Lot
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Belgian Congo, A Desirable Almost Complete Mint Collection, 1886-1960, A well formed mint collection of several hundred quality singles, sets and booklet panes missing only a few rarities and in outstanding condition neatly mounted on well described pages and on original auction lot sheets in two albums mainly o.g. with some N.H. A simply outstanding collection and begins with the 1886 Leopold to the 5fr, 1887-1894 5fr violet and 10fr, 1894 to 5fr, 1898 3.50fr. and 10fr, Congo Belge overprints with additional shades noted, also better booklet panes, Semi-Postals, Parcel Post, Airmails plus the Scott unlisted "Taxes" overprints and a second volume containing Katango and Ruanda-Urundi, A collection containing a profusion of key sets and singles rarely offered this complete, condition is well above the norm and Fine to Very Fine or better with few if any faults. We didn't check for N.H. and counted all as o.g. although some unhinged is likely, Scott value plus a few unlisted in Scott totals over $11,000. This is well worth viewing. ex-Windsor. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
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Realized: $4,500