Lot 2848 o
Spanish Colonies - Puerto Rico, G.B. 1867, 5sh rose. "C61" barred oval of San Juan, Very Fine.SG No. Z107 £400 ($628).
Realized: $80
Lot 2849 P
Spanish Morocco, 1928 10c//50c View issue, trial color proofs. 10c, 15c, 40c & 50c denominations; 4 each in colors, 10c & 40c with punch holes, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55
Lot 2850
Sweden, 1813, Feather Letter. A lovely folded cover with feather embedded in sealing wax on reverse, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Sweden instituted feather mail almost two centuries ago, a special delivery system whereby a carrier made a special trip with a letter. The color and size of the feather indicated the speed, whether the carrier could stop for the night, or continue right through the night.
Realized: $375
Lot 2851
Switzerland, 1912, 10rp-10Cmi Pro Juventute foreruuner issue complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, strong colors, fresh and Very Fine, a very rare set in never hinged blocks; each with 2001 A.P.S. certificate.Michel No. I-III €4,396 for hinged ($6,023).
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2852
Switzerland, 1945, 10fr Pax. O.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F. Zumstein No. 274.Scott No. 305 $200.
Realized: $65
Lot 2853
Switzerland, 1974 Internaba souvenir sheet. 55 sheets, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (no photo).Scott No. 585 $302.
Realized: $50
Lot 2854 o
Turkey, Postage Due, 1868-72, 1pi red brown and bister brown. Light bar cancel, rich colors, Very Fine and choice; with 1998 Holcombe certificate.Scott No. J27 $400.
Realized: $240