Lot 20008 – THE BALANCE OF THE “ALBA” COLLECTION 1854-1918,

THE BALANCE OF THE “ALBA” COLLECTION 1854-1918, Balance collection with the majority consisting of the 1879-1900 issue, starting with two covers of Ottoman Post in Bosnia incl. an Austria / Ottoman mixed franking, a group of Austrian forerunners incl. incoming mail, with the main items of interest from the 1879-1900 covers and blocks incl. a few covers with spectacular multiple frankings, the unique block of four of 5Kr Red perf. 9 1/4 mint og, studies with better shades, perfs, multiples and cancellation interest, largest known multiples, reconstructed sheets, etc., plus a few later issue items incl. 1906 proof and 1918 photo essay, replete with items ex Volny, Bustamante, etc. (ca. 60 covers and 1000s of stamps Was originally broken down for our auction in 2003, with estimates totalling €54’450. A fabulous opportunity to gain showpiece items and form an exhibition collection. (Est. € 15’000/30’000)