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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Héligoland et ses Timbres by J.-B. Moens (Brussels, 1897) in hardbound, fine/very fine (some ageing)
Les Postes Privées des États-Unis d'Amérique by H. Coster (Brussels, 1882), limited edition of 150 copies (this is no. 85) in slipcase, rare book, fine/very fine
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
The Royal Philatelic Collection by Sir J. Wilson (London, 1952), the deluxe boxed version signed by editor Clarence Winchester in very fine condition (box shows traces of wear) including original plastic protection and its rare prospectus. Famous in philatelic literature for its very high quality paper, its high quality images (52 black & white plates +12 lithograph colour plates). A key item for every advanced philatelic library.
The Royal Philatelic Collection by Sir J. Wilson (London, 1952), the slipcase version including its rare prospectus. Famous in philatelic literature for its very high quality paper, its high quality images (52 black & white plates +12 lithograph colour plates), fine/very fine (slipcase some wear)
The Plating of the Penny Black Postage Stamp of Great Britain 1840 by C. Nissan (London, 1922) including the 40 photo plates in separate small box, hardcover copy, famous and rare book, very fine
The Plating of the Penny Black Postage Stamp of Great Britain 1840 by C. Nissan (London, 1922) including the 40 photo plates, softcover copy, famous and rare book, fine/very fine (1st photo plate damaged)
Germany, Die Postwertzeichen Spaniens und seiner Kolonien by R. Friederich, second edition, printed by Dr. H. Brendicke’s publishing company for the members of the Berlin Philatelists’ Club, including signature of Carl Lindenberg and numbered 57, very fine
The Stamps of Spain 1850-1854 by H. Griebert (London 1919) with 14 photo plates and top edge gilt, rare book which received the 1st Crawford Medal, fine/very fine (some general wear at edges)
The Stamps of Spain 1850-1854 by H. Griebert (London 1919) with 14 photo plates top edge gilt, rare book which received the 1st Crawford Medal, fine/very fine (wear at edges and spine)
The Stamps of Spain 1850-1854 by H. Griebert (London, 1919) with 14 photo plates rare book which received the 1st Crawford Medal, fine/very fine (some general wear at edges)
Spain, 6 Cuartos 1850 by A. de Guezala Ayrivié (Bilbao, 1936) in vellum softbound and numbered no. 6 - famous handbook on Spain's first stamp -, very fine