Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
November 12-13, 2019
Welcome to our November 12-13 Sale. In addition to our usual assortment of high quality Stamps and Covers, this auction features the stock of Broadway Stamp Company, started in 1931 by Max Sage. A legendary presence in the philatelic world, Broadway Stamp Company was the original United States agency for the 1935 British Commonwealth Silver Jubilee issue. A retail store, with locations on Fulton, West 47th and Nassau Streets and finally on West 54th Street, the company advertised and published numerous catalogues. After Max's death in 1973 (at the age of 77), his wife Margie and son Stan continued Broadway Stamp Co., selling to dealers and mail-order customers around the country. There are numerous lots of United States, British Commonwealth and South America, much of the material offered for here the first time in 45 years. Also included are additional properties, notably specialized Cuba, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia and others. There are numerous large lots and collections, many featuring the bulk inventory of Broadway Stamp Company.
Images | Description | Current Bid |
Lot #511 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1933 Centenary, 5sh Penguin, well centered, h.r., v.f., * Catalog #74 Catalog Value $950 | Price Realized $525.00 | |
Lot #512 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1935 Silver Jubilee, set of four in sheets of 60, n.h., folded between stamps, fine-v.f., ![]() Catalog #77-80 Catalog Value $4,500 | Price Realized $1,600.00 | |
Lot #513 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1935 Silver Jubilee, set of four in mostly complete sheets of 60, n.h., folded between stamps, fine-v.f., unchecked for varieties, ![]() Catalog #77-80 Catalog Value $4,500 | Price Realized $1,700.00 | |
Lot #514 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1935 Silver Jubilee, 50 sets (large panes), n.h., fine-v.f., unchecked for varieties, ![]() Catalog #77-80 Catalog Value $3,750 | Price Realized $950.00 | |
Lot #515 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1935 Silver Jubilee, 80 sets (large panes), n.h., fine-v.f., unchecked for varieties, ![]() Catalog #77-80 Catalog Value $6,000 | Price Realized $1,500.00 | |
Lot #516 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FALKLAND ISLANDS 1935 Silver Jubilee, 1sh brown violet & indigo, 540 stamps (eight sheets of 60 and additional large panes, also 200x1p carmine & blue in sheets or part sheets), n.h., fine-v.f., unchecked for varieties, catalogued as hinged, ![]() Catalog #77,80 Catalog Value $8,800 | Price Realized $2,000.00 |