International Philippine Philatelic Society

Auction No. 62

Closing Date: 8pm, EST, March 31,2011

 

 

 

 

 

US Administration

 

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Lot #

Description

Starting Bid ($)

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113.

217-217A – Used (HR). Two sound stamps in generally fine condition with light cancels.

10.00

114.

219 – Used. Centred left with blunt perf on bottom. Nice shade and not too heavy cancel. Some purple ink stains on back not affecting front appearance.

10.00

115.

222 – Used (HR). Well centred for this issue and rich colour. Light cancel.

5.00

116.

232 – Used (HR). Centred very slightly to top. Sound stamp with generally good perfs. Rich colour and light cancel

7.00

117.

235 – Used (HR). Centred top left. Minor thin on reverse not showing to front. Rich colour and lightly cancelled.

5.00

118.

236 – Used. Good centring for this issue. Fresh colour and appearance with light cancel. Lovely stamp.

15.00

119.

261a – Used. Horizontal Pair from centre of Booklet Pane. Very fine used with vibrant colour and sound stamp. Very scarce used.

35.00

120.

267 – Used. Beautiful Hong Kong circular date stamp cancel. Vibrant colour and sound stamp. Scarce usage.

7.00

121.

290S-300S, 302S-304S – Mint (OG, Light HR). 1917-1926 Regular issue overprinted Specimen in black. Set missing Sc#301S (2p). Nice looking stamps and a scarce accumulation.

220.00

122.

291b – Mint (OG, NH). Booklet Pane with horizontal crease affecting two bottom stamps (noticeable from behind). Vibrant colour with nice appearance.

12.00

123.

326 – Mint (OG, NH). Very minor disturbed gum, not detracting from overall appearance. Difficult stamp.

7.00

124.

326 – Mint (OG, NH). Pair. Partial perf separation (about 1/3) on top perfs, otherwise sound and nice looking stamps.

10.00

125.

340-341 – Mint (OG). B/4. #340 NH and #341 HR on top two stamps. Very fine and vibrant, rich colour on both blocks.

2.00

126.

384 – Mint (OG, NH). Full sheet of 50 stamps with Plate Number (131541). Some perf separations, mainly around selvedge. Torn in part on left margin, not affecting stamps. Very fresh.

5.00

127.

408-410 – Mint (OG, NH). Set in Plate Blocks of 6.  Good colour and well centred. Nice looking set.

15.00

128.

411 – Used. Very light hyphen after ‘Common’ almost appearing to be missing (printing flaw rather than fully missing hyphen). Generally fine.

1.00

129.

411 – Mint (NG, HR). Broken hyphen after ‘Common’ appearing as ‘-.’ Straight bottom edge. Nice looking printing variety.

5.00

130.

423 – Mint (OG, NH). Gum disturbance and toning on reverse. Nice frontal appearance and well centred. With partial blue offset on reverse.

10.00

131.

425-430 – Mint (OG, NH). Set in Plate Blocks of 6.  Vibrant and striking group.

20.00

132.

433 – Used. Variety with low position of overprint. Left stamp shows common central position of overprint. Nice pair.

10.00

133.

434 – Used. Partial circular date cancel. Vibrant colour and well centred for this issue. Scarce used.

15.00

134.

437 – Used. Missing ‘H’ in ‘Commonwealth’ Variety. Light cancel and nice overall appearance. Scarce to find in used condition.

20.00

135.

458-460 – Mint (OG, NH). Set in Plate Blocks of 6.  Rich colour. Very nice looking set.

15.00

136.

461 – Mint. PPC V-PEX overprint in Red and Black. Two singles (no gum) and one joined pair with each colour (OG, HR). Overprinted to commemorate First Anniversary of Leyte D-Day. Nice group.

5.00

137.

485 – Mint (OG, Light HR). Variety with ‘Common-’ shifted left. Left stamp shows common position where ‘N’ and ‘H’ are aligned vertically. Interesting.

7.00

138.

485 – Mint (NG). Overprinted shifted left causing ‘V’ of ‘Victory’ to be cut and appear on right margin. Very striking error.

8.00

139.

C18-C28 – Mint (NG, Light HR). Nice set with generally fine overall condition. Scarce set with key stamps included.

