AFGHANISTAN, 1874-76, 1 rupee black (medium wove laid paper) and Abasi purple (horizontally laid paper), two very nice strips of 5, both without gum, very fresh colours, scarce multiples, both with certificates. SG 17,21. Scott 14,18.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF
Auction #19 - Worldwide & Asia
By: HA HARMER sa
HA HARMER sa Auction #19 - Worldwide & Asia
The sale contains 967 lots of worldwide stamps, postal history and collections, including important sections of:
- Europe
- British Commonwealth
- Israel
- China, from Empire through PRC
- Hong Kong
- Comprehensive Macao, ex. F. Mayer
- Other Asia areas
- And much more
We believe this to be a vibrant market, for all interesting material, and for dedicated philatelists, whether buying or selling.
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Lot #388 - middle east and africa Afghanistan
Lot #389 - middle east and africa iran
IRAN, Airmail, 1927, 1st issue complete set on flown FDC, only 600 complete sets issued, exceptionally rare on covers, signed T. Champion. Scott C1-C16; $880 as stamps (800 CHF).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF
Lot #390 - middle east and africa iran
IRAN, 1927-29, Airmail, outstanding assembly of overprinted never hinged issues, in perfect condition. High values signed by T.Champion. In addition two covers - one with variety - missing 10 (Sc#C26). Michel €1 950+ (2 380 CHF). Scott C1-C33.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF
Lot #391 - middle east and africa iran
IRAN, 1905, incoming letter to Bushire with full contents from Bombay, sent from French consulate, franked with 2A lilac KEVII tied by Bombay c.d.s. Alongside "OVERLAND POSTAGE/DUE/As 1" instructional cancellation and "T" in circle. Postage due marking in green crayon applied on arrival in Arabic. Reverse shows BUSHIRE arrival c.d.s. and FRENCH CONSULATE BOMBAY paper seal. In addition a few privately carried letters to the French...
Lot #392 - middle east and africa iran
IRAN - U.S., 1909, picture post card, showing the ancient gate of Seistan, bearing 1ch & 2ch. 1902 issue to Boston, paying Printed matter rate, tied by egg shaped oval Seistan c.d.s.24.6.09 and routed via ' KOH-I-MALEK SIAH ZIARAT--INDIAN PO' 26.6. a Rare Indian exchange office.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #393 - middle east and africa iran
IRAN - Netherland East Indies, 1912, picture postcard to Java sent from Isfahan, to Sourabaya-Java missent (MALDIRIGE) to India, showing transit Aden c.d.s.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF
Lot #394 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE: Turkish P.O., 1892-1911, nice small collection, on 21 exhibition pages showing variety of picture postcards, postmarks from Nablos, Beni-Saab, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Jaffa, Tiberiade, Bethleem. Very good base for expansion.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF
Lot #395 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE: German P.O., c. 1905, very attractive selection of 4 photo postcards, showing German P.O. at Jaffa and Jerusalem. Rarely offered.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #396 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE: Russian P.O., 1900-10, nice illustrated small collection, on exhibition pages showing variety of Russia's issues for Jerusalem and Jaffa with range of varieties. Scarce incoming parcel card to Jaffa and some postcards including original photo postcard of Austrian P.O. at Jerusalem. Very good base for expansion.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF
Lot #397 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE: 1918. 13 May, Overprints complete sheet 12x10 of 5m on 1Pi. ultramarine, rouletted 20, margin all around, plate D18-C, Typical varieties at positions 11, 52, 71, 87, 118, sheet is with full original gum, majority of stamps o.g., never hinged, Rarely offered in complete sheet, some reinforcement on few places, two minor separations. Scott 3.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF
Lot #398 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1867-1959, very attractive collection, housed in 3 binders showing variety of issues and good range of postal history items from the Foreign P.O.s Austrian, German French and Italian. Very nice section of British camps 1918 (2), British mandate items, stationery envelopes, machine cancellations, nice selection of Gaza 1957 covers. Very attractive well illustrated binder with picture postcards and historical notes enclosed....
