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Lot Symbol Description Price

1001 PS/M Abu Dhabi 1964. Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan 30np carmine aerogramme. Fine mint example, some aging marks. 15.00

1002 PS/M Abu Dhabi 1966. Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan 30f ovpt on 30np carmine aerogramme. Very fine mint example. 17.00

1004 C Afghanistan 1960. ® Cover to England franked on back by Zahir Shah 25p green (pair) and 2af ultramarine (pair & a single), Scott# 372, 384. All tied by cds of KABUL 15.2.60 with registration cachet on front. Clean cover.

17.00

1005 Bkt Albania 1986. Domestic Flowers unexploded booklet, contains one pane of 2 stamps, 35q and 1.2l (se-tenant pair) in multicolor with perforation 12. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 2204a, Yvert# C2096. Designs show flowers (Gymnospermium shqipetarum and Leucojum valentinum). Nice item for thematic collectors (Flowers, plants).

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1006 Bkt/Var Albania 1986. Domestic Flowers unexploded booklet, contains one pane of 2 stamps, 35q and 1.2l (se-tenant pair) in multicolor totally IMPERFORATED. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 2204a, Yvert# C2096a. Designs show flowers (Gymnospermium shqipetarum and Leucojum valentinum). Nice item for thematic collectors (Flowers, plants). This booklet is mentioned but not priced in Scott catalogue.

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1008 PS Australia 1892. QV postal stationery card 2d violet with red ovpt 1½d and UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION), used to Germany. Cancelled by duplex, oval barred VICTORIA and cds of MELBOURNE DE 15, 92. Nice looking and fresh card.

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1009 PS Australia 1894. QV postal stationery card 2d violet with red ovpt 1½d and UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION, used to Germany. Cancelled by duplex, oval barred VICTORIA and cds of MELBOURNE AU 22, 94. Nice card.

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1010 C Australia 1950. Commercial airmail cover to Cairo, Egypt franked by 1sh 6d blackish brown (Hermes and Globe), Scott# C6, SG# 223a, tied by square M/C of SYDNEY. N. S. W. AUST. 30 NOV 1950, and a wise slogan of [ROAD CARELESSNESS KILLS]. Circular Egypt's censorship black h/s (Dep.M) applied on arrival. Small tears due to rough opening, not distracting from a nice looking airmail cover.

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1011 Bkt Australia 1986. Domestic Alpine Wild Flowers unexploded 80c booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps, 3c, 5c, 36c (x2) se-tenant strip in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet. Scott# 996a, Yvert# C969I. Designs show flowers (Royal blue bell, Alpine march marigold, Silver snow daisy). Nice item for thematic collectors (Flowers, plants).

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1012 Bkt Australia 1986. Domestic Alpine Wild Flowers unexploded $1 booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps, 3c, 25c, 36c (x2) se-tenant strip in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet. Scott# 996b, Yvert# C969II. Designs show flowers (Royal blue bell, Mount Buffalo sunray, Silver snow daisy). Nice item for thematic collectors (Flowers, plants).

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1013 C Austria 1850. Stampless folded entire bearing black tow-line h/s [GROSS - ENZERSDORF / 17 AUG]. Embossed Coat of Arms seal tying red wax sealing patch on reverse. Superb condition letter, neatly opened.

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1019 NH Bahrain 1948. KGVI 2sh 6d yellow green of Great Britain with black ovpt [BAHRAIN 2 RUPEES], Scott# 60, SG# 59, Michel# 57. VF U/M (NH) mint OG well centered fresh example. Scarce thus.

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1020 FFC Bahrain 1952. First flight formal illustrated cover of the B.O.A.C., flew from Bahrain to Bombay India by the new Jetliner Comet (leg of the London / Colombo Ceylon route). Franked by KGVI 6d Lilac with ovpt 6 Annas, tied by cds of BAHRAIN 11 AU 52 with arrival cds of BOMBAY AERODROME 12 AU 52 alongside on front. Clean and fresh cover.

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1021 FFC Bahrain 1952. First flight formal illustrated cover of the B.O.A.C., flew from Bahrain to Cairo Egypt by the new Jetliner Comet (leg of the return flight of London / Singapore Malaya route). Franked by KGVI ½d orange with ovpt ½ Anna and 3d violet with ovpt 3 Annas, both tied by cds of BAHRAIN 16 OC 52 with arrival cds of AERODROME DU CAIRE 17 OC 52 on reverse, with Egyptian censorship h/s (100) on front. Clean and fresh cover.

12.00

1023 U Bahrain 1973. War Tax 5f sky blue stamp, Scott# MR1, SG# T192, Michel# 1. Fine used lightly cancelled copy. This stamp is quite rare, it served only for 40 days, from Oct 21 to Nov 30, then replaced by another stamp with better design. The 5f War Tax was mandatory on all mail after the 1973 Arab Israeli war of 1973, and the funds raised was passed to the Arab League to fund the war effort. Cat Val Scott $85, SG GB£65, Michel €80.

18.00

1024 NH Bahrain 1973. 10th Anniversary of FAO set of 2 stamps, Scott# 192-193, SG# 190-191, Michel# 200-201. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Good item for UN organizations thematic collectors. Cat Val Scott $12, SG GB£12, Michel €14.

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1025 NH Bahrain 1973. 10th Anniversary of FAO set of 2 stamps, Scott# 192-193, SG# 190-191, Michel# 200-201. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Good item for UN organizations thematic collectors. Cat Val Scott $12, SG GB£12, Michel €14.

7.00

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1026 NH Bahrain 1973. 25th Anniversary of Human Rights set of 2 stamps, Scott# 194-195, SG# 192-193, Michel# 202-203. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Good item for UN organizations thematic collectors. Cat Val Scott $13, SG GB£12.50, Michel €15.

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1028 NH Bahrain 1979. International Year of the Child set of 2 stamps, Scott# 271-272, SG# 256-257, Michel# 282-283. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Good item for UN events thematic collectors. Cat Val Scott $13, SG GB£12.50, Michel €15.

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1029 NH Bahrain 1981. Various Mosques set of 4 stamps, Scott# 286-289, SG# 287-290, Michel# 314-317. VF U/M (NH) fresh set. Cat Val Scott $9, SG GB£7.50, Michel €10.

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1030 NH Bahrain 1981. Handicrafts of the state set of 4 stamps, Scott# 282-285, SG# 283-286, Michel# 310-313. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Cat Val Scott $19, SG GB£15, Michel €20.

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1031 NH Bahrain 1981. 20th Anniversary of Coronation of Sheikh Isa bin Sulman commemorative set of 5 stamps, Scott# 290-294, SG# 291-295, Michel# 318-322. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint set. Cat Val Scott 2007 $11, SG GB£10, Michel €12.

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1034 Bkt Belgium 1991. Youth Philately set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1421a, Yvert# C2428. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (folded) in its original cover. Design shows different cartoon characters related to the Postage (Blake and Mortimer by E. P. Jacobs, Cori the ship boy by Bob De Moor, Cities of the Fantastic by Francois Schuiten, Boule and Bill by Jean Roba). Very nice for thematic collectors (philately, stamp collecting related issues, ships, air balloons, paintings, cartoon, art, booklets).

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1035 Bkt Belgium 1991. Youth Philately set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1421a, Yvert# C2428. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (unfolded) in its original cover. Design shows different cartoon characters related to the Postage (Blake and Mortimer by E. P. Jacobs, Cori the ship boy by Bob De Moor, Cities of the Fantastic by Francois Schuiten, Boule and Bill by Jean Roba). Very nice for thematic collectors (philately, stamp collecting related issues, ships, air balloons, paintings, cartoon, art, booklets). Pristine condition.

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1037 Bkt Belgium 1991. Youth Philately set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1421a, Yvert# C2428. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (folded) in its original cover. Design shows different cartoon characters related to the Postage (Blake and Mortimer by E. P. Jacobs, Cori the ship boy by Bob De Moor, Cities of the Fantastic by Francois Schuiten, Boule and Bill by Jean Roba). Very nice for thematic collectors (philately, stamp collecting related issues, ships, air balloons, paintings, cartoon, art, booklets).

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1039 Bkt Belgium 1991. Domestic Mushrooms set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1414a, Yvert# C2418. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (unfolded) in its original cover. Design shows different kinds of mushrooms, nice for thematic collectors (Mushrooms, plants, booklets). Pristine condition.

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1041 Bkt Belgium 1991. Domestic Mushrooms set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1414a, Yvert# C2418. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (folded) in its original cover. Design shows different kinds of mushrooms, nice for thematic collectors (Mushrooms, plants, booklets).

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1042 Bkt Belgium 1991. Domestic Mushrooms set of four 14fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1414a, Yvert# C2418. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (folded) in its original cover. Design shows different kinds of mushrooms, nice for thematic collectors (Mushrooms, plants, booklets).

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1044 Bkt Belgium 1992. Animals set of four 15fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1465a, Yvert# C2477. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded booklet (folded) in its original cover. Design shows different bush small animals (Pole cat, Squirrel, Hedgehog, Dormouse). Very nice for thematic collectors (small animals, booklets).

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1045 Bkt Belgium 1992. Animals set of four 15fr stamps in multicolor. Scott# 1465a, Yvert# C2477. VF U/M (NH) complete unexploded (unfolded) booklet in its original cover. Design shows different bush small animals (Pole cat, Squirrel, Hedgehog, Dormouse). Very nice for thematic collectors (small animals, booklets). Pristine condition.

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1048 NH Belize 1985. Two different sets of miniature sheets (two each) commemorating the 85th birthday of the Queen Mother, and the same set with silver ovpt (COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT CONFERENCE. BAHAMAS 16TH - 22TH OCTOBER 1985). Scott# 761-762 and 775-776, Yvert# 57-58 and 60-61. Superb U/M (NH) post office fresh sets. Beautiful souvenir sheets of the British Royal Family.

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1051 NH Cambodia 1984. Complete set of 7 stamps showing wild animals, wolves (Canis latrans, Canis dingo, Lycaon pictus, Canis aureus, Vulpes vulpes, Chrysocyon brachyurus, Canis lupus). Scott# 497-503. VF U/M (NH) fresh set. Scarce and important set for thematic collectors, wild animals, wolves, dogs, Foxes.

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1052 NH/Var Canada 1908. Quebec Tercentenary issue ½c sepia (King George V and Queen Mary when they were prince and princess of Wales). VF U/M (NH) mint OG block of 4 stamps with the U/R stamp showing major re-entry. Scott# 96, 96i, SG# 188. Very scarce stamp in such fresh block.

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1053 H/NH Canada 1917. The Fathers of Confederation 3c brown. VF mint OG block of 4 stamps, three of them with a light trace of a hinge and one stamp U/M (NH). Scott# 135, SG# 244. Very fresh block. Cat Val Scott$ 180+, SG GB£ 72 (if all hinged).

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1056 H Canada 1946. Group of official stamps with perforation (OHMS). Peace issue of 1946 complete set of 6 stamps until $1 and King George VI 2c sepia and 3c purple of 1949. VF mint OG stamps with traces of first hinge. Scott# 268-273, 285, 286, SG# O153-O161 (no O159). This is the last group of Canadian stamps to be perforated like this for official use as this measure was stopped on 1949. Very fine fresh stamps. Mentioned but not priced in Scott , SG 2005 Cat Val GB£100+.

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1058 H "Canada 1950. Key $1.00 official stamp, the red violet ""Train Ferry Prince Edward Island"" stamp with black ovpt letter ""G"". Scott# O25. VF fresh mint hinged example with almost superb centering. Scott Cat Val US$105 for the NH."

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1059 NH "Canada 1951. Key $1.00 official stamp, the bright ultramarine ""Fishing resources"" stamp with black ovpt letter ""G"". Scott# O27.VF fresh U/M (NH) mint example with almost superb centering. Scott Cat Val US$100."

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1061 H China, Taiwan 1960. (New). Paintings from the Palace Museum complete set of 4 stamps showing Chinese paintings from the 7th to 11th centuries. Scott# 1261-1264. VF fresh mint set with light trace of the first hinge, almost NH. Designs show; $1 two horse riders by Wei Yen, $1.40 two horses and groom by Han Kan, $1.60 Flowers and birds by Hsiao Yung and $2 pair of Mandarin ducks by Monk Hui Ch'ung. Lovely set, important for thematic collectors of horses and birds. Scott Cat Val US$33+.

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1062 H China, Taiwan 1962. (New). Emperors of old dynasties complete set of 4 stamps. Scott# 1355-1358. VF fresh mint set with light trace of the first hinge, almost never hinged. Designs show; 80c Emperor T'ai Tsung of T'ang dynasty 627-649, $2 Emperor T'ai Tsu of Sung dynasty 960-975, $3.20 Emperor T'ai Tsu of Yuan dynasty (Genghis Khan) 1206-1227 and $4 Emperor T'ai Tsu of Ming dynasty 1368-1398. Lovely and important for set, with this rare stamp of Genghis Khan stamp. Scott Cat Val US$146+.

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1063 H "China, Taiwan 1966. (New). Paintings from the Palace Museum complete set of 4 stamps showing Chinese paintings from the 10th to 12th centuries. Scott# 1479-1482. VF fresh mint set with light trace of the first hinge, almost NH. Designs show; $2.50 Fishing on a Snowy day ""five dynasties 907-960"", $3.50 Calves on the Plain, Sung artist 960-1126, $4.50 Winter landscape, Sung artist 960-1126 and $5 Magpies by Lin Ch'un, Southern Sung dynasty 1127-1279. Lovely set, important for thematic collectors of animals, fishes and birds. Scott Cat Val US$42+."

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1064 C Congo (Belgian) 1930. Very scarce early airmail cover from a Gold Medal collection. The cover was carried by the special flight from Brussels (Belgium) to Leopoldville (Congo) by O. Vanderlinden and R. Fabry on board of the Breguet XIX (La Reine Elisabeth) on December 7th, 1930. The cover bears the special Fr 5 dark violet airmail stamp which was issued on December 3rd especially for this flight, Scott# C5, SG# 564. Also franked by Fr 1.50 postage stamps for the total rate of Fr 6.25, all tied by cds of BRUXELLES - BRUSSEL 7.XII.1930. Red violet h/s's (AVION), (CONGO) and boxed [Liaison Aerienne Belgique-Congo Decembre 1930] on front. Arrival cds of LEOPOLDVILLE 15.12.30 and cds of ELISABETHVILLE 15.12.30 on reverse. Remarkable and rare cover.

175.00

1065 C Congo (Belgian) 1934. Scarce mixed franking special flight airmail cover, from a Gold Medal collection. The cover was carried by the special flight from Brussels (Belgium) to Leopoldville (Congo) and return, flown by Mr. & Mrs. Guy Hansez on board of the DH 83 Fox Moth (bought from the Prince of Wales at the end of 1933). The cover franked by Fr 5 brown lake and Fr 1.50 black brown airmail stamps, Scott# C2, C4, for a rate of Fr 6.50, both stamps tied by cds of ANTWERPEN 22.III.1934 with arrival cds of LEOPOLDVILLE 28.3.34 on reverse. For the return flight it was franked by 6 Belgian Congo stamps for the rate of Fr 6.50, all tied by cds of LEOPOLDVILLE 28.3.34. Arrival cds of ANTWERPEN 11.IV.1934 on reverse. Red h/s of [LAISON AERIENNE BELGIQUE - CONGO Mars 1934] on front. Only 4,000 covers were carried on this special flight (by agreement with SABENA) only few of them flown back.

80.00



1067 FFC Congo (Belgian) 1935. SABENA mixed franking first flight cover of round trip Brussels (Belgium) to Leopoldville (Congo), flown by Fokker VIIb/3m (Edmond Thieffry) on 23/2/1935. Franked by air stamps Fr 0.50 blue, FR1.50 black brown and FR2 deep green (Scott# C1-C3) for a rate of Fr 4, all tied by cds of BRUXELLES - BRUSSEL 23.II.1935 with black Sabena cachet [1er DEPART SERVICE AERIEN REGULIER BELGIQUE - CONGO 23-2-1935] alongside with arrival cds of LEOPOLDVILLE POSTES 28.2.35 on reverse. For the return flight it was franked by 3 Belgian Congo stamps (including Death of King Albert) for the rate of Fr 4, all tied by cds of LEOPOLDVILLE POSTES 28.2.35 with arrival cds of BRUXELLES - BRUSSEL 8.3.35 on reverse.

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1070 FFC Congo (Belgian) 1936. Scarce local FFC on the return flight from Elisabethville (Congo) to Brussels (Belgium), flown by Fokker VII. Franked by 3 Belgian Congo stamps for the rate of Fr 1.40, all tied by cds of KINDU 29.10.36 with arrival cds of STANLEYVILLE 30.10.36 on reverse. Special cover of SABENA showing their network in Congo, with black cachet of [1er AVION SABENA KINDU STANLEYVILLE]. Scarce.

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1071 C Congo (Belgian) 1937. Scarce card of the special triple FORMATION round trip flight of three airplanes together from Brussels (Belgium) to Leopoldville (Congo) on 20th October 1937. This cover was carried by the Pelican (Caudron aircraft) flown by Mr. E. Dehart. The cover is franked by 4 stamps of Belgium for the rate of Fr 3.30, all tied by cds of BRUXELLES AEROPORT 20.10.37 with the special green cachet of the occasion. For the return flight the cover was franked by 3 Belgian Congo stamps for the rate of Fr 3.30, all tied by cds of LEOPOLDVILLE 6.11.37. Remarkable flight card still on its original display page.

85.00

1073 NH Congo 2001. Superb MARILYN MONROE U/M (NH) sheet of 30 stamps 1.50cf each in multicolor, depicting the famous NUDE Pin-Up calendar photo that later made her a legend from Hollywood. Intact sheet with all its decorated margins. Great photographs! Lovely and artistic item for collectors of [cinema, movie, film, nude, personalities, Marilyn Monroe thematic].

40.00

1074 NH Cook Islands 1984. Birth of H.R.H. Prince Henry on 15 Sep 1984 commemorative issue, complete set of five stamps, Scott# 833-837, Yvert# 805-809. U/M (NH) superb complete set in singles (5) and three miniature sheets of four stamps each (extravagantly decorated with Prince Charles and Lady Diana portraits), containing two complete sets (of 5) and extra 2 stamps of the high value $3 (Prince of Wales portrait). Extremely beautiful group, nice item for British Royal Family collectors. Cat Val $35.

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1083 PS/S Cyprus 1997. Scarce mint airmail postal stationery card with ovpt SPECIMEN in red. Issued in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Cyprus Airways, 26c (sold to the public for 30c). Scarce and colorful Specimen card, nice item for air mail and airlines thematic collectors.

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1086 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Agia Napa Beach]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1089 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [House of Dionysos in Pafos]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Mythology, Historic sites and Religion thematic collectors.

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1093 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Kolossi Castle]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Mythology and Historic sites thematic collectors.

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1094 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Landscape in Protaras (windmill)]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1095 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Landscape in Protaras (windmill)]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1096 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Nature Trail Akamas in Pafos]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1097 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Nature Trail Akamas in Pafos]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1098 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Protaras - beach scene]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1099 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Snow Mountains in Troodos]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Winter sports and Mountains thematic collectors.

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1100 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Snow Mountains in Troodos]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Winter sports and Mountains thematic collectors.

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1101 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [The Kourion]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Mythology and Historic sites thematic collectors.

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1102 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [The Kourion]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008. Nice item for Mythology and Historic sites thematic collectors.

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1103 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) cent for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Wind Surfing in Limassol]. Good item for thematic collectors of water sports, surfing. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1106 PS/Specimen Cyprus 2003. Lovely postage prepaid (port payé) touristic color photo postcard with red ovpt [AKYRO - Specimen in Greek]. Sold for 0.26 Cyprus Pound (= 1 US$) for the rate of airmail ppc abroad. VF fresh mint example showing [Landscape in Protaras (windmill)]. These cards are obsolete now as Cyprus joined the Euro zone in January 1st, 2008.

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1110 C Denmark 1951. Extremely nice five color franking ® cover rated at 2k 10Ø to the USA, with two US due stamps. Lovely cover franked by six stamps (including pair of the Red Cross hospital ship Jutlandia 25Ø+5Ø carmine and a set of centenary of the 1st Danish stamp), Scott# B19, 326, 329, 330, 331, Yvert# 330, 340, 341, 342, 343 (x2), all tied by cds of CHARLOTTENLUND -1.10.51 with ® label No. 712 of the same alongside. On arrival it received violet cachet (Collect 10c Postage Due For Custom Service( and oval h/s (U.S. CUSTOMS PASSED Port of NEW YORK), then 2 US 5c due stamps were affixed and tied by double oval h/s, all on front. Transit violet cds of LONG ISLAND CITY N.Y. OCT 15, 1951 and arrival cds of LONG ISLAND SUNNYSIDE STA. OCT 16, 1951 on reverse.

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1112 NH Dubai 1963. Sheikh Rashid bin Said al Maktum top value 10r in rose lake, greenish blue & black, with perforation 12. Scott# 17, SG# 17, Michel# 17. Extremely fine and fresh U/M (NH) example. Cat Val Scott US$35, SG GB£38+, Michel €45.

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1113 NH Dubai 1963. Sheikh Rashid bin Said al Maktum top value 10r in rose lake, greenish blue & black, with perforation 12. Scott# 17, SG# 17, Michel# 17. Extremely fine and fresh U/M (NH) upper marginal example. Cat Val Scott US$35, SG GB£38+, Michel €45.

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1114 NH Dubai 1963. Sheikh Rashid bin Said al Maktum top value 10r in rose lake, greenish blue & black, with perforation 12. Scott# 17, SG# 17, Michel# 17. Extremely fine and fresh U/M (NH) upper marginal horizontal pair of stamps. Cat Val Scott US$70, SG GB£75+, Michel €90.

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1115 NH Dubai 1963. Sheikh Rashid bin Said al Maktum top value 10r in rose lake, greenish blue & black, with perforation 12. Scott# 17, SG# 17, Michel# 17. Extremely fine and fresh U/M (NH) horizontal pair of stamps. Cat Val Scott US$70, SG GB£75+, Michel €90.

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1117 E Egypt 1962. No value essay by the Postal Authority press [for experiments only], printed by photogravure on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11½. U/M (NH) left marginal horizontal pair in dark blue & slate. The design shows the TV building in Cairo. Scare not listed unadopted essay.

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1118 E Egypt 1963. No value essay by the Postal Authority press [for experiments only], printed by photogravure on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11½. Two U/M (NH) mint matching lower marginal single examples in dark purple and bluish slate green. The design shows Kima factory in Aswan. Not listed unadopted essay.

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1119 E Egypt 1963. No value essay by the Postal Authority press [for experiments only], printed by photogravure on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11½. Two U/M (NH) mint matching horizontal pairs in dark purple and bluish slate green. The design shows Kima factory in Aswan. Not listed unadopted essay.

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1120 E Egypt 1963. No value essay by the Postal Authority press [for experiments only], printed by photogravure on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11½. Two U/M (NH) mint matching lower marginal blocks of 4 in dark purple and bluish slate green. The design shows Kima factory in Aswan. Not listed unadopted essay.

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1121 E Egypt 1963. No value essay by the Postal Authority press [for experiments only], printed by photogravure on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11½. Two U/M (NH) mint matching L/R corner blocks of 9 with control numbers and printing date of 22.VI.63, in dark purple and bluish slate green. The design shows Kima factory in Aswan. Not listed unadopted essay.

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1122 E Egypt 1970. Essay by the Postal Authority press [for experimentation only], printed by photogravure, in deep blue on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11x11½. U/M (NH) mint single example. Design shows human face in mosaic with reversed Arabic writing (experiment without value). NP# E548. Cat Val $50 !!.

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1123 E Egypt 1970. Essay by the Postal Authority press [for experimentation only], printed by photogravure, in deep blue on gummed unwmkd paper, with perf 11x11½. U/M (NH) mint single example. Design shows human face in mosaic with reversed Arabic writing (experiment without value). NP# E548. Cat Val $50 !!.

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1124 E Egypt 2002. Very scarce essay of the new definitive 125pi (King Psusennes I) in gold & blue, printed by offset on unwatermarked glossy gummed paper with perf 11x11½ (NP# D382, SG# 2239). VF U/M L/R corner strip of 5 stamps. The essay shows the same gold vignette which was used later in the stamp but with the background merely a plain brush paint in light blue, without any inscription or value. Apparently this was a trial of color combinations for the stamp design, however no other color combination has ever been recorded so far. RARE and unlisted essay anywhere.

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1125 NH/Var Egypt 1923. King Fouad 5m chestnut, on normal wmkd paper and totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 115a, Scott# 96a, NP# D95k, Balian# 227b. VF (NH) mint example, unchecked for plate flaws. Cat Val $25.

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1127 NH/Var Egypt 1963. Glass lamp 4m greeting stamp, green & carmine. VF U/M (NH) horizontal pair with the right stamp showing the Arabic date positional error of 1913 instead of 1963, small brown gum adhesion of the normal stamp while the error stamp is intact and clean. This error occurs only once per 200 stamps (every two panes of 100) in position 63. Scott# 579, SG# 739a, Balian# 331a, NP# C318a. Nile Post Cat Val $15.

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1129 NH/Var Egypt 1988. Extremely rare modern perforation error. Suez Canal crossing anniversary 5pi stamp in multicolor. Superb U/M (NH) 3 margin block of 30 stamps (3x10, the left three rows of the sheet, with date and control number) with the lower THREE stamps showing significant upward shift of the lower perforation comb by 6mm (4 full perforations), leaving them much shorter (24mm instead of 30mm high) and so without Arabic inscription or denomination in English (5Pi). Stunning error as only few panes exist, NP catalogue reported that only 2 panes exist, but it is known now that at least 4 panes has been recorded. NP#C1129a, Scott# 1373, SG# 1701, Balian# 1171 (error not listed). NP Cat Val $300.

