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STANLEY GIBBONS [AUSTRALIA] PTY. LTD. (Sydney, Australia) WARWICK & WARWICK LTD. (Warwickshire, England) POTSDAMER PHILATELISTISCHES BÜRO GmbH (Potsdam, Germany) SCHWANKE & SOHN (Hamburg, Germany) VIENNA INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS (Vienna, Austria) KJELL GERMETEN A/S (Oslo, Norway) POSTZEGELVEILING HOES (Tilburg, Netherlands) SCHUYLER RUMSEY PHILATELIC AUCTIONS (San Francisco, CA) FRIMÄRKSHUSET SKANDINAVISK FILATELI AB (Stockholm, Sweden) H.R. HARMER, INC.:BOULE - MONACO COLLECTIONS (Monaco) ROBERT E. LIPPERT (Detroit, MI) MICHAEL ROGERS INC. (Winter Park, FL) BOULE MONACO-COLLECTIONS (Monaco) H.R. HARMER, INC.:BOULE - MONACO COLLECTIONS (Monaco) CHARLES LESKI AUCTIONS PTY. LTD. (Hawthorn East, Melbourne, Australia) ALLIANCE AUCTIONS (Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England) EARL P. L. APFELBAUM INC. (Jenkintown [Philadelphia], PA) ZÜRICH ASIA LIMITED (Hong Kong) ROBERT A. SIEGEL AUCTION GALLERIES (New York, NY) CHERRYSTONE PHILATELIC AUCTIONS (New York, NY) DANIEL F. KELLEHER C. INC. (Wellesley, MA) FRANÇOIS FELDMAN F.C.N.P. (Paris, France) ROUMET, S.A. (Paris, France) JACQUES C. SCHIFF, JR. (Ridgefield Park, NJ) SHREVES PHILATELIC GALLERIES, INC.(Dallas, TX)

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JOHN BULL STAMP AUCTIONS LTD. (Hong Kong) EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY AUCTIONS, INC. (Rancho Santa Fe [San Diego], CA) 11th FUSCO AUCTIONS (Willoughby, OH) 11th GREG MANNING AUCTIONS INC. (West Caldwell, NJ) 11th PROFILA AUKTION (Budapest, Hungary) 11th REGENCY-SUPERIOR LTD. (St. Louis, MO) 11th SUBASTAS SEVILLA (Sevilla, Spain) 11th TROPICAL STAMPS INC. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 13th LUGDUNUM PHILATÉLIE (Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France) 13th - 14th DOROTHEUM GmbH & CO. KG (Vienna, Austria) 14th EARL P. L. APFELBAUM INC. (Jenkintown [Philadelphia], PA) 14th BONHAMS (London, England) 14th - 15th SPINK & SON LTD. (London) (London, England) 15th BRIGHAM AUCTIONS LTD. (Mississauga [Toronto], Canada) 15th HARMERS OF LONDON (London, England) 16th NUTMEG STAMP SALES (Danbury, CT) 16th STATUS INTERNATIONAL (Sydney, Australia) 20th BABY NUTMEG STAMP SALES (Danbury, CT) ____________________________________________________________ _

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Alliance Auctions (England) Earl P. L. Apfelbaum Inc. (USA) ***1000th Public Auction*** Van Looy & Van Looy Postzegelveilingen (Belgium) Reinhard Fischer Auktionen (Germany) Warwick & Warwick (England) Cambridgeshire Philatelic Auctions (England) Corinphila Auctions Ltd. (Switzerland) Ulrich Felzmann Briefmarken-Auktionen (Germany) Stanley Gibbons Ltd. (England) Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd. (England) Stanley Gibbons Ltd. (England) Stamp Center (USA) Hobbyphilatelie Höflich KG (GERMANY) Earl P. L. Apfelbaum Inc. (USA) Heinrich Köhler Briefmarken-Auktionhaus GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) Stanley Gibbons [Australia] Pty. Ltd. (Australia)

DECEMBER 2004 DETAILED AUCTION LISTINGS ____________________________________________________________ _

1st

STANLEY GIBBONS [AUSTRALIA] PTY. LTD. (Sydney, Australia: Public Auction No. 47)

Almost 1,600 Lots of Postage Stamps and Postal History featuring very comprehensive Australian States and Australia, as well as other British Commonwealth and General Foreign. TEL [61] 2 9299.1300 FAX [61] 2 9290.1999 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.Stamp-Auction.com.au back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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WARWICK & WARWICK LTD.

