catalog #288E
Unsold
Lot #409
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 25gr black, double impression, used, minor crease, v.f., rare, signed Miszczak (Fi.275Dp, 600zl)
Catalog #289var
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #410
1935 Marshal Pilsudski
1935 black overprint on 25gr gray blue, h.r., v.f., signed Bojanowicz, Winiarski, Galewski
P
Catalog #293P
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #411
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 5gr Pieskowa Skala, 5gr violet, ultramarine and brown, three different perforated trial color proofs on stamp paper, v.f.
P
Catalog #294P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #412
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 5gr Pieskowa Skala, 5gr violet, perforated trial color proof on stamp paper, v.f.
P
Catalog #294P
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #413
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 10gr Tatry, two different perforated proof sheetlets in yellow green and olive green, the latter with selvage faults, otherwise v.f.
P
Catalog #295P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #414
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 10gr Tatry, two perforated proof sheetlets in yellow green and in olive green, each without top selvage, v.f.
P
Catalog #295P
Unsold
Lot #415
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 15gr "MS Pilsudski", two diff. die proofs in magenta and olive, one with a tiny inclusion in margin, v.f.
P
Catalog #296P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #416
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 20gr Pieniny, three different perforated proof sheetlets in violet, gray black and purple, v.f.
P
Catalog #297P
Price Realized
$1,150.00

Lot #417
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 20gr Pieniny, perforated and gummed proof sheetlet in gray black, v.f., signed Galweski
P
Catalog #297P
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #418
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 25gr Belvedere Palace, five different perforated proof sheetlets in magenta, yellow brown, purple, black and dark green, v.f.
P
Catalog #298P
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #419
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 25gr Belvedere Palace, perforated proof sheetlet in dark green, large margins, v.f.
P
Catalog #298P
Unsold
Lot #420
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 25gr Belvedere Palace, perforated proof sheetlet in dark green, showing positional markings on all sides, v.f.
P
Catalog #298P
Unsold
Lot #421
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 25gr Belvedere Palace, two different perforated proof sheetlets in yellow brown and dark green, large margins, v.f.
P
Catalog #298P
Unsold
Lot #422
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 25gr Belvedere Palace, two different die proofs in red brown and blue green, v.f.
P
Catalog #298P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #423
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 30gr Castle in Mirze, perforated proof sheetlet in carmine, v.f.
P
Catalog #299P
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #424
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 30gr Castle in Mirze, two different perforated proof sheetlets in carmine and magenta, narrow margins, v.f.
P
Catalog #299P
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #425
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 45gr Castle in Podmorcy, three different die proofs in ultramarine, green and magenta, v.f.
P
Catalog #300P
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #426
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 50gr Krakow, large die proof in yellow brown, die sunk on card, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #301P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #427
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 50gr Krakow, perforated proof sheetlet in black, v.f.
P
Catalog #301P
Unsold
Lot #428
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 50gr Krakow, two different perforated proof sheetlet in gray black and dark violet, v.f.
P
Catalog #301P
Unsold
Lot #429
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 50gr Krakow, two different perforated proof sheetlet in gray black and dark violet, v.f.
P
Catalog #301P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #430
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 55gr Raczynski Library in Poznan, five different perforated trial color proofs on stamp paper, colors include brown, ultramarine, green, gray and blue green, v.f.
P
Catalog #302P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #431
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 55gr Raczynski Library in Poznan, four different perforated proof sheetlets in dark brown, violet, dark violet and dark green, v.f.
P
Catalog #302P
Price Realized
$1,350.00

Lot #432
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 1zl Cathedral in Vilnius, proof sheetlet in brown, v.f.
P
Catalog #303P
Unsold
Lot #433
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 1zl Cathedral in Vilnius, proof sheetlet in brown, v.f.
P
Catalog #303P
Unsold
Lot #434
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 1zl Cathedral in Vilnius, proof sheetlet in brown, v.f.
P
Catalog #303P
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #435
1935-36 Commemorative Issue ("Widoki")
1935 1zl Cathedral in Vilnius, two different die proofs in ultramarine and black, v.f.
P
Catalog #303P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #436
1935-36 President Moscicki
1935 1zl President Moscicki, three different die proofs in green, gray and black, v.f., rare (Fi.290P, 4,500zl)
P
Catalog #304P
Price Realized
$1,350.00

