Lot 1852
Syria, 1924 Olympics. 50c on 10c to 2.50P on 50c bilingual surcharges, fresh mint, never hinged blocks of 4, except 2.50P which is horizontal strip of four, all stamps signed on reverse, very scarce never hinged, minor separations; each stamp with handstamp authentication., o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. centering as usual.Scott No. 166-169 $464 as hinged.
Realized: $190
Lot 1853
United Arab Emirates, 1975, Unissued Swimming Championship Set. See Scott note after #46a, 3 stamps were prepared but not issued to commemorate the 2nd Gulf Long Distance Swimming Championship, with the set valued at $500 each, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, immaculate and Very Fine, very scarce.Scott $2,000.
Realized: $400
Lot 1854
Uruguay, 1857, 60c indigo, Wide "Dilgencia". Ample to large margins, tiny cut in upper right margin, uncanceled and affixed to fresh 1858 folded letter from Montevideo to Rocha, Very Fine and choice, an exceptional on cover example of this classic rarity of Uruguay; with 1981 F.D. Paulos certificate.Scott No. 3Bd Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
Realized: $19,000
Lot 1855
Vatican, 1934, 40c-3.70L Provisional Surcharges complete. O.g., rich colors, a Very Fine set. Sassone No. 35-40.Scott No. 35-40 $964.
Realized: $350
Lot 1856
Vatican, Airmail, 1948 Archangel & Tobias complete. O.g., 250l low value with tiny thin (cat. $30), otherwise Very Fine. Sassone No. S.502.Scott No. C16-C17 $440 for hinged.
Realized: $120
Lot 1857 P
Viet Nam, 1954, Crown Prince Deluxe Proofs. Two proofs containing the set of 7 values in issued colors and denominations, pristine set and seldom seen, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. 20-26P Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425
Lot 1858 P
Viet Nam, 1956, President Diem Deluxe Proofs. Set of 12 in issued colors, fresh and very attractive, Very Fine set.Scott No. 39-50P; $190 Estimate $350 - 500.
Realized: $325
Lot 1859 P
Viet Nam, 1968, Flags of Allies large proofs. On gummed paper, 4 values complete, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 327-30P Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $190
Lot 1860 BK
Viet Nam, 1952, Red Cross Unexploded Booklets. 3 booklets, each containing pristine panes of 20, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and scarce.Scott No. B3 $600.
Realized: $105
Lot 1861
Viet Nam, 1960, Revenue Collection. Group of 25 blocks of 4, De La Rue printings, 0.$20-200.$00 values, and 8 surcharged values with circular control handstamps, occasional light toning, attractive and desirable lot.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $105