500 Agriculture/Agriculture 15001 ENT U.S.A. (1864) Farmland. Postal stationery envelope (N) with corner advertisement for farm land near Philadelphia. "Good loam soil, highly productive for Wheat, Corn, Grass, Fruits and Vegetables." Prices are $25 to $35 an acre. Fascinating bit of agricultural history. $30.00-- $25.00 15002 PAT U.S.A. (1864) Farmer* with flag* and plow*. Patriotic cover with misregistered illustration. The picture was intended to be printed in two colors (blue and orange) but one color is shifted to the left by about 10 mm, resulting in a double impression! Two copies of US Scott No 73 tied by target, Washington cancels. (Used Civil War patriotic covers are considered to be historic documents and are usually accepted in international thematic exhibits). A rare usage, and unusual to find errors on patriotic covers!" $350.00-- $275.00 15003 ENT U.S.A. (1874) Hoe. Interesting postal stationery envelope (N) with advertisement for some type of mechanical hoe, it reads:"The teeth of this machine drop in outward curves. It can be run much closer than any other, fairly hoeing any properly planted crop, and 10 acres a day, Then the ad just ends. Looks like only part of the entire ad was printed on the envelope. Perhaps there was supposed to be a picture also. Interesting!"" $20.00-- $15.00 15004 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Farmer standing over fields. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Boosting Productivity! $60.00-- $50.00 15005 ENT U.S.A. (1935) Plow*. Seeder*. Sled*. Postal card with illustrated ad printed on back for agricultural implements. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 15006 EA FRANCE (1935) Workers in rice paddy*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. This may be an essay of an unissued stamp. Small map of France in lower left corner. Interesting!. . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15007 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Corn syrup. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #103003: "Manufacturers of Fro-dex (corn syrup solids)." $20.00-- $15.00 15008 EP AUSTRIA (1947) Wheat harvest. Black proof. Scott No B199, Yvert No 666. Vienna International Sample Fair. $20.00-- $15.00 15009 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1948) Plane* flying over fields*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No CB27, Yvert No PA66. $175.00-- $140.00 15010 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Farmers' Union. Cow*. Train*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 125099: "Farmers Union! Livestock on the move! Patronize your own cooperative." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15011 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Farm wagon*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 162626: "Electric Farm Wagons." $15.00-- $12.00 15012 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Corn meal. Aunt Jemima*. Quaker*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 137018:"Quaker Aunt Jemima. The new-day corn meal with Fresh Corn Flavor." . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15013 EL FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1956) Farming in Senegal*. Deluxe sheet. FIDES issue. Scott No 69, Yvert No 58. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 15014 EL MAURITANIA (1960) Millet harvesting*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 124, Yvert No 145. $20.00-- $15.00 15015 EL MADAGASCAR (1960) Rice*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 314, Yvert No 349. Attractive! $30.00-- $25.00 15016 EL MAURITANIA (1962) Map*. Farm labor*. Deluxe sheet, 2nd anniversary of independence. Scott No 172, Yvert No 162. $20.00-- $15.00 15017 ND LAOS (1963) Plowing* and harvesting* in rice paddy*. Ox*. Beating rice*. Scott No 84a. Yvert BF No 28. Imperforate of Minisheet. **. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15018 EL NIGER (1963a) Peanut cultivation*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C31, Yvert No PA31. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15019 EL NIGER (1963c) Bags of peanuts*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C33, Yvert No PA33. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15020 EA ALGERIA (1964) Tractor* plowing fields*. Die proof in brown signed by the artist FENNETEAUX with embossed seal in corner. Scott No 324, Yvert No 393. Die proofs of stamps produced by typography are very rare! $200.00-- $160.00 15021 EL UPPER VOLTA (1966) Crop rotation*. Deluxe sheet, rural education. Scott No 172, Yvert No 174. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15022 EL DAHOMEY (1973) Grain*. Gear*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets, Europafrica issue. Scott Nos C189-90, Yvert Nos PA192-3. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 15023 SPE JAPAN (1979)"Harvest"*. Modern Art series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1366, Yvert No 1312. Lovely! $25.00-- $20.00 15024 SPE JAPAN (1981) Fish*. Grain*. Tree*. Agriculture & Commerce Ministry issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1452, Yvert No 1366. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15025 EL FRANCE (1996) Plants*. Hand holding tweezers*. Bloc gommé. Agronomic Research Institute 50th anniversary. Scott No 2522, Yvert No 3001.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 15026 EL ANDORRA (1997) Paintings of mills. Set of 2 blocs gommés. Scott No 481-2, Yvert No 489-90. $125.00-- $100.00 15027 EP AUSTRIA (2001) Boat mill*. Black proof. Scott No 1838. . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15433, 15513, 15573, 15951, 16102, 16359, 16368, 16475, 16693, 16900, 17598, 17863, 17867, 502 Alcohol/Alcool 15028 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Whiskey. Blue meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter Co. #6009: "Schenley Light Bodied Whiskeys." $20.00-- $15.00 15029 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1960) Kava ceremony*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 155, Yvert No 157B. $15.00-- $12.00 15030 EP GERMANY (1971) Bottle of booze*. Glass of wine*. Steering wheel*. Photo essay of unaccepted design for Accident Prevention series. Scott No 1077, Yvert No 556.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15031 EP NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1985) Natives preparing kava*. Cromalin proof in full color from the printer's archives. Kava is an alcoholic drink prepared from the kava shrub and widely used in Polynesia. Scott No 52, Yvert No 51. Only 2-3 exist. Very rare! $160.00-- $125.00 See also:15924, 16824, 504 Alcohol Beer/Alcool Bière 15032 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Beer. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #72653: "Goebel, the premium beer at no premium in price." $15.00-- $12.00 15033 EL FRANCE (1995) Stenay malt works*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2458, Yvert No 2954. $110.00-- $90.00 506 Alcohol Wine Vineyards/Alcool Vin Vigne 15034 ENT CANADA (1930) Vineyards*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Okanagan Valley, B.C. $20.00-- $15.00 15035 EL FRANCE (1977) Grapes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1513, Yvert No 1920. Champagne-Ardenne. $15.00-- $12.00 15036 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Vineyard watchman's costume*. Black proof. Folklore & Costumes issue. Scott No 1672, Yvert No 1979. $20.00-- $15.00 15037 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Grapes*. Bonnet*. Black proof. Folklore & Costumes issue, Wachau, Lower Austria. Scott No 1673, Yvert No 1980. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:16421, 17002, 17784, 508 Animals/Animaux 15038 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1955) Giant pangolin*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 63, Yvert No 52. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 15039 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Raccoon (Mapache)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 697), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No 740, Yvert No 688. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15040 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Raccoon (Mapache)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 697), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the inscriptions on the colored background are white instead of black. Scott No 740, Yvert No 688. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15041 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Northern Coati (Pezote)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 699), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisseset Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No 742, Yvert No 690. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15042 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Kinkajou (Micoléon)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 698), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No 743, Yvert No 691. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15043 EL MAURITANIA (1963b) Striped hyena*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 134, Yvert No 165. Attractive! $25.00-- $20.00 15044 EL MAURITANIA (1963c) Aardvark*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 141, Yvert No 172. $25.00-- $20.00 15045 EL UPPER VOLTA (1966) Warthog*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 150, Yvert No 148. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15046 EA SENEGAL (1967) Hippopotamus*. Die proof in greenish black signed by the engraver AUBRY. Scott No 293, Yvert No 298. Attractive! $175.00-- $140.00 15047 EL MOROCCO (1973) Berber hyena*. Deluxe sheet. Nature protection series. Scott No 307, Yvert No 689. $15.00-- $12.00 15048 EP BELGIUM (1974) Wild boar*. Ministerial proof with embossed seal. Scott No 883, Yvert No 1732. $100.00-- $80.00 15049 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Green monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 403, Yvert No 408. $30.00-- $25.00 15050 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 404, Yvert No 397. $30.00-- $25.00 15051 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Porcupine (Hystrix galeata). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 405, Yvert No 398. $30.00-- $25.00 15052 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Aardvark (Orycteropus afer). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 407, Yvert No 409. $30.00-- $25.00 15053 ND CONGO (1976) Antelope*. Buffalo*. Hippo*. Warthog*. Elephant*. Set of 5 corner blocks of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 374-8, Yvert Nos 417-21. $100.00-- $80.00 15054 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Hyena. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 400, Yvert No 416. $30.00-- $25.00 15055 EL MALI (1978) Zèbre*. Épreuve de luxe, Miniature de Mansur. Yvert No PA335, Scott No C337. $25.00-- $20.00 15056 EP SOUTH WEST AFRICA (1980) Rhino*. Proof of 11c postal card with cachet of rhinoceros similar to stamp. A rare item! Vertical fold in center. $100.00-- $80.00 15057 EL BENIN (1981) Guinea pig*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 510, Yvert No 529. Cute! $20.00-- $15.00 15058 SPE JAPAN (1983)"Roen" (An Aged Monkey)*. Modern art issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1504, Yvert No 1446. Attractive! $25.00-- $20.00 15059 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Warthog*. Lake Abbe*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Another salt lake - Planet of the Apes was filmed here. Scott No 578, Yvert No 584.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15060 EL GABON (1985) Great cane rat (aulacode)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 581, Yvert No 586. Unusual! $25.00-- $20.00 15061 EL GABON (1985) Porcupine*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 582, Yvert No 587. Unusual! $25.00-- $20.00 15062 SPE GERMANY (1988) Berlin bear*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N568, Yvert No 761. $20.00-- $15.00 15063 EP AFGHANISTAN (1989) Jerboa (Allactaga euphratica)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1347, Yvert No 1437. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15064 EP GHANA (1993) Various animals. Set of 8 imperforate proofs and 2 S/S signed, stamped and marked "Approved", mounted in 2 House of Questa folders. Scott Nos 1537-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 15065 EP GAMBIA (1994) Monkeys. Set of 8 imperforate proofs and 2 S/S mounted in 3 House of Questa folders. Scott Nos 1542-51. $350.00-- $275.00 15066 SPE JAPAN (1994) Giraffe. MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 2245. $20.00-- $15.00 15067 EL ANDORRA (1996) Horse*. Cow*. Sheep*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 473, Yvert No 481. Livestock Fair. $60.00-- $50.00 15068 EA FRANCE (2007) Gallic boar ensign*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3298. Marked "Epreuve d'état.". $175.00-- $140.00 15069 ND CUBA (2011) Polar bear. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5242. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:15193, 15352, 15366, 15405, 15682, 15863, 15995, 16129, 16141, 16160, 16390, 16710, 17107, 17587, 17642, 509 Animals Antelope/Animaux Antilope 15070 MAX SPANISH SAHARA (1957) Mountain gazelle*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 83, Yvert No 122. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15071 EA CHAD (1962) Oryx*. Die proof in reddish-orange signed by the artist MIERMONT. 1st anniversary of Independence. Scott No 80, Yvert No 76. Die proofs by typography are very hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 15072 ND UPPER VOLTA (1962) Gazelle*. Complete set of 6 margin imperforates. Scott Nos J21-6, Yvert Nos TT21-6. $40.00-- $30.00 15073 EL UPPER VOLTA (1962a) Defassa waterbuck*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 99, Yvert No 99. Gorgeous! $20.00-- $15.00 15074 EL UPPER VOLTA (1962b) Buffon's kob*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 102, Yvert No 102. Gorgeous! $25.00-- $20.00 15075 EL MAURITANIA (1963) Bongo antelopes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 140, Yvert No 171. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15076 EL MAURITANIA (1963) Dorcas gazelle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 144, Yvert No 175. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15077 EA IVORY COAST (1964) Royal antelope*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Small, barely visible circular stain just at edge of design. Scott No 220, Yvert No 216A. Only 28 exist. Rare! . $150.00-- $120.00 15078 EL MADAGASCAR (1964) Zebu wood sculpture*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C79, Yvert No PA96. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15079 EA GABON (1969) Antelope*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Situtunga trophies. Scott No 239, Yvert No 238. $175.00-- $140.00 15080 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 403, Yvert No 418. $30.00-- $25.00 15081 EL MALI (1979) Damaliscus antelope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 319, Yvert No 320. $20.00-- $15.00 15082 EL MALI (1979) Oryx*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 320, Yvert No 321. $20.00-- $15.00 15083 EL MALI (1979) Derby's eland*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 321, Yvert No 322. $20.00-- $15.00 15084 EL MALI (1980) Addax*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 359, Yvert No 360. $20.00-- $15.00 15085 ND MALI (1980) Addax. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 359, Yvert No 360.. . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15086 EL CAMEROUN (1980) Buffon's antelope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 679, Yvert No 663. $20.00-- $15.00 15087 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Klipspringer*. Randa*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 573, Yvert No 579. $25.00-- $20.00 15088 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Gazelles*. Ali Sabieh*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 574, Yvert No 580. $25.00-- $20.00 15089 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Gazelle*. Tadjoura*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 576, Yvert No 582. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15053, 15064, 510 Animals Cows/Animaux Bovins 15090 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Cattle. Stalls. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Collective Farming Strengthens Livestock! $60.00-- $50.00 15091 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1956) Cattle*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver and the designer. FIDES issue - cattle raising in Niger. Scott No 68, Yvert No 57.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15092 EMA U.S.A. (1959) Bison*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 360708: Colorado "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial. $15.00-- $12.00 15093 SPE JAPAN (1960) Golden calf of Iwate. Little red calf of Aizu. New Year issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 709, Yvert No 661. $25.00-- $20.00 15094 ND COLOMBIA (1960) St. Isidro*. Cows*. Set of 3 imperforates issued to honor St. Isidro, patron saint of farm animals. Scott Nos 722-3,C587. Yvert Nos 585-6,PA378. These imperforates are very scarce!. . . $90.00-- $75.00 15095 EA CHAD (1962) Buffalo*. Die proof in red signed by the artist MIERMONT. 1st anniversary of Independence. Scott No 73, Yvert No 69. Die proofs by typography are very hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 15096 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1964) Charolais bull*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 373, Yvert No 375. $60.00-- $50.00 15097 SPE JAPAN (1968) Cows*. Mt. Tateshina*. Yatsugatake Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 947, Yvert No 897. $20.00-- $15.00 15098 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1969) Cattle*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 372-3,C64, Yvert Nos 356-7,PA104.. $75.00-- $60.00 15099 EL FRANCE (1974) European bison*. Deluxe sheet. Environmental protection. Scott No 1407, Yvert No 1795. $30.00-- $25.00 15100 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Bull rider. Deluxe sheet. Pouembout rodeo. Scott No 450, Yvert No 433. $25.00-- $20.00 15101 ND MALI (1980) Water buffalo. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 362, Yvert No 363. . . $20.00-- $15.00 15102 EL MALI (1980) Buffalo*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 362, Yvert No 363. $20.00-- $15.00 15103 EL CAMEROUN (1980) Cattle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 683, Yvert No 659. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15104 EP BELGIUM (1983) Milkmaid*. Cow*. Ministerial proof with govenrment seal. Tineke Festival, Heule. Scott No 1152, Yvert No 2100. Horizontal crease across bottom 1/3rd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15105 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Livestock warehouse*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C208, Yvert No PA251. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15010, 15017, 15053, 15067, 15078, 15354, 15896, 16010, 16930, 17570, 17652, 17803, 512 Animals Deer/Animaux Cervidés 15106 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1964) Roe deer*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 372, Yvert No 374. $60.00-- $50.00 15107 EL LAOS (1971) Lesser Malay chevrotain*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 221, Yvert No 238. Beautiful! $30.00-- $25.00 15108 EL LAOS (1971) Sika deer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 222, Yvert No 239. Beautiful! $30.00-- $25.00 15109 EL FSAT (1987) Reindeer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 130. Yvert No 123. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15053, 15924, 515 Animals Foxes/Animaux Renards 15110 EP MOROCCO (1956) Fox*. Set of 2 essays for unissued stamps in color and in the format of deluxe sheets. Each show the same image and denomination but are in different colors.. . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15111 EA BELGIUM (1998) Red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Die proof in orange signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for wildlife issue. Scott No 1692. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot). $150.00-- $120.00 516 Animals Rabbits/Animaux Lapins 15112 EP BERGEDORF (1887) Rabbits*. Proof block of 4 in blue on card stock for Bergedorf Local Post. $200.00-- $160.00 15113 OBL ETATS UNIS (1935) Lapin tenant fleur*. Oblitération Fancy de Palestine, Ohio. Une marque en violet sur pli, inscrit "Voeux de PÂques." Très beau!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 15114 SPE JAPAN (1962) Rabbit bell. New Year issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 773, Yvert No 728. $25.00-- $20.00 15115 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1964) Rabbits*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 370, Yvert No 372. $60.00-- $50.00 15116 SPE JAPAN (1983) Rabbit* with cane*. Crushed can*. Island cleanup campaign issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1521, Yvert No 1450. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15355, 517 Animals Reptiles/Animaux Reptiles 15117 EA FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1955) Savannah monitor*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver BETEMPS. A few minor stains in the margin. Scott No 188, Yvert No 231. Beautiful and unique! $350.00-- $275.00 15118 EL DAHOMEY (1973) Chameleon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 315, Yvert No 333. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15119 SPE JAPON (1975) Taro* relÂchant* la tortue* (conte japonais). Yvert No 1141. Scott No 1204. "La légende d'Urashima Taro." Surchargé "MIHON" (Spécimen). **. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15120 EL MALI (1976) Reptiles*. Complete set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 250-4, Yvert Nos 252-6. $100.00-- $80.00 15121 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1976) Turtle. Imperforate corner bl/4. Scott No 289, Yvert Nos 108. World Ecology Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 15122 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Black-necked spitting cobra*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 430, Yvert No 437. $30.00-- $25.00 15123 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) West African slender snake*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 431, Yvert No 438. $30.00-- $25.00 15124 ND GUINEA (1977) Various reptiles*. Complete set of 11 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 744-51,C134-6. Yvert Nos 596-603,PA113-5. $90.00-- $75.00 15125 SPE JAPAN (1977) Frogs playing*. Specimen. Scott No 1276, Yvert No 1215. $20.00-- $15.00 15126 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Stylized turtle and globe. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 437, Yvert No 420. $20.00-- $15.00 15127 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1983) Snakes*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 489-90, Yvert Nos 475-6. $25.00-- $20.00 15128 SPE JAPAN (1987) Golden Turtle Sharito*. National Treasures series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1743, Yvert No 1640. Beautiful! $25.00-- $20.00 15129 VAR CUBA (2013) Hand holding turtle. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5376. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:15119, 15351, 15356, 15775, 16394, 17055, 17108, 17114, 17774, 17775, 17955, 518 Animals Sheep/Animaux Moutons 15130 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1945) Goatherd*. Die proof in black signed by the artist CORTOT. Scott No 199, Yvert No 225. Die proofs by typography are very rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15131 ENT BELGIUM (1947) Wool*. Postal card (O), Publibel No 662, with bicolor ad for 4 points woolen goods. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15132 SPE JAPAN (1966) Ittobori carved sheep*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 903, Yvert No 861. $20.00-- $15.00 15133 EL MALI (1980) Mouflon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 361, Yvert No 362. $20.00-- $15.00 15134 ND MALI (1980) Mouflon. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 361, Yvert No 362. . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15135 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Corsican sheep*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No C85, Yvert No PA86. $25.00-- $20.00 15136 EP AFGHANISTAN (1989) Markhor (Capra falconeri)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1351, Yvert No 1441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15067, 15406, 15420, 15995, 520 Antarctic Arctic/Antarctique Artique 15137 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 camp on the trail with people and their skis."" $80.00-- $65.00 15138 SPE JAPAN (1960) Explorer*. Map of Antarctica*. 50th anniversary of Japanese Antarctic Expedition, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 708, Yvert No 660.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15139 ESS MONACO (1977b) Crew in arctic outfits*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1076, Yvert No 1106. $110.00-- $90.00 15140 ESS MONACO (1977e) Building camp on ice*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1079, Yvert No 1109. $110.00-- $90.00 15141 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Map of Antarctica*. Deluxe sheet. 20th anniversary of Antarctic treaty. Scott No 94, Yvert No 91. $30.00-- $25.00 15142 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Charcot station*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C68, Yvert No PA70. $25.00-- $20.00 15143 EL F.S.A.T. (1983) Apostle Islands*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C72, Yvert No PA73. $20.00-- $15.00 15144 EL FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1983) Sputnik satellite*. Orange Bay Base*, Cape Horn. Scoresby Sound Base*, Greenland. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott No C73-5. Yvert No PA75-7. Anniversary of International Geophysical Year, Polar Years. $50.00-- $40.00 15145 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Marret Base*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 128, Yvert No 127. $25.00-- $20.00 15146 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) 40th anniv. French polar expeditions*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C99, Yvert No PA102. $25.00-- $20.00 15147 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Permanent establishments*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C102, Yvert No PA104. $25.00-- $20.00 15148 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Map of Antarctica*. Deluxe sheet. 30th anniversary of Antarctic treaty. Scott No 165, Yvert No 162. $25.00-- $20.00 15149 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Support base*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C126, Yvert No PA127. $25.00-- $20.00 15150 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Moving of winter station*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C134, Yvert No PA135. $30.00-- $25.00 15151 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Expedition to Dome/C*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C137, Yvert No PA138. $100.00-- $80.00 15152 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Port Couvreux*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C139, Yvert No PA140. $100.00-- $80.00 15153 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) French polar expeditions*. Bloc gommé of strip of 3. Scott Nos 230-2, Yvert No 223-5. $150.00-- $120.00 15154 EP AUSTRIA (2022) 150th anniversary of North Pole expedition*. Black print of S/S. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15952, 15953, 15954, 15959, 16143, 17271, 17277, 17569, 524 Archeology/Archéologie 15155 EP EGYPT (1914) Colossus of Memnon (Thebes). Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the colossi. Scott No 55. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15156 EP EGYPT (1914) Colossus of Thebes*. Proof on thin paper in issued colors similar to French community deluxe proofs, printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1950. Scott No 55. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15157 EP EGYPT (1914) Pylon of Karnak. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the arch. Scott No 56. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15158 EP EGYPT (1914) Rock temple of Abu Simbel*. Proof on thin paper in issued colors similar to French community deluxe proofs, printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1950. Scott No 58. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15159 EP EGYPT (1922) Statue of Ramses II*. Proof on thin paper in issued colors similar to French community deluxe proofs, printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1950. Scott No 70. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15160 EP EGYPT (1922) Statue of Ramses IIl. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the statue. Scott No 70. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15161 EP EGYPT (1927) Statue of Amenhotep, son of Hapu. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the statue. Scott No 151. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15162 EP EGYPT (1927) Statue of Amenhotep*. Proof on thin paper in issued colors similar to French community deluxe proofs, printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1950. Cairo Statistical Congress. Scott No 151. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15163 EP EGYPT (1947) Hathor*. King Men-Kau-Re*. Jackalheaded Goddess*. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the statues. Scott No B9, Yvert No 250. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $200.00-- $160.00 15164 EP EGYPT (1947) Funerary mask of Tutankhamon. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the mask. Scott No B12, Yvert No 253. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $200.00-- $160.00 15165 EMA GERMANY (1954) Sphinx. Red meter cancel on envelope. Veb (K) Industrielack. $40.00-- $30.00 15166 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Objects in Noumea Museum*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott No 397-400,C102-3, Yvert Nos 381-4,PA142-3. Scarce! $90.00-- $75.00 15167 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973a) Carved arrows*. Arrowheads*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C102, Yvert No PA142. Scarce! $15.00-- $12.00 15168 SPE PHILIPPINES (1976) West Indien artifacts*. Set of 4 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 479-81, Yvert Nos 454-7. $15.00-- $12.00 15169 SPE GERMANY (1984) Statue of Egyptian couple*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N489, Yvert No 670. $20.00-- $15.00 15170 SPE GERMANY (1984) Mexican God with beaded turban*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N490, Yvert No 671. $20.00-- $15.00 15171 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Tassilo Chalice*. Black print. 8th century bronze chalice. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15323, 15324, 16066, 16407, 16734, 16735, 16853, 17898, 17899, 17905, 526 Architecture/Architecture 15172 EP LEBANON (1925) Various buildings in Lebanon. Imperforate gummed proof of first non-overprinted series of Lebanese stamps! Scott Nos 50-62, Yvert Nos 50-62. Corner crease and a few minor edge faults do not affect design. $125.00-- $100.00 15173 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Old house*. Fancy cancel from Sweet Home, Arkansas. Seven strikes in black on registered cover. $300.00-- $250.00 15174 EP ARGENTINA (1933) Municipal palace*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 411. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15175 ENT U.S.A. (1940) Lecture on architecture. Postal card (O) with printed ad for a lecture by José Luis Sert(architect of the Spanish pavilion at the Paris Expo of 1937, for which Picasso painted his mural "Guernica"). Topic - Urbanism versus Suburbanism. $50.00-- $40.00 15176 EP LEBANON (1943) Various buildings. Booklet of 4 die proofs of 2nd independence issue printed by Imp. Cathol. Beyrouth. Scott Nos 163-6, Yvert Nos 189-92.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15177 EL LEBANON (1943) Plane over Bechamoun. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay, missing value tablet. Scott No C82, Yvert No PA85. Slight corner crease.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15178 EP LEBANON (1943) Aerial view of various cities. Booklet of 6 die proofs of 2nd independence issue printed by Imp. Cathol. Beyrouth. Scott Nos C82-7, Yvert Nos PA85-90.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15179 EL LEBANON (1943) Plane over Bechamoun. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay, missing value tablet. Scott No C83, Yvert No PA86. Slight corner crease.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15180 EL MAURITANIA (1965) Decorated door*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 194, Yvert No 196. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15181 EA CAMEROUN (1965) Gate of Sultan's house*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 430, Yvert No 411. $110.00-- $90.00 15182 VAR U.S.A. (1973) Jefferson Memorial* and signature*. Scott No 1510. Yvert No 1008. Perforation shift. The inscription of the country name and face value now appear on the top. **. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15183 VAR U.S.A. (1973) Jefferson Memorial* and signature*. Scott No 1520. Yvert No 1008a. Perforation shift and miscut in coil pair. **. Superb! $50.00-- $40.00 15184 VAR U.S.A. (1973) Jefferson Memorial* and signature*. Scott No 1520. Yvert No 1008a. Superb error: miscut and imperforate coil pair. **. Unlike France, the United States does not intentionally print imperforates for each issue. $80.00-- $65.00 15185 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Government buildings. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 381, Yvert No 396. $30.00-- $25.00 15186 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1975) Thatched hut at Vasavasa. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C66, Yvert No PA68. $30.00-- $25.00 15187 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Old City Hall. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C134, Yvert No PA174. $30.00-- $25.00 15188 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) House at Artillery Point. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 445, Yvert No 428. $20.00-- $15.00 15189 SPE GERMANY (1981) Von Gontard and Kleist Park Colonnades*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N460, Yvert No 600. $15.00-- $12.00 15190 SPE GERMANY (1981) Berlin-Kreuzberg Liberation Monument*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N463, Yvert No 601. Karl Friedrich Schinkel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 15191 EP AUSTRIA (1986) Clemens Holzmeister*. Black proof. Scott No 1341, Yvert No 1672. Architect and stage designer. $20.00-- $15.00 15192 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) New town hall*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 559, Yvert No 537. $15.00-- $12.00 15193 SPE GERMANY (1989) Plans of Berlin Zoological Gardens*, Designer Lenne*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N579, Yvert No 809. $15.00-- $12.00 15194 EP VIETNAM (1990) Hien Nhon Arch*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 2064, Yvert No 1028. $100.00-- $80.00 15195 EP VIETNAM (1990) Ngo Mon Gate*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 2065, Yvert No 1029. $100.00-- $80.00 15196 EL FRANCE (1994) Louvre Museum*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2397a, Yvert No 2852a. $250.00-- $200.00 15197 EL FRANCE (1994) Champs Elysées*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2449, Yvert No 2918. $110.00-- $90.00 15198 EL ANDORRA (1995) Ordine National Auditorium. Bloc gommé. Scott No 452, Yvert No 460. $50.00-- $40.00 15199 EA FRANCE (2008) Le Havre*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3409. $175.00-- $140.00 15200 VAR CUBA (2010) Polylobular arches - Havana. Block of 4 misperforated. Scott No 5154. $125.00-- $100.00 15201 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Liaunig Museum*. Black print. . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15105, 15155, 15288, 15898, 16149, 16254, 16419, 16468, 16518, 16519, 16842, 17569, 528 Architecture (Religious)/Architecture Religieuse 15202 EP ARGENTINA (1934) Buenos Aires cathedral*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 415. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15203 EP JAPAN (1955) Itsukushima shrine. Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15204 EA DAHOMEY (1966) Crucifixion sculpture*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. International Negro Arts Festival. Scott No 218, Yvert No 238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15205 EA CAMEROUN (1966) Buea cathedral*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No C80, Yvert No PA91. $120.00-- $100.00 15206 EA CAMEROUN (1966) Yaounde cathedral*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No C81, Yvert No PA92. $120.00-- $100.00 15207 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) St. Mark's Basilica, Venice*. Deluxe sheet. UNESCO campaign to save Venice. Scott No C88, Yvert No PA127. $25.00-- $20.00 15208 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1974) Seagulls. Fish. Fishermen. Churches. Set of 3 imperforate pairs.. Scott Nos 436-8, Yvert Nos 438-40. $90.00-- $75.00 15209 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1974) Seagulls*. Church of St. Pierre*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 436, Yvert No 438. $60.00-- $50.00 15210 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1974) Fish*. Church of Miquelon*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 437, Yvert No 439. $60.00-- $50.00 15211 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1974) Fishermen*. Church of Our Lady of the Sailors*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 438, Yvert No 440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15212 ESS FRANCE (1974) St. Nicolas de Porte basilica*. Trial color proof strip of 3. Scott No 1405, Yvert No 1810. $60.00-- $50.00 15213 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1975) 13th Century Glasgow Cathedral*. Fish*. Tree*. Bird*. Bell*. 8-1/2p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN and "VOID" below value. Text in English. 800th anniversary of Glasgow. $150.00-- $120.00 15214 VAR ARGENTINA (1975) Lujan basilica*. Variety with color blue instead of purple. Scott No 989a. $60.00-- $50.00 15215 EP AUSTRIA (1977) St. Stephen's Church*. Set of 3 black proofs. Scott Nos 1055-7, Yvert Nos 1373-5. Restoration of the church. $30.00-- $25.00 15216 SPE JAPAN (1980) Buddhist temple*. Hall of the Supreme Buddha, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1368, Yvert No 1319. $20.00-- $15.00 15217 EP BELGIUM (1983) Our Lady's Church* in Hastière. Scott No 1148. Yvert No 2096. Black Ministerial Proof with embossed seal. $75.00-- $60.00 15218 EP VIETNAM (1987) Temple, Da Nang*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1746, Yvert No 790. $100.00-- $80.00 15219 EL ANDORRA (1992) Church of St. Andrew of Arinsal*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 413, Yvert No 415. $60.00-- $50.00 15220 EL FRANCE (1993) Chaise-Dieu abbey*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2357, Yvert No 2825. $90.00-- $75.00 15221 EL FRANCE (1995) Evry cathedral*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2502, Yvert No 2984. $90.00-- $75.00 15222 EL ANDORRA (1996) St. Roma de les Bons church*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 474, Yvert No 482. $50.00-- $40.00 15223 EL ANDORRA (1996) St. Coloma church*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 475, Yvert No 483. $50.00-- $40.00 15224 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Church of Our Lady of the Birds*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 227, Yvert No 218. $100.00-- $80.00 15225 EL ANDORRA (1997) Chapel of St. St. Miguel d'Engolasters. Bloc gommé. Scott No 488, Yvert No 496. $50.00-- $40.00 15226 EL ANDORRA (1998) Mesa de Villa church. Bloc gommé. Scott No 492, Yvert No 499. $60.00-- $50.00 15227 EP AUSTRIA (2011) St. Quirin mountain church*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15228 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Maria Trost basilica. Black print $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15158, 16147, 16667, 16853, 17446, 17561, 17562, 17569, 530 Architecture Eiffel Tower/Architecture Tour Eiffel 15229 EL FRANCE (1973) Ducretet*. Eiffel tower*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1380, Yvert No 1770. $25.00-- $20.00 15230 VAR CUBA (2012) Eiffel tower. Block of 4 missing most colors. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:17944, 532 ARPHILA/ARPHILA 15231 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Abstract design*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C120, Yvert No PA160. $20.00-- $15.00 15232 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Stylized flower*. Imperforate margin block of 4. ARPHILA 75 issue. Scott No C126, Yvert No PA166. $75.00-- $60.00 534 Art Paintings/Art Peinture 15233 ENT U.S.A. (1893) Fine Art Building*. Statue*. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of the "third set" of 12 values. $90.00-- $75.00 15234 EP SPAIN (1930) Goya at 80*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 392, Yvert No 418. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15235 EP SPAIN (1930)"La Maja Desnuda" by Goya*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 399, Yvert No 425. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15236 EP SPAIN (1930)"Fantasy of Flight-Winged horse" by Goya*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No C20, Yvert No PA42. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15237 EP SPAIN (1930)"Asmodeus and Cleofas" by Goya*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No C23, Yvert No PA41. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15238 EP SPAIN (1930)"Fantasy of Flight-Man with artificial wings" by Goya*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No C27, Yvert No PA47. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15239 EP SPAIN (1930)"Fantasy of Flight-Woman with veil spread" by Goya*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1948 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No C28, Yvert No PA46. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 15240 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Dürer. Hands* in Prayer*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #313592. $60.00-- $50.00 15241 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Madonna & Child by Montegna*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 1003c. $40.00-- $30.00 15242 ND AUSTRIA (1967)"Motherhood" by Peter Fendi*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 790, Yvert No 1071. $300.00-- $240.00 15243 SPE PARAGUAY (1967) Paintings*. Set of 8 imperforates overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1008-15, Yvert Nos 890-4,PA462-4. $30.00-- $25.00 15244 SPE PARAGUAY (1967) Paintings*. Imperforate M/S of 3 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1013-5. $45.00-- $35.00 15245 SPE PARAGUAY (1967)"Assumption of the Virgin" by Fernandes*. S/S with MUESTRA overprint. Scott No 1015a, Yvert No PA464BF. $30.00-- $25.00 15246 SPE PARAGUAY (1967)"Assumption of the Virgin" by Fernandes*. Imperforate S/S with MUESTRA overprint. Scott No 1015a, Yvert No PA464BF. $45.00-- $35.00 15247 SPE PARAGUAY (1967) Paintings*. Imperforate M/S of 3 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1037-9, Yvert Nos PA473-5. $45.00-- $35.00 15248 SPE PARAGUAY (1967) Painting by Tiepolo*. S/S with MUESTRA overprint. Scott No 1040, Yvert No 911BF. $30.00-- $25.00 15249 SPE JAPAN (1969) Anglers*. Plum tree*. Japanese paintings se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1010a, Yvert Nos 958-9. $40.00-- $30.00 15250 SPE PARAGUAY (1969) Paintings by Goya*. Set of 9 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1200-8, Yvert Nos 1006-12,PA521-2. $45.00-- $35.00 15251 SPE PARAGUAY (1969) Christmas paintings*. Set of 9 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1210-8, Yvert Nos 1013-9,PA523-4. $45.00-- $35.00 15252 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Famous paintings. Set of 8 on 3 First Day covers with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 109-109g, Yvert Nos 252-5,PA62-5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15253 EL CHAD (1970) Women at market*. Deluxe sheet. Painting by Iba N'Diaye. Scott No C62, Yvert No PA74. Beautiful! $15.00-- $12.00 15254 EL CONGO (1970) Various paintings*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C89-93, Yvert Nos PA112-6. $100.00-- $80.00 15255 SPE PARAGUAY (1971) Christmas paintings*. Set of 10 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1318-23, Yvert Nos 1164-70,PA585-7. $50.00-- $40.00 15256 SPE PARAGUAY (1971) Various paintings*. Set of 10 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1347-52, Yvert Nos 1157-63,PA582-4. $50.00-- $40.00 15257 EL LAOS (1972) Children's artwork*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 233-4,C90. Yvert Nos 250-1,PA90. Lovely! $90.00-- $75.00 15258 EL FRANCE (1972) Les Péniches by Derain*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1330, Yvert No 1733. $75.00-- $60.00 15259 ESS EQUATORIAL GUINEA (1973) Paintings by Rubens*. Set of 9 color separations for S/S. Scott No 73101. $60.00-- $50.00 15260 SPE PARAGUAY (1973)"In the Forest at Pierrefonds" by Albert de Dreux*. S/S with MUESTRA overprint. Scott No C355. $30.00-- $25.00 15261 SPE JAPAN (1974)"Aizen" by Kawabata*. MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 1182, Yvert No 1127. $20.00-- $15.00 15262 FDC ISRAEL (1975) Paintings of religious holidays*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott Nos 567-9. $5.00-- $5.00 15263 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1975) Street scene with bus by J. Day. Imperforate corner bl/4. Scott No C124, Yvert No PA100. $90.00-- $75.00 15264 EP AUSTRIA (1977) Alfred Hubin*. Black proof. Illustrated works of Poe and Dostoevsky. Scott No 1054, Yvert No 1372. $20.00-- $15.00 15265 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978)"Faubourg Blanchot" by Lacoutre*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C182, Yvert No PA189. $20.00-- $15.00 15266 SPE JAPAN (1979) Nude by Murakima*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1365, Yvert No 1311. $20.00-- $15.00 15267 SPE GERMANY (1980)"Iphigenia" by Feuerbach*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1321, Yvert No 881. $25.00-- $20.00 15268 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) South Pacific Arts Festival. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C165, Yvert No PA205. $25.00-- $20.00 15269 SPE JAPAN (1981) Artist's family by Koide*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1445, Yvert No 1371. $20.00-- $15.00 15270 ND IVORY COAST (1982) Picasso paintings*. Set of 5 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 646-50, Yvert Nos 627-31. $60.00-- $50.00 15271 SPE GERMANY (1982)"Two Girls Bathing" by Mueller*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N475, Yvert No 640. $20.00-- $15.00 15272 SPE GERMANY (1983) Joseph Ringelnatz*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N486, Yvert No 663. $15.00-- $12.00 15273 EL F.S.A.T. (1983) Abstract by Mathieu*. Deluxe sheet with interesting quote from Baudelaire:"Et, comme le soleil dans son enfer polaire..." Yvert No PA78, Scott No C77. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15274 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Woman catching crabs*. Cook discovering New Caledonia*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets, Paintings of the Pacific. Scott Nos C202-3, Yvert Nos PA245-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 15275 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) 4th Pacific Arts Festival. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 528-9, Yvert Nos 505-6. $25.00-- $20.00 15276 EL CAMEROUN (1985) Wood bas-relief*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 797, Yvert No 776. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15277 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986)"Pont de Moret" by Sisley. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 551, Yvert No 529. $15.00-- $12.00 15278 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986)"Chasse aux papillons" by Morisot. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 552, Yvert No 530. $15.00-- $12.00 15279 EP VIETNAM (1988)"Fishing"*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Children's paintings. Scott No 1874, Yvert No 920.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15280 EP VIETNAM (1988)"Flying Kites"*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Children's paintings. Scott No 1875, Yvert No 921.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15281 EP VIETNAM (1988)"Girl Playing Guitar"*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Children's paintings. Scott No 1876, Yvert No 922. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15282 EP VIETNAM (1988)"Family"*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Children's paintings. Scott No 1879, Yvert No BF44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15283 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988d)"Visiting a Marae at Nuku Hiva" engraving by Verreaux*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 489, Yvert No 310. $25.00-- $20.00 15284 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988e)"Visiting a Marae at Nuku Hiva" engraving by Verreaux*. Deluxe sheet of S/S. Scott No 490, Yvert No 310a. Interesting! $25.00-- $20.00 15285 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1989a) Bark tapestry*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 508, Yvert No 329. Awesome! $15.00-- $12.00 15286 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1989b) Concentric circles*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 509, Yvert No 330. Beautiful! $15.00-- $12.00 15287 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989y) Paintings. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 623-4, Yvert Nos 585-6. Lovely! . . $40.00-- $30.00 15288 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Paintings*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 640-1, Yvert Nos 601,PA275. $30.00-- $15.00 15289 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990)"Le Mont Doré de Jade" by Degroiselle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 641, Yvert No 601. $20.00-- $15.00 15290 ND BELGIUM (1990) Self-portrait with viol*. Imperforate with control number on back. Painting by Teniers. Scott No 1390, Yvert No 2393. $25.00-- $20.00 15291 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991)"Caledonian Cricket Players" by Moutouh*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C226, Yvert No PA278. $20.00-- $15.00 15292 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991)"Saint Louis" by Goetz*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C227, Yvert No PA279. $20.00-- $15.00 15293 EL FRANCE (1992) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Alberto Burri. Scott No 2315, Yvert No 2780. $150.00-- $120.00 15294 EL FRANCE (1992) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Antoni Tàpies. Scott No 2316, Yvert No 2782. $150.00-- $120.00 15295 EL FRANCE (1992) John Edwards*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Francis Bacon. Scott No 2317, Yvert No 2779. $150.00-- $120.00 15296 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992)"Wahpa" by Paul Mascart*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C236, Yvert No PA287. $20.00-- $15.00 15297 EP AUSTRIA (1993)"Easter" by Max Weilor*. Black proof. Scott No 1628, Yvert No 1938. $20.00-- $15.00 15298 EL FRANCE (1993) Saint Thomas with spear*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Georges de la Tour. Scott No 2373, Yvert No 2828. $150.00-- $120.00 15299 EL FRANCE (1993) The Muses*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Maurice Denis. Scott No 2376, Yvert No 2832. $150.00-- $120.00 15300 EL FRANCE (1993) The Clowns*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Albert Gleizes. Scott No 2377, Yvert No 2833. $110.00-- $90.00 15301 EL FRANCE (1993) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Takis. Scott No 2379, Yvert No 2834. $150.00-- $120.00 15302 EL FRANCE (1993) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Vierra da Silva. Scott No 2380, Yvert No 2835. $150.00-- $120.00 15303 EP AUSTRIA (1994)"Lying Lady"*. Black proof. Painting by Boeckl. Scott No 1638, Yvert No 1949. $15.00-- $12.00 15304 EP AUSTRIA (1994)"Head" by Franz Ringel*. Black proof. Scott No 1663, Yvert No 1968. $20.00-- $15.00 15305 EL FRANCE (1994) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Sean Scully. Scott No 2381, Yvert No 2858. $150.00-- $120.00 15306 EL FRANCE (1994) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by George Baselitz. Scott No 2382, Yvert No 2914. $150.00-- $120.00 15307 EP AUSTRIA (1995)"Europaisches Landschaftsbild" by Frohner*. Black proof. Scott No 1685, Yvert No 1995. $15.00-- $12.00 15308 EL FRANCE (1995) Study for the Dream of Happiness*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Pierre Prud'hon. Scott No 2455, Yvert No 2927. $150.00-- $120.00 15309 EL FRANCE (1995)"Abstract" by Zao Wou-Ki*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2456, Yvert No 2928. $175.00-- $140.00 15310 EL FRANCE (1995) Abstract*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Per Kirkeby. Scott No 2457, Yvert No 2969. $150.00-- $120.00 15311 EL FRANCE (1995) The Cradle*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Berthe Morisot. Scott No 2497, Yvert No 2972. $150.00-- $120.00 15312 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1996) Paintings of Polynesian women*. Set of 4 margin imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 695-8, Yvert Nos 520-3. $60.00-- $50.00 15313 EP AUSTRIA (1996)"Power Station" by Reinhart Artberg*. Black proof. Scott No 1711, Yvert No 2034. $20.00-- $15.00 15314 EA BELGIUM (1997) Artist's palette. Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue (paintings of Delvaux). Scott No 1648. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15315 EP AUSTRIA (1997)"House in Wind" by Schickhofer*. Black proof. Scott No 1737, Yvert No 2062. $20.00-- $15.00 15316 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Angerlehner art museum. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15317 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Contemporary art of Peter Weibel. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15318 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Young art in Austria by Quartet. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15319 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Kremser Schmidt self portrait. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 15320 EP AUSTRIA (2022)"Donkey Thistle" by Lois Weinberger*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15321 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Birgit Jürgenssen*. Black print.. $20.00-- $15.00 15322 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Kiki Kogelnik*. Black print.. . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15023, 15026, 15055, 15094, 15196, 15716, 15819, 16032, 16036, 16096, 16151, 16294, 16421, 16448, 16462, 16463, 16482, 16507, 16610, 16684, 16757, 16760, 16890, 16942, 16998, 17020, 17023, 17024, 17059, 17170, 17421, 17605, 17606, 17725, 17767, 17803, 17879, 536 Art Sculpture/Art Sculpture 15323 EA ALGERIA (1952a) Child with eagle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Statues in Cherchell. Scott No 242, Yvert No 290. Rare! $120.00-- $100.00 15324 EA ALGERIA (1952b) Isis*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Statues in Cherchell. Scott No 243, Yvert No 291. Rare! $120.00-- $100.00 15325 EL DAHOMEY (1961a) Wood sculptor*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 142, Yvert No 160. $15.00-- $12.00 15326 EL DAHOMEY (1961b) Wood sculptor*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 146, Yvert No 164. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15327 EL CONGO (1964) Carved figure*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 116, Yvert No 168. $15.00-- $12.00 15328 EL IVORY COAST (1965) Wood sculptors*. Deluxe sheet. Native artisans. Scott No 224, Yvert No 231. $20.00-- $15.00 15329 EL MAURITANIA (1966) Sculpted head*. Deluxe sheet. Negro Arts Festival. Scott No 203, Yvert No 205. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 15330 EL LAOS (1967) Sculptures from various temples*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 141-4, Yvert Nos 149-52. Not easy to find! $75.00-- $60.00 15331 SPE PARAGUAY (1967) Various sculptures*. Set of 9 imperforates overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1051-9, Yvert Nos 918-23,PA479-81. $60.00-- $50.00 15332 EA IVORY COAST (1969) Carved figurine*. Die proof in dark violet signed by the engraver AUBRY. Scott No 279, Yvert No 286. $120.00-- $100.00 15333 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1970) Illu Bara Carving of man * woman*. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 211, Yvert No 209. $75.00-- $60.00 15334 EL MALI (1975) Dawn by Michelangelo*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C245, Yvert No PA243. $25.00-- $20.00 15335 EL CONGO (1981) Fetish figurines*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 617-21, Yvert No 649-53. $60.00-- $50.00 15336 SPE GERMANY (1981) 20th Century Sculptures*. Set of 3 specimens (overprinted MUSTER). Scott Nos 9N468-70, Yvert Nos 617-9. $40.00-- $30.00 15337 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1985) Tikis*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 408-10, Yvert Nos 227-9. $30.00-- $25.00 15338 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1989) Wood statue*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 507, Yvert No 328. $15.00-- $12.00 15339 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1991) Sculptures of the Marquesas*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 567-9, Yvert Nos 386-8. Beautiful! $40.00-- $30.00 15340 EL ANDORRA (1992) Sculpture by Staccioli*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 421, Yvert No 424. $60.00-- $50.00 15341 EL ANDORRA (1992)"Tempest in a Teacup" by Oppenheim*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 422, Yvert No 424. $60.00-- $50.00 15342 EL ANDORRA (1993) Sculpture by Michael Warren*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 431, Yvert No 439. $60.00-- $50.00 15343 EL ANDORRA (1993) Sculpture by Erik Dietman*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 432, Yvert No 440. $60.00-- $50.00 15344 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Sculpture of nude woman*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 752, Yvert No 722. $20.00-- $15.00 15345 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Sculpture by Ursula Mayer. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15346 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Modern art in Austria - Isabella Reisser by Anton Remako. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15058, 15068, 15078, 15156, 15159, 15162, 15969, 15970, 15971, 16035, 16063, 16066, 16417, 16418, 16422, 16453, 16465, 16695, 16721, 17002, 17790, 17908, 538 Art Stained Glass Windows/Art Vitraux 15347 VAR GREAT BRITAIN (1971) Adoration of the Magi*. Color violet shifted right 3-4 mm on canceled stamp. Canterbury Cathedral stained glass window. Scott No 662, Yvert No 651.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15348 EL FRANCE (1994) St. Etienne*. Bloc gommé. Stained glass window at Mans Cathedral. Scott No 2402, Yvert No 2859. $150.00-- $120.00 15349 EP AUSTRIA (1995) St. Gebhard*. Black proof. Stained glass window by Martin Hausle. Scott No 1680, Yvert No 1990. $20.00-- $15.00 541 Astrology/Astrologie 15350 ENT AUSTRIA (1937) Signs of zodiac*. Postal card issued for stamp day with special cancelation and illustrated ad printed on reverse. $60.00-- $50.00 15351 SPE JAPAN (1964) Straw snake*. New Year issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 829, Yvert No 791. $20.00-- $15.00 15352 SPE JAPAN (1979) Happy monkeys toy*. New Year issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1387, Yvert No 1315. $20.00-- $15.00 15353 SPE JAPAN (1980) Toy cock*. New Year issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1442, Yvert No 1352. $20.00-- $15.00 15354 SPE JAPAN (1985) Sakaushu Cattle Folk Toy*. New Year issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1621, Yvert No 1514. $20.00-- $15.00 15355 SPE JAPAN (1986) Clay rabbits*. New Year issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1708, Yvert No 1609. $20.00-- $15.00 15356 ND CHAD (2000) Dragon*. Various symbols*. Set of 6 corner blocks of 4 imperforates. Year of the Dragon. These stamps were not authorized by the government of Chad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:15093, 15114, 16059, 17294, 542 Astronomy/Astronomie 15357 OBL GERMANY (1928) Star*. Nice line cancel for Stuttgart Planetarium on envelope. $30.00-- $25.00 15358 ND GUINEA (1973) Copernicus*. Planets*. Set of 6 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 653-8, Yvert Nos 511-6. $90.00-- $75.00 15359 ND MALDIVES (1974) Copernicus Orbiting Observatory. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 478. $40.00-- $30.00 15360 ND NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1986) Passage of Halley's comet in 684, 1066, 1910*. Portion of Bayeux tapestry*. Halley*. Set of 2 imperforate plate proof strips of 5 Yvert Nos 62-70, Scott Nos 64-5. Difficile à trouver! $90.00-- $75.00 15361 ND TONGA (1986) Halley's comet*. Halley*. Planetary orbits*. Telescope*. Giotto probe*. Set of 2 imperforate plate proof strips of 5. Scott Nos 616-7, Yvert Nos 621-2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $75.00 15362 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Micrometeorites*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 221, Yvert No 210. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15299, 15365, 15950, 16561, 16691, 17061, 544 Atomic Energy/Atome (Energie Atomique) 15363 OBL GERMANY (1959) Air defense in the nuclear age*. Envelope with roller cancel: Luftschutz auchim Atomzeitalter Hilf mit im Bundes-Luftschuts-Verband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15364 L U.S.A. (1962) Missile Tracking and Recovery. Illustrated cover commemorating U.S. Navy Missile Tracking and Recovery with accompanying A.P.O. No 105 (Johnston Island) date cancel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15365 L U.S.A. (1962) Nevada Test site. Cacheted cover (Kennedy) commemorating USAEC Nevada Test Site with Mercury, Nevada date cancel. $30.00-- $25.00 15366 L U.S.A. (1962a) Atomic Test*. Operation Tightrope, Event Fishbowl, a low yield test over Johnston Island area to test effectiveness as a defensive weapon against ballistic missiles. Postmark from the U.S.S. Finch on cover. Very few covers produced! $30.00-- $25.00 15367 ESS PANAMA (1965) Nuclear powered space vehicle*. Imperforate essay in unissued colors. Scott No 460e, Yvert No PA353. $60.00-- $50.00 15368 SPE JAPAN (1965) Atomic Power Stations*. I.A.E.A. issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 848, Yvert No 810. $25.00-- $20.00 15369 FDC HUNGARY (1966) Dubna Nuclear Research Institute. Registered letter franked with imperforate. Scott No 1763, Yvert No 1829. $40.00-- $30.00 15370 SPE JAPAN (1966) Cobalt treatment unit*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B32, Yvert No 854. $20.00-- $15.00 15371 EL CAMEROUN (1967) International Atomic Energy Agency emblem*. Dove*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 458, Yvert No 439. $30.00-- $25.00 15372 L U.S.A. (1968) Trident*. Missile*. Atomic symbol*. Cover with date cancel and illustrated handstamp from U.S.S. Oklahoma City CLG-5. $30.00-- $25.00 15373 L U.S.A. (1969) Prospector with pick & mule*. Atomic symbol*. Envelope with cachet of Jackass Flats, Nevada - site of Project Pluto - US Government testing facility fo nuclear ramjets to use in cruise missiles and cancel of Apollo II from NASA. $15.00-- $12.00 15374 SPE JAPAN (1977) Reactor core*. Fast Breeder Reactor, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1303, Yvert No 1222. $30.00-- $25.00 15375 EL F.S.A.T. (1992) WOCE Radiocarbon program*. Ocean currents*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 172, Yvert No 170. $40.00-- $30.00 15376 SPE JAPAN (1994) Monju breeder reactor*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2242. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:17293, 17366, 546 Authors/Ecrivains 15377 ENT U.S.A. (1892) Inkstand. Postal card (O) with illustrated ad for Patent Automatic Ink Stands. $25.00-- $20.00 15378 EA MONACO (1955) Cannon*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. The 500 Millions of Begum (also translated as The Begum's Fortune). Fortelling long-range cannon, terrorism, and orbiting bombs! Scott No 344, Yvert No 431 $200.00-- $160.00 15379 ESS CAMBODIA (1960) Girl*. Book*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Fight against illiteracy. Scott No 82, Yvert No 92. $90.00-- $75.00 15380 EP AUSTRIA (1966)"Livre du Cuer d'Amours Espris" by Duke D'Anjou*. Black proof. Scott No 776, Yvert No 1057. $20.00-- $15.00 15381 MAQ MONACO (1969) Old man in chair*. Boy reading book*. Birdcage*. Grandfather clock*. Poet writing in field*. Birds*. Carriage*. Original artwork for official First Day Cover cachet. Watercolor on artboard, measuring 16.0 x 20.4 cm, signedby the artist CHESNOT. Issued for centenary of Letters From My Windmill"" author. Scott No 747, Yvert No 796. Legend at bottom reads ""Maquette Garantie Unique Par L'Artiste Chesnot."" Scenes from the stories ""Les Vieux"" and ""Le Sous-Prefet aux Champs""."" $325.00-- $250.00 15382 EP GREAT BRITAIN (1970) Charles Dickens*. Essay in black & white printed on card for centenary of Dickens' death. This design was not used in the series but was used on the cachet of the First Day Cover. Designed by Rosalind Dease. $150.00-- $120.00 15383 EP GREAT BRITAIN (1970) Charles Dickens*. William Wordsworth*. Pair of essays in black & white printed on card for centenary of Dickens' death and bicentennial of Wordsworth's birth. This design was not used in the series but was used on the cachet of the First Day Cover. Designed by Rosalind Dease.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15384 ESS MONACO (1970) Alexander Dumas*. Musketeers*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 779, Yvert No 839. $100.00-- $80.00 15385 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Molière*. Fencers*. Scenes*. Deluxe sheet. 300th anniversary of the death of Molière. Scott No C95, Yvert No PA138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15386 ESS MONACO (1976) André Maurois*. Colette*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 1010, Yvert No 1044. $25.00-- $20.00 15387 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Balloon*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1099, Yvert No 1125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15388 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Balloon*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1099, Yvert No 1125.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15389 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Shipwreck*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1100, Yvert No 1126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15390 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Shipwreck*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1100, Yvert No 1126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15391 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Captain Nemo's hideout*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1101, Yvert No 1127.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15392 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Mysterious Isle"*. Captain Nemo's hideout*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1101, Yvert No 1127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15393 ESS MONACO (1978)"Robur, the Conqueror"*. Ship*. Balloon*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1102, Yvert No 1128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15394 ESS MONACO (1978)"Robur, the Conqueror"*. Ship*. Balloon*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1102, Yvert No 1128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15395 ESS MONACO (1978)"Master Zacharius"*. Clock*. Castle*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1103, Yvert No 1129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15396 ESS MONACO (1978)"Master Zacharius"*. Clock*. Castle*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1103, Yvert No 1129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15397 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Castle in the Carpathians"*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1104, Yvert No 1130.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15398 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Castle in the Carpathians"*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1104, Yvert No 1130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15399 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Children of Captain Grant"*. Trial color proof strip of 5. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1105, Yvert No 1131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 15400 ESS MONACO (1978)"The Children of Captain Grant"*. Trial color proof pair. 150th anniversary of birth of Jules Verne. Scott No 1105, Yvert No 1131.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15401 ESS MALI (1980) Space scenes. Set of 4 Trial color proof strips of 5. Scott Nos C395-8, Yvert Nos PA393-6. Jules Verne space novels. $350.00-- $275.00 15402 ESS MONACO (1982) Book*. Bibliophile Society*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1343, Yvert No 1358. $100.00-- $80.00 15403 SPE GERMANY (1983) Franz Kafka*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1395, Yvert No 1010. $25.00-- $20.00 15404 EL FRANCE (1983) Stendahl*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B555, Yvert No 2284. $25.00-- $20.00 15405 EA MONACO (1984) Gargantua with animals*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON and the artist LAMBERT. Scott No 1443, Yvert No 1451. Parody by Rabelais. $200.00-- $160.00 15406 EA MONACO (1984) Gargantua with sheep*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON and the artist LAMBERT. Scott No 1444, Yvert No 1452. Parody by Rabelais. $200.00-- $160.00 15407 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1985) Prayer book ornamental borders*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB227-30, Yvert Nos 704-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15408 SPE GERMANY (1985) Prayer book ornamental borders*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B636-9, Yvert Nos 1091-4. $60.00-- $50.00 15409 ESS MONACO (1989) Jean Cocteau*. Scenes from works*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1678, Yvert No 1679. $100.00-- $80.00 15410 EL FRANCE (1993) Alain*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B650, Yvert No 2800. $90.00-- $75.00 15411 EL FRANCE (1993) Jean Cocteau*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B651, Yvert No 2801. $90.00-- $75.00 15412 EL FRANCE (1993) Marcel Pagnol*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B652, Yvert No 2802. $90.00-- $75.00 15413 EL FRANCE (1993) André Chamson*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B653, Yvert No 2803. $90.00-- $75.00 15414 EL FRANCE (1993) Marguerite Yourcenar*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B654, Yvert No 2804. $90.00-- $75.00 15415 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1993) Henri Rochefort*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C248, Yvert No 302. $20.00-- $15.00 15416 EL FRANCE (1994) Georges Simenon*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2443, Yvert No 2911. Creator of fictional detective Maigret. $90.00-- $75.00 15417 EL FRANCE (1995) Jean Giono*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2471, Yvert No 2939. $90.00-- $75.00 15418 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Francis Carco*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 732, Yvert No 701. $50.00-- $40.00 15419 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Louis Brauquier*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C276, Yvert No PA335. $20.00-- $15.00 15420 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Windmill*. Goat*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 12 x 16. Scott No 756, Yvert No 727. Works of Alphonse Daudet - Lettres de mon Moulin. The issued value was changed to 65 Fr and the airmail designation was dropped. $500.00-- $400.00 15421 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Schoolchild with book and basket*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 12 x 16. Scott No 757, Yvert No 728. Works of Alphonse Daudet - Le Petit Chose. The issued value was changed to 65 Fr and the airmail designation was dropped. $500.00-- $400.00 15422 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Big game hunter*. Lion*. Parrot*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 12 x 16. Scott No 758, Yvert No 729. Works of Alphonse Daudet - Tartann de Tarascon. The issued value was changed to 65 Fr. $500.00-- $400.00 15423 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Daudet writing*. Globe*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 12 x 16. Signed by the artist. Scott No 759, Yvert No 726. Works of Alphonse Daude. The issued value was changed to 65 Fr. $500.00-- $400.00 15424 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (2002) Jean Marotti*. Skin diver*. Moray eel*. Sharks*. Crow*. Turtle*. Preliminary artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 20.8 x 14.8. Signed by the artist. Scott No 903. Illustrations from books by Jean Marotti - La Tourterelle et le Corbeau. The issued stamp instead depicted different scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . $375.00-- $300.00 15425 EP AUSTRIA (2018) National library 650th anniversary. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15119, 15272, 15862, 15863, 16145, 16774, 16784, 16791, 17279, 547 Authors Poets/Ecrivains Poétes 15426 ESS MONACO (1970) Lamartine*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 780, Yvert No 841. $100.00-- $80.00 15427 ESS MONACO (1974) Pierre de Bronsard*. Scene from "Sonnet à Hélène*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 911, Yvert No 964. $100.00-- $80.00 15428 EL FRANCE (1995) Francis Jammes*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2501, Yvert No 2983. $90.00-- $75.00 15429 EA FRANCE (2014) Charles Péguy*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 15430 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Peter Rosegger. Black print.. . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15299, 16790, 548 Automobile/Automobile 15431 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Man driving big truck. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Give the Country Good Roads! $60.00-- $50.00 15432 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Auto, tractor on road. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Maintain Russian Highways! $60.00-- $50.00 15433 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Men changing tire on tractor*. Illustrated postal card (O). $60.00-- $50.00 15434 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Auto*. Postal card (N) touting Russian cars. $50.00-- $40.00 15435 ENT RUSSIA (1933) Fancy cars. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Cross-country autos. $60.00-- $50.00 15436 ENT RUSSIA (1935) Trucks going over bridge*. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertising"Bad roads are the collective farmer's enemy! Repair the roads and maintain them!". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15437 OBL AUSTRIA (1936) St. Christopher*. 3 gr. postal card with circular cancel of Motorsektion Osterr. Heeressportverband and illustrated notice on reverse: "Offizielle Festkarte zur 5-jahr. Jubilaims-Kraftfahrzeug-Weihe des Bundesheeres." $40.00-- $30.00 15438 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Enjoliveur de Pontiac*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter Co. No 6451: "La Pontiac de 1942, avec tout que vous avez toujours aimé et avec 15 nouveautés en plus." $30.00-- $25.00 15439 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Main*. Robot*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 96808: "Les freins à air comprimé Bendix-Westinghouse, le modèle de sécurité dans le monde entier." $25.00-- $20.00 15440 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Prévention routière. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 92085: "Obéissez aux panneaux de la route pour votre sécurité." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15441 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Agent de police*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 78237: "Faites attention quand vous traversez.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15442 EMA ETATS UNIS (1946) Prévention routière. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli National Postage Meter Company No 9312: "Conduisez attentivement. Marchez prudemment." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 15443 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Automobile*. Pedestrians*. Blue meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #172390: "Walking or Driving, Take It Easy!" $20.00-- $15.00 15444 EMA ETATS UNIS (1956) Prévention routière. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli National Postage Meter No 8671: "Conduire prudemment, cela sauve la vie.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15445 FDC GERMANY (1961) Early Daimler & Benz autos*. Unaddressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott Nos 840-1, Yvert Nos 235-6. $5.00-- $5.00 15446 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) Car racing*. Deluxe sheet. 2nd automobile safari of New Caledonia. Scott No 371, Yvert No 355. A couple toning spots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 15447 EL MALI (1969) Modern & ancient autos*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 116-7,C71-2. Yvert Nos 118-9,PA71-2. $60.00-- $50.00 15448 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Antique Mercedes. Ford. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 128-128a, Yvert Nos 299-300. $50.00-- $40.00 15449 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Antique Alfa-Romeo, Ford. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 128b-128c, Yvert Nos 301-2. $50.00-- $40.00 15450 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Antique Hispano-Suiza, Invicta. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 128d-128e, Yvert Nos 303-4. $50.00-- $40.00 15451 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Antique Renault, Talbot. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 128f-128g, Yvert Nos 305-6. $50.00-- $40.00 15452 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Antique Mercer, Sunbeam. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 128h-128i, Yvert Nos 307-8. $50.00-- $40.00 15453 EP GERMANY (1971) Car following arrow on road*. Photo essay of unaccepted artwork for new traffic regulations issue. Measures 90 x 120 mm. Scott No 1061, Yvert No 536. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15454 EP GERMANY (1971) Line of cars driving on the right side of the road*. Photo essay of unaccepted artwork for new traffic regulations issue. Measures 90 x 120 mm. Scott No 1061, Yvert No 536.. . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15455 EL MALI (1975) Ancient autos*. Complete set of 4 deluxe sheets. Morris "Oxford", 1913. Franklin "E", 1907. Daimler, 1900. Panhard & Lavassor, 1895. Scott Nos 240-3, Yvert Nos 241-4. . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 15456 ESS MONACO (1975) Isotta Fraschini 1928*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 982, Yvert No 1020. $110.00-- $90.00 15457 EL NIGER (1975a) 1892 Peugeot*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 323, Yvert No 328. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15458 EP AUSTRIA (1979) Diesel motor*. Black proof, 13th Congress on Internal Combustion Engines. Scott No 1122, Yvert No 1438. $25.00-- $20.00 15459 EL F.S.A.T. (1980) HB40 Castor truck*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C61, Yvert No PA62. $25.00-- $20.00 15460 ND COMOROS (1981) Ancient autos*. Set of 5 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 535-9, Yvert Nos 357-61. $40.00-- $30.00 15461 SPE ALLEMAGNE (1982) Automobiles anciennes*. Yvert No 955-8. Scott No B594-7. Surchargés "MUSTER" (Spécimen). $90.00-- $75.00 15462 EP GRENADA/GRENADINES (1983) Mercer runabout*. Proof sheet of 8 stamps surrounding central vignette of Mercer Logo. Color bars in margin. 75th anniversary of Model T Ford. Scott No 548, Yvert No 488. Scarce item from the printer's archives! $120.00-- $100.00 15463 EP GRENADA (1983) 1931 Invicta Tourer*. Proof sheet of 8 stamps surrounding central vignette of Invicta Logo. Color bars in margin. 75th anniversary of Model T Ford. Scott No 1162, Yvert No 1091. Scarce item from the printer's archives! $120.00-- $100.00 15464 EP GRENADA (1983) 1930 Isotta Fraschini*. Proof sheet of 8 stamps surrounding central vignette of IF Logo. Color bars in margin. 75th anniversary of Model T Ford. Scott No 1164, Yvert No 1093. Scarce item from the printer's archives! $120.00-- $100.00 15465 SPE ALLEMAGNE (1983) Automobile* stylisée donnant une impression de grande vitesse. Yvert No 1014. Scott No 1399. 50ème Salon international. Surchargé "MUSTER" (Spécimen). **.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15466 SPE JAPAN (1985) Kan-Etsu tunnel*. Opening of tunnel issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1661, Yvert No 1560. $20.00-- $15.00 15467 EP GAMBIA (1986) 1913 Benz 8/20*. 1924 Steiger 10/50*. Proof sheet of the two souvenir sheets se-tenant. Karl Benz automotive centenary. Scott Nos 628-9, Yvert Nos BF24-5. Scarce item from the printer's archives! $120.00-- $100.00 15468 EL MALI (1987) Henry Ford*. Autos*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott No 546-9, Yvert No 542-5. Attractive! $60.00-- $50.00 15469 EL FRANCE (1994) Opening of Channel Tunnel*. Lion*. Cock*. Set of 2 collective blocs gommés. Scott Nos 2422a,2424a. Yvert Nos 2880-3. $300.00-- $240.00 15470 EL FRANCE (1995) Ancient & modern cars*. Bloc gommé. Centenary of Auto Club of France. Scott No 2499, Yvert No 2974. $150.00-- $120.00 15471 ND CUBA (2007) Cocotaxis. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 4738. 1 cm tear in right margin (not affecting design). $60.00-- $50.00 15472 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (2008) Ancient and modern postal vehicles. Original artwork for FDC cachet, pencil on tracing paper measuring 18.5 x 21 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott Nos 1050-2. 50th anniversary of New Caledonia OPT. $500.00-- $400.00 15473 ND CUBA (2010) Electric cars. Set of 6 imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 5159-64. $225.00-- $175.00 15474 EA MONACO (2012) 70th Grand Prix. Pair of die proofs (positive + negative) in dark blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2671. $250.00-- $200.00 15475 VAR CUBA (2013) Juan Fangio. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5450. Formula I racer. $125.00-- $100.00 15476 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Lohner-Porsche Mixte*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15020, 15153, 15263, 15510, 15513, 15800, 15848, 16099, 16865, 16924, 17563, 17662, 17682, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 549 Automobile: Traffic Safety/Securité routière 15477 EMA U.S.A. (1943) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 79407: "Eternal vigilance is the price of safety." $15.00-- $12.00 15478 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 71781: "Drive Safely." $15.00-- $12.00 15479 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 117370: "Drive Safely." $15.00-- $12.00 15480 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #91682: "Drive Carefully. Be Courteous. Help Save Lives." $15.00-- $12.00 15481 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 120095: "Drive with care." $15.00-- $12.00 15482 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Checkmarks*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 59294: "Check your truck, check accidents." $15.00-- $12.00 15483 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #132261: "Save Lives...Save Money. Stop Accidents." $15.00-- $12.00 15484 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Automobile*. Sun setting*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 159826: "Slow Down at Sundown." $30.00-- $25.00 15485 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Highway Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 178228: "The New York State Thruway...for safety, progress and Prosperity!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 15486 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Automobile*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 115885: "The Best Safety Device --- A Careful Driver." $20.00-- $15.00 15487 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Traffic Safety. GM Trucks. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 108104: "GMC Trucks. Make Safety a Habit!" $20.00-- $15.00 15488 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Automobile*. Mother* and child* crossing street. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 124851: "Drive - Walk Safely." $20.00-- $15.00 15489 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 106483: "To save your life, you can't beat safety." $15.00-- $12.00 15490 EMA U.S.A. (1954) Traffic Safety. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes #132261: "Save Lives...Save Money. Stop Accidents." $15.00-- $12.00 15491 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Quitting time whistle*. Interesting red meter cancellation on cover front Pitney Bowes No 195735: "Drive carefully. Safety knows no quitting time.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15492 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Three "Slow" traffic signs*. Violet meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 59144: "Slow down and live." $25.00-- $20.00 15493 SPE JAPAN (1967) Traffic light*. Auto*. Traffic safety issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 910, Yvert No 869. $20.00-- $15.00 15494 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Children racing in toy cars*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C137, Yvert No PA177. Road safety training. $25.00-- $20.00 15495 SPE GERMANY (1979) Road rescue emblems*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1290, Yvert No 847. $25.00-- $20.00 15496 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Traffic signs*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 456, Yvert No 439. $20.00-- $15.00 15497 SPE GERMANY (1982) License plate reading "ALKOHOL"*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1376, Yvert No 977. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15030, 550 Aviation/Aviation 15498 FF U.S.A. (1926) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Elko-Pasco route $10.00-- $10.00 15499 LOC YUGOSLAVIA (1928) Biplane*. Essay of unissued stamp. $40.00-- $30.00 15500 FF U.S.A. (1929) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Laredo, TX to Mexico. $10.00-- $10.00 15501 FF U.S.A. (1929) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first Sunday flight Miami - Atlanta; C.A.M. 25 $10.00-- $10.00 15502 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Southern Transcontinental Route 33. Dallas-Los Angeles. $10.00-- $10.00 15503 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Rockford, IL. CAM-9. $10.00-- $10.00 15504 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Charlotte, NC. New York-Atlanta Route. $10.00-- $10.00 15505 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight San Angelo, TX. Route 33 POD. $10.00-- $10.00 15506 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Greenville, SC. New York-Atlanta route. $10.00-- $10.00 15507 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Janesville, WI. CAM-9. $10.00-- $10.00 15508 FF U.S.A. (1930) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight San Diego, CA. AM-8. Neat biplane fancy cancel on SCott No C11! $25.00-- $20.00 15509 SPE SPAIN (1930) Ignacio Jimenes*. Francisco Iglesias*. Plane*. Map of South America*. MUESTRA overprint. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA81. $40.00-- $30.00 15510 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Biplanes flying over tractor*. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertising"The fifth Osoafiakhim lottery will give 25,000,000 rubles towards strengthening USSR defenses!". . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15511 FF U.S.A. (1933) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Chicago-Columbus, AM34. $10.00-- $10.00 15512 ENT RUSSIA (1933) Plane. Train. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Airmail Accelerates Postal Delivery! $60.00-- $50.00 15513 ENT RUSSIA (1933) Biplanes. Auto. Tank. Tractor. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Results of the 6th lottery. $60.00-- $50.00 15514 FF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (1937) First flight handstamp*. Letter commemorating first flight of Santa Mariato New York City. $15.00-- $12.00 15515 ND VENEZUELA (1937) Plane*. Margin imperforate. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA49. $20.00-- $15.00 15516 FF U.S.A. (1940) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight Minneapolis-St. Louis. AM-48. $10.00-- $10.00 15517 FF U.S.A. (1946) First Flight handstamp*. Envelope commemorating first flight New-Orleans to Havana, Cuba. FAN-31. $10.00-- $10.00 15518 EL REUNION (1954) Planes*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets of France overprinted CFA for Reunion. Scott Nos C42-5, Yvert No PA52-5. Ceres catalog for the French deluxe sheets is 4000FRF ($775) and the Reunion deluxe sheets are much scarcer! $600.00-- $500.00 15519 FDC FRANCE (1959) Test pilots*. FDC with cachet and special cancel. Scott No 925, Yvert No 1213. $5.00-- $5.00 15520 EL UPPER VOLTA (1961) Planes*. Airport*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C1-3, Yvert Nos PA1-3. $60.00-- $50.00 15521 EP MAURITANIA (1963) Plane*. Airport*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No C19, Yvert No PA23. Only 3-5 exist! $300.00-- $225.00 15522 EL MAURITANIA (1966a) Bréguet 14 biplane*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C53, Yvert No PA57. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15523 EL MAURITANIA (1966b) Latécoère 28 hydroplane*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C56, Yvert No PA60. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15524 EP AUSTRIA (1968) Planes*. Set of 3 black proofs. Scott Nos C61-3, Yvert Nos PA63-5. . . $20.00-- $15.00 15525 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1969) Plane*. Sailboat*. Deluxe sheet, first regular service Noumea to Paris. Scott No C69, Yvert No PA109. $15.00-- $12.00 15526 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Newspaper showing biplane*. Deluxe sheet. 1st flight Nile-New Caledonia-Australia. Scott No C85, Yvert No PA125. $20.00-- $15.00 15527 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Plane*. Globe*. Deluxe sheet. 40th anniversary of first Paris-Noumea flight. Scott No C91, Yvert No PA131. $20.00-- $15.00 15528 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Plane*. Map of Paris-Noumea route*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C104, Yvert No PA144. $15.00-- $12.00 15529 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1977) Planes*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. History of Aviation. Scott Nos 297-301, Yvert Nos 305-9. $50.00-- $40.00 15530 SPE PARAGUAY (1977) Aviation history*. Set of 8 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 1742-3. $30.00-- $25.00 15531 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Airports*. Map of routes*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C139-40, Yvert Nos PA179-80. $30.00-- $25.00 15532 EA CAMEROUN (1977) Sikorsky S-43*. Die proof signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No C248, Yvert No PA262. $150.00-- $120.00 15533 EL BENIN (1977) Nungesser*. Coli*. Plane*. Deluxe sheet. French aviators lost over the Atlantic in 1927. Scott No C268, Yvert No PA272. $20.00-- $15.00 15534 FDC RHODESIA (1978) Various planes. Registered FDC unaddressed. Scott Nos 408-13. $15.00-- $12.00 15535 EL MALI (1978) Planes*. Balloon*. Stamps*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C343-7, Yvert Nos PA341-5. $100.00-- $80.00 15536 SPE GERMANY (1979) Various planes*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B558-61, Yvert Nos 850-3. $50.00-- $40.00 15537 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1979) Inter-island transport. Set of 3 imperforate corner dated blocks of 6. Scott Nos C87-9, Yvert Nos PA89-91. $175.00-- $140.00 15538 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1980) Various planes*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB164-7, Yvert Nos 578-81. $50.00-- $40.00 15539 SPE GERMANY (1981) Gliding*. Scott No B588. Yvert No 927. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. $20.00-- $15.00 15540 EL FRANCE (1981a) Planes*. Deluxe sheet. Space & Aeronautics exhibit. Scott No C53, Yvert No PA54. $50.00-- $40.00 15541 SPE GERMANY (1982) Frankfurt airport*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1190, Yvert No 973. $20.00-- $15.00 15542 ND LESOTHO (1983) Wright brothers*. Plane*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 404, Yvert No 546. $90.00-- $75.00 15543 ND LESOTHO (1983) First airmail plane*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 405, Yvert No 547. $90.00-- $75.00 15544 EL DJIBOUTI (1984) Blériot 75th anniversary. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C204-6, Yvert Nos PA208-10. $30.00-- $25.00 15545 EL GABON (1984) Planes*. President Bongo*. Deluxe sheet. Pairs-Libreville air race. Scott No C264, Yvert No PA262. $20.00-- $15.00 15546 VAR VENEZUELA (1986) Planes*. Three different sheetlets of 10 stamps. First sheet is as issued but imperforate; 2nd sheet has only color blue, and 3rd sheet has perforation shift. Scott No 1360, Yvert Nos1220-9. $150.00-- $120.00 15547 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Transpac Dragon Rapide*. Map of routes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C204, Yvert No PA247. $15.00-- $12.00 15548 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) ATR-42*. Aerial view of islands*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C209, Yvert No PA252. $20.00-- $15.00 15549 EL ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1987) Latecoere 522*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C62, Yvert No PA65. $30.00-- $25.00 15550 SPE TONGA (1989) Naval aviation history. Set of 4 overprinted "SPECIMEN". Scott Nos 721-4. $50.00-- $40.00 15551 FDC TONGA (1989) Naval aviation history. ?FDC with cachet and thematic cancels. Scott Nos 721-4. $30.00-- $25.00 15552 SPE GERMANY (1989) Berlin Airlift*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N575, Yvert No 803. $15.00-- $12.00 15553 EL ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1989) Piper Aztec*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA68. $40.00-- $30.00 15554 EL ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1991) Piper Tomahawk*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C67, Yvert No PA70. $30.00-- $25.00 15555 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Plane taking off*. Deluxe sheet. Opening of Adelie Land airfield. Scott No C127, Yvert No PA128. $25.00-- $20.00 15556 EA BELGIUM (1994) Schreck FBA-H. Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1541. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15557 EA FRANCE (2008) French Acrobatic Patrol*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No C70. Marked "Epreuve d'état.". $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15177, 15178, 15179, 15236, 15237, 15363, 15800, 16099, 16634, 16654, 16842, 16976, 17181, 17285, 17573, 17581, 17682, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 17918, 17944, 552 Aviation Balloons/Aviation Ballons 15558 L BELGIUM (1935) Balloon mail. Letter card flown by balloon from Brussels, Belgium to Varsovie, Poland Coupe G. Bennett 1935. Franked with Belgium Nos 285,C6. Circular cancels of Brussel-Luchthaven Aeropost, Warsaw and Veshenskaya tying Russia No 416. Rare! $60.00-- $50.00 15559 LOC POLAND (1939) Balloon*. Gordon Bennett*. Set of 3 stamps printed for the 1939 Gordon Bennett balloon race that was to have been held in Poland but was canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. These stamps would have been affixed to mail carried by the racers. This is the 25gr value, and consists of two perforated stamps in different colors and one imperforate. Listed in Sanabria catalog. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 15560 LOC POLAND (1939) Balloon*. Gordon Bennett*. Set of 3 stamps printed for the 1939 Gordon Bennett balloon race that was to have been held in Poland but was canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. These stamps would have been affixed to mail carried by the racers. This is the 1zt value, and consists of two perforated stamps in different colors and one imperforate. Listed in Sanabria catalog. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 15561 EL MALI (1977) Zeppelins*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. History of the Zeppelin. Scott Nos C305-8, Yvert Nos PA300-3. $80.00-- $65.00 15562 ND NICARAGUA (1980) Graf Zeppelin*. Set of 2 perf + imperf S/S celebrating 10th anniversary of Apollo XI and Lunokhod. Michel Blocks 131Aa-Bb. $80.00-- $65.00 15563 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1982) Santos-Dumont*. Airships*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No C114, Yvert No PA117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 15564 ND LESOTHO (1983b) Montgolfier balloon*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 403, Yvert No 545. $90.00-- $75.00 15565 FDC ZAIRE (1984) Balloons*. Set of 2 unaddressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel franked with imperforate proofs!. Scott Nos 1160-7. $50.00-- $40.00 15566 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Balloons*. Deluxe sheet of triptych . Scott No C82a, Yvert No PA83a. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15387, 15388, 15393, 15394, 15535, 15981, 16690, 17569, 17570, 554 Aviation Helicopters/Aviation Hélicoptères 15567 EL REUNION (1958) Alouette helicopter*. Deluxe sheet of France overprinted CFA for Reunion. Scott No C47, Yvert No PA57. Much rarer than the French sheet which Ceres catalogs at 1450FRF ($280)! . . . . . $275.00-- $225.00 15568 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Alouette helicopters*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 95-6, Yvert Nos 92-3. $50.00-- $40.00 15569 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Military helicopter*. Early plane*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:17241, 17242, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 556 Aviation Parachutes/Aviation Parachutes 15570 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1968) Parachutists*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No C51, Yvert No PA57. $40.00-- $30.00 15571 ND BENIN (1977) Operation Viking on Mars*. Parachutes*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C275, Yvert No PA279. $30.00-- $25.00 558 Banking/Banque Argent 15572 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Woman holding savings book. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). My savings book will help us relax this summer. $60.00-- $50.00 15573 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Savings book. Factory chimneys. Tractors. Illustrated postal propaganda card (N). $60.00-- $50.00 15574 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Hand holding bank ticket. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Aren't You Using Bank Transfer? A lot to Lose! $60.00-- $50.00 15575 EA TOGO (1967) Ashanti Gold Token*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver HANNIQUET. African Monetary Union. Scott No 623, Yvert No 555. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15576 EA MAURITANIA (1969) Map of Africa*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. African Development Bank. Scott No 267, Yvert No 269. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15577 EP GUYANA (1971) National Cooperative Bank. Imperforate proof mounted on Waddington proof card. Scott No 122, Yvert No 365. $75.00-- $60.00 15578 EP GUYANA (1971) National Cooperative Bank. Imperforate proof mounted on Waddington proof card. Scott No 123, Yvert No 366. $75.00-- $60.00 15579 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Treasury building*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 380, Yvert No 395. $30.00-- $25.00 15580 SPE JAPAN (1975) Savings Box*. Coins*. 100th anniversary of Postal Savings Bank overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1235, Yvert No 1175. $20.00-- $15.00 15581 SPE GERMANY (1989) Friedrich List*. Train*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1497, Yvert No 1139. Economist. $20.00-- $15.00 15582 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1991) Central Bank for Economic Cooperation*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 577, Yvert No 395. Not easy to find! $15.00-- $12.00 15583 EL FRANCE (1994) Asian Development Bank*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2425, Yvert No 2884. $75.00-- $60.00 See also:15575, 15965, 15983, 15985, 17553, 560 Bells/Cloches 15584 EP BELGIUM (1974) Bruges Belfry*. Ministerial proof with embossed seal. Scott No 875, Yvert No 1714. $100.00-- $80.00 15585 EL FRANCE (1993) Bellringers*. Clock Tower*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2378, Yvert No 2827. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15114, 15213, 561 Beauty & Fashion/Beauté & Vogue 15586 ENT RUSSIA (1934) Boxes of cosmetics. Illustrated postal propaganda card (N). TEZHE - Soviet State Cosmetic Company. $60.00-- $50.00 15587 EMA ETATS UNIS (1942) Pudeur. Femme*. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 101964: "La Morale, c'est l'affaire de la femme. Vernis à ongles de Revlon." . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15588 MAQ CENTRAL AFRICA (1967) African Hair style*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 19 x 27 cm, signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 90, Yvert No 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15589 MAQ CENTRAL AFRICA (1967) African Hair style*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 19 x 27 cm, signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 91, Yvert No 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 See also:15948, 16674, 562 Bicentennial US/Bicentenaire USA 15590 VAR U.S.A. (1973) Postrider* on horse* announcing mail arrival with bugle*. Scott No 1478. Yvert No 978. American Bicentennial: Colonial Communications issue. Dramatic shift of the color black in plate number block of 4 resulting in double image. **. $150.00-- $120.00 15591 EL UPPER VOLTA (1975) Scenes from American Revolution*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. US Bicentennial. Scott Nos 365-7,C209-10. Yvert Nos 354-6,PA188-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15592 ND UPPER VOLTA (1975) Washington taking oath of office. Imperforate and perforated S/S. Scott No 367a, Yvert No BF5ae. $25.00-- $20.00 15593 EL MADAGASCAR (1975) US Bicentennial*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 525-6,C137-9. Yvert Nos 560-1,PA149-51. $60.00-- $50.00 15594 VAR U.S.A. (1975) Military uniforms*. Bicentennial emblem*. Scott No 1565-8. Yvert No 1055-8. Impressive shift of the colors black and yellow in margin block resulting in double image of the soldiers. **. . $110.00-- $90.00 15595 L BRAZIL (1976) Washington*. Truman*. Eisenhower*. Kennedy*. Cleveland*. Roosevelt*. Special commemorative envelope honoring American presidents issued for American Bicentennial. Only 50 were made. $150.00-- $120.00 15596 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Battle of Yorktown*. George Washington*. Virginia Cape Battle*. Lafayette*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 187-8. Yvert Nos 190-1. $200.00-- $160.00 15597 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1976) Washington. Lafayette. American flag. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 447. Yvert No 449. $100.00-- $80.00 15598 EL CHAD (1976) American Bicentennial*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C181-5, Yvert Nos PA171-5. Not easy to find! $50.00-- $40.00 15599 EL MALI (1976) US Bicentennial*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C277-9, Yvert No PA273-5. Hard to find! $40.00-- $30.00 15600 EL MALI (1980) Rochambeau*. Washington*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. French participation in the American Revolution. Scott Nos C393-4, Yvert No PA391-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:17567, 564 Bicycles/Cyclisme 15601 ENT GERMANY (1905) Bicycle. Bicycle factory*. 3 Pfennig postal stationery (O) with large gold letters: "August Stukenbrok Einbeck" on front and illustration of factory on back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $95.00 15602 EMA ETATS UNIS (1949) Bicyclettes. Hôpitaux. Camions. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 156570: "Colson: Bicyclettes, Vélocipèdes, Machines à plÂtres, Camions et Equipement pour Hôpitaux." $20.00-- $15.00 15603 EL CONGO (1969) Bicyclettes*. Motos*. Scott Nos 183-90. Yvert Nos 229-36. Epreuves de luxe. $100.00-- $80.00 15604 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Bicycles on map of island*. Deluxe sheet, 4th Cycle Tour of Island. Scott No C77, Yvert No PA117. $25.00-- $20.00 15605 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Cyclists. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 424, Yvert No 432. Montreal Olympics. $50.00-- $40.00 15606 SPE JAPAN (1977) Cyclist*. Specimen overprinted "MIHON". National Sports Issue. Scott No 1313, Yvert No 1240. $20.00-- $15.00 15607 ND BELGIUM (1988) Cyclists*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No B1073, Yvert No 2286. $40.00-- $30.00 15608 EL FRANCE (1989) Bicycles racing*. Deluxe sheet. World Championship, Chamberry. Scott No 2158, Yvert No 2590. $60.00-- $50.00 15609 EL ANDORRA (1993) Tour de France*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 429, Yvert No 434. $75.00-- $60.00 15610 EP AUSTRIA (2018) UCI World Road Cycling Championship. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:16482, 16635, 17410, 17559, 17675, 566 Birds/Oiseaux 15611 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Duck*. Farmhouse*. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. Three strikes (one very faint) on buff envelope. One of the rarest of the Ed, Ky Fancy Cancels!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $150.00 15612 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Bluejay*. Fancy cancel from Blue Jay, West Virginia. Three strikes in blue on registered envelope. $450.00-- $375.00 15613 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Finch*. Fancy cancel from Finch, Montana. Two strikes in blue on registered envelope. $450.00-- $375.00 15614 OBL BURMA (1942) Peacock*. One anna postal stationery envelope (N) with peacock overprint used during the Japanese occupation of Burma. $30.00-- $25.00 15615 EP BERMUDA (1949) Yellow-billed tropic bird*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Buffon (1784). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 121D, Yvert No 112. $200.00-- $160.00 15616 EP BOLIVIA (1949) Toco toucan*. Oversized (20 x 26 cm) proof card with image of stamp and much larger plate reprinted from a drawing of Gould (1842). These proofs were printed by Helio-Vaugirard to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 264, Yvert No 235. $200.00-- $160.00 15617 VAR LIBERIA (1953) Jacana bird*. Variety with inverted center. Scott No 345, Yvert No 322. $30.00-- $25.00 15618 MAX AUSTRIA (1953) Barn swallows*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA55. $40.00-- $30.00 15619 ** MONACO (1955) Birds*. Set of 4 mint (hinged). Scott Nos C41-4, Yvert Nos PA5-8. $150.00-- $125.00 15620 ESS MONACO (1961) Birds*: Owls*. Robin*. Woodpecker. Stork* etc. Scott No 511-20. Yvert No 581-90. Protection of useful birds. Trial Color Plate Proofs in blocks of 4. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . $700.00-- $550.00 15621 EMA NETHERLANDS (1962) Stork*. Red meter cancellation on fragment No PR368:"Zekerheid Van 1805." $15.00-- $12.00 15622 SPE JAPAN (1963) Lidith's Jay*. Bird issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 788, Yvert No 742. $20.00-- $15.00 15623 SPE JAPAN (1963) Rock Ptarmigan*. Raicho, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 789, Yvert No 743. $20.00-- $15.00 15624 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Yellow-headed amazon*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 696), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses etÉtrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the inscriptions are white on the colored background instead of black. Scott No C201, Yvert No PA182. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15625 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Spotted-breasted oriole (Chiltota)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C202, Yvert No PA183. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15626 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Spotted-breasted oriole (Chiltota)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the Latin scientific name has been shortened. Scott No C202, Yvert No PA183. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15627 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Turquoise-browed motmot (Talapo)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C203, Yvert No PA184. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15628 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Turquoise-browed motmot (Talapo)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 700), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and differ from the issued set in that the inscriptions are white instead of black. Scott No C203, Yvert No PA184. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15629 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Great-tailed grackle (Clarinero)*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 698), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C204, Yvert No PA185. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15630 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Great currasow (Paujil)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 696), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisseset Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C205, Yvert No PA186. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15631 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) White-throated magpie-jay (Urraca gris)*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 699), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C206, Yvert No PA187. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15632 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Golden-fronted woodpecker*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 696), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C207, Yvert No PA188. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15633 SPE JAPAN (1964a) Japanese white stork*. Konotori, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 791, Yvert No 745. $20.00-- $15.00 15634 SPE JAPAN (1964b) Bush warbler*. Uguisu, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 792, Yvert No 745A. Gorgeous! $20.00-- $15.00 15635 SPE JAPAN (1964c) Meadow bunting*. Hoojira, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 792A, Yvert No 745B. $20.00-- $15.00 15636 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Uvea crested parakeet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C48, Yvert No PA88. $30.00-- $25.00 15637 EL LAOS (1966d) Bengal roller*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 125, Yvert No 130. $30.00-- $25.00 15638 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Birds*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 361-6, Yvert Nos 345-50. $150.00-- $120.00 15639 ESS F.S.A.T. (1968) Black-browed albatross*. Trial color proof. Scott No 28, Yvert No 24. $400.00-- $325.00 15640 SPE JAPAN (1969) Pheasant incense burner*. National Art treasures issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1011, Yvert No 960. Beautiful! $30.00-- $25.00 15641 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Friarbird*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 380, Yvert No 364. $20.00-- $15.00 15642 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Sacred kingfisher*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 381, Yvert No 365. Some wrinkling present. $20.00-- $15.00 15643 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Emerald doves*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C70, Yvert No PA110. $25.00-- $20.00 15644 SPE JAPAN (1971) Titmouse*. Bird week issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1060, Yvert No 1008. $20.00-- $15.00 15645 EMA GERMANY (1973) Ostrich*. Red meter cancellation on fragment"Engelbert Strauss." $15.00-- $12.00 15646 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 413, Yvert No 410. $50.00-- $40.00 15647 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Variable Sunbird (Cinnyris venustus). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 415, Yvert No 411. $50.00-- $40.00 15648 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), . Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 417, Yvert No 413. $90.00-- $75.00 15649 SPE JAPAN (1975a) Japanese cranes*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1200, Yvert No 1138. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 15650 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Brown Booby. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 413, Yvert No 398. $30.00-- $25.00 15651 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Brown Booby. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 413, Yvert No 398. $20.00-- $15.00 15652 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Blue-faced Booby. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 414, Yvert No 399. $20.00-- $15.00 15653 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Blue-faced Booby. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 414, Yvert No 399. $30.00-- $25.00 15654 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Red-footed Booby. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 415, Yvert No 400. $30.00-- $25.00 15655 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Red-footed Booby. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 415, Yvert No 400. $20.00-- $15.00 15656 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Namaqua dove (Oena capensis). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 418, Yvert No 429. $60.00-- $50.00 15657 SPE JAPAN (1976) Short-tailed albatross*. Bird issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1199, Yvert No 1137. $20.00-- $15.00 15658 SPE JAPAN (1976) Temminck's robin*. Bird issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1202, Yvert No 1180. $20.00-- $15.00 15659 SPE JAPAN (1976) Crows* in snow*. Letter Day issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1264, Yvert No 1200. $20.00-- $15.00 15660 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Frigate bird*. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 414, Scott No 430. $25.00-- $20.00 15661 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Black-naped tern (Sterna sumatrana)*. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 415, Scott No 431. $25.00-- $20.00 15662 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Sooty tern (Sterna fuscata*. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 416, Scott No 432. $25.00-- $20.00 15663 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Stormy petrel*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 83, Yvert No 82. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15664 EP YEMEN (1980) Birds. Set of 6 cromalin proofs mounted in Ueberreuter proof folder. These stamps were unissued. $50.00-- $40.00 15665 ND SIERRA LEONE (1980) Nigerian blue-breasted kingfisher (Halcyon malimbicus forbesi)*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 472, Yvert No 435. Only one sheet of 10 imperforates was issued! . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15666 SPE GERMANY (1981) Baby coot* in palm of hand*. Scott No 1355. Yvert No 934. Wildlife protection. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. **. $25.00-- $20.00 15667 SPE JAPAN (1981) Crested ibis*. National park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1461, Yvert No 1380. $20.00-- $15.00 15668 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Chionis*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA67. $25.00-- $20.00 15669 EL F.S.A.T. (1982) Ducks*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 101-2, Yvert Nos 97-8. $25.00-- $20.00 15670 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Grey's Ptilope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 479, Yvert No 462. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15671 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Caledonian loriquet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 480, Yvert No 463. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15672 ND BENIN (1982) Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo gigas)*. Imperforate strip of 4. Scott No 525, Yvert No 545. $25.00-- $20.00 15673 ND BENIN (1982) Kingfisher*. Weaver bird*. Imperforate strip of 4. Scott No 528, Yvert No 548. $25.00-- $20.00 15674 ESS MONACO (1982) Nutcracker*. Mercantour National Park. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 1323, Yvert No 1316. $100.00-- $80.00 15675 ESS MONACO (1982) Rock Partridge*. Mercantour National Park. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 1325, Yvert No 1318. $100.00-- $80.00 15676 ESS MONACO (1982) Wall creeper*. Mercantour National Park. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 1326, Yvert No 1319. $100.00-- $80.00 15677 MAX CHINA (1982) Various birds*. Set of 2 maximum cards with thematic cancel. Scott Nos 1805-9, Yvert Nos 2535-9 $30.00-- $25.00 15678 SPE JAPAN (1983) Okinawa Rail*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1534, Yvert No 1461. $20.00-- $15.00 15679 SPE JAPAN (1983) Okinawa woodpecker*. Bird issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1536, Yvert No 1472. $20.00-- $15.00 15680 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Seagull*. Obock*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 579, Yvert No 585. $25.00-- $20.00 15681 SPE JAPAN (1984) White-backed woodpecker*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1543, Yvert No 1491. $20.00-- $15.00 15682 SPE GERMANY (1984) White stork*. Alfred Brehm*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N495, Yvert No 683. $20.00-- $15.00 15683 EL CAMEROUN (1984a) Nightingales*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 763, Yvert No 742. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15684 SPE JAPAN (1984y) Japanese marsh warbler*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1538, Yvert No 1476. $20.00-- $15.00 15685 SPE JAPAN (1984z) Nordmann's greenshank*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1541, Yvert No 1483. $20.00-- $15.00 15686 ND TUVALU (Niutao) (1985) Northern Oriole*. Great crested flycatcher*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 28. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15687 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Snowy petrel*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 115, Yvert No 110. . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15688 ND NEVIS (1985) Painted bunting*. Golden-crowned kinglet*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 407, Yvert Nos 277-8. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15689 ND NEVIS (1985) Common flicker*. Western tanager*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 409, Yvert Nos 280-1. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15690 ND NEVIS (1985) Sage thrasher*. Evening grosbeak*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 411, Yvert Nos 284-5. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15691 ND NEVIS (1985) Blackburnian warbler*. Northern Oriole*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 414, Yvert Nos 290-1. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15692 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Lord Howe Island Vinous-tinted Thrush*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 534, Yvert No 511. $20.00-- $15.00 15693 ND MONTSERRAT (1985) Black-throated blue warbler*. Palm warbler*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 580, Yvert Nos 588-9. Audubon centennial.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15694 ND MONTSERRAT (1985) Bobolink*. Lark sparrow*. Full sheet of 25 se-tenant pairs. Scott No 581, Yvert Nos 590-1. Audubon centennial. $200.00-- $160.00 15695 EL CAMEROUN (1985) Red-throated bee-eater*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 800, Yvert No 779. $20.00-- $15.00 15696 EA BELGIUM (1985) Grosbeak. Die proof in orange signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1219. (Note - FDC is not included in this lo).. . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15697 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Amsterdam albatross*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No C86, Yvert No PA87. $30.00-- $25.00 15698 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Fulmars*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 118, Yvert No 115. $20.00-- $15.00 15699 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Giant petrels*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 119, Yvert No 116. $20.00-- $15.00 15700 ND TANZANIA (1986) Mallard*. Eider*. Ibis*. Spoonbill*. Imperforate souvenir sheet. Audubon Bicentennial. Scott No 309a, Yvert No BF45. $90.00-- $75.00 15701 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Australian magpie*. Deluxe sheet. Stampex issue. Scott No 545, Yvert No 523. $20.00-- $15.00 15702 SPE JAPAN (1986) Shrike*. Afforestation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1674, Yvert No 1583. Not easy to find! $15.00-- $12.00 15703 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Seagulls*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C91, Yvert No PA92. $25.00-- $20.00 15704 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) New Caledonia White eye*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 564, Yvert No 542. $20.00-- $15.00 15705 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Wilson's petrel*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 139, Yvert No 132. $30.00-- $25.00 15706 ND LESOTHO (1988) Clapper lark*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 621, Yvert No 757. $90.00-- $75.00 15707 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Blue petrel*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 144, Yvert No 142. $25.00-- $20.00 15708 EP BHUTAN (1989) Various birds. Set of 6 imperforate proofs mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott Nos 774//785, Yvert Nos 866//877. $200.00-- $160.00 15709 EA BELGIUM (1989) Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1218. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15710 EA BELGIUM (1989) Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1222. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15711 EA BELGIUM (1989) Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata). Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1323. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15712 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Yellow-billed albatross*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 155, Yvert No 150. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15713 EA BELGIUM (1990) Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor). Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1217. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15714 EA BELGIUM (1990) European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola). Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1223. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15715 EA BELGIUM (1990) Common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs). Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1230. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15716 EL F.S.A.T. (1990)"Bird" by Folon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C113, Yvert No PA114. $60.00-- $50.00 15717 EA BELGIUM (1991) Coal tit (Periparus ater). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1216. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15718 EA BELGIUM (1991) Song thrush (Turdus philomelos). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1229. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15719 EA BELGIUM (1992) Common redpoll (Acanthis flammea). Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1432. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15720 EA BELGIUM (1992) Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1433. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15721 EA BELGIUM (1992) Redwing (Turdus iliacus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1434. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15722 EA BELGIUM (1992) White-throated dipper (Cinclus cinclus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1440. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15723 EA BELGIUM (1992) European greenfinch (Chloris chloris). Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1444. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15724 EA BELGIUM (1992) Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1445. (Note - FDC is not included in this lo). $150.00-- $120.00 15725 EL F.S.A.T. (1992) Cape petrel*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C118, Yvert No PA121. . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15726 SPE JAPAN (1992h) Varied tit*. Definitive issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2160, Yvert No 2021. $20.00-- $15.00 15727 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Skua*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 187, Yvert No 176. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15728 EL FRANCE (1993) Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2322, Yvert No 2787. $110.00-- $90.00 15729 EL FRANCE (1993) Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2323, Yvert No 2788. $110.00-- $90.00 15730 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Salvin's Prion*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 197, Yvert No 189. . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15731 EA BELGIUM (1994) House sparrow (Passer domesticus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1446. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15732 SPE JAPAN (1994a) Japanese White-eye*. Definitive series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2158, Yvert No 2079. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 15733 EL FRANCE (1995) Snowy egret*. Bloc gommé. Audubon portrait. Scott No 2462, Yvert No 2929. $90.00-- $75.00 15734 EL FRANCE (1995) Common tern*. Bloc gommé. Audubon portrait. Scott No 2464, Yvert No 2931. $90.00-- $75.00 15735 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) White-chinned petrel*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 213, Yvert No 204. $100.00-- $80.00 15736 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Storm petrels*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 223, Yvert No 214. $100.00-- $80.00 15737 EA BELGIUM (1997) European magpie (Pica pica). Die proof in brownish-violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1645. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15738 EA BELGIUM (1997) Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis). Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1651. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15739 EA BELGIUM (1997) Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). Die proof in yellow signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1660. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15740 EA BELGIUM (1997) Willow tit (Poecile montanus). Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1676. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15741 EA BELGIUM (1998) European crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus). Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1696. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot). $150.00-- $120.00 15742 EA BELGIUM (1998) European green woodpecker (Picus viridis). Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1702. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot). $150.00-- $120.00 15743 EA BELGIUM (1998) Turtledove (Streptopelia turtur). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1703. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15744 EA BELGIUM (1998) Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris). Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1715. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15745 EA BELGIUM (1999) Goldcrest (Regulus regulus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1715. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15746 EA BELGIUM (2000) Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1788. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15747 EA BELGIUM (2000) Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla). Die proof in blue signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1788. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15748 EA BELGIUM (2000) Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1839. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15749 EA BELGIUM (2001) Great grey shrike (Lanius excubitor). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1837. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15750 ND CUBA (2017) Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus). Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 15751 VAR CUBA (2017) Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus). Imperforate block of 4 missing colors yellow and black. $125.00-- $100.00 15752 ND CUBA (2017) Great curassow (Crax rubra). Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 15753 VAR CUBA (2017) Great curassow (Crax rubra). Imperforate block of 4 missing colors yellow and black. $125.00-- $100.00 15754 VAR CUBA (2017) Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) + 2 other birds. Imperforate block of 9 printed on top of print of souvenir sheet for this issue. A truly spectacular error! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 15755 VAR CUBA (2017) Great currasow (Crax rubra) + 2 otherbirds. Imperforate block of 9 printed on top of print of souvenir sheet for this issue. A truly spectacular error! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 15756 ND CUBA (2017) Western swamphen (Porphyrio martello). Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 15757 VAR CUBA (2017) Western swamphen (Porphyrio martello). Imperforate block of 4 missing colors yellow and black. $125.00-- $100.00 15758 VAR CUBA (2018) Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis). Imperforate block of 4 with colors yellow and black missing. Scott No 6026. $125.00-- $100.00 15759 VAR CUBA (2018) Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis). Imperforate block of 4 with colors shifted, resulting in double image. Scott No 6026. $125.00-- $100.00 15760 ND CUBA (2018) Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 6026. $60.00-- $50.00 15761 VAR CUBA (2018) Yellow-headed amazon (Amazona oratrix). Imperforate block of 4 with colors yellow and black missing. Scott No 6027. $125.00-- $100.00 15762 ND CUBA (2018) Yellow-headed amazon (Amazona oratrix). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 6027. $60.00-- $50.00 15763 VAR CUBA (2018) Yellow-headed amazon (Amazona oratrix). Imperforate block of 4 with color shifted, resulting in double image. Scott No 6027. $125.00-- $100.00 15764 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Mute swan (Cygnus olor)*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15208, 15209, 15213, 15224, 15261, 15381, 15422, 15802, 15896, 15906, 15995, 15997, 16100, 16120, 16427, 16831, 16832, 16845, 17117, 17118, 17183, 17224, 17446, 17460, 17574, 17575, 17576, 17885, 568 Birds Chicken/Oiseaux Poules 15765 EMA U.S.A. (1958) Turkey. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #87607: "We Talk Turkey." (Expression meaning: making a deal. Pun!) $15.00-- $12.00 15766 EMA U.S.A. (1968) Turkey*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 724533. $15.00-- $12.00 15767 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 533, Yvert No 510. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 15768 SPE JAPAN (1988) Chicken*. Egg*. World Poultry Congress issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1806, Yvert No 1703. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 15769 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Steinhendl chickens*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15353, 15469, 16693, 570 Birds Eagles/Oiseaux Aigle Rapaces 15770 VAR BAHAWALPUR (1933) Eagle-like bird of prey*. Strip of 4 stamps (from single sheet printing of 100) commemorating centenary of state's alliance with Britain, which however did not permit its postal use! Printed and prepared by Thomas De La Rue. $400.00-- $325.00 15771 ESS SOMALI COAST (1962) Griffin vulture*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Scott No 291, Yvert No 309. $550.00-- $450.00 15772 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) King Vulture*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 695), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers. These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No C200, Yvert No PA181. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate."" $400.00-- $325.00 15773 SPE JAPAN (1974) Pine*. Hawk*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1183, Yvert No 1130. $20.00-- $15.00 15774 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1983) Osprey*. Deluxe sheet. Birds of prey. Scott No 494, Yvert No 480. $20.00-- $15.00 15775 SPE JAPAN (1984) Ryukyu serpent eagle*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1539, Yvert No 1477. $20.00-- $15.00 15776 SPE JAPAN (1984) Peregrine falcon*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1542, Yvert No 1490. $20.00-- $15.00 15777 EL ANDORRA (1992) Vulture*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 419, Yvert No 421. $50.00-- $40.00 15778 EL FRANCE (1995) Brown-colored rough-legged buzzard*. Bloc gommé. Audubon portrait. Scott No 2465, Yvert No 2932. $90.00-- $75.00 15779 ND CUBA (2017) Chaco eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus). Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 15780 VAR CUBA (2017) Chaco eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus). Imperforate block of 4 missing colors yellow and black. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:15323, 15324, 15841, 15842, 15995, 16377, 572 Birds Owls/Oiseaux Hiboux 15781 SPE JAPAN (1973) Owl in nest*. Mt. Horajii*. Tenryu-Okumikawa National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1148, Yvert No 1090. Lovely!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15782 SPE JAPAN (1985) Owl*. MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 1654, Yvert No 1545. $20.00-- $15.00 15783 ENT SWEDEN (2000) Owl*. Postal card (N) "Portokort". Listed in Facit Special catalog. $10.00-- $10.00 574 Birds Penguins/Oiseaux Pingouins 15784 ESS FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1963) Penguins*. Pontoon boats*. Scott No 23. Yvert No 20. International Year of the Quiet Sun. Trial Color Plate Proof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15785 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Rockhopper penguins*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 82, Yvert No 81. $25.00-- $20.00 15786 EL F.S.A.T. (1980) Adélie penguins*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 89-91, Yvert Nos 86-8. . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15787 EL F.S.A.T. (1982) Manchots*. Deluxe sheet. PhilexFrance. Scott No C70, Yvert No PA71. . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15788 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Penguins*. Set of2 deluxe sheets. Scott No 108-9. Yvert No 105-6. $50.00-- $40.00 15789 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Emperor penguins*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No 114, Yvert No 109. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15790 EL FSAT (1987) Macaroni penguins*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 132. Yvert No 124. $30.00-- $25.00 15791 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Penguin*. Letters*. Map of Antarctica*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 158, Yvert No 155. $30.00-- $25.00 15792 EL F.S.A.T. (1992) Penguins*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C123, Yvert No PA124. . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15793 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Penguin*. Television*. Camera*. ECOPHY program. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 192, Yvert No 180. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15153, 15952, 15953, 15954, 15958, 15959, 15981, 16141, 16143, 16381, 16573, 16574, 16991, 17065, 17237, 576 Birds Pigeons/Oiseaux Pigeons 15794 SPE JAPAN (1963) Eastern turtle dove*. Kijibato, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 790, Yvert No 744. Gorgeous! $20.00-- $15.00 15795 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Cloven-feathered doves*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C49a. $50.00-- $40.00 15796 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Speckled pigeon (Columba guinea). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C102, Yvert No PA105. $125.00-- $100.00 15797 SPE JAPAN (1984) Japanese wood pigeon*. Endangered birds issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1540, Yvert No 1482. $20.00-- $15.00 15798 EL FRANCE (1995) Band-tailed pigeon*. Bloc gommé. Audubon portrait. Scott No 2463, Yvert No 2930. $90.00-- $75.00 577 Black Americans/Black Americans 15799 EA MALI (1977) Martin Luther King, Jr*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No C310, Yvert No PA306. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 578 Bridges/Ponts 15800 FF U.S.A. (1931) Car crossing bridge*. First Flight envelope (Bismarck, North Dakota to Los Angeles) with cachet showing auto crossing Liberty Memorial Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15801 ENT RUSSIA (1936) Truck approaching wooden bridge*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising"A good road and a safe bridge strengthen the growth of socialism.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15802 EA MADAGASCAR (1954) Woman*. Antsirabé viaduct*. Grey-headed gull*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Scott No C59, Yvert No PA76. Rare and beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15803 ND AUSTRIA (1962) Danube bridge*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 698, Yvert No 957A. . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 15804 SPE JAPAN (1966) Multi-section bridge*. Completion of 5 bridges linking Misumi Harbor with Amakusa Islands, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 894, Yvert No 849. Scarce! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15805 EL FRANCE (1966) Oléron bridge*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1162, Yvert No 1489. $40.00-- $30.00 15806 EP AUSTRIA (1980) Old & Modern bridges*. Black proof. Scott No 1163, Yvert No 1483. 11th Congress International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. $25.00-- $20.00 15807 SPE GERMANY (1984) Bridges*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott Nos 1415-6, Yvert Nos 1042-3. $30.00-- $25.00 15808 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Marguerite La Foa suspension bridge*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 526, Yvert No 503. $25.00-- $20.00 15809 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Hundsau brook aqueduct*. Black proof. Scott No 1332, Yvert No 1662. $20.00-- $15.00 15810 SPE JAPAN (1985) Suspension bridge*. Opening of Oonaruho bridge, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1652, Yvert No 1539. $20.00-- $15.00 15811 EL ANDORRA (1990) La Margineda bridge. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 379. Yvert No 385. $20.00-- $15.00 15812 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Barqueta suspension bridge*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C230, Yvert No PA282. Seville 92 Philatelic Exhibition. $25.00-- $20.00 15813 EL FRANCE (1994) Saux River bridge*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2432, Yvert No 2892. $110.00-- $90.00 15814 EL FRANCE (1995) Normandy bridge*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2451, Yvert No 2923. $110.00-- $90.00 15815 EL FRANCE (1995) Nyons bridge*. Bloc gommé. Tourism series. Scott No 2460, Yvert No 2956. $75.00-- $60.00 15816 VAR CUBA (2013) LaConcordia bridge - Matanzas. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5437. $125.00-- $100.00 15817 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Schemerl (Lion) bridge - Vienna. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15277, 15436, 15852, 15969, 15972, 15973, 16106, 16107, 16231, 16393, 16755, 16813, 17543, 17733, 17734, 17887, 580 Butterflies/Papillons 15818 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Platyhedra moth & larvae on cotton plant*. Deluxe sheet. Plant Protection. Scott No 55, Yvert No 57. $25.00-- $20.00 15819 SPE JAPAN (1966) Butterflies*. Painting issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 879, Yvert No 835. $20.00-- $15.00 15820 SPE JAPAN (1966) Butterfly*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 887a, Yvert No 843. $25.00-- $20.00 15821 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Butterfly (Papilio montrouzieri)*. Deluxe sheet. Polyura clitarchus. Scott No 357, Yvert No 341. $25.00-- $20.00 15822 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Butterfly*. Deluxe sheet. Polyura clitarchus. Scott No 358, Yvert No 344. $25.00-- $20.00 15823 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Butterfly*. Deluxe sheet. Hypolimnus bolia (male). Scott No 359, Yvert No 343. $25.00-- $20.00 15824 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Butterfly*. Deluxe sheet. Hypolimnus bolia (female). Scott No 360, Yvert No 344. $25.00-- $20.00 15825 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) Butterflies*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C51-3, Yvert Nos PA92-4. $80.00-- $65.00 15826 ND NICARAGUA (1968) Butterflies*. Set of 12 imperforate pairs. A spectacular set! Scott Nos C606-17, Yvert Nos PA575-86. Only 100 sets (1 sheet) exist!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15827 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Hypolimnas misippus. Imperforate gutter pair. Scott No 392, Yvert No 404. $30.00-- $25.00 15828 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) African swallowtail (Papilio dardanus). Imperforate gutter pair. Scott No 397, Yvert No 405. $30.00-- $25.00 15829 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) African Blue-banded Swallowtail (Papilio nireus). Imperforate gutter pair. Scott No 395, Yvert No 420. $30.00-- $25.00 15830 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Anona squamosa (custard apple)*. Graphium gelon*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 555, Yvert No 533. $25.00-- $20.00 15831 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Albizzia granulosa*. Polyura gamma*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 556, Yvert No 534. $25.00-- $20.00 15832 EP TONGA (1989) Butterfly*. Progressive proof imperforate pair, the 2nd stamp in the pair shows only colors blue and yellow. Hypolimnas bolina - the common or great eggfly. Scott No 714, Yvert No 729. Only a few exist! Rare! $75.00-- $60.00 15833 MAQ YEMEN REPUBLIC (1990) Dirphia multicolor*. Final accepted artwork, watercolor measuring 13 x 9.5 cm mounted and windowed in larger piece of cardboard (25.4 x 21.3 cm) with official stamp and signatures and stamp-sized monochrome proof mounted at lower right corner. Scott No 541, Yvert No 9. Unique and beautiful exhibit item!. . . . . . . . . . . $700.00-- $550.00 15834 MAQ YEMEN REPUBLIC (1990) Automeris io*. Final accepted artwork, watercolor measuring 13 x 9.5 cm mounted and windowed in larger piece of cardboard (25.4 x 21.3 cm) with official stamp and signatures and stamp-sized monochrome proof mounted at lower right corner. Scott No 542, Yvert No 10. Unique and beautiful exhibit item! . . . . . . . . . . $700.00-- $550.00 15835 MAQ YEMEN REPUBLIC (1990) Bhutanitis (Armandia) lidderdalii*. Final accepted artwork, watercolor measuring 13 x 9.5 cm mounted and windowed in larger piece of cardboard (25.4 x 21.3 cm) with official stamp and signatures and stamp-sized monochrome proof mounted at lower right corner. Scott No 544, Yvert No 12. Unique and beautiful exhibit item! . . . $700.00-- $550.00 15836 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Butterflies*. Grasses*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 626-8, Yvert Nos 590,PA265-6. Scarce! $75.00-- $60.00 15837 ND ALGERIA (1991) Butterflies*. Set of 4 margin imperforates. Scott Nos 945-8, Yvert Nos 1005-8. $120.00-- $95.00 15838 EL ANDORRA (1993) Brush-footed butterfly (Nymphalidae)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 428, Yvert No 433. $75.00-- $60.00 15839 EA BELGIUM (1993) Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae). Die proof in bluish-green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1488. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15840 EP MALDIVES (1993) Various butterflies. Set of 8 imperforate proofs and 3 imperforate S/S proofs mounted in 2 BDT International Security Printer folders. Scott Nos 1893-1906. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15841 ND CHAD (1996) Butterflies*. Mushrooms*. Vulture*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 653b. $25.00-- $20.00 15842 ND CHAD (1996) Butterflies*. Mushrooms*. Hawk*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 653c. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15278, 15901, 15906, 17062, 17117, 581 Captain Cook/Captain Cook 15843 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Captain Cook*. "Endeavor" Ship*. Map* of Grande Terre. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C114. Yvert No PA154. $25.00-- $20.00 15844 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Cook's landing at Kerguelen*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 234a, Yvert No 222a. $150.00-- $120.00 See also:15274, 16570, 582 Cartoons Disney/Dessin Animé Disney 15845 SPE ST. VINCENT (1989) Mickey Mouse and friends at various landmarks. Set of 8 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1256-63, Yvert Nos 1147-54. $40.00-- $30.00 15846 EP AUSTRIA (2000) Cartoon bird*. Black proof. Confetti. Scott No 1820. $20.00-- $15.00 15847 EP AUSTRIA (2001) Cartoon dog*. Black proof. Rolf Rüdiger. Scott No 1841. $20.00-- $15.00 583 Castles/ChÂteaux 15848 L SWITZERLAND (1943) Chillon castle*. Postal bus*. Registered letter franked with tête-bêche pair of Scott No 230e and block of 4 of Scott No 237. $5.00-- $5.00 15849 ESS MONACO (1956) Monaco palace*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 358, Yvert No 458. $100.00-- $80.00 15850 EL LAOS (1964) Royal palace*. Partial map of Laos*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 95, Yvert No 100. Attractive! $25.00-- $20.00 15851 SPE JAPAN (1964) Himeji castle*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). One of the best-restored in Japan. Scott No 815, Yvert No 773. $15.00-- $12.00 15852 SPE JAPAN (1968) Inuyama castle*. Bridge*. Specimen. Scott No 961, Yvert No 910. $20.00-- $15.00 15853 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1975) Edinburgh castle*. Scott Monument*. John Knox's House*. 8-1/2p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN and "VOID" below value. Text in English.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15854 EL FRANCE (1981) Fort Saint-Elme, Malta*. Deluxe sheet. UNESCO site. Scott No 2O27, Yvert No SE70. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15395, 15396, 15397, 15398, 16884, 16886, 17037, 584 Cats/Chats Félins 15855 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Leopard. Red meter SPECIMEN cancelation on envelope. "It's Time to Store Your Furs. Phone 7281." Severe fold resulting in tear in front of envelope to left of but not affecting design.. . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15856 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Leopard. Badger. Fox. Red meter SPECIMEN cancelation on envelope."Reliable Fur Storage: Cleaning, Repairing, Restyling." $75.00-- $60.00 15857 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Cougar. Red meter cancel on window envelope, Pitney Bowes No. 173789 celebrating the Washington State Cougars. $30.00-- $25.00 15858 EP JAPAN (1955) Mythical Chinese lions. Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15859 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Leopard.. Violet meter cancelation on envelope, PB No. 57881. "Store Your Furs at Gimbels In-The-Store Vaults." $25.00-- $20.00 15860 EA CHAD (1962) Cheetah*. Die proof in red signed by the artist FENNETEAUX. 1st anniversary of Independence. Scott No 80, Yvert No 76. Die proofs by typography are very hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 15861 ND YEMEN (1965) Domestic cats*. Set of 6 imperforate pairs. Michel cat 160 Eur. $90.00-- $75.00 15862 EA SENEGAL (1972) Hunter shooting lion*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER and the artist LAMBERT. Works of Alphonse Daudet. Scott No 362, Yvert No 366. $175.00-- $140.00 15863 EA SENEGAL (1972) Daudet*. Camel*. Ship*. Hunter shooting lion*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER and the artist BETEMPS. Works of Alphonse Daudet. Scott No 363, Yvert No 367. $175.00-- $140.00 15864 MAQ MONGOLIA (1979) Lynx*. Preliminary artwork for wild cats issue. 24 x 19.5 cm watercolor mounted on larger piece of artboard with acetate overlay for lettering and border. Pencil notations on back. Scott No 1090, Yvert No 1039. $325.00-- $250.00 15865 ND MALI (1980) Cheetah. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 360, Yvert No 361. . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15866 EA BELGIUM (1993) Cat. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1503. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15867 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Cat*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 195, Yvert No 186. $30.00-- $25.00 15868 ND CUBA (2010) Tiger. Set of 4 imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 5045-8. Year of the Tiger. $125.00-- $100.00 15869 ND CUBA (2010) Tiger. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 5045-8. Year of the Tiger. $250.00-- $200.00 See also:15064, 15422, 15469, 16060, 16161, 16554, 16674, 16754, 17107, 585 Ceramics Pottery/Céramiques Poterie 15870 ENT U.S.A. (1900) Ceramic chamber pot. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertisement on back for Fancy Dinner, Tea and Toilet Ware. $30.00-- $25.00 15871 EL DAHOMEY (1961b) Potter*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 148, Yvert No 166. $15.00-- $12.00 15872 EL IVORY COAST (1965) Potters*. Deluxe sheet. Native artisans. Scott No 223, Yvert No 230. $15.00-- $12.00 15873 FDC HUNGARY (1968) Earthenware. Set of 2 registered letters franked with imperforates. Scott Nos B265-8. $60.00-- $50.00 15874 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1975) Pottery. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 441, Yvert No 443. $40.00-- $30.00 15875 SPE JAPAN (1985) Imariyaki & Aritayaki Ceramics*. Traditional crafts issue se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1599-1600, Yvert Nos 1534-5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15876 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Vases*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Afghan handicrafts. Scott No 1292, Yvert No 1421. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15877 EP VIETNAM (1989) Pitcher*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Li-Tran period ceramics. Scott No 1988, Yvert No 982.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15878 EP VIETNAM (1989) Bowl*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Li-Tran period ceramics. Scott No 1989, Yvert No 983.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15879 EP VIETNAM (1989) Jug*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Li-Tran period ceramics. Scott No 1990, Yvert No 984.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15880 EP VIETNAM (1989) Vase*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Li-Tran period ceramics. Scott No 1992, Yvert No 986.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15881 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Native pottery*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C229, Yvert No PA281. $20.00-- $15.00 15882 EL FRANCE (1994) Stoneware teapot by Dalpayrat*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2401, Yvert No 2857. $100.00-- $80.00 15883 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Ancient pottery*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 733, Yvert No 703. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:16059, 586 Chemistry/Chimie 15884 EL FRANCE (1957) Thenard*. Crystals*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 864, Yvert No 1139. $45.00-- $35.00 15885 EP GERMANY (1964) Benzene ring*. Photo essay (unaccepted) for centenary of discovery of benzene ring by Kekulé. Measures 90 x 120 mm. Scott No 892, Yvert No 310.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 15886 SPE GERMANY (1982) Urea molecule model*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1379, Yvert No 981. Friedrich Wohler, discoverer of organic chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15887 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Josef Loschmidt*. Black proof. Loschmidt first determined the diameter of a molecule using the kinetic theory of gases. Scott No 1682, Yvert No 1992.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:16646, 588 Chess/Echecs 15888 FDC YUGOSLAVIA (1950) Dubrovnik Chess Olympics. Scott No 300-4. Yvert No 549-553. Second Day Cover on illustrated envelope. Red Cancel from the Olympic site. Some staining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15889 FDC COMOROS (1988) Chessboard*. Queen*. Rotary emblem*. First Day cover franked with imperforate bl/4 gold foil minisheet and cachet of Garry Kasparov. Scott No 676, Yvert No 267. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 15890 EA BELGIUM (1995) Chess pieces. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1577. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 See also:17520, 589 Children/Enfant 15891 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Child building tinkertoy windmill. Illustrated postal propaganda card (N). Kindergarten Playground Club 4h Lottery. $60.00-- $50.00 15892 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Enfant nu*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 57507:Nothing Smoother. The Pas????..tro's Shave! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15893 ND FEZZAN (1950) Mother & child*. Corner imperforate. Scott No 2NB2, Yvert No 55. $20.00-- $15.00 15894 ND LIBERIA (1954) UNICEF. Imperforate. Scott No C77. $60.00-- $50.00 15895 EA FRANCE (1960) Sangnier*. Youth hostel*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CAMI. Sangnier founded the Youth Hostels. Scott No 976, Yvert No 1271. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 15896 SPE JAPAN (1965) Children playing*. Cows*. Swan*. Children's Land opening issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 838, Yvert No 800. $15.00-- $12.00 15897 EA SENEGAL (1965) Mother holding child aloft*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DERREY. Scott No C42, Yvert No PA48. International Cooperation Year.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 15898 SPE GERMANY (1974) Youth at various activities*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B508-11, Yvert Nos 649-52. $60.00-- $50.00 15899 EL MALI (1979) Children*. IYC emblem*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 322-4, Yvert Nos 323-5. $50.00-- $40.00 15900 ND DJIBOUTI (1979) Children*. Set of 2 imperforate S/S. Scott Nos 489-90, Yvert Nos 495-6.. IYC issue. $40.00-- $30.00 15901 SPE JAPAN (1979) Children*. Toys*. Butterfly*. Pair of stamps issued for IYC, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1373-4, Yvert Nos 1300-1. $40.00-- $30.00 15902 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Year of the Child. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C152, Yvert No PA192. $15.00-- $12.00 15903 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Youth & Philately. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C157, Yvert No PA197. $15.00-- $12.00 15904 ESS FRENCH POLYNESIA (1979) Children*. Toys*. Trial color margin proof pair. IYC issue. Scott No C168, Yvert No PA145. $60.00-- $50.00 15905 EA MALI (1979b) Girl*. Boy Scout holding bird*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. International Year of the Child. Scott No 323, Yvert No 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 15906 EP YEMEN (1980) Children. Birds. Butterflies. Set of 6 cromalin proofs mounted in Ueberreuter proof folder. Scott Nos 364-6,C53-5. $150.00-- $120.00 15907 SPE ALLEMAGNE (1983) Orphelins*. Orphelinat*. Yvert No 1018. Scott No 1403. 150ème anniversaire de la fondation pour l'enfance malheureuse de la Maison Rauhe de Hambourg. Surchargé "MUSTER" (Spécimen). **. $20.00-- $15.00 15908 SPE GERMANY (1984) Nursery rhyme illustration*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1417, Yvert No 1045. $20.00-- $15.00 15909 EL MALI (1984a) Children*. UNICEF emblem*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. UN Infant Survival Campaign. Scott No 494, Yvert No 500. $30.00-- $25.00 15910 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) International Youth Year*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 530, Yvert No 507. $15.00-- $12.00 15911 FDC ZIMBABWE (1987) UN child survival program. FDC addressed to the UK. Scott Nos 541a-d. $25.00-- $20.00 15912 ND SENEGAL (1997) SOS Children's Village*. Set of 2 full sheets of 25 imperforates. Scott Nos 1298-9. $225.00-- $175.00 See also:15257, 15279, 15280, 15281, 15282, 15311, 15323, 15324, 15399, 15400, 15421, 15488, 15494, 15936, 16397, 16642, 16676, 16686, 16779, 16836, 16998, 590 Christmas/Noël 15913 EMA U.S.A. (1941) Christmas tree*. Presents*. Red meter cancellation on envelope, National Postage Meter Company No 7258:"Make this an Electrical Christmas.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15914 ND NICARAGUA (1970b) Paintings*. Complete set of 10 imperforates issued as a strip of 5 for the first five and singles for the remainder. Scott Nos C737-6, Yvert Nos PA705-4. Only 10 complete sets were issued! $375.00-- $300.00 15915 ND NICARAGUA (1970c) Paintings*. Set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos C742-6, Yvert Nos PA710-4. Only 40 sets were issued! $60.00-- $50.00 15916 ESS MONACO (1972) Child*. Adoration of the Magi*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 850, Yvert No 901. $125.00-- $100.00 15917 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1973) Christmas ornaments*. 5p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN below value. Text in English. $150.00-- $120.00 15918 EP SAINT-VINCENT (1986) Noël. Dessins des enfants*. Séries de 3 feuillets de 15 timbres non dentelées. Ces sont épreuves non dentelées aux archives de l'imprimeur. Scott Nos 903-5, Yvert Nos 898-900. $375.00-- $300.00 15919 EP NAURU (1988) Christmas song "Peace on Earth"*. Set of 3 imperforate corner proofs. Scott Nos 355-7, Yvert Nos 351-3. $300.00-- $225.00 15920 EP TUVALU (1990) Christmas scenes*. Set of 4 "Artwork Colour Copy Proofs" with penciled notations at bottom. Scott Nos 558-61. Images 2x actual stamps. I believe they may be computer printed.. . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 15921 EA BELGIUM (1991) Madonna & child icon. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Christmas issue. Scott No 1424. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15922 EL FRANCE (1993) St. Nicholas*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B655, Yvert No 2853. $100.00-- $80.00 15923 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Christmas. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C281, Yvert No PA337. $20.00-- $15.00 15924 EA BELGIUM (1999) Reindeer with glass of champagne. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Christmas issue. Scott No 1776. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15925 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Christmas 2014. Set of 2 black prints. $25.00-- $20.00 15926 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Christmas – Werner Berg – Holy Family, 1933*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 15927 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Christmas – Melk Abbey, Psaltery from about 1260*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15241, 15251, 15255, 15347, 16532, 17146, 591 Churchill/Churchill 15928 FDC BHUTAN (1972) Churchill. De Gaulle. First Day cover with moulded 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 145b-145c, Yvert Nos 379-80. $75.00-- $60.00 592 Cinema/Cinema 15929 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Chaussures. Cinema (Star de Hollywood ). Blasons*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 114552 d'un distributeur de chaussures Hollywood Screen Star." . $30.00-- $25.00 15930 ESS INDE (1971) Cinéaste indien: Dadasaheb PHALKE*. Yvert No. 323. Scott No 541. Très rare essai de couleur dentelé. Tirage: 4 exemplaires. Les essais d'Inde sont rarissimes. Ils sont imprimés en bloc de 4 dans 5 à 8 couleurs différentes. Pièce d'exposition. $150.00-- $120.00 15931 SPE GERMANY (1979) Strip of film*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1288, Yvert No 846. German short film festival. $25.00-- $20.00 15932 MAQ MONACO (2012) Auguste Lumière. Preliminary artwork in pencil and pastel on posterboard, signed by the artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Design measures 17.5 x 17.5 cm. Scott No 2693.. . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15933 MAQ MONACO (2012) Auguste Lumière. Preliminary artwork in pencil on posterboard, signed by the artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Design measures 17.5 x 17.5 cm. Scott No 2693.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 15934 EA FRANCE (2014) Marguerite Duras*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15059, 16619, 593 Circus/Cirque 15935 EL ANDORRA (1998) Clown juggling candles. Bloc gommé. Scott No 489, Yvert No 497. Happy Anniversary. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:15300, 594 Clothing/Vêtements 15936 ENT U.S.A. (1925) Young girl in new clothes. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertisement on back for children's clothes. $20.00-- $15.00 15937 ENT U.S.A. (1925) Puttee. Belt. Postal card (O) with illustrated ad for Chas. S. Warshaw leather goods. $20.00-- $15.00 15938 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Chaussures. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 91482: "Health Spot Shoes. La bonne voie pour la santé de pieds.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 15939 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Chaussures. Cirage. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 92664: "Shinola." $15.00-- $12.00 15940 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Lingerie. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 57843:Mandalay Lingerie. Soft as a Tropical Breeze.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 15941 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Bas. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli N.P.M. No 6832:Are You Wiggling Your Toes in Whisnant Hose? $20.00-- $15.00 15942 EL FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Azwa washerwomen at Niger*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 54, Yvert No 42. $40.00-- $30.00 15943 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Dressmaker's dummy*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 58427:Spring is Everywhere at Hudso's. $30.00-- $25.00 15944 EA TOGO (1957) Konkomba Helmet*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 335, Yvert No 263. $100.00-- $80.00 15945 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1975) Tapa cloth designs. Set of 4 imperforate corner pairs. Scott Nos C56-9, Yvert Nos PA58-61. (Available as full sheets of 20 imperforates.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 See also:15139, 15170, 15929, 16924, 17642, 17657, 17717, 596 Coats of Arms/Blasons 15947 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Coat of arms for Connecticut. Blue meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #92181: "Official Business. State of Connecticut." $15.00-- $12.00 15948 EP AUSTRIA (1980) Man and woman in tub*. Black proof. Scott No 1142, Yvert No 1460. 500th anniversary of Baden. $15.00-- $12.00 15949 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Arms of New Caledonia*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 500, Yvert No 486. $15.00-- $12.00 15950 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Coat of arms of Mont Dore*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 546, Yvert No 524. Swordfish. Monstrance-axe. Southern cross. Gold miner's wagon. Porpoise.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 15951 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Dumbea coat of arms*. Golf club & ball*. Corn*. Sunrise*. Key*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C214, Yvert No PA257. $20.00-- $15.00 15952 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Arms of territory*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 173, Yvert No 163. . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 15953 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Arms of territory*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott Nos 173-5, Yvert Nos 163,171-2.. $150.00-- $120.00 15954 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Arms of territory*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 174-5, Yvert Nos 171-2. . . $40.00-- $30.00 15955 EL ANDORRA (1993) First arms of Andorra*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 383, Yvert No 436. $50.00-- $40.00 15956 EL ANDORRA (1993) First arms of Andorra*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 385, Yvert No 437. $50.00-- $40.00 15957 EL ANDORRA (1993) Andorran coat of arms*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 388, Yvert No 435. $50.00-- $40.00 15958 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Coat of arms*. Penguin*. Lobster*. Map*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 176, Yvert No 184. $20.00-- $15.00 15959 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Arms of territory*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 177, Yvert No 194. . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 15960 ND ANDORRA (1996) First arms of Andorra*. Set of 2 blocs gommés. Scott No 464-5, Yvert No 472-3. $100.00-- $80.00 15961 EL ANDORRA (1996) Canillo coat of arms*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 471, Yvert No 478. $50.00-- $40.00 15962 EL ANDORRA (1997) Arms of Encampe. Bloc gommé. Scott No 477, Yvert No 485. $50.00-- $40.00 15963 EP NAURU (1998) Arms of Nauru*. Imperforate margin proof pair. Scott No 350, Yvert No 342. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:16086, 17943, 598 Coins/Monnaies 15964 ND ITALY (1953) Italia*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 626, Yvert No 648. Very rare! $250.00-- $200.00 15965 SPE JAPAN (1964) Coins*. IMF meeting issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 820, Yvert No 782. $15.00-- $12.00 15966 ESS MONACO (1976) Honoré II 2-gros coin*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1040, Yvert No 1069. $100.00-- $80.00 15967 ESS MONACO (1976) Honoré II 2-gros coin*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 1040, Yvert No 1069. $50.00-- $40.00 15968 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Indigenous money*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 629-30, Yvert Nos 592-3. $40.00-- $30.00 See also:15580, 17383, 600 Columbus/Christophe Colomb 15969 ENT U.S.A. (1893) Agricultural Building*. Bridge*. Statues*. Gondolas*. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of the "first set" of 10 values. Attractive! $90.00-- $75.00 15970 ENT U.S.A. (1893) Machinery Building*. Sailing boats*. Gondola*. Statue of Pan*. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of the "third set" of 12 values. Cancel of October 7, 1893 -- earliest known usage of this series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 15971 ENT U.S.A. (1893) Government Building*. Bridge*. Gondolas*. President Grover Cleveland*. Eagle. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of third series of 12 values. $100.00-- $80.00 15972 ENT U.S.A. (1893b) Columbus*. Fishing net*. Harpoons*. Bridge*. Gondolas*. Fisheries Building*. Superb multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) of the World Columbian Exposition with printed official seal and signature. Part of the first series of 12 designs. $100.00-- $80.00 15973 ENT U.S.A. (1893b) Columbus*. Fishing net*. Harpoons*. Bridge*. Gondolas*. Fisheries Building*. Superb multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) of the World Columbian Exposition with printed official seal and signature. Part of the first series of 12 designs. Additional cancel of US RY Postal Car Exhibition ties Century of Progress stamp. Card was evidently resent in 1934. One corner crease. $80.00-- $65.00 15974 EP ARGENTINA (1929) Columbus*. Discovery of Americas*. Set of 3 imperforate proof pairs in unissued colors. Scott Nos 371-3, Yvert Nos 323-5. $100.00-- $80.00 15975 L PARAGUAY (1934) Columbus ship*. Registered letter to USA franked with 5 stamps of series. Scott Nos 330-4. $30.00-- $25.00 15976 VAR PARAGUAY (1952) Urn containing remains of Columbus*. Imperforate block of 4 printed on both sides! Scott No C190, Yvert No PA182. $100.00-- $80.00 15977 ND CENTRAL AFRICA (1985) Columbus*. Space shuttle*. Imperforate gold coil S/S. Michel block 372B. $30.00-- $25.00 15978 EP ORGANIZATION OF CARIBBEAN STATES (1992) Columbus in the New World. Set of 14 imperforate proofs from various Caribbean nations mounted in House of Questa folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 15979 EL ANDORRA (1992) Columbus discovering America*. Set of 2 bloc gommés. Scott Nos 414-5, Yvert Nos 416-7. $90.00-- $75.00 15980 EA BELGIUM (1992) Columbus. Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover this issue. Scott No 1452. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 15981 EL FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1992) Columbus*. Ships*. Balloon*. Penguin*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C121. Yvert No PA122. $45.00-- $35.00 See also:16231, 17157, 602 Comic Strips/Bande Dessinée 15982 EA BELGIUM (1995) Sammy with machine gun. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Youth Philately issue. Scott No 1598. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 See also:16024, 604 Computers/Informatique Ordinateur 15983 ENT U.S.A. (1925) Electric adding machine*. Safe*. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertisement on back offering to trade adding machines for safes. $25.00-- $20.00 15984 SPE JAPAN (1980) Integrated circuit*. IFIP Congress, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1414, Yvert No 1342. $20.00-- $15.00 15985 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (2008) Person at computer entering postal cheques*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 19.2 x 14.5 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 1051. 50th anniversary of New Caledonia OPT. $500.00-- $400.00 15986 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Gustav Tauschek – drum memory*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:17616, 17735, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 606 Concorde/Concorde 15987 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1969) Concorde*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C63, Yvert No PA103. $90.00-- $75.00 15988 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Concorde*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C99, Yvert No PA139. $50.00-- $40.00 15989 ND GABON (1975) Concorde*. Scott No C172. Yvert No PA172. Complete sheet of 25 Imperforates. $750.00-- $600.00 15990 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Concorde First Flight Paris-Rio de Janeiro.*. Deluxe sheet signed by the emgraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C129, Yvert No PA169.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15991 ND LESOTHO (1983) Concorde*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 406, Yvert No 548. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:17570, 607 Conservation/Défense de l'environnement 15992 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Nature protection*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 406, Yvert No 390. $20.00-- $15.00 15993 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1975) Fish. Leaf. Imperforate corner bl/4. Scott No 286, Yvert No 105. $75.00-- $60.00 15994 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Planting trees.*. Deluxe sheet. Environmental conservation. Scott No 532, Yvert No 509260. $25.00-- $20.00 15995 ND BOLIVIA (1987) Condor*. Tapir*. Vicuna*. Armadillo*. Spectacled bears*. Toucans*. Complete set of 6 imperforates. Wildlife conservation. Scott Nos 742-7, Yvert Nos 683-8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 15996 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Madeleine waterfall. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 665, Yvert No 630. Preservation of nature. $15.00-- $12.00 15997 SPE JAPAN (1993) Japanese cranes*. 5th RAMSAR (wetlands) Convention issue se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2202a, Yvert Nos 2044-5. Scarce! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 15998 EL ANDORRA (1995) Nature conservation. Bloc gommé. Scott No 446, Yvert No 454. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:15121, 15666, 16277, 16298, 16588, 17763, 17884, 608 Costume/Costume 15999 SPE JAPAN (1962) Mythical winged woman*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 754, Yvert No 703. $20.00-- $15.00 16000 ND LAOS (1964) Native Laotians. Imperforate minisheet of 4 with intact booklet. Scott Nos 100,C43-5. Yvert Nos 105,PA43-5. $75.00-- $60.00 16001 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1973) Woman in costume*. Village scene*. 5p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN and "VOID" below value. Text in English and Welsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 16002 EP VIETNAM (1987) Male Bana*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with control punches in margin. Traditional western high plateau costumes. Scott No 1765, Yvert No 807.. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16003 EP VIETNAM (1987) Female Gia Rai*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with control punches in margin. Traditional western high plateau costumes. Scott No 1767, Yvert No 809.. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16004 EP VIETNAM (1987) Male Gia Rai*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with control punches in margin. Traditional western high plateau costumes. Scott No 1768, Yvert No 810.. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16005 EP VIETNAM (1987) Female Ede*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with control punches in margin. Traditional western high plateau costumes. Scott No 1770, Yvert No 812.. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16006 EL FRANCE (1992) Horse*. Guitar player*. Bloc gommé. Gypsy culture. Scott No 2318, Yvert No 2784. $90.00-- $75.00 16007 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Belt*. Black proof. Folklore & Costumes issue - Gailtlal, Carinthia. Scott No 1671, Yvert No 1978. $15.00-- $12.00 16008 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Traditional costume - Thayatal. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15036, 15037, 15594, 15898, 15944, 16588, 16850, 17026, 17777, 17917, 609 Crafts/Artisinat 16009 MAQ NIGER (1963) Woodworker. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper, measuring 20 x 16 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 117. Yvert No 123.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 16010 EL NIGER (1963) Woodworker*. Goldsmith*. Tanner*. Mat maker*. Decoy maker*. Boat building*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 117-121,C26. Yvert Nos 123-7,PA26.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 16011 EL COMORO ISLANDS (1963) Baskets*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C8, Yvert No PA8. $15.00-- $12.00 16012 MAQ MAURITANIA (1965) Mederda ornamental chest*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 25 x 20 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 198, Yvert No 200. $400.00-- $325.00 16013 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1977) Native crafts*. Set of 5 imperforate corner pairs. Scott Nos 195-9, Yvert Nos 198-202. $90.00-- $75.00 16014 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Bowls*. Pitcher*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Afghan handicrafts. Scott No 1291, Yvert No 1420.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16015 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Pocketbooks*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Afghan handicrafts. Scott No 1295, Yvert No 1424. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16016 EL FRANCE (1994) Cast iron work by Guimard*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2399, Yvert No 2855. Exponent of Art Nouveau. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15171, 15875, 16150, 16721, 17462, 17463, 17464, 17465, 17466, 17468, 17469, 17661, 17768, 611 Dams/Barrages 16017 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Bamako Dike*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No 37, Yvert No 24. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 16018 ESS CAMBODIA (1960) Chhouksar dam*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Water conservation. Scott No 83, Yvert No 93. $90.00-- $75.00 16019 EP IVORY COAST (1961) Ayamé Dam*. Sepia printers proof with control punch at bottom. Scott No 192, Yvert No 200. Only 3-4 exist. Very rare! $250.00-- $200.00 16020 EP EAST GERMANY (1968b) Pöhl Dam*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs from the archives of the East German printers. Each proof shows the addition of a single color. Scott No 1040, Yvert No 1097. Only about 10 copies exist. Rare! $250.00-- $200.00 16021 EP EAST GERMANY (1968c) Ohra Dam*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs from the archives of the East German printers. Each proof shows the addition of a single color. Scott No 1041, Yvert No 1098. Only about 10 copies exist. Rare! $250.00-- $200.00 16022 EP EAST GERMANY (1968d) Rappbode Dam*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs from the archives of the East German printers. Each proof shows the addition of a single color. Scott No 1042, Yvert No 1099. Only about 10 copies exist.Rare! $250.00-- $200.00 16023 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1976) Vigie Dam*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 450. Yvert No 452. $90.00-- $75.00 612 Dance Ballet/Danse Ballet 16024 EMA ETATS UNIS (1960) Danseuse* de French can-can*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 117183: "Can-Can dans 'Todd-Ao'." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16025 SPE JAPAN (1961) Parasol dancer* on dunes*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 733, Yvert No 685. Fascinating! $20.00-- $15.00 16026 MAQ DAHOMEY (1964b) Nessouhouessi dance. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper, each measuring 24 x 18 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 190, Yvert No 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 16027 EL MAURITANIA (1966) Dancers*. Trumpet*. Deluxe sheet. Negro Arts Festival. Scott No 204, Yvert No 206. $15.00-- $12.00 16028 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) Maré dancers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C61, Yvert No PA101. $25.00-- $20.00 16029 ND LAOS (1969) Royal ballet. Set of 2 imperforate minisheets of 4. Scott Nos C56a-57a. Yvert Nos BF 43-4. $50.00-- $40.00 16030 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Pilou dance. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No C124. Yvert No PA164. Tourist series. $30.00-- $25.00 16031 EL GABON (1983) Ndoumou dancer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 546, Yvert No 544. $15.00-- $12.00 16032 SPE GERMANY (1983) Barbara Campanini portrait by Pesne*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N485, Yvert No 661. $25.00-- $20.00 16033 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1983) Couple dancing*. European-Latin American Dance Championship issue with MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No 9NB202, Yvert No 659.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16034 ESS MONACO (1986) Diaghilev*. Ballet dancers*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1541, Yvert No 1533. $100.00-- $80.00 16035 EP VIETNAM (1987) Dancing woman*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Colors different from final stamp! Scott No 1750, Yvert No 794. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16036 EA BELGIUM (1990) Dancers. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for David Teniers paintings issue. Scott No 1391. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16037 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Dancer*. Face carving*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 751, Yvert No PA336. $20.00-- $15.00 16038 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Gaica Dance*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 754, Yvert No 721. $20.00-- $15.00 16039 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Native dances*. Set of 2 blocs gommés. Scott Nos C272-3, Yvert Nos PA329-30. $100.00-- $80.00 16040 ENT CUBA (2002) Exotic women dancers*. Illustrated postal card (O). $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15299, 16812, 16825, 613 Death/La Mort 16041 EP VIETNAM (1990) Tu Duc's Mausoleum*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 2063, Yvert No 1027.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15164, 15182, 15183, 15184, 16318, 16450, 17008, 17300, 614 De Gaulle Free France/De Gaulle France Libre 16042 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) de Gaulle*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 393-4, Yvert Nos 377-8. $60.00-- $50.00 16043 ESS GABON (1974) de Gaulle*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 25. Scott No C145, Yvert No PA145. $500.00-- $400.00 16044 ND CHAD (1977) De Gaulle*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 332, Yvert No 326. $125.00-- $100.00 16045 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1980) De Gaulle*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 340, Yvert No 159. $60.00-- $50.00 16046 EL F.S.A.T. (1980) DeGaulle*. Statue of Liberty*. Deluxe sheet, 10th anniversary of death of DeGaulle. Scott No C60, Yvert No PA61. $60.00-- $50.00 16047 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1980) de Gaulle*. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No C104, Yvert No PA106. $30.00-- $25.00 16048 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) De Gaulle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C117, Yvert No PA118. . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 16049 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1990) DeGaulle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C165, Yvert No PA169. $30.00-- $25.00 16050 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1990) De Gaulle call for resistance*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C217, Yvert No PA267. $25.00-- $20.00 16051 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) de Gaulle 100th anniversary*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C223, Yvert No PA410. $25.00-- $20.00 16052 EL FRANCE (1995) de Gaulle*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2476, Yvert No 2944. $125.00-- $100.00 16053 EA FRANCE (2010) Appeal of DeGaulle 70th anniversary*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3688. Marked "Epreuve d'état.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 16054 EA FRANCE (2010) Appeal of DeGaulle 70th anniversary*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3688. The value is missing. Marked "Epreuve d'état.".. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15928, 616 Diving/Pêche Sous-Marine Plongée 16055 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Scuba diving*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 150, Yvert No 146. . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:16235, 618 Dogs/Chiens 16056 EP EL SALVADOR (1963) Coyote*. Set of 5 imperforate progressive proofs printed on glossy paper and originally affixed to an archival sheet (number 699), labelled "Direction Général des PTT - Archive des Timbre-Poste Suisses et Étrangers". These proofs are from the archives of Courvoisier S.A. and represent the issued set. Scott No 738, Yvert No 686. Quite possibly a unique set of proofs. Sismondo photo certificate. $400.00-- $325.00 16057 EL MALI (1979) Dogs*. Complete set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 353-7, Yvert Nos 354-8. $100.00-- $80.00 16058 EP SOUTH WEST AFRICA (1980) Jackal*. Proof of 11c postal card with cachet of jackals similar to stamp. A rare item! $125.00-- $100.00 16059 SPE JAPON (1981) Chien d'argile*. Timbre surchargée MIHON (spécimen). Année du Chien. Yvert No 1398, Scott No 1486. $20.00-- $15.00 16060 SPE JAPAN (1982) Shisa lion-shaped guard dog*. 10th anniversary of Ryukyu Reversion Agreement issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1490, Yvert No 1411. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16061 EL F.S.A.T. (1983) Dog sled*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C76, Yvert No PA74. $25.00-- $20.00 16062 ND DJIBOUTI (1984) Jackal*. Alaili Dada*. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 577, Yvert No 583. $25.00-- $20.00 16063 EL FRANCE (1985)"The Dog" Sculpture by Gaicometti*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1971, Yvert No 2383. $75.00-- $60.00 16064 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Australina Bouvier*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C237, Yvert No PA288. $25.00-- $20.00 16065 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Sled dog*. Robert Pommier*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 198, Yvert No 188. $30.00-- $25.00 16066 EL FRANCE (1996) Dog figurine*. Bloc gommé. Early Arawak culture. Scott No 2506, Yvert No 2988. $90.00-- $75.00 16067 ND CUBA (2011) Grey wolf. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5245. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:15163, 15847, 16143, 16492, 620 Education/Education 16068 VAR PARAGUAY (1940) Founders of University of Ascuncion*. Pair vertically imperforate. Scott No O102. $15.00-- $12.00 16069 EL MAURITANIA (1960) Nomad school*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 127, Yvert No 148. $15.00-- $12.00 16070 ND COSTA RICA (1961) Miguel Obregon*. Imperforate. Scott No C320, Yvert No PA317. $40.00-- $30.00 16071 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Student*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 51, Yvert No 53. $15.00-- $12.00 16072 EL NIGER (1965) Teaching with radio & TV*. Deluxe sheet. Adult education. Scott No 152, Yvert No 158. $15.00-- $12.00 16073 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Emblem of School Coordinating Office. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 405, Yvert No 389. $15.00-- $12.00 16074 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Public school*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 504, Yvert No 490. . