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566 Birds/Oiseaux
Lot No Type Description Reserve Estimate
3519 OBL image (Image b) U.S.A. (1930) Wing. Fancy cancel from Wing, Illinois. Six strikes of a bird's wing in black on registered envelope. Unusual aspect of topic! $200 $250
3520 OBL image (Image b) U.S.A. (1933) Grouse. Fancy cancel from Grouse, Idaho. Four strikes in brown on registered envelope. $375 $450
3521 OBL image (Image b) U.S.A. (1933) Cardinal. Fancy cancel from Cardinal, Kentucky. Six strikes in red on registered envelope. Very scarce! $475 $600
3522 EMA image U.S.A. (1937) Canary* on perch. Violet meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 01270: "Every home should have a canary." $25 $50
3523 OBL image JAPAN (1948) Bird. 2 sen postal card (O) with rare cancellation in red of bird. Hard to find! $40 $50
3524 EMA image U.S.A. (1950) Duckling. Attractive red meter cancellation on piece Pitney Bowes No 130812: "Listen to Leroy on Sage-Allen's Kiddie Corner, WCCC - 8:00 a.m." $25 $30
3525 EMA image U.S.A. (1953) Bluebird. Can of fruit. Blue meter cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes No 177456: "Bluebird Citrus Products." $15 $20
3526 EP image GERMANY (1957) European robin. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal and plant protection series. Scott No 774, Yvert No 147. $60 $75
3528 EP image COLOMBIA (1958) Wings. Posthorn. Imperforate pair. Scott No CE1. $20 $25
3529 MAX image ARGENTINA (1960) Rufous tinamou. Maximum card with illustrated First Day cancel. Scott No CB17, Yvert No PA65. $20 $25
3530 ESS image MONACO (1962) European Robins. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 512, Yvert No 582. Beautiful! $50 $60
3531 ESS image MONACO (1962) Blackcaps. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 514, Yvert No 584. Beautiful! $50 $60
3532 ESS image MONACO (1962) Nightingale. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586. Beautiful! $50 $60
3533 EA image MONACO (1962) Nightingale. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Protection of useful birds. Scott No 516, Yvert No 586. $160 $200
3534 ESS image MONACO (1962) Red Crossbills. Trial color proofs in corner block of 4, 2 different colors. Scott No 519, Yvert No 589. Beautiful! $50 $60
3535 EP image GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273. $60 $75
3536 EP image GERMANY (1963) Hoopoe. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B388, Yvert No 273. $60 $75
3537 EP image GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274. $60 $75
3538 EP image GERMANY (1963) European golden oriole. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B389, Yvert No 274. $60 $75
3539 EP image GERMANY (1963) Bullfinch. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B390, Yvert No 275. $60 $75
3540 EP image GERMANY (1963) Stylised bird. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275. $60 $75
3541 EA image IVORY COAST (1965) Spur-winged goose. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET and inscribed "ep. d'état." Scott No 232, Yvert No 250. $200 $250
3542 MAQ image (Image b) INDONESIA (1965) Black-naped orioles (Oriolus chinensus). Original artwork for bird series, watercolor windowed on posterboard. Design measures 11 x 19 cm . Scott No B163, Yvert No 401. $600 $750
3543 EP image GERMANY (1965) Eurasian woodcock. Pheasant. Black grouse. Capercaillie. Archive photo (See Note) for four unaccepted designs of bird series. Scott Nos B404-7, Yvert Nos 330-3. All the same birds were used in the issued series. $60 $75
3544 EP image GERMANY (1965) Black grouse. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B406, Yvert No 275. $60 $75
3545 EP image GERMANY (1965) Grey partridge. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of bird series. Scott No B407, Yvert No 276. $60 $75
3546 ND image DAHOMEY (1966) Birds. Complete set of 5 imperforates. Scott Nos C33-7, Yvert Nos PA37-41. One of the most beautiful bird sets of Africa! $60 $75
3547 EL image NEW CALEDONIA (1966) Scarlet honey eater. Deluxe sheet. Scott No C49, Yvert No PA89. $40 $50
3548 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1968) Birds. Unaddressed FDC. Scott Nos 116-9. $5 $5
3549 EL image NIGER (1972) Cattle egret. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 254, Yvert No 243a. $15 $20
3550 EP image GERMANY (BERLIN) (1972) Girl feeding birds. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No 9NB89, Yvert No 384. $60 $75
3551 EP image GERMANY (1972) Bird. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B481, Yvert No 560. $60 $75
3552 EP image GERMANY (1972) Geese. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design of animal protection series. Scott No B484, Yvert No 563. $60 $75
3553 SPE image JAPAN (1975) Bonin Island Honey Eater. Overprinted MIHON (specimen). Scott No 1201, Yvert No 1165. Hard to find! $25 $30