25.00

140.

C47-C51 – Mint (OG, NH). Plate Blocks of 6. Pencil notations noted on selvedge. Scarce stamps to find in plate blocks.

100.00

141.

E1 – Used. Well centred for this issue. One pulled perf on left otherwise a fine looking stamp. Scarce.

10.00

142.

EO1 – Mint (Part OG / NG). Two stamps showing differing position of OB overprint (top and centre). Interesting variation.

3.00

143.

EO1 – Used. Minor scuff marks on reverse, not visible from front. Couple of blunt perfs. Light cancel for this very scarce stamp in used condition. Cat Value $75.00

30.00

144.

J5 – Mint (OG, HR). Blunt perf on bottom left otherwise sound. Vibrant colour. With broken first ‘P’ in ‘Philippines’ Variety. Cat Value $200. Scarce.

50.00

145.

O5a – Used. No Period after ‘B’ Variety. Well centred and lovely overall appearance. Not an easy variety to find.

8.00

146.

O16a – Mint (NG). B/6 showing with middle right stamp showing ‘Missing Period after B’ Variety. Top two stamps with perfs faults, not affecting key stamp in block.

10.00

147.

O27a – Used. Missing Hyphen after ‘Common’ Variety. Light cancel and nice overall appearance.

10.00

148.

O27a – Used. B/4 showing both right stamps with Missing Hyphen after ‘Common’ Variety. Vibrant colour with clean cancel. Scarce in multiples.

20.00

149.

O31a – Mint (OG, NH). Top left corner marginal pair. Left stamp showing Missing Period after ‘O’ Variety. Very fresh appearance. Scarce.

75.00

Lot #

Description

Starting Bid ($)

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TAGLE OFFICIAL MAIL

 

 

150.

226 – Used. Clean cancel on well centred sound stamp with vibrant colour. Very fine.

15.00

151.

227 – Used. Light cancel on sound stamp. Straight edge on top and narrow stamp. Odd blunt perf noted for accuracy. Good colour.

15.00

152.

240 – Used. Light cancel on well centred sound stamp. Good colour. Scarce overprint.

15.00

 

BANDHOLTZ OB

 

 

153.

241 – Used. Black OB. Light cancel with vibrant colour. Lovely looking stamp.

3.00

154.

242 – Used. Black OB. Light cancel with very tiny nick on right (straight edge). Rich colour.

2.00

155.

243 – Mint (Dry OG, HR). Black OB. Pulled perf on top right and minor toning noted on perfs. Priced to reflect condition.

2.00

156.

244 – Used. Black OB. Bend on top left perf and stamp centred left. Minor thin on reverse not affecting front view. Good colour.

3.00

157.

245 – Used. Black OB. Very light cancel on bottom right, keeping most of the stamp clear. Rich colour and sound stamp.

5.00

158.

251 – Used (HR). Black OB. Thin noticeable from front and odd blunt perf. Good colour.

2.00

159.

255 – Used. Black OB. Straight edge on left. Slightly heavy cancel and very minor toning on bottom right perfs. Good colour.

3.00

160.

256 – Used. Black OB. Stamp centred low. Vibrant colour and lovely overall appearance.

5.00

161.

257 – Used. Black OB. Horizontal Pair. Centred slightly left with good colour and decent cancellations. Nice pair.

5.00

162.

259 – Used. Black OB. Very light circular date cancel on well centred stamp with rich colour. Not often found so fine.

5.00

163.

251 – Used (HR). Red OB. Couple of pin hole thins not noticeable from front. Minor perf faults, otherwise good stamp with deep overprint colour.

2.00

 

O B & OFFICIAL HANDSTAMPS

 

 

164.

241 – Used. Circular Handstamp with 8mm tall OB in centre in red. Very light cancel on well centred stamp. Scarce Official usage.

10.00

165.

486 – Mint (NG, HR). Small ‘O.B.’ Handstamp in black. Odd blunt perf noted for accuracy, otherwise a lovely looking stamp. Unusual.

2.00

166.

Selection – Total of 24 early stamps between 1899 and 1904. Nice range of overprints. Generally fine, with odd minor faults expected from this period.

10.00

167.

