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Worldwide Auction During APS Ameristamp Expo


Foreign Country Collections - Greece to Mexico
 
 
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Lot 3793
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Greece, Classic Mint and Used Collection to 1928, On Schwaneberger pages, 1st issue complete and mostly complete used after that except few (mostly rareties), occasional mint Hermes Head and most earlies with full o.g., 1896 Olympics complete mostly used, 1900 on virtually complete with 1911-21 issue mint, also incl. virtually all back of the book, used in Turkey with 1912 black overprint complete mint, red virtually complete, Lemnos, Mytilene with blocks of 4, Dedeagatch, Thrace, Icaria, Ionian Islands, etc., many Hermes Heads with margins all round and fresh, "European" quality for this collection formed in Europe, Fine to Very Fine for this needs close inspection for possible varieties.
Estimate $2,500-3,000.
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Realized
$5,290
Lot 3794
 
Greece, Early Used Postcards, 28, all with architectural designs, all from same series and all different, few unused but majority circa 1900 to 1905 period, overseas usages incl. France, Egypt, few slight faults, mostly Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$374
Lot 3795
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Honduras, Proof Accumulation, few hundred in large multiples, mostly 1950's issues, some in final design with punch holes, several of vignettes, many with margin notations, worth inspection, most unusual lot, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-600.
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Realized
$489
Lot 3796
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Hungary, Intact Complete Classic Collection, On Schwaneberger pages to 1927, earlies used, incl. shades, perf vars., 1900-04 "Turul" issue on with scattered mint incl. Michel #68A-69A, 1913-18 issue on virtually all o.g., incl. all Semis, incl. Airs, Dues virtually complete, Officials and Newspapers (mostly used) complete, also small West Hungary mint group, overall "European" quality for this collection formed in Europe, Fine to Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate $1,400-1,600.
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Realized
$1,840
Lot 3797
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Hungary, Extensive Collection, hundreds of mint and used on well filled Scott pages in binder, classics to 1975, many better sets and singles throughout, Semi-postals, Airs, Dues, extensive showing of Occupation issues, souvenir sheets at back incl. Roosevelt issues, clean lot, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$575
Lot 3798
 
Hungary, 1918-1919 Occupation Issues, o.g. on pages, selection of overprints on Hungary issues for Rumania (Transylvania) and Romanian Occupation, nice group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$150
Lot 3799

Iceland, Intact Classic Collection to 1926, On Schwaneberger pages to 1926, virtually complete (incl. Airs and Officials except #O1) except few with no places on pages, incl. some of the overprints with few earlies used, 1873 issue mint with full o.g., 1907 issue on mostly mint, overall "European" quality for this collection formed in Europe, Fine to Very Fine lot very attractive.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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Realized
$2,990
Lot 3800
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Iceland, 1873 to 1995 Used Collection, In Lighthouse album, starts #7 (rich color - very fine), with sporadic 19th Century (overall better condition then normal), few of the overprint issues, 1902-04 Issue to 5kr, 1907-08 issue on complete through 1922, mostly non revenue cancels, some 1920's surcharges, Airs with some complete sets, 1930 Parliament set except 1k, 5k, 1931-33 Redrawn set to 10kr, Officials incl. #O3, 1876-95 complete except 10a, some of the overprints, 1902, 1907 sets complete, 1944 to 1993 complete, Fine to Very Fine overall.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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Lot 3801
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Iceland, Better Quality Selection, consists of #'s 7 (usual rough perfs), 28, 31a (faults - incl. a repaired corner, 1988 APES Certificate), 51, 59, 71-83, 83, 86-91, 91, 232-34, 252 mint, 284-86, O31-38 and O31-38 mint; all at least fine centered - with a good number of very fine - and sound unless otherwise indicated, mixed condition.
Scott $5,287.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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Realized
$1,208
Lot 3802

Iceland, Circa 1914 to 1960 Christmas Seal Group, 46 different with mostly early period, also 1977 issue, Fine to Very Fine lot.
Estimate $100-150.
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Realized
$92
Lot 3803

Indochina (French), Cover Lot, 49 commercial covers and 4 postcards (early), late 1940's to early 1950's, few from Laos, all addressed to France, good variety of frankings, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $1,000-1,200.
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Lot 3804

