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Sale 88: The Sescal Sale

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General Foreign Country Collections

Lots 2232-2241 Lots 2242-2251 Lots 2252-2254

Lot 2252 /o   

Spain, (Oldtime) Collection, 1850-89, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout including lovely four margin 1851 2r red (Scott 8, cat $6,000) and the scarce 1860-65 19c issues present among others, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 2253 o/   

Switzerland, (Oldtime) Collection, 1849-91, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout including a few covers, Cantonals (all with certificates) all four margin including Zurich 1843 6r tied on piece (1L2, cat $1,950), 1850 2½r (1L5, cat $4,200) and Geneva 1851 5c black and red (2L7, cat $4,150), Federal issues with over a dozen Coat of Arms issues on and off cover including 1850 2½r without frame (Scott 3, cat $2,950), later Helvetia in similar fashion with much completion, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, accompanied by 15 certificates, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

Realized: $4,500

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Lot 2254 /o/   

Worldwide, (Oldtime) Collection Balance, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, better items throughout including a few covers, countries include Cuba, D.W.I., British Guiana, Hawaii, Persia, Macao, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Reunion, Belgium Congo with better, British Honduras, etc., there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $3,500

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