Lot 228 German Empire #13, 21a
1873 (August 22), folded money letter from Berlin to Pest, Hungary, with contents, franked with 30Gr blue Numeral and 2½Gr orange brown Eagle & Large Shield issues, cancelled by black boxed “POST-EXP. 1” handstamp, additional manuscript cancellation on 30Gr value, with red “aus Berlin Post-Umt 12” registration label on front, no markings on reverse, small pieces missing from side folds, not affecting overall appearance, a scarce franking; internally signed “HENNIES BPP”. (Sc. #13, $1,350 with pen cancellation and postmark; 19; Mi. #13, €1,800 with pen cancellation and postmark; 21a). Sold for C$850.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Hungary
Lot 278, Czechoslovakia 1919 group of Hungarian and Austrian stamps overprinted “POSTA CESKOSLOVENSKA 1919”, sold for C$1,228
Lot 278 Czechoslovakia #B31/B72 1919 Group of Hungarian and Austrian Stamps Overprinted “POSTA CESKOSLOVENSKA 1919” with Scott #s B21 (MLH, with 4 expert handstamps), B55-57 (MLH, each with expert handstamp / signature, the top two values come with a 1979 Friedl certificate signed by Herbert Bloch), B58-63 (MH, 4 values have an expert handstamp), B65-66 (MH, one has an expert handstamp), B72 (two MH singles, both with expert handstamps, one has a crease), B88 (used) and B89 (MH with two expert handstamps plus a 1980 Stolow certificate). Overall fine to very fine. Scott CV U$1,014, sold for C$1,050.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 919, Hungary 1934 20f lake Franz Liszt souvenir sheet, group of eight VF NH sheets
Lot 919 Hungary #486 1934 20f Lake Franz Liszt Souvenir Sheet, a group of 8 mint never hinged sheets, all fresh and very fine. Scott CV U$1,120.
Lot 1512, Group of 56 First Flight and Air Mail covers and cards from European Countries, sold for C$1,170
Lot 1512 Group of 56 First Flight and Air Mail Covers and Cards, 1920s-1930s, from European Countries: Latvia (x2), Hungary (x4), Poland (x6), Ethiopia (x1), Romania (x2), Greece (x4), Iceland (x1), Norway (x3), Sweden (x1), Denmark (x1), Yugoslavia (x1), Austria (x6), Estonia (x1), Persia (x2), Palestine (x1), Saar (x7), Egypt (x3), Belgium (x4), Portugal (x3), French Morocco (x3). Many of these were in Mr. Pont’s exhibit and feature interesting frankings, rates, destinations (many to India, etc), cachets, and more. Some were affected by humid storage, still overall fine to very fine. Viewing highly recommended to better appreciate the scarce material in this lot, many scans available online. From the The Leon Victor Pont Collection of Early India, New Zealand and Worldwide Pioneer Flight Covers. Estimate $500, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.