(Warwickshire, England: Sale No. 561)

Over 1,000 Lots of Great Britain, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps, Postal History, Collections, Accumulations, and other Large Lots. The very comprehensive Great Britain section includes Collections Lots, Postal History, a broad range of QV-through-QEII eras Issues (with a large group of “Seahorses”), First Day Covers, Booklets, and Regionals. TEL [44] 1926 49.90.31 FAX [44] 1926 49.19.06 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.warwickandwarwick.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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POTSDAMER PHILATELISTISCHES BÜRO GmbH (Potsdam, Germany: Sale No. 32)

Over 3.100 very comprehensive Lots of German States, Germany, German Offices Abroad and the German Colonies Postage Stamps and Postal History, and also including a good range of General Foreign. NOTE: The entire Potsdamer Philatelistisches Büro GmbH Auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite in the German and English language texts [see below]. TEL: [49] 331 505-3595 FAX: [49] 331 505-3597 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.potsdamer-phila-buero.de back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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SCHWANKE & SOHN

(Hamburg, Germany: Sale No. 294)

More than 5,400 Lots of Postage Stamps, Postal History, Collections, Accumulations, Large and otherwise Bulk Lots, and Dealer’s Stocks. Although predominantly strong in the German States, Germany, German Offices Abroad, and the German Colonies, the offerings allow for many other bidding opportunities for better non-German areas. The well-represented Germany in this sale is with many highlights, to include an excellent Hannover postal history collection offered as a group of +300 individual lots. Of particular interest is this sale is the wonderful and very comprehensive Wolfgang Diesner, of Cologne, Collection of Worldwide Maritime Mails and Other Postal History. Abundant strengths appear in the “trans-Atlantic” section, beginning with the very first service conducted in 1784 by France (established by the Régie Paquebots Royaux). Also featured are the Bremen and United States mid-1850s through the 1890s contract mails. Apart from the maritime mails, of interest is that the Diesner estate also includes some nice United States cancellation mini-collections, such as County Postmarks (Indiana, Montana), Pacific Mail Services (“China Steam”), and cancellations of the United States Postal Agencies n China and Japan. This year, the auctioneer’s traditional “99 Crazy lots for Christmas” include Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley Autographs, the $4 Black United States Wells Fargo issue, and rare Panama and British Guiana items. NOTE: The catalog for this sale is available on the Schwanke & Sohn WebSite in the German and English language texts [see below] TEL [49] 40 33.71.57 FAX [49] 40 33.13.30 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.Schwanke-Sohn.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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VIENNA INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS (Vojta und Peters Briefmarken-Auktionen OEG) (Vienna, Austria: Public Auction No. 1)

Over 1,400 Lots of Austria, Western Europe, and other General Foreign Postage Stamps and Postal History. TEL [43] 1 548-4130 FAX [43] 1 545-0701 MOBILE (CELL) [43] 676 657-1976 E-Mail: [email protected] back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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KJELL GERMETEN A/S

(Oslo, Norway: Public Auction No. 67)

Over 4,000 Lots primarily representing Norway and the other Scandinavia Areas, but also including many other General Foreign. Of particular interest in the General Foreign are the many better classic-era covers being offered, including those of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico (with “Maximillians”), Peru, the United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela. TEL [47] 22.44.19.14 FAX [47] 22.56.04.04 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.germeten.no back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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POSTZEGELVEILING HOES

(Tilburg, Netherlands: Public Auction No. 186)

Over 2,000 Lots of Netherlands, the Dutch Colonies, and General Foreign Postage Stamps and Postal History. The Netherlands and Dutch Colonies sections are comprehensive, and includes all facets of their philatelia. Highlights of the General Foreign sections include numerous Wreck Mails Postal History. TEL [31] 13 580.04.34 FAX [31] 13 580.04.35 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.pzv-hoes.nl back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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SCHUYLER RUMSEY PHILATELIC AUCTIONS (San Francisco, CA: Sale No. 14)

Over 3,400 Lots of United States and General Foreign, Postage Stamps, Postal History, and Collections and Accumulations, and other Large Lots, as well as Philatelic Literature. NOTE: The entire Schuyler Rumsey Philatelic Auctions catalogue can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL (415) 351-2124 FAX (415) 351-2127 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.rumseyauctions.com

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FRIMÄRKSHUSET SKANDINAVISK FILATELI AB (Stockholm, Sweden: Public Auction No. 118)

Over 2,100 Lots primarily representing Sweden and the other Scandinavian Areas, but also including many other General Foreign. TEL [46] 8 661-7450 FAX [46] 8 662-8246 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.frimarkshuset.se back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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H.R. HARMER, INC.