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1130 NH/Var Egypt 1989. Islamic Vase 10pi dark violet & blue large format, U/M (NH) fresh horizontal pair with shifted perforation rightward. NP# D345e, Balian# 820c, Scott# 1278, SG# 1580. NP Cat Val $20.

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1131 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Black color (the script) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1132 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Black color (the script) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1133 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety figure (8) of the value (80pi) broken and reading (30) instead. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57b, Balian# 1353a, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. NP Cat Val $50.

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1138 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Gold color (the frame) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1139 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Gold color (the frame) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1140 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Red color (the photo) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1141 NH/Var Egypt 1994. Performance of Verdi's Opera Aida at Deir al-Bahari in Luxor 80pi multicolored S/S with the variety Red color (the photo) clearly off-set on the back. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh example. NP# MS57, Balian# 1353, Scott# 1570, SG# MS1936. Not listed variety.

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1142 NH/Var Egypt 1995. Post Day set of 3 stamps in multicolor on unwmkd paper with shiny gum. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh full pane of 50 stamps of each value, with the left vertical column of 5 stamps of the 55pi value showing the date (1995 - 1415) partially MISSING - at the U/L corner of each stamp - due to an excess inking printing error. Designs include;15pi statue of Akhenaton, 55pi the Golden mask of King Tutankhamen and 80pi statue of Queen Nefertiti. This variety set is getting scarcer. NP# C1309-1311 and C1310a, SG# 1946-1948, Scott# 1579-1581. Cat Val Scott $85, SG GB£ 110 both without the variety stamps, NP Cat Val 200$ including the 5 variety stamps at $125 alone.

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1143 NH/Var Egypt 1995. Post Day set of 3 stamps in multicolor on unwmkd paper with shiny gum. VF U/M (NH) post office fresh full pane of 50 stamps of each value, with the left vertical column of 5 stamps of the 55pi value showing the date (1995 - 1415) partially MISSING - at the U/L corner of each stamp - due to an excess inking printing error. Designs include;15pi statue of Akhenaton, 55pi the Golden mask of King Tutankhamen and 80pi statue of Queen Nefertiti. This set is getting scarcer. NP# C1309-1311 and C1310a, SG# 1946-1948, Scott# 1579-1581. Cat Val Scott $85, SG GB£ 110 both without the variety stamps, NP Cat Val 200$ including the 5 variety stamps ($125).

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1153 NH/Var Egypt 2002. 20th Dynasty mural 10pi multicolored on unwmkd paper (like NP# D376d). VF U/M (NH) horizontal pair totally IMPERFORATED. This is not the imperforated variety stamp listed as D376d (Cat Val $125 per single), as it is only available in vertical columns of 10 stamps. This pair came from another sheet fully IMPERFORATED, sneaked out during the printing process, it was never released to the public in this form. SG# 2234.

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1155 NH/Var Egypt 2002. 20th Dynasty mural 10pi multicolored on unwmkd paper (like NP# D376d). VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamps totally IMPERFORATED. This is not the imperforated variety listed as D376d (Cat Val $125 per single), as it is only available in vertical columns of 10 stamps. This block came from another sheet fully IMPERFORATED, sneaked out during the printing process, it was never released to the public in this form. SG# 2234. Scarce block.

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1156 NH/Var Egypt 2002. Ozone Layer International Preservation day, 125pi stamp in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) mint example with significant perforation shift by 7mm rightward and by 9mm upward. This shifts caused extensively misperforated stamp, SG# 2250, Scott# 1824, NP# C1552a. Very scarce stamp from the only one pane of 50 stamps recorded. Design shows the Globe encircled by a snake. Important variety stamp for thematic collectors of [Ozone, environment, climate, global warming]. NP Cat Val $75.

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1157 NH/Var Egypt 2002. Sinai Liberation Day (Red sea touristic view at Sharm El Sheikh), 30pi stamp in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) right marginal example with significant perforation shift by 2mm leftward and by 12mm upward. This shifts caused extensively misperforated stamp, SG# 2232, Scott# 1818, NP# C1545a. Very scarce stamp from the only one pane of 50 stamps recorded. Design shows wind surfers and divers in Sinai coral reefs. Important variety stamp for thematic collectors of [water sports, diving, coral reefs, surfing]. NP Cat Val $75.

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1158 NH/Var Egypt 2003. International building Conference 30pi commemorative stamp in multicolor with orange background. VF U/M (NH) horizontal pair totally IMPERFORATED. Two panes of 50 each known to exist. SG# 2279, Scott# 1846. Very scarce error stamp, important for thematic collectors of [engineering, building].

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1159 NH/Var Egypt 2004. 25th Anniversary of the Construction and Housing Bank, 30pi in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) lower marginal stamp showing the black color and the gray background totally MISSING from the entire design. So all the words in black (Egypt, the occasion, 30pi, 2004) both in Arabic and English are MISSING and the background is showing white. Scott# 1902, SG# 2362. Very rare error from the only pane of 50 stamps recorded.

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1160 NH/Var Egypt 2004. 25th Anniversary of the Construction and Housing Bank, 30pi in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) upper marginal stamp showing the black color and the gray background totally MISSING from the entire design. So all the words in black (Egypt, the occasion, 30pi, 2004) both in Arabic and English are MISSING and the background is showing white. Scott# 1902, SG# 2362. Very rare error from the only pane of 50 stamps recorded.

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1161 Bkt/NH/Var Egypt 2004. First pane of the first sponsored prestige booklet of Egypt, scarce example WITHOUT the stitching marks which must appear 5mm all along the left edge of the pane. VF U/M (NH) mint example. Scott# 1880a, b, c. Design shows 3 beautiful Pharaonic stamps (E£5 Sphinx, E£5 Queen Nefertiti and E£10 King Tutankhamen's mask embossed in 22 carat real gold). Very small quantity of such UNSTITCHED panes sneaked out during the printing process before binding, extremely scarce thus. Scott Cat Val US$9.50 for normal pane.

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1163 NH/Var Egypt 2005. Election of President Mubarak 30pi stamp in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) lower marginal horizontal pair showing a major 3mm downward perforation shift, so the words EGYPT (in both Arabic and English) are totally MISSING from the design of each stamp and a wide white area appeared at the bottom instead. Scarce modern variety as only few panes were reported with this perforation error.

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1164 NH/Var Egypt 2005. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) winning the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, 30p stamp, in multicolor (design shows the Emblem of the Agency). VF U/M (NH) horizontal pair totally IMPERFORATED. Scarce modern variety, as only few panes were reported.

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1165 NH/Var Egypt 2006. 50th Anniversary of the Military Academy 30pi stamp, in multicolor (depicting cadets in parade). VF U/M (NH) vertical pair totally IMPERFORATED. Scarce modern variety, as few sheets were reported.

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1166 NH/Var Egypt 2006. 50th Anniversary of the Military Academy 30pi stamp, in multicolor (depicting cadets in parade). VF U/M (NH) left marginal vertical pair totally IMPERFORATED. Scarce modern variety, as few sheets were reported.

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1167 NH/Var Egypt 2006. 50th Anniversary of the Military Academy 30pi stamp, in multicolor (depicting cadets in parade). VF U/M (NH) left marginal block of 6 stamps (3x2) totally IMPERFORATED. Scarce modern variety, as few sheets were reported.

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1168 NH/Var Egypt 2006. African Nations Football Cup (soccer) E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking Egypt winning of the cup. VF U/M (NH) example showing major downward miscut shift by 12mm, which caused the word Egypt in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the bottom of the sheet instead of the top. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. Design shows the Trophy held by president Mubarak and roaring crowds with flags of Egypt.

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1169 NH/Var Egypt 2006. African Nations Football Cup (soccer) E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking Egypt winning of the cup. VF U/M (NH) example showing major downward miscut shift by 15mm, which caused the word Egypt in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the bottom of the sheet instead of the top. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. Design shows the Trophy held by president Mubarak and roaring crowds with flags of Egypt.

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1170 NH/Var Egypt 2006. African Nations Football Cup (soccer) E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking Egypt winning of the cup. VF U/M (NH) example showing major rightward miscut shift by 18mm, which caused all the English inscription (Egypt, post & denomination) and part of the shoulder of the president to show at the right side of the sheet instead of the left side. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. Design shows the Trophy held by president Mubarak and roaring crowds with flags of Egypt.

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1171 NH/Var Egypt 2006. African Nations Football Cup (soccer) E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking Egypt winning of the cup. VF U/M (NH) example showing major rightward miscut shift by 30mm, which caused all the English inscription (Egypt & denomination) and the photo of the president to show at the right side of the sheet instead of the left side. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. Design shows the Trophy held by president Mubarak and roaring crowds with flags of Egypt.

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1172 NH/Var Egypt 2006. African Nations Football Cup (soccer) E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking Egypt winning of the cup. VF U/M (NH) example showing major upward miscut shift by 14mm, which caused the denomination (150pi) in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the top of the sheet instead of the bottom. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. Design shows the Trophy held by president Mubarak and roaring crowds with flags of Egypt.

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1176 NH/Var Egypt 2006. Solar Eclipse E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking the total eclipse of the Sun of March 29th 2006, over Saloum / Marsa Matruh, at the northwest corner of Egypt. VF U/M (NH) example showing major upward miscut shift by 11mm, which caused the denomination (150pi) in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the top of the sheet instead of the bottom. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. The beautiful design shows the black sun over the Mediterranean Sea and the natural rocky shore of this area of Egypt. Photo of the normal S/S is only for comparison.

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1177 NH/Var Egypt 2006. Solar Eclipse E£1.50 commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking the total eclipse of the Sun of March 29th 2006, over Saloum / Marsa Matruh, at the northwest corner of Egypt. VF U/M (NH) example showing major upward miscut shift by 11mm, which caused the denomination (150pi) in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the top of the sheet instead of the bottom. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. The beautiful design shows the black sun over the Mediterranean Sea and the natural rocky shore of this area of Egypt. Photo of the normal S/S is only for comparison.

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1178 NH/Var Egypt 2006. Solar Eclipse E£1.50 Commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking the total eclipse of the Sun of March 29th 2006, over Saloum / Marsa Matruh, at the northwest tip of Egypt. VF U/M (NH) example showing major upward miscut shift by 11mm, which caused the denomination (150pi) in both Arabic & English and the occasion to show at the top of the sheet instead of the bottom. Spectacular and scarce modern error, as only few copies were reported. The beautiful design shows the black sun over the Mediterranean Sea and the natural rocky shore of this area of Egypt. Photo of the normal S/S is only for comparison.

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1179 NH/Var Egypt 2006. Solar Eclipse E£1.50 Commemorative S/S (80x60mm) in multicolor, marking the total eclipse of the Sun of March 29th 2006, over Saloum / Marsa Matruh, at the northwest tip of Egypt. VF U/M (NH) UNCUT horizontal pair, showing also uncut white left margin. Five panes of 16 S/S each known to exist uncut. Nice and scarce modern variety. The beautiful design shows the black sun over the Mediterranean Sea and the natural rocky shore of this area of Egypt.

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1181 C Egypt 1911. B/W photo postcard of Boulevard des Capucines - Paris mailed to Cairo, franked by Semeuse 10c red Scott# 162, Yvert# 138, tied by M/C PARIS 7.AOUT.11. Arrival TPO cds of ALEXANDRIA-CAIRO T.P.O. FOREIGN MAILS, 14.VIII.11. T.14 (Smith type 5D1) alongside.

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1182 C Egypt 1932. Large size Manila ® cover single franked by King Fouad large size 20m olive green type II with pale center, from the last print of control number A/31. NP# D119. Cancelled by cds of BAB EL LUQ REGISTRATION 16 JU 32, with similar strike and white ® label R.No.311 alongside on front. Arrival cds of CAIRO 16 JU 32 on reverse.

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1183 C Egypt 1933. ® Airmail cover mailed University of Liege in Belgium, franked by Farouk 1m orange, 4m green (x2), 20m grey and 30m grey, for a high rate of 89m. All tied by cds of SULTAN HUSEIN 14 MR 46 with manuscript R.666 alongside. Transit cds of ALEXANDRIA 14 MR 46 on reverse. Very nice looking mixed King Farouk issues (boy king & Marshal) 4-color cover.

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1184 C Egypt 1933. British forces 1pi postal seal blue & red (Scott# M1, SG# A1, Balian# 1, NP# BF1) used on the back of a cover to Manchester England, and tied by black retta. Red crowned circle (EGYPT POSTAGE PREPAID 6) and black cds of M.P.O. CAIRO 9.JA.33 alongside on front. Very fine and clean cover.

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1185 C Egypt 1933. Stampless O.H.E.M.S. official manila cover postally used by the Customs Administration in Alexandria to Cairo with TPO transit postmark. Mailed unfranked (only marked with the blue oval cachet of the Customs Department) and cancelled by cds of DOUANE ALEXANDRIE 22 JU 33. Transit scarce TPO cds of CAIRO T.P.O.24 E - 22.JU.33 (Smith type TPO-5C1.1) on reverse, scarce type. Nice and clean cover.

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1186 C Egypt 1934. Official manila envelope (O.H.E.M.S 1933-1934) mailed unfranked ® locally in Cairo. Cancelled by cds of DAWAWIN CAIRO R 1 OC 34, with SCARCE blue on red official ® label R. O.H.E.M.S. No.7622.alongside on front. Arrival cds of CAIRO 1 OC 34 on reverse. Nice and scarce official item.

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1187 C Egypt 1947. High rate (104m) mixed issue official manila envelope (O.H.M.S 1941-1942) mailed to the USA. Franked by Farouk marshal 10m violet, 1m brown orange (x4) on front and young Farouk 30m olive green (x3) on reverse. All tied by cds of MOHARREM BEY TRAFFIC 13 MR 47 with red ® label No.9276 alongside on front. Transit NEW YORK 17.3.1947 and arrival violet cds of New York REGISTERED 18 MAR 1947 on reverse.

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1188 C Egypt 1950. Sealed folded letter (or it may be an invoice) as originally mailed to Cairo, franked by King Farouk 1m brown orange (x4) paying for the correct rate of 4m of unsealed mail. However, stamps were applied carefully to seal the letter !! All tied by two strikes of cds of RURAL SERVICE DISUQ - EZBET MOUMMIN 21 MR 50. Clean and nice item for Rural service specialists.

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1189 C Egypt 1954. Official postal card of the Faculty of Science / University of Cairo to the USA; addressed to Dr. Peter Smith - University of Michigan, the top known Egypt specialized philatelist in the world. The card franked by 5m brown and 20m blue official stamps (Scott# O55, O58, SG# O280, O283) both tied by cds of CAIRO UNIVERSITY SEP 26, 1954 with faint oval official h/s alongside. Showpiece for official specialists.

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1190 FDC/NH Egypt 1962. International Malaria Eradication campaign commemorative set of 2 U/M (NH) mint stamps (10m red & sepia and 35m blue & greenish black). Also another set on unaddressed illustrated envelope and cancelled by cds of FIRST DAY OF ISSUE - CAIRO 20.6.62. Scott# 551-552, SG# 700-701, NP# C287-C288. The design shows emblem of the WHO and a malaria mosquito.

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1191 C Egypt 1992. Incoming airmail cover from Tunisia, franked by 220m (Jewelry) tied by hexagonal d/s of SHATTESSALAM 21.12.1992, repaired at left with one and half official seals, red on white, supposedly with hyphen holes perf 6½ but they look imperforated, read [R.A.E / TROUVÉE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCHIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by cds of CAIRO 26.12.92 on both sides, with arrival M/C of CAIRO 26.12.92 on reverse.

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1192 C Egypt 1993. Incoming airmail cover from Jordan, franked by King Hussein 125f, repaired at bottom (on both sides) with half official seal of Egypt (the Arabic half), black on white with hyphen holes perf 6½, reads [R.A.E / TROUVÉE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCHIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] properly printed in both Arabic and French, tied on both sides by cds of CAIRO 9.12. 93 with appropriate transit postmark on reverse.

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1193 C Egypt 1993. Incoming airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, franked by 75h Football Continental Cup commemorative stamp tied by DAMMAM 17.2.1414 (hijri) equals August 6, 1993, repaired at bottom (on both sides) with one official seal of Egypt, red on white with hyphen holes perf 6½, reads [R.A.E / TROUVÉE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCHIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by cds of CAIRO 10.8.93 with appropriate transit M/C on reverse.

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1194 C Egypt 1993. Incoming airmail cover from Tunisia, franked by 100m (local costume) and 120m+30m (Red Cross) stamps tied by cds of SFAX 21.10.1993, repaired at left and bottom (on both sides) with two official seals of Egypt, red on white with hyphen holes perf 6½, read [R.A.E / TROUVÉE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCHIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, margins from of sheet of the labels were also used to seal the back-flap. Although the labels are not tied and there are no arrival postmarks on the cover, but from the condition (of crumpling) and the pattern of affixing the labels on the cover, it looks definitely a genuine (gone through the post) repaired cover.

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1195 C Egypt 1994. Incoming airmail cover from Algeria, franked by 2d blue and 2.50d green (x2 - scenes form Algeria), all tied by blue cds of 20.9.1994, repaired at top (on both sides) with one and half official seal red on white read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCHIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by cds of CAIRO 8.10.94 with M/C of CAIRO 8.10 94 on reverse. Nice repaired airmail cover.

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1196 FDC Egypt 1997. African Ministries of Transportation and Communications 11th conference 75pi multicolor stamp, Scott# C227, SG# 2058, NP# C1398. Horizontal pair used on ® formal cover of the Postal Authority Philatelic Office, addressed to the Philatelic Society of Egypt, with the original letter enclosed. Postmarked by the special cds of the occasion of 22/11/1997 and ® cachet alongside. Nice item for thematic collectors.

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1197 FDC Egypt 1997. Famous movie actors of Egypt, five 20pi se-tenant stamps in blue and black, Scott# 1669a, SG# 2063-2067, NP# C1403-C1407. Horizontal strip of 5 used on ® formal cover of the Postal Authority Philatelic Office, addressed to the Philatelic Society of Egypt. Postmarked by the special cds of the occasion of 23/12/1997 and ® cachet alongside. Nice item for thematic collectors of Cinema, Movie, Art .............

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1198 C Egypt 1997. Incoming airmail cover from Algeria, franked by three stamps tied by cds of ALGER GARE 19.9.1997, repaired and top (on both sides) with 3 official seals of Egypt (some torn) red on white with hyphen holes perf 6½, read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DECMIREE / ET / REPAREE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by cds of CAIRO 2.10 97, with arrival ALAHRAM cds of reverse. Nice looking cover.

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1199 FDC Egypt 1997. Post Day issue, 75th Anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb set of two - 20pi stamp and E£ 1 S/S - on two formal covers and cancelled on the first day of issue by the special commemorative postmark of 2/1/1997. Scott# 1638-1639, NP# C1375, MS61.

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1200 FDC Egypt 1997. World Book Day EG£1 stamp, Scott# C226, NP# C1395, used on ® formal cover of the Postal Authority Philatelic Office and addressed to the Philatelic Society of Egypt, with the original contents enclosed. Cancelled by the special cds of the occasion with ® cachet alongside.

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1201 C Egypt 1998. Incoming airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, franked by 150h (Ka'aba) stamp tied by cds of TARUT 10.3.1419 (hijri) equals July 5, 1998, repaired at bottom (on both sides) with 3 official seal of Egypt, red on white with hyphen holes perf 6½, read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DECMIREE / ET / REPAREE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by cds of CAIRO with arrival cds of MOHAMED FARID 10.7.98 on reverse.

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1202 C Egypt 2002. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of DAMMAM 11-2-1423 H (24/4/2002). The cover is repaired at right with two red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French (look imperforated), tied by 5 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 27.4.2002 on front and back, with transit cds of El-Mansura 28.4.02 and arrival cds of MEHALLET DEMNA 28.4.02 on reverse. Clean officially repaired cover.

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1203 C Egypt 2002. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of RIYADH 24-8-1423 H (23/10/2002). The cover is repaired at right with two red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French (look imperforated), tied by 5 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 2.11.2002 on front and back, with transit cds of El-Mansura 3.11.02 and scarce arrival cds of Borg Nor El-Homs 4.11.02 (very small and unknown area) on reverse. Interesting officially repaired cover.

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1204 C Egypt 2002. Incoming ® colorful airmail cover from Saudi Arabia (lovely Valentine's Day envelope), meter franked 4.50r of RIYADH 18-2-1423 H (1/5/2002). The cover is repaired at right side and the back with two red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French (look imperforated vertically), tied by 5 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 4.5.2002 on front and back, with arrival cds of El-Mansura 5.5.02 on reverse. Very nice looking officially repaired cover.

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1205 C Egypt 2002. Incoming airmail cover from Oman, franked by 100b (Dagger) with small tear, repaired at top with one and half official seals of Egypt cut into horizontal halves, red on white, supposedly with hyphen holes perf 6½ (they look imperforated), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DECMIREE / ET / REPAREE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by an Arabic only cds of RAMSES - ESLAH KHETABAT on both sides (literally means letters repair !! - first time to be reported), with arrival M/C of El-HARAM 08-07-2002 on reverse.

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1206 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of BADALWASTA 11-9-1424 H (6/11/2003). The cover is repaired at right and back with 3 red on white official sealing labels (imperforated between), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 12 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 10.11.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 11.11.03 and two arrival cds's of EL-Simbilawin 12.11.03 and 14.11.03 on reverse. Very nice officially sealed cover.

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1207 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of BISHAH 6-1-1424 H (9/3/2003). The cover is repaired on the back with 3 red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French (look imperforated between), tied by 5 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 12.3.2003, with transit and arrival two postmarks of El-Mansura 14.3.03 and 15.3.03 on reverse. Interesting officially repaired cover.

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1208 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of HAIL 29-8-1424 H (26/10/2003). The cover is repaired at right and bottom with 3 red on white official sealing labels (imperforated between), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 6 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 29.10.2003, with two arrival cds's of El-Mansura 30.10.03 and 1.11.03 on reverse. Nice looking officially repaired cover.

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1209 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of JEDDAH 29-2-1424 H (1/5/2003). The cover is repaired at right with 2 red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French (imperforated between), tied by 4 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 4.5.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 5.5.03 and arrival cds of BAKLIAH 7.5.03 on reverse. Interesting officially repaired cover.

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1210 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of NAJRAN 2-7-1424 H (30/8/2003). The cover is repaired at left with 2 red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 6 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 2.9.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 3.9.03 and two arrival cds's of DIKIRNIS 6.9.03 and 7.9.03 on reverse. Nice looking officially repaired cover.

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1211 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 5.00r of BURAYDAH 26-7-1424 H (23/9/2003). The cover is repaired at right with 2 red on white official sealing labels (imperforated between), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 4 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 27.9.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 28.9.03 and arrival cds of Bilkas 30.9.03 on reverse. Nice officially repaired cover.

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1212 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 5.00r of JEDDAH 11-11-1423 H (14/1/2003). The cover is repaired at left with two red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 6 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 15.1.2003 on front and back, with transit cds of El-Mansura 18.1.03 and scarce arrival cds of Berembal Al-Kadeema 19.1.03 (very small and unknown village) on reverse. Interesting officially repaired cover.

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1213 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 5.00r of SKAKA 23-9-1424 H (17/11/2003). The cover is repaired at right with 2 red on white official sealing labels (imperforated between), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 6 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 24.11.2003, with two arrival cds's of El-Mansura 27.11.03 and 29.11.03 on reverse. Nice looking officially repaired cover.

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1214 C Egypt 2003. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 5.00r of TABUK 23-10-1424 H (17/12/2003). The cover is repaired at right with 2 red on white official sealing labels (imperforated between), read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 5 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 20.12.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 21.12.03 and arrival cds of El-Sinbilawin 22.12.03 on reverse. Nice officially repaired cover.

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1215 C Egypt 2003. Scarce officially sealed cover bearing modern Rural service postmark. Incoming ® airmail cover from Saudi Arabia, meter franked 4.50r of ARAR.2 15-11-1423 H (18/1/2003). The cover is repaired at left with two red on white official sealing labels read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 4 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 21.1.2003 on front and back, with transit cds of El-Mansura 22.1.03 and scarce arrival Rural Service cds of Kafr El-Tiraa Al-Kadeem 25.1.03 (very small and unknown village) on reverse. Rural service postmarks on officially repaired and sealed covers are very scarce.

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1216 H Egypt 1926. The first airmail stamp of Egypt (De Havilland mail plane flying over the Nile), 27m violet. Scott# C1, SG# 132, NP# A1, Balian# 251. Fresh mint LH stamp in vivid color.

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1217 H/Var Egypt 1953. King Farouk FOUR airmail stamps with ovpt K. of E. & S. 1951 in Arabic and 3 horizontal black bars, all showing variety DOUBLE obliterating bars (known as the Six Bar variety). Selection of 4 mint stamps with very light trace of a hinge, including 2m vermilion, 3m sepia (2 different) and 8m green, NP# A66, A67, A69, SG# 480, 481, 484, Scott# C78, C79, C82, Balian# 553, 554, 556. The status of the bars ovpt varieties are always controversial, even experts make mistakes on them and get puzzled, so this group is offered (AS IS), and could be of an importance even if faked (as a reference). NP Cat Val $210+.

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1218 NH/Var Egypt 1989. 50pi Airmail stamp in yellow, turquoise & dull purple (Islamic ceramic plate with gazelle motif), Scott# C197, NP# A111, SG# 1726, Balian# 807. VF U/M (NH) upper 3 margin block of 20 stamps (10x2) with serial No.5361300, with the upper row of 10 stamps showing wide line of excess turquoise printing ink all across the pane. Nice looking modern printing error.

