Sale 85: The Westpex Sale

Lot 692    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 2c gray, in combination with 10c blue tied by Bienne 16. Juil. 64 cds's on wrapper addressed to Delémont. Zumstein No. 28 (no photo).
Scott No. 41+44    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $80

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Lot 693    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 3c black, tied by light strike of Lugano cds on 1870 newspaper, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Zumstein No. 29.
Scott No. 42    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $170

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Lot 694    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 5c dark brown, in combination with 10c blue tied by Lausanne 20. Janv. 66 cds's on wrapper addressed to Nyon, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Zumstein No. 30 (no photo).
Scott No. 43+44    Estimate $75 - 100.

Realized: $60

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Lot 695 o   

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 5c dark brown, double transfer of bottom left "5", well centered, light cancel, Extremely Fine, a rare example; with 1969 Hunziker certificate. Zumstein No. 30.2.02 SFr 2,000 ($2,010).
Scott No. 43d    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $425

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Lot 696    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 40c green, well centered, shows heavy body outline, tied by Zurich 19.Sept. 65 cds on folded cover to Prague, Very Fine, a scarce destination. Zumstein No. 34.
Scott No. 47    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $130

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Lot 697    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 60c bronze, vertical strip of 3 + 30c rose tied by Semiswald 10. Sept. 63 postmarks on cover to the United States with straight line WALTERSWYL handstamp, strip also tied by large boxed "PD" handstamp, additional 10c blue added and cancelled by small type boxed "PD" with second strike alongside, some perf faults, Fine, a fascinating usage. Zumstein No. 35.
Scott No. 48    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $650

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Lot 698    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 60c bronze, well centered with bright fresh color, tied by Vevey 2. Dec. 64 double circle on mourning cover to England, Very Fine and attractive. Zumstein No. 35 SFr 500 ($500).
Scott No. 48    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 699    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 60c bronze, bright copper bronze color, tied by Montreux 8.Juin 65 cds's on small cover to England, small cover tear at top, Very Fine. Zumstein No. 35 SFr 500 ($500).
Scott No. 48    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 700    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 60c bronze, tied by Geneve 12.Sept.64 cds in combination with two 10c blue + 30c rose on cover to the United States, couple trivial perf flaws, F.-V.F. Zumstein No. 35.
Scott No. 48    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $260

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Lot 701    

Switzerland, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 1fr gold, block of 4, fresh color, top right stamp with trivial perf flaw, tied by Basel 7 Juli 79 boxed cancels on parcel card addressed Vienna, card with spindle hole, Very Fine and rare; signed H. Stone. Zumstein No. 36.
Scott No. 50    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $375

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