1944 the infamous blue fox label used on card, v.f (The POWs issued the fox label for use on all parcels from 21.11.44 to 28.11.44 when meat of unknown origin was served and it was widely suspected that it originated from the nearby fox farm. No unused examples were distributed, the German authorities confiscated & destroyed any remaining copies)
Estimate: $250
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Welcome to our April 25-26 Auction Sale, to be held at our New York City galleries. There are 1,587 lots of rare stamps and postal history of the World, including properties of numerous vendors and estates sold by their order. We begin with a nice selection of United States including back of the book. Western European countries include Austria, Belgium, France and Colonies, Germany and Colonies, Italy, Liechtenstein, Spain and Scandinavia. Great and Britain and British Commonwealth are well represented with strength in Victoria and George V singles and sets. Also featured are flight covers of the world, with selections of Zeppelin dispatches. Sections of better South America, Asia and rest of the world are also noteworthy. The sale concludes with 100+ large lots and collections, which range from single country collections to multi-carton worldwide groups of stamps and covers. Live Internet bidding is available through our website www.cherrystoneauctions.com (via CherrystoneLIVE). A limited number of printed catalogues are available on request.
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Lot #1140 - POLAND Gross-Born Offlag IID
Lot #1141 - POLAND Gross-Born Offlag IID
1944 Cities Arms, 10f green, specially prepared, numbered sheetlet, with 27.IV.44 cds and signed by the entire production and design team, somewhat repaired, with perf. strengthening, otherwise fine, expertized Kalawski. A rarity from Gross-Born, only 19 sheetlets prepared (Fi.Ark.18, Zl.25,000)
Estimate: $1500
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