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1219 H/Var Egypt 1922 (New). Official 4m green (Pyramids of Giza) with Kingdom ovpt [O.H.E.M.S.], Scott# O24a, SG# O114a, Balian# 211b, NP# O25e. Fresh mint hinged OG example showing the famous variety of [two stops after H and no stop after S, it reads (O.H..E.M.S)] of position 38 of printing B. Very scarce stamp listed and highly priced in all specialized catalogues. Cat Val NP $175, Balian $360+, SG GB£110+.

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1220 NH/Var Egypt 1959. Complete official set of two stamps, 10m dull purple and 35m gray blue, Scott# O69-O70, SG# O571-O572, NP# O70-O71a, Balian# 587-588a. Superb matching U/M (NH) right marginal strips of 4 stamps each. The 35m (Balian# 588a, NP# O71a) with variety INVERTED WMK. NP Cat Val $40+.

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1221 NH/Var Egypt 1959. Complete official set of two stamps, 10m dull purple and 35m gray blue, Scott# O69-O70, SG# O571-O572, NP# O70-O71a, Balian# 587-588a. Superb U/M (NH) blocks of four stamps each. The 35m (Balian# 588a, NP# O71a) with variety INVERTED WMK. NP Cat Val $40+.

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1222 NH/Var Egypt 1959. Complete official set of two stamps, 10m dull purple and 35m gray blue, Scott# O69-O70, SG# O571-O572, NP# O70-O71a, Balian# 587-588a. Superb U/M (NH) matching left marginal blocks of 6 (3x2). The 35m (Balian# 588a, NP# O71a) with variety INVERTED WMK. NP Cat Val $60+.

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1223 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. U/M (NH) left marginal single stamp with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). NP Cat Val $30.

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1224 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. VF U/M (NH) block of four with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). NP Cat Val $120.

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1225 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. VF U/M (NH) left marginal block of four with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). NP Cat Val $120.

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1226 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. VF U/M (NH) left marginal strip of 4 with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). NP Cat Val $120.

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1227 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. VF U/M (NH) U/L corner block of 4 stamps with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). Nice positional block. NP Cat Val $120.

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1228 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 4m yellow green, Scott# O72, SG# O686, Balian# 626a, NP# O73a. VF U/M (NH) right marginal block of six (3x2) with variety INVERTED WMK (U A R). NP Cat Val $180.

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1229 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 35m slate gray, Scott# O75, NP# O76b, SG# O689, Balian# 629, Yvert# S69B. VF U/M (NH) block of four with unrecorded variety of INVERTED WMK (U A R). Not listed in Zeheri 1972 nor in Balian 1998, only NP catalogue listed it at $40 for a single stamp. NP Cat Val $160.

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1230 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 35m slate gray, Scott# O75, NP# O76b, SG# O689, Balian# 629, Yvert# S69B. VF U/M (NH) left marginal block of four (hinge at the left margin only) with unrecorded variety of INVERTED WMK (U A R). Not listed in Zeheri 1972 nor in Balian 1998, only NP catalogue listed it at $40 for a single stamp. NP cat Val $160.

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1231 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 35m slate gray, Scott# O75, NP# O76b, SG# O689, Balian# 629, Yvert# S69B. VF U/M (NH) left marginal strip of 4 stamps with unrecorded variety of INVERTED WMK (U A R). Not listed in Zeheri 1972 nor in Balian 1998, only NP catalogue listed it at $40 for a single stamp. NP cat Val $160.

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1232 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 35m slate gray, Scott# O75, NP# O76b, SG# O689, Balian# 629, Yvert# S69B. VF U/M (NH) U/L corner block of four (separation between one stamp and the top margin) with unrecorded variety of INVERTED WMK (U A R). Not listed in Zeheri 1972 nor in Balian 1998, only NP catalogue listed it at $40 for a single stamp. NP Cat Val $160.

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1233 NH/Var Egypt 1962. Official stamp, 35m slate gray, Scott# O75, NP# O76b, SG# O689, Balian# 629, Yvert# S69B. VF U/M (NH) upper marginal block of four (separation between one stamp and the top margin) with unrecorded variety of INVERTED WMK (U A R). Not listed in Zeheri 1972 nor in Balian 1998, only NP catalogue listed it at $40 for a single stamp. NP Cat Val $$160.

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1234 NH/Var Egypt 1993. Official stamp 5pi orange on semi-gloss gum wmkd paper, with horizontal perforation across inscription . U/M (NH) right marginal block of 10 (5x2). NP# O116, Balian# 823, SG# O1806, Scott# O117.

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1235 NH/Var Egypt 1985. General fiscal stamp, 10pi in bright blue on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamps with control number 3533734, with the upper 5 stamps totally missing (blank) and the lower 5 stamps with the upper half of the design missing. Only one pane of 100 stamps was reported with this striking error, so only 10 freak stamps of each error exist.

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1236 NH/Var Egypt 1985. General fiscal stamp, 10pi in bright blue on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) U/R corner block of 6 stamps with control number 3533734, with the upper 5 stamps totally missing (blank) and the lower 5 stamps with the upper half of the design missing. Only one pane of 100 stamps was reported with this striking error, so only 10 freak stamps of each error exist.

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1237 NH/Var Egypt 1992. General revenue stamp, 30pi rose red & sepia on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamp, showing perforation misplaced vertically downwards by 7mm, resulted the bilingual inscription (EGYPT) to show at the bottom instead of the top of each stamp. Scarce and nice looking modern variety block, only one pane of 100 stamps exists.

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1238 NH/Var Egypt 1992. General revenue stamp, 30pi rose red & sepia on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) top marginal block of six (2x3), showing perforation misplaced vertically downwards by 7mm, resulted the bilingual inscription (EGYPT) to show at the bottom instead of the top of each stamp, and the top margin to bear the word (Egypt) in both Arabic and English. Scarce and nice looking modern variety block, only one pane of 100 stamps exists.

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1239 NH/Var Egypt 1992. Health Insurance revenue stamp, 5pi pale olive on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) left marginal block of six (3x2), with perforation variety misplaced vertically downwards by 16mm, so the six stamps show large portions of two adjacent stamp designs together. Scarce modern variety block, only one sheet of 100 stamps recorded.

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1240 NH/Var Egypt 1992. Health Insurance revenue stamp, 5pi pale olive on multiple eagle wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) lower marginal block of twelve (2x6), with perforation misplaced vertically downwards by 16mm. The upper ten stamps show large portions of two adjacent stamp designs, while the lower two stamps with large portion missing from the design and with a white area instead (only 10 such stamps exist from the lower row of the sheet). Spectacular modern variety block, from the only known pane of 100 stamps. Very rare.

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1241 PS/M Egypt 1879. 20pa brown on buff postcard, Balian# 1, Smith# P-1, NP# SPC1. Very fine mint example. NP Cat Val $15.

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1242 PS/U Egypt 1888. 2pi orange 146x111mm Sphinx and pyramids envelope with inverted wmk. Fine clean locally used example (En Ville), cancelled by cds of ALEXANDRIE 26 VIII 92 with ® EGYPTE No.2254 cachet alongside. NP# SEN3, Balian# 5.

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1243 PS/U Egypt 1888. Five mills carmine 146x111 Sphinx and Pyramids stationery envelope sent registered AR from Abu Hammad to Cairo. NP# SEN6, Balian# 9. Cancelled by cds of ABOHAMMAD 21 FEB 94 with arrival faint cds of CAIRE 21 II 94 on reverse. The envelope was uprated by 1pi stamp at the lower right corner for the registration rate of 15 mills, but it is removed. Slightly reduced by 3mm at top.

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1245 PS/U Egypt 1929. King Fouad 2m envelope gray black 108x71mm, NP# SEN27, Balian# 33, Smith# E-31, with diagonal reversed and inverted wmk reads downwards. Fine used example to Germany, uprated by 1937 King Fouad 2m black to pay for 4m rate for unsealed visit card abroad.

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1246 PS/M Egypt 1946. King Farouk Marshal 4m green envelope, 108x71mm, with horizontal wmk (Al Barid Al Masri) in Arabic. NP# SEN37, Balian# 44, Smith# E-42. VF fresh mint example. NP Cat Val $20, Balian Cat Val $45.

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1247 PS/M Egypt 1954. Touristic postcard 6m, with blue border and view of (Aswan - Assouan). NP# SPC45, Balian# 44c, Smith# P-43. Mint superb example. Design shows rare view of the (old) New Cataract hotel in Aswan. Very nice item for hotel collectors. These pictorial postcards (25 different scenes in 4 different border colors) are getting scarcer and hard to find in such perfect condition.

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1248 PS/M Egypt 1954. Touristic postcard 6m, with blue border and view of (The Nile Boulevard in Cairo - Vue du Nil, Le Caire). NP# SPC45, Balian# 44c, Smith# P-43. Mint superb example. These pictorial postcards (25 different scenes in 4 different border colors) are getting scarcer and hard to find in such perfect condition.

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1249 PS/M Egypt 1954. Touristic postcard 6m, with olive green border and view of (Kasr El Nil Bridge in Cairo - Pont de Kasr el Nil, Le Caire) NP# SPC46, Balian# 44d, Smith# P-43. Unused superb fresh copy. This 100 different card set (25 scenes x 4 border colors) is getting scarcer and hard to find in such perfect condition.

22.00

1250 PS/M Egypt 1954. Touristic postcard 6m, with olive green border and view of (The Nile Boulevard in Cairo - Vue du Nil, Le Caire). NP# SPC46, Balian# 44d, Smith# P-43. Mint superb example. These pictorial postcards (25 different scenes in 4 different border colors) are getting scarcer and hard to find in such perfect condition.

22.00

1251 PS/M Egypt 1954. Touristic postcard 6m, with sepia border and view of (Temple of Luxor - Temple de Louxor). NP# SPC44, Balian# 44b, Smith# P-43. Mint superb example. These pictorial postcards (25 different scenes in 4 different border colors) are getting scarcer and hard to find in such perfect condition.

22.00

1252 PS/M Egypt 1967-1973. Group of 4 mint stationery envelopes; (1967) 10m dark blue & red orange (Eagle of Saladin over Pyramids 160x114mm) with inscription UAR, on white wove paper with wmk diagonal large eagles. (1971) Festivals 5m green & rose lilac (spray of roses 108x71) with inscription ARE, officially uprated by a 5m stamp (for the new rate of 10m), on white wove paper with wmk diagonal large eagles. (1972) Festivals 10m green & carmine (Iris flower 108x71mm) from the second printing, on white wove paper with wmk diagonal large eagles. (1973) 20m sepia (El Metwalli gate 160x115) with inscription ARE, on white wove paper without wmk. NP# SEN49, 52, 54a, 55, Smith# E-55, 60, 62, 63, Balian# 55, 61, 62, 63. Nice mint group with NP Cat Val $50+.

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1260 Bkt Finland 1993. Complete booklet contains one pane of 10 self-Adhesive (1 class) stamps in multicolor (showing plants and flowers). Scott# 839a, Yvert# C1183. VF U/M (NH) unexploded booklet in its original cover. Design shows (Labrador tea flower). Nice item for flowers thematic collectors.

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1261 Bkt Finland 1993. Christmas complete unexploded booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps 1.80m in multicolor. Scott# 928a, Yvert# C1198a. VF U/M (NH) booklet in its pictorial original cover. Design shows (Christmas tree and elves). Nice item for plants and Christmas issues thematic collectors.

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1262 Bkt Finland 1993. Water birds complete unexploded booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps (different se-tenant plus label) all 2.30m in multicolor. Scott# 925a, Yvert# C1189. VF U/M (NH) booklet in its beautiful original cover. Design shows (Gavia arctica, Mergus merganser, Anas platyrhynchos, Mergus serrator). Beautiful item for birds thematic collectors.

4.00

1263 Bkt Finland 1993. Promotion booklet for FINLANDIA 95 Philatelic Exhibition, contains one pane of 5 stamps 10p (x2), 20p and 2.30m (x2) plus label in multicolor (all showing birds). Scott# 850, 850A, 859 (859a), Yvert# C1180. VF U/M (NH) unexploded booklet in its original cover. Design shows (Aegolius funereus, Phoenicurus phoenicurus, Dendrocopos leucotos). Beautiful item for birds thematic collectors.

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1265 C France 1863 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by dotted star with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 2 NOV 63 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 4 NOV 63 on reverse.

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1266 C France 1863 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by dotted star with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 9 DEC 63 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 11 DEC 63 on reverse.

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1267 C France 1863. Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by dotted star with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 26 DEC 63 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 28 DIC 63 on reverse.

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1268 C France 1864 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by dotted star with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 16 AOUT 64 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 18 AGO 64 on reverse.

15.00

1269 C France 1866 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange brown (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by losange gros points and gros chiffres # 2145 with cds of LYON LES TEHREAUX 30 MARS 66 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Transit cds of LYON 30 MARS 66 and arrival cds of TORINO 1 AVR 66 on reverse.

15.00

1270 C France 1866 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by two Napoleon III 40c orange brown stamps (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by losange gros points and gros chiffres # 2145 with cds of LYON LES TEHREAUX 6 JANV 66 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 8 NOV 66 on reverse. Nice double value franked cover.

20.00

1271 C France 1866. Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by numeral star (1) of Paris with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 10 JUIL 66 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival maritime cds of TORINO UFF SUCCURSALE N.1 - 11 LUG 66 on reverse.

15.00

1272 C France 1867 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III 40c orange (Ceres# 23, Scott# 27) tied by dotted star with number (1) of Paris with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 4 NOV 67 with red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 4 NOV 67 on reverse.

15.00

1273 C France 1868. Folded cover to Messina, Italy franked by Napoleon III 40c brown orange, Scott# 27, Ceres# 23. Tied by Losange gross chiffres (2240), cds of MARSEILLE 14 JUIN 68 and red boxed PD alongside. Arrival cds of MESSINA 16 JUIN 68 on reverse.

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1274 C France 1869 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III Laurée 40c orange (Ceres# 31, Scott# 35) tied by dotted star with number (1) of Paris with cds of PARIS PL DE LA BOURSE 12 JUIL 69 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 14 LUG 69 on reverse.

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1275 C France 1869 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III Laurée 40c orange (Ceres# 31, Scott# 35) tied by losange gros points and gros chiffres # 2145 with cds of cds of LYON LES TEHREAUX 5 NOV 69 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 7 NOV 69 on reverse.

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1276 C France 1869 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III Laurée 40c orange (Ceres# 31, Scott# 35) tied by losange gros points and gros chiffres # 2240 with cds of MARSEILLE 16 NOV 69 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 17 NOV 69 on reverse.

15.00

1277 C France 1869 (New). Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III Laurée 40c orange (Ceres# 31, Scott# 35) tied by losange gros points and gros chiffres # 2240 with cds of MARSEILLE 29 NOV 69 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 1 DIC 69 on reverse.

16.00

1278 C France 1869. Folded cover to Turin franked by Napoleon III Laurée 40c orange (Ceres# 31, Scott# 35) tied by dotted star with cds of PARIS B TAITBOU 3 JUIL 69 and red boxed [PD] alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 10 LUG 69 on reverse.

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1279 C France 1872. Cover to Gap, Hautes-Alpes, franked by Ceres 25c blue (x3), Scott# 58, Ceres# 60, tied by Losange gross chiffres (1830), cds of …RES 1 FEVR 72 and red cachet CHARGE alongside, scarcely both tying one stamp. The cover is a showpiece from reverse, it bears 5 red wax seals with initial (H C), two transit postmarks of MARSEILLE A LYON 1 FEVR 72 and ORANGE 2 FEV 72, and arrival cds of GAP 3 FEVR 72, also a red taxation rectangular h/s. Scarce early taxed cover.

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1280 C France 1873. Folded entire to Torino, Italy franked by Ceres 15c bistre and 25c blue, Scott# 56, 58, Ceres# 59, 60, both tied by Losange gross chiffres (6316), cds of LYON 11 JUIL 73 and red boxed PD alongside. Blue date stamp of sender (MARTORELLI & Co. LYON 11 JUIL 73) and arrival cds of TORINO 12 LUG 73 on reverse. Crispy fresh letter.

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1281 C France 1873. Maritime cover from Paris to New York, USA franked by Ceres 25c blue (Scott# 58, Ceres# 60I) tied by black Paris dotted star with cds of PARIS 19 NOV 73 alongside. Paying the correct rate of 50c per 10 grams for direct service to the US, which was effective 25 May 1871, with 10c to be collected in the US. Red boxed PP, manuscript two line (per Steamer Pereire 21 Novembre) routing instructions at top and pencil 10ct in lower left corner. Transit blue cds of PARIS ETRANGER 19 JUIL 73 on reverse. Arrival rare black due cds N.Y. STEAMSHIP *10* 5 DEC on front. The cover was carried by the French Line Steamer Pereire, departing Havre 21 Nov., arriving N.Y. 4 Dec. Stamps slightly over edge but with all perforations intact. Tear at back flap but complete. Marvelous maritime cover.

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1282 C France 1875. Cover to Paris, franked by Ceres 25c blue, Scott# 58, Ceres# 60III, tied by cds of DIJON 15 MARS 75. Transit TPO cds of BESANCON A PARIS 15 MARS 75 and arrival cds of PARIS 16 MARS 75 on reverse.

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1283 C France 1876. Folded mourning cover addressed locally in Paris, franked by Ceres 5c yellow green, Scott# 53, Ceres# 53, tied by cds of 24 FEVR 76. Neat cover.

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1287 NH France 1946. 50fr Postage due stamp dark green, Scott# J91, Ceres# T88. VF U/M (NH) copy. 10.00

1289 NH France 1957. Red Cross five complete issues from 1957 to 1961 (of two stamps each). All superb fresh hand-picked U/M (NH) stamps. Scott# B318-B319, B327-B328, B337-B338, BB347-B348, B356-B357, Yvert# 1140-1141, 1187-1188, 1226-1227, 1278-1279, 1323-1324. Superb group, nice for Red Cross thematic collectors.

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1290 NH France 1970. Pioneers of airmail commemorative stamp, [Jean Mermoz, Saint-Exupery and Concorde airplane], 20fr sky blue & gray indigo. Scott# C43, Ceres# PA45. VF U/M (NH) fresh stamp. Design shows the Concorde plane, good item for planes thematic collectors. Ceres Cat Val €10.

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1291 NH France 1973. Pioneers of airmail commemorative stamp, [Paul Codos, Henri Guillaumet and skyscrapers], 15fr gray, brown & carmine. Scott# C47, Ceres# PA48. VF U/M (NH) stamp. Ceres Cat Val €8.

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1292 FDC France 1981. Horizontal pair of (Costes et Le Brix) stamp, Scott# C54, Yvert# PA55, postally used on the first day of issue on cover to Egypt. Cancelled by the special commemorative postmark of Sep.12, 1981 with ® label alongside. Appropriate transit and arrival postmarks of Egypt on reverse (17.9.81). Lovely looking airmail first day postally used cover.

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1293 NH/Bkt France 1986 (New). Unexploded 22 French Francs booklet, with stamps of Liberty (after Delacroix), contains one pane of ten FF2.20 red stamps with control # 39412. Scott# 1884a, Ceres# 2433A, booklet# 470. Very fine post office fresh mint booklet.

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1294 NH/Bkt France 1987 (New). Unexploded 10 French Francs booklet, with stamps of Liberty (after Delacroix), contains 2 mixed panes of 5 stamps each. One pane with four FF2.20 red stamps and one FF0.40 brown, the other pane with four FF0.10 dull red stamps and one FF0.40 brown. Scott# 1788a, 1884b, Ceres# 2456, 2457, booklet# 472. Very fine post office fresh mint mixed stamps (se-tenant) booklet.

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1295 Bkt France 1989. Unexploded complete commemorative booklet of the Bicentenary of the French Revolution, contains one combination pane of six different se-tenant stamps, 2.20fr+50c each in multicolor. Scott# B607a, Ceres# 2551-2556, Yvert# 2570. VF U/M (NH) mint fresh booklet, some gum adhesion on 2 stamps..

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1296 NH/Bkt France 1994 (New). Unexploded 20 French Francs booklet, with stamps of Marianne de Briat, contains 2 panes of 4 stamps each. One pane with four (FF2.20) red stamps + label, the other pane with three (FF2.20) red stamps and one FF0.70 brown + label. Scott# 2351b, 2351c, Ceres# 2851, 2852, booklet# 503. Very fine post office fresh mint mixed stamps (se-tenant) booklet. The FF2.50 red stamps has no written denomination, see note after # 2351D in Scott.

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1298 NH/H/Var Gaza 1953. King Farouk Marshal 2m vermilion with green bilingual ovpt PALESTINE and with portrait obliterated by 3 black bars. U/M (NH) mint example showing error six obliterating bars instead. Scott# N21, SG# 33, NP# P21, Balian# 44. NP Cat Val $25.

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1299 NH/Var Gaza 1953. King Farouk 3m sepia airmail stamp with ovpt PALESTINE and with portrait obliterated by 3 black bars. U/M (NH) stamp with variety six obliterating bars instead of three. Scott# NC14, SG# 52, NP# PA14b, Balian# 75a. Balian Cat Val $100.

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1300 NH/Var Gaza 1955. Airmail 5m red brown (Douglas Dakota Transport over Delta Barrage). SG# 86a, Scott# NC31, Balian# 101, NP# PA31. U/M (NH) example with DOUBLE black ovpt of [PALESTINE] in both Arabic and English. Never listed as a genuine error, could be a good reference for comparison or a surprise discovery.

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1301 C Gaza 1958. Cover to Alexandria, Egypt franked by 5m brown with ovpt (PALESTINE) x2, NP# P58, Scott# N60, SG# 89, both tied by cds of DEIR EL-BALAH (scarce postmark of a small village in Gaza) with violet Egyptian censorship h/s alongside. Transit M/C of CAIRO 12 JUL 1958 and arrival M/C of ALEXANDRIA 14 JLY 1958 on reverse.

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1304 NH Germany 1987-96. Theaters of Germany, on the top two values 5 and 7 Deutsche Marks of the 1987-1969 Historic sites definitive set. Scott# 1540, 1540A (issued in 1993). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint matching L/R corner block of 8 stamps (4x2) of each value. Designs show State theatre in Cottbus and German theatre in Berlin. Face value 96 old Deutsche Marks which is over €45, Scott Cat Val US$75+.

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1305 H Germany 1950. European recovery plan issue (the Marshall Plan), 20pf dark carmine. VF fresh stamp with a trace of a hinge. Michel# 71, Scott# 9N68, SG# B 71, Yvert# 57. Michel Cat Val €120 = US$155.

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1306 NH Germany 1954. Ernst Reuter, Mayor of West Berlin memorial stamp. U/M (NH) copy. Scott# 9N104, Yvert# 103, SG# B112. Cat Val $8.50.

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1307 NH Germany 1956. Complete definitive set of 18 stamps in superb U/M (NH) mint condition. Scott# 9N120-9N136. Designs show different monuments and buildings in the city; such as Brandenburg Gate, General post office, Schiller theater, Congress hall and others.

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1308 NH Germany 1957. Celebrities of Berlin set of 10 stamps (2nd series), 7pf blue green to 50pf olive and 20pf+10pf red. Scott# 9N148-9N156, 9NB18, SG# B159-B168, Yvert# 144-151, 153. Superb U/M (NH), post office fresh set. Cat Val $11+.

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1309 NH Germany 1985. Circus art players issue, set of 4 stamps. Lovely four different se-tenant stamps showing circus players in action (Tigers, Elephants, Cycling). VF U/M (NH) se-tenant block of four. Scott# 2514a, Yvert# 2606-2609.

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1310 C Great Britain 1842. Stampless folded entire to Paris, France rated 20c, cancelled on back by cds of LONDON F.B.O. 21.DEC.1842, with arrival red cds of ANGL CALAIS 28.DEC.42 on front.

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1311 C Great Britain 1864. Cover addressed to Paris, franked by QV 4d red vermilion (type B, plate 4, position OL), SG# 82, Scott# 34a, tied by duplex [cds of LONDON S.E JU 21, 64 and oval obliterator S.E.11], red oval PD and transit cds of ANGL AMB. CALAIS D 22 JUIN 64 on front. Arrival cds of PARIS 22 JUIN 64 on reverse. Lovely properly postmarked cover in good condition. Signed by DR. KNOPKE.

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1312 C Great Britain 1870. Folded cover addressed to Naples, Italy franked by QV 6d dull violet (without Hyphen plate 8, position LK), SG# 108, Scott# 51, tied by duplex [cds of BRADFORD YORKS 21 FE 70 with oval obliterator 107] and red oval PD on front. Transit cds of LONDON 21 FE 70 and arrival faint cds of NAPOLI. MAR 70 on reverse. Clean and fine cover. Signed by DR. KNOPKE.

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1313 C Great Britain 1870. Folded cover to Bordeaux, France franked QV 4d vermilion (plate 12, position HA), SG# 94, Scott# 43, tied by duplex [cds of LONDON JU 3, 70 and numeral obliterator 79], red oval PD and transit cds of ANGL AMB.CALAIS T. 4 JUIN 70 alongside on front. Part arrival cds of Bordeaux on reverse. Reduced at bottom from the back.

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1314 C Great Britain 1873. Folded entire addressed to Leipzig, Germany originally unfranked and cancelled by duplex [cds of LONDON W.C. FE 7, 73 and numeral obliterator 5]. Then QV 3d rose (plate 9, position CE, winged copy, bend) SG#103, Scott# 49, was applied on top of the postmark and tied by another obliterator W.C. Red oval PD on front and arrival cds of AUSCABE on reverse.

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1315 C Great Britain 1875. Folded cover to Vienna, Austria franked QV 3d rose (plate 16, position KL), SG# 143, Scott# 61, tied by duplex [cds of BIRMINGHAM MR1, 75 with numeral obliterator 75] and blue forwarder cachet alongside on front. Arrival cds of WIEN 4.3.75. on reverse. Nice item.

