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2242 
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Eastern Europe, (Oldtime) Collection, 1859-91, assembly of 19th century issues on early album pages; starting with Romania with early Moldavia and Moldavia-Walachia issues with completion in later King issues, covers including scarce uprated wrapper usage to Italy, Serbia with good representation in early issues, Montenegro with first issue complete mint, Bulgaria with completion mostly used and Bosnia and Herzegovina first issues; must be examined to fully appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,600
Lot
2243 /o/
France & Colonies, (Oldtime) Collection, 1849-91, attractive collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, many better items throughout with values to 1fr (with cert), plus a few covers, mostly complete for the period, with Colonies virtually complete and Monaco with first issue complete, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $3,750
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Germany & German States, (Oldtime) Collection, a wonderful assembly of 19th century issues on early album pages, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout which include Germany #11 (2), a lovely #22 on piece with #21, #24 (strip of three), #25, #28, plus a couple of covers including 1872 cover with mixed small & Large Shield Eagle franking and an 1875 cover franked with #27 pair, Alsace Lorraine #N7 (block of 4), plus one cover with French combination franking & three fronts with Alsace frankings, Baden #1-4, #10-14, #18, #24, #LJ2 (three singles on fragment), Bavaria #1 (Mi. 1IIa), #3, #4-8, #15=22, #J1, #J2 Bremen #1 (type II), #2,#3, #4, #6, #8, #9, #12, Brunswick #1-6, #13, plus #3 on cover, Hamburg #1-7, #21, Hannover #7, 9, 9a, #17, #18, #26, Lubeck #1-5, #8-12, Mecklenburg-Schwerin #3, #6a, #7, #8, Mecklenburg-Strelitz #2, #4, plus mint set #1-6, North German Confederation #23, O9, Oldenburg #1, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #14, #15, Prussia attractive #2 (Strip of 4), Saxony #1 (plus a Sperati Forgery), #14, Schleswig-Holstein #6, #22 (Strip of three), Thurn & Taxis #2, #13, #14, #16, #21, #22, #28, #31, #51, #52, plus #8 on ½sgr postal entire, Wurttemberg #1-6, #7-12, #13-18, #19-22, #29 (mint, no gum), #33, #34-40, #41-46, #47-52, #53, #53a, #54, 55-72, plus so much more, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, virtually all better stamps with certificates or signature of authenticity (accompanied by over 65 certificates), this collection must be examined to fully appreciate the completion and condition, a valuable collection for the connoisseur.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $11,500
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Great Britain, (Oldtime) Collection, 1840-89, attractive used collection of 19th century issues, better items throughout including a few covers, includes two four margin 1840 2d blue, beautifully margined 1848 embossed issues, completion in later QV issues lacking a few £1 issues and includes an attractive 1882 £5, Officials with better worth checking and Offices including the Turkish Empire 1893 40pa on ½d, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition.Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,700
Lot
2246 /o/
Italian States & Italy, (Oldtime) Collection, 1851-91, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout including a few covers, States with highlights including Parma near complete with 1859 issues complete mint (many signed) and a #PR2 on newspaper (signed, cat $10,000), Papal States with complete first issues and a 4baj bisect usage on cover, Sardinia with many of the better early issues present, Tuscany approaching completion, Naples with 1858 issues to the 20g and includes the rare ½t Coat of Arms (signed Richter, cat $11,000) and the ½t Cross of Savoy, Sicily lacking only the ½g, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, accompanied by 10 certificates, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
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Realized: $6,000
Lot
2247 /o/
Japan, (Oldtime) Collection, 1871-99, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout including a few covers, includes first and second issues to the 200m & 2s, nice range of later 1870's issues, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $3,250
Lot
2248 /o/
Latin America, (Oldtime) Collection, 1844-91, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, better items throughout including a few covers, with Venezuela with completion in early issues with additional on piece, multiples and covers, Brazil starting with two 1843 60r issues and later numerals including multiples, Uruguay starting with mint 80c & 1r Diligencias with strong later issues mixed */o, Argentina strong from first issues on, Paraguay appears complete with early surcharges present, Corrientes complete with additional multiples and on cover, Buenos Aires Liberty issues, nice Peru and Chile, Ecuador from first issues, Bolivia, Columbia with 1861 Granada issues, useful Central America, etc., there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $6,000
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Portugal, (Oldtime) Collection, 1853-87, old-time collection of 19th century issues on early album pages, virtually all used with a a few covers; starting with 1853 First issues complete minus the 25r (all four margins), following 1855 5r, 1862-70 issues complete with additional, nice range of later issues, also 1866 50r three singles on cover to Italy and later perf'd 25r two singles on 1879 cover to France; condition well above the norm throughout.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,250
Lot
2250 /o/
Russia, (Oldtime) Collection, 1857-90, attractive oldtime collection of 19th century issues, primarily used material however a few mint items are present, better used items throughout including a few covers, from nice four margin 1857 10k first issue on with nice basic representation for the period, including Offices in Turkish Empire first issues, also two nice covers and two Poland #1's, there are a few small faults here and there, however the overall quality is outstanding with large margined and well centered stamps throughout, most have been hand selected and are fresh with choice postmarks and cancellations, this collection must be examined to appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized: $1,900
Lot
2251 /o/
Scandinavia, (Oldtime) Collection, assembly of mostly used 19th century issues on early album pages; with Denmark starting with full margin 1851 2rs blue and later issues complete to approaching completion, few covers, few Iceland issues with 1873 4s carmine, Sweden starting with a well centered 1855 3sk green (signed Richter and others), 1858 issues complete and good later completion, includes a 1863 3o +1861 12o pair on cover to Germany, Norway with #1 x2 and missing only a few later issues, Finland with 1856 10k and following coat of arms all with full teeth, some on cover items, etc.; accompanied by a couple certificates, must be examined to fully appreciate the completion and condition. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,800