Lot #399 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1918-28, E.E.F. issue and Jerusalem overprints, interesting research collection, on exhibition pages showing good range of overprints and perforations. Very strong study of 44 covers (14 registered) and 12 picture postcards showing variety of mixed and multiple franking to: Austria, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, England, Germany, Italy. Sierra Leone, Switzerland, Turkey and US. Good array of dispatch cancellations and transit marks...
Lot #400 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1910-30, nicely presented Judaic group of 16 picture postcards, mainly with different street scenes all in Hebrew inscription. Unusual and attractive group.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #401 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1923, Postage Due, incoming cover from Great Britain to Sarafan, franked with 1p KGV tied by machine cancellation of BRITISH INDUSTRIES/FAIR 1924 cancellation. Taxed on arrival with 2M+8M(1923 P.D. issue), both tied by SARAFAN c.d.s. Front shows scarce boxed "TO PAY/10/MILS" tax mark, alongside "T/35 L"handstamp. Very nice and scarce cover, Sorani certificate. Scott J2, J4.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #402 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1923, Postage Due, American 2c stationery envelope sent to Jerusalem, taxed on arrival with 4M+8M(1923 P.D. issue) both tied by Jerusalem c.d.s. Front shows scarce boxed "TO PAY/12/MILS" tax mark, alongside double circle "T - CENTIMES 30 H" handstamp. Reverse shows tipped note from New York P.O. about postage to the foreign destination for the first ounce postage is 5 cents. Extremely scarce combination of two P.O. tax...
Lot #403 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE, 1942, Postage Due, incoming cover from Famagusta, Cyprus to Tel-Aviv, insufficiently franked with 3x1p KGVI(Sc 146 perf 12 1/2). Censored and taxed on arrival with 1M+8M(1928-45 issue) Postage due issue, both tied by TEL AVIV c.d.s. Front shows scarce boxed "TO PAY/m.s. 9/MILS" tax mark, alongside "T" and in manuscript "2 1/2c" annotation. Cyprus 27 censor mark. Very nice and attractive cover. Scott J12, J16.
Est. 150...
Lot #404 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
PALESTINE: Transjordan Occupation, 1948-50, nicely presented group of 10 covers (8 registered air mail) mostly sent to England showing variety of mixed franking of 1948 issue from Nablus, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron. Unusual range of registration labels. Interesting lot for students of this area.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF
Lot #405 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins complete on FDC, Superb. Scott 1-9. Bale 1-9.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #406 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins, 3m-50m, with mixed tabs., various perforations: perf 10 (3M), perf 10 ¾ (15M), perf 11, compound perf 10x11, roulette perforation 3M, 5M, 10M., exceptional issue, o.g., never hinged, Superb, E. Diena certificate. Scott 1-6. 1987 Bale 1-6; $3 000 (2 730 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF
Lot #407 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins, 250m-1000m high values, with complete tabs, 500M with both tab varieties, o.g., never hinged, exceptional quality! Superb, signed with A.Diena & E. Diena certificates. Scott 7-9. Bale 7-9; $7 700 (7 000 CHF).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF
Lot #408 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1948, New Year complete on FDC, with full color tabs on cachet cover. Hakirya bilingual c.d.s. Scott 10-14. Bale 10-14.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF
Lot #409 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1948, New Year issue, study on five exhibition pages, showing complete set with tabs (2), corner marginal stamps, vertical gutter pairs, horizontal gutter pairs in blocks of four with plate numbers, Superb, E. Diena certificate. Scott 10-14. 1987 Bale 10-14; $1 285 (1 170 CHF).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF
Lot #410 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, 1952, 1000p Menorah FDC, also franked with 1st Coins, Parliament, University and Negev issues all with complete tabs. Stamps tied by GIVATAYIM c.d.s. Scarce and attractive cover. Scott 55. Bale 59.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF
Lot #411 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, Booklets, 1949-50, complete set of six unexploded booklets, o.g., never hinged, Superb. 1987 Bale 1, 2a, 3-6; $725 (660 CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF
Lot #412 - middle east and africa israel and palestine
ISRAEL, Postage Dues, 1948, First Issue, 3m-50m complete, with tabs, o.g., never hinged, exceptional issue, Superb, E. Diena certificate. Scott J1-J5. 1987 Bale PD1-5; $2 100 (1 910 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF
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