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 #326
UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS PHILIPPINES
1903-04 $2 dark blue, block of four with straight edge at right, h.r., bright color, very good to fine, only 695 overprinted stamps were sold,
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Catalog #238
Catalog Value $3,000
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #327
UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS PHILIPPINES
1903-04 $2 dark blue, Top part imprint and plate no.1630 block of six with wide selvage, hinge remnant at top and in the middle two stamps, four outer stamps n.h., deep rich color, fine centering, very rare (catalogued as hinged and never hinged singles). Only 695 overprinted stamps were sold, meaning that only a few plate blocks and part imprint blocks are known,
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Catalog #238
Catalog Value $7,100
Price Realized
$2,500.00

Lot #328
UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS PHILIPPINES
1903-04 $5 dark green, block of four with straight edge at right, h.r., fresh color, fine. Only 746 overprinted stamps were sold,
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Catalog #239
Catalog Value $3,750
Price Realized
$1,600.00

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