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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Description of Russian Zemsky Postage Stamps, Envelopes and Parcels by D. Chudovsky (Kyiv, 1888) in Russian language, hard copy, rare book in very fine condition
The Russian Post in the Empire, Turkey, China and the Post in the Kingdom of Poland by S.V. Prigara (New York, 1941) in Russian language, soft-cover, very scarce book in fine/very fine condition (some general wear and tear at spine)
The Peplow Platings by F.J. Peplow (the Kanai Production of the 1871 to 1875 Plates reproduced from the original sheets sold by Harmers NY), 117 plates in total housed in special box with minor splits, 500 produced (this is no. 80), fine/very fine
The Postage Stamps Of Japan And Dependencies by A. M. Tracey Woodward (Japan, 1928) in 2 volumes printed on ordinay paper for review purposes (not signed), a famous book, fine/very fine (volume II torn endsheet)
The Dragon Stamps of Japan 1871-1872 by Dr. S. Ichida, first limited 1959 edition (this is no. 368) including dust jacket and addenda, fine/very fine
Descriptive Catalogue of the Postage Stamps and Post and Letter Cards of Siam 1883-1919 prepared for the Siam Philatelic Society by R.S. le May, W.J.F. Williamson and E. Wyon Smith (1920, rare and early book on Thailand philately!) and Postal Progress in Siam 1885-1925 by Siam's Ministry of Communication (1925, rare book including colour photo plates)
The Handstruck Letter Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope from 1792 to 1853 and the Postmarks from 1853 to 1910 and The Bechuanalands - A brief History of the Countries and their Postal Services to 1895 by A.A. Jurgens (London 1943-1945) in blue cover both subscription copies (resp. nos. 118 and 189 out of 200 each) and signed by author, fine/very fine
Campeche - Some NOTES on the most remarkable POSTAGE STAMP ever Issued by W. Bellows (1909), limited edition of 100 handmade copies (this is no. 14) with signature of authors, fine/very fine (part of the spine needs strengthening). Very early and rare book on Mexico's provisionals including facsimile stamps, photo's and maps
The Imperial Eagles of Maximilian's Mexico (an Encyclopedic Treatment) by L. V. Corbett (Stanton (CA), 1993), limited edition of 300 copies (this is no. 161) with relief on cover and 3 gilt edges, rare and very fine
Valores Postales Argentinos by C. Charles (Buenos Aires, 1897) comprising approx. 60 postal stationery and 15 stamps with MUESTRA overprints, rare book, fine/very fine (some toning inside)
The Rivadavia Stamps of the Argentine Republic and their Obliterations by W.J. Cochrane and H.A. Spowert (1923) signed by H.A. Spowert, soft cover in uncut card covers with all the 10 photo plates, fine/very fine condition (cover wear). Rare handbook on Argentine philately
A Study of the Stamps of Uruguay by H. Griebert (London, 1910) including the 7 photo plates, rare book, fine/very fine (some wear and toning)