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Sale 44: The Westpex Sale - Important Worldwide Stamps and Covers

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The Manikian Olympic Games Collection: 1906 Games & Expos

Lots 3204-3211

Lot 3204 P   

Greece, 1906 Olympic Set, J. P. Segg & Co. Presentation Proof. The complete presentation sheet with all 14 Olympic values in issued colors, sunk on gold gilt edge card with "J. P. Segg & Co./London W, England" sunk at bottom, thee 20l has come loose in its sunk area & is floating loose, Very Fine, about 26 Presentation Proofs Sheets are believed to have been made.
Scott No. 184-197    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 3205 P   

Greece, 1906 Olympic, J. P. Segg & Co. New Years Card. Special 1907 New Years Presentation card showing 9 of the 14 Olympic values from the 1906 series, printed by "J. P. Segg & Co." and given out by the Greek Director General of the Post and Telegraph, Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $800

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Lot 3206 P   

Greece, 1906 20l Olympic, Trial Color in Blue. Imperforate vert. pair on watermark paper, large margins, Very Fine, printed in the color of the 25L.
Scott No. 189    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $280

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Lot 3207 P   

Greece, 1906 5d Dull Blue, Plate Proof on Card. Left margin single in issued color, large margins, Very Fine.
Scott No. 197    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $300

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Lot 3208    

Greece, Athens Stadion/21 Apr. '06. Special Olympic double circle postmark tying 5l Olympic on picture post card showing Olympic Games Discus Thrower, addressed to the United States, Very Fine and attractive, this special postmark was used at the entrance to the stadium; with 1995 M. Tecardi certificate.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $650

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Lot 3209    

Greece, Athens Akropolis/17 Apr. '06. Special Olympic double circle postmark tying 1l + 3l Olympics on picture post card Olympia, Temple of Jupiter, unaddressed, some toning on reverse, Very Fine and scarce, this special postmark was used at the entrance to the Acropolis; with 1995 M. Tecardi certificate and signed Raftopulos.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $500

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Lot 3210    

Greece, Athens Stadion/18 Apr. '06. Special Olympic double circle postmark tying 1l + 2l Olympics on 1906 Olympic picture post card showing the Entrance to the Olympic Stadium of the Kings of England & Greece, used locally, card slightly creased at right (not affecting adhesives or postmark), April 18, 1906, on this day at the Olympic Games the Marathon race was won by Canadian runner William J. Sherring, included are two commemorative Canadian picture post cards showing Sherring (one used & one unused), used card with minor abrasion, Very Fine, this special postmark was used at the entrance to the stadium; Athens Stadion card with 1996 M. Tsironis certificate.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $550

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Lot 3211    

Greece, Athens Zappeion/17 Apr. '06. Special Olympic double circle postmark tying 1l Olympic on 1906 Olympic picture post card of Athens, unaddressed, card discolored at top left, Fine, this postmark was used in the Exposition Palace, where the award ceremonies were held; with 1995 M. Tecardi certificate.
Scott No. 184    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $500

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