Lot 916 Germany, Third Reich postal history collection, comprising approximately 85 covers with a few postcards, attractively mounted on black pages in a three-ring album, highlighted by strong representation of the ‘Blue & Brown Ribbon’ horse race issues, including special event cancellations and a souvenir sheet on registered cover; further enhanced by numerous complete sets, multiples on covers, illustrated postal cards, and notable Third Reich propaganda items depicting Hitler; features several registered usages and other desirable philatelic elements, creating a visually striking assembly from a significant historical period; condition overall fresh and sound without notable flaws, an appealing offering ideal for collectors interested in this historically important and increasingly sought-after area. See online video of collection. Estimate C$250, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 935, Germany 1940s Third Reich special event postal history collection, sold for C$936
Lot 935 Germany, 1940s Third Reich special event postal history collection, two European-sized binders filled with over 200 covers and postal cards, all with Special Event cancellations, primarily commemorative issues franked with multiples and sets, noting a considerable number of registered items, several with Vienna Anschluss cancels, Berlin Olympics, International Automobile Fair, Munich Brown Ribbon Horse Race, and other event cancels, mostly domestic destinations, a great variety of clean and highly salable material, mostly fine-very fine. See scans and illustrating (Video 1) (Video 2) Estimate C$400, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.