20.00

1316 C Great Britain 1876. Folded cover mailed to France, franked by QV 2½d rosy mauve (plate4, position IE), SG# 141, Scott# 67, tied by duplex [cds of SUNDERLAND SP 14, 76 and numeral obliterator 761] with transit cds of ANGL AMB. CALAIS. D 15 SEPT 76 also on front. Two French transit TPO postmarks and arrival cds of LA GACILLY 16 SEPT 76 on reverse. Clean and very well postmarked cover.

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1317 C Great Britain 1897. Commercial business correspondence card mailed locally, franked by QV ½d vermilion, SG# 197, Scott# 111, tied by cds of BIRMINGHAM 17 MY 97, with arrival violet oval cachet of the recipient of 18 MAY 1897 alongside.

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1318 C Great Britain 1902. Cover addressed to Brussels Belgium, franked by KEVII ½d dull blue green and 1d scarlet (x2), SG#215, 219, Scott# 127-128, tied by duplex [cds of EARLS COURT S.W. MR 24, 02 and numeral obliterator 34]. Arrival cds of BRUXELLES ARRIVEE MR 29, 02 on reverse. Early international use of stamps of this issue.

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1322 FDC Great Britain 1969. QEII definitive issue 4 high values, 2/6s to GB£1, perf 12, recess Bradbury Wilkinson, (SG# 787-790, Scott# MH18-MH21). Fresh GPO illustrated FDC with all four stamps cancelled by cds of BIRMINGHAM 5 MAR 1969. SG Cat Val $30+.

6.00

1323 C Greece 1924. Cover to Berlin, lovely franked on reverse by left marginal block of 10 (5x2) of Iris 20 l slate, with serrate roulette 13½, Scott# 220, SG# 219, tied by cds of ATHENS, with transit cds of BERLIN FRIEDENAU 16.12.24 and arrival cds of BERLIN (50) 16.12.24 on reverse. The block shows some rough separation with small pieces of adjacent stamps, and tears on couple of stamps. This is a typical example of why the operation Serrated Roulette was abandoned to normal perforated stamps.

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1324 Bkt Greece 1986. Europa (Nature and Environment protection) unexploded 290d booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps, 35d and 110d (2 se-tenant pairs) in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 1569a, Yvert# C1611. Designs show Forest Fire and pelicans in Prespa Lakes wetland. Nice item for thematic collectors (Europa, environment, birds, forest, plants, lakes). Scott Cat Val $25.

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1325 Bkt Greece 1989. Propaganda for the 1996 Olympic Games unexploded 330d booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps, 30d, 60d, 70d, 170d ( se-tenant in a strip of 4) in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 1656b, Yvert# C1669. Designs show (Athens 96 emblem, Olympic Rings, High jumper and ancient Olympia, Wrestlers and Delphi, Swimmers and the Acropolis, Sports complex). Nice item for thematic collectors (Olympics, sports, swimming, wrestling, high jump, Mythology).

3.00

1328 C Hong Kong 1949. Scarce redirected ® two country franking hotel stationery cover. New Stanley stationery cover (hotel in Kenya) originally mailed to Hong Kong, franked by Kenya KGVI 30c blue & gray and 1sh yellow brown & gray (Scott# 76, 80, SG# 141, 145) both tied by cds of NAIROBI 4 FE 49. On arrival it was redirected ® to Oxon England and franked by HONG KONG KGVI $5 green & violet and RSW 10c violet (Scott# 165A, 178, SG# 160, 171) and tied by cds of REGISTERED HONG KONG 13 FE 49) with ® label No. 825A on reverse. Very unusual and rare cover.

120.00

1329 C Hong Kong 1949. Scarce redirected ® two country franking hotel stationery cover. Pointe Claire stationery cover (hotel in the Belgian Congo) originally mailed to Hong Kong, franked by Congo 3.50f blue & black (strip of 3) Scott# 248, tied by cds of COSTERMANSVILLE 28.1.49. On arrival it was redirected ® to Oxon England and franked by HONG KONG KGVI $1 orange & green (block of 4) and pair of RSW 10c violet (Scott# 163B, 178, SG# 156, 171) all tied by cds of REGISTERED G.P.O. HONG KONG 16 FE 49) with ® label No. 3753C alongside. Arrival cds of OXON 24 FEB 1949. Very unusual and rare cover.

120.00

1330 NH Hong Kong 1984. Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Centenary issue. Complete set of 4 stamps and souvenir sheet, Scott# 435-438, 438a, Yvert# 429-432, BF 4. U/M (NH) post office superb fresh set. Very important item for horses thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $35.

12.00

1333 NH Iceland 1986. National Bank centenary issue. U/M (NH) superb set of two stamps. Scott# 626-627, Yvert# 605, 606. Scott Cat Val $15+

5.00

1334 PS/M Iran 1879. 2½ch red & black on buff mint stationery postcard (Naser-ed-Din Shah Qajar). Very fine fresh mint example.

12.00

1335 PS/M Iran 1894. 4ch red on buff mint stationery postcard (Naser-ed-Din Shah Qajar). Very fine fresh mint example, three hinge marks on reverse.

12.00

1336 PS/M Iran 1894. 4ch red on buff mint stationery postcard (Naser-ed-Din Shah Qajar), officially uprated to 5ch by fixing 1ch lilac below the portrait. Very fine fresh mint example.

12.00

1337 PS/M Iran 1894. 2ch green on buff mint stationery reply postcard (Naser-ed-Din Shah Qajar), detached from the sender's postcard. Very fine fresh mint example, three hinge marks on reverse.

12.00

1341 C "Iran 1945 (New). Overland Mail cover to England, franked by pair of Mohamed Riza Pahlavi 3r peacock green (scarce in multiples on cover), tied by cds of TEHERAN 8 XII 45. Scott# 896. The cover is sealed and signed at the back, and endorsed ""OVERLAND MAIL"" on front, scarce thus for this route through Basra, Amman, Jerusalem, Haifa then by sea to the United Kingdom."

45.00

1343 C Iraq 1921 (New). Commercial cover from Baghdad to Isfahan, Iran. Franked on reverse by ½a on 10pa green and 1a on 20pa red (x2), Scott# N29, N30, SG# 2, 3, Yvert# 27, 28. All tied by cds of BAGHDAD 5 APR 21. Transit cds of KIRMANCHAH (ARRIVEE) 9-IV.21 on reverse and arrival cds of ISFAHAN No.2 23.IV.21 on front. The ½a stamp is torn and half of it missing, however, nice cover and prices according to the condition.

12.00

1344 C Iraq 1924 (New). Early airmail cover to Paris, France using the route of Baghdad-Cairo by the RAF planes. Franked by 6a blue green (Golden Shia'a Mosque of Kadhimiah), SG# 47 Scott# 7, tied by cds of BAGHDAD12 APR 24 with violet cachet [BY AIR MAIL] alongside on front.

20.00

1345 C Iraq 1928 (New). Cover from Baghdad to Isfahan, Iran. Franked on reverse by a pair and a single of the 1a brown (Gufas on the Tigris), Scott# 2, SG# 42. All tied by cds of NAJAF 21 NOV 28, with arrival cds of ISFAHAN (ARRIVEE) 13.9.02 (Higri date) alongside on reverse.

12.00

1346 C Iraq 1929 (New). Airmail cover from Baghdad to Isfahan, Iran bearing a scarce bilingual yellow airmail label [AIR MAIL - PAR AVION], highly unusual at this early dates. Franked on reverse by a pair and a single of the 1½a carmine lake (Winged cherub of Assyrian origin), Scott# 3, SG# 43. All tied by cds of BAGHDAD 29 OCT 29. Transit cds of TEHERAN 2 XI.29, cds of TEHERAN DEPART 11-8-8 with arrival cds of ISFAHAN (ARRIVEE) 12.8.08 (Higri date) alongside on reverse. Scarce airmail cover.

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1347 C Iraq 1929. Airmail cover to Marseille France franked on reverse by strip of 3 of 1a brown orange (Assyrian winged bull) Scott#2, SG# 42. All tied by cds of AMARAH 5 APR 29, with Transit cds of BAGHDAD 7 APR 29 and arrival cds of MARSEILLE ARRIVEE 15.IV.1929 alongside. Small tear in the back flap.

15.00

1348 C Iraq 1932. Very scarce overland cover from the deposed Royal Saudi family correspondence to Egypt from Iraq, (at the printed matter rate - more scarce thus). Franked by King Faisal I ½a green and mailed unsealed (as the gum of the back flap is intact), and tied by M/C of BAGHDAD 15.APR.32. Transit cds of QANTARA 20.APR.32 and arrival M/C of CAIRO 21.APR.1932 on reverse. The cover addressed to His highness Prince Hassan Abdul Aziz In Qubba Bridge area in Cairo Egypt. Important item for Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq postal history serious collectors.

100.00

1349 C Iraq 1937. ® 5-color airmail cover to Negapatam -South India (very scarce destination) carried by Imperial Airways. Franked on reverse by King Faisal I 10f yellow and King Ghazi 2f ultramarine, 3f green, 5f gray green and 15f deep blue (x2), Scott# 49, 62, 63, 65, 68, all tied by cds of BASRAH 20 DEC 37, with ® label of BASRAH No.119 on front. Arrival cds of NEGAPATAM 25 DEC 37 on reverse.

10.00

1350 C Iraq 1940. Censored cover from Basra to India franked by king Ghazi 5f gray green and 25f brown violet, both tied by clear cds of BASRA 24 APRIL 40, with arrival cds of BOMBAY 2 MAY 40 on reverse. British Censorship tape on both sides tied by black triangular h/s PASSED BY CENSOR on reverse. Very clean cover.

12.00

1351 C Iraq 1942. Censored cover from Istanbul, Turkey franked by 2k blue (postal tax), 10k black Kemal Ataturk (Scott# RA50, 748) both tied by cds of ISTANBUL 26.8.42 and addressed to the Secretary of the Minister of public instructions in Iraq. Arrival M/C BAGHDAD 2 SEP 1942 on reverse. The cover bears a rectangular violet cachet of Iraqi censor (unit 17) with censor tape on both sides. Nice War time cover.

12.00

1352 NH Iraq 1943. Large block of 50 stamps (the right half of a sheet) of the official 15f black (Lion of Babylon) with bilingual ovpt (ON STATE SERVICE) in red with perf 13½. Scott# O100, SG# O240, Michel# 121A. U/M (NH) block with yellowish gum appearance on 2 horizontal columns (20 stamps) while other 30 stamps show fresh clear intact gum. Priced right to sell. Cat Val Scott $112, SG# GB£55, Michel €65.

20.00

1353 C Iraq 1944. Twice censored cover to England, franked by 30f orange (Malwiye of Samarra) and King Ghazi 50f deep brown (Scott# 73, 93) both tied by cds of KIRKUK 24 JAN 44. Violet square Iraqi censor cachet [30] with white tape at left, and British censor tape [OPENED BY EXAMINER 5714] at right.

17.00

1354 C Iraq 1944. Twice censored cover to England, franked by King Ghazi 20f orange and 10f yellow (Scott# 67, 69) both tied by cds of KIRKUK 3 JAN 44. Violet square Iraqi censor cachet [30] with white tape at left, and British censor tape [OPENED BY EXAMINER 5503] at right.

17.00

1355 C Iraq 1948. ® Cover to the USA, franked by King Faisal II 15f black (strip of 5 - scarce thus) tied by cds of MA'QIL 2 AUG 48 with ® label of MA'QIL R.147 alongside. Transit cds of BASRAH 2 AUG.48 on reverse. Scarce pictorial military multicolor label applied on reverse, [27th Division - 37mm Anti-Tank gun and Garand Rifle], No. 16 of (the spirit of 42) series.

10.00

1356 C Iraq 1952 (New). 2-Color franking commercial airmail cover to London, England, franked by King Faisal II 8f ocher, 100f olive, Scott# 116, 126, SG# 279, 293. Both tied by cds of BASRAH 9 JUN 52, with violet cachet [AIR MAIL] alongside with manuscript S. S. AMADA and endorsed VIA 1st Airmail. Senders cachet of BASRAH PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED on reverse.

14.00

1357 C Iraq 1952 (New). 3-Color franking commercial airmail cover to London, England, franked by King Faisal II 8f ocher, 10f rose red (pair), 100f olive, Scott# 116, 117, 126, SG# 279, 280, 293. All tied by cds of BASRAH 28 MAR 52, with violet cachet [AIR MAIL] alongside. Senders cachet of BASRAH PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED on reverse.

14.00

1358 C Iraq 1952 (New). 3-Color franking commercial airmail cover to London, England, franked by King Faisal II 8f ocher, 30f red orange, 50f deep blue, Scott# 116, 122, 138, SG# 279, 288, 290. All tied by cds of BASRAH 4 SEP 52, endorsed VIA 1st Airmail in red with violet cachet [AIR MAIL] alongside. Senders cachet of BASRAH PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED on reverse.

15.00

1359 C Iraq 1955. Airmail cover to Germany franked on reverse by King Faisal II 1f slate (pair), 5f emerald (x2) and14f olive (Coronation - x2, 1 of them torn), Scott# 110, 134, 140, all tied by cds of BAGHDAD 27 SEP 55, with senders cachet alongside. Traces of an [AR] red label on front.

10.00

1360 C Iraq 1958. Airmail cover to Finland, franked by King Faisal II (with black ovpt Iraqi Republic) 4f dull violet, 10f blue 40f orange brown, Scott# 199, 205, 213, SG# 432, 438, 446. All tied by cds of MOSUL CITY 9 NOV 58. Arrival M/C of HELSINKI 14 11 58 and a violet triangular Military Censorship of Mosul (2) on reverse. Early use of these stamps, which were issued some time after the bloody army revolution of July 14, 1958. nice cover.

6.00

1362 NH/Var Iraq 1958. King Faisal II portrait, 1f slate blue, with two line Arabic black ovpt (Republic of Iraq), SG# 443, Scott# 210, Michel# 245. U/M (NH) marginal vertical pair in superb condition, with the upper stamp showing the variety (Lines of ovpt transposed - Arabic Iraq on top of Republic), SG# 443a, which occurred four times in the sheet (positions 61 to 64). This error was later discovered and corrected, so quantity is limited. SG 2005 Cat Val EG£38.

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1363 NH/Var Iraq 1958. King Faisal II portrait, 2f chocolate brown, with two line Arabic black ovpt (Republic of Iraq), SG# 427, Scott# 196, Michel# 229. U/M (NH) upper marginal vertical pair in superb condition, with the upper stamp showing the variety (Lines of ovpt transposed - Arabic Iraq on top of Republic), SG# 426a, which occurred six times in the sheet (positions 6 to 10). This error was later discovered and corrected, so quantity is limited. SG 2005 Cat Val EG£35.

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1364 NH/Var Iraq 1958. King Faisal II portrait, 5f emerald, with two line Arabic black ovpt (Republic of Iraq), SG# 447, Scott# 214, Yvert# 254. VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamps with the upper 2 stamps showing the variety (Lines of ovpt transposed - Arabic Iraq on top of Republic), SG# 447a. This error occurred six times in the sheet (positions 5 to 10). This ovpt error was later discovered and corrected, so quantity is very limited. Very much under priced in SG catalogue.

14.00

1365 NH Iraq 1958. Non-issued King Faisal II 10f rose red official stamp (type of 1948, SG# O307) with black ovpt of (Iraqi Republic). VF U/M (NH) mint block of 4 stamps. Not listed stamp, mentioned only in Michel catalogue.

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1366 NH Iraq 1958. Non-issued King Faisal II 30f red orange official stamp (type of 1948, SG# O315) with black ovpt of (Iraqi Republic). VF U/M (NH) mint block of 4 stamps. Not listed stamp, mentioned only in Michel catalogue.

40.00

1367 NH Iraq 1958. Republic of Iraq ovpt on official issue, 4f deep lilac, SG# O464, Michel# O199 and not listed in Scott. VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamps. Cat Val SG GB£136, Michel €160.

40.00

1368 NH Iraq 1958. Republic of Iraq ovpt on official issue, 6f deep magenta, SG# O467, Michel# O201 and not listed in Scott. Superb U/M (NH) L/L corner block of 4. Cat Val SG GB£136, Michel €160.

40.00

1369 NH Iraq 1958. Republic of Iraq ovpt on official issue, 6f deep magenta, SG# O467, Michel# O201 and not listed in Scott. VF U/M (NH) block of 4 stamps. Cat Val SG GB£136, Michel €160.

40.00

1370 NH/Var Iraq 1961. General Kasim 3f multicolored block of 10 stamps, with one stamp showing the positional plate flaw of (figure 3 in Arabic value deformed). Scott# 279, SG# 564. U/M mint (NH) right marginal block. Scarce, it occurs in one stamp of each sheet of 100 stamps.

7.00

1371 P Iraq 1963. Complete set of 5 color trial printing proofs of the 1963 definitive issue, all in bright reddish purple on gummed unwmkd paper totally IMPERFORATED. VF U/M mint (NH) set in marginal pairs. Scott# 319, 320, 324, 325, 332, SG# 622, 623, 627, 628, 635, Michel# 353, 354, 358, 359, 366. Designs show 3f (Gufas on the Tigris), 4f (Ram's Head Sumerian Harp), 20f (Baghdad University), 30f (Kadhimain Mosque) and 1 Dinar (Winged bull of Khorsabad - very scarce). This group came from printing trials with highly distorted printing color. Scarce set.

60.00

1372 P Iraq 1963. Complete set of 5 color trial printing proofs of the 1963 definitive issue, all in bright reddish purple on gummed unwmkd paper totally IMPERFORATED. VF U/M mint (NH) set in marginal singles. Scott# 319, 320, 324, 325, 332, SG# 622, 623, 627, 628, 635, Michel# 353, 354, 358, 359, 366. Designs show 3f (Gufas on the Tigris), 4f (Ram's Head Sumerian Harp), 20f (Baghdad University), 30f (Kadhimain Mosque) and 1 Dinar (Winged bull of Khorsabad - very scarce). This group came from printing trials with highly distorted printing color. Scarce set.

35.00

1373 P Iraq 1963. Group of 4 color trial printing proofs of the 1963 definitive issue, all in bright reddish purple on gummed unwmkd paper totally IMPERFORATED. VF U/M mint (NH) set in singles. Scott# 319, 320, 324, 325, SG# 622, 623, 627, 628, Michel# 353, 354, 358, 359. Designs show 3f (Gufas on the Tigris), 4f (Ram's Head Sumerian Harp), 20f (Baghdad University) and 30f (Kadhimain Mosque). This group came from printing trials with highly distorted printing color. Scarce examples.

15.00

1374 NH Iraq 1966. Ai Rasafi (famous poet) 10f lake WITHOUT the bilingual ovpt (1960), as re-issued later in 1966 (SG# 732, Scott see note after # 260). VF U/M (NH) mint block of 4 stamps. Scarce stamp in such condition. Cat Val Scott $36, SG 2005 GB£34.

9.00

1375 NH Iraq 1967. Flood relief fund Postal Authority formal ovpt in Arabic (Aid for 1967 Flood Victims 5 Fils) in red on 30f blue International Cooperation Year commemorative stamp (SG# 696), see note in SG catalogue after # 754. U/M (NH) mint block of 4 stamps. Scarce in multiple.

7.00

1376 NH Iraq 1968. Local birds of Iraq complete set of 7 beautiful stamps (Bulbul, Hoopoe, Jay, Falcon, White Stork, Partridge, Teel - Duck) 5f to 50f in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) set. Scott# 463-469, SG# 794-800, Michel# 520-526. Ideal for Birds topical collectors. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£12.60.

7.00

1377 NH Iraq 1969. 50th Anniversary of the harbor of Basrah complete set of 5 stamps, showing different ships and tugs and cranes in the port. VF U/M (NH) set. Scott# 512-516, SG# 852-856, Michel# 573-577. Ideal for Ships topical collectors. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£8.10.

5.00

1378 NH Iraq 1969. 50th Anniversary of the harbor of Basrah complete set of 5 stamps, showing different ships and tugs and cranes in the port. VF U/M (NH) set. Scott# 512-516, SG# 852-856, Michel# 573-577. Ideal for Ships topical collectors. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£8.10.

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1379 C Iraq 1971. Rare undercover ® letter from Mousel to Palestine / Israel, via Cyprus and Beirut Lebanon to its final destination Palestine, bearing scarce postmark of [Majmua al Thoqafia]. Lovely franked on both sides by 5 stamps and 5f red War Tax stamp, including 40f black partridge (x2, one torn), 50f with UN ILO emblem, 3f Pomegranates and 2f Arab Tourist Union, all cancelled by cds of MAJMUA AL THOQAFIA 12.SEP.71 with rectangular violet cachet of the same [Reg.430] and transit cds of MOUSEL REG 12.SEP.71 on reverse. Transit BAGHDAD REG 13 SEP 1971, BEYROUTH R.P.3 - 15.9.71 and arrival cds of NICOSIA CYPRUS 17 SP 71 on reverse. Opened at 3 sides, tearing at one stamp. After the cover was opened and disposed of, the inside letter carried on its way to Israel, after being franked by Cypriot stamps. For the full story of the undercover mail to/from Palestine from most of the Arab world via Lebanon and Cyprus please refer to the article in the news section on the website.

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1380 NH Iraq 1977. Dome of the Rock 5f (aid to Palestine) without any ovpt. U/M (NH) mint block of 4 stamps. SG# 1291, Scott# RA23, Michel# 912. This stamp has become scarce as all the unused stock was overprinted in new values later in the Nineties.

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1381 NH Iraq 1977. Dome of the Rock 5f (aid to Palestine) without any ovpt. U/M (NH) mint full pane of 50 stamps. SG# 1291, Scott# RA23, Michel# 912. This stamp has become very scarce (and difficult to find in full pane) as all the unused stock was overprinted in new values later in the Nineties. Cat Val Scott $ 100, SG 2005 GB£137.50, Michel €170.

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1382 NH Iraq 1977. Dome of the Rock 5f (aid to Palestine) without any ovpt. U/M (NH) mint full pane of 50 stamps. SG# 1291, Scott# RA23, Michel# 912. This stamp has become very scarce (and difficult to find in full pane) as all the unused stock was overprinted in new values later in the Nineties. Cat Val Scott $ 100, SG 2005 GB£137.50, Michel €170.

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1383 NH Iraq 1979. International Year of the Child souvenir sheet (100f multicolored). Beautiful VF U/M (NH) example. Scott# 930, SG# MS1393, Michel# B31. Scott Cat Val $24.

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1384 Doc Iraq 1985. Saddam Husain 100 Dinar 10 years maturity Iraq / Iran War financing bond. VF fresh example. Translation on front says [100 Dinar - serial 176413 - Republic of Iraq - Battle of Qadeseyyat support Saddam Bonds - issued By Law 42/ Year 1985 - The Value of this bond is 100 dinar ($350 value at that time) - to be paid in one installment on 15/12/1995 - with Interest Rate %10.5 - The annual interest rates are paid by installment on a yearly basis - The bond bearer is to be paid in full on 15/12/1995 - The interest rates are tax free according to the law - Minister of Finance Signature.

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1390 C Iraq 1988. Returned to sender cover franked by Victory for Iraq 8/8/1988 (Arabic ovpt) on 250f stamp (portrait of saddam) tied by cds of Al-Azizyah. Scott# 1347, SG# 1854. The cover was mailed to England where it received the Royal Mail return label on front and cds of RETURNED LETTER LEEDS 12 DEC 1988 and arrival M/C of BAGHDAD 6 JAN 1898 on reverse. Highly unusual cover.

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1391 NH Iraq 1992. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (100 Fils). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1457, SG# 1927, Michel# 1505. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was the first to be devaluated from 5f to 100f. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£125, Michel €150.

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1392 NH Iraq 1992. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (100 Fils). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1457, SG# 1927, Michel# 1505. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was the first to be devaluated from 5f to 100f. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£125, Michel €150.

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1393 NH Iraq 1993. 1 Dinar ovpt on 100f (portrait of saddam, originally Scott# 1269). Scott# 1455, SG#1931, Michel# 1509. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started. U/M mint (NH) block of four stamps. Cat Val SG GB£30, Michel €34.

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1394 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (1 Dinar). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1466 type C, SG# 1940 type 461, Michel# 1518 type I. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to 1 Dinar. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£85, Michel €100.

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1397 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (3 Dinars). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1470 type J, SG# 1947 type 463, Michel# 1520 type I. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to 3 Dinars. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£85, Michel €100.

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1400 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (5 Dinars). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1472a type M, SG# 1951 type 464a, Michel# 1521 type I. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to 5 Dinars. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£125, Michel €100.

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1403 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (500 Fils). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1465, SG# 1939, Michel# 1517. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to 500f. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£85, Michel €100.

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1404 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (One Dinar). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1467 type E, SG# 1942 type 461b, Michel# 1518 type V (this type is scarce). Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to One Dinar. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£250, Michel €300.

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1405 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (One Dinar). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1467 type F, SG# 1943 type 461c, Michel# 1518 type VII. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to One Dinar. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£125, Michel €150.

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1406 NH Iraq 1993. Dome of the Rock 5f in multicolor (aid to Palestine of 1977) with Arabic ovpt (Two Dinars). VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG full pane of 50 stamps. Scott# 1468 type H, SG# 1945 type 462, Michel# 1519 type V. Ideal for in-depth study about the flaws and plating of the overprint. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, after his aggression against Kuwait, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started, this stamp was devaluated from 5f to Two Dinars. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£150, Michel €350.

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1407 NH Iraq 1993. Ten Dinars ovpt on 25f (flowers, Scott# 1434 with ovpt type I) Scott# 1456, SG# 1932, Michel# 1510. After the defeat of Iraq in the Desert Storm of 1991, the Iraqi dinar collapsed and a high wave of inflation started. This is the second stamp to be inflated. VF U/M (NH) upper marginal block of four. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£100, Michel €120.

