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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2781		/o Switzerland, Extensive Mint and Used Collection, Oldtime lot on quadrille pages to 1970s with many early classics to early 20th Century, better incl. mint #1L4, 2L2-3 used, #1 with cert., 2, 7 with shades, 11-12, 14 on complete mostly used with occasional dupl., few vars. incl. Zum. #79.1.18 with preprinting crease, Semis complete mostly used with mint souvenir sheets, Airs virtually complete, scattered other back of the book, strength in classical period with above average condition, 20th Century mostly fine to very fine. Some 19th Century singles in auction from this lot. Some earlies bought from "The Amateur Stamp Collector" in London . Estimate $7,500-10,000. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 2782		/o Switzerland, Intact Mint and Used Collection, several thousand in 4 Lindner hingeless albums to 2004, classics used incl. #1L2, 2L2-2L4, 2L6, 3L1, 1, 5, all with certs. (except 1L2) and all with some kind of fault, but several attractive looking copies, also noted used 7a, 7d, 11, 13 (cert., sound), imperforate Helvetia with various impressions, paper thickness, shades, noted used 30-31, 32, 33-34, 35 (2, mint), perforate Helvetia incl. mint 44, 46, 56, 67b, used 50a, 63, later mint incl. 75-76, 77, 79-80, 82-87, 88b, 111, used 81, 87b, 89, 92-93, 111a, many Zumstein listed varieties incl. #135.2A.01, oZ41, 1907 onwards virtually complete mint incl. souvenir sheets, Semi-postals mint incl. Zumstein I-III, no other back of the book, worth a close look, mixed condition on 19th Century, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $7,000-8,000. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 2783		Switzerland, Balance of Mint Collection, o.g. in Lighthouse album to 1945 PAX issue, starting Zum. #2W (cert.), balance of collection from Federal Administration on with certs for #16IIg, Strubels with certs for #25Ba, 22A, 23C, 1858-62 issue complete mint, 1862-78 white paper complete with shades to 50c, excellent Sitting Helvetias with cert. #41c, also incl. #37b, 33a, 33b, 41c, 44 in block of 8 n.h. with one showing double embossing (1 inverted), numerous shades, proofs, strips, nice Numerals with #61A, Standing Helvetias with #67Af, 69Ca, 71Ca, 1894-1903, 1901-03, 1905-07, 1906, 1907 issues complete incl. #72Da (cert.), 1907 William Tell and Helvetia issues on complete (#116 used incl. block of 25) except #173zI, some n.h. in later period, also NABA sheet, all difficult items identified per Zumstein incl. numerous shades, "European" quality lot as much was bought overseas, excellent colors and gum throughout, Fine to Very Fine lot. Many Ex Katcher. Estimate $5,000-7,500. View details	Realized $6,900
Lot 2784		Switzerland, 20th Century Mint Collection, Lovely clean and fresh mint collection in four specialized Biella Swiss albums, starts with various UPU issues incl. specialized by plate and perf, onwards there is high degree of completion with many varieties and some light dupl., incl. 1945 Pax set complete o.g. as well as other significant sets and singles throughout, Semi-postals and Airmails virtually complete, incl. most blocks and souvenir sheets, NABA, National Fete Day, Pro Patria all present also useful Dues, Franchise and Telegraph issues, nice showing of Kehrdrucke and Zussamenhangende, also a few Zwischenstege, Officials incl. War Board of Trade and others and U.N. Offices in Geneva, premium and valuable above average collection that was assembled by a knowledgeable philatelist, inspection a must to truly appreciate, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $4,000-6,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 2785		/ Switzerland, Gutter Unpunched Mint Collection, SBK #SI//SXXV, n.h. to o.g., 14 diff. better incl. #S1 (hinged-cert.) with certs of #SVI, SVII, S1, SXI, SXXII, nicest group we have offered, Fine to Very Fine. SBK 8,680 SFr. Estimate $2,000-2,500. View details and photo	Realized $2,530
Lot 2786		Switzerland, Valuable 19th Century Group, assortment of mostly mint starting with #5 used (cat. $1500), 7 (2 shades cat. $600 each), 8 used and 10 mint and used, also nice selection of Strubel issues, 1862-1864 issues nearly complete mint, various 1867-1878 issues, 1881 granite paper issues complete mint incl. large mint dupl. group incl. 68 (7), Numeral issues mint incl. #78 (cert., cat. $1150), mint standing Helvetias and more, some minor faults but overall clean, fresh, outstanding group, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $2,000-3,000. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 2787		/ Switzerland, Gutter Pairs With Hole Mint Collection to 1937, Zumstein #S1-23, S26-28, 30-33, n.h. to o.g., complete except #S24-25, 29 (separate lots), Choice Very Fine rarely seen this complete. Zumstein approximately 8,680 SFr (n.h.). Estimate $2,000-2,500. View details and photo	Realized $2,645
