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.
The Postage Stamps of Switzerland 1843-1862 by P. Mirabaud and A. de Reuterskiöld (Librairies Imprimeries Reunies, Paris, 1899) xi + 266 large pp + errata + 15 plates. 1st ltd. ed., no. 125 of 150 copies in English, printed on hand made vellum paper, fine in slightly worn and faded orig. red cloth, certain plates loose (Plate V, VIII and XII) and some usual toning to page edges. A classic and sought-after work! in small box