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1408 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. Superb U/M (NH) horizontal pair. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£13, Michel €15 for normal pair. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1409 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. Superb U/M (NH) U/R corner single example. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£6.50, Michel €7.50 for normal stamp. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1410 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. Superb U/M (NH) upper marginal horizontal pair. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£13, Michel €15 for normal pair. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1411 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. VF U/M (NH) block of six stamps (3x2). Cat Val SG 2005 GB£39, Michel €45 for normal block. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1412 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. VF U/M (NH) Horizontal pair. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£13, Michel €15 for normal pair. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1413 NH/Var Iraq 1995. Saddam Hussein portrait stamp 350f with (INVERTED) blue ovpt of 250 Dinars. SG# 1985, Scott# 1518, Michel# 1540. VF U/M (NH) right marginal single example. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£6.50, Michel €7.50 for normal stamp. Only one sheet of 50 stamps was reported.

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1414 NH Iraq 1999. Saddam Hussein 62nd Birthday complete set of six stamps (25 to 5000 Dinars). Scott# 1562-1567, SG# 2052-2057, Michel# 1596-1601. F-VF U/M (NH) mint fresh set from the special limited print on thick glazed glossy paper with shiny gum for VIP officials and friends. This special print set is now very scarce. SG Cat Val GB£39, Michel Cat Val €50 for the normal set on rough paper and matte gum.

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1415 NH/Var Iraq 2001. Scarce error. 150 Dinar top value of the local fish issue in multicolor on matte gum, with the rose color totally MISSING. Superb U/M (NH) lower marginal block of 4 stamps, accompanied with normal block for comparison. Scott# 1617, SG# 2116, Michel# 1654. Design shows (Pampus argenteus).

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1416 NH/Var Iraq 2001. Scarce error. 150 Dinar top value of the local fish issue in multicolor on matte gum, with the rose color totally MISSING. Superb U/M (NH) vertical lower marginal pair, accompanied with normal pair for comparison. Scott# 1617, SG# 2116, Michel# 1654. Design shows (Pampus argenteus).

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1417 NH/Var Iraq 2006. 65th Anniversary of Rafidain Bank 500d in multicolor. U/M (NH) mint horizontal pair totally IMPERFORATED, and showing slight color shift. Nice variety item.

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1418 NH/Bkt Ireland 1988 (New). £2.24 Unexploded prestige booklet, issued for the occasion of the Millennium of Dublin. The booklet contains two different panes each with four stamps. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Design shows the sky line of the city. Scott# 708a, b, Yvert# C645. Nice item for history of the cities thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $7 for the two different separate panes.

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1419 NH/Bkt Ireland 1989 (New). £4.48 Unexploded prestige booklet, issued in the 1300th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of three Irish Saints (Sts. Kilian, Colman and Totnan). The booklet contains four different panes each with four 28p stamps showing the 3 Saints with manuscript in English, Gaelic, German and Latin. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Scott# 748a, b, c, d, Yvert# C686. Very important item for Religious and Christianity thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $12 for the 4 different separate panes.

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1420 NH/Bkt Ireland 1990 (New). £6 Unexploded prestige booklet, issued in the 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black (First postage stamp of the world). The booklet contains four different panes each with different combination of stamps. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Scott# 780b, 803a, 804a, 804b, Yvert# C719a. Very important item for Philatelic and stamps on stamps thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $26 for the 4 different separate panes.

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1421 NH/Bkt Ireland 1990 (New). £2.59 Unexploded prestige Flowers booklet, showing different garden flowers. The booklet contains two different panes each with four different stamps. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Designs show Narcissus, Rosa x hibernica, Primula and Erica erigena. Scott# 811a, 813a, Yvert# C732a. Nice item for Flowers and Gardening thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $13.5 for the two different separate panes.

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1422 NH/Bkt Ireland 1990 (New). £2.40 Scarce unexploded prestige Greetings booklet (sold to the public at a discount price of £1.98), issued for different Greetings occasions (available ONLY in booklets). The booklet contains two different panes each with four different stamps and 8 labels. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Designs show Gift Boxes, Nosegay, Horseshoe and Balloons. Scott# 798a, b, Yvert# C711. Nice item for Greetings thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $25 for the two different separate panes.

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1423 NH/Bkt Ireland 1991 (New). £5 Unexploded prestige booklet, issued to honor the Fishing Industry. The booklet contains four different panes each with different combination of stamps. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Scott# 779a, 845a, 845b, 847a, Yvert# C774. Very important item for Boats, Fishes, Fishing, Sea creatures and Maritime thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $17.5 for the 4 different separate panes.

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1424 NH/Bkt Ireland 1992 (New). £2.40 Unexploded prestige Greetings booklet, issued for different Greetings occasions. The booklet contains two different panes each with four different stamps and 8 labels. Superb mint NH booklet in post office condition. Designs show Coastline, Mountain, Flowers and a Pond. Scott# 863a, b, Yvert# C791. Nice item for Flowers and Greetings thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $15 for the two different separate panes.

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1425 C Italy 1863 (New). Unused folded cover ready to be mailed from Napoli. Franked by Sardinia newspaper stamp1c black imperforated (Typographed and Embossed), Scott# P1. Nice 4 margin copy, tied by part of cds of NAPOLI with unclear date. Inside archive date of 1863.

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1426 C Italy 1867. Folded cover form Roma to Torino, franked by 2b black on white paper (x2), Scott# 3 - tied by black retta (heavy oily ink) with cds of ROMA 17 AGO 67. Arrival red square date stamp of TORINO ARRIVO 19 AGO 67 on reverse. Very good condition.

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1427 C Italy 1869. Folded cover form Roma to Torino, franked by 20b black on dark violet glazed paper, Scott# 23 (tear before usage - the cancellation proves this), tied by black dotted retta with cds of ROMA 3 NOV 69 and black [P.D.] alongside. Transit cds of TORINO 4 NOV 69 and arrival another cds of TORINO 5 NOV 69 on reverse.

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1428 C Italy 1855. Scarce postmark of Alessandria 18 APR 1855 on folded entire printed letterhead to Grenoble France, with transit cds of TORINO 19 APR 55, CHAMBERY 20 APR 55 and arrival cds of GRENOBLE 20 AVRIL 55 on reverse. This postmark is not of Alexandria Egypt, it is of a small city near Milan at the North West of Italy. Very good condition scarce letter, important item for [Alexandria cities around the world] specialized collectors.

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1429 C Italy 1863. Folded cover mailed from Palermo to Torino, dated 26 Novembre 1963. Franked by King Victor Emmanuel II 15c blue imperforated type II (Scott# 23), 4 margin copy with a small tear, tied by unclear postmark with two-line maritime red cachet of [PIROSCAFI - POSTALI NAZIONALI]. Arrival cds of TORINO 30 NOV 63 on reverse. Clean cover.

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1430 C Italy 1864. Folded cover from Napoli to Torino franked by Victor Emmanuel II 15c blue, Scott# 29, tied by cds of NAPOLI 4 NOV 64. Transit cds of BOLOGNA 8 NOV 64 and arrival cds of TORINO 8 NOV 64 on reverse. Clean cover.

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1431 C Italy 1864. Folded cover mailed from Naples to Torino, dated 12 Novembre 1964. Franked by King Victor Emmanuel II 15c blue (Scott# 29) and tied by two-line maritime red cachet of [VIA DI MARE] with a similar strike alongside. Transit cds of GENOVA 13 NOV 64 and arrival cds of TORINO 14 NOV 64 on reverse.

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1432 C Italy 1864. Folded cover mailed from Naples to Torino, dated 28 Marso 1964. Franked by King Victor Emmanuel II 15c blue (Scott# 29) and tied by two-line maritime red cachet of [VIA DI MARE] with a similar strike alongside. Arrival cds of TORINO 1 APR 64 on reverse.

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1433 C Italy 1866. Folded entire from Garovilli to Campobasso, franked by horizontal pair of Victor Emmanuel II 10c orange brown, Scott# 27a (very expensive stamp in mint condition), both tied by numeral obliterator [675] and cds of GAROVILLI 22 DIC 66 alongside. Transit cds of ISERNIA 33 DIC 66 and arrival cds of CAMPOBASSO 23 DIC 66 on reverse. Three highly uncommon postmarks on a clean letter.

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1434 C Italy 1872. Folded cover from Garovilli to Campobasso, franked by horizontal pair of Victor Emmanuel II 10c buff, Scott# 27 (very expensive stamp in mint condition), both tied by numeral obliterator [675] and cds of GAROVILLI 19 GIU 72 alongside. Transit cds of ISERNIA 20 GIU 72 and arrival cds of CAMPOBASSO 20 GIU 72 on reverse. Three highly uncommon postmarks on a clean cover.

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1435 C Italy 1910. B/W ppc of Firenze (extremely unusual bridge) mailed to Napoli, franked by Victor Emmanuel II 5c green, Scott# 94, and tied by TPO cds of AMB. FIRENZE - ROMA 13.4.10. Extremely clean card, ideal for thematic collectors of classic bridges.

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1436 C Italy 1915 (New). B/W ppc of the famous WWI cruiser Saint Marc (R. Nave S. Marco) of the Royal Italian Navy, used locally from Napoli to Verona. Franked by pair of 5c blue green Coat of Arms, Scott# 78, both tied by an unclear postmark. Nice and clean postcard of this legendary warship. Important for thematic collectors.

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1437 NH Italy 1953. 4th Anniversary of the NATO issue (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), 60 l lilac rose & dark violet. Fresh VF U/M (NH) example. Scott# 638, SG# 852, Yvert# 661. Scott Cat Val $16.

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1438 C Italy 1908 (New). Commercial cover to Bohmen Austria, franked by pair of [20 Para] ovpt in black on the 10c claret Victor Emmanuel III (Torino overprint), Scott# 2. Tied by cds POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI III 15.10.08 with a clear similar strike alongside. Nice and clean cover.

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1439 C Italy 1909 (New). Commercial cover to Leads England, franked by [1 Piastra & Costantinopoli] ovpt in black on the 25c blue Victor Emmanuel III, Scott# 4 (Constantinople). Tied by cds POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI III 10.7.09 with a clear similar strike alongside. Arrival cds of LEEDS JY 14.09. Very nice and clean cover.

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1440 C Italy 1909 (New). Commercial postal card mailed from Constantinople to Solingen, franked by Victor Emmanuel II 10c red, Scott# 95, and tied by cds of POSTE ITALIANNE COSTANTINOPOLI III 13.I.09. Nice usage of Italian stamp in Turkey before WWI.

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1441 C Italy 1913 (New). Commercial postal card mailed from Milano to Constantinople, franked by Victor Emmanuel II 10c red, Scott# 95, and tied by cds of MILANO PARTENZA 21.5.13 with arrival cds of POSTE ITALIANNE COSTANTINOPOLI 26.5.13 alongside. Nice incoming postcard to an Italian post office in Turkey.

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1442 C Italy 1913 (New). Scarce colored scenery ppc (of Constantinople) mailed (unfranked) onboard of the famous WWI cruiser Saint Marc (R. Nave S. Marco) of the Royal Italian Navy to Rome. The card bears the postmark of the warship R. NAVE SAN MARCO 15.3.13 and the postal cds of POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI 15.3.13 alongside. Nice and clean postcard of this legendary warship, very important for thematic collectors.

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1443 C Italy 1919 (New). Victor Emmanuel III 10c red (Scott# 95) used in Constantinople, on colored postcard (Mosquee de la Sultane Valide a Stambouli), tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 3.12.19. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between 1919 and 1921.

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1444 PS/U Italy 1920 (New) . Postal stationery card 10c red on buff used to Belgium, cancelled by military cds POSTA MILITARE - 15 4.6.20 with arrival cds BRUXELLES/BRUSSEL 14.VI.1920 on top left side. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between February 1919 and July 1921.

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1445 C Italy 1920 (New). Victor Emmanuel III 5c green and 10c claret x2 (Scott# 94, 95) used in Constantinople, on front of a commercial cover, tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 29.5.20. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between 1919 and 1921.

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1446 C Italy 1920. Victor Emmanuel III 25c blue of Italy (Scott# 100 x2) used in Constantinople, on ® cover to Switzerland (with its original contents), tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 13.11.20 with ® label of the same N0.147 alongside. Arrival cds of GENÈVE 19.XI.20 on reverse. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between February 1919 and July 1921. The cover is roughly opened at right at the back, nevertheless a scarce ® one.

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1447 C Italy 1920. Victor Emmanuel III 25c blue of Italy (Scott# 100) used in Constantinople, on commercial cover to New York USA, tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 20.2.20. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between February 1919 and July 1921. The cover opened at 3 sides, slightly reduced at top.

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1448 C Italy 1921 (New). ® Cover mailed to Vienna Austria, franked by pair of Victor Emmanuel III 1l green & brown (of Italy), Scott# 87. Both tied by clear cds of POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI 18.10.21 with a similar strike and white ® cachet of the same No.229 alongside. Transit cds of TRIESTE CENTRO 22.10.21 on reverse. Scarce usage of Italian stamps in Turkey in such a late date. Small tear at the back flap.

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1449 C Italy 1921 (New). Commercial cover mailed to Grasse France, franked by Victor Emmanuel III 1l green & brown (of Italy), Scott# 87. Tied by clear cds of POSTE ITALIANE SMIRNE 12.3.23 with a similar clear strike alongside. Scarce usage of Italian stamps in Turkey in such a late date.

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1450 PS/U Italy 1921 (New). Postal stationery card 10c red on buff Czechoslovakia (scarce destination), uprated by 10c lake and 25c blue (Scott# 95, 100), all cancelled by military cds POSTA MILITARE - 16.2.21. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between February 1919 and July 1921.

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1451 C Italy 1921 (New). Victor Emmanuel III 10c red and 50c lilac of Italy (Scott# 95, 105) used in Constantinople, on commercial cover to Germany, tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 23.2.21. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between 1919 and 1921.

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1452 C Italy 1921 (New). Victor Emmanuel III 50c lilac (Scott# 105) used in Constantinople, on colored postcard (Beaute Orientale), tied by military cds POSTA MILITARE/15 - 22.2.21. The cds (POSTA MILITARE/15) was used in Constantinople between 1919 and 1921.

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1453 C Italy 1921. ® Commercial cover mailed to Ennenda Switzerland, franked by pair of Victor Emmanuel III 1l green & brown (of Italy), Scott# 87. Both tied by clear cds of POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI 11.AGO.21 with a similar strike and white ® cachet of the same No.23 alongside. Arrival cds of ENNENDA 15.VIII.21 on reverse. Scarce usage of Italian stamps in Turkey in such a late date. Tear at the back due to rough opening but complete flap.

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1454 C "Italy 1922 (New). B/W ppc of ""Constantinople, Entrée de la Mer Noir"", franked on face by [Piastre 1 Para 20 & Costantinopoli] ovpt in black on the 15c slate green Victor Emmanuel III, Scott# 10 (Constantinople), and tied by cds POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI III 29.XI.22. The postcard is unused, apparently it was sold like this, franked and cancelled, to be used instantly."

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1455 C Italy 1922 (New). Scarce cover to Switzerland, franked by [7,50 Piastre] ovpt in black on the 60c carmine Victor Emmanuel III, Scott# 39. Tied by cds POSTE ITALIANE COSTANTINOPOLI 15.9.22 with a clear similar strike alongside. Very nice and clean cover bearing a scarce stamp priced at US$10 in Scott catalogue as a single loose used example.

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1456 PS/M Italy 1923 (New). Victor Emmanuel III 4pi 20pa ovpt on 40c carmine on greenish paper (provisional) stationery postcard with ovpt (COSTANTINOPOLI). Clean and nice mint example.

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1457 NH/Var Jordan 1923. Hejaz •pi chestnut with black 3-line ovpt [Arab Government of the East - 9 Sha'ban 1341] showing variety INVERTED overprint. Scott# 64 var, SG# 89b, Michel# 61 var. F-VF U/M (NH) mint block of 9 stamps, one slightly torn. This block was last time sold in Regency Auction of June 2000, Lot# 1377. .Status unknown. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£990.

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1458 H/Var Jordan 1924. 5pi olive green of Hejaz with black ovpt [Government of the Arab East 1342] in Arabic. SG# 133a, Scott# 120, Michel# 94. Fine mint hinged copy with the variety (Jakramat instead of Hokomat) of position (R.2/1). Nice variety stamp. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£60.

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1459 S Jordan 1925. 13m ultramarine postage stamp of Palestine with Arabic ovpt (Due - East of Jordan). Mint OG hinged example with ovpt SPECIMEN in red. SG# D163, Scott# J16, Michel# 15. Some surface rub, but not distracting.

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1460 S Jordan 1925. 1m deep brown postage stamp of Palestine with Arabic ovpt (Due - East of Jordan). Mint OG hinged example with ovpt SPECIMEN in red. SG# D159, Scott# J12, Michel# 11..

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1461 S Jordan 1925. 5pi deep purple postage stamp of Palestine with Arabic ovpt (Due - East of Jordan). Mint OG hinged example with ovpt SPECIMEN in red. SG# D164, Scott# J17, Michel# 16. Some tone perfs.

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1462 S Jordan 1925. 8m red scarlet postage stamp of Palestine with Arabic ovpt (Due - East of Jordan). Mint OG hinged example with ovpt SPECIMEN in black. SG# D162, Scott# J15, Michel# 14. Some surface rub, but not distracting.

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1463 NG/Var Jordan 1925. Saudi Arabia (Hejaz) ¼pi ultramarine with black ovpt (Government of the Arab East - year 1343), Scott# 123, SG# 136a, Michel# 97. Mint example without gum showing variety INVERTED ovpt. Signed Ela. SG Cat Val GB£60.

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1464 H/Var Jordan 1925. Saudi Arabia (Hejaz) ¼pi ultramarine with black ovpt (Government of the Arab East - year 1343), Scott# 123, SG# 136a, Michel# 97. Mint OG hinged example showing variety INVERTED ovpt. Signed Ela. SG Cat Val GB£60.

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1465 H/Var Jordan 1925. Saudi Arabia (Hejaz) ½pi carmine rose with black ovpt (Government of the Arab East - year 1343), Scott# 124, SG# 137a, Michel# 98. Mint OG hinged example showing variety INVERTED ovpt. SG Cat Val GB£60.

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1466 NG/Var Jordan 1925. Saudi Arabia (Hejaz) 1½pi orange with black ovpt (Government of the Arab East - year 1343), Scott# 126, SG# 139a, Michel# 100. Mint example without gum showing variety INVERTED ovpt. SG Cat Val GB£60.

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1467 NG/Var Jordan 1925. Saudi Arabia (Hejaz) 5pi chestnut with black ovpt (Government of the Arab East - year 1343), Scott# 129, SG# 142a, Michel# 103. Mint example without gum totally IMPERFORATED showing variety INVERTED ovpt. SG Cat Val GB£80 for the normal perforated example.

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1468 C Jordan 1945. Commercial airmail cover to the USA franked by Amir Abdullah 10m red (perf 12 pair) and 100m blue (perf 14), SG# 235, 204, Scott# 212, 181. All tied by cds of AMMAN 22 JU 45 with violet censorship cachet alongside. Nice franking cover.

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1469 NH/H/Var Jordan 1947. Inauguration of First National Parliament issue. Complete set of 9 stamps (1m violet to 200m blue green) in superb mint matching vertical pairs totally IMPERFORATED. The upper stamps are VLH (almost NH), while the lower stamps are superb NH. Scott# 236-244, SG# 276-284. Mentioned in Scott catalogue.

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1470 FDC Jordan 1947. Inauguration of First National Parliament issue. Complete set of 9 stamps (1m violet to 200m blue green) on an unaddressed envelope, all tied y cds of AMMAN 4 1.NO.1947. Scott# 236-244, SG# 276-284. Nice looking cover.

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1471 NH Jordan 1952. 10f ovpt on 10m rose carmine due stamp, perf 12, on multi script CA wmkd paper (Bradbury, Wilkinson). Scott# J50, SG# D353, Michel# 41. Superb U/M (NH) full pane of 100 stamps with control number 153. Very good item for more study on this ovpt. SG# Cat Val GB£250, Michel Cat Val €300.

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1472 NH Jordan 1952. 20f ovpt on 20m olive green due stamp, perf 12, on multi script CA wmkd paper (Bradbury, Wilkinson). Scott# J51, SG# D354, Michel# 42C. Superb U/M (NH) full pane of 100 stamps with control number 148. Very good item for more study on this ovpt. SG# Cat Val GB£725, Michel Cat Val €850.

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1473 NH Jordan 1952. 4f ovpt on 4m light green due stamp, perf 12, on multi script CA wmkd paper (Bradbury, Wilkinson). Scott# J49, SG# D352, Michel# 40. Superb U/M (NH) full pane of 100 stamps with control number 397. Good item for more study on this ovpt. SG# Cat Val GB£95, Michel Cat Val €110.

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1474 NH Jordan 1952. Three fantastic full sheets of 100 stamps each; 4f ovpt on 4m light green, 10f ovpt on 10m rose carmine and 20f ovpt on 20m olive green due stamps, perf 12, on multi script CA wmkd paper (Bradbury, Wilkinson). Scott# J49-J51, SG# D352-D354, Michel# 40-42C. Superb U/M (NH) 3 full pane of 100 stamps each with control numbers 398, 242 and 165 respectively. Superb item for more in depth study on this ovpt. SG# Cat Val GB£970, Michel Cat Val €1,260.

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1475 NH Jordan 1953. 1m ultramarine Obligatory Tax for Palestine, with bilingual ovpt (POSTAGE), SG# 387, Scott# 344, Michel# 268. Superb U/M (NH) full pane of 50 stamps, good for more in-depth study of overprint flaws and plating. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£12.5, Scott $15, Michel €15.

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1476 NH Jordan 1953. 1m ultramarine Obligatory Tax for Palestine, with bilingual ovpt [POSTAGE] and ovpt (PALESTINE). U/M (NH) clean copy. SG# 395, not listed in Scott. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£50.

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1477 NH Jordan 1953. 3m emerald Obligatory Tax for Palestine, with bilingual ovpt (POSTAGE), SG# 388, Scott# 345, Michel# 269. Superb U/M (NH) full pane of 50 stamps, good for more in-depth study of overprint flaws and plating. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£12.5, Scott $15, Michel €15.

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1478 U/•/Var Jordan 1953. Accession of the west bank of the river Jordan (of Palestine) to the Kingdom of Jordan on April 1st, 1953, 100f deep blue & sepia with ovpt 2 black bars 1½mm apart across the central inscription. Scarce high value fine used example on fragment showing the variety (traces of a third bar). SG# 385Ac. SG Cat Val GB£13.

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1479 • Jordan 1953. Between May and July 1953, during a shortage of stamps, a double circle bilingual handstamp inscribed with the date, name of the town and (PAID) was applied directly to covers at Amman and Jerusalem. This is a fine example of (AMMAN PAID) strike with date (30 JUNE 1953) on a fragment of a cover. These postmarks are fairly scarce.

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1480 C Jordan 1953. Small size envelope from Hebron to Gaza via Egypt. Franked by 1f red brown & yellow green and 3f carmine & gray black of the Unity of Jordan issue (Relief Map) with the narrow twin obliterating bars (½mm spacing), Scott# 297, 299, SG# 378B, 380B. Both tied by cds of HEBRON with blue censorship cachet of Egypt alongside. Transit SCARCE Arabic slogan M/C of CAIRO 20 JNE 1953 promoting the First Pan-Arab Games in Alexandria July/August 1953, with arrival cds of GAZA on reverse. Nice cover, important to thematic collectors of Sports.

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1481 FDC Jordan 1955. Royal wedding of King Hussein and Queen Dina commemorative set of two stamps 15f blue and 100f brown lake on FDC. SG# 443-444, Scott# 322-323. Both stamps on formal illustrated cover, tied by cds of AMMAN 10 - 19.APR.55. Very clean cover, important for World Royal wedding stamps.

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1482 FDC Jordan 1955. Royal wedding of King Hussein and Queen Dina commemorative set of two stamps 15f blue and 100f brown lake on FDC. SG# 443-444, Scott# 322-323. Both stamps on formal illustrated cover, tied by cds of AMMAN 12 - 19.APR.55. Lovely cover, important for World Royal wedding stamps.

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1483 NH/Var Jordan 1963 (New). 15th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights issue, complete set of 2 stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition. Scott# 405-406, SG# 537-538. VF U/M mint (NH) set in superb condition. The stamp for no apparent reason bears the emblem of the UNESCO, which has nothing to do with the occasion of the stamp. Scarce and important imperforated variety stamps for UN and Human Rights thematic collectors.

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1484 NH/Var Jordan 1964 (New). President John Kennedy memorial issue, complete set of 6 triangular stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition. Scott# 457-462, SG# 588-593. VF U/M mint (NH) full set in exceptional condition. Scarce and important imperforated variety stamps for Kennedy and USA presidents thematic collectors. Michel Cat Val €30.

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1485 NH/Var Jordan 1964. Meeting between Pope John Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras of the Greek Orthodox church in Jerusalem complete set of 5 stamps (design shows also King Hussein in the middle and Dome of the Rock). VF U/M (NH) matching left marginal examples totally Imperforated. Scott# 471-475, SG# 604-608, Michel# 468-472.

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1488 H/Var Jordan 1965 (New). XVIII Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, complete set of 6 stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition. Scott# C29-C34, SG# 641-646. VF mint lightly hinged full set. Scarce and important imperforated variety stamps for Olympic games, Olympic flame, Olympic rings and sports thematic collectors. Michel Cat Val €20.

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1489 H/Var Jordan 1966 (New). Christmas issue, complete set of 3 stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition. Scott# 533-533B, SG# 771-773. VF mint lightly hinged full set. Designs show the Magi following star, The Magi presenting gifts to the infant Christ and the flight of the sacred family to Egypt. Scarce set and important imperforated variety stamps for Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, Christmas, religions, history and religious events thematic collectors. Michel Cat Val €25.

