Auction 53
Lot 64 /o/ Bulgaria, 1879-1984, the extensive collection in 18 volumes, formed by the late George McNamara. Rich in varieties and covers, and amply annotated throughout. Volumes 1 and 2 do not exist. George may have planned these volumes but they are not with the lot. Volume 3 contains issues of 1901-1909, including blocks, surcharge varieties, covers and postal stationery. Stamps alone catalog over $1500. Fully imaged as PDF #1. Volume 4 contains issues of 1909-1915, including singles, blocks, printing varieties and printing errors, also numerous covers and some postal stationery. Fully imaged as PDF #2. Catalog value approximately $400 for the stamps alone. Volume 5 contains issues of 1917-1926, including many blocks and covers. The main value is in the imperfs and other printing errors, with a Michel value over €1000. Fully imaged as PDF #3. Volume 6 contains issues of 1928-1939, including essays, imperfs, Sanatorium postal tax issues and many covers. Fully imaged as PDF #4. Volumes 7 through 14 contain issues of 1939 through 1984. Not imaged. Volumes 15 through 18 contain airmail and other back-of-the-book issues. Main value is in the early postage dues. Stamps catalog over $5000. Fully imaged as PDF #5. Total catalog value for stamps alone estimated at over $9,000. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. |
Realized $2,600 |
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