Selection – Total of 149 used stamps all with OB Handstamps. Various types. Excellent accumulation for sorting. Generally fine.

20.00

168.

J1-J2 – Used. Both tied with ‘Official Business’ Handstamp in two lines. J1 Used, HR. J2, Mint, OG, HR. Both stamps are sound with good colour. Scarce Official Handstamp.

10.00

 

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK

 

 

169.

282 – Used. Overprint in red measuring 10.7mm. Large stamp with very light cancel and vibrant colour. Clear overprint strike. Scarce so fine.

10.00

170.

282 – Used. Overprint in violet measuring 15mm. Well centred for this issue and lovely base colour. Good overprint strike.

10.00

171.

282 – Used. Overprint in violet measuring 15.2mm. Well centred with slightly heavy cancel hardly affecting overprint. Nice strike and very appealing.

10.00

172.

290a – Used. Overprint in violet measuring 15.2mm. Straight top edge. Light cancel with well struck overprint. Very nice.

10.00

173.

292 – Used. Overprint in violet measuring 15.2mm. Stamp centred low. Very light cancel and clear overprint strike.

10.00

174.

E5a – Used. Struck with two PNB OB violet handstamps. Lightly cancelled and good colour. Scarce overprint on Special Delivery issue.

30.00

 

C B I PERFIN

 

 

175.

268 – Used. Light cancel on sound stamp with vibrant colour. Very fine.

20.00

176.

275 – Used. Straight edge on right and rounded perfs on bottom left. Light cancel and nice overall appearance.

15.00

 

BRIAS ROXAS INC.

 

 

177.

299 – (Manila / P.I.) – Used. Horizontal Pair. Stamp centred upward and odd minor blunt perf. Does not detract from overall appearance and scarcity of this issue (moreso in multiples). (Oliver BR-10)

40.00

 

H E HEACOCK COMPANY

 

 

178.

290-291 – (H / Manila / P.I.) - Used. Group of three stamps. Average centring and generally fine. (Oliver H-1 and H-3)

5.00

179.

290-293, 297 – (H / Manila / P.I.) - Used. Group of five stamps. Good colour and generally fine. (Oliver H-21, H-22, H-24, H-26, H-30)

5.00

180.

294 – (H / Manila / P.I.) – Used. B/4. Top left stamp with blunt (pulled) perfs on top left. Rich colour and scarce in multiples. (Oliver H-9)

20.00

181.

297 – (H / Manila / P.I.) – Used. B/4. Striking and with vibrant, fresh colour. Scarce in multiples. (Oliver H-9)

20.00

182.

290 – (Heacock’s / Manila) - Used. Horizontal Pair with ‘National Bood Week’ slogan cancel. Fresh and not often found in multiples. (Oliver H-20)

20.00

183.

290 – (Heacock’s / Manila) - Used. Two stamps showing distinct variation in overprint (light and very heavy). Odd blunt perfs and straight right edge on second stamp. Interesting variety. (Oliver H-20)

4.00

184.

293 – (Heacock’s / Manila) - Used. B/4. Lovely looking stamps with light cancel and excellent base colour. Scarce in multiples. (Oliver H-26)

15.00

185.

299 – (Heacock’s / Manila) - Used. B/4. Rejoined block with hinge reinforcement on back. Top right stamp cut into on top corner. Few blunt perfs. Otherwise, nice looking and scarce block. (Oliver H-32)

10.00

186.

383 – (Heacock’s / Manila) - Used. Straight edge on bottom. Good colour and well centred. One of the scarcer Heacock overprints. (Oliver H-50)

10.00

 

RAMBLER SHOE COMPANY

 

 

187.

292, 295 (x2), 297 (x2), 299 (x2) – (Manila / P.I.) - Used. Group of seven stamps. Good to average centring. Slight tear on one #295, otherwise generally sound. (Oliver RS-34, RS-38, RS-40, RS-43)

10.00

188.

299 – (Manila / P.I.) - Used. Horizontal Pair. Clean cancel with lovely base stamps. Scarce in multiples. (Oliver RS-44)

10.00

Lot #

Description

Starting Bid ($)

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189.

