Lot
1397 (
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Guatemala, 1871, 1c ocher, imperforate, printed on both sides, bottom left corner margin block of 9 showing "Controle T.P." handstamp in margin, without gum, clear to large margins, Extremely Fine, a wonderful position multiple, with only one sheet of this variety known. Scott No. 1b $675 for singles.
Lot
1398 
Haiti, 1896 (Nov. 14) Jérémie, Haiti to Canton, Oh., cover bearing Haiti 1892-95, 1¢ violet (strip of three) and 7¢ red, tied by two strikes of Jeremie (11.14) double-circle datestamps, addressed to "Hono. W. McKinley, Elect. President of the U.S. of A. Canton, Ohio", New York (11.26) and Canton (11.27) backstamps; toning on reverse only, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 32 (3), 36 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $270
Lot
1399
Hungary, 1931, 1p-2p Zeppelin Issue complete, each on separate flight covers; 1p on flight card uprated with 12h airmail, 2p on cover uprated with 20h airmail, both with blue flight cachet and stamps cancelled by Budapest cds's, Very Fine. Sieger No. 102Aa, 102Bb €300 ($410). Scott No. C25-C25 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65
Lot
1400
Israel, 1948, 250m-1000m First Coins high values, corner margin tab singles, o.g., never hinged (only the 1000m with trace of light fingerprint), all fresh with rich bold colors, an Extremely Fine set, very scarce in choice never hinged condition. Bale No. 7-9. Scott No. 7-9 $6,500.
Lot
1401
Israel, 1948, 250m-1000m First Coins high values, right margin singles, o.g., never hinged, first and last plate nos., 500m with star imprint, F.-V.F. Bale No. 7-9. Scott No. 7-9 $410.
Realized: $125
Lot
1402
Israel, Postage Dues, 1948, 3m-50m first issue complete, tab singles, o.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set, a very scarce set in this choice never hinged condition. Bale No. PD1-5. Scott No. J1-J5 $2,750.
Realized: $1,350
Lot
1403
Modena, 1853, 1L black, with period after value, margins to in at top, in combination with 1852, 15c black on yellow, without period after value, vertical pair on 1858 folded letter from Carrara to Philadelphia, Pa., tied by bar grid handstamps of Carrara, 15c pair additionally tied by red "Am. Service" boxed handstamp, "Via Di Sarzana" straight line and P.D. handstamps, red "Philadelphia, Pa., Paid, Jan 5, 1859" cds and "21" rate handstamp, reverse with Genova and Paris transit cds's, Very Fine, a wonderful usage and a very rare 1.30L franking. Sassone No. 11+3. Scott No. 9+3; $9,000 on cover Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $2,400
Lot
1404
Papal/Roman States, 1852, ½b black on dull violet, two vertical pairs, in combination with 1852, 2b black on greenish white, vertical pair on 1865 folded lettersheet to Caiazzo, all tied by diamond grid handstamps, matching "Viterbo, 6 Dec 65" cds alongside and governor cachet handstamp on front and reverse; town in address panel with manuscript obliteration, Very Fine. Scott No. 1+2 Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot
1405 
Papal/Roman States, 1868, 2c black on green, "2" almost completely omitted, position 84, right stamp on piece with normal single, tied by light diamond bar grid, Very Fine, the stereotype underwent progressive damage and stamps from it are known in various states with the final state the numeral is completely missing (Scott 19b, cat $19,000); with 1991 E. Diena certificate. Sassone No. 22 var. Scott No. 19 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $800
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Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II 50g dark brown red, position 16, frame cancel, clear to ample margins, small repair at top, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare used high value; with 1967 A. Diena certificate. Sassone No. 14.Scott No. 18 $4,750.
Realized: $425