Lot #437
1935-36 President Moscicki
1936 Tenth Anniversary of President Moscicki, unissued overprint "1926-1936" on 1zl blue, two diff., one with a red postmark, also the issued stamp, sheet corner margin single with printer's mark at bottom, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #305P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #438
1935-36 President Moscicki
1936 Tenth Anniversary of President Moscicki, unissued overprint "1926-1936" on 1zl black, three diff., one with a blue overprint, others in red, v.f., extremely rare
P
Catalog #305P
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #439
1935-36 President Moscicki
1936 Tenth Anniversary of President Moscicki, unissued overprint "1926-1936" in blue on 1zl black, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski
P
Catalog #305P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #440
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 5gr Church at Czestochowa, perforated proof sheetlet in yellow brown, v.f.
P
Catalog #308P
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #441
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 5gr Church at Czestochowa, selection of 17, mostly different die proofs, variety of colors and shades, fine-v.f. and incredibly rare assembly (Fi.294P, 17,000zl)
P
Catalog #308P
Unsold
Lot #442
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, perforated trial color proof in yellow green, on carton paper, v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #309P
Unsold
Lot #443
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, perforated trial color proof in yellow green, on carton paper, fine, signed Laszkiewicz
P
Catalog #309P
Unsold
Lot #444
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, die proof in gray, v.f.
P
Catalog #309P
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #445
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, four different die proofs in yellow brown, steel blue, magenta and black, v.f., signed Laszkiewicz, Gryzewski and others
P
Catalog #309P
Unsold
Lot #446
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, perforated proof sheetlet in green, v.f., signed Rachmanow
P
Catalog #309P
Unsold
Lot #447
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 10gr Marine Terminal in Gdynia, perforated proof sheetlet in green, double perforations on all sides, some hinge reinforcement, fine and probably unique, signed Laszkiewicz
P
Catalog #309P
Unsold
Lot #448
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 15gr University in Lwow, die proof in carmine, v.f., signed Galewski (handstamp showing slightly through on front)
P
Catalog #310P
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #449
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 15gr University in Lwow, four different die proofs in yellow brown, dark brown, magenta and yellow brown, v.f.
P
Catalog #310P
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Lot #450
1937 Scenic Types ("Widoki")
1937 20gr Katowice, three different die proofs in black, green and blue, v.f.
P
Catalog #311P
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #451
1937 Marshal Smigly-Rydz
1937 25gr Marshal Smigly-Rydz, two die proofs in ultramarine and blue green, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #312P
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #452
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, souvenir sheets of four, set of three, each one with "WZOR" perforations, additionally handstamped in violet "Wzor do O.E.", dated and signed by an official, some toning, fine and unique set of specimensheets, signed L.Schmutz, with his certificate
Box S
Catalog #314-16S
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #453
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, 50gr gray blue, imperforate souvenir sheet of four, marginal inscriptions omitted, unused without gum, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #315P
Unsold
Lot #454
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, 1zl black, imperforate single (n.h.), also horizontal pair unused without gum, v.f., signed Bojanowicz
P
Catalog #316a,var
Unsold
Lot #455
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, 1z black, imperforate souvenir sheet of four, marginal inscriptions omitted, unused without gum, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #316P
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #456
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, 1z gray black, imperforate souvenir sheet of four, marginal inscriptions omitted, unused without gum, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #316P
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #457
1937 Souvenir Sheets
1937 Visit of King Karol of Romania, 1z gray black, imperforate souvenir sheet of four, marginal inscriptions omitted, unused with full original gum, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #316P
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #458
1938 President Moscicki
1938 President Moscicki, 15gr black, imperforate die proof, also two perforated trial color proofs in gray blue, slightly different shades, each on white carton paper, fine and rare lot, signed Mikulski, Krawczyk, Winiarski
P
Catalog #317P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #459
1938 President Moscicki
1938 President Moscicki, 15gr brown, engraved die proof, struck on film portion of card, v.f., probably unique, signed Schmutz, Rachmanow, Julien
P
Catalog #317P
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #460
1938 United States Constitution
1938 150th Anniversary of the United States Constitution, imperforate deluxe sheet in dark green, compound sheetlet of four, v.f.
Box P
Catalog #319P
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Lot #461
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 5gr orange, imperforate die proof, v.f., rare, with Laszkiewicz cert.
P
Catalog #320P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #462
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 10gr black, 15gr black green, 20gr gray black and 25gr black, selection of four diff. perforated trial color proofs on stamp paper, 15gr with red postmark, v.f. and scarce lot
P
Catalog #321,22,23,24P
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #463
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 proposed 15gr design to commemorate the battle of Grunwald, die essay in green, tiny marginal stains, otherwise v.f., possibly unique. This design was never adapted due to objections raisedby the German ambassador (In 1410 at Grunwald (Tannenberg to Germans), the Teutonic Knights ("Krzyzacy") were crushed by the joint Polish-Lithuanian forces. Nazi Germany attempted to rewrite history and refused to admit defeat)
E
Catalog #322E
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #464
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 proposed 15gr design to commemorate the battle of Grunwald, plate essay in violet on carton paper. Due to objections raised by the German ambassador, the postal authorities presented this design once more, but with the word "Grunwald"excised. Still unsatisfactory to the Germans, the Polish post office withdrew the stamp alltogether. A unique rarity
E
Catalog #322E
Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #465
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 20gr and 25gr gray blue, perforated proof sheetlet of each, v.f., rare
P
Catalog #323,324P
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #466
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 25gr dull violet, sheet corner margin imperforate single, n.h., v.f.
**
Catalog #324var
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #467
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 25gr dull violet, sheet margin imperforate single, with full offset on back, n.h., v.f., signed Schmutz
**
Catalog #324var
Unsold
Lot #468
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 25gr dull violet, sheet margin imperforate block of four, n.h., v.f.
Box **
Catalog #324var
Unsold
Lot #469
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 2zl imperforate deluxe sheet in purple, compound sheetlet of four, light crease at bottom, otherwise v.f., with Schmutz cert.
Box P
Catalog #331P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #470
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 2zl large die proof in violet, die sunk on card, v.f.
P
Catalog #331P
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #471
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 3zl imperforate deluxe sheet in purple, compound sheetlet of four, v.f., with Schmutz cert.
Box P
Catalog #332P
Price Realized
$1,700.00