Indochina (French), Cover Lot, 50 commercial covers, late 1940's to early 1950's, all addressed to France, good variety of frankings, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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Lot 3805

Indochina (French), Cover Lot, 48 commercial covers, late 1940's to early 1950's, all addressed to Paris, good variety of frankings, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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Lot 3806

Indochina (French), Postal History, 50 commercial covers from the late 1940's to early 1950's, all addressed to firms in Paris, clean group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600-700.
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Lot 3807

Indochina (French), to France Cover Lot, 33 commercial covers, late 1940's to early 1950's, all addressed to Paris, good variety of frankings, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$489
Lot 3808
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Iran, Extensive Collection On Pages, many hundreds on well filled Scott pages to 1970's, extensive classics (unchecked), modern mint incl. better sets and singles, few minor faults on classics, if early material genuine, very high catalog, inspection recommended, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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Realized
$1,495
Lot 3809
 
Iran, 1962 to 1970 Mint Collection, n.h. in Apadana album, duplication for additional mint or used, appears complete for period Scott #1092 to 1501, clean collection, Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$311
Lot 3810
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Israel, Collection to 1990's, In 21 albums on homemade pages, a poor's man collection made up for in quantity particularly the later period where there is fair amount of mint, also FD's, mostly used earlies with #9 used tab, few early covers (toning issues), after that better sets both mint, used and FD's, incl. tabs, mostly Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-600.
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Realized
$978
Lot 3811
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Israel, Large Cover Accumulation, large accumulation of First Day covers/stamp folders, souvenir cards, maxi cards and stamps on quad pages in springback albums in 5 banker boxes, valuable and interesting items throughout, also postal stationery, air letters and some modern covers, better items incl. early issues and Tabul miniature sheet on cover etc, worth inspection, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$403
Lot 3812
 
Israel, New Issue Stock, n.h., with tabs, many in blocks of 4, 1980 to 1995, excellent variety of issues, owners original cost $700+, Very Fine.
Estimate $250-300.
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Lot 3813
 
Israel & Palestine, Covers & Postcards, over 200 various vintage postcards, covers and misc. items, incl. early First Days, commercial mail and some Egypt, inspection suggested, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$253
Lot 3814
 
Israel, Dealer Lot of New Issues, all mint n.h. and virtually all sets and singles in the better period, a few earlier; from 1988 to 1995 from a couple to 10+ of each, very clean lot, Very Fine.
Scott $1,000+.
Estimate $200-250.
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Realized
$196
Lot 3815
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Italy, States High Value Selection, consists of #'s Modena 1 (thin), 9a (on piece), 11 (thin), PR1 (on piece), PR2 (no gum, thin), Parma 2, 10 (thin), 16 mint, Roman States 1b (no gum), 1c, Sardinia 4 (thin), 9 (crease, backstamped "J. SCHL."), 14a (thin), 15 (on piece), Tuscany 6, 7 (faults), 8, 20, 20b, 21a, 22, Two Sicilies 7 (faults), 9 (tied on piece of newspaper), 10, 12 mint, 12b, 15a mint (thin), 17 (faults), 21 mint (tone spot), 23a (no gum, thin), 23b and 25a; some less than four margin copies but the majority will be fine and better centered and sound unless otherwise indicated, Very Good to Fine.
Scott $34,000.
Estimate $3,500-4,000.
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Lot 3816
 
Italy, Mint Collection to 1968, hundreds in Scott specialty album, better items incl. #46-68, 81, 83, 118, better 1930's sets, Semi-postals, Airs, Special Delivery, Dues, Parcel Post, San Marino and Vatican City, plus stockpages of duplicates mint and used, clean lot, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $10,000 (Owner's).
Estimate $2,500-3,000.
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Realized
$2,300
Lot 3817
 
Italy, Colonies Mint Stock, nice selection of singles and sets on small sales cards, good mix of issues, minor duplication, plenty of cat. values in the $20 to $80 range, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $4,000 + (older cat.) (Owner's).
Estimate $1,200-1,400.
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Realized
$1,323
Lot 3818
 
