Lot No. 626
Auction No. | 15 |
Category |
World Collections, Accumulations and Selections |
Est. | $580 |
Status | SOLD $490 |
Montenegro 1874-1916 comprehensive collection neatly laid out in chronological order in stockbook, with stamps all in individual mounts & SG Cat. Numbers identified. King Peter types sorted by perfs with used all fine & MLH & frontally attractive but a few with foxing/stains allowed for in reserve. Incls MUH/MLH blocks perf. 10½ (6), perf. 11 (1), Perf. 11½ (7) & 1894 new values (5). Odd variety e.g.: SG 47 30n imperf, 1893 ovpts SG 88a "9 in wrong font", SG 34a "first two letters omitted in bottom live of overprint" plus few others with positions noted. Later incl 1896 "Monastery" types with imperfs of 4 values, incl 25n with frame double, King 5s green imperf block, 5k brown imperf printed double (printer's waste), 1905 ovpts incl offset & 5 vals grossly misplaced ovpt, ditto Postage Dues. Also a few on piece & 1910 1 lev imperf MLH (SG 150 variety) plus 1917 Govt in Exile (11 postage, 2 "A.R." & 5 Postage Dues). A pleasure to view & well worth close examination. Cat. £3100+ plus unpriced varieties (100s)