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Public Auction #402

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended November 13, 2009 at 7:00pm (New York time)
Bids updated November 13, 2009 at 6:24pm (New York time)

COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS — Saudi Arabia
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
1191*oSaudi Arabia a superb mint mostly OG or NH collection of well over 1,000 mounted in a Filatco album from first Hejaz issues to 1986. This collection was meticulously assembled by Mr. Bianchi to avoid questionable material as most of the expensive items were checked or signed by D. Graham, J. Wilson or G. Riachi. These include (Stanley Gibbon #s) 83a, 107, 117 D57 and D59. Other highlights are 1-16, 215-221, D238, 275-280, 284-301, 352-355, 356, 365-369, 372-376, 427 block, 556 x 7, 538, 586, 587, 714, 715, then 839-1018 nearly complete, 1073-1075, 1102, 1223 x 2 plus many others too numerous to list. There are many Hejaz and Nejd stamps unsigned and uncounted plus some of the dam and gas issues are no gum so the owner’s catalog should be conservative.Cat. Value: S.G. £ 28,500
Price Realized: $4,750.00
1192*oSaudi Arabia group of seventeen old auction lots with mostly mint. The most valuable one is a stock of NH mostly complete sets from the 1960’s to 1990’s. Also good lots of the 1960’s and 1970’s definitives and airmails, Hejaz and Nejd periods. Several overprint errors will also add to your interest.Cat. Value: S.B. 4,250.00
Price Realized: $2,600.00
1193***Saudi Arabia extensive lot of a couple hundred Hejaz or Nejd items in blocks, pairs or singles. Over a hundred-fifty are double, inverted or double, one inverted overprint errors. Some signed by Graham or Eid. Includes photocopied page guides for genuine and forged issues. Ideal for study.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,250.00
Price Realized: $2,000.00
1194*oSaudi Arabia accumulation of many hundreds with stunning value. Loaded with dam and refinery types high values, early Hejaz overprints (including unlisted errors), better souvenir sheets, and more. The catalog value of the Scott listed items is over $45,600.00 and the unlisted proofs, essays, and varieties add much more. While condition varies (including no gum on some of the higher catalog stamps), overall it is F-VF. While there is manageable duplication, it is often in the form of scarce multiples. A truly fascinating assemblage that would create an instant specialized stock. Our suggested bid represents quite a bargain when you consider the profits available with this lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 3,000.00
Price Realized: $4,500.00
1195*Saudi Arabia an advanced specialized collection of Hejaz, Jedda and King Ali issues. Includes a few hundred with many items signed. Interest in varieties, imperfs, double and inverted overprints, etc. All items are Stanley Gibbons listed with some of the highlights (S.G. #’ ) 17, 76, 86, 87, 89, D88a, 107, 107a, 140 block, 145 block, 148d pair, 148b, 149c pair, 148a, 149b and D166d. Remounting and rearranging will produce a great collection.Cat. Value: S.B. 2,600.00
Price Realized: $2,200.00
1196*Saudi Arabia well over a dozen old auction lots all containing the regular issue definitives of the 1960’s and 1970’s plus the same period’s airmails, mostly mint NH. Between all the lots it must contain virtually every issue with the exception of the rarities. Some moderate duplication has occurred due to the combination but this sometimes can be in the better values. Also some are in blocks. A nice mixture of these sought after issues.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,450.00
Price Realized: $950.00
1197**Saudi Arabia a postage due lot with a specialized flavor involving the 1960’s and 1970’s period. Many better and F-VF or better throughout.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $500.00
1198**Saudi Arabia two stockbooks containing NH sets from the 1970’s to 1980’s. Mostly in blocks in quantities of six to ten, sometimes more. Clean and a great lot for lists.Cat. Value: S.B. 800.00
Price Realized: $800.00
1199**Saudi Arabia all mint NH complete sets with some duplication. Clean lot.Cat. Value: $3,668.00
Price Realized: $600.00
1200**Saudi Arabia collection of about 250 different blocks. All NH complete sets starting in 1979 and running to 1990. An instant stock for the period.Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $350.00