500 Agriculture/Agriculture 03001 ENT U.S.A. (1898) Man with wings* holding corn cob* emitting rays of light*. Statue of Liberty*. Extraordinary used advertising cover for McFaden & Gorman in Walla Walla, Washington. The corn cob represents the lamp held by the Statue of Liberty in New York. Fantastic cover for its symbolic representation of agriculture! Exhibition item! . . . . . . . $125.00-- $75.00 03002 ENT U.S.A. (1899) Timothy. Clover. Straw. Corn. Postal card (O) with printed price list for various crops of different grades. Pitt Bros & Co General Commission Merchants. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03003 ENT U.S.A. (1900) Hay. Postal card (O) with printed ad on back showing grades and prices of hay, also gives estimate of the hay crop in the US. N. A. Fuller Co, Commission Merchants. Some light toning on one edge. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 03004 ENT U.S.A. (1902) Corn. Oats. Bran. Hominy. Cottonseed meal. Hay. Postal card (O) with printed price list for various agricultural products on reverse. Vertical crease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03005 ENT U.S.A. (1910) Plow*. Seeds. Postal card (N) with printed ad on reverse for Joesph Breck & Sons Seeds, Agricultural Warehouse, Woodenware. $20.00-- $15.00 03006 ENT U.S.A. (1912) Corn. Oats. Wheat. Postal card (O) with market prices printed on reverse for different types and grades of corn, wheat and oats. Interesting use of terminology, for example,"Turkey grades" of wheat. Vanderslice-Lynds Company. Hard to find! $25.00-- $15.00 03007 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Sacks of flour*. Fancy cancel from Minneapolis, MN. Two strikes in black on registered letter:"xxxx MPL's BEST." Rare! A showpiece!!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 03008 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1936j) Farm equipment: rake*, sickle*, pitchfork*, shepard's crook*. Wheat stalks*. Cornucopias* full of roses*, daisies*, grapes*, peaches*, pears*. Tambourine*, pipes*. Multicolor telegram (N), Type B, light turquoise lines around message panel), with superb illustration. Nice variety: no gap between the frame and the cross at the top of the crown. Very rare! $150.00-- $120.00 03009 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1937) Farm equipment: rake*, sickle*, pitchfork*, shepard's crook*. Wheat stalks*. Cornucopias* full of roses*, daisies*, grapes*, peaches*, pears*. Tambourine*, pipes*. Multicolor telegram (O), Type B, with superb illustration. Overprint Souvenir Post Office Exhibition Manchester 1937 with commemorative cancellation. This telegram was used at the Exhibition to publicize Greetings telegrams. Rare!"" $150.00-- $120.00 03010 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Guano. Red meter specimen cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes: Experience Plus Maximum Quality FSR make Reputation. $60.00-- $50.00 03011 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1940) Farm equipment: rake*, sickle*, pitchfork*, shepherd's crook*. Wheat stalks*. Cornucopias* full of roses*, daisies, grapes*, peaches*, pears*. Tambourine*, pipes. Multicolor telegram (O), Type B (light turquoise lines around message panel) with superb illustration. Late usage (4 years after the telegram was issued). Hard to find! $150.00-- $120.00 03012 EP BRAZIL (1942) Grain*. Imperforate proof on buff paper of Brazilian revenue exactorios do Interior 50,000 reis (Barata Exactorias p.34 stamp #42). $30.00-- $25.00 03013 SPE PANAMA (1942) Farm girl*. Specimen overprint with control punch. Scott No 343, Yvert No 234. $25.00-- $20.00 03014 TEL INDIA (1945) Oxen plowing field*. Soldier playing accordion*. Christmas decorations*. Illustrated telegram (O) for Christmas and New Year. Some edge wear.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03015 ND PARAGUAY (1948) Man holding torch*. Agricultural worker*. Imperforate block of 4. Barefeet political movement. Scott No 451. $20.00-- $15.00 03016 ND PARAGUAY (1948) Man holding torch*. Agricultural worker*. Imperforate block of 4. Barefeet political movement. Scott No 452. $20.00-- $15.00 03017 ND PARAGUAY (1948) Man holding torch*. Agricultural worker*. Imperforate strip of 4. Barefeet political movement. Scott No C176. $20.00-- $15.00 03018 ND PARAGUAY (1948) Man holding torch*. Agricultural worker*. Imperforate strip of 4. Barefeet political movement. Scott No C177. $20.00-- $15.00 03019 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Corn Oil. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 59447: "Mazola salad and cooking oil...makes so many good things better." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03020 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Farm Machinery Auctions. Green meter cancellation on piece from P & H Listings [Farm machinery guide] Pitney Bowes No 74683: "Auctions 2nd and 4th Tues. each Month." . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03021 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Rotary Tiller*. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 178684: "The machine that is copied but never equalled: Simar Rotary tiller.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03022 VAR TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (1956) Agricultural college*. Block of 4 with overprint shifted so it overlaps onto next stamp. Scott No 85. $80.00-- $65.00 03023 EP GERMANY (1958) Farmer scything wheat*. Photo essay for unaccepted design to benefit welfare organizations. Scott No B365, Yvert No 171. $75.00-- $60.00 03024 EP GERMANY (1958) Farmer with hoe*. Horses*. Photo essay for unaccepted design to benefit welfare organizations. Scott No B365, Yvert No 171. $75.00-- $60.00 03025 EP GERMANY (1958) Farmer*. Harvester*. Photo essay for unaccepted design to benefit welfare organizations. Scott No B365, Yvert No 171. $75.00-- $60.00 03026 ND ARGENTINA (1960) Farm cart*. Market*. Imperforate pair. Scott No CB19, Yvert No PA70. Scarce! $20.00-- $15.00 03027 ND LAOS (1963) Fishermen with net*. Rice harvest*. Bullock in paddy*. Set of 4 imperforates. Freedom from hunger issue. Scott Nos 81-4, Yvert Nos 86-9. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00-- $35.00 03028 SPE JAPAN (1964) Grain*. Cow*. Fruit*. Draining of Hachirogata Lagoon for new farmland, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 826, Yvert No 784. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03029 ND BULGARIA (1964) Fertilizer plant*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C110, Yvert No PA 108. Scarce error! $40.00-- $30.00 03030 ESS NIGER (1965) Men closing bags of peanuts*. Set of 4 trial color proofs with multicolor issued to publicize Niger's peanut industry. Scott No C33, Yvert No PA33. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 03031 EA NIGER (1965) Wheat*. Gear*. Book*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver DURRENS. International Year of Cooperation. Scott No C52, Yvert No PA52. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03032 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Mountain farmers mowing*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Painting by Egger-Lienz. Scott No 1033, Yvert No 1090. Michel catalog 180 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03033 EA NIGER (1968) Symbols of agriculture* & industry*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. OCAM issue. Scott No C79, Yvert No PA79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03034 EL CAMEROUN (1975) Oxen plowing field*. Deluxe sheet. Green revolution. Scott No 614, Yvert No 594. Scarce! $15.00-- $12.00 03035 ND PAKISTAN (1978) Tractor*. Grain*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 478, Yvert No 470. Slight crease in margin. $100.00-- $80.00 03036 EP AUSTRIA (1978) Alpine Farm*. Black proof. Scott No 1077, Yvert No 1400. Woodcut by Lobisser. $25.00-- $20.00 03037 ND BENIN (1984) Tilling fields*. Flags*. Set of 2 imperforate blocks of 4. Scott Nos 583-4. Unity movement. $40.00-- $30.00 03038 VAR INDIA (1985) Tractor on wheat farm*. Block of 6 wither misperforated or misregistered, resulting per perforations cutting stamp in half or quarters. Scott No 839.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03039 EP ST. VINCENT (1985) Flour milling*. Wheat*. Set of 4 imperforate pairs, flour milling industry. These are imperforate plate proofs from the printer's archive. Only one sheet (usually of 40 stamps) of imperforate proofs exist. Scott Nos 882-5, Yvert Nos 878-81. Rare! $80.00-- $65.00 03040 EA FRANCE (2003) 1950 SFV 302 Tractor*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ALBUISSON. Scott No 2980b. $200.00-- $160.00 03041 SPE CYPRUS (2010) Farm animals (Pig, sheep, Goat, Cattle, Rabbits). Set of 5 specimens. $30.00-- $25.00 03042 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Stubing open air museum. Black print. Traditional peasant culture of Austria. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3046, 3052, 3143, 3160, 3314, 3315, 3681, 4223, 4323, 4350, 4351, 4457, 4607, 4855, 5120, 5802, 5824, 5859, 5860, 502 Alcohol/Alcool 03043 EL ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1988) Schooner "Nellie Banks"*. Cases of booze*. Deluxe sheet. 50th anniversary of Canadian seizure of schooner for smuggling alcohol. Scott No 511, Yvert No 492. Fascinating aspect of topic! $25.00-- $20.00 504 Alcohol Beer/Alcool Bière 03044 ENT VICTORIA (1880) Bière. Tabac. Entier à publicités multiples à un penny oblitéré mais n'ayant pas voyagé. Publicités pour le tabac "Havelock Tobacco," et la Bière "Foster's.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03045 ENT U.S.A. (1892) Hops*. Postal card (O) with illustrated ad on reverse from the New-York Homestead asking the recipient to report this year's crop for their hops census. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 03046 OBL FRANCE (1956) Grains*. Woman serving beer*. Illustrated cancel on envelope:"Schiltigheim. Capitale de la Bière d'Alsace." $20.00-- $15.00 03047 OBL LUXEMBOURG (1969) Glass of beer*. Illustrated cancel on postcard:"Les bonnes bières Luxembourgeoises." $10.00-- $10.00 03048 EA CAMEROUN (1970) Cave* d'une brasserie. Cuves de bière*. Yvert 486. Scott No 506. Epreuve d'artiste en vert signée par le graveur DECARIS. Tirage: 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03049 ESS CONGO (1973) Kronenbourg Laboratory*. Trial color proofs in margin band of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 279, Yvert No 329. Hard to find! $90.00-- $75.00 03050 EMA HONG KONG (1975) Guinness beer*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. PB 728:"Guinness is good for you." $10.00-- $10.00 03051 OBL BELGIUM (1986) Glass of beer*. Illustrated cancel on envelope: 1986 Année de la Bière. $5.00-- $5.00 See also:3155, 4365, 5120, 506 Alcohol Wine Vineyards/Alcool Vin Vigne 03052 L ETATS UNIS (1869) Vin. Sellerie. Pharmacie et parfumerie. Tailleur. Machines à coudre. Entrepreneur de pompes funèbres, cercueil et embaumement. Horlogerie. Tabac. Chapeaux, casquettes. Bottes et chaussures. Enveloppe à publicités multiples, précurseur des entiers à publicités multiples. Pli affranchi du 3 cents Washington rose, Yvert No 19, Scott No 65. 20 réclames au verso pour des commerces de St. Paul dont marchand de vin et cognacs. Nous avons vu de tels plis proposés en France à 4000F, notre estimation est donc raisonnable à $300.00-- $250.00 03053 ENT FRANCE (1937) Champagne. Enveloppe CCP (chèques postaux) en franchise avec publicité pour "Moët & Chandon." Difficile à trouver! $50.00-- $40.00 03054 ENT BELGIQUE (1945) Bouteille*. Vin*. Liqueurs. Apéritifs. Entier publicitaire multicolore (N) avec texte en néerlandais à 75 centimes Publibel No 617: "Distillerie Remo.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03055 OBL FRANCE (1951) Bacchus*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Two small tears at top just touching the cancel. $50.00-- $40.00 03056 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1956) Woman gathering grapes*. Die proof in brownish-violet. Natural resources. Scott No 766, Yvert No 871. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 03057 EP GERMANY (1958) Girl picking grapes*. Photo essay for unaccepted design to benefit welfare organizations. Scott No B364, Yvert No 170. $75.00-- $60.00 03058 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Wine glass. Windmill. Black print. Styrian wine region. $20.00-- $15.00 03059 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Wine of Sudburgenland*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3687, 4343, 4861, 5120, 508 Animals/Animaux 03060 LOC RUSSIE (Zemstvo de Shadrinsk) (1911) Ours*. Vison*. Enveloppe recommandé, au verso Shadrinsk 6 kop. brun en état parfait avec joli oblitération circulaire "Shadrinsk". Ces pièce sont très rare en cette condition. Belle pièce d'exhibition! $500.00-- $375.00 03061 OBL ETATS UNIS (1929) Bear*. Fancy cancel of Bear, Arkansas. 5 strikes in black on registered envelope. $200.00-- $160.00 03062 ENT FRANCE (1935) Dead mouse*. Bug*. CCP (postal check) free frank envelope with illustrated ad for"MORTIS" Entreprise de Destruction a Domicile des Rats, Souris, Cafards, Punaises, Fourmis, Mites.. . $50.00-- $40.00 03063 ENT FRANCE (1935) Rat mort*. Insecticide. Enveloppe CCP (chèques postaux) en franchise avec publicité illustrée pour "Attila." Difficile à trouver! $50.00-- $40.00 03064 FISC INDE (Panna State) (1940) Ours*. Lion*. Connaissement collé à timbre fiscal pour frais de cour. Rare, parce-que ce n'est un usage juste. $75.00-- $60.00 03065 ENT BELGIQUE (1951) Ours*. Couronne*. Entier publicitaire (N) à 90 centimes Publibel No 1062: "Ursula." $20.00-- $15.00 03066 EA MAURITANIE (1963) Hyène Rayée*. Épreuve d'artiste en noir signée par le graveur DURRENS. Yvert No 165, Scott No 134. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 03067 EL MAURITANIA (1963a) Spotted hyena*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 135, Yvert No 166. $25.00-- $20.00 03068 EA LAOS (1965) Crestless porcupine*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA50. $175.00-- $140.00 03069 EA CAMEROUN (1966) Giraffes*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 369, Yvert No 350. $175.00-- $140.00 03070 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1967) Unstriped ground squirrel*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 314, Yvert No 333. $90.00-- $70.00 03071 EP AFGHANISTAN (1967) Striped hyena*. Macaque*. Persian gazelles*. Proof booklet from the Austria Post archives, with approval signature. Scott Nos 765-6, Yvert Nos 841-3. Unique showpiece! . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03072 EP GERMANY (1967) Badger*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B422, Yvert No 387. $90.00-- $75.00 03073 EP GERMANY (1967) Weasel*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B423, Yvert No 388. $90.00-- $75.00 03074 EP GERMANY (1967) Beaver*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B424, Yvert No 389. $90.00-- $75.00 03075 MAQ INDONESIA (1968) Cuscus*. Map of habitat*. Original artwork for unissued stamp. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 13 x 20 cm. $300.00-- $225.00 03076 EA MALI (1969) Dromedaries*. Die proof in dark greyish-blue signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 126, Yvert No 128. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 03077 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Mink*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1174, Yvert No 1236. $100.00-- $80.00 03078 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Malayan sun bear*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Berlin Zoo animals. Scott No 1246, Yvert No 1311. $125.00-- $100.00 03079 ESS ANDORRA (1971) Brown bear*. Full sheet of 25 trial color proofs. Scott No 203, Yvert No 210. $400.00-- $325.00 03080 EL CONGO (1971) Hippopotamus*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 271, Yvert No 321. $25.00-- $20.00 03081 EL CONGO (1971) Gorilla*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 272, Yvert No 322. $25.00-- $20.00 03082 EL CONGO (1971) Potto*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 273, Yvert No 323. $25.00-- $20.00 03083 EL CONGO (1971) De Brazza's monkey*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 274, Yvert No 324. $25.00-- $20.00 03084 EL CONGO (1971) Bonobo*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 275, Yvert No 325. $25.00-- $20.00 03085 VAR UMM AL QIWAIN (1972) Buffalo*. Stag*. Monkey*. Crocodile*. Horse*. Rhinoceros*. Zebra*. Cheetah*. Lion*. Leopard*. Giraffe*. Elephant*. Sheet of 16 animals with perforations missing from top 4 stamps. Michel Nos 1530a-1545a. $60.00-- $50.00 03086 EA NIGER (1972) Dromedary race*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 259, Yvert No 263. Not easy to find! $175.00-- $140.00 03087 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Pigs*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB89, Yvert No 384. $90.00-- $75.00 03088 SPE JAPAN (1974) Japanese otter*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1171, Yvert No 1115. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 03089 SPE JAPAN (1974) Pentalagus furnessi*. Looks like a cross between a rabbit and a rat. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1172, Yvert No 1120. $20.00-- $15.00 03090 SPE JAPAN (1974) Bat*. Pteropus pselaphon, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1173, Yvert No 1136. Scarce! $20.00-- $15.00 03091 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974a) Paca*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! The paca is a large rodent native to South America. Scott No 74197, Yvert No 53-9. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03092 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974b) Okapi*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74194, Yvert No 53-6. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03093 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974b) Wallaby*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74199, Yvert No 53-11. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03094 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974c) Numbat (Banded anteater)*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74200, Yvert No 53-12. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03095 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974d) Sumatran Rhinoceros*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74202, Yvert No PA39-2. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03096 TEL RUSSIA (1980) Bears*. Fox*. Rabbit playing accordion*. Squirrel*. Illustrated miniature telegram (O). $60.00-- $50.00 03097 MAQ MADAGASCAR (1989) Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus)*. Original artwork for another First Day cover cachet (probably the stamps were on 2 separate FDCs), watercolor on posterboard (16 x 26 cm) with acetate overlay for lettering. Approval signature of Director of Posts. Design in window measures 10 x13.5 cm. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 03098 EP ANTIGUA (1994) Ring-tailed lemur. Sierra club logo. Photographic proof of S/S, originally mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 1779. $75.00-- $60.00 03099 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Unidentified bat*. Original artwork for FDC cachet, watercolor windowed on posterboard. Official seal and signature on reverse. Windowed design measures 14.5 x 11.5 cm. Overall dimensions 28 x 19 cm. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03100 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1424, Yvert No 1915. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03101 ND ZAIRE (1997) Giraffes*. Superb white charaxes (Charaxes superbus)*. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 1477. $25.00-- $20.00 03102 SS ZAIRE (1997) Hippopotamus*. Giraffes*. Elephants*. Rhinoceros*. Butterflies*. Flowers*. Set of 4 minisheets. Scott Nos 1477-80. $25.00-- $20.00 03103 ND ZAIRE (1997) Rhinoceros*. Charaxes phenix*. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 1478. $25.00-- $20.00 03104 ND MOZAMBIQUE (1999) Giraffes*. Impala*. Monkeys*. Elephant*. Lion*. Rhino*. Scout emblem*. Perf + imperforate minisheets of 6. Unlisted in Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03105 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2003) Pandas*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 03106 VAR CUBA (2020) Primates*. Minisheet of 4 with double printing of images. Spectacular! $125.00-- $100.00 03107 VAR CUBA (2020) Primates*. Minisheet of 4 misperforated and with double printing of images. Spectacular! $125.00-- $100.00 03108 VAR CUBA (2020) Primates*. Minisheet of 4 drastically misperforated. $125.00-- $100.00 03109 VAR CUBA (2020) Primates*. Minisheet of 4 missing color yellow. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:3041, 3183, 3343, 3464, 3522, 3523, 3774, 3775, 3946, 3947, 4056, 4071, 4396, 4687, 4689, 4831, 5027, 5328, 5350, 5373, 5381, 5882, 5975, 509 Animals Antelope/Animaux Antilope 03110 ENT CONGO BELGE (1922) Elan*. Carte postale (N) avec photo en noir et blanc, No 105 du séries. Difficile à trouver! $40.00-- $30.00 03111 OBL ETATS UNIS (1932) Élan*. Coeur*. Oblitération Fancy de ElkHart, Illinois. Une marque d'un élan et une d'un coeur en violet sur pli. Très beau et étrange! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03112 EL MAROC (1939) Scimitar-horned oryxes*. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 177. Scott No 161. $20.00-- $15.00 03113 EL MOROCCO (1939) Scimitar-horned oryx*. Deluxe sheet. Scott Nos 173, Yvert No 196. $25.00-- $20.00 03114 EL MOROCCO (1942) Scimitar-horned oryx*. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay. Scott Nos 174. $25.00-- $20.00 03115 EL MOROCCO (1942) Scimitar-horned oryx*. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay. Scott Nos 174a, Yvert No 198. $25.00-- $20.00 03116 EP FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1957) Derby's Eland*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 195, Yvert No 238. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing. $250.00-- $200.00 03117 EP FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1957b1) Grand Kudu*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 198, Yvert No 241. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing. $250.00-- $200.00 03118 EL MAURITANIA (1961) White oryx*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 133, Yvert No 154. $20.00-- $15.00 03119 EP COTE DES SOMALIS (1962) Oréotrague*. Montagnes*. Yvert No 310. Scott No 292. Epreuve de réception. Tirage: seulement 4 exemplaires. Rareté!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 03120 VAR BURUNDI (1964) Impala*. Variety with color black missing, thus lacking value and name of country. Scott No 73, Yvert No 80. $30.00-- $25.00 03121 VAR BURUNDI (1964) Impala*. Corner block of 4 (canceled) missing value. Scott No 73, Yvert No 80. $90.00-- $75.00 03122 ESS IVORY COAST (1964) Royal antelope*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 220, Yvert No 216A. $100.00-- $80.00 03123 EA MALI (1965a) Scimitar-horned oryx (Aegoryx algazel)*. Yvert No 73. Scott No 69. Epreuve d'artiste en noir sur papier filigrané signée par le graveur DECARIS. Tirage: seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . $200.00-- $150.00 03124 ND JORDAN (1967) Persian gazelle*. Imperforate vertical corner pair of proofs. Scott No C48, Yvert No PA51c. Beautiful! $90.00-- $75.00 03125 EA MALI (1969) Statuette of antelope*. Stamp on stamp*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA65. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03126 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974) Lechwe Kob*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74192, Yvert No 53-4. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03127 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974c) Berrendo*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74198, Yvert No 53-10. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03128 ESS NIGER (1977) Harnessed antelope*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 392, Yvert No 395. $125.00-- $100.00 03129 EP MEXIQUE (1991) Antilope (Berrengo)*. Épreuve en couleur aux grandes marges, essai au protection de la nature (faune protégée) séries (variété non émis mais semblable à le timbre de 1992). Très rare et beau! $175.00-- $140.00 03130 EA IVORY COAST (1992) Bongo antelope*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 922, Yvert No 892. $100.00-- $80.00 03131 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Signature and monochrome proof of stamp on reverse. Measures 110 x 130 mm. Scott No 1381, Yvert No 1832. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03132 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Antilocapridae (Pronghorn antelope)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Signature and monochrome proof of stamp on reverse. Measures 110 x 130 mm. The stamp was issued in a different denomination (180s). Scott No 1382, Yvert No 1833. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03133 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Common eland (Taurotragus oryx)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Signature and monochrome proof of stamp on reverse. Measures 130 x 110 mm. The stamp was issued in a different denomination (260s). Scott No 1384, Yvert No 1835. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 See also:3071, 3104, 3629, 3779, 4116, 4410, 4687, 5349, 5353, 510 Animals Cows/Animaux Bovins 03134 OBL FRANCE (1928) Butter. Cancel on miniature envelope: Isigny sur Mer - Son Beurre, Sa Moule, Ses Ombrages, Le Vieux Castel. $40.00-- $30.00 03135 OBL U.S.A. (1928) Horned cows*. Fancy Cancel from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Four marks in violet on registered cover. Very rare! Note interesting franking with parcel post stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 03136 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Cow heads*. Fancy cancel of Genesee Depot, Wisconsin on registered cover. Twelve (!) strikes in violet showing a cow's head in two circles. Enough to start your own dairy farm!! . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 03137 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Dairy cow*. Sample fancy cancel from Elkton, Kentucky. Two strikes in black inscribed "Prosperity Follows the Dairy Cow." on index card. Typed message at bottom signed by the postmaster indicating usage dates and frequency. Unusual usage. $100.00-- $80.00 03138 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Vegetable garden*. Cattle*. Trucks delivering produce*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising"Start a vegetable garden to eliminate food shortages. The real level of wages has been raised!" $75.00-- $60.00 03139 ENT FRANCE (1936) Butter, cheeses, eggs. CCP (Postal checks) free frank envelope (O) with advertising for "Crèmerie Royale" dairy. $40.00-- $30.00 03140 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Oxen* pulling pioneer covered wagon*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 91704: "Tools for all trades since 1848." $20.00-- $15.00 03141 ENT FRANCE (1938) Cheese. PTT letter (Cheques Postaux) with ad on reverse for Fine cheeses, butter & eggs. Also furniture for hotels and restaurants, and trips to Provence.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03142 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Leather cow hide*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 100408: "Wear leather for health." $20.00-- $15.00 03143 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Cow*. Barn equipment. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 96302: Starline Dan the Barn Equipment Man Saves You Money on Every Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03144 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Beurre*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 128783: "Klein. Qualité A (Première Qualité). Mangez-en chaque jour.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03145 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Baby*. Evaporated milk. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 171054: "Borden's evaporated milk for babies." $20.00-- $15.00 03146 ENT BELGIUM (1953) Swiss cheese*. 1 Franc 20 postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 1229: "Switzerland." $20.00-- $15.00 03147 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Leather care. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 172484: "Kiwi...the shine that keeps leather alive." $15.00-- $12.00 03148 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Can of evaporated milk*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 128655: "Daricraft evaporated milk." $20.00-- $15.00 03149 ENT BELGIUM (1956) Bacon Cheese*. 1 Franc 20 multicolor postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 1436: "Kavli's Bacon cheese." $20.00-- $15.00 03150 EP GERMANY (1958) Dairy maid churning butter*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for independent Welfare Organizations. Scott No B363, Yvert No 169.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03151 EP GERMANY (1958) Dairy maid with bucket of milk*. Cows*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for independent Welfare Organizations. Scott No B363, Yvert No 169.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03152 EMA U.S.A. (1960) Carton of milk*. Globes*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 344752: "Pure-pak, the new standard of milk packaging around the world." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03153 MAQ INDONESIA (1961) Bull racing*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 21 x 13 cm . Scott No 509, Yvert No 238. $750.00-- $600.00 03154 EMA U.S.A. (1962) Dairy exposition. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 196557: "Oct 28-Nov. 2. Freeway to progress, Atlantic City. Dairy Industries Exposition.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03155 ENT BELGIUM (1963) Cheese*. Beer*. Bread*. 2 Franc postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 2005: Maredsous. $20.00-- $15.00 03156 ENT BELGIUM (1963) Boy holding up bottle of yoghurt*. 2 Franc postal card (O) with advertising Publibel No 1938: Yoghurt Nutrella.. $20.00-- $15.00 03157 EP DAHOMEY (1963) Cattle herdsman*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 162, Yvert No 181. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing. $250.00-- $200.00 03158 ENT BELGIUM (1965) Laughing cow*. 2 Franc postal card (O) with advertising Publibel No 2061:"La Vache Qui Rit." $20.00-- $15.00 03159 ENT BELGIUM (1965) Cheeses*. 2 Franc postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 2071: Belgische Kaas. $20.00-- $15.00 03160 EL CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965) Oxen*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets, putting yoke on oxen, ox pulling harrow, team of oxen in field, hay wagon. Scott Nos 41-4, Yvert Nos 43-6. Hard to find as a complete set! $75.00-- $60.00 03161 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Bull rider*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Pouembout rodeo. Scott No 450, Yvert No 433. $90.00-- $75.00 03162 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Bull riding*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Rodeo. Scott No 450, Yvert No 433. $500.00-- $400.00 See also:3014, 3027, 3028, 3034, 3041, 3602, 3818, 3823, 3885, 4071, 4355, 4385, 4419, 4687, 4848, 4978, 5259, 5263, 5924, 512 Animals Deer/Animaux Cervidés 03163 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Doe*. Gold (rare color) meter cancel on fragment. Pitney Bowes No 135759: "Doeskin Tissues - Soooo Gentle." $25.00-- $20.00 03164 MAX SOVIET UNION (1957) European Elk*. Maximum card. Scott No 1922, Yvert No 1909. $25.00-- $20.00 03165 EMA U.S.A. (1965) Stylized deer*. Red meter cancellation on piece from Deerfield State Bank Pitney Bowes No 104345: "A bank loan is your best auto loan." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03166 EP GERMANY (1966) Roe deer*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for deer series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B412, Yvert No 364. $75.00-- $60.00 03167 EP GERMANY (1966) Fallow deer*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for deer series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B414, Yvert No 366. $75.00-- $60.00 03168 EP GERMANY (1966) Red deer*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for deer series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B415, Yvert No 367. $75.00-- $60.00 03169 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Deer leaping*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB88, Yvert No 385. $90.00-- $75.00 03170 EP MADAGASCAR (1975) Kerama deer*. Imperforate proof mounted on Format International Security Printers card. Scott No C145, Yvert No PA157. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:3085, 3290, 3460, 4687, 4689, 4853, 5160, 5980, 5981, 514 Animals Elephants/Animaux Eléphants 03172 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Eléphant* trompe en l'air. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur étiquette Pitney Bowes No 80746: "Les produits de la Jungle." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03173 ENT BELGIQUE (1948) Eléphants jouant sur un matelas*. Entier publicitaire bicolore (N) à 65 centimes Publibel No 788: "Le Matelas métallique V.D." $20.00-- $15.00 03174 OBL ALLEMAGNE (1958) Éléphant*. Oblitération illustré sur pli d'un éléphant entre palmiers "Erlebt Die Wilhelma, Stuttgart". Très beau! $20.00-- $15.00 03175 EL HAUTE VOLTA (1960) Masques en forme de tête d'éléphant. Eléphants*. Yvert No 84-6. Scott No 84-6. Epreuves de luxe. $50.00-- $40.00 03176 OBL IVORY COAST (1965) Elephant holding teacup*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Un Plaisir, un reconfort, une détente. Le Café de Cote d'Ivoire. $20.00-- $15.00 03177 EA IVORY COAST (1967) Elephant head*. Coat of arms*. Multicolor die proof of military franchise stamp, signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Scott No M1, Yvert No FM1. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03178 EL CONGO (1971) Elephants*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 269, Yvert No 319. $25.00-- $20.00 03179 VAR ZAIRE (1979) Elephant*. Imperforate pair with double impression. Scott No 904, Yvert No 928. Spectacular error from the printer's archives. $75.00-- $60.00 03180 OBL SWITZERLAND (1987) 3 elephants rampant*. Illustrated cancel on envelope for 6th International Congress of Friends of the Circus. $10.00-- $10.00 03181 ND ZAIRE (1997) Elephants*. Charaxes fournierae*. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 1479. $25.00-- $20.00 03182 ND ZAIRE (1997) Hippopotamus*. Acraea ranavalona*. Desert rose (Adenium obesum) Imperforate S/S. Scott No 1480. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3085, 3102, 3104, 3227, 3332, 3796, 3874, 3875, 3946, 4118, 4687, 4689, 5381, 515 Animals Foxes/Animaux Renards 03183 ENT ETATS UNIS (1886) Renard. Sconse. Opossum. Carte postale (N) avec annonce au verso pour les peaux de renard gris avec prix. Très beau! $25.00-- $20.00 03184 OBL ALLEMANDE (1930) Renard*. Oblitération illustré pour l'exhibition de la chasse et des poils à Leipzig. Difficile à trouver! $25.00-- $20.00 03185 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Renard*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pièce Pitney Bowes No 01722: Keep Furs Safe in Hudson's Fur Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03186 ESS ALGERIA (1957) Fennecs*. Red Cross*. Trial color proof strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No B88, Yvert No 343. $125.00-- $100.00 03187 EP GERMANY (1967) Fox*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B425, Yvert No 390. $90.00-- $75.00 03188 ESS NIGER (1972) Fox*. Crow*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Series highlighting fables. Scott No C200, Yvert No PA196. $150.00-- $120.00 See also:3096, 516 Animals Rabbits/Animaux Lapins 03189 OBL ETATS UNIS (1930) Lapin portant un panier rempli d'oeufs*. Canard*. Lapin assis à coté d'oeufs*. Oblitération Fancy d'Ed, Kentucky. 3 marques différentes en bleu sur pli recommandé. Rare! . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03190 ENT BELGIQUE (1953) Lapin en train de courrir*. Entier publicitaire multicolore (N) à 1,20 Franc Publibel No 1132: "Lavelkoul." $20.00-- $15.00 03191 ESS SOMALI COAST (1962) Cony*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 288, Yvert No 306. $90.00-- $70.00 03192 EP GERMANY (1967) Rabbit running*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B422, Yvert No 387. $90.00-- $75.00 03193 EP GERMANY (1972) Rabbit*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B484, Yvert No 563. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:3041, 3096, 3774, 3775, 517 Animals Reptiles/Animaux Reptiles 03194 FDC CAYMAN ISLANDS (1938) Turtles*. Map of islands*. Dolphin*. Cayman schooner*. First Day Cover franked with Scott Nos 100-5. Yvert Nos 104-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03195 ND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (1957) Marine iguana*. Imperforate pair. Scott No L3. $125.00-- $100.00 03196 EP AFGHANISTAN (1966) Dappled ground gecko*. Caucasian agamid*. Horsfield's tortoise*. Proof booklet from the Austria Post archives, with approval signatures. Scott Nos 724-6, Yvert Nos 804-6. Unique showpiece! $625.00-- $500.00 03197 EL REUNION (1973) Chameleon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 376, Yvert No 399. . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 03198 SPE JAPAN (1976) Frog*. Nature conservation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1261, Yvert No 1195. Beautiful! $20.00-- $15.00 03199 SPE PHILIPPINES (1982) Turtle*. Stamp overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1590. UN Environmental Program. $5.00-- $5.00 03200 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus)*. Original artwork for First Day Cover cachet, watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Official seal and signature on reverse. Windowed design measures 17 x 11.5 cm. Overall dimensions 29 x 20.5 cm. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03201 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Jackson's Chameleon (Chameleo jacksonii)*. Original artwork, watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Monochrome proof of stamp. Official seal and signature on reverse. Windowed design measures 15 x 10 cm. Overall dimensions 27 x 20 cm. Scott No 1132. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03202 EP TONGA (1994) Turtle*. Large sized cromalin proof in full color. Chelonia mylas. Scott No 880, Yvert No 965. Only 2-3 color proofs were produced. Very rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03203 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Red spitting cobra (Naja pallida)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1471, Yvert No 1969. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03204 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1472,Yvert No 1970. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03205 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1473, Yvert No 1971. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03206 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Coral snake (Micrurus frontalis)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1474, Yvert No 1972. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03207 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Moellendorff's ratsnake (Elaphe moellendorffi)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1476, Yvert No 1974. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 03208 MAQ TANZANIA (1996) Ursini's viper (Vipera ursini)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Signature, monochrome proof of stamp and official seal on reverse. Design measures 130 x 90 mm. Scott No 1477, Yvert No 1975. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 See also:3085, 3478, 3680, 4101, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106, 4118, 4122, 4138, 4139, 4675, 4676, 4677, 4721, 5275, 518 Animals Sheep/Animaux Moutons 03209 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Shepherd with flock*. 5c on 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03210 EL CHAD (1965) Aoudad*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 106, Yvert No 104. $20.00-- $15.00 03211 ND JORDAN (1967b) Angora goat*. Imperforate vertical corner pair of proofs. Scott No 543, Yvert No 570c. Scarce! $90.00-- $75.00 03212 EA MALI (1969) Ram*. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 122, Yvert No 124. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 03213 EA MALI (1969) Goat*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 123, Yvert No 125. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 03214 EA MONACO (1970) Pyrenean chamois*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 765, Yvert No 814. $200.00-- $160.00 03215 EL MADAGASCAR (1972) Mohair goat*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C108, Yvert No PA121. $20.00-- $15.00 03216 ND F.S.A.T. (1989) Kerguelen sheep*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 144, Yvert No 141. $250.00-- $200.00 03217 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Chamois buck & doe*. Black print. Wildlife & hunting series. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3041, 3228, 3535, 3804, 3844, 3852, 3884, 3939, 3966, 4054, 4071, 4118, 5120, 5268, 5551, 520 Antarctic Arctic/Antarctique Artique 03218 L U.S.A. (1934) Byrd Antarctic Expedition II*. Scott No 733. Yvert No 323. Little America, Antarctica cancel. Matching illustrated cachet (ship) indicating that this card was carried from America to Little America on the Ice Breaker S.S. Bear of Oakland."" Stamp franking a very attractive black and white photographic postcard depicting base camp."" . . $90.00-- $75.00 03219 ESS ARGENTINA (1954) Planting the flag in Antarctica*. Imperforate trial color proof. Scott No 621. $20.00-- $15.00 03220 ENT RUSSIA (1955) Helicopter hovering above Arctic station*. 40 kop illustrated postal entire (N). North Pole station #4. $30.00-- $25.00 03221 ENT RUSSIA (1986) Journalists on skis - polar expedition*. 4 kop illustrated postal entire (N). $10.00-- $10.00 03222 ND F.S.A.T. (1996) Expedition to Dome/C*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C137, Yvert No PA138. $175.00-- $140.00 03223 ND F.S.A.T. (1998) Admiral de Kergulen*. Coat of arms*. Cook's landing at Havre de Noel*. Full sheet of 10 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No 234a, Yvert No PA222a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 03224 EA F.S.A.T. (2012) Point Molloy*. Stage die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. $250.00-- $200.00 See also:3649, 4673, 524 Archeology/Archéologie 03225 EL CHAD (1963) Excavated Sao art*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 90-4, Yvert Nos 88-92. $75.00-- $60.00 03226 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Horseman's tombstone (700 AD)*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1184, Yvert No 1246. $50.00-- $40.00 03227 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Elephants*. Prisoners of war*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Designs from Lion Temple in Musawwarat Sudan. Scott No 1220, Yvert No 1302. . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03228 ESS ETHIOPIA (1977) Ibex*. Yeha temple*. Set of 10 progressive proofs. Scott No 823, Yvert No 828. Ethiopian archaelogical sites. $125.00-- $100.00 03229 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Maurice Leenhardt*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Leenhardt was an anthropologist and missionary who struggled for the recognition of the Kanak culture in New Caledonia. Scott No 439, Yvert No 422. Hard to find! $100.00-- $75.00 03230 MAQ EGYPTE (1986) Statue d'un pharaoh Egyptienne (Ramses?)*. Maquette en couleur signée par l'artiste ADBALLAH. Dessin non émis d'un timbre de 15 piastres. 240x330 mm. Belle pièce d'exhibition!. . . . $400.00-- $300.00 03231 SPE GERMANY (1988) Queen Nefertiti*. Stamp overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 1526, Yvert No 1206. $20.00-- $15.00 03232 SPE GERMANY (1989) Queen Nefertiti*. Stamp overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 1517, Yvert No 1230. $20.00-- $15.00 03233 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Statue of Artemis*. Black print. 125 years of excavation at Ephesus. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3760, 3974, 3987, 4131, 4412, 4415, 4784, 5650, 526 Architecture/Architecture 03234 OBL U.S.A. (1934) Fort*. Fancy cancel from Fort Green, Florida. Five strikes in greenish blue on registered envelope. A rare cancel! $250.00-- $200.00 03235 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Hilversum town hall*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03236 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Biddenhof inner court*. 5c on 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03237 EL MAROC (1948) The Terraces*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 236. $20.00-- $15.00 03238 ND ECUADOR (1957) New city hall*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C314. $40.00-- $30.00 03239 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1960) View of Mata-Utu*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C13, Yvert No PA16. $15.00-- $12.00 03240 MAX BRAZIL (1960) Square of the Three Entities*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No C95. $5.00-- $5.00 03241 VAR U.S.A. (1966) Frank Lloyd Wright*. Guggenheim Museum*. Misperforation resulting in name appearing at the bottom instead of the top of the stamp. Scott No 1280, Yvert No 794. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03242 EL LAOS (1970) Buildings*. Library*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 196,C65-6. Yvert Nos 207,PA64-5. $50.00-- $40.00 03243 ESS ETHIOPIA (1970) OAU headquarters*. Set of 10 progressive proofs. Scott No 568, Yvert No 573. Organization of African Unity. $125.00-- $100.00 03244 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Militiaman*. Brandenburg gate*. Set of 4 imperforate phase proofs showing partial and final colors. 10 Years of Berlin Wall. Scott No 1316, Yvert No 1381. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03245 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Buildings*. Brandenburg gate*. Set of 4 imperforate phase proofs showing partial and final colors. 10 Years of Berlin Wall. Scott No 1317, Yvert No 1382. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03246 VAR U.S.A. (1981) US architecture. Horizontal misperforation in zip block of 4 causing the tops of the buildings to appear at the bottom. Scott Nos 1928-31, Yvert Nos 1344-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03247 VAR U.S.A. (1982) Fallingwater by Frank Lloyd Wright*. Horizontal misperforation causing the value to appear at the top. Scott No 2019. $30.00-- $25.00 03248 VAR U.S.A. (1982) Illinois Institute of Technology by van der Rohe*. Horizontal misperforation causing the value to appear at the top. Scott No 2020. $30.00-- $25.00 03249 VAR U.S.A. (1982) Gropius house*. Horizontal misperforation causing the value to appear at the top. Scott No 2021. $30.00-- $25.00 03250 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Konso huts*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1093, Yvert No 1098. $125.00-- $100.00 03251 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Harer huts*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1095, Yvert No 1100. $125.00-- $100.00 03252 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Village revitalization*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1199, Yvert No 1200. International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03253 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Resettlement program*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1200, Yvert No 1201. International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03254 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Urban improvement*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1201, Yvert No 1202. International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03255 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Cooperative and government housing*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1202, Yvert No 1203. International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03256 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Bergisel ski jump, Innsbruck*. Black print. Modern architecture series. $20.00-- $15.00 03257 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Landestheater Linz. Musiktheater. Black print. Modern architecture series. $20.00-- $15.00 03258 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Linz gate*. Black print. 800 years of Freistadt. $20.00-- $15.00 03259 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Kunsthaus Graz*. Black print. . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3299, 3397, 4131, 5047, 5935, 528 Architecture (Religious)/Architecture Religieuse 03260 SS DANZIG (1921) St. Mary's Church*. S/S with cancelation of Danzig Philatelic Exhibition. Scott No 221. Some toning at edges from hinge marks. $10.00-- $10.00 03261 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) St. Servaaskerk*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03262 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Westerkerk*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03263 MAX FRANCE (1939) Strasbuourg cathedral. Maximum card with First Day Cancel. Scott No 391, Yvert No 443. $50.00-- $40.00 03264 MAQ INDONESIA (1962) Istiqlal mosque*. Original artwork for mosque benefit series. Watercolor on posterboard (26 x 18 cm) with notations. Design measures 13.5 x 8.5 cm. Scott No B138, Yvert No 275. The value and lettering were changed in the issued stamp. $600.00-- $500.00 03265 EP GERMANY (1964) Ottobeuren Abbey*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 1200th anniversary of founding of Benedictine abbey. Scott No 880, Yvert No 296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03266 EL GABON (1980) Churches*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 442-3, Yvert Nos 432-3. $20.00-- $15.00 03267 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1987) Freiburg Cathedral*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9N548, Yvert No 751. $15.00-- $12.00 03268 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1988) Schleswig Cathedral*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9N554, Yvert No 776. $15.00-- $12.00 03269 SPE GERMANY (1989) Schleswig Cathedral*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 1519, Yvert No 1231. $15.00-- $12.00 03270 EA FRANCE (1999) St. Victoire. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2727, Yvert No 3251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 03271 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Augustinian monastery - Vorau - 850th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 03272 EP AUSTRIA (2020) St. Peter and Paul church*. Black print. Rococo church in the Tyrol district. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3228, 3496, 3852, 4051, 4142, 5279, 5298, 530 Architecture Eiffel Tower/Architecture Tour Eiffel 03273 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1983) Gustav Eiffel*. Towers*. Bridges*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 300, Yvert No 303. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:5867, 534 Art Paintings/Art Peinture 03274 SPE PANAMA (1915) Palace of Arts*. Specimen overprint with control punch. Scott No 209, Yvert No 111. $20.00-- $15.00 03275 ND COSTA RICA (1960) Girl by Renoir*. Imperforate pair. Scott No RA8. Postal tax to benefit the Children's Village. $50.00-- $40.00 03276 EL FRANCE (1964) John the Good*. Deluxe sheet. Painting by Girard d'Orlean. Scott No 1084, Yvert No 1413. Lovely! $90.00-- $75.00 03277 ND MALI (1967) Paintings of Picasso*. Set of 3 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos C46-8, Yvert Nos PA46-8. $40.00-- $30.00 03278 ESS MONACO (1968) Charles II*. Jeanne Grimaldi*. Scott No 710-11. Yvert No 770-1. Trial Color Plate Proofs in blocks of 4 with 3 multicolors plus 1 negative for each issue. Interesting collection!. . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03279 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1968) Flower pot by Jiri Schlessinger*. Die proof in issued colors. Children's artwork for 30th anniversary of Munich Pact. Scott No 1568. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $300.00-- $225.00 03280 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Otto Nagel*. Imperforate phase proof margin pair in final colors. Scott No 1078, Yvert No 1137. Michel catalog 150 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03281 EP EAST GERMANY (1969)"Siberian Teacher" by Sveshnikov*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1160, Yvert No 1221. $125.00-- $100.00 03282 EP EAST GERMANY (1969)"Still Life" by Aslamasjan*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1162, Yvert No 1223. $125.00-- $100.00 03283 EP EAST GERMANY (1969)"Hot Day" by Romas*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1163, Yvert No 1224. $125.00-- $100.00 03284 EP EAST GERMANY (1969)"Man on Riverbank" by Makovskii*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1165, Yvert No 1226.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03285 EP EAST GERMANY (1970)"Forest worker Scharf's Birthday" by Nagel*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1234, Yvert No 1286. $50.00-- $40.00 03286 EP EAST GERMANY (1970)"Portrait of a Young Girl" by Nagel*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1235, Yvert No 1287.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03287 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1970) Josef Manes*. Die proof in black. 100th anniversary of birth. Scott No 1672, Yvert No 1771. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 03288 FDC ROMANIA (1970) Moldavian monastery frescoes*. Set of 3 addressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 2179-84. $15.00-- $12.00 03289 EL GABON (1970) Madonna with blue diadem by Raphael*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C102b, Yvert PA106. $20.00-- $15.00 03290 EL MALI (1970) Islamic art miniatures*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C105-7, Yvert Nos PA105-7. $50.00-- $40.00 03291 EA MONACO (1972) Christ stripped of his garments*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Fresco by Canavesio. Scott No 856, Yvert No 906.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 03292 EP EAST GERMANY (1972)"Young Worker Reading" by Damme*. Set of 5 imperforate phase proofs with partial and final colors. Scott No 1393, Yvert No 1465. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 03293 EA FRANCE (1973) Charles Le Brun. Nude*. Scott No 1360. Yvert No 1742. "Kneeling Woman." Stage Die Proofs (2), Positive and Negative, signed by the engraver BEQUET and marked "EP. D'ETAT". Very rare! $275.00-- $225.00 03294 EP EAST GERMANY (1973)"Lady in White" by Titian*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs including final colors. Scott No 1500, Yvert No 1583. $225.00-- $175.00 03295 EP EAST GERMANY (1973)"Archimedes" by Fetti*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs including final colors. Scott No 1501, Yvert No 1584. $225.00-- $175.00 03296 ESS MONACO (1974) La Loge by Renoir*. Trial color proof. Scott No 914, Yvert No 967. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03297 ESS MONACO (1974) La Classe de Danse by Dégas*. Trial color proof. Scott No 915, Yvert No 968. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03298 ESS MONACO (1974) La Maison du Pendu by Cézanne*. Trial color proof. Scott No 916, Yvert No 969. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03299 ESS MONACO (1974) Entrée du Village de Voisins by Pissarro*. Trial color proof. Scott No 917, Yvert No 970. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03300 EL GABON (1974) Young Girl with Flowers by Renoir*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C148 Yvert No PA148. $15.00-- $12.00 03301 EL GABON (1974) Ballet dancer by Degas*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C147, Yvert No PA147. $15.00-- $12.00 03302 EL CONGO (1974a) Regatta at Argenteuil by Monet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C196, Yvert No PA198. Attractive! $25.00-- $20.00 03303 EL SENEGAL (1977) Paintings by Rubens, Titian & Courbet*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 456-61, Yvert Nos 470-5. $75.00-- $60.00 03304 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977)"Old Nouméa" by Didonna*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C142, Yvert No PA182. $10.00-- $10.00 03305 EA MALI (1980) Maurice Denis. Scott No C386. Yvert No PA384. Christ carrying Cross. Die Proof in blue signed by the artist HALEY. Only 28 copies printed. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 03306 EL GABON (1982) Still Life with mandolin*. Boy blowing bubbles*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C254-5, Yvert Nos PA252-3. $30.00-- $25.00 03307 EL MALI (1982) Easter paintings*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C451-2, Yvert Nos PA447-8. $30.00-- $25.00 03308 EL MALI (1982) Christmas paintings*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C465-6, Yvert Nos PA458-9. $30.00-- $25.00 03309 EL CAMEROUN (1984) Easter paintings*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C307-8, Yvert Nos PA321-2. $25.00-- $20.00 03310 EL MALI (1984) Portrait of Zborowski by Modigliani*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C490, Yvert No PA482. $15.00-- $12.00 03311 EL MALI (1984)"Leopold Zborowski" by Modigliani*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C490, Yvert No PA482. $15.00-- $12.00 03312 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1985)"Young Woman in a Blue Gown"*. Series of 6 die proofs in various stages, one in full color. Painting by Jozef Ginovsky. Scott No 2586, Yvert No 2655. Some toning present. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $350.00-- $275.00 03313 EL MADAGASCAR (1988) Paintings of women*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 904//8, Yvert Nos 900//4. $75.00-- $60.00 03314 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Jet over farm*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1209, Yvert No 1214. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution.. . . $125.00-- $100.00 03315 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Farm workers on road*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1210, Yvert No 1215. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution. . $125.00-- $100.00 03316 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Allegory of unity*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1211, Yvert No 1216. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution.. . . $125.00-- $100.00 03317 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Jet over industry*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1212, Yvert No 1217. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution.. . . $125.00-- $100.00 03318 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Steel industry. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1213, Yvert No 1218. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution.. . . $125.00-- $100.00 03319 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Weaving. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1214, Yvert No 1219. Panel from mural by Tekle "The Victory of Ethiopia" celebrating 14th anniversary of the revolution.. . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03320 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1988) Paula Modernsohn-Becker*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Early Expressionist painter. Scott No 9N517, Yvert No 767. $20.00-- $15.00 03321 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1989) Painting. Horse*. Scott No 2766. "Nirvana" by Anton Jasusch. 3 signed Artist Proofs in successive stages. Czechoslovakia Modern Die Proofs are extremely scarce as only 5 or fewer copies of each are prepared. Stunningly beautiful! $600.00-- $450.00 03322 ND F.S.A.T. (1995) Sea lions by G. Lesquin*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C135, Yvert No PA136. $250.00-- $200.00 03323 EA FRANCE (2000) Toulouse-Lautrec painting self-portrait. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. I am not sure which issue this engraving references.. . . $110.00-- $90.00 03324 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2006) Paintings of nudes*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 03325 ND CONGO (2006) Salvador Dali*. Paintings*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 03326 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Portrait of a lady by Cottignola*. Black print. Liechtenstein museum. $20.00-- $15.00 03327 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Art by Hermann Nitsch*. Black print. $25.00-- $20.00 03328 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Self portrait by Richard Gerstl. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 03329 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Franz West. Black print.. . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03330 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Graphic design*. Black print. 20 Reasons to Love Europe. $20.00-- $15.00 03331 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Painting by Herbert Brandl*. Black print. Neue Wilde movement. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3032, 3036, 3259, 3637, 3812, 3820, 3823, 3846, 3847, 3854, 4529, 4664, 4745, 4807, 4811, 4959, 5157, 5233, 5254, 5437, 5629, 536 Art Sculpture/Art Sculpture 03332 MAX MONACO (1951) Statuette en ivoire* du Bienheureux Rainier de Westphalie. Yvert No 364. Scott No 273. Carte maximum. $50.00-- $40.00 03333 EA MONACO (1968) J.F. Bosio*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 706, Yvert No 766. $200.00-- $160.00 03334 EA MONACO (1968) J.F. Bosio*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN and marked "1er état". Much of the detail is missing. Scott No 706, Yvert No 766.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275.00-- $225.00 03335 ESS FRANCE (1969) Peasant by hearth*. Trial color proofs in vertical strip of 3. Bas-relief from Amiens cathedral. Scott No 1236, Yvert No 1586. Catalog value for the imperforates is around $225, and the trial colors are much rarer. $90.00-- $75.00 03336 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Ernst Barlach*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1166, Yvert No 1228. $100.00-- $80.00 03337 EP EAST GERMANY (1970)"Head from Gustrow Memorial" by Barlach*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1237, Yvert No 1289.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03338 EP EAST GERMANY (1970)"The Flutist" by Barlach*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1238, Yvert No 1290. $125.00-- $100.00 03339 ESS MALI (1971) Mother*. Child*. Bird*. Trial color plate proofs in full sheet. Sculpture commemorating the 15th anniversary National Institute of Social Security. Scott No 167, Yvert No 169. Full sheets of trial proofs are very scarce! $350.00-- $275.00 03340 ESS ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1975) St. Anne & baby Mary*. Trial color proof strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 442, Yvert No 444. $90.00-- $75.00 03342 EA MONACO (2011) Antoine Bourdelle*. Sculpture of horse*. Die proof in black of se-tenant pair signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No 2620.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 See also:3125, 3233, 3760, 3848, 4415, 4934, 5044, 5283, 5310, 5650, 5751, 5811, 538 Art Stained Glass Windows/Art Vitraux 03343 ESS FRANCE (1963) The Fur Merchants*. Full sheet of trial color proofs, stained glass window in Chartres Cathedral". Scott No 1077, Yvert No 1399. Scan shows only part of sheet. Incredible! . . . . $1,500.00-- $1,200.00 03344 FDC GREAT BRITAIN (1971) Stained glass scenes for Christmas*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 661-3, Yvert Nos 650-2. $5.00-- $5.00 See also:3344, 541 Astrology/Astrologie 03345 EP BELGIUM (1977) Symbols of Mars and Mercury*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott No 987, Yvert No 1855. $100.00-- $75.00 See also:5749, 542 Astronomy/Astronomie 03346 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Large broken stars*. Fancy cancel from Pacolet Mills, Indiana. Nine strikes in dark blue on airmail registered envelope. Small tear at top not affecting cancel or stamps.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03347 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Large star*. Fancy cancel from Monmouth, Illionois. Four strikes in black on registered envelope. $150.00-- $120.00 03348 ND HAITI (1958) Observatory*. Imperforate corner block of 4. International Geophysical Year. Scott No 426, Yvert No 386. $175.00-- $140.00 03349 ND HAITI (1958) Observatory*. Imperforate corner block of 4. International Geophysical Year. Scott No C121, Yvert No PA131. $175.00-- $140.00 03350 SPE JAPAN (1960) Observatory*. Okayama Astrophysical Observatory overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 707, Yvert No 659. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 03351 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1962) Man before cosmos*: sun*, planets*, stars*, rocket*, atomic symbol*. Die proof in violet. Space research. Scott No 1105. Yvert No 1208. Czechoslovakia Die Proofs are rare with usually no more than one to five copies printed. $225.00-- $175.00 03352 FDC GREENLAND (1963) Northern lights*. Crossed anchors*. FDC with thematic cancel. Scott Nos 48-52. Vertical crease between 5o and 10o stamps. $10.00-- $10.00 03353 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1967) Ondrejov observatory*. Galaxy*. Series of 4 die proofs showing various stages of printing. Scott No 1489. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! File holder punches at top. $300.00-- $225.00 03354 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1969) Milan Stefanik*. French General*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver. Scott No 1625. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 03355 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1970) Maximilian Hell*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Hell was a Jesuit and published one of the early "Ephemerides" and made observations on the transit of Venus in 1769. Scott No 1670, Yvert No 1768. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 03356 EP GERMANY (1971) Elliptic orbit*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 400th anniversary of Kepler's birth. Scott No 1072, Yvert No 549. $90.00-- $75.00 03357 EP GERMANY (1973) Copernicus*. Planetary orbits*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of birth. Scott No 1104, Yvert No 608. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03358 ND AITUTAKI (1986) Halley's comet*. Bayeux tapestry*. Lucerne chronicles*. Set of 3 imperforates. Scott Nos 387-9, Yvert Nos 435-7. $140.00-- $110.00 03359 EP BHUTAN (1986) Halley's comet. Set of 8 photographic proofs + 2 S/S originally mounted in Format International folder. Scott Nos 564-73, Yvert Nos 740-3,748-51,BF126,BF128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00-- $300.00 03360 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) Halley's comet*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1816-7. $10.00-- $10.00 03361 ND GAMBIA (1993) Early astronomical instrument. Telescopes. Set of 2 imperforates mounted on Cartor proof card. Scott Nos 1448-9. $100.00-- $80.00 03362 ND GAMBIA (1993) Early astronomical instrument. Telescope. Set of 2 imperforate proofs. Scott Nos 1448-9. $75.00-- $60.00 03363 ND GHANA (1993) Early astronomical instrument. Telescope. Set of 2 imperforates mounted on Cartor proof card. Scott Nos 1596-7. $100.00-- $80.00 03364 ND GHANA (1993) Copernicus. Set of 2 imperforate proofs. Scott Nos 1596-7. $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3697, 3852, 3960, 5324, 5478, 5749, 544 Atomic Energy/Atome (Energie Atomique) 03365 VAR U.S.A. (1955) Globes*. Orbits*. Horizontal misperforation resulting in lettering at bottom appearing at top of stamp. Atoms for Peace issue. Scott No 1070, Yvert No 597. $90.00-- $75.00 03366 SPE JAPAN (1969) Atom*. Ship*. Nuclear ship Mutsu, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 991, Yvert No 943. Not easy to find! $40.00-- $30.00 03367 ND CUBA (2019) Albert Einstein*. Saturn*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3351, 5165, 5444, 546 Authors/Ecrivains 03368 ENT FRANCE (1935) Mimeograph machine*. CCP (postal check) free frank envelope with illustrated ad for"RENEX" Duplicateur Français. $50.00-- $40.00 03369 FDC NORWAY (1941) Scenes from Snorri Sturluson works*. Pair of FDC registered letters. Scott Nos 240-5. 700th anniversary of Sturluson's death. $25.00-- $20.00 03370 EP GERMANY (1956) Thomas Mann*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nobel Prize Literature winner. Scott No 746, Yvert No 113. $75.00-- $60.00 03371 EP U.S.A. (1958) Noah Webster*. Photo essay of accepted design for 4c stamp. Measures 60 x 65 mm with adhesions on reverse and a couple of small flaws on the front (photographic emulsion stains?). Scott No 1121, Yvert No 654. $100.00-- $80.00 03372 VAR U.S.A. (1967) Francis Parkman*. Vertical strip of 5 misperforated, cutting the name "Francis" in half. Also slightly misperforated horizontally. Scott No 1261, Yvert No 818. Parkman is best known for his historical works on North America, but was also a noted horticulturalist. $50.00-- $40.00 03373 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Maxim Gorky*. Pair of imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 996, Yvert No 1048. Michel catalog 140 Euros. $60.00-- $50.00 03374 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Martin Andersen Nexö*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors with gutter. Scott No 1077, Yvert No 1136. Michel catalog 150 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03375 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Theodor Fontane*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors with gutter. Scott No 1080, Yvert No 1139. Michel catalog 150 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03376 EA MALI (1975) Voyage to the Center of the Earth*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No C241, Yvert No PA239. $225.00-- $175.00 03377 EA CONGO (1977c) Victor Hugo*. Giant Squid*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 416, Yvert No 465. $150.00-- $120.00 03378 SPE PHILIPPINES (1979) Rosa Sevilla de Alvero*. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1389. $5.00-- $5.00 03379 EA MONACO (1980) Apollinaire*. Die proof in reddish-brown signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 1231, Yvert No 1228. $200.00-- $160.00 03380 EL CONGO (1980) Albert Camus*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C287, Yvert No PA278. $20.00-- $15.00 03381 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1985) Victor Hugo portraits* in his youth and old age. Scott No 326. Yvert No 329. Die Proof in black signed by engraver BETEMPS. Only 26 printed! Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03382 EL DJIBOUTI (1985) Victor Hugo*. Deluxe sheet, Centenary of death of Hugo. Scott No 601, Yvert No 607. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 03383 EP BELGIUM (1988) Printing Presses: Moretus I*, Stanhope* and Litho Krause*. Scott No 1305-7. Yvert No 2309-11. Ministerial Proofs in black with embossed control seal. Only 70 sets printed. Rare! $300.00-- $225.00 03384 EA FRANCE (1996a) Rocambole*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rocambole was a fictional character (a sort of combination Doc Savage-Fu Manchu) from novels by Ponson du Terrail in the mid nineteenth century. Scott No B670, Yvert No 3025. Scarce! $175.00-- $140.00 03385 EA FRANCE (1996b) Arséne Lupin*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Lupin was a fictional detective character (a sort of combination Simon Templar-Sherlock Holmes) from novels by Maurice Leblanc at the beginning of the twentieth century. Scott No B671, Yvert No 3026. Fascinating! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03386 EA FRANCE (1996c) Rouletabille*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rouletabille was a fictional detective character created by novelist Gaston Leroux, best known for writing "The Phantom of the Opera." Scott No B672, Yvert No 3027. Fantastique! $175.00-- $140.00 03387 EA FRANCE (1996d) Fantômas*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Fantômas was the arch-villain created by writers Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvester. Never has there been a more evil man!. Scott No B673, Yvert No3029. Awesome! $175.00-- $140.00 03388 EA FRANCE (1996f) Nestor Burma*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Burma was the detective hero creating of Léo Malet, a French Marlowe set in Paris during the Nazi occupation. Scott No B675, Yvert No 3030. Incredible! $175.00-- $140.00 03389 SS FAROE ISLANDS (2006) Viking saga*. Minisheet of 10. Scott No 472. Ballade of the Long Serpent. $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3242, 3292, 4021, 4023, 4025, 4107, 4123, 4130, 4140, 4530, 4531, 4623, 4749, 5048, 5327, 5650, 547 Authors Poets/Ecrivains Poétes 03390 MAX SWEDEN (1948) Esaias Tegner*. Maximum card. Scott No 379. $5.00-- $5.00 03391 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Carl Sandburg*. Violet meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 104635: Always the Young Strangers - The Memories and Reflections of Carl Sandburg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03392 EP GERMANY (1955) Hans Sachs*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for meistersinger of Nuremberg, one of the "Helpers of Mankind". Scott No B347, Yvert No 101.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03393 EP GERMANY (1957) Stagecoach*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for death centenary of Joseph von Eichendorff, romantic poet. Scott No 779, Yvert No 151.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03394 EP GERMANY (1965) Matthias Claudius. Hat*. Cane*. Photo essay of unaccepted design 150th anniversary of death of poet who wrote "Death and the Maiden". Scott No 917, Yvert No 329.. . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03395 EP GERMANY (1969) Ernst Moritz Arndt*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of birth of founder of German Nationalism and opposer of serfdom and Napoleonic rule. Scott No 1013, Yvert No 474. Very similar to final design! $75.00-- $60.00 03396 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Friedrich Hölderlin*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1170, Yvert No 1232. $100.00-- $80.00 03397 EL DAHOMEY (1970) Walt Whitman*. Canoe*. Native huts*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C119, Yvert No PA122. $20.00-- $15.00 03398 EP GERMANY (1971) Dante Alighieri*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 650th anniversary of death. Scott No 1073, Yvert No 549. $90.00-- $75.00 03399 EP GERMANY (1973) Text of poem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of death of first female German poet Roswitha von Gandersheim. Scott No 1117, Yvert No 620. . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03400 EL DJIBOUTI (1985) Rimbaud*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 602, Yvert No 608. Not easy to find! $30.00-- $25.00 03401 EP GERMANY (1993) Friedrich Holderlin*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring Romantic poet. Scott No 1791, Yvert No 1511. $75.00-- $60.00 03402 EA FRANCE (2007) Prud'homme*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Scott No 3351. Winner of the first Nobel Prize in literature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03403 ND CUBA (2019) Gabriela Mistral*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:4141, 4528, 4970, 5744, 5745, 548 Automobile/Automobile 03404 EMA FRANCE (1933) Brakes. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. B 0884:"Faites Flertexer vos Freins." $15.00-- $12.00 03405 ENT FRANCE (1935) Woman cleaning car seat*. Free frank Postal check cover with illustrated advertising for"Sipe-Auto" La propete et l'hygiene de votre voiture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 03406 ENT FRANCE (1935) Automobile club. Free frank Postal check cover with advertising for Automoble Club L'Ile de France." Offering Tourist information, insurance, Tips, monthly magazine, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 03407 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Hudson automobile*. Attractive violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 58422: "America's safest cars are now America's smartest. 1940 Hudsons.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03408 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Automobile* on hoist*. Violet meter cancellation on cover Commercial Controls Corporation No 6506: "Globe Hoists, the best lift. Safer, smoother, quicker." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03409 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Automobile battery*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 76272: "Replace with a Delco battery, used in 43% of all new cars sold.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03410 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Jeeps. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 109281: "Get a Jeep." $10.00-- $10.00 03411 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Hotel mechanic's garage. Nicely detailed red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 76876:"We operate our own garage. Ben Milam Hotel Garage." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03412 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Motor Oil. Red meter cancellation on cover Commercial Controls Corporation No 6824: "Be Safe. Change Oil Regularly." $15.00-- $12.00 03413 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Ford automobiles. Test drives. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 209591: "Test drive the new Ford." $10.00-- $10.00 03414 OBL MADAGASCAR (1953) Automobile racing. Rectangular handstamp in violet on cover to Paris commemorating the Third Madagascar Automobile Rally. Difficult to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $45.00 03415 EMA U.S.A. (1953) American Automobile Association emblem*. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57937: "Fiftieth anniversary. AAA, Missouri." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03416 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Automobiles. Gold meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #178371: "50 Years forward on the American Road." $25.00-- $20.00 03417 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Panoramic, 2 leveled bus*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 321467: "A new era in travel! Greyhound Scenicruiser." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03418 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Greyhound tours. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 178046: "This vacation take a Greyhound Tour, Escorted or Individual." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03419 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Winter traction. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 229613: "Retread for winter traction." $15.00-- $12.00 03420 EMA GERMANY (1957) Mercedes-Benz logo*. Red meter cancellation on cover: "Mercedes-Benz." $20.00-- $15.00 03421 EMA PORTUGAL (1965) Bus*. Red meter cancellation on cover with text in English! "Citirama, the best sightseeing in the world." $25.00-- $20.00 03422 EMA U.S.A. (1965) Automobile*. Tourism. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 121192: "See America best...by car." $15.00-- $12.00 03423 EA MONACO (1967) Alfa Romeo 1932*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Scott No 649, Yvert No 709. $225.00-- $175.00 03424 EL MAURITANIA (1968) Land yachts*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Sailboats on wheels sailing the desert. Scott Nos 251-3, Yvert Nos 253-5. Fascinating aspect of topic! $50.00-- $40.00 03425 EA NIGER (1969d) Daimler (1910)*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C109, Yvert No PA109. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 03426 EP MALDIVES (1983) 1954 Mercedes-Benz*. Proof sheet of 8 stamps surrounding central vignette of Mercedes logo. Color bars in margin. 75th anniversary of Model T Ford. Scott No 993, Yvert No 922. Scarce item from the printer's archives! $120.00-- $100.00 03427 EP GRENADA (1986) Historic automobiles. Set of 8 photographic proofs + 2 S/S originally mounted in Format International folder. Scott Nos 1431-40, Yvert Nos 1369-72,1377-80,BF161,BF163.. . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00-- $300.00 03428 EMA FRANCE (1989) Bus*. Red meter cancellation on cover No NC 1979: "Renault FR1. Space for travel." $20.00-- $15.00 03429 ND SENEGAL (1991) Paris-Dakar rally*. Set of 4 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 910-3. $50.00-- $40.00 03430 EA FRANCE (2000) Hispano-Suiza K6*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2770e, Yvert No 3321. $200.00-- $160.00 03431 EA MONACO (2001) Fiat 600 Jolly*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ALBUISSON. Scott No 2187. $200.00-- $160.00 03432 EA MONACO (2001) 1929 Citroen C4F Autochenille*. Set of 2 die proofs (positive & negative) in black signed by the engraver ALBUISSON. Scott No 2188.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 03433 EA MONACO (2006) Rolls-Royce*. Inventors*. Set of 2 die proofs in black signed by the engraver. Scott No b2429. $250.00-- $200.00 03434 EA MONACO (2010) Etienne Lenoir*. Gas engine*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Lenoir perfected the internal combustion engine. Scott No 2602. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 See also:3035, 3138, 3165, 3477, 3817, 3932, 4310, 4442, 4523, 4609, 4702, 4963, 5005, 5020, 5029, 5034, 5045, 5179, 5610, 549 Automobile: Traffic Safety/Securité routière 03435 OBL GREAT BRITAIN (1946) Safe driving. Cancel on postcard: take No Chances. Keep Death Off the Road. $15.00-- $12.00 03436 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Audible signals*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 205305: "Safety demands audible signals." $15.00-- $12.00 03437 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Automobile lights. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 138108: "Guide Autronic-Eye for safe, courteous, pleasant Nite-time driving.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03438 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Automobile* on top of cliff*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 175817:"Check your car. Check accidents." $20.00-- $15.00 03439 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Driving instructor*. School*. Stop sign*. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 307588: "Let's teach driving in high school." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03440 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Safe Driver League. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 126046: "Join the Safe Driver League sponsered by B.F. Goodrich." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03441 EP GERMANY (1971) School crossing guard*. Photo essay for final accepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1055, Yvert No 528. $75.00-- $60.00 03442 EP GERMANY (1971) STOP sign*. Photo essay from new traffic rules series. Same as final design except position of lettering changed. Scott No 1057, Yvert No 530.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03443 EP GERMANY (1971) Priority sign*. Photo essay from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1057, Yvert No 530. $75.00-- $60.00 03444 EP GERMANY (1971) Priority sign*. Photo essay from new traffic rules series. Identical to final design! Scott No 1057, Yvert No 530. $75.00-- $60.00 03445 EP GERMANY (1971) Car with flashing lights*. Warning sign*. Photo essay of unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1058, Yvert No 531.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03446 EP GERMANY (1971) Pedestrian approaching crosswalk*. Photo essay from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1058, Yvert No 531. $75.00-- $60.00 03447 EP GERMANY (1971) Pedestrian in crosswalk seen through car windshield*. Photo essay of unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1058, Yvert No 531. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03448 EP GERMANY (1971) Pedestrian in crosswalk*. Photo essay from new traffic rules series. Same as final design except position of lettering and value changed. Scott No 1058, Yvert No 531. . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03449 EP GERMANY (1971) Car with turn signal passing another car*. Photo essay for unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1059, Yvert No 534.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03450 EP GERMANY (1971) Car signaling to pass another car*. Photo essay for unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1059, Yvert No 534. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03451 EP GERMANY (1971) Car moving over to empty right lane*. Photo essay for unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1061, Yvert No 536.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03452 EP GERMANY (1971) Car merging into traffic*. Photo essay for unaccepted design from new traffic rules series. Scott No 1062, Yvert No 537. $75.00-- $60.00 03453 EMA U.S.A. (1974) Traffic Safety. Children. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 342478: "Watch that Child." $15.00-- $12.00 03454 EMA U.S.A. (1998) Brake! Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 6063295: Give'em a Brake. Kansas Highway Workers. Details penalties for non-compliance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3407, 3817, 3876, 5012, 550 Aviation/Aviation 03455 OBL GERMANY (1929) Eagle*. Postal card with cancelation of Fliegerlager Wasserkuppe. $25.00-- $20.00 03456 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Monoplane*. Fancy Cancel from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Seven marks in black on registered cover. Rare! $200.00-- $150.00 03457 L CANADA (1930) Indians paddling canoe*. Plane*. First Flight letter Winnipeg -> North Battleford. $20.00-- $15.00 03458 L CANADA (1930) Indians sitting beside fire & tepee*. First Flight letter Calgary to Winnipeg. $10.00-- $10.00 03459 L CANADA (1930) Indian chief holding staff*. First Flight letter Calgary to Moose Jaw. $20.00-- $15.00 03460 L CANADA (1930) Indians on horseback hunting elk*. First Flight letter Medicine Hat to Winnipeg. $15.00-- $12.00 03461 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Airplane*. Fancy Cancel from Wooster, Ohio. Eight marks in black on airmail registered cover to Akron, OH. Scarce! . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 03462 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Monoplane in profile*. Fancy cancel from Savannah, AGeorgia. Five marks (two in black and 3 in violet) on registered envelope. First Flight Route AM19. Nice match with stamps used (Scott 650. . . $300.00-- $225.00 03463 L CANADA (1932) Stone monument*. Plane*. First Flight letter Prince Albert -> Montréal Lake. $20.00-- $15.00 03464 L CANADA (1932) Maple leaf*. Beaver*. Plane*. First Flight letter Montréal Lake -> Lac La Ronge. $20.00-- $15.00 03465 L CANADA (1935) Indian squaw*. First Flight letter Beauval to Doré Lake. $25.00-- $20.00 03466 OBL ALLEMAGNE (1938) Planeur*. Oblitération illustrée commémorative de Gersfeld (Rhöngeb). "Ville des planeurs, station estivale, sports d'hiver." $20.00-- $15.00 03467 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) A* avec ailes*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 80177: "A Volant." $30.00-- $26.00 03468 ND CROATIA (1942) Boy with model plane*. Imperforate proof. Scott No B9. $20.00-- $15.00 03469 ND CROATIA (1942) Model seaplane*. Imperforate proof printed in reverse! Scott No B10. $40.00-- $30.00 03470 ND FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1946) Plane flying over palms and village*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos C31-2, Yvert Nos PA50-1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03471 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Planeur*. Concours. Superbe empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 132956: "Le 15ème concours national de montée en flêche à Elmira du 30 juin au 11 juillet." $30.00-- $25.00 03472 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Airplanes* circling the earth*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 93605: "Boston, hub of the air universe." $20.00-- $15.00 03473 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Avion ancien*. Avion classique*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Commercial Controls Corporation No 50181: "50ème anniversaire de vol à moteur. Le progrès. La sécurité." $20.00-- $15.00 03474 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Airline seats*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #132470: "Aerotherm, Luxury-Line." $25.00-- $20.00 03475 MAQ INDONESIA (1958) DC-3*. Original artwork for National Aviation Day series. Pen and pencil on posterboard. Design measures 11.5 x 15.5 cm. Scott No 445, Yvert No 156. The value was changed to just 10s. $600.00-- $500.00 03476 MAQ INDONESIA (1958) Garuda airlines plane*. Original artwork for National Aviation Day series. Pen and pencil on posterboard. Design measures 11.5 x 15.5 cm. Scott No 448, Yvert No 159. The value was changed to just 50s. $600.00-- $500.00 03477 ND CONGO (1961) Modes of transportation*. Complete set of 6 se-tenant pairs. Scott Nos J34-45, Yvert Nos TT34-45. $75.00-- $60.00 03478 EP GABON (1962) Dragon biplane*. Sepia printer's inspection proof. Scott No C8, Yvert No PA8. Only 3-4 exist! $250.00-- $200.00 03479 EL UPPER VOLTA (1963) Plane over map of Africa & Europe*. Deluxe sheet. First flight Ougadougou-Paris. Scott No C8, Yvert No PA8. $15.00-- $12.00 03480 EA MALI (1963) Air ambulance*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No C16, Yvert No PA16. $100.00-- $80.00 03481 ESS MONACO (1964) Farman biplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 566, Yvert No 638. $50.00-- $40.00 03482 ESS MONACO (1964) Nieuport monoplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 567, Yvert No 639. $50.00-- $40.00 03483 ESS MONACO (1964) Breguet biplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 568, Yvert No 640. $50.00-- $40.00 03484 ESS MONACO (1964) Morane-Saulnier monoplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 569, Yvert No 641. $50.00-- $40.00 03485 ESS MONACO (1964) Deperdussin seaplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 571, Yvert No 643. $50.00-- $40.00 03486 ESS MONACO (1964) Briguet 19 biplane*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of 1st Aerial Rally. Scott No 577, Yvert No 649. $50.00-- $40.00 03487 EP GERMANY (1965) Plane*. Anemometer*. Windsock*. Radar*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for International Transport & Communications series. Scott No 922, Yvert No 333.. . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03488 ESS GABON (1966) Libreville airport*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA51. $75.00-- $60.00 03489 EL SENEGAL (1966a) Mermoz plane "Arc-en-ciel"*. Deluxe sheet. 30th anniversary of Mermoz's last flight. Scott No C48, Yvert No PA54. $25.00-- $20.00 03490 FDC MALI (1967) Amelia Earhart*. First Day cover with cachet of Earhart. Scott No C45, Yvert No PA45. $25.00-- $20.00 03491 ESS GABON (1967) Farman 190*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA52. $100.00-- $80.00 03492 ESS SENEGAL (1967) Dakar-Yoff airport*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C52, Yvert No PA58. $75.00-- $60.00 03493 EL CONGO (1967) Sikorsky S-43*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C60, Yvert No PA62. $20.00-- $15.00 03494 EL MADAGASCAR (1967a) Early airplane*. Deluxe sheets. History of aviation in Madagascar - Jean Raoult flying Bleriot Plane 1911. Scott No 400, Yvert No 435. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03495 EL MADAGASCAR (1967b) Early hydroplane*. Deluxe sheets. History of aviation in Madagascar - Bernard-Bougault flying hydroplane 1926. Scott No 401, Yvert No 436. Scarce! $20.00-- $15.00 03496 MAQ INDONESIA (1969) Vickers Vimy*. Borobudur temple*. Original artwork for series commemorating 1st Flight-England to Australia via Java. Watercolor on posterboard 26.5 x 18.7 cm with notations and signature. Design measures 19 x 11 cm. Scott No 778, Yvert No 584. The value was changed in the final design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 03497 EP GERMANY (1969) Plane*. Posthorn*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 50th anniversary of German airmail service. Scott No 993, Yvert No PA1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03498 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Planes flying around globe*. Trial color proof corner block/4. Scott No C72, Yvert No PA112. $100.00-- $80.00 03499 EL NIGER (1970) Clement Ader*. Bat-winged plane*. Deluxe sheet, part of the Pioneers of Space Research Series. Scott No C122, Yvert No PA122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03500 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Unloading plane*. Set of 2 imperforate progressive phase proofs including final colors. Scott No B162, Yvert No 1395. $150.00-- $120.00 03501 EMA ETATS UNIS (1973) Avion*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 606799: "Volant où vous voulez aller." $15.00-- $12.00 03502 EL GABON (1973) Balloon*. Dirigible*. Early planes*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. History of aviation. Scott Nos 311-6, Yvert Nos 310-5. Hard to find as a complete set! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $90.00 03503 ESS GABON (1973) Plane*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. First crossing of the English Channel, by Bleriot in 1909. Scott No 315, Yvert No 314. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 03504 EL MALI (1978) Planes*. Balloon*. Stamps*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C343-7, Yvert Nos PA341-5. $90.00-- $75.00 03505 EL FRANCE (1986) Fabre*. Early airplanes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B577, Yvert No 2398. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 03506 EA FRANCE (2006) Ultralight plane*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one "Demoiselle" designed by Santos-Dumont. Scott No 3260b.. . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03507 EA FRANCE (2006) Albatross glider*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one built by Jean-Marie Le Bris. Scott No 3260c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03508 EA FRANCE (2006) Bat-winged plane*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one built by Clement Adler. Scott No 3260d.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 See also:3568, 3929, 4131, 4627, 5677, 5912, 552 Aviation Balloons/Aviation Ballons 03509 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Bébé* s'élevant dans air soulevé par des ballons*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 100849: "La natalité augmente! Profitez-en en employant Kroll." $30.00-- $25.00 03510 ENT GERMANY (1951) Balloon*. Zeppelin*. Postal card (O) with Bremen balloon post cancel and illustration of zeppelin flying over countryside. $20.00-- $15.00 03511 ENT GERMANY (1952) Zeppelin*. Postal stationery envelope (O) with illustrated ad celebrating 40 years of Deutsche Luftpost. $15.00-- $12.00 03512 ENT AUSTRIA (1957) Balloon*. Baby with binky*. Postal stationery envelope (O) with balloon post cancel and corner illustration of infant. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3502, 3504, 3929, 556 Aviation Parachutes/Aviation Parachutes 03513 EMA ETATS UNIS (1945) Parachutes*. Mitrailleur*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir Type II (plus grande et le mitrailleur à droite) sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 102435: "Renforçons l'attaque. Achetez plus d'emprunts de guerre." $20.00-- $15.00 03514 EA FRANCE (1973) Pierre Bourgoin*. Phillippe Kieffer*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun signée par le graveur PHEULPIN. Héros des parachutistes S.A.S. Yvert No 1773, Scott No 1382. Tirage seulement 23 exemplaires. Rare! $250.00-- $200.00 558 Banking/Banque Argent 03515 ENT ETATS UNIS (1890) Relevé de compte. Entier (O) imprimé au verso avec relevé de compte de "Bankers and Merchants National Bank, Dallas Texas." Intéressant catalogue d'actif et passif. Difficile à trouver! . $20.00-- $15.00 03516 ENT CANADA (1898) Money order.* Advertising postcard (O) from Dominion Express Company showing picture of money order and rates. Notice of consignment received for a customer on back. Scarce!. . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 03517 ENT ITALIE (1922) Empreinte de Banca Italiana di Sconto. Carte postale (O) avec annonce pour une banque Italienne. Difficile à trouver! $40.00-- $30.00 03518 OBL ETATS UNIS (1929) Money. Oblitération Fancy de Money, Mississippi. Cinq marques en violet sur pli recommandé. Chaque marque est en forme d'un rectangle inscrit "MONEY MISS." Très beau et difficile à trouver! $150.00-- $120.00 03519 ENT ETATS UNIS (1930) Analyse des valeurs de la Bourse par Standard & Poor's. Entier publicitaire, partie réponse, à 1 cent. "The Outlook" (journal) de Standard & Poor's Corporation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03520 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Rôle de la banque comme administrateur et exécuteur testamentaire. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 93189: "Votre banque peut fonctionner comme exécuteur et administrateur testamentaire."" "" MERRI"" $15.00-- $12.00 03521 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Emprunt de la Federal Housing Authority. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter Company No 7041: "Améliorez votre maison avec un emprunt de la F.H. A. pour moderniser." $15.00-- $12.00 03522 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Piggy bank*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 301366: "Reduced long distance rates, every evening after 6, all day Sundays.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03523 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Hand putting coin* in piggy bank*. Red meter cancellation on label Pitney Bowes No 317087: "Thrift accounts invited." $20.00-- $15.00 03524 EP GERMANY (1958) Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for founder of credit unions. Scott No B362, Yvert No 168. $75.00-- $60.00 03525 EP GERMANY (1959) Jakob Fugger*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of birth. Scott No 798, Yvert No 178. $75.00-- $60.00 03526 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1960) Cheque writing machine*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 312, Yvert No 296. Scarce! $15.00-- $12.00 03527 EP GERMANY (1964) Weathervane*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 250 years of the Court of Accounts.. Scott No 900, Yvert No 320. $75.00-- $60.00 03528 EL GABON (1966) Caisse d'épargne*. Épreuve de luxe. Yvert No 198, Scott No 199. $20.00-- $15.00 03529 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 1-birr banknote*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 1229, Yvert No 1230. $125.00-- $100.00 03530 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 5-birr banknote*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 1230, Yvert No 1231. $125.00-- $100.00 03531 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 10-birr banknote*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 1231, Yvert No 1232. $125.00-- $100.00 03532 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 50-birr banknote*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 1232, Yvert No 1233. $125.00-- $100.00 03533 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 100-birr banknote*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 1233, Yvert No 1234. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:3165, 3884, 3919, 4451, 4511, 4785, 5006, 5027, 5120, 560 Bells/Cloches 03534 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Bells*. Fancy cancel from Bell, CA. Three well-marked and centered strikes in blue on registered envelope. Scarce! $300.00-- $250.00 03535 SPE JAPAN (1978) Sheep bell*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1351, Yvert No 1278. Unusual! $25.00-- $20.00 03536 TEL INDES (1980) Cloches*. Arc-de-ciel*. Lotus*. Oiseaux*. Télégramme multicolore (O) avec enveloppe illustrée. Texte en anglais. Jolie variété: déplacement de couleur donnant une impression très floue. Rare! $150.00-- $110.00 See also:3546, 3834, 561 Beauty & Fashion/Beauté & Vogue 03537 ENT GREAT BRITAIN (1880) Toilet soap. Perfume. Halfpenny postal card (N) with advertisement on back from Yardley' & Co. $30.00-- $25.00 03538 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Peigne à cheveux*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 93560: "Pour être à la dernière mode, utilisez [les peignes] 'Griffith'.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03539 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Séchoir à cheveux*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 121362: "Le séchoir à cheveux de salon de beauté 'Empress' fabriqué par Hélène Curtis, c'est le meilleur du monde." $15.00-- $12.00 03540 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Brosse*. Très jolie empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 59959: "Les cheveux quand ils sont brossés sont les plus beaux. Une nouvelle brosse avec les filaments en spirale." $25.00-- $20.00 03541 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) La beauté: cheveux bouclés. Rouleaux. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 119993: "Mervin, la source pour les serres-cheveux et les bigoudis." . . $15.00-- $12.00 03542 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Rouge à lèvres. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 109967: "Aujourd'hui un rouge à lèvres pur, crémeux, non-irritant, c'est 'Stay Tru' produit par Almay." $15.00-- $12.00 03543 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Shampooing. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 126974: "Pour des beaux cheveux, [le shampooing] 'Breck' en vente dans votre salon de beauté.". . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03544 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Maquillage. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 182888: "Le maquillage 'Minute Make-up' de Helena Rubinstein, c'est un teint idéal en un rien de temps." $10.00-- $10.00 03545 ESS SENEGAL (1972) Élégance sénégalaise*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5. Yvert No 373, Scott No 371. Très beau! $40.00-- $30.00 See also:4093, 4310, 4440, 4772, 562 Bicentennial US/Bicentenaire USA 03546 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Cracked Liberty bell*. Fancy cancel from Liberty, Indiana. Four strikes in black on registered envelope. $175.00-- $140.00 03547 EP UPPER VOLTA (1975) Revolutionary war*. Stamps*. Set of 6 cromalin proofs with acetate overlays for lettering. Scott Nos 352-7, Yvert Nos 342-7. Marginal note at bottom of one pair reads "Reduce to 59.5 %". Very rare! $325.00-- $250.00 03548 EA SENEGAL (1975) Boston massacre*. Die proof in bluish-violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C141, Yvert No PA149. $175.00-- $140.00 03549 EA SENEGAL (1975) Lafayette*. Washington*. Rochambeau*. Siege of Yorktown*. Die proof in bluish-green signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C142, Yvert No PA150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03550 EA CAMEROUN (1975) Lafayette*. Sailing ship*. Die proof in reddish-violet signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C227, Yvert No PA242. $175.00-- $140.00 03551 EA CAMEROUN (1975) Washington*. Soldiers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C228, Yvert No PA243. $175.00-- $140.00 03552 EA CAMEROUN (1975) Franklin*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C229, Yvert No PA244. $175.00-- $140.00 03553 MAQ LIBERIA (1976) US Flag*. Emblems*. Original artwork, uaccepted design for frame of Souvenir sheet, watercolor on cardboard mounted on larger piece with glassine overlay for lettering and Interphil 76 emblem. Measures 23 x 18 cm. $100.00-- $80.00 03554 SS CHILE (1976) Copihue flower*. Interphil logo*. S/S issued by Chile Philatelic Society. $10.00-- $10.00 03555 VAR COMORO ISLANDS (1976) General Meade*. Battle of Gettysburg*. S/S missing color red. Scott No 227. $60.00-- $50.00 03556 ESS ANDORRA (1976) Thomas Jefferson*. Full sheet of 25 trial color proofs. Scott No 248, Yvert No 255. $600.00-- $475.00 03557 SPE GERMANY (1976) Carl Schurz*. Capitol*. US Flag*. MUSTER (specimen) overprint. US Bicentennial issue. Scott No 1216, Yvert No 744. Nice! $15.00-- $12.00 03558 ESS FRANCE (1976) Franklin*. Vergennes*. Trial color proof margin strip of 3. Scott No 1480, Yvert no 1879. $150.00-- $120.00 03559 VAR U.S.A. (1983) Signature of Paris Treaty*. Scott No 2052. Yvert No 1494. Nice perforation shift separating the heads of treaty signers from their bodies! **. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:5182, 564 Bicycles/Cyclisme 03560 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Bicycles. Velocipedes. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 8878?:"Colson Bicycles, Velocipedes, Casters, Trucks and Hospital Equipment." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03561 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1962) Cyclists*. Die proof in issued colors. 15th Berlin-Prague-Warsaw Peace Race. Scott No 1084. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $300.00-- $225.00 03562 EL MALI (1968) Ancient bicycle*. Deluxe sheet, Michaux bicycle, 1861. Scott No 111, Yvert No 113. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 03563 ESS ANDORRA (1980) Cyclists*. Full sheet of 25 trial color proofs. World Championship. Scott No 278, Yvert No 288. $500.00-- $400.00 03564 EP TONGA (1995a) Bicycle*. Child*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard from printer's archives. Children of the Commonwealth (Polynesia). 25th anniversary of Tonga's entry into British Commonwealth. Scott No 897, Yvert No 993. Only 3-4 exist. Very rare! $110.00-- $90.00 03565 EP TONGA (1995b) Bicycle*. Children*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard from printer's archives. Children of the Commonwealth (Asia). 25th anniversary of Tonga's entry into British Commonwealth. Scott No 898, Yvert No 994. Only 3-4 exist. Very rare! $110.00-- $90.00 03566 EP TONGA (1995c) Bicycle*. Child*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard from printer's archives. Children of the Commonwealth (Africa). 25th anniversary of Tonga's entry into British Commonwealth. Scott No 899, Yvert No 995. Only 3-4 exist. Very rare! $110.00-- $90.00 03567 ND CONGO (2006) Lance Armstrong*. Jan Ullrich*. Ivan Basso*. Levi Leipheimer*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. Tour de France winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3477, 5047, 5484, 566 Birds/Oiseaux 03568 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Wing*. Fancy cancel from Wing, Illinois. Six strikes of a bird's wing in black on registered envelope. Unusual aspect of topic! $250.00-- $200.00 03569 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Cardinal*. Fancy cancel from Cardinal, Kentucky. Six strikes in red on registered envelope. Very scarce! $600.00-- $475.00 03570 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Grouse*. Fancy cancel from Grouse, Idaho. Four strikes in brown on registered envelope. $450.00-- $375.00 03571 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Bluejay*. Fancy cancel from Blue Jay, West Virginia. Two strikes in blue on registered envelope. $300.00-- $250.00 03572 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Crow sitting on branch*. Fancy cancel from Crow, West Virginia. Four strikes in black on registered envelope. Not usually seen registered. $250.00-- $200.00 03573 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Canary* on perch*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01270: "Every home should have a canary." $50.00-- $25.00 03574 OBL JAPAN (1948) Bird*. 2 sen postal card (O) with rare cancellation in red of bird. Hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 03575 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Duckling*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 130812: "Listen to Leroy on Sage-Allen's Kiddie Corner, WCCC - 8:00 a.m." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03576 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Bluebird*. Can of fruit*. Blue meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 177456: "Bluebird Citrus Products." $20.00-- $15.00 03577 EP GERMANY (1957) European robin*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal and plant protection series. Scott No 774, Yvert No 147. $75.00-- $60.00 03578 EP COLOMBIA (1958) Wings*. Posthorn*. Imperforate pair. Scott No CE1. $25.00-- $20.00 03579 ENT GHANA (1959) Fire crowned bishop*. Aerogramme (N) with massive color shift of color black, resorting in double image of bird! Scott No 55, Yvert No 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03580 EA SOMALI COAST (1960) Flamingo*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 283, Yvert No 297. $200.00-- $160.00 03581 MAX ARGENTINA (1960) Rufous tinamou*. Maximum card with illustrated First Day cancel. Scott No CB17, Yvert No PA65. $25.00-- $20.00 03582 EA CHAD (1961) African paradise flycatchers*. Scott No C4. Yvert No PA4. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. $225.00-- $175.00 03583 ESS MONACO (1962) European Robins*. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 512, Yvert No 582. Beautiful! $60.00-- $50.00 03584 ESS MONACO (1962) Blackcaps*. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 514, Yvert No 584. Beautiful! $60.00-- $50.00 03585 ESS MONACO (1962) Nightingale*. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586. Beautiful! $60.00-- $50.00 03586 EA MONACO (1962) Nightingale*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Protection of useful birds. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586. $200.00-- $160.00 03587 ESS MONACO (1962) Red Crossbills*. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 519, Yvert No 589. Beautiful! $60.00-- $50.00 03588 EP GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273. $75.00-- $60.00 03589 EP GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273. $75.00-- $60.00 03590 EP GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274. $75.00-- $60.00 03591 EP GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274. $75.00-- $60.00 03592 EP GERMANY (1963) Bullfinch*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B390, Yvert No 275. $75.00-- $60.00 03593 EP GERMANY (1963) Stylised bird*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275. $75.00-- $60.00 03594 EA IVORY COAST (1965) Spur-winged goose*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET and inscribed "ep. d'état." Scott No 232, Yvert No 250.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03595 MAQ INDONESIA (1965) Black-naped orioles (Oriolus chinensus)*. Original artwork for bird series, watercolor windowed on posterboard. Design measures 11 x 19 cm . Scott No B163, Yvert No 401.. . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 03596 EP GERMANY (1965) Eurasian woodcock*. Pheasant*. Black grouse*. Capercaillie*. Photo essay for four unaccepted designs of bird series. Scott Nos B404-7, Yvert Nos 330-3. All the same birds were used in the issued series. $75.00-- $60.00 03597 EP GERMANY (1965) Black grouse*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275. $75.00-- $60.00 03598 EP GERMANY (1965) Grey partridge*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B407, Yvert No 276. $75.00-- $60.00 03599 ND DAHOMEY (1966) Birds*. Complete set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos C33-7, Yvert Nos PA37-41. One of the most beautiful bird sets of Africa! $75.00-- $60.00 03600 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Scarlet honey eater*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA89. $50.00-- $40.00 03601 EP AFGHANISTAN (1970) Quail*. Golden Eagle*. Pheasant*. Proof booklet from the Austria Post archives, with approval signature. Scott Nos 831-3, Yvert Nos 926-8. Unique showpiece! . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03602 EL NIGER (1972) Cattle egret*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 254, Yvert No 243a. $20.00-- $15.00 03603 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1972) Girl feeding birds*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB89, Yvert No 384. $75.00-- $60.00 03604 EP GERMANY (1972) Bird*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B481, Yvert No 560. $75.00-- $60.00 03605 EP GERMANY (1972) Geese*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B484, Yvert No 563. $75.00-- $60.00 03606 VAR ST. VINCENT (1973) Blue-hooded euphonia*. Double pverprit on stamp. Scott No 364. $25.00-- $20.00 03607 SPE JAPAN (1975) Bonin Island Honey Eater*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1201, Yvert No 1165. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 03608 MAQ MONGOLIA (1979) Bird #4*. Unaccepted artwork for protected bird series. Watercolor on posterboard. Measures 92 x 180 mm with large white border all around. I can't identify the species. . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 03609 SS BULGARIA (1980) Birds*. Owls*. Perforated souvenir sheet (Michel Block 105). FIP Congress Essen issue. Unlisted in Scott or Yvert. 1993 Michel catalog 150DM.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 03610 MAQ INDONESIA (1980) Vulturine parrot (Psittrichas fulgidis)*. Original artwork for parrots series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures 16 x 12 cm. Scott No 1104, Yvert No 896. $750.00-- $600.00 03611 MAQ INDONESIA (1980) Red ivory (Trichoglossus haematodus rubritorquis)*. Original artwork for parrots series Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 16 x 12 cm. Scott No 1106, Yvert No 897. . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 03612 EP LESOTHO (1981) Egyptian goose*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 333, Yvert No 454. $75.00-- $60.00 03613 EP LESOTHO (1981a) Bokmakierie*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 324, Yvert No 445. $75.00-- $60.00 03614 EP LESOTHO (1981c) Malachite sunbird*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 329, Yvert No 450. $75.00-- $60.00 03615 EP LESOTHO (1981d) Orange-throated longclaw*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 330, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 03616 EP LESOTHO (1981e) Red bishops*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 331, Yvert No 452. $75.00-- $60.00 03617 EP LESOTHO (1981f) Lilac-breasted roller*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 334, Yvert No 454. $75.00-- $60.00 03618 SPE KIRIBATI (1982) Birds*. Set of 17 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 384-99, Yvert Nos 62-81. (Note: 55c value not included as it was issued 3 years later).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03619 EP TONGA (1984) Parrot*. Cromalin proof on heavy cardboard from printer's archives. Reproduction of Tonga #51 for Aussipex '84. Scott No 589, Yvert No 583. Only 3-4 exist. Extraordinary margins and very lovely! $110.00-- $90.00 03620 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Parrots*. Complete set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1655-60, Yvert Nos 1348-53. $40.00-- $30.00 03621 ND UNION ISLAND (1985) Various birds*. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Scott Nos 186-9. . . $60.00-- $50.00 03622 ND UNION ISLAND (1985) Hooded warbler*. Carolina wren*. Series 7 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 186. Audubon drawings. $60.00-- $50.00 03623 ND UNION ISLAND (1985) Scarlet tanager*. Lazuli bunting*. Series 7 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 188. Audubon drawings. $60.00-- $50.00 03624 ND ST. VINCENT (1985) Various birds*. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Audubon bicentennial. Scott Nos 807-10, Yvert Nos 812-9. $60.00-- $50.00 03625 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Rouget's rail (Rallus rougetti))*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1111, Yvert No 1116. $125.00-- $100.00 03626 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus)*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1112, Yvert No 1117. $125.00-- $100.00 03627 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Red-headed weaver (Merimbus rubriceps)*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1113, Yvert No 1118. $125.00-- $100.00 03628 ESS TANZANIA (1986) Scarlet ibis*. Trial color proof in blue. Scott No 308, Yvert No 279. $50.00-- $40.00 03629 ND GUINEA (1987) Crowned Cranes*. Derby elands*. Rotary emblem*. Scouting trefoil*. Imperforate minisheet of 2. Scott Nos 1074, Yvert Nos PA223-4. Gorgeous! $10.00-- $10.00 03630 SPE JAPAN (1989) Bird*. Multicolor illustrated 41 + 3 yen New Year Postal Card for 1990 with "MIHON" (Specimen) overprint. $25.00-- $20.00 03631 ND F.S.A.T. (1989) Blue petrel*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 145, Yvert No 142. $250.00-- $200.00 03632 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-fronted parrot*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1249, Yvert No 1246. Indigenous birds. $125.00-- $100.00 03633 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) White-winged cliff chat*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1250, Yvert No 1247. Indigenous birds. $125.00-- $100.00 03634 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-throated seed eater*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1251, Yvert No 1248. Indigenous birds. $125.00-- $100.00 03635 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Black-headed forest oriole*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1252, Yvert No 1249. Indigenous birds. $125.00-- $100.00 03636 EP GRENADA/GRENADINES (1990) Various birds. Proof sheet of 8 stamps + 2 S/S mounted in BDT Security Printer folder. Scott Nos 1190-9, Yvert Nos 1124-7,1132-5,BF195,BF197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 03637 ND F.S.A.T. (1990) Bird by Folon*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C113, Yvert No PA114. $350.00-- $275.00 03638 EP LESOTHO (1992) Various birds. Proof sheet of 20 mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 886, Yvert Nos 993-1012 $325.00-- $250.00 03639 ND F.S.A.T. (1994) Salvin's prion*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 197, Yvert No 189. $400.00-- $325.00 03640 ND SIERRA LEONE (1994) Superb sunbird (Nectarinia superba). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1735. $150.00-- $120.00 03641 ND SIERRA LEONE (1994) Red bishop (Euplectes orix). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1737. $150.00-- $120.00 03642 ND ANTIGUA (1994) Purple-throated carib (Eulampis jugularis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1850. $50.00-- $40.00 03643 ND ANTIGUA (1994) Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1854. $50.00-- $40.00 03644 EMA NETHERLANDS (1995) Toucan*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Neopost No 4546. $20.00-- $15.00 03645 ND F.S.A.T. (1997) Stormy petrel*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 223, Yvert No 214. $325.00-- $250.00 03646 ND ANTIGUA (1998) Brown pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2204. $50.00-- $40.00 03647 ND ANTIGUA (1998) Dunlin (Calidris alpina). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2205. $50.00-- $40.00 03648 ND ANTIGUA (1998) Pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2207. $50.00-- $40.00 03649 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2007) Daption capense*. Somateria mollissima*. Pagodroma nivea*. Diomedea irrorata*. Phalacrocorax atriceps*. Puffinus puffinus*. Nyctea scandiaca*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3010, 3188, 3189, 3339, 3536, 3687, 3689, 3857, 3947, 3966, 4088, 4097, 4124, 4136, 4460, 4516, 4524, 4645, 4675, 4676, 4677, 4687, 4864, 5044, 5057, 5262, 5273, 5329, 5374, 5382, 5431, 5677, 5766, 5977, 5978, 5979, 568 Birds Chicken/Oiseaux Poules 03650 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Large turkey*. Fancy Cancel from Henton, Illinois postmarked Thanksgiving 1931. Three marks in blue on registered cover. Attractive!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03651 OBL EAST GERMANY (1986) Rooster*. Easter Egg*. Postal card (O) with illustrated postmark and inscription "Stadt des Sommergewinns". Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3139, 4071, 4110, 4118, 4919, 570 Birds Eagles/Oiseaux Aigle Rapaces 03652 EMA ETATS UNIS (1936) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 80735: "Les sacs blanchis Eagle. La ficelle en coton pour les voiles Eagle.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03653 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Aigle*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57791: "Ceci [l'aigle] représente le service honorable pour notre pays.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03654 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Eagle*. Rare red meter cancellation on piece from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Pitney Bowes No 122215:"The Fighting Fraternity with more than 1,000,000 members." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03655 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Aigle*. Blason*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 81459: "Les boîtes de qualité American." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03656 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 92320: "La société Columbian soutient les aviateurs [de l'arm*ée].". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03657 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Aigle* posé sur un poutre*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 63553: "LS participe à la défense.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03658 EMA U.S.A. (1942) Eagle* alighting. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 96669: "Help Speed National Defense." $25.00-- $20.00 03659 EMA ETATS UNIS (1943) Aigle*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur piece Pitney Bowes No 57840: "Nous travaillons pour la victoire. La légion pour la victoire.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03660 EMA ETATS UNIS (1944) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 57737: "Soyez victorieux pour l'Amérique." $25.00-- $20.00 03661 EMA ETATS UNIS (1945) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 1107: "Luttez contre le gaspillage." $25.00-- $20.00 03662 EMA ETATS UNIS (1945) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter Company No 9081: "Etabli en 1870." $15.00-- $12.00 03663 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Eagle*. Matches. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 158283: "The Diamond Match Company." $15.00-- $12.00 03664 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 157851: "Hi-Standard." $20.00-- $15.00 03665 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 173960: "WARCO à Bucyrus dans l'Ohio." $20.00-- $15.00 03666 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Hawk*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 314610: Hawkridge, Your Best Source for Warehoused Metals. $25.00-- $20.00 03667 EMA ETATS UNIS (1960) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 59447: "Regardez l'émission 'Notre patrimoine américain' présenté par la société 'Equitable' sur la chaîne de télévision NBC." $20.00-- $15.00 03668 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1963) Peregrine falcon*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No 9NB29, Yvert No 226. $75.00-- $60.00 03669 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Goshawk*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No 9NB97, Yvert No 407. $75.00-- $60.00 03670 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1972) Buzzard*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No 9NB97, Yvert No 407. $75.00-- $60.00 03671 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Peregrine falcon*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No 9NB98, Yvert No 408. $75.00-- $60.00 03672 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Montagu's harrier*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No 9NB99, Yvert No 409. $75.00-- $60.00 03673 EP GERMANY (1972) Osprey*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B481, Yvert No 560. $75.00-- $60.00 03674 EP GERMANY (1972) Accipiter*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B496, Yvert No 604. $75.00-- $60.00 03675 EP GERMANY (1972) Red kite*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B498, Yvert No 606. $75.00-- $60.00 03676 SPE PHILIPPINES (1982) Philippine eagle*. Stamp overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1591. UN Environmental Program. $5.00-- $5.00 03677 ND UPPER VOLTA (1984) Vultures*. Scout emblem*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 659, Yvert No PA271. $10.00-- $10.00 03678 EL CAMEROUN (1984b) Vultures*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 764, Yvert No 743. Attractive! . . $20.00-- $15.00 03679 ND UNION ISLAND (1985) Sharp-shinned hawk*. Merlin*. Series 7 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 189. Audubon drawings. $60.00-- $50.00 03680 ND CHAD (1985) Snake eagle*. Marabou*. Pelican*. Stork*. Imperforate souvenir sheet. Yvert No BL48, Scott No 564. $10.00-- $10.00 03681 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) Falconer*. Woman planting*. Davao city seal*. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1857.. $5.00-- $5.00 03682 EP GAMBIA (1993) Birds of prey. Set of 8 imperforate proofs mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott Nos 1367-74, Yvert Nos 1319-33,1378-81. $250.00-- $200.00 03683 ND SIERRA LEONE (1994) Black kite (Milvus migrans). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1734. $150.00-- $120.00 03684 ND SIERRA LEONE (1994) Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1736. $150.00-- $120.00 03685 ND ANTIGUA (1994) Antigua broad-wing hawk (Buteo platypterus insulicola). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1851. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3601, 3754, 4118, 4591, 4627, 4698, 5384, 5485, 5683, 5685, 5732, 572 Birds Owls/Oiseaux Hiboux 03686 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Owl* winking. Night. Rare red meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter No 6072:"The new Beautyrest is deeper, more comfortable than ever.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 03687 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1957) Owls* and birds* playing musical instruments: bells*, drums*, cymbals*, tuba*, etc. Owl opening champagne bottle*. Multicolor telegram (O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03688 VAR U.S.A. (1978) Barred owl*. Great horned owl*. Doubling of image caused by a shift of the color brown in se-tenant pair. Scott Nos 1762-3 $75.00-- $60.00 03689 VAR U.S.A. (1988) Owl*. Grosbeak*. Marvelous color shift in pair resulting in doubling of images of birds. Scott No 2285d, Yvert Nos 1813-4. $50.00-- $40.00 03690 ** GRENADA (1989) Barn owl*. Mint stamp. Scott Nos 1718. $15.00-- $12.00 03691 CAR ALAND (1996) Owls*. Booklet of 8. Scott Nos 122-5. $8.00-- $8.00 03692 CAR ISLE OF MAN (1997) Owls*. Booklet of 13. Scott Nos 752-6. $10.00-- $10.00 03693 EL BELGIUM (1999) Little owl (Athene noctua)*. Deluxe proof of non-issued stamp signed by the designer Eric DANIELS. Marked on back "Projet non adopté." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03694 SS U.S.A. (2000) Owls*. Minisheet of 9. Scott No 1902. $10.00-- $10.00 03695 SS SOMALI REPUBLIC (2002) Owls*. Minisheet of 9.. . $15.00-- $12.00 03696 ND GUINEA (2006) Owls*. Audubon*. Buffon*. Levaillant*. Set of 3 imperforates with decorative borders. $40.00-- $30.00 See also:3609, 3649, 4085, 574 Birds Penguins/Oiseaux Pingouins 03697 ND HAITI (1958) Emperor penguins*. Submersible exploring sea*. Satellite*. Observatory*. Proof sheet for M/S of 4. International Geophysical Year. Scott No C121a, Yvert No BF8. File crease and small thin on reverse. $750.00-- $600.00 03698 ND F.S.A.T. (1991) Penguin*. Letters*. Map of Antarctica*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 158, Yvert No 155. $325.00-- $250.00 03699 ND F.S.A.T. (1992) Penguins*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C123, Yvert No PA124. $175.00-- $140.00 03700 ND F.S.A.T. (1997) Penguin*. Racing yacht*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C141, Yvert No PA142. Unexpected stopover in solo around-the-world sailing race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $110.00 03701 ND MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Penguins*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 See also:4059, 5328, 576 Birds Pigeons/Oiseaux Pigeons 03702 ND ANTIGUA (1994) Bridled quail dove (Geotrygon mystacea). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1848. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:4096, 5279, 578 Bridges/Ponts 03703 EP SAAR (1922) Old bridge at Saarbrucken*. Die proof in black & white. Scott No 101, Yvert No 85. $350.00-- $275.00 03704 EP SAAR (1922) Old bridge at Saarbrucken*. Die proof in unissued colors. Scott No 101, Yvert No 85. Full gum. $350.00-- $275.00 03705 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Bridge*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter No 6700: "But Mutual Benefits Health and Accident Insurance, the greatest bridge in the world.". . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03706 EMA U.S.A. (1955) New England Covered Bridge*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 317107: "New Hampshire to Yankee Playland." Unusual aspect of topic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00-- $35.00 03707 EA FRANCE (1975) St. Nazare bridge*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 1457, Yvert No 1856. $175.00-- $140.00 03708 EA FRANCE (1976) Thiers bridge*. Die proof in dark red signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 1472, Yvert No 1904. $175.00-- $140.00 03709 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1989) Externsteine Bridge*. Scott No 9N557. Yvert No 796. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:3273, 3935, 580 Butterflies/Papillons 03710 VAR CYPRUS (1991) Hypolimnas bolina elliciana (female)*. Inverted O.K.G.S. overprint. Scott No O12. $40.00-- $30.00 03711 ESS ECUADOR (1961) Graphium pausianus*. Set of 4 imperforate color separations including final colors. Scott No 680, Yvert No 676. Also available in imperforate pairs. $90.00-- $75.00 03712 ESS ECUADOR (1961) Papilio torquatus leptalea*. Set of 3 imperforate color separations including final colors. Scott No 681, Yvert No 677. Also available in imperforate pairs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03713 ESS ECUADOR (1961) Graphium molops molops*. Set of 3 imperforate color separations including final colors. Scott No 682, Yvert No 678. Also available in imperforate pairs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03714 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B380, Yvert No 248. $75.00-- $60.00 03715 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B380, Yvert No 248. $75.00-- $60.00 03716 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B381, Yvert No 249. $75.00-- $60.00 03717 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B381, Yvert No 249. $75.00-- $60.00 03718 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B381, Yvert No 249. $75.00-- $60.00 03719 EP GERMANY (1962) Butterfly*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of butterfly series. Scott No B381, Yvert No 249. $75.00-- $60.00 03720 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1967a) Butterfly*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Papilio montrouziere. Scott No 357, Yvert No 341. $150.00-- $125.00 03721 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1967b) Butterfly*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Hypolimnus bolia (male). Scott No 359, Yvert No 343. $150.00-- $125.00 03722 ND CONGO (1971) Butterflies*. Set of 5 imperforate corner copies. Scott Nos 257-61, Yvert Nos 303-7. Beautiful! $90.00-- $75.00 03723 SPE JAPAN (1977) Butterfly*. Graphum doson albidum, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1293, Yvert No 1220. Gorgeous! $40.00-- $30.00 03724 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Butterflies*. Complete set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1693-8, Yvert Nos 1379-84. $40.00-- $30.00 03725 ND ST. VINCENT GRENADINES (Union I (1985) Butterflies*. Scott No 194-201. Imperforate Margin Pairs. 4 pairs in corner blocks of fours. **. $100.00-- $80.00 03726 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Hypolimnas bolina. Monochrome proof on thin cardboard with mockup of values or words added, made after the artwork was accepted to see where the words and values would go. Scott No 714, Yvert No 729. Only one proof of this type was done. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03727 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Hypolimnas bolina. Monochrome artwork proof on thin cardboard without values or words, made directly from the artwork to see how the design would look at stamp size. Scott No 714, Yvert No 729. Only one proof was done for this design. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03728 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Jamides bochus. Monochrome artwork proof on thin cardboard without values or words, made directly from the artwork to see how the design would look at stamp size. Scott No 715, Yvert No 730. Only one proof was done for this design. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03729 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Jamides bochus. Monochrome proof on thin cardboard with mockup of values or words added, made after the artwork was accepted to see where the words and values would go. Scott No 715, Yvert No 730. Only one proof of this type was done. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03730 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Melanitis leda solandraw. Monochrome proof on thin cardboard with mockup of values or words added, made after the artwork was accepted to see where the words and values would go. Scott No 716, Yvert No 731. Only one proof of this type was done. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03731 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Melanitis leda solandra. Monochrome artwork proof on thin cardboard without values or words, made directly from the artwork to see how the design would look at stamp size. Scott No 716, Yvert No 731. Only one proof was done for this design. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03732 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Danaus plexippus. Monochrome artwork proof on thin cardboard without values or words, made directly from the artwork to see how the design would look at stamp size. Scott No 717, Yvert No 732. Only one proof was done for this design. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03733 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly Danaus plexippus. Monochrome proof on thin cardboard with mockup of values or words added, made after the artwork was accepted to see where the words and values would go. Scott No 717, Yvert No 732. Onlyone proof of this type was done. Unique!! $150.00-- $120.00 03734 SPE ST. VINCENT GRENADINES (1992) Various butterflies*. Set of 3 S/S overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 894-6. $75.00-- $60.00 03735 ND ANTIGUA (1997) Butterflies. Set of 4 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 2039-42. $125.00-- $100.00 03736 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Butterflies*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3101, 3102, 3103, 3181, 3182, 3774, 3775, 5375, 5376, 5379, 5382, 582 Cartoons Disney/Dessin Animé Disney 03737 EMA ETATS UNIS (1966) Disney. Télévision. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur étiquette Pitney Bowes No 304344: "Regardez 'Le monde magnifique tout en couleur de Walt Disney' le dimanche sur NBC-TV." $30.00-- $25.00 03738 SS SOMALI REPUBLIC (2000) Tale of the Three Little Pigs*. Unauthorized souvenir sheet of 9 stamps. $30.00-- $25.00 03739 ND LIBERIA (2005) Winnie-the Pooh & characters*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 03740 ND SOMALI REPUBLIC (2006) Donald Duck playing various sports*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3134, 4525, 5193, 5781, 583 Castles/ChÂteaux 03741 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Castle tower*. Superb Fancy Cancel from South Vienna, Ohio. One mark in violet on 2 cent postal stationery with 1 cent additional franking. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 03742 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Muiden castle*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03743 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Breukelen castle*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03744 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Medemblik castle*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03745 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Helmond castle*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03746 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Peace palace in Den Haag*. 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03747 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Hernen castle*. 5 cents on 7« cents Postal Card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 03748 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Castle*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 318141:"Romantic Germany." $25.00-- $20.00 03749 EP AUSTRIA (1962) Esterhazy Palace*. Black proof. Scott No 700, Yvert No 959A. $30.00-- $25.00 03750 EA LAOS (1964) Royal palace*. Partial map of Laos*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 95, Yvert No 100. $150.00-- $120.00 03751 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Rococo palace in Dornburg*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1075, Yvert No 1134. Michel catalog 90 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 03752 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1988) Hambach Castle*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9NB256, Yvert No 760. $15.00-- $12.00 03753 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Palais Fugger in Innsbruck*. Black print. Thurn & Taxis historic postal route. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3134, 4702, 5798, 584 Cats/Chats Félins 03754 ENT U.S.A. (1913) Griffin*. Globe*. Postal stationery envelope (O) with illustration of griffin holding up a globe, for Griffin Optical Co. The griffin was a mythological beast with the hind parts of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing the King of the Air and the King of the Beasts. $125.00-- $100.00 03755 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Lion*. Jolie empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 88835: "Dean." $20.00-- $15.00 03756 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Sleeping cat*. Red meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 56008:"Be Choosey - Go Chessie." $20.00-- $15.00 03757 EL CAMEROUN (1964) Lions*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 396-7, Yvert Nos 348a,351a. $50.00-- $40.00 03758 EP FUJEIRA (1965) Leopard*. Imperforate proof sheet of 15. Michel Airmail Official No 7. $100.00-- $80.00 03759 ND GABON (1970) Genet*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 266, Yvert No 265. . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 03760 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Mexican clay jaguar figurine*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1261, Yvert No 1325. $125.00-- $100.00 03761 EL CONGO (1971) Lion*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 268, Yvert No 318. $25.00-- $20.00 03762 EL CONGO (1971) Leopard*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 270, Yvert No 320. $25.00-- $20.00 03763 ND RWANDA (1972) Lions*. Imperforate margin proof. Scott No 453. $10.00-- $10.00 03764 ND RWANDA (1972) Lions*. Imperforate upper margin proof block of 8. Scott No 453. $80.00-- $65.00 03765 EL CONGO (1974) Cats*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 312-5, Yvert Nos 351-4. $75.00-- $60.00 03766 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974) Lynx*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74191, Yvert No 53-3. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03767 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974) Caracal (Desert Lynx)*. Color red drastically shifted, resulting in a double image. Endangered species set, printed in sheets of 15. Only 22 sheets with this error exist! Scott No 74193, Yvert No 53-5. Rare! $25.00-- $20.00 03768 EP ZAIRE (1979) Leopard head*. Victoria Regia lily*. Imperforate proof block of 4. Scott No 907, Yvert No 931. Congo River Expedition. $75.00-- $60.00 03769 ND RWANDA (1981) Genet*. Imperforate proof sheet. Scott No 1037. Man-eating animals. $250.00-- $200.00 03770 EMA FRANCE (1986) Leopard*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. T 89533: Cafe Leopard. $25.00-- $20.00 03771 ND CAMEROUN (1986) Leopard*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 824, Yvert No 798. $10.00-- $10.00 03772 ESS BURUNDI (1991) Lion*. Series of 6 progressive proof pairs. Scott No 663. $60.00-- $50.00 03773 EA IVORY COAST (1992) African palm civet*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 921, Yvert No 891. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 03774 FDC GUYANA (1993) Jaguar*. Rabbit*. Dog*. Bear*. Butterfly*. Dinosaur*. FDC of imperforate silver foil stamp issued for World Thematic Exhibition. Unlisted in Scott. Michel Block 219B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03775 FDC GUYANA (1993) Jaguar*. Rabbit*. Dog*. Bear*. Butterfly*. Dinosaur*. FDC of imperforate gold foil stamp issued for World Thematic Exhibition. Unlisted in Scott. Michel Block 219B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03776 EP MONGOLIA (1993) Cats*. Dogs*. Imperforate silver foil proof mounted on card. Scott No 2124. $40.00-- $30.00 03777 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Big cat*. Original artwork for First Day cover cachet, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp, official handstamp and signature on reverse. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 03778 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Serval (Felis serval)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1423, Yvert No 1914. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03779 ND GUINEA (1999) Lion*. Rhino*. Impala*. Imperforate strip of 3. Scott No 1475. $15.00-- $12.00 03780 FDC MONGOLIA (2001) Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)*. Unaddressed FDC of imperforate S/S with thematic cancel. Scott No 2497b. $10.00-- $10.00 03781 SS SOMALI REPUBLIC (2002) Leopard*. Lion*. Set of 2 S/S. Unlisted in Scott. $15.00-- $12.00 03782 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2003) Cats*. Dogs*. Baden-Powell*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3064, 3085, 3104, 3227, 3290, 3907, 3946, 3973, 4085, 4086, 4118, 5039, 5351, 5381, 5507, 585 Ceramics Pottery/Céramiques Poterie 03783 SPE NORTHERN CYPRUS (1977d) Pottery*. Block of 4 overprinted ORNEK (specimen). Scott No 43, Yvert No 34. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:5159, 586 Chemistry/Chimie 03784 EL FRANCE (1971) Grignard*. Nobel prize medal*. Lab equipment*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B447, Yvert No 1669. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:5108, 588 Chess/Echecs 03785 ** CUBA (1951) Capablanca*. Scott No 463-5, C44-6, E14. Yvert No 347-9, PA43-5, E12. Complete set of 7 values. Blocks of 4. **. Hard to find! $250.00-- $200.00 03786 EP GERMANY (1970) Chess pieces*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B465, Yvert No 503. $90.00-- $75.00 03787 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Knight with checkerboard design*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No 9NB92, Yvert No 400.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03788 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Post-modern chesspiece (pawn?)*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No 9NB92, Yvert No 400. Dada-esque design of Max Ernst. . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03789 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Chess figure*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for chess series. Scott No 9NB92, Yvert No 400. $90.00-- $75.00 03790 EP GERMANY (1972) Knight with coy expression*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. $90.00-- $75.00 03791 EP GERMANY (1972) Pawn in shape of battle ax*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. $90.00-- $75.00 03792 EP GERMANY (1972) Antique carved wooden knight*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03793 EP GERMANY (1972) Antique knight on horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. $90.00-- $75.00 03794 EP GERMANY (1972) Modern chesspiece (knight)*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. $90.00-- $75.00 03795 EP GERMANY (1972) Medieval knight on horseback*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B491, Yvert No 592. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03796 EP GERMANY (1972) Castle atop elephant*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B492, Yvert No 593. $90.00-- $75.00 03797 EP GERMANY (1972) Chess piece (queen or pawn)*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B493, Yvert No 594. $90.00-- $75.00 03798 EP GERMANY (1972)"Bauhaus" chess pieces on board*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for welfare organizations issue. Scott No B494, Yvert No 595. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 03799 OBL EAST GERMANY (1988) Chess pieces*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Magdeburg Internationales Turnier des SFA Schach. $10.00-- $10.00 03800 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Steinitz*. Tal*. Kasparov*. Kramnik*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:5383, 589 Children/Enfant 03801 ENT ETATS UNIS (1912) Panier* pour le transport des enfants. Boîte* de levure. Huile de ricin* en gélules*. Pharmacie. Noix de coco. Bouteille* de sauce au chili. Extraordinaire entier à publicités multiples multicolore (N) à 1 cent vendu « cent par la Société Ad-Postal"" d'Allentown en Pennsylvanie, le solde étant financé par la publicité. Ce modèle est beaucoup plus rare que celui fait par Ad Postal qui comporte des publicités pour Kellogg. Très difficile à trouver et superbe pièce d'exposition!"" $500.00-- $375.00 03802 TEL FINLANDE (1930) Mère tenant un enfant* assis sur ses genoux*. Télégramme multicolore (N) No Kk3. Intéressante illustration! Difficile à trouver! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03803 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Nipples*. Blue meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 92811:"DAVOL Anti-Colic Brand Nipples." $50.00-- $40.00 03804 EL ANDORRA (1939) IYC. Child with sheep*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 272, Yvert No 279. $25.00-- $20.00 03805 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Main* d'adulte sur l'épaule d'un garçon*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 177681: "Il n'y a pas de mauvais garçon. Une maxime créée 1913 par Floyd Star" $20.00-- $15.00 03806 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Poussette*. Voiture d'enfant*. Berceau*. Chaise haute*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 139601: "[Le magasin] Thayer." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03807 EMA ETATS UNIS (1956) Visage féminin* (Institutrice?). Craie. Jolie empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 170373: "Vous vous exprimez mieux avec de la craie. Demandez la qualité 'Hygenia'." $20.00-- $15.00 03808 MAQ INDONESIA (1960) Palm-leaf ribs. Gong. Rings. Original artwork for All Indonesian Youth Congress series, watercolor on posterboard (15 x 19 cm) with notations in pen. Design measures 11 x 14 cm . Scott No B123, Yvert No 206. The value was moved to the bottom left of the stamp.. $600.00-- $500.00 03809 ND COSTA RICA (1960) Boys with cups*. Imperforate pair. Scott No RA9. Postal tax to benefit the Children's Village. $50.00-- $40.00 03810 ND COSTA RICA (1960) Children singing*. Imperforate pair. Scott No RA10. Postal tax to benefit the Children's Village. $50.00-- $40.00 03811 EP AFGHANISTAN (1961) Children wrestling*, skating*, fencing*, playing with Indian clubs*. Proof booklet containing 6 black and white + 4 in color (somewhat different from issued colors) for Children's Day set. Scott Nos 496-505, Yvert Nos530-9. Unique exhibition piece! $750.00-- $600.00 03812 ESS MONACO (1963) Enfants*. Dessins d'enfants*. ONU. Yvert No 599-606. Scott No 528-35. Charte des enfants. Essais de couleur en paire. **. $200.00-- $160.00 03813 EA CENTRAFRIQUE (1964a) Tête d'enfant*. Épreuve d'artiste en bleu signée par le graveur COMBET. Yvert No 37, Scott No 35. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $125.00 03814 EA CENTRAFRIQUE (1964b) Tête d'enfant*. Épreuve d'artiste en vert signée par le graveur COMBET. Yvert No 38, Scott No 36. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $125.00 03815 EA CENTRAFRIQUE (1964c) Tête d'enfant*. Épreuve d'artiste en gris signée par le graveur COMBET. Yvert No 39, Scott No 37. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $125.00 03816 EA CENTRAFRIQUE (1964d) Tête d'enfant*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun signée par le graveur COMBET. Très rare filigrane renversée! Yvert No 40, Scott No 38. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . $150.00-- $125.00 03817 ENT RUSSIE (1966) Garçon* portant un cartable*. Automobiles*. Entier illustré multicolore pour la sécurité routière (N) à 4 kopecks. $20.00-- $15.00 03818 EMA MEXIQUE (1971) Bébé buvant un biberon*. Jolie empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli illustré Francotyp No 40381:"Evenflo." $25.00-- $20.00 03819 ESS MALI (1971) Enfants*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. 25e anniversaire de l'UNICEF. Yvert No 157, Scott No 155. Très beau!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00-- $45.00 03820 EA LAOS (1972) Women carrying water*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver MIERMONT. UNICEF children's drawings. Scott No 233, Yvert No 250.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03821 EA LAOS (1972) Children learning bamboo weaving*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. UNICEF children's drawings. Scott No 234, Yvert No 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03822 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Family. Original artwork for Family Planning series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard (11.5 x 15.5 cm). Design measures 5.2 x 8.5 cm . Scott No 829, Yvert No 641. Slight paint smear at bottom right. $750.00-- $600.00 03823 EA LAOS (1972) Boy riding buffalo*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. UNICEF Childrens drawings. Scott No C90, Yvert No PA90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03824 ESS HONDURAS (1972) Sister Maria Rosa*. Child*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No C520, Yvert No PA488. SOS Children's Villages. $125.00-- $100.00 03825 ESS HONDURAS (1972) Children's Village emblem*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No C521, Yvert No PA489. SOS Children's Villages. $125.00-- $100.00 03826 ESS HONDURAS (1972) Father Reyes*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No C522, Yvert No PA490. SOS Children's Villages. $125.00-- $100.00 03827 ESS HONDURAS (1972) Kennedy Center (First SOS Village)*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No C523, Yvert No PA491. SOS Children's Villages.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 03828 ESS HONDURAS (1972) Boy child*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No C524, Yvert No PA492. SOS Children's Villages. $125.00-- $100.00 03829 VAR INDIA (1980) Mother nursing baby*. Block of 4 with added vertical perforations in top pair. Yvert No 716. Scott No 839. $40.00-- $30.00 03830 VAR INDIA (1980) Mother nursing baby*. Strip of 4 with paper fold resulting in partial print (actually 2 strips printed and attached together.) Yvert No 716. Scott No 839.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 03831 EA FRANCE (1996) Enfants*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun-noir signée par l'artiste et le graveur. Cinquantenaire de l'UNICEF. Yvert No 3033, Scott No 2543. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $125.00 See also:3145, 3275, 3286, 3306, 3339, 3441, 3453, 3509, 3512, 3564, 3565, 3566, 3575, 4021, 4049, 4336, 4375, 4421, 4423, 4753, 4755, 4916, 4917, 4973, 5233, 5236, 5264, 5278, 5302, 5504, 5612, 5613, 5618, 5856, 5862, 5913, 5916, 590 Christmas/Noël 03832 ENT GERMANY (1918) Soldiers celebrating Christmas*. Illustrated WWI feldpost card. $60.00-- $50.00 03833 OBL ETATS UNIS (1929) Couronne de Noël.* Oblitération Fancy de Talcville, NY. Deux marques en violet sur pli recommandé, daté 25-Décembre. Très rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $450.00 03834 TEL GUYANE BRITANNIQUE (1930) Cloches de Noël. Houx*. Ruban*. Télégramme (N) pour voeux de Noël accompagné de son enveloppe. Rare! $90.00-- $75.00 03835 ENT PORTUGAL (1943) People singing Christmas carols door-to-door*. $50 Illustrated postal card (N). $25.00-- $20.00 03836 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Boules*. Arbres de Noël. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 123365: "Bonnes fêtes." $20.00-- $15.00 03837 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Père Noël*. Houx*. Superbe empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Central Controls Corporation No 50132: "Bonnes fêtes.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03838 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Boules de Noël. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli National Postage Meter Company No 9463: "Joyeux Noël." $20.00-- $15.00 03839 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Bougie*. Couronne de Noël*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 59302: "Joyeux Noël." $20.00-- $15.00 03840 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Famille* apportant des cadeaux*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 310712: "Voeux de Noël." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03841 EP COLOMBIA (1962) Nativity scene by Vasquez*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs. Scott No C440. $90.00-- $75.00 03842 MAX NEW ZEALAND (1972) Christmas. FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 504-6. $5.00-- $5.00 03843 ND AITUTAKI (1976) Annunciation*. Imperforate pair. Scott Nos B19-20. $75.00-- $60.00 03844 ND AITUTAKI (1976) Angel appearing to shepherds*. Imperforate pair. Scott Nos B21-2. $75.00-- $60.00 03845 ND AITUTAKI (1976) Nativity scene*. Imperforate pair. Scott Nos B23-4. $75.00-- $60.00 03846 ESS NIUE (1979) Virgin & child by P. Serra. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 258, Yvert No 249. $125.00-- $100.00 03847 ND AITUTAKI (1981) Rembrandt etchings*. Set of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 254-7, Yvert Nos 304-7. $200.00-- $160.00 03848 ND AITUTAKI (1982) Madonna & child sculptures*. Set of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 271-4, Yvert Nos 337-40. $200.00-- $160.00 03849 SPE PHILIPPINES (1983) Christmas*. Set of 5 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1646a-e.. $30.00-- $25.00 03850 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Holy Family*. Madonna*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1732-3. $10.00-- $10.00 03851 EMA GRANDE BRETAGNE (1985) Père Noël*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 03842: "Winterhalter Ltd. vous souhaite un joyeux Noël.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03852 EP MONTSERRAT (1985) Ange*. Etoile*. Anes*. Berger*. Chèvre*. Séries de 4 paires non dentelées, Noël. Ces sont épreuves non dentelées aux archives de l'imprimeur. Tirage seulement une feuille (d'habitude 40 timbres). Scott Nos 588-91, Yvert Nos 596-9. Rare! $60.00-- $50.00 03853 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) Christmas*. Set of 7 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1827-33. $45.00-- $35.00 03854 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1987) Illustration from book of Psalms*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9NB253, Yvert No 758. $10.00-- $10.00 03855 EA FRANCE (1995) Manger scene. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81. $110.00-- $90.00 03856 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Nativity scene*. Black print.. . . $20.00-- $15.00 03857 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Winter landscape with bird trap*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3014, 3308, 3966, 3967, 5105, 5386, 591 Churchill/Churchill 03858 MAX NEW ZEALAND (1965) Winston Churchill*. FDC with cachet. Scott No 371 $5.00-- $5.00 592 Cinema/Cinema 03859 EMA ETATS UNIS (1937) Cinéma. Rare empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 80156:" '23« heures de permission' de Mary Roberts Rinehart. Une comédie avec James Ellison." . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03860 EMA ETATS UNIS (1937) Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Empreinte violette spécimen de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes: "'Quand le voleur rencontre un voleur'. Douglas Fairbanks Jr." Les spécimens sont donnés aux entreprises faisant de la publicité. Tirage: quelques exemplaires seulement! $50.00-- $40.00 03861 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Enfants. Le père Noël. Magasin de jouets. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 01225: "Amenez vos enfants au magasin Crowly's Toyland pour voir le père Noël." $15.00-- $12.00 03862 EL FRANCE (1955) Lumière*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 771, Yvert No 1033. $40.00-- $30.00 03863 EL MALI (1970) Lumière brothers*. Marilyn Monroe*. Jean Harlow*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C100. $25.00-- $20.00 03864 ND MALI (1970) Lumière brothers*. Marilyn Monroe*. Jean Harlow*. Imperforate cornerblock of 4. Scott No C100. $25.00-- $20.00 03865 ND BURKINA FASO (1987) Movie camera*. Film crew*. Charlie Chaplin*. Set of 3 imperforates. Scott Nos 793-5. $20.00-- $15.00 03866 ND MALI (1987) Al Jolsen*. Jazz*. Dance*. Cinema*. Hands*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No C536. Yvert No PA 527. 60th anniversary of the first talking film. "The Jazz Singer." In this film, Al Jolsen played the role of the Jewish cantor'sson. $40.00-- $30.00 03867 FDC MALI (1987) Al Jolsen*. Jazz*. Dance*. Cinema*. Hands*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott No C536. Yvert No PA 527. 60th anniversary of the first talking film. "The Jazz Singer." In this film, Al Jolsen played the role of the Jewish cantor'sson. $10.00-- $10.00 03868 EL MALI (1987) Al Jolsen*. Jazz*. Dance*. Cinema*. Hands*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C536. Yvert No PA 527. 60th anniversary of the first talking film. "The Jazz Singer." In this film, Al Jolsen played the role of the Jewish cantor'sson. $30.00-- $25.00 03869 ND MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Marilyn Monroe 15000MT*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 03870 ND MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Marilyn Monroe 17000MT*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 03871 ESS MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Marilyn Monroe 15000MT. Series of 6 sets of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $375.00-- $300.00 03872 ESS MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Marilyn Monroe 17000 MT*. Series of 6 sets of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $375.00-- $300.00 See also:5325, 5327, 593 Circus/Cirque 03873 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Clown* beating drum*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 58918: The Classified Telephone Directory Tells Who Sells! Save Gas!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 03874 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Cirque Barnum. Eléphant*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 220182: "Le festival Barnum, 1954." $40.00-- $30.00 03875 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Circus elephant*. P.T. Barnum*. Red meter cancelation on piece, PB No. 337413: Barnum Festival - Bridgeport, Connecticut. $15.00-- $12.00 03876 ENT RUSSIA (1966) Crossing guard herding children across street to circus*. 4 Kop postal card (N) with corner illustration. $15.00-- $12.00 03877 ENT RUSSIA (1966) Volgograd circus*. Uprated 5 Kop postal card (O) with corner illustration. $15.00-- $12.00 03878 ENT RUSSIA (1976) Alma-Ata circus*. 4 Kop postal card (N) with corner illustration. $15.00-- $12.00 03879 ENT RUSSIA (1976) Circus acts*. 4 Kop postal card (N) with corner illustration. Celebrating 60 years of Soviet circus. $15.00-- $12.00 03880 ENT RUSSIA (1979) Karaganda circus*. 5 Kop postal card (O) with corner illustration. $15.00-- $12.00 03881 ENT RUSSIA (1992) Circus clowns*. 7 Kop postal card (O) with corner illustration. $10.00-- $10.00 03882 TEL SWITZERLAND (1993) Clown holding rose*. Illustrated Telegram (O). $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3180, 4457, 4472, 4658, 4951, 594 Clothing/Vêtements 03883 ENT U.S.A. (1860) Boots*. Shoes*. One cent postal stationery envelope (N) with bicolor corner ad for Elias Shopbell's Patent Adjustable Boot and Shoe Patterns. A few minor stains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03884 ENT ETATS UNIS (1873) Vêtements. Veston de laine. Balance. Coffre-fort. Carte postale (N) "Oak Hall" avec annonce imprimé au verso pour plusieurs marchandises. Très difficile à trouver! . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 03885 ENT U.S.A. (1873) Leather Dress Protector. Postal card (N), UX1 (large watermark), with printed advertisement on reverse for Ladies' Waterproof, Felt Leather Dress Protector. Crease in center of card hardly noticeable from ad side. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 03886 ENT HONGRIE (1892) Vêtements. Uniformes militaires. Entier à publicités multiples (N) à 2 filler. $150.00-- $100.00 03887 ENT GREAT BRITAIN (1894) Whiteley's department store. Half-penny postal card with printed ad on reverse for clearance sale in all departments. $25.00-- $20.00 03888 ENT U.S.A. (1896) Boots. Shoes. Rubbers. Postal card (O) with ad for Ramsdell, Sweet & Co wholesale shoes. $20.00-- $15.00 03889 ENT U.S.A. (1909) Millenery shop*. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertising on back for the opening of Mrs. A. A. Skinner's Millenary shop in Jefferson, Maine.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03890 ENT U.S.A. (1912) Clothing. Postal card (O) with advertisement for KEOGHN Western Fancy Goods - Ladies' Neckware, Ruching, Hose Supporters, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03891 ENT U.S.A. (1915) Man in colonial garb kicking coin*. 2c entire (O) with corner illustration advertising gloves. $40.00-- $30.00 03892 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Bearded man in Irish tophat*. Fancy Cancel from Lewisburg, Ohio. Four well-marked strikes (possibly a leprechaun, given the destination) in black on registered cover. "Only one I've seen" - Weiss. $400.00-- $325.00 03893 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Fixe-cravate. Accessoires portés sur les chemises. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 57223: "Le fixe-cravate Ascot tient bien votre cravate.". . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03894 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Elastique pour une bonne taille de chemises et de pantalons. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir de la Everlastik, Inc. sur pli Pitney Bowes No 87970: "Snugtex garde la bonne taille de chemises et de pantalons." $15.00-- $12.00 03895 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Chemises. Pantalons. Empreinte noire (couleur rare!) de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 55100: "Les Taxi-Kloth, les chemises et les pantalons qui vont bien ensemble. Le choix de 48 états." $15.00-- $12.00 03896 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Glass top hat*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 1154: "Hotel Belmont Plaza, home of the glass hat." Very unusual! $25.00-- $20.00 03897 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Shoes. Violet meter cancel on cover. Pitney Bowes No 70802: Feet First by Rice O'Neill $20.00-- $15.00 03898 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Chemises. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 114499: "Les chemises Elbeco." $15.00-- $12.00 03899 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Nylon pantyhose. Black meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 162410: "Nylon sheers by Greeff." $15.00-- $12.00 03900 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Hommes* tirant pantalons*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 91786: Union Made Work Clothes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03901 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Spool of thread*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 136179: "Lily Sewing Thread All Colors All Sizes." $25.00-- $20.00 03902 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Blouses. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 136274: "Les chemises 'Ship 'n Shore'." $15.00-- $12.00 03903 ENT BELGIUM (1952) Men's clothing*. Knight on horseback*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 1204 with illustrated ad for Deprael's Clothing for All Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03904 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Eyelets. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #171931: "Eyelets of All Kinds. Get Our Pricces." $15.00-- $12.00 03905 ENT ROMANIA (1957) Automatic washer with wringer*. Postal stationery envelope with illustrated ad. $15.00-- $12.00 03906 EP GERMANY (1959) Girl giving coat to boy*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm brothers' "Star Dollars" Fairy Tale. Scott No B369, Yvert No 196.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03907 EP GERMANY (1959) Cat*. Girl giving coat to boy*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm brothers' "Star Dollars" Fairy Tale. Scott No B369, Yvert No 196.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03908 EMA ETATS UNIS (1961) Les chemises de femme. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 250346: "Les chemises de femme Ship'n Shore. Proposées dans tout le pays." . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 03909 EMA FRANCE (1967) Protective clothing*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. NB 3603: Establissements Langer Michel Fabrique d'Articles de Protection pour L'Industrie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 03910 EA TCHAD (1970b) Teinturier*. Épreuve d'artiste en noir signée par le graveur DURRENS. Yvert No 228, Scott No 229a. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03911 EP BARBUDA (1978) Prince Philip* paying homage to Queen Elizabeth II. Scott No 377. Yvert No 422. 25th anniversary of coronation. Printer's Presentation Card consisting of an imperforate proof pasted on card stock, 99mm x 128mm, from the archives of the Printer: Format International Security Printers Ltd. Very rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $90.00 03912 EMA GERMANY (1990) Viking helmet*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. F90 8711: Golden Head. Fabrikation Feiner Lederwaren...mit dem markanten Goldheim.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:3065, 3142, 3147, 3312, 3394, 3899, 4097, 4098, 4099, 4121, 4436, 4438, 4616, 5085, 5256, 5400, 5736, 5771, 5772, 596 Coats of Arms/Blasons 03913 TEL ICELAND (1922) Coat of arms of Landssimi Islands*. Illustrated telegram (O). $40.00-- $30.00 03914 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Emblem*. Fancy cancel from Genesee Depot, WI. Seven strikes in black on registered envelope sent to Bombay, India. The use of fancy cancels on foreign mail was very uncommon. Numerous backstamps reveal transit through various Indian post offices and the ultimate arrival back in New York more than three months after mailing! Fascinating item! $400.00-- $325.00 03915 EA MONACO (1954) Coat of arms*. Die proof by typography signed by then engraver FRERES. Scott No 318, Yvert No 411. $150.00-- $120.00 03916 EA MONACO (1954) Coat of arms*. Compound die proof in black signed by the engraver FRERES and showing the different parts of the design as separate vignettes. Scott No 318, Yvert No 411. . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 03917 ND LAOS (1976) Coat of Arms*. Set of 5, imperforate. Scott Nos 272-6, Yvert Nos 303-7. Hard to find! $75.00-- $50.00 See also:3177, 3223, 5055, 598 Coins/Monnaies 03918 EP GERMANY (1958) Deutschemark*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 10th anniversary of currency reform. Scott No 787, Yvert No 162. $75.00-- $60.00 03919 ESS NIGER (1972) Coins*. Trial color plate proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. West African Monetary Union. Scott No 258, Yvert No 262. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 See also:3891, 4491, 600 Columbus/Christophe Colomb 03920 EA MALI (1981) Columbus*. Fleet*. US No 233*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No C426, Yvert No PA423. $175.00-- $140.00 03921 EA MALI (1981) Santa Maria*. Spain No 421*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No C428, Yvert No PA425. $175.00-- $140.00 03922 EA MALI (1981) Santa Maria*. US No 232*. Die proof in reddish-purple signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No C429, Yvert No PA426. $175.00-- $140.00 03923 SPE PARAGUAY (1985) Columbus*. Santa Maria*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No C624. $30.00-- $25.00 03924 SPE PARAGUAY (1986) Stamp of Spain*. Santa Maria*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No C636. $30.00-- $25.00 03925 ND COMOROS (1988) Columbus' voyages to America*. Set of 6 imperforates. Scott Nos 657-62. $40.00-- $30.00 03926 SS ARGENTINA (1992) Sailing ship*. Voyagers*. S/S for 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage to America. Not valid for postage and unlisted in most catalogs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00-- $8.00 See also:5424, 5425, 602 Comic Strips/Bande Dessinée 03927 EP GERMANY (1958) Cartoon characters Max & Moritz*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 50th anniversary of death of Wilhelm Busch. Scott No 780, Yvert No 153.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03928 EP GERMANY (1958) Cartoon character Max*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 50th anniversary of death of Wilhelm Busch. Scott No 780, Yvert No 153.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 606 Concorde/Concorde 03929 EL MALI (1969) Montgolfier balloon*. Ferber 5 experimental biplane*. Concorde prototype*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott Nos C68-70, Yvert Nos PA70A. Rare, only 25 printed! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 03930 ** EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1976) Concorde*. Gold foil stamp. $15.00-- $12.00 03931 EMA FRANCE (1986) Concorde*. Red meter cancellation on cover No 8778: "Hotel Le Concorde." $20.00-- $15.00 03932 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Concorde*. Sailing ship*. Train*. Auto*. Darwin*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 607 Conservation/Défense de l'environnement 03933 EP GERMANY (1969) Seashore*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1000, Yvert No 454. $75.00-- $60.00 03934 EP GERMANY (1969) Trees*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1000, Yvert No 454. $75.00-- $60.00 03935 EP GERMANY (1969) Old bridge*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1000, Yvert No 454. $75.00-- $60.00 03936 EP GERMANY (1969) Foothills*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1001, Yvert No 455. $75.00-- $60.00 03937 EP GERMANY (1969) Stylised tree*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1002, Yvert No 456. $75.00-- $60.00 03938 EP GERMANY (1969) Mountains*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1002, Yvert No 456. $75.00-- $60.00 03939 EP GERMANY (1969) Mountain*. Goat*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1002, Yvert No 456. $75.00-- $60.00 03940 EP GERMANY (1969) Mountains*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1002, Yvert No 456. $75.00-- $60.00 03941 EP GERMANY (1969) Stylised water*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1003, Yvert No 457. $75.00-- $60.00 03942 EP GERMANY (1969) Sailboats on lake*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1003, Yvert No 457. $75.00-- $60.00 03943 EP GERMANY (1969) Waterfall*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1003, Yvert No 457. $75.00-- $60.00 03944 EP GERMANY (1969) Babbling brook*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1003, Yvert No 457. $75.00-- $60.00 03945 EP GERMANY (1969) Tree*. Mountains*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1003, Yvert No 457. $75.00-- $60.00 03946 EP ANTIGUA (1994) Bactrian camel. African elephant. Leopard. Sierra club logo. Photographic proof of minisheet of 8, originally mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 1776.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 03947 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Blue bird. Otter. Black print. Austrian Conservation Federation 100th anniversary. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3098, 3198, 3586, 4231, 4671, 5317, 608 Costume/Costume 03948 EMA CANADA (1942) Man in Tophat*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Meter-Compteur No 83597: harry gold. "The Tattooed Man." $20.00-- $15.00 03949 ENT AUSTRIA (1951) Native costumes*. Uprated postal stationery envelope to France. Corner illustration of rose. $30.00-- $25.00 03950 MAX DENMARK (1953) Jelling rune-stone*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 342. $10.00-- $10.00 03951 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) Nutcracker*. Figurines*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 975, Yvert No 1028. Michel catalog 180 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 03952 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) Angel & Miner candle holders*. Imperforate margin phase proof in final colors. Scott No 976, Yvert No 1029. Michel catalog 90 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 03953 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Woman in traditional dress*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 285, Yvert No 289. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03954 ND BELGIUM (1971) Mr. & Mrs. Goliath*. Imperforate with control number on back, ungummed as issued. Parade of the Giants in the city of Ath. Scott No 809, Yvert No 1593. Unusual! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 03955 SS THAILAND (1972) National costumes*. S/S of 4 stamps. Scott No 632a. $20.00-- $15.00 03956 MAQ INDONESIA (1974) Baladewa*. Original artwork for shadow plays series. Watercolor cut out to shape and mounted on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures14.5 x 22.5 cm. Scott No 889, Yvert No 701. $600.00-- $500.00 03957 MAQ INDONESIA (1974) Kresna*. Original artwork for shadow plays series. Watercolor cut out to shape and mounted on posterboard (the acetate overlay for lettering is strangely missing). Design measures14.5 x 22.5 cm. Scott No 890, Yvert No 702. $600.00-- $500.00 03958 MAQ INDONESIA (1974) Bima*. Original artwork for shadow plays series. Watercolor cut out to shape and mounted on posterboard (the acetate overlay for lettering is strangely missing). Design measures14.5 x 22.5 cm. Scott No 891, Yvert No 703. $750.00-- $600.00 03959 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1979) Dance costumes*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 319-21, Yvert Nos 138-40. Attractive! $50.00-- $40.00 03960 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1990) Stars*. Twins*. Legend of the Pipiri-ma. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 550, Yvert No 369. $20.00-- $15.00 03961 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Guinea warrior (with rifle) historical costume*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and with signature and official stamp on front and monochrome proof on reverse. Design measures 82 x 115 mm. Scott No 1195, Yvert No 1451. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03962 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Goloff style (with rifle) historical costume*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and with signature and official stamp on front and monochrome proof on reverse. Design measures 82 x 115 mm. Scott No 1196, Yvert No 1452. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03963 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Peul style (spear & lance) historical costume*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and with signature and official stamp on front and monochrome proof on reverse. Design measures 82 x 115 mm. Scott No 1197, Yvert No 1453. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03964 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Abyssinian warrior (spear & curved sword) historical costume*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and with signature and official stamp on front and monochrome proof onreverse. Design measures 82 x 115 mm. Scott No 1198, Yvert No 1454. Unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03965 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Pahuin style (lance & crossbow) historical costume*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and with signature and official stamp on front and monochrome proof on reverse. Design measures 82 x 115 mm. Scott No 1199, Yvert No 1455. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 03966 EA FRANCE (1995) Man carrying sheep. Hat with bird on top. Poetic verses. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81. $110.00-- $90.00 03967 EA FRANCE (1995) Provençal characters. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81. $110.00-- $90.00 03968 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Blue-print dirndl*. Black print. Wachau district. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3175, 3188, 3981, 4019, 4499, 4866, 4867, 5046, 5056, 5784, 5817, 5837, 609 Crafts/Artisinat 03969 EP GERMANY (1968) Workers in woodcraft*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Tradition of Crafts and Trades stamp. Scott No 981, Yvert No 418. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 03970 EA LAOS (1969) Basket weavers*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver MIERMONT. ILO issue. Scott No 191, Yvert No 202. $150.00-- $120.00 03971 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Decorated writing box*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs including final colors. Dresden works of art. Scott No 1310, Yvert No 1374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 03972 ND BURKINA FASO (1985) Artifacts*. Set of 4 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 739-42.. $50.00-- $40.00 03973 SPE ALLEMAGNE (Berlin) (1988) Chefs-d'oeuvre d'orfèvrerie en or*. (Lion*. Bijoux*., etc.) Scott No 9NB261-4. Yvert No 779-782 surchargés "MUSTER" (Spécimen). **. $75.00-- $60.00 03974 SPE GERMANY (1989) Bronze flagon of Reinheim*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 1532, Yvert No 1233. $15.00-- $12.00 03975 MAQ MADAGASCAR (1993) Ambositra inlaid cabinet*. Photographic proof used as final design for native handicrafts issue. Mounted on posterboard with acetate window for lettering. Design measures 120 x 120 mm. Smaller monochrome proof and signature of Director of Presentations on front. Scott No 1247g, Yvert No 1330. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 See also:3821, 3952, 611 Dams/Barrages 03976 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Dammed river*. Red meter cancel on fragment. Pitney Bowes No 138747: "Whose Waters? Let the Supreme Court Decide." $20.00-- $15.00 03977 EA ALGERIA (1957) Beni Bahdel dam*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C12, Yvert No PA14. Rare! $200.00-- $150.00 03978 EA LAOS (1972) Nam Ngum hydroelectric dam*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. ECAFE 25th anniversary. Scott No 228, Yvert No 245.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03979 ESS IVORY COAST (1972) Kossou Dam and Hydroelectric Plant*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C53, Yvert No PA59. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 03980 EA LAOS (1972) Nam Ngum hydroelectric dam*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MIERMONT. ECAFE 25th anniversary. Scott No C88, Yvert No PA88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 612 Dance Ballet/Danse Ballet 03981 ENT ROMANIA (1959) Folk dance group*. 55 bani entire (O) with color illustration of local dance band. $15.00-- $12.00 03982 ESS DAHOMEY (1964) Nago dance*. Trial color proof in dark blue. Scott No 186, Yvert No 206. Scarce! $20.00-- $15.00 03983 EA CAMEROUN (1970a) Danseurs ozila*. Épreuve d'artiste en orange signée par la graveure GUILLAUME. Yvert No 487, Scott No 507. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03984 EA CAMEROUN (1970b) Danseur ozila*. Tambour*. Épreuve d'artiste en rouge signée par la graveure GUILLAUME. Yvert No 488, Scott No 508. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 03985 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1971) Teke dancer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B10, Yvert No 141. $20.00-- $15.00 03986 ENT BELGIUM (1972) Dance Cafe*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 2646N, with illustrated ad for Butterfly Cafe-Dancing. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3297, 3301, 3860, 3866, 3867, 3868, 3959, 4691, 4931, 4956, 613 Death/La Mort 03987 EL MALI (1971) Mausoleum of Helicarnassus*. Deluxe sheet, part of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Series. Scott No C135, Yvert No PA135. Incredible!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3053, 3062, 3063, 3226, 3298, 4092, 4093, 4226, 4264, 4607, 5292, 5973, 5974, 614 De Gaulle Free France/De Gaulle France Libre 03988 EL CONGO (1966) De Gaulle*. Cartes*. Scott No C36. Yvert No PA38. 22ème anniversaire de la conférence de Brazzaville. Epreuve de luxe. $30.00-- $30.00 03989 ND CONGO (1966) DeGaulle*. Torch*. Map of Africa*. Imperforate pair. 22nd anniversary of Brazzaville Conference. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA38.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 03990 ESS ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1971) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA53. $125.00-- $100.00 03991 ESS GABON (1974) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C145, Yvert No PA145. $100.00-- $80.00 03992 EL GABON (1974) de Gaulle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C145, Yvert No PA145. $20.00-- $15.00 03993 ESS WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C46, Yvert No PA48. $125.00-- $100.00 03994 ESS FRENCH POLYNESIA (1980) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 340, Yvert No 159. $150.00-- $120.00 03995 ESS WALLIS & FUTUNA (1980) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C104, Yvert No PA106. $125.00-- $100.00 03996 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1980) de Gaulle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C104, Yvert No PA106. $25.00-- $20.00 03997 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1980) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C168, Yvert No PA208. $125.00-- $100.00 03998 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) de Gaulle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C168, Yvert No PA208. $20.00-- $15.00 616 Diving/Pêche Sous-Marine Plongée 03999 ESS WALLIS & FUTUNA (1962) Shellfish diver*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No C16, Yvert No PA19. $110.00-- $90.00 04000 ESS MONACO (1962z) Diving suits*. Trial color proof block of 4 with multicolor from corner of sheet. From "Man Under Water" exhibit at Oceanographic Museum. Scott No 524, Yvert No 594. Not easy to find! $75.00-- $60.00 04001 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1968) Skin diver*. Waterskier*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C52, Yvert No PA58. $125.00-- $100.00 04002 ND F.S.A.T. (1989) Scuba diver*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 150, Yvert No 146. $325.00-- $250.00 618 Dogs/Chiens 04003 EMA ETATS UNIS (1936) Boîtes de nourriture pour chiens*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 01692:"Red Heart. Trois variétés de nourriture pour chiens." . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04004 ND MONACO (1972) Great dane*. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 826, Yvert No 880. $40.00-- $30.00 04005 MAX SPAIN (1972) Wolf*. Maximum card with special cancel. Scott No 1731, Yvert No 1758. $20.00-- $15.00 04006 EP GERMANY (1972) Dog*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B481, Yvert No 560. $75.00-- $60.00 04007 ND MONACO (1973) German shepherd*. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 879, Yvert No 922. $90.00-- $75.00 04008 EL CONGO (1974) Dogs*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 308-11, Yvert Nos 347-50. . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04009 ND MONACO (1974) Schnauzer*. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 910, Yvert No 963. $60.00-- $50.00 04010 EL BENIN (1981) Dogs*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 512, Yvert No 531. $20.00-- $15.00 04011 ND MONACO (1986) Terriers*. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1539, Yvert No 1530. $50.00-- $40.00 04012 ND F.S.A.T. (1994) Sled dog*. Robert Pommier*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 198, Yvert No 188. $300.00-- $300.00 04013 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) African painted dog (Lycaon pictus)*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1426, Yvert No 1917. Unique! . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04014 ESS GUINEA-BISSAU (2003) Dogs*. Baden-Powell*. Series of 4 sets of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $250.00-- $200.00 See also:3313, 3774, 3775, 3776, 3782, 4075, 4076, 4077, 4078, 4079, 4080, 4081, 4082, 4117, 4118, 4471, 4507, 4508, 5152, 5233, 5976, 620 Education/Education 04015 EP GERMANY (1957) Freiburg University*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th year of founding.. Scott No 766, Yvert No 135. $75.00-- $60.00 04016 EP GERMANY (1957) Liebig Laboratory*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Ludwig University in Giessen. Scott No 768, Yvert No 137. $75.00-- $60.00 04017 ND NIGER (1965) Woman adding sums*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No 153, Yvert No 159. $30.00-- $25.00 04018 ND NIGER (1965) Outdoor classroom*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 154, Yvert No 160. $25.00-- $20.00 04019 ND NIGER (1965) Village residents*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No 155, Yvert No 161. $30.00-- $25.00 04020 EP GERMANY (1970) Comenius*. Globe*. Manuscript*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 300th anniversary of death of theologian and champion of universal education. Scott No 1050, Yvert No 520. . $75.00-- $60.00 04021 EA LAOS (1972) Children learning to read*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. International Book Year. Scott No 226, Yvert No 243.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04022 EA NIGER (1972) Book*. Sailing ship*. Plane*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. International Book Year - UNSECO. Scott No 253, Yvert No 258. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $90.00 04023 EA LAOS (1972) Father teaching children to read palm leaf book*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. International Book Year. Scott No C87, Yvert No PA87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04024 EL DAHOMEY (1972) Heuss*. Workers Institute*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C158, Yvert No PA164. $12.00-- $10.00 04025 SPE PHILIPPINES (1982) Reading campaign. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1608-9. $10.00-- $10.00 04026 ESS SRI LANKA (1986) Students studying*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 778, Yvert No 740. Mahapola scholarship program. $125.00-- $100.00 04027 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) 75th anniversary De La Salle University. Set of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1800-2. $20.00-- $15.00 04028 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) De La Salle University founding fathers*. S/S overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott No 1803. $10.00-- $10.00 04029 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) 85th anniversary Philippine Normal College. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1825-6. $10.00-- $10.00 04030 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) Lyceum College* Founder José Laurel*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1851-2. $10.00-- $10.00 04031 MAQ SRI LANKA (1991) Kingswood College*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Signature official stamp and monochrome proof of issued stamp. Design measures 210 x 150 mm. Scott No 1009, Yvert No966. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 See also:3022, 3031, 3248, 3281, 3378, 3441, 3807, 5043, 5251, 5290, 5296, 5319, 5401, 5869, 5875, 5877, 5878, 622 Electricity/Electricité 04032 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Reddy Kilowatt (mascot of electric companies)*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 95105: "Electric Service brings better living to the home.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04033 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Etiquette*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 57524: "Une raison pour plus comfortablement vivre: l'électricité bon marché.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04034 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Electricité. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 01421: "Les prix de l'électricité ont éte réduits. Maintenant vous recevez plus, pour ce que vous dépensez en électricité." $20.00-- $15.00 04035 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Electricité. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 01421: "Si c'est nouveau, convenable et pratique; bien sûr, c'est électrique." . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04036 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Man* giving woman* a present*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 98613: "Give Electric Housewares. First choice for every gift occasion.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04037 EMA U.S.A. (1960) Reddy Kilowatt* dressed as Uncle Sam. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 173373: "America is strong. It's electrified.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04038 EP GERMANY (1966) Electric pile*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of discovery of electrodynamic principle by Werner Siemens. Scott No 966, Yvert No 379.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04039 EP GERMANY (1972) Defective plug*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1079, Yvert No 575. $75.00-- $60.00 04040 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Defective plug*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 9N321, Yvert No 395. $75.00-- $60.00 04041 EA MALI (1975) Ampère*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C258, Yvert No PA265. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04042 VAR U.S.A. (1983) Charles Steinmetz*. Nikola Tesla*. Horizontal misperforation causing the se-tenant pair to be split in half. Scott Nos 2055,2057. $125.00-- $100.00 04043 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Electric ship. Electric rail*. Black print of SS. 100th anniversary of Star & Hafferl. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:3409, 3552, 3979, 4341, 4617, 4800, 625 Environment/Environnement 04044 ND MALDIVES (1972) Globe*. Environment symbol*. "Only One Earth". Set of 5 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 412-6, Yvert Nos 398-402. UN Conference on Human Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04045 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1974) Stylized people*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. World Population Year. Scott No 211, Yvert No 220. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04046 EA IVORY COAST (1974) WPY emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. World population year. Scott No 379, Yvert No 374. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04047 EA MONACO (1978) Ship*. Mediterranean sea*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Plan RAMOGE for protection of the sea. Scott No 1111, Yvert No 1134.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04048 SPE JAPAN (1981) Stylized watercourse*. Land erosion control issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1457, Yvert No 1373. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 04049 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Youth hugging tree. Black print.. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3199, 3676, 5827, 628 Europa/Europa 04050 MAX FRANCE (1952) Council of Europe offices*. Maximim card with First Day cancel. Scott No 679, Yvert No 923. $30.00-- $25.00 04051 ND MONACO (1978) Monaco cathedral*. View of Monaco*. Set of 2 imperforate blocks of 4. Scott Nos 1113-4, Yvert Nos 1136-7. $40.00-- $30.00 See also:3330, 4969, 5153, 5829, 6285 Explorers/Exploriteurs 04052 ENT U.S.A. (1929) Buffalo Bill*. 1c Postal card with illustrated ad on reverse for Colonel Bill Cody's official biography. $25.00-- $20.00 04053 EA CHAD (1969a) H. Barth*. Lake Chad*. Palm tree*. Canoe*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA53. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04054 EA CHAD (1969b) G. Nachtigal*. Tibesti gorge*. Caduceus*. Mountain goats*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA54. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04055 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Explorer ship*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1323, Yvert No 1391. $40.00-- $30.00 04056 EL MALI (1979) Caillié*. Camel*. Timbuktu*. Map of Sahara*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 346-7, Yvert Nos 347-8. $40.00-- $30.00 04057 MAX ST. THOMAS & PRINCE ISLANDS (1982) Thor Heyerdahl*. Kon-tiki raft*. Maximum card with thematic cancel. Scott No 671. $10.00-- $10.00 04058 CAR JERSEY (1987) Viking heritage*. Booklet of 6 panes with explanatory interleaving. Scott Nos 431-6. $20.00-- $15.00 04059 ND F.S.A.T. (1996) Paul-Emile Victor*. Penguins*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No 216, Yvert No 211. $140.00-- $110.00 04060 ND F.S.A.T. (1997) French polar expeditions*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate triptychs. Scott No 232a, Yvert Nos 223-5.. $175.00-- $140.00 04061 EA F.S.A.T. (2012) Raoul Amundsen*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. $250.00-- $200.00 See also:3223, 4012, 4062, 5198, 629 Fairs/Foires 04062 FDC ICELAND (1939) New York World's Fair*. Registered FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 2123-5. $15.00-- $12.00 04063 EA FRANCE (1967) Pavilion*. Die proof in blue-violet signed by the engraver DURRENS. French pavilion at Montreal Expo, 1967. Scott No 1177, Yvert No 1519. Only 23 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04064 FDC HONG KONG (1970) Osaka Expo*. FDC with cachet and First Day thematic cancelation. Scott Nos 255-6. $5.00-- $5.00 04065 ESS MONACO (1970) Osaka World Fair*. Complete set of 5 trial color proof pairs. Scott Nos 753-7, Yvert Nos 822-6. $90.00-- $75.00 04066 EP GERMANY (1972) Clown*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of Cologne Carnival. Scott No 1097, Yvert No 599. $75.00-- $60.00 04067 EP GERMANY (1972) Clowns playing music*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of Cologne Carnival. Scott No 1097, Yvert No 599.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04068 EP GERMANY (1972) Dancers in festive garb*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of Cologne Carnival. Scott No 1097, Yvert No 599.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04069 EP GERMANY (1972) Clowns in fantastic garb*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of Cologne Carnival. Scott No 1097, Yvert No 599.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04070 EA MONACO (1981) Monagesque pavilion*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 1282, Yvert No 1277. $200.00-- $160.00 04071 OBL U.S.A. (1988) Various animals*. Pie*. Clown*. Jam*. Violin*. Illustrated cancel on envelope for Washington County Fair and Burley (tobacco) Festival.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:4147, 6295 Fairy Tales/Conte de Fées 04072 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Leprechaun with shillelagh*. Fancy cancel from Patrick, North Carolina. Two strikes in green on registered cover. Cute! $200.00-- $160.00 04073 EP GERMANY (1959) Girl receiving money from heaven*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm brothers' "Star Dollars" Fairy Tale. Scott No B370, Yvert No 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04074 EP GERMANY (1959) Grimm brothers*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring Grimm brothers. Scott No B371, Yvert No 198. $75.00-- $60.00 04075 EP GERMANY (1960) Little girl sets off for Grandma's with basket of food*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B372, Yvert No 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04076 EP GERMANY (1960) Little girl*. Grandmother*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B372, Yvert No 213. $75.00-- $60.00 04077 EP GERMANY (1960) Little girl*. Wolf*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B372, Yvert No 213. $75.00-- $60.00 04078 EP GERMANY (1960) Wolf sneaking into grandmother's bed*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B372, Yvert No 214.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04079 EP GERMANY (1960) Girl*. Wolf*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B372, Yvert No 213. $75.00-- $60.00 04080 EP GERMANY (1960) Girl*. Wolf disguised as a grandmother*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B373, Yvert No 215.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04081 EP GERMANY (1960) Hunter rescuing girl, grandmother*. Dead wolf*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B374, Yvert No 216.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04082 EP GERMANY (1960) Hunter with rifle approaching house*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of Little Red Riding Hood series. Scott No B374, Yvert No 215.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04083 EP GERMANY (1961) Lost in the woods*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B376, Yvert No 241. $75.00-- $60.00 04084 EP GERMANY (1961) Hansel & Gretel at gingerbread house*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B377, Yvert No 242.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04085 EP GERMANY (1961) Hansel & Gretel approach witch's house*. Cat*. Owl*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B377, Yvert No 242. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04086 EP GERMANY (1961) Boy in cage*. Old woman with cane, cat*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B378, Yvert No 243.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04087 EP GERMANY (1961) Gretel shoves witch into oven*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B378, Yvert No 243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04088 EP GERMANY (1961) Hansel riding on duck holding Gretel's hand*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B379, Yvert No 244.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04089 EP GERMANY (1962) Snow White*. Huntsman with sword*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B384, Yvert No 257. $75.00-- $60.00 04090 EP GERMANY (1962) Hand holding mirror reflecting face*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B384, Yvert No 257. $75.00-- $60.00 04091 EP GERMANY (1962) Snow White*. Seven dwarves*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B385, Yvert No 258. $75.00-- $60.00 04092 EP GERMANY (1962) Snow White*. Queen offering poisoned apple*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B386, Yvert No 259.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04093 EP GERMANY (1962) Snow White*. Poisoned apple*, comb*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B386, Yvert No 259. $75.00-- $60.00 04094 EP GERMANY (1962) Snow White*. Prince reviving her*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B387, Yvert No 260. $75.00-- $60.00 04095 EP GERMANY (1965) Cinderella befriends the birds*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B408, Yvert No 352. $75.00-- $60.00 04096 EP GERMANY (1965) Cinderella feeding the pigeons*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B408, Yvert No 352. $75.00-- $60.00 04097 EP GERMANY (1965) Cinderella* receives her gown* from the birds*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B409, Yvert No 353.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04098 EP GERMANY (1965) Cinderella's stepsisters try to cut their feet to fit the glass slipper*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B410, Yvert No 354. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04099 EP GERMANY (1965) Prince Charming fits glass slipper on Cinderella*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B410, Yvert No 354.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04100 EP GERMANY (1965) Cinderella rides off with Prince Charming*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B411, Yvert No 355. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04101 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess*. Frog diving in pool*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B418, Yvert No 380. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04102 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess* playing with ball*. Castle*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B418, Yvert No 380.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04103 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess*. Ball*. Frog*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B418, Yvert No 380. $75.00-- $60.00 04104 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess dining with frog*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B419, Yvert No 381. $75.00-- $60.00 04105 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess*. Frog transformed into prince*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B421, Yvert No 383.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04106 EP GERMANY (1966) Princess*. Frog*. King*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Princess and the Frog series. Scott No B421, Yvert No 383. $75.00-- $60.00 04107 EA IVORY COAST (1967) Genie, protector of Assamlangangan*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver DURRENS. 25th anniversary of PEN authors' club. Scott No 256, Yvert No 263. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04108 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle)*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No 9NB90, Yvert No 286. $75.00-- $60.00 04109 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle)*. Stepdaughter*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No 9NB91, Yvert No 287. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04110 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle)*. Rooster crowing*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No 9NB91, Yvert No 287. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04111 EP GERMANY (1967) Girl with basket*. Rooster*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale Frau Holle (Mother Hulda). Scott No B427, Yvert No 404.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04112 EP GERMANY (1967) Stepdaughter returning with apron full of gold*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B427, Yvert No 404.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04113 EP GERMANY (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle) with fruits and vegetables*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B427, Yvert No 404.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04114 EP GERMANY (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle) baking bread*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B428, Yvert No 405. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04115 EP GERMANY (1967) Mother Hulda (Frau Holle) shaking her featherbed and making snow*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm fairy tale. Scott No B429, Yvert No 406.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04116 ND GUINEA (1968) The Hunter and the Female Antelope*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates + 2 labels. Scott No 511. African Legends series. $60.00-- $50.00 04117 SPE JAPAN (1973) Gold*. Dog*. Tree*. Folk tales*. Set of three from folk tale"The Old Man Who Made Trees Bloom" overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1152-4, Yvert Nos 1095-7. Fascinating! . $25.00-- $20.00 04118 EL DAHOMEY (1974) Native folkore tales*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 317-20, Yvert No 335-8. $90.00-- $75.00 04119 SPE JAPAN (1974) Folk tale*. Set of three overprinted MIHON (specimen). Tale of the Mini-mini Boy (Issun Hoschi). Scott Nos 1166-8, Yvert Nos 1111-13. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04120 SPE CHINA (TAIWAN) (1974) Fairy tales*. Set of 8 stamps with value cancelled out (specimen marking). Chinese traditional fairy tales. Scott Nos 1887-94, Yvert Nos 953-60. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04121 EA MONACO (1978) Bluebeard*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Mother Goose Tales of Charles Perrault. Scott No 1120, Yvert No 1157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04122 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Turtle*. Japanese woman*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Daughter of the Sea Dragon (Japanese Legend). Scott No 1934. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04123 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Merman*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - "Homo Aquaticus" by Poul Anderson. Scott No 1935. $50.00-- $40.00 04124 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea Fairy*. Seagulls*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Chinese Buddhist legend. Scott No 1936. $50.00-- $40.00 04125 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Totem pole*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - First totem pole. Scott No 1937. $50.00-- $40.00 04126 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Aphrodite*. Fish*. Corals*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Legend of Aphrodite. Scott No 1942. $50.00-- $40.00 04127 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Ship's figurehead*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Figurehead Faith. Scott No 1943. $50.00-- $40.00 04128 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Lilith*. Fish*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Legend of Lilith. Scott No 1944. $50.00-- $40.00 04129 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Odysseus*. Sirens*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Odysseus tempted by the sirens. Scott No 1950. $50.00-- $40.00 04130 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Mermaid*. Sunken ship*. Man*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Anderson. Scott No 1951.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04131 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Airship*. Modernistic buildings*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Atlantis. Scott No 1954. $50.00-- $40.00 04132 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea bishop*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Early French legend. Scott No 1955. $50.00-- $40.00 04133 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Man riding horse* underwater*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - The Kelpie (Celtic legend). Scott No 1960.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04134 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Indian* riding sea lion*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Natsihlane's Rescue (Tlinglit legend). Scott No 1961.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04135 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Merman*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series. Scott No 1962. $50.00-- $40.00 04136 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Albatross*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series. Scott No 1963. $50.00-- $40.00 04137 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Hippocampus*. Sea centaur playing flute*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Poseidon's Soldiers. Scott No 1967.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04138 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea dragon*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Chinese legend. Scott No 1968. $50.00-- $40.00 04139 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea serpent* attacking sailing ship*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Serpents of the Sea. Scott No 1970. $50.00-- $40.00 04140 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Giant arthropods emerging from the sea*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - "On the Last Afternoon" by James Tiptree. Scott No 1971. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04141 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Seaman at helm*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Coleridge. Scott No 1972. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04142 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Poseidon*. Greek temple*. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Legend of Poseidon. Scott No 1973. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3188, 3892, 3906, 3907, 3960, 4073, 4347, 4349, 5044, 5254, 5837, 630 Fire/Feu 04143 ENT ETATS UNIS (1908) Assurance contre feu. Carte postale (O) avec annonce au verso pour "American Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company" convoquant leur conseil d'administration. Difficile à trouver!. $25.00-- $15.00 04144 OBL ETATS UNIS (1933) Brique ignifugée.