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 #243
United States 1930-79 Issues
1932 Postal Counterfeits, 2c carmine Perf. 11.65, block of 12, n.h., fine-v.f., rare,
Box **
Catalog #634 (CF1)
Catalog Value $2,700
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #244
United States 1930-79 Issues
1932 Postal Counterfeits, 2c carmine Perf. 11.65, block of 32, n.h., some perf. separations at bottom, fine-v.f., rare multiple,
Box **
Catalog #634 (CF1)
Catalog Value $7,200
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #245
United States 1930-79 Issues
1934 3c Wisconsin, block of four, variety imperf. horizontally, n.h., some natural gum wrinkles, v.f. and rare, with 1935 APS certificate,
Box **
Catalog #739a
Catalog Value $2,200
Price Realized
$750.00

Lot #246
United States 1930-79 Issues
1938 Presidential Series, 1/2c-$5, complete set of plate blocks of four, n.h., fine-v.f.,
Box **
Catalog #803-834
Catalog Value $670
Price Realized
$160.00

Lot #247
United States 1930-79 Issues
1956 $5 Hamilton, n.h., perfectly centered, with 2017 PSE certificate graded "Gem 100" (SMQ $550)
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Catalog #1056
Unsold
Lot #248
United States 1930-79 Issues
1953 $5 Hamilton, ten singles and two Plate No. blocks of four, n.h., fine
Box **
Catalog #1053
Price Realized
$160.00

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