Soldier’s Letter – Addressed to New York, USA, cancelled with ‘Philippine Station - Aug 20, 1898 – San Francisco, Cal.’ CDS. Handstamped ‘Postage Due’ marking and 2c US Postage Due affixed and tied with New York cancel. Vertical crease on right and creasing on top where opened. Early usage. (Baker D-1)

125.00

190.

War Department Letter – Addressed to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, cancelled with ‘Mil. Sta. 1, Philippines Isles – Oct 21, 1898 – San Francisco, Cal.’ CDS. Tied with 2c USA stamp which is torn on top right and upper left. Very clean cover with crisp cancel. Very early usage. (Baker D-2)

150.00

191.

Soldier’s Letter – Envelope (Scott #U8) from Iloilo to Hong Kong. Tied with ‘Mil Sta. No. 3 – Oct 20, 1899 – Iloilo’ CDS. Backstamped with ‘Mil Sta. No.1 – Nov 1(?), 1899 – Manila’ CDS and Hong Kong arrival cancel. Three vertical folding creases. Very scarce double Philippine cancels and scarce destination. (Baker C-7a and Goodale RC-2)

175.00

192.

Soldier’s Letter – Addressed to Indiana, USA, cancelled with ‘Mil. Sta. Zamboanga – Apr 28, 1900 – Phil. Isles.’ CDS. Tied with 2c USA stamp, slightly damaged on top straight edge. Cut open on right, just missing stamp. Backstamped with ‘Boonville – Jul 2, 1900’ receiving cancel. Scarce cancel and seldom seen. Ex George W Brett collection. (Baker C-4)

75.00

193.

Soldier’s Letter – Envelope (Scott #U8) from Bangued, Ilocos Sur to Winfield, Kansas, USA. Tied with ‘Mil. Sta. Vigan – Jan 24, 1900 – Phil. Isles’ CDS. With Winfield, Kansas (Mar 9, 1900) receiving date stamp on reverse. Roughly opened on right and vertically creased on left. Very scarce usage and lovely clear strike of this scarce cancel. This postmark was only in use for about 4 to 5 weeks. (Nunez/Kugel DS 1 and Baker C-4)

100.00

194.

Soldier’s Letter – Envelope (Scott #U8) from Bangued, Ilocos Sur to Kansas, then redirected to St Joseph, Missouri, USA.  Tied with ‘Mil. Sta. Vigan, Ilocos Sur – Jul 6, 1900 – Phil. Isles’ CDS. With Winfield, Kansas and St Joseph receiving date stamps on reverse. Roughly opened on left and vertically creased on right. Despite this, very scarce usage and overall remaining very desirable. This postmark was only in use for approximately two months. (Nunez/Kugel DS 7)

100.00

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Description

Starting Bid ($)

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195.

221 – Cover from Manila to Tacona, Washington State, USA. Tied with ‘Manila – 1903’ CDS. Minor horizontal crease on top but not detracting from overall fine appearance. Scarce usage and very clean cover. Ex George W Brett collection

75.00

196.

261 – Cover front with 10 stamps all overprinted with Cursive type OB handstamps. Bureau of Education official cover cancelled with ‘Calapan – Aug 1, 1911 – Mindanao’ CDS addressed to Manila. Odd tone spots around stamps, not detracting from overall appearance. Scarce.

10.00

197.

265 – Cover front with two stamps (differing shades), overprinted with Cursive type OB handstamps. Court of First Instance official cover with Registration Boxed cancel, dated ‘Aug 7, 1913’. From Cagayan to Manila.

10.00

198.

222 – Cover from Manila to Everett, Washington State. Tied with ‘Manila – Mar 24, 1903’ CDS. Receiving Everett and Seattle, Washington backstamps (April 22, 1903). Very scarce of cover. Ex George W Brett collection.

100.00

199.

242, 243 (x2), 248. Cover to Obernzell, Germany tied with three stamps (34c postage). Two filing punch holes on bottom not affecting stamps. Cancelled ‘Manila – Nov 2 1906’. ‘Obernzell – Dec 4 1906’ receiving date stamp on reverse. Lovely multi-colour cover.

15.00

200.

