Lot
1973 
China, 1932, 1¢-10¢ Sven Hedin Expedition set complete. A wonderful specialized collection which includes two covers with complete sets, the 1st used in 1933 from Peking to Cheking with photo of Hedin & original handwritten signed letter enclosing four sets of the Expedition stamps (not present) at $10 a set, 2nd from Peking to Hedin's daughter in Sweden with autograph on cover, plus seven additional related covers including 1928 Registered cover to Berlin with bilingual "Sino-Swedish Sinkiang Expedition/Sven Hedin, Leader" printed return address on flap, two registered cover written in Hedin's hand with signature (one to Sweden & one to United States), three covers sent by N. Ambolt (a member of the Expedition) & one addressed to him will on the expedition, some minor faults, Very Fine, a fascinating group. SG No. 406-409. Ma No. 359-362. Scott No. 307-310 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,450