(New York, NY: Public Auction No. 2952) In Association with:

BOULE PHILATELIE - MONACO COLLECTIONS (Principauté de Monaco)

A magnificent 28-Lot presentation offering the John R. Boker Jr. Specialized Collection of the Réunion Island First Issues. This major auction of world-class Réunion rarities will be conducted at the prestigious l’hôtel Hermitage de Monte Carlo, in conjunction with MonacoPhil 2004. H.R. HARMER, INC.: TEL (212) 532-3700 FAX (212) 447-5625 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.hrharmer.com BOULE PHILATELIE - MONACO COLLECTIONS: TEL [377] 93.15.05.12 FAX [377] 93.50.61.50 ____________________________________________________________ _

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ROBERT E. LIPPERT (Detroit, MI)

Almost 900 Lots of United States, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps, Postal History, Collections, Wholesale Lots, and Accumulations. The sale also includes a selection of United States and Foreign Coins.. NOTE: The entire Robert E. Lippert auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL (586) 776-8990 FAX (586) 776-8815 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.relippert.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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MICHAEL ROGERS INC.

(Winter Park, FL: Public Auction No. 98)

Over 800 lots of United States, Asia, and other Worldwide at public auction conducted in conjunction with FLOREX ’04, the Florida State Stamp Show. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the Michael Rogers Inc. WebSite via an Adobe Acrobat PDF File (see below): TEL (407) 644-2290 or (800) 843-3751 FAX (407) 645-4434 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.michaelrogersinc.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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BOULE EXPERTS (Paris, France) AND

BOULE MONACO-COLLECTIONS (Principauté de Monaco)

Over 1,100 premium lots representing the auctioneer’s “Prestige Postage Stamps and Postal History” sale being conducted at the very upscale l’hôtel Hermitage de Monte Carlo, in conjunction with MonacoPhil 2040. Strong in the areas of France and the French Colonies, other sections are highlighted by better offerings of Argentina, Bolivia, China, German States and Colonies, the Italian States, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, the United States, and many others TEL (France) [33] 1 40.22.60.04

FAX (France) [33] 1 40.22.06.12

TEL (Monaco) [377] 93.15.05.12 E-Mail: [email protected]

FAX (Monaco) [377] 93.50.61.50

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H.R. HARMER, INC.

(New York, NY: Public Auction No. 2952) In Association with:

BOULE PHILATELIE - MONACO COLLECTIONS (Principauté de Monaco)

An over 2,400-Lot public auction presenting the very comprehensive Edward M. Gilbert Collection of France and the French Colonies Postage Stamps and Postal History. This major auction of world-class France and French Colonies rarities will be conducted at the prestigious l’hôtel Hermitage de Monte Carlo, in conjunction with MonacoPhil 2040. H.R. HARMER, INC.: TEL (212) 532-3700 FAX (212) 447-5625 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.hrharmer.com BOULE PHILATELIE - MONACO COLLECTIONS: TEL [377] 93.15.05.12

FAX [377] 93.50.61.50

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CHARLES LESKI AUCTIONS PTY. LTD. (Hawthorn East, Melbourne, Australia: Sale No. 251)

Almost 800 Lots of Worldwide Postage Stamps and Postal History, with an emphasis on Australia and the Australian Areas, to include the all the Australian States, ’Roos, the KGV-through-Modern issues, Booklets, BOB (with Postage Dues, BCOF Issues, Revenues, and Stationery), Military Mails, and Aerophilately. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the Charles Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd. WebSite [see below]. TEL [61] 3 9882.2866 FAX [61] 3 9882.2846 E-Mail: [email protected]

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7th

ALLIANCE AUCTIONS

(Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England: Public Auction No. 79)

Almost 1,600 Lots of Great Britain, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps and Postal History, and including a large section of Collections and Mixed Lots. The comprehensive Great Britain section (Lot Nos. 1463-1732) includes QV-QEII eras Single Stamps and Covers, Unexploded Booklets, FDCs and Commemorative Covers, Presentation Packs, Regional and Local Issues, and Collections and other Mixed Lots. TEL [44] 1279 758.854 FAX [44] 1279 758.859 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.allianceauctions.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

7th

EARL P. L. APFELBAUM INC.

(Jenkintown [Philadelphia], PA: Collector’s Sale No. 580)

Over 14,200 Lots of moderate value United States, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps. NOTE: The entire Earl P. L. Apfelbaum Inc. auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]: TEL (267) 763-0216 or (800) 523-4648 FAX (267) 763-0227 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.apfelbauminc.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

7th

ZÜRICH ASIA LIMITED (A Division of

MATTHEW BENNETT INTERNATIONAL Hong Kong: Sale No. HK009)

Over 1.300 Lots the Postage Stamps and Postal History of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and other Asian Countries. Highlights of the sale include better all phases of China (including the Imperial era, with representation of the De La Rue handpainted Essays for the 1st Issues, also comprehensive the Treaty Ports), Hong Kong, a group of important covers from the British Post Office in Bangkok, and a comprehensive collection of the French Post Offices in China, which has combination covers representation. Offered in a separate hard-bound sales catalog destined to be an important reference because of its exhaustive and well-illustrated treatise on the issue, is the magnificent 48-Lot Robert Tan Collection of the 1897 “Red Revenue” stamps of China Surcharged for Postal Usage. NOTE: The entire Zürich Asia Limited sales catalog can be viewed on the Matthew Bennett, Inc.., WebSite [see below]: TEL [852] 2521.2883 or [852] 2521.9991 FAX (410) 453-9789 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.bennettstamps.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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ROBERT A. SIEGEL AUCTION GALLERIES (New York, NY: Sale No. 888-889)

Two important sales offered in separate catalogues; Sale No. 888: The “Lake Shore” Collection of Outstanding United States Postage Stamps and Postal history - Part One. Sale No.889: United States Postage Stamps and Postal History. NOTE: The entire Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries catalogue can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL (212) 753-6421 FAX (212) 753-6429 E-Mail: [email protected] (Scott R. Trepel) [email protected] (John P. Zuckerman) WebSite: http://www.siegelauctions.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

8th

CHERRYSTONE PHILATELIC AUCTIONS (New York, NY)

Over 170 lots comprising the magnificent Zbigniew S. Mikulski Collection of 18641902 Imperial Russia. All of the rarities of the period are present, with the sale covering the 1864-1865 issues, the 1866-1875 Horizontally and Vertically Laid Paper issues, the Imperforate varieties, the INVERTED CENTERS, and better complete sheets. NOTE: The entire Cherrystone Philatelic Auctions catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below] or, on the interactive philatelic auction WebSite: StampAuctionNetwork.com TEL (212) 977-7734 FAX (212) 977-8652 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.cherrystoneauctions.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

8th

DANIEL F. KELLEHER C. INC. (Wellesley, MA: Sale No 613)

Over 1500 lots of United States, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps, Postal History, and Collections. TEL (781) 235-0990

FAX (781) 235-0945

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FRANÇOIS FELDMAN F.C.N.P. (Paris, France: Sale No. 64)

Over 3,700 Lots of better France, French Offices Abroad, French Colonies, and other philatelic French Areas, as well as a selection of General Foreign. The France section is highlighted by a complete range of philatelia, from the classic issues through to the better modern. The French Colonies are very well represented, and features many rare and otherwise desirable items from the full spectrum of stamp-issuing entities, including Proofs, ERRORS, and other varieties. France, Monaco and the French Colonies are highlighted with numerous rarities incl the 1849 1fr Vermilion used on cover, 1853-1860 1fr Empire used on cover, 5f Empire unused, 1871-75 Bordeaux issues, 15c Tete-Beche pair used, 1876-78 Type Sage incl. 1c Prussian Blue mint and used. The semi-modern areas feature popular singles and sets, such as the 10fr-20fr La Rochelle, Pont du Gard, Souvenir Sheets (including the unissued 1945 “DULAC”), the Le Havre and Bordeaux overprints, Semi-postals, 1935 Riviere Bretonne "Ardoise" (Y&T 301a), the First Orphelins series, Errors (incl Imperforate varieties), Proofs, Essays, and other specialty items.

A large Air Mail section includes Ballon Monte, the Ile de France (incl the 10fr on 90c inverted overprint unused), as well as Zeppelin Covers. There also are nice selections of Postage Dues, Parcel Post, Precancels, Liberation issues, Military Air Post, “St-Nazaire” issues, “Dunkerque-Coudekerque”, the Monaco 1920 5fr+5fr “Marriage” overprint, LVF, Europa CEPT Proofs and Imperf varieties. The “A-to-Z” French Colonies feature many rarities, Proofs, Errors and other varieties from all the areas, including Algeria (w/ Parcel Post), Annam & Tonkin, the French 1945-1948 Occupation of Germany Proofs, the French Congo, an excellent section of Fezzan covers, Gabon, Morocco, Martinique (w/ Y&T 1B), New Caledonia, Lebanon French Mandate Errors, French Guiana, Somali Coast, St-Pierre et Miquelon (including “France Libre” overprints), Saar, Syria, Togo, Zanzibar, and much more. The Worldwide section offers Western Europe, including Germany, with Air Posts and Occupations, Zeppelin Covers and German Colonies. The Italian Area incls the 1941 “Afrique Orientale Italienne” Set-of-4. There are also selections of Eastern Europe, including Czechoslovakia, and the Baltic Countries. From the Vatican are the very rare 1933 “Annee Sainte” Imperf Pairs, and there are good representations of South America, Israel, and the British Colonies. NOTE: The entire François Feldman F.C.N.P. auction catalog can be viewed on the auctioneer's WebSite [see below]. TEL [33] 1 45.23.10.22 FAX [33] 1 48.01.03.45 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.FrancoisFeldman.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

9th

ROUMET, S.A.

(Paris, France: Auction No. 491)

Over 2,000 lots of Postage Stamps and Postal History devoted to all phase of France philatelia, and including the French Offices Abroad and the French Colonies. The auction also includes better General Foreign. NOTE: The entire catalog for both sales is currently available at the Roumet, S.A., WebSite in the French and English language texts [see below]. TEL [33] 1 47.70.00.56 FAX [33] 1 47.70.41.17 or [33] 1 70.81.70.59 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.roumet.fr back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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JACQUES C. SCHIFF, JR.

(Ridgefield Park, NJ: Public Sale No. 292) Almost Lots of United States and General Foreign, and including a large selection of United States Errors, Freaks, and Oddities. TEL (201) 641-5566

FAX (201) 641-5705

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SHREVES PHILATELIC GALLERIES, INC. (Dallas, TX)

Almost 600 lots offering the very nice Donald H. McCree, Jr., Collection of Premium Quality United States Postage Stamps. NOTE: The entire Shreves Philatelic Galleries auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL (972) 788-2100 or (800) 556-7826 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.shreves.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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JOHN BULL STAMP AUCTIONS LTD. (Hong Kong: Sale No. 287)

Over 1,100 Lots of primarily Hong Kong and all phases of China Postage Stamp and Postal History philatelia, and also including better British Commonwealth, as well as General Foreign. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the John Bull Stamp Auctions Ltd. WebSite [see below]. TEL [852] 2894.8888 FAX [852] 2576.5110 or [email protected] or [email protected] WebSite: http://www.jbull.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY AUCTIONS, INC.

(Rancho Santa Fe [San Diego], CA)

Over 1,300 lots of better Americana items, highlighted by very scarce-rare Autographs (Lot Nos. 1-306) to include: The listings also include numerous better classic Encased Postage Stamps, Fractional Currency, and other Americana-related items such as Lincoln-related, Black History and Slavery, Military-related, Colonial Currency including Continental and Colonial Notes Printed by “B. Franklin”, Fiscal Stamps, Colonial and Washington Coinage, Indian and Other Peace Medals, Weapons and Militaria, and Historic Maps. NOTE: The entire Early American History Auctions catalogue can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL (858) 459-4159 FAX (858) 459-4373 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.EarlyAmerican.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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FUSCO AUCTIONS

(Willoughby, OH; Public Auction No. 97)

Over 500 lots of moderately valued United States and General Foreign Postage Stamps, Postal History, Collections and Accumulations. NOTE: The catalog for this auction is available on the Fusco Auctions WebSite [see below]. TEL (440) 975-8938 FAX (440) 975-0163 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.fuscoauctions.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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GREG MANNING AUCTIONS INC.

