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  • Lot# : 2140 Great Britain

    Periodicals - Great Britain; Alfred Smith & Co. 1863/74: Stamp Collector's Magazine, published by Alfred Smith & Co. in Bath, the first twelve years, twelve volumes Morocco hardbound in green, blue and brown, gold stamped on front and spine, the front with an elaborate sunk design, each with a real used adhesive on it. An eye catcher of this extremely early philatelic journal, the first issue printed only two years after the first catalogue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2141 Switzerland

    Periodicals - Switzerland/Belgium; Stroehlin, Paul 1891: La Revue Philatélique Suisse, published by Paul Stroehlin as officiel journal of the Société lausannoise de timbrologie, nos. 1-9. In addition Le Timbre-Poste - Journal du collectionneur, numbers 340-348 and Le Timbre fiscal, nos. 200-208, both published by Moens. Complete run of these three journals from 1891, hardbound in full boredaux leather, raised perfect spine, gold stamped on front and spine. A superb item, known only in two examples.rnProvenance: Collection Waroquiers, Maison Williame (Feb. 2003), lot 3150.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2142 Belgium

    Albums - Belgium; Moens J.-B. 1872/86c: Group six albums from Jean-Baptiste Moens in Bruxelles, incl. Album de Timbres-Poste 1872 9th edition, 433 pages without stamps in red Morocoo binding and golden clasp imprinted 'F.V.H.' (Frans van Heesveld); 1878, 11th edition, supplement without stamps, pages cut out partially, spots; 1878 11th edition, 188 pages with 16 pages cut out, some pages partially cut out, includes some stamps, bound in red Morocco with figurative embossing and gold stamped imprint on front and spine, very attractive from outside; 1881 12th edition, two albums with 504 pages both volumes and the first volume up to page 266, respectively both in red Morocco binding; and finally 1886 15th edition, 503 pages with 26 pages missing, includes few stamps and stationery cut-outs, in red decorative Morocoo binding, gold coated imprint on front and spine and golden clasps. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2143 France

    Albums - France; Maury, Arthur 1878/1914: Group seven albums from Arthur Maury in Paris, incl. Album Universelle de Timbres-Poste 1878 3rd edition, 254 pages with few stamps, excellent condition; the identical 3rd edition in a more exquisite furnishing with the stamps printed only on one side on thicker paper, bound in red Marocco with gold stamped imprint on front, back and reverse, two golden clasps; 1884 4th edition, 254 pages with few stamps; 1892c 2nd volume issued for stamps between appr. 1883 and 1892; 1893 11th edition, 536 pages, golden clasp; 1902 13th edition, 688 pages; and 1914 19th edition, 1104 pages with several hinged adhesives; all albums bound in red or brown Marocco with gold stamped imprint on front and spine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2144 Dt. Reich

    Albums - Germany; Senf, R. 1886/99c: Group two albums from Richard Senf in Leipzig, incl. 1886 Album Timbre-Poste, 2nd edition in French language, 859 pages with several stamps included in over average quality, two front pages with tears, the album in a most attractive binding with gold stamped printing and figures on spine and front and reverse, pages with gilt edge and the album closed by silver clasp, in a defect box. Also 1899c Schaubeks Illustriertes Briefmarken-Album edited by Richard Senf and published by C. G. Lücke Leipzig, German 21st edition, part 2 with the stamps issued 1890-1899 worldwide, incl. several interesting stamps in over average quality, a most decorative binding with raised and embossed parts in red and gold, intact golden clasp. In addition a small 64 page beginner Album Timbres-Poste in French language but German style, from about 1893, published by 'E.H.'.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2145 Div. Deutschland Sammlungen/Posten

    1891/2000c: Lot  70 Bücher, Kataloge und Broschüren zur Philatelie und Postgeschichte Deutschlands, dabei Krötzsch - Portofreimarken der Deutschen Staaten, Abschnitte 1-3 & 5-13 in fünf Bänden, Suppantschitsch Briefmarkenkunde 1895, Moschkau / Senf / Haas Handbuch für Postwertzeichensammler in zwei Bänden, 7. Auflage, Senf- Beiträge zur Postwertzeichenkunde 1892, Vertrauliches Korrespondenz-Blatt philatelistischer Vereine 1895 & 1898, Kohl-Freimarkenkatalog 1906, NNK Normal-Katalog 1914, verschiedene kleine Stempelwerke zu versch. altdeutschen Staaten, Müller-Mark 4. Auflage 1954 in drei Bänden, Grobe 4. Auflage 1968 & 333 Jahre Braunschweig
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2146 Great Britain

