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GERMAN COLONIES continued...

KIAUCHAU
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
121 nh/og 1a-3a 1a-3a, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3a 5 Pfg. surcharges, without blue crayon Blaustrich line, handsome and scarce vertical strip of five, from positions 4,#1a-3a, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3a "5 Pfg." surcharges, without blue crayon "Blaustrich" line, handsome and scarce vertical strip of five, from positions 4, 14, 24, 34 and 44 in the setting of 50 surcharges, with sheet-margin at top and interpane gutter margin at base, plus it shows the surcharge shifted downwards causing a split surcharge, excellent centering and fresh, intact perforations, o.g., hinged in the margins and the top stamp only, the other four stamps never hinged, extremely fine; stamps without the blue crayon line (blaustrich) through the denomination were only on sale May 9, 1900; each signed Kosack and accompanied by a 2001 Steuer certificate (Michel #1 I a, 1 I DD, 1 I F). (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $3,500.00
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122 c Michel #1 I F Michel 1 I F, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Type 2 5 Pfg. surcharge, without blue crayon Blaustrich line, well centered single tied by clear Tsingtau, Kiautschou6.700 datestamp to pictuMichel #1 I F, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Type 2 "5 Pfg." surcharge, without blue crayon "Blaustrich" line, well centered single tied by clear "Tsingtau, Kiautschou/6.7/00" datestamp to picture post card to Oldenburg, Germany, Oldenburg 15.8.00 arrival postmark at bottom left, fresh and very fine; ex-Mizuhara (Scott #2a var.) (Image) Michel €4,800

SOLD for $2,100.00
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123 nh Michel #1 II F Michel 1 II F, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at 56 degree angle, and with Type 3 5 Pfg. surcharge, without blue crayon Blaustrich line, post office fresh mint example of this variety, which was only on sale on May 9, 190Michel #1 II F, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at 56 degree angle, and with Type 3 "5 Pfg." surcharge, without blue crayon "Blaustrich" line, post office fresh mint example of this variety, which was only on sale on May 9, 1900, choice centering, vivid rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and scarce; signed Gentzsch (Scott #1 var.). (Image) Michel €650

SOLD for $525.00
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124 c 1, 3, 4-5 1, 3, 4-5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 56 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 and Type 2 5 Pfg. surcharges, violet crayon line, and diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, with Michel Type 1 with f of Type#1, 3, 4-5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 56 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 and Type 2 "5 Pfg." surcharges, violet crayon line, and diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, with Michel Type 1 with "f" of Type 2 and Type 2 "5Pf." surcharges, blue crayon "Blaustrich" line, well centered combination vertical pairs of each, uprated with single of Offices in China 1898 25pf Orange with 56 degree "China" overprint (Scott #5) to pay the 45pf registry rate to Shanghai, all tied by five strikes of "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/31.12/ 00" datestamp to registered cover to Shanghai, registry etiquette and printed return address of the Shanghai Municipal Council on side flap, fresh and extremely fine; a highly exhibitable cover.This is one of the rarest of all the Tsingtau Issue Provisional covers. Only twenty sheets of 100 of the Second Provisional issues with "5 Pf." surcharge were surcharged by the German Missionary printers in Tsingtau (Scott #4-6). Of these 2,000 stamps, 100 received the additional "5" handstamps (Scott #7-8) and another 200 the "5 Pf." handstamp (Scott #9). The remaining 1,700 stamps comprise the Second Provisional issue listed as Scott #4-6 spread out among the three surcharge types. The Type 1 surcharge with the "f" from Type 2 only occurs on position 23 and 26 of the setting of 50 and only a total of 80 examples were produced.Signed Proschold and accompanied by 1972 Bothe and Mansfeld certificates, as well as a 1987 Steuer certificate (Michel #1 II b, 2). (Image) Est. $10,000-15,000

SOLD for $17,000.00
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125 og 5 5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 5 Pf. surcharge, fresh mint example of this very scarce stamp, rich color on crisp white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and scarce only 1,70#5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 "5 Pf." surcharge, fresh mint example of this very scarce stamp, rich color on crisp white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and scarce; only 1,700 stamps were issued; signed Friedl and accompanied by a 1967 Hunziker certificate (Michel #2; €4,000). (Image) $3,000.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
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126 c 5 5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 2 5 Pf. surcharge, nicely centered single tied by Tsingtau, Kiautschau28.700 datestamp to picture post card to Uelzen, Germany addressed to Mi#5, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 2 "5 Pf." surcharge, nicely centered single tied by "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/28.7/00" datestamp to picture post card to Uelzen, Germany addressed to Miss. Lange, an aunt of the well known German expert, Uelzen arrival postmark, stamp with a hint of toning around the perimeter, otherwise very fine and rare; signed Lange and Jakubek, as well as being accompanied by 1995 Jakubek opinion (Michel #2; €9,000). (Image) $6,750.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
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127 c 5a 5a, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 5 Pf. surcharge, double surcharge, an exciting example of this very rare surcharge error, being one of the very few examples that still remains#5a, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 "5 Pf." surcharge, double surcharge, an exciting example of this very rare surcharge error, being one of the very few examples that still remains on the article on which it was mailed, well centered and rich color, well tied by "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/28.7/00" datestamp to picture post card to Uelzen, Germany, addressed to Mr. F. Lange, an uncle of the well known German expert, Uelzen arrival postmark, very fine.An outstanding usage of this terribly rare stamp. One of the great rarities of Kiauchau and China philately.Signed Lange twice (in different sizes) and Jakubek, as well as being accompanied by a 1995 Jakubek opinion (Michel #2 DD; €38,000). (Image) $28,500.00

