U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
September 15-16, 2020
Welcome to our September 15-16, 2020 Auction which will be held simultaneously via CherrystoneLIVE and Stamp Auction Network (SAN). This sale contains 1,353 lots of Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World, with United States and European countries, including Austria, France and Colonies, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, and others. Great Britain and British Commonwealth are well represented, covering all Reigns with many high values and sets from Aden to Zanzibar. Also featured is a collection of Imperial China, with Dowagers and extensive Red Revenues which include small 4c and inverted 2c and $5 overprints. This section is followed by solid selection from Republic of China (Taiwan) and PRC souvenir sheets. From Egypt (Kingdom), there is a fine showing of used and unused sets and postal history. This auction concludes with a strong selection of 250 large lots and collections ranging from single country albums to specialized collections (Postal History of Louisiana, British Commonwealth) and multi-carton worldwide properties and large cover lots.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1192 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EGYPT 1852-79 collection of 60 covers on pages, some written up, with various "Posta Europea" types (34), Foreign Offices in Alexandria, including 1860 Greek (stampless), Austrian, with 15sld franking, British, with 4p tied by "BO1" killer, addressed to Malta, also six French FLs, three with "Empire" Napoleon franking. In addition, there are 440+ stamps, used and unused, first issue with imperforate proofs to 10pe (5), reference items, 1867 issue, selection of 63, 1867 three covers with 1pi, 1872 group of 87 used and unused to 5pi and five covers, 1874 issue, 150+ used and unused to 5pi and six covers, 1879 Provisionals, reference items and much more, mixed condition, excellent basis for study and expansion of classic Egypt philately  *O | Unsold |
 | Lot #1193 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EGYPT 1866-1984 collection in two Farahbaksh hingeless albums, apparently complete unused, with early definitives, surcharges, Port Fouad overprints (50pi unused without gum, with certificate), 1956 Boy Scout perf. and imperf. souvenir sheets of three (n.h., but the imperf. sheet is creased), other souvenir sheets, Officials, Postage Dues, Special Delivery, also issues for Palestine, some minor faults possible, overall hinged or n.h., fine-v.f. */** | Unsold |
 | Lot #1194 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EGYPT 1923-57 group of 115+ Egyptian newspapers, variety of frankings and rates, registry markings, routes, etc., mostly fine | Unsold |
 | Lot #1195 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EGYPT 1930s collection of 115 hand-made, unused folded picture postcards (9 1/2 x 23), published by Eastern Publishing Company in Cairo, mostly folklore including Belly dances, Costumes, Pottery, Water carriers, Dancers, etc. | Price Realized $160.00 |
 | Lot #1196 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS EGYPT 1948-53 American Embassy in Cairo (few in Alexandria), diplomatic pouch mail, selection of 78 covers, different Prince Farouk franking, canceled "Washington, D.C." and bearing "This article originally mailed in the country indicated by postage", most addressed to Shenley International Corporation. In addition, there are 20 old passports from Egypt, France, Turkey, Greece. Switzerland, many Consular revenues and visas used 1942-83, fine and interesting lot | Unsold |
