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 #1300 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1900-30s carton with 2,000+ cards, picture postcards from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, British Europe (Cyprus, Malta, Gibraltar), also India, Mesopotamia, Iraq (some pre WWII mail and later items), France, Russia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Baltic Countries, Netherlands, Serbia, Hungary, Scandinavian Countries, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, other WWI Combatants, military air post, propaganda postcards, censored mail, Palestine, Field Post, Naval Mail, military figures, Red Cross and much more, most still on the original lot sheets, as purchased in dozens of auctions in Germany, England and United States, generally with write-ups and information, making most of this material ready for resale. An outstanding selection of militaria, tremendous potential  | Price Realized $3,500.00 |
 | Lot #1301 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1900-30s carton with 2,000+ picture postcards from European countries and Great Britain, used and unused, many WWI, military scenes, Red Cross, Airships, including Zeppelin, propaganda and caricatures, plus many others, each purchased individually at $10-$25 apiece, some higher (still on the original pochettes, with descriptions and prices paid) | Price Realized $2,400.00 |
 | Lot #1302 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1900-30s carton with 1,200-1,500 covers and cards, many still on the original auction lots, European countries, Latin and South American, much censored mail, French Colonies, Austrian and German Fieldpost and other military mail, British Commonwealth and much more. A great lot, many $50-$100 covers | Price Realized $4,500.00 |
 | Lot #1303 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1850-1920s carton with 1,200-1,500 covers and cards, many still on the original auction lots, European countries, Latin and South American, much censored mail, French and British Colonies, Italy and San Marino, Italian Colonies, censored mail, destinations, many $50-$100 covers, mostly fine-v.f. | Price Realized $5,250.00 |
 | Lot #1304 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1914-18 two cartons with 3,000+ covers, cards, picture postcards, postal stationery, actual photographs, from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, British Europe (Malta, Gibraltar), also India, Mesopotamia, Iraq (some pre WWII mail and later items), France, Russia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Baltic Countries, Netherlands, Serbia, Hungary, Scandinavian Countries, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, other WWI Combatants, military air post, propaganda postcards, censored mail, Palestine, Field Post, Naval Mail, military figures, Red Cross and much more, most still on the original lot sheets, as purchased in dozens of auctions in Germany, England, Sweden, and United States, generally with original write-ups and information, making most of this material ready for resale. An outstanding selection of militaria, tremendous potential | Price Realized $5,250.00 |
 | Lot #1305 LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS WORLDWIDE COVERS and POSTAL HISTORY 1914-18 carton with 1,500+ covers, cards, picture postcards, postal stationery, actual photographs, from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, British Europe (Malta, Gibraltar), also India, Mesopotamia, Iraq (some pre WWII mail and later items), France, Russia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Baltic Countries, Netherlands, Serbia, Hungary, Scandinavian Countries, Switzerland, Turkey, Portugal, other WWI combatants, military air post, propaganda postcards, censored mail, Palestine, Field Post, Naval Mail, military figures, Red Cross and much more, most still on the original lot sheets, as purchased in dozens of auctions in Germany, England, Sweden and United States, generally with write-ups and information, making most of this material ready for resale. An outstanding selection of militaria, tremendous potential | Price Realized $2,300.00 |