Lot #472
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 3zl large die proof in blue, die sunk on card, v.f., with Schmutz cert.
P
Catalog #332P
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #473
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 3zl large die proof in green, die sunk on card, v.f., with Schmutz cert.
P
Catalog #332P
Price Realized
$1,350.00

Lot #474
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 3zl die proof in gray black, v.f., with Laszkiewicz cert.
P
Catalog #332P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #475
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence, souvenir sheet of four individual impressions, proofs in gray black, mounted on sheet, with lettering and souv. sheet inscriptions drawn in pencil by hand, v.f. and unique proof of the souvenirsheet
Box P
Catalog #333P
Price Realized
$2,000.00

Lot #476
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 25gr Gabriel Narutowicz and 25gr Marshal Smigly-Rydz, engraved die proofs on each, v.f., signed Mikulski, Rachmanow etc.
P
Catalog #333b,dP
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #477
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence
1938 20th Anniversary of Polish Independence, 25gr lilac stationery entire envelope used from Izbicz to Germany, also 15gr postal card cancelled "Bohnekiro Westerplatte", plus perforated plate proof in black, v.f. andextremely rare, with Schmutz certificate
P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #478
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25th Anniversary of Pilsudski's Legions, 25gr ultramarine, perforated trial color proof on stamp paper, v.f., with Schmutz cert.
P
Catalog #340P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #479
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr brown lilac, die proof in nearly issued color, v.f.
P
Catalog #340P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #480
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr die proof in dark green, v.f.
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Catalog #340P
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #481
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr sheet margin imperforate single, n.h., v.f.
**
Catalog #340var
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #482
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr sheet margin imperforate single, n.h., v.f.
**
Catalog #340var
Price Realized
$120.00

Lot #483
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr sheet margin imperforate single, n.h., v.f.
**
Catalog #340var
Price Realized
$110.00

Lot #484
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25gr sheet margin imperforate single, n.h., cut in at bottom, also two dramatically misperforated varieties, n.h., v.f.
**
Catalog #340var
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #485
1939 General Sosnkowski
1939 Lt.General Kazimierz Sosnkowski, 25gr unissued design, three perforated and engraved plate essays in various colors, v.f., signed Mikulski etc., very rare. General Sosnkowski was at the time a deputy commander in chief of Polish ArmedForces
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Price Realized
$2,600.00