(West Caldwell, NJ: Public Auction No. 178)

Over 1,100 Lots of United States and General Foreign Collections and Accumulations highlighted by the Edward Palmer, of Florida, Philatelic Estate, and further portions of the Andrew Levitt Philatelic Holdings. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the Greg Manning Auctions Inc. WebSite [see below] or, on the Interactive philatelic auction WebSite: StampAuctionNetwork.com TEL (973) 882-0887 or (800) 782-6771 FAX (973) 882-3499 E-Mail: [email protected]

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PROFILA AUKTION

(Budapest, Hungary: Public Auction 52)

A very large public auction consisting of almost 29,000 lots, and dominated by the Hungary and Hungarian Philatelic Areas, but including much other Worldwide, and represented by two different sales catalogs: ------------------------------------------Catalog I – Postage Stamps and Postal History (Lot Nos. 1-8981): Dominated by every possible phase of Hungary’s philatelia, the catalog also has representations from a wide range of other Worldwide, to include larger sections of Western and Eastern Europe. The Hungary Postage Stamp and Postal History section includes the Austrian Post in Hungary, the 1st and 2nd Issue stamps and covers, the exclusively-franked 1885-1895 Parcel Post Cards, and Naval Covers and other Military Mails. Also included is P.O.W. Mail from the period of the 1st World War, and the Postal History of the Occupation Periods after WW I. and WW II. The Postal History of the 1945-1946 Hungarian "Hyperinflation" Period is well represented with more than 200 covers. Also offered are a wide variety of Errors, Essays, Collections, Accumulations, and Private Philatelic Souvenir Sheets. Other Collectibles, such as Cinderellas, Documents, Revenue Stamps, Manuscripts, Banknotes, Coins, Medals, Boy Scout Memorabilia, Military- and Judaica-related items also are included in this first volume of the sale Catalogues. ------------------------------------------Catalog II – Picture Postcards (Lot Nos. 10,000-19,559): Thousands of primarily vintage picture postcards representing in the main Hungary, but also including many other countries and/or a great variety of topics (Judaica, Propaganda, Boy Scouts, St. Nicholas, Transportation, Sports, Zeppelins, etc., with many of these being artist-signed). Being a very comprehensive and interesting section, the offerings include a large group Hungarian Topography items, which are systematically listed by the detached historic geographical portions of Hungary. ------------------------------------------NOTE: Auction agent attendance services will not be available for this sale.

NOTE: The entire Profila Auctions sale catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]. TEL [36] 1 267-2494 or [36] 1 267-2495 FAX [36] 1 485-5069 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.profila.hu

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REGENCY-SUPERIOR LTD.

(St. Louis, MO: Auction No. 45)

Over 3,000 Lots of United States, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps, Postal History, Collections and other large lots, and over 450 Sports Cards and other Sports Memorabilia. This auction house has been very active in purchasing material from stamp dealers, large and small. This auction will feature the entire inventory of noted, specialized dealer of Germany, Ross Wiessmann. Another dealer acquisition has allowed listings of many better United States Revenue issues. In addition, there are numerous interesting estate consignments offered with no reserve. The sale begins with the United States section, which features many early Classics, and a large selections of Washington-Franklins, Kansas-Nebraskas, Zeppelins, and many early 20th century plate blocks, many of these being NH. Several highlights in this section include the elusive (Sc 175) 1875 Special Printing of 1873 issue, Scott 24¢ dull purple (Sc 175); it is unused with NG, and has been issued a 1992 PFC Cert. Another item featured is the 1879 10¢ brown Jefferson Banknote (Sc 187); it comes with a 2001 PSA Cert. An interesting item offered in the United States singles section is a 1908 Washington 5¢ blue “China Clay” paper variety (Sc 335a); it is in VF NH mint condition, and a 2002 APS Cert accompanies. Also, a complete Set-of-16 of the 1893 Columbians 1¢$5 Proofs on card are offered (Sc 230P-245P) The General Foreign singles section features a large amount of Austria and Germany material. Over 750 lots of singles, sets, covers, and collections, including all the better Souvenir Sheets such (as the Austrian Renner SSs), all of the German Zeppelin issues, many early German Shields and inflation stamps; the vast majority certified by the BPP expertisers. A highlight in the General Foreign cover section are the 1948 black “Berlin” Overprints (Sc 9N1-9N20), the complete Set-of-20 being tied over two Registered covers. They are canceled 13 October 1948 “Berlin-Charlottenburg” with “New York backstamps; a 2003 Schlegel Cert accompanies. Offered is an array of better quality United States, British Commonwealth, and other Worldwide collections, ranging in value from only a few hundred dollars to $50,000