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1490 NH/Var Jordan 1967 (New). XIX Olympic Games in Mexico preparations, complete set of 6 stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition. Scott# 538--538E, SG# 797-802. VF U/M mint (NH) fresh set. Designs show different scenes and buildings in Mexico city. Scarce and important imperforated variety stamps for Olympic games, Olympic flame, Olympic rings and sports thematic collectors. Michel Cat Val €20.

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1491 NH/Var Jordan 1988 (New). XXIV Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, complete set of 5 stamps, totally imperforated from a limited edition (see note in SG catalogue after No.1570). Scott# 1334-1338, SG# 1565-1569. VF U/M mint (NH) two full sets in horizontal pairs. Scarce and important imperforated variety stamps for Olympic games, sports, football, basketball, running, swimming and tennis thematic collectors. Michel Cat Val €60.

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1494 NH Jordan 2003 (New). Hashemite Dynasty S/S, contains five 200f stamps showing Kings of Jordan; Sherif Hussein bin Ali, King Abdullah, King Talal bin Abdullah, King Hussein bin Talal and King Abdullah II bin Hussein. Superb U/M (NH) mint example. SG# MS2039, Scott# 1758a-1758e.

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1500 H/Var Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU 1m brown (Scott# N18, SG# P30a) with INVERTED ovpt (PALESTINE) in black. F-VF mint hinged fresh copy. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£75. Interesting variety item for thematic collectors of Universal Postal Union, ships, airplanes, trains, mountains and maps.

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1501 NH/Var Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU 1m brown (Scott# N18, SG# P30b) with DOUBLE ovpt (PALESTINE) in black. U/M (NH) mint variety stamp. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£65. Interesting variety item for thematic collectors of Universal Postal Union, ships, airplanes, trains, mountains and maps.

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1502 NH/Var Jordan 1949. 75th Anniversary of UPU 4m green (SG# P31e, Scott# N19), with the variety red bilingual overprint of Palestine in ONE LINE, like the 50m dull green. VF fresh U/M (NH) OG right marginal example (hinged in margin only). Two panes of 50 stamps each of the 4m green was mixed with the panes of the 50m dull green and erroneously received this ONE LINE ovpt which was meant only for the 50m while the ovpt for the 4m should be in vertical orientation. Very rare stamp, with design showing map of the globe, train, airplane and a ship. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£100, this is 50% higher than the previous SG catalogue of 1996 which was only GB£70. Highly sought after stamp for thematic collectors.

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1503 NH/Var Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU 4m green (SG# P31e, Scott# N19), with the variety red bilingual overprint of Palestine in ONE LINE, like the 50m dull green. VF fresh U/M (NH) OG example. Two panes of 50 stamps each of the 4m green was mixed with the panes of the 50m dull green and erroneously received this ONE LINE ovpt which was meant only for the 50m while the ovpt for the 4m should be in vertical orientation. Very rare stamp, with design showing map of the globe, train, airplane and a ship. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£100, this is 50% higher than the previous SG catalogue of 1996 which was only GB£70. Highly sought after stamp for thematic collectors.

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1504 NH/Var Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU 4m green (SG# P31e, Scott# N19), with the variety red bilingual overprint of Palestine in ONE LINE, like the 50m dull green. VF fresh U/M (NH) OG right example. Two panes of 50 stamps each of the 4m green was mixed with the panes of the 50m dull green and erroneously received this ONE LINE ovpt which was meant only for the 50m while the ovpt for the 4m should be in vertical orientation. Very rare stamp, with design showing map of the globe, train, airplane and a ship. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£100, this is 50% higher than the previous SG catalogue of 1996 which was only GB£70. Highly sought after stamp for thematic collectors.

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1505 H/Var Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU 4m green SG# P31a, Scott# N19) with INVERTED red bilingual ovpt (PALESTINE). F-VF well centered mint hinged fresh expertised copy. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£45. Interesting variety item for thematic collectors of Universal Postal Union, ships, airplanes, trains, mountains and maps.

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1506 H Jordan 1949 (New). 75th Anniversary of UPU complete set of 5 stamps, SG# P30-34, Scott# N18-N22). F-VF well centered mint hinged fresh set, two stamps with hinge remnants. Very important set for thematic collectors of Universal Postal Union, ships, airplanes, trains, mountains and maps.

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1507 S Kiribati 1982. Three stamps from the (National Birds) definitive issue with overprint (SPECIMEN) 1c, 12c, $1), Scott# 384, 390, 397, SG# 163, 169, 176, Yvert# 62, 68, 75. U/M (NH) fresh stamps. Lovely stamps, ideal for birds thematic collectors.

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1508 NH Kiribati 1981. Royal Wedding set of six stamps showing the Royal Couple, Scott# 373-378, SG# 149-154 in two different special forms. Matching horizontal gutter pairs, and 3 small sheetlets, SG# 149a, 151a, 153a, (six stamps of the small size and one of the long size, see note in Stanley Gibbons). Superb U/M (NH) group of lovely stamps and sheets showing Prince Charles and Lady Diana.

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1509 NH Kuwait 1962. Bicentenary of Sabah Dynasty complete set of 4 stamps (Industry and Progress). VF UM (NH) mint set. Scott# 185-188, SG# 176-179, Michel# 175-178.

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1510 NH Kuwait 1951. KGVI 5sh red of Great Britain [White cliffs of Dover] with black ovpt KUWAIT 5 RUPEES], Scott# 100, SG# 91, Michel# 92. VF U/M (NH) fresh mint OG well centered example. Very clean stamp.

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1511 H Lebanon 1926. Complete war refugee charity set of 16 stamps, from 25c+25c olive black to 10pi+5pi violet brown, Scott# B1-B12, BC1-BC4, SG# 79-94, Michel# 79-94. Very fine fresh white gum mint hinged set. Scarce set. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£54, Michel €76.

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1513 H Lebanon 1943. 2nd Anniversary of Independence airmail set of 6 stamps very lightly hinged mint set, the 100pi & 200pi with slight gum disturbance while the top two values 300pi & 500pi are very fresh. SG#269-274, Scott# C82-C87, Yvert# PA85-90. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£70, Michel €80.

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1514 H/Var Lebanon 1949. 75th Anniversary of the UPU set of 3 stamps (Camel Post) totally IMPERFORATED. VH mint OG marginal examples with very light trace of a hinge. Scott# 225-227, SG# 389-391, Michel# 408-410.

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1515 H Lebanon 1952. Complete set of 6 postage due stamps 1pi magenta to 25pi black. VF fresh very lightly hinged stamps. SG# D464-D469, Scott# J50-J55, Michel# 50-55. Cat Val Scott $24, SG GB£13, Michel €17.

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1517 NH Lebanon 1970. Group of 18 revenue stamps from the Seventies and the Eighties, all mint U/M (NH) examples. Some high values up to 10 L. Interesting group.

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1518 • Libya 1915. Scarce fragment bearing combination of six stamp of Italy and its post offices abroad. Franked by Libya 1c brown (x3) Scott# 1, Tripoli 2c orange brown Scott# 13, Crete 5c green Scott# 14 and Italy 15c slate (perf 13½) Scott# 123. All tied by cds of BONA-FERROVIA 7.11.15. Scarce combination on piece.

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1519 H Liechtenstein 1956. 150th Anniversary of Independence of the Principality commemorative set of two stamps, partially printed in gold. VF lightly hinged fresh set. Scott# 301-302, Yvert# 313-314.

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1520 NH Luxembourg 1952. Centenary of first stamps of Luxembourg, complete airmail set of 5 stamps. Scott# C16-C20, Yvert# A16-A20, SG# 252a-252e. U/M (NH) post office fresh set. Ideal for (stamp on stamp) collectors. Scott Cat Val $90.

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1521 FDC Luxembourg 1958. EUROPA set of two stamps on illustrated unaddressed cover and cancelled by the commemorative cds of the occasion (EUROPA LUXEMBOURG 13.9.58). Crispy fresh cover.

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1522 H Malaya (Kedah) 1959 (New). Complete set of 11 definitive stamps from 1c to $5 bearing portrait of Sultan Abdul Halim and different sceneries from the state. Post office fresh mint set with a light trace of the first hinge, almost never hinged. Scott# 95-105. Designs show Copra, Pineapples, Rice field, Mosque, East coast railway, Tiger, Fishing craft, Aborigines with blowpipes, Government offices, Bersilat and Weaving. This is the last definitive scenery issue of this state before joining the federation of Malaysia in 1963. Good item for several thematic collectors like sports, trains, fishes, animals, mosques, industry and agriculture.

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1523 H Malaya (Malacca) 1960 (New). Complete set of 11 definitive stamps from 1c to $5 bearing symbolic design of Melaka tree & Mouse deer and different sceneries from the state. Post office fresh mint set with a light trace of the first hinge, almost never hinged. Scott# 56-66. Designs show Copra, Pineapples, Rice field, Mosque, East coast railway, Tiger, Fishing craft, Aborigines with blowpipes, Government offices, Bersilat and Weaving. This is the last definitive scenery issue of this state before joining the federation of Malaysia in 1963. Good item for several thematic collectors like sports, trains, fishes, animals, mosques, industry and agriculture.

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1524 H Malaya (Penang) 1960 (New). Complete set of 11 definitive stamps from 1c to $5 bearing symbolic design of Penang State crest & Areca-nut palm tree and different sceneries from the state. Post office fresh mint set with a light trace of the first hinge, almost never hinged. Scott# 56-66. Designs show Copra, Pineapples, Rice field, Mosque, East coast railway, Tiger, Fishing craft, Aborigines with blowpipes, Government offices, Bersilat and Weaving. This is the last definitive scenery issue of this state before joining the federation of Malaysia in 1963. Good item for several thematic collectors like sports, trains, fishes, animals, mosques, industry and agriculture.

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1525 C Morocco 1916. Commercial cover to France franked by 10c + 5c rose red with black ovpt [PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS], Scott# B2, tied by cds of RABAT MAROC 5-5.16. Opened at top and left side. Scarce single use of this charity stamp.

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1526 C Morocco 1924. Front of a cover (to Geneve, Switzerland) franked by 50c brown & lavender (type Merson) with black ovpt [PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS) Scott# 51, tied by 2 CLEAR strikes of cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 19.I.24. Nice piece of the French Morocco era.

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1527 C Morocco 1925. Airmail cover to France franked by 25c ultramarine, Scott# 98, and tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 4.4.25. Large slogan red cachet of [2e SEMAINE AGRICOLE MAROCAINE a CASABLANCA 15 AU 20 AVRIL 1925]. This is a scarce short lived postal slogan, very important to Exhibitions thematic collectors.

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1528 C Morocco 1930. Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 2p on 2fr gray violet & yellow (type Merson) with black ovpt [PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS], 50c olive green and 1fr vermilion, Scott# 53, 105, C7. All tied by cds of MAROC 30.10.30 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE 2.XI.1930 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed by a large (X), as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out and it received the railway station postmark, from where it was carried by train to Switzerland. Very nice 3-color franking cover.

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1529 C Morocco 1930. Very scarce returned to sender two country mixed franking postcard from Great Britain. Franked by KGV 1½d red brown SG# 420, Scott# 189 and tied by cds of PEEBLES 17 JA 30. Several return cachets including [RETOUR A L'ENVOYEUR] and 25c ultramarine (Scott# 98 - City Gate Chella) was applied and tied by cds of CASABLANCA 24.1.30. British cachet of [UNDELIVERED FOR REASON STATED / RETURN TO SENDER] and arrival slogan M/C of LONDON 30 JAN 1930 on back. Lovely item.

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1530 C Morocco 1932 (New). Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 1.50fr turquise blue and 1fr vermilion x2, Scott# 111, C7. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 4.10.32 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 5.X.1932 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed by a large (X), as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, from which it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, slightly trimmed at top.

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1531 C Morocco 1932 (New). Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 1.50fr turquise blue and 1fr vermilion, Scott# 111, C7. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 24.10.32. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed by a large (X), as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, then it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, slightly trimmed at top.

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1532 C Morocco 1933. Airmail cover to France franked by 40c orange red (x2) tied by cds of MARRAKECH-GUELIZ MAROC 22-5-33 with transit cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 23-5-33 on reverse. Faint large red double ring military cachet on front.

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1533 C Morocco 1933. Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 50c blue green and 2fr deep violet, Scott# 135, C10a. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 25.4.33 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 26.IV.1933 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed by a large (X), as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, and it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, very slightly trimmed at top.

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1534 C Morocco 1933. Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 50c olive green and 2fr deep violet, Scott# 105, C10a. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 1.4.33 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 3.IV.1933 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed by a large (X), as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, from which it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, slightly trimmed at top.

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1535 C Morocco 1935. Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 50c blue green and 1fr brown (x2), Scott# 134, 139. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 28.5.33 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 21.V.1935 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed out by a black lines, as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, and it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, very slightly trimmed at top.

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1536 C Morocco 1935. Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 50c dark blue green (strip of 3 + pair), Scott# 135, all tied by M/C of CASABLANCA MAROC 9.X.35 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 10.X.1935 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed out by 2 black lines, as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, and it continued the trip by train to Switzerland. Nice looking cover, very slightly trimmed at top.

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1537 C Morocco 1936 (New). Commercial cover to Switzerland franked 50c blue green and 1fr brown (strip of4), Scott# 134, 139. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 6.7.36 with transit French M/C MARSEILLE - GARE - AVION 7.VII.1936 on reverse. The cover bears red label [PAR AVION] but crossed out by a black lines, as it was carried by air to Marseille, where the air label was crossed out, and it was carried by train to Switzerland. Nice cover, very slightly trimmed at top.

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1538 C Morocco 1937. Three color franked ® airmail cover to England, franked by 50c dark blue, 80c orange brown (Rabat) and 2.50f carmine rose (Casablanca), Scott# C14, C15, C17. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 9.2.37, with ® red label of CASABLANCA-POSTES R.049 alongside. Arrival cds of REGISTERED DOVER - KENT 13 FEB 37 on reverse.

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1539 coll Morocco 1937-1957. Selection of 33 stamps of the British Agency & Tangier, of KEVIII and 1957 QEII, in both British and Spanish currencies. Notably QEII 1957 1s, 1s 3d, 1s 6d (portrait), 2s 6d and 5s (castles), SG# 337-341, Scott# 607-610. Mint hinged fresh gum stamps (only 5 used). Cat Val $40+.

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1540 C Morocco 1938 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 1.75fr myrtle green (x2), Scott# 139142. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 2.6.1938. The airmail blue cachet is crossed out by black X as the cover was carried only half way by air, only to France then continued to Switzerland by train.

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1541 C Morocco 1938 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 1fr deep brown (pair) and 1.50fr ultramarine, Scott# 139, 141. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 24.8.1938, and endorsed de Casablanca a Marseille. Nice and clean

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1542 C Morocco 1938 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 1fr deep brown and 1.25fr black (pair), Scott# 139, 140. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 22.7.1938, and endorsed de Casablanca a Marseille. Nice and clean cover.

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1543 C Morocco 1938 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 1fr deep brown and 1.25fr black (pair), Scott# 139, 140. All tied by M/C of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 6 SEPT1938, and endorsed de Casablanca a Marseille. The airmail blue cachet is crossed out by black X as the cover was carried only half way by air, only to France then continued to Switzerland by train. Nice and clean cover.

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1544 C Morocco 1940 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 25c dark blue (pair) and 3fr black brown, Scott# 131, 172. All tied by M/C of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 18 OCT 1940, and endorsed de Casablanca a Marseille. Clean cover.

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1545 FFC Morocco 1944. Cover carried by the first internal airmail service, franked by 1.50fr red (Scott# 187) tied by cds of TAROUDANT 31.1.44 with arrival cds of PORT-LYAUTEY 3.2.1944 on reverse. Nice commemorative violet cachet of [1er SERVICE POSTAL AERIEN RABAT-INTER-MAROC] alongside on front.

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1546 C Morocco 1947 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 3fr black brown x3 and 10fr orange brown, Scott# 172, 216. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 22.3.1947, with violet cachet PAR AVION alongside on front.

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1547 C Morocco 1947 (New). Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 4fr deep ultramarine and 15fr prussian green, Scott# 172A, 217. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA POSTES MAROC 25.6.1947, with violet cachet PAR AVION alongside on front. The 4fr stamp is torn but fixed in place and went through the post.

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1548 C Morocco 1948. ® Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 25fr black brown (Oryx) and 6fr crimson, Scott# 219, 231. Both tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 23.3.1948, with ® label of CASABLANCA R.086 alongside. Arrival cds of LUZERN 24.III.48 on reverse. Extremely clean cover.

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1549 C Morocco 1949. ® Commercial airmail cover to Switzerland franked by 1fr black (pair), 12fr red and 40fr dark blue air stamp, Scott# 225, 242, C35. All tied by cds of CASABLANCA MAROC 6.1.1949, with ® label of CASABLANCA POSTES R.539 alongside. Arrival cds of LUZERN 8.I.49 on reverse. Clean cover, small stain spot at bottom.

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1550 FFC Morocco 1960. Cover carried by the first flight by the (Caravelle) Casablanca to Paris. Franked by Sultan Mohamed V 5fr bright blue and 25fr purple (Scott# 1, 4) tied by cds of RABAT R.P. 20.5.1960 with same day arrival cds of PARIS 20.5.1960 on reverse. Nice commemorative carmine cachet of [1er Liaison CARAVELLE - Mai 1960 - CASABLANCA / PARIS - ROYAL AIR MAROC] with a sketch of the Jetliner alongside on front.

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1551 C Morocco 1943. Mixed franking cover (stationery envelope of El Minzah Hotel) with both Tangier and Great Britain KGVI stamps, passed unnoticed through the mail to England. Franked by GB 2d light orange, 3d violet (Scott# 261, 263, SG# 488, 490) and by Tangier ½d green (x4), 1d scarlet (pair) (Scott# 515, 516, SG# 2245, 246) and all tied by 5 strikes of BRITISH POST OFFICE TANGIER 30 JY 43. Airmail label and censorship label [OPENED BY EXAMINER 1587] on front.

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1552 C Morocco 1956. Taxed photographic postcard on arrival to the USA. Franked by QEII ½d orange (pair), 2d brown (pair) (Scott# 559, 562, SG# 289, 292) tied by M/C TANGIER BRITISH POST OFFICE 12 SEP 1956. The card received purple cachet of [POSTAGE DUE 7 CENT AMF New York, NY] and two US pre-cancelled due stamps 2c and 5c dull carmine (Scott# J81. J83) were applied overlapping stamps of Morocco. Very nice and clean card.

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1553 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1976 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps and 2 labels (5 x 50ct lilac rose and 5 x 10ct ultramarine) with a total face value of 3 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 541a, Yvert# C1104c. Scott Cat Val $2.50 for a single separate pane.

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1554 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1976 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps (4 x 50ct lilac rose, 2 x 45ct bright blue and 2 x 5ct gray) with a total face value of 3 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 536e, Yvert# C1104b. Scott Cat Val $3 for a single separate pane.

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1555 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1976 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 12 stamps and 2 labels (3 x 55ct (Queen Juliana) carmine, 2 x 45ct bright blue, 2 x 10ct ultramarine and 5 x 5ct gray) with a total face value of 3 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 536f, Yvert# C1045b. Scott Cat Val $4 for a single separate pane.

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1556 FDC Netherlands 1977-1982. Selection of eight Maximum Cards bearing seven different stamps between 1977 and 1982 of different subjects (including Football, Painters, Authors, University, Voting, Poets and The Queen). All franked on face by one stamp and each cancelled on the first day of issue by the cds of the city of issue (Franeker, Gravenhage, Amsterdam, Utrecht). Scott# B543, 567, 590, 591, 592. 593, 620, 638, Yvert# 1065, 1086, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1167, 1171. Clean, fresh and lovely looking group of cards.

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1557 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1980 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps 60ct slate blue (Queen Juliana) and a label. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 465a, Yvert# C949a. Scott Cat Val $3 for a single separate pane.

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1558 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1980 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps 60ct slate blue (Queen Juliana) and a label. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 465a, Yvert# C949a. Scott Cat Val $3 for a single separate pane.

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1559 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1981 (New). Definitive stamps complete unexploded 3 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps (4 x 70ct light violet (Queen Beatrix) and 4 x 5ct gray) with a total face value of 3 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# 621a, Yvert# C1168b. Scott Cat Val $4 for a single separate pane.

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1560 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1983 (New). Red Cross complete unexploded 5 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps (4 x 50ct+25ct and 2 x 70ct+30ct) with a total face value of 5 Florin. Scott# B592a, Yvert# C1206a. The surtax was for the Red Cross organization. Scott Cat Val $4.25 for a single separate pane.

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1561 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1983 (New). Red Cross complete unexploded 5 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps (4 x 50ct+25ct and 2 x 70ct+30ct) with a total face value of 5 Florin. Scott# B592a, Yvert# C1206a. The surtax was for the Red Cross organization. Scott Cat Val $4.25 for a single separate pane.

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1562 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1984 (New). Local Birds complete unexploded 3.4 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps (2 x 50ct+20ct and 2 x 70ct+30ct) with a total face value of 3.4 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# B603a, Yvert# C1216a. The surtax was for the cultural and social welfare institutions. Important for Birds thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $2.75 for a single separate pane.

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1563 NH/Bkt Netherlands 1985 (New). Religious architecture complete unexploded 3.4 Florin booklet, contains one pane of 4 stamps (2 x 50ct+20ct and 2 x 70ct+30ct) with a total face value of 3.4 Florin. Superb post office fresh booklet. Scott# B614a, Yvert# C1236a. The surtax was for the cultural and social purposes. Important for Christianity and Churches thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val $3.50 for a single separate pane.

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1564 NH New Zealand 1959. Health surtax stamps, design depicting (National Birds), set of two miniature sheets of six stamps each. Scott# B57a, B58a, SG# 777c, Yvert# BF5-6. U/M (NH) VF fresh pair.

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1565 NH New Zealand 1961. Health surtax stamps, design depicting (National Birds), set of two miniature sheets of six stamps each. Scott# B61a, B62a, SG# 807a, Yvert# BF9-10. U/M (NH) VF post office fresh pair. One sheet has a trace of hinge in margin only.

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1566 S Nicaragua 1954. National Air Force 2c color trial in black and green instead of gray (the issued one color). Scott# 756. VF U/M (NH) copy with overprint [WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED / SPECIMEN] and punched with small security hole. Stamp design shows the legendry (North American F86 Sabre) fighter jet. The initial production Sabre, the F86A first took to the skies in 1948, later that year a Sabre took the air speed record at a speed of 670.9 mph, ever closing in on the sound barrier. The following year the F86 entered service. Sabres managed to dominate the Mig15 soviet fighter aircraft with a reported 11:1 victory ratio during the Korean War in 1950's. Sabre was the finest fighter plane of it's time in the late forties and early fifties.

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1567 NH Niue 1981 (New). Royal Wedding set of three beautiful stamps showing the Royal Couple, HRH Crown Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Superb U/M (NH) three sheetlets of 5 stamps each and a label showing St. Paul's Cathedral, forming five complete sets of 3 stamps each. Scott# 340-342, SG# 430-432. See note in Stanley Gibbons and Scott catalogues. Nice item for British Royalty and British Commonwealth collectors. Cat Val $20+

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1568 NH Niue 1982 (New). Birth of Prince William of Wales, two commemorative sets of three stamps each; one with ovpt [COMMEMORATING THE ROYAL BIRTH 21 JUNE 1982] and another with ovpt [Birth of PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES 21 JUNE 1982], both sets show the Royal Couple, HRH Crown Prince Charles and Lady Diana. The two sets are printed together (se-tenant) in small sheetlets of 5 stamps each and a label showing St. Paul's Cathedral (3 of the first set, and 2 of the second set + the label). U/M (NH) superb group of three sheets (5 sets) of this lovely looking issue. Scott# 357-359, SG# 458-463, Yvert# 370A-370C and 370D-370F. See note in Stanley Gibbons and Scott catalogues. Nice item for British Royalty and British Commonwealth collectors. Cat Val $25+

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1569 FDC Niue 1985 (New). QEII complete set of 15 official stamps (12c to $5), depicting beautiful flowers of the South Pacific, with overprint (O.H.M.S.) in gold or metallic blue. The set affixed to 4 official OHMS airmail covers of the Niue Post Office and tied by the special postmarks of ALOFI, NIUE First Day of Issue (1 JL 85), (29 NO 85) and (1 AP 86). Yvert# 1-15, Scott# O1-O15 (the later O16 to O19 were issued in 1987). Superb post office fresh set of first day covers, dream for thematic collectors of (flowers, Queen Elizabeth II, British Commonwealth, official, gold stamps). Scot Cat Val $25+ for used stamps alone.

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1570 PS/M Oman 1952. KGVI 6p lilac aerogramme of Great Britain (without watermark) with black ovpt 6 annas. VF mint example.

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1571 U/Var Oman 1966. Samail Fort 50b red brown & blue green of the second type (Baizas) of the later issue of 1967. Scott# 101a, SG# 101a. F-VF used fresh lightly cancelled example of this scarce stamp. SG 2005 Cat Val GB£25 for used examples.

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1572 C Oman 1997. Airmail cover to Egypt, franked by 50b (costumes of Oman) x2, tied by cds of IBRI 20.12.97, repaired at top (on both sides) with one official seal of Egypt red on white reads [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by indistinct cds with M/C of CAIRO 24.12 97 on front. Nice looking repaired airmail cover.

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1573 NH Papua 1984. Top value 5k stamp, depicting beautiful local bird (Paradisaea Raggiana - Bird of the Paradise). Scott# 603, Yvert# 477. Superb U/M (NH) example. Beautiful key item for Birds thematic collectors.