3554 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1977) Birds. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 222-33. $15 $20
3555 MAQ image MONGOLIA (1979) Bird #4. Unaccepted artwork for protected bird series. Watercolor on posterboard. Measures 92 x 180 mm with large white border all around. I can't identify the species. $200 $250
3556 SS image BULGARIA (1980) Birds. Owls. Perforated souvenir sheet (Michel Block 105). FIP Congress Essen issue. Unlisted in Scott or Yvert. 1993 Michel catalog 150DM. $40 $50
3557 MAQ image (Image b) INDONESIA (1980) Red ivory (Trichoglossus haematodus rubritorquis). Original artwork for parrots series Watercolor on posterboard. Design measures 16 x 12 cm. Scott No 1106, Yvert No 897. $600 $750
3558 EP image LESOTHO (1981) Egyptian goose. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 333, Yvert No 454. $60 $75
3559 ** image BOLIVIA (1981) Parrots. Set of 8. Scott Nos 661-8. $7 $7
3560 EP image LESOTHO (1981a) Bokmakierie. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 324, Yvert No 445. $60 $75
3561 EP image LESOTHO (1981c) Malachite sunbird. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 329, Yvert No 450. $60 $75
3562 EP image LESOTHO (1981d) Orange-throated longclaw. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 330, Yvert No 451. $60 $75
3563 EP image LESOTHO (1981e) Red bishops. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 331, Yvert No 452. $60 $75
3564 EP image LESOTHO (1981f) Lilac-breasted roller. Imperforate proof mounted on card from Format Security Printers. Scott No 334, Yvert No 454. $60 $75
3565 SPE image KIRIBATI (1982) Birds. Set of 17 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 384-99, Yvert Nos 62-81. (Note: 55c value not included as it was issued 3 years later). $75 $90
3566 EP image TONGA (1984) Parrot. Cromalin proof on heavy cardboard from printer's archives. Reproduction of Tonga #51 for Aussipex '84. Scott No 589, Yvert No 583. Only 3-4 exist. Extraordinary margins and very lovely! $90 $110
3567 SPE image PHILIPPINES (1984) Parrots. Complete set of 6 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scott Nos 1655-60, Yvert Nos 1348-53. $30 $40
3568 ND image UNION ISLAND (1985) Various birds. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Scott Nos 186-9. $50 $60
3569 FDC image (Image b) BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (1985) Birds. Set of 4 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 490-508. $60 $75
3570 ND image ST. VINCENT (1985) Various birds. Set of 4 imperforate se-tenant pairs. Audubon bicentennial. Scott Nos 807-10, Yvert Nos 812-9. $50 $60
3571 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1985) Rouget's rail (Rallus rougetti)). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1111, Yvert No 1116. $100 $125
3572 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1985) Little bee-eater (Merops pusillus). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1112, Yvert No 1117. $100 $125
3573 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1985) Red-headed weaver (Merimbus rubriceps). Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1113, Yvert No 1118. $100 $125
3574 ESS image TANZANIA (1986) Scarlet ibis. Trial color proof in blue. Scott No 308, Yvert No 279. $40 $50
3575 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1986) Flora & fauna of Inaccessible Island. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 399-403. $6 $6
3576 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1987) Indigenous flightless birds and insects. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 404-7. $6 $6
3577 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1988) Fauna of Nightingale Island. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 420-4. $6 $6
3578 SPE image (Image b) JAPAN (1989) Bird. Multicolor illustrated 41 + 3 yen New Year Postal Card for 1990 with "MIHON" (Specimen) overprint. $20 $25
3579 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1989) Fauna of Gough Island. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 455-9. $8 $8
3580 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1989) Vagrant birds. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 464-7. $15 $20
3581 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-fronted parrot. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1249, Yvert No 1246. Indigenous birds. $100 $125
3582 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1989) White-winged cliff chat. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1250, Yvert No 1247. Indigenous birds. $100 $125
3583 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1989) Yellow-throated seed eater. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1251, Yvert No 1248. Indigenous birds. $100 $125