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16075 EL ANDORRA (1993) Smiling hands*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 430, Yvert No 438. Andorran School 10th anniversary. $60.00-- $50.00 16076 EL FRANCE (1994) Ecole Normale Supérieure*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2442, Yvert No 2907. $90.00-- $75.00 16077 EL FRANCE (1995) School for Oriental Languages*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2470, Yvert No 2938. $90.00-- $75.00 16078 EL FRANCE (1995) National School of Administration*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2496, Yvert No 2971. $90.00-- $75.00 16079 EL FRANCE (1995) French Institute*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2498, Yvert No 2973. $90.00-- $75.00 16080 EL ANDORRA (1996) Our Lady of Meritxell Special School. Bloc gommé. Scott No 462, Yvert No 469. $60.00-- $50.00 16081 EP AUSTRIA (2022) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Vienna)*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15421, 15898, 16091, 16372, 16529, 16988, 17009, 17064, 622 Electricity/Electricité 16082 EMA ETATS UNIS (1943) Marque de la compagnie Westinghouse (W)*. Deuxième guerre mondiale. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 91170: "Faisant travailler l'électricité pour la victoire." $20.00-- $15.00 16083 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Woman cook* wearing chef's hat*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 322894: "Women who know cook electrically." $20.00-- $15.00 16084 EMA U.S.A. (1961) Stylized electrical current*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 373683: "Keep pace electrically." $20.00-- $20.00 16085 MAQ VIETNAM (1970) Power plant stoker. Unaccepted artwork for Consumer Industries series. Watercolor on heavy paper (29 x 21 cm), design + lettering measures 15 x 9 cm. Signed by the artist Do Viet Tuan. Scott No 598, Yvert No 684. The issued stamp was in a vertical format. $250.00-- $200.00 16086 MAQ FRANCE (1972) Aristide Berges. Rivers streaming down mountains. Trees. Paul de Chomedey*. Montréal. Interesting mashup of 2 artworks for 2 different issues, pencil on tracing paper, measuring 24 x 31 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Berges was the father of hydroelectric power. Chomedey was the founder of Montreal. Scott Nos B454-5, Yvert Nos 1706-7. $400.00-- $325.00 16087 SPE GERMANY (1984) Centenary of electricity*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N492, Yvert No 681. $20.00-- $15.00 16088 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Darrieus System Wind Vane Electric Generator*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 142, Yvert No 130. Fascinating aspect of topic! $25.00-- $20.00 16089 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1989) Futuna hydroelectric plant*. Map*.*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 379, Yvert No 386. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 16090 SPE JAPAN (1991) Stylized atoms*. Superconductivity Congress issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2115, Yvert No 1939. $25.00-- $20.00 16091 EL FRANCE (1995) Train*. Antenna*. Bloc gommé. Advanced Institute of Electricity. Scott No 2469, Yvert No 2937. $90.00-- $75.00 16092 EL FRANCE (1996) Incandescent bulb*. Gas flame*. Bloc gommé. Gas & Electric Industries 50th anniversary. Scott No 2513, Yvert No 2996. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15011, 15473, 17060, 17563, 17735, 624 Energy/Energie 16093 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Map of Lifu Island*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 441, Yvert No 424. Solar energy for telecommunications. $25.00-- $20.00 16094 EL FRANCE (1978) Hand holding ball of energy*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1607, Yvert No 2007. $25.00-- $20.00 16095 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Solar energy*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 459, Yvert No 442. $25.00-- $20.00 16096 SPE JAPAN (1981) Snow-covered power station*. Modern art issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1443, Yvert No 1361. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15313, 625 Environment/Environnement 16097 ND MALDIVES (1972) Globe*. Environment symbol*. "Only One Earth". Set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos 412-6, Yvert Nos 398-402. UN Conference on Human Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16098 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Mountain peak*. Island scene*. Deluxe sheet. Environmental Protection. Scott No 501, Yvert No 487. $20.00-- $15.00 16099 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Headphones*. Plane*. Ship*. Auto*. TV*. Moto*. Nature scene*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C212, Yvert No PA255. Fight Against Noise Pollution. . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16100 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) ARGOS satellite*. Albatross*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C114, Yvert No PA115. $25.00-- $20.00 16101 EL FRANCE (1996) Fish*. Mediterranean Sea*. Bloc gommé. Accord Ramoge. Scott No 2524, Yvert No 3003. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15099, 15116, 16172, 17863, 628 Europa/Europa 16102 ESS FRANCE (1957) Gear*. Wheat*. Hands*. Europa. Trial color proof. Scott No 847, Yvert No 1123. . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 16103 MAQ FRANCE (1972) Crosshatching in various colors*. Original artwork for official First Day Cover cachet. Watercolor on artboard with glassine overlay of lettering, measuring 16.3 x 19.3 cm, signed by the artist CHESNOT. Probably for the Europa issue. Scott No 1341, Yvert No 1715. Legend at bottom reads Maquette Garantie Unique Par L'artiste Chesnot."" $325"" $325.00-- $250.00 16104 SPE GERMANY (1979) Telegraph office*. Post office window*. Set of 2 specimens (overprinted MUSTER). Scott Nos 1291-2, Yvert Nos 855-6. $30.00-- $25.00 16105 SPE GERMANY (1982) Europa. Set of 2 specimens (overprinted MUSTER). Scott Nos 1372-3, Yvert Nos 962-3. $30.00-- $25.00 16106 EL ANDORRA (1984) Bridge*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 323-4, Yvert Nos 329-30. $75.00-- $60.00 16107 EP AUSTRIA (1984) Bridge*. Black proof. Scott No 1272, Yvert No 1601. $25.00-- $20.00 16108 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Johann Josef Fux*. Violin*. Trombone*. Black proof. Author of manual on composition "Gradus Ad Parnassum. Scott No 1311, Yvert No 1640. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16109 EP AUSTRIA (1986) Pasque flower*. Black proof. Scott No 1346, Yvert No 1676. $25.00-- $20.00 16110 ND BELGIUM (1988) Jean Monnet*. Imperforate with control number on back. Father of European Community and economist. Scott No 1294, Yvert No 2295. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16111 EL ANDORRA (1992) Sculpture by Jorge du Bon*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 425, Yvert No 430. $75.00-- $60.00 16112 EL ANDORRA (1992) Sculpture by Cruz-Diez*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 426, Yvert No 431. $75.00-- $60.00 16113 EP AUSTRIA (1994) Lake Rudolph expedition*. Black proof. Europa issue. Scott No 1641, Yvert No 1955. $20.00-- $15.00 16114 EP AUSTRIA (1994) Richard Coudenhove Kalergi*. Black proof. Kalergi was the founder of the Pan-European Union. Scott No 1665, Yvert No 1972.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16115 EP AUSTRIA (1994) Austrian, EU Flags*. Black proof. Austria joining European Union. Scott No 1667, Yvert No 1974. $20.00-- $15.00 16116 EL FRANCE (1994) European Union Flag*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2405, Yvert No 2860. Parliamentary Elections. $110.00-- $90.00 16117 EL ANDORRA (1995) Andorra's entry into Council of Europe Bloc gommé. Scott No 458, Yvert No 466.. $50.00-- $40.00 16118 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Flags*. Black proof. Membership in European Union. Scott No 1667, Yvert No 1974. $20.00-- $15.00 16119 EL ANDORRA (1996) Ermessenda de Castellbò*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 468, Yvert No 476. Feudal ruler of Andorra. $75.00-- $60.00 16120 SPE FINLAND (1997) Girl*. Duck*. Europa issue set of 2 with specimen cancel. Saami folktale: "Girl Who Turned Into a Golden Merganser." Scott Nos 1037-8, Yvert Nos 1346-7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16121 EP AUSTRIA (1998) Austrian Presidency of EU*. Black proof. Scott No 1766, Yvert No 2090. $20.00-- $15.00 16122 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Presidency of EU. Black print.. . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15581, 15807, 15817, 15979, 15980, 16287, 16577, 16668, 16780, 16862, 16875, 16992, 17912, 6285 Explorers/Exploriteurs 16123 ESS ALGERIA (1939) Caillié*. Lavigerie*. Duveyrier*. Trial color die proof in green. Pioneers of the Sahara. Scott No B29, Yvert No 150. Scarce! $75.00-- $60.00 16124 ESS FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1968) Ships*. Dumont D'Urville*. Scott No 30. Yvert No 25. Trial Color Plate Proof. $150.00-- $120.00 16125 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) La Perouse*. Ship*. Map* of Grande Terre. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C115, Yvert No PA155. $25.00-- $20.00 16126 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Dumont D'Urville*. Map of Island*. Ship*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C118, Yvert No PA158. $25.00-- $20.00 16127 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Admiral d'Entrecasteaux*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 86, Yvert No 83. $20.00-- $15.00 16128 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Sebastian de el Cano*. Ship "La Victoria"*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 87-8, Yvert Nos 84-5. Discovery of Amsterdam Island.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 16129 ND MALI (1979) Caillié*. Camel*. Timbuktu*. Map of Sahara*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 346-7, Yvert Nos 347-8. $50.00-- $40.00 16130 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Noumea*. de Montravel*. Deluxe sheet. 125th anniversary. Scott No C155, Yvert No PA195. $20.00-- $15.00 16131 EL CONGO (1980) Savorgnan de Brazza*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 563, Yvert No 599. $20.00-- $15.00 16132 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Jean Loranchet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 97, Yvert No 94. $20.00-- $15.00 16133 EL F.S.A.T. (1983) Alfred Faure*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 111, Yvert No 104. $20.00-- $15.00 16134 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Liotard*. Deluxe sheet, Liotard was the head of the first wintering base at Port Martin. Scott No 117, Yvert No 111. $20.00-- $15.00 16135 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Charcot*. Sailing ship*. Deluxe proof of triptych honoring explorer Jean Charcot. Scott Nos C93-4, Yvert No PA94a. $30.00-- $25.00 16136 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Admiral Mouchet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 129, Yvert No 128. $15.00-- $12.00 16137 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Robert Gessain*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 135, Yvert No 134. . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16138 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Ships*. Map*. Deluxe sheet. Disappearance of the La Perouse expedition. Scott No 571, Yvert No 549. $15.00-- $12.00 16139 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Quoy*. Shell*. Deluxe sheet. Quoy was a doctor, naturalist and navigator. Scott No 153, Yvert No 151. $20.00-- $15.00 16140 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Discovery of Adelie land*. Ship "L'Astrolabe"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C110, Yvert No PA111. $30.00-- $25.00 16141 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Explorer*. Penguin*. Polar bear*. Deluxe sheet. Scott Nos C119-20, Yvert Nos PA119-20. $50.00-- $40.00 16142 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) D'Entrecasteaux*. Sailing ship*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C238, Yvert No PA289. $25.00-- $20.00 16143 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Paul-Email Victor*. Sled dogs*. Penguins*. Traverse of Greenland. Dumont d'Urville base*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 217a, Yvert No 212a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00-- $110.00 16144 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Rene Garcia*. Windmill*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 224, Yvert No 216. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:16065, 16086, 16113, 16415, 16569, 16572, 16598, 17590, 629 Fairs/Foires 16145 EA FRANCE (1942) Books*. Paris Fair. Cut-down die proof in blue signed by the engraver DUFRESNE and marked 1'er ét. The fair was promoted by the Nazis during the occupation of Paris to show the world that life under German occupation was not so bad. Several toning spots including one in corner of design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16146 FDC BELGIUM (1951) Relay racers*. First Day Cover with cachet for 25th anniversary of Brussels Fair. Scott No B482, Yvert No 829. $30.00-- $25.00 16147 ND LEBANON (1956) Temples*. Set of 6 imperforates. Baalbek International Festival. Scott Nos C223-8, Yvert Nos PA130-5. $60.00-- $50.00 16148 EA PERU (1958a) Flags of France and Peru*. Die proof in black. Peruvian exhibition in Paris. Scott No C144, Yvert No PA138. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 16149 VAR U.S.A. (1962) Monorail*. Space Needle*. Seattle World's Fair. Misperforation and miscut in block of 10. Scott No 1196. Yvert No 729. Spectacular! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16150 EL NIGER (1966) Carvings*. Headdresses* Handicrafts*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. International Negro Arts Festival. Scott Nos 168-71, Yvert Nos 174-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16151 EL MAURITANIA (1966) Negro Arts Festival*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 203-5, Yvert Nos 205-7. $30.00-- $25.00 16152 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Mount Fuji*. Train*. Buddha*. Map of Japan*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C78-9, Yvert Nos PA118-9. Osaka Exhibition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16153 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Melanesia 2000 festival. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 410, Yvert No 394 $25.00-- $20.00 16154 EL NIGER (1977) Folk singers*. Deluxe sheet. Youth Festival. Scott No 396, Yvert No 401. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 16155 FDC SWITZERLAND (1980) Various expos. Registered FDC with cachet and First Day cancel. Scott Nos 681-4. $5.00-- $5.00 16156 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Dragon*. Map of islands*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 655, Yvert No 629. Arrival of Vietnamese immigrants. $20.00-- $15.00 16157 EL ANDORRA (1998) Lisbon World Fair. Bloc gommé. Scott No 497, Yvert No 505. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:15067, 15104, 15329, 16027, 16171, 16531, 17552, 6295 Fairy Tales/Conte de Fées 16158 SPE JAPAN (1974) Tale of Old Man whose moles were snatched by demons*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1178-80, Yvert Nos 1121-3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 16159 SPE JAPAN (1975) Sea God's Palace*. Fish*. Folktale series issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1205, Yvert No 1142. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16160 SPE JAPAN (1975) Mice*. Man*. Legend of Paradise for Mice overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1208-10, Yvert Nos 1149-51. Beautiful! $40.00-- $30.00 16161 FDC GREAT BRITAIN (1979) Alice in Wonderland*. Mad Hatter*. Cheshire cat*. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet and thematic cancel and local Kaulbach Island stamps. Scott No 870.. . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16162 EP VIETNAM (1989) Giong meets imperial messenger*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Legend of Giong. Scott No 1994, Yvert No 978. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16163 EP VIETNAM (1989) Giong rides iron horse*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Legend of Giong. Scott No 1995, Yvert No 979.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16164 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1989b) Princess Hina*. Eel King of Lake Vaihiria*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 529, Yvert No 349. Fascinating! $20.00-- $15.00 16165 EA BELGIUM (1992) Legend of Proud Margaret. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for folk legends issue. Scott No B1105. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16166 EA BELGIUM (1992) Gustine Macra and the Witches. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for folk legends issue. Scott No B1106. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16167 EL ANDORRA (1997) Andorran legends. Bloc gommé of strip of 3. Scott No 485-7, Yvert No 495a. $175.00-- $140.00 16168 EP AUSTRIA (2000a) Basilisk*. Mirror*. Black proof. Scott No 1804. $20.00-- $15.00 16169 EP AUSTRIA (2000c) Bread Loaf Monument*. Black proof. Scott No 1811. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15119, 16120, 16588, 630 Fire/Feu 16170 EL LAOS (1965) Rocket festival*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 121, Yvert No 126. Fascinating! $30.00-- $25.00 16171 SPE JAPAN (1970) Fireworks*. Osaka expo issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1023, Yvert No 972. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16172 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Scorched landscape. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 407, Yvert No 391. Prevention of Forest Fires. $30.00-- $25.00 632 Firemen/Pompiers 16173 FDC HUNGARY (1966) Horse-drawn fire pump. Registered letter franked with imperforate. Scott No 1768, Yvert No 1863. $40.00-- $30.00 16174 SPE JAPAN (1980) Firemen with ladder*. Yayosu Fire Brigade review, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1409, Yvert No 1331. $20.00-- $15.00 16175 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1983) Street pumps*. Fire hydrants*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (Specimen). Scott Nos 9N480-3, Yvert Nos 650-3. $75.00-- $60.00 16176 EA BELGIUM (1992) Old fire truck. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for fire-fighting issue. Scott No 1426. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16177 EP TONGA (1993) Fireman's badge*. Cromalin proof in full color from the printer's archives. 25th anniversary of fire and police service in Tonga. Scott No 840, Yvert No 924. Only 2-3 exist. . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 634 Fish/Poissons 16178 EP ERITREA (1934) Shark fishery*. Helio-Vaugirard proof sheet printed in 1953. Scott No 161, Yvert No 198. $90.00-- $75.00 16179 EP ISTRIA AND SLOVENE COAST (1945) Tuna*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 34. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 16180 EMA ETATS UNIS (1956) Saumon. Cowboy*. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 319170: Salmon River Sam dit "Il faut aller dans l'état d'Idaho." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16181 ND SOMALI COAST (1959) Pseudoballista*. Imperforate corner dated block of 4. Scott No 281, Yvert No 300. $40.00-- $30.00 16182 EP MOROCCO (1962) Moray eel*. Aquarium*. Scott No 69. Yvert No 449. Sepia Printer's Die Proof. Only 4 copies printed. Very rare! $250.00-- $200.00 16183 EA DAHOMEY (1965) Bonito*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Cybrium tritor. Scott No 205, Yvert No 225. $175.00-- $140.00 16184 EA DAHOMEY (1965) Mamaminha*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver AUFSCHNEIDER. Dentex filosus. Scott No 206, Yvert No 226. $175.00-- $140.00 16185 ESS DAHOMEY (1965) Mamaminha*. Trial color proof pair. Dentex filosus. Scott No 206, Yvert No 226. $20.00-- $15.00 16186 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1965) Twin-spot wrasse*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C41-3, Yvert Nos PA81-3. $75.00-- $60.00 16187 ND NICARAGUA (1968) Fish*. Set of 10 imperforates. A spectacular set! Scott Nos C667-76, Yvert Nos PA635-44. Only 50 sets (1 sheet) exist! $140.00-- $115.00 16188 ESS CHAD (1969) Citharinus latus*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 219, Yvert No 217. $25.00-- $20.00 16189 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969a) Nannocharax gobioides Roman (African Darter)*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 196, Yvert No 198. $25.00-- $20.00 16190 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Hemigrammocharax*. Scott No 197. Yvert No 199. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16191 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Mormyrops curviceps (Nile pike)*. Scott No 198. Yvert No 200. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16192 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Alestes luteus*. Scott No 199. Yvert No 201. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16193 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Microlestes voltai*. Scott No 200. Yvert No 202. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16194 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Phenacogrammus pabrensis*. Scott No C66. Yvert No PA66. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16195 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1969b) Synodontis arnoulti*. Scott No C67. Yvert No PA67. Trial color proof pair. $25.00-- $20.00 16196 ESS DAHOMEY (1973) Epinephelus aeneus*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 312, Yvert No 329. $20.00-- $15.00 16197 ESS DAHOMEY (1973) African sicklefish (Drepane Africana)*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 313, Yvert No 330. $20.00-- $15.00 16198 ESS DAHOMEY (1973) Pragus ehrenbergi*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 314, Yvert No 331. $20.00-- $15.00 16199 ESS IVORY COAST (1973) Balistes capriscus*. Scott No 344. Yvert No 354. Trial color proof pair. $20.00-- $15.00 16200 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Pterois radiata*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 428, Yvert No 435. $40.00-- $30.00 16201 SPE JAPAN (1976a) Bitterlings*. Nature conservation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1262, Yvert No 1199. $20.00-- $15.00 16202 SPE JAPAN (1976b) Stickelbacks*. Nature conservation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1263, Yvert No 1198. $20.00-- $15.00 16203 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1980) Fish*. Compound deluxe sheet of 5. Scott Nos 256-60, Yvert Nos 259-63. $100.00-- $80.00 16204 EP ZAIRE (1980) Tropical fish*. Set of 2 proof sheets displaying all 8 stamps of the set + the souvenir sheet. Scott Nos 974-81a, Yvert Nos 995-1002,BF23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 16205 SPE JAPAN (1980) Salmon*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1367, Yvert No 1318. $20.00-- $15.00 16206 SPE MONTSERRAT (1981) Fish*. Set of 16 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 445-60, Yvert Nos 446-61. $125.00-- $100.00 16207 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Emperor angelfish*. Scorpionfish*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 535-6, Yvert Nos 512-3. $40.00-- $30.00 16208 EL MAURITANIA (1986) Dorade*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 614, Yvert No 592. . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16209 EL MAURITANIA (1986) Truite de mer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 615, Yvert No 593. . . $15.00-- $12.00 16210 EP AFGHANISTAN (1986) Tropical fish*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1243, Yvert No 1313. $100.00-- $80.00 16211 EP AFGHANISTAN (1986) Tropical fish*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1246, Yvert No 1316. $100.00-- $80.00 16212 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Tropical fish*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 573-4, Yvert Nos 551-2. Attractive! $30.00-- $25.00 16213 EL SENEGAL (1988) Angelfish*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 763, Yvert No 746. $15.00-- $12.00 16214 EL SENEGAL (1988) Swallowtail seaperch*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 764, Yvert No 747. $15.00-- $12.00 16215 EL SENEGAL (1988) Carp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 765, Yvert No 748. $15.00-- $12.00 16216 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Stoutspine waspfish*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 611, Yvert No 577. Weird! $20.00-- $15.00 16217 EA BELGIUM (1990) European perch (Perca fluviatis). Die proof in violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1383. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16218 EA BELGIUM (1990) Eurasian minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1384. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16219 EA BELGIUM (1990) Bitterling (Rhodeus sericeus amarus). Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1385. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16220 EA BELGIUM (1990) Three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1386. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16221 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Champrocephalus gunnari*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 164, Yvert No 161. $30.00-- $25.00 16222 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Tropical fish*. Set of 2 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 652-3, Yvert Nos 617-8. $40.00-- $30.00 16223 EL F.S.A.T. (1992) Disostychus eleginoides*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 168, Yvert No 166. $30.00-- $25.00 16224 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Centriscops obliquus*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 190, Yvert No 178. $25.00-- $20.00 16225 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Rascasse*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 201, Yvert No 190. $30.00-- $25.00 16226 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Mancoglosse antartique*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 204, Yvert No 196. $25.00-- $20.00 16227 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Jaggedhead gurnard (Gargariscus prionocephalus)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 731, Yvert No 702. Armored fish of the deep sea.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16228 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) ICOTA programme*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C143, Yvert No PA144. Coastal ichthyology in Adele territory. $100.00-- $80.00 16229 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Deep-water spiny plunder-fish (Harpagifer spinosus)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C144, Yvert No PA145. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15210, 15213, 15950, 15993, 16101, 16159, 16611, 16612, 16965, 16967, 17062, 636 Fishing/Pêche 16230 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1062) Spear fishing*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 319, Yvert No 303. $20.00-- $15.00 16231 ENT U.S.A. (1893a) Fishing line*. Net*. Harpoon*. Christopher Columbus*. Gondola*. Bridge*. Fisheries building*. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of first series of 12 values. $100.00-- $80.00 16232 ENT CANADA (1930) Prow of fishing boat*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Cruising Lake Muskoka. $20.00-- $15.00 16233 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Fisherman* in motorized dinghy* with fish* on the end of his line. Golf. Swimming. Hunting. Attractive red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 302001: "For pleasure and fun, Texas' Lower Rio Grande Valley. Swimming, Golfing, Fishing, Hunting, Mexico Tours, Sunshine."" "" MERRI"". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16234 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Fisherman* with throw net*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C29. Yvert No PA67. $30.00-- $25.00 16235 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Skin diver hunting bumphead surgeonfish*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No C31, Yvert No PA69. $30.00-- $25.00 16236 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Fishery*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 354, Yvert No 338. $15.00-- $12.00 16237 VAR INDONESIA (1969) Fish* in net*. Spectacular error on pair - colors (light green and brownish orange) are completely different from issued stamp. Scott No 774, Yvert No 580.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $90.00 16238 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1976) Fishing vessel "Goelette". Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 452, Yvert No 454. $100.00-- $80.00 16239 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) ORSTOM Center. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C158, Yvert No PA198. Oceanography and Fisheries Research. $15.00-- $12.00 16240 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Fish in Noumea aquarium. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C193-4, Yvert Nos PA236-7. $20.00-- $15.00 16241 EP VIETNAM (1989) Quang Nam fishing boat*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1942, Yvert No 948A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16242 EP VIETNAM (1989) Quang Tri fishing boat*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1943, Yvert No 948B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16243 EP VIETNAM (1989) Thua Thien fishing boat*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1944, Yvert No 948C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16244 EP VIETNAM (1989) Da Nang fishing boat*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1945, Yvert No 948D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16245 EP VIETNAM (1989) Da Nang fishing boat under sail*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1946, Yvert No 948E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16246 EP VIETNAM (1989) Quang Tri fishing boat under sail*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1947, Yvert No 948F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16247 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Trawler "Kerguelen of Tremarec"*. Deluxe sheet, trawler and factory ship. Scott No 202, Yvert No 191. $25.00-- $20.00 16248 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Fishing vessel*. Map with fishing grounds marked*. Deluxe sheet, Fishery Management. Scott No C129, Yvert No PA130. Scarce! $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15017, 15024, 15208, 15211, 15249, 15279, 15673, 15972, 15973, 17182, 17232, 17674, 638 Flags/Drapeaux 16249 VAR PARAGUAY (1960) UN and Paraguay flags*. Color shift resulting in doubling of the flags. Scott No 569, Yvert No 585. $25.00-- $20.00 16250 VAR PARAGUAY (1960) UN and Paraguay flags*. Color shift resulting in doubling of the flags. Scott No 570, Yvert No 586. $25.00-- $20.00 16251 VAR PARAGUAY (1960) UN and Paraguay flags*. Color shift resulting in doubling of the flags. Scott No 571, Yvert No 587. $25.00-- $20.00 16252 VAR PARAGUAY (1960) UN and Paraguay flags*. Color shift resulting in doubling of the flags. Scott No C272, Yvert No PA264. $25.00-- $20.00 16253 VAR PARAGUAY (1960) UN and Paraguay flags*. Color shift resulting in doubling of the flags. Scott No C273, Yvert No PA265. $25.00-- $20.00 16254 VAR U.S.A. (1968) American flag*. White House*. Scott No 1338. Yvert No 842. Nice perforation error in plate block of 4: the margin by the plate block is imperforate! **. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00-- $100.00 16255 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Flags of various South Pacific nations*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C87, Yvert No PA128. South Pacific Commission. $20.00-- $15.00 16256 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Flags of South Pacific nations*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 566, Yvert No 544. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15960, 16105, 16115, 16118, 16148, 16711, 17080, 17081, 17157, 17294, 17310, 17514, 17798, 17814, 17815, 642 Flowers/Flore 16257 EA MONACO (1959) Bougainvillea*. Die proof in brownish black. Scott No 441, Yvert No 517. Rare! $200.00-- $150.00 16258 EL GABON (1961) Combretum*. Deluxe sheet. Combretum has been used in China as a decoction to cure the opium habit. Scott No 154, Yvert No 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16259 EL GABON (1961) Tulip tree blossom*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 155, Yvert No 154. $20.00-- $15.00 16260 EL GABON (1961) Yellow cassia*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 156, Yvert No 155. $20.00-- $15.00 16261 EA GABON (1961) Yellow cassia*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 156, Yvert No 155. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 16262 EA IVORY COAST (1961) Haemanthus cinnabarinus*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 184, Yvert No 193. $175.00-- $140.00 16263 SPE JAPAN (1961) Flowers*. Complete set of 12 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 712-23, Yvert Nos 664-75. Hard to find as a complete set! $150.00-- $120.00 16264 EA CONGO (1961) Helicrysum mechowaim*. Die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No C2, Yvert No PA2. Attractive! $175.00-- $140.00 16265 ND TURKEY (1962) Poinsettia*. Bird-of-Paradise flower*. Water lily*. Set of 3 margin imperforates. Scott Nos B90-2, Yvert Nos 1618-20. $150.00-- $100.00 16266 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1964) Flowers*. Set of 8 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 330-7, Yvert Nos 314-21. $150.00-- $120.00 16267 EL SOMALI COAST (1966) Poinciana*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 307, Yvert No 326. $15.00-- $12.00 16268 ND CONGO (1971) Tropical flowers*. Set of 6 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 237-42, Yvert Nos 283-8. $50.00-- $40.00 16269 ND ANDORRA (1973) Lily*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 222, Yvert No 229. $20.00-- $15.00 16270 ND ANDORRA (1973) Columbine*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 224, Yvert No 230. $20.00-- $15.00 16271 ND ANDORRA (1973) Pinks*. Imperforate pair. Scott No 226, Yvert No 230. $20.00-- $15.00 16272 ND NIGER (1973) Flowers*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 266-9, Yvert Nos 270-3. $110.00-- $90.00 16273 ND MALDIVES (1973) Various flowers*. Set of 8 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 455-62, Yvert Nos 443-50. $60.00-- $50.00 16274 EL LAOS (1974) Eranthemum nervosum*. Water lilies*. Scheffler's kapokier*. Pitcher plant*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 246-8,C116. Yvert Nos 263-5,PA115. Beautiful! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16275 EL CHAD (1975) Commelina forskalaei*. Deluxe sheet. Locally called walwalnde. Scott No 304, Yvert No 301. Beautiful! $15.00-- $12.00 16276 ESS MOZAMBIQUE (1978) Gloriosa superba*. Series of 9 progressive proof pairs. Scott No 593, Yvert No 652. $175.00-- $140.00 16277 SPE JAPAN (1978) Primrose*. Pinguicula ramosa*. Dicentra*. Set of 3 nature preservation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1319-21, Yvert Nos 1251,1258,1263. Gorgeous! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00-- $35.00 16278 ND BENIN (1979) Hydrangea*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 423, Yvert No 444. $30.00-- $25.00 16279 ND BENIN (1979) Assangokan*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 424, Yvert No 445. $30.00-- $25.00 16280 ND BENIN (1979) Geranium*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 425, Yvert No 446. $30.00-- $25.00 16281 EL MOROCCO (1979) Centaurium*. Leucanthemum*. Set of 2 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 443-4, Yvert Nos 837-8. $40.00-- $30.00 16282 SPE GERMANY (1980) Wildflowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B577-80, Yvert Nos 905-8. $60.00-- $50.00 16283 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1981) Aquatic Flowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB182-5, Yvert Nos 611-4. $60.00-- $50.00 16284 SPE GERMANY (1981) Endangered water flowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B589-92, Yvert Nos 940-3. $60.00-- $50.00 16285 EL BENIN (1981a) Amaryllis*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 506, Yvert No 524. $15.00-- $12.00 16286 EL BENIN (1981b) Water hyacinth*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 507, Yvert No 525. $15.00-- $12.00 16287 MAQ FRANCE (1982) Bouquet of flowers. Preliminary artwork for cachet of official First Day Cover for Europa issues (Treaties of Verdun, Rome). Pencil on tracing paper, design measures 15 x 21 cm. Signed below by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott Nos 1827-8, Yvert Nos 2207-8. $200.00-- $160.00 16288 ND DJIBOUTI (1983) Flowers*. Set of 3 imperforate margin blocks of 4. Scott Nos 558-60, Yvert Nos 564-6. $75.00-- $60.00 16289 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1983) Wildflowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB204-7, Yvert Nos 664-7. $50.00-- $40.00 16290 SPE GERMANY (1983) Wildflowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B611-4, Yvert Nos 1020-3. $60.00-- $50.00 16291 EL CONGO (1984) Local flowers*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 685-9, Yvert No 712-6. Colorful! $60.00-- $50.00 16292 SPE JAPAN (1984) Alpine flowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1570-3, Yvert Nos 1497-8,1500-1. $50.00-- $40.00 16293 SPE GERMANY (1984) Ernst Ludwig Heim, botanist*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N496, Yvert No 684. $20.00-- $15.00 16294 SPE GERMANY (1984)"Sunflowers" by Schmidt-Rottluff*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N497, Yvert No 689. $20.00-- $15.00 16295 SPE JAPAN (1985a) Alpine flowers*. Set of 4 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1574-7, Yvert Nos 1508-9,1515-6. Beautiful! $60.00-- $50.00 16296 SPE JAPAN (1985b) Alpine flowers*. Set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1578-9, Yvert Nos 1547-8. $25.00-- $20.00 16297 SPE JAPAN (1985c) Alpine flowers*. Set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1580-1, Yvert Nos 1558-9. $25.00-- $20.00 16298 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Various flowers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 549, Yvert No 527. Nature protection. $15.00-- $12.00 16299 SPE JAPAN (1986) Alpine flowers*. Set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1582-3, Yvert Nos 1571-2. $25.00-- $20.00 16300 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1303, Yvert No 1381. $100.00-- $80.00 16301 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1304, Yvert No 1382. $100.00-- $80.00 16302 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1305, Yvert No 1383. $100.00-- $80.00 16303 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1306, Yvert No 1384. $100.00-- $80.00 16304 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1308, Yvert No 1386. $100.00-- $80.00 16305 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Flowers*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1309, Yvert No 1387. $100.00-- $80.00 16306 SPE JAPAN (1988) Peony*. Japan-China treaty issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1804, Yvert No 1697. $15.00-- $12.00 16307 FDC ZIMBABWE (1989) Wild flowers of Zimbabwe. Official FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 582-7. $25.00-- $20.00 16308 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1991) Flowers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 416-8, Yvert No 420-2. $45.00-- $35.00 16309 EL FRANCE (1992) Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2298, Yvert No 2766. $90.00-- $75.00 16310 SPE JAPAN (1994c) Japanese iris*. Definitive series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2167, Yvert No 2086. $20.00-- $15.00 16311 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Captaincookia margaretae*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 733, Yvert No 704. $50.00-- $40.00 16312 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) xora cauliflora*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 734, Yvert No 705. $50.00-- $40.00 16313 EP NAURU (1998) Tomato flower*. Imperforate margin proof pair. Scott No 348, Yvert No 340. $125.00-- $100.00 16314 VAR INDIA (2000) Amaltaas*. Imperforate margin block of 4.The bark of the amaltaas tree is used for tanning and the pulp of the fruit as a laxative. Scott No 1828. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 16315 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (2008) Phone operator at work*. Cable*. Satellite dish*. Preliminary artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 18.4 x 13.4 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 1051. 50th anniversary of OPT. The stamp was later issued with the inner vignett replaced by an image of an early NC stamp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 16316 ND CUBA (2017) Guaiacwood (Guaiacum officinale). Imperforate block of 4. $60.00-- $50.00 16317 VAR CUBA (2017) Guaiacwood (Guaiacum officinale). Imperforate block of 4 with color yellow shifted. $125.00-- $100.00 16318 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15113, 15232, 15320, 16109, 16645, 16820, 16937, 17561, 17592, 17595, 644 Flowers Orchids/Flore Orchidée 16319 ESS ARGENTINA (1960) Silk flower orchid*. Trial color proof pair in brown. Scott No B28, Yvert No 631. $30.00-- $25.00 16320 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1962) Pink Lady's Slipper orchid*. Imperforate corner block of 4 Cypripedium acaule. Scott No 360, Yvert No 362. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16321 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1962) Calopogon pulchellus. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 361, Yvert No 363. $75.00-- $60.00 16322 ND NICARAGUA (1967) Orchids*. Set of 5 imperforates issued as a strip of 5. Scott Nos C626-30, Yvert Nos PA595-9. Only 5 sets were issued. Very rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $480.00 16323 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Calanthe veratrifolia. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 408, Yvert No 392. $30.00-- $25.00 16324 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Liperanthus gigas. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 409, Yvert No 393. $30.00-- $25.00 16325 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Eriaxis rigida. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C125, Yvert No PA165. $50.00-- $40.00 16326 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Orchids*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 502-3, Yvert Nos 488-9. $50.00-- $40.00 16327 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1984) Orchids*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB216-9, Yvert Nos 685-8. $100.00-- $80.00 16328 SPE GERMANY (1984) Orchids*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B623-6, Yvert Nos 1058-61. $100.00-- $80.00 16329 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Orchids*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 649-50, Yvert Nos 614-5. $40.00-- $30.00 16330 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Butterfly orchid (Sarcochilus koghiensis)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 741, Yvert No 714. $25.00-- $20.00 16331 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Forest swamp orchid Phaius robertsii)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 742, Yvert No 715. $25.00-- $20.00 16332 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Megastylis montana*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 743, Yvert No 716. $25.00-- $20.00 16333 EP TONGA (1996) Orchid*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 907: Calanthe triplicata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16334 EP TONGA (1996) Orchid*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 909: Spathoglottis plicata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16335 EP TONGA (1996) Orchid*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 911: Dendrobium platagastium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16336 EP TONGA (1996) Orchid*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 913: Dendrobium toki. $75.00-- $60.00 16337 EP TONGA (1996c) Orchid*. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 912: Goodyera rubicunda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16338 EP PERU (2002) Chaubardia heteroclita*. Imperforate proof pair. $50.00-- $40.00 16339 EP PERU (2002) Cocleanther amazonica*. Imperforate proof pair. $50.00-- $40.00 646 Flowers Roses/Flore Rose 16340 EMA ETATS UNIS (1938) Rose*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 91011: "Passez votre temps à vendre. Achetez à la façon américaine.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 16341 EA MONACO (1959a) Laurier Rose (Oleander)*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 443, Yvert No 519. $200.00-- $150.00 16342 TEL NORWAY (1960) Roses*. Superb multicolor telegram (N) No Lx. 6, type 2. The paper is white-colored, the Norway shield is different, and the roses are lilac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16343 EMA ITALY (1961) Rose*. Red meter cancellation on cover: " 'Epoca Grazia Arianna' (Book title), Arnoldo Mondadori, Editor in Milan." $25.00-- $20.00 16344 MAQ MAURITANIA (1965) Desert rose (Adenium obesum). Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper, measuring 26 x 21 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 184, Yvert No 186. Some faint color notations in margin. $400.00-- $325.00 16345 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1982) Various roses*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (Specimen). Scott Nos 9NB193-6, Yvert Nos 641-4. $100.00-- $80.00 16346 SPE GERMANY (1982) Tea-rose hybrid*. Floribund rose*. Bourbon rose*. Polyantha hybrid*. Scott No B600-3. Yvert No 982-5. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprints. Hard to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16347 SPE JAPAN (1985) Rose of Sharon*. Japan-Korea issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1660, Yvert No 1557. $20.00-- $15.00 16348 EA BELGIUM (1989) Centfeuille unique melée de rouge rose. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1081. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16349 EA BELGIUM (1989) Bengale à grande feuilles rose. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1082. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16350 EA BELGIUM (1989) Aime vibere tea rose. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1083. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16351 EA BELGIUM (1990) Hélène rose. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1346f. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16352 EA BELGIUM (1990) Adelaide rose. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1346e. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16353 EA BELGIUM (1990) Tricolor rose. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1346a. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16354 EA BELGIUM (1990) Bengale desprez rose. Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1089. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16355 EA BELGIUM (1990) Bengale philippe rose. Die proof in red signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1090. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16356 EA BELGIUM (1990) Maria leonida rose. Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1091. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16357 VAR INDIA (2002) Rose*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Only one sheet of 100 exists. Rare! $400.00-- $325.00 648 Food Gastronomy/Gastronomie 16358 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Sugar beet*. Postal card (O) with illustrated advertising exhorting collective farmers to grow sugar beets. $60.00-- $50.00 16359 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Sugar beet. Farm. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). The country runs on sugar beet production! $60.00-- $50.00 16360 ENT RUSSIA (1935) 3 different sugar beet yields. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Advantages of planting early $60.00-- $50.00 16361 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Couteau*. Fourchette*. Cuillère*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 79206: "Les couverts en inox, marque Royal." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16362 EL GUADELOUPE (1947) Cutting sugar cane*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets with protective glassine overlays. Two have some minor staining in margins. Scott Nos 192-4, Yvert Nos 200-2. Scarce! . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16363 EL MARTINIQUE (1947) Gathering sugar cane*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets with protective glassine overlays. Scott Nos 223-5, Yvert Nos 232-4. Scarce! $60.00-- $50.00 16364 ND TOGO (1971) Cocoa production*. Set of 6 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 778-80,C152-4. Yvert Nos 711-3,PA154-6. $75.00-- $60.00 16365 ND TOGO (1971) Cacao tree and pods*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No 778, Yvert No 711. $100.00-- $80.00 16366 ND TOGO (1971) Separating & sorting cacao beans*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No 779, Yvert No 712. $100.00-- $80.00 16367 ND TOGO (1971) Drying cacao beans*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No 780, Yvert No 713. $100.00-- $80.00 16368 ND TOGO (1971) Ministry of Agriculture*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No C152, Yvert No PA154. $100.00-- $80.00 16369 ND TOGO (1971) Separating & sorting cacao beans*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No C153, Yvert No PA155. $100.00-- $80.00 16370 ND TOGO (1971) Drying cacao beans*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates. Scott No C154, Yvert No PA156. $100.00-- $80.00 16371 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Bougna ceremony (food offering). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No C123. Yvert No PA163. Tourist series. $30.00-- $25.00 16372 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Auguste Escoffier*. Deluxe sheet. Escoffier Hotel School. Scott No 446, Yvert No 429. . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16373 SPE JAPAN (1984) Confection*. Tea whisk*. Grand Confection Fair issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1559, Yvert No 1481. Hard to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16374 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1986) Fafaru*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 423b, Yvert No 262. Recipe included! $50.00-- $40.00 16375 EL IVORY COAST (1986) Cooking utensils*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 776-80, Yvert Nos 741-5. $75.00-- $60.00 16376 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1989) Copra industry*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 506, Yvert No 327. Fascinating! $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15012, 15017, 16469, 17058, 650 Free Mason/Franc Maçonnerie 16377 OBL U.S.A. (1930) Double-headed eagle*. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. Five strikes in blue on registered cover. Banner below eagle is inscribed "SPES MEA IN DEO EST" (I hope in God), a well-known Masonic motto. A couple of small corner faults. $250.00-- $200.00 16378 EL FRANCE (1993) Masonic symbols*. Bloc gommé. Mixed Masonic Order, Human Rights International. Scott No 2328, Yvert No 2796. $110.00-- $90.00 16379 EL FRANCE (1994) Grand Lodge of France*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2446, Yvert No 2912. $125.00-- $100.00 16380 EL FRANCE (1995) Women's Grand Masonic Lodge*. Bloc gommé. 50th anniversary. Scott No 2494, Yvert No 2967. $90.00-- $75.00 652 French Revolution/Révolution Française 16381 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Penguins*. Ship*. Symbols of the French Revolution*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C106, Yvert No PA107. $40.00-- $30.00 654 French Revolution Bicentennial/Révolution Française (Bi 16382 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989)"Liberty". "Equality." "Fraternity". Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott No 613-5, Yvert Nos 579,PA261-2. PhilexFrance 89.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 655 Furniture/Meubles 16383 EL FRANCE (1994) Wooden table by Majorelle*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2400, Yvert No 2856. $100.00-- $80.00 16384 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Tableware*. Black print. Riess enamel. $20.00-- $15.00 656 Games Toys/Jeux Jouets 16385 ENT RUSSIA (1935) Hand holding lottery tickets. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). $60.00-- $50.00 16386 EP JAPAN (1955) Haniwa doll. Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16387 SPE JAPAN (1962) Doll festival*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 756, Yvert No 704. $20.00-- $15.00 16388 ESS SENEGAL (1966) Dolls of Gorée*. Set of 4 trial color proof strips of 5. Scott Nos 261-4, Yvert Nos 266-9. $250.00-- $200.00 16389 EL SENEGAL (1966) Dolls of Gorée*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 261-4, Yvert Nos 266-9. $60.00-- $50.00 16390 SPE JAPAN (1967) Climbing monkey toy*. MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 940, Yvert No 889. Cute! $20.00-- $15.00 16391 EL CAMEROUN (1970) Dolls*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 509-11, Yvert Nos 489-91. $40.00-- $30.00 16392 SPE JAPAN (1972) Doll*. Mt. Kurikoma*. Kurikoma National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1116, Yvert No 1055. Attractive! $15.00-- $12.00 16393 SPE JAPAN (1972) Doll*. Bridge*. Naruko-kyo Gorge*. Kurikoma National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1117, Yvert No 1056. $15.00-- $12.00 16394 SPE JAPAN (1976) Bamboo Toy Snake*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1271, Yvert No 1207. $20.00-- $15.00 16395 ESS FRANCE (1979) Simon Magus*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No B522, Yvert No 2071. $30.00-- $25.00 16396 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988) Dolls*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 486-8, Yvert No 307-9. $40.00-- $30.00 16397 EP AUSTRIA (1994) Dolls*. Cradle*. Black proof. Scott No 1633, Yvert No 1944. $20.00-- $15.00 16398 EP AUSTRIA (1994) Sled of Steiermark*. Black proof. Scott No 1634, Yvert No 1945. $20.00-- $15.00 16399 EL FRANCE (1994) Puppet "Guignol"*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2406, Yvert No 2861. $110.00-- $90.00 16400 EA BELGIUM (1995) Crossword puzzle. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1576. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16401 EA BELGIUM (1995) Scrabble. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1578. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16402 VAR CUBA (2009) Dominos. Block of 4 missing colors black and red. Scott No 5029. $125.00-- $100.00 16403 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Scratch-off strip*. Lottery ball*. Black print. 25th anniversary of lottery. $25.00-- $20.00 16404 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Ferris wheel made of Legos*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15005, 15280, 15352, 15353, 15354, 15494, 15510, 15901, 15904, 16446, 17689, 658 Gandhi/Ghandi 16405 MAQ BHUTAN (1990) Gandhi*. Hand-painted essay for proposed issue, 11 x 15.2 cm, produced by and artist from the South Africa Post Office Committee. Only 2 of this item were produced, one being sent to the India agent for Bhutan. Certificate of genuineness and explanation included. $200.00-- $160.00 659 Glass/Verre 16406 EL FRANCE (1994) Glassware by Emil Gallé*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2398, Yvert No 2854. $100.00-- $80.00 16407 VAR CUBA (2013) Ancient Syrian glass bottle. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5456. $125.00-- $100.00 660 Geology/Géologie 16408 EL FRANCE (1980) Heat arising from Earth*. Deluxe sheet. International Geological Conference. Scott No 1711, Yvert No 2093. $25.00-- $20.00 16409 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Glacial landscape*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C64, Yvert No PA66. $25.00-- $20.00 16410 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Glaciers*. Snowflakes*. Set of 2 deluxe sheet. Scott Nos 105-6, Yvert Nos 102-3. $30.00-- $25.00 16411 FDC NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1989) Evolution of the Earth. FDC with cachet and thematic cancels. Scott No 123. $30.00-- $25.00 16412 EP NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1989) Evolution of the Earth. Full sheet of 15 overprinted SPECIMEN in black. Scott No 123. $75.00-- $60.00 16413 EP NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1989) Evolution of the Earth. Full sheet of 15 overprinted SPECIMEN in gold. Scott No 123. $75.00-- $60.00 16414 EP NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1989) Evolution of the Earth. Monochrome proof of S/S on thin paper. Scott No 123. $75.00-- $60.00 16415 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Dumoulin*. Sailing ship*. Magnetometer*. Deluxe sheet of triptych with label. Measuring Earth's magnetic field. Dumoulin was a hydrographic engineer who charted many of these waters. Scott No 200a, Yvert No 193A.Hard to find! $50.00-- $40.00 16416 EP AUSTRIA (2000) Sonnblick glacier*. Black proof. Scott No 1813. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15144, 16568, 17301, 661 Greco-Roman/Gréco-Romain 16417 EA MONACO (1948) Hyacinth*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No CB13, Yvert No PA31. Some of the lettering is missing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275.00-- $225.00 16418 EA MONACO (1948c) Hyacinthe*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun signée par le graveur MAZELIN. Yvert No 317, Scott No 212. Rare! $200.00-- $160.00 16419 EP AUSTRIA (1969) Pallas Athena fountain*. Parliament*. Black proof. Scott No 836, Yvert No 1120. $15.00-- $12.00 16420 L BHUTAN (1971) Head of Cicero. Registered letter with simulated 3-D stamp. Scott No 126d, Yvert No PA82. $75.00-- $60.00 16421 EP AUSTRIA (1984) Dionysus*. Black proof. Mosaic in Virinum. Scott No 1277, Yvert No 1609. . . $25.00-- $20.00 16422 EA MONACO (2015) Nude nymph Salmacis by Bosio. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $225.00-- $175.00 16423 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Mercury with winged helmet*. Black print of S/S. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15299, 15323, 15324, 16147, 16465, 16485, 16519, 16561, 16627, 17467, 662 Handicapped/Handicapés 16424 EA GABON (1981) Entraide symbolique des handicapés*. Yvert No 472. Scott No 479. Epreuve d'artiste en carmin brun signée par le graveur MONVOISIN. Tirage: seulement 28 exemplaires. Rare!. . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16425 EP LIBYA (1981) Disabled people*. Proof sheet showing stamps issued for International Year of Disabled. Scott Nos 910-2, Yvert Nos 922-4. $200.00-- $160.00 16426 SPE GERMANY (1981) Disabled people*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1342, Yvert No 915. $15.00-- $12.00 16427 SPE JAPAN (1981) Emblem*. Bluebird*. International Year of Disabled Persons issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B42, Yvert No 1385. $20.00-- $15.00 16428 SPE JAPAN (1988) 16th World Rehabilitation Conference*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1807, Yvert No 1704. $20.00-- $15.00 16429 SPE JAPAN (1989) Wheelchair race*. FESPIC games for disabled issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1841, Yvert No 1768. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16430 SPE JAPAN (1991) Arms encircling globe*. 11th Congress of World Federation of the Deaf overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B46, Yvert No 1938.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 664 Hands/Mains 16431 EA MOROCCO (1967) Hands holding pickax*. Die proof in red signed by the engraver DANDINE. Scott No 159, Yvert No 525. Community development campaign.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15025, 15129, 15240, 15469, 15574, 15666, 16075, 16094, 16102, 16385, 16503, 16518, 16519, 16657, 16925, 17003, 17118, 17582, 17779, 17819, 17835, 668 Horses/Chevaux 16432 LOC AUSTRIA (1929) Postrider on horse. Set of 7 labels, 5 perf, 2 imperf, created by Hesshaimer for 1929 FIP Congress in Vienna. $75.00-- $60.00 16433 EA CAMEROUN (1946) Lamedo horsemen*. Stage die proof in black without value signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott Type A29, Yvert No 289/91.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 16434 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Donkey caravan*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 42, Yvert No 30. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 16435 EL FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Donkey caravan*. Deluxe sheet with embossed seal. Scott No 42, Yvert No 30. Scarce! $50.00-- $40.00 16436 EL REUNION (1949a) Centaur with bow*. Deluxe sheet of France overprinted CFA for Reunion. Scott No C35, Yvert No PA45. Scarce! $80.00-- $65.00 16437 EL TUNISIA (1950) Horse*. Complete set of 9 deluxe sheets, intaglio of horse at Carthage museum. Scott Nos 213-21. Very hard to find as a set! $200.00-- $160.00 16438 EA TUNISIA (1950) Horse*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver CORTOT. Intaglio of horse at Carthage museum. Scott No 221. Rare! $110.00-- $90.00 16439 EL TUNISIA (1952) Horse*. Complete set of 3 deluxe sheets, intaglio of horse at Carthage museum. Scott Nos 226-8. $50.00-- $40.00 16440 EL CAMEROUN (1964) Fulani horseman*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 408, Yvert No 389. $25.00-- $20.00 16441 EP AUSTRIA (1968) Horse race. Black proof. Scott No 812, Yvert No 1095. Fredenau centenary. $25.00-- $20.00 16442 EL DAHOMEY (1970) Native Bariba Warriors on horseback*. Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 277-82, Yvert No 297-302. Hard to find as a complete set!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 16443 SPE JAPAN (1970) Tsutsu woman with horse*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1022, Yvert No 971. $20.00-- $15.00 16444 SPE JAPAN (1970) Steeplechase*. Athletic meet issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1044, Yvert No 993. $20.00-- $15.00 16445 SPE JAPAN (1971) Horse-drawn streetcar*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1092, Yvert No 1026. Lovely! $15.00-- $12.00 16446 EL MALI (1976) Racehorse*. Lottery. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 262, Yvert No 263. $20.00-- $15.00 16447 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Somali wild ass. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 401, Yvert No 417. $30.00-- $25.00 16448 EL FRANCE (1978) Camargue horses by d'Yves Brayer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1585, Yvert No 2026. $75.00-- $60.00 16449 ND MALI (1980) Wild donkey*. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 358, Yvert No 359. $20.00-- $15.00 16450 SPE GERMANY (1984) Horse*. Man with club*. Tomb of Ociatius*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1421, Yvert No 1047. $20.00-- $15.00 16451 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1986) Show jumping*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 9NB233, Yvert No 713. $20.00-- $15.00 16452 EL SENEGAL (1988) Lat Dior* on horseback*. Deluxe sheet. Lat Dior was king of Kayor and opposed the French. Scott No 736, Yvert No 742. $20.00-- $15.00 16453 SPE GERMANY (1988)"Thoroughbred foal" by Sintenis*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N570, Yvert No 765. $20.00-- $15.00 16454 EA BELGIUM (1990) Cowboy on horse blowing postal horn. Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Youth Philately issue. Scott No 1387. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16455 SPE JAPAN (1990a) Horses*. Strip of 5 panels overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 2027-31, Yvert No 1854-8. Attractive! $75.00-- $60.00 16456 SPE JAPAN (1990a) Postal Carriages*. Horse & Culture series se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2039a, Yvert Nos 1901-2. $40.00-- $30.00 16457 SPE JAPAN (1990b) Ponies*. Horse & Culture issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2032, Yvert No 1589. Nice! $20.00-- $15.00 16458 SPE JAPAN (1990d) Horse*. Horse & Culture series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2035, Yvert No 1869. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16459 SPE JAPAN (1990e) Karabuema*. Horse & Culture series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Karabuema is a style horse race held annually in Kyoto. Scott No 2037, Yvert No 1881. Attractive! . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16460 SPE JAPAN (1990f) Kettei*. Horse & Culture series overprinted MIHON (specimen). Kettei is a legendary divine horse. Scott No 2036, Yvert No 1882. $20.00-- $15.00 16461 SPE JAPAN (1991b) Inkstone cover*. Horse & Culture issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2040, Yvert No 1903. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 16462 SPE JAPAN (1991c) Horse*. Landscape*. Horse & Culture issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2041, Yvert No 1905. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 16463 SPE JAPAN (1991d) Horse*. Poppies*. Horse & Culture issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2042, Yvert No 1906. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 16464 EL FRANCE (1994) Man on horseback*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B663, Yvert No 2946. Saumar tapestry. $100.00-- $80.00 16465 EL FRANCE (1996) Roman-Gallo bronze horse*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2534, Yvert No 3014. $150.00-- $120.00 See also:15055, 15067, 15100, 15236, 15260, 15320, 15373, 15590, 16006, 16163, 16828, 17114, 17416, 17462, 17466, 17469, 17473, 17580, 17675, 669 Hotel/Hôtel 16466 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Hotel Chateau-Royal*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C121, Yvert No PA161. $30.00-- $25.00 16467 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Tourist hotels*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 664, Yvert No 628. $20.00-- $15.00 16468 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Loisium hotel*. Black print.. . . $20.00-- $15.00 16469 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Hotel Sacher. Sachertort. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:16372, 17683, 670 Hunting/Chasse 16470 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Cerf*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes: "New Hampshire pour le vrai sport!" $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15167, 15422, 15862, 15863, 16233, 676 Industry Commerce/Commerce Industrie 16471 ENT CANADA (1888) Hardware. Postal card (O) with logo printed on reverse for Adam Hope & Co. Hardware & Metal Merchants. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 16472 ENT CANADA (1894) Pulleys*. Gear*. Regulator*. Manufacturing. Postal card (O) with advertisement printed on reverse for a publication called "The Canadian Manufacturer.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16473 ENT RUSSIA (1928) Industrial scenes. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Sign up for the 2nd lottery. $60.00-- $50.00 16474 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Worker pointing at stores. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Workers exercising control over their work. It's their cooperative! Vertical crease not affecting design.. . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16475 ENT RUSSIA (1931) Meeting. Tractor. Illustrated postal propaganda card (N). Join the MOPR! $60.00-- $50.00 16476 ENT RUSSIA (1934) Boxes of scrap. Ship. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Save valuable scrap for industry and export. Several mild creases. $40.00-- $30.00 16477 ENT RUSSIA (1934) Worker rally. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Workers Unite! $60.00-- $50.00 16478 ENT RUSSIA (1934) Men making containers. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). $60.00-- $50.00 16479 ENT RUSSIA (1934) Men at work. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Join the Shock Labor Team! $60.00-- $50.00 16480 ESS CAMBODIA (1960) Dove*. Factory*. Books*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 84, Yvert No 94. $90.00-- $75.00 16481 ESS CAMBODIA (1960) Workman*. House*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 85, Yvert No 95. $90.00-- $75.00 16482 EL FRANCE (1960) Museum of Art & Industry*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 951, Yvert No 1243. $40.00-- $30.00 16483 EL VIETNAM (1968) Rural construction program*. Set of 4 gummed deluxe proofs. Scott Nos 322-5, Yvert Nos 325-8. $100.00-- $80.00 16484 FDC HUNGARY (1969) ILO emblem. Registered letter franked with imperforate. Scott No 1974. $30.00-- $25.00 16485 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Mercury*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 401, Yvert No 3854. Junior Chamber of COmmerce. $15.00-- $12.00 16486 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Junior Chamber of Commerce. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 413, Scott No 429. $25.00-- $20.00 16487 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Ancient & modern ships*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C151, Yvert No PA191. Chamber of COmmerce centenary. $20.00-- $15.00 16488 SPE GERMANY (1981) Foreign guest workers*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1345, Yvert No 918. $15.00-- $12.00 16489 SPE GERMANY (1981) Patent office centenary*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1347, Yvert No 920. $15.00-- $12.00 16490 SPE GERMANY (1982) Power shovel*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1187, Yvert No 972. $20.00-- $15.00 16491 EL FRANCE (1995) Iron & Steel industry - Lorraine*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2472, Yvert No 2940. $110.00-- $90.00 16492 EA ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (2014) Lebailly Forge*. Large dog*. Pair of die proofs (positive + negative) in black signed by the engraver and marked "EE" (Epreuve d'Etat).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 See also:15022, 15573, 16102, 17061, 17208, 17673, 678 Insects/Insectes 16493 EP EAST GERMANY (1968) Beetles*. Set of 6 imperforate proofs from the archives of the printer. We sold a similar set with additional progressive proofs for over $1000 in sale 24! Scott Nos 1048-53, Yvert Nos 1107-12. Stunning! $350.00-- $300.00 16494 L BHUTAN (1969) Grasshopper*. Rhinoceros beetle*. Pair of simulated 3-D stamps used on registered cover. Scott Nos 101,101A. Yvert Nos 216-7. These stamps were sold primarily to dealers and collectors and were hardly ever used on cover. Only 5 such covers discovered so far! $200.00-- $150.00 16495 SPE JAPAN (1977) Firefly*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1294, Yvert No 1231. $30.00-- $25.00 16496 SPE JAPAN (1977) Cicada*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1295, Yvert No 1232. $30.00-- $25.00 16497 EL MALI (1978) Beetles*. Set of five deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 308-12, Yvert Nos 311-5. $125.00-- $100.00 16498 ND MALI (1978) Beetles*. Set of five imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 308-12, Yvert Nos 311-5. Stunningly beautiful! $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15044, 680 Insects Bees/Insectes Abeilles 16499 EMA ITALY (1993) Bee*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 54069D: Banca Popolaire di Novara. Piacenza. $25.00-- $20.00 16500 EA BELGIUM (1996) Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris). Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1605. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 See also:15695, 16958, 682 Insurance/Assurances 16501 EMA ETATS UNIS (1939) Assurance. Empreinte violette de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57934: "Protégez-vous contre les événements imprévus.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16502 EMA ETATS UNIS (1947) Assurance. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 57426: "Avec John Hancock, l'indépendance est toujours possible.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16503 EL FRANCE (1995) Hand with wings*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2478, Yvert No 2947. People's Relief Association. $90.00-- $75.00 684 Jewelry/Bijoux 16504 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Diamond*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 121341: "Hardinge. Diamond Anniversary, 1890-1950." $20.00-- $15.00 16505 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Jewelry*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Afghan handicrafts. Scott No 1296, Yvert No 1425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16506 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Jade*. Mother of pearl*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 631, Yvert No 591. $25.00-- $20.00 686 Judaïca/Judaïca 16507 EL FRANCE (1994) Moses and the Daughters of Jethro*. Bloc gommé. Painting by Poussin. Scott No 2435, Yvert No 2896. $110.00-- $90.00 See also:16714, 16715, 17830, 688 Kennedy/Kennedy 16508 ESS AUSTRIA (1964) J.F. Kennedy*. A collection consisting of the following essays by G. Wimmer (stamp never issued): 3 different prints on card, 3 imperf on gummed paper, 1 partially perfed on gummed paper, one fully perfed, and one stamp-sized imperf and perf (10 items). $250.00-- $200.00 16509 ND TOGO (1964) Kennedy*. Lincoln*. Imperforate S/S of 4 Lincoln Centenary stamps overprinted with JFK Memorial and gray silhouette. Scott No C41. $40.00-- $30.00 16510 EP AUSTRIA (1965) J.F. Kennedy*. Set of 3 imperforate essays in different colors. $75.00-- $60.00 16511 ND YEMEN (1965) J.F. Kennedy*. Set of 5 imperforates. Michel Nos 139-43. $30.00-- $25.00 16512 ND MALDIVES (1965) J.F. Kennedy*. Set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos 159-63, Yvert Nos 159-63. $60.00-- $50.00 16513 VAR URUGUAY (1965) J.F. Kennedy*. Color shift resulting in doubling of Kennedy's image. Scott No C270, Yvert No PA265. s $50.00-- $40.00 16514 VAR PHILIPPINES (1968) Kennedy family*. Imperforate S/S. This issue was canceled by the Philippine government. This S/S lacks the word AIRMAIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16515 EL CHAD (1969) Robert F. Kennedy*. Deluxe sheet, honoring exponents of non-violence. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA59. $20.00-- $15.00 16516 ND CHAD (1971) JFK*. Man in spacesuit*. Imperforate of gold-foil stamp. Scott No 231Df. $10.00-- $10.00 16517 ND CONGO (1973) J.F. Kennedy*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C179, Yvert No PA181. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15365, 15595, 692 Law Lawyer/Justice Lois 16518 EP LEBANON (1948) Hand on book of law. Justice building? Proof sheet with 4 imprints of unissued stamp for 2nd Arab Lawyers Conference. $40.00-- $30.00 16519 EP LEBANON (1948) Minerva. Hand on book of law. Justice building? Proof sheet with 2 imprints of unissued stamps for 2nd Arab Lawyers Conference. One is similar to UNESCO issue Scott No C144. . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16520 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Queen Amelia*. July 30 Law*. Deluxe sheet. 100th anniversary of request for French protection. Scott No C149a, Yvert No PA152a. $25.00-- $20.00 16521 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Queen Amelia*. July 30 Law*. Full sheet of 20 imperforates 100th anniversary of request for French protection. Scott No C149a, Yvert No PA152a. $100.00-- $80.00 16522 EL FRANCE (1994) Court of Appeals*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2427, Yvert No 2886. $90.00-- $75.00 16523 EL FRANCE (1995) Notaries public*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2452, Yvert No 2924. $90.00-- $75.00 16524 EA FRANCE (2012) Henry IV*. Stage die proof in violet signed by the engraver JUMELET. First Bourbon king. $175.00-- $140.00 16525 EA FRANCE (2012) Lyon courthouse*. Stage die proof in violet signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 4295. $175.00-- $140.00 693 Light/Lumière 16526 TEL GREAT BRITAIN (1925) Lamps. Telegram from Howes & Burley. Motor, Carriage and General Lamp Manufacturers. $50.00-- $40.00 16527 EMA U.S.A. (1937) Lamps. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 57245:Now - Light Condition your Home with I.E.S. Better Sight Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16528 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Lightbulbs*. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 102884: "Los Angeles Service Division of G.E. Co." $25.00-- $20.00 16529 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Oil lamp*. Blue meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 149327:"Higher Education. Keep It Bright." $15.00-- $12.00 16530 SPE JAPAN (1967) Paper lantern*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 930, Yvert No 879. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16531 SPE JAPAN (1970) Pole lanterns at expo*. Osaka expo issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1029, Yvert No 978. $20.00-- $15.00 16532 EP AUSTRIA (2022) 50 years of LICHT INS DUNKEL*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15484, 15935, 16092, 16495, 16605, 16691, 16987, 17277, 17747, 694 Lighthouses/Phare 16533 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1965) Amadee lighthouse*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 343, Yvert No 327. $25.00-- $20.00 16534 SPE JAPAN (1968) Lighthouses*. Centenary of Western-style lighthouses overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 974, Yvert No 924. $30.00-- $25.00 16535 SPE GERMANY (1976) Old Weser lighthouse*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1172, Yvert No 697. $25.00-- $20.00 16536 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Amadée lighthouse. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 531, Yvert No 508. $25.00-- $20.00 16537 ND CUBA (2010) Cayo Julia lighthouse. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5155. $60.00-- $50.00 16538 ND CUBA (2010) Cayo Cruz del Padre lighthouse. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5156. $60.00-- $50.00 16539 ND CUBA (2010) Cayo Lucrecia lighthouse. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5157. $60.00-- $50.00 16540 ND CUBA (2010) Morro lighthouse. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5158. $60.00-- $50.00 16541 ND CUBA (2014) Castillo del Morro lighthouse. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott Nos 5544. $60.00-- $50.00 16542 ND CUBA (2014) Cayo Jutias lighthouse. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott Nos 5545. $60.00-- $50.00 16543 ND CUBA (2014) Cayo Cruz del Padre lighthouse. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott Nos 5546. $60.00-- $50.00 16544 ND CUBA (2014) Morro lighthouse. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott Nos 5547. $60.00-- $50.00 696 Lincoln/Lincoln 16545 OBL U.S.A. (1931) Lincoln*. Fancy cancel from Congerville, Illinois. Two strikes in black on registered envelope. $350.00-- $275.00 16546 OBL U.S.A. (1934) Lincoln*. Fancy Cancel from Lincoln, Iowa on illustrated cover franked by 3 cent Lincoln violet Scott No 555, Yvert No 230. Attractive cover!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 16547 EL CHAD (1965) Lincoln*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 186, Yvert No 185. $15.00-- $12.00 16548 EL CHAD (1965) Lincoln*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C22, Yvert No PA25. $15.00-- $12.00 16549 EL DAHOMEY (1965) Lincoln*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA33. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:16509, 698 Lions International/Lions International 16550 L FRANCE (1967) Lions International symbol*. Letter with cachet and cancel for XVIII Lions Convention in Nice. Scott No 1196. Yvert No 1534. $15.00-- $12.00 16551 ND MALI (1975) Lepers*. Rehab colony*. Set of 2 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 232-3, Yvert Nos 234-5. $25.00-- $20.00 16552 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1975) Lion*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 285, Yvert No 104. $150.00-- $120.00 16553 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Lion. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 417, Yvert No 401. $100.00-- $80.00 16554 SPE JAPAN (1978) Lion sculpture*. 61st Lions International Convention, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1328, Yvert No 1259. $40.00-- $30.00 16555 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Lions emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 550, Yvert No 528. $25.00-- $20.00 16556 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Lions emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 656, Yvert No 621. $30.00-- $25.00 700 Maps Globes/Cartes Géographique Globe 16557 ENT GREAT BRITAIN (1866) Globe*. Penny envelope with globe on back flap and inscription "KOSMOS CLUB". $20.00-- $15.00 16558 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Map of area*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 321, Yvert No 325. $15.00-- $12.00 16559 EL ALGERIA (1964) Map of Africa*. Flags*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 316, Yvert No 386. African Unity Day. $20.00-- $15.00 16560 EP AUSTRIA (1966) Map of postal zones. Black proof. Scott No 756, Yvert No 1036. $30.00-- $25.00 16561 EP AUSTRIA (1966) Geographica Blavania*. Hercules*. Kronos*. Celestial sphere*. Black proof. Scott No 774, Yvert No 1055. $25.00-- $20.00 16562 EL DJIBOUTI (1967) Map of country*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 457-8, Yvert Nos 458-9. $25.00-- $20.00 16563 SPE ST. LUCIA (1967) Map of St. Lucia*. Proof mounted on Harrison & Sons card. Scott No C1. Only 5 copies known. $125.00-- $100.00 16564 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Map of island*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 443-4, Yvert Nos 426-7. $40.00-- $30.00 16565 EL MALI (1979) Map of Africa*. Deluxe sheet. AESCNA issue. Scott No C375, Yvert No PA371. $20.00-- $15.00 16566 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Map of Isle of Pines*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 452, Yvert No 435. $20.00-- $15.00 16567 EP NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1983) Map of Island*. Some kind of mockup proof of Tonga Tin Can Centenary stamp with overlay for overprint and surcharge for Niuafo'ou. Scott Type A1. . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16568 SPE GERMANY (1983) Survey maps*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1404, Yvert No 1019. Geodesy & Geophysics Union. $25.00-- $20.00 16569 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Map* of Horn Islands. Wind compass*. Scott No 340. Yvert No 346. Full sheet of 5 imperforate triptychs. $125.00-- $100.00 16570 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1986) Map of island*. Scientists*. Deluxe sheet, Stockholmia 86 souvenir sheet, showing Swedish scientists who accompanies Captain Cook on his voyage of discovery against background of nautical themes. Scott No C220, Yvert No BF12. Not easy to find!" $30.00-- $25.00 16571 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Map of islands under magnifying glass*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 567, Yvert No 545. Philately at school. $15.00-- $12.00 16572 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1987) George Vancouver*. Map of Rapa Island*. Imperforate, Capex 87 souvenir sheet. Scott No C226, Yvert No BF13. Lovely! $20.00-- $15.00 16573 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Map of Penguin Island*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C100, Yvert No PA100. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16574 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Views of Penguin Island*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C101, Yvert No PA101. $25.00-- $20.00 16575 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Map of Apostle Islands*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C103, Yvert No PA103. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16576 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Map of Isle of Pigs*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C109, Yvert No PA110. $25.00-- $20.00 16577 EA BELGIUM (1994) Mercator. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1551. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16578 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Map of East Island*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C136, Yvert No PA137. $100.00-- $80.00 16579 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Map of Fussach area. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15016, 15138, 15141, 15148, 15152, 15193, 15423, 15509, 15528, 15531, 15547, 15548, 15576, 15791, 15843, 15850, 15903, 15958, 16089, 16093, 16125, 16126, 16129, 16138, 16152, 16156, 16248, 16618, 16690, 16691, 16696, 16744, 16840, 16943, 17003, 17010, 17072, 17104, 17105, 17141, 17239, 17277, 17301, 17312, 17568, 17582, 17629, 17630, 17631, 17731, 17776, 17831, 17844, 17845, 17864, 17897, 17945, 702 Marine Life/Poissons Faune Marine 16580 ESS MONACO (1960) Seahorse*. Trial color proof. Scott No 470, Yvert No 540. Beautiful! $25.00-- $20.00 16581 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Nautilus*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C30, Yvert No PA68. $40.00-- $30.00 16582 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1965) Alcyonium catalai*. Trial color proof in dark green. Scott No 339, Yvert No 323. $20.00-- $15.00 16583 SPE JAPAN (1967) Turbo cornutus*. Specimen. Scott No 871, Yvert No 829d. $20.00-- $15.00 16584 ESS MONACO (1970) Harbor seal pup*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Protection of baby seals. Scott No 758, Yvert No 815. $125.00-- $100.00 16585 EL MAURITANIA (1973) Head of seal*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C130, Yvert No PA132. . . $15.00-- $12.00 16586 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Mosaic cushion star (Halityre regularis). Deluxe sheet. Scott No 436, Yvert No 419. Noumea muaquarium. $20.00-- $15.00 16587 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1978) Corals*. Set of 2 corner imperforate blocks of 4. Scott Nos C162-3, Yvert Nos PA138-9. $60.00-- $50.00 16588 EL NOUVELLE CALEDONIE (1979) Anguille*. Épreuve de luxe, Légende Canaque: Enfin la reine des anguilles surgit des eaux, monstreuse. Séries Protection de la Nature. Yvert No PA196, Scott No C156. Très beau! $25.00-- $20.00 16589 EL F.S.A.T. (1980) Leopard seals*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 92-3, Yvert Nos 89-90. . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 16590 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1981) Marine life*. Imperforate minisheet of 6 on heavy paper. Scott Nos 264-9, Yvert Nos 267-72. $40.00-- $30.00 16591 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1982) Marine life*. Complete set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 294-7, Yvert Nos 297-300. $75.00-- $60.00 16592 EL FSAT (1984) Crab-eating seal*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott No 107, 110. Yvert No 107-8 $50.00-- $40.00 16593 EP VIETNAM (1985) Nadoa starfish (Nadoa tuberculata)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1536, Yvert No 609.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16594 EP VIETNAM (1985) Sea star (Luidia maculata)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1537, Yvert No 612. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16595 EP VIETNAM (1985) Holothuria monacaria*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1539, Yvert No 610. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16596 EP VIETNAM (1985) Red urchin (Astropyga radiata)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1540, Yvert No 614.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16597 EP VIETNAM (1985) Astropecten scoparius*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1541, Yvert No 613. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16598 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Explorer*. Seal*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C88, Yvert No PA89. $75.00-- $60.00 16599 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Echinoderms*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 120, Yvert No 117. $25.00-- $20.00 16600 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Starfish*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 125, Yvert No 122. . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16601 EP VIETNAM (1987) Corals*. Complete set of 7 special perforated proof mounted on card with control punch at top. Scott Nos 1781-7, Yvert Nos 841-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $275.00 16602 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Jurassic claw*. Deluxe sheet. Gymnocrinus richeri - a living fossil! Scott No 580, Yvert No 557. Fascinating! $25.00-- $20.00 16603 EL SENEGAL (1988) Marine flora*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 780-30, Yvert Nos 763-6. $50.00-- $40.00 16604 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Lithodes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 143, Yvert No 140. $25.00-- $20.00 16605 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Bioluminescent shrimp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 610, Yvert No 576. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 16606 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Crustaceans*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C220-1, Yvert No PA271-2. $50.00-- $40.00 16607 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Sea slugs*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 632-3, Yvert No 494-5. Disgusting! $40.00-- $30.00 16608 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Sea Lions*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 162, Yvert No 159. . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16609 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Krill*. Deluxe sheet, Pelagic Copepods. Scott No C128, Yvert No PA129. Lovely! . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16610 EL F.S.A.T. (1995)"Sea Lions" by Lesquin*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C135, Yvert No PA136. $60.00-- $50.00 16611 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Seahorses*. Fish*. Preliminary artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 768, Yvert No 740. 5th World Conference on Fish of the Indo-Pacific. The stamp was later issued in a vertical format (and not airmail). $325.00-- $250.00 16612 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1997) Seahorses*. Fish*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 14.5 x 21 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 768, Yvert No 740. 5th World Conference on Fish of the Indo-Pacific. Accompanied by computer printed expanded image of contents of oval insert on stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 16613 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) St. Paul rock lobster (Jasus paulensis)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C140, Yvert No PA141. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15274, 15949, 15952, 15953, 15954, 15958, 15959, 16164, 16506, 16966, 16968, 17049, 17062, 17127, 17129, 17130, 17131, 17132, 17137, 17138, 17139, 17140, 17215, 17879, 703 Marine Life Whales/Baleines 16614 ESS NIUE (1983c) Sei whale*. Set of 6 trial color imperforate margin proofs, showing different colors as they were added to make the final stamp. Save the Whales Campaign. Scott No 382, Yvert No 390. Scarce! . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 16615 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Whales*. Biomass*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 112-3, Yvert Nos 113-4. . . $50.00-- $40.00 16616 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Orca*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 186, Yvert No 177. $25.00-- $20.00 16617 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 208, Yvert No 201. $30.00-- $25.00 16618 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Blue whale*. Southern whale sanctuary*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C138, Yvert No PA139. $100.00-- $80.00 16619 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Mythical legged whale monster*. Black print. Austrian Film Museum. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15950, 16969, 16970, 704 Marx Lenin Stalin/Marx Lénine Staline 16620 EP EAST GERMANY (1970) Lenin*. Clara Zetkin*. Imperforate phase proof in final colors. Scott No 1189, Yvert No 1251. $50.00-- $40.00 706 Masks/Masques 16621 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Tchamba mask*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 402, Yvert No 386. $20.00-- $15.00 16622 EA CAMEROUN (1973) Bamoun mask*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 563, Yvert No 543. Only 28 exist. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 16623 EA CAMEROUN (1973) Bamoun mask*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 565, Yvert No 545. Only 28 exist. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 16624 EL MALI (1982) Ceremonial mask*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 450, Yvert No 449. $15.00-- $12.00 16625 EA BELGIUM (1995) Feathered mask. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Mask & Carnival Museum issue. Scott No B1120. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16626 EA FRANCE (2013) Bali theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16627 EA FRANCE (2013) Ancient Greek theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16628 EA FRANCE (2013) Japanese Noh theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16629 EA FRANCE (2013) Korean theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16630 EA FRANCE (2013) Italian theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16631 EA FRANCE (2013) Javan theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:16037, 16150, 16658, 710 Math/Mathématiques 16632 ESS FRANCE (1957) Scales*. Magnifying glass*. Papers*. Trial color proof in multicolor. 150th anniversary of Audit Department. Scott No 832, Yvert No 1107. Nice, friendly people. Really!. . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16633 SPE JAPAN (1992) Accountant's emblem*. 50th anniversary of CPA system overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2149, Yvert No 2014. Not easy to find! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15162, 16110, 714 Medicine/Médecine 16634 EP LEBANON (1943) Quarantine station. Bhannes sanitorium. Proof sheet with 3 imprints each of Arab Medical Conference issue. Scott types A30,AP23. Small edge creases not affecting design.. . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16635 EMA U.S.A. (1950) Woman on exercise bike*. Red meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 111400: Electronically Operated EXERCYCLE. Relax & Reduce.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16636 ESS MOROCCO (1950) Sanitorium*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No C41, Yvert No PA83. $25.00-- $20.00 16637 VAR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (1952) Gautier Hospital*. Margin pair with double perforations between 2 stamps. Scott No 449, Yvert No 422. $20.00-- $15.00 16638 EMA U.S.A. (1953) Mountains*. Green meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 153255:Winter-Phene Mint Odor Germicide. $20.00-- $15.00 16639 EP LIBERIA (1954) Medical examination*. Imperforate proof missing color red. Scott No CB6, Yvert No PA75. $15.00-- $12.00 16640 EL NIGER (1964b) Outdoor medical laboratory*. Deluxe sheet. OMNES issue. Scott No 142, Yvert No 148. $15.00-- $12.00 16641 SPE JAPAN (1965) Drop of blood*. Bloodmobile*. Donate blood issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 847, Yvert No 809. $20.00-- $15.00 16642 SPE JAPAN (1965) Infant*. 8th Conference on Otorhinolaryngology, 11th Congress of Pediatrics issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 854, Yvert No 816.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16643 SPE JAPAN (1966) Roentgen rays*. Cancer campaign issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B33, Yvert No 855. $20.00-- $15.00 16644 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) WHO 20th anniversary. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 367. $20.00-- $15.00 16645 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1968) Sun. Flowers. WHO emblem. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 377, Yvert No 379. $75.00-- $60.00 16646 EA AFARS & ISSAS (1972b) Calmette*. Guerin*. Bacterial culture*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No C71, Yvert No PA77.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 16647 EA CAMEROUN (1973) Hansen*. Microscope*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver HALEY. Centenary of discovery of Hansen's disease bacilli. Scott No 567, Yvert No 547. Beautiful and unique! . $300.00-- $250.00 16648 EL FRANCE (1973) Hansen*. Leper*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1379, Yvert No 1767. $25.00-- $20.00 16649 SPE JAPAN (1974) Globe*. Bottle of blood*. Blood donation issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1174, Yvert No 1114. $20.00-- $15.00 16650 EA BELGIUM (1974) Drops of blood. Flower. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for blood donation issue. Scott No B912. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16651 EA NIGER (1975) Albert Schweitzer*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 322, Yvert No 327. $200.00-- $160.00 16652 ND CHAD (1977) Aching back*, neck*, knee*. Set of 3 imperforate margin strips of 5. World Rheumatism Year. Scott Nos 338-40, Yvert Nos 334-6. $75.00-- $60.00 16653 ND PHILIPPINES (1978) Child receiving smallpox vaccine*. Imperforate pair. Global eradication of smallpox. Scott No 1366, Yvert No 1075. $40.00-- $30.00 16654 SPE JAPAN (1979) Vessels*. Plane*. Microscope*. Quarantine system issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1369, Yvert No 1297. $20.00-- $15.00 16655 ND PHILIPPINES (1979) Man breaking chains*. Syringe*. Imperforate corner block of 6. Fighting Drug Abuse. Scott No 1424, Yvert No 1152. Two small staple holes in selvage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 16656 SPE GERMANY (1981) Elly Heuss-Knapp*. Home for Rest & Recuperation of mothers. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1341, Yvert No 914. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16657 SPE GERMANY (1982) Hand*. Medical exam of leper*. Scott No 1377. Yvert No 978. 20th anniversary of German Leper Organization. "MUSTER" (Specimen) Overprint. **.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16658 SPE JAPAN (1982) Noh mask*. Dermatology Conference*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1492, Yvert No 1413. $20.00-- $15.00 16659 EP AUSTRIA (1983) Globe*. Black proof. 7th World Congress of Psychiatry. Scott No 1247, Yvert No 1574. $15.00-- $12.00 16660 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Lorenz Bohler*. Black proof. Creator of modern accident surgery. Scott No 1300, Yvert No 1629. $25.00-- $20.00 16661 ND GABON (1985) Schweitzer*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C269, Yvert No PA266. $30.00-- $25.00 16662 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Pasteur*. Institute*. Microscope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 601, Yvert No 563. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 16663 EP ETHIOPIA (1988) Children being immunized against measles, tetanus, whooping cough & diphtheria*. Set of 6 color separations of proof sheet of Immunize Every child issue. Scott Nos 1218-21, Yvert Nos 1209-12. $250.00-- $200.00 16664 ND BELGIUM (1989) Father Damien*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No 1330, Yvert No 2346. $25.00-- $20.00 16665 EA BELGIUM (1991) Caduceus. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Royal College of Medicine issue. Scott No 1409. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16666 SPE JAPAN (1993) Heart*. Clouds*. World Federation for Mental Health issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2208, Yvert No 2054. $20.00-- $15.00 16667 EL FRANCE (1993) Val de Grace Monastery*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2374, Yvert No 2830. Service as Military Hospital. $110.00-- $90.00 16668 EL ANDORRA (1994) Discovery of AIDS virus*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 436, Yvert No 444. Europa. $90.00-- $75.00 16669 EL FRANCE (1994) Discovery of AIDS virus*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2419, Yvert No 2878. $125.00-- $100.00 16670 EL FRANCE (1994) Man climbing steps*. Bloc gommé. Drug Addiction Prevention Day. Scott No 2445, Yvert No 2908. $75.00-- $60.00 16671 EL ANDORRA (1995) Caldea health spa. Bloc gommé. Scott No 451, Yvert No 459. $50.00-- $40.00 16672 EL FRANCE (1995) Louis Pasteur*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2453, Yvert No 2925. $110.00-- $90.00 16673 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Army Health Service*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 228, Yvert No 219. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15370, 15911, 15938, 17003, 17052, 17108, 17920, 718 Medicine Dentistry/Médecine Dentistrie 16674 ENT U.S.A. (1888) Lion holding balance scale. Perfume. Mouthwash. Postal card (O) with illustrated ad for Theo. Ricksecker of London, maker of perfume, toilet goods and "dentaroma" - for the teeth and breath. $40.00-- $30.00 16675 SPE JAPAN (1983) Tooth*. 71st World Dentistry Conference issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1553, Yvert No 1468. $20.00-- $15.00 720 Medicine Malaria/Médecine Paludisme 16676 ND LAOS (1962) Boy*. Girl*. Mosquito*. Malaria eradication symbol*. Imperforate minisheet of 3 on off-white paper with dark blue lettering. Scott Nos 74-6, Yvert Nos 79-81. Scott catalog $650.. . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 16677 ND PARAGUAY (1962) Mosquito*. Microscope*. WHO emblem*. Set of 10 imperforates issued in different colors. Scott Nos 674-83, Yvert Nos 674-8,PA325-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 722 Medicine Pharmacy/Médecine Pharmacie 16678 EMA U.S.A. (1946) Prescriptions. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #63313: "Reliability! Mading's. Over 3,000,000 Prescriptions in 37 years." $20.00-- $15.00 16679 EL CAMEROUN (1979) Medicinal plants: Piper capense*, Pteridium aquilinum*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 665-6, Yvert Nos 645-6. $40.00-- $30.00 16680 SPE JAPAN (1981) Graph*. 8th International Pharmacy Congress issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1458, Yvert No 1374. $20.00-- $15.00 16681 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Pharmaceutical laboratory*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 542, Yvert No 519. Interesting! $15.00-- $12.00 16682 SPE JAPAN (1986) Capsule*. Tablets*. Centenary of Japanese Pharmacopeia overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1675, Yvert No 1584. $20.00-- $15.00 16683 EL FRANCE (1995) Ancient pharmacist*. Bloc gommé. Hospital Pharmacies 500th anniversary. Scott No 2495, Yvert No 2968. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:16258, 16318, 726 Meteorology/Météorologie 16684 SPE JAPAN (1960)"Night Snow at Kambara"*. Letter writing week issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 704, Yvert No 656. $40.00-- $30.00 16685 EL CHAD (1964) Barograph*. WMO emblem*. Deluxe sheet. 4th World Meteorology Day. Scott No 100, Yvert No 98. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16686 EL MOROCCO (1964) Weather map*. Children on vacation*. Set of 2 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 102-3, Yvert Nos 474-5. $40.00-- $30.00 16687 EL UPPER VOLTA (1964) Rain gauge*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 130, Yvert No 132. $15.00-- $12.00 16688 EL MAURITANIA (1964) Lightning*. Weathervane*. Sum*. WMO emblem*. Deluxe sheet. World Meteorology Day. Scott No 175, Yvert No 177. $20.00-- $15.00 16689 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Nimbus weather satellite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C27, Yvert No PA30. Attractive! $25.00-- $20.00 16690 EA ALGERIA (1966) Weather balloon*. Compass Rose*. Anemometer*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. World Meteorological Day. Scott No 351, Yvert No 421. Rare!. . . . $175.00-- $140.00 16691 ESS F.S.A.T. (1967) Aurora*. Rocket*. Map of Antarctica*. Trial color plate proof in strip of 5 with multicolor. Launching of first space rocket from Adelie Land. Scott No 29, Yvert No 23. Very scarce!. . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 16692 EA SENEGAL (1973) Child*. Map of Senegal*. WMO emblem*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. Centenary of World Meteorology Cooperation. Scott No 394, Yvert No 396. Only 28 exist. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 16693 EL FRANCE (1973) Rooster weathervane*. Deluxe sheet. Department of Agriculture 50th anniversary. Scott No 1387, Yvert No 1778. $25.00-- $20.00 16694 ND MALDIVES (1974) 100th anniversary of WMO. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 471. $40.00-- $30.00 16695 EL F.S.A.T. (1983) Our Lady of the Winds*. Deluxe sheet, statue and church on Kerguelen Island. Scott No 99, Yvert No 96. $20.00-- $15.00 16696 SPE JAPAN (1984) Weather satellite*. Orbital map of Japan*. Isobars*. Weather forecasting centennial, Himawari satellite issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1564, Yvert No 1489. . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16697 EL MAURITANIA (1985) Drop of water*. Dead trees*. Skeletons*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Fight against drought. Scott Nos 587-8, Yvert Nos 562-3. $30.00-- $25.00 16698 EP AUSTRIA (1986) Sonnblick observatory*. Black proof. Scott No 1359, Yvert No 1686. . . $25.00-- $20.00 16699 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Atmospheric research*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C92, Yvert No PA95. $20.00-- $15.00 16700 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Climatology research*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No C116a, Yvert No PA117a. $45.00-- $35.00 16701 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) André Prudhomme*. Weather station*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No 189a, Yvert No 183a. $50.00-- $40.00 16702 SPE JAPAN (1994) Flooded landscape*. Natural Disaster Reduction Conference issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2241. $20.00-- $15.00 16703 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) SODAR station*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 206, Yvert No 199. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15315, 15659, 15784, 16088, 16569, 17353, 727 Military/Militaire 16704 EP ARGENTINA (1888) Manuel Belgrano*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 63b. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 16705 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Young bearded Uncle Sam*. Fancy cancel from Young America, Indiana. Two strikes in violet on registered letter with cachet of soldier titled "Armistice Day." Postmarked November 11, the Uncle Sam is holding a shieldthat reads We Are the People."""" $350.00-- $275.00 16706 ESS FEZZAN (1946) Sebha fort*. Trial color die proof in red with color code in margin. Scott No 1N5, Yvert No 32. Only 3 issued in this color! $100.00-- $80.00 16707 EA ALGERIA (1950) de Foucauld*. Gen. Laperrine*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CORTOT. 50th anniversary of French presence in the Sahara. Scott No B60, Yvert No 284. Rare!. . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16708 EA MOROCCO (1950) Caracalla arch of triumph*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No CB41, Yvert No PA80. $200.00-- $160.00 16709 EA ALGERIA (1952) War memorial*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 246, Yvert No 295. Scarce! $100.00-- $80.00 16710 EA ALGERIA (1952) French & Algerian soldiers*. Camel*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. 50th anniversary of establishment of Sahara Companies. Scott No 249, Yvert no 302. Rare! . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16711 ESS SOMALI COAST (1960) Administrator Bernard*. Soldiers*. Flag*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C22, Yvert No PA27. $50.00-- $40.00 16712 EL CHAD (1972) Massa*, Moundang warriors*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 277-8, Yvert Nos 271-2. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 16713 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Anchor*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C201, Yvert No PA244. Army Day. $15.00-- $12.00 16714 EP IRAQ (1989) Palestinian uprising*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1431, Yvert No 1332. $100.00-- $80.00 16715 EP IRAQ (1989) Palestinian uprising*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1433, Yvert No 1334. $100.00-- $80.00 16716 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) New Zealand Military Cemetery. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott No C218-9, Yvert No PA269-70. $30.00-- $25.00 16717 EL FRANCE (1993) Memorial to Indochina wars*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2324, Yvert No 2791. $100.00-- $80.00 16718 EL FRANCE (1995) André Maginot*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2493, Yvert No 2966. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15373, 15510, 15513, 16287, 16442, 16452, 16667, 16673, 17160, 17178, 17902, 728 Minerals/Minéraux 16719 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1964) Nickel mining*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C34, Yvert No PA74. $30.00-- $25.00 16720 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Garnier*. Garnierite*. Mine*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C54, Yvert No PA95. $25.00-- $20.00 16721 EP AUSTRIA (1971) Salt cellar by Cellini*. Black proof. Scott No 892, Yvert No 1186. $30.00-- $25.00 16722 EP AUSTRIA (1986) Antimonite*. Black proof. Scott No 1348, Yvert No 1679. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16723 EL F.S.A.T. (1989) Mesotype*. Analcine*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 146-7, Yvert No 144-5. $60.00-- $50.00 16724 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Aragonite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 156, Yvert No 153. $25.00-- $20.00 16725 EL ANDORRA (1990) Llort Mines*. Deluxe sheet. Only 23 exist. Scott No 390, Yvert No 386. $20.00-- $15.00 16726 EL F.S.A.T. (1991) Mordenite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 163, Yvert No 160. $30.00-- $25.00 16727 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Nickel mining*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 663, Yvert No 627. $20.00-- $15.00 16728 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Garnet*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 183, Yvert No 173. $30.00-- $25.00 16729 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Cordierite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 194, Yvert No 185. $30.00-- $25.00 16730 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Olivine*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 203, Yvert No 195. $30.00-- $25.00 16731 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Amazonite*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 212, Yvert No 203. $100.00-- $80.00 16732 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Amethyst*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 222, Yvert No 213. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15059, 15362, 15373, 16471, 16506, 17058, 730 Minerals Gold/Minéraux or 16733 EP AUSTRIA (1967) Medieval Gold Cross*. Black print. Scott No 792, Yvert No 1073. Salzburg Treasure Chamber Exhibit. $20.00-- $15.00 16734 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1987) Gold and silver artifacts*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB249-52, Yvert Nos 754-7. $100.00-- $80.00 16735 SPE GERMANY (1987) Gold and silver artifacts*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B658-61, Yvert Nos 1171-4. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15950, 16010, 732 Motorcycles/Motos 16736 EL CONGO (1969) Excelsior 'Manxman' Motorcycle*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 187, Yvert No 233. $25.00-- $20.00 16737 SPE ALLEMAGNE (Berlin) (1983) Motos historiques*. Yvert Nos 655-8. Scott Nos 9NB198-201. Surchargés "MUSTER" (spécimen). $100.00-- $80.00 16738 SPE ALLEMAGNE (1983) Motos historiques*. Yvert No 1000-1003. Scott No B605-8. Surchargés "MUSTER" (spécimen). $100.00-- $80.00 16739 EP AUSTRIA (2011) KTM 125 D.O.C.H. "Apfelbeck"*. Black print. $25.00-- $20.00 16740 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Titan 350 Sport*. Black print.. . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15603, 16099, 733 Mountains/Montagnes 16741 EA FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Mountainous shore*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 172, Yvert No 214. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 16742 EA MARTINIQUE (1947) Mont Carbet*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver and marked "(4)" in margin. Much of the fine detail as well as the value is missing. Scott Nos 232-3, Yvert Nos 241-2. Very rare! $200.00-- $160.00 16743 ESS MARTINIQUE (1947) Mont Carbet*. Trial color die proof in black with color code penciled in margin. Small corner fault. Scott No 232, Yvert No 241. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16744 EA MOROCCO (1950) Mountains*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scenes and map from Southwest corner of Morocco. Scott No CB38, Yvert No PA77. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16745 EP JAPAN (1955) Hiker overlooking Mt. Yari. Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology.. . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16746 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1955)"Towers of Notre Dame"*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 300-1, Yvert Nos 284-5. Unusual! $30.00-- $25.00 16747 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Yaté rock*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C32, Yvert No PA71. $30.00-- $25.00 16748 SPE JAPAN (1963) Hakusan range*. Hakusan National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 780, Yvert No 734. Beautiful! $20.00-- $15.00 16749 SPE JAPAN (1963) Keya-no-Oto Rock*. Genkai Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 781, Yvert No 735. Beautiful! $20.00-- $15.00 16750 SPE JAPAN (1966) Senaba cliffs*. Muroto-Anan-Kaigan park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 877, Yvert No 833. $20.00-- $15.00 16751 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Lekine Cliffs*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 352, Yvert No 336. $15.00-- $12.00 16752 SPE JAPAN (1967) Mt. Sobo*. Sobo National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 941, Yvert No 890. Beautiful! $15.00-- $12.00 16753 SPE JAPAN (1970) Mt. Myogi*. Mt. Arafune*. Myogi-Arafune Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). This area is famous for many unusual shaped rocks! Scott Nos 1041-2, Yvert Nos 990-1. Attractive! . $50.00-- $40.00 16754 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Lion Rock*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C57, Yvert No PA57. $25.00-- $20.00 16755 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Natural arch* at Kerguelen Island. Schooner*. Deluxe sheet. Captioned "1840 Le Terror à Arched Rock, Kerguelen. Scott No C58, Yvert No PA58.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16756 EL FRANCE (1992) Mt. Aiguille*. Bloc gommé. 500th anniversary of first ascent. Scott No 2291, Yvert No 2762. $75.00-- $60.00 16757 EL FRANCE (1994)"Mount St. Victoire" by Cezanne*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2430, Yvert No 2891. $110.00-- $90.00 16758 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Mont d'Alsace*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 207, Yvert No 200. $25.00-- $20.00 16759 EA FRANCE (2003) Mont Blanc*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Scott No 2978h. $250.00-- $200.00 16760 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Stylised mountains - poster by Arthur Zelger. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15092, 15097, 15781, 15950, 16152, 16292, 16295, 16296, 16297, 16299, 16392, 16638, 17674, 17675, 17738, 17848, 734 Mushrooms/Champignons 16761 L BHUTAN (1973) Caesar's mushroom*. Simulated 3-D stamp used on registered cover. Scott No 154b, Yvert No 425. These stamps were sold primarily to dealers and collectors and were hardly ever used on cover. Only 5 such covers discovered so far! $200.00-- $150.00 16762 L BHUTAN (1973) Bolete mushroom*. Simulated 3-D stamp used on registered cover. Scott No 154A, Yvert No 424. These stamps were sold primarily to dealers and collectors and were hardly ever used on cover. Only 5 such covers discovered so far! $200.00-- $150.00 16763 EP EAST GERMANY (1974) Mushrooms*. Incomplete set of 7 imperforate proofs from the archives of the East German printers (missing only the 40 pf value). Scott Nos 1533-9, Yvert Nos 1613-9. Spectacular! . . $350.00-- $300.00 16764 MAQ MONGOLIA (1978) Russula cyanoxantha*. Original artwork for mushrooms issue. Very close to final design. Measures 36 x 12 cm, watercolor on art paper. Scott No 1005, Yvert No 952. . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 16765 EP ANTIGUA (1989) Slender stalk (Leucopaxillus gracillimus). Straw cap (Volvariella volvacea). Set of 2 imperforate proofs of S/S mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott Nos 1231-2, Yvert Nos BF161,163.. . . $150.00-- $120.00 16766 L BHUTAN (1990) Mushrooms. Registered letter franked with 3x Scott No. 714, 1x #713. $25.00-- $20.00 16767 EA BELGIUM (1991) Amanita rubescens. Die proof in violet-brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1412. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16768 EA BELGIUM (1991) Boletus erythropus. Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1413. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16769 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15841, 15842, 17058, 738 Music/Musique 16770 MAX GERMANY (BERLIN) (1952) Singing Angels*. Maximum card with First Day cancel. Scott No 9NB5, Yvert No 659. $100.00-- $80.00 16771 EL CHAD (1971) Sydnet Bechet*. Duke Ellington*. Louis Armstrong*. Set of three deluxe sheets honoring American jazz musicians. Scott Nos C89-91, Yvert Nos PA93-5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 16772 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Music pavilion. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 418, Yvert No 402. $30.00-- $25.00 16773 SPE ST. VINCENT (1989) Jazz and big band musicians. Set of 8 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1142-9, Yvert Nos 1089-96. $30.00-- $25.00 16774 SPE JAPAN (1989) Orchestra conductor*. Copyright Control issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1999, Yvert No 1784. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 16775 EA BELGIUM (1989) Treble clef. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for QE Chapelle Musicale issue. Scott No B1088. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 16776 EP AUSTRIA (1993)"Strada del Sol"*. Black proof. Popular entertainers. Scott No 1592, Yvert No 1921. $20.00-- $15.00 16777 EP AUSTRIA (1993)"Granny" by Ludwig Hirsch*. Black proof. Austrian pop music. Scott No 1626, Yvert No 1935. $20.00-- $15.00 16778 EP AUSTRIA (1993) Vienna Music Choral Society*. Black proof. Scott No 1627, Yvert No 1936. $20.00-- $15.00 16779 EL ANDORRA (1996) National Children's Choir*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 472, Yvert No 480. $50.00-- $40.00 16780 EL ANDORRA (1998) Music festival. Bloc gommé. Scott No 496, Yvert No 504. $75.00-- $60.00 16781 EP AUSTRIA (2000) Violin*. Black proof. Centenary of Vienna Philharmonic. Scott No 1825. $20.00-- $15.00 16782 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Udo Jergens. Black print. . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16783 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Vienna Philharmonic 25 years gold. Set of 2 black prints as tête-bêche pair. $30.00-- $25.00 16784 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Georg Kreisler*. Black print. . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15275, 15299, 16154, 16651, 16661, 16980, 17060, 17935, 740 Music Composers/Musique Compositeurs 16785 EP AUSTRIA (1955) Strauss*. Essay in red on card stock, signed Wimmer. $25.00-- $20.00 16786 ND AUSTRIA (1962) Beethoven's house*. Imperforate. Scott No 697, Yvert No 956a. Rare! $60.00-- $50.00 16787 ESS MONACO (1969) Hector Berlioz*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in margin. Scott No C75, Yvert No PA93. $750.00-- $600.00 16788 EP AUSTRIA (1970) Thomas Koschat*. Printer's proof in corner block of 4. Scott No 880, Yvert No 1165. Carinthian songwriter. $100.00-- $80.00 16789 EL FRANCE (1974) Francis Poulenc*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B474, Yvert No 1785. $25.00-- $20.00 16790 EA FRANCE (1977) Guillaume de Machaut*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No B501, Yvert No 1955. $175.00-- $140.00 16791 SPE GERMANY (1979) Hildegard von Bingen*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1298, Yvert No 864. $25.00-- $20.00 16792 EP AUSTRIA (1983) Josef Hauer*. Black proof. Scott No 1235, Yvert No 1550. 12 tone disciple of Schoenberg. $15.00-- $12.00 16793 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Alban Berg*. Black proof. Scott No 1303, Yvert No 1632. $25.00-- $20.00 16794 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1986) Clara Schumann*. MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Wife of Robert & Concert pianist. Scott No 9N522, Yvert No 732. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16795 EL FRANCE (1992) Florent Schmitt*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B644, Yvert No 2749. $75.00-- $60.00 16796 EL FRANCE (1992) Arthur Honneger*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B645, Yvert No 2750. $75.00-- $60.00 16797 EL FRANCE (1992) Germain Tailleferre*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B647, Yvert No 2752. $75.00-- $60.00 16798 EL FRANCE (1993) Django Reinhardt playing guitar*. Bloc gommé. Composer and guitarist. Scott No 2360, Yvert No 2810. $110.00-- $90.00 16799 EP AUSTRIA (1996) Organ pipes*. Music score*. Black proof. Anton Bruckner. Scott No 1700, Yvert No 2013. $25.00-- $20.00 16800 EP AUSTRIA (1998) Eisenstadt*. Black proof. Haydn spent 30 years here. Scott No 1772, Yvert No 2096. $20.00-- $15.00 16801 MAQ MONACO (2009) Gustave Mahler. Pencil on posterboard drawing of accepted design signed by artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Framed part of design measures 17 x 23 cm. Scott No 2571. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 See also:16108, 742 Music Instruments/Musique Instruments 16802 ENT ETATS UNIS (1874) Orgue. Piano. Entier (O) en bleu illustré avec"Beatty Piano & Organ" bÂtiment. Petit trou au centre ne touchant pas l'image. Très beau! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16803 EL MAURITANIA (1964a) Hardine*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 186, Yvert No 188. $15.00-- $12.00 16804 EL MAURITANIA (1964c) Tidinit*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 188, Yvert No 190. $15.00-- $12.00 16805 EL MAURITANIA (1964d) Musicians playing various instruments*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 189, Yvert No 191. $15.00-- $12.00 16806 EL MADAGASCAR (1965) Jejy*. Kabosa*. Hazolahy*. Lokanga bara*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 362-4,C80. Yvert Nos 401-3,PA97. $50.00-- $40.00 16807 EP ETHIOPIA (1966a) Kabaro drum*. Proof on thin paper with simulated perforations. Scott No 458, Yvert No 464. $50.00-- $40.00 16808 EP ETHIOPIA (1966b) Bagana harp*. Proof on thin paper with simulated perforations. Scott No 459, Yvert No 465. $50.00-- $40.00 16809 EP ETHIOPIA (1966c) Messenko guitar*. Proof on thin paper with simulated perforations. Scott No 460, Yvert No 466. $50.00-- $40.00 16810 EP ETHIOPIA (1966d) Krar lyre*. Proof on thin paper with simulated perforations. Scott No 461, Yvert No 467. $50.00-- $40.00 16811 EP ETHIOPIA (1966e) Wachent flutes*. Proof on thin paper with simulated perforations. Scott No 462, Yvert No 468. $50.00-- $40.00 16812 TEL GRANDE BRETAGNE (1967) Clowns dancing and playing the mandolin*. Multicolor telegram (O). Lovely! $60.00-- $50.00 16813 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1974) Harp*. Coracles of West Wales*. Bridge*. 6p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN and "VOID" below value. Text in English and Welsh.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 16814 EL TOGO (1977) Musical instruments*. Set of 6 mini-deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 949-51,C302-4. Yvert Nos 886-8,PA302-4. $60.00-- $50.00 16815 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) String instrument*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1310, Yvert No 1388.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16816 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) String instrument*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1313, Yvert No 1391.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16817 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) String instrument*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1314, Yvert No 1392.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 16818 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Afghani viol*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1316, Yvert No 1394. $100.00-- $80.00 16819 SPE GERMANY (1990) Hand-cranked Barrel Organ*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N589, Yvert No 833. $25.00-- $20.00 16820 EL ANDORRA (1992) European globeflower*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 418, Yvert No 420. $50.00-- $40.00 16821 VAR CUBA (2014) Guitars. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5542. Leo Brouwer anniversary. $125.00-- $100.00 16822 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Trombone*. Black print. . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15281, 15290, 15590, 16006, 16027, 16108, 16147, 16454, 16952, 744 Music Opera/Musique Opéra 16823 ESS MONACO (1969) Battle Scene*. Trumpeters*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Rakoczy March) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 712, Yvert No 779. Spectacular! $750.00-- $600.00 16824 ESS MONACO (1969) Devil*. Men drinking*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Auerbach's Cellar) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 714, Yvert No 781. Incredible! $750.00-- $600.00 16825 ESS MONACO (1969) Sprites*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Dance of the Sprites) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 716, Yvert No 783. Wonderful! $750.00-- $600.00 16826 ESS MONACO (1969) Faust*. Marguerite*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene from Berlioz' opera "The Damnation of Faust". Scott No 717, Yvert No 784. Gorgeous! $750.00-- $600.00 16827 ESS MONACO (1969) Trees*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Woods and Meadows) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 718, Yvert No 785. Frightening! $750.00-- $600.00 16828 ESS MONACO (1969) Faust*, Mephistopheles* on horseback*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Ride to the Abyss) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 719, Yvert No 786. Terrifying! $750.00-- $600.00 16829 ESS MONACO (1969) Angels*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scene (Heaven) from Berlioz' opera "Damnation of Faust". Scott No 720, Yvert No 787. Terrific!. $750.00-- $600.00 16830 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"Der Fledermaus" by Strauss*. Black print. Scott No 872, Yvert No 1167. Operettas. $25.00-- $20.00 16831 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"The Bird Seller"*. Printer's proof block of 4, imperforate without gum and missing background color. Opera by Carl Zeller. Scott No 874, Yvert No 1168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 16832 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"The Bird Seller"*. Printer's proof pair, imperforate without gum and missing background color. Opera by Carl Zeller. Scott No 874, Yvert No 1168.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 16833 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"The Merry Widow" by Lehar*. Black print. Scott No 875, Yvert No 1162. Operettas. $25.00-- $20.00 16834 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"Two Hearts in Three-Quarter Time"*. Imperforate phase printer's proofs - background colors missing, without gum as printed, with marginal numbers. Opera by Robert Stoltz. Scott No 876, Yvert No 1169. $100.00-- $80.00 16835 EP AUSTRIA (1970)"Two Hearts in Three-Quarter Time"*. Imperforate phase printer's proof pair - background colors missing, without gum as printed, with marginal numbers. Opera by Robert Stoltz. Scott No 876, Yvert No 1169. $60.00-- $50.00 16836 ESS MONACO (1979)"L'Enfant et les Sortileges" by Ravel*. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 1171, Yvert No 1179. $100.00-- $80.00 16837 EP AUSTRIA (1995) Nico Dostal*. The Hungarian Wedding*. Black proof. Scott No 1687, Yvert No 1998. $20.00-- $15.00 16838 EP AUSTRIA (1997) Scene from "The Dead City" by Korngold*. Black proof. Scott No 1719, Yvert No 2042. $25.00-- $20.00 746 Napoléon/Napoléon 16839 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Napoleon III*. Deluxe sheet. Stockholmia 1986. Scott No C210, Yvert No PA253. . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16840 EL FRANCE (1993) Map of Corsica*. Bloc gommé. 50th anniversary of liberation. Scott No 2372, Yvert No 2829. $90.00-- $75.00 16841 EA MONACO (2014) 100th anniversary of treaty of Paris. Honoré IV*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Missing the value. $225.00-- $175.00 See also:17571, 748 Nationalism/Nationalism 16842 EP SYRIA (1934) Parliament. Saladin. President Ali. el-Maarri. Plane over Bloudan. Proof sheet of original dies imprinted on card with Paris Institut de Gravure embossed seal. Scott Nos 232//C66, Yvert Nos 221//PA69. $250.00-- $200.00 16843 FDC SOUTHERN RHODESIA (1953) Rhodes centenary. Registered FDC addressed to Southern Rhodesia. Scott Nos 74-8. $20.00-- $15.00 16844 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) South Pacific Commission Conference. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 421, Yvert No 405. $25.00-- $20.00 16845 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Heron*. Kagu*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 567-8, Yvert Nos 631-2. Japanese immigration. $40.00-- $30.00 16846 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1992) South Pacific Conference*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C222, Yvert No PA272. $15.00-- $12.00 16847 EL ANDORRA (1994) Monuments*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 435a, Yvert No 443a. Constitution. $75.00-- $60.00 16848 EL FRANCE (1995) National Assembly*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2477, Yvert No 2945. $90.00-- $75.00 16849 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Indonesian centenary. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C275, Yvert No PA334. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:17166, 749 Nobel Prize/Prix Nobel 16850 EL MAURITANIA (1977) Thomas Mann*. Men in costume*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C178, Yvert No PA179. $20.00-- $15.00 16851 EL MAURITANIA (1977) Red Cross workers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C179, Yvert No PA180. $20.00-- $15.00 16852 ND CONGO (1978) Nobel winners*. Set of 5 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 447-51, Yvert Nos 494-8. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15799, 16661, 750 Nubia Monuments/Nubie Monuments 16853 EP EGYPT (1914) Rock temple at Abou-Simbel. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the site. Scott No 58. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 752 Optics/Optique 16854 SPE JAPAN (1986) Electron microscope*. Electron Microscopy Congress issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1701, Yvert No 1594. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15898, 16571, 16647, 16654, 16662, 16677, 17055, 17062, 17063, 17141, 17574, 17575, 17576, 17837, 753 Parks/Parcs 16855 SPE JAPAN (1953) Ise-Shima National Park. Imperforate S/S of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 586a, Yvert No BF38. $50.00-- $40.00 16856 SPE JAPAN (1955) Chichibu-Tama National Park. Imperforate S/S of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 609a, Yvert No BF41. $50.00-- $40.00 16857 SPE GERMANY (1980) Nature preserves*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1331, Yvert No 895. $20.00-- $15.00 16858 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Blue River Nature Park*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C228, Yvert No PA280. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15674, 15675, 15676, 17889, 7535 Peace/Paix 16859 ENT CANADA (1930) Peace tower memorial chamber*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Ottawa. $20.00-- $15.00 16860 SPE GERMANY (1984) Peace and Understanding. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1431, Yvert No 1063. $15.00-- $12.00 16861 SPE JAPAN (1986) Colored bands*. Children playing*. International Peace Year set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1706-7, Yvert Nos 1607-8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 16862 ND ANDORRA (1995) Peace & Freedom. Set of 2 blocs gommés. Scott Nos 448-9, Yvert No 457-8. $125.00-- $100.00 See also:17313, 17830, 17953, 754 Petroleum/Pétrole 16863 ENT U.S.A. (1934) Gas range*. Postal card (O) with advertisement on back for Moderately Priced Gas Ranges. Nice! $25.00-- $20.00 16864 EMA U.S.A. (1938) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on piece National Postage Meter #6051: "Standard Gasoline. Unsurpassed." $20.00-- $15.00 16865 EMA U.S.A. (1939) Fuel. Automobile*. Truck*. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #58135: "To cut fleet, fuel costs, use Akraflo" $20.00-- $15.00 16866 EMA U.S.A. (1943) Gasoline. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #74585: "Be sure with Pure." $15.00-- $12.00 16867 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 16868 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on cover National Postage Meter Co. No 6438: "Petroleum promotes progress." $20.00-- $15.00 16869 EMA U.S.A. (1952) Petroleum. Red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 107834: "Calso Gasoline. Going Great!" $15.00-- $12.00 16870 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Gasoline. Shell. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #127789: "The Most Powerful Gasoline your car can use. Shell Premium.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16871 EMA U.S.A. (1955) Oil well*. Refinery*. Gas pump*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 152488: "Production, Refining, Distribution: Joined to serve you best." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16872 SPE JAPAN (1975) Oil wells*. Stamp overprinted MIHON (specimen). 9th World Conference on Petroleum. Scott No 1213, Yvert No 1155. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:16092, 755 Photography/Photographie 16873 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Photograph by Eva Schlegel*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15793, 17117, 756 Philosophy/Philosophie 16874 EL FRANCE (1959) Henri Bergson*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 933, Yvert No 1225. $40.00-- $30.00 16875 SPE GERMANY (1980) Albertus Magnus*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1328, Yvert No 893. $20.00-- $15.00 16876 SPE GERMANY (1983) Edith Stein*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1384, Yvert No 994. Carmelite nun*. $20.00-- $15.00 16877 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Ludwig Wittgenstein*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:16784, 7565 Places/Places 16878 EL ALGERIA (1941) View of Algiers*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets with glassine overlays. Scott Nos 132-4, Yvert Nos 163-5. $40.00-- $30.00 16879 EP MOROCCO (1955) Tafrout*. Sepia printer's proof. Scott No 325, Yvert No 359. Only 3-5 exist! $250.00-- $200.00 16880 EA MOROCCO (1955)"Ksar es Souk" Rabat*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA102. $150.00-- $120.00 16881 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Valley of early settlers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C143, Yvert No PA183. $20.00-- $15.00 16882 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Isle of Pines*. Inland Village*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 537-8, Yvert Nos 514-5. $40.00-- $30.00 16883 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Landscapes*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 547-8, Yvert Nos 525-6. $30.00-- $25.00 16884 EL FRANCE (1993) Chinon*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2355, Yvert No 2817. $90.00-- $75.00 16885 EL FRANCE (1993) Minerve*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2356, Yvert No 2818. $90.00-- $75.00 16886 EL FRANCE (1993) Montbéliard*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2358, Yvert No 2826. $90.00-- $75.00 16887 EL FRANCE (1994) Bastia*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2403, Yvert No 2893. $90.00-- $75.00 16888 EL FRANCE (1994) Argentat*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2404, Yvert No 2894. $90.00-- $75.00 16889 EL FRANCE (1995) Remiremont, Vosges*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2459, Yvert No 2955. $90.00-- $75.00 16890 EL FRANCE (1995) Barbizon*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2461, Yvert No 2970. $90.00-- $75.00 16891 EL FRANCE (1995) Corrèze*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2485, Yvert No 2957. $90.00-- $75.00 16892 EA FRANCE (2015) Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. $175.00-- $140.00 16893 EP AUSTRIA (2022) 100 years of Lower Austria*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15035, 15087, 15088, 15089, 15680, 16062, 16800, 17666, 757 Plants Cacti/Plantes Cactées 16894 EL MAURITANIA (1964) Caralluma retrospiciens*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 185, Yvert No 187. $15.00-- $12.00 16895 SPE JAPAN (1964) Agave*. Nichinan-Kaigan National Park issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 807, Yvert No 767. $20.00-- $15.00 16896 EA MONACO (1980) Cacti*. Exotic garden*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 1140, Yvert No 1214. $200.00-- $160.00 16897 FDC ZIMBABWE (1988) Aloes and succulents. Official FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 566-71. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:17389, 758 Plants Coffee Tea/Flore Café 16898 EMA U.S.A. (1958) Nescafé coffee. Black (rare color) meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 309161: "Nescafé, the Self-Brewing Coffee." $15.00-- $12.00 16899 SPE JAPAN (1991) Green tea*. 800th anniversary of introduction of tea into Japan. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2124, Yvert No 1962. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15341, 15870, 15882, 16373, 760 Plants Cotton/Flore Coton 16900 ENT U.S.A. (1894) Cotton. Grain Bags. Postal card (O) with printed ad on reverse for AMOSKEAG Two Bushel Grain Bags, Strathmeath and Kearsage Cotton Batts. Marshall Field & Co, Chicago. "Celebrated Electric Cotton Batts." $25.00-- $20.00 16901 EL TOGO (1947a) Cotton spinners*. Deluxe sheet, large format with ministerial seal. Scott No 315, Yvert No 242. Scarce! $25.00-- $20.00 16902 EL TOGO (1947c) Cotton spinners*. Deluxe sheet, large format with ministerial seal. Scott No 317, Yvert No 244. Scarce! $25.00-- $20.00 16903 EL MADAGASCAR (1960) Cotton*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 315, Yvert No 350. $20.00-- $15.00 16904 EL DAHOMEY (1969) Cotton field*. Deluxe sheet. Cotton industry. Scott No 263, Yvert No 283. Not easy to find! $15.00-- $12.00 16905 ND IVORY COAST (1975) Cotton*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 394-5, Yvert Nos 387-8. $50.00-- $40.00 See also:15818, 762 Plants Fruits/Flore Fruits 16906 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1949) Basket of fruit*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No B41, Yvert No 274. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 16907 EMA U.S.A. (1957) Bottle of cherries*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 271147: "Lamsmith Cherries." $15.00-- $12.00 16908 EP AUSTRIA (1966) Fruits*. Set of 6 black proofs. Scott Nos 778-83 Yvert Nos 1058-63 $50.00-- $40.00 16909 ND NICARAGUA (1968) Fruits*. Set of 10 imperforates. A beautiful set! Scott Nos C639-48, Yvert Nos PA608-17. Only 50 sets (1 sheet) exist! $100.00-- $80.00 16910 EP AUSTRIA (1972) Pears*. Black print. Scott No 928, Yvert No 1223. World Conference of small-plot gardeners. $20.00-- $15.00 16911 SPE JAPAN (1975) Apple*. Apple centenary issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1231, Yvert No 1168. $20.00-- $15.00 16912 EL MALI (1979) Fruits*. Complete set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 340-4, Yvert Nos 339-43. $100.00-- $80.00 16913 EL MALI (1980) Fruits*. Complete set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 378-82, Yvert Nos 376-80. $100.00-- $80.00 16914 ESS MONACO (1982) Peach tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1207//19. $60.00-- $50.00 16915 ESS MONACO (1983) Apple tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1209//20. $60.00-- $50.00 16916 ESS MONACO (1983) Apple tree in spring*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1209, Yvert No PRE78. $100.00-- $80.00 16917 ESS MONACO (1983) Apple tree in summer*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1212, Yvert No PRE79. $100.00-- $80.00 16918 ESS MONACO (1983) Apple tree in winter*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1220, Yvert No PRE81. $100.00-- $80.00 16919 ESS MONACO (1984) Quince tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1406-9. $60.00-- $50.00 16920 ESS MONACO (1985) Cherry tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1457-60. $60.00-- $50.00 16921 ESS MONACO (1986) Hazelnut tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1525-8. $60.00-- $50.00 16922 EP HUNGARY (1986) Apricots*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 3007, Yvert No 3058. $100.00-- $80.00 16923 ESS MONACO (1987) Chestnut tree in different seasons*. Set of 4 trial color proofs. Scott Nos 1580-3. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:15249, 15830, 16989, 17787, 763 Plants Rubber/Flore Caoutchouc 16924 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Tire*. Woman's legs with rubber boots*. Postal card (N) with illustrated advertising"RESINOTRUST - The Rubber Trust." $60.00-- $50.00 764 Plants Tobacco/Flore Tabac 16925 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1974) Hand lighting cigarette*. Administration building*. Deluxe sheet. Publicity for Centra cigarettes. Scott No 209, Yvert No 217.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 765 Plants/Plantes 16926 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Native plants*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C195-6, Yvert Nos PA238-9. $20.00-- $15.00 16927 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Antarctic plants*. Scott No 121-2. Yvert No 118-9. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 16928 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Poa cookii*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 126, Yvert No 127. $20.00-- $15.00 16929 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Lichen*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 127, Yvert No 126. $20.00-- $15.00 16930 EL DJIBOUTI (1989) Apple of Sodom*. Deluxe sheet. Also called rubberbush (Calotropis procera). Used as chewsticks in Africa and as a dry season protein supplement for cattle. Scott No 652, Yvert No 655. $20.00-- $15.00 16931 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Lyallia kerguelensis*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 185, Yvert No 175. . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16932 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Club moss (Lycopodeum magellanicum)*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 220, Yvert No 209. $100.00-- $80.00 16933 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Poa kerguelensis*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 229, Yvert No 220. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15836, 16746, 17058, 17062, 766 Playing Cards/Cartes à jouer 16934 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Queen*. Fancy cancel from Queen, Pennsylvania. Three strikes in violet on registered envelope, each like the queen on playing cards. $350.00-- $275.00 16935 ESS MONACO (1976) Bridge table*. Suits*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. 5th Bridge Olympiad. Scott No 1018, Yvert No 1052. $125.00-- $100.00 16936 EA BELGIUM (1995) Playing cards. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1579. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 768 Police/Police Gendarmerie 16937 SPE JAPAN (1970) Sunflower*. UN emblem*. UN Congress on Crime Prevention issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1040, Yvert No 988. $15.00-- $12.00 16938 EP BELGIUM (1981) Old-time gendarmes*. Set of 3 ministerial proofs with embossed seal of postal authorities. Scott Nos B1006-8, Yvert Nos 2030-2. Some slight edge creasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 771 Postage Due/Postage Due 16939 FDC MONACO (1953) Various means of transport. FDC with First Day cancel. Scott Nos J44-7,J53-6. $50.00-- $40.00 774 Popes/Papes 16940 EL MALI (1966) Papal Arms*. UN emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Pope Paul VI address to the UN. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA36. $15.00-- $12.00 16941 EL DAHOMEY (1966) Pope Paul VI* addressing UN*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C39-41, Yvert Nos PA43-5. Hard to find as a complete set! $60.00-- $50.00 16942 SPE PARAGUAY (1968) Paul VI*. Madonna & Child by Tiepolo*. M/S of 2 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 1125. $40.00-- $30.00 16943 EL FRANCE (1968) Map of Valreas*. Papal enclave*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1215, Yvert No 1562. $25.00-- $20.00 16944 FDC BHUTAN (1972) John XXIII. Eisenhower. First Day cover with moulded 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 145d-145e, Yvert Nos 381-2. $75.00-- $60.00 16945 EA CAMEROUN (1979) Pope John Paul I*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No C283, Yvert No PA297. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 16946 EP AUSTRIA (1983) John Paul II*. Black proof. Scott No 1252, Yvert No 1580. Visit to Austria. . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 16947 SPE GERMANY (1984) Pope Pius XII*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1423, Yvert No 1049. $15.00-- $12.00 775 Postal History/Histoire de la Poste 16948 EP ARGENTINA (1926) General Post Office*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 361. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 16949 ENT RUSSIA (1932) How to address a letter. Illustrated postal propaganda card (N). $60.00-- $50.00 16950 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) New Post Office*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C94, Yvert No PA134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 16951 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Austria post sales team 150th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15472, 15791, 15985, 16950, 17553, 17647, 17648, 776 Prehistory/Préhistoire 16952 ESS SENEGAL (1967) Lyre-shaped megalith*. Trial color proof strip of 3. Scott No 295, Yvert No 300. $60.00-- $50.00 16953 SPE JAPAN (1977) Dinosaur*. Centenary of Science Museum, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1315, Yvert No 1241. $25.00-- $20.00 16954 ND LESOTHO (1984) Various dinosaur tracks*. Set of 3 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 445-7, Yvert Nos 592-4. $150.00-- $120.00 16955 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Petroglyphs*. Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 634-5, Yvert No 597,PA268. $30.00-- $25.00 16956 EP GHANA (1990) Prehistoric animals of South America in the Cenozoic Era. Imperforate minisheet of 20 mounted in BDT International Security Printer folder. Scott No 2378.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 16957 EL FRANCE (1992) Tautaval man*. Bloc gommé. Prehistoric humans from 450,000 BC. Scott No 2296, Yvert No 2759. $75.00-- $60.00 16958 EL FRANCE (1993) Beehive*. Museum of Natural History*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2363, Yvert No 2812. $110.00-- $90.00 16959 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Mekasuchus inexpectatus*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C274, Yvert No PA331. Extinct crocodilian. $50.00-- $40.00 16960 ND CUBA (2006) Yangchuanosaurus. Dsungaripteris. Imperforate corner pair. Scott No 4579. $40.00-- $30.00 16961 ND CUBA (2006) Spinosaurus. Pterodactylus. Imperforate corner pair. Scott No 4580. $40.00-- $30.00 16962 ND CUBA (2006) Pachycephalosaurus. Pteranodon. Imperforate corner pair. Scott No 4581. $40.00-- $30.00 16963 VAR CUBA (2013) Cricosaurus. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5384. $125.00-- $100.00 16964 VAR CUBA (2013) Pterosaurus. Misperforated block of 4. Scott No 5385. $125.00-- $100.00 16965 ND CUBA (2015) Carcharodon megalodon (Prehistoric shark). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5671. $60.00-- $50.00 16966 ND CUBA (2015) Metaxytherium (Prehistoric dugong). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5672. $60.00-- $50.00 16967 ND CUBA (2015) Ptychodus (Prehistoric shark). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5673. $60.00-- $50.00 16968 ND CUBA (2015) Aetomylaeus (Prehistoric manta ray). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5674. $60.00-- $50.00 16969 ND CUBA (2015) Physeterid (Prehistoric whale). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5675. $60.00-- $50.00 16970 ND CUBA (2015) Orycterocetus (Prehistoric whale). Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott Nos 5676. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:16411, 16412, 16413, 16414, 16602, 778 Press/Imprimerie Presse 16971 ENT RUSSIA (1933) Subscriptions. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Save Time & Money. Subscribe to Newspapers and Magazines! $60.00-- $50.00 16972 EP U.S.A. (1947) Pulitzer*. Statue of Liberty*. Capitol dome*. Set of two photo essays for Centenary of the birth of Joseph Pulitzer. The first measures 110 x 70 mm and has the US Capitol Dome in the background behind the inscription, while the 2nd measures 90 x 55 mm and is the final design with the Statue of Liberty in the background. Scott No 946, Yvert No 498. Fantastic pair for exhibitions! $400.00-- $300.00 16973 EP AUSTRIA (1979) Steam printing press*. Black proof. Scott No 1132, Yvert No 1449. $15.00-- $12.00 800 Radio Television/Radio Télévision 16974 ENT RUSSIA (1930) Radio. Clock. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Illustrated radio guide. $60.00-- $50.00 16975 EMA U.S.A. (1940) Tropical Radio. Violet meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 56254: Mark Your Message "via Tropical Radio" When Telegraphing the Tropics." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 16976 EMA U.S.A. (1947) Radio. Aviation. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #103789: "Bendix Radio, Standard for the Aviation Industry." $20.00-- $15.00 16977 EMA U.S.A. (1949) Radio Tower*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #116497: "Dial 560 8:30 Daily. The Business News." $20.00-- $15.00 16978 EL NIGER (1965a) Radio interview*. Deluxe sheet. Radio Clubs promotion. Scott No 163, Yvert No 169. $15.00-- $12.00 16979 ESS NIGER (1965a) Radio interview*. Set of 4 trial color proof strips of 5 with multicolor. Radio Clubs promotion. Scott Nos 163-6, Yvert Nos 169-72. $350.00-- $275.00 16980 EL NIGER (1965b) Recording folk music*. Deluxe sheet. Radio Clubs promotion. Scott No 164, Yvert No 170. $15.00-- $12.00 16981 EL NIGER (1965c) Listening to broadcast*. Deluxe sheet. Radio Clubs promotion. Scott No 165, Yvert No 171. $15.00-- $12.00 16982 EL NIGER (1965d) Public debate*. Deluxe sheet. Radio Clubs promotion. Scott No 166, Yvert No 172. $15.00-- $12.00 16983 EP EAST GERMANY (1972) Amateur Radio transmitter*. Set of 4 imperforate progressive proofs. Society for Sport & Technology. Scott No 1391, Yvert No 1463. These imperforate proofs from the archives of the former East German printer are very rare (only about 10 copies exist). $250.00-- $200.00 16984 SPE JAPAN (1975)"Seeing & Hearing"*. Japan Broadcasting 50th anniversary issue with MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 1207, Yvert No 1148. $20.00-- $15.00 16985 SPE JAPAN (1977) Early loudspeaker*. Telegraph key*. Amateur radio issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1312, Yvert No 1238. $20.00-- $15.00 16986 SPE GERMANY (1982) Color TV Camera*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1180, Yvert No 966, $20.00-- $15.00 16987 SPE GERMANY (1983) Nipkow's Phototelegraphy diagram*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N487, Yvert No 662. $20.00-- $15.00 16988 SPE JAPAN (1985) Radio tower*. Adult education through broadcasting issue, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1642, Yvert No 1525. $20.00-- $15.00 16989 SPE JAPAN (1985) Cherry blossoms*. Radio Japan se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1649-50, Yvert Nos 1536-7. $30.00-- $25.00 16990 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Amateur radio operators*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C211, Yvert No PA254. $20.00-- $15.00 16991 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Amateur radio*. Penguins*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C124, Yvert No PA125. $25.00-- $20.00 16992 EL ANDORRA (1994) Discovery of radio transmission*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 437, Yvert No 445. Europa. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15229, 15793, 16099, 802 Red Cross/Croix-Rouge 16993 SPE HONDURAS (1941) Red Cross*. Specimen block of 4. Only 300 specimens exist. Scott No RA1, Yvert No TB1. $75.00-- $60.00 16994 MAX FRANCE (1958) St. Vincent de Paul*. Maximum card with First Day Cancel. Scott No B327, Yvert No 1187. $25.00-- $20.00 16995 ND AFGHANISTAN (1963) Nurse holding patient*. Set of 3 imperforates. Scott Nos 662D,E,H. $20.00-- $15.00 16996 SPE JAPAN (1963) Projection of globe*. Centenary of Red Cross issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 784, Yvert No 738. Hard to find! $20.00-- $15.00 16997 ND DUBAI (1963) Dhows*. Red Crescent*. Imperforate M/S of 4 stamps. Scott No C9. Michel Block 1B. $20.00-- $15.00 16998 EA FRANCE (1965) Croix Rouge. Renoir. "Coco écrivant." Epreuve d'artiste en noir signée par le graveur PIEL. Yvert No 1467. Scott No B393. $175.00-- $140.00 16999 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Mother*. Baby*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C33-4, Yvert Nos PA36-7. $30.00-- $25.00 17000 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1970) Nurse giving shot to child*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 226, Yvert No 224. $25.00-- $20.00 17001 EL NIGER (1978) Red Cross workers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 436, Yvert No 439. $15.00-- $12.00 17002 EL FRANCE (1980) Croix Rouge. Grappes de raisins*. Yvert No 2116. Scott No B530. Stalles en bois de la cathédrale d'Amiens. Épreuve de luxe. $30.00-- $25.00 17003 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Hands holding Red Cross*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 524, Yvert No 501. Doctors without borders. $20.00-- $15.00 17004 EL FRANCE (1993) St. Nicholas*. Bloc gommé. Image of Metz. Scott No B655, Yvert No 2853. $110.00-- $90.00 See also:15922, 16464, 16851, 17024, 17027, 803 Religion/Religion 17005 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Cross in shield*. Fancy cancel from Christiansburg, Ohio. Three bicolor strikes on registered envelope. A rare cancel! $375.00-- $300.00 17006 ESS AUSTRIA (1950) Christophorus Farzeugweihe*. Set of 5 perforated essays by Ludwig Hesshaimer. $100.00-- $80.00 17007 EMA ETATS UNIS (1958) Séminaire*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment du Séminaire de Sainte Marie du Lac Pitney Bowes No 283272.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17008 EA MONACO (1958) Tomb of Bernadette*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver FRERES. Scott No 422, Yvert No 502. Lovely! $120.00-- $100.00 17009 EA MAURITANIA (1960) Religious student*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 130, Yvert No 151. Not easy to find! $100.00-- $80.00 17010 EL LAOS (1964) Ceremonial chalice*. Partial map of Laos*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 92, Yvert No 97. $25.00-- $20.00 17011 EP AUSTRIA (1964) Brother of Mercy*. Patient*. Black proof. Scott No 728, Yvert No 992. 350th anniversary of Brothers of Mercy. $15.00-- $12.00 17012 EP AUSTRIA (1967) Gothic Mantle Madonna*. Printer's proof bl/4 on yellowish paper without gum as printed. Gothic wood carving from Frauenstein. Scott No 791, Yvert No 1072. . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17013 SPE JAPAN (1968) Gakko Bosatsu*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 945, Yvert No 897. $20.00-- $15.00 17014 EA COMORO ISLANDS (1969) Msoila prayer rug*. Man praying*. Complete set of 3 die proofs in green, black and orange, all signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott Nos 77-9, Yvert Nos 50-2. Very hard to find as a complete set! $400.00-- $325.00 17015 SPE JAPAN (1974) Buddha sculpture*. Definitive issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1083, Yvert No 1124. $20.00-- $15.00 17016 SPE GREAT BRITAIN (1975) Kildalton Cross*. Oban Harbour*. St. Clement's*. 8-1/2p Aerogramme overprinted SPECIMEN and "VOID" below value. Text in English and Gaelic.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17017 SPE JAPAN (1975) Kisshoten*. Buddhist bringer of fortune. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1087, Yvert No 1154. $25.00-- $20.00 17018 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Maurice Leenhardt*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 439, Yvert No 422. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 17019 SPE GERMANY (1979) Mephistopheles*. Faust*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1304, Yvert No 875. $25.00-- $20.00 17020 EP AUSTRIA (1980) Bible Illustration*. Black proof. Scott No 1161, Yvert No 1482. 10th International Congress for Organization of Old Testament Studies. $15.00-- $12.00 17021 SPE GERMANY (1984) Oberammergau passion play*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1413, Yvert No 1033. $25.00-- $20.00 17022 SPE GERMANY (1985) Edict of Potsdam*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N505, Yvert No 708. $20.00-- $15.00 17023 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988) Detail from 18th century engraving - Human sacrifice. Imperforate S/S. Scott No C211, Yvert No BF10. $30.00-- $25.00 17024 EA BELGIUM (1991) Detail from Bosch "Temptation of St. Anthony". Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Red Cross issue. Scott No B1096. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17025 EL ANDORRA (1992) Martyrdom of St. Eulalia*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 412, Yvert No 422. $50.00-- $40.00 17026 EP AUSTRIA (1993) Corpus Christi procession*. Black proof. Scott No 1619, Yvert No 1944. $20.00-- $15.00 17027 EL FRANCE (1994) St. Vaast*. Bloc gommé. Scott No B662, Yvert No 2915. Arras tapestry. $100.00-- $80.00 17028 EL ANDORRA (1995) Caritas. Bloc gommé. Scott No 450, Yvert No 456. $50.00-- $40.00 17029 EL ANDORRA (1995) Virgin of Meritxell. Bloc gommé. Scott No 453, Yvert No 461. $60.00-- $50.00 17030 EL FRANCE (1995) St. Taurin's Reliquary*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2454, Yvert No 2926. $175.00-- $140.00 17031 EL ANDORRA (1996) Cross of St. James of Engordany*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 466, Yvert No 474. $60.00-- $50.00 17032 EL ANDORRA (1996) Censer of St. Eulalie d'Ecamp*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 467, Yvert No 475. $60.00-- $50.00 17033 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Ordination of first Melanesian priests*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 750, Yvert No 704. Printed using a thermographic technique that leaves a raised surface.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17034 EL FRANCE (1996) House of Joan of Arc*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2523, Yvert No 3002. $90.00-- $75.00 17035 EL ANDORRA (1997) Religious artifacts. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 484a, Yvert No 492a. $150.00-- $120.00 17036 EL ANDORRA (1998) Chalice. Bloc gommé. Scott No 498, Yvert No 506. $50.00-- $40.00 17037 EP AUSTRIA (1998) St. Konrad collecting spring water*. Erns castle*. Black proof. Scott No 1762, Yvert No 2085. $20.00-- $15.00 17038 ESS HONDURAS (2004) United Family*. Out Lady of Suyapa*. Set of 3 progressive proofs of each stamp. Corner imperforates ungummed as printed. $100.00-- $80.00 17039 EP AUSTRIA (2011) St. Christopher brotherhood*. Black print. 625th anniversary. $15.00-- $12.00 17040 EP AUSTRIA (2018) 800th anniversary of diocese of Graz-Sekau. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 17041 EP AUSTRIA (2018) High altar at Heilig-Geist-Kirche in Vienna. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 17042 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Paulusinitiale Codex 26 f. 170r – Heiligenkreuz Abbey*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15158, 15163, 15237, 15240, 15245, 15246, 15248, 15298, 15330, 15348, 15407, 15408, 16152, 16395, 16651, 16733, 16791, 16824, 16829, 16876, 17002, 17004, 17114, 17584, 17929, 804 Religion Luther/Religion Luther 17043 EMA U.S.A. (1983) Luther. Black meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 323551: "September 21, 1522. Luther's New Testament has been translated and published.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17044 EL FRANCE (1983) Martin Luther*. Deluxe sheet. 500th anniversary of birth. Scott No 1859, Yvert No 2256. $40.00-- $30.00 17045 EA FRANCE (2009) Jean Calvin*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3681. Marked "Epreuve d'état.". $175.00-- $140.00 805 Roosevelt/Roosevelt 17046 L ECUADOR (1949) Roosevelt*. Plane*. Unlisted official airmail stamp with overprint of Public Works Department used on letter from government department to USA. Sanabria No 264. Only about 50 known usages! $150.00-- $120.00 17047 L ECUADOR (1949) Roosevelt*. Plane*. Unlisted official airmail stamp with inscription "Vicepresidentia de la Republica" canceled on envelope (unaddressed). Sanabria No 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17048 ND NICARAGUA (1970) Roosevelt*. Complete set of 8 margin imperforates. Scott Nos C729-36, Yvert Nos PA697-704. $140.00-- $115.00 See also:15595, 806 Rotary International/Rotary International 17049 ND CAMEROUN (1977) Rotary emblem*. Shrimp*. Imperforate corner block of 4, 20th anniversary of Douala Rotary Club. Scott No C244, Yvert No PA268. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 17050 FDC PARAGUAY (1985) Rotary Headquarters*. FDC of S/S with cachet and 80th anniversary cancel. Scott No C595. $60.00-- $50.00 17051 SS PARAGUAY (1985) Rotary 80th anniversary. Set of 2 S/S. Scott Nos C595-4. $60.00-- $50.00 17052 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Rotary emblem*. Polio.*. Deluxe sheet. Anti-polio campaign. Scott No C215, Yvert No PA260. $30.00-- $25.00 17053 EL ANDORRA (1998) Rotary symbols. Bloc gommé. Scott No 493, Yvert No 500. $75.00-- $60.00 807 Salvation Army/Armée du Salut 17054 EMA U.S.A. (1951) Salvation Army. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 126410: "Give to your Army on every front." $20.00-- $15.00 8075 Scientists/Scientists 17055 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1963) Calmette. Microscope. Sailing vessel. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 366. Yvert No 368. Bacteriologist who developed first snake bite antivenom. Coinventor of tuberculosis vaccine. $75.00-- $60.00 17056 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1974) Copernicus. Newton. Einstein. Kepler. Imperforate pair. Scott No C56. Yvert No PA59. $60.00-- $50.00 17057 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Science center*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C110, Yvert No PA153. $20.00-- $15.00 17058 EP AUSTRIA (1977) Nicholas Joseph von Jacquin*. Black proof. Botanist who first brought platinum and sugar cane to Austria and did seminal work on tropical fungi. Scott No 1051, Yvert No 1369. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17059 SPE GERMANY (1981) Arts and Science Medal*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N464, Yvert No 609. $15.00-- $12.00 17060 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Josef Stefan*. Black proof. Developed DC and Ac current techniques. Cofounded Viennese school of physics. Established standard orchestral pitch for "A". Developed formula for black body radiation with pupil Boltzmann. Scott No 1307, Yvert No 1636. $25.00-- $20.00 17061 EP AUSTRIA (1985) Hanns Horbiger*. Black proof. Refrigeration engineer whose work lead to air conditioning. Also proposed wierd cosmological theory that the universe originated as an enormous glowing mass collided with a smaller mass of ice (Welteislehre). Scott No 1331, Yvert No 1661.". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 17062 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Lab equipment*. Microscope*. Butterfly*. Fish*. Marine life*. Plants*. Trees*. Deluxe sheet. French Institute of Scientific Research. Scott No 651, Yvert No 616. Attractive! . $25.00-- $20.00 17063 EL F.S.A.T. (1993) Biological researchers*. Microscope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C125, Yvert No PA126. $25.00-- $20.00 17064 EL FRANCE (1994) Polytechnic Institute*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2407, Yvert No 2862. $110.00-- $90.00 17065 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Edgar & Andrée de la Rue*. Penguins*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 205, Yvert No 198. $25.00-- $20.00 17066 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Benedict Point scientific research station*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 225, Yvert No 205. $100.00-- $80.00 17067 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Jean Turquet*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 226, Yvert No 217. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:15142, 15153, 15898, 16081, 16293, 16570, 17202, 17236, 17293, 808 Scouts/Scoutisme 17068 FDC ROMANIA (1931) Scouting activities. Unaddressed FDC franked with set of 5. Scott Nos B26-30. $60.00-- $50.00 17069 L NETHERLANDS (1937) Scouting. Unaddressed envelope with scout series stamps tied by Wereld Jamboree cancels and with 2 Jamboree labels affixed. Scott Nos 206-8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17070 LOC CHINA (TAIWAN) (1954) Scout emblem*. Full sheet of 9 labels for Scout Week. $25.00-- $20.00 17071 LOC CHINA (TAIWAN) (1954) Scouts*. Full sheet of 16 labels for Scout Week. $25.00-- $20.00 17072 LOC CHINA (TAIWAN) (1954) Map of Taiwan*. Full sheet of 16 labels for Scout Week. $25.00-- $20.00 17073 SS CUBA (1954) Scouts saluting*. Souvenir card issued by Cuban Minister of Communications announcing stamp to commemorate Third National Patrol Camp. Scott No 535.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 17074 SS CUBA (1957) Scouts around campfire*. Baden-Powell*. Set of 2 souvenir cards issued by Cuban Minister of Communications announcing stamp to commemorate 100th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth. Scott Nos 565,C152. $15.00-- $15.00 17075 SS CUBA (1957) Scouts around campfire*. Baden-Powell*. Set of 2 souvenir cards with First Day cancels, issued by Cuban Minister of Communications announcing stamp to commemorate 100th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth. Scott Nos 565,C152. $15.00-- $15.00 17076 LOC ICELAND (1961) Scouting labels. Collection of 6 strips of labels from 1961 through 1966 commemorating Icelandic scouts. $60.00-- $50.00 17077 LOC ISRAEL (1961) Scouting labels. Sheet of 10 labels (white background) issued by Israel Scouting Federation for 8th Jamboree. $30.00-- $25.00 17078 SPE PARAGUAY (1962) Baden-Powell*. Set of 2 S/S, perf + imperf. Scott No 645a. $60.00-- $50.00 17079 EP AUSTRIA (1962) Scout emblem*. Handshake*. Special black proof. Scott No 684, Yvert No 960. 50th anniversary of Austrian Boy Scouts. $40.00-- $30.00 17080 ND AFGHANISTAN (1963) Girl scout with flag*. Set of 3 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 668F,G,K. $40.00-- $30.00 17081 SPE JAPAN (1963) Girl scout saluting * scout flag*. Asian Girl Scout & Guides Camp, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 794, Yvert No 752. $20.00-- $15.00 17082 EL CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965) Scout. Activities. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 56-7, Yvert Nos 58-9. $40.00-- $30.00 17083 EL DAHOMEY (1966) Scouting activities*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott Nos 222-5, Yvert Nos 242-5. $100.00-- $80.00 17084 EA NIGER (1967) Scouts*. Set of 3 die proofs signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott Nos 196-8, Yvert Nos 199-201. 12th World Jamboree - Utah, USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $475.00 17085 ND LIBERIA (1967) Idaho jamboree. Imoerforate corner block of 6. Scott No 458, Yvert No 436. $25.00-- $20.00 17086 EL MALI (1967) Knots*. Badges*. Scout with portable radio*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott Nos C49-50, Yvert Nos PA49-50. $125.00-- $100.00 17087 EL DAHOMEY (1967) 12th World Jamboree*. Deluxe proof of souvenir sheet celebrating 12th Boy Scout World Jamboree. Scott No C59a, Yvert No BF9. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 17088 ENT MONTSERRAT (1971) Scouts*. 15c postal card (yellow) with doubling (in different color) and radical shift of image. $90.00-- $75.00 17089 ENT MONTSERRAT (1971) Scouts*. 15c postal card (blue) with missing frame. $90.00-- $75.00 17090 ENT MONTSERRAT (1971) Scouts*. 15c postal card (blue) overprinted SPECIMEN, with radical shift of image. $60.00-- $50.00 17091 ENT MONTSERRAT (1971) Scouts*. 15c aerogramme (blue) overprinted SPECIMEN, with radical shift of image. $60.00-- $50.00 17092 ESS NIGER (1971) Scouting*. Set of 4 trial color proof strips of 5. Scott Nos 239-42, Yvert Nos 245-8. 13th World Jamboree, Japan. $400.00-- $300.00 17093 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1971) Scouts. Jerusalem Cross* over map*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 272. Yvert No 91. Second Rally of French Boy Scouts and Guides. Sold for $118 in our 96-2 sale. $100.00-- $80.00 17094 EP LIBERIA (1971) Scouts*. Set of 6 imperforate proofs mounted on Format International cards. Scott Nos 563-8, Yvert Nos 534-9. 13th World Jamboree - Japan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $300.00 17095 EL CONGO (1971) Scout emblem*. Masks*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. 13th World Jamboree, Japan. Scott Nos C124-7, Yvert Nos PA125-8. $100.00-- $80.00 17096 SPE JAPAN (1972) Boy scouts saluting*. Scott No 1130. Yvert No 1069. 50th anniversary of scouting in Japan. "MIHON" overprint. $30.00-- $25.00 17097 EL DAHOMEY (1972) Scouting Cotonou Jamboree*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C154-6, Yvert Nos pa160-2. $75.00-- $60.00 17098 EP MALDIVES (1973) Scouts in various activities*. 2 collective proof sheets of Scouts first world conference in Africa. Scott Nos 427-35, Yvert Nos 421-8. One of the sheets has a cutout, which was done at the printers, as the sheets were to be cut up and mounted on security printer cards. Only 3 exist! $500.00-- $400.00 17099 EL TOGO (1973) Nairobi Jamboree*. Set of 6 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 838-41,C198-9. Yvert Nos 771-4,PA200-1. $100.00-- $80.00 17100 EL DAHOMEY (1973) Scouts in canoe*. Scouts building bridge*. Lord Baden Powell*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott No C184a, Yvert No BF21. $100.00-- $80.00 17101 ND DAHOMEY (1973) Scouts in canoe*. Scouts building bridge*. Lord Baden Powell*. Imperforate souvenir sheet of 3. Scott No C184a, Yvert No BF21.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17102 EL MADAGASCAR (1974) Malagasy boy scouts*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 504-5,C122-3. Yvert Nos 538-9,PA136-7. $100.00-- $80.00 17103 VAR DAHOMEY (1974) Baden-Powell*. Variety with overprint in green instead of red. Scott No C218, Yvert No PA214. $75.00-- $60.00 17104 EA MALI (1975) Boy scout hiking*. Scouts around campfire*. Games* and boy scout pledge*. Globes*. Set of 3 die proofs signed by the engraver GUEDRON. Scott No C251-3. Yvert No PA249-51. World Jamboree in Norway. Complete set of Die Proofs signed by the engraver. Only 28 printed. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $475.00 17105 ESS MALI (1975) Boy scout hiking*. Scouts around campfire*. Games* and boy scout pledge*. Globes*. Set of 3 trial color proof gutter pairs. Scott No C251-3. Yvert No PA249-51. Color codes in pencil. World Jamboree in Norway. $50.00-- $40.00 17106 EP NAURU (1978) Scouts*. Set of 3 imperforate proofs mounted on Format International proof cards. Scott Nos 188-90, Yvert Nos 181-3. Scouting 70th anniversary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $225.00 17107 EL MALI (1981) Scouts*. Gazelle*. Cheetah*. Monkey*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. 4th African Scouting Conference. Scott Nos 425-7, Yvert Nos 425-7. Scarce!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 17108 SPE ST. KITTS (1982) Turtle*. Bandaged hand*. Lifesaver*. Set of three, 75th anniversary of scouting, overprinted SPECIMEN and mounted in special presentation pack. Scott Nos 99-101, Yvert Nos 518-520. Beautiful! $40.00-- $30.00 17109 ND ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (1982) Early COGH stamps*. Baden-Powell*. Imperforate proof sheet of 8 + label. Scott Nos 658-9. $30.00-- $25.00 17110 FDC ST. THOMAS & PRINCE (1982) Early COGH stamps*. Baden-Powell*. Unaddressed FDC franked with imperf S/S. Scott Nos 658-9. $25.00-- $20.00 17111 ND LIBYA (1982) Scouting 75th anniversary*. Perf and imperf strips of 4. Scott Nos 1101a-d, Yvert Nos 1013-6. $60.00-- $50.00 17112 FDC LIBYA (1982) Scouting 75th anniversary*. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 1102-3, Yvert Nos BF50-1. $15.00-- $12.00 17113 SPE PARAGUAY (1982) Baden-Powell*. Scout emblem*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 2041. $20.00-- $15.00 17114 EA CZECHOSLOVAKIA (1982) St. George* slaying dragon*. Imperforate proof in black with value only and no text. St. George is the patron saint of scouting. Scott No 2420, Yvert No 2497. Only 3-5 proofs were made of Czech stamps. Very rare! $250.00-- $200.00 17115 SS BHUTAN (1983) Scouting emblems*. Unlisted sheet of four plastic stamps marked with different values in gold on black mounted on self-adhesive souvenir sheet with name of country inscribed at top in Dzongkha and bottom in English. Very interesting item! $300.00-- $225.00 17116 EL CHAD (1985) Boy scout*. Tree*. Deluxe proof of S/S. Scott No C281a. PhilexAfrique III. $30.00-- $25.00 17117 MAQ MADAGASCAR (1988) Scout with birds & butterflies*. Set of 4 pencil on tracing paper drawings of the scout vignettes of each stamp, showing scouts engaged in various activities. Largest drawing (showing two designs) is 11 x 29 cm and the other two are approximately 13 x 16 cm and all are signed by the artist. Scott Nos 862//867, Yvert Nos 863//868. An exceptional collection! $600.00-- $475.00 17118 MAQ GUINEA (1993) Scout holding bird in hand*. Pencil on tracing paper preliminary drawing of the scout vignette of the stamp, measuring approximately 12 x 14 cm and signed by the artist. Scott No 1243, Yvert No 981. The design was slightly changed in the issued stamp. $100.00-- $80.00 17119 ESS ST. THOMAS & PRINCE ISLANDS (2004) Scouts planting tree*. Set of 5 progressive proofs (color separations). Unlisted in Scott. Euro Scouting 2004.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 See also:15142, 15899, 810 Seashells/Poissons Coquillages 17120 EL COMOROS (1962) Turbo marmoratus*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 51, Yvert No 22. . . $25.00-- $20.00 17121 EL COMOROS (1962) Pterocera scorpio*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 52, Yvert No 23. $25.00-- $20.00 17122 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) Shells*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 370,C58-60. Yvert Nos 354,PA98-100. Lovely! $80.00-- $65.00 17123 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1969) Shells*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 374-6,C65, Yvert Nos 358-60,PA105. $100.00-- $80.00 17124 EA NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Shells*. Complete set of 8 deluxe sheets. Scott No 383-6, C73-6. Yvert No 368-71, PA113-6. $200.00-- $160.00 17125 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Conches*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 395-6,C89-90, Yvert Nos 379-80.PA129-30. $100.00-- $80.00 17126 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Shells*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C111-3, Yvert Nos PA150-2. $60.00-- $50.00 17127 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Dariconius textile* Marine animals. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 382, Yvert No 400. $60.00-- $50.00 17128 ESS AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Dariconius textile*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No 382, Yvert No 400. $80.00-- $65.00 17129 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Conus sumatrensis*. Nautilus*. Horseshoe crabs*. Jellyfish*.. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 384, Yvert No 401. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 17130 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Cypraea pulchra*. Seahorses*.. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 385, Yvert No 402. $60.00-- $50.00 17131 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Murex scolopax*. Marine life.. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 386, Yvert No 403. $60.00-- $50.00 17132 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1975) Ranella spinosa*. Crabs*. Starfish*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 388, Yvert No 394. $60.00-- $50.00 17133 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Shells. Set of 4 imperforate gutter pairs. Scott Nos 189-92, Yvert Nos 192-5. $75.00-- $60.00 17134 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Conus ammiralis. Imperforate dated corner block of 4.. Scott No 189, Yvert No 192. $50.00-- $40.00 17135 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Cyprae assellus. Imperforate dated corner block of 4.. Scott No 190, Yvert No 193. $50.00-- $40.00 17136 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Turbo petholatus. Imperforate dated corner block of 4. Scott No 191, Yvert No 194. $50.00-- $40.00 17137 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Dariconius textile* Marine animals. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 382, Yvert No 400. $60.00-- $50.00 17138 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Cypraea exhusta* Marine animals. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 387, Yvert No 423. $60.00-- $50.00 17139 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Cypraea erythraensis* Marine animals. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 390, Yvert No 425. $60.00-- $50.00 17140 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Conus taeniatus* Marine animals. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 391, Yvert No 426. $75.00-- $60.00 17141 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Magnifying glass*. Map of island*. Conus shell*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C146, Yvert No PA187. Tropical philately. $25.00-- $20.00 17142 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1981) Seashells*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 463-5, Yvert Nos 446-8. $50.00-- $40.00 17143 EP DJIBOUTI (1982) Seashells*. Imperforate proof sheet on card stock. Scott Nos 551-6, Yvert Nos 557-62. $125.00-- $100.00 17144 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1984) Shells., Set of 6 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 306//14, Yvert Nos 312-7. (Note - Scott mistakenly combines 2 sets issued on different dates - a common error for this catalog).. . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17145 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Shells*. Set of 3 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 495-7, Yvert Nos 481-3. $75.00-- $60.00 17146 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1984) Creche in Conch*. Star*. Christmas. Deluxe sheet, Scott No C139, Yvert No PA142. $30.00-- $25.00 17147 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Cone shells*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Yvert Nos 498-9, Scott Nos 521-2. $40.00-- $30.00 17148 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Distorsio anus. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 336, Yvert Nos 340. $15.00-- $12.00 17149 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Mitra mitra. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 337, Yvert No 341. $15.00-- $12.00 17150 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1986) Conus distans. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 338, Yvert No 342. $15.00-- $12.00 17151 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Seashells*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 560-1, Yvert Nos 538-9. Beautiful! $40.00-- $30.00 17152 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Latiaxis*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 612, Yvert No 578. $20.00-- $15.00 17153 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Seashells*. Set of 2 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C239-40, Yvert Nos PA290-1. Produced by a thermoplatic method that leaves a raised surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17154 EP SENEGAL (1997) Seashells*. Proof strip of 5 on thick poster paper. Scott No 1266. $100.00-- $80.00 17155 ND SENEGAL (1997) Seashells*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 1266. $100.00-- $80.00 17156 ND HONDURAS (2004) Seashells*. Set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos C1169-73. $80.00-- $65.00 See also:15275, 16139, 16583, 812 Ships/Bateaux 17157 ENT U.S.A. (1893) Battle Ship*. Sailor*. Flag*. Multicolor 1 cent Official Postal Card (O) issued for the World's Columbian Exposition, with printed Official Seal and Signature, part of the "first set" of 10 values. Attractive! $90.00-- $75.00 17158 ENT CANADA (1930) Sightseeing boat*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Lake Rousseau. $20.00-- $15.00 17159 ENT CANADA (1930) Shipping on the Great Lakes*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 17160 ENT CANADA (1930) Sailboats*. Cannons*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Royal Yacht Club, Ont. $20.00-- $15.00 17161 ENT JAPAN (OCCUPATION OF MANCHURIA) (1936) Houseboat on river. Multicolor illustrated free frank (N) letter card. $25.00-- $20.00 17162 L NEW CALEDONIA (1958) Steamship. Cover franked with New Zealand 1« pence stamp (printed matter rate) tied by unusual straight line date cancel from Noumea, New Caledonia accompanied by Paquebot postmark. Unusual! $30.00-- $25.00 17163 SPE JAPAN (1960) Visit of Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko to US. Sailing ship in storm. Perforate S/S of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 703, Yvert No BF49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17164 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Melanesian sailing canoes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 318, Yvert No 302. $20.00-- $15.00 17165 SPE JAPAN (1962) Canoe on lake*. Suigo Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 760, Yvert No 711. Lovely! $15.00-- $12.00 17166 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1963) Sailing ship*. Arrival of 1st governor. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No C27, Yvert No PA30. $150.00-- $120.00 17167 OBL U.S.A. (1964) Anchor*. Fancy Cancel from Anchor, Kentucky. One mark in violet on cover. Late usage! $30.00-- $25.00 17168 EL LAOS (1965) Canoe race*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 120, Yvert No 125. $25.00-- $20.00 17169 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Sailboats*. Deluxe sheet. Whangerei-Nouméa race. Scott No C50, Yvert No PA91. $25.00-- $20.00 17170 TEL GERMANY (1968) Sailing vessels*. Multicolor telegram (N) No LX 64 with illustration of painting by Willem van de Velde dem Jüngeren. Very Attractive!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 17171 L U.S.A. (1968) Trident*. Missile*. Envelope with cachet and postmark of U.S.S. Oklahoma City , a US navy cruiser. $30.00-- $25.00 17172 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1968) Ferrying mail truck across Toutouta river*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 368, Yvert No 352. Stamp Day. $15.00-- $12.00 17173 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) Packet ship "Natal"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 387, Yvert No 366. Stamp Day. $20.00-- $15.00 17174 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Whangerei-Noumea sailboat race*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 389, Yvert No 373. $20.00-- $15.00 17175 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Sailboats*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C80. Yvert No PA120. One Ton Cup race. $25.00-- $20.00 17176 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Port de Plaisance*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C84, Yvert No PA124. $30.00-- $25.00 17177 ESS FRANCE (1973) Rene Duguay-Trouin*. Sailing ships*. Trial color proof strip of 4. Scott No B467, Yvert No 1748. $50.00-- $40.00 17178 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) French marine aboard ship*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C116, Yvert No PA156. $25.00-- $20.00 17179 EL MADAGASCAR (1975) Boutre (Arabian coastal sailing vessel)*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 542, Yvert No 577. Not easy to find! $20.00-- $15.00 17180 EL MALI (1976) Coaster of Cochin China*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 269, Yvert No 272. Toning spot on right. $10.00-- $10.00 17181 EL MALI (1976) Freighter*. Plane*. Deluxe sheet. EuropAfrica. Scott No C289, Yvert No PA285. $15.00-- $12.00 17182 ND TOGO (1978) Anchor*. Lomé fishing Port*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 997,C340-2. Yvert Nos 920,PA342-4. $60.00-- $50.00 17183 EL F.S.A.T. (1979)"Doudart de Lagrée"*. "Commandant Bourdais"*. Birds*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 84-5. Yvert Nos 79-80. $40.00-- $30.00 17184 SS ARGENTINA (1979) Early Spanish sailing ships*. Set of 4 minisheets of 4 stamps. Scott Nos B80-3. $55.00-- $70.00 17185 SPE GERMANY (1979) Canoeing*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No B563, Yvert No 849. $15.00-- $12.00 17186 SPE GERMANY (1979) Rowing*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No B587, Yvert No 926. $15.00-- $12.00 17187 EL F.S.A.T. (1979)"La Recherche"*. "L'Esperance"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C56, Yvert No PA58. $20.00-- $15.00 17188 SPE GERMANY (1980) Sailing ship's rigging*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1337, Yvert No 904. $25.00-- $20.00 17189 EL F.S.A.T. (1980) Supply ship*. Icebreaker*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C62-3, Yvert Nos PA63-4. $40.00-- $30.00 17190 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1981) Corvette "Constantine"*. Aviso "Le Phoque"*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 466-7, Yvert Nos 449-50. $40.00-- $30.00 17191 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Ship "Antares"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C69, Yvert No PA70. $25.00-- $20.00 17192 EL F.S.A.T. (1982)"Austral"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 103, Yvert No 100. $20.00-- $15.00 17193 ESS NEW CALEDONIA (1982) Barque "Le Cher"*. Aviso "Kersaint"*. Set of 2 trial color proof pairs. Scott Nos 476-7, Yvert Nos 459-60. $40.00-- $30.00 17194 SPE GERMANY (1982) Kiel regatta*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1374, Yvert No 964. $15.00-- $12.00 17195 EL F.S.A.T. (1982) Commandant Charcot*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C71, Yvert No PA72. $25.00-- $20.00 17196 EL F.S.A.T. (1983)"Lady Franklin"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 104, Yvert No 101. $20.00-- $15.00 17197 EL GABON (1983) Freighter*. Deluxe sheet. 