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 #483
GREAT BRITAIN
1913 Seahorses, £1 green, perfectly centered, h.r., v.f.,
*
Catalog #176
Catalog Value $3,000
Price Realized
$1,600.00

Lot #484
GREAT BRITAIN
1929 PUC, £1 black, n.h., v.f. and seldom seen in blocks of four,
Box **
Catalog #209
Catalog Value $6,000
Price Realized
$2,500.00

Lot #485
GREAT BRITAIN
1929 PUC £1 black, top sheet margin single, perfectly struck cancel, v.f.,
O
Catalog #209
Catalog Value $675
Price Realized
$260.00

Lot #486
GREAT BRITAIN
1934 Seahorses, Re-engraved, set of three sheet margin blocks of four, n.h. (hinged in selvage) but each block with one stamp with slight gum disturbance or glazing, 10sh with heavy adhesion in selvage, v.f. set of blocks (catalogued as hinged and n.h. singles)
Box */**
Catalog #222-24
Catalog Value $4,455
Price Realized
$750.00

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