    1881/2000c: Lot 35 books, booklets and catalogues related to UK philately and postal history incl. Nissen - Penny Black Plating, 1998 reprint, Danzig & Goldsmith Cancellations of Penny Red, Westley - Postal Cancellations of London 1840-1890, Jackson - May Dates, Alcock & Holland - Postmarks of Great Britain and Ireland, 1881 Philbrick & Westobey - Postage & Telegraph Stamps of Great Britain, from the Library of Reginald Primrose, 1909 Melville - Stamp Book in two volumes, 1919 de Worms Royal Philatelic Society 1869-1919, 1885 Evans - Philatelic Handbook, twice with different binding, 1865 Lewins - Her Majesty's Mails: History of the post office; 1897 Firth - Postage Stamps and their Collection with some funny advertisements  incl. Mr. Winch from the Winch Brothers swimmimg in a 'Sea of Stamps'. An unusual lot.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2147 Collections/lots worldwide

    1887/2000c: Lot 20 books, booklets and catalogues dealing with the philately and postal history of the Commonwealth incl. 1887 Lockyer - Colonial stamps, Holmes BNA, Cooper two books Early Indian Cancellations & Stamps of India, also other Overseas areas incl, China - Ireland Large Dragons and Post offices of the world (except Germany), 1888, reprint, USA - Zareski Oblitérations des Étas-Unis, print run 300, in addition auction catalogues Burrus Ceylon, Barbados & New Zealand, also DF Kainai Mauritius.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2148 Collections/lots Europe

    1876/2000c: Lot 35 books, booklets and catalogues dealing with philately and postal history of different European ccountries incl. France - Rothschild 1876 Histoire de la Poste au lettres et du timbre-poste, Maury 1891 Leroy Timbres-poste français, 1907 Histoire des Timbres-Poste Français, Hungary - Ryan Abstempelungen der ungarischen Postämter auf österreichischen Marken, Austria - Müller Entwertungen Österreich 1850-64, Nachdruck, Spain - Guinovart 6 Cuartos Negro de 1850, Romania - Cohen Émissions 1872-1879, Italy Bolaffi - The stamps of Maurice Burrus, Old Italian States, Russia - Ratner Prephilatelic handstamps 1993, Bazilevich Russian Posts in the 19th century, also 1900 Westoby - The postage stamps of Europe in three volumes, Serrane - Vade-Mecum du Spécialiste-expert en timbres-poste d'Europe, and Krötzsch-Handbuch Schweden & Russland.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2149 Collections/lots worldwide

    1895/19080c: Balance of the collection with monographs and periodicals incl. the 1987 reprint of the Ferrary auction with the 1921/25 Gilbert auctions, the 1929 Luder Greece auction and the Napier and Serrane indices, two 1983 books dealing with Moens, HJMR and Harris philatelic literature indices, Neues Handbuch der Briefmarkenkunde 1960/80 vols 1-51 nearly complete, The Stamp Collector's Fortnightly vols 1, 2, 5 & 6, 1894/96 & 1898/1901, also Robson Lowe's The Philatelist vols. 16-17, 20, 22 & 23 ex 1949/57 bound, vols 27-31 1961/64 in compl. runs unbound as well as single issues ex 1969/88.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2150 USA

    Literature: The American Philatelist, issued by The American Philatelic Association, a fine run starting in 1887 (volume I) - 1893, 1901, 1904 - 1905, 1908 and 1912 - 1918, in addition the 1904 yearbook and the 1913 membership directory. The journals hardbound in 19 volumes and in very good shape.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2151 Literature

    Mixed Literature Lot with G.S. Ryan 'The Cancellations of Hungarian Post Offices on the First Issue of Hungary 1867/71', Vols. I  & II in excellent condition, together with 'The Cancellations of Hungarian Post Offices on the stamps of Austria 1850-67', Dieter Bortfelds' Workbook 'The Sovereign States of Colombia' (part II), Alan D. Anyon 'Handbook of Colombian Revenue Stamps' (2009) as well as an antique stamps and stationery catalogue (ca. 1892), issued by Adrian Champion in Geneva.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2152 France

