Auktion 257 September 2023
Our 257th sale features an impressive Bosnia collection (the D.M. van Gelderen collection including proofs and many variaties). Furthermore we offer specialised and large collections of Italy, Latin America and Poland. An extensive philatelic library is also on sale for collectors of philatelic literature.
For Netherlands collectors and dealers this sale features the 2nd part of Dutch collector C. Avezaat (Netherlands and Colonies single frankings and fdc's). In addition the 2nd part of postal historian C. van Hoek is included. These 2 name sales are supported by a wide and diverse range of single lots, collections and stock of our other consignors.
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The Work of Jean de Sperati by the British Philatelic Association (London, 1955), parts I (text) & II (plates), limited 1st edition of 500 copies (this is 411), very fine condition
approx. 25 handbooks on counterfeits/reprints etc. including better works: Reprints of Postal Adhesive Stamps by E.D. Bacon (1899, Stanley Gibbons Philatelic Handbooks No. 6), The "Propaganda" forgeries by L.N. & M. Williams (1938) etc. in large box
Billig's Grosses Handbuch der Fälschungen by O.E. Stiedl and F. Billig volumes 1-44 including many duplicates in both hardbound editions (German States, Italian States, Europe) and as separate parts. In addition Billig's Philatelic Handbook in 23 volumes including duplicates. Important literature on falsifications
Fakes, Forgeries, Experts, the Journal of the AIEP (editor Paolo Vollmeier, 1998-2006), volumes I-IX, fine/very fine. First nos. are very sought after!
Falsos Postales de España / Postal Forgeries of Spain by Enrico Soro Bergua and Francisco Graus Fontova (Barcelona 1977), the limited luxury edition of 100 copies (No. XI), signed by the authors, bound in leather with gilted edges in slipcase, fine/very fine (some wear and tear) including transparant slides in small box
Poland, 6 handwritten books with information and drawings from mr. G.Landré about his expertising of Polish stamps 1937-1974, very rare books, for a Poland expert in box