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.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #893
POLAND Air Post
1923 (27 Aug) Civilian Pigeon Mail, violet "Depesza Poczta Golebia" (Telegram sent by Pigeon Post) two line handstamp on 54 1/2 x 89mm flimsy to Mr. A. Kopczewski in Katowice, message written in Polish translates to "Dear Sir, Please return this piece of paper 26-8-23", minor toned spots, fine and extremely rare piece, one of only three (!) recorded, signed Z.Korszen, with his 2011 certificate (Pigeon Post telegrams are among the greatest rarities of Polish Aero philately)
Price Realized
$2,400.00

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