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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!
AVAILABLE AT $200
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U.S.A. (1933) Cardinal. Fancy cancel from Cardinal, Kentucky. Six strikes in red on registered envelope. Very scarce!
AVAILABLE AT $475
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U.S.A. (1933) Grouse. Fancy cancel from Grouse, Idaho. Four strikes in brown on registered envelope.
AVAILABLE AT $375
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U.S.A. (1933) Bluejay. Fancy cancel from Blue Jay, West Virginia. Two strikes in blue on registered envelope.
AVAILABLE AT $250
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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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
U.S.A. (1937) Canary* on perch. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01270: "Every home should have a canary."
AVAILABLE AT $25
JAPAN (1948) Bird. 2 sen postal card (O) with rare cancellation in red of bird. Hard to find!
AVAILABLE AT $40
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."
AVAILABLE AT $25
U.S.A. (1953) Bluebird. Can of fruit. Blue meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 177456: "Bluebird Citrus Products."
AVAILABLE AT $15
GERMANY (1957) European robin. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal and plant protection series. Scott No 774, Yvert No 147.
AVAILABLE AT $60
COLOMBIA (1958) Wings. Posthorn. Imperforate pair. Scott No CE1.
AVAILABLE AT $20
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.
AVAILABLE AT $80
SOMALI COAST (1960) Flamingo. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 283, Yvert No 297.
AVAILABLE AT $160
ARGENTINA (1960) Rufous tinamou. Maximum card with illustrated First Day cancel. Scott No CB17, Yvert No PA65.
AVAILABLE AT $20
CHAD (1961) African paradise flycatchers. Scott No C4. Yvert No PA4. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS.
AVAILABLE AT $175
MONACO (1962) European Robins. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 512, Yvert No 582. Beautiful!
AVAILABLE AT $50
MONACO (1962) Blackcaps. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 514, Yvert No 584. Beautiful!
AVAILABLE AT $50
MONACO (1962) Nightingale. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586. Beautiful!
AVAILABLE AT $50
MONACO (1962) Nightingale. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Protection of useful birds. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586.
AVAILABLE AT $160
MONACO (1962) Red Crossbills. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 519, Yvert No 589. Beautiful!
AVAILABLE AT $50
GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1963) Bullfinch. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B390, Yvert No 275.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1963) Stylised bird. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275.
AVAILABLE AT $60
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
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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.
AVAILABLE AT $600
GERMANY (1965) Eurasian woodcock. Pheasant. Black grouse. Capercaillie. Archive photo (See Note) 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.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1965) Black grouse. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1965) Grey partridge. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B407, Yvert No 276.
AVAILABLE AT $60
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!
AVAILABLE AT $60
NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Scarlet honey eater. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA89.
AVAILABLE AT $40
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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!
AVAILABLE AT $500
NIGER (1972) Cattle egret. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 254, Yvert No 243a.
AVAILABLE AT $15
GERMANY (BERLIN) (1972) Girl feeding birds. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB89, Yvert No 384.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1972) Bird. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B481, Yvert No 560.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (1972) Geese. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B484, Yvert No 563.
AVAILABLE AT $60
ST. VINCENT (1973) Blue-hooded euphonia. Double overprint on stamp. Scott No 364.
AVAILABLE AT $20
JAPAN (1975) Bonin Island Honey Eater. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1201, Yvert No 1165. Hard to find!
AVAILABLE AT $25
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
BULGARIA (1980) Birds. Owls. Perforated souvenir sheet (Michel Block 105). FIP Congress Essen issue. Unlisted in Scott or Yvert. 1993 Michel catalog 150DM.
AVAILABLE AT $40
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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.
AVAILABLE AT $600
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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.
AVAILABLE AT $600
LESOTHO (1981) Egyptian goose. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 333, Yvert No 454.
AVAILABLE AT $60
LESOTHO (1981a) Bokmakierie. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 324, Yvert No 445.
AVAILABLE AT $60
LESOTHO (1981c) Malachite sunbird. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 329, Yvert No 450.
AVAILABLE AT $60
LESOTHO (1981d) Orange-throated longclaw. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 330, Yvert No 451.
AVAILABLE AT $60
LESOTHO (1981e) Red bishops. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 331, Yvert No 452.
AVAILABLE AT $60
LESOTHO (1981f) Lilac-breasted roller. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 334, Yvert No 454.
AVAILABLE AT $60
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).
AVAILABLE AT $75
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!
AVAILABLE AT $90
PHILIPPINES (1984) Parrots. Complete set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1655-60, Yvert Nos 1348-53.
AVAILABLE AT $30
UNION ISLAND (1985) Various birds. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Scott Nos 186-9.
AVAILABLE AT $50
UNION ISLAND (1985) Hooded warbler. Carolina wren. Series 7 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 186. Audubon drawings.
AVAILABLE AT $50
UNION ISLAND (1985) Scarlet tanager. Lazuli bunting. Series 7 progressive proof se-tenant pairs. Scott No 188. Audubon drawings.
AVAILABLE AT $50
ST. VINCENT (1985) Various birds. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Audubon bicentennial. Scott Nos 807-10, Yvert Nos 812-9.