SOLD for $9,000.00
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128 p 7 7, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 5 Pf. surcharge and additional 5 handstamped surcharge, an extremely desirable bottom interpane gutter margin single, well tied to piece by pe#7, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 "5 Pf." surcharge and additional "5" handstamped surcharge, an extremely desirable bottom interpane gutter margin single, well tied to piece by perfectly struck "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/26.7/00" datestamp, plus the stamp is almost perfectly centered and is extraordinarily fresh with rich color, extremely fine.A premium quality used example of this extraordinary rarity, made even more desirable by being tied to the piece on which it was mailed. One of the great rarities of German Colonial and Chinese philately, with only about 100 stamps produced of Scott #7 and 8 combined.Signed Bothe, Kosack and Richter, as well as being accompanied by a 1987 Bothe certificate; ex-Mizuhara (Michel #3; €60,000). (Image) $45,000.00

SOLD for $30,000.00
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129 c 7 7, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 5 Pf. surcharge and additional 5 handstamped surcharge, a single of this tremendously rare stamp tied along with German Offices in China 1898#7, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 "5 Pf." surcharge and additional "5" handstamped surcharge, a single of this tremendously rare stamp tied along with German Offices in China 1898 5pf Green (Scott #2) and China 1898 ½c Coiling Dragon (used as a souvenir) to Gruss Aus picture post card to Neisse, Germany by two clear strikes of "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/29.8/00" datestamps, Neisse 14.10.00 arrival postmark, fresh and very fine.Without question this is one of the greatest rarities of both German Colonial and Chinese philately extant. Only about 100 stamps were produced of Scott #7 and 8 combined, and it is believed that only two examples of this immensely rare stamp exist on cover. One of the highlights of the famed Meiso Mizuhara exhibition collection.Signed Drahn, Hermann and Richter, as well as being accompanied by a 1970 Bothe certificate; ex-Mizuhara (Michel #3; €110,000). (imagea) (Image) $82,500.00

SOLD for $52,500.00
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130 og/nh 5, 8 5, 8, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 2 5 Pf. surcharge, in pair with Type 3 surcharge and additional 5 handstamped surcharge, a truly extraordinary se-tenant vertical pair, with#5, 8, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 2 "5 Pf." surcharge, in pair with Type 3 surcharge and additional "5" handstamped surcharge, a truly extraordinary se-tenant vertical pair, with interpane gutter margin at bottom, near perfect centering, rich color and incredibly fresh, strong and intact perforations, full clean o.g., the top stamp lightly hinged and the extremely rare double surcharged bottom stamp never hinged, crease in the gutter margin only, the stamps themselves are extremely fine gems.A great Second Provisional Issue rarity and one of the most sought-after multiples in German Colonial and Chinese philately. To find the incredibly rare double surcharged stamp of this issue in never hinged condition is a miracle indeed. Not to mention in this highly desirable se-tenant format as well.Both stamps signed Senf and accompanied by a 1987 Kohler certificate (Michel #2+3 SZd; €110,000 for hinged). (Image) for singles $55,500.00

SOLD for $45,000.00
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131 og 9 9, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 5 Pf. surcharge and additional large 5 Pf. handstamped surcharge, a select mint example of this rare stamp, remarkably fresh, vivid rich color#9, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 3 "5 Pf." surcharge and additional large "5 Pf." handstamped surcharge, a select mint example of this rare stamp, remarkably fresh, vivid rich color, nicely centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; only about 200 stamps were issued; signed Bothe, Kohler and Scott Stamp & Coin Co. (Michel #4; €10,000). (Image) $7,500.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
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132 O 9 9, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 5 Pf. surcharge and additional large 5 Pf. handstamped surcharge, used with clear Tsingtau, Kiautschau27.700 datestamp, well centered, str#9, 1900 10pf Carmine, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, and with Michel Type 1 "5 Pf." surcharge and additional large "5 Pf." handstamped surcharge, used with clear "Tsingtau, Kiautschau/27.7/00" datestamp, well centered, strong color, filled thinned spot and two tiny closed tears, very fine appearance; only about 200 stamps were issued; signed Bothe (Michel #4; €15,000). (Image) $11,000.00

