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 #287
United States - Official Stamps
1873 Post Office, 3c black, sheet of 100, some hinge reinforcements, half of the stamps n.h., some perf. separations, fine-v.f.
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Catalog #O49
Unsold
Lot #288
United States - Official Stamps
1873 Department of State, $2 green & black, used, well centered, small faults, rare,
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Catalog #O68
Catalog Value $3,000
Price Realized
$500.00

Lot #289
United States - Official Stamps
1873 Department of State, $2 green & black, used horizontal pair, hinge reinforced, right stamp corner thin, rare pair,
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Catalog #O68
Catalog Value $6,000
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #290
United States - Official Stamps
1910 Official Postal Savings Stamps, 50c green, blocks of four, two distinct shades, h.r., natural gum wrinkles, fine,
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Catalog #O122
Catalog Value $1,400
Price Realized
$150.00

Lot #291
United States - Official Stamps
1910 Postal Savings, $1 ultramarine, re-attached block of four, heavy h.r., fine,
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Catalog #O123
Catalog Value $800
Unsold

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