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The American Philatelic Society has selected Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries to be the “Official Auctioneers” for the APS/TEXPEX Winter Show at the Arlington Convention located close to Dallas. The auction of 2868 lots has a low estimate of $1.8+ MILLION. The auction of 140 owners include the “The Stamp Attic” new issue stock from Southern California; the Herb Meisels “Touch of Class” cover stock from New York City; the “Steed Philatelics” stock from New Jersey; and the Edwin Lassberg stock and collections of Germany & Colonies from Dallas, Texas.
Session #1 British Commonwealth & Foreign Singles - Session #2 U.S. Singles - Session #3 U.S. & Worldwide Collections

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Foreign Individual Lots
Afghanistan
$550.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 1 Cat Number: Scott 5 (*) Blk Cat Value: Scott $1,200+
Afghanistan, 1871, 1sh Black, Outer Circle Dotted, Block of 4, #5. Ungummed, lovely and scarce multiple, Very Fine. Scott $1,200+. Estimate $600/800.
Andorra (French)
$150.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 2 Cat Number: Dallay 21-23 * Cat Value: Scott $625
Andorra (French), 1931, 5fr to 20fr Values, Dallay #21-23. O.g (h.r.), 5fr small thin, 10fr slightly dist. o.g., otherwise Fine to Very Fine, 20fr signed Bloch. Scott #20-22. Dallay €930. Scott $625. Estimate $150/200.
Austria
$50.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 3 Cat Number: Michel 108
Austria, 1905-07, 5h on "Advertised" Cover, Michel #108. 5 copies on reverse tied by Wien 10.III.08 cancels, Cincinnati "Advertised Apr 11 1908", h.s. in red, Cincinnati Apr 25 unclaimed and dead letter office cancels, ... (Click Title for More Details)
$525.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 4 Cat Number: Michel IIA Eir * Cat Value: Michel €650
Austria, 1918, Airpost Unissued 7k on 10k, Michel #IIA. L.h (see footnote in Scott), Very Fine. Scott $550. Michel €650. Estimate $200/250.
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 5 Cat Number: Michel 518-523 Cat Value: Michel €200
Austria, 1931 Rotary Set on Cover, Michel #518-523. Tied by 23.VI.31 Rotary convention cancels to philatelic cover to Bavaria, back flap missing, stamps sound, Very Fine. Scott #B87-B92; $180. Michel €200. Estimate $75/100.
$525.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 6 Cat Number: Michel 588 ** Cat Value: Michel €1,300
Austria, 1936, 10s Dolfuss, Michel #588. N.h., Very Fine. Scott #380; $1,300. Michel €1,300. Estimate $500/600.
$90.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 7 Cat Number: Michel 911 ** Blk Cat Value: Michel €520+
Austria, 1948-52, 1s Rose Red, Block of 4, Michel #911. N.h., with marginal numbers, Very Fine. Scott #538; $440+. Michel €520+. Estimate $100/120.
$75.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 8 Cat Number: Michel 186, 221, 224 var.
Austria, Local, Knittelfeld 1918 5h, 15, 30h Overprint Cover, Michel #186, 221, 224 var. Tied on registered cover by "Knittelfeld Kriegsgefangenlager" cancels, scarce usage, Fine and rare. Ex. Wolfers 1977 auction (paid... (Click Title for More Details)
Lombardy-Venetia
$1,150.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 9 Cat Number: Michel 2Y * Cat Value: Michel €5,000
Lombardy-Venetia, 1850, 10c Black, Unwatermarked, Michel #2Y. Full crackly o.g (showing a bit on front) under large paper h.r., margins around, centered Very Fine. Scott #3; $4,600. Michel €5,000. Estimate $750/1,000.
Belgian Congo
$120.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 10 Cat Number: C.O.B. 13 * Cat Value: Scott $450
Belgian Congo, 1887-94, 10fr Buff, C.O.B. #13. O.g (h.r.), scarce item, Fine to Very Fine. Scott #13. C.O.B. €500. Scott $450. Estimate $180/200.
$95.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 11 Cat Number: C.O.B. 14//28 * Cat Value: Scott $381
Belgian Congo, 1894-1901, 5c to 5fr Issues, C.O.B. #14//28. O.g (h.r.) (5c red brown, 5c green, 10c carmine, 50c olive dist. gum), complete per Scott, still Fine to Very Fine. Scott #14-26. C.O.B. €460. Scott $381. Estimate $140/160.
$95.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 12 Cat Number: C.O.B. 26B * Cat Value: Scott $325
Belgian Congo, 1894-1901, 1fr Rose Lilac & Black, C.O.B. #26B. O.g (h.r.), scarce color variety, Fine to Very Fine. Scott #24a. C.O.B. €370. Scott $325. Estimate $140/160.
