Birds / Oiseaux
| Lot No |
Type |
Description |
Result |
| 15612 |
EP |
NEW SOUTH WALES (issue of 1888) Lyrebird*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from "The Birds of Australia, vol. III, Plate X" (1848). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 81.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15613 |
EP |
BOLIVIA (issue of 1939) Toco toucan*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Gould (1842). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 264, Yvert No 235.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15614 |
EP |
BERMUDA (issue of 1941) Yellow-billed tropic bird*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Buffon (1784). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 121D, Yvert No 112.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15615 |
EP |
FALKLAND ISLANDS (issue of 1938) Upland goose*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Cuvier (1843). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 88, Yvert No 82.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15616 |
EP |
GUATEMALA (issue of 1881) Quetzal*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Temminck (1838). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 21, Yvert No 22.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15617 |
EP |
FRENCH MOROCCO (issue of 1928) Stork*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Gould (1837). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No CB9, Yvert No PA20.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15618 |
EP |
NEW ZEALAND (issue of 1898) Kiwi*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing from "The Birds of Australia, Vol VI, Plate VIII" (1848). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 78, Yvert No 77.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15619 |
EP |
NEW ZEALAND (issue of 1898) Huia*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing from "A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Plate VII" (1873). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 75, Yvert No 74.
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15620 |
EP |
NORTH BORNEO (issue of 1909) Rhinoceros hornbill*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing from Levaillant (1801). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 146, Yvert No 140
(Image a)
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AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15621 |
EP |
NORTH BORNEO (issue of 1909) Palm cockatoo*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing from Gould (1875). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 145, Yvert No 139.
(Image a)
|
AVAILABLE AT $160 |
| 15622 |
SPE |
JAPAN (1953) Phoenix*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 587, Yvert No 542.
|
AVAILABLE AT $15 |
| 15623 |
VAR |
LIBERIA (1953) Jacana bird*. Variety with inverted center. Scott No 345, Yvert No 322.
|
AVAILABLE AT $25 |
| 15624 |
VAR |
LIBERIA (1953) Weaver bird*. Variety with inverted center. Scott No 346, Yvert No 323.
|
AVAILABLE AT $25 |
| 15625 |
** |
MONACO (1955-7) Birds*. Set of 4 mint (hinged). Scott Nos C41-4, Yvert Nos PA5-8.
|
AVAILABLE AT $125 |
| 15626 |
EA |
F.S.A.T. (1959) Skuas*. Scott No 13. Yvert No 13. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET.
|
AVAILABLE AT $175 |
| 15627 |
EMA |
NETHERLANDS (1962) Stork*. Red meter cancellation on fragment No PR368: "Zekerheid Van 1805."
|
AVAILABLE AT $12 |
| 15628 |
EMA |
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (1962) Bird of paradise*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Meter No PN10.
|
AVAILABLE AT $12 |
| 15629 |
EP |
EL SALVADOR (1963) Yellow-headed amazon*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 696), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers". These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C201, Yvert No PA182. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
|
AVAILABLE AT $325 |
| 15630 |
EP |
EL SALVADOR (1963) Yellow-headed amazon*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 696), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers". These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the inscriptions are white on the colored background instead of black. Scott No C201, Yvert No PA182. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
|
AVAILABLE AT $325 |
| 15631 |
EP |
EL SALVADOR (1963) Spotted-breasted oriole (Chiltota)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers". These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C202, Yvert No PA183. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
|
AVAILABLE AT $325 |
| 15632 |
EP |
EL SALVADOR (1963) Spotted-breasted oriole (Chiltota)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers". These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the Latin scientific name has been shortened. Scott No C202, Yvert No PA183. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
|
AVAILABLE AT $325 |
