Sale 36: The Winter Sale

Lot 448

Moens, J.B. Literature Balance. 9 publications; including 1864 Postage Stamps Illustrated, the Catalogue Prix-Courant de Timbres-Poste, Essais divers, timbres-teelgraphes, timbres fiscaux, timbres de chemins de Far Eastern Republic et autres 1868 1st ed., 1872-73 4th ed. and 1877 5th ed. with 34 large fold-out plates, 1878 Timbres Des Etats De L'Eglise, 1886 Catalogue Prix-Courant de Timbres-Poste…2e Supplement a la Sixieme Edition, 1892-93 Catalogue Prix-Courant de Timbres-Poste…, Tome I-II (library ed.) with second rebound edition.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $725

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Lot 449

Moens, J.B., Manuel du Collectioneur de Timbres-Poste. 1862, 1st edition, softbound, 72pgs, first type title page (see Crawford page 267); small nick on reverse, otherwise in exceptional condition.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

This first edition was published in January of 1862, making it one of the earliest stamp catalogues published.

Realized: $2,000

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Lot 450

Potiquet, A., Catalogue des Timbres-Post, Créés dans les divers États du Globe. 1862, 2nd edition, softbound, 48pgs, front cover with original France 1860, 1c unused stamp attached, inside front cover with attached "Note De L'Éditeur"; very minor wear, quite rare.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

The "Note De L'Éditeur" attachment states the first edition was published on December 21, 1861 making it the very first catalog of postage stamps ever to be published.

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 451

Worldwide Early Catalog Balance. 9 publications; includes 1892 Bosch Guia Filatelica Centro y Sud Americana (2nd ed.), 1898 Bellido Guia Philatelica Do Brazil, 1895 Sobrino Guia Filatelca Sud-Americana (No. 4, cover faults), Bonasi 1886 Catalogo Dei Francobolli Italiani and 1890 Catalogo Manuale Dei Francobolli Italiani e dei cessati Goveni Italiani (some staining), 1887 Dr. M. Vedel (Copenhagen) Briefmarkenkatalog, 1890 Preisliste von Actieselskabet Edvard M. Ruben's Frimærkeforretning, 1896 Mencarini Catalogo Decriptivo de los Sellos de Correos y Tarjetas Postales de las Islas Filipinas and 1926 Heide Wat Elke Verzamelaar Van Postzegels Weten Moet.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $210

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