It was a busy weekend for me but I managed to purchase a number of great MNH lots over the weekend, paying anywhere from 10-20% of catalogue value. I bid on close to 200 lots this past week, so am probably fortunate I didn't win too many more bids!
Here are a few highlights:
Berlin 9NB1-3. First Berlin semi-postal stamps. Very difficult to find in any condition. The first two in the set have tiny gum disturbances probably due to poor storage.
Berlin 9N1 to 9N16, MNH. This set is missing the 1M, 2M, and 5M stamps.
This set was the common British/US zone series overprinted "Berlin". Because the Berlin stamps are so uncommon, these were commonly forged - especially the high values in the set. The differences in Mint, Mint Never Hinged, and Used are incredible. Mint hinged being the least valuable and used being the most valuable. The 5M stamp in the set in used catalogues for $675(US) so it's best to buy only certified copies of these :)
Complete sets of Berlin bells issue of 1952, all MNH. These sets are worth considerably more used, as are nearly all early Berlin stamps, but still quite valuable as such. Notice the position of the clapper in each of the 3 sets. The set on the bottom of the picture with the clapper positioned to the left is the first set issued and the most valuable. This set USED is ~$250(US). Keep an eye out for these in bargain bins :)
The remainder are misc early FRD postal and semi-postal stamps in MNH condition. Enjoy :)
Brian
Posted 09/12/2011 10:08 am