    1830; Livre de Poste ou État Général des Postes aux Chevaux du Royaume de France, suivi de la carte géométrique des routes desservies en poste, avec désignation des relais et des distances: pour l'an 1830; Imprimerie Royale Paris 1830, 316 pages and a map of France. Morocco hardbound with raised and gold tooled spine, the Royal Arms on front, the text part as new.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2153 France

    Mahé, Pierre 1908; Les Marchands de Timbres-Poste d'Autrefois et leurs Catalogues; Yvert & Tellier Amiens 1908, 373 pages. The famous study of the pioneer philatelist Mahé on the early phase of the Paris catalogue editors in the 1860s, includes several excerpt reprints of these early catalogs. Half leather hardbound with raised and gold tooled spine, some spine scuff, the text part as new.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2154 Literature

    The varied collection of philatelic literature with emphasis on Austria and Military Postal History, with Wilhelm Klein "Postwertrzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890" Vols. 1 and 2 as presented by the author (1967) to Keith Tranmer, Edwin Müller "Gröss Handbuch" (1925); "Early Postmarks of Turkey" by Orhan Brandt, "Baden" by Fred Melville, "Preussen Nummerstempel" by Bütow (1925), "Disinfection Marks" by Carlo Ravasini (1958) phgotocopied, Greece "Foreign Post Offices" by Nicolas & Galinos, "Camp Postmarks of the UK" by R.A. Kingston, three volumes on Yorkshire Postal History, Egypt "Postage Prepaid Military Datestamps" by Benians, Auction catalogues including "Pantheo" collection of Lombardy Venetia (RL, 1960) with PR but one or two photos excised, "Riesco" collection of GB and Austria (Harmer Rooke, 1962) with PR; "Weinburger" European Classics collection (Harmers, 1974); "Visconti" Lombardy Venetia (RL, 1976), "Michael Sacher" Palestine (RL, 1977), some of the above marked in mss., 'Arge for Feldpost & Cenzurpost' circa 2002-2010, the original traced Maps as used in and by Tchilinghirian / Stephen / Tranmer for the Russia and Austrian postmark handbooks, together with Keith Tranmer's own listings of Turkish FPO's, warships incl. a box of photographs, philatelic awards and medals.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2155 Sudan

    Sudan & Egypt, the philatelic literature selection with "Sudan, The Postal Markings 1867-1970" by E.C.W. Stagg (RPSL, 1974), "Sudan, The Stamps & Postal Stationery" by Stagg (1977), "The Postal History of the Sudan" by E.W. Proud (2006), "Sudan - Postal Markings of the Travelling Post Offices" by J.F. Dight (1990, and supplement), "Anglo-Egyptian Sudan" by Gisburn & Thompson (1947), "Sudan Picture Postcards" by B.M. Jones (1997 and 2000 addendum), "Camel Postman" by Richard Stock (2001), "19th Century War in Egypt & Sudan" by John Firebrace (1996), Egypt & Sudan "Zeheri" catalogue (1972), "Stamps of Egypt" by Leon Balian (1998), "Catalogue of Egyptian Revenues" by Peter Feltus (1982), "UNEF Feldpost in Agypten" (1961), Eypt Postage Prepaid Military Datestamps" by F.W. Benians (1978, signed by author), "All About Postal Matters in Egypt" (1898, photocopy - listing of PO's in English and Arabic), TPO's of Egypt by Peter Smith (1983), and "Camel Post" by Sudan Study Group issues from #1-3, 7,8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 32-82  complete. An excellent comprehensive library, a heavy lot.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2156 Spain

    Griebert, Hugo 1910; The Stamps of Spain 1850 to 1854 with a special study of the stamps of the first issue 1850, including a full description of varieties, transfer errors, obliterations etc., illustrated by 14 photographic lates, published by Hugo Griebert London 1919, 127 pages and 14 plates in a rear pocket, half leather hardbound with raised and gold tooled spine, some edge scuff as to be expected. The first philatelic publication which received the Crawford Medal.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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