per lot. Also offered is a virtually complete collection of 1851-1868 Italian States, including Modena, Parma, Romagna, Roman States, Sardinia, Tuscany, Naples, and Sicily, with all being nicely mounted on Scott Specialty album pages. The second session of the auction features over 450-lots of vintage Sports Cards and other Sports Memorabilia. An item of particular interest is a creamy-white OAL baseball signed by Babe Ruth on the “sweet spot”. Many more baseballs are offered with autographs by Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Stan Musial, Nolan Ryan, and others. Several vintage Autograph Books also are available. One in particular is from the 1920-30’s, and includes autographs from baseball, basketball, football and boxing players, coaches, sports executives and writers. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the Regency-Superior Ltd. WebSite (see below). TEL (314) 361-5699 or (800) 782-0066 FAX (314) 361-5677 E-Mail:[email protected] (David M. Kols, President) [email protected] (Sean P. McRee, Auction Mgr.) [email protected] (Alan Lipkin, Sr. Vice President) WebSite: http://www.RegencySuperior.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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SUBASTAS SEVILLA

(Sevilla, Spain: Public Auction No. 11)

Several hundred lots in an upscale all-Spain, Spanish Andorra, and Spanish Colonies Postage Stamps and Postal History sale covering the Classics through the better Modern issues. Highlights of the sale incl one of the oldest recorded Spanish letters (14th Century), a selection of No. 1 covers from the “Guallart Archive” (incl one BISECT), other better Postal History of Spain (with classic-era Registered Letters), five Canary Islands Issues without the number on the back (incl one used on a very rare 20th Century cover), and Spanish Morocco (with ex-Dasi items) The auction also includes Coins, Banknotes, and other Spanish collectibles. NOTE: The catalog for this auction is available on the Subastas Sevilla WebSite [see below]. TEL [34] 95 456-4105 FAX [34] 95 456-4604 or E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] WebSite: http://www.subastasevilla.com

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TROPICAL STAMPS INC.

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Sale No. 160)

Over 1,100 Lots for an all-United States auction including numerous moderate value quality items, as well as scarcer singles and sets, and with issues ranging from the classics to the modern, and with varied Back-of-the-Book section including some Confederate States, Canal Zone, Guam, and Hawaii. TEL (954) 351-9797 or (800) 634-0666 FAX (954) 351 0941 E-Mail: [email protected] back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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LUGDUNUM PHILATÉLIE

(Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France: Sale No. 50)

An interesting selection of prestige Worldwide Classical Postal History. The 134 upscale lots offer a great selection of France, the French Offices Abroad, and the French Colonies. The balance of the sale offers the rest of the world (220 Lots), and covers the spectrum of better General Foreign postal history, to include many pleasant surprises as the listings are perused. NOTE: The entire Lugdunum Philatélie catalogue can be viewed on their WebSite in both the French and English language texts [see below]. TEL [33] 4 72.16.00.23 FAX [33] 4 78.59.21.67 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.lugdunum-philatelie.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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DOROTHEUM GmbH & CO. KG

(Vienna, Austria: Auction No. 7031)

Over 1,900 Lots of primarily Austria and the Austrian Areas Postage Stamps and Postal History. and also including other General Foreign. The sale also includes a nice section of multicolored used Picture Postcards. The General Foreign includes better sections of comprehensive Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Liechtenstein, classic Netherlands, and Switzerland. NOTE: The entire Dorotheum GmbH. auction catalog can be viewed on the auctioneer's WebSite [see below].

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EARL P. L. APFELBAUM INC.

(Jenkintown [Philadelphia], PA: Sale No. 999)

Over 3,000 Lots of United States and General Foreign Postage Stamps and Postal History, as well as intact Collections, Accumulations, and other Large Lots. NOTE: The entire Earl P. L. Apfelbaum Inc. auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below]: TEL (267) 763-0216 or (800) 523-4648 FAX (267) 763-0227 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.apfelbauminc.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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BONHAMS

(London, England: Sale No. 11224)

A Worldwide Postage Stamps and Postal History sale. NOTE: The complete catalog for this auction is available on the Bonhams WebSite [see below]. TEL [44] 20 7468.8219 FAX [44] 20 7409.3466 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.bonhams.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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SPINK & SON LTD. (London)

(London, England: Sale No. 4024)

Over 1,600 Lots represent a public auction of postage Stamps and Postal History of the World. Postal History/Cover collectors would do well to examine these listings for their specialties, and many better unusual items abound.

