Lot 1919
Worldwide, Raoul de Thuin Correspondence. Original correspondence (covers and enclosures) between Carl Kane and Thuin from 1965 to one month before his death in 1975, an interesting assembly giving a fascinating insight to this stamp forger's later years, includes the early 1960's Maya Shop letterhead letters including the "come-on" letter, later correspondence including photos of Thuin and some of his paintings, 1975 approval sheet with various Salvador forged surcharges from Thuin and 9 cover creations (signed by Thuin on reverse), reproduction of Thuin's "master set" of overprint and postmark tracings, original writings by Thuin including "Sous le Ciel de Rio" (in French) and a translation of his unpublished autobiography entitled "The Hell of the Tropic" (chapters 1-3).Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850