EL SALVADOR (1963) Turquoise-browed motmot (Talapo)*. 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 C203, Yvert No PA184. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) Turquoise-browed motmot (Talapo)*. 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 inscriptions are white instead of black. Scott No C203, Yvert No PA184. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) Great-tailed grackle (Clarinero)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 698), 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 C204, Yvert No PA185. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) Great-tailed grackle (Clarinero)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 698), 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 instead of black. Scott No C204, Yvert No PA187. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) Great currasow (Paujil)*. 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 C205, Yvert No PA186. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) White-throated magpie-jay (Urraca gris)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 699), 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 C206, Yvert No PA187. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
EL SALVADOR (1963) Golden-fronted woodpecker*. 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 C207, Yvert No PA188. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate.
AVAILABLE AT $325
JAPAN (1963) Rock Ptarmigan*. Raicho, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 789, Yvert No 743.
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1963) Lidith's Jay*. Bird issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 788, Yvert No 742.
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1964) Japanese white stork*. Konotori, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 791, Yvert No 745.
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1964) Bush warbler*. Uguisu, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 792, Yvert No 745A. Gorgeous!
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1964) Meadow bunting*. Hoojira, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 792A, Yvert No 745B.
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1965) Copper pheasant*. Flying Yamadori, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 751, Yvert No 701B. Attractive!
AVAILABLE AT $15
LAOS (1966) Bengal roller*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 125, Yvert No 130.
AVAILABLE AT $25
U.S.A. (1968) Turkey*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 724533.
AVAILABLE AT $12
JAPAN (1969) Pheasant incense burner*. National Art treasures issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1011, Yvert No 960. Beautiful!
AVAILABLE AT $25
JAPAN (1971) Titmouse*. Bird week issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1060, Yvert No 1008.
AVAILABLE AT $15
GERMANY (1973) Ostrich*. Red meter cancellation on fragment "Engelbert Strauss."
AVAILABLE AT $12
NIGER (1975) Violet-backed starling*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C255.
AVAILABLE AT $15
JAPAN (1975) Japanese cranes*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1200, Yvert No 1138. Lovely!
AVAILABLE AT $15
F.S.A.T. (1976) Kerguelen cormorant*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 65, Yvert No 59.
AVAILABLE AT $175