* Oblitération Fancy de Firebrick, Ohio. Quatre marques en rouge sur pli recommandé. Rare! $275.00-- $225.00 04145 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Fire. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 172297: "Fire loss is everybody's loss. Prevent fire." $15.00-- $12.00 04146 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Fire extinguisher*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 135422: "Red Comet automatic fire extinguishers protect property and lives.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04147 EA LAOS (1965) Rocket festival*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 121, Yvert No 126. $175.00-- $140.00 04148 EP GERMANY (1971) Cigarette*. House on fire*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1074, Yvert No 555. $75.00-- $60.00 04149 EP GERMANY (1971) Fire*. Forest*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1074, Yvert No 555. $75.00-- $60.00 04150 ESS FRANCE (1973) Flamme sous l'Arc de Triomphe*. Essais de couleur en bande de 3 au bord de la feuille. Yvert No 1777, Scott No 1386. Très beau!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 See also:3335, 3663, 4608, 4612, 632 Firemen/Pompiers 04151 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Pompier*. Empreinte violet de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 126141: Cast Your Vote Against Fire. $20.00-- $15.00 04152 EP GERMANY (1970) Fireman*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring voluntary services. Scott No 1025, Yvert No 492. $75.00-- $60.00 04153 ENT POLAND (1986) Fireman's helmet*. 5 zl postal card (N) with corner illustration of fire truck "Star" 266, Typ SH-18P. $10.00-- $10.00 04154 EMA FRANCE (1992) Fireman's helmet*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. R 22371: Corps des Sapeurs Pompiers du Sivom de l'Agglomeration Rouennaise.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:4459, 634 Fish/Poissons 04155 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Bass*. Fancy cancel from Bass, Indiana. Two strikes in greenish-brown on registered envelope. Great cancel for a freshwater fish. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 04156 OBL U.S.A. (1934) Fish leaping out of water*. Fancy cancel from Fishertown, PA. One mark in blue on illustrated registered cover. Superb! $150.00-- $120.00 04157 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1959) Zebrafish*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Brachyrus zebra. Scott No 307, Yvert No 291. $90.00-- $75.00 04158 ESS SOMALI COAST (1959a) Parrotfish*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 275, Yvert No 294. $90.00-- $75.00 04159 ESS SOMALI COAST (1959b) Hammerhead shark*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 282, Yvert No 302. Beautiful! $90.00-- $75.00 04160 EP MALI (1960) Dentex filosus*. Sepia die proof with control punch at bottom. Scott No 8, Yvert No 8. Only 3-4 sepia die proofs were ever issued. Very rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 04161 ESS CONGO (1961) Sloan's viperfish*. Scott No 97. Yvert No 143. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. $90.00-- $75.00 04162 ESS CONGO (1961) Hatchetfish*. Scott No 100. Yvert No 146. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. $90.00-- $75.00 04163 ESS CONGO (1961) Caulolepis longidens*. Scott No 101. Yvert No 147. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. What long teeth it has! $90.00-- $75.00 04164 EA MOROCCO (1962) Fish in aquarium*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Inauguration of Casablanca Aquarium. Scott No 68, Yvert No 448.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04165 EL SOMALI COAST (1962) Large flatfish*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 289, Yvert No 307. $25.00-- $20.00 04166 EL CONGO (1964) Johnson's deep sea angler*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 120, Yvert No 147a. $25.00-- $20.00 04167 EL GABON (1964) Tarpon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 172, Yvert No 171. $25.00-- $20.00 04168 EL MAURITANIA (1964) Striped mullet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 177, Yvert No 179. Some toning spots. $20.00-- $15.00 04169 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Striped mullet*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 177, Yvert No 179. $100.00-- $80.00 04170 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Maigre fish*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 180, Yvert No 182. $100.00-- $80.00 04171 ND GUINEA (1964) Tropical fish*. Complete set of 12 imperforates. Scott Nos 315-24,C54-5. Yvert Nos 177-86,PA38-9. Not easy to find! $80.00-- $65.00 04172 EP GERMANY (1964) Fish*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of fish series. Scott No B396, Yvert No 284. $75.00-- $60.00 04173 EP GERMANY (1964) Fish*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of fish series. Scott No B398, Yvert No 286. $75.00-- $60.00 04174 EP GERMANY (1964) Fish*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of fish series. Scott No B399, Yvert No 287. $75.00-- $60.00 04175 EA COMORO ISLANDS (1968) Surgeonfish*. Scott No 74. Yvert No 47. Die Proof in red signed by the engraver DERREY. $175.00-- $140.00 04176 EL UPPER VOLTA (1969) Alestes luteus roman*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 199, Yvert No 201. $20.00-- $15.00 04177 MAQ INDONESIA (1971) Acanthurus lineatus*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 18 x 12 cm. Scott No 810, Yvert No 624.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 04178 MAQ INDONESIA (1971) Zanclus cornutus*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 18 x 12 cm. Scott No 811, Yvert No 623. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 04179 MAQ INDONESIA (1971) Romocanthus imperator*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 18 x 12 cm. Scott No 812, Yvert No 624.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 04180 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Tropical fish*. Set of 3 stamp-sized artworks mounted on posterboard. Scott Nos 834-6, Yvert Nos 646-8. The designs were changed slightly in the issued stamps. . . . . . . . . . . $1,500.00-- $1,200.00 04181 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Fish*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB91, Yvert No 386. $75.00-- $60.00 04182 ESS IVORY COAST (1973) Priacanthus arenatus*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 347, Yvert No 356. $100.00-- $80.00 04183 ESS IVORY COAST (1973) Xyrichthys novacula*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 348, Yvert No 327a. $100.00-- $80.00 04184 MAQ INDONESIA (1973) Acanthurus leucosternon*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard. Design measures 16 x 10 cm. Scott No 859, Yvert No 671. The background colors were changed slightly in the issued stamp. $750.00-- $600.00 04185 MAQ INDONESIA (1973) Chaetodon trifasciatus*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures 16 x 10 cm. Scott No 860, Yvert No 672. The background colors were changed slightly in the issued stamp. $750.00-- $600.00 04186 MAQ INDONESIA (1973) Pomacanthus annularis*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures 16 x 10 cm. Scott No 861, Yvert No 673. The background colors were changed slightly in the issued stamp. $750.00-- $600.00 04187 VAR EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1974) Exotic fish*. Sheetlet of 16 different exotic fish, green color omitted. Only known example of this error! Accompanied by regular sheet for comparison. Scott Nos 74236-5, not listed in Yvert. Unique exhibition item! $425.00-- $350.00 04188 ESS MALI (1975) Tetrodon fahaka*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 234, Yvert No 236. $100.00-- $80.00 04189 ESS MALI (1975) Abal (Citharinus latus)*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 236, Yvert No 238. $100.00-- $80.00 04190 ESS MALI (1975) Hydrocyon forskali*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 237, Yvert No 239. $100.00-- $80.00 04191 ESS MALI (1975) Lates niloticus*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 238, Yvert No 240. $100.00-- $80.00 04192 MAQ INDONESIA (1975) Coris angulata*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design window measures 15 x 10 cm. Scott No 959, Yvert No 751. $750.00-- $600.00 04193 MAQ INDONESIA (1975) Chaetodon ephippium*. Original artwork for tropical fish series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design window measures 15 x 10 cm. Scott No 960, Yvert No 752. $750.00-- $600.00 04194 ND GUINEA (1980) Various fish*. Complete set of 12 imperforates. Scott Nos 795-806, Yvert Nos 659-70. $40.00-- $30.00 04195 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Barbus degeni*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1118, Yvert No 1123. Freshwater fish. $125.00-- $100.00 04196 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Labeo cylindricus*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1119, Yvert No 1124. Freshwater fish. $125.00-- $100.00 04197 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) Characin (Alestes dentex)*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1120, Yvert No 1125. Freshwater fish. Note that this is erroneously labelled Protopterus annexens. This error was not caught in production. $125.00-- $100.00 04198 ESS ETHIOPIA (1985) West African lungfish (Propterus annexens)*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1121, Yvert No 1126. Freshwater fish. Note that this is erroneously labelled Alestes dentex. This error was not caught in production. $125.00-- $100.00 04199 EL SENEGAL (1988) Various fish*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 762-5, Yvert Nos 745-8. $60.00-- $50.00 04200 ND F.S.A.T. (1992) Dissostichus eleginoides*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 168, Yvert No 162. $325.00-- $250.00 04201 SPE JAPAN (1994) Goldfish*. Beautiful 41 + 3 yen illustrated New Year Postal Card with "MIHON" (Specimen) overprint. $30.00-- $25.00 04202 ND F.S.A.T. (1994) Rascasse*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 201, Yvert No 190. $400.00-- $325.00 04203 ND F.S.A.T. (1995) Mancoglosse antarctique*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 204, Yvert No 196. $325.00-- $250.00 04204 ND F.S.A.T. (1997) Spiny pillard*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No C144, Yvert No PA145. $325.00-- $250.00 See also:3194, 4126, 4128, 4351, 4574, 4609, 4663, 4861, 636 Fishing/Pêche 04205 OBL U.S.A. (1934) Fisherman* in a boat with an huge fish* at the end of his line*. Fancy cancel from Fishertown, Pennsylvania. One mark in violet on illustrated cover. Superb! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04206 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Fish* jumping out of the water*. Fisherman* in boat*. Superb red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 171666: "South Florida's Fishing Headquarters." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04207 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Fisherman* throwing net*. Trial color proof in multicolor from corner of sheet. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA67. Lovely! $25.00-- $20.00 04208 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Net fishing*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA67. $90.00-- $75.00 04209 ESS MALI (1966) Commercial fishing boats*. Scott No 90. Yvert No 92. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Color codes in pencil in margin. **. Beautiful!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $90.00 04210 EP GERMANY (1966)"Miraculous Catch of Fish"*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 81st meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 961, Yvert No 372. Almost exactly like final design (the appearance of the faces was changed). $75.00-- $60.00 04211 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Refrigerated fishing ship*. Pair of imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 991, Yvert No 1046. $60.00-- $50.00 04212 MAQ INDONESIA (1969) Fish in net*. Original artwork for 5 year plan series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design window measures 13 x 10 cm. Scott No 774, Yvert No 580. Although the design was unchanged, the issued stamp had different coloring and lettering. $600.00-- $500.00 04213 ESS CAMEROUN (1975b) Fish in net*. Fishing boat*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Fishing by day. Scott No 603, Yvert No 588. Gorgeous!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04214 EA MALI (1976) Fishing boat of Masgat*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 269, Yvert No 271. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04215 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Man holding dolphinfish*. Sailfish*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C162-3, Yvert Nos PA202-3. $50.00-- $40.00 04216 EA MONACO (1985) Fishing vessel*. Fish*. Crustaceans*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 1493, Yvert No 1499. $200.00-- $160.00 04217 ND F.S.A.T. (1994) Fishery management*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C129, Yvert No PA130. $140.00-- $110.00 See also:3027, 3037, 5385, 638 Flags/Drapeaux 04218 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Flag*. Fancy cancel from Flag, Arkansas. Four strikes in black on registered envelope. $200.00-- $150.00 04219 SPE HONDURAS (1937) Flags*. Sun*. Mountains*. Scott No C84. Yvert No PA79. Anniversary of the American Constitution. Block of 4 with Specimen overprint in red and control perforation from the archives of printer: the American Bank Note Company. **. $100.00-- $80.00 04220 SPE PARAGUAY (1943) Hands*. Map of the Americas*. Flags*. Scott No C148. Yvert No PA139. Specimen from the archives of the printer Waterlow & Sons. Pair with control punches. Interesting variety: imperforate vertically. **. $55.00-- $45.00 04221 ESS ETHIOPIA (1970) OAU Flag*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 567, Yvert No 572. Organization of African Unity. $125.00-- $100.00 04222 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1975) Flags of various nations*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for 25th anniversary of Korean War. 11.5 x 16.5 cm with clear acetate overlay for wording. Mounting adhesions on back. Scott No 977, Yvert No 850. $120.00-- $100.00 See also:3037, 3219, 3553, 4037, 4428, 4600, 4698, 4806, 4966, 5313, 642 Flowers/Flore 04223 ENT U.S.A. (1921) Flowers*. Radishes*. Postal card (N) with very detailed illustration and advertisement on back for Buckbee's Good Luck Flowers from Hawaii. Also finely detailed illustration of plate of radishes on front of card. A couple of minor stain spots. Nice! $20.00-- $15.00 04224 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Lilies*. Fancy cancel from Lilly, Illinois. Six very detailed marks in violet on registered cover. Scarce! $250.00-- $200.00 04225 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1939) Bouquets of flowers*. Doilies*. Multicolor telegram (N) with Valentine's Day illustration. Attractive! $80.00-- $60.00 04226 TEL SWITZERLAND (1950) Tulips*. Illuminated cross*. Death. Multicolor telegram (N) for sympathy message. $60.00-- $50.00 04227 TEL FINLAND (1950) Stylized tulips*. Multicolor telegram (O) No KR10. $50.00-- $35.00 04228 EP BELGIUM (1955) Begonia*. The Rabot*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal. Ghent Flower Show. Scott No 482, Yvert No 961. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04229 EP BELGIUM (1955) Azalea*. The Rabot*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal. Ghent Flower Show. Scott No 483, Yvert No 962. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04230 EP GERMANY (1957) Water lily*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for animal & plant protection series. Scott No 773, Yvert No 146. $75.00-- $60.00 04231 EP GERMANY (1957) Flower*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for animal & plant protection series. Scott No 773, Yvert No 146. $75.00-- $60.00 04232 EP ROMANIA (1957) Flowers*. Set of eight imperforate proofs printed on chalky paper and different size. Scott Nos 1161-8, Yvert Nos 1517-24. A very rare set of proofs! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425.00-- $350.00 04233 TEL FINLAND (1960) Daisies*. Multicolor telegram (O) No KR18 with delivery envelope. $40.00-- $30.00 04234 ND COLOMBIA (1960) Banana poke (passiflora mollissima)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C362, Yvert No PA353. $50.00-- $40.00 04235 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Banana poke (Passiflora mellissima)*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No C362, Yvert No PA353. $50.00-- $40.00 04236 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Banana poke (Passiflora mellissima)*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No C366, Yvert No PA354. $50.00-- $40.00 04237 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Flamingo lily (Anthurium andreanum)*. Four imperforate progressive proof pairs consisting of various impressions of the vignette and vignette + inscriptions. Scott No C366, Yvert No PA354. $100.00-- $80.00 04238 ND COLOMBIA (1960) Banana poke (passiflora mollissima)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C366, Yvert No PA357. $50.00-- $40.00 04239 ND COLOMBIA (1960) Espeletia grandiflora*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C368, Yvert No PA359. $50.00-- $40.00 04240 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Espeletia grandiflora*. Two imperforate proof pairs consisting of impression of the vignette and vignette + inscriptions. Scott No C368, Yvert No PA359.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 04241 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Espeletia grandiflora*. Imperforate margin pair . Scott No C368, Yvert No PA359. $50.00-- $40.00 04242 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Espeletia grandiflora*. Imperforate proof pair with gutter. Scott No C368, Yvert No PA359. Creased in gutter $75.00-- $60.00 04243 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Flamingo lily (Anthurium andreanum)*. Iimperforate margin pair. Scott No C369, Yvert No PA360. $50.00-- $40.00 04244 ND COLOMBIA (1960) Flamingo lily (Anthurium andreanum)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C369, Yvert No PA360. $50.00-- $40.00 04245 ND COLOMBIA (1960) Flamingo lily (Anthurium andreanum)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C369, Yvert No PA354. $50.00-- $40.00 04246 ESS IVORY COAST (1961) Haemanthus cinnabarinus*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 184, Yvert No 193. $60.00-- $50.00 04247 ND CONGO (1961) Flowers*. Set of 3 imperforates. Scott Nos C2-4, Yvert Nos PA2-4. $75.00-- $60.00 04248 ESS IVORY COAST (1962) Bougainvillea*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 185, Yvert No 193a. $60.00-- $50.00 04249 ESS IVORY COAST (1962) Newbouldia laevis*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 188, Yvert No 196. $60.00-- $50.00 04250 ESS IVORY COAST (1962) Mussaenda erythrophylla*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 189, Yvert No 197. $60.00-- $50.00 04251 ESS IVORY COAST (1962) Strophantus sarmentosus*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 190, Yvert No 198. $60.00-- $50.00 04252 ND COLOMBIA (1962) Banana poke (passiflora mollissima)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C420, Yvert No PA351a. $50.00-- $40.00 04253 ND COLOMBIA (1962) Espeletia grandiflora*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C421, Yvert No PA351b. $50.00-- $40.00 04254 ND COLOMBIA (1962) Flamingo lily (Anthurium andreanum)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C424, Yvert No PA335a. $50.00-- $40.00 04255 EP GERMANY (1963) Columbine*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Flora and Philately Exhibition in Hamburg. Scott No 859, Yvert No 266. $75.00-- $60.00 04256 EP GERMANY (1963) Beach thistle*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Flora and Philately Exhibition in Hamburg. Scott No 860, Yvert No 267. $75.00-- $60.00 04257 EL CAMEROUN (1966) Native flowers*. Complete set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 441-3,C70-2. Yvert Nos 422-4,PA81-3. $100.00-- $80.00 04258 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Spring snowflake*. Imperforate phase proof strip of 4 with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1093, Yvert No 1152. Michel catalog 360 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04259 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Adonis*. Imperforate phase proof strip of 3 in final colors. Scott No 1094, Yvert No 1153. Michel catalog 270 Euros. $175.00-- $140.00 04260 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Garden Turk's cap*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1095, Yvert No 1154. Michel catalog 180 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04261 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Button snakeroot*. Imperforate phase proof strip of 3 in final colors. Scott No 1097, Yvert No 1156. Michel catalog 270 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04262 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Sea kale*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1194, Yvert No 1255. Michel catalog 180 Euros. $125.00-- $100.00 04263 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) European pasqueflower*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1195, Yvert No 1256. Michel catalog 180 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04264 TEL ROMANIA (1970b) Lilies*. Death. Bicolor telegram (N) No LX 100a with art-deco style illustration for wishing condolences. The price of the telegram was changed 3 times as shown by the handwritten corrections. $30.00-- $25.00 04265 VAR GRENADA (1972) Hibiscus*. Strip of 4 with overprint omitted on leftmost stamp. Scott No 464. $40.00-- $30.00 04266 EA LAOS (1974) Eranthemum nervosum*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 246, Yvert No 263. $175.00-- $140.00 04267 ND DAHOMEY (1975) Flowers*. Set of 4 imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 342-5, Yvert Nos 360-3. $40.00-- $30.00 04268 EL MADAGASCAR (1975) Flowers*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 527-30,C141. Yvert Nos 562-5,PA153. $90.00-- $75.00 04269 EL TOGO (1975) Native flowers*. Complete set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 894-7,C242-3. Yvert Nos 827-30,PA246-7. $90.00-- $75.00 04270 ND BANGLADESH (1976) Dahlia*. Imperforate block of 4. Unlisted variety! Scott No 97, Yvert No 65. Rare! $75.00-- $60.00 04271 EL DJIBOUTI (1978) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 417-9, Yvert Nos 483-5. $40.00-- $30.00 04272 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1979) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 235-7, Yvert Nos 238-40. Colorful! $50.00-- $30.00 04273 EL BENIN (1979) Flowers*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 423-6, Yvert Nos 444-7. $90.00-- $75.00 04274 ND BENIN (1979) Water lilies*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 426, Yvert No 447. . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04275 EL DJIBOUTI (1979) Flowers*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 498-502, Yvert Nos 504-8. $60.00-- $50.00 04276 EL DJIBOUTI (1979) Flowers*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 538-41, Yvert Nos 544-7. $50.00-- $40.00 04277 EL ANDORRA (1980) Pyrenees lily*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 282, Yvert No 287. $20.00-- $15.00 04278 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Hibberia virotii*. Grevillea meisneri*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 453-4, Yvert Nos 436-7. $40.00-- $30.00 04279 EL CAMEROUN (1980) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 674-6, Yvert Nos 652-4. Gorgeous! $40.00-- $30.00 04280 EL MALI (1981) Flowers*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 416-20, Yvert Nos 412-16. $90.00-- $75.00 04281 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1981) Xeronoma moorei*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C170, Yvert No PA210. $25.00-- $20.00 04282 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1981) Geissois pruinosa*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C171, Yvert No PA211. $25.00-- $20.00 04283 EL MALI (1982) Flowers*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 442-6, Yvert Nos 441-5. $90.00-- $75.00 04284 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1983) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 483-5, Yvert Nos 467-9. $55.00-- $45.00 04285 EL DJIBOUTI (1983) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 558-60, Yvert Nos 564-6. $40.00-- $30.00 04286 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) African sugarbush (Protea gaguedi)*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1089, Yvert No 1094. $125.00-- $100.00 04287 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Echinops amplxicaulis*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1091, Yvert No 1096. Used to treat stomach pains. $125.00-- $100.00 04288 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Canarina eminii*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1092, Yvert No 1097. $125.00-- $100.00 04289 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Hypericum revolutum*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1146, Yvert No 1161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04290 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Borreria dibranchiata*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1147, Yvert No 1162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04291 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Scaevola plumieri (inkberry or beachberry)*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1149, Yvert No 1164.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04292 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Cierodendron thompsoniae*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs. Scott No 1150, Yvert No 1165. $200.00-- $160.00 04293 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Thumbergia erecta*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1151, Yvert No 1166.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04294 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Impatiens niamniamensis*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1152, Yvert No 1167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04295 ESS ZAIRE (1984) Canarina eminii*. Set of 6 progressive proof pairs, some with markups indicating changes or corrections. Scott No 1153, Yvert No 1168.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04296 ND ST. VINCENT (GRENADINES) (1985) Various flowers & orchids*. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Scott Nos 476-9, Yvert Nos 392-9. $60.00-- $50.00 04297 MAQ AFGHANISTAN (1985) Tillandsia aeranthos*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine overlay for lettering. Design measures 160 x 200 mm. Scott No 1148, Yvert No 1244. Unique!. . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04298 MAQ AFGHANISTAN (1985) Clytostoma callistegioides*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine overlay for lettering. Design measures 160 x 200 mm. Scott No 1152, Yvert No 1248. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04299 ENT JAPAN (1987) Flowerss*. Multicolor 40 + 3 yen illustrated postal card with Specimen overprint. $30.00-- $25.00 04300 ENT JAPAN (1988) Pansies*. Multicolor 40 yen postal card with advertising with specimen overprint. $30.00-- $25.00 04301 MAQ TANZANIA (1994) Dicentra spectabilis*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and signature and monochrome proof on reverse. Variously known as Venus's Car, Lyre Flower, and Bleeding Heart. Design measures 95 x 140 mm. Scott No 1303, Yvert No 1702. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04302 MAQ TANZANIA (1994) Thumbergia alata*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and signature and monochrome proof on reverse. Also known as Black-Eyed Susan. Design measures 95 x 140 mm. Scott No 1304, Yvert No 1703. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04303 MAQ TANZANIA (1994) Cyrtanthus minimiflorus*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and signature and monochrome proof on reverse. A type of lily. Design measures 95 x 140 mm. Scott No 1305, Yvert No 1704. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04304 MAQ TANZANIA (1994) Allamanda cathartica*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and signature and monochrome proof on reverse. Also known as golden trumpet vine. Design measures 95 x140 mm. Scott No 1307, Yvert No 1706. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04305 MAQ TANZANIA (1994) Protea lacticolor*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate windowed overlay for lettering and signature and monochrome proof on reverse. Hottentot sugarbush. Design measures 95 x 140 mm. Scott No 1309, Yvert No 1708. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04306 EA FRANCE (1994) Flowers in park, Paris*. Die proof in greyish-blue signed by the engraver. top stamp in souvenir sheet issued for European Stamp Exhibit. Scott No 2444a, Yvert No 2909. Hard to find!. $175.00-- $140.00 04307 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Spring flowers*. Black print. . . $20.00-- $15.00 04308 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Sunflower*. Black print.. . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04309 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Echinacea*. Black print. Medicinal flower used to treat infections. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3279, 3536, 3554, 3768, 4323, 4675, 4676, 4677, 4774, 4776, 4853, 5355, 5356, 5882, 5917, 644 Flowers Orchids/Flore Orchidée 04310 ENT U.S.A. (1912) Vanilla*. Corn Flakes*. Cream of wheat*. Umbrella*. Chewing gum*. Jap Rose Soap*. Milk weed cream*. Automobile paint*. The famous multicolor 1 cent postal stationery (N) with multiple advertising of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Front type I "Woman with Umbrella. Sold for « cent, the balance was financed by advertising."" . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 04311 MAQ TAIWAN (1958) Formosan Wilson orchid*. Photographic essay in black & white, representing the final and accepted design submitted to competition by artist Wen Hsueu-ju. Datestamped on reverse from the artist's personal archives. Scott No 1189. Sismondo photo certificate. $2,500.00-- $2,000.00 04312 MAQ TAIWAN (1958) Fitzerald orchid*. Photographic essay in black & white, representing the final and accepted design submitted to competition by artist Wen Hsueu-ju. Datestamped on reverse from the artist's personal archives. Scott No 1192. Sismondo photo certificate. $2,500.00-- $2,000.00 04313 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Odontoglossum luteo purpureum*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C361, Yvert No PA352. $50.00-- $40.00 04314 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Odontoglossum luteo purpurum*. Four imperforate progressive proof pairs consisting of various impressions of the vignette and vignette + inscriptions. Scott No C367, Yvert No PA358. . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04315 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Stanhopea tigrina*. Iimperforate margin pair. Scott No C370, Yvert No PA361. $50.00-- $40.00 04316 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Odontoglossum luteo purpureum*. Three imperforate progressive proof pairs with gutter consisting of various impressions of the vignette and vignette + inscriptions. Scott No C422, Yvert No PA351. Creased along gutter. $150.00-- $120.00 04317 EP COLOMBIA (1960) Odontoglossum luteo purpureum*. Imperforate proof pair with gutter. Scott No C422, Yvert No PA351. Creased along gutter. $75.00-- $60.00 04318 MAQ INDONESIA (1977) Taeniophyllum sp.*. Original artwork for orchid series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design window measures 13.5 x 20 cm. Scott No 1010, Yvert No 806. $750.00-- $600.00 04319 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1982) Orchids*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets issued in new colors and values. Scott Nos 279-81, Yvert Nos 282-4. $60.00-- $50.00 04320 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) Orchids*. Set of 4 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1808-11. $25.00-- $20.00 04321 SPE VIETNAM (1995) Orchids*. Complete set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 2648-53, Yvert Nos 1579-84. $100.00-- $80.00 04322 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2003) Orchids*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:4403, 646 Flowers Roses/Flore Rose 04323 ENT U.S.A. (1890) Rose*. Potatoes, peas, beans. Flower seeds. Beautiful one cent postal card (N) with advertising: Robert Buist Company." Outstanding illustration!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04324 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Rose*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 91011: Spend Your Time Selling. Buy the American Way. $20.00-- $15.00 04325 EMA U.S.A. (1962) Rose. Music. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 455382: "Rose Maddox, the one rose. Capital Records." $20.00-- $15.00 04326 MAX HUNGARY (1962) Tea Hybrid Rose*. Maximum card. National Nature Week. Scott No 1466, Yvert No 1517. $12.00-- $10.00 04327 VAR BULGARIA (1962a) Rose*. CTO Pair imperforate at left. Scott No 1210, Yvert No 1126. Hard to find! $120.00-- $100.00 04328 SPE JAPAN (1971) Rose*. 50th anniversary of Japanese Conciliation System overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1091, Yvert No 1021. Gorgeous! $25.00-- $20.00 04329 ND TUNISIA (1988) Roses*. Red Cross and Red Crescent. Scott No B161. Yvert No 1109. 125th anniversary of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements. Imperforate Margin Pair. **.. . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 04330 VAR U.S.A. (1999) Rose*. Pair from booklet pane, imperforate between. Scott No 3052i. US stamps are not issued imperforate. A recent discovery - rare! $350.00-- $275.00 04331 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Rose*. Black print. Mourning.. . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3008, 3009, 3011, 3102, 3182, 3949, 4310, 4628, 4719, 5226, 648 Food Gastronomy/Gastronomie 04332 ENT ETATS UNIS (1875) Chocolat. Carte postale (N) avec publicité au verso pour "Phillip's Phosphated Cocoa." Difficile à trouver! $45.00-- $35.00 04333 ENT ETATS UNIS (1907) Épices. Entier (O) avec empreinte :"Berry, Dodge & Co. - Pure Spices." Ouvré dur au droit mais tout de même très beau. Difficile à trouver! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04334 ENT AUSTRIA (1908) Food festival. 5 heller postal card (O) with announcement of food festival in 1909. Offerings include ox-tail soup, pheasant with sauerkraut and Neapolitan ice cream. Portrait of Emperor Franz-Josef on reverse. $40.00-- $30.00 04335 ENT ETATS UNIS (1911) Représentants* en bonbons. Entier Publicitaire (O) à 1 cent avec réponse payée détachée (N) "Chocolate Tootsie Rolls." $40.00-- $30.00 04336 ENT ETATS UNIS (1915) Bouteille de ketchup*. Extrait de "Root Beer"*. Levure*. Huile de ricin*. Noix de cacao mettre en lambeau*. Bébé en lit d'enfant*. Carte postale (N) à publicités multiples en couleur de la type"Allentown, PA Adpostal Co. Ces entiers sont très rare!"" $425.00-- $350.00 04337 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Baking powder*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01266: "Calumet for better baking." $40.00-- $30.00 04338 EMA ETATS UNIS (1944) Femme guindée trempant un beignet* dans une tasse de café*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur étiquette National Postage Meter No 9654: "C'est convenable de tremper." $30.00-- $25.00 04339 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Pepsi-Cola. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 125958: "Pepsi-Cola 'Treasure Tops' look under the cork." $20.00-- $15.00 04340 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Nestlé's Chocolate*. Red meter cancelation on piece. Pitney Bowes #59946:"Make Toll House Cookies with Nestlé's Semi-Sweet Chocolate.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04341 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Grille-Pain*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 180527: "Le grille-pain Toastmaster, Premier de toutes façons, toujours premier.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04342 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Cornflakes*. Red meter cancellation on label Pitney Bowes No 91124: "Post Toasties Corn Flakes. Now...guaranteed fresh!" $30.00-- $25.00 04343 ENT BELGIUM (1953) Box of pralines*. Postal card (O), Publibel 1165, with bicolor advertisement for Etna Pralines Fines à la Liquer. Etna Chocolaterie. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04344 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Candy bar*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #176389: "Heath. America's Finest Candy Bar." $15.00-- $12.00 04345 ENT BELGIUM (1959) Kitchen appliances*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 2059, with illustrated ad for Rowenta appliances. $20.00-- $15.00 04346 ENT BELGIUM (1959) Candy*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 1758, with illustrated ad for Ballons de Tournai. $20.00-- $15.00 04347 EP GERMANY (1959) Girl giving bread to beggar*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Grimm brothers' "Star Dollars" Fairy Tale. Scott No B368, Yvert No 195.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04348 ENT BELGIUM (1960) Chewing gum*. Belgian publibel No. 2557 with corner ad for RIZLA chewing gum. Overprinted SPECIMEN and without value imprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 04349 EP GERMANY (1961) Gingerbread house*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B376, Yvert No 241. $75.00-- $60.00 04350 EP GERMANY (1962) Hands*. Wheat*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Advent Collection of Protestant Churches. Scott No 854, Yvert No 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04351 EP GERMANY (1962) Fish*. Loaves of bread*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Advent Collection of Protestant Churches. Scott No 854, Yvert No 261.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04352 EMA ETATS UNIS (1963) Maple syrup*. Blue meter cancel on fragment. Pitney Bowes No 383593: "For Frosty Desserts Use the Flavor Favorite - MAPELEINE".. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04353 EA LAOS (1967) Turmeric*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 153, Yvert No 161. $175.00-- $140.00 04354 OBL BELGIUM (1969) Sugar beet*. Illustrated cancel on envelope: Sucre..Source d'Energie. $10.00-- $10.00 04355 EA TCHAD (1969) Abattoir frigorifique*. Carcasses de boeuf*. Épreuve d'artiste en rouge signée par la graveure GUILLAUME. Yvert No 213, Scott No 215. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04356 EL CAMEROUN (1973) Cacao*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 557, Yvert No 537. $20.00-- $15.00 04357 EL GABON (1974) Manioc*. Dates*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 336-7, Yvert Nos 335-6. $30.00-- $25.00 04358 ENT CUBA (1990) Man sitting in cafeteria*. Postage paid postcard. $10.00-- $10.00 04359 EA FRANCE (2005) Rillettes*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3106g. $200.00-- $160.00 04360 EA MONACO (2010) Nicolas Appert*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Bicentenary of canning. Scott No 2601. $175.00-- $140.00 04361 EA NEW CALEDONIA (2011) Sugar factory*. Set of 2 stage die proofs in black (positive & negative) signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Very rare! Scott No 1119. . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 04362 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Various foods. Black print. 20th anniversary of Austrian FAIRTRADE. $20.00-- $15.00 04363 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Yummy desserts. Black print.. . . $20.00-- $15.00 04364 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Candy bar*. Nuts*. Black print. 100 years of Auer products. $20.00-- $15.00 04365 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Schweizerhaus*. Black print.. . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3007, 3019, 3138, 3141, 3145, 3146, 3148, 3149, 3155, 3801, 4075, 4076, 4077, 4082, 4084, 4104, 4114, 4310, 4323, 4512, 4514, 4815, 4855, 4861, 5099, 5107, 5120, 5271, 5272, 5273, 5385, 5697, 5800, 5825, 5860, 5911, 5925, 650 Free Mason/Franc Maçonnerie 04366 EP ETATS UNIS (1864) Oeil de Dieu*. Épreuve en vert sur papier Indie de timbre fiscal privée. "Bock, Schneider & Co." Vert est le couleur le plus rare pour ces épreuves!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00-- $300.00 04367 ENT ETATS UNIS (1902) Ancien ordre des Travailleurs Unis. Entier postal illustré à 1 cent (O) pour cette organisation de style maçonnique. Loge No 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $60.00 04368 OBL ETATS UNIS (1930) Equerre* et compas* autour de lettre "G"* (God=Dieu). Fantastique oblitération Fancy de Ed, Kentucky. Cinq marques en bleu sur lettre recommandé. Très bel exemple de cette oblitération! $400.00-- $325.00 04369 OBL ETATS UNIS (1933) Maillons d'une chaîne*. Oblitération Fancy de Lynx, Ohio. Trois marques en rouge sur pli recommandé. Rare! $225.00-- $175.00 04370 FDC SERBIA (1942) Anti-Masonic propaganda. Set of 4 semi-postals on FDC all tied by First Day Beograd cancel. Anti-Masonic Exposition of October 22, 1941. Scott Nos 2NB15-18. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 04371 EP SAINT-CHRISTOPHE (SAINTE-KITTS) (1985) Symboles maçonniques*. Séries de 4 paires non dentelées, sesquicentenaire de la fondation de la loge maçonnique "Mount Olive". Ces sont épreuves non dentelées aux archives de l'imprimeur. Tirage seulement une feuille (d'habitude 40 timbres). Scott Nos 169-72, Yvert Nos 592-5. Rare!. . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 04372 EMA FRANCE (1989) Symbole maçonnique: Compas*. Bonnet phrygien*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli illustré No 19789: "Pour la première fois, la fraternité en flamme." Cette flamme a eu un tirage limité à 300 exemplaires (200 sur lettres) et n'a été utilisée que durant le mois de décembre en 1989.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04373 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1994) Symbols of Freemasonry*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 463, Yvert No 470. $250.00-- $200.00 See also:5695, 655 Furniture/Meubles 04374 ENT FRANCE (1936) Furniture*. PTT letter (Cheques Postales) with illustrated ad on reverse for Rustic furniture by G. Jalade. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3141, 3686, 656 Games Toys/Jeux Jouets 04375 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Child riding in wagon*. Red meter cancellation on envelope N.P.M. Meter No 8072:"Make Children Happy." Red Flyer Wagon! $40.00-- $30.00 04376 EMA ETATS UNIS (1961) Jouets. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 126741: "Tous les garçons et toutes les filles s'amusent avec les jouets 'Ideal,' célèbres partout dans le monde." $20.00-- $15.00 04377 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1968) Dolls*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB57, Yvert No 297. $75.00-- $60.00 04378 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1968) Doll in ancient dress*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB57, Yvert No 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04379 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1968) Doll on hobbyhorse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB58, Yvert No 298. $75.00-- $60.00 04380 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1968) Dancing marionette*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB58, Yvert No 298. $75.00-- $60.00 04381 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1968) Doll in gown*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB58, Yvert No 298. $75.00-- $60.00 04382 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1968) Seated doll*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 19th century dolls issue. Scott No 9NB59, Yvert No 299. $75.00-- $60.00 04383 EA CHAD (1969) Kanem Doll*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No J35, Yvert No TT35. $125.00-- $100.00 04384 EA CHAD (1969) Kotoko Doll*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No J36, Yvert No TT36. $125.00-- $100.00 04385 EA CHAD (1969) Leather Doll*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No J37, Yvert No TT37. $125.00-- $100.00 04386 EA CHAD (1969) Kotoko Doll*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No J38, Yvert No TT38. $125.00-- $100.00 04387 EA CHAD (1969) Guera Doll*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No J39, Yvert No TT39. $125.00-- $100.00 04388 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Puppets*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB74, Yvert No 335. $75.00-- $60.00 04389 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Rocking horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB74, Yvert No 335. $75.00-- $60.00 04390 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Puppets on carousel*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB74, Yvert No 335. $75.00-- $60.00 04391 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Puppets playing clarinet*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB74, Yvert No 335. $75.00-- $60.00 04392 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Jumping jack in uniform*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB74, Yvert No 335. $75.00-- $60.00 04393 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Nutcracker puppet*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB76, Yvert No 337. $75.00-- $60.00 04394 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Wooden toy family in carriage*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB76, Yvert No 337. $75.00-- $60.00 04395 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Woman puppet on carousel horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB77, Yvert No 338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04396 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1971) Toy teddy bear on swing*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for wooden toy issue. Scott No 9NB79, Yvert No 374. $75.00-- $60.00 04397 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1971) Marionette with bells*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for wooden toy issue. Scott No 9NB85, Yvert No 337. $75.00-- $60.00 04398 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Gebeta (looks like mancala)*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1109, Yvert No 1114. Traditional Ethiopian sports. $125.00-- $100.00 04399 MAQ TANZANIA (1987) Bao (Mancala) players*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with glassine windowed overlay for lettering, designed by Paul Peter Ndembo. Design measures 250 x 180 mm. Scott No 390, Yvert No 343. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 04400 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988) Tahitian Dolls*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 486-8, Yvert Nos 307-9. $50.00-- $40.00 04401 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Toboggan ride. Black print. . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3306, 4488, 5618, 5781, 5856, 658 Gandhi/Ghandi 04402 ENT INDIA (1959) Gandhi at spinning wheel*. 10 np illustrated postal card (N) with partial print of indicia. $40.00-- $30.00 04403 ND CONGO (2006) Gandhi*. Zygopetalum*. Mandela*. Sophrolalia Cattleya*. Jean Paul II*. Vuylstkeara*. Dalai Lama*. Zygopetalum*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 659 Glass/Verre 04404 ENT U.S.A. (1894) Glass cutter*. Pressure gauges*. Postal card (N) with advertisement for W & C Gage Glass Cutter. Cuts a Perfect Circle. $100.00-- $80.00 04405 EMA U.S.A. (1941a) People in colonial clothes*. Red meter cancellation on envelope N.P.M. No 6131: No. 10 History of Glass. Plate Glass 17th Century. A rare meter cancellation! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04406 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941b) Le 17ème siècle: Le Verre taillé*. Rare empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 6131: "L'Histoire du verre No 11. Le verre taillé, le 17ème siècle." Illustration style bande dessinée. $40.00-- $30.00 04407 ENT BELGIUM (1950) Crystal. Belgian publibel (N) No 912 with advertisement for "Cristal du Val St. Lambert - Le cadeau qui s'impose." Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 04408 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1986) Glassware*. Set of 4 with MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9NB238-41, Yvert Nos 726-9. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3896, 4099, 4828, 5108, 5120, 5325, 5327, 660 Geology/Géologie 04409 EA FRANCE (1960) La Bourboule*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver COMBET. La Bourboule, in the volcanic Auvergne region, is famed for its thermal springs. Scott No 966, Yvert No 1256. Beautiful! $200.00-- $160.00 04410 EL CHAD (1961) Archet gorge*. Addax*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 82, Yvert No 78. $20.00-- $15.00 04411 EL MAURITANIA (1968) Amoglar Pass*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 247, Yvert No 249. $20.00-- $15.00 04412 ENT GERMANY (1983) Geology display*. Uprated 60 pf postal card (O) with corner illustration of Geology Paleontology Museum in Aalen. $10.00-- $10.00 04413 ND F.S.A.T. (1994) Vincedon Dumoulin*. Measuring earth's magnetic field*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No C200a, Yvert No PA193a.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00-- $110.00 See also:3376, 5373, 5475, 661 Greco-Roman/Gréco-Romain 04414 EP AUSTRIA (1947) Roman arch at Carnuntum*. Black proof. Scott No C48, Yvert No PA48. $20.00-- $15.00 04415 EL MALI (1971a) Temple of Zeus*. Deluxe sheet, part of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Series. Scott No C130, Yvert No PA130. Fantastic! $25.00-- $20.00 04416 EP GERMANY (1972) Hercules*. Giant hand*. Photo essay of unaccepted design depicting one of the labors of Hercules. $75.00-- $60.00 04417 EP GERMANY (1972) Geryones*. Photo essay of unaccepted design depicting 3-bodied 4-winged giant whose cattle Hercules was sent to capture. $75.00-- $60.00 04418 ENT TURKEY (1974) Kas ancient theatre*. Postal card (N) with corner illustration. $10.00-- $10.00 04419 EA MONACO (1983) Hercules*. Bulls*. Augean stables*. Die proof in greenish-black signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No B105, Yvert No 1388. $200.00-- $160.00 See also:4126, 4129, 4137, 4142, 662 Handicapped/Handicapés 04420 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Homme*. Téléphone*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 395345: "Employez les handicapés. Je sais que c'est bon pour les affaires." . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04421 EP BELGIUM (1962) Handicapped child learning to spell*. Ministerial proof with embossed seal. Scott No B719, Yvert No 1226. $100.00-- $80.00 04422 ESS MALI (1973) Handicapped people*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 203, Yvert No 205. $100.00-- $80.00 04423 VAR U.S.A. (1974) Retarded child*. Incredible misperforation in both directions resulting in inscription at top of stamp and part of value cut off. Scott No 1549, Yvert No 1037. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04424 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1976) Blind man & woman*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Fight against onchocerciasis. Scott No 395, Yvert No 383. $500.00-- $400.00 04425 EA FRANCE (1978) Stylized handicapped people*. Die proof in olive green signed by the designer BAILLARD and the engraver GUILLAUME. Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Scott No 1622, Yvert No 2023. Rare to find both signatures ona die proof! $175.00-- $140.00 04426 MAQ INDONESIA (1980) One-armed discus thrower*. Original artwork for Handicapped Olympics series, watercolor on posterboard (19 x 25 cm). Design measures 14 x 18 cm . Scott No 1082, Yvert No 877. . . $750.00-- $600.00 04427 EL BENIN (1981) Man in wheelchair*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 503, Yvert No 522. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:5218, 5219, 664 Hands/Mains 04428 PAT U.S.A. (1863) Hands shaking*. Flag*. Constitution*. Bundle of fasces*. Patriotic cover with multicolor illustration to show the strength of the Union. Franked by 2 US 3 cent Scott No 65. (Used Civil War patriotic covers are considered to be historic documents and are usually accepted in international thematic exhibits). Very fine and lovely! . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04429 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Hand pointing left*. Fancy cancel from Fingerville, South Carolina. Six strikes in blue on registered envelope. Lovely! $200.00-- $150.00 04430 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Hand pointing*. Fancy cancel from Valier, Pennsylvania. Seven strikes in black on registered envelope. A most unusual and attractive cancel! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04431 EMA ETATS UNIS (1937) Fil* noué sur un doigt*. Pense-bête. Empreinte or(couleur rare) de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57241: "Rappelez-vous d'acheter tout ce dont vous avez besoin chez Spiegel." $25.00-- $20.00 04432 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Main* tenant des fils*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 155680: "Entraînez-vous dans les grands magasins de Coyne. Le 50ème anniversaire des Coyne." . . $20.00-- $15.00 04434 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Travail des mains pour la victoire. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter Company No 9077: "'Les mains qui travaillent pour la victoire peuvent être belles quand même.' ---Chen Yu." $20.00-- $15.00 04435 EMA ETATS UNIS (1944) Soldats* tirant un canon*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur devant de lettre Pitney Bowes No 103895: "Les gants de travail 'Boss', ce sont des gants de guerre.". . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04436 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Gant d'ouvrier*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur devant de lettre Pitney Bowes No 130421: "Protégez vos mains avec les gants Brookville.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04437 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Main*. Téléphone*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 138849: "Nous sommes aussi près que votre [dessin de téléphone*]." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04438 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Gloves. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #173674: "The Handiest Glove you'll ever wear." Nice pun! $15.00-- $12.00 04439 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Gloves. Red meter cancel on cover. Pitney Bowes No 173674: "The Handiest Glove You'll Ever Wear." $15.00-- $12.00 04440 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Manicure cutlery. Pharmacist*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 110812: "Sell more manicure cutlery in the Drug Store.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04441 EP GERMANY (1970) Hands*. Patient in hospital bed with EKG*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring voluntary services. Scott No 1024, Yvert No 491. $75.00-- $60.00 04442 EP GERMANY (1970) Hands*. Auto crashed into tree*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring voluntary services. Scott No 1026, Yvert No 493. $75.00-- $60.00 04443 EP GERMANY (1972) Grate protecting hand from gears*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1076, Yvert No 574. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3805, 3866, 3867, 3868, 4090, 4220, 4350, 4416, 4537, 4538, 5024, 5320, 5325, 5327, 5737, 5863, 665 Heart/Coeur 04444 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Heart*. Fancy cancel from Muncie, Illinois. Three strikes in black on registered envelope. $100.00-- $80.00 04445 OBL ETATS UNIS (1931) Coeur perçant par une flèche*. Oblitération Fancy de Sumava Resorts, Indiana sur le jour de la Saint-Valentin, 14 Février. Trois marques en violet sur pli récommandé. Très beau! $175.00-- $140.00 04446 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Cartes de la Saint Valentin. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 127318: "Les cartes de la Saint Valentin, amusantes à envoyer et à recevoir.". . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04447 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Fête de Saint Valentin. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 127873: "La fète de Saint Valentin approche." Pièce intéressante pour introduire le thème de la Saint Valentin. $15.00-- $12.00 04448 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Heart. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 05069: "A Good Hint for good health. For a longer life, spare your heart." $25.00-- $20.00 04449 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Coeurs*. Carte des Etats-Unis*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Commercial Controls Corporation No 51745: "A Kansas City, votre projet est bien accompli.". . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04450 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Coeur*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 156886: "Le comté Sullivan dans l'état de New York, le lieu préféré pour les vacances.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04451 EMA ETATS UNIS (1965) Coeur* au centre d'un carrefour* sur une carte. Banque. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 349424: "(La banque) First National au coeur du comté Mercer." $20.00-- $15.00 04452 EA SENEGAL (1972) Médecin*. Malade*. Electrocardiograph*. Épreuve d'artiste en vert signée par le graveur DURRENS. Mois mondial du coeur. Scott No 360, Yvert No 364.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04453 SPE JAPAN (1972) Heart*. World Health Day overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1112, Yvert No 1051. Scarce! $25.00-- $20.00 04454 ESS CAMEROUN (1973) Heart*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C199, Yvert No PA213. Lovely! $100.00-- $80.00 04455 EL FRANCE (1985) Valentine's Day*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1965, Yvert No 2354. $40.00-- $30.00 See also:3111, 4003, 4441, 4707, 4714, 6665 Holidays/Fêtes 04456 TEL U.S.A. (1950) Father playing accordion while family sings birthday song*. Illustrated telegram (O). $60.00-- $50.00 See also:4445, 4455, 668 Horses/Chevaux 04457 PAT U.S.A. (1862) Man* carrying bale of cotton* riding two horses simultaneously*. Patriotic cover "John Bull's Feat of Horsemanship," a veritable circus scene! Roughly opened at right and very slightly reduced on left. Interesting reverse image of front cover on back. (Patriotic covers from the Civil War are considered historical documents and are generally admissible in International Philatelic Exhibitions). Scarce! $400.00-- $325.00 04458 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Team of horses*. Fancy cancel from Judyville, Indiana. Four finely detailed strikes in violet on registered cover. Rare! $400.00-- $325.00 04459 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Horse show. Firemen's benefit. Early red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57681: "Attend the horse show for Firemen's benefit.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04460 TEL NETHERLANDS (1953a) Horse* ridden by trumpeter*. Horseshoe*. Birds*. Multicolor telegram (N) with illustrated delivery envelope. $60.00-- $45.00 04461 ESS TUNISIA (1960) Man Riding Horse*. Le Kef*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 360, Yvert No 491. $90.00-- $75.00 04462 EA CAMEROUN (1964) Fulani horseman*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 408, Yvert No 389. $120.00-- $100.00 04463 EA MALI (1969) Horse*. Die proof in orange signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No 125, Yvert No 127. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04464 EP GERMANY (1969) Oberlander horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B442, Yvert No 441.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04465 EP GERMANY (1969) Haflinger horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B442, Yvert No 441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04466 EP GERMANY (1969) Horses pulling cart*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B442, Yvert No 441.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04467 EP GERMANY (1969) Austrian stallion*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B443, Yvert No 442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04468 EP GERMANY (1969) Black forest Fuchs horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B443, Yvert No 442.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04469 EP GERMANY (1969) Oldenburger horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B443, Yvert No 442.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04470 EP GERMANY (1969) Knight on horseback with lance*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B443, Yvert No 442.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04471 EP GERMANY (1969) Riding to hunt with hound*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04472 EP GERMANY (1969) Circus horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443. $75.00-- $60.00 04473 EP GERMANY (1969) Trotting race*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443. $75.00-- $60.00 04474 EP GERMANY (1969) Jockey riding horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04475 EP GERMANY (1969) South German Coldblood*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04476 EP GERMANY (1969) Horse with pompoms*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B444, Yvert No 443.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04477 EP GERMANY (1969) Horse leaping gate*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B445, Yvert No 444.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04478 EP GERMANY (1969) Race horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B445, Yvert No 444. $75.00-- $60.00 04479 EP GERMANY (1969) Warmblood*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B445, Yvert No 443. $75.00-- $60.00 04480 EP GERMANY (1969) American trotter horse*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for horse series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B445, Yvert No 444.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04481 EA ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1969) Horses grazing*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No C41, Yvert No PA44. $200.00-- $160.00 04482 EA AFARS & ISSAS (1970) Horse jumping steeplechase*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 345, Yvert No 365. $175.00-- $140.00 04483 EA AFARS & ISSAS (1970) Equestrians*. Die proof in orange red signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 347, Yvert No 366. $175.00-- $140.00 04484 EA MONACO (1970) Camargue horse*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 781, Yvert No 831. $200.00-- $160.00 04485 EA MONACO (1970) Camargue horse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Many detail lines missing. Marked "1er Etat". Scott No 781, Yvert No 831.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 04486 ESS MONACO (1970) Arabian*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5 with multicolor and printer's color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 787, Yvert No 837.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 04487 ESS MONACO (1970) Barbary*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5 with multicolor and printer's color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 788, Yvert No 838.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 04488 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1970) Colorful horse puppet*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for puppet issue. Scott No 9NB75, Yvert No 336. $75.00-- $60.00 04489 ESS MONACO (1970a) Camargue horse*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor from border of sheet with color codes marked in pencil. Scott No 781, Yvert No 831. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 04490 EA CHAD (1972) Horse*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 273, Yvert No 267. $175.00-- $140.00 04491 EA MALI (1975) Horse*. Coin*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Carthaginian Tristater, 500 BC. Scott No 244, Yvert No 246. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04492 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Mare* and foal*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Preservation of Caledonian horses. Scott No 433, Yvert No 415. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 04493 ND MALI (1980) Horses*. Complete set of 5 imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 367-71, Yvert Nos 364-8. $60.00-- $50.00 04494 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Gugs (similar to polo)*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1106, Yvert No 1111. Traditional Ethiopian sports. $125.00-- $100.00 04495 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Horses*. Set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1747a-f. $40.00-- $30.00 04496 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Norman-Arab horse*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1152, Yvert No 1435. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04497 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Nonius horse*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1153, Yvert No 1436. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04498 MAQ TANZANIA (1993) Boulonnais horse*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring 21 x 16 cm with glassine windowed overlay for lettering. Design measures 12.5 x 9 cm. Accompanied by monchrome proof of issued stamp and official handstamp and signature on reverse. Scott No 1154, Yvert No 1437. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 04499 EA FRANCE (1995) Woman with child riding on donkey. Man in costume. Die proof of engraving signed by QUILLIVIC. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81. $110.00-- $90.00 04500 VAR CUBA (2019) Arabs & Cubans in rodeo*. Archery from horseback*. Imperforate block of 4 with double image. Anniversary of diplomatic relations woth Qatar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04501 ND CUBA (2019) Arabs & Cubans in rodeo*. Archery from horseback*. Imperforate block of 4. Anniversary of diplomatic relations woth Qatar. $60.00-- $50.00 04502 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Lipizzaner horses 100th anniversary*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3024, 3052, 3085, 3161, 3226, 3321, 3342, 3460, 3903, 4095, 4100, 4118, 4121, 4133, 4137, 4379, 4389, 4390, 4394, 4395, 4520, 4649, 4702, 4791, 4816, 4873, 5244, 5254, 5271, 5334, 5383, 5545, 5551, 5684, 669 Hotel/Hôtel 04503 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) Manila Hotel*. Set of 4 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1843-6. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3141, 3931, 5830, 670 Hunting/Chasse 04504 L FRANCE (1916) Division de Chasseurs d'Afrique. Marque circulaire en violet bien marquée "Armée d'Orient, Le Général, Division de Chasseurs d'Afrique" sur pli en franchise accompagné de son cachet à date "Trésor & Postes" et marque manuscrite Armées en campagne."" Difficile à trouver!"" $75.00-- $60.00 04505 ENT FRANCE (1937) Hunting ammunition*. CCP (Postal checks) free frank envelope with illustrated advertising for Bourre de Chasse "IRIS". $50.00-- $40.00 04506 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Baguette. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 228343: "Protégez votre fusil avec la baguette 'Buddy'." Aspect rare du thème. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04507 ENT RUSSIA (1958) Hunter on skis with dog*. 40 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 04508 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Hunter on skis, dog walking back to lodge*. 4 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 04509 EMA ETATS UNIS (1962) Balles* pour fusils de chasse. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 355293: "Les balles 'Silvertip' de Winchester. Meilleures pour le gros gibier." . . $25.00-- $20.00 04510 EA GABON (1983) Wonga Wongu Hunting Preserve*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 541, Yvert No 537. Lovely! $150.00-- $120.00 See also:3184, 3217, 3460, 3681, 4116, 4471, 4521, 4591, 4609, 5484, 674 Indians/Indiens 04511 ENT U.S.A. (1904) Indian territory. Banking. Postal card (O) with credit form on back and notation"All sight paper allowed three days' grace in Indian Territory." City National Bank of Ardmore, Indiana. Fascinating aspect of topic! $30.00-- $25.00 04512 ENT U.S.A. (1910) Indian brave*. Stoves. 2 cent postal stationery (O) with advertising: "Round Oak Stoves, The Beckwith Company." $40.00-- $30.00 04513 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Indian head*. Fancy cancel from Indianapolis, IN Indian Head Rock. Three strikes in black on registered letter. Scarce! $200.00-- $150.00 04514 TEL U.S.A. (1937) Indian with peace pipe greeting Pilgrims with Thanksgiving feast*. Illustrated telegram. Lovely. $125.00-- $100.00 04515 ENT SWEDEN (1937) Indian with peace pipe greeting immigrants from Sweden*. Sailing ships*. 20 ore Postal card (O) with illustration of Swedish colony landing in Delaware.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04516 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Indian* in headdress*. Superb red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 82060. $25.00-- $20.00 04517 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Indian chief in headdress*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 57455:"The oldest house in America specializing in Government Securities." $10.00-- $10.00 04518 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Indian chief in headdress*. Attractive violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 76059: Express Service at Freight Rates. $20.00-- $15.00 04519 V GREAT BRITAIN (1943) Indian boy beating drum* Delightful illustrated airgraph sent to soldier's nephew on Christmas. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 04520 OBL GERMANY (1944) Indian on horseback*. Illustrated cancel on envelope for Karl May Museum in Radebeul. $25.00-- $20.00 04521 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Indians meeting traders*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece C.C. No 6398: Tradesmen Regional Bank & Trust Co. $30.00-- $25.00 04522 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Indian woman*. Violet meter cancellation on envelope. Pitney Bowes No 139234:"Children of the Prairie." $20.00-- $15.00 04523 ENT BELGIUM (1951) Indian with headdress*. Postal card (N) with corner illustrated ad for auto dealer in Marienbourg. Publibel No 996. $25.00-- $20.00 04524 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Indian* in feather headdress*. Metals. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 178650: "United American Metals, made in America, used the world over." $25.00-- $20.00 04525 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Indian brave* (cartoon style). Stylized Indian chief. Attractive light green meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 117924: "Mohawk Carpets.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04526 EMA U.S.A. (1959) Indian chief in headdress*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 184460: There's a Reason Why More Hospitals Use American's Planning Service. . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04527 EMA U.S.A. (1961) Long-haired Indian*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 351542: Developing South Dakota's Resources. $10.00-- $10.00 04528 FDC CANADA (1961) Pauline Johnson*. Addressed FDC with cachet. Scott No 392. Canadian Indian poetess. $25.00-- $20.00 04529 MAX U.S.A. (1968) Chief Joseph*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 1364. Portrait by Cyrenius Hall. $5.00-- $5.00 04530 OBL GERMANY (1986) Indian chief*. Squaw*. Illustrated cancel on postcard. Die Hohlen im Norder Deutschlands. Stadt de Karl-May Spiele. Bad Segeberg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 04531 MAX GERMANY (1987) Apache Chief Winnetou*. Maximum card with thematic cancel. Scott No 1502. Honoring novelist Kary May. $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3457, 3458, 3459, 3460, 3465, 3811, 4125, 4134, 5773, 676 Industry Commerce/Commerce Industrie 04532 MAX CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1963) International Trade Fair, Brno. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 1187-8. $5.00-- $5.00 04533 EP GERMANY (1965) May Day celebration*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 75th anniversary of May 1. Scott No 926, Yvert No 336. $75.00-- $60.00 04534 EP GERMANY (1965) Adolph Kolping*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for founder of Catholic Unions of Journeymen. Scott No 928, Yvert No 338. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04535 EP GERMANY (1968) Handshake*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for centenary of German Trade Unions. Scott No 991, Yvert No 434. $75.00-- $60.00 04536 EP GERMANY (1969) ILO emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for ILO 50th anniversary. Scott No 995, Yvert No 445. $75.00-- $60.00 04537 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Hand holding wrench*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. ILO 50th anniversary. Scott No 1152, Yvert No 1210. Michel catalog 75 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04538 EP GERMANY (1972) Hand on broken ladder*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1075, Yvert No 564. $75.00-- $60.00 04539 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Nails sticking through board*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 9N322, Yvert No 396.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04540 EP GERMANY (1973) Pliers pulling loose nail from board*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for accident prevention series. Scott No 1080, Yvert No 576.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04541 EP EAST GERMANY (1973) World Trade Unions*. Globe*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive phase proofs showing partial and final colors. Scott No 1493, Yvert No 1572. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04542 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1980) EuropAfrica cooperation. Set of 6 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 421-4,C234-5. Yvert Nos 431-4. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3031, 3033, 3317, 3318, 3900, 4443, 4521, 5037, 5038, 5048, 5442, 5456, 678 Insects/Insectes 04543 EP GERMANY (1962) Grasshopper*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of what became a series on butterflies. $75.00-- $60.00 04544 EA MALI (1967c) Phymateus cinctus.* Die proof in greenish-black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 101, Yvert No 103. $175.00-- $140.00 04545 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Ground Beetle*. Imperforate proof. Scott No 1049, Yvert No 1108. $30.00-- $25.00 04546 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Cychrus caraboides*. Set of 3 imperforate progressive proofs including final colors. Scott No 1049, Yvert No 1108. $125.00-- $100.00 04547 MAQ INDONESIA (1970) Glow worm (firefly)*. Original artwork for First Day cachet of Social Day series. Watercolor mounted on posterboard framed in ink measuring 16.5 x 9 cm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 04548 EL CONGO (1970) Sternotomis variabilis*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 226, Yvert No 270. $25.00-- $20.00 04549 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Beetle*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver COMBET. Sternocera interrupta. Scott No 274, Yvert No 276. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04550 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Large black tip wilter beetle*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Anoplocnemis curvipes. Scott No 275, Yvert No 277. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04551 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Beetle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Julodis aequinoctialis. Scott No 276, Yvert No 278. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04552 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Beetle*. Die proof in brownish-black signed by the engraver COMBET. Thermophilum sexmaculatum marginatum*. Scott No 277, Yvert No 279. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04553 EA MAURITANIA (1970) Beetle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Plocaedarus denticornus*. Scott No 278, Yvert No 280. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04554 MAQ INDONESIA (1970) Dragonfly (Orthetrum testaecum)*. Original artwork for Social Day series. Watercolor mounted on posterboard and windowed, with acetate overlay containing lettering. Design window measures10 x 16 cm. Scott No B223, Yvert No 607. The scientific name was corrected on the issued stamp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 04555 MAQ INDONESIA (1970) Red jewel beetle (Chrysocoris javanus)*. Original artwork for Social Day series. Watercolor mounted on posterboard and windowed, with acetate overlay containing lettering. Design window measures10 x 16 cm. Scott No B225, Yvert No 609. $750.00-- $600.00 04556 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Leaf roller bug*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04557 EP GERMANY (1972) Forest caterpillar hunter*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04558 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Cockchafer*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04559 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Asparagus beetle*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04560 EP GERMANY (1972) Rosalia longicorn*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04561 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Copris lunaris*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of unissued insect series. $75.00-- $60.00 04562 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1972) Insects*. Bottle of poison*. Photo essay for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB90, Yvert No 385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 04563 ND RWANDA (1973) African bush locust (Phytameus brunneri)*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 505. $50.00-- $40.00 04564 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1991) Ceresium Beetle*. Cromalin proof in full color. Scott No 141, Yvert No 140. Note that the value was changed to 57s on the final stamp! Only 2-3 cromalin proofs were made. Very rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04565 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1991) Ceresium Beetle larva*. Cromalin proof in full color. Scott No 142, Yvert No 141. Note that the value was changed to 42s on the final stamp! Only 2-3 cromalin proofs were made. Very rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04566 SPE NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994) Scarabaeidea*. Full sheet of progressive specimen proofs with central gutter. Scott No 168, Yvert No 202. Spectacular! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04567 SPE NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994) Coccinellidea*. Full sheet of progressive specimen proofs with central gutter. Scott No 169, Yvert No 203. Spectacular! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04568 SPE NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994) Cerambycidea*. Full sheet of progressive specimen proofs with central gutter. Scott No 170, Yvert No 204. Spectacular! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04569 SPE NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994) Pentatomidea*. Full sheet of progressive specimen proofs with central gutter. Scott No 171, Yvert No 205. Spectacular! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04570 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994a) Scarabaeidea beetle*. Cromalin proof in full color on heavy cardboard. Scott No 168, Yvert No 202. Only 2-3 were made. Gorgeous!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04571 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994b) Coccinellidea beetle*. Cromalin proof in full color on heavy cardboard. Scott No 169, Yvert No 203. Only 2-3 were made. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04572 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994c) Cerambycidea beetle*. Cromalin proof in full color on heavy cardboard. Scott No 170, Yvert No 204. Only 2-3 were made. Lovely!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04573 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1994d) Pentatomidea beetle*. Cromalin proof in full color on heavy cardboard. Scott No 171, Yvert No 205. Only 2-3 were made. Fantastic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 See also:3053, 3062, 3063, 3094, 3582, 4140, 5673, 680 Insects Bees/Insectes Abeilles 04574 LOC RUSSIA (Zemstvo of Shatsk) (1889) Beehive*. Bees*. Fish*. Lovely letter franked with Chuchin 11-a which has been overprinted or canceled with Russian inscription something to do with fish or fishing"3 AV. POCHT. RYAVINSKII". $400.00-- $325.00 04575 LOC RUSSIA (Zemstvos of OSA) (1896) Beehive*. Bees*. 2 kopecks, pale lilac rose, Churchin No 16, canceled by clear violet toothed cancel dated October 1, 1896 on back of cover. Nice exhibit item!. . . . . $600.00-- $450.00 04576 LOC RUSSIA (Zemstvo of OSA) (1898) Beehive*. Bees*. 4 Kopecks, yellow-brown on pale green, Chuchin No 17, canceled by violet toothed oval cancel on back of cover. Very rare and nice exhibit item!. . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 04577 LOC RUSSIA (ZEMSTVO OF SHATSK) (1898) Beehive*. Bees*. 3 Kopecks, black on aqua green, Churchin No 19, rouletted, cancelled by circular date stamp on back of cover. Some rough cover edges as often, still extremely attractive. Rare exhibit item! $500.00-- $400.00 04578 EL FRANCE (1979) Bee*. Deluxe sheet. Nature protection. Scott No 1644, Yvert No 2039. $75.00-- $60.00 04579 ESS GUINEA-BISSAU (2001) Wasp building nest*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 04580 ESS GUINEA-BISSAU (2001) Wasp laying eggs*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 04581 ESS GUINEA-BISSAU (2001) Wasp spreading wings*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 04582 ESS GUINEA-BISSAU (2001) Bee stinging*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 04583 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2001) Bees*. Wasps*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3600, 3607, 3626, 5100, 5120, 682 Insurance/Assurances 04584 ENT ETATS-UNIS (1903) Volcan.* Glaive.* Lever du soleil.* Entier postal (O) avec oblitération fancy comme une étoile et l'emblème de "AETNA INSURANCE CO." Très intéressant!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $40.00 04585 EMA ETATS UNIS (1930) Assurance. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 59082: "La police 'protection des salaires' paie vos factures quand vous ne le pouvez pas.". . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04586 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Assurance. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 01572: "Fidelity Mutual, l'année de notre 60ème anniversaire." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04587 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Assurance. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 58980: "D'une année à l'autre, tout ira bien avec Hartford.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04588 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Assurance. Médecine. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 59614: "La couverture Blue Cross-L'hôpital payé d'avance.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04589 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) Government Service Insurance Program. Set of 4 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1853-6. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3705, 4143, 4708, 684 Jewelry/Bijoux 04590 EMA ETATS UNIS (1955) Boucle d'oreille*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 315672: "Alice, la marque la plus populaire de boucles d'oreille faites sur mesure." . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04591 FDC CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1963) 9th century Moravian ring*. Falconer*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. 1100th anniversary of Moravian empire. $10.00-- $10.00 04592 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Swarovski crystals 125th anniversary*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3973, 4821, 688 Kennedy/Kennedy 04593 EP AUSTRIA (1963) J.F. Kennedy*. Essay for proposed stamp (never issued) on death of Kennedy, printed on carton. $30.00-- $25.00 04594 EP AUSTRIA (1963) J.F. Kennedy*. Essay for proposed stamp (never issued) on death of Kennedy, gummed and perforated single. $30.00-- $25.00 04595 EL GUINEA (1964) J.F. Kennedy*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 325-7,C56. Yvert Nos 187-9,PA40. $90.00-- $75.00 04596 VAR GUINEA (1964) J.F. Kennedy*. Variety with shift of the color red so that the flag is separated into 2 parts! Scott No 327, Yvert No 189. $20.00-- $15.00 04597 EP GUINEA (1964) U.S. Flag*. Sheet of 25 proofs of frame and flag of stamp. Scott No 327, Yvert No 189. $150.00-- $120.00 04598 EP GUINEA (1964) J.F. Kennedy*. Sheet of 25 proofs of vignette of stamp. Scott No 327, Yvert No 189. $150.00-- $120.00 04599 EP GERMANY (1964) J. F. Kennedy*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Kennedy memorial. Scott No 901, Yvert No 321. $75.00-- $60.00 04600 VAR GUINEA (1964) Kennedy*. American Flag*. Error missing red color in the American flag in corner block of four. The flag has only the stars, no stripes! Scott No C54. Yvert No PA40.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04601 VAR PHILIPPINES (1965) J.F. Kennedy*. Pair with tie shifted 2mm to the left, resulting in appearance of two ties, one in grey and one in ultramarine. Scott No 925, Yvert No 617.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 04602 VAR DAHOMEY (1967) J.F. Kennedy*. Variety surcharged in gold instead of black. Scott No C56, Yvert No PA60. $50.00-- $40.00 04603 VAR PHILIPPINES (1972) J.F. Kennedy*. Variety with shift of color yellow upwards giving Kennedy a halo! Scott No 1148, Yvert No 875. $40.00-- $30.00 692 Law Lawyer/Justice Lois 04604 SPE PANAMA (1936) Palace of Justice*. Specimen overprint with control punch. Scott No C26, Yvert No PA25. $60.00-- $50.00 04605 ESS MALI (1971) Symboles de justice*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. 25e anniversaire de la Cour internationale de Justice de la Haye. Yvert No PA129, Scott No C129. Difficile à trouver!. . . $90.00-- $75.00 04606 EL CAMEROUN (1983) Female lawyer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 734, Yvert No 711. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3052, 3976, 4993, 693 Light/Lumière 04607 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Jack-O-Lanterns*. Pumpkins*. Fall Harvest*. Fancy cancel from West Baden, IN. Three clear strikes in black on registered envelope postmarked October 31. During Hallowe'en, the light from the jack-o-lanterns was thought todrive away evil spirits. A fascinating item! $150.00-- $120.00 04608 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Torch*. Stars*. Fancy cancel from Pacolet Mills, Indiana. Five strikes in black on registered envelope. Has patriotic overtones. Rare! $250.00-- $200.00 04609 ENT FRANCE (1937) Head-worn lamp*. CCP (Postal checks) free frank envelope with very attractively illustrated advertising for "Pose-Partout" lamps for use in medicine, sports, automobiles, motorcycles, hunting, fishing, winter sports, etc. Scarce and hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 04610 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Light. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 55371: "More Light than ever before." $15.00-- $12.00 04611 ENT FRANCE (1937) Electric lamp air cleaner*. Free frank Postal check cover with illustrated advertising for Lampe Vidal - Assainit L'Atmosphere de Tous Locaux et Vus Fait Respirer un air pur, sain et Parfumé.. . $50.00-- $40.00 04612 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Torch*. Light. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 89286: "Greist Lighting. White Knight --- Polaroid --- Corrected Light Units.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04613 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Electricity. Lightbulb*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 81466: "Champion Lamps since 1900." $25.00-- $20.00 04614 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Radio microphone. 'The Guiding Light' (famous soap opera). Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01107:"Tune in on 'The Guiding Light'. 360 Servel Electrolux refrigerators given away free! NBC Network - Weekdays May 22nd to July 2nd."" $25.00-- $20.00 04615 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Lightbulb*. Red meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter Company No 7258:"Get a supply of right size bulbs today." $20.00-- $15.00 04616 EMA SWEDEN (1948) Animated light bulb* holding hat*. Red meter cancellation on envelope: ögats mjuku tjönura. $15.00-- $12.00 04617 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Lamp*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 59084: Buy Certified Lamps at your dealers. $20.00-- $15.00 04618 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Lightbulb*. Knowledge. Voting. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 59100: "Vote but don't vote in the dark." $25.00-- $20.00 04619 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Lightbulb*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No:"Don't be a Bulbsnatcher. Buy GE Bulbs." $20.00-- $15.00 04620 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Electricity. Lamps. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #129328: "Lamp Department, General Electric Company." $10.00-- $10.00 04621 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Reddy Kilowatt*. Purse*. Beautiful violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 59879:"Your pennies go further electrically." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04622 EP GERMANY (1957) Spark gap transmitter*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of birth of Heinrich Hertz. Scott No 762, Yvert No 131. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:3001, 3437, 3952, 4547, 5002, 5247, 5866, 694 Lighthouses/Phare 04623 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Lighthouse* on top of book*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 136125: 50th anniversary, 1898-1948. A half century of bibliographic service.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04624 EMA LUNDY ISLAND (1992) Bristol Channel lighthouse*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: Lundy. $25.00-- $20.00 04625 SPE CYPRUS (2011) Lighthouses. Set of 3 specimens (2 stamps + S/S). $25.00-- $20.00 696 Lincoln/Lincoln 04626 EL CONGO (1965) Lincoln*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C35, Yvert No PA37. $30.00-- $25.00 698 Lions International/Lions International 04627 L U.S.A. (1930) Pittsburgh Air Show. March 6 to 15. A classic cover issued to commemorate the Kiwanis and Lions Day on March 13th. Dekom No 30 0313. Beautiful bicolor cachet showing two airplanes, plus straight line handstamp reading The Path of the Eagle."" Scarce!"" $30.00-- $20.00 04628 SPE JAPAN (1969) Lions symbol*. Rose*. 52nd Lions International convention overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 999, Yvert No 946. $50.00-- $40.00 04629 EL CAMEROUN (1983) Lions emblem*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C303-4, Yvert Nos PA317-8. $80.00-- $65.00 700 Maps Globes/Cartes Géographique Globe 04630 SPE PANAMA (1941) Map of Panama*. Plane*. Set of 3 with specimen overprint and control punch. Scott Nos C6a-c, Yvert Nos PA66-8. $60.00-- $50.00 04631 ND SOMALI COAST (1956) Map of Djibouti*. Somali woman*. Margin imperforate. Scott No C20, Yvert No PA25. $40.00-- $30.00 04632 EP GERMANY (1957) Globe*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for International Letter Writing Week. Scott No 775, Yvert No 148. $75.00-- $60.00 04633 ND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (1957) Map of Ecuador & islands*. Imperforate pair. Scott No L2. $125.00-- $100.00 04634 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1958) Map of Africa wth FWA outlined*. Die proof in black (unsigned). 6th International African Tourism Conference. Scott No 75, Yvert No 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04635 EP GERMANY (1967) Map of South America*. Cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Adveniat, aid movement for Latin American Churches. Scott No 977, Yvert No 410. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04636 ESS ETHIOPIA (1970) Map of Africa*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 566, Yvert No 571. Organization of African Unity. $125.00-- $100.00 04637 MAQ LIBERIA (1973) Map of Africa*. OAU emblem*. Original artwork, unaccepted design for 17c stamp, watercolor on cardboard mounted on larger piece with glassine overlay for lettering. 10th anniversary of OAU. Scott Type A227, Yvert Nos 605//10. Measures 18 x 23 cm. $150.00-- $120.00 04638 ESS ETHIOPIA (1976) Map of Ethiopia*. Eye*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 784, Yvert No 789. 2nd anniversary of revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04639 ESS ETHIOPIA (1976) Map of Ethiopia*. Eye*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 785, Yvert No 790. 2nd anniversary of revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04640 ESS ETHIOPIA (1976) Map of Ethiopia*. Eye*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 786, Yvert No 791. 2nd anniversary of revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04641 ESS ETHIOPIA (1976) Map of Ethiopia*. Eye*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 787, Yvert No 792. 2nd anniversary of revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04642 ESS ETHIOPIA (1976) Map of Ethiopia*. Eye*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 788, Yvert No 793. 2nd anniversary of revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04643 SPE JAPAN (1980) 3-D World Map*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1413, Yvert No 1339. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 04644 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1981) Map of Belep Islands*. Snorkeler*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 462, Yvert No 445. $20.00-- $15.00 04645 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Map of Island*. Cagou*. People*. Deluxe sheet. French Overseas Possessions Week. Scott No C186, Yvert No PA226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04646 SPE JAPAN (1985) 16th century map of Japan*. World Import Fair issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1644, Yvert No 1527. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3075, 3152, 3194, 3472, 3479, 3500, 3698, 3750, 3754, 3988, 4020, 4056, 4217, 4220, 4449, 4451, 4541, 4728, 4750, 4779, 4796, 4831, 5139, 5201, 5485, 5703, 5704, 5721, 5750, 5866, 5894, 5910, 702 Marine Life/Poissons Faune Marine 04647 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Crabe*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 88377: Carson Service - Prompt and Dependable. Jolie impreinte au verso des corbeillies de crabbes. . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04648 ESS SOMALI COAST (1959) Manta ray*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 279, Yvert No 296. Stunning! $80.00-- $65.00 04649 ESS MONACO (1960) Seahorse*. Trial color proof in margin strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 470, Yvert No 540. $125.00-- $100.00 04650 EL SOMALI COAST (1963) Millepore coral*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C26, Yvert No PA34. $25.00-- $20.00 04651 EL SOMALI COAST (1963) Brain coral*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C27, Yvert No PA35. $25.00-- $20.00 04652 EL SOMALI COAST (1963) Branch coral*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C30, Yvert No PA36. $25.00-- $20.00 04653 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Mauritanian lobster*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 178, Yvert No 180. $100.00-- $80.00 04654 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Royal lobster*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 179, Yvert No 181. $100.00-- $80.00 04655 EA LAOS (1967) Spiny eel*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 150, Yvert No 158. $175.00-- $140.00 04656 SPE JAPAN (1967) Squid*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 870, Yvert No 829e. Nice! $30.00-- $25.00 04657 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1967a) Sea squirts*. Trial color proof with multicolor. Noumea aquarium. Scott No 338, Yvert No 322. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 04658 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1967c) Blue Harlequin shrimp*. Trial color proof in brown. Noumea aquarium. Scott No 340, Yvert No 324. $20.00-- $15.00 04659 ESS ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1969) Ringed seals*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 389, Yvert No 391. Beautiful! $110.00-- $90.00 04660 EA MONACO (1969) Underwater scene*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean. Scott No 751, Yvert No 805.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04661 EA COTE D'IVOIRE (1971x) Annelide*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun-orange signée par la graveure GUILLAUME. Séries faune marine. Yvert No 325, Scott No 303. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04662 EL MAURITANIA (1973) Mediterranean monk seals*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 300, Yvert No 305. $20.00-- $15.00 04663 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1975) Seahorse*. Tropical fish*. Die proof in black. Aquarium. Scott No 2008. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04664 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978)"Underwater carnival" by Gemmanick*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C144, Yvert No PA184. $25.00-- $20.00 04665 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1979) Marine life*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 245-50, Yvert Nos 248-53. $110.00-- $90.00 04666 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Crabs*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 470-1, Yvert Nos 453-4. $40.00-- $30.00 04667 EL BENIN (1987) Crevette*. Épreuve de luxe en couleur sur papier épais. Scott No 643, Yvert No 653. Très beau! $20.00-- $15.00 04668 EL BENIN (1987) Crabe*. Épreuve de luxe en couleur sur papier épais. Scott No 644, Yvert No 654. Très beau! $20.00-- $15.00 04669 ND F.S.A.T. (1989) Lithodes*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 143, Yvert No 140. $250.00-- $200.00 04670 ND F.S.A.T. (1991) Sea lions*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 162, Yvert No 159. $325.00-- $250.00 04671 ND ANTIGUA (1993) West Indian manatee. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 1662. $75.00-- $60.00 04672 SPE CYPRUS (2007) Sea stars. Set of 4 specimens. . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3322, 3377, 4123, 4126, 4134, 4216, 4644, 5837, 703 Marine Life Whales/Baleines 04673 L U.S.A. (1934) Byrd Antarctic Expedition II*. Scott No 733. Yvert No 323. Little America, Antarctica cancel. Matching illustrated cachet (ship) indicating that this card was carried from America to Little America on the Ice Breaker S.S. Bear of Oakland."" Stamp franking a very attractive black and white photographic postcard depicting surfacing whales."" $110.00-- $90.00 04674 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1984) Humpback Whale*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 44, Yvert No 44. Beautiful and very rare!. . $150.00-- $120.00 04675 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990g) Whale swamping native canoe*. Turtle*. Bird*. Dolphin*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 130, Yvert No 130: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $150.00-- $120.00 04676 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990g) Whale diving*. Turtle*. Bird*. Dolphin*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 131, Yvert No 131: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $150.00-- $120.00 04677 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990h) Whale*. Porpoise*. Turtle*. Bird*. Flowers*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 132, Yvert No 132: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $150.00-- $120.00 04678 ND F.S.A.T. (1995) Petit rorqual*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 205, Yvert No 197. $325.00-- $250.00 04679 ND F.S.A.T. (1996) Southern whale sanctuary*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C138, Yvert No PA139. $200.00-- $160.00 See also:5120, 704 Marx Lenin Stalin/Marx Lénine Staline 04680 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1967) People*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for World Anti-Communist League. 11.3 x 8.3 cm. Mounting adhesions on back. Scott No 587, Yvert No 464.. . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04681 EP GERMANY (1968) Karl Marx*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth. Scott No 985, Yvert No 425. $75.00-- $60.00 04682 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Young workers*. Pair of imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 1008, Yvert No 1060. Michel catalog 140 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 04683 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1970) Engels*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Yvert No 1767. Scott No 1669. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 04684 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1970) Lenin*. Die proof in black. 100th anniversary of birth. Scott No 1671, Yvert No 1770. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 04685 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Franz Mehring*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1274, Yvert No 1341. $100.00-- $80.00 04686 EP EAST GERMANY (1973) Luis Corvalan*. Set of 3 imperforate phase proofs showing partial and final colors. Leader of Communist party in Chile. Scott No B173, Yvert No 1577.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 See also:4803, 706 Masks/Masques 04687 EL UPPER VOLTA (1960) Masks of various animals*. Complete set of 18 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 71-88, Yvert Nos 71-88. A spectacular set and very difficult to find complete! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 04688 EA IVORY COAST (1960) Guéré mask*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No J19, Yvert No TT19. $100.00-- $80.00 04689 EL IVORY COAST (1961) Native masks*. Complete set of 9 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 171-9, Yvert Nos 181-9. $175.00-- $140.00 04690 EL MALI (1961) Dogon mask*. Complete set of 11 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos O1-11, Yvert Nos SE1-11. $100.00-- $80.00 04691 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Dancer's Mask*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Mask from South Sea Islands - Leipzig Ethnological Museum. Scott No 1258, Yvert No 1322. . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04692 EA CAMEROUN (1973b) Bamoun mask*. Die proof in brick red signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 566, Yvert No 546. $75.00-- $60.00 04693 EMA DENMARK (1995) Mask*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. D 4583: Beseg Haderslav Museum. $5.00-- $5.00 See also:3175, 3983, 3984, 710 Math/Mathématiques 04694 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Octagon surrounding 4-pointed star*. Fancy geometric cancel from Lakewood, Illinois. Five strikes in green and orange on registered envelope. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04695 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Complex geometric*. Fancy cancel from Lakewood, Illinois. Two strikes in violet on registered envelope. Rare! $200.00-- $160.00 04696 EP GERMANY (1966) Leibnitz*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 250th anniversary of death. Scott No 962, Yvert No 375. $90.00-- $75.00 04697 EP AUSTRIA (1979) Population chart*. Angel*. Black proof, 150th anniversary of Austrian Central Statistical Bureau. Scott No 1120, Yvert No 1436.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3295, 4017, 712 Medals/Médailles 04698 ENT U.S.A. (1870) Eagle*. Flag*. Medal*. 1 cent postal stationery (N) with advertising. "Frank P. Blair Post No. 1." Fault in back of cover but pristine front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 714 Medicine/Médecine 04699 L U.S.A. (1853) Tobey hospital. Letter addressed to J.B. Tobey, whose granddaughter founded Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts, from the appraiser of the estate! Unfortunately no contents. . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04700 ENT FRANCE (1936) Can of disinfectant*. Free frank Postal check cover with illustrated advertising for"Bonodor - Le Déinfectant à Bonne Odeur. $50.00-- $40.00 04701 ENT U.S.A. (1937) Inductotherm*. Postal card (O) with attached reply card and illustrated advertisement for the GE Inductotherm, which"plays an important part in alleviation of discomfort...by generating heat deep within the tissues. $50.00-- $40.00 04702 LOC SWITZERLAND (1939) Truck*. Auto*. Pack horse*. Hikers*. Feldpost envelope with cancelation of SANITAS KP I/5 and block of 4 different Festung Sargans military stamps showing different modes of transportation. $30.00-- $25.00 04703 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Hôpital. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 150274: "Lisez le récit 'Cet hôpital marche à l'amour' dans le magazine 'Look'. Achetez-le aujourd'hui." . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04704 EL FRANCE (1940) Nurse with injured children*. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay of charity issue (10 Fr) with same vignette as Scott No B103, Yvert No 465. Benefit to war victims.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04705 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Doctors. Blue meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 111202:"The Doctors Talk It Over." Very good condition! $20.00-- $15.00 04706 ESS MOROCCO (1948) Syringe*. Bottles of medicine*. Latex gloves*. Red Cross tent*. Trial color die proof in reddish brown. Scott No B35, Yvert No 267. $50.00-- $40.00 04707 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Torche*. Coeur*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 180175: "Ouvrez votre coeur. Donnez pour la lutte contre les maladies de coeur. Campagne 1950.". . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04708 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Medicine. Insurance. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #161940: "There is no substitute for Blue Cross." $15.00-- $12.00 04709 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Arthritis. Rheumatism. Stop sign*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 58687: "...To stop Arthritis, support The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04710 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Surgical Equipment. Violet meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 57760:"Aloe - One Complete Source for Hospital-Surgical Laboratory Equipment & Supplies.". . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04711 EP CAMEROUN (1956) Mobile medical clinic*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 329, Yvert No 303. Only 3-4 exist! $250.00-- $200.00 04712 EA CAMEROUN (1956) Mobile medical clinic*. Die proof in brown. Scott No 329, Yvert No 303. $100.00-- $80.00 04713 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Television program. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 319081: "Watch 'Medical Horizons,' ABC-TV." $15.00-- $12.00 04714 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Coeur*. Sanatorium. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir du sanatorium Deborah sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 313293: "Celui qui sert l'humanité sert Dieu. Celui qui sert Deborah sert les deux." $25.00-- $20.00 04715 EP GERMANY (1958) Nikolaus von Cusa*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of hospice founded by Cardinal Nicolaus. Scott No 792, Yvert No 172.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04716 EP GERMANY (1958) Cusanus hospice*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of hospice founded by Cardinal Nikolaus. Scott No 792, Yvert No 172.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04717 EA MONACO (1959) Princess Grace Polyclinic*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PIEL. Scott No 434, Yvert No 513. $175.00-- $140.00 04718 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1961) Pasteur*. Institute*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 13, Yvert No 13. $150.00-- $120.00 04719 ESS MONACO (1962) Flowers*. Sunrise*. Hope Chest* for Multiple Sclerosis Society. Scott No 506. Yvert No 580. 15th Anniversary. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04720 EL GABON (1963) Schweitzer at Lambarene*. Deluxe sheet overprinted for 50th anniversary of his arrival. Scott No C11, Yvert No PA11. $25.00-- $20.00 04721 EMA U.S.A. (1965) Medical Alert symbol*. Cadaceus*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 575900: "Emergency aid symbol. Look for bearer's special medical identification.". . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04722 ESS MAURITANIA (1965) Nouakchott Hospital*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 202, Yvert No 204. $80.00-- $65.00 04723 EA LAOS (1966) WHO building*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 126, Yvert No 131. $120.00-- $100.00 04724 EP GERMANY (1967) Friedrich von Bodelschwingh*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for centenary of Bethel Institution for the Incurable (mental diseases). Scott No 973, Yvert No 402.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04725 EA LAOS (1968) WHO emblem*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. Scott No 164, Yvert No 178. $120.00-- $100.00 04726 ESS SENEGAL (1968) Caduceus*. School of Medicine & Pharmacy*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Scott No 310, Yvert No 315. $500.00-- $400.00 04727 EA MAURITANIA (1968) Man*. Mosquito*. Insects*. Die proof in orange-red signed by the engraver BEQUET. WHO 20th anniversary. Scott No C73, Yvert No PA74. $175.00-- $140.00 04728 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Rudolf Virchow*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Considered the father of pathology. Scott No 1274a, Yvert No 1397. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04729 ESS FRANCE (1971) Antoine Portal*. Academy of Medicine*. Trial color proof pair with multicolor. Portal was the founder and first president of the Academy of Medicine. Scott No 1326, Yvert No 1699. Scarce! . . $40.00-- $30.00 04730 EA COMOROS (1972) Pasteur*. Microscope*. Slides of bacilli*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 106, Yvert No 79. $150.00-- $120.00 04731 EA IVORY COAST (1972) Pasteur*. Institute*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 333, Yvert No 343. $150.00-- $120.00 04732 EA DAHOMEY (1972) Pasteur*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No C173, Yvert No PA173. $175.00-- $140.00 04733 MAQ LIBERIA (1973) Various emblems of WHO*. Original artwork for frame of S/S, watercolor on cardboard mounted on larger piece with glassine overlay for lettering. Measures 29.5 x 24 cm. . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04734 EL NIGER (1973) Microscope*. Hansen*. Leprosy bacillus*. Deluxe sheet centenary of discovery of Hansen's bacillus. Scott No 271, Yvert No 276. $20.00-- $15.00 04735 EL DAHOMEY (1973) Hansen*. Microscope*. Leprosy bacilli*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 301-2, Yvert Nos 319-20. $50.00-- $40.00 04736 EA GABON (1973) Hansen*. Leprosarium*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 304, Yvert No 303. Only 28 printed. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04737 EL MALI (1973) Hansen*. Bacterial culture*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C179, Yvert No PA178. $20.00-- $15.00 04738 EL SENEGAL (1975) Caduceus*. Deluxe sheet. French Medical Conference. Scott No 417, Yvert No 419. $15.00-- $12.00 04739 EL CHAD (1977) Aching back*, neck*, knee*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. World Rheumatism Year. Scott Nos 338-40, Yvert Nos 334-6. $40.00-- $30.00 04740 EA CHAD (1977) Aching back*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. World Rheumatism Year. Scott No 338, Yvert No 334. $150.00-- $120.00 04741 ESS CHAD (1977) Aching neck*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. World Rheumatism Year. Scott No 339, Yvert No 335. $100.00-- $80.00 04742 EA CHAD (1977) Aching knee*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. World Rheumatism Year. Scott No 340, Yvert No 336. $150.00-- $120.00 04743 EL BENIN (1977) Rheumatism clinic*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 375, Yvert No 393. $25.00-- $20.00 04744 EA GABON (1978) Globe*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. World Leprosy Day. Scott No 394, Yvert No 389. $175.00-- $140.00 04745 SPE JAPAN (1978) Abstract by Taro*. 23rd International Ophthalmological Congress, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1325, Yvert No 1255. Scarce! $25.00-- $20.00 04746 EL SENEGAL (1979) Bedside medical lecture*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 497, Yvert No 505. $25.00-- $20.00 04747 SPE JAPAN (1979) Woman*. Fetus*. 9th World Congress on Obstetrics & Gynecology, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1386, Yvert No 1310. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04748 SPE PHILIPPINES (1979) Man breaking chains*. Broken syringe*. Set of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1422-4. Fight against drug abuse.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04749 ESS FRANCE (1979) Victor Segalen*. Ship*. Scott No 1634. Yvert No 2034. 100th Anniversary of Victor Segalen: physician, explorer, writer. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5. **. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 04750 SPE JAPAN (1981) Brain*. Globe*. 12th Neurology, 10th Brainwaves & 1981 Epilepsy Conference, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1478, Yvert No 1387. Nice!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04751 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) General hospital*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1814-5. $10.00-- $10.00 04752 EL ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1987) Dr. Dunan*. Clinic*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 491, Yvert No 476. $10.00-- $10.00 04753 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Child receiving Tetanus vaccination*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1219, Yvert No 1210. Immunize Every Child Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04754 EA MONACO (2003) Fleming*. Bacterial culture*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ALBUISSON. Scott No 2305. $175.00-- $140.00 04755 EP AUSTRIA (2013) St. Anna's Children's Hospital 25th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 04756 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Hygeia*. Black print.. . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3480, 3560, 4054, 4409, 4424, 4441, 4452, 4526, 4588, 4609, 4611, 4861, 5265, 5271, 5272, 5273, 5673, 5697, 5896, 5906, 718 Medicine Dentistry/Médecine Dentistrie 04757 PUB NEW ZEALAND (1893) Nitrous Oxide. 1 penny stamp with advertisement on back for"S. Myers & Co. Dentists, Christchurch. Nitrous Oxide Gas - Painless Extraction. Scott No 61, Yvert No 60.. . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04758 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Tube of toothpaste*. Salt. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 73307: "Try Worcester Salt tooth paste. Especially good for the gums. Delightfully refreshing." $30.00-- $25.00 04759 OBL FRANCE (1951) Dental hygiene. Advertising roller cancel on envelope. Hygiène Dentaire Chemin de la Santé. $25.00-- $20.00 04760 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) Dental Congress. Jeepney bus* Set of 4 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1818-9,1837,1840. $25.00-- $20.00 720 Medicine Malaria/Médecine Paludisme 04761 SPE CYPRUS (1962) Mosquito eradication program. Set of 2 specimens. Scott Nos 204-5. $10.00-- $10.00 04762 VAR GUINEA (1962) Mosquito*. Malaria eradication emblem*. Pair imperforate between. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA16. $20.00-- $15.00 04763 VAR GUINEA (1962) Mosquito*. Malaria eradication emblem*. Pair imperforate between. Scott No C30, Yvert No PA17. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:4727, 722 Medicine Pharmacy/Médecine Pharmacie 04764 PUB NEW ZEALAND (1893) Cure for Asthma, Diphtheria, Croup. 1 penny stamp with advertisement on back for Macbean Stewart's New Cure. Scott No 61, Yvert No 60. $40.00-- $30.00 04765 PUB NEW ZEALAND (1893) Bonnington's Irish Moss. 1 penny stamp with advertisement on back for"Every Dose of Bonnington's Irish Moss is Effective. Scott No 61, Yvert No 60.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04766 PUB NEW ZEALAND (1893) Bonnington's Irish Moss. 2 penny stamp with advertisement on back for"To Sustain the Voice Use Bonnington's Irish Moss. Scott No 62, Yvert No 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04767 ENT BELGIUM (1940) Can of pills*. 40 centimes bicolor postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 462: "Red pills. L. Dupuis." $20.00-- $15.00 04768 ENT BELGIUM (1946) Graph of temperature*. Pill*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 621, with multicolor advertisement for La Meuse. Looks sort of like Alka-Seltzer. Nice! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04769 EMA U.S.A. (1955) National Pharmacy Week. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 300046: "Participate in National Pharmacy Week, sponsored by the American Pharmaceutical Association, October 2-8, 1955." $15.00-- $12.00 04770 SPE CYPRUS (2002) Medicinal plants. Set of 4 specimens. Scott Nos 990-3. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3052, 3801, 4287, 4309, 4336, 4440, 724 Medicine Tuberculosis/Médecine Tuberculose 04771 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1981) Lung*. Doctor giving inoculation*. Deluxe sheet. 60th anniversary of anti-tuberculin inoculation developed by Calmette & Guerin. Scott No 270, Yvert No 273.. . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 726 Meteorology/Météorologie 04772 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Soleil*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 110403: "Pour les coups de soleil, employez Noxzema.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04773 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Soleil*. Nuages*. Bateau à voiles*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 113302: "Rencontrez-moi à Miami.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04774 SPE JAPAN (1960) Rainbow*. Cherry blossoms*. Pineapple*. 75th anniversary of Japanese contract emigration to Hawaii, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 699, Yvert No 652. Beautiful! . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 04775 SPE JAPAN (1962) Wind God*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 752, Yvert No 702. Not easy to find! $30.00-- $25.00 04776 SPE JAPAN (1963) Frost flowers on Mt. Fugen*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 777, Yvert No 731. Interesting aspect of topic! $30.00-- $25.00 04777 EA CONGO (1964) Barograph*. WMO symbol*. Scott No 111. Yvert No 159. Fourth World Meteorological Day. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Only 28 copies printed. Rare!. . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 04778 SPE JAPAN (1965) Meteorology station on Mt. Fuji*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 833, Yvert No 795. Nice! $20.00-- $15.00 04779 SPE JAPAN (1965) Aurora*. Map of Antarctica*. Antarctic Expedition issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 857, Yvert No 819. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 04780 EL NIGER (1967) Weather ship*. Deluxe sheet. 7th International Meteorology Day. Scott No C71, Yvert No PA71. $20.00-- $15.00 04781 ESS ETHIOPIA (1973) WMO emblem*. Set of 4 progressive proofs. Scott No 661, Yvert No 666. Centenary of Meteorological Cooperation. $125.00-- $100.00 04782 ESS ETHIOPIA (1973) Anemometer*. WMO emblem*. Set of 2 progressive proofs. Scott No 662, Yvert No 667. Centenary of Meteorological Cooperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04783 EA NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Sun*. Earth*. Weather satellite*. Wind God*. Die proof in maroon signed by the engraver COMBET. Centenary of international meteorological cooperation and 13th World Meteorology Day. Scott No C101, Yvert No PA140. Only 26 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04784 EA NIGER (1973) Weather symbols*. Pyramids*. Satellite*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Centenary of international meteorological cooperation. Scott No C214, Yvert No PA214. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04785 EMA ETATS UNIS (1974) Soleil*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 307516: "Epargnez ici pour un futur ensoleillé." $20.00-- $15.00 04786 TEL BELGIUM (1984) Winter scene*. Illustrated Postogram (N). $40.00-- $30.00 04787 ND F.S.A.T. (1993) André Prud'homme*. Making wind measurements on Adélie*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No 189a, Yvert No 183a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00-- $110.00 See also:3527, 3536, 4109, 4115, 4118, 4219, 4310, 5029, 5475, 5616, 5821, 727 Military/Militaire 04788 ENT FRANCE (1917) Cow*. Horses*. Normandy farmers*. WWI soldier*. Franchise-Militaire card (N) with color illustrations on reverse. Nos Provinces aux Armées Le Normand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00-- $35.00 04789 EP AUSTRIA (1918) Suffering people*. Proof sheet of 6 unissued essays by Hesshaimer, designed to raise money for WWI POWs returning from Siberia. Small (< 1 cm) tear in margin not affecting design.. . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04790 EP AUSTRIA (1918) Suffering people*. Set of 6 unissued essays by Hesshaimer, designed to raise money for WWI POWs returning from Siberia. $100.00-- $80.00 04791 ND MADAGASCAR (1931) General Galliéni* on horseback*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 177, Yvert No 187. $60.00-- $50.00 04792 FDC HUNGARY (1950) General Bem at battle of Piski*. Registered FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 914-6. $5.00-- $5.00 04793 FDC DENMARK (1953) Viking camp, Trelleborg*. FDC with cachet. Scott No 343. $10.00-- $10.00 04794 SPE PANAMA (1953) Revolutionary Junta*. Specimen overprint. Scott No 392. Only 16 copies exist! $80.00-- $65.00 04795 OBL DENMARK (1957) Viking warrior*. Illustrated cancel on postcard. AARS Kimnrernes By med de mange Oldtifdminder. $10.00-- $10.00 04796 EA LAOS (1964) Soldiers leading people*. Partial map of Laos*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 94, Yvert No 99. $150.00-- $120.00 04797 EP BELGIUM (1964) John Adams*. Lord Gambier*. Treaty of Ghent*. Ministerial proof in black with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott No B753, Yvert No 1286. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04798 EMA FRANCE (1966) Fat Viking with shield and spear*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. CG 3047: Connaissez-vous le Franc d'Havas. $20.00-- $15.00 04799 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1966) Fighter jet*. Tank*. Missile launcher*. Set of 2 die proofs, showing different stages of development. Warsaw Pact maneuvers. Scott No 1417. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $250.00-- $200.00 04800 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) October revolution*. Set of 5 imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott Nos 955-9, Yvert Nos 1009-13. Michel catalog 375 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04801 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) Russian war memorial*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors separated by gutter. Scott No 957, Yvert No 1011. Michel catalog 150 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04802 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) Russian & German soldiers*. Imperforate margin phase proof in final colors. Scott No 958, Yvert No 1012. Michel catalog 75 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04803 EP EAST GERMANY (1967) Lenin*. Cruiser Aurora*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors. Scott No 959, Yvert No 1013. Michel catalog 150 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04804 EA LAOS (1968) Soldiers*. Memorial*. Die proof in orange signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 168, Yvert No 174. $120.00-- $100.00 04805 EA LAOS (1968) Soldiers*. Tanks*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 169, Yvert No 175. $120.00-- $100.00 04806 EA LAOS (1968) Soldiers*. Flags*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. Scott No C53, Yvert No PA53. $120.00-- $100.00 04807 EL DAHOMEY (1968) Paintings of various local battles*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C77-80, Yvert Nos PA81-4. $75.00-- $60.00 04808 EP GERMANY (1970) Baron von Munchhausen riding cannonball*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth renowned for his astounding feats. Scott No 1020, Yvert No 485.. . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04809 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Soldier*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. 15th anniversary of People's Army. Scott No 1278, Yvert No 1334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04810 EP EAST GERMANY (1972) Target*. Military obstacle course*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive phase proofs showing partial and final colors. Society for Sport & Technology. Scott No 1390, Yvert No 1462. $250.00-- $200.00 04811 EA MALI (1974) Battles of Alexander*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Ancient Roman mosaic. Scott No C212, Yvert No PA210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04812 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Military service*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1154, Yvert No 1159. 12th anniversary of Ethiopian revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04813 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Tiglachin monument*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1155, Yvert No 1160. 12th anniversary of Ethiopian revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04814 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Dilachin exhibition emblem*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1156, Yvert No 1161. 12th anniversary of Ethiopian revolution.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04815 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Food processing plant*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1157, Yvert No 1162. 12th anniversary of Ethiopian revolution. $125.00-- $100.00 04816 EMA FRANCE (1987) Spearmen on horseback*. Red meter cancelation on card, No. SR 15167: William the Conqueror Medieval Festival - First Day Use of this cancel!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04817 EA FRANCE (1988) Soldier laying wreath on coffin. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Armistice 70th anniversary issue. Scott No 2129, Yvert No 2553. . . . . $110.00-- $90.00 04818 ND CUBA (2019) Monument to Hasekura Tsunenaga*. Imperforate block of 4. Famous 17th century samurai. $60.00-- $50.00 04819 VAR CUBA (2019) Monument to Hasekura Tsunenaga*. Imperforate block of 4 with double image. Famous 17th century samurai. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3227, 3354, 3369, 3832, 4470, 4702, 4862, 4863, 5120, 5809, 728 Minerals/Minéraux 04820 EP SAAR (1922) Cable railway, Ferne*. Die proof in black & white. Signed NEY. Scott No 99, Yvert No 83. Ungummed. $350.00-- $275.00 04821 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Diamond*. Fancy cancel from Diamond Wyoming. Nine (!) strikes in black on registered envelope. Location of famous diamond mine.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04822 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Steel bars*. Violet meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 72872: "Cold finished steel bars." $20.00-- $15.00 04823 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Marbre. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 132536: "Visitez le Vermont. Vennez voir la plus grande exposition de marbre du monde." . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04824 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Abrasives. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #80065: "Abrasize Specialized Grain." $20.00-- $15.00 04825 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Granit bleu. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 222594: "Harmony, le meilleur granit bleu." $15.00-- $12.00 04826 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Bronze. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 180134: "General Bronze Corp. Products of quality for the building industry and the defense of U.S.A." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 04827 SPE PANAMA (1955) Excavation*. FIPEX issue overprinted "Specimen" in red box commemorating the first excavations of Panama Canal and 150th anniversary of the birth of Ferdinand de Lesseps. These stamps were a special order for government display. Only 20 copies exist, four of which were kept by the Panama government. Every stamp was signed on the back by Sanabria and Kessler. Very rare! $600.00-- $475.00 04828 EMA ETATS UNIS (1955) Homme portant une vitre*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 124410: "Les plafonds 'A.W. Algrip' en acier sont antidérapant même sure les inclinaisons raides." $20.00-- $15.00 04829 EP GERMANY (1957) Young miner*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for mining series benefiting welfare organizations. Scott No B356, Yvert No 142. $90.00-- $75.00 04830 EA SENEGAL (1964) Cement works*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 232, Yvert No 237. Only 28 printed. Rare! $225.00-- $175.00 04831 EA MAURITANIA (1975) Blast furnace*. Map of Africa*. Camel*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Mining and Industry development issue. Scott No 334, Yvert No 339. Only 26 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 04832 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1988) Entrance* to Zollern II (coal mine). Scott No 9N552. Yvert No 753. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. **. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3666, 3807, 3952, 4524, 4609, 4758, 5025, 5120, 5800, 732 Motorcycles/Motos 04833 ENT ALLEMAGNE (1937) Course internationale de motos. Entier timbré sur commande (O) à 1 pfennig + 5 pfennigs poste aérienne avec illustration photographique du départ de la course à Stuttgart et oblitération thématique. $60.00-- $50.00 04834 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1957) Motorcycle racers*. Die proof in black. 32nd International Motorcycle Race. Scott No 815, Yvert No 919. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! Small cut at top not reaching design. $225.00-- $175.00 04835 EA MALI (1976) Honda Egli - Japan*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No 267, Yvert No 269. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 04836 EA MALI (1976c) Motobecane LT-3*. Épreuve d'artiste en violet signée par le graveur MONVOISIN. Séries motocyclettes. Yvert No 270, Scott No 268. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! $200.00-- $150.00 04837 EP BELGIQUE (1995a) Moto ancienne: FN, 1913*. Yvert No 2616. Scott No 1595. Epreuve ministérielle en noir. Tirage: seulement 70 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04838 EP BELGIQUE (1995c) Moto ancienne: Gillet, 1937*. Yvert No 2618. Scott No 1597. Epreuve ministérielle en noir. Tirage: seulement 70 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 04839 EA FRANCE (2002) Triumph Bonneville 650*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2913h, Yvert No 3515. $200.00-- $160.00 04840 SPE CYPRUS (2007) Old motorcycles. Set of 4 specimens. $25.00-- $20.00 04841 EP AUSTRIA (2013) 1953 HMW Z50 B.J.*. Black print.. $20.00-- $15.00 04842 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Puch MV 50 V*. Black print. . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3225, 4609, 5139, 733 Mountains/Montagnes 04843 ENT FRANCE (1937) Rubber sleeping mats for Himalayan expeditions. PTT letter (Cheques Postales) with ad on reverse for"Sleeping" Matelas Pneumatiques A Air Intégral - fournis pour Expédition Himalaya.. $50.00-- $40.00 04844 ENT FRANCE (1937) Mountains*. Tent*. Camping store. Free frank Postal check cover with advertising for "Le Motorist." $50.00-- $40.00 04845 EA MARTINIQUE (1947) Cliffs*. Die proof in blacksigned by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 222, Yvert No 231. These early die proofs are very hard to find. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04846 EA MARTINIQUE (1947) Mountains*. Die proof in black without value signed by the engraver FELTESSE. Scott No 232, Yvert No 241. These early die proofs are very difficult to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 04847 SPE JAPAN (1955) Chichibu Mountains*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 608, Yvert No 563. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 04848 EL CHAD (1961) Abtouyour Mountain*. Ox*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No 76, Yvert No 72. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 04849 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Sail rock*. Sailboat*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 320, Yvert No 304. $125.00-- $100.00 04850 EP CAMEROUN (1962) Kapsikis Mokolo peak*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C44, Yvert No PA56. These are the rarest of the French proofs. Only 3-4 were made from the unhardened die as a final check before printing. $250.00-- $200.00 04851 SPE JAPAN (1963) Keya-No-Otu Rock*. Genkai National Park issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 781, Yvert No 735. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 04852 ND F.S.A.T. (1995) Mont d'Alsace*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 207, Yvert No 200. $325.00-- $250.00 04853 EA FRANCE (1997) Pyrenees*. Isard*. Yellow lily*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Pyrenees Park. Scott No 2571, Yvert No 3056. $200.00-- $160.00 04854 EA FRANCE (2005) Cliffs of Etretat*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3139b. $200.00-- $160.00 See also:3119, 3936, 3938, 3939, 3940, 3945, 4054, 4702, 4776, 4778, 5359, 5484, 5609, 5696, 5761, 5879, 5898, 5904, 734 Mushrooms/Champignons 04855 ENT ETATS UNIS (1911) Boîte de levure*. Corn-flakes*. Boîte de soupe de tomates*. Chewing gum*. Superbe entier publicitaire multicolore (N) à 1 cent d'Allentown en Pennsylvanie vendu à « cent, le reste étant financé par les publicités. Ensemble de publicités rare et très difficile à trouver! Le premier entier de ce type que nous rencontrons. Fantastique rareté à ne pas manquer! $600.00-- $450.00 04856 ND UPPER VOLTA (1984) Leucocoprinus cepaestipes*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 653, Yvert No BF25. $10.00-- $10.00 04857 EP TONGA (1997) Mushrooms*. Imperforate plate proof full sheet of 3 strips of 6. Scott No 976. Incredible! $200.00-- $160.00 04858 SPE TONGA (1997) Mushrooms*. Minisheet of 6 stamps overprinted "SPECIMEN", with labels in border. Scott No 979c. Hard to find! $40.00-- $30.00 04859 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Chantarelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius)*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3801, 4336, 5375, 5376, 5379, 738 Music/Musique 04860 ENT U.S.A. (1881) Joseffy. Postal card (O) from office of Joseffy Concerts in Steinway Hall, NY. Written message says"...Joseffy is undoubtedly the greatest musical card now in this country," which was not an exaggeration. $25.00-- $20.00 04861 ENT BAVARIA (1908) Orchestra playing*. Harp*. Singers*. Men drinking mineral water*. Fish*. Wine*. Food*. 5pf postal card with lovely Kirchweih illustration on back.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 04862 ENT GERMANY (1916) Military band playing in the trenches*. Illustrated WWI feldpost card. $60.00-- $50.00 04863 ENT GERMANY (1917) Soldiers sitting around campfire smoking, playing accordion*. Illustrated WWI feldpost card. $60.00-- $50.00 04864 TEL GRANDE BRETAGNE (1935) Notes de musique* (gamme)*. Oiseaux*. Feuilles*. Premier télégramme illustré anglais (O) multicolore accompagné de son enveloppe. Premier jour d'émission et petit numéro de série No 143 (indiquantdonc que ce fut le 143ème télégramme illustré expédié dans l'histoire de la Grande Bretagne). Exceptionnel! . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 04865 ENT PORTUGAL (1943) Musicians with guitar & accordion*. $50 Illustrated postal card (N). $25.00-- $20.00 04866 ENT CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1952) Woman in native garb*. Score of folk song*. Postal card (N) with color illustration of woman with flowers, by Czech painter Martin Benka, and portion of folk song with music. Unusual and scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 04867 ENT CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1952) Woman in native garb*. Score of folk song*. Postal card (N) with color illustration of barefoot woman peering off into distance, by Czech painter Martin Benka, and portion of folk song with music. Unusual and scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 04868 PPC GERMANY (1960) Billy Mo*. PPC put out by Decca reords. Signed by the musician. Adhesions on reverse. $30.00-- $25.00 04869 EP GERMANY (1962) Singers*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for appreciation of choral singers. Scott No 849, Yvert No 252. $75.00-- $60.00 04870 EP GERMANY (1962) Cherub singing*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for appreciation of choral singers. Scott No 849, Yvert No 252. $75.00-- $60.00 04871 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Graf Rudolf von Fenis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No 9NB70, Yvert No 329.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04872 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1970) Unidentified troubadour with banner, shield and winged helmet on horseback*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series. Scott No 9NB72, Yvert No 330. . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04873 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Unidentified troubadour with banner on horseback*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series. Scott No 9NB72, Yvert No 330.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04874 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1970) Unidentified troubador*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No 9NB72, Yvert No 331.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04875 EP GERMANY (Berlin) (1970) Wolfram von Eschenbach*. Photo essay of accepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No 9NB73, Yvert No 332. Similar to the regular Germany issue -- only the value and position of the lettering were changed. $75.00-- $60.00 04876 EP GERMANY (1970) Albrecht von Johannsdorf*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B455, Yvert No 475.