Lot 1975
Iceland, 1907-08, 5kr brown & slate. Top margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F. Facit No. 90 SKr 16,000 ($2,400).Scott No. 85 $760 for hinged singles.
Realized: $300
Lot 1976
Iceland, 1912, 5kr brown. Top margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, exceptional freshness, Very Fine, a lovely key value block. Facit No. 120 SKr 12,000 ($1,800).Scott No. 98 $600 for hinged singles.
Realized: $425
Lot 1977 /
Iran, 1903-04 1c-50k Shah Muzaffared-Din issue complete. O.g., lower 5c-12c values hinged, others never hinged, a bright fresh set with wonderful rich color, nice overall centering, 2kr with light gum toning & skips, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 351-363 $602 for hinged.
Realized: $375
Lot 1978
Iran, 1929, 1c-3t Reza Shah Pahlavi issue complete. Full o.g., exceptionally fresh, rich bright colors, F.-V.F., a lovely set.Scott No. 744-759 $569.
Realized: $280
Lot 1979
Iran, 1936-37, 5d-10r Reza Shah Pahlavi issue complete. O.g., never hinged, a beautiful Post Office fresh set, vibrant colors, Very Fine and choice, a remarkable set.Scott No. 841-855 $340 for hinged.
Realized: $270
Lot 1980 /
Iran, 1942-46, 5d-200r Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi issue complete. Set of 34, o.g., five top values with fairly light hinging, others never hinged, fresh well centered set, all with bright colors, 100r with small pen notation on gum, Very Fine, a beautiful complete long set.Scott No. 876-909 $3,545.
Realized: $1,800
Lot 1981
Iran, 1944-45, 5d-200r Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi issue complete. Set of 17, o.g., never hinged (200r small gum blemish mentioned for accuracy), all fresh with brilliant colors, F.-V.F., seldom offered in never hinged condition.Scott No. 877//909 $1,110.
Realized: $750
Lot 1982
Iran, 1954-55, 5d-200r Shah issue complete. O.g., never hinged, fresh with rich bright colors, 100r with small natural gum skip, F.-V.F.Scott No. 999-1014 $749.
Realized: $475
Lot 1983
Iran, 1956-58, 5d-200r Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi issues complete. Set of 34, o.g., never hinged, rich vivid colors, exceptional freshness, Very Fine, choice so nice.Scott No. 1058A-1072, 1082-1098 $888.
Realized: $425
Lot 1984 o
Italian States - Papal/Roman States, 1867, 3c black on gray. Light cancel, full margins showing framelines, F.-V.F., a very scarce shade; signed E. Diena.Scott No. 13 $7,750.
Realized: $800