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.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #72 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 2c, 3c and 6c, two different shades of last, all in blocks of four, n.h., fine-v.f.,  **Catalog #231,232,235,235a Catalog Value $1,634 | Price Realized $300.00 |
 | Lot #73 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 4c ultramarine, bottom margin plate number block of six, three stamps hinged, some marginal perf. reinforcing, fine-v.f., *Catalog #233 Catalog Value $950 | Price Realized $270.00 |
 | Lot #74 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 6c purple, 6c red violet, distinct shades, blocks of four, h.r., well centered, fine-v.f., **Catalog #235,235a Catalog Value $450 | Price Realized $200.00 |
 | Lot #75 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 8c magenta, block of four, n.h., fine-v.f., **Catalog #236 Catalog Value $560 | Price Realized $140.00 |
 | Lot #76 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 15c dark green, bottom margin Plate Number and Imprint strip of four, h.r., fine * Catalog #239 | Price Realized $230.00 |
 | Lot #77 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 50c slate blue, block of four, h.r., well centered, fine-v.f., *Catalog #240 Catalog Value $1,700 | Price Realized $550.00 |
 | Lot #78 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 50c slate blue, two blocks of four, n.h., centered to left, couple of tiny pencil notes and wrinkles, fresh and fine, **Catalog #240 Catalog Value $10,000 | Price Realized $900.00 |
 | Lot #79 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 50c slate blue, three copies unused (regummed), well centered, v.f. (catalogued as unused without gum) (*) Catalog #240 Catalog Value $570 | Price Realized $180.00 |
 | Lot #80 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, h.r., fresh color, fine, * Catalog #241 Catalog Value $1,000 | Price Realized $270.00 |
 | Lot #81 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $1 salmon, six singles, two without gum, also $2 brown red, h.r., mostly with small faults, fine appearance, *(*) Catalog #241,242 Catalog Value $7,100 | Price Realized $1,100.00 |
 | Lot #82 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, horizontal pair, n.h., fine, ** Catalog #242 Catalog Value $7,000 | Price Realized $1,000.00 |
 | Lot #83 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, n.h., rich color, fresh and fine, with 2018 PSE certificate, ** Catalog #242 Catalog Value $3,500 | Unsold |
 | Lot #84 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $2 brown red, bottom margin imprint block of four, unused (regummed), small faults, fine appearance (*)Catalog #242 | Price Realized $1,000.00 |
 | Lot #85 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, small h.r., bright color, fresh and fine, with 2014 PSE certificate, * Catalog #243 Catalog Value $1,350 | Price Realized $800.00 |
 | Lot #86 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, l.h., well centered, v.f., with 2019 PFC, * Catalog #243 Catalog Value $1,350 | Unsold |
 | Lot #87 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $3 yellow green, l.h., v.f., with 2018 PFC, * Catalog #243 Catalog Value $1,350 | Unsold |
 | Lot #88 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 crimson lake, never hinged, but with tiny inclusions and one translucent spot, well centered, fresh and. v.f. (catalogued as hinged) * Catalog #244 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $700.00 |
 | Lot #89 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $4 crimson lake, New York Registry cancel, well centered, with 2019 PFC graded "XF 90" (SMQ $2,150) O Catalog #244 | Price Realized $1,800.00 |
 | Lot #90 United States 1893 Columbian Exposition 1893 $5 black, hinge disturbed original gum, small faults, fine appearance, * Catalog #245 Catalog Value $2,300 | Price Realized $575.00 |