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04877 EP GERMANY (1970) Graf Rudolf von Fenis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B456, Yvert No 476.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04878 EP GERMANY (1970) Burkhart von Hohenjele*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B457, Yvert No 477. Similar design used for Berlin issue. . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04879 EP GERMANY (1970) Albrech von Johannsesdorf*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for troubadours series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B458, Yvert No 478. Similar design used for Berlin issue.. . $75.00-- $60.00 04880 EP GERMANY (BERLIN) (1970) Walter von die Vogelveide*. Photo essay of accepted design for troubadour series benefiting youth organizations. Scott No B458, Yvert No 478. Similar to regular issue -- only the value and position of the lettering were changed. $75.00-- $60.00 04881 OBL GERMANY (1971) Robed man with sword*. Illustrated cancel on envelope: Salzburg Fiestspiele 1971. $5.00-- $5.00 04882 ND UPPER VOLTA (1972) Louis Armstrong*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 270. $20.00-- $15.00 04883 EL UPPER VOLTA (1972) Louis Armstrong*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 270. $30.00-- $25.00 04884 EL UPPER VOLTA (1972) Jimmy Smith*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C104. $40.00-- $30.00 04885 ND UPPER VOLTA (1972) Jimmy Smith*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C104. $25.00-- $20.00 04886 VAR U.S.A. (1978) George M. Cohan*. Superb misperforation splitting the stamp in half! Scott No 1756. $50.00-- $40.00 04887 ND MALI (1984) Sydney Bechet*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No C493, Yvert No PA485. $40.00-- $30.00 04888 EL MALI (1984) Sydney Bechet*. Duke Ellington*. Set of 2 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C493-4, Yvert Nos PA485-6. $40.00-- $30.00 04889 ND MALI (1984) Duke Ellington*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No C494, Yvert No PA486. $40.00-- $30.00 04890 ESS ST. VINCENT (1985) Elvis Presley*. Set of 7 progressive proof pairs showing each color as it was added, including final colors of issued stamp. Scott No 875a,b. Yvert Nos 872-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04891 ESS ST. VINCENT (1985) Elvis Presley*. Set of 8 progressive proof pairs showing each color as it was added, including final colors of issued stamp. Scott No 876a,b. Yvert Nos 874-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04892 ESS ST. VINCENT (1985) Elvis Presley*. Set of 9 progressive proof pairs showing each color as it was added, including final colors of issued stamp. Scott No 877a,b. Yvert Nos 876-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04893 ESS ST. VINCENT (1985) Michael Jackson*. Set of 9 progressive proof pairs showing each color as it was added, including final colors of issued stamp. Scott No 896a,b. Yvert Nos 894-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04894 ESS ST. VINCENT (1985) Michael Jackson*. Set of 9 progressive proof pairs showing each color as it was added, including final colors of issued stamp. Scott No 897a,b. Yvert Nos 896-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04895 ND SENEGAL (1991) Louis Armstrong*. Set of 4 deluxe imperforates. Scott Nos 943-6, Yvert Nos 919-22. $25.00-- $20.00 04896 ENT ROMANIA (1995) Accordion band*. Uprated 50 bani postal card (O) with corner photo. $30.00-- $25.00 04897 ND CHAD (1996) Elvis Presley*. Imperforate + perforate S/S . Scott No 664. $25.00-- $20.00 04898 ND GUINEA (2006) Beatles*. Set of 3 imperforates with decorative borders. $40.00-- $30.00 04899 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Elvis Presley*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 04900 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Zubin Mehta*. New Year's Concert*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 04901 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Vienna concerthouse 100th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 04902 ND CUBA (2019) Jorge Negrete*. Guitar*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3749, 3810, 3835, 3866, 3867, 3868, 4071, 4325, 4720, 5176, 5746, 5747, 740 Music Composers/Musique Compositeurs 04903 EL FRANCE (1936) Berlioz*. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 331. Scott No B50. Au profit des chômeurs intellectuels. $75.00-- $60.00 04904 EP NORWAY (1943) Edvard Grieg*. Épreuve non-dentelé sans valeur et nom du pays au bas. Bloc de 4 cdf. Yvert No 250, Scott No 256. Très beau! $100.00-- $80.00 04905 EP GERMANY (1959) Handel*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for opening of Beethoven Hall in Bonn and also 200th anniversary of death of Handel. Scott No 804a, Yvert No 188.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $55.00 04906 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1970) Beethoven*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Yvert No 1766. Scott No 1668. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 04907 EP GERMANY (1972) Musical score of Heinrich Schutz*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for tricentennial of composer's death. Scott No 1096, Yvert No 591.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04908 EA CONGO (1980) Jacques Offenbach*. Danseuse*. Yvert No PA279. Scott No C288. Epreuve d'artiste en violet brun signée par le graveur MONVOISIN. Tirage: seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . $275.00-- $200.00 04909 EA MONACO (1985) Georges Auric*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 1474, Yvert No 1472. $200.00-- $160.00 04910 EA FRANCE (1998) Seville. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE and marked "Seville / Henri Collet. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2661, Yvert No 3163. Collet spent much of his life collecting Spanish folk songs, hence the connection to Seville. $110.00-- $90.00 04911 ND CUBA (2019) Igor Stravinski*. Piano*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 04912 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Beethoven 250th birthday*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 742 Music Instruments/Musique Instruments 04913 ENT U.S.A. (1894) Piano. Postal card (O) with printed advertisement on back for"Piano-Forte Materials, Felts, Sounding Boards and Lumber." Various illustrated seals from Germany, USA and France. Hard to find! . $50.00-- $40.00 04914 ENT U.S.A. (1902) Pianos. Organs. Postal card (O) with printed ad on reverse for Steinway, Knabe and Vose pianos, Harwood Organs. Also sheet music. J.W. Jenkins' Sons Music Co. Hard to find!. . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04915 L ITALY (1910) Ancient Harmonium*. Advertising letter from Cav. Paolo SopranY. "Premiata Fabbrica de Armoniche." $40.00-- $30.00 04916 ENT GERMANY (1936) Baby playing squeezebox*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. For some kind of festival. $20.00-- $15.00 04917 ENT GERMANY (1937) Youth playing piano accordion*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Weltbekannt durch feine Harmonikas. $20.00-- $15.00 04918 EMA GERMANY (1938) Man playing concertina*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: Was Die Welt Funkt. Hor Mit Blaupunkt-Radio. $30.00-- $25.00 04919 ENT BELGIUM (1941) Accordion*. Rooster*. Postal card (O), Publibel No 536, with multicolor advertisement for Disque Pathé. Lovely! $25.00-- $20.00 04920 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Organ*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 73011: "Hammond Organ." Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 04921 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Martin Frères Woodwinds. Red meter cancellation on envelope. CC No 50532. "For Brilliant Performance." $20.00-- $15.00 04922 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Woodwinds. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 87357:"H. Bettoney Columbia Model Cadet, America's leading woodwinds.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04923 TEL GRANDE BRETAGNE (1956) Défilé: tambour*, basse*, tuba*, etc. Familles* regardant le défilé à leurs fenêtres*. Télégramme multicolore (N) avec superbe illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 04924 EMA GERMANY (1958) Man playing accordion*. Harmonica*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: " Die Weltmarke. $25.00-- $20.00 04925 EMA GERMANY (1960) Stylised accordion*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: Wer muziert hat mehr von Leben!. $25.00-- $20.00 04926 EMA U.S.A. (1963) Man playing concertina*. Red meter cancelation on fragment, Pitney-Bowes No 340993: " Expandable Concertina Kar-Rug. $24.00-- $20.00 04927 ENT U.S.A. (1964) Piano*. Postal stationery envelope (O) with corner illustration of piano for Piano Hospital and Training Center, Emil B. Fries, Director and Instructor. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04928 EL CHAD (1965) Drums*. Viol*. Harp*. Guitar*. Xylophone*. Complete set of 6 deluxe sheets. Musical instruments from National Museum. Scott Nos 116-20,C23. Yvert Nos 114-8,PA26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 04929 EMA GERMANY (1966) Saxophone*. Accordion*. Violin*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: " Musikwaren. $20.00-- $15.00 04930 ENT RUSSIA (1966) Musical instruments.*. 4 kop entire (N) with corner illustration. $15.00-- $12.00 04931 ESS MAURITANIA (1966) Trumpet*. Dancers*. Trial color plate proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Negro Arts Festival, Dakar, Senegal. Scott No 204, Yvert No 206. Small cut in bottom stamp. . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04932 TEL EAST GERMANY (1968) Dwarves playing musical instruments*. Illustrated telegram (N). $60.00-- $50.00 04933 EL LAOS (1970) Huge drums*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 197-8,C67. Yvert Nos 208-9,PA66. $75.00-- $60.00 04934 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) The Little Trumpeter*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1240, Yvert No 1304. $50.00-- $40.00 04935 EA LAOS (1970) Pong wooden drum*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No C67, Yvert No PA66. $150.00-- $120.00 04936 ESS NIGER (1972) Gouroumi*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. Yvert No 250, Scott No 245. Très beau! $60.00-- $50.00 04937 ESS NIGER (1972) Kountigui*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. Yvert No 255, Scott No 250. Difficile à trouver! $60.00-- $50.00 04938 EMA GERMANY (1973) Accordion*. Red meter cancelation on envelope: " Weltmeister. Akkordeons von Bester Qualiltat. $25.00-- $20.00 04939 ESS MALI (1973) N'Tamani*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le N'Tamani est un instrument tambourin d'aiselle. Yvert No 214, Scott No 212. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver!. . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04940 ESS MALI (1973a) Cora*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le cora (ou kora) est un instrument aux 21 cordes joué comme une guitare. Yvert No 207, Scott No 205. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! $200.00-- $150.00 04941 ESS MALI (1973c) Djembe*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le djembe est un type de tambour. Yvert No 209, Scott No 207. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 04942 ESS MALI (1973d) Guitare*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Yvert No 210, Scott No 208. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! $200.00-- $150.00 04943 ESS MALI (1973e) N'Djarka*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le N'Djarka est semblable au violon mais avec seulement une corde et une caisse de calebasse. Yvert No 211, Scott No 209. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! $200.00-- $150.00 04944 ESS MALI (1973f) M'Bolon*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le M'Bolon est un instrument rythmique aux trois cordes de la famille de la harpe de la musique des chasseurs. Yvert No 212, Scott No 210. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! $200.00-- $150.00 04945 ESS MALI (1973g) Dozo N'Goni*. Essais de couleur en feuille complète! Le Dozo N'goni est semblable au luth avec trois cordes et joué par les chasseurs. Yvert No 213, Scott No 211. Ces feuilles complètes sont très difficile à trouver! $200.00-- $150.00 04946 EA NIGER (1974) Don-don drum*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 309, Yvert No 313. Interesting! $150.00-- $120.00 04947 EP BELGIUM (1979) Viols*. Piano*. Ministerial proof. 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth Musical Chapel Foundation. Scott No 1043, Yvert No 1956.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 04948 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Gere (ankle bells)*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1241, Yvert No 1238. Traditional musical instruments. $125.00-- $100.00 04949 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Chancha (musical belt)*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1244, Yvert No 1240. Traditional musical instruments. $125.00-- $100.00 04950 ESS ETHIOPIA (1989) Negareet (drums)*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1245, Yvert No 1241. Traditional musical instruments. $125.00-- $100.00 04951 TEL BELGIUM (1990) Clown carrying double bass beside seashore*. Illustrated Postogram (N). $25.00-- $20.00 04952 EMA BELGIUM (1992) Saxophone*. Banjo*. Accordion*. Cymbal*. Violin*. Red meter specimen cancelation on fragment" Thermaphila...DAAR zit muziek in! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 04953 EMA BELGIUM (1993) Saxophone*. Banjo*. Accordion*. Cymbal*. Violin*. Red meter cancelation on fragment, No. N 2043: " Thermaphila...DAAR zit muziek in! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 04954 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Franz Lehar 150th birthday*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3008, 3009, 3011, 3014, 3096, 3306, 3338, 3687, 3808, 3873, 4137, 4391, 4456, 4460, 4519, 4963, 5293, 5306, 5378, 5525, 744 Music Opera/Musique Opéra 04955 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Sheet music for operettas, cantatas, choruses. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 93427:"Request Fischer Edition Cantatas, Operettas, Choruses.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04956 EA MONACO (1979) Dancers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Les Biches by Poulenc. Centenary of Salle Guarnier, Monte Carlo Opera House. Scott No 1181, Yvert No 1190. Only 19 exist. Rare! $200.00-- $160.00 04957 ENT RUSSIA (1986) Ivan Patorzhinski*. Uprated 5 kop entire (O) with corner image of famous baritone. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3296, 3392, 5190, 746 Napoléon/Napoléon 04958 EL REUNION (1954) Ajaccio*. Deluxe sheet. Birthplace of Napoleon. Scott No 309, Yvert No 317. . . $15.00-- $12.00 04959 EL CONGO (1969) Battles of Napoleon*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Napoleon bicentenary. Scott Nos C78-81, Yvert Nos PA80-3. $60.00-- $50.00 04960 EL NIGER (1971) Napoleon*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets, View of Longwood at St. Helena, Napoleon's body on bed. Scott Nos C156-7, Yvert Nos PA157-8. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 04961 EA FRANCE (2004) Dragoon*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3035. $200.00-- $160.00 See also:3395, 748 Nationalism/Nationalism 04962 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Représentants élus. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 117500: "Ecrivez à votre député régulièrement.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 04963 ENT RUSSIA (1959) Workers celebrating May 1 in back of truck*. 3 kop illustrated postal card (O). $30.00-- $25.00 04964 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) 1st session of national congress. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1225, Yvert No 1226. 1st anniversary of Democratic Republic.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04965 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) Mengistu Haile-Mariam, 1st President. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1226, Yvert No 1227. 1st anniversary of Democratic Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 04966 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) National crest & flag*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1227, Yvert No 1228. 1st anniversary of Democratic Republic. $125.00-- $100.00 04967 ESS ETHIOPIA (1988) State assembly building*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1228, Yvert No 1229. 1st anniversary of Democratic Republic. $125.00-- $100.00 04968 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Federal Constitution 100th birthday*. Black print of S/S. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3316, 4638, 4639, 4640, 4641, 4642, 749 Nobel Prize/Prix Nobel 04969 EP GERMANY (1960) George Marshall*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring Nobel Prize winner. Scott No 821, Yvert No 217. $90.00-- $75.00 04970 ESS MONACO (1964) Frédérick Mistral*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Scott No 598, Yvert No 660. $625.00-- $500.00 04971 EP GERMANY (1966) Nathan Soderblom*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nobel Peace Prize winner. Scott No 959, Yvert No 356. $75.00-- $60.00 04972 EP GERMANY (1966) Stylised children*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for UNICEF Nobel Peace Prize issue. Scott No 967, Yvert No 384. $75.00-- $60.00 04973 EP GERMANY (1966) Mother & child*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for UNICEF Nobel Peace Prize issue. Scott No 967, Yvert No 384. $75.00-- $60.00 04974 EL CONGO (1967) Luthuli*. Dove*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 170, Yvert No 217. $20.00-- $15.00 04975 EP GERMANY (1975) German winners of Nobel Peace Prize: Gustav Stresemann, Ludwig Quidde, Carl von Ossietzky*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for M/S of 3. Scott No 1203, Yvert No BF10.. . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04976 ND MAURITANIA (1977) Nobel prize winners. Set of 5 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 359-60,C177-9. Yvert Nos 365-6,PA178-80. $40.00-- $30.00 04977 EL MALI (1977) Henri Dunant*. Red Cross*. Deluxe sheet, Nobel Peace Prize recipients series. Scott No C309, Yvert No 305. Gorgeous! $25.00-- $20.00 04978 ENT POLAND (1980) Ursus fighting bull*. 2 zl postal card (O) with corner illustration from the book "Quo Vadis" by Nobel Prize winning author Henryk Sienkiewicz (literature 1905).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04979 SPE CYPRUS (2011) Christopher Pissarides. Specimen. 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics. $5.00-- $5.00 See also:3370, 3402, 3403, 3784, 4720, 5238, 750 Nubia Monuments/Nubie Monuments 04980 EL GABON (1964) Ramses II* paying homage to 4 gods*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No CB2, Yvert No PA20. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 752 Optics/Optique 04981 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Eyeglasses*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #01395: "Bausch & Lomb Eyewear. Best for Your Eyes." $20.00-- $15.00 04982 ENT FRANCE (1937) Eyeglasses*. Free frank Postal check cover with illustrated advertising for Société Française de Lunetterie et d'Optique. $50.00-- $40.00 04983 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Lentille*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 91628: "La vraie vision. Les lentilles Tillyer.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04984 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Oeil*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter No 6557: "Vue Pack, le meilleur emballage.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04985 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Bausch and Lomb. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Commercial Controls Corporation No 9210: "A une plus grande vision par les sciences optiques.". . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04986 EMA U.S.A. (1958) Microscope*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 328934: "New Microstar compound microscopes." $30.00-- $25.00 See also:3296, 4090, 4424, 4638, 4639, 4640, 4641, 4642, 4730, 4734, 4735, 5329, 5379, 753 Parks/Parcs 04987 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Hoenderloo national park*. 5c on 7« cents Postal Card (N). Scene #3. $20.00-- $15.00 04988 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Hoenderloo national park*. 5c on 7« cents Postal Card (N). Scene #4. $20.00-- $15.00 04989 EMA ETATS UNIS (1956) Parc d'attractions. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment du parc d'attractions 'Palisades' Pitney Bowes No 101942: "Le parc ouvre le 31 mars.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 7535 Peace/Paix 04990 ENT U.S.A. (1953) Speaker on Peace and Freedom*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising on back for a lecture at local branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 04991 EP GERMANY (1964) Sophie Scholl*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nazi resister and member of White Rose organization. Scott No 883, Yvert No 297.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 04992 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1976) Hands holding child, dove*. Globe*. Die proof in issued colors signed by the engraver MERCIK. 1st European Security & Cooperation Conference. Scott No 2076. File punches at top. $325.00-- $250.00 04993 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Man caught in barbed wire*. Black print. 30th anniversary of Amnesty International. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3561, 3746, 4971, 4973, 5144, 5145, 5146, 754 Petroleum/Pétrole 04994 EMA GERMANY (1932) Motor oil. Red meter cancellation Francotyp No 1127 on cover: "German-American Petroleum Co. Standard Motor Oil." $20.00-- $15.00 04995 EMA GERMANY (1933) Motor oil. Red meter cancellation Francotyp No 4312 on cover: "German-American Petroleum Co. Standard Gas and Motor Oil." $20.00-- $15.00 04996 EMA GERMANY (1934) Petroleum*. Red meter cancellation Francotyp No 6050, small slogan, on cover: "German-American Petroleum Co. Essolub Motor Oil.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 04997 EMA FRANCE (1935) Kervoline. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. C 0399:"Pour votre moteur. La Nouvelle KERVOLINE." $15.00-- $12.00 04998 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Petroleum. Texaco Sign*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57466: "Try a Texaco Dealer next time." $20.00-- $15.00 04999 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Cities Service gas station sign*. Green meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 57441: "Cities Service. Buy at this sign." $15.00-- $12.00 05000 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Germ processed oil. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 58376: Oil Plate Your Engine with Germ Processed Oil. $25.00-- $20.00 05001 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Gasoline. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #012027: "HC, Sinclair Gasoline." $15.00-- $12.00 05002 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Torch*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57048: "50. First in service for fifty years. Standard Oil (Ind). $15.00-- $12.00 05003 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Petroleum. Green meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter #6042: "Try Sinclair H-C Gasoline." $15.00-- $12.00 05004 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Petroleum. Shell*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57784: "Share-the-road and Super Shell. Both save on Stop-and-Go. Shell.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05005 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on cover National Postage Meter Co. No 6438: "The better the gas, the better your car!" $20.00-- $15.00 05006 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Gasoline credit cards. Red meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter Company No 6051: "For thrifty travel use your car. For convenience use Standard's credit card." Unusual aspect of topic for this time period! $20.00-- $15.00 05007 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Motor oil. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #92333: "Use Amelie Pennsylvania Motor Oil." $20.00-- $15.00 05008 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Gasoline station*. Stylized attendant*. Red meter cancellation on piece from Union Oil Company of California Pitney Bowes No 01069: "76." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05009 EMA U.S.A. (1945) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #103547: "75 years service SOHIO." $15.00-- $12.00 05010 EMA U.S.A. (1945) Gasoline*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 103572: "Your best buy. Hamman gasoline and motor oils." $15.00-- $12.00 05011 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Crown Petroleum emblem* (Crown* and Star*). Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 72066: "Better Equipped to Serve You.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05012 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Motor Oil Mixture for Winter Weather. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 109466: "Are you ready for Safe Winter Driving? Change now to Mobiloil Arctic - 'CW'." . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05013 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Gasoline*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 101311: "Hamman Gasoline and Motor Oils. Leading the Field." $15.00-- $12.00 05014 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Petroleum. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01712: "HC Sinclair Gasoline." $15.00-- $12.00 05015 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Petroleum. Brown meter cancellation from Petroleum Heat & Power on piece Pitney Bowes #57059: "Petro Oil Heat Costs Less." $15.00-- $12.00 05016 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #59922: "For the life of your car, Go Gulf." $15.00-- $12.00 05017 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Heating Oil. Red meter cancellation on cover Commercial Controls Corporation No 6838: "Heat with Sinclair Fuel Oil." $15.00-- $12.00 05018 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Gasoline station signs*. Blue meter cancellation on cover Commercial Controls Corporation No 51042: "Be Sure With Pure." $20.00-- $15.00 05019 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Oil derrick*. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 173544: "NSCO, The National Supply Company. Oil Field Machinery and Equipment. Spang Pipe. Superior Engines.". . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05020 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Spring oil change for automobile maintenance. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 185610: "Time for SOHIO Spring Changeover." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05021 EMA U.S.A. (1950) SOHIO sign*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 151696: "SOHIO X-70, Ohio's Favorite." $15.00-- $12.00 05022 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Oil Truck*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 59607: "Oil Progress brings better values to you." $20.00-- $15.00 05023 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Auto*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 76163:Luber-Finer Refines Oil Every Mile You Drive. $15.00-- $12.00 05024 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Boxing glove*. Red meter cancellation on cover Commercial Controls Corporation No 50606: "Sky Chief Gasoline packs Punch! At Texaco Dealers." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05025 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Anti-rust gasoline. Red meter cancellation on piece Commercial Controls Corporation No 50352: "Stop rust with anti-rust Sinclair Gasolines [co]ntain RD-119." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05026 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Oil burner fuel unit*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 180729: "Webster Electric Fuel Units. Make a good oil burner better." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05027 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Gas flame* putting coin* into piggy bank*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 305807:"Save with Pyrofax gas service.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05028 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Pan-Am Gasoline. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 307933: "Pan-Am 1954 Premium Gasoline of the Year." $15.00-- $12.00 05029 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Oil. Winter auto maintenance. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 121397: "In winter, drain oil oftener." $15.00-- $12.00 05030 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Gasoline pump*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 100800: "Use New Mobilgas Special [Gasoline]." $15.00-- $12.00 05031 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Gasoline. Motor Oil. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #137949: "Tydol A Gasoline. Veedol V Motor Oil." $20.00-- $15.00 05032 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Gasoline pump*. Blue meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #129264: "Cities Service Premium, the Gasolene for instant power." $20.00-- $15.00 05033 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Natural gas. Rare red meter cancellation on cover front from Texas Natural Gasoline Corporation Pitney Bowes No 128505: "Texgas." $15.00-- $12.00 05034 EMA U.S.A. (1958) Petroleum. Racing flag*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 103242: "Motors go for Leonard." $30.00-- $25.00 05035 EMA U.S.A. (1962) Can of motor oil*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 150953: "Super Permalube Motor Oil surpasses carmakers tests.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05036 EMA U.S.A. (1965) Chevron stripes*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 377829: "Go places with Chevron." $15.00-- $12.00 05037 EP EAST GERMANY (1973) Oil refinery*. Trade Union emblem*. Imperforate phase proof pair showing final colors. Scott No 1496, Yvert No 1576. $125.00-- $100.00 05038 EP EAST GERMANY (1973) Oil refinery*. Trade Union emblem*. Series of 4 imperforate phase proof pair including final colors. Scott No 1496, Yvert No 1576. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05039 ENT BELGIUM (1976) Head of Lion on can of oil*. Illustrated postal card (O), Publibel No 2094 - Lion Oil. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3412, 3873, 5190, 5386, 5387, 5804, 755 Photography/Photographie 05040 EMA ETATS UNIS (1944) Pellicule. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 92240: "Pour de meilleures photos, employez la pellicule Agfa." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05041 ENT ETATS UNIS (1947) Photographies* utilisées pour faire des cartes de voeux*. Cloches*. Noël. Entier publicitaire (O) à 1 cent. "Franklin Photo Finishing Service.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05042 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Film. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 332319: PERUTZ - West Germany's Finest Film. $20.00-- $15.00 05043 EA FRANCE (1999) Schoolboys in classroom*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Doisneau, one of the pioneers of photo-journalism. Scott No B691, Yvert No 3262. . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05044 EA FRANCE (1999) Bird perched on gargoyle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Brassai, Hungarian photographer who lived in Paris. Scott No B692, Yvert No 3263. . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05045 EA FRANCE (1999) Woman in convertible*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Lartigue, noted for his photos of auto races. Scott No B693, Yvert No 3264.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05046 EA FRANCE (1999) Street scene*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Photography by Atget, noted for his photos of vanishing Paris. Scott No B695, Yvert No 3266.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05047 EA FRANCE (1999) Descending staircase*. Bicyclist*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Photography by Cartier-Bresson, considered to be the father of photo-journalism. Scott No B696, Yvert No 3267. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:5375, 5376, 5379, 756 Philosophy/Philosophie 05048 ENT U.S.A. (1950) Book*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising on back for series of books on success in business and personal life. $15.00-- $12.00 05049 ENT U.S.A. (1950) Book*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising on back for book entitled: Power of Will. Hard to find! $15.00-- $12.00 05050 OBL HUNGARY (1959) Maximilien de Béthune, 1st Duke of Sully*. Illustrated cancel on card. Sully was counselor to king Henry IV and an advocate of Neostoicism.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05051 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Karl Liebknecht*. Rosa Luxemburg*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Founders of Spartacist Movement. Scott Nos 1276-7, Yvert Nos 1335-6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05052 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1984) Diderot*. Page of encyclopedia*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 316, Yvert No 319. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:4696, 5290, 5744, 7565 Places/Places 05053 EL MAROC (1948) Marrakesh*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 238. $20.00-- $15.00 05054 EL MAROC (1948) Quarzazat district*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 243. $20.00-- $15.00 05055 EP GERMANY (1957) Wurttemberg Arms*. Assembly hall*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of Wurttemberg Landtag. Scott No 778, Yvert No 150.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05056 EP GERMANY (1958) Building*. Costumed man*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 800th anniversary of founding of Munich. Scott No 785, Yvert No 160.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05057 EP GERMANY (1962) Symbolic bird*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 2000th anniversary Mainz founding. Scott No 848, Yvert No 252. $75.00-- $60.00 05058 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Rostock*. Set of 2 imperforate phase proofs in final colors. Scott Nos 1023-4, Yvert Nos 1080-1. Michel catalog 140 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05059 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Rostock*. Corner block of 4 imperforate phase proofs in final colors and marginal notations. Scott No 1024, Yvert No 1081. Michel catalog 280 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 05060 EP GERMANY (1969) Rothenburg*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for founding of Bavarian town. Scott No 1010, Yvert No 464. $75.00-- $60.00 05061 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Neubrandenburg*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1130, Yvert No 1192. Michel catalog 160 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05062 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Hoyerswerda*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1133, Yvert No 1195. Michel catalog 160 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05063 ENT TURKEY (1977) Istanbul*. Postage paid postal card (O) with corner photo. $10.00-- $10.00 05064 EL ANDORRA (1985) Saint Julia Valley*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 336, Yvert No 338. $15.00-- $12.00 05065 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1986) Old Tahiti*. Set of 3 corner imperforates. Scott Nos 433-5, Yvert Nos 256-8. $25.00-- $20.00 05066 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Mariazell*. Black print. 850th anniversary. $20.00-- $15.00 05067 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Ancient town Laidbach (Ljubljana). Tram. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3681, 4645, 4910, 4958, 5131, 757 Plants Cacti/Plantes Cactées 05069 ESS SOMALI COAST (1966) Stapelia*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C41, Yvert No PA47. Attractive! $110.00-- $90.00 05070 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Bishop's cap*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1252, Yvert No 1317. $125.00-- $100.00 05071 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Mamillaria booli*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1256, Yvert No 1321. $125.00-- $100.00 05072 VAR U.S.A. (1981) Barrel cactus*. Horizontal misperforation resulting in name appearing at top of stamp instead of bottom. Scott No 1942, Yvert No 1368. $100.00-- $80.00 05073 VAR U.S.A. (1981b) Saguaro cactus*. Misperforation resulting in removal of wording at bottom and imperforate at top. Scott No 1945, Yvert No 1371. $90.00-- $75.00 05074 ESS ETHIOPIA (1984) Sedum epidendrum*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 1090, Yvert No 1095. $125.00-- $100.00 05075 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Unnamed cactus flower*. Original artwork for official First Day Cover cachet, watercolor on posterboard with windowed overlay. Design measures 95 x 135 mm. Unique!. . . . . . . . $625.00-- $500.00 05076 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Caralluma lugarii*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering and monochrome proof of stamp. Signature on reverse. Design measures 80 x 115 mm. Scott No 1390, Yvert No 1840. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 05077 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Schlumbergera orssichiana*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering and monochrome proof of stamp. Signature on reverse. Design measures 80 x 115 mm. Scott No 1392, Yvert No 1842. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 05078 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Epiphyllum darrahii*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering and monochrome proof of stamp. Signature on reverse. Design measures 80 x 115 mm. Scott No 1393, Yvert No 1843. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 05079 MAQ TANZANIA (1995) Ceropegia nilotica*. Original artwork, watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering and monochrome proof of stamp. Signature on reverse. Design measures 80 x 115 mm. Scott No 1394, Yvert No 1844. Unique! $625.00-- $500.00 758 Plants Coffee Tea/Flore Café 05080 ENT GERMANY (1911) Plantagen coffee*. 5 Pf postal reply card (N) with ad and order form for Ludwig Hacker Coffee Importers. $30.00-- $25.00 05081 L GREAT BRITAIN (1934) Ty-Phoo Tea*. Illustrated bill of sale from merchant Gibson of Rousay, Orkney. Interesting history on reverse. $30.00-- $25.00 05082 ENT BELGIUM (1935) Coffee substitute. Postal card (N) unnumbered Publibel with corner ad for Malt Kneipp - le meilleur remplaçant du café. $30.00-- $25.00 05083 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Teapot*. Casserole Dish*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #100033: "Hall Teapots and oven-proof cooking china." $30.00-- $20.00 05084 ENT BELGIUM (1946) Old woman* grinding coffee*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 765, with printed advertisement for Verschuere's Koffie. Nice! $20.00-- $15.00 05085 ENT BELGIUM (1951) Central American in a sombrero* drinking a cup of coffee*. 90 centimes postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 1047: "Donko's coffee.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05086 ENT BELGIUM (1952) Coat of arms*. Postal card (O), Publibel No 1004, with advertisement for Les Cafés Bourgeois Frères Neufchateau. $20.00-- $15.00 05087 ENT BELGIUM (1952) Coffee beans*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 1064, with illustrated ad for Bako coffee. $15.00-- $12.00 05088 ENT BELGIUM (1952) Blindfolded woman drinking coffee*. Postal card (O), Publibel No 1067, with illustrated ad for Hiel's Coffee. $20.00-- $15.00 05089 EMA FRANCE (1953) Ancient coffee machine*. Red meter cancelation on fragment, No. K 2171: Machines a Café. FAEMA. $20.00-- $25.00 05090 EMA GERMANY (1962) Cup of coffee*. Red meter cancelation on fragment: am liebsten. Kikuth Kaffee. $15.00-- $12.00 05091 ENT BELGIUM (1963) Woman* drinking coffee*. Postal card (O), Publibel 1826, with color advertisement for Clé d'Or Coffee. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 05092 EMA FRANCE (1964) Electric coffee machine*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. MG 6290: Les Appareils Eloctro-Menagers de Qualité - Peugeot Frères.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05093 EMA FRANCE (1968) Glass coffee machine*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. S 2029: Cafetiere HELLEM "PYREX". $15.00-- $12.00 05094 ENT BELGIUM (1970) Box of coffee with handle and spout*. Postal card (N), Publibel No 2398 FN, with illustrated ad for Gryspeirt Coffee. $20.00-- $15.00 05095 OBL FRANCE (1990) Antique coffee grinder*. Flatiron*. Illustrated cancelation on piece. Foire de la Brocante de Pertuis. $15.00-- $12.00 05096 EMA FRANCE (1994) Coffee sippy cup*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. F 8116: MAXPAX Nouveau: Le Cappuccino. $15.00-- $12.00 05097 ENT NEW CALEDONIA (2004) Antique coffee grinders*. Illustrated postal stationery envelope (O) $5.00-- $5.00 See also:3176, 4338, 4362, 5120, 5922, 760 Plants Cotton/Flore Coton 05098 EL CAMEROUN (1973) Cotton Harvest*. Deluxe sheet, Five Year Plan. Scott No 556, Yvert No 536. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3004, 5120, 5733, 5734, 5737, 5738, 762 Plants Fruits/Flore Fruits 05099 ENT U.S.A. (1878) Fruit. Nuts. Sugar. Raisins. Postal card (O) with printed advertisement on back for Warren & Wiswell quoting prices for various fruits and nuts including Sultana raisins, Turkish prunes, French Walnuts, Virginia peanuts. Some toning as usual in cards this old. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 05100 ENT U.S.A. (1912) Apple. Pear. Quince. Honey Locust. Postal card (O) with printed advertisement on reverse for Shenandoah Nurseries offering Apple and Pear Grafts, Seedlings, Black and Honey Locust seed. The honey locust is so called because its fragrant flowers attract swarms of bees! Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05101 OBL U.S.A. (1928) Apple inscribed "TON"*. Fancy cancel from Appleton, Wisconsin. Six strikes in black on oversized registered envelope. Message typed by postmaster at bottom of envelope: "This is the last envelope officially cancelled with this post-mark." Signed by the assistant postmaster.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 05102 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Eggplant*. Fancy cancel from Lapaz, Indiana. Three large strikes in blue on registered cover. Unusual item! $225.00-- $175.00 05103 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Orange*. Grapefruit*. Orange (rare color) meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 92110: "Seald-Sweet. Only Florida's finest oranges and grapefruits can be stamped ["Seald--Sweet"].". . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05104 ENT BELGIUM (1944) Bottle of fruit juice*. Grapes*, pear*, cherries*, apple*. 75 centimes multicolor postal card (N) with advertising, text in French, Publibel No 550: "Erudo liquid fruit." . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05105 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Fruit cake (traditional Christmas food). Red meter cancellation on cover front Pitney Bowes No 103311: "The ideal gift, Bond Holiday Fruit Cake." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05106 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Cartoon peach (woman shopper)*. Red meter cancellation on piece Commercial Control Corporation No 6885: "Choosey as a woman about our peaches. Only the finest for Stokely's Finest." . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05107 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Chiquita Banana emblem*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 150686: "Chiquita Banana. For finest flavor --- eat when flecked with brown!" Rare aspect of topic! . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05108 EMA FRANCE (1953) Distillery apparatus*. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. CG 1582:"Arômes de Fruits." $25.00-- $20.00 05109 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1958) Worker*. Peanut plant*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No C26, Yvert No PA26. $175.00-- $140.00 05110 ESS MAURITANIA (1960) Date harvesting*. Trial color proof in brownish-violet. Scott No 121, Yvert No 142. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 05111 MAQ INDONESIA (1961) Guavas*. Preliminary artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring14 x 10 cm. Scott No B135, Yvert No 266. The design was later changed to a pineapple.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $500.00 05112 MAQ INDONESIA (1961) Rambutan*. Preliminary artwork, watercolor on posterboard measuring13 x 11 cm. Scott No B135, Yvert No 266. The design was later changed to a vertical format.. . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $500.00 05113 EL CAMEROUN (1967) Fruits*. Set of 9 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 460-8, Yvert Nos 441-9. Hard to find as a complete set! $150.00-- $125.00 05114 EA LAOS (1968) Mangos*. Die proof in purple signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 174, Yvert No 185. $175.00-- $140.00 05115 EA LAOS (1968) Jackfruit*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 176, Yvert No 187. $175.00-- $140.00 05116 EA LAOS (1968) Watermelon*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 177, Yvert No 188. $175.00-- $140.00 05117 EL CAMEROUN (1973) Fruits*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 575-8, Yvert Nos 534-7. Lovely! $50.00-- $40.00 05118 ND BANGLADESH (1976) Jackfruit tree*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Unlisted variety! Scott No 95, Yvert No 64. Rare! $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3008, 3009, 3011, 3028, 3052, 3282, 3576, 4092, 4093, 4113, 4774, 5120, 763 Plants Rubber/Flore Caoutchouc 05119 ENT U.S.A. (1884) Vulcanized rubber. Postal stationery envelope (O) with ad for New York Belting and Packing Co. Vulcanite emery wheels and other products.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3419, 4843, 764 Plants Tobacco/Flore Tabac 05120 L U.S.A. (1857) Tobacco. Cotton. Sugar. Molasses. Whale Oil. Beeswax. Gunpowder. Wine. Cotton. Wool. Foreign exchange rates. Coffee. Glass. Lumber. Agriculture. April 11, 1857 issue of "New Orleans Price-Current, Commercial Intelligence and Merchants Transcript, being a semi-weekly newsletter listing quantities and prices for an enormous number of exported and imported items too numerous to mention. Sent ""By Steamer"" to Greenock, Scotland via Boston & Liverpool, with appropriate markings including receiving datestamps and large numeral ""5"" and ""24"". Fabulous exhibit item!"". . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 05121 ENT EAST INDIA (1891) Cigars. Quarter anna postal card (O) with advertising with return reply (N) attached. Advertising for Gem-de-java and Indian cigars from "T.M. Rethinasawmy Pillay & Co." . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05122 ENT FRANCE (1929) Piast cigarettes. Postal cheque envelope with advertising. $30.00-- $25.00 05123 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Cigares. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 82165: "Les cigares Harvester. Le Coeur de la Havane." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05124 ENT BELGIQUE (1948) Feuille de tabac*. Entier publicitaire (N) à 65 centimes surchargé de 25 centimes Publibel No 775: "Seois-Tabak." $20.00-- $15.00 05125 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Cigarettes. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 300206: "Sano, c'est une superbe cigarette. Moins de 1% nicotine." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05126 EMA ETATS UNIS (1964) KOOL cigarettes. Brown meter cancel on fragment. Pitney Bowes No 398961: "Feel Extra Coolness - KOOL Cigarettes." $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3044, 4071, 4514, 4515, 4863, 765 Plants/Plantes 05127 ENT U.S.A. (1874) Linseed oil. Flax seed. Postal card (N) with printed ad on back for Raw or Boiled Linseed Oil as well as Oil Cake, and Oil Cake Meal. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05128 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Shamrock*. Fancy cancel from Dublin, Ohio. Six strikes in green on registered envelope. Beautiful! $200.00-- $150.00 05129 ND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (1957) Flora of Santa Cruz island*. Imperforate pair. Scott No LC1. $125.00-- $100.00 05130 SPE JAPAN (1967) Water plants*. Lake Akau*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 917, Yvert No 840d. Unusual! $20.00-- $15.00 05131 ENT AUSTRIA (1968) Rankweil*. Postal card (N) with advertising touting the Garden of Voralberg. $12.00-- $10.00 See also:3372, 4770, 766 Playing Cards/Cartes à jouer 05132 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Joker*. Fancy cancel from Bear, Arkansas. One strike in green on envelope. Scarce and unusual! $110.00-- $90.00 05133 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Queen*. Fancy cancel from Queen, Pennsylvania. Four strikes in violet on registered envelope, each like the queen on playing cards. Rare! $500.00-- $400.00 05134 ENT U.S.A. (1933) Cards*. Joker*. Postal card (O) with what looks like a political advertisement printed on back "A New Deal with Rhea E Ege." Interesting! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05135 OBL U.S.A. (1937) Clubs. Circulaire date cancel from Clubb, Missouri on postal card. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:4821, 768 Police/Police Gendarmerie 05136 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Crossed keys*. Fancy cancel from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Four strikes in blue on registered envelope. $150.00-- $120.00 05137 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Old-fashioned key*. Fancy cancel from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. Five strikes in black on registered envelope. $150.00-- $120.00 05138 EP GERMANY (1956) IPA emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for International Police Show, Essen. Scott No 751, Yvert No 116. $75.00-- $60.00 05139 EL FRANCE (1976) Police emblem*. Map of France*. Moto*. Deluxe sheet. National Police. Scott No 1502, Yvert No 1907. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:3384, 3385, 3386, 3387, 3388, 5151, 774 Popes/Papes 05140 VAR ECUADOR (1966) Pope Paul VI*. Imperforate S/S on green paper and perforated S/S on rose paper. Scott No 752bc. $40.00-- $30.00 05141 EA MALI (1966) Papal crown*. Globe*. Dove*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Pope Paul VI appeal for peace. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA36. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05142 ESS DAHOMEY (1966) Paul VI*. New York City*. Trial color proof pair from margin of sheet (violet and dark blue). Appeal for Peace to the UN. Scott No C40, Yvert No 44. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05143 EA GABON (1967) Pope Paul VI*. Die proof in pink signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Encyclical concerning underdeveloped countries. Scott No 217, Yvert No 216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05144 EP GERMANY (1969) Pope John XXIII in tall hat*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue with inscription "Peace on Earth". Scott No 1011, Yvert No 467.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05145 EP GERMANY (1969) Pope John XXIII with hand giving blessing*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue with inscription "Peace on Earth". Scott No 1011, Yvert No 467. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05146 EP GERMANY (1969) Pope John XXIII in fur-lined hat and vestments*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue with inscription "Peace on Earth". Scott No 1011, Yvert No 467.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05147 ND MOZAMBIQUE (2002) Pope Benedict XVI*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 05148 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Pope Benedict XVI*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 05149 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Pope Francis*. Light of peace, Bethlehem*. Black print of S/S. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:4403, 775 Postal History/Histoire de la Poste 05150 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Mail slot*. Fancy Cancel of Cleveland, Ohio. Eight strikes in black on registered envelope. Could also be a DVD drive, but they probably didn't have them in 1930. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $110.00 05151 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Padlock*. Fancy cancel from Carlock, IL. Two strikes in black on registered envelope. Each mark is inscribed "U*S MAIL". Evidently these were to represent locks used on mailbags. Unusual aspect of topic! $160.00-- $125.00 05152 EP GERMANY (1966) Mail carrier with dog*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for FIP Munich meeting series. Scott No B417, Yvert No 374. $75.00-- $60.00 05153 EP GERMANY (1967) Franz von Taxis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring founder of postal system. Scott No 971, Yvert No 400. $75.00-- $60.00 05154 EP GERMANY (1967) Emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design honoring Franz von Taxis, founder of postal system. Scott No 971, Yvert No 400. $75.00-- $60.00 05155 EA LAOS (1971) Woman's head*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. 20th anniversary of Laotian philately. Scott No 223, Yvert No 240.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 05156 ENT RUSSIA (1974) Postal carrier shooting bow*. Uprated 4 kop entire (O) with corner image urging citizens to use the 6-digit postal code. However, the writer of this envelope failed to do that. . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05157 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Lawrence Borgdana. Black print. Postmaster of Taxis. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3552, 3753, 5729, 776 Prehistory/Préhistoire 05158 ND TCHAD (1966) Prehistoric tools*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Yvert Nos 132-5. Scott Nos 134-7. $100.00-- $80.00 05159 EA SENEGAL (1967) Bandiala ancient covered bowl*. Die proof in reddish-violet signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 296, Yvert No 301. $175.00-- $140.00 05160 OBL FRANCE (1972) Prehistoric elk*. Lovely pictorial cancelation on PPC of Les Eyzies - haut lieu de la préhistoire. . . $20.00-- $15.00 05161 VAR ETATS UNIS (1989a) Stégosaure. Scott No 2424. Superbe variété: sans la couleur noire. La valeur faciale "25" et le nom du pays "U.S.A." ont disparus! **. Pièce d'exposition!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $300.00 See also:3774, 3775, 778 Press/Imprimerie Presse 05162 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1953) Julius Fucik*. Die proof in grey. Journalist killed by the Nazis. Scott No 607, Yvert No 723. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160.00-- $125.00 05163 EP BELGIUM (1983) Man reading newspaper*. Night train*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott Nos 1144-5, Yvert Nos 2091-2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05164 SPE GERMANY (1988) Mathilde Anneke*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Newspaper editor, reported and owner. Scott No 1492, Yvert No 1224. $20.00-- $15.00 05165 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Robert Jungk. Black print. Jewish journalist who wrote about nuclear weapons. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3221, 3368, 3383, 3552, 4800, 800 Radio Television/Radio Télévision 05166 ENT U.S.A. (1930) Radio Amateur connection acknowledgement card. 1 cent bicolor postal card (O) from "1AVK" in South Manchester, CT with description of the operator's equipment! . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05167 ENT U.S.A. (1930) Radio Amateur connection acknowledgement card. 1 cent bicolor postal card (O) from "2AKO" in Albany, NY with description of the operator's equipment!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05168 ENT U.S.A. (1931) Radio Amateur connection acknowledgement card. 1 cent bicolor postal card (O) from "2BOF" in New York, NY with description of the operator's equipment!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05169 ENT U.S.A. (1931) Radio Amateur connection acknowledgement card. 1 cent bicolor postal card (O) from "W2BS" in Rahway, New Jersey with description of the operator's equipment! Unusual and hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 05170 ENT U.S.A. (1931) Radio Amateur connection acknowledgement card. Attractive 1 cent bicolor postal card (O) from "W8BXY" in Old Forge, New York "In the Adirondacks". Unusual and hard to find! . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05171 ENT FRANCE (1935) Superheterodyne shortwave radio and phonograph*. CCP (Postal checks) free frank envelope with illustrated advertising for radio equipment by the firm "UFFO." Hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 05172 ENT FRANCE (1935) Super Orchestral radio and phonograph*. CCP (Postal checks) free frank envelope with illustrated advertising for radio equipment by the firm SFAR.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05173 ENT BELGIUM (1939) Radio*. 40 centimes sepia postal card (N) with advertising Publibel No 445: "Soniclair Baby." $20.00-- $15.00 05174 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Radio. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #70839: "Progress on the March! W3XAU." $15.00-- $12.00 05175 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Radio microphone*. Consumer quiz program. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 01315: "Listen in to Macy's Consumer Quiz Club of the Air Mondays through Fridays, 12:45 P.M. over WOR." $20.00-- $15.00 05176 EMA U.S.A. (1940) The Whistler*. Musical note*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 113451:"Listen to the Whistler, Wednesday nights, Columbia network." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $25.00 05177 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Microphone. CBS*. Violet meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 58887: "The Columbia CBS Broadcasting System." $20.00-- $15.00 05178 EMA U.S.A. (1942) Radio. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 113503: "Zenith 'long distance' radio. Exclusively radio in peace and war." $15.00-- $12.00 05179 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Radio. Automobiles. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #101402: "Listen to the Ford News Broadcast every night on the Blue Network Stations.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05180 EMA U.S.A. (1945) Radio tubes. Blue meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 96143: "Sylvania Radio tubes." $15.00-- $12.00 05181 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Radio tubes. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 58157: "Raytheon trade mark radio tubes." $20.00-- $15.00 05182 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Radio. Revolutionary*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes: "Concord Radio." $10.00-- $10.00 05183 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Radio. Television. Green meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #63643: "RCA Television Sound & Radio." $15.00-- $12.00 05184 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Radio microphone*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57411: "'The Christian Science Monitor Views the News' every Tuesday night.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05185 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Radio tubes. Red meter cancellation from Hytron Radio and Electronics Corporation on cover Pitney Bowes No 126952: "Specialists in radio receiving tubes.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05186 SPE JAPAN (1950) Microphone*. 25th anniversary of radio broadcasting issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 499, Yvert No 445. $30.00-- $25.00 05187 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Radio tubes. Green meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 8484: "Renew with N.U. [National Union Radio Corporation] premium quality tubes.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05188 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Television camera*. Red meter cancelation on cover. Pitney Bowes #57790. On TV - Du Pont Cavalcade of America. $25.00-- $20.00 05189 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Color television. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 102469: "Motorola TV first with practical Big Screen Color TV." $20.00-- $15.00 05190 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Jimmy Durante*. Radio. Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #127982: "Tune in Jimmy Durante on the Texaco Star Theater Sat. Nights NBC-TV, Metropolitan Opera Sat. Aft. ABC Radio." $25.00-- $20.00 05191 EP GERMANY (1957) Cathode ray tube*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for television industry. Scott No 770, Yvert No 139. $75.00-- $60.00 05192 EP GERMANY (1957) Antique TV and antennae*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for television industry. Scott No 770, Yvert No 139. $75.00-- $60.00 05193 EMA U.S.A. (1958) Channel 11 mascot*. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 309444: "Foremost in service. Best in entertainment WHAS-TV.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05194 EMA U.S.A. (1958) TV Camera*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 57812: Du Pont "Show of the Month". $20.00-- $15.00 05195 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1959) Marconi*. Ship signaling*. Preliminary artwork signed by the artist. Pen and ink on art paper. Dimensiopns 18.5 x 10 cm. Scott No 952.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 05196 EMA U.S.A. (1960) Television guide. Red meter cancellation on label Pitney Bowes No 349933: "TV Channels. A New Roto TV Magazine in the Sunday Washington Post.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05197 EMA U.S.A. (1960) TV guide. Red meter cancellation on label Pitney Bowes No 374651: "Pocket size TV Magazine. Every Sunday with the News." $10.00-- $10.00 05198 EMA U.S.A. (1961) Radio Sweden. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 411173: "Radio Sweden, voice of the vikings." $20.00-- $15.00 05199 ESS FRANCE (1963) Radio & Television Center*. Trial color proofs in strip of 3 (blue, green, brown). Scott No 1079, Yvert No 1402. Hard to find! $90.00-- $75.00 05200 EP GERMANY (1965) Sine wave*. Stuttgart TV tower*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for German radio exhibition. Scott No 932, Yvert No 348. $75.00-- $60.00 05201 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1967) Radio tower*. Projector*. Map*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Radiovision service. Scott No 86, Yvert No 88. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05202 EA FRANCE (1967) Radio antenna*. Stylized globe*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Issued for 3rd International Conference of European Broadcasting Union. Very slight soiling on one margin does not detract from the design. Scott No 1171, Yvert No 1515. Only 23 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05203 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Television tower*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. Scott No 1142, Yvert No 1203. Michel catalog 160 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05204 EP GERMANY (1973) Radio control panel with dials*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 50th anniversary of German broadcasting. Scott No 1127, Yvert No 635.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3575, 3667, 3737, 4614, 4713, 4918, 5258, 802 Red Cross/Croix-Rouge 05205 L GRECE (1919) Croix-Rouge. Enveloppe recommandée affranchi avec timbres de prévoyance sociale différentes. Yvert Nos 2,2b,13A. Scott Nos RA5,RA6,RA32. Usage exceptionnel! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00-- $45.00 05206 L BRAZIL (1942) Red Cross letter. Sent from Brazil to Swiss Red Cross headqquarters. Nazi censor label. Small tear at right. $10.00-- $10.00 05207 EMA ETATS UNIS (1943) Croix Rouge. Empreinte bleue (intéressante couleur pour ce thème!) de machine à affranchir sur pli National Postage Meter No 7057: "Donnez au fonds de guerre de la Croix Rouge." . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05208 EMA ETATS UNIS (1943) Croix Rouge. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli National Postage Meter No 9558: "Donnez au fonds de guerre de la Croix Rouge." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05209 ND CROATIA (1943) Nurse*. Soldier*. Imperforate pair. Scott No B45. $40.00-- $30.00 05210 ND CROATIA (1943) Nurse*. Soldier*. Imperforate proof pair. Scott No B46. $40.00-- $30.00 05211 ND CROATIA (1943) Nurse*. Soldier*. Pair imperforate horizontally. Scott No B48. $25.00-- $20.00 05212 ND CROATIA (1943) Nurse*. Soldier*. Pair imperforate horizontally. Scott No B50. $25.00-- $20.00 05213 ND CROATIA (1943) Nurse*. Soldier*. Pair imperforate horizontally. Scott No B51. $25.00-- $20.00 05214 SPE EQUATEUR (1944) Ange*. Yvert No 431-4, PA130-3. Scott No 440-3, C131-4. 80ème anniversaire de la Croix Rouge. SPECIMEN en pairs provenant des archives de l'American Bank Note Co. Surchargés "SPECIMEN" en rouge avec perforation de contrôle. **. $425.00-- $350.00 05215 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Croix Rouge. Empreinte noire de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 119361: "Donnez! Pour aider votre Croix Rouge à mobiliser pour la défense. Couleur rare! . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05216 MAX ALLEMAGNE (1952) Henri Dunant*. Theodor Fliedner*. Carl Sonneschen*. Elisabeth Fry*. Yvert No 42-5. Scott No B327-80. Cartes Maximum avec oblitérations illustrées de l'Exposition de la Croix Rouge. Difficile à trouver! $300.00-- $250.00 05217 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Croix Rouge. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Commercial Controls Corporation No 6706: "Mobilisez-vous pour la défense. Donnez à la Croix Rouge." . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05218 ND FRANCE (1957) Mendiant*. Aveugle*. Borgnesse*. Deux timbres non dentelé aux profit de la Croix-Rouge. Scott Nos B318-9, Yvert Nos 1140-1. Gravures de Jacques Callot. Très beau!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05219 EA FRANCE (1957) Aveugle*. Mendiant(e)*. Borgnesse*. Deux épreuves d'artiste, une en brun, l'autre en bleu avec numéraux de couleur. Scott Nos B318-9, Yvert Nos 1140-1, au profit de la Croix Rouge. Ces anciennes épreuves sont très rare! $400.00-- $300.00 05220 EA LAOS (1958) Mother nursing baby*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C34, Yvert No PA34. $175.00-- $140.00 05221 ND GUATEMALA (1960) Red Cross*. Battle of Solferino*. Complete set of 10 imperforate corner blocks of 4 (the 6c+6c value for some reason was not issued imperforate as proof sheets, but the perforated stamps were signed in the margin and imprinted Ungultig"" on the gum side). Scott Nos B9-11,CB15-21. Yvert Nos 391-3,PA246-52. A spectacular collection!"" $900.00-- $750.00 05222 ND DAHOMEY (1962) Red Cross nurses*. Set of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 156-9, Yvert Nos 185-8. $25.00-- $20.00 05223 VAR DUBAI (1963) First aid tent*. Corner block of 4 missing perforations at bottom. Scott No 19. $25.00-- $20.00 05224 SPE CYPRUS (1963) Red Cross centennial. Set of 2 specimens. Scott Nos 227-8. $10.00-- $10.00 05225 EP GERMANY (1963) Star*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring CRALOG and CARE for help 1946-62. Scott No 855, Yvert No 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05226 EP GERMANY (1963) Rose*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring CRALOG and CARE for help 1946-62. Scott No 855, Yvert No 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05227 EP GERMANY (1963) Cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of founding of Red Cross. Scott No 865, Yvert No 272. $75.00-- $60.00 05228 SPE PARAGUAY (1964) Red Cross ship*. S/S perforate and imperforate (in different colors). Scott No 805a. $30.00-- $25.00 05229 EP GERMANY (1969) Maltese cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Maltese Relief Service. Scott No 1006, Yvert No 460. $75.00-- $60.00 05230 EA NIGER (1969a) Personnes*. Épreuve d'artiste en vert signée par le graveur DURRENS. 50e anniversaire du lique des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge. Scott No 216, Yvert No 221. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 05231 EA NIGER (1969b) Homme*. Épreuve d'artiste en vert signée par le graveur DURRENS. 50e anniversaire du lique des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge. Scott No 217, Yvert No 222. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 05232 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1970) Nurse giving shot to child*. Trial color proof margin strip of 5. Scott No 226, Yvert No 224. $100.00-- $80.00 05233 EL REUNION (1971) Jeune fille* avec petit chien*. Épreuve de luxe au profit de la Croix-Rouge. Peinture par Greuze. Scott No B37, Yvert No 404. Très beau! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05234 ND BELGIUM (1971) Red Cross*. Imperforate margin with control number on reverse. Scott No B872, Yvert No 1588. $25.00-- $20.00 05235 EL UPPER VOLTA (1972) Red cross, crescent*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 271,C105. Yvert Nos 267,PA105. $25.00-- $20.00 05236 EL REUNION (1974) Enfants jouant au plage*. Voilier*. Épreuve de luxe "été" au profit de la Croix-Rouge. Scott No B46, Yvert No 431. Très beau! $30.00-- $25.00 05237 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1975) Medical professionals*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for 70th anniversary of Korean Red Cross. 