The Osborn Collection: Rare Stamps of the World
February 7, 2024
We are pleased to present The Osborn Collection, a fine assembly of unused stamps from the United States, Europe and South America. We begin with a nice selection of 19th and early 20th Century United States. European Countries include Austria, Germany and Colonies, Italy and Colonies, Luxembourg, Norway, Iceland, Portugal and Colonies, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. There are many rare and seldom offered classics. Most of the individual lots are accompanied by certificates as well as excellent and comprehensive balances offered intact, with Greece, Germany, Bulgaria, and many others. A compact and powerful single owner sale, the Osborn Collection will be sold on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 10:00 AM at our Teaneck Galleries and via CherrystoneLive
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #3201 ITALIAN COLONIES Somalia 1905 Zanzibar Issue, 15c on 5a orange and 40c on 10a lilac, set of two, l.h. (if at all), few usual irregular perforations, fresh, fine-v.f., signed Diena, with 1998 Sorani certificate (Sass.8-9, €7,250) * Catalog #8,9 Catalog Value $4,600 | Price Realized $1,200.00 |
 | Lot #3202 ITALIAN COLONIES Somalia 1935 Pictorials, 20L green, perforated 14, n.h. and post office fresh, well centered, v.f., signed Diena, with his 1997 certificate, one of the greatest rarities from Somalia and one of the most elusive stamps from the Italian Colonies (Sass. 229, €33,000) ** Catalog #154a Catalog Value $20,000 | Unsold |