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1574 NH Penrhyn 1981. Royal Wedding complete set of five stamps and miniature sheet (40c to 80c), showing portraits of Prince Charles. Superb U/M (NH) five sheetlets (of 5 stamps + label each forming 5 complete sets) and the miniature sheet of full set in golden frame. Scott# 176-180a, SG# 223-228, Yvert# 179-183, BF31. See note in Stanley Gibbons catalogue.

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1575 NH Penrhyn 1982. Royal Wedding complete set of five (40c to 80c) with gold overprint commemorating the (Birth of Prince William of Wales, 21 June 1982). Superb U/M (NH) lovely set of five sheets (each of five stamps + label). Scott# 195-199, Yvert# 214-218 (x5).

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1576 NH Penrhyn 1984. Commemorative set of four stamps of the (Birth of Prince Henry 15 Sept. 1984), with ovpt $2 on original values. Superb U/M (NH) lovely set of four sheets (each of five stamps + label). Scott# 299-302, Yvert# 298-301. Scarce. Cat Val $45.

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1577 NH Penrhyn 1985. Queen Mother's 85th Birthday complete set of four stamps and a miniature sheet. Each stamp is printed in block of four in decorated framed miniature sheet. Scott# 319-322a, Yvert# 310-313, B65. U/M (NH) extremely fresh and beautiful set. Cat Val $25.

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1578 C Peru 1956. ® Airmail TAXED cover to USA, lovely franked by 8 stamps (on front and back - one faulty) showing fish and Lama Scott# 458, 461, all tied by cds of PERU LIMA 12 SET 56. Upon arrival violet cachet of [COLLECT 10c POSTAGE DUE FOR CUSTOMS SERVICE] was applied and 10c US due stamp was affixed on face, then another violet cachet of [PASSED FREE U.S. CUSTOMS AT NEW YORK 2 OCT 1956] was applied alongside. Arrival violet cds of SAINT PAUL MINN. 4 OCT 1956 on reverse. Lovely looking cover front and back.

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1580 NH Pitcairn 1949. KGVI RSW 10sh purple mauve, SG# 12, Yvert# 12, Scott# 12. Superb U/M (NH) example. Scarce stamp with a steady rise in all catalogues, second of only Hong Kong.

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1581 NH Pitcairn 1975. Complete set of five tamps depicting local insects (Wasp, Grasshopper, Dragonfly, Moths). U/M (NH) superb matching U/L corner singles (position 1). Scott# 151-155, SG# 162-166, Yvert# 149-153.

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1582 H Poland 1932-1938. Two mint hinged stamps celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington (1932) and the 150th anniversary of the USA Constitution (1938), Scott# 267, 319. Nice two commemorative stamps. Designs show portraits of Kosciuszko, Washington, Pulaski, view of New York city and the Statue of Liberty.

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1585 PS/M Qatar 1961. Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali al-Thani 30np carmine aerogramme. Very fine mint example. 12.00

1586 NH Qatar 1966. Space Rendezvous mission; (between American space crafts Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 in December 15, 1965) complete set of 8 stamps to 1ru. VF U/M (NH) fresh set. SG# 92-99, Scott# 91-98, Michel# 225-232. Designs show an ovpt of the space rendezvous on an earlier space issue. Important set for Space topical collectors. Michel Cat Val €65, Scott Cat Val $43+.

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1589 NH Romania 1983. Europa, flowers and fauna issue of the year, complete set of 10 stamps, showing various endangered domestic flowers, birds, animals and butterflies of the country. Scott# 3154a-e, 3155a-e. Printed in two different small sheetlets of 15 stamps each (3 full sets in 3 strips of 5 stamps each), all in all 30 stamps in 3 complete sets. VF U/M (NH) mint sheets.

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1590 H/Var Saudi Arabia 1925. 1pi dark blue of Hejaz with INVERTED black ovpt [The Hejaz Government, 4 October 1924]. Mint hinged fresh copy, signed (Ela). Scott# L92a, SG# 117a. Scott Cat Val $350, SG 2005 Cat Val GB£900.

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1591 NG/F Saudi Arabia 1925. Nejdi occupation rare Newspaper stamp, •pi red brown with violet ovpt [Post of the Sultanate of Nejd 1343] and black ovpt [Matbu'a] means printed matter. Scott# P2, SG# N208. Fine unused example without gum. Status unknown - an opinion had been given that it is a dangerous old time forgery, however it can be considered as a scarce useful reference. Cat Val Scott US$1,400, SG GB£1,400.

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1592 NG/F Saudi Arabia 1925. Nejdi occupation rare Newspaper stamp, ½pi scarlet with violet ovpt [Post of the Sultanate of Nejd 1343] and black ovpt [Matbu'a] means printed matter. Scott# P3, SG# N209. Very fine unused example without gum. Extremely rare stamp - status unknown, an opinion had been given that it is a dangerous old time forgery, however it can be considered as a scarce useful reference. Cat Val Scott US$2,750, SG GB£3,500.

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1593 NH Saudi Arabia 1925. Selection of 6 stamps of Hejaz with gold ovpt [The Hejaz Government, 4 October 1924]. ½pi red, 1pi dark blue, 2pi orange, 3pi olive brown, 3pi dull red and 5pi olive green. U/M (NH) group. Scott# L109, L110, L112-L115, SG# 124, 125, 127-130. Scott Cat Val $375+, SG 2005 Cat Val GB£430.

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1594 C Saudi Arabia 1937. Scarce cover bearing a very well centered copy of the large format •g scarlet Charity Tax stamp (SG# 345, Scott# RA2). Applied to a letter addressed to Thomas Cook & Sons office in Cairo Egypt, franked by 3½g blue (SG# 337A, Scott# 167), both tied by cds of MEDINAH 22.1.37 with transit cds of DJEDDAH 22.1.37 alongside. Transit cds of PORT-TAUFIQ 28 JA 37 and arrival M/C of CAIRO 19 JAN 39 on reverse. This is a scarce cover with rare legitimate usage of this short-lived large size charity stamp (October 1936 to March 1937). Unfortunately the cover suffered a tear at top due to rough opening and the repair job was badly done using heavily staining gum, away from stamps and postmarks. This item is priced right only as a FRAGMENT [as if the stained area is cut off], a clean such cover would fetch hundreds of dollars, no doubt about it.

35.00

1595 H Saudi Arabia 1945. Meeting of King Farouk of Egypt with king Abdul-Aziz in Radwa (design shows the Royal yacht of Egypt - Al Mahroosah - in Yanbu harbor), complete commemorative set of four stamps. SG# 352-355, Scott# 173-176, Michel# 24-27. VF fresh mint hinged set. Cat Val Scott $96, SG 2005 GB£100, Michel €130.

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1596 C Saudi Arabia 1948. ® Airmail cover to Sweden via Cairo, Egypt. Franked on back by ½pi rose red (x8), 10pi violet, •pi carmine rose, Scott# 161, 169, RA4, SG# 331, 339, 347, all tied by cds of DJEDDAH 4.12.48. Transit cds of CAIRO 8.12.48 and arrival cds of GOTEBORG 15.12.48 alongside. Black ® cachet of DJEDDAH No.302 on front. The 10pi violet is scarce on covers. Nice and clean cover.

12.00

1597 C Saudi Arabia 1950. ® Airmail cover to England, single franked by 10g purple and 1/8g charity tax (tear), Scott# C4, RA4, SG# 360, 347. Both stamps are tied by purple cds of DJEDDAH 4.1.50 with ® cachet of DJEDDAH No. 633 (pale) alongside.

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1598 U Saudi Arabia 1950. 50th Anniversary of capture of Riyadh (lunar years) by King Abdul-Aziz bin Saud set of 5 stamps, ½pi magenta to 10pi green, Scott# 180-184, Michel# 37-41, SG# 365-369, Michel# 37-41. Fine used lightly cancelled stamps. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£24, Michel €32.

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1599 H Saudi Arabia 1950. 50th Anniversary of capture of Riyadh (lunar years) by King Abdul-Aziz bin Saud set of 5 stamps, ½pi magenta to 10pi green, Scott# 180-184, Michel# 37-41, SG# 365-369, Michel# 37-41. VF mint fresh hinged set. Cat Val Scott $123, SG 2005 GB£110, Michel €140.

22.00

1600 C Saudi Arabia 1955. Commercial ® airmail cover to England, franked by 4 different color 6 stamps (20pi dull purple (x2), 1pi green airmail (x2), ½pi rose red and •pi charity tax). All tied by cds of DHAHRAN with 2 ® cachets and 3 color label [Pan American World Airways] alongside. Three transit postmarks on reverse including Ras Tanura, Dhahran Registered and Dhahran Airport. Part arrival violet crowned cachet of LONDON on front.

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1601 NH Saudi Arabia 1965. International Cooperation Year set of 5 stamps. Superb U/M (NH) set. Scott# 354-358, SG# 621-625. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£8.50, Michel €12.

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1602 NH Saudi Arabia 1966. 20th Anniversary of UNESCO set of 5 stamps. Superb U/M (NH) set. Scott# 383-387, SG# 650-654. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£8, Michel €11.

4.00

1604 NH Saudi Arabia 1969. 20th Anniversary of the WHO issue. VF U/M (NH) example. Scott# 613, SG# 1032, Michel# 477. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£9, Michel €11.

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1605 NH Saudi Arabia 1969. 20th Anniversary of the WHO issue. VF U/M (NH) example. Scott# 613, SG# 1032, Michel# 477. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£9, Michel €11.

4.00

1606 NH Saudi Arabia 1970. Inauguration of First Saudi Steel Rolling Mill set of 3 stamps. VF U/M (NH) set. Scott# 618-620, SG# 1037-1039, Michel# 525-527. Cat Val Scott $14.25, SG 2005 GB£13.50, Michel €16.

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1607 NH Saudi Arabia 1970. World Telecommunications Day set of 2 stamps. VF U/M (NH) stamps. Scott# 616-617, SG# 1035-1036, Michel# 523-524. Cat Val Scott $14, SG 2005 GB£13.50, Michel €16.

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1608 NH Saudi Arabia 1971. 4th Arab Rover Moot in Mecca (Scouts) commemorative stamp. Scott# 621, SG# 1049, Michel# 528. U/M (NH) OG fresh stamp. Cat Val Scott $9, SG 2005 GB£8, Michel €10.

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1609 NH Saudi Arabia 1971. World Telecommunications Day set of 2 stamps. VF U/M (NH) set. Scott# 622-623, SG# 1050-1051, Michel# 529-530. Cat Val Scott $7, SG 2005 GB£6.50, Michel €8.

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1610 NH Saudi Arabia 1973. 25th Anniversary of Arab Postal Union set of 2 stamps. VF U/M (NH) stamps. Scott# 642-643, SG# 1070-1071, Michel# 550-551. Cat Val Scott $15, SG 2005 GB£14, Michel €17.

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1611 NH Saudi Arabia 1973. 5th Arab Rover Moot in Mecca (Scouts) commemorative set of 3 stamps. Scott# 636-638, SG# 1064-1066, Michel# 545-547. VF U/M (NH) OG fresh marginal stamps. Cat Val Scott $21, SG 2005 GB£19.50, Michel €24.

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1612 NH Saudi Arabia 1974. 3rd Session of Arab postal studies consultative council commemorative stamp. Scott# 655, SG# 1083, Michel# 562. U/M (NH) OG fresh upper marginal example. Cat Val Scott $7, SG 2005 GB£6.50, Michel €8.

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1613 NH Saudi Arabia 1974. 50th Anniversary of the INTERPOL set of two stamps. Scott# 653-654, SG# 1081-1082, Michel# 560-561. U/M (NH) OG fresh set. Cat Val Scott $21.50, SG 2005 GB£19.50, Michel €24.

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1614 NH Saudi Arabia 1974. King Faisal Military Cantonment set of 3 stamps. VF U/M (NH) examples. Scott# 659-661, SG# 1087-1089, Michel# 566-568. Design includes tank, fighter planes, rockets and flame. Cat Val Scott $18, SG 2005 GB£16.50, Michel €20.

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1615 NH Saudi Arabia 1974. Opening of Seawater desalination plant in Jeddah (in 1971) set of 3 stamps. VF U/M (NH) examples. Scott# 650-652, SG# 1078-1080, Michel# 557-559. Design includes photo of the huge desalination works. Cat Val Scott $13, SG 2005 GB£12.50, Michel €15.

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1616 C Saudi Arabia 1974. Returned to sender official wrapper to and back from Istanbul, Turkey. 230x165mm manila wrapper of the magazine (Muslim World News) addressed to Istanbul, franked by 1pi red brown official stamp, Scott# O48, SG# O1040, Michel# 48, tied by cds of MECCA 11-3-74. On arrival it received two violet h/s's of [GITMIS - PARTI] and [RETOUR], also received cds of Istanbul 18.III.74. Arrival cds of Mecca on reverse. This is the last official stamps of Saudi Arabia, issued in 1970-72 and used only until 1974. Scarce item.

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1617 C Saudi Arabia 1974. Returned to sender official wrapper to and back from Tokyo, Japan. 230x165mm manila wrapper of the magazine (Muslim World News) addressed to Tokyo, franked by 1pi red brown official stamp, Scott# O48, SG# O1040, Michel# 48, tied by cds of MECCA. On arrival it received three h/s's; red and black in Japanese and violet in French of [RETOUR ADRESSE INSUFFISANTE], also received cds of TOKYO, JAPAN 6.I.74 on reverse. Arrival cds of Mecca also on reverse. This is the last official stamps of Saudi Arabia, issued in 1970-72 and used only until 1974. Scarce item.

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1618 NH Saudi Arabia 1975. 10th Anniversary of World Food Program (FAO) set of 2 stamps. VF U/M (NH) examples. Scott# 685-686, SG# 1113-1114, Michel# 591-592. Cat Val Scott $17.75, SG 2005 GB£16.50, Michel €20.

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1619 NH Saudi Arabia 1975. Conference locations in Mecca and Riyadh commemorative stamp. Scott# 682, SG# 1110, Michel# 588. U/M (NH) OG fresh example. Cat Val Scott $11, SG 2005 GB£9.70, Michel €12.

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1620 NH Saudi Arabia 1975. King Faisal memorial issue, complete set of 3 stamps (no S/S). VF U/M (NH) fresh stamps, 4p, 16p, 23p in multicolor. SG# 1099-1101, Scott# 671-673, Michel# 578-580. Cat Val Scott $14.50, SG 2005 GB£13, Michel €16.

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1622 NH Saudi Arabia 1976. 10th Anniversary of Saudi Television service commemorative stamp. VF U/M (NH) example. Scott# 688, SG# 1116, Michel# 596. Design includes map, transmission tower and TV screen. Cat Val Scott $21, SG 2005 GB£19, Michel €24.

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1623 NH Saudi Arabia 1976. World Health Day (Prevention of Blindness) commemorative stamp. VF U/M (NH) stamps. Scott# 723, SG# 1194, Michel# 615. Cat Val Scott $11, SG 2005 GB£9.75, Michel €12.

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1624 NH Saudi Arabia 1980. International Year of the Child commemorative set of 2 stamps. VF U/M (NH) examples. Scott# 786-787, SG# 1231-1232, Michel# 667-668. Designs include two children's paintings. Cat Val Scott $24.50, SG 2005 GB£23.50, Michel €28.

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1625 C Saudi Arabia 2003. ® Airmail cover to Egypt, franked by 150h (Umm Al-Qura University) black & dull rose (x3) and 25h (Al-Khafji oil rig) lilac (x2), all escaped cancellation !!. The cover arrived to Egypt and was repaired at left with 3 official sealing labels, red on white read [R.A.E / TROUVEE / OUVERTE / OU / DÉCMIRÉE / ET / RÉPARÉE / D'OFFICE] in both Arabic and French, tied by 4 strikes of red cds of Airmail Center/Incoming Foreign Registered 18.3.2003, with transit cds of El-Mansura 19.3.03 and arrival scarce cds of Berembal Al-Kadeemah 20.3.03 on reverse. Nice looking cover officially sealed abroad.

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1626 NH/Var Sharjah 1965. Local birds issue, complete set of 6 stamps (30np to 3r). VF U/M (NH) mint set in vertical pairs totally IMPERFORATED (from a limited printing). Scott# C28-C33, SG# 101-106, Michel# 1113-118B. Designs show Rock Dove, Red Jungle Fowl and Hoopoe. Excellent set for topical birds collectors.

10.00

1627 NH/Var Sharjah 1966. John Kennedy memorial issue, set of 3 stamps with ovpt in new currency (18pi on 40np, 1r on 60np and 2r on 100np). U/M (NH) matching lower marginal blocks of 4. Not listed in Scott or SG catalogues, only in Michel# 262-264. Design also shows Statue of Liberty. Michel Cat Val €24

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1630 S ST. Kitts 1981. National birds definitive issue high value of $1 with overprint (SPECIMEN) in black. Superb U/M (NH) stamp. Scott# 63, Yvert# 464.

6.00

1631 NH/Var ST. Vincent Grenadines 1985. Complete set of four stamps showing indigenous shellfish (crabs). U/M (NH) post office fresh set in IMPERFORATED left marginal blocks of four (scarce thus). Scott# 472-475, Yvert# 374-377.

10.00

1632 PS/M Sudan 1897. DLR 1m brown Sphinx & Pyramids newspaper wrapper of Egypt with bilingual ovpt (SOUDAN) type C-2. NP# SSWR1b. Nice and clean postal stationery mint item. The wrapper is separated in the middle (due to age) away from the stamp design. Space filler.

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1633 PS/M Sudan 1897. DLR 2m green Sphinx & Pyramids newspaper wrapper of Egypt with the scarce bilingual ovpt (SOUDAN) of type A-2. NP# SSWR2a. The features of this scarce type of ovpt is clear as mentioned in the Nile post catalogue page 779; (As type A but thinner in appearance and less heavily impressed into the paper. The letters are sharp and unbroken, but the upstroke of Arabic letter • (at left) is flattened, most likely as a result of impact damage to the stereo). Nice and clean postal stationery mint item. Fragile paper due the 112 years of age.

15.00

1634 PS/M Sudan 1897. DLR 2m green Sphinx & Pyramids newspaper wrapper of Egypt with the scarce bilingual ovpt (SOUDAN) of type A-2. NP# SSWR2a. The features of this scarce type of ovpt is clear as mentioned in the Nile post catalogue page 779; (As type A but thinner in appearance and less heavily impressed into the paper. The letters are sharp and unbroken, but the upstroke of Arabic letter • (at left) is flattened, most likely as a result of impact damage to the stereo). Nice and clean postal stationery mint item. Fragile paper due the 112 years of age.

15.00

1635 NH Sudan 1902-11 (New). Large Camels (Arab postman) of De La Rue on crescent & star wmkd paper, set of 10 stamps from 1m carmine rose & brown to 10pi violet & black (the 1921 2pi orange & violet brown is not included). VF fresh U/M (NH) set in hand-picked singles. SG# 18-28 (no 26), Scott# 17-27 (no 25), Zeheri# 20-30 (no 28). Cat Val Scott $114, SG GB£72.

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1636 NH Sudan 1902-11 (New). Large Camels (Arab postman) of De La Rue on crescent & star wmkd paper, set of 10 stamps from 1m carmine rose & brown to 10pi violet & black (the 1921 2pi orange & violet brown is not included). VF fresh U/M (NH) set blocks of 4 stamps, some of them marginals. SG# 18-28 (no 26), Scott# 17-27 (no 25), Zeheri# 20-30 (no 28). Cat Val Scott $450+, SG GB£290.

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1639 NH Sudan 1912 (New). Large Camels (Arab postman) Army Service stamps with punctures (AS) on crescent & star wmkd paper of De La Rue. Group of only 5 values; 2m brown & green, 5m black & rose red, 1pi red brown & ultramarine, 2pi ultramarine & black and 5pi green & orange brown. VF fresh U/M (NH) stamps in blocks of four. SG# A18, 20, 21, 22, 24, Scott# MOA18, 22, 23, 24, 26 Zeheri# 2, 4, 5, 6, 8. Scarce group in multiples. Cat Val Scott $800, SG GB£560.

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1640 NH Sudan 1912. Large Camels (Arab postman) Army Service stamps with punctures (AS) on crescent & star wmkd paper of De La Rue. VF fresh U/M (NH) 2m brown & green stamp. SG# A18, Scott# MOA18.

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1644 NH "Sudan 1936 (New). 4m small Camel post in green & chocolate brown on ""Ordinary Paper"" with watermark SG, with black ovpt S.G. Not listed in Scott catalogue, SG# O35a - Unpriced. VF U/M (NH) fresh block of 4 stamps with decorative selvage above. The common stamp (Scott# O13, SG# O35) is the one on ""Chalky Paper"" while the one on ""Ordinary Paper"" is extremely rare. Very important item for discriminative specialists."

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1645 NH Sudan 1948 (New). Last set of 4 postage due stamps of Sudan, from 2m red orange & black to 20m carmine rose & ultramarine on (SG) wmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) fresh white gum blocks of 4. Scott# J12-J15, SG# D12-D15, Zeheri# 12-15. Design shows the gunboat (Zafir) steamship cruising the River Nile. Cat Val Scott US$250+, SG GB£140.

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1646 LBL Sudan 1957. Superb U/M (NH) example of a modern official sealing label, printed in black on gummed unwmkd white paper, imperforated (die cut). The label bears bilingual Arabic / English inscription [SUDAN / FOUND / OPEN / OFFICIALLY / SECURED] with circle in the center of the label meant for the postmark when used, thick outer frame line with control number [Pmr. No. 29] at the upper right inside corner. The exact issue year of this label is not known, one example known used on 1957 cover.

6.00

1647 CTO Sudan 1961. Complete definitive set of 17 stamps to 50pi black & carmine on two airmail covers to Holland, all tied by cds of MAILS KHARTOUM 26 MAY 1961. Scott# 98-114, Michel# 131-147. Some values are very hard to find on covers like the 3m (Giraffe), 4m (Cow) and the 6pi (Gum tapping).

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1648 NH/Var Sudan 1992. New currency application, Arabic 2-line script surcharge of [Current Value - 100 dinars] in black on 125pi in multicolor, (Scott# 452, 452 var on # 408). VF U/M (NH) mint two horizontal pairs; one pair with variety INVERTED surcharge and another normal pair for comparison. Design shows the Crowned Crane. Nice item for Birds thematic collectors. Scott Cat Val US$ 23 for normal two pairs.

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1649 NH/Var Sudan 1992. New currency application, Arabic 2-line script surcharge of [Current Value - 100 dinars] on 125pi in multicolor, (Scott# 452 var on # 408). VF U/M (NH) mint horizontal pair with the SACRCE red surcharge. Design shows the Crowned Crane. Nice item for Birds thematic collectors. Not listed in Scott, only listed the normal single in black at US$ 5.75.

20.00



1650 NH/Var Sudan 1992. New currency application, Arabic boxed violet h/s of [4 dinars] on £4 in multicolor, (Scott# 440 on # 414). VF U/M (NH) mint U/L corner example showing portions of a second h/s at the right side of the stamp (partially DOUBLE h/s). Design shows Sudanese Hug (jar). Nice unusual item. Scott Cat Val US$ 14.50 for a normal mint example.

7.00

1652 NH/Bkt Sweden 1976 (New). Unexploded 6.50 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 5 different 1.30k stamps all in multicolor, each showing a different Swedish inventor and his technological invention. Scott# 1182a, Yvert# C939. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show John Ericsson & ship propeller, Helge Palmcrantz & reaper, Lars Magnus Ericsson & switchboard, Sven Wingquiest & ball bearing and Gustaf de Laval & milk separator. Nice item for inventors & inventions, transportation, communication thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $3.75 for a single separate pane.

3.00

1653 NH/Bkt Sweden 1985 (New). Unexploded 13.50 Krona Nobel Prize in Literature booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps 2.70k each. Designs show the previous winners (William Faulkner of USA 1949, Halldor Kiljan of Iceland 1955, Miguel Angel Asturias of Guatemala 1967, Yasunari Kawabata of Japan 1968 and Patrick White of Australia 1973). Scott# 1566a, Yvert# C1346. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for Nobel Prize thematic and booklet collectors.

5.00

1654 NH/Bkt Sweden 1985 (New). Unexploded 20 Krona Wild Life conservation booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps 2k each, showing a rat (Muscardinus avellanarius) and a fish (Salvelinus salvelinus) in 5 vertical pairs. Scott# 1527a, Yvert# C1304. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for fish and animals thematic and booklet collectors.

4.00

1655 NH/Bkt Sweden 1985 (New). Unexploded 5 Krona Trade Signs booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps (of 5 different designs), showing old professional signs (Music shop, Furrier, Coppersmith, Haberdasher and Shoemaker). Scott# 1550a, Yvert# C1324. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for such unusual topic, and booklet collectors.

2.00

1656 NH/Bkt Sweden 1986 (New). Unexploded 16.80 Krona booklet issued in the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the Swedish Postal service, contains one pane of 8 stamps 2.10k each. Scott# 1589a, Yvert# C1363. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for Post thematic and booklet collectors.

4.00

1657 NH/Bkt Sweden 1986 (New). Unexploded 21 Krona Wild Life conservation booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps 2.10k each, showing a water birds (Eider and Smaspov) in 5 horizontal pairs. Scott# 1583a, Yvert# C1354. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for birds thematic and booklet collectors.

4.00

1658 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 15 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps 2.50k each, showing stages of the Iron industry. Scott# 1903a, Yvert# C1656. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show different stages and places of iron mining and industry in Sweden. Nice item for industry thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $5.40 for a single separate pane.

4.00

1659 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 15 Krona booklet, contains two panes of 3 stamps 2.50k each (2 full sets of 3), showing Rock & Pop musicians. Scott# 1909a, Yvert# C1667. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show music performers Lena Philipsson, Roxette and Jerry Williams. Nice item for Music thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $4.50 for single separate panes.

