Auction 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.

Lot 754
Opening: 200 €
Sold for: 360 €

Timbres de Moldavie et de Roumanie by Dr. Magnus and published by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1869), 2nd edition of this very rare book (65 pages) said to be one of the first philatelic handbooks ever published in fine/very fine condition (hardbound with green bookmark, some minor staining). Ex libris Arthur de Rotschild.