Italy, States and Stampless Group, group of 42 items from Italy and the Italian States, inspection is needed on this lot but it appears to be nice and clean, owners retail $3400+, generally Fine.
Estimate $700-850.
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Realized
$748
Lot 3819
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Italy, States Oldtime Collection on Pages, powerful group of used and mint written up on homemade pages, consists of Tuscany, Sardinia, Naples, Sicily, Modena, Parma, Romagna and a bit of Roman States, all with duplication for shades, cancels, etc., genuine, reprints, forgeries, there all in this lot, huge catalog potential, mixed condition, a close inspection is warranted, Fine appearance.
Estimate $1,000-2,000.
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$2,243
Lot 3820
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Italy, Mostly Used Collection, several hundred on homemade pages, 1860's to 1950's, some better classics noted, #33, 37-44, 63, 64-66, 72, 115-118, 119-122, 159-164, occasional minor faults, but better condition than usually seen, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-700.
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Lot 3821
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Italy, States Used Collection, good showing of Tuscany, Roman States and Two Sicilies, incl. some forgeries, large group of Roman States reprints in addition to genuine issues, few items signed, very high catalog in mixed condition, Fine appearance.
Estimate $500-700.
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Realized
$460
Lot 3822

Italy, W.W.I Maritime Postal Cards, 44 different unused private printed to order cards, all relating to battles, propaganda, Naval vessels, etc., several in multicolor, unusual group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Realized
$184
Lot 3823
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Italy, Colonies Group, couple hundred mint and used in stockbook, Aegean Islands, Colonies, and Italian Occupation of Austria, good variety with minor duplication, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $1,100 (Owner's).
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$265
Lot 3824
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Italy, Trieste, Zone A and AMG Collection, very clean in 2 vols. and appears to be complete collection of Trieste, incl. all major sets incl. Q1-12 ($649), Q13-26 ($327), J7-15 ($327), 1-17 ($170), second part is a thorough study of AMG issues incl. papers, perfs, gum, and overprint varieties, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $6,551 (Owner's).
Estimate $1,600-2,000.
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$2,530
Lot 3825
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Italy, Trieste, Zone A and AMG Specialty Stock, small group of AMG and Trieste from dealers stock, specialized material incl. gutter pairs, tete-beche pairs, revenues, error, and varieties, owners retail $5326, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800-1,100.
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$1,323
Lot 3826
 
Italy, Trieste, Zone A, Italian and Austrian AMG Cover Lot, lot of 62 pieces of Italian and Austrian AMG usages, nice grouping worth a close look, owners retail $3565, generally Fine.
Estimate $725-900.
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$690
Lot 3827
 
