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 #370
GERMAN WORLD WAR II OCCUPATION ISSUES German WWII Fieldpost - Rhodes (Dec.1944)
1944 "Weihnachten 1944" overprint, horizontal pair types I and III, tied by Feldpost 25.12.1944 cancel on unaddressed fieldpost card, with Rodi Egeo corresponding pmk alongside, v.f., signed Pickenpack (€1,300 for used singles off cover)
Envelope
Catalog #Mi.12
Unsold
Lot #371
GERMAN WORLD WAR II OCCUPATION ISSUES German WWII Fieldpost - Rhodes (Dec.1944)
1944 "Weihnachten 1944" overprint, type I (little toning and perf. flaws), tied by Feldpost 30.01.1945 cancel on "Luftfeldpost" cover, with fieldpost number 68060 (Rhodes), sent by a staff officer with the East Aegean command, corresponding military handstamp, 1997 Muller certificate,
Envelope
Catalog #Mi.12
Catalog Value €1,600
Unsold

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