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 #219 United States - Newspaper Stamps 1865 5c dark blue, unused, v.f., with 2003 PFC, (*) Catalog #PR1 Catalog Value $750 | Price Realized $525.00 |
 | Lot #220 United States - Newspaper Stamps 1875 36c rose, light blue cancel, well centered, with 2007 PFC graded "XF 90" (unpriced in SMQ) O Catalog #PR18 Catalog Value $200 | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #221 United States - Newspaper Stamps 1875 $6 ultramarine, blue brush cancel, well centered, v.f. and rare, with 2009 PFC, O Catalog #PR26 Catalog Value $2,000 | Price Realized $1,000.00 |
 | Lot #222 United States - Newspaper Stamps 1895-97 $5 dark blue, $10 green (2), $50 dull rose and $100 purple, all used, well centered, fine-v.f., scarce group, O Catalog #PR121,122,124,125 Catalog Value $1,225 | Price Realized $300.00 |
 | Lot #223 United States - Newspaper Stamps 1896 $20 slate, lightly canceled, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, with 2007 PSE certificate graded "XF-Sup 95" (SMQ $750) O Catalog #PR123 | Price Realized $300.00 |