8.3 x 11.55 cm. Mounting adhesions on back. Scott No 999, Yvert No 883. $200.00-- $160.00 05238 ND MALI (1977) Henri Dunant*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates with gutter. Scott No C309, Yvert No PA305. $75.00-- $60.00 05239 EL CONGO (1981) Treating patient*. Drawing water*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 612-4, Yvert Nos 643-5. $40.00-- $30.00 05240 EL MALI (1984) Henri Dunant*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C491, Yvert No PA483. $15.00-- $12.00 05241 ND VIRGIN ISLANDS (1998) Safety warnings for water sports (swimming, boating). Set of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 613-6, Yvert Nos 604-7. Red Cross 125 anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05242 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Red Cross 150th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3186, 4706, 4807, 4977, 5291, 803 Religion/Religion 05243 EMA INDIA (1935) Christian Mission. Red meter cancellation on cover: "Christian Mission to India. Maudha, Ragaul. U.P." Scarce early slogan cancel! $30.00-- $25.00 05244 OBL HUNGARY (1939) Priest on horseback*. Illustrated roller cancel on card: National Protestant Days. $10.00-- $10.00 05245 ESS AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE (1952) Monsiegneur AUGOUARD*. Essais de couleur en bande de 3 dont polychrome et avec couleurs marqués en crayon à la marge. Yvert No PA56, Scott No C36. Très beau! . . $50.00-- $40.00 05246 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Croix*. Vendredi Saint. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 180018: "Observez le Vendredi Saint.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05247 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Lumière* emanant du centre du croix*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment des Frères Columban Pitney Bowes No 300023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05248 ESS LAOS (1955) Rama*. Trial color proof. Scott No C19, Yvert No PA19. Scenes from the Ramayana. $25.00-- $20.00 05249 EP GERMANY (1956) Synod emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Meeting of German Evangelical Synod of Protestants. Scott No 744, Yvert No 109. Very similar to final design - position of lettering slightly changed. $75.00-- $60.00 05250 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Sainte Marie en couronne* tenant le petit Jésus en couronne*. Imprimerie fransicaine. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment de l'imprimerie de frères franciscains 'Ave Maria' Pitney Bowes No 229766. $20.00-- $15.00 05251 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Abbaye, université et lycée bénédictins. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 112890: "St. Martin's, c'est une abbaye, une université et un lycée bénédictins." $15.00-- $12.00 05252 EP GERMANY (1957) Bishop*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of founding of abbey and town of Aschaffenburg. Scott No 765, Yvert No 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05253 ESS LAOS (1957) Smiling Buddha*. Trial color proof. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA29. $25.00-- $20.00 05254 ESS LAOS (1957) Temple Painting*. Horse*. Mythological Figures*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor . Scott No C30, Yvert No PA30. . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05255 EP COLOMBIA (1957) St. Vincent de Paul*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C304. $25.00-- $20.00 05256 EP GERMANY (1959) Holy coat of Trier*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for robe of Christ issue. Scott No 802, Yvert No 186. $75.00-- $60.00 05257 EP GERMANY (1959) Evangelical Synod Emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for meeting of German Protestants. Scott No 803, Yvert No 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05258 EMA ETATS UNIS (1960) Emission catholique. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 6112039: "Ecoutez l'émission 'Crossroads' à la radio.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05259 EP COLOMBIA (1960) St. Isidro*. Cows*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs. Scott No 722, Yvert No 585. $90.00-- $75.00 05260 EP GERMANY (1960) Stylised crown of thorns*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Oberammergau Passion Play issue. Scott No 810, Yvert No 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05261 EP GERMANY (1960) Cross with words "Pro Mundi Vita"*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 37th Eucharistic World Congress. Scott No 811, Yvert No 203.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05262 EP GERMANY (1960) Bird*. Chalice*. Cross*. "Pro Mundi Vita"*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 37th Eucharistic World Congress. Scott No 811, Yvert No 203.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05263 EP COLOMBIA (1960) St. Isidro*. Cows*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs. Scott No C387, Yvert No PA378. $90.00-- $75.00 05264 ND COSTA RICA (1960) Father Peralta*. Imperforate pair. Scott No RA7. Postal tax to benefit the Children's Village. Peralta left a bequest that led to the creation of the village.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05265 EP GERMANY (1961) St. Elizabeth of Thuringia*. Photo essay of accepted design for saint who built a hospital for the poor. Scott No 825, Yvert No 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05266 EP GERMANY (1961) Wilhelm Ketteler*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth of bishop of Mainz. Scott No 847, Yvert No 246.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05267 EP GERMANY (1962) Chalice*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 79th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 850, Yvert No 253. $75.00-- $60.00 05268 EP GERMANY (1962) Lamb*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 79th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 850, Yvert No 253. $75.00-- $60.00 05269 EP GERMANY (1962) Dove*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 79th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 850, Yvert No 253. $75.00-- $60.00 05270 EP GERMANY (1962) Greek letters*. Bible*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of Wurttemberg Bible Society. Scott No 851, Yvert No 254.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05271 EP GERMANY (1963) Man on horse offering cape*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring German Catholic Misereor campaign against hunger and illness. Scott No 856, Yvert No 263. . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05272 EP GERMANY (1963) Man offering bowl of food*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring German Catholic Misereor campaign against hunger and illness. Scott No 856, Yvert No 263. . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05273 EP GERMANY (1963) Bird feeding nestlings*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring German Catholic Misereor campaign against hunger and illness. Scott No 856, Yvert No 263. . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05274 EP GERMANY (1963) Heidelberg Catechism*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 400th anniversary of Reformed Church. Scott No 861, Yvert No 268.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05275 EP GERMANY (1963) Serpent stabbed with sword*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring consecration of Regina Martyrum Church. Scott No 862, Yvert No 269.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05276 EP GERMANY (1963) Shrouded figures*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring consecration of Regina Martyrum Church. Scott No 862, Yvert No 269. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05277 EP GERMANY (1963) Crosses*. Drops of blood*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for issue honoring consecration of Regina Martyrum Church. Scott No 862, Yvert No 269.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05278 EMA ETATS UNIS (1964) Société de bienfaisance de femmes catholiques. Rôle du catholicisme dans le maintien de la famille. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur Pitney Bowes No 154880: "L.C.B.A. [Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association] assure la famille."" "" MERRI"" $15.00-- $12.00 05279 EP GERMANY (1964) Doves surrounding chapel on rocks. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 80th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 896, Yvert No 309.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05280 EP GERMANY (1964) Radiating sun*. Cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 80th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 896, Yvert No 309. $75.00-- $60.00 05281 EP GERMANY (1965) Maze*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 12th meeting of German Protestants. Scott No 931, Yvert No 347. $75.00-- $60.00 05282 EA LAOS (1966) Women building ceremonial sand hills*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 130, Yvert No 135. $175.00-- $140.00 05283 EA LAOS (1967) Sculpture from Siprapouthbat temple*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 141, Yvert No 149. $120.00-- $100.00 05284 EP GERMANY (1967) Dove*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 13th meeting of German Protestants. Scott No 972, Yvert No 401. $75.00-- $60.00 05285 OBL GREAT BRITAIN (1968) Yorkshire Evangelistic Crusade. Illustrated cancel on envelope. $10.00-- $10.00 05286 EP GERMANY (1968) Cross with roots*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 82nd meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 989, Yvert No 433. $75.00-- $60.00 05287 EL COMORES (1969) Tapis de prières Msoila*. Épreuve collective de 3 timbres. Yvert Nos 50-2, Scott Nos 77-9. Ces épreuves collectives sont très rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $140.00 05288 EP GERMANY (1970) Cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for mission to bring gospel to people. Scott No 1045, Yvert No 494. $75.00-- $60.00 05289 EP GERMANY (1970) Cross*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 83rd meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 1046, Yvert No 495. $75.00-- $60.00 05290 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1970) Jan Amos Komensky (Comenius)*. Die proof in black. 300th anniversary of birth of Czech philosopher and humanist reformer. Scott No 1673, Yvert No 1772. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 05291 EL REUNION (1970) Angel with whip*. Dissay chapel*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos B34-5, Yvert Nos 391-2. $75.00-- $60.00 05292 TEL ICELANDE (1971) Eglise*. Cimitière*. Bateaux à rames*. Télégramme multicolore (N) avec illustration photographique. $80.00-- $60.00 05293 EL LAOS (1971) Laotian woman*. So*. Rama*. Monk receiving alms*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. 20 years of Laotian Philately. Scott Nos 223-5,C84. Yvert Nos 239-41,PA84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05294 EP GERMANY (1971) Thomas à Kempis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 500th anniversary of death of author of "The Imitation of Christ". Scott No 1066, Yvert No 540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05295 EMA ETATS UNIS (1973) Centenaire de l'Association Américaine des Catholiques Polonais. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 891012: "Le centenaire de la P.R.C.A. 1873. 1973. Le prochaine 2073. Inscrivez-vous à l'association aujourd'hui!"" "" MERRI"" $20.00-- $15.00 05296 ESS VENEZUELA (1973) Bishop Ramos de Lora*. Set of 3 progressive proofs. Scott No 1040, Yvert No 884. Founder of University of the Andes. $125.00-- $100.00 05297 ND BANGLADESH (1976) Sixty-dome mosque*. Imperforate margin strip of 4. Unlisted variety! Scott No 105, Yvert No 91. Rare! $75.00-- $60.00 05298 MAQ INDONESIA (1981) Mosque*. People reading Koran*. Original artwork for Koran reading competition. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 16.5 x 10 cm. Scott No 1128, Yvert No 916. . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 05299 ND BENIN (1983) Religious movements. Set of 2 imperforate blocks of 4. Scott Nos 552-3. $40.00-- $30.00 05300 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Order of the Virgin Mary*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1662-3. $10.00-- $10.00 05301 EA NIGER (1985) Cross of Agadez*. Die proof in olive signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott No 697, Yvert No 683. $50.00-- $40.00 05302 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) YMCA*. Set of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1812-3,1839. $20.00-- $15.00 05303 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) 50th Eucharistic Conference*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1847-8. $10.00-- $10.00 05304 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) 125th anniversary Daughters of Charity St. Vincent de Paul. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1881. $5.00-- $5.00 05305 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Klemens Maria Hofbauer*. Black print. Patron saint of Vienna. $20.00-- $15.00 05306 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Easter Rattles*. Bell*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 05307 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Bishop. Walser settlements 700th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 05308 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Shrine of Maria Luggau (500th anniversary)*. Black print of SS. $30.00-- $25.00 05309 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Christ rising from the grave*. Black print. St. Florian monastery illumination. $20.00-- $15.00 05310 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Christ Salvator*. Black print. . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3229, 3289, 3291, 3305, 3307, 3321, 3332, 3340, 3355, 4020, 4127, 4128, 4132, 4210, 4350, 4351, 4403, 4455, 4514, 4534, 4714, 4775, 4783, 4971, 4980, 5184, 5866, 804 Religion Luther/Religion Luther 05311 ENT GERMANY (1933) Martin Luther*. 6 pf postal card (N) with illustration celebrating 450th anniversary of Luther's birth. $15.00-- $12.00 05312 EP GERMANY (1972) Deaconesses in religious outfits*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for centenary of death of Wilhelm Lohe, founder of Missouri Synod of Lutheran church and Deaconesses Training Institute of Neuendettelstau Scott No 1087, Yvert No 559. $75.00-- $60.00 805 Roosevelt/Roosevelt 05313 VAR SAN MARINO (1947) Roosevelt*. Flags*. Perforation error in bottom pane of 20, with an extra row of perforations across the middle of the bottom strip of 10 stamps. Scott No C51c, Yvert No PA55.. . . $175.00-- $140.00 05314 SPE EL SALVADOR (1948) Roosevelt*. Cordell Hull*. Margin block of 4 imperforates with control punch. Also included are imperforate blocks of 4 of the frames from different stamps of the same series (5c, 8c, 12c, 2col), each with interesting markings in ink. Scott No 609, Yvert No 559. Fascinating study on this issue! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 05315 ESS MONACO (1956) Roosevelt*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 355, Yvert No 445. $40.00-- $30.00 806 Rotary International/Rotary International 05316 EMA U.S.A. (1960) Rotary Magazine Week. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 183955: "Observe Rotary's Magazine Week. 24-30 January, 1960." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05317 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1983) Leopard*. Rotary emblem*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No C293. $10.00-- $10.00 05318 ND GAMBIA (1995) Paul Harris. Rotary emblem. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1637, Yvert No 1840. $150.00-- $120.00 05319 ND GAMBIA (1995) Rotary in education. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 1656, Yvert No 1863. $150.00-- $120.00 See also:3629, 807 Salvation Army/Armée du Salut 05320 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) Hand holding people*. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1858. $5.00-- $5.00 8075 Scientists/Scientists 05321 OBL BELGIUM (1928) Scientific research. Illustrated cancel on postcard: Souscrivez au Fonds Nationel de la Recherches Scientifique. $20.00-- $15.00 05322 EP GERMANY (1966) Oscilloscope screen*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth of inventor and industrialist, founder of Siemens. Scott No 966, Yvert No 385.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05323 EP GERMANY (1966) Werner Siemens*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of birth of inventor and industrialist, founder of Siemens. Scott No 968, Yvert No 385. $75.00-- $60.00 05324 MAX NEW ZEALAND (1967) Sir James Hector*. Aurora australis*. FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 406-7. $5.00-- $5.00 05325 OBL FRANCE (1987) Hand pouring liquid from test tube into flask*. Illustrated cancel on envelope:"Palaiseau - 3è Festival du Film Scientfique." $20.00-- $15.00 05326 FDC GREAT BRITAIN (1987) Isaac Newton*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 1172-5. $10.00-- $10.00 05327 EMA FRANCE (1990) Hand pouring liquid from test tube into flask*. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. NM 1521:"Palaiseau - Son Festival International du Film Scientifique. Sa Fête du Livre." $20.00-- $15.00 05328 ND F.S.A.T. (1992) Scientist shaking hands with penguin, giving flowers to polar bear*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No C120a, Yvert No PA120a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00-- $110.00 05329 ND F.S.A.T. (1993) Animal biologists examining bird*. Microscope*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No C125, Yvert No PA126. $325.00-- $250.00 See also:3367, 3552, 3932, 4041, 4660, 4985, 5417, 808 Scouts/Scoutisme 05330 ** CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1918) Scout Post. Michel I (10 Heller, dark blue) + 2 examples of Michel II (20 Heller red). Mint never-hinged. The 20h red on the left in the scan is a slightly different color (more towards orange) and is on thicker paper. $75.00-- $60.00 05331 L HUNGARY (1925) Scouting booklet*. 16 page booklet with cover. Appears to be for a scout meeting or Jamboree in Ujpesti-Nepsziget July 9-23, 1926. Scouting handstamp on cover. Pages are toned and kind of raggedy around the edges. Front and back cover and a couple of inside pages scanned. $50.00-- $40.00 05332 LOC CHINA (1946) Scouting*. North China set of 4 rouletted pairs. Unusual. $30.00-- $25.00 05333 SS NICARAGUA (1949) Scout in uniform*. Minisheet of 4. Scott No 718. Commemorating amateur baseball. Some toning spots on back. $25.00-- $20.00 05334 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Boy Scout Jamboree. Horses* pulling covered wagon*. Rare blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 182003: "Boy Scouts of America. Jamboree Irvine Ranch, California. July 17-23, 1953." Hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 05335 FDC BRAZIL (1954) Scout waving flag*. Commemorative sheet with cachet and First Day thematic cancel. Scott No 802. $10.00-- $10.00 05336 SS BELGIUM (1962) Baden-Powell* Scouting Golden Jubilee exposition souvenir sheet with Baden-Powell cinderella in center and Scott Nos 509-10 tied by exposition cancel. Sold for 50 Fr. Only 100 made. . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05337 VAR DUBAI (1964) Scouts forming human pyramid*. Imperforate S/S with double overprint for Innsbruck Olympics - ahield in red and inverted. Scott No 28.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05338 VAR DUBAI (1964) Scouts forming human pyramid*. Pair with double overprint (one inverted) for Innsbruck Olympics. Scott No 28. $30.00-- $25.00 05339 VAR DUBAI (1964) Scouts holding wolf's head on pole*. Pair with overprint for Innsbruck Olympics in red instead of black, plus shield inverted. Scott No 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05340 FDC NEW ZEALAND (1966) Scout emblem*. FDC with cachet. Jamboree in Auckland. $5.00-- $5.00 05341 EA DAHOMEY (1967) Scouts hiking*. Die proof in black digned by the engraver MONVOISIN. Farragut, Idaho Jamboree. Scott No 239, Yvert No 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05342 ESS DAHOMEY (1967) Scouts launching canoe*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 12th World Jamboree, Farragut, Idaho. Scott No 240. Yvert No 260. $90.00-- $75.00 05343 OBL GREAT BRITAIN (1970) Scout emblem*. Illustrated cancel on envelope: Parish Church Scout Group - Official Opening of New H.Q. $10.00-- $10.00 05344 SPE JAPAN (1970) Girl scout*. 50th anniversary of Japanese Girl Scouts overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1037, Yvert No 989. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 05345 VAR DAHOMEY (1974) Baden-Powell*. Variety with double overprint in red. Scott No C218, Yvert No PA214. $75.00-- $60.00 05346 EL GABON (1975) Scouts*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets, Lillehammer, Norway Jamboree. Scott Nos 352-3, Yvert Nos 344-5. Hard to find! $40.00-- $30.00 05347 VAR URUGUAY (1979) Scout emblem*. Flame*. Shift of color green. Scott No 874. Boy Scout Games. $40.00-- $30.00 05348 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1980) Scouts dancing*. Corner gold-embossed imperforate. Scott No C236a. $20.00-- $15.00 05349 ND MALI (1981) Scouts*. Gazelle*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. 4th African Scouting Conference. Scott No 425, Yvert No 425. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 05350 ND MALI (1981) Scouts*. Monkey*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. 4th African Scouting Conference. Scott No 426, Yvert No 426. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 05351 ND MALI (1981) Scouts*. Cheetah*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. 4th African Scouting Conference. Scott No 427, Yvert No 427. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 05352 EL MALI (1981) Baden-Powell*. Deluxe proof of S/S. Scott No 428, Yvert No BF14. $20.00-- $15.00 05353 ND DJIBOUTI (1981) Scouts*. Antelope*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 534. $10.00-- $10.00 05354 ND CAMEROUN (1981) Scout emblem*, salute*, badge*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. 4th African Scouting Conference. Scott Nos C293-4, Yvert Nos PA307-8. Not easy to find! $50.00-- $40.00 05355 EP PENRHYN (1982) Scout emblem*. Tropical flower*. Set of 5 progressive proofs in unissued color combination. Scott No 218, Yvert No BF45. These proofs are from the archives of the Fournier Vittoria Security Printers of Spain. Only a very few exist! $425.00-- $350.00 05356 EP PENRHYN (1982) Scout emblem*. Tropical flower*. Set of 3 progressive proofs in issued color combination. Scott No 218, Yvert No BF45. These proofs are from the archives of the Fournier Vittoria Security Printers of Spain. Only a very few exist! $425.00-- $350.00 05357 ND BHUTAN (1982) Mountain climbers*. Set of 4 imperforate pairs issued for 75th anniversary of scouting.Scott Nos 335-8. $30.00-- $25.00 05358 ND BHUTAN (1982) Mountain climbers*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4 issued for 75th anniversary of scouting.Scott Nos 335-8. $75.00-- $60.00 05359 ND BHUTAN (1982) Mountain climbers*. Imperforate S/S for 75th anniversary of scouting. Scott No 339. $10.00-- $10.00 05360 ND CHAD (1982) Scouting 75th anniversary*. Set of 6 imperforate souvenir sheets. Scott Nos 406-11, Yvert Nos 420-3,PA265-6. $60.00-- $50.00 05361 SS CHAD (1982) Baden-Powell*. Flag*. Gold-foil S/S. Scott No 412b. $8.00-- $8.00 05362 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (1982) Scouts*. Set of 6 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 428-31,C41-2. Yvert Nos 161-4,PA76-7. $120.00-- $100.00 05363 SPE CYPRUS (1982) Baden-Powell. Campsite. Emblem. Set of 3 specimens. Scott Nos 585-7, Yvert Nos 567-9. $25.00-- $20.00 05364 ND CONGO (1982) Scouts*. Imperforate souvenir sheet. 75th anniversary of Scouting. Scott No 635, Yvert No BF29. $10.00-- $10.00 05365 SS BOLIVIA (1982) Baden-Powell*. Scouting stamps of USA and Bolivia*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 683. $25.00-- $20.00 05366 VAR GUYANA (1982) Annato tree*. Unlisted overprint on pair for 125th anniversary of Boy Scouts. Similar to Scott No 780. $20.00-- $15.00 05367 VAR GUYANA (1982) Cannonball tree*. Unlisted overprint on pair for 125th anniversary of Boy Scouts. Similar to Scott No 782. $20.00-- $15.00 05368 ND DJIBOUTI (1982) Scouts*. Set of 2 imperforate S/S. Scott Nos C163-4. $25.00-- $20.00 05369 ND DJIBOUTI (1982) Baden-Powell*. Imperforate dated corner block of 4 in unissued colors! Scott No C163, Yvert No PA169. $75.00-- $60.00 05370 ND MAURITANIA (1984) Baden-Powell*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 553. $10.00-- $10.00 05371 ND GABON (1985) Scout campsite*. Telecommunications*. Train*. Deluxe proof of S/S. Scott No C274a. PhilexAfrique 85. $30.00-- $25.00 05372 ND MONTSERRAT (1986) Girl scouts*. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 592-9, Yvert Nos 600-7. 50th anniversary of Girl Guides.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05373 SPE TUVALU (1988) Australia Jamboree*. Set of 4 specimens. Scott Nos 460-3. $20.00-- $15.00 05374 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1988) Scout ornithological activities*. Set of 5 imperforate mini souvenir sheets. Scott Nos 888-892, Yvert Nos 792-4,PA371-2. An exceptional collection! . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05375 ND MAURITANIA (1991) Scouts*. Mushrooms*. Butterflies*. Videocamera*. Set of 6 imperforates. Scott Nos 681-6. $30.00-- $25.00 05376 ND MAURITANIA (1991) Scouts*. Mushrooms*. Butterflies*. Videocamera*. Set of 2 imperforate minisheets of 3. Scott Nos 681-6. $30.00-- $25.00 05377 EP GUYANA (1991) Jamboree scenes. Complete set of 4 imperforate proofs + imperforate S/S. Scott Nos 2503-7. 17th World jamboree in Korea. $250.00-- $200.00 05378 EP MONGOLIA (1992) Scout blowing horn*. Baden-Powell*. Set of 2 (gold andsilver borders) proofs of S/S mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 1270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05379 ND MALI (1995) Scout*. Microscope*. Mushrooms*. Butterflies*. Videocamera*. Set of 2 perforate & imperforate minisheets of 3. Scott Nos 736-41, Yvert Nos 736-41. $30.00-- $25.00 05380 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1996) Scouting activities*. Imperforate minisheet of 6. Scott No 1147. $20.00-- $15.00 05381 ND NIGER (1997) Scouts*. Lion*. Rhino*. Giraffe*. Elephant*. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 972. $25.00-- $20.00 05382 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1998) Scouts with birds & butterflies*. Imperforate minisheet of 3. Scott No 1246. $30.00-- $25.00 05383 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1998) Scouts playing ping-pong, chess, riding horses*. Imperforate minisheet of 3. Scott No 1253. $30.00-- $25.00 05384 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Scouts*. Eagles*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3181, 3182, 3629, 3677, 3779, 3782, 4014, 810 Seashells/Poissons Coquillages 05385 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Clams. Early violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 73020: "Hail with delight, Pioneer minced sea clams." $25.00-- $20.00 05386 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Shell*. Petroleum. Christmas. Red meter cancellation on piece Commercial Controls Corporation No 50249:"Shell. Season's Greetings.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05387 EMA U.S.A. (1948) Shells*. Red meter cancellation on piece from Shell Oil Company Pitney Bowes No 96425: "Service is our business." Superbe! $30.00-- $25.00 05388 MAQ INDONESIA (1969) Noble voluta*. Original artwork for Indonesia seashell series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 11 x 11 cm. Scott No B219, Yvert No 586. The lettering was slightly changed in the final design. $750.00-- $600.00 05389 MAQ INDONESIA (1969) Murex acupurpura*. Original artwork for Indonesia seashell series. Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 11 x 11 cm. Scott No B222, Yvert No 589. The position of the lettering was changed in the final design. $600.00-- $500.00 05390 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Conus sumatrensis*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 384, Yvert No 401. $100.00-- $80.00 05391 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Cypraca pulchra*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 385, Yvert No 402. $100.00-- $80.00 05392 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988) Shells*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 492-4, Yvert No 312-4. Not easy to find! $40.00-- $30.00 See also:3999, 812 Ships/Bateaux 05393 ENT BELGIUM (1920) Passengers boarding Oostende-Dover paqueboat. Stagecoach piled high with luggage. 30c postal card with lovely Belgian Chemin de Fer & Paquebot association illustration on back. . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05394 ENT GERMANY (1930) Passenger ships*. Postal card (N) with perfin "DRUCKPROBE" (specimen) and corner illustration. Ostseebad Stolpmunde (Ustka). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05395 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Cruise ship*. Fancy cancel from Chicago, Illinois. Four strikes in violet on registered envelope. Looks like a very old-style cruise ship with smokestacks and two rows of portholes. Fancy cancels from large post offices are much rarer than others! $350.00-- $275.00 05396 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Cabin cruiser*. Fancy cancel from Battle Creek, MI. Three strikes in violet on registered cover. Only one known! $500.00-- $375.00 05397 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Anchor*. Socked-on-the-nose fancy cancel from Utica, New York. Lovely design in purple of anchor inside rectangle with letters "U.S.N." Circular backstamp shows date and time of receipt at Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada. Interesting item! $175.00-- $140.00 05398 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Anchors*. Fancy Cancel from Anchor, Kentucky. Two marks in violet on registered cover. $150.00-- $120.00 05399 ENT FRANCE (1937) Kayak*. Canoes. Free frank postal check cover with illustrated advertising for "Le Motorist." $50.00-- $40.00 05400 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Voilier*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57088: "Visitez Block's pour les vêtements et les accessoires gais de vacances." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05401 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Voilier*. Empreinte verte de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 74128: "La librairie Johnson's. Livres, papeterie, cadeaux, jouets, antiquités." . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05402 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Voilier*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57138: "L'hôtel Stevens à Chicago, la fraîcheur du lac Michigan.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05403 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Sailor* pulling up sail*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57849: "Heave-ho! Pull up those sales." $25.00-- $20.00 05404 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Anchors*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 176342. $20.00-- $15.00 05405 L NEW CALEDONIA (1953) Steamship. Cover franked with Great Britain 1« pence stamp (printed matter rate) tied by unusual straight line date cancel from Noumea, New Caledonia accompanied by Paquebot postmark from "Suffolk." Unusual! $30.00-- $25.00 05406 EMA ETATS UNIS (1955) Voilier*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 115994: "Flagship [vaisseau amiral], premier dans toutes les finitions." [Jeux de mots: finish = la finition, ligne d'arrivée.] $20.00-- $15.00 05407 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Square-rigged sailing ship.* Red meter cancellation commemorating National maritime Day. PitNey Bowes No. 186754. Nice, clear impression.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05408 EA FRENCH POLYNESIA (1956) Yachts*. Palm tree*. Scott No 181. Yvert Océanie No 204. Dry dock at Papeete. Die Proof in black signed by the artist PHEULPIN. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05409 EP GERMANY (1957) Cargo ship*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Merchant Marine Day. Scott No 767, Yvert No 136. $75.00-- $60.00 05410 ENT SOUTH AFRICA (1958) Rowboats*. 2 pence postal card (N) with photographic illustration. "Wilge River." $20.00-- $15.00 05411 EMA NETHERLANDS (1958) Viking ship with 4 oars*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. FR 6349: N.V. Twentsche Overzeehandel Maatschappu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05412 OBL SWITZERLAND (1959) Canoeist*. Illustrated cancel on postcard: Championnats du Monde de Canoe. $10.00-- $10.00 05413 EMA FRANCE (1961) Viking ship*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. C 0330: Anthon Eltvedt. Transports Maritimes. $20.00-- $15.00 05414 EP GERMANY (1965) Flag*. Hand*. Wave*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of German Sea Rescue Service. Scott No 929, Yvert No 339.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05415 EP GERMANY (1965) Man being carried over waves by rescue line*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of German Sea Rescue Service. Scott No 929, Yvert No 339. . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05416 EMA FRANCE (1966) Viking ship*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. SR 3698:"Rosendahl International. Carbones Hectos Rubans Stylos - La Qualité Viking." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05417 EMA ETATS UNIS (1972) Voilier*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 341869: "L'institut océanographique 'Woods Hole'. 40 années de recherches sur l'océan.". . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05418 EL MALI (1976) Ancient ships*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 269-72, Yvert Nos 271-4. . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05419 EA MALI (1976b) Nile boat*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 272, Yvert No 274.. Rare! $200.00-- $160.00 05420 EMA FRANCE (1980) Viking ship with shields*. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. NA 26760:Caisse d'Epargne de l'Estuaire de la Seine. $15.00-- $12.00 05421 OBL ITALY (1982) Viking ship with 5 oars*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Campionaria Int. Le Mediterranea. $10.00-- $10.00 05422 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Ships*. Set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1718-23. $40.00-- $30.00 05423 EA FRENCH POLYNESIA (1984) Maori canoers*. Die proof in grey signed by the engraver BETEMPS. España 84 issue. Scott No C206, Yvert No PA182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05424 SPE PARAGUAY (1987) 15th century sailing ships*. Full sheet of 20 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 2213. $60.00-- $50.00 05425 SPE PARAGUAY (1987) 15th century sailing ships*. Full sheet of 5 + 4 labels overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 2214. $40.00-- $30.00 05426 EA MONACO (1988) Rowers racing*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Nautical Society Centenary. Scott No 1631, Yvert No 1634. $200.00-- $160.00 05427 ND F.S.A.T. (1989) Sailing ship La Curieuse (1913)*. Research vessel La Curieuse (1989)*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No C105a, Yvert No PA103a.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05428 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1990) Native pirogue*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 399, Yvert No 404. $15.00-- $12.00 05429 ND F.S.A.T. (1990) Sailing ship Astrolabe (1840)*. Research vessel Astrolabe (1988)*. Full sheet of 5 imperforate pairs with gutter. Scott No C112a, Yvert No PA113a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00-- $110.00 05430 EMA DENMARK (1995) Viking longboat*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. BE 0038: Ambassade Royale de Danemark. $10.00-- $10.00 05431 ND F.S.A.T. (1995) Sailing ship "Tamaris"*. Seabird*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No 209, Yvert No 201. $150.00-- $110.00 05432 EMA FRANCE (1997) Viking ship*. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. R 57419: Direction Régionale de la Jeunesse et des Sports de Basse-Normande. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05433 ND F.S.A.T. (1997) Marion Dufresne - research & supply vessel*. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No 225, Yvert No 215. $160.00-- $125.00 05434 EA FRANCE (2004) Sailboarding*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045c. Extreme sports series. $150.00-- $120.00 05435 EA FRANCE (2004) Jet ski*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045h. Extreme sports series. $150.00-- $120.00 05436 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Paddle steamer "Hohentweil". Black print. Featured in the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace." $20.00-- $15.00 05437 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Antonio Canal, Venice*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3043, 3194, 3218, 3223, 3283, 3302, 3352, 3366, 3397, 3424, 3457, 3477, 3550, 3652, 3700, 3932, 3942, 4022, 4043, 4127, 4130, 4139, 4141, 4209, 4213, 4515, 4673, 4675, 4749, 4773, 4780, 4849, 5120, 5195, 5228, 5236, 5241, 5292, 5342, 5484, 5610, 5687, 5699, 5700, 5746, 5747, 5845, 5896, 814 Space/Espace Fusées 05438 ND HAITI (1958) Satellite*. Imperforate corner block of 4. International Geophysical Year. Scott No 424, Yvert No 384. $175.00-- $140.00 05439 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1961) Yuri Gagarin visiting Prague*. Die proof in black. Scott No C51. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05440 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1962) Rocket on launching pad*. Die proof in blue. Space research. Scott No 1106. Yvert No 1209. Czechoslovakia Die Proofs are rare with usually no more than one to five copies printed. $225.00-- $175.00 05441 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1962) Multi-stage automatic rocket*. Pair of die proofs showing different stages of development. Space research. Scott No 1107. Yvert No 1210. Czechoslovakia Die Proofs are rare with usually no more than one to five copies printed. $300.00-- $225.00 05442 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1962) Cosmonaut*. Worker*. Die proof in issued colors. 20th anniversary of space research. Scott No 2142, Yvert No 2241. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! . $250.00-- $200.00 05443 SPE JAPAN (1963) Parabolic antenna*. 14th General Assembly of International Scientific Radio Union, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 799, Yvert No 753. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05444 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1963) Atomic rocket approaching Jupiter*. Die proof in black. Scott No 1173. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 05445 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Venus 4*. Pair of imperforate margin phase proofs in final colors separated by gutter. Scott No 985, Yvert No 1040. Michel catalog 160 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05446 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Rocket launching*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 297, Yvert No 337. Apollo XI Moon landing. $125.00-- $100.00 05447 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Rocket in space*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 298, Yvert No 338. Apollo XI Moon landing. $125.00-- $100.00 05448 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Separation of landing module*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 299, Yvert No 339. Apollo XI Moon landing. $125.00-- $100.00 05449 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Landing module in space*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 301, Yvert No 341. Apollo XI Moon landing. $125.00-- $100.00 05450 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Capsule landing on moon*. Armstrong descending*. Walking on moon*. Set of 8 progressive proofs of minisheet. Scott No 302, Yvert No BF33. Apollo XI Moon landing.. . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 05451 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1969) Astronaut*. Moon*. Manhattan from space*. Set of 4 die proofs showing various stages of development. Scott No C75. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made!. . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 05452 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Neil Armstrong descending from capsule*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No C104, Yvert No PA114. Apollo XI Moon landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 05453 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Astronaut walking on moon*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No C105, Yvert No PA115. Apollo XI Moon landing. $125.00-- $100.00 05454 ESS BURUNDI (1969) Returning capsule splashdown in ocean*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No C106, Yvert No PA116. Apollo XI Moon landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 05455 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Indonesian rocket Kartika I*. Original artwork for space achievements series. Watercolor on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Measures 9 x 11 cm. Scott No 821, Yvert No 633. $750.00-- $600.00 05456 EP EAST GERMANY (1973) Rocket launching*. Trade Union emblem*. Series of 3 imperforate progressive phase proofs showing partial and final colors. Scott No 1494, Yvert No 1574. . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 05457 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1973) Astronauts Grissom, White & Chaffee*. Partial die proof in black. Scott No 1877, Yvert No 1980. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $200.00-- $150.00 05458 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1973) Astronauts Komarov, Dobrovolski, Volkov & Patsayev*. Partial die proof in violet. Scott No 1878, Yvert No 1981. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $200.00-- $150.00 05459 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1973) Yuri Gagarin*. Die proof in black. Scott No 1879, Yvert No 1982. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 05460 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1973) Yuri Gagarin*. Die proof in final colors. Scott No 1879, Yvert No 1982. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $250.00-- $200.00 05461 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1974) Nude woman holding Sputnik*. Die proof in issued colors signed by the engraver MERCIK. InterSputnik ground station Scott No 1936, Yvert No 871. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $325.00-- $250.00 05462 ND MALI (1976) Viking rocket* and lander*. Set of two imperforate margin copies. Scott Nos C293-4, Yvert Nos PA289-90. $20.00-- $15.00 05463 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1977) Gagarin*. Space capsule*. Die proof in black. 20th anniversary of space research. Scott No 2140, Yvert No 2239. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05464 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1977) Neil Armstrong*. Footprint on moon*. Die proof in black. 20th anniversary of space research. Scott No 2142, Yvert No 2241. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! $225.00-- $175.00 05465 ESS NIUE (1979) Apollo XI Launch*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 255, Yvert No 246. Apollo XI Moon landing 10th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05466 ESS NIUE (1979) Lunar module*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 256, Yvert No 247. Apollo XI Moon landing 10th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05467 ESS NIUE (1979) Splashdown and recovery*. Set of 7 progressive proofs. Scott No 257, Yvert No 248. Apollo XI Moon landing 10th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05468 ESS NIUE (1979) Astronauts*. Apollo XI scenes*. Set of 7 progressive proofs of S/S. Scott No 257a, Yvert No BF22. Apollo XI Moon landing 10th anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05469 ESS PENRHYN (1989) First step on moon*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 374, Yvert No 353. Apollo XI 20th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05470 ESS PENRHYN (1989) Astronaut carrying equipment*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 375, Yvert No 354. Apollo XI 20th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05471 ESS PENRHYN (1989) Astronaut conducting experiment*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 376, Yvert No 355. Apollo XI 20th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05472 ESS PENRHYN (1989) Crew of Apollo XI*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 377, Yvert No 356. Apollo XI 20th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05473 ESS PENRHYN (1989) Aboard Lunar module*. Set of 8 progressive proofs. Scott No 378, Yvert No 358. Apollo XI 20th anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 05474 ESS COOK ISLANDS (1989) Astronaut descending from capsule*. Walking on moon*. Set of 8 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 1008, Yvert Nos 988-9. Apollo XI Moon landing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05475 ESS COOK ISLANDS (1989) Seismic experiment*. Solar wind experiment*. Set of 8 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 1009, Yvert Nos 990-1. Apollo XI Moon landing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05476 ESS COOK ISLANDS (1989) Liftoff from moon*. Splashdown and recovery*. Set of 8 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 1010, Yvert Nos 992-3. Apollo XI Moon landing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05477 ESS COOK ISLANDS (1989) Armstrong*. Aldrin*. Set of 8 progressive proof of S/S. Scott No 1011, Yvert No BF188. Apollo XI Moon landing. $175.00-- $140.00 05478 EP GHANA (1990) Planets. Voyager 2. Imperforate proof of minisheet of 9 mounted on card. Scott No 1226, Yvert Nos 1145-53. $200.00-- $160.00 05479 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2003) Astronauts*. Series of 6 sets of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. $375.00-- $300.00 05480 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2003) Astronauts*. Set of 6 imperforates with decorative borders. $60.00-- $50.00 05481 ND CUBA (2019) Yuri Gagarin*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3351, 3499, 3697, 816 Speleology/Spéléologie 05482 EA FRANCE (1990) Cap Canaille*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Cap Canaille is famous for its caves. Scott No 2217, Yvert No 2660. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05483 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Postojna cave*. Black print of SS. $30.00-- $25.00 818 Sports/Sports 05484 ENT FRANCE (1936) Outdoor clothing and equipment. PTT letter (Cheques Postaux) with ad on reverse for Tout L'Equipment, Tout Le Vêtement pour Cycle, Canoe, Chasse, Camping, Montagne Sports d'Ete et d'Hiver. $30.00-- $25.00 05485 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Boules de billard*. Boule de bowling*. Aigle*. Globe*. Rare empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 77164: "Ce que American fabrique, le monde le prend." . $25.00-- $20.00 05486 ESS LIBERIA (1955k) Track*. Scott No C90. Yvert No PA88. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Proofs in carmine lilac and olive green with margin inscription"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue TRACK." An exceptional item from the Archives of the printer. **. $600.00-- $450.00 05487 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1958) Ice skater*. Die proof in black. Czech sporting championships. Scott No 839, Yvert No 942. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05488 EA FRANCE (1958b) Naval jousting*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver SERRES. French traditional games. Scott No 884, Yvert No 1162. A very scarce proof! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 05489 SPE JAPAN (1959) Female fencer*. Hammer throw*. Pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 682-3, Yvert Nos 636-7. Hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 05490 ESS DAHOMEY (1963b) Runners*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Friendship Games at Dakar. Scott No 174, Yvert No 194. $75.00-- $60.00 05491 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Games emblem*. Imperforate block of 4. 2nd South Pacific Games. Scott No 344, Yvert No 328. $15.00-- $15.00 05492 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1969) Women's javelin*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 113, Yvert No 115. $20.00-- $15.00 05493 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Women hurdlers*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No B156, Yvert No 1274. $40.00-- $30.00 05494 ESS ANDORRA (1981) World Fencing Championship*. Full sheet of 25 trial color proofs. Scott No 290, Yvert No 296. $400.00-- $325.00 05495 OBL MONACO (1987) Fencers*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Federation Monegasque d'Escrime. Turnoi International. $5.00-- $5.00 05496 FDC BELGIUM (1987) Rowers*. FDC with thematic cancel. Scott No 1276, Yvert No 2259. Royal Belgian Rowing Association. $5.00-- $5.00 05497 EP AUSTRIA (2013) 30th Vienna marathon. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3811, 4445, 4500, 4501, 4609, 4810, 5156, 5434, 5435, 5616, 5619, 820 Sports Baseball/Sports Baseball 05498 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Batter* swinging enormous bat* and even more enormous ball*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 71182: "Semi-Pro. Still growing.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 05499 EMA U.S.A. (1942) Baseball*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 71182: Semi-Pro Still Growing. $20.00-- $15.00 05500 ESS LIBERIA (1955) Player at bat*. Catcher*. Umpire*. Scott No C88. Yvert No PA86. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Proofs in only one color lilac rose causing the absence of many details including the margin inscription." $450.00-- $600.00 05501 ESS LIBERIA (1955j) Player at bat*. Catcher*. Umpire*. Scott No C88. Yvert No PA86. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Proofs in deep blue violet with margin inscription"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue BASEBALL." No gum as found in the Archives of the printer. Exceptional item!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $450.00 05502 ESS LIBERIA (1955k) Player at bat*. Catcher*. Umpire*. Scott No C88. Yvert No PA86. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Proofs in bright blue violet and lilac rose with margin inscription"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue BASEBALL. An exceptional item from the Archives of the printer. **."". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $600.00 05503 ESS LIBERIA (1955m) Player at bat*. Catcher*. Umpire*. Scott No C88. Yvert No PA86. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Proofs in lighter shades of violet and lilac rose with margin inscription"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue BASEBALL. An exceptional item from the Archives of the printer. **."". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $600.00 05504 EP AFGHANISTAN (1964) Children playing ball*. Proof sheet for issued stamps, with comments in French and Pashto probably indicating a change in the Pashto inscription on the stamp (which differs slightly from the issued stamp). ScottNos 669,669E,F. Yvert Nos 746E,F,I. $500.00-- $400.00 05505 SPE JAPAN (1968) Pitcher*. Baseball. Pair of stamps issued for 50th anniversary of All Japan High School Baseball Championship. Scott No 964a, Yvert Nos 912-3. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05506 SPE JAPAN (1978) Baseball players*. Softball issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1348, Yvert No 1271. Not easy to find! $40.00-- $30.00 05507 SPE JAPAN (1979) Baseball*. Lion*. 50th National Inter-City Baseball, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1372, Yvert No 1302. Scarce! $40.00-- $30.00 05508 SPE JAPAN (1984) Baseball players*. Set of 3 issued for 50th anniversary of Japanese Professional Baseball, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1617a, Yvert Nos 1510-2. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:5333, 822 Sports Basketball/Sports Basketball 05509 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1967) Women's basketball*. Die proof in blue. Scott No 1469. Czechoslovakia Die Proofs are rare with usually no more than one to five copies printed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05510 SPE PHILIPPINES (1978) Men's basketball*. Stamp overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1361. $5.00-- $5.00 05511 OBL MONACO (1983) Basketball championship. Illustrated cancel on envelope. XXIII Championnat d'Europe de Basket-Ball. Caen. $10.00-- $10.00 05512 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2003) Basketball*. Swimming*. Soccer*. Tennis*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 05513 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Basketball*. Black print.. . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 823 Sports Boxing/Sports Boxe 05514 ESS LIBERIA (1955c) Boxing*. Scott No 349. Yvert No 327. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Plate Proofs in only one color: pale violet, with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue BOXING." An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **. $450.00-- $600.00 05515 EL GABON (1968) Boxing*. Deluxe sheet. Mexico Olympics. Scott No C73, Yvert No PA75. $20.00-- $15.00 05516 EL CONGO (1968) Boxers*. Deluxe sheet. Mexico Olympics. Scott No C74, Yvert No PA76. $20.00-- $15.00 05517 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1969) Boxing*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C71, Yvert No PA74. $20.00-- $15.00 05518 EP GERMANY (1972) Boxers*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B490, Yvert No 580//3. $75.00-- $60.00 05519 EL CAMEROUN (1972) Boxing*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C188, Yvert No PA203. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:5024, 5589, 824 Sports Field Hockey/Sports Hockey sur Gazon 05520 EL LAOS (1965) Field hockey*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 119, Yvert No 124. Nice! $30.00-- $25.00 05521 SPE JAPAN (1984) Field hockey*. 39th National Athletic Meet, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1588, Yvert No 1504. Scarce! $40.00-- $30.00 05522 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Handball*. Black print.. . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 827 Sports Gymnastics/Sports Gymnastique 05523 EP GERMANY (1958) Turner Society emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of German Turners and 1958 festival. Scott No 788, Yvert No 163.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05524 EP GERMANY (1958) Oak leaf*. Turner Society emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of German Turners and 1958 festival. Scott No 788, Yvert No 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05525 EP GERMANY (1958) Men blowing horns*. Turner Society emblem*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 150th anniversary of German Turners and 1958 festival. Scott No 788, Yvert No 163.. . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05526 EL CONGO (1966) Gymnastic drill team with streamers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 136, Yvert No 182. $20.00-- $15.00 05527 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Woman gymnast*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1044, Yvert No 1103. Michel catalog 90 Euros. $50.00-- $40.00 05528 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Woman gymnast*. Strip of 4 imperforate phase proofs in final colors with gutter. Scott No 1044, Yvert No 1103. Michel catalog 360 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 05529 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Athletes*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. 5th Gymnastic & Sports Festival. Scott No 1119, Yvert No 1180. Michel catalog 160 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05530 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Athletes*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. 5th Gymnastic & Sports Festival. Scott No 1120, Yvert No 1182. Michel catalog 160 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05531 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Athletes*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. 5th Gymnastic & Sports Festival. Scott No 1122, Yvert No 1184. Michel catalog 80 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05532 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Gymnasts*. Imperforate phase proof pair with gutter in final colors. 5th Gymnastic & Sports Festival. Scott No B152, Yvert No 1181. Michel catalog 160 Euros.. . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05533 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Athletes*. Imperforate phase proof strip of 4 with gutter in final colors. 5th Gymnastic & Sports Festival. Scott No B153, Yvert No 1183. Michel catalog 320 Euros.. . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 05534 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Gymnast on pommel horse*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1225, Yvert No 1273. $40.00-- $30.00 05535 MAX SPAIN (1971) Pommel horse*. Parallel bars*. Set of 2 maximum cards. European Gymnastics Championships. Scott No 1678-9, Yvert No 1689-90. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05536 EP GERMANY (1972) Gymnasts*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B486, Yvert No 571. $75.00-- $60.00 See also:5532, 5568, 5587, 828 Sports Judo/Sports Judo 05537 EL MADAGASCAR (1972) Judo*. Deluxe sheet. Munich Olympics. Scott No C107, Yvert No PA120. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:5565, 830 Sports Olympic Games/Sports Jeux Olympiques 05538 ENT CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1925) International Olympic Congress 50 Haleru postal card with matching commemorative cancellation for the International Olympic Congress in Prague. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05539 L GREECE (1956) Melbourne Olympics. Olympic Torch Flight letter, Athens to Greece with cachet and special cancel. $40.00-- $30.00 05540 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1956) Running*. Discus*. Long jump*. Die proof in blue. Melbourne Olympics. Scott No 749. Yvert No 857. Czechoslovakia Die Proofs are rare with usually no more than one to five copies printed. Nice exhibit item! $225.00-- $175.00 05541 EP GERMANY (1960) Olympians carrying torch*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 813, Yvert No 205. $75.00-- $60.00 05542 EP GERMANY (1960) Head of Greek athlete*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 813, Yvert No 205. $75.00-- $60.00 05543 EP GERMANY (1960) Track events*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 814, Yvert No 206. $75.00-- $60.00 05544 EP GERMANY (1960) Javelin*. Shot put*. Discus*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 814, Yvert No 206. $75.00-- $60.00 05545 EP GERMANY (1960) Team of horses*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 815, Yvert No 207. $75.00-- $60.00 05546 EP GERMANY (1960) Olympians playing ball*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 815, Yvert No 207. $75.00-- $60.00 05547 EP GERMANY (1960) Olympians rowing*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for Rome Olympics. Scott No 816, Yvert No 208. $75.00-- $60.00 05548 MAQ SAN MARINO (1963b) Women's discus throw*. Scott No 578. Yvert No 611. Publicity for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Group of three preliminary drawings in pencil: one on tracing paper with an overall size of 188mm x 248mm, the other on white card, more detailed showing the Olympic rings and inscriptions in margins. Exactly the same design as the issued stamp. The third is an unadopted design on tracing paper 180mm x 247mm with the country name. All three designs, therefore, fit nicely on exhibit pages. Drawn by Corrado MANCIOLI, the most popular stamp designer of San Marino stamps in the 1960's. Exceptional exhibit items! $900.00-- $750.00 05549 MAQ SAN MARINO (1963c) Women's javelin*. Scott No 579. Yvert No 612. Publicity for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Preliminary drawing in pencil on white card, design size 200mm x 145mm, with country name, Olympic rings and inscriptions in margins. Exactly the same design as the issued stamp. Drawn by Corrado MANCIOLI, the most popular stamp designer of San Marino stamps in the 1960's. Exceptional exhibit item! $500.00-- $375.00 05550 MAQ SAN MARINO (1964d) Fencing*. Scott No 591. Yvert No 624. Tokyo Olympics. Unadopted original artist's drawing, in pencil, 344mm x 259mm by Corrado MANCIOLI, the most popular stamp designer of San Marino stamps in the 1960's. Olympic rings and country name but face value missing. Exceptional exhibit item!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00-- $300.00 05551 EP AFGHANISTAN (1968) Pegsticking*. Olympic flame*. Buzkashi*. Proof booklet from the Austria Post archives, with approval signature. Scott Nos 777-9, Yvert Nos 871-3. Mexico Olympics with an Afghani character! $625.00-- $500.00 05552 EP GERMANY (1968) von Langen*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for promotion of Munich Olympics. Scott No B434, Yvert No 426. $75.00-- $60.00 05553 EP GERMANY (1968) Rudolf Harbig**. Photo essay of unaccepted design for promotion of Munich Olympics. Scott No B435, Yvert No 428. $75.00-- $60.00 05554 EL GABON (1968) High jumper*. Deluxe sheet. Mexico Olympics. Scott No C70, Yvert No PA72. $20.00-- $15.00 05555 EP GERMANY (1969) Runners*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B447, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 05556 EP GERMANY (1969) Hurdlers*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B447, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 05557 EP GERMANY (1969) Shot put*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B447, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 05558 EP GERMANY (1969) Hammer throw*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B447, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 05559 EP GERMANY (1969) Discus throw*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B447, Yvert No 451. $75.00-- $60.00 05560 EP GERMANY (1969) Long jump*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B448, Yvert No 452. $75.00-- $60.00 05561 EP GERMANY (1969) Oak leaf*. Acorn*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B448, Yvert No 452. $75.00-- $60.00 05562 EP GERMANY (1970) Laurel wreath*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B461, Yvert No 489. $75.00-- $60.00 05563 EP GERMANY (1970) Olive branch*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B462, Yvert No 490. $75.00-- $60.00 05564 EP GERMANY (1971) Sprinters*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B475, Yvert No 547. $75.00-- $60.00 05565 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Silat (martial arts)*. Stamp-sized artwork mounted on posterboard with color swatches below. Scott No 823, Yvert No 635. Munich Olympics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $500.00 05566 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Diving*. Stamp-sized artwork mounted on posterboard with color swatches below. Scott No 825, Yvert No 637. Munich Olympics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $500.00 05567 MAQ INDONESIA (1972) Olympics stadium*. Stamp-sized artwork mounted on posterboard with color swatches below. Scott No 827, Yvert No 639. Munich Olympics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $500.00 05568 EP GERMANY (1972) Wrestlers*. High jump*. Swimming*, Gymnastics*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott Nos B485-8, Yvert Nos 570-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05569 EP GERMANY (1972) Runner*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05570 EP GERMANY (1972) Shot put*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05571 EP GERMANY (1972) Pole vault*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05572 EP GERMANY (1972) Discus*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05573 EP GERMANY (1972) Greek athlete*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05574 EP GERMANY (1972) Relay race*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05575 EP GERMANY (1972) High jump*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05576 EP GERMANY (1972) Diving*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B486, Yvert No 571. $75.00-- $60.00 05577 EP GERMANY (1972) Hurdles*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B487, Yvert No 572. $75.00-- $60.00 05578 EP GERMANY (1972) Greek athlete lifting stones*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B487, Yvert No 572. $75.00-- $60.00 05579 EP GERMANY (1972) Athlete*. Photo essay of unaccepted design of S/S for Munich Olympics. Scott No B487. $100.00-- $80.00 05580 EP GERMANY (1972) Aerial view of Munich Olympic village*. Photo essay of unaccepted design of S/S for Munich Olympics. Scott No B488. $100.00-- $80.00 05581 EP GERMANY (1972) Kayaking*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B488, Yvert No 573. $75.00-- $60.00 05582 EP GERMANY (1972) Rowing*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B488, Yvert No 573. $75.00-- $60.00 05583 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1972) Runners*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Munich Olympics. Scott No C66, Yvert No PA72. $125.00-- $100.00 05584 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1972) Olympic torch*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Munich Olympics. Scott No C69, Yvert No PA75. $125.00-- $100.00 05585 EL MAURITANIA (1972) Hurdlers*. Compound deluxe sheet, Munich Olympics. Scott No C123a, Yvert No BF10. $60.00-- $50.00 05586 EL MAURITANIA (1972) Hurdlers*. Imperforate minisheet of 3, Munich Olympics. Scott No C123a, Yvert No BF10. $60.00-- $50.00 05587 EA MAURITANIA (1976) Gymnast*. Olympic Rings*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. Montreal Olympics. Yvert No PA168, Scott No C165. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05588 SPE CYPRUS (1980) Moscow Olympics. Set of 3 specimens. Scott Nos 535-7. $20.00-- $15.00 05589 EP YEMEN (1982) Boxers*. Wrestlers*. Canoer*. Swimmer*. Set of 5 progressive proofs of S/S. Moscow Olympics. Mentioned in Scott after C78-83.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700.00-- $550.00 05590 EP YEMEN (1982) Weightlifter*. Discus*. Long jump*. Fencers*. Set of 5 progressive proofs of S/S. Moscow Olympics. Mentioned in Scott after C78-83.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700.00-- $550.00 05591 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Los Angeles Olympics*. Set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1699-1704. $45.00-- $35.00 05592 ESS SRI LANKA (1987) Hurdler*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 835, Yvert No 815. National Olympic Committee. $125.00-- $100.00 05593 VAR LESOTHO (1988) Fencer*. Seoul Olympics issue. This stamp was not supposed to be issued - the 16s value was replaced by an equestrian theme. However, a few made it to the post office and were sold to the public and used before theprinted stock could be recalled. This is a used example. Very rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $320.00 05594 EP UGANDA (1988) Various sports. Set of 4 imperforate proofs + S/S. Scott Nos 607-11, Yvert Nos 502-5,BF77. Seoul Olympics. $250.00-- $200.00 05595 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Women's high jump*. Set of 5 progressive proofs. Athens Olympics. $60.00-- $50.00 05596 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Runners*. Set of 5 progressive proofs. Athens Olympics. . . $60.00-- $50.00 05597 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Rowers*. Set of 5 progressive proofs. Athens Olympics. $60.00-- $50.00 05598 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Javelin*. Set of 5 progressive proofs. Athens Olympics. $60.00-- $50.00 05599 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2004) Athletes*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. Athens Olympics. $50.00-- $40.00 05600 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (2006) Keiji*. El Guerrouj*. Kyu*. Phelps*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. 2004 Olympics winners. $50.00-- $40.00 05601 SPE CYPRUS (2008) Beijing Olympics. Set of 4 specimens. $25.00-- $20.00 05602 ND CUBA (2019) Jesse Owens*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:4426, 5515, 5516, 5638, 5648, 5649, 832 Sports Olympic Games (Winter)/Sports Jeux Olympiques 05603 ENT ROMANIA (1972) Biathlete*. 55b illustrated entire (O). Sapporo Olympics. $10.00-- $10.00 05604 EL MALAGASY REPUBLIC (1975c) Figure skaters*. Deluxe sheet printed in color on heavy stock. 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck Scott No C151, Yvert No BF9.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05605 EL GABON (1976) Slalom skiers*. Speed skaters*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Innsbruck Olympics. Scott Nos C174-5, Yvert Nos PA174-5. $50.00-- $40.00 05606 ND CHAD (1996) Nagano Olympics. Set of 4 imperforate + perforate souvenir sheets. Scott Nos 688-91. $40.00-- $40.00 See also:5337, 5338, 5339, 5604, 5623, 5624, 5639, 834 Sports Rugby/Sports Rugby 05607 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Joueur* courant portant le ballon ovale*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 340263: "Là où va se jouer le match de football américain, les Bleus contre les Gris." $40.00-- $30.00 05608 EP TONGA (1989) Rugby Through the Ages*. This is a monochrome proof of the artwork sketch of the design for the rugby series issued for the opening of the National Sports Stadium. Striking similarity to the final design, but obviously arough draft. This proof was probably used to approve the design. Scott No 718, Yvert Nos 733-7. Unique! . . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 836 Sports Skiing/Sports Ski 05609 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Downhill Skiing*. Mountains*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 58228: "Winter Sports. Rib Mountain. Wausau, Wisconsin.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $60.00 05610 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Ski rack* for automobile. Canoe* on top of automobile*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 120056: "The original car top utility carrier. Easy on, easy off." Rare aspect of topic! $30.00-- $25.00 05611 ENT RUSSIA (1958) Skier in forest*. 40 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $25.00-- $20.00 05612 ENT RUSSIA (1959) Children skiing*. 40 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $25.00-- $20.00 05613 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Child skiing*. 4 kop Postal entire (O) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05614 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Skier under snowy skies*. 4 kop Postal entire (O) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05615 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Two skiers beside frozen lake*. 4 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05616 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Ski jumper*. Cross-country skier*. Skater*. Winter scene*. 4 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05617 ** POLAND (1962) Skiing*. Scott No 1046-8. Yvert BF28-30. Minisheets of 4. Very small printing: less than 25,000 sets! **. 1996 Yvert Catalogue: 1800F (about $325). Very scarce! . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05618 EP AFGHANISTAN (1964) Afghan Skier*. Children jumping rope*, on swing*. Proof sheet for issued stamps, with comments in Austrian ("Achtung - Korrektur") and Pashto probably indicating a change in the Pashto inscription on the stamp (which differs slightly from the issued stamp). Scott Nos 669B,C,E,F. Yvert Nos 746G,H,PA52A,B. . . . . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 05619 ENT RUSSIA (1966) Skiers (one waxing ski)*. Sled rider*. 4 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05620 ENT RUSSIA (1966) Cross-country skier*. 4 kop Postal entire (N) with corner illustration. VIII Spartakiade. $20.00-- $15.00 05621 ENT ROMANIA (1970) Boy with long skis*. 30b illustrated postal card (O). $10.00-- $10.00 05622 ENT ROMANIA (1973) Skiers arriving at resort*. 30b illustrated postal card (O). $10.00-- $10.00 05623 EL MALAGASY REPUBLIC (1975a) Ski jumper*. Deluxe sheet printed in color on heavy stock. 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. Scott No 539, Yvert No 574.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05624 EL MALAGASY REPUBLIC (1975b) Cross-country skier*. Deluxe sheet printed in color on heavy stock. 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. Scott No C149, Yvert No PA160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05625 MAX ANDORRA (1980) Cross country skiing*. Maximum card with thematic cancelation. Lake Placid Olympics. Scott No 276, Yvert No 283. $5.00-- $5.00 05626 OBL FRANCE (1990) Cross-country skier*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. au couer du JURA Sud.. $15.00-- $12.00 05627 ENT RUSSIA (1993) Barents ski race*. 1.50 ruble Postal entire (O) with corner illustration of races at Murmansk. Nice thematic cancels! The race was called off in 2014 due to climate change and a lack of snow!!. . $25.00-- $20.00 05628 OBL SWITZERLAND (1993) Cross-country skiers*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Dernier dimanche de févreier: MeggMicro Grand Fond. $15.00-- $12.00 05629 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Paintings by Attersee*. Set of 3 black prints commemorating 42nd Alpine World Ski Championships. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3221, 3256, 4001, 4507, 4508, 5605, 838 Sports Soccer/Sports Football 05630 ND LIBERIA (1955a) Soccer*. Scott No 348. Yvert No 326. Full sheet of 25 Imperforates in black and yellow brown with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue SOCCER." An exceptional item from the Archivesof the Printer. **. $450.00-- $600.00 05631 VAR LIBERIA (1955b) Soccer*. Scott No 348. Yvert No 326. Misperforation in Full sheet of 25 stamps in black and yellow brown with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue SOCCER." **. Impressive! $450.00-- $600.00 05632 ESS LIBERIA (1955c) Soccer*. Scott No 348. Yvert No 326. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Plate Proofs in only one color orange causing the absence of many details including the margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia.Sports Issue SOCCER. An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $600.00 05633 ESS LIBERIA (1955c) Soccer*. Scott No 348. Yvert No 326. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Plate Proofs in black:"The Republic of Liberia.Sports Issue SOCCER. An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. ** $450.00-- $600.00 05634 EA CAMEROUN (1964) Stadium*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Tropics Cup Games. Scott No 400, Yvert No 383. $100.00-- $80.00 05635 VAR PANAMA (1968) Flag of Brazil*. Rimet Cup*. Vertical misperforation resulting in stamp split into right and left halves. Scott No 4368c. $40.00-- $30.00 05636 EP GERMANY (1969) Soccer players*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B448, Yvert No 452. $75.00-- $60.00 05637 ESS MAURITANIA (1970) Soccer players*. Complete set of 4 trial color proof pairs. Mexico World Cup. Scott Nos 279-82, Yvert Nos 281-4. $75.00-- $60.00 05638 EP GERMANY (1972) Soccer*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B485, Yvert No 570. $75.00-- $60.00 05639 EP GERMANY (1972) Soccer player*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B490, Yvert No 580//3. $75.00-- $60.00 05640 ND BULGARIA (1974) Soccer players*. Imperforate souvenir sheet (Michel Block 47). World Soccer Championship. Scott No 2171, Yvert No BF45. 1993 Michel catalog 350DM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05641 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1982) Goalie lunging for ball*. Die proof in black. World Cup. Scott No 2395, Yvert No 2472. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made! Some toning present. . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05642 EL SENEGAL (1988) African soccer cup*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 775-8. $50.00-- $40.00 05643 EL SENEGAL (1991) African soccer cup*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 885-8. $60.00-- $50.00 05644 SPE CYPRUS (2010) World Cup. Specimen. . . . . . . . . $5.00-- $5.00 See also:5512, 5677, 840 Sports Swimming/Sports Natation 05645 ND LIBERIA (1955a) Swimming*. Scott No C89. Yvert No PA87. Full sheet of 25 Imperforates with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue SWIMMING." An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **. $450.00-- $600.00 05646 ESS IVORY COAST (1961) Swimming*. Palm trees*. Scott No 193. Yvert No 201. Abidjan Games. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. **. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $75.00 05647 EP GERMANY (1970) Starting platforms*. Pool*. Photo essay of unaccepted design promoting Munich Olympics. Scott No B462, Yvert No 490. $75.00-- $60.00 05648 EP GERMANY (1972) Swimmers*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Munich Olympics. Scott No B488, Yvert No 573. $75.00-- $60.00 05649 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1972) Swimmers*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Munich Olympics. Scott No C68, Yvert No PA74. $125.00-- $100.00 05650 EA MALI (1972) Swimmers-200 meter breaststroke*. University library*. Aztec sculpture*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Mexico Olympics retrospective. Scott No C163, Yvert No PA163. $200.00-- $160.00 05651 EL CAMEROUN (1972) Swimmers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C187, Yvert No PA202. $20.00-- $15.00 05652 EL MALI (1976) Swimmers diving into pool*. Deluxe sheet. Montreal Olympics. Scott No C281, Yvert No PA277. $20.00-- $15.00 05653 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1980) Female swimmers*. Die proof in color. Moscow Olympics. Scott No 2294, Yvert No 2372. Czech proofs are very rare - only 2-5 were ever made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 See also:4644, 5241, 5512, 5566, 5568, 844 Sports Tennis/Sports Tennis 05654 OBL ALLEMAGNE (1939) Tennis. Cachet commémoratif pour le Championnat International de Tennis à Hambourg sur carte. $50.00-- $40.00 05655 ND LIBERIA (1955) Tennis players*. Antoinette Tubman Stadium*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia" Sports Issue TENNIS. Scott No 347, Yvert No 325. An exceptional item from Archives of the printer. $450.00-- $600.00 05656 ESS LIBERIA (1955e) Tennis players*. Antoinette Tubman Stadium*. Scott No 347. Yvert No 325. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Plate Proofs in red brown and grey blue with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue TENNIS. An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $600.00 05657 ESS LIBERIA (1955g) Tennis players*. Antoinette Tubman Stadium*. Scott No 347. Yvert No 325. Full sheet of 25 Imperforate Trial Color Plate Proofs in only one color red orange with margin inscription:"The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue TENNIS. An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $600.00 05658 ESS LIBERIA (1955h) Tennis players*. Antoinette Tubman Stadium*. Scott No 347. Yvert No 325. Full sheet of 25 partially perforated Trial Color Plate Proofs in only one color pale yellow green of vignette only. The margin inscription:The Republic of Liberia. Sports Issue TENNIS"" is absent. An exceptional item from the Archives of the Printer. **."" . $450.00-- $600.00 05659 OBL MONACO (1985) Tennis courts*. Illustrated machine cancel on free-frank cover: "International Tennis Championships. Monte Carlo March 30-April 7, 1985.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05660 OBL MONACO (1987) Tennis courts*. Illustrated cancel on envelope. Championnats Internationaux de Tennis. $5.00-- $5.00 05661 ND IVORY COAST (1991) Tennis celebrities: (René Lacoste*, Björn Borg*, Chris Evert*, Steffi Graf* etc.). Scott No 900-1. Yvert No 854-62, 863-71. Centennial of French Championships. Imperforate Minisheets: 18 stamps! **. $150.00-- $100.00 See also:5512, 846 Sports Volleyball/Sports Volleyball 05662 EL FRANCE (1986) Men's volleyball world championship*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 2013, Yvert No 2420. $40.00-- $30.00 05663 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Beach volleyball*. Black print.. . $20.00-- $15.00 849 Stagecoaches/Stagecoaches 05664 EP GERMANY (1966) Mail coach sketch. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Foundation for Promotion of Philately. Scott No B416, Yvert No 373. $75.00-- $60.00 05665 ESS ARGENTINA (1967) Stagecoach*. Set of 3 trial color proofs in various colors. Centenary of Villa Maria (Cordoba). Scott No 842, Yvert No 796. $45.00-- $35.00 05666 EP U.S.A. (1982) 1890 Hansom Cab*. Photo essay of accepted design for 10.9c bulk rate stamp. Measures 70 x 75 mm with adhesions on reverse. Scott No 1904, Yvert No 1380.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05667 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Feldpost carriage*. Black print of S/S. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:4394, 5334, 5393, 854 Stamps on Stamps/Timbres sur Timbres 05668 EP GERMANY (1959) Stamp of Hamburg*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of first postage stamps. Scott No B366, Yvert No 181.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05669 EP GERMANY (1959) Stamp of Lubeck*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of first postage stamps. Scott No B367, Yvert No 182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05670 EP GERMANY (1965) Stamps of Thurn & Taxis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 125th anniversary of first postage stamp. Scott No 933, Yvert No 349. Very similar to final design. . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05671 EP GERMANY (1968) Stamps of North German Confederation*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of first postage stamps. Scott No 990, Yvert No 435.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05672 EP GERMANY (1971) Early German stamp*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of German Empire. Scott No 1052, Yvert No 522. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05673 EL CAMEROUN (1971) Jamot Memorial*. Stamp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C171, Yvert No PA186. $20.00-- $15.00 05674 EL CAMEROUN (1971) German emblem*. Stamp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C174, Yvert No PA189. $20.00-- $15.00 05675 EL CAMEROUN (1971) WWII Memorial*. Stamp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C175, Yvert No PA190. $20.00-- $15.00 05676 SPE PHILIPPINES (1986) AMERIPEX. Set of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1793-4,1835. $20.00-- $15.00 05677 MAQ INDONESIA (1997) Magnifying glass*. Stamps (N-2130 aircraft, Helmeted friarbird (Philemon buceroides), Soccer ball in net)*. Original artwork for Indonesia Philatelic Association series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures 13 x 21 cm. Scott No 1702.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 See also:3125, 3504, 3547, 3619, 3920, 3921, 3922, 5365, 5775, 5776, 5777, 5778, 856 Stamp Exhibitions/Stamp Exhibitions 05678 EP GERMANY (1966) Posthorn*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Foundation for Promotion of Philately. Scott No B416, Yvert No 373. $75.00-- $60.00 05679 FDC CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1968) Prague Stamp Exhibition. FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott Nos C72-4. $10.00-- $10.00 05680 EP EAST GERMANY (1969) Emblem of German Philatelic Society*. Imperforate phase proof pair in final colors. Scott No 1115, Yvert No 1174. $100.00-- $80.00 05681 EP GERMANY (1973) Lion & Unicorn rampant*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for IBRA Munich Philatelic Congress. Scott No B500, Yvert No 616. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05682 EP GERMANY (1973) Lions rampant*. Castle*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for IBRA Munich Philatelic Congress. Scott No B500, Yvert No 616. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05683 EP GERMANY (1973) Eagle wings*. Crown*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for IBRA Munich Philatelic Congress. Scott No B500, Yvert No 616. $75.00-- $60.00 05684 EP GERMANY (1973) Postal carrier on horse back blowing horn*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for IBRA Munich Philatelic Congress. Scott No B501, Yvert No 617. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05685 EP GERMANY (1973) German Eagle in crown*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for IBRA Munich Philatelic Congress. Scott No B501, Yvert No 617. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05686 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Stylized flower*. Deluxe sheet. ARPHILA 75 issue. Scott No C126, Yvert No PA166. $20.00-- $15.00 05687 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1984) Espana Exhibition*. Corner imperforate block of 4. Scott No C206, Yvert No PA182. $90.00-- $75.00 05688 EL CONGO (1985) PhilexAfrica*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 741a, Yvert No 763a. $20.00-- $15.00 05689 EP AUSTRIA (2007) WIPA 2008*. Black print. Triangular stamp. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3260, 5371, 858 Statue of Liberty/Statue de la Liberté 05690 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1986) Frederick Bartholdi*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 819. Statue of Liberty Centennial. $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3001, 860 Submarines/Bateaux Sous-Marins 05691 L U.S.A. (1931) Wilkins-Ellsworth Trans-Arctic Submarine Expedition. Bergen to North Pole. Cover franked with Scott No 554, Yvert No 229. One 1« pence Great Britain stamp for return postage. Handstamp with illustration of a submarine. Opening cut-out on back. Nice combination! $110.00-- $90.00 05692 ND HAITI (1958) Submersible exploring sea*. Imperforate corner block of 4. International Geophysical Year. Scott No 427, Yvert No 387. $175.00-- $140.00 05693 ESS MONACO (1962) Williamson's photosphere*. Trial color proof block of 4 with multicolor from corner of sheet. From "Man Under Water" exhibit at Oceanographic Museum. Scott No 523, Yvert No 593. Gorgeous! $75.00-- $60.00 05694 ESS MONACO (1962) Diving chamber*. Trial color proof block of 4 with multicolor from corner of sheet. From "Man Under Water" exhibit at Oceanographic Museum. Scott No 525, Yvert No 595. Fantastic! . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3697, 861 Sun/Soleil 05695 OBL ETATS UNIS (1929) Sunburst*. Draftsman's compass*. Fancy cancel of Woodstock, Vermont. Two marks in red (Compass) and three in black (sun) on registered envelope. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 05696 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Lever du soleil*. Montagnes*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 162559: "L'Ohio célèbre son 150ème anniversaire en 1953.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05697 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Sun*. Nutrition. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 136190:"Bright all Day? Try the Better Breakfast Way." $20.00-- $15.00 05698 EMA ETATS UNIS (1957) Soleil*. Empreinte verte de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 163364: "Pour les jours plus ensoleillés, épargnez à la façon 'Fraternity'.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05699 ND DAHOMEY (1967) Heliograph*. Mail Boat*. Imperforate corner copy, postage due issue. Scott No J34-5, Yvert No TT37-8. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 05700 EA DAHOMEY (1967) Heliograph*. Piroque*. Delicately had colored (different from final stamp) die proof signed by the engraver DERREY. Scott Nos J34-5, Yvert Nos TT37-8. Very rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00-- $350.00 05701 EA MALI (1980) Sun rising over Africa*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Bandoeng Conference. Scott No385,Yvert No 386. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:3536, 4219, 4308, 4584, 4719, 4772, 4783, 5280, 5750, 862 Telecommunications I.T.U./Télécommunications UIT 05702 EL LAOS (1965) Teletypewriter*. Globe*. Satellite*. Map*. Radio*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. ITU Centenary. Scott Nos 109-11, Yvert Nos 114-6. $75.00-- $60.00 05703 EA LAOS (1965) Telewriter*. Map of Laos*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. ITU Centenary. Scott No 109, Yvert No 114. $175.00-- $140.00 05704 EA LAOS (1965) Communication by satellite*. Map of Laos*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. ITU Centenary. Scott No 110, Yvert No 115.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05705 ESS ANDORRA (1965) ITU Centenary*. Full sheet of 25 trial color proofs. Scott No 167, Yvert No 173. $1,250.00-- $1,000.00 05706 ESS IVORY COAST (1965) ITU Centenary. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 228. $90.00-- $75.00 05707 SPE JAPAN (1965) Globe*. Communications devices*. ITU Centenary issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 840, Yvert No 802. $25.00-- $20.00 05708 EP GERMANY (1965) ITU Emblem. Photo essay of unaccepted design for centenary of ITU founding. Scott No 927, Yvert No 337. $75.00-- $60.00 05709 EA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965a) Pouget-Maisonneuve Telegraph Receiver*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 45, Yvert No 47. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05710 EA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965d) Doignon Regulator for Hughes Telegraph*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 47, Yvert No 49. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05711 EA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965d) Pouillet Telegraph Transcriber*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 48, Yvert No 50. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05712 EA LAOS (1967) PTT Building*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 147, Yvert No 155. $120.00-- $100.00 05713 ND BELGIUM (1971) Radar station*. Imperforate with control number on back, ungummed as issued. World Telecommunications Day. Scott No 805, Yvert No 1580. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 05714 EL DAHOMEY (1971) UAMPT Building*. Deluxe sheet. African Postal Union. Scott No C146, Yvert No PA153. $12.00-- $10.00 05715 ESS IVORY COAST (1972) Akakro Earth Radar station*. Trial color proof strip of 3. Scott No C54. $50.00-- $40.00 05716 ND IVORY COAST (1973) Bird delivering letter*. Satellite dish*. Map of Africa*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 361. $10.00-- $10.00 05717 EL SENEGAL (1973) Bird delivering letter*. Satellite dish*. Map of Africa*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 393, Yvert No 395. $15.00-- $12.00 05718 EA LAOS (1974) Marconi*. Telecommunications methods*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 251, Yvert No 268. $175.00-- $140.00 05719 EA MONACO (1983) Telecommunications year*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 1375, Yvert No 1373. $200.00-- $160.00 05720 SPE PHILIPPINES (1983) World Communications Year. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1644. $5.00-- $5.00 05721 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1989) Satellite*. Map*. Deluxe sheet. World Telecommunications Day. Scott No 381, Yvert No 387. Hard to find! $15.00-- $12.00 See also:3522, 5195, 5371, 5700, 864 Telephone/Téléphone 05722 EMA U.S.A. (1930) Old-style telephone*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 57662: To Order a Want Ad Phone Sutter 2424. $25.00-- $20.00 05723 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Man on telephone*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 57100: "If you give the other person ample time to answer, you'll save lost calls.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05724 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Shopping by telephone directory. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 396452: "Quick as a wink, telephone directory Yellow Pages tell where to buy." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05725 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Extension telephone. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 161203: "How convenient to have a telephone in the kitchen! Costs only a few cents a day." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05726 EP GERMANY (1961) Ancient telephone*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of Philipp Reis, German inventor of the telephone. Scott No 846, Yvert No 245.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05727 EP GERMANY (1961) Philipp Reis*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 100th anniversary of German inventor of the telephone. Scott No 846, Yvert No 245.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05728 SPE JAPAN (1965) Telephone dial*. Old-fashioned operators*. 75th anniversary of Japanese telephone service, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 859, Yvert No 821. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05729 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1983) Telephones*. Post Offices*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott No 486-8. Yvert No 472-4. 25th anniversary of the Postal and Telecommunications Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3873, 4437, 865 Textiles/Textile 05730 ENT U.S.A. (1936) Silk. Thread. Prints. Percales. Postal card (O) with advertising on back offering samples of silk, thread, prints and percales. $25.00-- $20.00 05731 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Textiles. Empreinte orange (couleur rare) de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 86720: "Les spécialistes en textiles." $15.00-- $12.00 05732 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Aigle*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 59146: "La corde 'American'." $25.00-- $20.00 05733 EMA ETATS UNIS (1948) Soleil*. Coton. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli du National Cotton Council of America Pitney Bowes No 136303: "Commencez tous les jours avec la fraîcheur du coton. Vous allez le mieux quand portez des vêtements frais et propres."" "" MERRI"". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 05734 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Coton*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 136303: "Coton, le tissu préféré de l'Amerique." $15.00-- $12.00 05735 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Tissus* d'ameublement. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 132919: "Les tissus d'ameublement 'Candalon'." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05736 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Fermeture éclair*. Bobine de fil*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 154444:"Les fermetures éclair 'Talon', maison nationale de matérial à coudre." $20.00-- $15.00 05737 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Sac de bobines de ficelles en coton*. Main*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Commercial Controls Corporation No 6919: "Essayez les ficelles 'King Cotton' (le roi du coton) dans le sac avec un bouton-pression."" "" MERRI"" $25.00-- $20.00 05738 EMA ETATS UNIS (1953) Coton. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 164686: "C'est le coton sans pli 'Dan River'." $15.00-- $12.00 05739 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Machines textiles. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 127862: "Rendez-vous à l'Exposition américaine de machines textiles à Atlantic City dans le New Jersey du 26 au 30 avril 1954." $15.00-- $12.00 05740 EA TUNISIE (1955) Broderie*. Épreuve d'artiste en vert. Yvert No 396, Scott No 265. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 05741 EA MADAGASCAR (1960) Sisal*. Épreuve d'artiste en noir signée par le graveur DURRENS. Yvert No 346, Scott No 311. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05742 EL CONGO (1966) Weaver*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 137, Yvert No 183. $20.00-- $15.00 05743 SPE CYPRUS (2011) Embroidery. Set of 2 specimens.. . $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3147, 3319, 3652, 4457, 5120, 5287, 866 Theater/ThéÂtre 05744 EP GERMANY (1961) Gotthold Lessing*. Photo essay of accepted design for playwright, poet and philosopher of the Enlightenment. Scott No 832, Yvert No 228.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05745 EL GABON (1981) Alfred de Musset*. Deluxe sheet. Poet & playwright wrote the first modern dramas in French. Scott No 503, Yvert No 489. $20.00-- $15.00 05746 ND MALI (1986) Paul Robeson*. Riverboat*. Imperforate dated corner pair. Scott No C522, Yvert No PA513. $20.00-- $15.00 05747 EL MALI (1986) Paul Robeson*. Riverboat*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C522, Yvert No PA513. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:4886, 868 Time Clocks Watches/Horloges Montres Temps 05748 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Clock tower*. Fancy cancel from Turkey City, Pennsylvania. Three strikes in green on registered envelope. $325.00-- $250.00 05749 ENT CZECH REPUBLIC (1951) Man working on astronomical clock*. 30h postal card with corner illustration. Famous clock from the 15th century that follows the sun and moon through the zodiacal signs.. . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05750 SPE JAPAN (1961) Globe*. Sun*. 75th anniversary of Japanese Standard Time, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 732, Yvert No 683. $20.00-- $15.00 05751 EL FRANCE (1961)"Burghers" by Rodin*. Clock tower, city hall, Calais*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1012. Yvert No 1316. $25.00-- $20.00 869 Tools/Outils 05752 EMA ETATS UNIS (1951) Lames* de toutes sortes pour scies. RÂpe*. Superbe empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 134624: "Simonds, Compagnie de Scies et d'Acier.". . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05753 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Wood planer*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 108578:"First choice of woodworkers, Stanley planes." $20.00-- $15.00 05754 FDC BELGIUM (1975) Knife grinder*. FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott No B935. $5.00-- $5.00 See also:4537, 5158, 5774, 5801, 8695 Tourism/Tourisme 05755 EL CAMEROUN (1965) Folklore Office*. Deluxe sheet. Tourism issue. Scott No 431, Yvert No 412. $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3141, 4634, 870 Trains/Trains 05756 EMA U.S.A. (1943) Train*. Red meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 93321:"The Southern Serves the South." $15.00-- $12.00 05757 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Train*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 93321:"The Southern Serves The South." $15.00-- $12.00 05758 EMA ETATS UNIS (1945) Train. Bateau*. Port d'Albany* (New York). Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 96778: "Apprenez à connaître Albany, la ville où l'industrie prospère." $20.00-- $15.00 05759 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Monorail train. Miniature die proof in blue cut out and mounted. Scott No 52, Yvert No 40. $90.00-- $75.00 05760 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Trains*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur devant de lettre Pitney Bowes No 104347: "Un réseau formidable de trains diesels quotidiens unissant l'Est avec le Midwest. New York Central System." $25.00-- $20.00 05761 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Trains. Empreinte rouge de machine à affanchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 104344: "La Voie principale au travers des Rockies, la route du Vista-Dome, California Zephyr." . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05762 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Train*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57506: "Les trains Olympian Hiawathas, entre Chicago et le nord-ouest du Pacific.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $15.00 05763 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Train*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 111139: "Fair Play for America's railroads.' $20.00-- $15.00 05764 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Train*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 50508: "Erie, mark of progress in railroading." $15.00-- $12.00 05765 EP GERMANY (1960) Modern train*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for 125th anniversary of German railroads. Scott No 822, Yvert No 218. $75.00-- $60.00 05766 EP GERMANY (1963) Birds*. Map of train line*. Photo essay for unaccepted design for inauguration of "Bird Flight Line" railroad link to Denmark, which was also a bird migration path. Scott No 864, Yvert No 271. $75.00-- $60.00 05767 ESS MALI (1974a) Locomotives C3-PLM (1906)*. 150P (1939)*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Scott No C226, Yvert No PA224. $150.00-- $120.00 05768 ESS MALI (1974b) Locomotives 2.2.0 Baldwin (1870)*. Pacific (1920)*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Scott No C227, Yvert No PA225. $150.00-- $120.00 05769 ESS MALI (1974c) Locomotives 241 A1 (1925)*. Buddicom engine (1847)*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Scott No C228, Yvert No PA226. $150.00-- $120.00 05770 ESS MALI (1974d) Locomotives Hudson (1938)*. La Gironde (1839)*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Scott No C229, Yvert No PA227. $150.00-- $120.00 05771 ND GABON (1975) 1829 Marc Seguin locomotive. Men in top hats. Full sheet of 10 imperforates (note: sheet measures 28.5 x 28 cm). Scott No C162, Yvert No PA162. Rarely seen!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05772 ND GABON (1975) 1847 Iron Duke locomotive. Man and woman in fancy dress. Full sheet of 10 imperforates (note: sheet measures 28.5 x 28 cm). Scott No C163, Yvert No PA163. Rarely seen! . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05773 ND GABON (1975) 1895 Thomas Rogers locomotive. Indians attacking. Full sheet of 10 imperforates (note: sheet measures 28.5 x 28 cm). Scott No C164, Yvert No PA164. Rarely seen! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05774 ND GABON (1975) 1934 Soviet 272 locomotive. Man with sledge hammer. Full sheet of 10 imperforates (note: sheet measures 28.5 x 28 cm). Scott No C165, Yvert No PA165. Rarely seen!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05775 ESS MALI (1980) Trains*. Train stamp*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Yvert No PA403, Scott No C405. $150.00-- $120.00 05776 ESS MALI (1980) Trains*. Train stamp*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Yvert No PA404, Scott No C406. $150.00-- $120.00 05777 ESS MALI (1980) Trains*. Train stamp*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Yvert No PA405, Scott No C407. $150.00-- $120.00 05778 ESS MALI (1980) Trains*. Train stamp*. Trial color proofs in margin strip of 5. Yvert No PA406, Scott No C408. $150.00-- $120.00 05779 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Light rail transit*. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1707. $5.00-- $5.00 05780 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Light rail transit*. Set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1731a-f. $40.00-- $30.00 05781 CAR ISLE OF MAN (1995) Toy train*. Booklet of 12 stamps with accompanying children's tale. Scott Nos 565-61. Thomas the Tank Engine's Dream. $15.00-- $12.00 05782 EA FRANCE (2001) Locomotive 230 Class P8*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2833j, Yvert No 3414. . $200.00-- $160.00 05783 EA FRANCE (2001) American 220*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2833b, Yvert No 3406. . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 05784 EP AUSTRIA (2013) 1846 Bruck locomotive, Baden*. Black print. Biedermeier period. $20.00-- $15.00 05785 EP AUSTRIA (2013) Julius Lott. Railway tunnel. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 05786 VAR CUBA (2019) Manning 0-7-OST locomotive*. American Locomotive 4-6-0*. Imperforate minisheets (3) + label with double image, one sideways! $250.00-- $200.00 05787 VAR CUBA (2019) Manning 0-7-OST locomotive*. Rogers 2-6-0 locoomotive*. Imperforate minisheets (3) + label with double image, one sideways! $250.00-- $200.00 05788 VAR CUBA (2019) Manning 0-7-OST locomotive*. American Locomotive 4-6-0*. Imperforate minisheet with double image, one sideways! $125.00-- $100.00 05789 ND CUBA (2019) Manning 0-7-OST locomotive*. Imperforate minisheet. $60.00-- $50.00 05790 ND CUBA (2019) 4-6-0 American locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05791 ND CUBA (2019) Rogers 2-6-0 locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05792 ND CUBA (2019) Baldwin 2-8-0 locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05793 ND CUBA (2019) Henschel 2-4-0T locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05794 ND CUBA (2019) Vulcan 2-6-0 locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05795 ND CUBA (2019) Davenport 0-4-0ST locomotive*. Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 05796 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Red Lightning rail car*. Black print. Graz-Köflacher Bahn (GKB) from the 1950s. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3477, 3932, 4043, 5067, 5163, 5371, 871 Towers/Tours 05797 EA DAHOMEY (1966) Turret*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. International Negro Arts Festival. Scott No 216, Yvert No 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05798 SPE GERMANY (1987) Schloss Celle corner tower*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 1518, Yvert No 1166. $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3741, 872 Trees Wood/Arbre Bois 05799 L U.S.A. (1861) Wood. Double circle black postmark of Lumber City, PA dated May 10 on amber cover. Very fine. $90.00-- $75.00 05800 ENT U.S.A. (1886) Acorn*. Stoves. Tin. One cent postal card (O) with advertising: "Acorn Stoves. Rathbone, Sard & Co., Stoves and Tinners' Stock." Small tear but attractive illustration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 05801 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Axe*. Fancy cancel from Bad Axe, Michigan. Five strikes in green on registered envelope. $225.00-- $175.00 05802 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Sawmill machinery. Violet meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 137244:"Frick. Air conditioning, refrigerating, ice making, power farming, sawmill machinery." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05803 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Dogwood tree flowers*. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 158778: "[Atlanta, Georgia] The Dogwood City." $25.00-- $20.00 05804 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Wood*. Red meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 63166:"Buy the Plastic Bond - Weldwood - Plastics and Wood Welded for Good.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 05805 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Cedar. Red meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 180541:"Lane Cedar Chests. The Gift That Starts A Home." $15.00-- $12.00 05806 EA TOGO (1957) Teak*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 343, Yvert No 271. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 05807 EP GERMANY (1958) Forest in flames. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 782, Yvert No 155. $75.00-- $60.00 05808 ENT BELGIUM (1960) Furniture polish*. Advertising stationery (O), Publibel No 2343, with color illustration of bottles of wood polish. $25.00-- $20.00 05809 EP GERMANY (1960) Uprooted oak*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for World Refugee Year issue. Scott No 807, Yvert No 199. $75.00-- $60.00 05810 EP MALI (1960) Tree*. New Orleans view*. Sepia inspection sheet by Pheulpin stamped "BON A TIRER". This must be the final sepia print made from the unhardened die, approved by the engraver. Scott No C1, Yvert No PA1. Unique exhibition item! $500.00-- $375.00 05811 ESS DAHOMEY (1961) Wood sculptor*. Trial color proof pair in different colors. Scott No 142, Yvert No 160. Nice! $40.00-- $30.00 05812 SPE JAPAN (1962) Sacred bamboo tree*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 747, Yvert No 699. Special! $20.00-- $15.00 05813 EMA U.S.A. (1964) Tree*. Green meter cancellation on envelope front Pitney Bowes No 367052:"America's Trees Are Worth Saving. The Bartlett Way.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05814 EMA U.S.A. (1964) Cherrywood. Brown meter cancellation on cover from Woodcroftery Shops Pitney Bowes No 523338:"Beautiful American Heirloom Cherrywood." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05815 EA MAURITANIA (1965) Gum acacia*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 183, Yvert No 185. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 05816 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1968) Bulldozer* clearing tree*. Artist proof in green signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Operation Bokassa. Scott No 101, Yvert No 103.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 05817 SPE JAPAN (1974) Bamboo*. Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1175-7, Yvert Nos 1111-3. Spectacular! $50.00-- $40.00 05818 ESS CENTRAL AFRICA (1975) Felling sapelli tree*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 241, Yvert No 249. $60.00-- $50.00 05819 ESS CENTRAL AFRICA (1975) Log raft*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 244, Yvert No 252. $60.00-- $50.00 05820 ESS CENTRAL AFRICA (1975) Sawmill*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 245, Yvert No 253. $60.00-- $50.00 05821 SPE JAPAN (1978) Trees*. Rainbow*. National Reforestation Campaign, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1327, Yvert No 1257. Beautiful! $25.00-- $20.00 05822 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Agathis ovata*. Cyathea intermedia*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 448-9, Yvert Nos 434-5. $40.00-- $30.00 05823 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Savannah trees*. Melaleuca quinquenervia*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 474-5, Yvert Nos 457-8. $40.00-- $30.00 05824 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Millettia ferugginea*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1140, Yvert No 1145. Serves as a food crop for ruminants. $125.00-- $100.00 05825 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Syzygium guineense*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1141, Yvert No 1146. Has edible fruit and leaves. $125.00-- $100.00 05826 ESS ETHIOPIA (1986) Cordia africana*. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1141, Yvert No 1146. The wood has a variety of uses. $125.00-- $100.00 05827 EP VIETNAM (1986) Various pine cones*. Conifers*. Set of printer's proofs and one S/S; each proof tied on special embossed card, one with corrective comment. Scott Nos 1724-1730 (missing 1727), Yvert Nos 773A-773G (missing 773D), endangered flora series. The proofs are distinguished from the actual stamps by being perforated L 12« as opposed to comb-perf 12x12«. Scarce! $350.00-- $250.00 05828 SPE JAPAN (1988) Pine tree*. Multicolor illustrated 41 + 3 yen New Year Postal Card for 1989 with "MIHON" (Specimen) overprint. $25.00-- $20.00 05829 SPE CYPRUS (2011) Forests. Set of 2 specimens. . . . $10.00-- $10.00 See also:3052, 3285, 3290, 3801, 3834, 3836, 3838, 3934, 3937, 3945, 3969, 4049, 4083, 4117, 4149, 4996, 5100, 5118, 5120, 5366, 5367, 5524, 5753, 873 Trees Palms/Arbres Palmiers 05830 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Palmier*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 87051: "Le Saint Anthony, c'est le célèbre hôtel complètement climatisé à San Antonio [Texas]." . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05831 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Shelling coconuts*. Die proof in black signed (upside-down!) by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 55, Yvert No 43. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 05832 EA TOGO (1947) Extraction of palm oil*. Presentation proof in black without value or text. Scott No 309, Yvert No 238. These early type proofs are very difficult to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 05833 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Palmiers*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 123790: "Voyages organisés à Miami d'avril à novembre." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 05834 EA TOGO (1954) Exploitation de la noix de palme*. Épreuve d'artiste en bleu foncé signée par le graveur CHEFFER. Yvert No 257, Scott No 329. Tirage seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05835 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1956) Palm oil factory*. Die proof in black. Scott No 71, Yvert No 60. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 05836 EA AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Wissmannia carinensis*. Die proof in gray signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 413, Yvert No 415. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05837 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1991) Coconut palm*. Eel*. Young girl*. Boy*. Imperforate plate proof of minisheet Legend of the Origin of the Coconut Tree. Tells the story of the love between the eel and the maiden Heina that led to the first coconut tree. These proofs were produced from the printer's archives. Scott No 146, Yvert No BF12. Fascinating! $200.00-- $150.00 See also:3470, 3808, 4023, 4336, 4357, 5408, 5915, 5921, 874 U.P.U./U.P.U. 05838 VAR RUSSIA (1949) Globe encircled by letters*. Imperforate with shift of globe revealing a white space. Scott No 1393a. UPU 75th anniversary. $30.00-- $25.00 05839 EP COLOMBIA (1957) UPU emblem*. officials*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 10. Scott Nos 676-7,C302-3. 15c value has crease through bottom pair and a couple of tears in the margin. . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 05840 EP COLOMBIA (1957) UPU emblem*. officials*. Set of 4 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 676-7,C302-3. $50.00-- $40.00 05841 ESS MONACO (1970) UPU Building*. Emblem*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. New UPU building in Bern. Colors are different from final stamp! Scott No 771, Yvert No 827. Scarce!. . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05842 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1974) Mail coach*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MERCIK. UPU Centenary. Scott No 1963. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 05843 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1974) Mail truck*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MERCIK. UPU Centenary. Scott No 1964. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 05844 EA TCHECOSLOVAQUIE (1974) Radar dish*. Die proof in black. UPU Centenary. Scott No 1967. Czech proofs are very rare. Only 2-5 made! Some toning present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05845 EL MALI (1983) Ship*. UPU emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 482, Yvert No 481. $15.00-- $12.00 875 UN/Nations Unies 05846 LOC FRANCE (1948) Hungry children holding globe*. Appeal envelope issued by the French National Committee for the UN to raise money. Fewer than 12 such envelopes believed to exist. Mossbaugh #232A.6 (RR). $90.00-- $75.00 05847 MAX U.S.A. (1952) Torch*. Maximum card, NATO 3rd anniversary. Scott No 1008, Yvert No 559. First Day cancel. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 05848 VAR SYRIA (1955) UN emblem*. Scott No 393. Yvert No 75. Color error in Imperforate Souvenir Sheet of 4: printed in blue instead of Prussian green. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05849 EA LAOS (1965) UN Emblem*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 115, Yvert No 120. $120.00-- $100.00 05850 SPE PHILIPPINES (1979) Carlos Romulo*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1385-6. $10.00-- $10.00 05851 EP AUSTRIA (2020) UN 75th anniversary*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3199, 3676, 3831, 876 UN Human Rights/ONU Droits de l'Homme 05852 ESS MALI (1963) Colombes*. Globe*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. 15e anniversaire de la Déclaration universelle des Droits de l'Homme. Yvert No PA21, Scott No C21. Très beau! . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05853 EA LAOS (1968) Human rights flame*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 160, Yvert No 171. $120.00-- $100.00 05854 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1968) Hands* holding picture*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for Human Rights 20th Anniversary issue. 11.3 x 8.3 cm. Mounting adhesions on back. Scott No 627, Yvert No 517. $175.00-- $140.00 05855 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1968) Circles* surrounding stylized globe*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for Human Rights 20th Anniversary issue. 8.5 x 11.5 cm. Mounting adhesions on back. Scott No 627, Yvert No 517. $175.00-- $140.00 05856 EA LAOS (1971) Children of different races playing*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. International Year Against Racial Discrimination. Scott No 212, Yvert No 226. . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05857 EP EAST GERMANY (1971) Upraised arms*. Set of 3 imperforate progressive proofs including final colors. Fight against Racism. Scott No 1326, Yvert No 1392. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 05858 EA MAURITANIA (1978) Children behind chain fence*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver BEQUET. Anti-Apartheid Year. Scott No 394, Yvert No 396.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 See also:4403, 878 UN Hunger/ONU Faim FAO 05859 ESS CONGO (1973) Grain*. Emblème de l'F.A.O.*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. 10e anniversaire de programme alimentaire mondiale. Yvert No 343, Scott No 293. Très beau! . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05860 ESS CONGO (1973) Grain*. UN and FAO emblems*. Trial color proofs in band of 5 with multicolor. 10th anniversary of World Food Program. Scott No 294, Yvert Mo 344. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05861 EL CAMEROUN (1973) Corn*. Grain*. Starving people*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C198, Yvert No PA214. $15.00-- $12.00 05862 EL BENIN (1984) Starving child with basket of food*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 586, Yvert No 605. $25.00-- $20.00 05863 EL MOROCCO (1984) Hands holding wheat*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 587, Yvert No 975. $15.00-- $12.00 880 UN UNESCO/ONU UNESCO 05864 EA MOROCCO (1958) UNESCO building*. King Mohammed V*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 25, Yvert No 386. $125.00-- $100.00 05865 EL MOROCCO (1958) UNESCO Building*. King Mohammed V*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 25, Yvert No 386. $10.00-- $10.00 05866 EA LAOS (1958) Globe*. Goddess* carrying torch*. Bi-color die proof in blue and violet signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 48, Yvert No 51. Issued to commemorate the opening of UNESCO headquarters in Paris. These early artist proofs are becoming very hard to find! $200.00-- $160.00 05867 EA LAOS (1958) UNESCO Building*. Eiffel tower*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 51, Yvert No 54. $175.00-- $140.00 05868 MAQ SOUTH KOREA (1964) UNESCO Building*. Unaccepted design in watercolor on carton for UNESCO 10th anniversary. 14 x 10 cm. Adhesions on back from mounting. Scott No 429, Yvert No 331.. . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05869 EA CHAD (1966) Pillar*. UNESCO emblem*. Die proof in black on watermarked paper (rare) signed by the engraver DERREY. 20th anniversary of UNESCO. Scott No 132, Yvert No 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05870 EA LAOS (1966) UNESCO 20th anniversary*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 133, Yvert No 138. $120.00-- $100.00 05871 EA UPPER VOLTA (1966) UNESCO emblem*. Die proof in reddish-violet on watermarked paper (rare) signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. 20th anniversary. Scott No 173, Yvert No 175.. . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05872 EA UPPER VOLTA (1966) UNESCO emblem*. Children*. Die proof in black on watermarked paper (rare) signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. 20th anniversary. Scott No 174, Yvert No 174.. . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05873 EA IVORY COAST (1966) Man*. Waves*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver DURRENS. 20th anniversary of UNESCO. Scott No 249, Yvert No 256.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05874 EA MADAGASCAR (1966) UNESCO emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. 20th anniversary. Scott No 393, Yvert No 426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05875 EA CAMEROUN (1966) People*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. 20th anniversary of UNESCO. Scott No 451, Yvert No 432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05876 EA DAHOMEY (1966) UNESCO emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. 20th anniversary. Scott No C45, Yvert No PA49. $60.00-- $50.00 05877 EA GABON (1968) Book*. UNESCO emblem*. Die proof in brown on watermarked paper (rare) signed by the engraver MIERMONT. International Literacy Day. Scott No 231, Yvert No 230. . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 05878 EA IVORY COAST (1972) Book*. Children*. Die proof in reddish-violetsigned by the engraver FORGET. International Book Year. Scott No 325, Yvert No 333.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 See also:3287, 3355, 4683, 4684, 4906, 5290, 884 Volcanoes/Volcans 05879 EA MARTINIQUE (1947) Mont Carbet*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver FELTESSE. Value tablet missing the value. Scott No 232 or 233, Yvert No 241 or 242. Rare item! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 05880 SPE JAPAN (1961) Komagatake Volcano*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 734, Yvert No 684. Not easy to find! $40.00-- $30.00 05881 SPE JAPAN (1962) Sakurajima volcano*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 758, Yvert No 709. Not easy to find! $40.00-- $30.00 05882 EA FRANCE (1997) Volcano*. Raccoon*. Balisier*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Guadeloupe Park. Scott No 2570, Yvert No 3055. $200.00-- $160.00 See also:4409, 4584, 885 Voting/Vote 05883 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Vote. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 135610: "C'est important. Inscrivez-vous. Les élections de 1950.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05884 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Rôle du vote dans le citoyenneté. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 196091: "Soyez un bon citoyen. Votez le 3 juin.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05885 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Hommes* portant des pancartes*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 117181: "Inscivez-vous et votez.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05886 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Homme* faisant une croix* pour la demande d'une subvention. Superbe empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 124507: "Je vote 'Oui' pour U.C. (L'Université de Cincinnati)." Rare! $30.00-- $25.00 05887 EMA ETATS UNIS (1954) Rôle du vote dans le citoyenneté. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter No 9002: "Soyez un bon citoyen. Votez.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05888 ESS FRANCE (1967) Élection*. Essaies de couleur en pair. Hugues Capet élu Roi de France. Yvert No 1537, Scott No 1200. Très beau! $40.00-- $30.00 05889 EP GERMANY (1969) Marie-Elisabeth Luders*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for triptych honoring woman's suffrage. Scott No 1007b, Yvert No 462.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 05890 EP GERMANY (1969) Helene Weber*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for triptych honoring woman's suffrage. Scott No 1007c, Yvert No 463. $75.00-- $60.00 05891 SPE JAPAN (1971) Woman casting ballot*. 25th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Japan. Scott No 1054, Yvert No 1003. Nice! $25.00-- $20.00 05892 SPE PHILIPPINES (1983) 50th anniversary of Women's Suffrage*. Set of 2 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1651-2. $10.00-- $10.00 05893 SPE PHILIPPINES (1987) National League of Women Voters. Set of 1 overprinted SPECIMEN with control numbers. Scott Nos 1859. $5.00-- $5.00 05894 EP AUSTRIA (2020) Map of Carinthia*. Black print. 100th anniversary of Carinthian referendum. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:4618, 886 Washington/Washington 05895 PAT U.S.A. (1861) Washington*. Free frank patriotic cover with bust in profile of George Washington and motto "We defend the land of Washington." Includes return envelope addressed to 2nd Main Regiment, Company B. Free frank patriotic covers are hard to find. $250.00-- $200.00 05896 FDC U.S.A. (1941) Martha Washington*. Unusual FDC sent from U.S.S. Solace, WWII hospital ship stationed in Pearl Harbor. Scott No 805. $10.00-- $10.00 05897 VAR URUGUAY (1960) Washington*. Artigas*. Eisenhower. Corner strip of 3 with light image of stamp printed offset on reverse (not ink transfer because it is not reversed). Scott No C203, Yvert No 190. . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 See also:3549, 3551, 887 Water & Waterfalls/Eau et Chutes d'eau 05898 ENT NEW ZEALAND (1897) Waikite Geyser*. Otira Gorge*. Mt. Cook*. Mt. Egmont*. Preprinted 1/2d postal card (N) with multicolored scenic design. Slight stains on far right side. . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05899 ENT QUEENSLAND (1898) Charleville Bore*. Postal card (N) with sepia photo of Charleville bore erupting. $200.00-- $160.00 05900 SPE MEXICO (1899) Juanacatlan falls*. Stamp overprinted MUESZTRA (specimen). Scott No 301. $75.00-- $60.00 05901 ENT BELGIAN CONGO (1912) Waterfall.* Postal card (N) with black and white scene of Pozo Falls near Stanleyville. Hard to find! $45.00-- $35.00 05902 ENT FRANCE (1928) Water service. Free frank form from the Service Hydrométrique et de l'annonce des crues to the mayor with date cancel of Dec. 6th from Lyon Grolée. Interesting aspect of topic! Hard to find! $100.00-- $80.00 05903 ENT GERMANY (1930) Jetty at Ostseebad*. 8 pf postal card (N) with corner illustration. $10.00-- $10.00 05904 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Bilma oasis*. Mountains*. Die proof in black. Scott No 39, Yvert No 27. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 05905 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Water faucet*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 173162: "Water is Precious - Save It!" $25.00-- $20.00 05906 OBL FRANCE (1957) Woman holding glass of Vichy water*. Illustrated cancel on envelope: VICHY - La Reine des Villes d'eaux. $25.00-- $20.00 05907 EA FRANCE (1957) Evian-Les-Bains*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Famous for its mineral waters. Scott No 856, Yvert No 1131. Picturesque!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 05908 ESS MAURITANIA (1960) Pastoral well*. Trial color proof in reddish-violet. Scott No 120, Yvert No 140. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 05909 ND ARGENTINA (1960) Fort*. Women* washing clothes in river*. Imperforate pair. Scott No CB22, Yvert No PA73. Scarce! $20.00-- $15.00 05910 ESS NIGER (1966) Water cycle*. Globe*. Scott No 167. Yvert No 173. Hydrological Decade. COMPLETE SHEET OF 25 TRIAL COLOR PLATE PROOFS with color codes in the margin. **. Only 13 complete sheets printed therefore probably the only sheet still intact as most are cut for strips or singles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $300.00 05911 EA LAOS (1967) Flooded market*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Mekong River flood relief. Scott No B7, Yvert No 147. $175.00-- $140.00 05912 EA LAOS (1967) Flooded airport*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Mekong River flood relief. Scott No B8, Yvert No 148. $175.00-- $140.00 05913 EL IVORY COAST (1972) Children at village pump*. Deluxe sheet. Water campaign. Scott No 334, Yvert No 345. $20.00-- $15.00 05914 MAX NEW ZEALAND (1972) New Zealand lakes*. FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 507-10.. $20.00-- $15.00 05915 ESS IVORY COAST (1972) Jacqueville Lake*. Palm trees*. Trial color plate proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C52, Yvert No PA58. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 05916 EL IVORY COAST (1973) Children at village pump*. Deluxe sheet. Water campaign. Scott No 360, Yvert No 359. $20.00-- $15.00 05917 EP ZAIRE (1979) Leopard head*. Victoria Regia lily*. Finzia waterfall*. Cross-gutter proof pair from printer's archives. The proof sheets for these 2 issues were printed on large-size printer sheets and later cut apart. Scott Nos 907-8, Yvert Nos 931-2. $60.00-- $50.00 05918 EA GABON (1983) Aerial view of coast*. Beach*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott No 542, Yvert No 538. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:3028, 3247, 3768, 3820, 3933, 3941, 3942, 3943, 3944, 4047, 4048, 4053, 4146, 4660, 4673, 5130, 5417, 5802, 5917, 5929, 888 Weapons/Armes 05919 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Crossed swords*. Fancy cancel from Swords, GA. Five strikes in black (swords or cutlasses) on registered envelope. Rare! $400.00-- $325.00 05920 EA FRENCH POLYNESIA (1958) Native club*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CAMI. Scott No J30, Yvert No TT3. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:3961, 3962, 3963, 3964, 3965, 4098, 4505, 890 Windmills/Moulins 05921 ENT GERMAN EAST AFRICA (1893) Windmill*. Palm Tree*. Gorgeous multicolor printed to private order postal card (N) from Baygamoyo. Nice exhibit item!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 05922 ENT U.S.A. (1911) Windmill*. Coffee. 2 cent postal stationery (O) with advertising: "E.D. Keyes and Company." $75.00-- $60.00 05923 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Wedde Windmill*. 7« cents postal card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 05924 ENT NETHERLANDS (1937) Zaandam Windmill*. Cow*. 7« cents postal card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 05925 EMA U.S.A. (1945) Sack of buckwheat*. Pancakes*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #76256: "World's Largest Buckwheat Mill." $25.00-- $20.00 05926 ENT NETHERLANDS (1946) Zeddam windmill*. 5 cents overprinted on 7« cents postal card (N) with photographic illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 05927 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Flour. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #124994 from Rodney Milling Company: "I'll tell the world. Heart of America is the Flour.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 05928 EMA GERMANY (1962) Windmill*. Red meter cancellation on cover: "Landkreis Norden." $30.00-- $25.00 05929 ENT BELGIUM (1967) Windmill*. Mineral water*. Bicolor Postal Card Publibel No 2.356 N with advertising: "Straal Bronnen." Proof without the imprint of the stamp. Rare! Fewer than 20 copies known.. . . . $90.00-- $75.00 See also:3058, 892 Women/Femmes 05930 EP ARGENTINA (1899) Liberty seated*. Imperforate proof on card stock in unissued color. Scott No 135, Yvert No 123. $50.00-- $40.00 05931 EP MARTINIQUE (1947) Native woman*. Trial color die proof in green with color code in pencil at bottom of sheet. Scott No 219, Yvert No 228. Only 3 sheets were printed in this color! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05932 ENT RUSSIA (1961) Young women walking in the snow*. 4 kop illustrated postal card (N). $20.00-- $15.00 05933 ESS DAHOMEY (1963b) Jeune fille de Dahomey*. Essais de couleur en bande de 5 dont polychrome. Scott No 165, Yvert No 184. Difficile à trouver! $60.00-- $50.00 05934 VAR U.S.A. (1968) Lucy Stone*. Nice variety with perforation shift so that"Lucy Stone" appears at the top of the stamp instead of the bottom. Scott No 1293, Yvert No 824a. Stone was a famous suffragette and campaigned for women'srights and against slavery. $75.00-- $60.00 05935 EA LAOS (1971) Laotian & French women*. Pagoda*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No C82, Yvert No PA82. $150.00-- $120.00 05936 SPE GERMANY (1989) Emma Ihrer*. Specimen. Scott No 1475, Yvert No 1237. . . $10.00-- $10.00 05937 EP AUSTRIA (2007) Battered woman*. Black print. End of violence against women. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:3013, 3150, 3231, 3232, 3294, 3300, 3313, 3320, 3339, 3399, 3863, 3864, 3955, 3985, 4128, 4310, 4631, 4747, 4990, 5045, 5164, 5293, 5312, 5892, 5893, 895 World Leaders/Dirigiantes Mondials 05938 EP HONDURAS (1891) Luis Bográn*. Trial color proof of regular issue (5 centavos, President of Honduras) in block of 9, ungummed as printed, color different from regular issue (pale brown). Scott No 53, Yvert No 34. Rare and unusual! $60.00-- $50.00 05939 EP NEWFOUNDLAND (1897) King Henry VII*. India proof on card. Scott No 74, Yvert No 61. $75.00-- $60.00 05940 ESS GUATEMALA (1950) Tecun Uman monument*. Set of 7 progressive proof pairs including final colors. Scott No C167, Yvert No PA170. Last Mayan king, killed by the Spaniards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05941 EA FRANCE (1951) Clemenceau*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 669, Yvert No 918, Quelle moustache! $175.00-- $140.00 05942 ESS MONACO (1956) Eisenhower*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 357, Yvert No 447. Hard to find! $100.00-- $80.00 05943 ESS MONACO (1956) Princess Grace*. Prince Rainier*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 370, Yvert No 477. $100.00-- $80.00 05944 EA GABON (1959) Prime minister Mba*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No 148, Yvert No 147. $150.00-- $120.00 05945 EA CONGO (1960) President Youlou*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No 91, Yvert No 136a. $125.00-- $100.00 05946 EA GABON (1962) President Mba*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 160, Yvert No 159. $150.00-- $120.00 05947 EA DAHOMEY (1963) Bariba chief of Nikki*. Die proof in brown (unsigned). Scott No 161, Yvert No 180. $100.00-- $80.00 05948 FDC LUXEMBOURG (1967) Prince Henri*. Addressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott No 447. 100th anniversary of Treaty of London. $5.00-- $5.00 05949 EL CAMEROUN (1973) Haile Selassie*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C197, Yvert No PA213. . . $12.00-- $10.00 05950 EP BELGIUM (1974) King Albert*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott No 864, Yvert No 1704. $75.00-- $50.00 05951 EP BELGIUM (1976) Queen Elizabeth*. Black ministerial proof with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott No 949, Yvert No 1808. $75.00-- $50.00 05952 ESS LIBERIA (1977) Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee. Set of 7 color separations. Scott No C218,Yvert No BF86.. $30.00-- $25.00 05953 SPE ST. VINCENT (Grenadines) (1985) Queen Mother*. Set of 4 se-tenant corner pairs overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 492-500, Yvert Nos 424-31. $15.00-- $12.00 05954 SPE GERMANY (1989) Statue of Roland*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 1520, Yvert No 1232. $25.00-- $20.00 05955 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Queen Mother 90th birthday*. Imperforate strip of 3. Scott No 1255a, Yvert Nos 1211-3. Only one sheet of 10 of each block was printed imperforate! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 05956 ND CHAD (1997) Princess Diana*. Set of 9 imperforates. Scott No 774. $75.00-- $60.00 05957 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 135Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083a. $60.00-- $50.00 05958 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 150Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083b. $60.00-- $50.00 05959 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 200Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083c. $60.00-- $50.00 05960 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 270Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083d. $60.00-- $50.00 05961 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 300Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083e. $60.00-- $50.00 05962 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 400Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083f. $60.00-- $50.00 05963 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 500Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083g. $60.00-- $50.00 05964 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 600Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083h. $60.00-- $50.00 05965 ESS BENIN (1998) Princess Diana 700Fr*. Set of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders. Scott No 1083i. $60.00-- $50.00 05966 ND GUINEA (2006) Princess Diana*. Set of 2 imperforates with decorative borders. $25.00-- $20.00 05967 ND GUINEA-BISSAU (2006) Japanese royal family*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 05968 ND GUINEA (2007) Princess Diana*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:3911, 4334, 4403, 4980, 5864, 5865, 5951, 896 World War II/2ème Guerre Mondiale 05969 OBL U.S.A. (1929) Left-facing swastika*. Fancy cancel from Swastika, New York. Three strikes in violet on registered envelope. $200.00-- $160.00 05970 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Right-facing swastika inside square*. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. Five strikes in black on registered envelope. $125.00-- $100.00 05971 LOC SWITZERLAND (1940) Soldier*. 6. Division local military stamp on Feldpost PPC. $10.00-- $10.00 05972 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1946) Chad to Rhine*. Set of 6 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos C11-16, Yvert Nos PA20-25. $150.00-- $120.00 05973 EP GERMANY (1956) Crosses*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Memorial of Germans who died in WWII and Society for Care of Military Cemeteries. Scott No 753, Yvert No 124. $75.00-- $60.00 05974 EP GERMANY (1956) Crosses*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Memorial of Germans who died in WWII and Society for Care of Military Cemeteries. Scott No 753, Yvert No 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:3513, 3658, 3659, 3660, 4435, 4704, 4969, 5178, 5675, 897 World Wildlife Federation/WWF 05975 ESS EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1075) Tasmanian Devil*. Set of 5 color separations for imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 74156. WWF 15th anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 05976 EP GHANA (1977) African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)*. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 623, Yvert No 591. $90.00-- $75.00 05977 ND URUGUAY (1993) Rhea*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1509, Yvert No 1458. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $200.00-- $160.00 05978 ND URUGUAY (1993) Head of rhea*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1511, Yvert No 1460. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $200.00-- $160.00 05979 ND URUGUAY (1993) Two rheas walking*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1512, Yvert No 1461. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $200.00-- $160.00 05980 ND AFGHANISTAN (2004) Himalayan musk deer*. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $50.00-- $40.00 05981 ESS AFGHANISTAN (2004) Himalayan musk deer*. Series of 4 sets of 5 progressive proofs with decorative borders and WWF emblem. $250.00-- $200.00