3584 ESS image ETHIOPIA (1989) Black-headed forest oriole. Set of 6 progressive proofs. Scott No 1252, Yvert No 1249. Indigenous birds. $100 $125
3585 FDC image (Image b) BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (1990) Birds. Set of 4 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 658-67. $30 $40
3586 EP image GRENADA/GRENADINES (1990) Various birds. Proof sheet of 8 stamps + 2 S/S mounted in BDT Security Printer folder. Scott Nos 1190-9, Yvert Nos 1124-7,1132-5,BF195,BF197. $250 $325
3587 ND image F.S.A.T. (1990) Bird by Folon. Full sheet of 10 imperforates. Scott No C113, Yvert No PA114. $275 $350
3588 EP image LESOTHO (1992) Various birds. Proof sheet of 20 mounted in House of Questa folder. Scott No 886, Yvert Nos 993-1012 $250 $325
3589 ND image SIERRA LEONE (1994) Superb sunbird (Nectarinia superba). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1735. $120 $150
3590 ND image SIERRA LEONE (1994) Red bishop (Euplectes orix). Imperforate corner block of 4. Scott No 1737. $120 $150
3591 ND image ANTIGUA (1994) Purple-throated carib (Eulampis jugularis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1850. $40 $50
3592 ND image ANTIGUA (1994) Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 1854. $40 $50
3593 EMA image NETHERLANDS (1995) Toucan. Red meter cancellation on envelope Neopost No 4546. $15 $20
3594 FDC image BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (1995) Flamingos. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 811-5. $15 $20
3595 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1996) Gough Island birds. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 584-7. $12 $15
3596 ND image ANTIGUA (1998) Brown pelican (Pelicanus occidentalis). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2204. $40 $50
3597 ND image ANTIGUA (1998) Dunlin (Calidris alpina). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2205. $40 $50
3598 ND image ANTIGUA (1998) Pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius). Imperforate block of 4. Scott No 2207. $40 $50
3599 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1999) Wandering albatross. WWF emblem. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 632-5. $5 $5
3600 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2001) World Bird Festival. Unaddressed FDC. Scott Nos 690. $10 $10
3601 FDC image BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (2002) West Indies whistling duck. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 994-8. $15 $20
3602 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2003) Albatrosses. Birdlife International. Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 726-30. $20 $25
3603 FDC image (Image b) TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2005) Birds of Tristan da Cunha. Set of 3 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 771-82. $30 $40
3604 ND image GUINEA-BISSAU (2007) Daption capense. Somateria mollissima. Pagodroma nivea. Diomedea irrorata. Phalacrocorax atriceps. Puffinus puffinus. Nyctea scandiaca. Set of 4 imperforates with decorative borders. $40 $50
3605 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2007) Birdlife International. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 808. $12 $15

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Lot No Type Description Reserve Estimate
3009 EMA image U.S.A. (1938) Guano. Red meter specimen cancellation on envelope Pitney Bowes: Experience Plus Maximum Quality FSR make Reputation. $50 $60
3153 OBL image ETATS UNIS (1930) Lapin portant un panier rempli d'oeufs. Canard. Lapin assis à coté d'oeufs. Oblitération Fancy d'Ed, Kentucky. 3 marques différentes en bleu sur pli recommandé. Rare! $150 $200
3162 FDC image (Image b) BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (1988) Reptiles. Humpback whale. Ducks. Set of 3 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 6625-30. $30 $40
3302 ESS image MALI (1971) Mother. Child. Bird. Trial color plate proofs in full sheet. Sculpture commemorating the 15th anniversary National Institute of Social Security. Scott No 167, Yvert No 169. Full sheets of trial proofs are very scarce! $275 $350
3501 TEL image INDES (1980) Cloches. Arc-de-ciel. Lotus. Oiseaux. Télégramme multicolore (O) avec enveloppe illustrée. Texte en anglais. Jolie variété: déplacement de couleur donnant une impression très floue. Rare! $110 $150
3815 EP image AUSTRIA (2020) Winter landscape with bird trap. Black print. $15 $20
3900 ND image BOLIVIA (1987) Condor. Tapir. Vicuna. Armadillo. Spectacled bears. Toucans. Complete set of 6 imperforates. Wildlife conservation. Scott Nos 742-7, Yvert Nos 683-8. $55 $55
3903 EP image AUSTRIA (2013) Blue bird. Otter. Black print. Austrian Conservation Federation 100th anniversary. $15 $20
3919 EA image FRANCE (1995) Man carrying sheep. Hat with bird on top. Poetic verses. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81. $90 $110