Lot #486
1945 "Rebulding of Warsaw"
1945 unissued designs 5gr-3zl, imperforate essays prepared by the Government in Exile in London, complete set of 10, mounted on card and dated 10.5.45, signed on back. Designed by Arthur Horowicz, these essays were never accepted due to the political decision at Yalta (Fi.V338I-X, 5,000zl)
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Unsold
Lot #487
SEMI-POSTAL ISSUES
1919 First Polish Philatelic Exhibition, surcharged type I (error) instead of type II on 50f green, sheet corner margin copy, h.r., v.f. Only one sheet of these errors was discovered (Fi.106IA, 3,000zl) (Mi.122ByI)
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Catalog #B1var
Catalog Value Euro 1,000
Unsold
Lot #488
SEMI-POSTAL ISSUES
1919 First Polish Philatelic Exhibition, surcharged type I (error) instead of type II on 50f green, top sheet margin vertical pair, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski Only one sheet of these errors was discovered (Fi.106IA, 8,000zl)
**
Catalog #B1var
Catalog Value Euro 2,000+
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #489
1921 Polish Red Cross
1921 complete set of four sheet corner margin blocks of four, n.h., v.f. (Fi.121-24b, 1,860+) (Mi.154-57)
Box **
Catalog #B11-14
Catalog Value Euro 380+
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #490
1921 Polish Red Cross
1921 complete set of four, tied by special "Congress Sanit. 20.III.21" postmarks on unaddressed cover, v.f.
Envelope
Catalog #B11-14
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #491
1921 Polish Red Cross
1921 10+30m tied on parcel card used in combination with regular franking from Kozienice to Stanislawow, fine and scarce
Envelope
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #492
1921 Polish Red Cross
1921 20+30m surcharge in carmine, sheet margin single, stamp n.h., v.f., signed Laszkiewicz (Fi.124b, 3,000zl) (Mi.157b)
**
Catalog #B14var
Catalog Value Euro 500+
Price Realized
$1,700.00

Lot #493
1925 National Fund
1925 "Na Skarb Narodowy", cplt set of sheet margin blocks of four, n.h., post office fresh, v.f. (Fi.194-204, 3,600zl) (Mi.213-23)
Box **
Catalog #B15-25
Catalog Value Euro 1,000+
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #494
1925 National Fund
1925 cplt set, used in 1929 on flown cover from Warszawa to Germany, fine-v.f., with Braunschweig 6.7.29 arrival pmk (Fi. 1,100zl)
Envelope
Catalog #B15-25
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #495
1925 National Fund
1925 cplt set of imperforate horizontal pairs, each with a red printer's line, n.h., v.f. (Fi.194-204, 5,500zl) (Mi.213-23U)
**
Catalog #B15-25var
Catalog Value Euro 3,740
Price Realized
$1,500.00

Lot #496
1925 National Fund
1925 10gr+5zl die essay in black, unaccepted denomination and a very high surcharge, eventually reduced to 50gr, final design amended by removing the word "Narodowy" from center, v.f. and extremely rare proof, signed Galewski
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Catalog #B15P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #497
1927 Na Oswiate
1927 For Public Instruction (Na Oswiate) set of two, each without groundwork, n.h., v.f., signed Mikulski (Fi.228s-29s, 800zl)
**
Catalog #B26-27var
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #498
1927 Na Oswiate
1927 set of two imperforate, horizontal or vertical pairs, l.h. or n.h., v.f. (Fi.228-29nz, 3,600zl) (Mi.247-48U)
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Catalog #B26-27var
Catalog Value Euro 1,000+
Unsold
Lot #499
1927 Na Oswiate
1927 10+5gr ultramarine, die proof on gummed paper, tiny toned spot, v.f., signed Mikulski, Galewski, very rare (Fi.228P1, 1,500zl)
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Catalog #B26P
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #500
1938 Stratosphere Balloon
1938 souvenir sheet, with "WZOR" perforations, additionally handstamped in violet "Wzor do O.E.", dated and signed by an official, some toning, otherwise fine and uniquesheet, with Schmutz cert.
Box S
Catalog #B31P
Price Realized
$600.00

Lot #501
1938 Winterhelp Issue
1938 5+5gr gray black, perforated trial color proof on stamp paper, v.f.. signed Krawczyk, Galewski
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Catalog #B32P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #502
1938 Winterhelp Issue
1938 55+15gr selection of eight different die proofs, variety of colors, two on thin paper, others on card, fine-v.f., signed Mikulski etc. A rare group of proofs, probably unique, with Dr. Kronenberg certificate(Fi.329P, 12,000zl
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Catalog #B34P
Price Realized
$3,500.00

Lot #503
1939 Pilsudski Legion
1939 25th Anniversary of Pilsudski's Legions, three stamps from the souvenir sheet, trial color proofs on stamp paper, each in dark green, v.f., signed Schmutz
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Catalog #B35a-cP
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #504
AIR POST ISSUES
1925 1gr, selection of seven different imperf. trial color proofs, mostly with gum, v.f., rare (Fi.216P, 3,500zl)
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Catalog #C1P
Price Realized
$1,350.00

