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Auction: 145 - Award Winning Collections Sale
Lot: 11

The History of the Universal Postal Union. The Award Winning Medina Collection The multi Gold medal (Geneva 1992, The Hague 1994, Seoul 1994 and San Francisco 1997) and Large Gold medal (Paris 1999, Brussels 2001 and 2006) collection written up on 128 pages. The exhibit was entered in the first European Championship of Thematic Philately (F.C.T.P.) in Essen in 2006. It was awarded European Champion in the group "History of Organisations" and won the Grand Prix competing with European Champions of the other groups. Some highlights include: Austria 1891 registered cover with special "Weltpost-Congress/Wein" etiquette German States with many interesting and rare covers Berlin 1949 Von Stephan 60pf. and 2dm. unadopted essays in black. Great Britain with covers illustrating the Postal Reforms of 1839-40, including a first day cover of the 4 pence period with handstruck "4", a cover of the last day of the 4 pence period with manuscript "4" A cover used on the first day of the Universal Penny Period Corner marginal Penny Black on cover 1929 Universal Postal Union £1 black overprinted "specimen" Italy 1906 registered postcard with "ROMA/VI Congresso Postale Universale" etiquette Russia 1927 First International air mail Congress, The Hague, a cover bearing the 10k. And 15k. Values in pairs, one of the 10k. With variety broken "7" of "1927". The only one known on First day cover. Many other interesting Worldwide Proofs and Essays ; Condition generally good through out and a Wonderful opportunity to obtain a fascinating and comprehensive collection but still with much scope for expansion.

Estimate
$65,000 to $80,000