NOTE: The catalog for this SPINK-London auction is available for viewing on their WebSite [see below]. TEL [44] 20 7563.4000 FAX [44] 20 7563.4066 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite : http://www.spink.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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BRIGHAM AUCTIONS LTD.

(Mississauga [Toronto], Canada)

Over 1,200 Lots of Canada, British North America, and General Foreign ranging from single rarities through Collections, Accumulations, and other Large Lots, and TEL (905) 238-1634 FAX (905) 238-8399 E-Mail: [email protected] back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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HARMERS OF LONDON

(London, England: Sale No. 4732)

A 465-Lot sale comprising the incomparable Jeffrey K. Weiss, FRPS-L, Specialized Collection of the Seychelles. NOTE: The entire Harmers of London auction catalog can viewed on their WebSite [see below] or, on the philatelic auction WebSite: StampAuctionNetwork.com TEL [44] 171 629-0218 FAX [44] 171 495-0260 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.Harmers.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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NUTMEG STAMP SALES

(Danbury, CT: Sale No. 51)

Exactly 4,600 Lots of all-United States Postage stamps, extensive Postal History. And Autographs. Featured in the sale is a comprehensive mix of Postal History, to include Expositions and Fairs, Advertising Covers, FDCs, Postal Stationery, Deltiology, Autographs, Fancy Cancels, and Foreign Destination Covers.

There is a large section of 19th and 20th century mint and used Postage Stamps and Revenue Issues (with the elusive “Beer Tax” Beer stamps having marginal markings), and other Back-of-the-Book material. There are more than 200 lots of Autographs, including an interesting signed caricature of Jacqueline Kennedy (drawn by Oscar Berger), and more than 100 lots of Deltiology, with many views of Naval Ships with their Ship Cancellations. NOTE: The entire Nutmeg Stamp Sales auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below] or, on the interactive philatelic auction WebSite: StampAuctionNetwork.com TEL (203) 792-3862 or (800) 522-1607 FAX (203) 798-7902 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.nutmegstamp.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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STATUS INTERNATIONAL (Sydney, Australia)

Over 3,600 Lots of the Australian States, Australia, and the Australian Areas, and including strong sections of other British Commonwealth, and General Foreign. The sale also includes impressive large sections of Collections, Accumulations, Wholesale Groupings, and other Large Lots, as well as some Philatelic Literature. Australia philatelia covers the spectrum of the country’s issues, from the Roo’s, to the modern scarcities (including a comprehensive section of the WWII “B.C.O.F.” issues). The Australian States has particular strength in the areas of New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria. The British Commonwealth sections is highlighted by offerings of better Canada, Ceylon, Falkland Islands, Great Britain, Hong Kong, the Indian States, the Malayan States and Malaya, Nauru, the New Republic, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea, Pitcairn Island, Sierra Leone, South Africa (with Cape of Good Hope and “Mafeking” issues), South-West Africa, and the Transvaal. The General Foreign sections incl nice representations for Austria, China, Egypt, France and the French Colonies, Germany and the German Colonies, Japan and the Japanese Occupations, Switzerland, Thailand, the United States, Viet Nam, and Yugoslavia. NOTE: The catalog for this auction is available on the Status International WebSite [see below]. TEL [61] 2 9267.4525 FAX [61] 2 9267.6124 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.statusint.com.au

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BABY NUTMEG STAMP SALES (Danbury, CT: Sale No. 24)

Over 7,100 moderate value United States, British Commonwealth, and General Foreign Postage Stamps and Postal History. The items offered range from a value of $US 5 though $US 500, although the vast majority tend to be at the lower end of the $US-scale. This sale is a great hunting ground for those inexpensive (yet elusive) individual stamps and sets. NOTE: The entire Baby Nutmeg Stamp Sales auction catalog can be viewed on their WebSite [see below] or, on the interactive philatelic auction WebSite: StampAuctionNetwork.com TEL (203) 792-3862 or (800) 522-1607 FAX (203) 798-7902 E-Mail: [email protected] WebSite: http://www.nutmegstamp.com back to top ____________________________________________________________ _

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