Sale 1259 — Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 21-23 June, 2022
Category — Mexico thru Philippines
MEXICO, 1934, 5c-20p University (698-706, C54-C61, RA13B). Mint N.H. set of all eighteen values (regular issue, air post and postal tax), fresh colors throughoutFINE-VERY FINE. A SELDOM OFFERED MINT NEVER-HINGED SET OF THE ENTIRE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ISSUE.
Scott $12,250.00
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MEXICO, 1934, 20c-20p University, Air Post (C54-C61). Original gum, mostly lightly hinged except 10p minor h.r., well-centered overall, wonderfully fresh and Very Fine, Scott $2,685.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
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MEXICO, 1935, 20c Lake, Amelia Earhart, with "Muestra" Overprint (C74S). Lightly hinged, better centering than usually found, fresh color, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. certificate
MEXICO, 1935, 20c Brown Carmine, Amelia Earhart Overprint (C74). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, detailed impression on fresh paper, Very Fine example of this popular and desirable Mexican Air Post issue, only 300 printed, signed Sanabria and Kessler, with 1971 A. Diena and 1971 P.F. certificates, Scott $3,250.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
MEXICO, 1936, 20c Lake, "Eagle Man" with "Secretaria de Haciena Mexico" Watermark Error (C76A). Original gum, lightly hinged, uncommonly well-centered, rich colorVERY FINE. A RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1936 20-CENTAVOS LAKE "EAGLE MAN" WITH WATERMARK ERROR. A STAMP MISSING FROM MOST COLLECTIONS OF MEXICO.
This watermark was originally intended for use for revenue stamps only. It is unknown how many sheets were issued as they were unknowingly sold along with the normal stock.
Scott $4,500.00
MEXICO, 1936, 20c Madero with "Secretaria de Haciena Mexico" Watermark Error (C76B). Well-centered, Air Mail double-circle datestamp, fiery color, slight paper wrinkle at topVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1936 20-CENTAVOS MADERO WITH THE "SECRETARIA DE HACIENA" WATERMARK ERROR WHICH IS ONLY KNOWN IN USED CONDITION. APART FROM BEING THE RAREST MEXICAN AIR POST STAMP, IT IS ONE OF THE RAREST AIR POST STAMPS IN THE WORLD. VERY FEW ARE KNOWN.
The watermarked paper used on this stamp was intended for revenue use only. It is unknown how many sheets, even if just one, was used with this watermark as they were issued with the normal stock. Attesting to it's rarity, according to Power Search, this is the first example we have offered since computerized records. We have been able to find very few others offered at public auction in the last ten years.
Accompanied by documents from the original discoverer, his correspondence with Nicolas Sanabria and Henry Goodkind, and articles written about its discovery. With 1954 P.F. certificate (prior to official listing in Scott). Scott $12,500.00. From the Porter W. Venn II Estate
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MEXICO, 1939, 20c Sarabia, Air Post (C93A). Mint N.H. with huge sheet selvage at left, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, Scott $800.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
MEXICO, 1929, 2c-40c Air Post Official (CO3-CO9). Original gum, lightly hinged, excellent centering throughout, bold color, Very Fine-Extremely Fine set, 4c and 20c signed A. Diena, 30c signed Sanabria, 40c signed Kessler and Ruidiaz, Scott $525.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
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MEXICO, 1929, 1p Black, Air Post Official (CO10). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, Very Fine and choice, a rare stamp with only 128 printed, signed Ruidiaz, with 2000 A.P.S. and 2008 P.F. certificates, Scott $2,250.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
MEXICO, 1932, 50c Dark Blue & Claret, Air Post Official (CO18). Original gum, lightly hinged, well-centered with wide margins, rich colors, Very Fine, only 100 printed, signed Ruidiaz and with 1993 A.P.S. certificate, Scott $1,000.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
NETHERLANDS NEW GUINEA, 1963, 10c Aquamarine & Red Brown UNTEA, Inverted Overprint (5c var; NVPH 48fa). Mint N.H. corner block of eight, error the second stamp on top row (position 88 in the sheet), fresh and Very Fine, since 15 sheets of the fourth printed were made, no more than 15 of the inverted overprint can exist, the error catalogues €1,000 in NVPH, the seven normal singles $150.00 each in Scott and €150 each in NVPH
NICARAGUA, 1924, 1c-10c Cordoba Issue, Printing Archive Group (422-425). 24 different items relating to this issue from original idea thru approval, includes preliminary artwork from Nicaraguan authorities of proposed issue based on the Panama and Canal Zone Cordoba issues, American Bank Note initial worksheet, hand-drawn composite engraved design of 10c, page of photographic models of 1c, 2c, and 5c with hand painted Chinese white, proof of each value die sunk on India on card, the 10c in a larger format, matching imperforate plate proof blocks of six to ten on card from each the bottom right corner, top right plate no. corner and interpanneau gutter, lastly each value with top two row blocks of 20 with plate no. and perforated "Specimen"VERY FINE. A SPECTACULAR AND FASCINATING GROUP OF PRINTING ARCHIVE MATERIAL OF THE NICARAGUA 1924 CORDOBA ISSUE WITH UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE ITEMS.