245, 247, 250. Cover to Obernzell, Germany tied with three stamps (56c postage). Two filing punch holes on bottom not affecting stamps. Cancelled ‘Manila – Nov 2 1906’. ‘Obernzell – Dec 4 1906’ receiving date stamp on reverse. Lovely multi-colour cover.

15.00

201.

355 – Manila Circulating on Nicaragua Consulate printed long cover. Tied with ‘Manila – May 3, 1932’ Manila Trade Center slogan cover. Minor edge faults. Interesting usage.

5.00

202.

356 – Manila Circulating on Paraguay Consulate printed long cover. Tied with ‘Manila – May 3, 1932’ Manila Trade Center slogan cover. Toning on right and with minor edge faults. Interesting usage.

5.00

203.

357 – Manila Circulating on Czechoslovakia Consulate printed long cover. Tied with ‘Manila – May 3, 1932’ Manila Trade Center slogan cover. Minor edge faults. Interesting usage.

5.00

204.

358 – Manila Circulating on Swedish Consulate printed long cover. Tied with ‘Manila – May 3, 1932’ Manila Trade Center slogan cover. Few scuff mark and creasing noted. Interesting usage.

5.00

205.

359 – Manila Circulating on Spanish Consulate printed long cover. Tied with ‘Manila – May 3, 1932’ Manila Trade Center slogan cover. Minor edge faults. Interesting usage.

5.00

206.

380-382 – Registered FDC from Manila to Canton, Ohio, USA. Tied with Star circular cancel. Backstamped with additional #380 and tied with ‘Apr 14, 1934’ First Day CDS. Receiving backstamp ‘May 18, 1934’. Very minor creasing to top noted for accuracy.

15.00

207.

408-410 – Domestic FDC addressed to Manila. Slight foxing noted. Tied with ‘Manila Trade Center’ slogan cancel. Lovely cachet with extra purple circular Handstamp cachet. Couple of hinge remains on reverse.

2.00

208.

425-430 – Registered FDC from Manila to Cebu. Tied with ‘Feb 3, 1937’ CDS and boxed Registration Handstamp. Good condition for this issue.

7.00

209.

425-430 – Domestic FDC addressed to Manila. Slight foxing and pencil markings on front. Tied with ‘Manila Trade Center’ slogan cancel.

2.00

210.

449-451 – Domestic FDC addressed to Manila. Minor tone spots and foxing noted, with stamps generally clean. Lovely cachet. Nice overall appearance.

2.00

211.

449-451 – Domestic FDC addressed to Manila on slightly longer cover. Purple circular Handstamp cachet and lovely Clipper cachet detailing Mail to San Francisco Boeing Clipper flight. Generally fine.

2.00

212.

452-457 – Addressed personalised FDC to Manila on long cover. 452 Vertical Strip of 3; 455 & 456 Vertical pairs. Foxing on cover. Dotted with punched out stamp remnants around cover edges. Interesting combination.

2.00

213.

458-460 – Registered FDC from Manila to Cebu. Tied with ‘Feb 8, 1940’ CDS and boxed Registration Handstamp. Very clean.

5.00

214.

485-487 – D-Day Leyte FDC, cancelled with ‘Tacloban Post Office – Oct 20, 1945’ CDS. Vertical fold not affecting stamps. Clean cover.

5.00

215.

485-487, 489-492 – Addressed FDC to Whibdey Island, USA, tied with ‘Apr 16, 1945’ Manila CDS. Very minor foxing noted otherwise a decent cover.

2.00

216.

485, E10a – Small cover from Manila to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Vertical centre fold and roughly opened on left. Scarce usage of the Close ‘IC’ Special Delivery stamp variety. Nice.

5.00

217.

488, 493, 494, E10 – FDC tied with ‘Manila – May 1, 1945’ Cancel. ‘Labor Day’ Handstamp slogan in purple. Couple of very minor tone spots noted, otherwise a lovely looking cover.

8.00

218.

488, 493-496, E10 – Domestic FDC addressed to Manila. Slight foxing on cover and odd perf with tone spot. Otherwise, a nice looking cover.

30.00

219.

488, 493-496, E10 – FDC tied with ‘Manila – May 1, 1945’ Cancels. ‘Labor Day’ Handstamp slogan in purple. Excellent clean condition for this issue.