Lot 2788		Switzerland, Complete 1946 to 2002 Mint Collection, n.h. in 3 Lighthouse albums, also incl. Airs mostly complete from beginning, Surtax complete incl. 3 copies Zum. #16 (2 used), 1937 and later se-tenants, very clean collection, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $1,500-2,000. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 2789		/ Switzerland, Clean Intact 20th Century Collection, In Scott album to 1992, starting 1907-25 issue on complete with few "a" numbers, earlies hinged, later n.h. incl. 1945 PAX set n.h., incl. all souvenir sheets, Semis, no Airs, etc., except few Officials, very clean collection, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,400. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 2790		Switzerland, Se-Tenant Mint Collection Complete, complete per Lighthouse pages to 1953, large majority n.h., incl. 1942 Red Cross issue also complete used, oZ41 complete sheet with FD cancel, Very Fine rarely offered complete. Zumstein approximately 7,700 SFr. Estimate $1,000-1,500. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 2791		S Switzerland, Classic Specimen Group, 30 items incl. 2 pairs (rare), "Specimen" overprints from types I-IV consists of Sitting Helvetias (10) incl. one inverted, Numeral (5, 2 with certs), Standing Helvetias (8), also 7 singles "Ausser Kurs", n.h. to unused, some faults from being applied to documents, fresh group rarely seen, Fine. Estimate $1,000-1,200. View details and photo	Realized $748
Lot 2792		Switzerland, Postage Dues Collection and Group, mint mostly o.g. collection on Lighthouse pages with scattered early mint identified per Zumstein and showing various types, incl. #17AK-21AK, 1897-1908 issue complete, #24A-27A, 23BN-28BN, 1910 issue on complete mostly mint sets, also separate group not incorporated into collection, virtually all o.g. bought mostly on individual basis, each identified per Zumstein, incl. Specimens, considerably above normal condition seen, Fine to Very Fine. Many Ex Katcher. Estimate $1,000-1,500. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 2793		/ Switzerland, 1907 Kocher Mint Collection, Zumstein #1a-b, 2a-3d, complete n.h. to o.g. except two 2c values, also incl. pair n.h. without vignette #3a with se. at top, all fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Zumstein 4,200+ SFr. Estimate $800-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $863
Lot 2794		Switzerland, Collectors Balance, few hundred items, incl. back of book incl. Officials with 48Z used block of 4 with double print, 1940s and later coils incl. #242yRC, S5, some plate flaws, "K" numbers, 1845 Geneva #5 repaired, C3-12, Flugpost #21.1.09, 4z.1.10, etc., fun lot of some value, inspect, Fine to Very Fine overall. Estimate $800-1,000. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 2795		o Switzerland, Collector Accumulation, thousands of mostly used organized in various stockbooks and binders with dupl., many identified by Scott and Zumstein numbers, numerous cancels, classics to modern, noted early used Semi-postals, Dues incl. #J28 (4), plus a few used postal cards, great lot for study, mixed condition. Estimate $750-1,000. View details	Realized $575
Lot 2796		Switzerland, Hotelpost Balance of Collection, On lighthouse pages, 55 mostly diff., 8 diff. hotels represented, incl. group of Belap forgeries, Murren #IV-V, Rigi-Kulm, Rigi-Scheidereck, etc., all identified, overall fresh and fine group of this popular area. Estimate $750-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $863
Lot 2797		Switzerland, Extensive Mint Officials Collection, mostly n.h. in Lighthouse album, incl. SBK #1, 3, 9-15 n.h., General Administration SBK #1-18 set n.h. (cat. Sfr2200), 19y-27y and complete mint through "Officials", mint and/or used complete sets after that, missing only few varieties, very clean collection, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000. View details and photo	Realized $2,070
Lot 2798		Switzerland, 1908 to 1968 Mint, n.h. incl. 1908 70c (2) and horiz. pair, 1914 5fr, 1924 Coat of Arms 90c to 2fr sets with plate flaws and papers, 1925 40c (3), also single with clear offset, 1937 3fr to 10fr (3 sets), 1945 PAX to 10fr incl. 3fr block of four, pair, Airs 1913 50c, Pro Juvenute issues from 1917 with many sets, couple of Semi-officials, etc., clean, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $750-1,000. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 2799		Switzerland, Commercial, Surtax and Pro Patria Cover Collection, Few hundred mostly 20th Century to 1980s incl. better commemorative usages with souvenir sheets incl. Surtax with Block #8, 18, 21 (3), classics incl. Sitting Helvetias incl. other country destinations, Flugpost incl. #2 and 1923 set usages, Pro-Juvenute, occasional FDs, very interesting collection and very clean, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $600-800. View details and photo	Realized $2,013