$65.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 13 Cat Number: C.O.B. 27, 29 * Cat Value: Scott $270
Belgian Congo, 1898, 3.50fr & 10fr Values, C.O.B. #27, 29. O.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott #29-30. C.O.B. €300. Scott $270. Estimate $100/120.
$240.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 14 Cat Number: C.O.B. 228-246, 249-267 PBlk
Belgian Congo, 1942 Set, Plate Proofs, C.O.B. #228-246, 249-267. N.h., to 20fr, blocks of 4 with typical punch holes, #195 and 216 corner creases on one value, otherwise Very Fine. Scott #187-225. Estimate $150/200.
Belgium
$325.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 15 Cat Number: C.O.B. 37A (*) Cat Value: C.O.B. €4,500
Belgium, 1878, 5fr Pale Brown, C.O.B. #37A. Unused, "two small thins", scarce item, Fine to Very Fine appearance, APS (2006) cert. Scott #39a; $3,750. C.O.B. €4,500. Estimate $300/400.
$110.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 16 Cat Number: C.O.B. 1031 **/*/Θ Cat Value: C.O.B. €640
Belgium, 1957 Exhibition Sheet, C.O.B. #1031. 4 copies, n.h (2), l.h (2), used, Very Fine. Scott #B605A; $665. C.O.B. €640. Estimate $140/160.
Brazil
$190.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 17 Cat Number: Scott 1a Θ Cat Value: Scott $450
Brazil, 1843, 30r, Intermediate Impressions, #1a. Used, 4 large margins, Very Fine, APS (2002) cert. Scott $450. Estimate $150/180.
$375.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 18 Cat Number: Scott 2 (*) Cat Value: Scott $650
Brazil, 1843, 60r, Fine Impressions, #2. Unused, 4 good margins, Very Fine. Scott $650. Estimate $150/200.
$325.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 19 Cat Number: Michel E1-E5 Eir * Cat Value: Michel €600
Brazil, Airmail Semi-Official; 1929, E.T.A. 200r to 5000r, Michel #E1-E5. Brownish gum, scarce, Fine to Very Fine. Michel €600. Estimate $150/180.
$375.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 20 Cat Number: Scott C38 var. Eir (*)
Brazil, Airpost; 1937, Unissued 2000r Green, #C38 var. Ungummed, full pane of 50, watermark "Correio Brazil", extremely scarce, Very Fine. Estimate $600/800.
Bulgaria
$230.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 21 Cat Number: Michel 252-258 * Cat Value: Michel €1,100 (n.h.)
Bulgaria, 1933 Balkan Games Set, Michel #252-258. L.h., Very Fine. Scott #244-250; $665. Michel €1,100 (n.h.). Estimate $240/260.
$170.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 22 Cat Number: Michel 252-258 * Cat Value: Michel €1,100 (n.h.)
Bulgaria, 1933 Balkan Games Set, Michel #252-258. L.h., Fine to Very Fine. Scott #244-250; $655. Michel €1,100 (n.h.). Estimate $200/250.
Chile
$65.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 23 Cat Number: Scott 2, 2a
Chile, 1853, 10c Blue, Diagonal Half Used As 5c on Piece, #2, 2a. With normal in pair on piece, just touching to large margins, lovely item, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $100/150.
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 24 Cat Number: Sanabria PD74 * Cat Value: Sanabria $45 (in 1972)
Chile, 1942 University Centennial Presentation Sheet, Sanabria #PD74. Large sheet in brown (mounted in frame), showing all 6 issues with inscription on bottom, very seldom seen, Very Fine. Scott #228-232, C89 var. Sanabria $... (Click Title for More Details)
China
$140.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 25 Cat Number: Scott 80 Θ Cat Value: Scott $250
China, 1897, 2¢ Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs, #80. Used, Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $100/120.
$450.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 26 Cat Number: Scott 82 * Cat Value: Scott $975
China, 1897, 4¢ Large Surcharge on 3¢ Red Customs, #82. Full o.g., fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Scott $975. Estimate $400/500.
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 27 Cat Number: Scott 201 * Cat Value: Scott $325
China, 1912, $5 Republic Commemorative, #201. O.g (h.r.), light paper wrinkle, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $325. Estimate $100/150.
$260.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 28 Cat Number: Scott B9a ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $400 (o.g.)
China, Semi-postal, 1944, War Refugees Sheet, #B9a. 10 n.h. copies, Very Fine. Scott $400 (o.g.). Estimate $250/300.
China (People's Republic)
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 29 Cat Number: Scott 31-34 (*) Cat Value: Scott $207
P.R.C., 1950, $800-$3,000 Foundation of People's Republic Complete, #31-34. Ungummed, Very Fine. Scott $207. Estimate $100/120.