Lot #505
AIR POST ISSUES
1925 Issue, complete set of nine different imperf. singles, 3gr with horizontal printer's line, others without, v.f. and rare (Fi.216-24nz) (Mi.224-32U)
*
Catalog #C1-9var
Catalog Value Euro 1,350+
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #506
AIR POST ISSUES
1925 Issue, complete set of nine different imperforate pairs, (45gr vertical, others horizontal), 3gr with horizontal printer's line, others without, v.f. and rare (Fi.216-24nz) (Mi.224-32U)
*
Catalog #C1-9var
Catalog Value Euro 2,700+
Unsold
Lot #507
AIR POST ISSUES
1925 Issue, forgeries to defraud collectors, "used" blocks of four, fine-v.f., interesting collateral set
Box
Catalog #C1-9F
Price Realized
$90.00

Lot #508
AIR POST ISSUES
1925 5gr, 20gr and 30gr blue green, also 45gr violet, selection of four different imperforate trial color proofs, with gum, v.f., rare
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Catalog #C4,7,8,9P
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #509
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr Zwirko & Wigura, imperforate horizontal pair in yellow green, unused without gum as issued, v.f. (Mi.280U)
(*)
Catalog #C10var
Catalog Value Euro 1,000
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #510
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr imperforate vertical pair in dark green, unused without gum as issued, v.f. (Mi.280U)
(*)
Catalog #C10var
Catalog Value Euro 1,000
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #511
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr, selection of 11 mostly different perforated trial color proofs, including yellow green, with or without gum, many signed Mikulski etc., rare (Fi.259, 11,000zl)
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Catalog #C10P
Price Realized
$7,500.00

Lot #512
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr, selection of 14 mostly different large die proofs, variety of colors and papers including vertically laid, watermarked and unwatermarked on wove, both the designer's and engraver's names omitted at bottom. In order to invalidatethese proofs, the perforated word "Falszywy" (in small holes) was used, many inverted, v.f. and incredibly rare assembly, only a few of each known to exist, certainly the largest holding known
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Catalog #C10P
Unsold
Lot #513
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr, selection of 8 mostly different large die proofs, variety of colors and papers including vertically laid, watermarked and unwatermarked on wove, two without the designer's and engraver's names, others withboth. In order to invalidate the proofs, the perforated word "Falszywy" (large holes) was used, many inverted, v.f. and rare group
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Catalog #C10P
Unsold
Lot #514
1933 International Aviation Meet - "Challenge" Issue
1933 30gr, selection of five different large die proofs, variety of colors, all on watermarked wove paper, all with the designer's and engraver's names, v.f., without the invaliding perforations, very rare
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Catalog #C10P
Unsold
Lot #515
1934 "Challenge" Overprints
1934 Challenge, 20gr olive and 30gr gray green, proofs of surcharge in dark blue, two different of last, fine-v.f., signed Rachmanow, with Dr.Kronenberg cert. (Fi.268-69, 7,500zl)
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Catalog #C11-12P
Unsold
Lot #516
1934 "Challenge" Overprints
1934 Challenge, 30gr gray green, red overprint inverted, fine used, signed Schmutz. A rarity
Catalog #C12var
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #517
1934 "Challenge" Overprints
Zeppelin Flights.
1933 2nd SAF to Brazil, machine canc. 395gr franking on front, Laziska Gorne departure, with red Berlin connecting cachet, fine and rare
Envelope
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #518
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 10h rose red, pos.70, n.h., tiny fingermarks on back, v.f., signed, with Mikstein and Mikulski certificates. Only 150 issued, only a few unhinged examples are known (Fi.D2, 20,000zl) (Mi.D2)
**
Catalog #J2
Price Realized
$4,500.00

Lot #519
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 10h rose red, pos.63, cancelled on piece, tiny yellow spot at top, v.f., with Koopman and Mikulski Certificates, only 150 issued, less than five used examples exist. The rarest of all Krakow postage dues (Fi.D2, 20,000zl) (Mi.D2)
Catalog #J2
Price Realized
$5,000.00