25th anniversary of Maritime International. Scott No 530, Yvert No 517. $15.00-- $12.00 17198 EL GABON (1983) Windsurfing*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C257, Yvert No PA255. $20.00-- $15.00 17199 SPE GERMANY (1984) Schleswig-Holstein canal*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1427, Yvert No 1056. $15.00-- $12.00 17200 EL FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1984) Ship "Erebus"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C78. Yvert No PA79. $20.00-- $15.00 17201 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Patrol ship "Albatross"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C83, Yvert No PA84. $25.00-- $20.00 17202 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Scientific vessel "Le Gauss"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C84, Yvert No PA85. $25.00-- $20.00 17203 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Frigate "La Novara"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C87, Yvert No PA88. . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 17204 EL F.S.A.T. (1985) Sailing ships*. Ropes*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No C90a, Yvert No PA91A. $40.00-- $30.00 17205 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1985) Sailing ships. Deluxe sheet for the souvenir sheet showing print of ship sailing into Papeete Harbor. Scott No C216, Yvert No BL189. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 17206 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) Liaison ships "Var", "Polarbjorn"*. Scott No 123-4. Yvert No 120-1. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. $50.00-- $40.00 17207 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1986) Pirogue builders*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 447-8, Yvert Nos 266-7. Hard to find! $25.00-- $20.00 17208 SPE JAPAN (1986) Tall ship*. Merchant marine training ship issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1679, Yvert No 1588. $20.00-- $15.00 17209 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1986) Sailing ship*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No C216, Yvert No BF11. $25.00-- $20.00 17210 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Transport ship "Eure"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 131, Yvert No 129. $20.00-- $15.00 17211 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Racing sailboats "Challenge France" and "French Kiss". Set of2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 553-4, Yvert Nos 531-2. America Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17212 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Native pirogues*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 557-8, Yvert Nos 535-6. $40.00-- $30.00 17213 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Ship "J.B. Charcot"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C96, Yvert No PA97. $25.00-- $20.00 17214 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Ship "le Gros Venture"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 136, Yvert No 135. $20.00-- $15.00 17215 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) B.A.P. "Jules Verne"*. Mermaid*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 137, Yvert No 136. $20.00-- $15.00 17216 EL F.S.A.T. (1988) Ship "La Fortune"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 138, Yvert No 137. $20.00-- $15.00 17217 EL F.S.A.T. (1989)"La Curieuse"*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No C105a, Yvert No PA106a. $30.00-- $25.00 17218 EL F.S.A.T. (1990) Ship "L'Astrolabe"*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No C112a, Yvert No PA113a. $40.00-- $30.00 17219 EA BELGIUM (1992) Sailing ship Sagres. Die proof in green signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1592. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17220 ESS MONACO (1992) Seabus*. Trial color proof strip of 5. Scott No 1831, Yvert No 1852. $100.00-- $80.00 17221 EL FRANCE (1993) Yacht "La Poste"*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2375, Yvert No 2831. $100.00-- $80.00 17222 EL FRANCE (1993) Yacht "La Poste"*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2375, Yvert No 2831. $100.00-- $80.00 17223 EL FRANCE (1994) Alain Colas*. Bloc gommé. Solo around-the-world sailing record. Scott No 2447, Yvert No 2913. $90.00-- $75.00 17224 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Sailing ship "Tamaris"*. Seabird*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 209, Yvert No 201. $30.00-- $25.00 17225 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Sailing ship "L'Ibéroïne"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 210, Yvert No 202. $30.00-- $25.00 17226 EA BELGIUM (1995) Sailing ship Mercator. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Sailing Ships issue. Scott No 1590. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17227 EA BELGIUM (1995) Sailing ship Kruzenstern. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Sailing Ships issue. Scott No 1591. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17228 EA BELGIUM (1995) Sailing ship Amerigo Vespucci. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Sailing Ships issue. Scott No 1593. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17229 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Admiral Jacquinot*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 218, Yvert No 207. $100.00-- $80.00 17230 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Trawler "Austral"*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 219, Yvert No 208. $100.00-- $80.00 17231 EL F.S.A.T. (1996) Expedition ship "Yves de Kerguelen"*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 224, Yvert No 206. $100.00-- $80.00 17232 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Outrigger canoe*. Native with fishing spear*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 16.5 x 14.2. Scott No 736a, Yvert No 706. 7th Va'a World Championship.. . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 17233 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Natives paddling single-hulled canoe*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 16.5 x 14.2. Signed by the artist. Scott No 736b, Yvert No 707. 7th Va'a World Championship. $500.00-- $400.00 17234 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Natives paddling double-hulled canoe with platform*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 16.5 x 14.2. Scott No 736c, Yvert No 708. 7th Va'a World Championship. $500.00-- $400.00 17235 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1996) Modern outrigger canoe*. Accepted artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 16.5 x 14.2. Signed by the artist. Scott No 736d, Yvert No 709. 7th Va'a World Championship.. . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 17236 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Research ship Marion Dufresne*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 225, Yvert No 215. $100.00-- $80.00 17237 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) Racing yacht Charentes 2*. Penguin*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C141, Yvert No PA142. $100.00-- $80.00 17238 EL F.S.A.T. (1997) John Nunn shipwreck*. Bloc gommé. Scott No C142, Yvert No PA143. $100.00-- $80.00 17239 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (1998) Disappearance of the ship "Monique". Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper mounted on another piece of paper. Design measures 19.3 x 11 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 812, Yvert No 778. $500.00-- $400.00 17240 EA FRANCE (2007) Ship*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Vignette from S/S. Scott No 3371. $175.00-- $140.00 17241 EA FRANCE (2009) Sailors of the helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3747. $175.00-- $140.00 17242 EA FRANCE (2009) Sailors of the helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3747. $175.00-- $140.00 17243 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Catamaran. Black print. . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15137, 15153, 15258, 15268, 15375, 15389, 15390, 15393, 15394, 15399, 15400, 15406, 15537, 15550, 15551, 15784, 15843, 15863, 15949, 15969, 15970, 15971, 15972, 15973, 15981, 16010, 16099, 16124, 16125, 16126, 16128, 16135, 16138, 16142, 16231, 16233, 16381, 16415, 16476, 16487, 16570, 16713, 16755, 16813, 17055, 17403, 17443, 17483, 17530, 17562, 17590, 17682, 17776, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 17845, 17897, 17936, 813 Slavery/Esclavage 17244 ND SENEGAL (1998) Slavery Museum*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 1314. $100.00-- $80.00 17245 ND SENEGAL (1998) Frederick Douglass*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 1315. $100.00-- $80.00 17246 ND SENEGAL (1998) Slave mother & child*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 1316. $100.00-- $80.00 17247 ND SENEGAL (1998) Victor Schoelcher*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 1317. $100.00-- $80.00 814 Space/Espace Fusées 17248 L U.S.A. (1960) Midas II Satellite. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Port Canaveral cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17249 L U.S.A. (1961) S-55 Satellite. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. $20.00-- $15.00 17250 L U.S.A. (1961) Nike-ASP Sodium Flare. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17251 L U.S.A. (1961) Aerobee150-A rocoket. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17252 L AUSTRIA (1961) Launch of American satellite Explorer 10. "Schmiedl" commemorative card with brown vignette. Only 50 examples exist. $25.00-- $20.00 17253 L U.S.A. (1961) Nike Cajun rocket. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17254 L U.S.A. (1961) Nike Apache rocket. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17255 L AUSTRIA (1961) Launch of American satellite Discoverer 21. "Schmiedl" commemorative card with brown vignette. Only 50 examples exist. $25.00-- $20.00 17256 L U.S.A. (1961) Argo D-4 rocket. Test N.A.S.A. Commemorative envelope with vignette and stamp tied by Wallops Island cancel. Ex-collection Kronstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 17257 ND SURINAM (1961) Mercury rocket capsule*. Alan Shephard*. Set of 2 imperforate panes of 12. Scott Nos C28-9. $90.00-- $75.00 17258 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with straight line overprint. Scott No C35, Yvert No PA22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 17259 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with curved line overprint. Scott No C35, Yvert No PA22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 17260 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with straight line overprint. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 17261 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with curved line overprint. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00-- $10.00 17262 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with straight line overprint. Scott No C37, Yvert No PA24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17263 ** GUINEA (1962) Doves*. Olive branch*. Overprinted "La Conquete De L'Espace". Full sheet of 25 with curved line overprint. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17264 L AUSTRIA (1965) Launch of American Minuteman rocket. "Schmiedl" commemorative card with orange vignette. Only 50 examples exist. $25.00-- $20.00 17265 L AUSTRIA (1965) Launch of 3 American satellites (Atlas-Agena) from Cape Kennedy. Commemorative card with yellow vignette tied with cancel. Only 50 examples exist.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17266 L AUSTRIA (1965) Launch of Russian satellites Kosmos 71,72,73,74,75. Commemorative card "Schmiedl". Red Vignette tied by cancel. Only 50 examples exist.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17267 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Italian satellite San Marco I*. Imperforate S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 966a. $60.00-- $50.00 17268 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Space missions*. Set of 8 overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 978-85. $60.00-- $50.00 17269 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Gemini spacecraft*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 985a. $40.00-- $30.00 17270 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Gemini spacecraft*. Imperforate S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 985a. $60.00-- $50.00 17271 ESS FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1966) D1 Satellite*. Trial color proof. Scott No C11. Yvert No PA12. $60.00-- $50.00 17272 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Satellite D1*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C46, Yvert No PA87. $25.00-- $20.00 17273 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1967) Satellite D1-C*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA38. $75.00-- $60.00 17274 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1967) Satellite D1-D*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. Scott No C39, Yvert No PA39. $75.00-- $60.00 17275 ND NICARAGUA (1967) Gemini 4 flights*. Set of 8 imperforates. Scott Nos C618-25, Yvert Nos PA587-94. $140.00-- $115.00 17276 ND NICARAGUA (1967) Gemini 4 flights*. Set of 8 corner imperforates. Scott Nos C618-25, Yvert Nos PA587-94. $150.00-- $120.00 17277 FDC FRENCH ANTARCTIC (1968) Launching of first space rocket* from Terre Adélie. Southern lights*. FDC with cachet and First Day cancel. Scott No 29. Yvert No 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17278 SPE PARAGUAY (1969) Ernst Stuhlinger*. Imperforate S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 1221. $60.00-- $50.00 17279 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Jules Verne rocket. V-2 rocket. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 118-118a, Yvert Nos 281-2. $50.00-- $40.00 17280 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Vostok. Mariner 2. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 118b-118c, Yvert Nos 283-4. $50.00-- $40.00 17281 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Gemini 7. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 118d-118e, Yvert Nos 285-6. $50.00-- $40.00 17282 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Apollo XIII. Space walk. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 118f-118g, Yvert Nos 287-8. $50.00-- $40.00 17283 FDC BHUTAN (1970) Planets. Future space station. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 118j-118j, Yvert Nos PA80-1. $50.00-- $40.00 17284 SPE PARAGUAY (1970) Future moon station*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 1289. $40.00-- $30.00 17285 EA NIGER (1970a) Ader*. Bat-wing aircraft*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Pioneers of space research series. Scott No C122, Yvert No PA122. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17286 L BHUTAN (1971) Lunokhod*. Conquest of Space Series simulated 3-D stamp used on registered cover. Scott No 127, Yvert No 293. These stamps were sold primarily to dealers and collectors and were hardly ever used on cover. Only 5 such covers discovered so far! $200.00-- $150.00 17287 FDC BHUTAN (1971) Lunakhod I. Apollo XV. First Day cover with simulated 3-D stamps and cachet. Scott Nos 127-127a, Yvert Nos 293-4. $50.00-- $40.00 17288 EL MAURITANIA (1972) Luna 17 on moon*. Deluxe sheet, Russian Moon missions. Scott No C124, Yvert No PA126. $40.00-- $30.00 17289 SPE PARAGUAY (1973) Pioneer 10*. Jupiter*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No 1528. $40.00-- $30.00 17290 SPE PARAGUAY (1973) Mariner 9*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No C360. $50.00-- $40.00 17291 SPE PARAGUAY (1974) Skylab 2 astronauts*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. Scott No C373. $40.00-- $30.00 17292 EL UPPER VOLTA (1975) Apollo-Soyuz*. Set of 5 mini deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 370-1,C216-8. Yvert Nos 359-60,PA193-5. $30.00-- $25.00 17293 FDC F.S.A.T. (1975) Rockets*. Aurora*. Magnetosphere research*. FDC with thematic cancel. Scott No C40a, Yvert No PA41a. $25.00-- $20.00 17294 ESS MALI (1975) Astronaut* in space suit (half American flag*, half Soviet flag*). Soviet flag* and constellations Virgo* and Capricorn*. Statue of Liberty*, Kremlin* and Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft*. Set of 3 trial color proof strips of 5. Scott Nos C247-9. Yvert Nos PA 245-7. $300.00-- $240.00 17295 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1976) Apollo-Soyuz program*. Set of 5 mini deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 251-2,C135-7. Yvert Nos 258-9,PA140-2. $50.00-- $40.00 17296 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1976) Viking Mars program*. Set of 5 mini deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 257-8,C151-3. Yvert Nos 265-6,PA153-5. $50.00-- $40.00 17297 EL CHAD (1976) Viking Mars program*. Set of 5 mini-deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 314-5,C191-3. Yvert Nos 310-1,PA176-8. $50.00-- $40.00 17298 ND UPPER VOLTA (1976) Mars lander*. Set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos 398-400,C238-9. Yvert Nos 388-90,PA208-9. $25.00-- $20.00 17299 EL MALI (1976) Futuristic space achievements*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C275-6, Yvert Nos PA271-2. $40.00-- $30.00 17300 ND BENIN (1977) V. Komarov*. Spacecraft*. Imperforate corner block of 4. First human to die in space. Scott No C277, Yvert No PA281. $30.00-- $25.00 17301 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Satellite*. Geophysical laboratory*. Deluxe sheet. Telesurvey of Kerguelen Island. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA51. $20.00-- $15.00 17302 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) ARCAD III Satellite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C67, Yvert No PA69. . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17303 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Aurora Polaris*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No C80, Yvert No PA81. $20.00-- $15.00 17304 EL F.S.A.T. (1986) SPOT satellite*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C95, Yvert No PA96. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17305 EP NIUAFO'OU (TIN CAN ISLAND) (1989) Neil Armstrong on moon. Monochrome proof.. Scott No 122. $40.00-- $30.00 17306 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Saluting the coming exploration of Mars, sheet 1. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 1167. $50.00-- $40.00 17307 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Saluting the coming exploration of Mars, sheet 2. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 1168. $50.00-- $40.00 17308 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Saluting the coming exploration of Mars, sheet 3. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 1169. $50.00-- $40.00 17309 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Saluting the coming exploration of Mars, sheet 4. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 1170. $50.00-- $40.00 17310 ND SIERRA LEONE (1990) Saluting the coming exploration of Mars, "Face on Mars. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 1171. $50.00-- $40.00 17311 SPE JAPAN (1992) Satellite*. Space station*. International Space Year se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 2134-5, Yvert Nos 1992-2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17312 EL F.S.A.T. (1992) Mapping satellite "Poseidon"*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C122, Yvert No PA123. $25.00-- $20.00 17313 ND GHANA (1994) Astronauts of different nationalities Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 1701. "We Come In Peace." $50.00-- $40.00 17314 ND MALDIVES (1994) Apollo 11 25th anniversary (Apollo 11 + 12). Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2015. $50.00-- $40.00 17315 ND MALDIVES (1994) Apollo 11 25th anniversary (Apollo 16 + 17). Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2016. $50.00-- $40.00 17316 ND MALDIVES (1994) Launch at Baikonur. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2017. $40.00-- $30.00 17317 ND MALDIVES (1994) Space Exploration. Imperforate M/S of 12. Scott No 2020. $50.00-- $40.00 17318 ND MALDIVES (1994) David Scott exiting Apollo 9. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2021. $40.00-- $30.00 17319 ND MALDIVES (1994) Alan Shepard waving from moon. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2022. $40.00-- $30.00 17320 SS GUYANA (1994) Star Trek Generations*. Set of 2 souvenir sheets of 9. Scott Nos 2904-5. $50.00-- $40.00 17321 ND MALI (1996) Andromeda galaxy. Halley's comet. Saturn. Mars. Jupiter. Homage to Challenger. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 795. $50.00-- $40.00 17322 ND MALI (1996) Challenger in orbit. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 796. $40.00-- $30.00 17323 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Space exploration, the early years. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 1904. $50.00-- $40.00 17324 ND SIERRA LEONE (1996) Space shuttle. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 1905. $50.00-- $40.00 17325 ND MALDIVES (1996) Space Exploration Towards the Stars. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2175. $50.00-- $40.00 17326 ND MALDIVES (1996) Apollo 8. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2176. $40.00-- $30.00 17327 ND GABON (1999) Various space vehicles. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott Nos 933-6. $50.00-- $40.00 17328 ND GABON (1999) Various satellites. Imperforate M/S of 12. Scott No 937. $50.00-- $40.00 17329 ND GABON (1999) Various satellites. Imperforate M/S of 12. Scott No 938. $50.00-- $40.00 17330 ND GABON (1999) Shuttle launch. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 940. $40.00-- $30.00 17331 ND GABON (1999) Untethered space walk. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 941. $40.00-- $30.00 17332 ND GABON (1999) Apollo 11. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 942. $40.00-- $30.00 17333 ND GABON (1999) Moon landing. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 943. $40.00-- $30.00 17334 ND GHANA (1999) Apollo 11 30th anniversary. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2122. $50.00-- $40.00 17335 ND GHANA (1999) Earthrise from Apollo 11. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2123. $40.00-- $30.00 17336 ** CHINA (TAIWAN) (1999) ROCSAT-1*. Full sheet of 20. Scott No 3274 $10.00-- $10.00 17337 ND GHANA (2000) Apollo-Soyuz 25th anniversary. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2189. $40.00-- $30.00 17338 ND GHANA (2000) Various spacecraft. World Stamp Expo Anaheim. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2197. $50.00-- $40.00 17339 ND GHANA (2000) Various astronauts. World Stamp Exhibition Anaheim. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2198. $40.00-- $30.00 17340 ND GAMBIA (2000) Various spacecraft. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2268. $50.00-- $40.00 17341 ND MALDIVES (2000) Mars exploration I. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 2417. $50.00-- $40.00 17342 ND MALDIVES (2000) Mars exploration II. Imperforate M/S of 9. Scott No 2418. $50.00-- $40.00 17343 ND MALDIVES (2000) Mars liner. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2419. $40.00-- $30.00 17344 ND MALDIVES (2000) Martian astronaut in jet pack flying over face in Mars. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2420. $40.00-- $30.00 17345 ND MALDIVES (2006) Sputniks I, II, III. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 2894. $50.00-- $40.00 17346 ND MALDIVES (2006) Atmospheric satellites. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 2895. $50.00-- $40.00 17347 ND MALDIVES (2006) Giotto comet probe. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 2896. $50.00-- $40.00 17348 ND MALDIVES (2006) Giotto comet probe. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2898. $40.00-- $30.00 17349 ND MALDIVES (2006) Stardust satellite studying Comet Wild 2. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2899. $40.00-- $30.00 17350 ND ANTIGUA (2006) Luna 9 - First Soft Landing on the Moon. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 2923. $50.00-- $40.00 17351 ND ANTIGUA (2006) Artist conception of NASA spaceship to orbit moon. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2925. $40.00-- $30.00 17352 ND ANTIGUA (2006) MIR space station. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2926. $40.00-- $30.00 17353 ND ANTIGUA (2006) Cloudsat/Calipso satellites. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 2927. $40.00-- $30.00 17354 ND GAMBIA (2006) Giotti Comet probe. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3047. $50.00-- $40.00 17355 ND GAMBIA (2006) Viking I 30th anniversary. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3048. $50.00-- $40.00 17356 ND GAMBIA (2006) Space shuttle returning to space. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3049. $40.00-- $30.00 17357 ND GAMBIA (2006) Luna 9 lands on Moon. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3050. $40.00-- $30.00 17358 ND GAMBIA (2006) Hyabusa spacecraft reaches asteroid Itokawa. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3051. $40.00-- $30.00 17359 ND GAMBIA (2006) Venus express. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3052. $40.00-- $30.00 17360 ND ST. VINCENT (2006) Viking 1. Apollo 11. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3525. $50.00-- $40.00 17361 ND ST. VINCENT (2006) Mir. Sputnik 1. Soyuz. Luna 9. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3526. $50.00-- $40.00 17362 ND ST. VINCENT (2006) Return to moon conception. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3527. $40.00-- $30.00 17363 ND ST. VINCENT (2006) MIR space station. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3528. $40.00-- $30.00 17364 ND GRENADA/GRENADINES (2008) Planets (50 years of Space Exploration). Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2707. $50.00-- $40.00 17365 ND GRENADA/GRENADINES (2008) Spacecraft and objectives (50 years of Space Exploration). Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2708. $50.00-- $40.00 17366 ND ANTIGUA (2008) Explorer III launch, in orbit. Van Allen radiation belt. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3014. $50.00-- $40.00 17367 ND ANTIGUA (2008) Explorer III (2 views). Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3016. $50.00-- $40.00 17368 ND ANTIGUA (2008) Vanguard I. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3017. $40.00-- $30.00 17369 ND ANTIGUA (2008) Explorer III. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3018. $40.00-- $30.00 17370 ND GAMBIA (2008) Views of Pioneer I. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3148. $50.00-- $40.00 17371 ND GAMBIA (2008) Views of Pioneer III. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3149. $50.00-- $40.00 17372 ND GAMBIA (2008) Pioneer I launch, orbit. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3150. $50.00-- $40.00 17373 ND GAMBIA (2008) Pioneer III launch, orbit. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3150. $50.00-- $40.00 17374 ND GAMBIA (2008) Pioneer I. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3152. $40.00-- $30.00 17375 ND GAMBIA (2008) Pioneer III. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 3153. $40.00-- $30.00 17376 ND ST. VINCENT (2008) Pioneer rockets. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3641. $50.00-- $40.00 17377 ND ST. VINCENT (2008) Viking space program. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3642. $50.00-- $40.00 17378 ND ST. VINCENT (2008) Freedom 7. Vostok. Astronauts. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3643. $50.00-- $40.00 17379 ND ST. VINCENT (2008) Luna 2. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3644. $50.00-- $40.00 17380 ND ST. VINCENT (2008) Mariner 4. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3645. $50.00-- $40.00 17381 ND SIERRA LEONE (2009) 40th anniversary of first moon landing. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 2946. $50.00-- $40.00 17382 ND MALDIVES (2009) 40th anniversary of First Moon Landing. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 2988. $50.00-- $40.00 17383 ND GAMBIA (2009) 40th anniversary of first man on Moon. Susan B. Anthony coin. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3198. $50.00-- $40.00 17384 ND ST. VINCENT (2009) 40th anniversary of first man on Moon. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3660. $50.00-- $40.00 17385 ND GRENADA (2009) 50 years of Space Exploration. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3698. $50.00-- $40.00 17386 ND GRENADA (2009) 50 years of Space Exploration. Imperforate M/S of 6. Scott No 3699. $50.00-- $40.00 17387 ND GRENADA (2009) 50 years of Space Exploration. Imperforate M/S of 4. Scott No 3701. $50.00-- $40.00 17388 EA FRANCE (2011) CNES center*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 4096. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15144, 15367, 15373, 15401, 15562, 15571, 15977, 16149, 16691, 17565, 17620, 17634, 17635, 17689, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 816 Speleology/Spéléologie 17389 ESS MONACO (1966)"Pointe de Spéluges*". Vue de la Condamine*. Yvert No 692. Scott No 633. Essais de couleur en bloc de 4 avec 2 multicolores. Jardin exotique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 17390 SPE JAPAN (1969) Kochomon Cave*. Echizen-Kaga-Kaigan Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 981, Yvert No 931. $20.00-- $15.00 17391 ND BELGIUM (1991) Neptune's grotto*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No 1403, Yvert No 2410. $30.00-- $25.00 818 Sports/Sports 17392 ESS LIBERIA (1955) Runners*. Perforated trial color proof block of 4 in unissued colors. Scott No C90, Yvert No PA88. $50.00-- $40.00 17393 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1963) Discus*. Scott No 109. Yvert No 111. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. $110.00-- $90.00 17394 EL DAHOMEY (1963) Runners*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Friendship Games at Dakar. Scott Nos 174-5, Yvert No 194-5. $20.00-- $15.00 17395 ND CONGO (1965) Basketball*. Soccer*. Volleyball*. Set of 6 imperforate pairs. New York World's Fair. Scott Nos 528-33. $120.00-- $95.00 17396 ND CONGO (1965) Basketball*. Soccer*. Volleyball*. Set of 6 imperforates. New York World's Fair. Scott Nos 528-33. $60.00-- $50.00 17397 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1966) Pole vault*. Deluxe sheet. 2nd South Pacific Games. Scott No 224, Yvert No 43. Not easy to find! $15.00-- $12.00 17398 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Games emblem*. Deluxe sheet. 2nd South Pacific Games. Scott No 344, Yvert No 328. $15.00-- $12.00 17399 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) High jump*. Hurdles*. Track*. Swimming*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott No 348-51. Yvert No 332-5. $75.00-- $60.00 17400 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Runner*. Deluxe sheet, signed by the engraver HALEY. 2nd South Pacific Games. Scott No 350, Yvert No 334. $20.00-- $15.00 17401 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Stadium*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 353, Yvert No 337. $15.00-- $12.00 17402 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1969) South Pacific Games. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 377-8, Yvert Nos 361-2,PA106-7.. $75.00-- $60.00 17403 EL FRANCE (1969) Kayaking*. Scott No 1254. Yvert No 1609. Canoe & Kayak World Championships. Deluxe sheet. $75.00-- $60.00 17404 EA ANDORRA (1970) Shot put*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. 1st European Junior Athletic Championships. Scott No 198, Yvert No 205. Attractive! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17405 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1971) Archery*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA40. $175.00-- $140.00 17406 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Pole vault*. Deluxe sheet. 4th Pacific Games. Scott No C82, Yvert No PA122. $20.00-- $15.00 17407 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Archery*. Deluxe sheet. 4th Pacific Games. Scott No C83, Yvert No PA123. $20.00-- $15.00 17408 ESS MONACO (1977) 10th Rainier III Archery Championships*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1061, Yvert No 1095. $110.00-- $90.00 17409 ESS MOZAMBIQUE (1978) Shot put*. Series of 11 progressive proof pairs. Scott No 608, Yvert No 667. $175.00-- $140.00 17410 EL FRANCE (1978) Shot put*. Runner*. Cyclist*. Skiers*. Swimmer*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1618, Yvert No 2109. $40.00-- $30.00 17411 EL NIGER (1978) Pinwheel*. Emblem*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. 3rd African Games. Scott Nos C288-9, Yvert No PA279-80. $25.00-- $20.00 17412 SPE GERMANY (1979) Arrows*. Target*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N428, Yvert No 560. World Archery Championship. $25.00-- $20.00 17413 SPE GERMANY (1979) Handball*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No B562, Yvert No 848. $15.00-- $12.00 17414 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1980) Javelin*. Weightlifting*. Water Polo*. Set of 3 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB168-70, Yvert Nos 582-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17415 SPE GERMANY (1980) Soccer*. Equestrian*. Cross-country skier*. Set of 3 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B574-6, Yvert Nos 896-8. $40.00-- $30.00 17416 SPE GERMANY (1983) Fencing*. Horseback riding*. Swimming*. Riflery*. Running*. Scott No B610. Yvert No 1005. Modern Pentathlon. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17417 SPE GERMANY (1986) Runners*. Bobsledding*. Set of 2 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B641-2, Yvert Nos 1101-2. $25.00-- $20.00 17418 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) 8th South Pacific Games*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 562, Yvert No 540. $15.00-- $12.00 17419 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Long jump*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 570, Yvert No 548. 8th South Pacific Games. $25.00-- $20.00 17420 EP TONGA (1990) Lawn bowling*. Cromalin proof in full color from the printer's archives. Scott No 733, Yvert No 762. $125.00-- $100.00 17421 EA BELGIUM (1990)"The Bowlers" by Teniers. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No 1392. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17422 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) 9th South Pacific Games. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 654, Yvert No 619. $15.00-- $12.00 17423 SPE JAPAN (1991) Figure skating*. Winter Universiade issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2079, Yvert No 1907. $20.00-- $15.00 17424 SPE JAPAN (1992) Canoer*. National Athletic Championships issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2139, Yvert No 2002. $20.00-- $15.00 17425 EL FRANCE (1993) Mediterranean Youth Games*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2327, Yvert No 2795. $125.00-- $100.00 17426 EP AUSTRIA (2001) Stylized animal walking*. Black proof. 7th IVV Hiking Olympics. Scott No 1848. $15.00-- $12.00 17427 EA FRANCE (2003) Javelin*. Runner* High jump*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2970. World Track & Field Championships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17428 EL ALGERIA (2005) Mediterranean games*. Set of 2 margin imperforates and 2 deluxe sheets. $150.00-- $100.00 17429 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Kitesurfing. Black print. . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15385, 16146, 16429, 16558, 17431, 17443, 17447, 820 Sports Baseball/Sports Baseball 17430 VAR VENEZUELA (1944e) Player at bat*. Catcher*. Scott No C193. Yvert No PA190. Nice perforation error in vertical pair: imperforate between the two stamps. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 17431 SPE JAPAN (1962) Women's softball*. Riflery*. Se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 770-1, Yvert Nos 726-7. $40.00-- $30.00 17432 SPE JAPAN (1968) Pitcher*. Stylized baseball*. 50th anniversary of All-Japan High School Baseball Championship se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 963-4, Yvert Nos 912-3. . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17433 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Cricket. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No C122. Yvert No PA162. Tourist series. $30.00-- $25.00 17434 OBL ITALY (1983) Baseball. Special booklet prepared by CEBA for the 18th European Amateur Baseball Championship. Booklet contains envelopes with special postmarks, postcards with Firenze and Lucca cancels, a stick-on label and a sheet of what appear to be peelable labels issued for the event (representative items scanned).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17435 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Cricket players* Deluxe sheet. Scott No C213, Yvert No PA256. $25.00-- $20.00 17436 SPE ST. VINCENT (1989) Baseball Hall-Of-Fame players. Set of 12 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1211-22, Yvert Nos 1165a-m. $50.00-- $40.00 17437 EA BELGIUM (1992) Batter. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for this issue. Scott No B1102. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 See also:15291, 822 Sports Basketball/Sports Basketball 17438 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Basketball*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 392, Yvert No 376. $25.00-- $20.00 17439 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1976) Basketball game. Maple leaf. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No 448, Yvert No 460. Corner crease in selvage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 See also:17395, 17396, 823 Sports Boxing/Sports Boxe 17440 VAR LEBANON (1961) Boxers*. Double print of color brown. Scott No B13, Yvert No 176. $75.00-- $60.00 17441 EL CONGO (1962) Boxers*. Runners*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Abidjan Games. Scott Nos 103-4, Yvert Nos 150-2. Not easy to find! $25.00-- $20.00 17442 ESS MONACO (1976) Boxers*. Trial color proof block of 4. Montreal Olympics. Scott No 1029, Yvert No 1061. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:17473, 826 Sports Golf/Sports Golf 17443 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1971) Tennis*. Golf*. Archery*. Sailing*. Compound deluxe sheet. Scott No C77a. Yvert No BF2. 4th Pacific Games. $250.00-- $200.00 17444 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Golfers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 568, Yvert No 546. 8th South Pacific Games. $25.00-- $20.00 17445 ND NIGER (1996) Golfer*. Full sheet of 9 imperforates. Scott No 898. $110.00-- $90.00 See also:15951, 16233, 827 Sports Gymnastics/Sports Gymnastique 17446 EL FRANCE (1978) Gymnasts*. Storks*. Strasbourg Cathedral*. Deluxe sheet. 10 World Gymnastics Championship. Scott No 1618, Yvert No 2019.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 17447 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1981) Women's gymnastics*. Cross-country running*. Set of 2 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos 9NB180-1, Yvert Nos 606-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17448 SPE GERMANY (1983) Gymnasts*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No B609, Yvert No 1004. $25.00-- $20.00 17449 ND BELGIUM (1991) Rhythmic gymnast*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No 1395, Yvert No 2402. $25.00-- $20.00 17450 EA BELGIUM (1991) Rhythmic gymnastics. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for European Youth Olympics issue. Scott No 1396. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 See also:17481, 828 Sports Judo/Sports Judo 17451 ESS UPPER VOLTA (1963) Judo*. Scott No 110. Yvert No 112. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. $110.00-- $90.00 17452 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1975) Judo. Maple leaf. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C58. Yvert No PA61. Montreal Pre-Olympics. $125.00-- $100.00 830 Sports Olympic Games/Sports Jeux Olympiques 17453 OBL HUNGARY (1925) Various sports*. Unaddressed cover franked with complete set of 1924 Olympics issue (sold at double face value + 10% premium). Scott Nos B80-7, Yvert Nos 371-8. Cancelation of what looks like a nude athlete wielding a flail or sword at a wolf at his feet. (These stamps were never used postally).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 17454 ESS FRANCE (1953) Swimmers*. Runner*. Fencer*. Canoers*. Rowers*. Horseman*. Set of 6 trial color proofs, Helsinki Olympics issue. Scott Nos 700-5, Yvert Nos 960-5. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 17455 ESS FRANCE (1953) Swimmers*. Trial color proof. Helsinki Olympics. Scott No 700, Yvert No 960. $25.00-- $20.00 17456 ESS FRANCE (1953) Running*. Scott No 701. Yvert No 961. Helsinki Olympics. Trial color proof. $40.00-- $30.00 17457 ESS FRANCE (1953) Canoers*. Trial color proof. Helsinki Olympics. Scott No 703, Yvert No 963. $40.00-- $30.00 17458 MAX HUNGARY (1956) Melbourne Olympics*. Set of 8 maximum cards with First Day cancel. Scott Nos 1160-7, Yvert Nos 1202-9. $75.00-- $60.00 17459 ND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (1960) Wrestling*. Swimming*. High Jump*. Boxing*. Fencing*. Diving*. Complete set of 8 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Rome Olympics. Flags missing on 7c and 11c. Scott Nos 525-9,C115-7. Yvert Nos 542-6,PA146-8. $80.00-- $65.00 17460 FDC CENTRAL AFRICA (1960) Anhingas*. FDC with cachet and First Day cancel. Scott No C4. Yvert No PA4. Rome Olympics. $25.00-- $20.00 17461 ** PARAGUAY (1964) Tokyo Olympics. Set of 2 S/S, perf + imperf. Unlisted in Scott. Sanabria C34a.. $50.00-- $40.00 17462 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Horse race engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof strip of 5 with multicolor. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA40. $125.00-- $100.00 17463 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Runner engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof strip of 5. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C37, Yvert No PA41. $125.00-- $100.00 17464 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Runner engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof strip of 3. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C37, Yvert No PA41. $75.00-- $60.00 17465 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Wrestlers engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof pair. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA42. $50.00-- $40.00 17466 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Chariot race engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof pair. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA42. $50.00-- $40.00 17467 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1964) Greco-Roman wrestling*. Deluxe sheet. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA76. $30.00-- $25.00 17468 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Wrestlers engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof strip of 5 with multicolor. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA42. $125.00-- $100.00 17469 ESS MAURITANIA (1964) Chariot race engraved on bowl*. Trial color proof strip of 5 with multicolor. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C38, Yvert No PA42. $125.00-- $100.00 17470 EA NIGER (1964) Torch bearer*. Coupertin*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver DURRENS. Tokyo Olympics. Scott No C48, Yvert No PA48. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $90.00 17471 MAQ DAHOMEY (1968) Olympic stadium . Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper, measuring 26 x 18 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Mexico Olympics. Scott No C85, Yvert No PA89. Also includes an ancillary sketch of round stone and Mexican jaguar head. $400.00-- $325.00 17472 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Hurdlers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C93, Yvert No PA133. Munich Olympics. $25.00-- $20.00 17473 EL CAMEROUN (1972) Swimmers*. Boxer*. Equestrian*. Compound deluxe sheet. Munich Olympics. Scott No C189a, Yvert No BF8. $125.00-- $100.00 17474 ND CHAD (1976) Montreal Olympics*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos 313,C187-9. Yvert Nos 312,PA179-81. $75.00-- $60.00 17475 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Montreal Olympics. Set of 4 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 423-6, Yvert Nos 431-4. $80.00-- $65.00 17476 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Runners. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 426, Yvert No 434. Montreal Olympics. $50.00-- $40.00 17477 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1976) Hammer throw*. Diving*. Stadium*. Scott No C70-1. Yvert No PA 72-3. Two partial sheets of imperforates of 8 stamps each! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17478 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Track*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C132. Yvert No PA172. Montreal Olympics. $90.00-- $75.00 17479 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1976) Runners*. Torch*. Imperforate M/S of 3. Scott No C136a, Yvert No BF3. $125.00-- $100.00 17480 SS BOLIVIA (1980) Olympic sports*. Set of 3 imperforate S/S. Michel blocks 87-9. $55.00-- $70.00 17481 SPE GERMANY (1984) Women's discus*. Rhythmic Gymnastics*. Windsurfing*. Set of 3 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B620-2, Yvert Nos 1038-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17482 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Swimming*. Windsurfing*. Running. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C197-9, Yvert Nos PA240-2. Los Angeles Olympics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 17483 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1988) Javelin. Volleyball. Sailing. Windsurfing. Gummed imperforate minisheet of 4 with 2 labels. Seoul Olympics. Scott No 375a, Yvert No BF3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17484 EL ANDORRA (1992) Kayaking*. Shooting*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 417a, Yvert No 419a. Barcelona Olympics. $125.00-- $100.00 17485 EL ANDORRA (1996) Atlanta Olympics. Bloc gommé. Scott No 470, Yvert No 479. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15605, 17527, 17532, 17541, 17542, 832 Sports Olympic Games (Winter)/Sports Jeux Olympiques 17486 MAX HUNGARY (1960) Squaw Valley Olympics*. Set of 5 maximum cards (but missing the 60ft value) with First Day cancel. Scott Nos 1301//B127. Yvert Nos 1353//1359.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17487 ** PARAGUAY (1964) Innsbruck Olympics. Set of 2 S/S, perf + imperf. Scott No 790a. $40.00-- $30.00 17488 ESS GABON (1967) Grenoble Olympics*. Set of 3 trial color proof margin pairs. Scott Nos 213-5, Yvert Nos 212-4. $75.00-- $60.00 17489 EP AUSTRIA (1968) Innsbruck Stadium*. Black proof. Scott No 807, Yvert No 1090. . . $15.00-- $12.00 17490 SPE JAPAN (1972) Figure skaters*. Sapporo Olympics overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1105, Yvert No 1040. $20.00-- $15.00 17491 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1972) Skiers*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C86, Yvert No PA126. Sapporo Olympics. $25.00-- $20.00 17492 ND TOGO (1980) Lake Placid Olympics*. Set of 4 imperforate margin pairs. Scott Nos 1049,C409-11. Yvert Nos 977,PA412-4. $40.00-- $30.00 17493 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Bobsled*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Calgary Olympics. Scott No 1301B, Yvert No 1433. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17494 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Speed skating*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Calgary Olympics. Scott No 1301D, Yvert No 1435.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17495 EA BELGIUM (1992) Speed skating. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Albertville & Barcelona Olympics issue. Scott No B1101. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17496 EL ANDORRA (1994) Cross-country skier*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 433, Yvert No 441. Lillehammer Olympics. $60.00-- $50.00 17497 SPE GERMANY (1994) Lillehammer Olympics*. Set of 4 with MUSTER (specimen) overprint. Scott Nos B758-61, Yvert Nos 1545-8. $100.00-- $80.00 17498 EL ANDORRA (1998) Skier. Bloc gommé. Scott No 490, Yvert No 498. Nagano Olympics. $75.00-- $60.00 17499 EL ALGERIA (2006) Winter Olympics, Torino*. Imperforate + Deluxe sheet. . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 834 Sports Rugby/Sports Rugby 17500 EMA ETATS UNIS (1940) Joueur de football américain faisant une passe*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment National Postage Meter Co. No 6242: "Suivez la marque "Humble" sur la route des matches de football américain. $40.00-- $30.00 17501 SPE JAPAN (1969) Rugby player*. National Athletic Meet issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1017, Yvert No 966. $20.00-- $15.00 17502 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1987) Rugby players*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 569, Yvert No 547. 8th South Pacific Games. $25.00-- $20.00 836 Sports Skiing/Sports Ski 17503 EA ANDORRA (1966a) Chairlift*. Beautifully hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 169, Yvert No 175. Stunning and unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17504 EA NIGER (1967) Ski jump at St. Nizier de Moucherotte*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Grenoble Olympics. Scott No 192, Yvert No 195. Beautiful and unique!. . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17505 EA COMORO ISLANDS (1968) Woman slalom skier*. Beautifully hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver. Scott No C22, Yvert No PA22. Stunning and unique! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17506 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1968) Downhill skier*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA58. Beautiful and unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17507 EA NIGER (1974) Skiers*. Hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. 50th anniversary of Winter Olympic at Chamonix, France. Scott No C227, Yvert No PA226. Beautiful and unique!. . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17508 EA GABON (1976) Slalom skiers*. Beautifully hand-colored die proof signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Innsbruck Olympics. Scott No C174, Yvert No PA176. Stunning and unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00-- $300.00 17509 SPE GERMANY (1978) Giant slalom*. German Sports Federation issue with MUSTER (Specimen) overprint. Scott No B547, Yvert No 805. $40.00-- $30.00 17510 MAQ MONGOLIA (1980) Downhill skier*. Preliminary artwork for Lake Placid Olympics. 12 x 18 cm watercolor on larger piece of heavy paper. Scott No 1101, Yvert No 1049. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325.00-- $250.00 17511 EP AFGHANISTAN (1988) Slalom*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Calgary Olympics. Scott No 1301A, Yvert No 1432. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17512 EL ANDORRA (1993) Skiing in Andorra*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 423, Yvert No 426a. $90.00-- $75.00 17513 EL ANDORRA (1993) Skiing in Andorra*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 424, Yvert No 429a. $90.00-- $75.00 17514 EL ANDORRA (1996) World Skiing Championships. Bloc gommé. Scott No 459, Yvert No 467. $60.00-- $50.00 17515 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Elisabeth Gorgl*. Black print.. . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15137, 15219, 17410, 17491, 17496, 838 Sports Soccer/Sports Football 17516 ESS MALI (1974) Goalie*. Goal*. Marginal strip of 5 trial color proofs with multicolor, Munich World Cup. Scott No 215, Yvert No 217. $150.00-- $120.00 17517 SPE JAPAN (1974) Soccer players*. MIHON (specimen) overprint. Scott No 1186, Yvert No 1139. $20.00-- $15.00 17518 ND AFARS & ISSAS (1976) Soccer. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 425, Yvert No 433. Montreal Olympics. $50.00-- $40.00 17519 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1978) Soccer League emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 440, Yvert No 423. $20.00-- $15.00 17520 SS URUGUAY (1981) Soccer player*. Chess*. Princess Diana*. Set of 2 S/S, perforated and imperforate. Michel blocks 51-2. $100.00-- $80.00 17521 SS BOLIVIA (1982) Soccer*. Lady Diana*. Set of 4 imperforate S/S. Michel blocks 120-3. $100.00-- $80.00 17522 SS BOLIVIA (1982) Soccer*. Espana 82*. Set of 2 imperforate S/S. Michel blocks 117-8. $55.00-- $70.00 17523 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1986) Stadium*. Soccer players*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 541, Yvert No 518. Mexico 1986 World Cup. $20.00-- $15.00 17524 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1990) Soccer players*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 637, Yvert No 596. Italy World Cup. $20.00-- $15.00 17525 EL ALGERIA (2004) FIFA Soccer*. Set of 2 margin imperforates and 2 deluxe sheets. $190.00-- $145.00 17526 EL ALGERIA (2006) 18th World Cup*. Imperforate + Deluxe sheet. $80.00-- $65.00 See also:17395, 17396, 840 Sports Swimming/Sports Natation 17527 SPE JAPAN (1961) Diver*. Tokyo Olympics issue corner block of 4 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B14, Yvert No 691. Japanese specimens were not permitted to be sold in multiples.. . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17528 ESS MONACO (1976) Diving*. Trial color pair. Montreal Olympics. Scott No 1025, Yvert No 1057. $75.00-- $60.00 17529 EL MADAGASCAR (1976) Swimmers*. Deluxe sheet of souvenir sheet. Montreal Olympics. Scott No C156, Yvert No BF10. $20.00-- $15.00 17530 EL FRANCE (1985) Rescue rowboat*. Lake Geneva*. Deluxe sheet. Centenary of Lac Léman Rescue Society. Scott No 1981, Yvert No 2373. $30.00-- $25.00 17531 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1986) Swimmers*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 9NB232, Yvert No 712. $20.00-- $15.00 17532 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Synchronized swimming*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C235, Yvert No PA286. Barcelona Olympics. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:16233, 17399, 17410, 17416, 17455, 17459, 17473, 842 Sports Table Tennis/Sports Tennis de Table 17533 EL FRANCE (1977) Table tennis foursome*. Deluxe sheet. 50th anniversary of French Table Tennis Federation & Gold Medal winners, Birmingham. Scott No 1558, Yvert No 1961. A very difficult to find item! $150.00-- $120.00 17534 SPE JAPAN (1982) Table tennis player*. National Athletic meet issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1510, Yvert No 1426. $20.00-- $15.00 17535 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) Table tennis players*. Deluxe sheet. Seoul Olympics. Scott No 600, Yvert No 562. Hard to find! $30.00-- $25.00 17536 ND BELGIUM (1988) Table tennis player*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No B1072, Yvert No 2285. $40.00-- $30.00 844 Sports Tennis/Sports Tennis 17537 SPE JAPAN (1981) Badminton player*. National Athletic meet issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1485, Yvert No 1393. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:17443, 846 Sports Volleyball/Sports Volleyball 17538 SPE GERMANY (Berlin) (1982) Volleyball*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 9NB192, Yvert No 626. $25.00-- $20.00 17539 EL ANDORRA (1997) Volleyball. Bloc gommé. Scott No 478, Yvert No 486. $60.00-- $50.00 See also:17395, 17396, 17483, 848 Sports Wrestling/Sports Lutte 17540 ENT U.S.A. (1950) Buddy Rogers*. Postal card (O) with illustrated announcement on reverse for Outdoor Wrestling featuring Buddy Rogers vs. Fred Blassie as well as other matches.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17541 SPE JAPAN (1961) Wrestlers*. Tokyo Olympics issue corner block of 4 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B13, Yvert No 690. Japanese specimens were not permitted to be sold in multiples.. . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17542 SPE JAPAN (1961) Wrestlers*. Tokyo Olympics Charity issue overprinted MIHON (Specimen). Scott No B13, Yvert No 682. $20.00-- $15.00 17543 SPE JAPAN (1979) Sumo wrestlers* on bridge*. Set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1338-9, Yvert Nos 1278-9. $40.00-- $30.00 17544 MAQ SENEGAL (1987) Traditional wrestling*. Original artwork for 125F value in series of 4 stamps. Watercolor and pen on posterboard. Design measures 24 x 15.5 cm (total size of posterboard is 32 x 25 cm). Detailed notations and signed stamp on attached flap. Scott No 748, Yvert No 729. Unique!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $475.00 17545 EL FRANCE (1987) Wrestlers*. Deluxe sheet. World Wrestling Championship - Clermont-Ferrand. Scott No 2049, Yvert No 2482. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:17459, 17465, 17467, 17468, 849 Stagecoaches/Stagecoaches 17546 EL REUNION (1973) Stagecoach*. Deluxe sheet of France overprinted CFA for Reunion. Scott No B42, Yvert No 414. $25.00-- $20.00 17547 EA NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Stagecoach*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. The coach to Vierges. Scott No C106, Yvert No PA146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17548 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Stagecoach*. Deluxe sheet. The coach to Vierges. Scott No C106, Yvert No PA146. $25.00-- $20.00 17549 SPE GERMANY (1981) People around stagecoach*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1361, Yvert No 944. $20.00-- $15.00 17550 ND LESOTHO (1984) Mail coach*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 449, Yvert No 596. $75.00-- $60.00 17551 SPE GERMANY (1990) Open coach*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N585, Yvert No 822. 250th anniversary of public transportation. $20.00-- $15.00 17552 EP AUSTRIA (1998) Vienna Fiacre*. Ferris wheel*. Black proof. Scott No 1752, Yvert No 2080. $20.00-- $15.00 17553 MAQ NEW CALEDONIA (2008) Postal sorting bins*. Stagecoach*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 19.0 x 14.8 cm. Signed by the artist. Scott No 1052. 50th anniversary of New Caledonia OPT.. $500.00-- $400.00 17554 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Parcel post cart. Black print.. . $20.00-- $15.00 17555 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Arrival of the stagecoach*. Black print of S/S. $20.00-- $15.00 17556 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Imperial Fleet of Coaches*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15381, 16456, 17570, 17804, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 17853, 17931, 852 Stamp Day/Journée du Timbre 17557 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) 19th century mailman*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 356, Yvert No 340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 17558 EA BELGIUM (1993) Old Leopold stamp. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Stamp Day issue. Scott No 1582. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17559 EL FRANCE (1993) Bicycle messenger*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2325, Yvert No 2792. $100.00-- $80.00 17560 EA BELGIUM (1994) Old Leopold stamp. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Stamp Day issue. Scott No 1546. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17561 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Siberian iris. Basilica of Rankweil. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 17562 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Gothic church. Transmission tower. Screw steamship. Carinthia highlights. Black print. $15.00-- $12.00 17563 EP AUSTRIA (2022) 1913 electric postal truck*. Old Austrian stamp*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15350, 17172, 17173, 17549, 17699, 17911, 854 Stamps on Stamps/Timbres sur Timbres 17564 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1964) Tongs holding stamp*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 341, Yvert No 325. $15.00-- $12.00 17565 SPE PARAGUAY (1966) Stamps*. German contributions to space travel*. Set of 5 imperforates overprinted MUESTRA. Scott Nos 943-7, Yvert Nos 842-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17566 EP BELGIUM (1970) Early stamps of Belgium*. Ministerial proof with embossed seal. Scott No B863, Yvert No BF48. Belgica 72 exhibition. $200.00-- $160.00 17567 ND LIBERIA (1975) Old US stamps. Scenes from early America. Set of 6 imperforate minisheets Scott Nos 703-8, Yvert Nos 673-8. $40.00-- $30.00 17568 EL SENEGAL (1975) Stamps of Senegal and Italy. Map of Italy. Deluxe sheet. Reggione Exhibition. Scott No C139, Yvert No PA147. $20.00-- $15.00 17569 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1977) Zeppelin stamps*. Polar Scene *. Various structures*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 295-6,C184-6. Yvert Nos 295-6,PA167-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17570 EL MALI (1979) Stamps*. Cattle*. Zeppelin*. Concorde*. Stagecoach*. UPU Emblem*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 330-4, Yvert Nos 330-4. $100.00-- $80.00 17571 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1979) Rowland Hill*. Napoleon III*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C159, Yvert No PA198. $20.00-- $15.00 17572 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1980) Philately at school. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 455, Yvert No 438. $20.00-- $15.00 17573 EL GABON (1984) Stamp*. Planes*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 553, Yvert No 551. $20.00-- $15.00 17574 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Kagou. Stamp under magnifying glass. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 527, Yvert No 504. $20.00-- $15.00 17575 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Kagou. Stamp under magnifying glass. Imperforate minisheet. Scott No 527a, Yvert No BF7. $25.00-- $20.00 17576 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Kagou. Stamp under magnifying glass. Deluxe proof of minisheet. Scott No 527a, Yvert No BF7. $25.00-- $20.00 17577 ** PARAGUAY (1989) Stamps of Germany*. Pane of 20 with overprint honoring Oberth, RItter, Nebel, von Braun. Scott No 2294. $50.00-- $40.00 17578 ** PARAGUAY (1989) Stamps of Germany*. Pane of 20 with overprint honoring Oberth, RItter, Nebel, von Braun. Scott No 2294. Variety missing the overprint "PROF. DR. HERMANN OBERTH" in gold on all but one stamp (where it is misregistered). $90.00-- $75.00 17579 ** PARAGUAY (1989) Stamps of Germany*. Pane of 20 with overprints honoring Oberth, RItter, Nebel, von Braun totally missing. Scott No 2294. Pane torn at 2nd stamp in 2nd row. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17580 SPE JAPAN (1995) Ricksha*. Horse carriage*. Japan No 85,86*. Postal history margin set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 2410-1. $40.00-- $30.00 17581 SPE JAPAN (1995) Mail planes*. Japan Nos C3,C6*. Postal history set of 2 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 2412-3. $40.00-- $30.00 17582 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Hand holding globe covered with stamps*. Black print. 90th anniversary of Austrian Philatelist Societies. $20.00-- $15.00 17583 EP AUSTRIA (2022) Early Austrian stamps*. Black print of S/S. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15535, 15985, 17109, 17110, 17521, 17522, 17553, 17558, 17560, 17724, 17725, 17726, 17727, 856 Stamp Exhibitions/Stamp Exhibitions 17584 SS HUNGARY (1938) St. Stephen*. Souvenir sheet with special show cancel. 3rd Hungarian Philatelic Exhibit. Scott No 528, Yvert No BF3. $40.00-- $30.00 17585 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Philately in school. Deluxe sheet. Yvert No 413, Scott No 427. $15.00-- $12.00 17587 SPE PHILIPPINES (1984) Australian stamp*. Koalas*. Set of 2 + S/S of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1708-10, Yvert Nos 1397-8,BF21. Aussipex.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17588 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1984) Aussipex Exhibition Hall*. Deluxe souvenir sheet. Scott No C200a, Yvert No BF6. $20.00-- $15.00 17589 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1988) Sydpex '88*. Imperforate S/S. Scott No 490, Yvert No BF14. $25.00-- $20.00 17590 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1988) La Perouse on ships. Deluxe proof of S/S of 2. Scott No 583a, Yvert No BF8. $25.00-- $20.00 17591 EA BELGIUM (1989)"Mr. Nibbs. Die proof in black signed by the engraver, representing the cachet for the official First Day cover for Youth Philately issue. Scott No 1328. (Note - FDC is not included in this lot, as I have only the image). $150.00-- $120.00 17592 EL FRANCE (1993) Rhododendron*. Flowers in Park*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2395, Yvert No BF15. European Stamp Exhibition. Dallay catalog 625 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 17593 EL FRANCE (1994) Child with net*. Stamps*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2418, Yvert No 2877. PhilexJeunes 94 Grenoble. $110.00-- $90.00 17594 EL FRANCE (1994) Stylised fish*. Martigues*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2426, Yvert No 2885. Congress of French Philatelic Societies. $90.00-- $75.00 17595 EL FRANCE (1994) Dahlias*. Flowers in Park*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2444, Yvert No BF16. European Stamp Exhibition. Dallay catalog 650 Euros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 17596 EL FRANCE (1995) Orléans*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2484, Yvert No 2953. Congress of French Philatelic Societies. $90.00-- $75.00 17597 ND SPAIN (1996) Espamer 1996 Philatelic Conference. Set of 2 imperforate souvenir sheets. Scott Nos 2851-2. $40.00-- $30.00 See also:15812, 16382, 16432, 16839, 17116, 17141, 17205, 17209, 17338, 17339, 17737, 858 Statue of Liberty/Statue de la Liberté 17598 EMA U.S.A. (1942) Statue of Liberty*. Red meter cancellation on envelope (front only) Pitney Bowes No 102396: Liberty Fertilizers Enrich the Earth and Those Who Till It. $20.00-- $15.00 17599 EMA U.S.A. (1956) Statue of Liberty*. Red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 124862: "Welcome to the New York Summer Festival. June 21st to Labor Day." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00-- $15.00 See also:16046, 16972, 17294, 860 Submarines/Bateaux Sous-Marins 17600 ESS MONACO (1966) Precontinent III submarine station*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Cousteau's underwater village project. Scott No 645, Yvert No 705.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 17601 ESS MONACO (1984) Auguste Piccard's Bathyscaphe*. Full sheet of 30 trial color proofs. Scott No 1434, Yvert No 1428. Spectacular! $500.00-- $400.00 17602 ESS MONACO (1984) Auguste Piccard's Bathyscaphe*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1434, Yvert No 1428. Spectacular! $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15391, 15392, 861 Sun/Soleil 17603 EA MAURITANIA (1964) Sun*. Tracking station*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Year of the Quiet Sun. Scott No 176, Yvert No 178. Attractive! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17604 ** GHANA (1970) Quiet Sun Year. Set of 3 full sheets of 12. Scott Nos 164-6. $10.00-- $10.00 17605 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Sun. Art Festival. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 416, Yvert No 397. $20.00-- $15.00 17606 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Sun. Art Festival. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No 416, Yvert No 397. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15784, 15951, 16025, 16093, 16095, 16233, 16294, 16645, 17060, 862 Telecommunications I.T.U./Télécommunications UIT 17607 EA FRANCE (1939) Ministry of P.T.T. building*. Die proof printed on thin balsa wood signed by the engraver. Scott No B83, Yvert No 424. Very unusual item!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00-- $475.00 17608 SPE JAPAN (1949) Radio Tower*. Electrical communications week S/S overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 457, Yvert No BF23. $200.00-- $160.00 17609 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1962) Telstar satellite*. Imperforate pair. Scott No C26, Yvert No PA29. $60.00-- $50.00 17610 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1962) Diamant rocket. Satellite A-1. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C44-5, Yvert Nos PA73-4. Hard to find! $40.00-- $30.00 17611 EL CONGO (1963) Radio waves*. Globe*. Deluxe sheet. Space telecommunications. Scott No 106, Yvert No 154. $15.00-- $12.00 17612 MAQ NIGER (1963) Telecommunications towers. Plane. Letters. Map of Africa. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper measuring 17 x 23 cm and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No C72, Yvert No PA27. Note that this the UAMPT common design used by several former French colonies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 17613 EL CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965) Early telecommunications devices. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 45-8, Yvert Nos 47-50. $75.00-- $60.00 17614 ESS CHAD (1965) Olsen perforator*. Trial color proof pair. ITU Centenary. Scott No 112, Yvert No 110. $20.00-- $15.00 17615 ESS CHAD (1965) Baudot telegraph distributor*. Trial color proof pair. ITU Centenary. Scott No 114, Yvert No 112. $20.00-- $15.00 17616 EA MOROCCO (1965) Punched tape writer*. Die proof in colors different from issued stamp and signed by the artist. ITU Centenary. Scott No 119, Yvert No 484. Die proofs by typography are very rare! . . . . $225.00-- $175.00 17617 EA ALGERIA (1965) ITU emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 339, Yvert No 409. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17618 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Satellite*. ITU emblem*. Deluxe sheet. ITU Centenary. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA32. $15.00-- $12.00 17619 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Satellite*. ITU emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. ITU Centenary. Scott No C29, Yvert No PA32. Only 28 exist. Rare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17620 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1965) Satellite*. Telegraph lines*. Morse code key*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C40. Yvert No PA 80. Centenary of the International Telecommunications Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00-- $25.00 17621 EA CAMEROUN (1965) Syncom satellite*. ITU emblem*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HALEY. ITU Centenary. Scott No C54, Yvert No PA65. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17622 EL CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (1965a) Early telecommunications devices. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 45-8, Yvert Nos 47-50. $75.00-- $60.00 17623 EL LAOS (1966) Telecommunications building*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 145-7, Yvert Nos 154-6. $60.00-- $50.00 17624 SPE JAPAN (1967) Communications satellite "Lani Bird 2"*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 904, Yvert No 862. $20.00-- $15.00 17625 EL MALI (1971) Telecommunications network*. Map of Africa*. Deluxe sheet. Pan-African telecommunications system. Scott No 161, Yvert No 163. Not easy to find!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00-- $12.00 17626 ESS IVORY COAST (1971) Submarine cable station*. Trial color proof strip of 3. Scott No 315, Yvert No 318. $30.00-- $25.00 17627 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Morse recorder*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 390, Yvert No 374. $20.00-- $15.00 17628 EA CHAD (1971) Telecommunications network*. Map of Africa*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Pan-African telecommunications system. Scott No C82, Yvert No PA86. . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17629 EA CHAD (1971a) Radar antenna*. Map of Africa*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 237, Yvert No 235. $150.00-- $120.00 17630 EA CHAD (1971b) Communications tower*. Map of Africa*. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 238, Yvert No 236. $150.00-- $120.00 17631 EA CHAD (1971c) Communications satellite*. Map of Africa*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 239, Yvert No 237. $150.00-- $120.00 17632 EA CHAD (1971d) Telecommunications network*. Map of Africa*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver HALEY. Pan-African telecommunications system. Scott No C82, Yvert No PA86. . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17633 EL NIGER (1972) Satellite*. Globe*. Deluxe sheet. 4th World Telecommunications Day. Scott No C186, Yvert No PA186. $30.00-- $25.00 17634 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1976) Alexander Graham Bell*. Telephone*. Satellite* and satellite dish*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 291. Yvert No 110. Centenary of first telephone link. . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17635 ESS FRENCH POLYNESIA (1978) Radar antenna*. Polynesian woman*. Scott No C164. Yvert No PA140. Papenoo earth station. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 17636 SPE GERMANY (1983) Ancient telegraph semaphore*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N484, Yvert No 654. $20.00-- $15.00 17637 SPE JAPAN (1987) Radio dish*. Telecommunications Conference issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1761, Yvert No 1656. Hard to find! $15.00-- $12.00 17638 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) INMARSAT*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C98, Yvert No PA99. $25.00-- $20.00 17639 ND BELGIUM (1991) Telecomm 91*. Imperforate with control number on back. Scott No 1417, Yvert No 2427. $20.00-- $15.00 17640 EL FRANCE (1993) Chappe Telegraph*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2366, Yvert No 2815. $110.00-- $90.00 17641 SPE JAPAN (1994) Satellite dish*. ITU Conference issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 2425. Not easy to find! $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15590, 16093, 16104, 17701, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 864 Telephone/Téléphone 17642 EMA U.S.A. (1944) Old Style Telephone*. Red meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 58641:Bamberger's Fur Storage. $20.00-- $15.00 17643 EMA U.S.A. (1959) Telephone*. Violet meter cancellation on fragment Pitney Bowes No 195259: Fall Phone Festival. $20.00-- $15.00 17644 SPE JAPAN (1964) Map*. Cable*. Transpacific cable (Japan to USA) issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 818, Yvert No 776. $20.00-- $15.00 17645 SPE JAPAN (1976) Undersea cable*. Opening of Sino-Japanese cable overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1266, Yvert No 1201. $20.00-- $15.00 17646 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) First telephone. Rotary phone. Imperforate margin block of 4. Scott No C130, Yvert No PA170. $75.00-- $60.00 17647 FDC SWITZERLAND (1980) Postal services. Telephone centenary. Registered FDC with cachet and First Day cancel. Scott Nos 687-90. $5.00-- $5.00 17648 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1983) Telephones*. Post Offices*. Deluxe proof of souvenir sheet. Scott No 486a. Yvert No 472-4. 25th anniversary of the Postal and Telecommunications Department.. . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17649 EL GABON (1983) Telephones*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 536, Yvert No 532. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:16315, 17634, 865 Textiles/Textile 17650 EMA ETATS UNIS (1936) Les Fils Bernat. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 60545: "Beauté qui ne se fane jamais." $20.00-- $15.00 17651 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Pièce à métier à tisser. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 173673:HFL Improved Loom Parts. $15.00-- $12.00 17652 EMA ETATS UNIS (1950) Tissu similicuir. Empreinte bleue de machine à affranchir sur pli Pitney Bowes No 103872:Tolon TextiLeather. $20.00-- $15.00 17653 EMA ETATS UNIS (1955) Tissus*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli CC No 9992:America Lives In Ameritex Fabrics. $15.00-- $12.00 17654 EL MADAGASCAR (1960) Sisal*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 311, Yvert No 346. $15.00-- $12.00 17655 EL DAHOMEY (1961) Weaver*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 141, Yvert No 159. $15.00-- $12.00 17656 EL DAHOMEY (1961) Weaver*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 145, Yvert No 163. $15.00-- $12.00 17657 EL CENTRAL AFRICA (1965) Shuttle of loom*. Clothing*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 49, Yvert No 51. Some toning in upper right. $20.00-- $15.00 17658 EL IVORY COAST (1965) Weavers*. Deluxe sheet. Native artisans. Scott No 226, Yvert No 233. $20.00-- $15.00 17659 EA CENTRAL AFRICA (1968) Automatic Diederichs looms*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver FENNETEAUX. Scott No 104, Yvert No 107. Only 28 exist. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17660 SPE JAPAN (1976) Women weavers and dyers*. Se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1300-1, Yvert Nos 1218-9. $40.00-- $30.00 17661 SPE JAPAN (1985) Ojiyachijimi weavings*. Traditional crafts issue se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1603-4, Yvert Nos 1542-3. Attractive!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17662 EP AUSTRIA (1986) Geotextiles Congress*. Black proof. Scott No 1342, Yvert No 1673. . . $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15285, 15673, 16464, 17027, 866 Theater/ThéÂtre 17663 EP JAPAN (1955) Noh play "Yuya". Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17664 EP JAPAN (1955) Bunraku puppet's head "Bunshichi". Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology. . . $25.00-- $20.00 17665 SPE JAPAN (1966) National Theater*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 899-901, Yvert Nos 858-60. $40.00-- $30.00 17666 ESS NIGER (1970) Audio-Visual Pavilion*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5 with multicolor. National Museum. Scott No 224, Yvert No 229. $60.00-- $50.00 17667 SPE JAPAN (1970) Japanese theater*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1034-6, Yvert Nos 983-5. $40.00-- $30.00 17668 SPE JAPAN (1971) Japanese theater*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1051-3, Yvert Nos 1017-9. $40.00-- $30.00 17669 SPE JAPAN (1972) Japanese theater*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1106-8, Yvert Nos 1046-8. $40.00-- $30.00 17670 SPE JAPAN (1972) Japanese theater*. Set of 3 overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1122-4, Yvert Nos 1046-8. $40.00-- $30.00 17671 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Ferdinand Raimund*. Black print. 175th anniversary of death of comedian and actor. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15191, 15299, 16626, 16627, 16628, 16629, 16630, 16631, 17021, 868 Time Clocks Watches/Horloges Montres Temps 17672 EP AUSTRIA (1970) Pendant watch*. Printer's proof on yellowish paper (issued in rose), background color missing. Without gum as printed. Scott No 868, Yvert No 1174.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17673 EL FRANCE (1995) Hourglass*. Bloc gommé. 50th anniversary or work councils. Scott No 2468, Yvert No 2936. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15351, 15352, 15353, 15354, 15355, 15381, 15395, 15396, 15585, 16974, 8695 Tourism/Tourisme 17674 EL ANDORRA (1994) Mountain climbing*. Fishing*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 440a, Yvert No 450b. $90.00-- $75.00 17675 EL ANDORRA (1994) Mountain biking*. Horseback riding*. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 442a, Yvert No 450a. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:16030, 16371, 17433, 870 Trains/Trains 17676 VAR U.S.A. (1901) Train*. Interesting variant (O) with central vignette shifted down so part of the image intrudes on the frame. Scott No 294, Yvert No 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17677 EMA ETATS UNIS (1941) Train*. Empreinte rouge de machine à affanchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 100409: "Reading Lines, The 'Crusader' Philadelphia et New York, Service de luxe sans supplément.". . . $20.00-- $15.00 17678 ND YUGOSLAVIA (1949) Electric train*. Imperforate with First Day cancel. Scott No C33, Yvert No BF3. $75.00-- $60.00 17679 SPE JAPAN (1962) Electric train in tunnel*. Opening of Hokuriku tunnel, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 761, Yvert No 732. $20.00-- $15.00 17680 EA CENTRAFRIQUE (1963) Locomotive électrique*. Épreuve d'artiste en noir signée par le graveur DECARIS. Project voie ferrée. Yvert No PA13, Scott No C14.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17681 EA CONGO (1966) Pointe-Noire railroad station*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No 151, Yvert No 197. $150.00-- $120.00 17682 FDC HUNGARY (1966) Transport museum. Registered letter franked with set of 2 imperforates. Scott Nos 1752-3, Yvert Nos 1824-5. $40.00-- $30.00 17683 EL CAMEROUN (1966) Train*. Terminus hotel, Yaoundé*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA76. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17684 ESS MONACO (1968) Locomotive O30, 1868*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 692, Yvert No 752. Wonderful exhibition piece!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 17685 ESS MONACO (1968) Type "C" 220, 1898*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 693, Yvert No 753. Wonderful exhibition piece!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 17686 ESS MONACO (1968) Type "C" 230, 1910*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 694, Yvert No 754. Wonderful exhibition piece!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 17687 ESS MONACO (1968) Type "A" 241, 1932*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 696, Yvert No 756. Wonderful exhibition piece!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 17688 ESS MONACO (1968) Type "BB", 1968*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. Scott No 697, Yvert No 757. Wonderful exhibition piece!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750.00-- $600.00 17689 EA CONGO (1969) Toy train*. Doll*. Space toy*. Die proof signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott No C83, Yvert No PA85. Nuremberg toy Fair.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17690 EA CAMBODIA (1970) Train station*. Train*. Die proof signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 214, Yvert No 229. $175.00-- $140.00 17691 EA CONGO (1970) 1932 Mikado 141 locomotive*. Die proof in green signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 233, Yvert No 279. $150.00-- $120.00 17692 EA CONGO (1970) 1947 Steam locomotive 130+032*. Die proof signed by the engraver. Scott No 234, Yvert No 280. $150.00-- $120.00 17693 EA CONGO (1970) 1969 Diesel BB BB 302*. Die proof signed by the engraver MIERMONT. Scott No 236, Yvert No 282. $150.00-- $120.00 17694 EA MALI (1970a) Machine Gallet 0302T Locomotive*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur. Yvert No 142, Scott No 140. $175.00-- $140.00 17695 EA MALI (1970b) Machine Felou 0302T Locomotive*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur. Yvert No 143, Scott No 141. $175.00-- $140.00 17696 EA MALI (1970c) Machine de Bechevel 230T Locomotive*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur. Yvert No 144, Scott No 142. $175.00-- $140.00 17697 EA MALI (1970d) Type 231 Locomotive*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur. Yvert No 145, Scott No 143. $175.00-- $140.00 17698 EA MALI (1970e) Type 141 Locomotive*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur. Yvert No 146, Scott No 144. $175.00-- $140.00 17699 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1971) Dumbea railroad post office*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 388, Yvert No 372. Stamp Day. $15.00-- $12.00 17700 EP AUSTRIA (1971) High speed train*. Black proof. Scott No 911, Yvert No 1205. Intercity rapid trains service - Semmering. $20.00-- $15.00 17701 EA MADAGASCAR (1972) Laying coaxial cable*. Die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 464, Yvert No 498. $175.00-- $140.00 17702 ESS MONACO (1972) Steam* and Diesel Locomotives*. Trial color proofs in full sheet of 30 with printers color codes in pencil in margin. 50th anniversary of founding of International Railroad Union. Scott No 825, Yvert No 879. Fabulous exhibition piece! $750.00-- $600.00 17703 SPE JAPAN (1972) Bullet train "Tokaido"*. Specimen. Scott No 1109, Yvert No 1043. $20.00-- $15.00 17704 SPE JAPAN (1972a) Locomotive C62*. Specimen. Scott No 1128, Yvert No 1045. $20.00-- $15.00 17705 EL MALI (1972b) Locomotive*. Deluxe sheet. Locomotive of Thiés-Bamako line, 1920. Scott No 196, Yvert No 198. $20.00-- $15.00 17706 SPE JAPAN (1972b) Inauguration of railway service*. Specimen. Scott No 1127, Yvert No 1044. $20.00-- $15.00 17707 EL MALI (1972c) Locomotive*. Deluxe sheet. Locomotive 141 of Thiés-Bamako line, 1927. Scott No 197, Yvert No 199. $20.00-- $15.00 17708 EL MALI (1972d) Locomotive*. Deluxe sheet. Locomotives Alsthom BBDakar-Bamako line, 1947. Scott No 198, Yvert No 200. $20.00-- $15.00 17709 EA MALI (1973) Stephenson "Rocket"*. Buddicom engine*. Die proof signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No C195, Yvert No PA194. $175.00-- $140.00 17710 EA MALI (1973) Union Pacific (1890)*. Santa Fe (1940)*. Die proof signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No C196, Yvert No PA195. $175.00-- $140.00 17711 EA NIGER (1973b) Locomotive BB610*. Die proof signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. 60th anniversary of Diesel's death. Scott No 284, Yvert No 287. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17712 EA NIGER (1974) Locomotive 231 "Mallard" (1939)*. Locomotive 220 (1866)*. Die proof signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No 300, Yvert No 304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17713 EA MADAGASCAR (1974) Track inspection trolley*. Die proof signed by the engraver GUILLAUME. Scott No C127, Yvert No PA140. $175.00-- $140.00 17714 EL MALI (1974) Locomotives*. Set of 4 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C226-9, Yvert Nos PA224-7. $80.00-- $65.00 17715 EA MALI (1974c) Locomotives 241 A1 (1925)*. Buddicom engine (1847)*. Die proof signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No C228, Yvert No PA226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17716 EA MALI (1974d) Locomotives Hudson (1938)*. La Gironde (1839)*. Die proof signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No C229, Yvert No PA227. $175.00-- $140.00 17717 EA GABON (1975) 1829 Marc Seguin locomotive. Men in top hats. Die proof signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C162, Yvert No PA162. $175.00-- $140.00 17718 EA GABON (1975) 1934 The Soviet 272*. Die proof signed by the engraver ANDREOTTO. Scott No C165, Yvert No PA165. $175.00-- $140.00 17719 SPE JAPAN (1975a) Steam locomotives D52, C58*. Se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1190-1, Yvert Nos 1144-5. $25.00-- $20.00 17720 SPE JAPAN (1975b) Steam locomotives 8620, C11*. Se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1192-3, Yvert Nos 1146-7. $25.00-- $20.00 17721 EP AUTRICHE (1977) Locomotives anciennes et modernes*. Séries de 3 épreuves en noir. Yvert Nos 1389-91, Scott Nos 1067-9. $30.00-- $25.00 17722 SPE JAPAN (1977) Subway trains*. 50th anniversary of Tokyo subway, se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1317-8, Yvert Nos 1245-6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17723 EP NICARAGUA (1978) Trains*. Set of 9 imperforate proofs mounted on cards and printed by Format Security Printers, plus phase print of S/S with imperforate proof mounted. Scott Nos 1079-84,C938-41. Yvert Nos 1098-1103,PA907-9,BF139.Incredible set! $1,200.00-- $960.00 17724 ND MALI (1980) Locomotives*. Stamps*. Set of 4 imperforate corner dated blocks of 4. Scott Nos C405-8, Yvert Nos PA403-6. $125.00-- $100.00 17725 EA MALI (1980) Trains: Rembrandt* (Germany), Locomotive Type 141* (1930). Stamp on stamp*. Scott No C407. Yvert No PA405. Die Proof signed by the engraver MONVOISIN.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17726 EA MALI (1980a) Machine Gallet*. Amtrak*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur MONVOISIN. Yvert No PA404, Scott No C406. $175.00-- $140.00 17727 EA MALI (1980b) Locomotive Type 231*. TGV-001*. Épreuve d'artiste signée par le graveur MONVOISIN. Yvert No PA406, Scott No C408. $175.00-- $140.00 17728 EA GABON (1981) Locomotives*. Die proof signed by the engraver FORGET. Scott No C250, Yvert No PA248. $175.00-- $140.00 17729 EA GABON (1981) Locomotives*. George Stephenson*. Die proof signed by the engraver FORGET. Scott No C251, Yvert No PA249. $175.00-- $140.00 17730 EL GABON (1981) Trains*. Imperforate of souvenir sheet. 200th anniversary of the birth of engineer George Stephenson. Scott No C251a, Yvert No BF39.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00-- $40.00 17731 SPE JAPAN (1982) Ancient & modern locomotives*. Map of rail line*. Tohoku-Shinkansen RR line opening, se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1494a, Yvert Nos 1416-7. . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00 17732 SPE JAPAN (1982) ED16 Locomotive*. Modern train*. Joetsu railroad issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1513-4, Yvert Nos 1434-5. $40.00-- $30.00 17733 EP AUTRICHE (1984) Trains*. Séries de 2 épreuves en noir non dentelé. Yvert Nos 1615-6, Scott Nos 1289-90. Très beau! $30.00-- $25.00 17734 EL F.S.A.T. (1984) Port of Joan of Arc*. Railroad bridge*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No C79, Yvert No PA80. $20.00-- $15.00 17735 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Electronic Railway Switching Center*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 525, Yvert No 502. $20.00-- $15.00 17736 SPE GERMANY (1988) Berlin-Potsdam Railway*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N573, Yvert No 783. $25.00-- $20.00 17737 EL FRANCE (1993) Bullet train*. Buildings in Lille*. Bloc gommé. National Congress of Philatelic Societies. Scott No 2362, Yvert No 2811. $110.00-- $90.00 17738 EL FRANCE (1993) Train to Lake Artouste*. Bloc gommé. Highest train in Europe (Pyrenees). Scott No 2367, Yvert No 2816. $100.00-- $80.00 17739 EL FRANCE (1996) Ajaccio-Vizzavona train*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2539, Yvert No 3017. $90.00-- $75.00 17740 EA NEW CALEDONIA (2004) New Caledonia Railroads*. Epreuve d'atelier in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 941. Very rare! $225.00-- $175.00 17741 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Erzburg railway*. Black print.. . $20.00-- $15.00 17742 EP AUSTRIA (2011) Vienna West station*. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 17743 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Steyrtalban. Black print of S.S.. $25.00-- $20.00 17744 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Vienna central station. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 17745 EP AUSTRIA (2014) Mur Valley narrow-gauge railway 120th anniversary. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 17746 EP AUSTRIA (2022) 150 years of Feldkirch-Schaan-Buchs railway line*. Black print of S/S. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15010, 15469, 15512, 15581, 16091, 16149, 16152, 17809, 17810, 17811, 17812, 17851, 871 Towers/Tours 17747 EMA U.S.A. (1964) Light. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes #605866: "Follow the Tower of Light to the World's Fair." $25.00-- $20.00 See also:17562, 872 Trees Wood/Arbre Bois 17748 ENT CANADA (1930) Lumbermans' arch*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Vancouver, B.C. $20.00-- $15.00 17749 OBL U.S.A. (1933) Acorn*. Fancy cancel from Acorn, Tennessee. Four strikes in bluish-green on registered cover. $250.00-- $200.00 17750 EA FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 175, Yvert No 217. $175.00-- $140.00 17751 EL FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 177, Yvert No 219. Scarce! $40.00-- $30.00 17752 EA FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 178, Yvert No 220. $175.00-- $140.00 17753 EL FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA (1947) Gabon forest*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 178, Yvert No 220. Scarce! $40.00-- $30.00 17754 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1959) Spruce*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 357, Yvert No 359. $60.00-- $50.00 17755 EL CHAD (1964) Royal poinciana. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 102, Yvert No 100. $20.00-- $15.00 17756 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1964) Isle of pines*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C35, Yvert No PA75. $20.00-- $15.00 17757 MAQ MAURITANIA (1965) Gum acacia*. Original artwork, pencil on tracing paper, measuring 19 x 26 cm, and signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 183, Yvert No 185. The value was changed on the issued stamp. $400.00-- $325.00 17758 EL FRANCE (1968) Trees from Black & Rambouillet forests*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1214, Yvert No 1561. $25.00-- $20.00 17759 SPE JAPAN (1973) Phoenix tree*. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1137, Yvert No 1076. $20.00-- $15.00 17760 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1973) Woodlands of East Coast*. Deluxe sheet. Scott Nos C96-8, Yvert Nos PA135-7. $50.00-- $40.00 17761 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) West Coast countryside*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C107-9, Yvert Nos PA147-9. $50.00-- $40.00 17762 EL FRANCE (1976) Tronçais forest*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1483, Yvert No 1886. $25.00-- $20.00 17763 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1977) Tree conservation. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 428, Yvert No 412. $20.00-- $15.00 17764 SPE GERMANY (1979) Trees*. Nuts*. Set of 4 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott Nos B565-8, Yvert Nos 870-3. $60.00-- $50.00 17765 EL F.S.A.T. (1979) Phylica nitida*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C59, Yvert No PA60. $25.00-- $20.00 17766 EL BENIN (1981) Parkia biglobosa*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 508, Yvert No 526. $15.00-- $12.00 17767 SPE JAPAN (1981) Bamboo shoots*. Modern art issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1446, Yvert No 1372. $20.00-- $15.00 17768 SPE JAPAN (1985) Kamakurabori*. Traditional crafts issue se-tenant pair overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1601-2, Yvert Nos 1540-1. $25.00-- $20.00 17769 EP VIETNAM (1986) Fujian cypress (Fokienia hodginsii)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Endangered flora. Scott No 1724, Yvert No 773A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17770 EP VIETNAM (1986) Amentotaxus yunnanensis*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Endangered flora. Scott No 1725, Yvert No 773B.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17771 EP VIETNAM (1986) Himalayan cypress (cupressus torulosa)*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Endangered flora. Scott No 1728, Yvert No 773E. . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17772 EP VIETNAM (1986) Ducampopinus krempfii*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Endangered flora. Scott No 1730, Yvert No 773G.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17773 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Carved bamboo*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 619, Yvert No 581. $20.00-- $15.00 17774 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Carved bamboo lizard*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C216, Yvert No PA264. $20.00-- $15.00 17775 EA NEW CALEDONIA (1989) Lizards*. Pair of die proofs (positive & negative) in black signed by the engraver. Bamboo carvings. Scott No C216, Yvert No PA264. Beautiful!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 17776 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1991) Sailing ship*. Isle of Pines*. Sandalwood trees*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 657, Yvert No 622. First commercial harvesting of sandalwood.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17777 EP AUSTRIA (1993) Drawing of decorated log*. Black proof. Scott No 1620, Yvert No 1945. $20.00-- $15.00 17778 EL FRANCE (1995) Man chopping down tree*. Bloc gommé. Forestry profession, Ardennes. Scott No 2475, Yvert No 2943. $90.00-- $75.00 17779 EA FRANCE (2008) Hand holding tree*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3473. Marked "Epreuve d'état.". $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15024, 15078, 15213, 15260, 15276, 15285, 15325, 15326, 15328, 15338, 15702, 15773, 15831, 15993, 15994, 16009, 16010, 16172, 16394, 16827, 16989, 17002, 17062, 17863, 873 Trees Palms/Arbres Palmiers 17780 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Gathering coconuts*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No 44, Yvert No 32. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17781 EL FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Gathering coconuts*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 44, Yvert No 32. Scarce! $50.00-- $40.00 17782 EA FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Harvesting palm leaves*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MUNIER. Scott No 48, Yvert No 36. $150.00-- $120.00 17783 EMA ETATS UNIS (1952) Palmiers*. Superbe empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur fragment Pitney Bowes No 111231: "Miami Beach." $20.00-- $15.00 17784 EP GAMBIA (1953) Palm wine tapping*. Die proof in violet on thin bluish paper of 6d aerogramme stamp. Similar to Scott No 159, Yvert No 152. First time I've ever seen a die proof for an aerogramme stamp! . . . $625.00-- $500.00 17785 EL TOGO (1954) Gathering palm nuts*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 328-9, Yvert Nos 256-7. $40.00-- $30.00 17786 EA TOGO (1954) Gathering palm nuts*. Hand colored die proof signed by the engraver CHEFFER. Scott No 329, Yvert No 257. Some toning spots. $250.00-- $200.00 17787 EL MAURITANIA (1960) Date harvesting*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 121, Yvert No 142. $20.00-- $15.00 17788 EL MAURITANIA (1965) Palms at Adrar*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 191, Yvert No 193. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 17789 EA MAURITANIA (1965) Palms at Adra*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 191, Yvert No 193. Attractive! $100.00-- $80.00 17790 ESS MONACO (1966) Palmiers*. Monument au prince Charles III*. Yvert No 693. Scott No 634. Essais de couleur en bloc de 4 avec 3 multicolores. **.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80.00-- $65.00 17791 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1967) Pines at Lifou*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C55, Yvert No PA97. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:17205, 874 U.P.U./U.P.U. 17792 ND BAHAWALPUR (1949) UPU emblem. Set of 4 imperforates. Scott Nos 26-9. $30.00-- $25.00 17793 SS AUSTRIA (1949) UPU 75th anniversary emblems*. Imperforate S/S. Scott Nos 565-7, Yvert Nos 779-81. These souvenir sheets were special printings that could be ordered from Austria post and were valid for postage. $100.00-- $80.00 17794 SS AUSTRIA (1949) UPU 75th anniversary emblems*. Imperforate S/S. Scott Nos 565-7, Yvert Nos 779-81. These souvenir sheets were special printings that could be ordered from Austria post and were valid for postage. $100.00-- $80.00 17795 SS AUSTRIA (1949) UPU 75th anniversary emblems*. Imperforate S/S. Scott Nos 565-7, Yvert Nos 779-81. These souvenir sheets were special printings that could be ordered from Austria post and were valid for postage. $100.00-- $80.00 17796 SPE JAPAN (1969) Globe*. UPU Emblem*. Specimen. 16th UPU Congress. Scott No 1012, Yvert No 961. $20.00-- $15.00 17797 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1970) UPU Building*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 382, Yvert No 367. $15.00-- $12.00 17798 ND ECUADOR (1974) Flag*. UPU emblem*. Set of 2 S/S mentioned in Scott. Michel Blocks 66-7. $75.00-- $60.00 17799 ND BANGLADESH (1974) UPU emblem*. Mail runner*. Imperforate S/S. UPU Centenary. Scott No 68a. $75.00-- $60.00 17800 ND BANGLADESH (1974) UPU emblem*. Mail runner*. Imperforate souvenir sheet. Scott No 68a. $60.00-- $50.00 17801 EL UPPER VOLTA (1974) UPU Centenary. Set of 6 imperforate minisheets. Scott Nos 332-4,C189-91. Yvert Nos 323-5,PA174-6. $30.00-- $25.00 17802 ND UPPER VOLTA (1974) UPU Centenary. Set of 6 imperforates. Scott Nos 332-4,C189-91. Yvert Nos 323-5,PA174-6. $25.00-- $20.00 17803 SPE JAPAN (1974) UPU monument*. "Tending Cow"*. UPU Centenary issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott Nos 1184-5, Yvert Nos 1128-9. $30.00-- $25.00 17804 SPE PARAGUAY (1974) Mail coach crossing river*. S/S overprinted MUESTRA. UPU Centenary. Scott No 1540. $90.00-- $75.00 17805 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) UPU emblem*. Deluxe sheet. UPU Centenary. Scott No C119, Yvert No PA159. $25.00-- $20.00 17806 EL BENIN (1981) Heinrich von Stephan*. UPU emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 513, Yvert No 535. $20.00-- $15.00 17807 SPE GERMANY (1984) UPU Congress*. S/S of 3 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 1420, Yvert No BF18. $50.00-- $40.00 17808 EP TONGA (1989) 20th UPU Congress. Monochrome proof. Scott No 729. $50.00-- $40.00 17809 FDC TONGA (1989) 20th UPU Congress. Set of 2 FDC with cachet and thematic cancels. Scott No 729-30, Yvert No BF14. $40.00-- $30.00 17810 SPE TONGA (1989) 20th UPU Congress. S/S overprinted in black. Scott No 730, Yvert No BF14. $90.00-- $75.00 17811 SPE TONGA (1989) 20th UPU Congress. S/S overprinted in gold. Scott No 730, Yvert No BF14. $90.00-- $75.00 17812 EP TONGA (1989) 20th UPU Congress. Cromalin proof in full color. Scott No 730, Yvert No BF14. Only 2-3 made. $200.00-- $150.00 17813 ESS MONACO (1989) UPU Emblem*. Buildings*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 1698, Yvert No 1702. $100.00-- $80.00 See also:17570, 875 UN/Nations Unies 17814 ND LIBERIA (1952) Un emblem*. Set of 2 perf + imperf S/S. Scott Nos 340a,C70a, Yvert Nos BF5-6. $25.00-- $20.00 17815 VAR LIBERIA (1953) Scroll*. Flags*. Missing red color entirely. Scott No 339, Yvert No 316. $30.00-- $25.00 17816 ESS LAOS (1956) UN emblem*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. Scott No 31, Yvert No 34. $75.00-- $60.00 17817 EL UPPER VOLTA (1962) UN emblem*. set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C5-6, Yvert Nos PA5-6. $25.00-- $20.00 17818 EL MALI (1975) UN Emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 248, Yvert No 250. $15.00-- $12.00 17819 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1985) Hands of different colors* UN emblem*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C205, Yvert No PA248. $20.00-- $25.00 17820 EL ANDORRA (1995) UN 50th anniversary. Bloc gommé of triptych. Scott No 457a, Yvert No 465a. $90.00-- $75.00 17821 EP AUSTRIA (2001) Refugees commissioner*. Black proof. Scott No 1847. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:16249, 16250, 16251, 16252, 16253, 876 UN Human Rights/ONU Droits de l'Homme 17822 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1958) Human Rights flame*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 369, Yvert No 353. $25.00-- $20.00 17823 FDC IRAN (1958) Handshake*. First Day Cover with commemorative cachet. Scott Nos 1128-9, Yvert Nos 933-4. $20.00-- $15.00 17824 ND ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (1963) Globe. Scale. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 368. Yvert No 370. $75.00-- $60.00 17825 EP GUYANA (1971) International Race Relations Year. Imperforate proof mounted on Harrison & Sons proof card. Scott No 125, Yvert No 368. Some toning on card, not affecting the proof itself.. . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17826 EP GUYANA (1971) International Race Relations Year. Imperforate proof mounted on Harrison & Sons proof card. Scott No 126, Yvert No 369. Some toning on card, not affecting the proof itself.. . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17827 EP GUYANA (1971) International Race Relations Year. Imperforate proof mounted on Harrison & Sons proof card. Scott No 127, Yvert No 370. Some toning on card, not affecting the proof itself.. . . . . . . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17828 EL FRANCE (1975) Flame*. Set of 3 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 2O13-4, Yvert Nos SE43-5. $90.00-- $75.00 17829 SPE GERMANY (1984) Male & female symbols*. Equal rights for men and women. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1430, Yvert No 1064. $15.00-- $12.00 17830 MAQ FRANCE (1986) Victor Basch. International Peace Year. Pair of original artworks, pencil on tracing paper. The first shows the frame and lettering and measures 21 x 29 cm. The second shows Basch (facing the opposite way from the issued stamp) and measures 16 x 21 cm. Both signed by the artist Pierre BEQUET. Scott No 2008, Yvert No 2415.. . . . . . . . . $400.00-- $325.00 17831 EL FRANCE (1993) Map of Europe*. Symbols of Justice*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2359, Yvert No 2808. Conference on Human Rights. $110.00-- $90.00 See also:16378, 17022, 878 UN Hunger/ONU Faim FAO 17832 ESS VIETNAM (1960) Girl with basket of rice*. Trial color proof pair. Scott No 144, Yvert No 151. $20.00-- $15.00 17833 VAR YEMEN (1963) Sheaf of wheat*. Kingdom of Yemen issue with overprint and double surcharge, one inverted. Michel No 50DD. $60.00-- $50.00 17834 EL ALGERIA (1963) Freedom from Hunger*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 304, Yvert No 377. $25.00-- $20.00 17835 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1963) Hands holding wheat. Globe. Deluxe sheetf. Scott No 323, Yvert No 307. FAO issue. $20.00-- $15.00 880 UN UNESCO/ONU UNESCO 17836 EL TUNISIA (1958a) UNESCO building*. Scott No 330. Yvert No 464. Deluxe Sheet. $25.00-- $20.00 17837 EL CONGO (1966) UNESCO emblem*. Microscope*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 152, Yvert No 198. $15.00-- $12.00 17838 ESS FRANCE (1966) UNESCO*. Trial color proof in brown. Scott No 2O7, Yvert No SE37. $50.00-- $40.00 17839 EP AUSTRIA (2000) Hallstadt-Dachstein*. Salzkammergut*. Black proof. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scott No 1826. $15.00-- $12.00 See also:15207, 15854, 884 Volcanoes/Volcans 17840 EA MARTINIQUE (1947) Mt. Pelée*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BARLANGUE. Scott No 227, Yvert No 236. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17841 EA FRANCE (1955) Mt. Pelée*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Martinique. Scott No 780, Yvert No 1041. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 17842 EA MADAGASCAR (1962) Tritriva crater lake*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 329, Yvert No 366. $200.00-- $160.00 17843 SPE JAPAN (1966) Crater Lake*. Zao National Park, overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 875, Yvert No 831. $20.00-- $15.00 17844 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Volcanic cross-sections*. Mt. Ross*. Map of Kerguelen island*. Deluxe sheet of triptych. Scott No 141a, Yvert No 139a. $40.00-- $30.00 17845 EL F.S.A.T. (1995) Erebus mission*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C133, Yvert No PA134. $30.00-- $25.00 See also:15952, 15953, 15954, 15959, 16411, 16412, 16413, 16414, 886 Washington/Washington 17846 OBL U.S.A. (1932) Washington*. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. One strike of bust of Washington in violet on cover. Nice! $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15592, 15595, 15596, 15600, 887 Water & Waterfalls/Eau et Chutes d'eau 17847 ENT ARGENTINA (1903) Tamango River*. Postal card (N) with photograph printed on back. Some minor staining. $20.00-- $15.00 17848 ENT CANADA (1930) Lake Louise*. Mountains*. 2 cent postal card with sepia photographic illustration. $20.00-- $15.00 17849 ENT CANADA (1930) High falls*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Bracebridge, Ont. $20.00-- $15.00 17850 ENT CANADA (1930) Vancouver harbor*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Vancouver, B.C. $20.00-- $15.00 17851 ENT CANADA (1930) Parliament hill*. Railroad tracks*. 2 cent postal card with sepia illustration. Ottawa. $20.00-- $15.00 17852 EA IVORY COAST (1936) Water bearers* at rapids on Comoe River*. Die proof in blue without value inscribed signed by the engraver PIEL. Scott type A9, Yvert Nos 127-32. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17853 ENT ARGENTINA (1943) Lake Frias*. Stagecoach*. Postal card (N) issued to promote National Parks. Lovely! $15.00-- $12.00 17854 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1949a) Fountain*. Garden*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No 254, Yvert No 283. Rare! $120.00-- $100.00 17855 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1949b) Fountain*. Garden*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Scott No 255, Yvert No 284. Rare! $120.00-- $100.00 17856 EP JAPAN (1955) Nude bathers. Essay of unissued stamp mounted on heavy paper (seems to be cut from a promotional brochure), printed to showcase Japanese printing technology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00-- $20.00 17857 EL FRENCH MOROCCO (1955) Portuguese cistern*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 326, Yvert No 360. $20.00-- $15.00 17858 EA MADAGASCAR (1956) Pangalanes canal*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Much of the detail is missing. Scott No 294, Yvert No 329. Very rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00-- $200.00 17859 EL MAURITANIA (1960) Pastoral well*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 120, Yvert No 141. $15.00-- $12.00 17860 ND LAOS (1960) Papheng falls. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No C36, Yvert No PA36. $30.00-- $25.00 17861 EL CAMBODIA (1963) Waterfall*. Lake*. Beach*. Set of 3 Deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 123-5, Yvert Nos 138-8. Hard to find! $40.00-- $30.00 17862 EA IVORY COAST (1963) Comoe River*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Scott No C24, Yvert No PA28. $150.00-- $120.00 17863 SPE JAPAN (1963b) Leaf*. Globe*. Drainage & Irrigation Conference issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 785, Yvert No 739. $20.00-- $15.00 17864 EL LAOS (1964) Mekong river delta*. Partial map of Laos*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 94, Yvert No 99. $25.00-- $20.00 17865 EA SOMALI COAST (1965) Abbe Lake*. Die proof in black igned by the engraver MAZELIN. Scott No C37, Yvert No PA43. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17866 EL NIGER (1966) Water cycle*. Deluxe sheet. International Hydrological Decade. Scott No 167, Yvert No 173. $20.00-- $15.00 17867 EA CHAD (1967) Lake polders*. Grain*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Lake reclamation project. Scott No 147, Yvert No 145. $175.00-- $140.00 17868 EA CONGO (1967) Waterfall*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver COMBET. Scott No 165, Yvert No 211. Only 28 exist. Rare! $110.00-- $90.00 17869 SPE JAPAN (1967) Takachiko Falls*. Sobo National Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 942, Yvert No 891. $20.00-- $15.00 17870 EL GABON (1969) Okanda gap rapids*. Deluxe sheet signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 236, Yvert No 235. Attractive! $30.00-- $25.00 17871 EA GABON (1969) Okanda gap rapids*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 236, Yvert No 235. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17872 EA GABON (1969) Kinguele falls*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver HALEY. Scott No 238, Yvert No 237. Only 28 exist. Rare! $175.00-- $140.00 17873 SPE JAPAN (1969) Harano-Fudo falls*. Hyonosen-Ushiroyama Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1004, Yvert No 952. $20.00-- $15.00 17874 EA CHAD (1970) Water porter*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 229C, Yvert No 230. Only 28 exist. Rare! $150.00-- $120.00 17875 SPE JAPAN (1970) Nachi waterfall*. Yoshino-Kumano Park issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1028, Yvert No 977. Attractive! $20.00-- $15.00 17876 ND ANDORRA (1971) Engolaster Lake*. Imperforate minisheet of 4. Scott No 166A, Yvert No 163a. Dallay catalog is 320 Euros! $175.00-- $140.00 17877 ESS MONACO (1971) Theodolite*. Underwater scene*. Trial color proofs in strip of 5. International Hydrographical Bureau. Scott No 804, Yvert No 861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00-- $100.00 17878 ESS MONACO (1971) Theodolite*. Underwater scene*. Trial color proofs pair. International Hydrographical Bureau. Scott No 804, Yvert No 861. $50.00-- $40.00 17879 SPE JAPAN (1974)"Reefs" by Hirafuku*. International Ocean Expo issue overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No B41, Yvert No 1104. $20.00-- $15.00 17880 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1975) Lake Lalolalo. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C65, Yvert No PA67. $30.00-- $25.00 17881 ND WALLIS & FUTUNA (1975) Sigave bay. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No C67, Yvert No PA69. $30.00-- $25.00 17882 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1976) Fountain. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 419, Yvert No 403. $30.00-- $25.00 17883 EL NIGER (1978) Goudel water works*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 446, Yvert No 448. $15.00-- $12.00 17884 SPE GERMANY (1982) Polluted ocean*. Scott No 1378. Yvert No 976. Campaign against water pollution. "MUSTER" (Specimen) overprint. **. $25.00-- $20.00 17885 EP AUSTRIA (1984) Lake Neusiedl*. Geese*. Black proof. Austria's largest steppe lake. Scott No 1284, Yvert No 1617. $25.00-- $20.00 17886 EL F.S.A.T. (1987) Ocean drilling program*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C97, Yvert No PA98. $25.00-- $20.00 17887 EL FRANCE (1992) Ourcq canal*. Bridge*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2290, Yvert No 2764. $75.00-- $60.00 17888 EL F.S.A.T. (1994) Probing the depths of the sea*. Deluxe sheet, Scott No 196, Yvert No 187. $30.00-- $25.00 17889 EL FRANCE (1994) Great cascade*. Bloc gommé. St. Cloud Park. Scott No 2437, Yvert No 2905. $90.00-- $75.00 See also:15059, 15375, 15809, 15996, 16089, 16113, 16164, 16175, 16239, 16393, 16415, 16419, 16697, 16858, 16892, 17037, 17165, 17389, 17403, 17738, 17842, 17843, 888 Weapons/Armes 17890 EA FRENCH MOROCCO (1953) Daggers*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Scott No 285, Yvert No 320. Rare! $120.00-- $100.00 17891 EL MAURITANIA (1965) Damascus dagger*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 197, Yvert No 199. $15.00-- $12.00 17892 EL GABON (1970) Assegai*. Crossbow*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C97, Yvert No PA99. $20.00-- $15.00 17893 EL GABON (1970) Dagger*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C99, Yvert No PA101. $20.00-- $15.00 17894 ESS COMOROS (1975) Sabre*. Trial color proof strip of 3 different colors. Scott No 125, Yvert No 99. $50.00-- $40.00 17895 ESS COMOROS (1975) Dagger*. Trial color proof strip of 3 different colors. Scott No 126, Yvert No 100. $50.00-- $40.00 17896 EA MONACO (2012) Centenary of Rifle Association of Monaco. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2669. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:15298, 15950, 15982, 16450, 16482, 17902, 890 Windmills/Moulins 17897 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1974) Windmill* on ship*. Map*. Antoine R.J. d'Entrecateaux*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C117. Yvert No PA157. $25.00-- $20.00 See also:15420, 15891, 16144, 892 Women/Femmes 17898 EP EGYPT (1914) Cleopatra*. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of sculpture of Cleopatra with her man. Scott No 51. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17899 EP EGYPT (1914) Cleopatra*. Proof on thin paper in issued colors similar to French community deluxe proofs, printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1950. Scott No 51. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! . . . $90.00-- $75.00 17900 EA SOMALI COAST (1915) Somali girl*. Monochrome die proofs of vignette and stamp in large format (measuring 21 x 13.5 cm - designs measure 15 x 9 cm.). Scott type A22. Very rare! Folded in middle between vignettes. $400.00-- $325.00 17901 EA MADAGASCAR (1930) Bétsiléo woman*. Die proof in black without value imprint signed by the engraver MIGNON. Scott Type A13, Yvert No 166. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17902 ENT RUSSIA (1932) Women wielding heavy machine gun, tank. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Women Prepare to Repulse the Invaders and Master Combat Techniques in Defense of the USSR. . . . . . . . . $60.00-- $50.00 17903 ENT RUSSIA (1933) Woman touting KbK. Illustrated postal propaganda card (O). Domestic Cultural Cooperative. $60.00-- $50.00 17904 ND FRENCH WEST AFRICA (1947) Agni woman. Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 53, Yvert No 42. $20.00-- $15.00 17905 EP EGYPT (1947) Nefertiti. Oversized Helio-Vaugirard proof showing issued stamp and photo of the bust. Scott No B11, Yvert No 252. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17906 EL FRENCH POLYNESIA (1978) Natives*. Deluxe proof of S/S. Scott No 306a, Yvert No BF4. $60.00-- $50.00 17907 EL F.S.A.T. (1981) Adele Dumont d'Urville*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C66, Yvert No PA68. $25.00-- $20.00 17908 EP VIETNAM (1987) Bust of woman*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1748, Yvert No 792. $100.00-- $80.00 17909 EL FRANCE (1993) Louise Weiss, suffragist*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2361, Yvert No 2809. $100.00-- $80.00 17910 EL FRANCE (1994) Marianne de Dulac*. Set of 2 blocs gommé. Scott Nos 2408-9, Yvert Nos 2863-4. $250.00-- $200.00 17911 EL FRANCE (1995) Marianne de Gandon*. Set of 2 blocs gommé. Scott Nos 2466-7, Yvert Nos 2933-4. $250.00-- $200.00 17912 EL FRANCE (1996) Madame de Sévigné*. Bloc gommé. Europa issue. Scott No 2521, Yvert No 3000a. $150.00-- $120.00 See also:15235, 15260, 15312, 15344, 15427, 15588, 15589, 15802, 15942, 16380, 16418, 16620, 16794, 17215, 17635, 895 World Leaders/Dirigiantes Mondials 17913 EP ARGENTINA (1867) Bernardino Rivadavia*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 18. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 17914 EP ARGENTINA (1873) Marino Moreno*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 23. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 17915 EP ARGENTINA (1893) San Martin*. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1951 on thin paper, similar to French community deluxe proofs. Scott No 103. Similar proofs have sold at auction for over $200! $90.00-- $75.00 17916 EP NEWFOUNDLAND (1897) Queen Victoria*. India proof on card. Scott No 61, Yvert No 48. Rare! $75.00-- $60.00 17917 ENT BAVARIA (1911) Bust of Prince Regent Luitpold surrounded by maidens in flowing dresses. 5 pf illustrated postal card (N). $50.00-- $40.00 17918 EP LEBANON (1942) Amir Beshir Shehab. Plane over Lebanon Booklet of 6 die proofs of independence issue printed by Imp. Cathol. Beyrouth. Scott Nos 156-9,C80-1. Yvert Nos 176-9,PA80-1.. . . . . . . . . . . $150.00-- $120.00 17919 ND MONACO (1943) Prince Louis II*. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 191, Yvert No 264. $30.00-- $25.00 17920 LOC YEMEN (1948) Opening of Mutawakkili hospital. Visit of President Truman. Strip of 3 overprinted (but never officially issued) for President Truman's visit to Yemen. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00-- $60.00 17921 EP U.S.A. (1969) Eisenhower*. Photo essay showing accepted design. Measures 55 x 83 mm. Scott No 1383, Yvert No 886. $120.00-- $100.00 17922 ND NEW CALEDONIA (1975) Pompidou. Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 412, Yvert No 396. $40.00-- $30.00 17923 ND FRENCH POLYNESIA (1976) Pomaré Dynasty*. Set of 4 imperforate corner blocks of 4, Scott Nos C130-3, Yvert Nos PA106-9. $125.00-- $100.00 17924 ND CHAD (1977) Simon Bolivar*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 330, Yvert No 325. $125.00-- $100.00 17925 ND CHAD (1977) Joseph J. Roberts*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 331, Yvert No 326. $125.00-- $100.00 17926 ND CHAD (1977) Queen Wilhelmina*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 333, Yvert No 327. $125.00-- $100.00 17927 ND CHAD (1977) King Baudouin*. Queen Fabiola*. Full sheet of 25 imperforates. Scott No 334, Yvert No 328. $125.00-- $100.00 17928 EL MALI (1977) Personalities involved in decolonization*. Set of 5 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos C296-300, Yvert Nos PA293-7. $60.00-- $50.00 17929 SPE GERMANY (1979) Charlemagne's emblem*. Cross*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 1297, Yvert No 863. Pilgrimage to Aachen. $15.00-- $12.00 17930 ND LESOTHO (1981) Charles & Diana*. Set of 3 imperforate pairs. Scott Nos 335-7, Yvert Nos 456-8. $80.00-- $65.00 17931 EL CAMEROUN (1981) Princess Diana*. Prince Charles*. Stagecoach*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 694-5, Yvert Nos 674-5. $25.00-- $20.00 17932 SPE GERMANY (1982) Various presidents*. S/S of 5 overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Scott No 1384, Yvert No BF17. $50.00-- $40.00 17933 ND DJIBOUTI (1982) Princess Diana*. Set of 2 imperforate corner blocks of 4. Scott Nos C158-9, Yvert Nos PA164-5. $40.00-- $30.00 17934 ND VENEZUELA (1984) Simon Bolivar*. Two imperforate sheetlets of 10 stamps. Scott Nos 1346,1348. Yvert Nos 1198,1200. $75.00-- $60.00 17935 SPE GERMANY (1986) Frederick the Great playing flute*. Specimen (overprinted MUSTER). Scott No 9N515, Yvert No 723. $20.00-- $15.00 17936 SPE TONGA (1993) King Taufa-ahau 75th birthday*. Ship*. Unissued versions of 45p and $2 stamps overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott No 850,852. $30.00-- $25.00 17937 EL ANDORRA (1994) Meeting of the Co-Princes. Bloc gommé. Scott No 445, Yvert No 453. $50.00-- $40.00 17938 EL FRANCE (1994) Georges Pompidou*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2416, Yvert No 2875. $90.00-- $75.00 17939 EL ANDORRA (1997) François Mitterand*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 476, Yvert No 484. $50.00-- $40.00 17940 MAQ MONACO (2013) Richard Nixon. American flag Artwork for unaccepted design. Pastel on posterboard signed by the artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Design measures 14 x 20 cm.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 17941 MAQ MONACO (2013) Richard Nixon - study in orange and brown. Artwork for unaccepted design. Pastel on posterboard signed by the artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Design measures 14 x 20 cm. . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 17942 MAQ MONACO (2013) Richard Nixon - study in green and yellow. Artwork for unaccepted design. Pastel on posterboard signed by the artist Cyril de la Patelliere. Design measures 14 x 20 cm. . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00-- $250.00 17943 EP AUSTRIA (2018) Franz Josef I. Arms of Bezirkshauptmannschaften. Black print. $20.00-- $15.00 See also:15159, 15595, 16520, 16521, 16842, 16944, 17163, 17520, 17521, 17558, 17560, 896 World War II/2ème Guerre Mondiale 17944 VAR FRANCE (French Legion against B (1942) Airplane flying over the Eiffel Tower. Michel No III. Michel listed variety III/V (catalogue value 800 DM): no accent on "E" of COURRIER SPECIAL. . . . . . . . . . . $175.00-- $140.00 17945 EP U.S.A. (1944) Aerial view of Corregidor*. Photo essay of final design commemorating the final resistance of the defenders of Corregidor. Scott No 925, Yvert No 474. Rare!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17946 EA WALLIS & FUTUNA (1946) Battle scenes*. Complete set of 6 die proofs in blue. Chad to Rhine. Scott Nos C2-7, Yvert Nos PA5-10. Some edge wear.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00-- $400.00 17947 EL WALLIS & FUTUNA (1954) Tank*. Plane*. Cross of Lorraine*. Deluxe sheet. Liberation issue. Scott No C11, Yvert No PA14. $25.00-- $20.00 17948 EL FRANCE (1963) Memorials to resisters, deportees*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 1057-8, Yvert Nos 1380-1. $60.00-- $50.00 17949 EP CONGO (1985) Russian soldier*. Kremlin*. Fall of Berlin*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. 40th anniversary of victory over fascism. Scott No 734, Yvert No 761. $100.00-- $80.00 17950 EP VIETNAM (1985) Monument of soldier*. Special perforated proof mounted on card with official stamp and signature. Scott No 1506, Yvert No BF21.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00-- $80.00 17951 EL NEW CALEDONIA (1992) Arrival of American armed forces*. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 668, Yvert No 633. $15.00-- $12.00 17952 EL FRANCE (1994) Soldier coming ashore in Provence*. Bloc gommé. Scott No 2434, Yvert No 2895. $125.00-- $100.00 17953 EL FRANCE (1995) Barbed wire*. "Liberty"*. Broken sword*. "Peace"*. Set of 2 blocs gommé. Scott Nos 2473-4, Yvert Nos 2941-2. 50th anniversary of end of WWII.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00-- $160.00 17954 EA FRANCE (2008) 90th anniversary of end of WWI*. Epreuve d'atelier in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 3550. $175.00-- $140.00 See also:16050, 16052, 16082, 16840, 17279, 17921, 897 World Wildlife Federation/WWF 17955 ND VENEZUELA (1992) Red-footed tortoise*, South American River turtle facing right*. Imperforate vertical se-tenant pair. Scott Nos 1471b,d. Yvert Nos 1585,7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00-- $30.00