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 #49
United States 1870-71 Issue
1870 2c red brown, l.h., well centered, v.f., with 1988 and 2005 PFCs,
*
Catalog #135
Catalog Value $1,000
Price Realized
$375.00

Lot #50
United States 1870-71 Issue
1870 90c carmine, split Grill, unused without gum, with 1974 PFC stating "reperforated at left, a bit soiled, with two repaired spots",
(*)
Catalog #144
Catalog Value $10,000
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #51
United States 1870-71 Issue
1870 30c black, unused without gum, nice color, fine, with 2018 PFC,
(*)
Catalog #154
Catalog Value $2,600
Price Realized
$950.00

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