SOLD for $1,900.00
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133 og 23-32 23-32, 1905 1c-$2½ Kaiser Yacht unwatermarked cplt., fresh mint set of this scarce issue, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine last signed Richter (Michel 18-27 Ç3,500).#23-32, 1905 1c-$2½ Kaiser Yacht unwatermarked cplt., fresh mint set of this scarce issue, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine; last signed Richter (Michel #18-27; €3,500). (imagea) (Image) $3,112.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
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MARIANA ISLANDS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
134 og 11a 11a, 1899 3pf Light brown, with diagonal Marianen overprint at a 48 degree angle, bright and fresh, o.g., barest trace of hinging, fine and scarce only 1,000 stamps were issued signed Bothe (Michel 1 I Ç2,400).#11a, 1899 3pf Light brown, with diagonal "Marianen" overprint at a 48 degree angle, bright and fresh, o.g., barest trace of hinging, fine and scarce; only 1,000 stamps were issued; signed Bothe (Michel #1 I; €2,400). (Image) $2,000.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
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135 og 12a 12a, 1899 5pf Green, with diagonal Marianen overprint at a 48 degree angle, strong fresh color on clean paper, o.g., lightly hinged, couple of natural gum bends, fine and scarce only 1,000 stamps were issued signed Bothe, Ebel and Richter, a#12a, 1899 5pf Green, with diagonal "Marianen" overprint at a 48 degree angle, strong fresh color on clean paper, o.g., lightly hinged, couple of natural gum bends, fine and scarce; only 1,000 stamps were issued; signed Bothe, Ebel and Richter, as well as being accompanied by a 1995 Rendon certificate (Michel #2 I; €3,000). (Image) $2,500.00

SOLD for $850.00
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136 og 15a 15a, 1899 25pf Orange, with diagonal Marianen overprint at a 48 degree angle, an attractive mint example of this elusive value, vivid rich color on fresh paper, nicely centered, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine only 1,000 stamps were issued sig#15a, 1899 25pf Orange, with diagonal "Marianen" overprint at a 48 degree angle, an attractive mint example of this elusive value, vivid rich color on fresh paper, nicely centered, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; only 1,000 stamps were issued; signed Bothe and accompanied by his 1967 certificate (Michel #5 I; €3,200). (Image) $2,750.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
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137 og 15b 15b, 1900 25pf Orange, with diagonal Marianen overprint at a 56 degree angle, overprint inverted, a fresh and desirable mint example of this rare stamp, beautifully centered, radiant rich color on clean white paper, o.g., light h.r., choice ve#15b, 1900 25pf Orange, with diagonal "Marianen" overprint at a 56 degree angle, overprint inverted, a fresh and desirable mint example of this rare stamp, beautifully centered, radiant rich color on clean white paper, o.g., light h.r., choice very fine; only a single pane of 100 stamps was discovered; signed Pfenninger (Michel #5 II K; €2,800). (Image) $2,400.00

SOLD for $850.00
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138 og 16a 16a, 1899 50pf Red brown, with diagonal Marianen overprint at a 48 degree angle, handsome and choice mint single, excellent centering, sumptuously rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and scarce only 1,000 stamps were issued#16a, 1899 50pf Red brown, with diagonal "Marianen" overprint at a 48 degree angle, handsome and choice mint single, excellent centering, sumptuously rich color, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and scarce; only 1,000 stamps were issued; signed Drahn (Michel #6 I; €3,200). (Image) $2,750.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
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MARSHALL ISLANDS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
139 nh Michel #1 IaU-6 IU Michel 1 IaU-6 IU, 1898-99 3pf-50pf overprinted Marschall-Inseln, Berlin special printing, a premium quality mint set of this scarce issue that was produced especially for the Reichs Postal Museum, the 25pf and 50pf values with sheet-marginsMichel #1 IaU-6 IU, 1898-99 3pf-50pf overprinted "Marschall-Inseln", Berlin special printing, a premium quality mint set of this scarce issue that was produced especially for the Reich's Postal Museum, the 25pf and 50pf values with sheet-margins at bottom, incredibly fresh and mostly well centered, vivid rich colors, o.g., never hinged, fine-very fine set; rarely encountered never hinged; each signed Bothe and accompanied by his 1978 certificates; ex-"Hohenzollern" (Scott #1-6 vars.). (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (Image) Michel €9,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
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140 O 1a 1a, 1897 3pf Light yellowish brown, with Marschall-Inseln overprint, Jaluit printing, handsome single used with clear strike of JaluitMarschall-Inseln10 11 datestamp, fresh and well centered, choice very fine and scarce signed Pfenninger#1a, 1897 3pf Light yellowish brown, with "Marschall-Inseln" overprint, Jaluit printing, handsome single used with clear strike of "Jaluit/Marschall-/Inseln/10 11" datestamp, fresh and well centered, choice very fine and scarce; signed Pfenninger (Michel #1 Ia; €2,600). (Image) $2,200.00

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

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