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Auction 75

Lot 371

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Saudi Arabia, 1916-78, a massive and important specialized collection, with many key values, mainly mint, hinged on well-annotated blank pages in 2 binders.
Hejaz (the Hashemite issues of 1916-1925) catalogs $9154, is over 95% complete for the period for basic issues (major numbers only - there are few if any overprint varieties), and includes better individual stamps and sets cataloging up to $900. Noteworthy are #L22 ($500), L55-L60 ($310), L92 ($900), L108-L115 ($840) and L129-L131 ($495).
The later Saudi issues (1925 onward, including important Nejd, Hejaz-Nejd and extensive unified Kingdom issues) catalog $18,300, plus many uncounted items. Issues from 1949 onward include many shade and other varieties, also pairs, blocks and complete sheets, and there is a large selection of stamps used on piece or on cover.
In nice condition overall, generally Fine to Very Fine. A wonderful collection for the serious specialist or dealer in this area. Please see the many photos on the web to get a better idea of the richness of this lot. Shipping weight 9.5 lbs / 4.3 kilos. Scott $27,000+.
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.

Realized $3,300

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