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.
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Five old maps of various parts of Asia by Thomas Jefferys (1764 London), Robert de Vaugondy (1762 London), William Darton (1803) and John Tallis (Thibet, Mongolia and Mandchouria 1850 & Independent Tartary 1851), added two prints of Sandwich Islanders late 18th century and 2 North Korean paintings in folder
Ontwerpen en Proeven van Nederland door J.-B. Moens (vertaald door C. Ph. L. van Kinschot, Leiden, 1898), softcover, slechts enkele exemplaren bekend, enige slijtage omslag, verder in goede staat
Handboek der Postwaarden van Nederlandsch-Indië deel I en deel II ingebonden inclusief platen in mooie kwaliteit. Duplicaat in 2 losse delen toegevoegd in matige tot redelijke kwaliteit. Tevens De Poststempels van Nederland door O.M. Vellinga (1e druk 1931)
Extract uit rapport over daarstelling eener stoomgemeenschap (?) tussen verschillende districten in Suriname door D.L. Graadt van Roggen (ingenieur in Suriname). Kleinformaat kladboekje m.b.t. stoombootverbindingen in Suriname in de jaren 1888-1890 w.b. enkele tekeningen etc. Curieus!
Les timbres-poste illustrés, contenant la nomenclature générale de tous les timbres-poste et la reproduction de tous les types émis jusqu'à ce jour, dans les divers pays de l'univers by J.-B. Moens (Paris, 1864), the first illustrated compilation of all the then known stamps of the world - essentially the first stamp catalogue with 54 beautifully illustrated plates, fine/very fine (some overall staining, spine beginning to loose at first flyleaf)
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.
Les Timbres-Poste Ruraux de Russie by S. Koprowski and published by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1875), the first handbook on Russian philately (Zemstvo) and very rare, fine/very fine (hardbound, some aging)
Les Timbres de Belgique by J.-B. Moens, (Brussels, 1880), limited edition of 150 copies in 2 volumes, in hardbound together with 90 gravures, rare book, fine/very fine
Timbres de la République Argentine by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1882), two volumes in hardbound together with 180 gravures, fine/very fine
Timbres de la République Argentine et de ses diverses provinces (J.-B. Moens, Brussels, 1882 in 2 volumes) and Les Timbres du Perou (J.-B. Moens, Brussels 1878, 2nd edition), 2 early handbooks on South-American philately in limited edition, fine/very fine (aging, ballpoint notes in Peru volume)
Timbres des Duchés de Schleswig, Holstein & Lauenbourg et de la ville de Bergedorf by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1884), rare limited handbook of 150 copies (this is no. 74). together with Les Timbres de Prusse by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1887), rare limited handbook of 150 copies (this is no. 9) together in leather hardbound with marbled edges, very fine (some minor cover wear, no staining) Ex libris Norbert Röhm
Les Timbres de Prusse by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1887), limited edition of 150 copies (this is no. 140), very rare book, fine/very fine (hardbound, moderate staining first pages, spine shows some general wear)