1912 5L variety, basic stamp shifted background, h.r., fine,
Cat. Val. €1,400
Estimate: $150
U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
By: Cherrystone Auctions
Cherrystone Auctions U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
Welcome to our December 7-8 sale of U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History. This 1,554 lot sale begins with United States, with 19th and 20th Century single rarities, graded items, proofs, essays and back of the book material. European countries are well represented, with a good showing of Great Britain & British Commonwealth. South America is highlighted by classic Colombia. Other noteworthy areas include the late Roy Koczarski's award-wining collection of Poland, plus Russia, with an unused Number One. The sale concludes with Large Lots and Collections, with single country albums to specialized collections, multi-carton worldwide groups and cover lots.
Sale Terms
Lot #1021 - libya
Lot #1022 - libya
1921 5c black & green, variety center very light and not completely printed, canceled Benghazi, fine and apparently rare unlisted variety, signed Colla, with his 2014 certificate (Sass.23var)
Estimate: $150
Lot #1023 - libya
1926 Libyan Sibyl, 20c, 40c, 60c and 2L, die proofs in issued colors, mounted on gray card, v.f.
Estimate: $750
Lot #1024 - libya
1931 Tripoli Fair, seven trial color imperf. proofs superimposed on perforated background, mounted on special card with colors and values indicated, presented to the Colonial Minister and signed by Marshal Emilio de Bono, v.f. and undoubtedly unique, with 1982 Raybaudi certificate
Estimate: $1000
Lot #1025 - libya
1932 6th Tripoli Fair, plate proofs on glazed card in issued colors, complete set in sheet corner margin blocks of four, fresh, v.f.,
Cat. Val. €6,160
Estimate: $750
Lot #1026 - libya
1934 8th Tripoli Fair, selection of 18 different imperf. and gummed trial color proof sheetlets, two each of 20c, 25c, 30c, 75c, 1.25L, 2.25L, 4.50L, also single of 5L, 10L and 25L, v.f., with 1987 Dr. Enzo Diena certificates
Estimate: $1500
Cherrystone Auctions, Inc.
Cherrystone Auctions, Inc. holds a major international auction sale every two months, in the heart of New York City, featuring over 2,500 lots including: Important Rarities, Postal History and... Read More