U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
February 1-2, 2022
We are pleased to present our February 1-2 sale featuring the collections formed by Clive Metcalfe, Dr.M.K. Blumenthal and other prominent collectors. This 1,307 lot auction begins with United States and Possessions, including 19th and 20th Century single rarities, graded items, proofs, essays and back of book material. The Foreign section includes a collection of Large Dragons of Shanghai, as well as strong sections of France and Colonies, Germany and British Commonwealth. On the second day of the sale we are pleased to offer an outstanding collection of Persia and Iran, with certified rarities. This will be followed by Japanese Postal History, featuring rare covers, many not seen for decades. The sale concludes with Large Lots and Collections, with hundreds of albums ranging from single country to specialized collections, multi-carton worldwide groups and excellent cover lots. Scans of most of the lots are available on our website and additional scans are being added daily.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
| Lot #1109 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS AUSTRALIA This lot has been withdrawn * | Unsold | |
 | Lot #1110 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS AUSTRALIA 1913-65 specialized collection on pages, Kangaroos 1/2p-5sh, occasional multiples, plate flaws such as "extra islands", "Heavy Coastline", also inverted watermarks, good selection of George V to 1sh4p, different Dies and numerous plate flaws annotated alongside, similar representation for 1915 Kangaroos, George V perf. 14, 1929-35 numerous Plate No. Blocks, including 2sh Jubilee, Specimen overprints, plus numerous additional varieties of later issues, used and unused, fine-v.f.  *O | Price Realized $4,750.00 |
 | Lot #1111 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS AUSTRALIA 1913-89 collection in three albums (two Lighthouse) and on loose dealer/auction lot sheets, mostly hinged, with 1913 Kangaroos to 5sh, George V sets including some better shades, 1915 Kangaroos to 5sh, 1915-24 Kangaroos to £1 (including two different shades of the 10sh and a £2 overprinted Specimen), 1929-30 Kangaroos to 10sh, 1931-36 Kangaroos to 10sh (with two sets of three to £2 overprinted Specimen), Kookaburra souvenir sheets (3 including two used), Sydney Harbor Bridge set of four, 1937-46 to £1, Arms, Navigators, etc., few varieties noted, booklets including SG SB 24 (cat. £850), SB 25a(2) and SB 25b, Postage Dues including 1902 to 5sh, 1902-4 to 5sh, 1907 to 6p, 1909-11 to £1 (with additional £1), 1931-36 to 1sh, Military Mail to 5sh, Officials including 5sh Kangaroo (Scott OB44), etc., mixed condition with some faults possible among earlier material, generally fine-v.f. collection with a lot of better items included * | Price Realized $6,750.00 |