Ex American Bank Note Archives.
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NORWAY, 1897 Andree Polar Expedition Cover. Pair of 20o Deep Ultramarine (53) tied by Tromso June 23, 1897 circular datestamps with "Andrees Polarexpedition 1897." imprint at top of cover to France, 10o Spidsbergen stamp alongside, cover with minor wear, Fine, Dr. Andree flew from Danes Island, Spitzbergen in the Balloon Ormen in the first attempt to reach the North Pole by air, he and his two crew became lost and their remains not discovered until 33 years later, few of these imprint covers have survived
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NORWAY, 1924 Roald Amundsen Polar Expedition. 5o stamp tied on picture postcard of Walrus by Polhavet circular datestamps, "Roald Amundsen Am Sudpol" vignette label also tied by the datestamps, sent to Denmark, Very Fine, since Amundsen was the first person to reach both the North and South Poles, it's possible this card was carried to both poles
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PANAMA, 1936, 5c on -1/2c Orange (C19). Mint N.H., excellent centering, Very Fine, only 200 examples overprinted, with 2001 P.F. certificate, Scott $400.00 as hinged, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 16c Light Olive Green, Violet Overprint (C7). Original gum, lightly hinged, exceptional centering with wide margins, rich colorEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 1926 16-CENTAVOS AIR POST OVERPRINT. ONLY 300 WERE OVERPRINTED, WITH THIS EASILY AS ONE OF THE FINEST AVAILABLE.
A review of our Power Search reveals of all the copies we have offered since keeping computerized records, most suffer from poor centering and/or varying levels of disturbed tropicalized gum. This stamp is well-centered and free from any of those maladies.
Signed Sloane and Bloch. With 1978 Friedl and 2006 P.F. certificates. Scott $2,800.00. From the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 2p Violet Brown, Air Post (C13). Original gum, lightly hinged, precise centering, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott $500.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 4p Dark Blue, Air Post (C14). Original gum, relatively lightly hinged, intense shade and impression, well-centered, Very Fine, only 700 were issued, with 1970 A.P.S. certificate, Scott $800.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 10p Deep Green, Air Post (C15). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep shade, uncommonly choice centering, Extremely Fine, only 500 issued, with "E" backstamp and 1970 A.P.S. certificate, Scott $1,000.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1926, 26c Blue Green, Wmk. PIPS, Perf 12 (C16). Original gum, which is only slightly affected by removal of usual wax paper interleaving (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), pretty shade, particularly wide marginsEXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 26-CENTAVOS PERF 12 SINGLE-LINE WATERMARK AIR POST ISSUE. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST OF THE 100 PRINTED.
Most copies of this stamp offered are either off-centered and/or have heavy gum disturbance due to wax paper adherence. This stamp is remarkable in that this is one of the finest centered examples and is largely free of the normal gum issues associated with this stamp.
With 2004 P.F. certificate. Scott $5,000.00. From the Porter W. Venn II Estate
PHILIPPINES, 1944, 4c Rose Carmine, Air Post, "Victory" Ovpt. (C63). Large part tropicalized original gum (certificate notes only "tropicalized O.G."), strong rich color, Very Fine and rare, only 122 stamps were overprinted and only 71 examples are recorded in the Brewster census, most are found with faults to some degree and/or a straight edge on at least one side, with 2000 P.F. certificate, Scott $3,750.00, from the Porter W. Venn II Estate