$140.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 30 Cat Number: Scott 31-34 (*) Cat Value: Scott $207
P.R.C., 1950, $800-$3,000 Foundation of People's Republic Complete, #31-34. Ungummed, Very Fine. Scott $207. Estimate $100/120.
$675.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 31 Cat Number: Scott 31-34 (*) Blk Cat Value: Scott $828+
P.R.C., 1950, $800-$3,000 Foundation of People's Republic Complete, Blocks of 4, #31-34. Ungummed, all with marginal markings, Very Fine. Scott $828+. Estimate $500/600.
$300.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 32 Cat Number: Scott 60-64 (*) Cat Value: Scott $441
P.R.C., 1950, People's Republic 1st Anniversary Complete, #60-64. Ungummed, 3 sets in strips of 3, Very Fine. Scott $441. Estimate $200/250.
$450.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 33 Cat Number: Scott 141-150 (*) Blk Cat Value: Scott $360
P.R.C., 1952, Gymnastics on Radio Set, #141-150. Ungummed, all marginal blocks of 4, Very Fine. Scott $360. Estimate $180/220.
$450.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 34 Cat Number: Scott 141-150 (*) Blk Cat Value: Scott $360
P.R.C., 1952, Gymnastics on Radio Set, #141-150. Ungummed, most marginal blocks of 4, Very Fine. Scott $360. Estimate $180/220.
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 35 Cat Number: Scott 141-150 Θ Blk Cat Value: Scott $300
P.R.C., 1952, Gymnastics on Radio Set, #141-150. Used, all bottom marginal blocks of 4, Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate $150/200.
$450.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 36 Cat Number: Scott 566a ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $550
P.R.C., 1961, 26th Table Tennis Souvenir Sheet, #566a. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate $300/400.
$475.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 37 Cat Number: Scott 566a ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $550
P.R.C., 1961, 26th Table Tennis Souvenir Sheet, #566a. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $550. Estimate $300/400.
$150.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 38 Cat Number: Scott 767-781 ** Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1964, 4f-52f Chinese Peonies Complete, #767-781. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $120/140.
$750.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 39 Cat Number: Scott 943a, 948a ** Cat Value: Scott $2,200
P.R.C., 1967, 8f Thoughts of Mao, Red Frame, Gold Frame, Se-Tenant Strips of 5, #943a, 948a. N.h., marginal, each with one fold, gold frame slightly tarnished, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,200. Estimate $700/900.
$160.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 40 Cat Number: Scott 1433 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Arts and Crafts Souvenir Sheet, #1433. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $120/140.
$170.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 41 Cat Number: Scott 1433 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Arts and Crafts Souvenir Sheet, #1433. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $120/140.
$160.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 42 Cat Number: Scott 1433 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Arts and Crafts Souvenir Sheet, #1433. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $100/120.
$130.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 43 Cat Number: Scott 1452 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Highway Bridges Souvenir Sheet, #1452. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $150/180.
$150.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 44 Cat Number: Scott 1452 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Highway Bridges Souvenir Sheet, #1452. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $120/140.
$150.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 45 Cat Number: Scott 1452 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $250
P.R.C., 1978 Highway Bridges Souvenir Sheet, #1452. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $250. Estimate $100/120.
$290.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 46 Cat Number: Scott 1492 ** Blk Cat Value: Scott $400
P.R.C., 1979 Riccione Exhibition Souvenir Sheet, #1492. N.h., Very Fine. Scott $400. Estimate $200/250.
$450.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 47 Cat Number: Scott 1586 ** Cat Value: Scott $475
P.R.C., 1980, 8f Year of the Monkey, #1586. N.h., usual offset on reverse, Very Fine. Scott $475. Estimate $300/400.
North China
$90.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 48 Cat Number: Yang NC241 (*) Cat Value: Yang $225
North China, 1947 2nd Anniversary $20 Rose-Red Imperforate, Yang #NC241. Ungummed, large margins all around, Very Fine. Yang $225. Estimate $80/100.
North East China
$300.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 49 Cat Number: Scott 1L157-1L161 (*) Cat Value: Scott $352
North East China, 1950, $1,000-$20,000 People's Republic 1st Anniversary Set, #1L157-1L161. Ungummed, Very Fine. Scott $352. Estimate $180/200.
$300.00
Closed
 
 
Lot 50 Cat Number: Scott 1L157-1L161 (*) Cat Value: Scott $352
North East China, 1950, $1,000-$20,000 People's Republic 1st Anniversary Set, #1L157-1L161. Ungummed, Very Fine. Scott $352. Estimate $180/200.
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