Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
December 13-14, 2022

Welcome to our December 13-14, 2022, Sale of Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World, which will take place at our Teaneck, N.J. Galleries and over the internet via CherrystoneLIVE. This 917 lot sale begins with a session of United States and Possessions, with 19th & 20th Century single rarities, graded items including a nice section of Columbians, Plate Blocks and better back of the book items. In the Worldwide section, there are solid selections of Eastern and Western European classics and semi-modern issues, including Austria, German States, Italian Area, with many rarities. Great Britain and British Commonwealth feature high values from various areas, notably stamps and Postal History of Jordan (1414-1959), with collections offered virtually intact, many offered at auction for the first time. There are further selections of a specialized Kuwait holding, including a mostly complete "Koweit" issue. The auction concludes with over one hundred and thirty Large Lots & Collections, ranging from single country albums, specialized collections and worldwide groups and large cover lots offered intact.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #278
FRANCE Semi-Postals
1930 "The Smile of Reims", complete unexploded booklet (two panes of four), n.h., v.f.,
Booklet **
Catalog #B34a
Catalog Value $1,100
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #279
FRANCE Semi-Postals
1953 Marshal Lyautey, unissued ("F" superimposed on "30"), proposed but refused by the family (released in a somewhat revised format, included for comparison), n.h. but glazed gum, otherwise v.f., only 25 (!) printed (YT 950A)
*
Catalog #B281var
Catalog Value €3,750
Price Realized
$475.00

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