Lot #520
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 picture postcard addressed to a prison in Przemysl, sent unfranked and charged 30h postage due, with pair of 15h affixed by 20.III.19 pmk, sent back to sender, with notation "aresztowany niema pieniedzy" (arrested, hasno money), fine and interesting item, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #J3
Unsold
Lot #521
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 picture postcard used locally in Krakow, franked with 20h unoverprinted Austrian stamp, charged 30h postage due, with pair of 15h affixed on arrival, sent back with a note "addresant nie przyjmuje" (addressee refuseddelivery), fine and interesting item, signed Mikulski
Envelope
Catalog #J3
Unsold
Lot #522
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 picture postcard used from Przemysl to Jaroslaw, franked with pair of 15h on 36h unoverprinted Austrian stamps, charged 30h penalty postage due rate, with pair of 15h affixed on arrival, sent back with a note "nie przyjal" (refused),censored twice (coming and going back), fine and interesting postage due item, with Schmutz cert.
Envelope
Catalog #J3
Unsold
Lot #523
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 registered cover from Przemysl to Budapest, franked with 15h and 50h/42h, used as regular postage in combination with 1kr and 25h/80h, "Cenzura Wojskowa Przemysl" censor handstamp, with Hungarian arrival pmk on back,cover folds away from the stamps, signed Dr.Kronenberg. An interesting usage of postage due stamps as regular postage
Envelope
Catalog #J3,12
Unsold
Lot #524
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 15h rose red, overprint inverted, pos.23, used, v.f., signed Malinowski, Schmutz, only 450 issued (Fi.D3No, 1,500zl)
Catalog #J3a
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #525
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 20h rose red, pos.97, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, with Mikulski cert. Only 450 issued (Fi.D5, 2,000zl) (Mi.D4, Euro 750)
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Catalog #J4
Catalog Value 275
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #526
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 20h rose red, pos.93, used, v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz, only 450 issued (Fi.D5, 1,400zl) (Mi.D4, Euro 750)
Catalog #J4
Catalog Value 350
Price Realized
$350.00

Lot #527
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 30h rose red, pos.45, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, with Dr. Kronenberg certificate. Only 270 issued (Fi.D7, 4,000zl) (Mi.D6, Euro 2,000)
*
Catalog #J6
Catalog Value 800
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #528
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 30h rose red, pos.19, cancelled on piece, lifted for examination and replaced, signed Mikulski, with Dr. Kronenberg certificate. Only 270 issued (Fi.D7, 4,000zl) (Mi.D6, Euro 2,000)
Catalog #J6
Catalog Value 750
Price Realized
$850.00

Lot #529
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 40h rose red, pos.53, l.h., v.f., signed Jungjohann, only 1000 issued (Fi.D8, 800zl) (Mi.D7, Euro 500)
*
Catalog #J7
Catalog Value 700
Price Realized
$280.00

Lot #530
POSTAGE DUES
Krakow Issue.
1919 40h rose red, pos.60, h.r., v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz, only 1000 issued (Fi.D8, 800zl) (Mi.D7, Euro 500)
*
Catalog #J7
Catalog Value 700
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #531
1919 1kr-10kr blue
1919 1kr-10kr blue, overprinted in red, set of three, h.r., fine-v.f., signed Mikstein, Schmutz, De-Julien, each with Schmutz cert. Only 80 issued of the first two and 40 of last (Fi.D10-12I, 76,000zl) (Mi.D8-10a Euro 24,000) (photo frontcover)
*
Catalog #J8-10
Catalog Value 14,800
Price Realized
$18,000.00

Lot #532
1919 10kr blue - black overprint
1919 10kr blue, overprinted in black, pos.19, small h.r., v.f., signed Bloch etc., with Mikulski certificate. One of the greatest and most sought after rarities of Polish philately, only 15(!) issued, less than 10 exist (Fi.D12II,90,000zl) (Mi.D10b Euro 20,000) (photo front cover)
*
Catalog #J10a
Catalog Value 42,500
Price Realized
$35,500.00

Lot #533
1919 Postage Dues surcharges
1919 15h on 36h violet, pos.61, n.h., v.f., signed Mikstein, Dr.Kronenberg, only 700 issued (Fi.D4I, 1,600zl) (Mi.D11, Euro 600)
**
Catalog #J11
Catalog Value 300
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #534
1919 Postage Dues surcharges
1919 15h on 36h violet, form IIB, n.h., v.f., signed Schmutz, Mikstein, only 700 issued (Fi.D4I, 1,600zl) (Mi.D11, Euro 600)
**
Catalog #J11
Catalog Value 300
Price Realized
$240.00

Lot #535
1919 Postage Dues surcharges
1919 15h on 36h violet, form IIB, used, v.f., signed Schmutz etc., only 700 issued (Fi.D4I, 900zl) (Mi.D11, Euro 450)
Catalog #J11
Catalog Value 200
Price Realized
$130.00

