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Lot# 459 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 459 Finland

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    1849/1953: Strong, in the classic period predominantly used, later unused collection in four self designed Albums, containing many excellent quality stamps and covers. The collection begins with a 1850 postal stationery envelope, neatly cancelled with a boxed two line cachet of BORGA. The 1856 first issue comprises a 5 k blue and three 10 k carmine all very fine used with certifices 'genuine and flawless' including a 10 k laid paper. The 1860 first roulette issue in Rubel currency is represented by 8 copies, the condition is as is usual mixed but well above average. The 1866 mark currency rouletted issue is represented by 47 stamps with many very fine including a superb looking 1 mark with cds BORGA 23 8 70. Subsequent issues include the 1875 32p red perf 14:13 1/2, the 1885 high values in fine used. The 1891 issue includes three seven Rubel stamps used including a certificated copy. The 1930 Zeppelin flight is also present on a flown card, as well as two single stamps, one unused full og, signed Zumstein and a fine used copy. In all a very powerful collection of this difficult area with many highly catalogued stamps in fine condition
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500.00 CHF