AVAILABLE AT $50
ETHIOPIA (1985) Rouget's rail (Rallus rougetti)). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1111, Yvert No 1116.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ETHIOPIA (1985) Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1112, Yvert No 1117.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ETHIOPIA (1985) Red-headed weaver (Merimbus rubriceps). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1113, Yvert No 1118.
AVAILABLE AT $100
TANZANIA (1986) Scarlet ibis. Trial color proof in blue. Scott No 308, Yvert No 279.
AVAILABLE AT $40
GUINEA (1987) Crowned Cranes. Derby elands. Rotary emblem. Scouting trefoil. Imperforate minisheet of 2. Scott Nos 1074, Yvert Nos PA223-4. Gorgeous!
AVAILABLE AT $10
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JAPAN (1989) Bird. Multicolor illustrated 41 + 3 yen New Year Postal Card for 1990 with "MIHON" (Specimen) overprint.
AVAILABLE AT $20
F.S.A.T. (1989) Blue petrel. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 145, Yvert No 142.
AVAILABLE AT $200
ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-fronted parrot. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1249, Yvert No 1246. Indigenous birds.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ETHIOPIA (1989) White-winged cliff chat. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1250, Yvert No 1247. Indigenous birds.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-throated seed eater. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1251, Yvert No 1248. Indigenous birds.
AVAILABLE AT $100
ETHIOPIA (1989) Black-headed forest oriole. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1252, Yvert No 1249. Indigenous birds.
AVAILABLE AT $100
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.
AVAILABLE AT $250
F.S.A.T. (1990) Bird by Folon. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C113, Yvert No PA114.
AVAILABLE AT $275
LESOTHO (1992) Various birds. Proof sheet of 20 mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 886, Yvert Nos 993-1012
AVAILABLE AT $250
F.S.A.T. (1994) Salvin's prion. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 197, Yvert No 189.
AVAILABLE AT $325
SIERRA LEONE (1994) Superb sunbird (Nectarinia superba). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1735.
AVAILABLE AT $120
SIERRA LEONE (1994) Red bishop (Euplectes orix). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1737.
AVAILABLE AT $120
ANTIGUA (1994) Purple-throated carib (Eulampis jugularis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1850.
AVAILABLE AT $40
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ANTIGUA (1994) Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1854.
AVAILABLE AT $40
NETHERLANDS (1995) Toucan. Red meter cancellation on envelope Neopost No 4546.
AVAILABLE AT $15
F.S.A.T. (1997) Stormy petrel. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 223, Yvert No 214.
AVAILABLE AT $250
ANTIGUA (1998) Brown pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2204.
AVAILABLE AT $40
ANTIGUA (1998) Dunlin (Calidris alpina). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2205.
AVAILABLE AT $40
ANTIGUA (1998) Pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2207.
AVAILABLE AT $40
GUINEA-BISSAU (2007) Daption capense. Somateria mollissima. Pagodroma nivea. Diomedea irrorata. Phalacrocorax atriceps. Puffinus puffinus. Nyctea scandiaca. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders.
AVAILABLE AT $40
U.S.A. (1938) Guano. Red meter specimen cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes: Experience Plus Maximum Quality FSR make Reputation.
NIGER (1972) Fox. Crow. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Series highlighting fables. Scott No C200, Yvert No PA196.
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!
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!
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!
GREAT BRITAIN (1957) Owls* and birds* playing musical instruments: bells*, drums*, cymbals*, tuba*, etc. Owl opening champagne bottle. Multicolor telegram (O).
AUSTRIA (2020) Winter landscape with bird trap. Black print.
AUSTRIA (2013) Blue bird. Otter. Black print. Austrian Conservation Federation 100th anniversary.
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.
GERMANY (1961) Hansel riding on duck holding Gretel's hand. Archive photo 
GERMANY (1965) Cinderella* receives her gown* from the birds. Archive photo 
SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea Fairy. Seagulls. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Chinese Buddhist legend. Scott No 1936.
SIERRA LEONE (1996) Albatross. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series. Scott No 1963.
U.S.A. (1938) Indian* in headdress. Superb red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 82060.
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."
NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Map of Island. Cagou. People. Deluxe sheet. French Overseas Possessions Week. Scott No C186, Yvert No PA226.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
GERMANY (1962) Symbolic bird. Archive photo 
GERMANY (1960) Bird. Chalice. Cross. "Pro Mundi Vita". Archive photo 
GERMANY (1963) Bird feeding nestlings. Archive photo 
F.S.A.T. (1993) Animal biologists examining bird. Microscope. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No C125, Yvert No PA126.
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!
CENTRAL AFRICA (1998) Scouts with birds & butterflies. Imperforate minisheet of 3. Scott No 1246.
F.S.A.T. (1995) Sailing ship "Tamaris". Seabird. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No 209, Yvert No 201.
GERMANY (1963) Birds. Map of train line. Archive photo 
URUGUAY (1993) Rhea. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1509, Yvert No 1458. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist.
URUGUAY (1993) Head of rhea. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1511, Yvert No 1460. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist.
URUGUAY (1993) Two rheas walking. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1512, Yvert No 1461. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist.