3.00

1660 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 15 Krona booklet, contains two panes of 3 stamps 2.50k each (2 full sets of 3), showing Rock & Pop musicians. Scott# 1909a, Yvert# C1667. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show music performers Lena Philipsson, Roxette and Jerry Williams. Nice item for Music thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $4.50 for single separate panes.

3.00

1661 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 20 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps 2.50k each (2 full sets of 4), showing Swedish Olympic Gold medal winners. Scott# 1897a, Yvert# C1662. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show Magda Julin figure skating winner in Antwerp in 1920, Toini Gustaffson cross country skiing in Grenoble in 1968, Agenta Andersson & Anna Olsson two-person kayak in Los Angeles in 1984 and Ulrika Knape diving in Munich 1972. Very nice item for Olympic games gold medal winners thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $5.75 for a single separate pane.

4.00

1662 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 20 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps 2.50k each (2 full sets of 4), showing Swedish Olympic Gold medal winners. Scott# 1897a, Yvert# C1662. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show Magda Julin figure skating winner in Antwerp in 1920, Toini Gustaffson cross country skiing in Grenoble in 1968, Agenta Andersson & Anna Olsson two-person kayak in Los Angeles in 1984 and Ulrika Knape diving in Munich 1972. Very nice item for Olympic games gold medal winners thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $5.75 for a single separate pane.

4.00

1663 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 24 Krona Europa booklet, contains two panes of 3 stamps 4k each (2 full sets of 3), showing european space projects. Scott# 1893a, Yvert# C1653. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show . Nice item for Europa, Space and Satelites thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $6.60 for single separate panes.

5.00

1664 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 24 Krona Europa booklet, contains two panes of 3 stamps 4k each (2 full sets of 3), showing European space projects. Scott# 1893a, Yvert# C1653. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show . Nice item for Europa, Space and Satellites thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $6.60 for single separate panes.

5.00



1665 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 25 Krona WWF booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps 2.50k each (5 full sets of 2), showing endangered fish (Siluris glanis). Scott# 1868b, Yvert# C1631. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show fishes in pond. Nice item for Fish and WWF thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $9 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1666 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 25 Krona WWF booklet, contains one pane of 10 stamps 2.50k each (5 full sets of 2), showing endangered fish (Siluris glanis). Scott# 1868b, Yvert# C1631. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show fishes in pond. Nice item for Fish and WWF thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $9 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1667 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 27.60 Krona Christmas booklet, contains one pane of 12 stamps 2.30k each (3 full sets of 4), showing Christmas drawings. Scott# 1913b, Yvert# C1677. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show boy with star and girl with snacks, family dancing around Christmas tree, cat beside tree and child beside bed. Nice item for Christmas symbols thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $8 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1668 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 27.60 Krona Christmas booklet, contains one pane of 12 stamps 2.30k each (3 full sets of 4), showing Christmas drawings. Scott# 1913b, Yvert# C1677. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show boy with star and girl with snacks, family dancing around Christmas tree, cat beside tree and child beside bed. Nice item for Christmas symbols thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $8 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1669 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 30 Krona booklet (sold for 35k for the benefit of stamp collecting), contains one pane of 3 stamps 10k each. Scott# 1906a, Yvert# C1670. The booklet issued for the occasion of the 70th birthday of the engraver Czeslaw Slania, showing several of his art work. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for philately, engraving, artists and painting thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $8.25 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1670 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 30 Krona booklet (sold for 35k for the benefit of stamp collecting), contains one pane of 3 stamps 10k each. Scott# 1906a, Yvert# C1670. The booklet issued for the occasion of the 70th birthday of the engraver Czeslaw Slania, showing several of his art work. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for philately, engraving, artists and painting thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $8.25 for a single separate pane.

6.00

1671 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 30 Krona Maps booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps 5k each, showing different maps of Sweden and Stockholm in different times. Scott# 1866a, Yvert# C1637. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for Maps thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $9 for a single separate pane.

7.00

1672 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 30 Krona Maps booklet, contains one pane of 6 stamps 5k each, showing different maps of Sweden and Stockholm in different times. Scott# 1866a, Yvert# C1637. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for Maps thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $9 for a single separate pane.

7.00

1673 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 32 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps 4k each (2 full sets of 4), showing Nobel Peace Prize winners. Scott# 1917a, Yvert# C1673. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show Jean Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross (in carmine), Albert Schweitzer physician and theologian (in dark green), Alva Myrdal disarmament negotiator (in dark ultramarine) and Andrei Sakharov physicist (in dark violet). Nice item for Nobel Prize winners thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $10 for a single separate pane.

7.00

1674 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 32 Krona booklet, contains one pane of 8 stamps 4k each (2 full sets of 4), showing Nobel Peace Prize winners. Scott# 1917a, Yvert# C1673. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show Jean Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross (in carmine), Albert Schweitzer physician and theologian (in dark green), Alva Myrdal disarmament negotiator (in dark ultramarine) and Andrei Sakharov physicist (in dark violet). Nice item for Nobel Prize winners thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $10 for a single separate pane.

7.00

1675 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 48 Krona booklet (sold for a discount price of 46 Krona), contains one pane of 20 stamps 2.40k each (5 full sets of 4), issued in the occasion of 100th anniversary of Skansen Park in Stockholm. Scott# 1886b, Yvert# C1645. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show different attractions in the park. Nice item for Parks thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $17.50 for a single separate pane.

13.00

1676 NH/Bkt Sweden 1991 (New). Unexploded 48 Krona booklet (sold for a discount price of 46 Krona), contains one pane of 20 stamps 2.40k each (5 full sets of 4), issued in the occasion of 100th anniversary of Skansen Park in Stockholm. Scott# 1886b, Yvert# C1645. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Designs show different attractions in the park. Nice item for Parks thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $17.50 for a single separate pane.

13.00

1677 C Switzerland 1867. Single use of a scarce stamp on cover, the 30c Helvetia in blue shade (Scott# 56a, with catalogue value of $210 as loose used). Folded cover from Zurich to Italy bearing this rare stamp tied by cds of ZURICH 4.XII.67 with similar strike and boxed [PD] alongside. Five transit and arrival postmarks including arrival cds of TORINO 7 DIC 67 on reverse. Remarkable scarce cover.

100.00

1678 H Switzerland 1916. Children's Fund set of three (Pro Juventute), Scott# B4-B6, SG# J3-J5, Yvert# 151-153. VF mint set with light hinge remnants. Cat Val $70.

20.00



1679 H Switzerland 1941. 5fr deep blue airmail stamp. VF fresh mint hinged copy. Scott# C34, SG# 422, Yvert# PA34. Cat Val $19 as hinged.

7.00

1680 H Switzerland 1948. Airmail set of two, 30c gray blue and 40c outremer, (this is the reversed colors of these two denominations from the original set of 1941). Very fine mint stamps, lightly hinged copies. Scott# C43-C44, SG# 415a-416a, Yvert# PA42-43. Cat Val $25 as hinged.

8.00

1681 NH/Var Syria 1942. President Taj Addin el Husni set of 2 stamps (no airmail), Scott# 286-287, SG# 364-365. U/M (NH) set totally IMPERFORATED in horizontal pair. Slight gum adhesion in the 6pi value.

6.00

1682 NH/H/Var Syria 1950. Complete set of 6 stamps, totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 491-496, Scott# 358-363. Fresh mint set, with very light trace of hinge on 4 values. Designs show National emblem, Road to Damascus and Postal Administration building.

7.00

1683 NH/Var Syria 1951. New Constitution set of 2 stamps (no airmails) totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 501-502, Scott# 364-365. Superb U/M (NH) matching right marginal horizontal pairs. Design shows the Parliament building in Damascus.

6.00

1684 NH/Var Syria 1951. New Constitution set of 2 stamps totally IMPERFORATED. U/M (NH) mint matching left marginal vertical pairs. Scott# 364-365, SG# 501-502, Michel# 600-601. Design shows Parliament building in Damascus.

6.00

1685 H/Var Syria 1952. Complete definitive set of 8 stamps totally IMPERFORATED, ½pi dark brown to 100pi olive brown (water wheel in Hama, palace of justice in Damascus). VF Mint extremely lightly hinged mint set in matching left marginal singles. Scott# 366-373, SG# 505-512, Michel# 604-611. Lovely set.

12.00

1686 NH/Var Syria 1952. Complete definitive set of 8 stamps totally IMPERFORATED, ½pi dark brown to 100pi olive brown (water wheel in Hama, palace of justice in Damascus). VF U/M (NH) mint set in matching right marginal blocks of 4 stamps (total 32 stamps). Scott# 366-373, SG# 505-512, Michel# 604-611. Beautiful set.

45.00

1687 NH/Var Syria 1953. Complete set of 4 postage stamps totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 522-525, Scott# 374-377. VF U/M (NH) set in horizontal or vertical pairs. Designs show Crusaders' Forts.

12.00

1688 H/Var Syria 1954. Complete set of 9 postage stamps totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 528-536, Scott# 378-386, Michel# 629-637. VF mint lightly hinged set. Designs show farm workers, family and industry.

12.00

1689 NH/Var Syria 1954. Damascus International Fair complete set of 2 stamps totally IMPERFORATED, on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set in marginal pairs. Scott# C183-C184, SG# 545-546, Yvert# PA61-62, Michel# 627-628. See note in Scott catalogue about the imperforates of Syria.

8.00

1690 NH/Var Syria 1954. Damascus International Fair complete set of 2 stamps totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 545-546, Scott# C183-C184. VF U/M (NH) set in marginal singles. Designs monuments in Damascus and flag of Syria.

4.00

1691 NH/Var Syria 1955. 10th Anniversary of the United Nations set of four stamps totally IMPERFORATED, on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) fresh set in singles. Scott# 392-393, C200-C201, SG# 571-574, Michel# 670-673.

6.00

1692 NH/Var Syria 1957. Azem Palace in Damascus complete set of 2 stamps totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 610-611, Scott# 407-408. VF U/M (NH) set in matching upper marginal singles.

4.00

1693 P Syria 1958. 12th Anniversary of Evacuation of British & French troops set of four stamps (Scott# 2-3, C2-C3, SG# 653-656, Yvert# 99-100, PA135-136), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set of corner singles.

8.00

1694 P Syria 1958. 5th Damascus International Fair set of three stamps (Scott# C6-C8, SG# 659-661, Yvert# PA139-141), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set in corner single examples.

5.00

1695 P Syria 1958. 5th Damascus International Fair set of three stamps (Scott# C6-C8, SG# 659-661, Yvert# PA139-141), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set in singles.

5.00

1696 NH/Var Syria 1958. FAO 4th Near East Regional Conference set of two stamps (Scott# 14, C14, SG# 676-677, Yvert# 112, PA146), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set of two matching singles totally IMPERFORATED.

7.00

1697 P Syria 1958. FAO 4th Near East Regional Conference set of two stamps (Scott#14, C14, SG# 676-677, Yvert# 112, PA146), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper. VF U/M (NH) set of two matching singles.

7.00

1699 P Syria 1958. Republic of Iraq 12½pi carmine rose (same design of the stamp of Egypt, Flag and Torch). (Scott# 13, SG# 673, Yvert# 111), from a special limited printing proof on gummed unwmkd paper on 88x110mm miniature sheet. VF U/M (NH) example. Tiny unmentionable gum bend.

6.00

1700 NH/Var Syria 1991. Beautiful two color misplaced variety pair, caused the vignette to show as if printed fully DOUBLE. Birds issue 600pi multicolored (Golden Oriole) with major right shift of the yellow & green colors by 3mm deforming the entire look of the stamp. Scott# 1238, SG# 1806. Superb U/M (NH) lower marginal horizontal pair, accompanied by a normal stamp for comparison. Lovely item for thematic collectors (Birds).

10.00

1701 NH/Var Syria 1991. Butterfly definitive stamp, 550pi multicolored. Superb lower marginal U/M (NH) mint pair totally IMPERFORATED. SG# 1803, Scott# 1236, Michel# 1822. The design shows the colorful butterfly (Changeful Great Mars).

10.00



1702 NH/Var Syria 1997. World Tourism Day S£17 multicolored (Beautiful Woman from Palmyra), SG# 1976, Scott# 1390, Michel# 1992. VF U/M (NH) horizontal pair totally IMPERFORATED and with the red color totally MISSING. Stunning variety pair, accompanied by a normal stamp for comparison.

10.00

1703 NH Tanzania 1985. Queen Mother's 85th Birthday complete set of four stamps and two souvenir sheets. Scott# 267-270, Yvert# 262A-262D and BF40A-BF40B. U/M (NH) post office fresh set. Nice item for British Royal Monarchy collectors.

6.00

1704 Bkt Thailand 1986. National Children's Day complete unfolded booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps, 2b in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 1143, Yvert# 1138. Design shows painting of children picking Lotus from a swamp, winner painting drawn by 12 years old boy. Nice item for thematic collectors (children, paintings on stamps, booklets).

4.00

1705 Bkt Thailand 1986. National Fruits (series III) complete unfolded booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps, 2b in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 1146, Yvert# 1140. Design shows Malay Apple (Eugenia malaccensis). Nice item for thematic collectors (fruits, plants, booklets).

4.00

1706 Bkt Thailand 1986. National Fruits (series III) complete unfolded booklet, contains one pane of 5 stamps, 2b in multicolor. VF U/M (NH) booklet pane. Scott# 1145, Yvert# 1141. Design shows Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). Nice item for thematic collectors (fruits, plants, booklets).

4.00

1707 S Tonga 1985. 75th Anniversary of the Girl Guides and H.M. Queen Mother's 85th Birthday, two complete sets of four IMPERFORATED self-adhesive stamps, one set normal and the other one with overprint (SPECIMEN). Scott# 606-611, Yvert# 607-610. Beautiful VF U/M (NH) pair of sets. Cat Val $12 for the normal set only.

8.00

1708 C Tunisia 1888. 10c postal stationery card used to Germany, HG# 1 Tunisia, cancelled by cds of TUNIS REGENCE DE TUNIS 4 DEC 88. German numeral arrival d/s of 21.12 alongside. Clean item.

7.00

1709 C Tunisia 1937. Commercial window-cover of Credit Lyonnais (Agence de Tunis), franked by 1.50fr blue & deep blue with perfins (CL), Scott# 102, tied by cds of TUNIS RP DEPART 20.7.37. Very clean cover with perfins stamp.

8.00

1710 PS/U Turkey 1905. 20pa Postal stationery card to Heidelberg Germany cancelled by Ottoman cds of PERA (GRANDE RUE) Coles & Walker type 189. Clean item.

16.00

1711 C Turkey 1942. Censored cover to Iraq, addressed to an Armenian official in Iraq, franked by 2k blue (postal tax), 10k black Kemal Ataturk (Scott# RA50, 748) both tied by cds of ISTANBUL 26.8.42 and addressed to Mr. Danyal Kalosyan the Secretary of the Minister of public instructions in Iraq. Arrival M/C BAGHDAD 2 SEP 1942 on reverse. The cover bears a rectangular violet cachet of Iraqi censor (unit 17) with censor tape on both sides. Nice War time cover.

12.00

1712 NH UAE (Fujairah) 1964. 18th Olympic games in Tokyo Japan complete set 9 stamps. SG# 19-27, Scott# 19-27, Michel# 19-27. VF U/M (NH) mint set in blocks of 4. Designs show Shot put, Discus, Fencing, Boxing, Relay race, Soccer (Football), Pole vault, Hurdles and Equestrian. Lovely set, important for Sports topical collectors. Cat Val Scott $44, SG GB£46, Michel €64.

10.00

1713 NH UAE (Fujairah) 1965. John F. Kennedy memorial complete set 10 stamps. SG# 28-37, Scott# 28-37, Michel# 28-37. VF U/M (NH) mint set in blocks of 4. Designs show different photos of Kennedy and his family. Lovely set, important for Kennedy topical collectors. Cat Val Scott $28, SG GB£42, Michel €56.

10.00

1715 U UAE 1977. Sixth National Defense day 50f (Anti-Aircraft missiles) multicolored. SG# 97, Michel# 96, Yvert# 93B. Very lightly cancelled copy. This is a very rare stamp as it was withdrawn on the first day of issue (December 2, 1977), because of an error in the Arabic date. Seldom offered used, small crease at U/R corner and small stain spot, however rare item. Cat Val SG 2005 GB£170, Michel €200.

75.00

1717 Sheet UNO 1952. 4th Anniversary of the of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set of two, 3c deep green and 5c blue in complete intact panes of 50 stamps each. Yvert# 13-14, Scott# 13-14. U/M (NH) superb sheets. Scarce.

15.00

1718 NH UNO 1979. International Year for the Child set of two stamps, in two complete panes of 20 stamps each. Superb U/M (NH). Yvert# 302-303, Scott# 310-311. Face value $9.20.

7.00

1719 NH UNO 1980. Member Nations flags series issue, complete set of four sheets of 16 stamps each, (4 flags x 4 different nations). Superb U/M (NH). This is the first set of this yearly issue. Yvert# 316-331, Scott# 325-340. Includes flags of Fiji, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Turkey, Yugoslavia and others. Face value $9.60.

5.00

1721 NH UNO 1991. Independence of Namibia commemorative issue, complete set of 6 stamps of the three offices in New York (USA), Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria). Scott# 588-589, 199-200, 114-115. VF U/M (NH) U/R emblem corner block of 4 and a single of each value. Face value $18, offered at 50%.

9.00

1722 NH UNO 1991. Rights of the Child commemorative issue, complete set of 6 stamps of the three offices in New York (USA), Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria), Scott# 593-594, 203-204, 117-118. VF U/M (NH) U/R emblem corner block of 4 and a single of each value. Face value $19, offered at less than 50%.

9.00

1723 NH UNO 1991. Banning of Chemical Weapons commemorative issue, complete set of 6 stamps of the three offices in New York (USA), Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria), Scott# 595-596, 205-206, 119-120. VF U/M (NH) L/R emblem corner block of 4 and a single of each value. Face value $22, offered at less than 50%.

9.00



1724 C USA 1885. Cover addressed to USS Saratoga at the Navy Yard in Norfolk, VA franked by Washington 2c brown, Scott# 210, SG# 213, tied by cds of LITOHFIELD CONN OCT 20, 1885. Two transit cds of NEW YORK TRANS and N.Y. P.O. of 10-20-85, and arrival cds of NORFOLK, VA. REC'D OCT 21, 1885. Small tear and slightly reduced left not affecting stamp or any postmark.

20.00

1726 Bkt USA 1917. George Washington 2c rose flat plate printing with perforation 11 booklet pane of 6, Scott# 499e. F-VF mint hinged pane with plate# 13964, from position 7 of the sheet of 60 panes (360 stamps).

5.00

1727 NH USA 1934. Maryland Tercentenary issue 3c carmine rose, Scott# 736, in superb U/M (NH) lower plate# block of six with plate# 21190.

4.00

1728 NH USA 1934. Trans-Mississippi Philatelic Exposition issue (Souvenir Sheet), Scott# 751. The sheet measures 94x99mm, with six stamps (3x2) 1c green, imperforated with gum. VF U/M (NH) example.

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1729 NG USA 1935. Special printing of Peace of 1783 issue, 3c violet, Scott# 752. Rotary press printing with perforation 10½x11 without gum as issued. Top left plate# 21118 corner block of four. VF U/M (NH) fresh block. Cat Val $20+.

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1730 Bkt USA 1939. Complete unexploded 73c combination booklet, Scott# BK92 with cover BC5D in red, contains eight panes of six, four of 1c green Scott# 804b and another four of 2c rose carmine Scott# 806b with eight waxed paper interleaves in between. All panes with 21/2mm vertical gutter. Post office fresh booklet. Cat Val $40.

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1732 NH/Var USA 1981. Electric Automobile of 1917, 17c ultramarine coil stamp with perf 10 vertically, Scott# 1906, SG# 1877. Plate# 2 line strip of 3 with 3 perforations missing between the plate# and the line stamps (unrecorded variety). Also Bureau pre-cancel (Presorted First Class, 12.8 mm), plate# 5 line strip of 5, Scott# 1906a. VF U/M (NH) fresh lovely strips.

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1734 NH/Bkt USA 1991 (New). Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm souvenir 29c stamp in booklet pane of 5 stamps (US$ 1.45). Scott# 2552a. Group of 7 U/M (NH) mint fresh panes, with face value of US$ 10.15 and Cat Val of US$ 19.25. The design depicts the Southwest Asia Medal of Honor, established to decorate the members of the US Armed Forces who served in these successful operations. Offered at less than the face value.

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1735 NH/Bkt USA 1991 (New). Space Exploration souvenir booklet pane of 10 different stamps ($0.29 each). Scott# 2577a. Lovely U/M (NH) mint fresh pane with face value of US$ 2.90 and Cat Val of US$ 9+. Designs show space missions and different space crafts which explored the planets of the Solar system, including Mariner 2 and 10, Viking, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 2. Lovely pane for specialized space thematic collectors.

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1736 NH/Bkt "USA 1992 (New). Two different U/M (NH) mint fresh booklet panes; Scott# 2593a and 2709a. The first is a pane of 10 similar stamps 29c each showing the USA flag and ""I pledge allegiance..."" in black & multicolor. The second is of 5 different stamps 29c each of the Wild Life conservation, designs show Giraffe, Giant Panda, Flamingo, King Penguins and the White Bengal tiger. Lovely pane for specialized birds, animals, environment thematic collectors. Total face value US$ 4.35 with Cat Val $8+."

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1743 NH USA 1938. Flying Eagle issue, 6c dark blue & carmine, Scott# C23. Top plate# block of four with two plate numbers, 21844 in red and 21836 in blue. VF U/M (NH) block.

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1744 Bkt USA 1958. Booklet pane of six (3x2) of 7c blue (Silhouette of Jet Airliner), Scott# C51a. VF U/M (NH) example. Cat Val $13.

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1745 NH USA 1959. Set of three, Scott# C57-C59. Fresh VF U/M (NH) matching lower right plate# blocks of four. The 10c green (Liberty Bell) with plate# 26630 - the 15c orange (Statue of Liberty) with plate# 26483 - the 25c maroon (Abraham Lincoln) with plate# 28536. Very nice looking group of blocks.

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1746 Bkt USA 1968. Complete unexploded $1 booklet, Scott# BKC21 - cover BC15 in red, contains two panes of five (and slogan 4 or 5) of 10c carmine, Scott# C72c, with two sheets of waxed paper interleaves. Superb post office fresh.

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1747 Bkt USA 1971. Complete unexploded $1 combination booklet, Scott# BKC22 - cover BC15 in red, contains two panes of four (and two slogans 4, 5) of 11c carmine Scott# C78a, and one pane of six of 2c dark blue Scott# 1280c, with three sheets of waxed paper interleaves. VF condition.

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1748 Bkt USA 1974. Complete unexploded $1.25 combination booklet, Scott# BK126 - cover BC17D in red and blue, contains one pane of five (and slogan 8) of 13c carmine Scott# C79a and one pane of six of 10c blue Scott# 1510d. No waxed paper interleaves in this booklet as issued. Post office fresh booklet.

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1749 NH/CTO Yemen 1945. Proclamation of Imam Yehia unissued commemorative set of 3 stamps, (10b carmine rose to 1i gray black). VF U/M mint OG set in marginal blocks of four, the 20b brown with light gum adhesion. The 1i cancelled to order (gummed) SANAA 3.5.62. Listed only in Michel catalogue, No.52I-52III, unpriced. Scarce sets, seldom offered together.

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1753 NH Yemen 1966. 2nd Anniversary of the Shaharah fortress battle 10b 114x88mm S/S in green & red, SG# MSR 169, Michel# B33. Superb U/M (NH) mint OG example. The design shows bilingual script about the battle reads: [Commemorating the second anniversary of the Yemeni Peoples struggle for freedom from Egyptian Imperialist aggression as symbolized by the gallant defense of Shaharah with 19th century Krupp cannons captured from Ottoman invasion forces at Shaharah in 1904]; no comment.

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1755 P Yemen 1974. 10th Anniversary of XVIII Olympic Games in Tokyo S/S (Weight Lifting), set of 7 IMPERFORATED examples showing progressive printing proofs from the archives of Heraclio Fournier in Spain. The design shows Olympic rings, flag of Japan and a Weight Lifter. Superb U/M (NH) scarce item.

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1756 P Yemen 1978. 10th Anniversary of XIX Olympic Games in Mexico S/S (Hammer throwing), set of 7 IMPERFORATED examples showing progressive printing proofs from the archives of Heraclio Fournier in Spain. The design shows Olympic rings, flag of Mexico and a Hammer thrower. Superb U/M (NH) scarce item.

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1757 NH/Bkt Yugoslavia 1991 (New). Unexploded 120 dinar booklet, contains one pane of 12 different 10 dinar stamps all in multicolor, each showing a different 19th century Lighthouse of the Adriatic sea and the river Danube. Scott# 2110, Yvert#2354-2365. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $10.5

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1758 NH/Bkt Yugoslavia 1991 (New). Unexploded 120 dinar booklet, contains one pane of 12 different 10 dinar stamps all in multicolor, each showing a different 19th century Lighthouse of the Adriatic sea and the river Danube. Scott# 2110, Yvert#2354-2365. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). Nice item for thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $10.5

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1759 NH/Bkt "Yugoslavia 1992 (New). Unexploded 6000 dinar booklet, contains one pane of 6 different 1000 dinar stamps all in multicolor, each showing a different 19th century or early 20th century Steam Locomotive. Scott# 2167, Yvert#2412-2417. Superb mint NH booklet in post office fresh condition (with matt gum). The cover shows beautiful picture of the legendary train ""The Orient Express"". Nice item for trains and locomotives thematic and booklet collectors. Scott Cat Val $12."

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