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 #302
United States - Parcel Post Postage Dues
1913 1c dark green, bottom margin plate number block of six, bottom stamps with some marginal hinge reinforcing (top stamps n.h.), nicely centered, v.f.,
Box *
Catalog #JQ1
Catalog Value $450
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #303
United States - Parcel Post Postage Dues
1913 1c and 5c dark green, 20 of each, singles and blocks of four, n.h., fine-v.f.,
Box **
Catalog #JQ1,3
Catalog Value $850
Unsold
Lot #304
United States - Parcel Post Postage Dues
1913 5c dark green, left margin plate number block of six, n.h., fine,
Box **
Catalog #JQ3
Catalog Value $775
Price Realized
$160.00

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