Sale 1287 — Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 23-24 May, 2023
Category — Croatia thru Estonia
CROATIA, 1941, 1.50d+1.50d and 4d+3d Semi-Postals (B1-B2; Michel 39-40). Mint N.H. sheetlets of 16 and nine labels, Perf. 11-3/4 all around, Very Fine, one of the scarcer Croatian sheetlet sets
CROATIA, 1945, 50k+50k-100k+100k Storm Troopers (B73-B75; Michel 170-172). Mint N.H., well-centered, rich colors on bright white paper (the distinguishing characteristic of the genuine stamps), Very Fine and choice set, with 2002 Sismondo set certificate, Scott $525.00, Michel €700
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CROATIA, 1945, 50k+50k-100k+100k Storm Troopers, Imperforate (B73-B75 var; Michel 170U-172U). Mint N.H., large margins including 70+70k with imprint in bottom sheet margins, brilliantly fresh, each has a faint indention (probably from someone writing in pencil while these were in glassines), otherwise Very Fine, each signed Wallner and with his 1960 certificate, Michel €1,500
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CROATIA, 1945, Storm Trooper Souvenir Sheet (B76; Michel Block 8). Mint N.H., bright colors, fresh white paper (a distinguishing characteristic of the genuine sheets), for strict accuracy we will note a small gum bend at bottom and a tiny bit of gum disturbance at bottom left, Very Fine, most examples on the marketplace are forgeries, genuine examples without any faults are few and far between, with clear 2002 Sismondo certificate, Scott $1,650.00, Michel €2,200
CROATIA, 1945, Storm Trooper Souvenir Sheet (B76; Michel Block 8). Each stamp with neatly struck Zagreb 9.1.45 circular first day datestamp, fresh colors, bright white paper (a distinguishing characteristic of the genuine sheets), Very Fine, not at all easy to find genuine used examples in sound condition, with 1977 Rommerskirchen certificate, Scott $1,650.00, Michel €2,200
CUBA, 1910, 1c Green & Violet, 10c Special Delivery, Centers Inverted (239a, E4a). Original gum lightly hinged, 1c with rich colors, 10c slightly oxidized, otherwise Very Fine, Scott $1,600.00
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1934, 1k and 2k, National Anthem Souvenir Sheets (200a-201a; Michel 330x-331x). Without gum as issued, both with original folders, 1k with trivial scuff at far top margin, otherwise a Very Fine set, both signed Mrnak, Scott $1,010.00, Michel €700
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1934, 1k and 2k, National Anthem Souvenir Sheets (200a-201a; Michel 330x-331x). Each with commemorative cancel in both blue and red, both with original folders, bottom edges a little rough, otherwise Very Fine, much scarcer to find used than unused, both signed Mrnak, Scott $1,150.00, Michel €1,200
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1961, 30h, 60h, 80h Butterflies, Imperforate (1084, 1086, 1087 var; Michel 1303, 1305, 1306 var). Each in vertical gutter strip of four, 30h and 60h in issued colors and Mint N.H., 80h a plate proof in Black on Manila, Very Fine, the key error rarities of post-war Czechoslovakia, these three are the only values of the set that come imperforate (80h only as a plate proof), an article in a 1972 Czech philatelic journal states only twenty of each were made, each signed Gilbert
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, 1.50k on 2k to 4k Gray, Semi-Postal (B37-B39; Michel 71-73). Original gum, lightly hinged, fresh colors, Very Fine set, each signed Friedl and with his 1952 note attesting to the genuineness, first two also signed Gilbert and Franek, Scott $900.00, Michel €1,070
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Bohemia & Moravia, 1943, 60h + 4.40k Heydrich Souvenir Sheet (B20 var; Michel Block 1). No. 409, measuring 101 x 148mm (full size), Mint N.H., certificate notes spots on gum from tissue paper that were used to protect the gum, and a faint stain at the bottom left, these imperfections are quite minor when compared to most, which often have severe faults from handlingOVERALL A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE RAREST SOUVENIR SHEETS OF THE WORLD.
500 of these were presented to Nazi officials who attended the ceremony of the first anniversary of Heydrich's death. Only about 100 have been recorded (based on censuses of the unique serial numbers). The majority have faults to some degree - often severe gum flaws or creases.
With 2004 Paetow certificate. Scott $15,000.00. Michel €20,000
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Bohemia and Moravia, 1943, Blackish Gray Green, Registration Stamp (Michel Z1). Mint N.H. with selvage at top, position 3 on the sheet, fresh and Very Fine, signed Mahr BPP and with his 1982 certificate, Michel €700
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Bohemia and Moravia, 1943, Brown Red Cross Souvenir Sheet, Registration Stamp (Michel Z-RK2). Serial no. 287, without gum as issued, fresh, certificate notes a "faint meaningless" corner crease, Very Fine, signed Zierer and with 2002 Paetow certificate, Michel €800
DANISH WEST INDIES, St. Thomas-La Guaira-Puerto Cabello, 1864, 2r Yellow Green, Sawtooth Roulette, Local Printing. Tied by undated Caracas double-circle handstamp on 1866 folded cover to Barcelona, Spain, blue "8Rs" due handstamp (for double-weight inland postage), red London backstamp (2.18) and Barcelona backstamp, stamp with usual uneven perfs, Fine and scarce, the private ship stamp paid the 2r packet fee to St. Thomas
EASTERN SILESIA, 1920, 20h Rose, Imperforate (26a; Michel 8A). Mint N.H. with sheet margin at top, other margins large, vibrant color, Extremely Fine, signed several times including Mrnak, Scott $300.00 (as hinged), Michel €600
EGYPT, Used in Latakia (Syria), 1867, 1pi Rose Red (13). Tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane, Latakia, 14 SET 1871" circular datestamp with additional exceptionally bold strike at right on folded letter (written in Arabic) to Alexandria, Alexandria Sept. 19 arrival backstampVERY FINE AND REMARKBALE COVER. THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED COVER FROM THE EGYPTIAN CONSULAR OFFICE IN LATAKIA, SYRIA. A COVER OF GREAT IMPORTANCE FOR ANY EGYPTIAN, SYRIAN, OR LEVANT POSTAL HISTORY COLLECTION OR EXHIBIT.
As Egypt started to become a major naval and mercantile power in the Mediterranean in the first half of the 19th century, they began opening consular post offices in the Ottoman empire. This began with the opening of offices in Constantinople and Smyrna in 1865. The consular post office in Latakia was opened for a very short period of time from July 1870 to Feb. 1872. The operations of all these consular offices was not as much of a success as anticipated. By 1872, most offices were shut down and after the General Post Union of 1875, the need for these post offices dwindled. Ultimately, by Jun. 1881, all Egyptian consular post offices were closed down throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
From the Magnolia collection. Illustrated in Smith p. 569 and on the back dustjacket. Ex Hinde, Antonini, and Smith. Signed Sorani and Todd.
ESTONIA, 1919, 1k Orange, Perf 14-1/2 x 14-3/4, Tallinn Provisional (8; Michel 1A). Original gum, h.r., well-centered, fresh, Very Fine and choice, the certificate notes that seven were authorized to be printed, and another unauthorized eight were produced using the original handstamp, making a total of just 15 stamps of the 1k Perforated made, this example comes from the second group of eight, experts can differentiate the two groups by the wear of the handstamp, an acceptable way to collect this very rare stamp, signed Dr. Schroeder and with 2023 Lobbering certificate, Scott $8,000.00, Michel €12,000