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 #68
United States 1890-93 Issue
1890 3c purple, top margin plate number and imprint block of ten, all stamps l.h., very slight overall toning, still fine-v.f., with clear 2008 PSE certificate,
Box *
Catalog #221
Catalog Value $2,750
Price Realized
$650.00

Lot #69
United States 1890-93 Issue
1890 5c yellow brown, top margin imperf. block of four with plate number, top stamps hinged, bottom n.h., v.f. (catalogue value for two hinged pairs)
Box */**
Catalog #223P5
Catalog Value $450
Price Realized
$220.00

Lot #70
United States 1890-93 Issue
1890 90c orange, l.h., bright color, v.f., with 2017 PFC,
*
Catalog #229
Catalog Value $450
Unsold
Lot #71
United States 1890-93 Issue
1890 90c orange, six copies, n.h., fresh and fine,
**
Catalog #229
Catalog Value $8,100
Price Realized
$1,200.00

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