Lot #536
1919 Postage Dues surcharges
1919 15h on 36h violet, form IIB, block of four, cancelled on piece, v.f., signed Mikstein, only 700 issued (Fi.D4I, 3,600zl) (Mi.D11, Euro 1,800)
Box
Catalog #J11
Catalog Value 800
Unsold
Lot #537
1919 Postage Dues surcharges
1919 cover from Przemysl, via Pruchnik to Wegorzy, franked on reverse with unoverprinted Austrian stamps 2x3h and 5h back; franking obviously not recognized as valid (stamps not cancelled), letter charged 50h postage due onarrival, with addition of 50h/42h adhesive, addressee did not accept the letter, notation "nie podjal", returned to Przemysl, with Pruhnik transit 25.II.19 pmk on back, fine and scarce commercial postage due cover, signed Schmutz
Envelope
Catalog #J12
Price Realized
$725.00

Lot #538
1921-38 Postage Dues
1921-22 50m+100m black, large format combination proof in black, block of four (two of each value), v.f., extremely rare, signed Schmutz
Box P
Catalog #J46,47P
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #539
1921-38 Postage Dues
1924 40gr black, large die essay (110:126mm) on glossy card, some peripheral tears in margin, otherwise fine and probably unique
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Catalog #J77E
Price Realized
$525.00

Lot #540
1921-38 Postage Dues
1938 20gr numerals, imperforate vertical strip of three, compound die proof in brown, each design showing different ornaments, v.f. and unique strip, signed Galewski
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Catalog #J98P
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #541
1921-38 Postage Dues
1938 Numerals, 10gr (3), 15gr, 20gr and 50gr, selection of six different perforation shifts, some quite spectacular, some thins, minor faults, mostly fine
*
Catalog #J96/101var
Price Realized
$180.00

Lot #542
Official Stamps
1933 55gr "Polecona", die proof in lilac, v.f., rare, signed Schmutz
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Catalog #O20P
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #543
POLISH LOCAL ISSUES
Przedborz.
1917 registered cover from Warsaw to Przedborz, franked on arrival with set of two locals, filing fold away from the stamps, v.f., signed Mikstein, Plewka
Envelope
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #544
Sosnowice
1916 3k carmine, tete beche sheet of 42, folded between stamps, n.h., fine-v.f.
Box **
Catalog #Mi.5
Catalog Value Euro 1,824
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #545
Sosnowice
1916 3k carmine, imperforate tete beche pair, unused without gum, fine. Stated to be the only known
(*)
Catalog #Mi.5KU
Catalog Value Euro 3,500
Price Realized
$2,300.00

Lot #546
Sosnowice
1916 3k carmine, tete beche strip of three, also three copies, each tied on piece by a special supplementary 3kop handstamp, various colors and dates, fine-v.f.
*
Catalog #Mi.5
Price Realized
$85.00

Lot #547
Warszawa
1915 5gr and 10gr imperforate pairs in slate blue or black, also perforated and gummed 10gr black and yellow, v.f. (Fi.I-II)
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Catalog #Mi.IaU-IIaU
Catalog Value Euro 2,500+
Unsold
Lot #548
Warszawa
1915 5gr imperforate strip of three, 10gr imperforate pair, each with bottom sheet margin, minor wrinkles, fine and rare, signed Krawczyk. Illustrated in "Polskie Znaki Pocztowe"
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Catalog #Mi.IaU-IIaU
Catalog Value Euro 2,500+
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #549
Warszawa
1916 6gr and 10gr imperforate sheet corner margin blocks of four, watermarked paper, v.f. and rare, signed Mikulski
Box P
Catalog #Mi.IV-VP
Catalog Value Euro 2,000+
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #550
Warszawa
1916 Issue, set of four, selection of 34 mostly imperforate proofs incl. three blocks of four, variety of papers and colors, with shifts, printed on both sides etc., many signed Mikulski, Schmutz and others
Box P
Catalog #Mi.III-VI
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #551
Zawiercie
1916 2f and 10f, without control handstamp, sheet margin copies, n.h., v.f., signed Rachmanow
**
Catalog #Mi.1-2III
Catalog Value Euro 360
Price Realized
$120.00

Lot #552
Zawiercie
1916 2f and 10f, red lilac control handstamp, set of two, each cancelled on piece, v.f., signed Kosack, Petriuk
Catalog #Mi.1I-2I
Catalog Value Euro 1,600
Price Realized
$300.00

Lot #553
Zawiercie
1916 2f+10f black, composite die proof, v.f. and probably unique, signed Bojanowicz, Rachmanow
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Catalog #Mi.1-2P
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #554
Zawiercie
1916 10f violet & green, center double, unused without gum as issued, v.f., signed Rachmanow, with Mikulski certificate. A rare stamp, only a few known to exist
(*)
Catalog #Mi.1IIIDD
Catalog Value Euro 1,500
Unsold
Lot #555
Zawiercie
1916 10f violet & green, vertical imperforate pair, unused without gum as issued, creased between stamps, v.f., signed Bojanowicz, Rachmanow
(*)
Catalog #Mi.1U
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #556
Zawiercie
1919 registered cover franked with "Poczta Polska" surcharges on Germania stamps (3), tied by straight line "Zawiercie" hs and sent to Pulawy, Russian registration label similarly overprinted, furtherhandstamped at bottom and dated 18.II.1919, with arrival pmk, signed Schmutz
Envelope
Price Realized
$290.00

