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Sale 353
U.S. and Worldwide
Stamps, Collections and Accumulations
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Lot 543 |
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Germany, 1901, 3pf on half of 5pf green, the "Vineta" Provisional (65B), tied on a wrapper by "Kais. Deutsche Marine Schiftspost No. 1" circular datestamp, 2 May 1901; the back of the wrapper identifies the sender as Oberleutnant Fischer of the Cruiser Vineta who was sending a newspaper to a relative in Berlin. Very Fine and rare. Michel A I €22,000 ($23,760).
Scott $16,500
A SPECTACULAR, PROPERLY USED EXAMPLE OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE PROVISIONAL.
Expertization: signed Bühler, Kosack and Gustave Freyse ("GF"), with 1987 Jakubek and 1986 Bühler certificates; in the latter Bühler notes that he knew Fischer personally.
In order to meet the demand for a 3pf stamp to pay the printed matter rate from Vineta's post office to Germany, the ship's commander authorized his purser to surcharge and bisect 300 5pf stamps. The sudden increased demand was caused by the crew's desire to send home American newspapers reporting celebrations of the Kaiser's birthday.
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Lot 544 |
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Germany, 1923, 2mil.m on 220m rose red, "Dussler" Postal Forgery (269 var.), tied on registered cover to New York, additional franking of 38m marks, all tied by Stuttgart 1 Nov. 23 circular datestamp's, red Stuttgart registration label, backstamped New York Reg Div double ovals, 11/16/24; light edge wrinkling and tears at top from slightly rough opening, otherwise Very Fine and exceedingly rare cover. Michel 309.
Michel €9,000 ($9,720)
Expertization: 2001 Bechtold BPP certificate, accompanied by his letter explaining the rarity of this postal forgery.
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Lot 545 |
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Germany, 1920, 3m black violet, watermarked circles (102), canceled Berlin, 17 Dec 1920. Very Fine and rare. Michel 96 B II a W €5,000 ($5,400).
Scott $3,750
This rare watermark variety was the result of a temporary paper shortage in the Reich's Printing Office.
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Lot 546 |
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Germany, 1946, 15pf light yellow green (541), top sheet margin single, tied by neat Nabburg 12 Jan 1947 CDS on immaculate cover to Chemnitz, Nabburg provisional handstamp showing prepayment of 9pf to make up the 24pf rate, Very Fine cover and unusual franking. Michel 922.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: with 1983 Schlegel certificate.
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