100.00

220.

C48, C57 – First Flight Cover from Manila to Singapore. Cancelled with ‘May 9, 1941’ CDS and with ‘Singapore – May 10, 1941’ Receiving backstamp. Part of front toned from inserted registration receipt card inside cover.

2.00

Lot #

Description

Starting Bid ($)

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221.

U-2 (UPSS 5) – Unused. Fine and fresh appearance. Only 500 issued. Ex George W Brett collection. Scarce.

25.00

222.

U-5 – Unused (HR). Full corner Cut Square. Very fine in pristine condition. Only 500 issued.

13.00

223.

U-7 (UPSS 11) – Unused. Slight toning around edges and minor creasing on left side. Generally fine condition. Only 500 issued. Ex George W Brett collection.

20.00

224.

U-8 (UPSS 13) – Used cover from Tacloban to Michigan. Cancelled with ‘Tacloban – Apr 28, 1902 – Leyte’ CDS. Backstamped with ‘Manila – May 7, 1902 – Transit’ and ‘Lake Linden – Jun 7, 1902 – Mich’ CDS receiving CDS. Repaired tear on top right and corner creases noted for accuracy.

5.00

225.

U-10 (UPSS 17) – Used cover from Manila to Columbus, Ohio. Tied with ‘Manila – Sep 12, 1906’ CDS. No receiving cancels. Minor creasing noted. Very scarce used, with UPSS Cat $75.00. Ex George W Brett collection.

25.00

226.

U-11 – Used. Cut Square. Clean cancel not detracting overall appearance. Scarce to find used. Very Fine.

5.00

227.

U-13 – Unused (HR). Cut Square. Very fine condition with wide left side.

5.00

228.

U-13 (UPSS 21) – Unused. Fine overall condition. Very scarce size 23 envelope.

30.00

229.

U-15 (UPSS 23) – Unused. Fine and fresh appearance. Ex George W Brett collection.

8.00

230.

U-17 (UPSS 25) – Used. Uprated cover with #241 from Batangas to Washington DC. Tied with ‘Tanauan – May 17, 1907 – Batangas’ CDS. Backstamped with Batangas and Manila transit CDS and ‘Washington – Jun 30, 1907’ receiving cancel. Five staple holes on left and vertical fold not affecting stamps. Creasing on left side. Interesting cover.

8.00

231.

U-18 – Unused (HR). Full corner Cut Square. Lovely appearance, with only 1,000 issued.

5.00

232.

U-20 (UPSS 31) – Unused. Beautiful and very fine condition. Only 500 issued. Overprinted shifted approx 3mm to the right. Interesting.

75.00

233.

U-22 (UPSS 34) – Unused. Fine to very fine condition. Very scarce size 23 envelope. Ex George W Brett collection.

40.00

234.

U-25 – Unused (HR). Cut Square. Very fine in fine condition. Only 500 issued.

8.00

235.

U-40 (UPSS 104b) – Used. Uprated cover from Ilocos Norte to Detroit, Michigan. Tied with ‘San Nicolas – May 21, 1927 – Ilocos Norte’ CDS. Cancel with inverted ‘21’ date. Earliest reported usage of UPSS 104(b) [UPSS catalog lists ERP as Jun 25, 1927]. Roughly opened on right and minor edge creasing. Scarce used. Ex George W Brett collection.

75.00

236.

UX-1 – Unused. Fine overall appearance. Minor toning on corners from photo hinges (more noticeable on the back). Ex George W Brett collection.

10.00

237.

UX-16 – Used. Addressed to Osaka, Japan with #386 affixed and tied with ‘Feb 16, 1936’ Manila Trade Center slogan cancel. Black rectangular ‘Via Flying Boat of the British Royal Air Force’ Handstamp. Vertical fold on left and corner creasing. Bit of soiling around perfs of #386.

5.00

238.

UY-1 – Unused. Message and Reply card. About 40% separation with slight creasing on corners. Lovely overall appearance. Cat $160.00.

20.00

239.

UY-2 – Unused. Message and Reply card. Very minor crease on top left corner mentioned for accuracy. Very fresh and lovely looking cards. Scarce. Cat $150.00.

50.00

 

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