Italy, Trieste, Zone A, Mint Collection, o.g. in mounts on Bush pages, noted gutter pairs, Parcel Post pairs, Airs, town cancels on piece, industrial tax stamps, mint stationery, most stamps affected by mount stains (used, stationery and most gutter pairs OK), mixed condition, inspect.
Estimate $100-200.
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$35
Lot 3828
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Japan, Extensive Collection in 11 Albums, In 3 ring binders on homemade pages, 1 binder for Philatelic Week issues, others starting with #1 to year 1991, each binder with collateral material relevant to the enclosed material, Dragon and other early classic issues identified with forgeries so noted, a student of Japan as the later issues shows covers incl. FD's, cancels, vars., souvenir sheets, back of the book, etc., missing certain areas that he had separate binders incl. National Parks, New Year issues, National Athletic Meets, early postcards, currency and ephemera enclosed with the material, missing any better individual items in later period of substantial value, but very thorough throughout with identification, 19th Century mixed condition, 20th Century mostly Fine to Very Fine needs careful inspection.
Estimate $14,000-16,000.
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Realized
$13,800
Lot 3829
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Japan, Extensive Postal Stationery Mint and Used Collection, In 4 three ring binders on homemade pages, all areas represented with hundreds, 1st binder starting with Postal Cards and incl. #PC2 used, PC4 addressed but uncancelled, later combination mint or used with few extra copies, most internal but few overseas, incl. postal reply cards with some still attached, JSCA #PC14 on with additional mostly used extras, later with commemorative cancels, also International Mail intermixed from #FC4 on, 2nd binder New Year's Postal Cards starting with #NC1, mostly mint with dupl., some used and some commem. cancels, 3rd binder Season's Greetings Postal Cards starting with #SG1-1b, 1d, virtually all mint with some commem. cancels, also few Aerogrammes incl. #LS1 used, LS4 (3 used), later some used, etc., 4th binder Commemorative Postal cards starting with #CC1 mint, CC5a F.D., mostly mint after with few F.D. or commemorative cancels, minor dupl. throughout the more common values, also the second portion of the International Mail incl. #FC18 mint, FC23, FC25 with F.D. cancel, FC27 in 2 paper stocks, after that with minor dupl., also FC31 reply card only, also Blue Bird cards mint, overall very clean group rarely offered, great lot for expansion, Fine to Very Fine overall.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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$2,300
Lot 3830
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Japan, Extensive Revenue Collection, Hundreds on homemade pages, starts with 1950's Training stamps, incl. 1885 Officially Sealed, 1873 on Documentary with 1883 typographed issue with additional copies showing cancels, shades, also Tobacco, Medicine, Justice, Registration, Meiji Series, Trade, Showa, Telegraph, silks, Express, National Pension, Taisho Series, also Taiwan revenues, Rice Inspection, few documents, all listed per Shimomura cat. (photocopy incl.) plus additional reference maternal, generally Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Realized
$863
Lot 3831
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Japan, Mostly Mint Collection, hundreds in 2 Scott specialty albums, some early used, value in 1940's onwards, noted #422 n.h., several Park sets, virtually complete from 1956 to 1993, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $600-700.
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$1,323
Lot 3832
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Japan, Used Stock, 2 banker boxes containing 7 thick stockbooks, mostly arranged by Scott numbers starting with Koban issues, with early commemoratives and Airmails, please look through carefully as there are many better items and possibly premium cancels, generally Fine.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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Realized
$2,070
Lot 3833
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Japan, Collection in 10 Volumes, hundreds of mint and used in various albums and stockbooks, incl. many better mint sets and singles, lots of modern postage and nice 4 vol. postal stationery collection, worth a look, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $800-1,000.
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$1,553
Lot 3834
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Japan, Used in Manchuria, couple hundred 1920's issues, 23 different with some heavy duplication on homemade pages, all canceled Dairen I.J.P.O. in purple, noted #201 with blocks of 8 (perf. separations at left), 4 (2, 1 with separations), strips of 5, 3 and pairs, unusual oldtime accumulation, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $750-1,000.
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Realized
$5,060
Lot 3835
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Japan, 20th Century Stock in Binder, several hundred mint and used organized on Manila pages, many modern mint sets, value in Park sheets most in original folders, also noted #422 n.h., 479 l.h., clean lot, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $500-750.
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$1,035
Lot 3836

Japan, Postal History Group, 22 early postal cards, covers and postcards, noted nice UPU, military and destinations, worth a look, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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Lot 3837
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Japan, Mint and Used Collection, 1874-1972, mint and used general collection in a Minkus album, earlies through 1920's mostly used, 20th Century features mint and used sets and singles, incl. Beauty Looking Back, Moon & Geese and Pheasant Airmail set complete, also some Ryukyu Island, worth inspection, condition mixed, generally Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$575
Lot 3838
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Japan, Accumulation in Small Box, stuffed with hundreds of items incl. nice mint sets, souvenir sheets, modern postage, postal stationery and some covers, please inspect carefully as there are many better items incl., generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$1,323
Lot 3839
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Japan, Classic Cancels, mounted on part album page, noted Seoul, French maritime, foreign mail Offices, native, interesting group, generally Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$863
Lot 3840

Japan, Early 20th Stationery and Envelopes, 13 unused multicolor letters (stationery) with matching envelopes, most showing women, lovely group, Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Lot 3841
 
Japan, Mint Never Hinged Stock, Clean mint group from 1950's-70's sorted by Scott # in a box varying in quantities with significant total face value (plus few better items), please inspect, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$403
Lot 3842
 
Japan, Modern Postal Stationery Stock, thousands of mainly postal cards sorted by Japanese catalog numbers, there are both mint and used, huge retail potential, inspect, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$219



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