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 #278
United States - Postage Dues
1879 1c, 3c, 5c and 30c (2) blocks of four, l.h. or h.r. except for 5c part paper adhesions and faults, one of the 30c blocks with some gum stains, usual centering (catalogued as singles)
Box *
Catalog #J1,3,4,6
Catalog Value $6,666
Unsold
Lot #279
United States - Postage Dues
1894 2c vermilion, top margin single, n.h., with 2013 PSE certificate,
**
Catalog #J29
Catalog Value $1,900
Unsold
Lot #280
United States - Postage Dues
1910 1c deep claret, bottom margin plate number and star block of six, middle stamps h.r. (others n.h.), fine-v.f.,
Box *
Catalog #J45
Catalog Value $575
Price Realized
$140.00

Lot #281
United States - Postage Dues
1910 50c deep claret, two vertical pairs (originally a block of four), l.h. at top, bottom stamps n.h., fine-v.f.,
*/**
Catalog #J50
Catalog Value $8,000
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #282
United States - Postage Dues
1910 50c deep claret, three singles, mostly l.h., one with small flaws, fine,
*
Catalog #J50
Catalog Value $3,300
Price Realized
$400.00

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