Auction 35
Collector Series
Foreign Single Lots
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Lot 422 |
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 Belgium, 1954, Albert I Memorial complete (Scott B555-B557. Michel 989-991), used on a remarkable August 5, 1954 cover from Brussels to the U.S.A., made from a leftover printed war map published by the War staff in 1943. Estimate $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 423 |
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 Bulgaria, 1935, Youth Gymnastic Organization at Sofia complete (Scott 273-278), o.g., very lightly hinged, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $145. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 424 |
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China, 1837 (Aug. 17), stampless letter from Canton to New York, USA, from Shepherd Wetmore to his cousin Samuel Wetmore in New York. The letter, carried privately by a ship captain as a courtesy, notes "original sent via Java"; it discusses opium, tea, silk and copper trading. A most interesting early commercial letter, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 425 |
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China, 1838 (Mar. 7), stampless letter from Canton to London, England, addressed to Mr. Shepherd Wetmore, c/o Morrison Cryder & Co., marked "Private" and carried on the ship Golconda by the ship captain as a courtesy to one of the biggest American trading houses in Canton, China at that time. The letter was returned unopened from London to Canton, as the recipient has already left London. The letter was back in Canton a year later, in March 1839. Opened for display with trivial tear to the seal, Very Fine overall, a unique Canton-London-Canton round trip letter. Estimate $600 - 800 This 2½ page letter from Samuel Wetmore to his cousin (Wm) Shepherd Wetmore, discusses the desires and plans of their partner, Mr. Archer, to leave the firm with his share of capital and various commercial options for his departure. It includes the possibility of him getting the Wetmore House business in Lima, Peru. Finally the letter congratulates him on his marriage to Esther in 1837. The Wetmore family is somewhat famous - there is a reference in the Wikipedia (online) to William Shepard Wetmore. Further notes are included with the lot. There is much historical interest here! . View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 426 |
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 China: Taiwan Province, 1947, Chiang Kai-shek 60th Birthday complete (Scott 29-34. Chan TP54-59), sheets of 50, a lovely set, o.g., never hinged; some minor gum toning throughout, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,050. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $275 |
Lot 427 |
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China: Taiwan Province, 1947, Chiang Kai-shek 60th Birthday complete (Scott 29-34. Chan TP54-59), sheets of 50; some perf separations on the 10.00 value, mild gum toning throughout, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,050. Estimate $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $275 |
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