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 #429
FRANCE
1863 10c bistre, diagonal half used as 5c in combination with additional 20c franking on outer FL from Decize (56) 18 Oct 71, stamps tied by "1285" numeral cancel, with corresponding cds alongside, Corre arrival pmk on back, fine bisect on cover, with 2017 Roumet certificate (YT Euro 6,000)
Envelope
Catalog #32c
Catalog Value $3,750
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Previous Lot Auction Index Next Lot

Back to Top