Lot #557
Ghetto Post
Litzmannstadt (Lodz).
1944 5pf black and 10pf olive, v.f., signed Bloch, Laszkiewicz
*
Catalog #Mi.I-II
Catalog Value Euro 1,150
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #558
Ghetto Post
Litzmannstadt (Lodz).
1944 5pf dark blue, also unissued design, proof in brown, v.f., signed Mikulski, Schmutz
*P
Catalog #Mi.III,IIIP
Price Realized
$210.00

Lot #559
POLISH MILITARY ISSUES
1914 National Committee Issue (N.K.N.), set of two proofs in black, v.f., signed Laszkiewicz, also issued stamps, singles, blocks of four, plus imperforate horizontal se-tenant pair (Fi.1-2)
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Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #560
1918 Ist Polish Corps Issue
1918 Overprints, printers approval folders containing 1k orange, imperforate strip of five, each stamp with a different unaccepted overprint including "Poczta Okupacyjna Polska" (Fi. 25,000zl), also accepted overprint on imperforate 1k singe (unissued), plus the cplt set of 19 issued stamps printed in Bobrujsk and in the Citadel, with printing quantities indicated, also the various military postmarks used; dated and signed by the commanding Gen.Dowbor-Mosnicki, v.f. A rarity
P
Price Realized
$6,250.00

Lot #561
Zaolzie
1938 proof of the overprint, three imperforate impressions in red, black and gray, v.f.
P
Price Realized
$675.00

Lot #562
Zaolzie
1938 overprints, set of two, unused without gum, v.f. (Fi.1-2, 1,600zl)
(*)
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #563
Zaolzie
1938 overprints, set of two, unused and mounted on pieces, v.f. (Fi.1-2, 3,000zl)
(*)
Price Realized
$800.00

Lot #564
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1925 5gr green, 10gr violet, 15gr carmine, imperforate blocks of four, with or without gum, v.f., signed Gryzewski etc.
Box *
Catalog #1K14-16var
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #565
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1925 5gr green, 10gr violet, 25gr red brown, vertical pairs, handstamped "Wzor" "Skas" (Skasowany) etc., fine-v.f., signed Schmutz
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Catalog #1K14,15,22P
Unsold
Lot #566
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1925 10gr violet, imperforate single, n.h., v.f., signed Gryzewski
**
Catalog #1K15var
Price Realized
$100.00

Lot #567
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1936 5gr violet, triple overprint, v.f., extremely rare, signed Schmutz etc.
*
Catalog #1K28var
Unsold
Lot #568
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1938 Gdansk in 16th Century, 25gr large die proof in violet, die sunk on card, minor creasing, otherwise v.f., with Schmutz certificate, rare
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Catalog #1K35P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #569
POLISH OFFICES IN DANZIG - PORT GDANSK
1938 Gdansk in 16th Century, 25gr large die proof in green, die sunk on card, v.f., with Schmutz certificate, rare
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Catalog #1K35P
Price Realized
$1,050.00

Lot #570
POLISH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE
1919 picture postcard franked on face with 3x10f overprinted "Levant" in red, tied by Poczta Polska Konstantynopol 25.IX.19 cds and sent to Warszawa. Inscription on address side informs the addressee of the sender's travel plans, endorsed"Ernest Boukowski Poste Militaire Francaise Constantinople", with violet Foreign Exchange Warszawa arrival hs, v.f., with Mikulski cert. A rare commercially used postal card from the Polish Post Office in Constantinople
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,250.00

Lot #571
BALANCE OF THE GRABOWSKI COLLECTION
1860-1939 selection including No.1 (two v.f. covers, plus partial cover), 1918 Warsaw surcharges, including inverted and shifted varieties, Krakow Issues with low values incl. thin "Z", double dot and damaged "A" on 12h, 15h, 50h, 60h,80h, 1kr, also 2kr, 4kr, postage dues etc., other issues with blocks of four, covers, small varieties and proofs, fine-v.f. and useful lot
Envelope *u
Price Realized
$5,500.00

Lot #571
END OF SALE. THANK YOU
CHERRYSTONE AUCTIONS - SALE DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2004
Unsold

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