Lot 2800		Switzerland, Standing Helvetias Reprints, Proofs, Essays, Etc, Nice selection of Girardet Paris prints incl. multiples, also 20c, 25c, 40c, 3fr die proofs in black, 12 bicolored color essays incl. pairs (#ES 68.3.Ol type I), also trial color proofs, Libertas essays group incl. gummed block of 4, etc., interesting group not often seen, excellent colors throughout, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $600-800. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 2801		Switzerland, Standing Helvetias Select Mint Group, over 50 o.g. bought mostly on individual basis, each identified per Zumstein, few extra unclassified, incl. many better shades, excellent colors, Fine to Very Fine old retail $9000+. Ex Katcher. Estimate $600-800. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 2802		/o Switzerland, Pro Patria and Pro Juvenute Collections Complete, n.h. or used complete sets in Lighthouse hingeless to 2009, incl. Zum. #oZ41a n.h., also 1953 Pro Juvenute folder, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $500-700. View details	Realized $575
Lot 2803		/ Switzerland, Se-Tenant Pairs Error Selection, n.h. to o.g., better small group incl. #S7III with broken "E" variety, S48z double perfs, S47y, S40-41z block of 4 with double perfs, S12 with mispunch, and 3 part or full sheets of William Tell, very fresh group, unusual, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $350-400. View details and photo	Realized $604
Lot 2804		/o Switzerland, Accumulation of Mint and Used, filed mostly in glassines, dealer cards, etc., high cat. value here, mostly Officials, some earlier issues as well, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $400-500. View details	Realized $334
Lot 2805		Switzerland, Non Zumstein Group, Collectors group of couple hundred incl. flight labels, 1919 Rumanian and Poland train, Basel Police, listed Red Cross Zum. #XI with cert., WWII Military labels and few covers, collection of Canton Ticino revenues, 71 diff. festival (1897-1913), etc., interesting lot, generally Fine. Estimate $300-400. View details	Realized $431
Lot 2806		B Switzerland, PTT Year Propaganda Booklets, Few hundred all diff., starting PTT#1 French and German, all diff. incl. #26-27, etc., clean, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $250-300. View details	Realized $173
Lot 2807		Switzerland, Railway Stamps, group of 13 Juru Industrial incl. one used, and 4 Tramalant Narrow Gauge complete set of 2 with both Specimens, unusual, Fine. Estimate $250-300. View details and photo	Realized $431
Lot 2808		/o Switzerland, 1862 to 1978 Collection, several hundred mint and used in Minkus specialty album, noted PAX set mix of used and mint, some better souvenir sheets mint, early Semi-postals mint and used, some mint stuck to pages, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. View details	Realized $242
Lot 2809		Switzerland, Postal History, Over 45 better in an album, many flights, high retail value, worth a look, generally Fine. Estimate $200-250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 2810		Switzerland, Postal History Lot, 99 in small binder, 19th & 20th Century usages, few earlies and many Semi-postal usages, reg., multiples, etc., generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. View details	Realized $242
Lot 2811		Switzerland, Collector's Small Group of Covers, Around 65+ from stampless to fairly recent, incl. mint and used early stationery, se-tenant usages, 1914 National Fete usages, inspect, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 2812		P Switzerland, Three Standing Helvetia Die Proofs, consisting of 40c Type II in red on cardboard (PD 76.2.04g), 25c Type II in black (PD 93.02.04a), 40c redrawn Type II by Girardet in 1904 steel plate engraving on cardboard in black (PD 76.2.04a), all clean, Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. View details and photo	Realized $150
Lot 2813		Switzerland, Several Hundred Covers, mostly 20th century, many FD's, some better, clean, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $200-300. View details	Realized $115
Lot 2814		o Switzerland, Mostly Used Stock, couple hundred singles and sets organized on sales pages in small binder, some dubious classics (not counted), noted better Semi-postal sets, many $10 to $50 cat. items, 19th Century mixed condition, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $150-200. View details	Realized $127
Lot 2815		/ Switzerland, Modern Mint Issues and FD's, Full box of recent incl. numerous year sets, clean, Very Fine. Estimate $100-200. View details	Realized $460

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