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.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #530
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1854 4a blue & red, Head Die I, Frame Die I, horizontal pair, canceled "52" duplex, margins to just touching at bottom left and upper right, good color, fine and rare multiple, with Sismondo certificate (SG 18)
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Catalog #6var
Catalog Value £5,000
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #531
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1935 Silver Jubilee, 113 complete sets (all in large multiples, most in panes of 108 and additional blocks), also additional 7-15 singles of six values, all n.h., post office fresh, fine-v.f.,
Box **
Catalog #142-48
Catalog Value $5,200
Price Realized
$1,500.00

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