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| 733751 |
Worldwide Collection to 1958 in Four Scott International Albums: Mounted collection of a few thousand different, mint and used, on Scott International pages (Parts I-III, 1840-1958), integrated alphabetically (a big benefit) in 4 blue International binders (insted of the expected 3 binders). [When first issued, Part III started out ending in the early 1950s but as more pages were issued, Scott did not start Part IV, they continued as Part III until the late 1950s; this collection has pages through 1958. This explains why this collection is in four binders instead of three.] It appears that some stamps were removed at some point in time, but this is much nicer than a remnant and still deserves to be called a collection. Includes some United States. World contents somewhat uneven: some countries sparce, others well represented. Includes many common stamps, but you will also find medium values scattered throughout to the $1-$5 catalog value range. Very few minor faults; nearly all F-VF or better with much VF. Some of the mint are lightly stuck, but many of those can probably be lifted with care. The albums date from the 1950s, and are starting to show their age, but they are still in much nicer than usual condition for these. If one wanted to continue the collection in this housing that would be perfectly reasonable. This is an excellent value -- especially for anyone who can use a set of albums to house their older worldwide collection. |
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| 733752 NEW |
Worldwide Balance of an Unusual Old-Time Collection: Collection balance of thousands of stamps, mint and used, mounted on blank pages. Ranging from 19th century to the 1950s and seemingly not touched by the collector since the 1950s. (A "balance" means that stamps have been removed at some point in time.) Contents spread out on a stack of pages (3-hole punched, NO binders) that measures 16 inches high! Enormous range of countries, including many "dead" countries such as Alaouites, Montenegro, the old colonial empires, etc., plus a little bit of non-Scott material. While much is common, you wil also find many useful older numbers in the $1-$5 catalog value range. What makes this collection balance so unusual is the presence of many seldom seen (in such collections) stamps -- while some may have low catalog values, they are simply not often encountered in typical old collections. Quality varies: there are some minor faults, but vast majority is F-VF or VF. Many lightly stuck at the top edge of the hinge, but most can be removed with care. (TIP: Always remove the page from the stamp, NOT the stamp from the page.) A varied and interesting collection which will provide hours of pleasure for a worldwide collector! |
390.00 |