Sale 37: The Westpex Sale

Lot 1859    

Austria, 1863 Double Eagle 15kr yellow brown. Perf 9½, tied by bold strike of "K.K. Feldpost, No. 1., 10/3" cds on 1864 cover to Vienna used from Kolding, Denmark paying the Austrian domestic letter rate for distance over 20 miles, reverse with arrival postmarks; stamp with a couple nibbed perf at right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare 1864 wartime rate usage, from May 20, 1864 letter sent back home from Austrian field post did not require any postage. Michel No. 34.
Scott No. 26    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $2,100

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Lot 1860    

Denmark, 1855, 2sk blue. In combination with 1863, 16sk violet, horizontal pair by "4" numeral ring cancels on 1864 folded letter sheet to London, England paying the raised 34sk rate raised from 30sk due to the war against Prussia, matching "Aalborg, 18/2" origin cds and red "London, Fe 25, 64" arrival cds, Hamburg transit postmarks on reverse, Very Fine, a rare extra wartime surcharge rate to England, with less than 10 recorded usages; with 2004 L. Nielsen and 1988 Dr. Debo certificates. Scott No. 3+10.
Facit No. 3+10    Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.

Realized: $3,000

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Lot 1861    

Faroe Islands, 1919, 2öre on 5öre green. Tied on piece by Thorshavn 15.1.19 cds, Very Fine. Michel No. 1. Facit No. 3.
Scott No. 1    $400.

Realized: $170

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Lot 1862    

Faroe Islands, 1919, 2öre on 5öre green. Tied on piece by "Thorshavn, 22.1.19" cds on combination with Denmark 1913, 5öre green, Very Fine. Michel No. 1. Facit No. 3.
Scott No. 1    $400.

Realized: $100

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Lot 1863    

Faroe Islands, 1940-41 British Administration surcharges complete. O.g., never hinged, pristine set, Very Fine. Michel No. 2-6. Facit No. 4-8.
Scott No. 2-6    $900.

Realized: $280

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Lot 1864    

Faroe Islands, 1940-41 British Administration surcharges complete. O.g., hinged, fresh & attractive, Very Fine. Michel No. 2-6. Facit No. 4-8.
Scott No. 2-6    $575.

Realized: $130

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Lot 1865    

Faroe Islands, 1940-41 British Administration surcharges complete. O.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, 20ö on 5ö with natural paper crease, otherwise Very Fine; with photocopy of 1989 A.P.S. certificates for blocks. Michel No. 2-6. Facit No. 4-8.
Scott No. 2-6    $900.

Realized: $120

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Lot 1866    

Faroe Islands, 1940-41 British Administration surcharges complete. Attractive set, all on piece except 60ø, all with Thorshavn cancels, Very Fine. Michel No. 2-6. Facit No. 4-8.
Scott No. 2-6    $507.

Realized: $125

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Lot 1867 o   

Faroe Islands, 1940-41 British Administration surcharges complete. Town cancels, F.-V.F. Facit No. 4-8.
Scott No. 2-6    $507.

Realized: $130

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