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Lot 675 |
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Sir John Wilson, The Royal Philatelic Collection,
Sir John Wilson, The Royal Philatelic Collection edited by Sir John Wilson (1952). A complete catalog of the most important and valuable stamp collection ever formed compiled by the Keeper of the Royal Collection. This is the finest philatelic book of all time, produced on the highest-quality paper, extensively illustrated with 64 black and white plates and 12 color plates. This is the delux edition, bound in red Morocco leather with the Royal coat-of-arms emblazoned in gold on the face with the original slip case. One of the finest examples we have seen. It still smells new.
Weighing 15.5 pounds, this impressive book should be the cornerstone of every library.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
We were told that the production cost for this book was so high that Sropmore Press was bankrupted. Shades of Thomas Wolsey obsequiously gifting Hampton Court Palace to Henry VIII - Thanks to Abacus Auctions for this priceless description.
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$475 |
Lot 676 |
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The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps,
The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps (1948) Robson Lowe, Volumes I-VI Less Volume 3 (Empire in Asia) Volume 1 - Great Britain and Europe - 1948 - 296 Pages, Volume II - Empire in Africa, Volume IV - Empire in Australia, Volume V - North America, Volume VI -Leeward Islands plus the "Regent volume and extra Volume VI, fine used set with four slip covers and strong binding.
Estimate $350 - 450.
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$170 |
Lot 677 |
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H.W. Wilson, With The Flag To Pretoria," A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900,
706 pages, Harmsworth Brothers, London, 1900. Volumes I and II bound together in one volume. An important account of the Anglo-Boer War, profusely illustrated, fine condition. Very scarce (Note the book weighs 10 lbs).
Estimate $200 - 300.
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$95 |
Lot 678 |
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Literature: The extensive Cape of Good Hope library, handbooks and auction catalogues, including handbooks Stamps of Cape of Good,
P.O.’s of the Cape of Good Hope (Franco Frescura), scarce 2-volune set, Colomb D’Or Vol. XXII, Cape of Good Hope Exhibit book (Joseph Hackmey), Postmarks of the Cape of Good Hope (Robert Goldblatt), couple of volumes of the Ralph Putzel Encyclopaedia, South African Mails (Brian Trotter), auction catalogues, at least 24 different, including Sir Maxwell Joseph, "Bonaventure," "Maximus," Schofield, "Lady Hope," C. Emerson Huston, A.H. West, Jack Shepherd, A. J. Stevens, D’Arcy Hall, "Maria de La Queillerie," John Morton, generally fine to very fine., ex Dillaway.
Estimate $400 - 500
An extraordinarily difficult library to replicate.
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$190 |
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