4038 EP image GERMANY (1961) Hansel riding on duck holding Gretel's hand. Archive photo (See Note) of unaccepted design for Hansel & Gretel Fairy Tale. Scott No B379, Yvert No 244. $60 $75
4046 EP image GERMANY (1965) Cinderella* receives her gown* from the birds. Archive photo (See Note) of unaccepted design for Cinderella series. Scott No B409, Yvert No 353. $60 $75
4073 ND image SIERRA LEONE (1996) Sea Fairy. Seagulls. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series - Chinese Buddhist legend. Scott No 1936. $40 $50
4084 ND image SIERRA LEONE (1996) Albatross. Imperforate S/S. Fantasies of the Sea series. Scott No 1963. $40 $50
4394 TEL image (Image b) NETHERLANDS (1953a) Horse* ridden by trumpeter. Horseshoe. Birds. Multicolor telegram (N) with illustrated delivery envelope. $45 $60
4443 EMA image U.S.A. (1938) Indian* in headdress. Superb red meter cancellation on cover Pitney Bowes No 82060. $20 $25
4552 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1974) Penguin. Seagull. Map of area. Unaddressed FDC. Scott Nos 195. $6 $6
4592 EP image NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990g) Whale swamping native canoe. Turtle. Bird. Dolphin. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 130, Yvert No 130: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $120 $150
4593 EP image NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990g) Whale diving. Turtle. Bird. Dolphin. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 131, Yvert No 131: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $120 $150
4594 EP image NIUAFO'OU (Tin Can Island) (1990h) Whale. Porpoise. Turtle. Bird. Flowers. Cromalin proof in full color on thick cardboard, from the printer's archives. Only 2-3 exist! Scott No 132, Yvert No 132: Polynesian whaling. Lovely and very rare! $120 $150
4602 EL image (Image b) (Image c) (Image d) (Image e) (Image f) (Image g) (Image h) (Image i) UPPER VOLTA (1960) Masks of various animals. Complete set of 18 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 71-88, Yvert Nos 71-88. A spectacular set and very difficult to find complete! $325 $400
4838 EP image 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. $32 $32
4839 EP image AUSTRIA (1970) "The Bird Seller". Printer's proof marginal single, imperforate without gum and missing background color. Opera by Carl Zeller. Scott No 874, Yvert No 1168. $20 $20
4840 EP image 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. $65 $65
4949 EP image GERMANY (1962) Symbolic bird. Archive photo (See Note) of unaccepted design for 2000th anniversary Mainz founding. Scott No 848, Yvert No 252. $60 $75
5164 EP image GERMANY (1960) Bird. Chalice. Cross. "Pro Mundi Vita". Archive photo (See Note) of unaccepted design for 37th Eucharistic World Congress. Scott No 811, Yvert No 203. $60 $75
5175 EP image GERMANY (1963) Bird feeding nestlings. Archive photo (See Note) of unaccepted design for issue honoring German Catholic Misereor campaign against hunger and illness. Scott No 856, Yvert No 263. $60 $75
5270 ND image CENTRAL AFRICA (1988) Scout ornithological activities. Set of 5 imperforate mini souvenir sheets. Scott Nos 888-892, Yvert Nos 792-4,PA371-2. An exceptional collection! $40 $50
5279 ND image CENTRAL AFRICA (1998) Scouts with birds & butterflies. Imperforate minisheet of 3. Scott No 1246. $25 $30
5618 MAQ image (Image b) INDONESIA (1997) Magnifying glass. Stamps (N-2130 aircraft, Helmeted friarbird (Philemon buceroides), Soccer ball in net). Original artwork for Indonesia Philatelic Association series. Watercolor windowed on posterboard with acetate overlay for lettering. Design measures 13 x 21 cm. Scott No 1702. $600 $750
5691 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2000) Millennium. Birds. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 643-6. $10 $10
5709 EP image GERMANY (1963) Birds. Map of train line. Archive photo (See Note) for unaccepted design for inauguration of "Bird Flight Line" railroad link to Denmark, which was also a bird migration path. Scott No 864, Yvert No 271. $60 $75
5941 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (1991) Birds. WWF emblem. Unaddressed FDC with cachet. Scott Nos 500-3. $12 $15
5942 ND image URUGUAY (1993) Rhea. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1509, Yvert No 1458. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $160 $200
5943 ND image URUGUAY (1993) Head of rhea. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1511, Yvert No 1460. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $160 $200
5944 ND image URUGUAY (1993) Two rheas walking. Imperforate margin pair. Scott No 1512, Yvert No 1461. Only 3 sheets of 25 exist. $160 $200
5947 FDC image TRISTAN DA CUNHA (2013) Tristan albatross (Diomedea dabbenena). Set of 2 unaddressed FDCs with cachet. Scott Nos 983-6,988. $15 $20

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