1930 Telegram to "La Majeste le Negous Tafari", sent on 9th April, 1930 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, expressing profound sympathy on the passing of Empress Zauditu, signed Wilhelmina, with arrival pmk Addis Ababa. An appealing, historical item
Estimate: $250
Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
By: Cherrystone Auctions
Cherrystone Auctions Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
Welcome to our Summer auction to be held on August 6-7 2019 at our New York City galleries and on CherrystoneLive.
There are 1,668 lots of rare Stamps and Postal History of the World, with properties of numerous vendors and estates sold by their order.
We begin with United States, followed by Austria, Belgium, France and Colonies, Germany and Colonies, Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Scandinavian Countries. British Commonwealth is well represented with strength in Victoria and George V singles and sets. Also noteworthy is Colombia with a complete set of the 1920 Scadta vignettes unused and on individual covers. There is also a selection of Ethiopia, additional South and Central America, Asia and rest of the world.
This auction concludes with 100+ large lots and collections, which range from single country collections to multi-carton worldwide groups of stamps and covers
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Lot #1308 - Ethiopia
Lot #1309 - Ethiopia
1943 Obelisk, complete set of five, each stamp tied by Addis Ababa 3 November 1943 First Day of Issue cancels inside a special black on green souvenir folder, v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #1310 - Ethiopia
1943 Obelisk Issue, complete set of five, 10c overprinted in red instead of black, tied by Addis Ababa 3 Nov. 43 (First Day of Issue) pmks on FDC addressed to Dire-Dawa, with arrival pmk on back
Estimate: $250
Lot #1311 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, five imperforate and one perforated proof, all vertical format in different colors, each affixed on unaddressed "Par Avion" envelope (presumably to demonstrate what the proposed stamp would look like on cover), v.f., scarce
Estimate: $250
Lot #1312 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, large composite proof sheetlet of five, each design in different color, v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #1313 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, five large composite proof sheetlets of six, each a trial color for separate values (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and 65c), showing different colors of each, v.f. A remarkable assembly
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1314 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, group of 24 imperforate pairs, trial colors on various paper, also seven imperforate sheetlets of four, each double impression (four are double impression, one inverted), plus a single die in brown, double impression, v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #1315 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, six sets of five proof sheetlets, each a different trial color in adopted design (orange, red brown, blue, red, green and black), v.f. A remarkable assembly
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1316 - Ethiopia
1944 Centenary of the birth of Menelik II, six sets of five proof sheetlets of four, each a different trial color in adopted design (orange, red brown, blue, red, green and black), v.f. A remarkable assembly
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1317 - Ethiopia
1945 Victory Issue, trial color proof overprints in black, complete set in blocks of four, n.h., v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #1318 - Ethiopia
1945 Victory Issue, trial color proof overprints in green, complete set in blocks of four, n.h., v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #1319 - Ethiopia
1945 Victory Issue, trial color proof overprints in blue, complete set in blocks of four, n.h., v.f.
Estimate: $500
Lot #1320 - Ethiopia
1947 Roosevelt Memorial Issue, imperforate composite proof sheet of five, each value overprinted "Specimen" in red, v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #1321 - Ethiopia
1947 Roosevelt Memorial Issue, imperforate composite proof sheet of five, v.f.
Estimate: $250
Lot #1322 - Ethiopia
1947 Roosevelt Memorial Issue, 12c, 25c and 65c imperforate sheets of 12, large margins all around, each stamp handstamped "Specimen" in red, initialed and signed at bottom, creases affect three stamps in each sheet, otherwise v.f.
Estimate: $1500
Lot #1323 - Ethiopia
1969 Ancient Crosses, 25c and 60c trial color essays in gummed sheets of 25, with simulated perforations adhered to cards, v.f., the stamps were issued in different colors and sizes with slightly modified design
Estimate: $500
Lot #1324 - Ethiopia
1973 Meteorological Cooperation, collective proof of six, showing two stages for each value, v.f.
Estimate: $150
Lot #1325 - Ethiopia
1974 Cattle, set of five imperf. proofs, each affixed to Thomas De La Rue card, signed "Approved" and dated, v.f.
Estimate: $150
Lot #1326 - Ethiopia
1975 International Women's Year, four different trial color essays in gummed sheets of 25 (with two 90c sheets, one in red the other in green) with simulated perforations adhered to cards, v.f., the stamps were issued in multi-colors and with slightly modified designs, possibly unique
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1327 - Ethiopia
1975 International Women's Year, set of three imperf. die proofs affixed to Bradbury, Wilkinson and Company card, with additional set of three imperf. proofs off card, v.f.
Estimate: $150
Lot #1328 - Ethiopia
1976 Ethiopian Airlines, set of five imperf. die proofs affixed to annotated card from the De La Rue archives, v.f.
Estimate: $150
Lot #1329 - Ethiopia
1984 Traditional Ethiopian Sports, set of 32 imperf. progressive proofs in various colors (eight for each value) from the Courvoisier Archives, v.f. and rare group
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1330 - Ethiopia
1989 Birds, set of 20 imperf. progressive proofs in various colors (five for each value) from the Fournier Archives, including three each of the design only (in red, blue and green), one each of the frame only and one of black frame and red center, v.f.
Estimate: $1000
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