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 #1067 SWITZERLAND 1900 UPU, Re-engraved 25c blue, h.r., well centered for this issue, fresh and v.f., with 1985 Rellstab certificate, * Catalog #103 Catalog Value $800 | Price Realized $450.00 |
 | Lot #1068 SWITZERLAND 1932 St.Gothard Tunnel, complete set of three large die proofs in issued colors, v.f., very rare (Mi.259-61) P Catalog #216-218P | Price Realized $240.00 |
 | Lot #1069 SWITZERLAND 1932 St.Gothard Tunnel, special presentation booklet with used & unused blocks of four, plus three large die proofs on thick paper, v.f. and rare booklet presented to visiting dignitaries (Mi.259-61, €900) P Catalog #216-218P | Price Realized $240.00 |
 | Lot #1070 SWITZERLAND 1934 NABA Exhibition souvenir sheet, used 5.X.34 on locally addressed registered cover, v.f., with Zurich arrival pmk on back,  Catalog #226 Catalog Value $700 | Price Realized $260.00 |
| Lot #1071 SWITZERLAND This lot has been withdrawn | Unsold |
