Lot 1825 o
Switzerland, 1850, 2½rp black & red "Orts-Post", With Frame Around Cross. Type 28, central "P.P." cancel, four large margins, beautiful strong bright colors, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this first Federal Administration issue; with 2010 von der Weid certificate. Scott No. 1.Zumstein No. 13 I SFr 1,800 ($2,039).
Realized: $650
Lot 1826 o
Switzerland, 1852, 15rp vermilion "Rayon III", Small Numerals. Neat diamond grid cancel, large full even margins showing dividing lines on three sides, nice bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a lovely stamp. Scott No. 11.Zumstein No. 18 SFr 800 ($906).
Realized: $325
Lot 1827
Switzerland, 1854-55, 40rp yellow green + 10rp blue + 20r yellow green. Tied by diamond grid cancels on double rate cover to Paris, France, "Lausanne, 25 Mai, 55" origin cds's and receiving backstamp, Very Fine.Scott No. 19+21+23 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $230
Lot 1828
Switzerland, 1882, 25c blue green. Perf 11½, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fresh, rich blue green color, F.-V.F., an attractive example of this scarce mint stamp. Scott No. 83 var.Zumstein No. 67Ac SFr 800 ($906).
Realized: $140
Lot 1829 /
Switzerland, 1882-99, 15c orange yellow on granite paper. Block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, well centered throughout, bold color, Extremely Fine, a very scarce multiple, particularly in the Post Office fresh condition. Scott No. 75 var.Zumstein No. 63Ac SFr 2,100 ($2,379).
Realized: $500
Lot 1830
Switzerland, 1901, 1fr claret. Perf 11½x12, full o.g., lightly hinged, strong bright color, fresh and Fine, a lovely brilliant example of this very rare mint stamp. Scott No. 87b.Zumstein No. 71E SFr 2,750 ($3,116).
Realized: $350
Lot 1831
Switzerland, 1901, 3fr yellow brown. Perf 11½x12, o.g., lightly hinged, near perfect centering amid beautifully balanced margins around, bold vibrant color and exceptional freshness, an Extremely Fine gem, a wonderfully choice stamp virtually never found this nice. Scott No. 88b.Zumstein No. 72E SFr 300 ($340).
Realized: $120
Lot 1832 /
Switzerland, 1903, 1fr carmine. Perf 11½x11, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, rich vivid color, wonderful freshness, Extremely Fine, a choice mint block which is quite rare in this gem condition. Scott No. 97.Zumstein No. 75D SFr 780 ($884).
Realized: $160
Lot 1833
Switzerland, 1900, 25c U.P.U., Re-Engraved. Left margin single, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely example of this scarce never hinged stamp. Scott No. 103.Zumstein No. 79C SFr 2,000 ($2,266).
Realized: $500
Lot 1834 /
Switzerland, 1907-25 Helvetia & Tell's Son complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., most lightly hinged at top and never hinged at bottom, all fresh with rich vibrant colors, well centered throughout, 3fr high value with three stamps never hinged, a Very Fine set, a lovely mint block set. Scott No. 126-145.Zumstein No. 101-116 SFr 5,300 ($6,005).
Realized: $850