Category Index

Public Auction #445

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended November 13, 2020 at 6:00PM (New York time)
Click here for live auction, takes place November 14-15, 2020 at 10:00 AM (New York time)
Click here for unsold lots, available November 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM (New York time)
Bids updated November 14, 2020 at 2:19pm (New York time)

COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS, AND STOCKS — Philippines
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
145O*A mind-boggling mint and used original study of the Philippines “O.B.” overprints. Thousand of stamps to wander with wonder as you will experience the captivating complexity of a lifelong adventure. You will engage in singles, blocks, plate blocks, large multiples, different overprint colors and varieties like inverted, doubles, and much more. As to be expected condition of the earlier issues is quite mixed, and gum will vary from no gum, tropical O.G., O.G., to NH. As time goes on the condition becomes much better. The value of this assembly not only lies with the subject of the material but also the time it would take to recreate such a magnificent monument of this wonderful Pacific island nation.Cat. Value: S.B. 5000.00
Price Realized: $10,000.00
146O*An extraordinary 1886-1941 mostly mint Philippines collection neatly mounted on Scott pages. The condition and gum of the up to the 1906 issues is typically mixed. However, after that turns remarkably clean with much NH. This impressive assembly includes pages and pages of expansion which includes multiples, plate blocks, overprint varieties, cancels, Officials, Entires, Postal Cards, Japanese occupation, etc. There is some duplication, yet it only adds to the ambience of the group. Acquiring this collection will form a solid basis for future growth.Cat. Value: S.B. 1700.00
Price Realized: $2,600.00
147O*An elementary Philippines 1864//1989 mostly mint collection in a Minkus album. Lightly populated until the 1930’s then picks up speed after that then appears virtually complete to include the elusive modern issue up to 1989. Condition a bit mixed, good starter group.Cat. Value: S.B. 80.00
Price Realized: $130.00