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Lot 2856 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Switzerland, Canton Bern Revenue Collection, 1809-1970's. Specialized collection neatly mounted and identified on pages in Scott album, appears virtually complete, with 496 Cantonal and 700 municipal issues from 85 different towns; starting with 1809-1833 documents (6), 1960-70's city of Bern receipts (17), many varieties, overprints, multiples, including tete-beche and booklet panes; choice condition and a specialists delight, 1999 Gainon catalog value SFr 7,250.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

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Lot 2867 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2867 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Uruguay, Specialized Collection, 1858-60. Neatly written-up on quadrille pages; starting with 1858 Sun Issues including a mint transfer block of 30 reconstruction of the 180c issue and 6 additional mostly mint shades, 240c value with 15 mint examples in various shades including 10 sub-types, an a scarce used example tied on piece and the "Diligencia" unadopted essay (margin single, 2008 Rocha cert.), 1859 Sun Thin Numerals Issues extensive with 60c issue with 19 singles in the array of shades and cancels including Paysandu, Mercedes and Cerro Largo ovals and the fancy scarab of Salto in black and blue, also two covers and two fronts, 80c with mint sub-type and 10 used including oval cancels of Cerro Largo, Durazno and Fray Bentos as well as the Salto scarab, 100c with three mint singles including a sub-type 13A with prominent large colorless flaw, mint block of 4 and five used singles in various shades, 120c with 4 mint singles and 6 used with various types, 8 on cover usages from Montevideo many with ship endorsements, 180c starting with 9 singles */o in shades, numerous mint multiples (types and positions identified) including 2 pairs, strip of four, 3 blocks of four, block of 6, 8 and a sheet margin block of 18, couple on cover usages from San Carlos and Carmelo, 240c with 4 used singles and a scarce and choice on cover usages to Nantes, France, 1860 Sun Thick Numeral Issues starting with 60c fine impressions showing 26 singles mostly used with the array of shades and cancels, and 4 covers and 6 fronts including scarce usage from Rosario (front), 60c coarse impressions starting with a used reconstruction of 12 types including scarce to rare cancels with Montevideo small cds, Cerro Largo and Maldonado ovals, additional 46 stamps (5 mint and a used pair) with a myriad of shades and cancels, 21 covers and 5 fronts again with an excellent showing of shades and origin postmarks including Mercedes, Salto including scarab cancel tying stamp and pair on cover (with Rocha cert.), 80c with 21 stamps including 4 mint singles and two blocks of four, one single with prominent colorless flaws (sub-type of type 6), used with shades and additional prominent subtype flaws, 3 covers and front with an additional 80c+60c combination franking from San Carlos (considered to be a Unique Franking) with B.P.A. and Holcombe certs., 100c with 16 used including pair, strip, and several on piece items, scarce cover to New York City, 120c with 15 off cover (4 mint) including pair, bisects on cover including one from Dolores and a front from Montevideo, with additional 14 single franking covers and 4 fronts, also and a 120c+60c combination cover and a rare 120c combination with the 1864 6c & 12c Coat of Arms issues (1986 Paulos cert), 180c with four mint and 4 used singles; condition a little varied yet well above the norm for this exhibition quality collection, with many rare and desirable items though out, many items ex-Hoffmann.
Estimate; $25,000 - 35,000.

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Lot 2862 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Switzerland, Federal Issues, 1915-1970. Specialized collection of more than 260 mounted and identified on Scott pages; a very diverse holding with Consular h (5 passport pages), Army Police, Military Border Detachments, Rheintal, Swiss Border, Platzkommando, Nord Ost Schweiz, Simplon, few Luxury and Cigarette Tax and more, a very attractive collection, 1999 Gainon catalog value SFr 2,985, please review.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

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Lot 2857 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Switzerland, Canton Bern Revenue Collection 1862-1972. Specialized collection of Cantonals (225) and Municipals (1005) attractively mounted and identified on pages in Scott album; with mint and used, varieties, multiples, booklet panes; choice condition and difficult to duplicate, 1999 Gainon catalog value SFr 8,050, please inspect.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

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Lot 2868 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2868 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Uruguay, Trial Color Specimens Miniature Sheets, 1889-1899. Attractive selection of 13 Trial Color Specimens (11 different), miniature sheets of 9 in unissued and issued colors, each with black (one red) "Waterlow & Sons Ltd, Specimen" overprint and security punch hole, without gum as produced.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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Lot 2863 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Switzerland, Revenue Collection, 1860-1970's. Specialized collection mounted with eye appeal in Scott album on quadrille pages, includes Cantons: Aargau, Fribourg, Geneva, Luzern, Neuchatel, Nidwald, Schwyz, Zug, with Vaud municipals and additional pages of Baden, Bremgarten, Wettingen, and Wohlen, a myriad of issues, sets, plate proofs, varieties listed and unlisted, and a few documents, an exceptional and detailed offering, 1999 Gainon catalog value SFr 11,540 for listed items.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

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Lot 2810 - foreign country collections German Area to Netherlands - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Saar, Stock, 1920-59. Of approximately 325 mint and 265 used stamps arranged in small stockbook; many complete series and several high values; owner's 2010 Scott cat $1,461.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

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Lot 2826 - foreign country collections German Area to Netherlands - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Japan, Modern Mint Accumulation. Large accumulation of full sheets, souvenir sheets, a stockbook of sets and singles, Year Sets, exhibition items and more, huge face value, worth inspection.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

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Lot 2842 - foreign country collections Pacific Islands to Uruguay - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Russia, Souvenir Sheet Group. Accumulation of over 100 various souvenir sheets and misc. in a binder, also some blocks and sets including 1934 Zeppelins unused, review recommended.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

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Lot 2805 - foreign country collections German Area to Netherlands -  Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Lot 2805 - foreign country collections German Area to Netherlands - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

Germany, German Cover Seals Collection. Comprehensive collection of approximately 4,000-5,000 seals arranged in 8 stockbooks, encompassing the vast range of cities, districts, governmental institutions, etc.; institutional seals with an array of bureaus and ministries, over 12 pages of Postal/Post Office related seals, substantial section of city administration seals including whole section for Dresden, strong section of Consulate seals with a vast range of countries and town represented including U.S., Russia and Asia, nice section of military, etc.; little duplication throughout, an exceptional group rarely and offered as such.
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 75 - The Sescal Sale

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