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Auction: 7014 - Europe & Overseas
Lot: 1418

x Switzerland The Property of a Swiss Collector The following two collections were formed over thirty years and are offered intact An extensive, mint and used collection in 55 volumes with issues to 2002; the used with Cantonals including Zurich 4r. good used and 6c. (small defect in margin), Geneva with complete double pair (small fault at left) good margins and Pemberton handstamp on reverse and single (just touched at left), small and large eagles, 5c. stationery envelope unused, Basel Dove with small margins; Transitional Period with Geneva 4c. fine used and both 5c., Zurich 2 1/2r. (fine but small surface thin); Federal Administration with both "orts post" 2 1/2r, "poste locale" 2 1/2r. (2) and with frame around central cross; Federal Administration with a good selection of the different types, values, colours and shades including pairs (2); imperf Sitting Helvetias with values from 2r. to 1f. and later issues including 1945 PAX set, some first day covers and sets in complete sheets; the mint from 1900 in singles and blocks of four including 1900 25c. re-engraved single, 1914 3f. deep blue-green single and block, 1941 Founding of Berne imperforate, 1945 Pax set in singles and blocks plus later issues with sheets, presentation folders and other associated items; Pro Juventute in singles and blocks of four including 1912 10 Cmi. in red; airmails from 1913 semi-official 50c. red, issued stamps in singles and blocks including 1919 pair; miniature sheets including 1934 NABA, 1945 Lifeboat, 1936 Pro Patria in a block of four National Fete and others; Pro Patria in singles and blocks with recent issue sheets. Condition is generally very fine and the mint appear to be unmounted. High catalogue and face value. An important collection which is well worth careful examination. Photo Estimate £ 35,000-40,000

Sold for
£34,000