4 Jun 2019 – 7 Jun 2019
789 lots
Lot 10000 | FRANCE: 1956 30f Pierre de Coubertin imperf colour trials (2)
Olympics » Pierre de Coubertin and the IOC
1956 France 30f Pierre de Coubertin imperf colour trials (2), one in mint hr blue and one mint nh marginal in blue black and deep purple, very fine
Estimation: 80 EUR
Lot 10001 | 1939-56, Group written up on four album pages incl. Haiti 1936 set on cover
Olympics » Pierre de Coubertin and the IOC
1939-56, Group written up on four album pages incl. Haiti 1936 set of 3 on cover plus mint set and France 1956 30F on two maxi cards, mint block and imperf….
Estimation: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 10002 | FRANCE: 1956 30f Pierre de Coubertin proof in black on sunked card with void value
Olympics » Pierre de Coubertin and the IOC
1956 France 30f Pierre de Coubertin proof in black on sunken card, signed by the artist with « Etat » above, the value in the corner covered during it’s…
Estimation: 150 EUR
Lot 10003 | FRANCE: 1956 30f Pierre de Coubertin die proof in dark
Olympics » Pierre de Coubertin and the IOC
FRANCE: 1956 30f Pierre de Coubertin die proof in dark blue on sunken card, signed by the artist, very fine
Estimation: 150 EUR
Lot 10004 | « Olympia, Olympiades and Greece » (translation) in
Olympics » Ancient Olympia & Pre-Olympics
« Olympia, Olympiades and Greece » (translation) in Greek, 157x213mm, 1947 edition, 47 pages, paperback, signed by the author, pages mis-cut so they are…
Estimation: 60 EUR
Lot 10005 | 1870 2nd National Greek Olympic Games in Athens participation medal
Olympics » Ancient Olympia & Pre-Olympics
1870 2nd National Greek Olympic Games in Athens participation medal, 37mm in bronze by Barre, showing bust of King George I on one side and legend on other,…
Estimation: 500 EUR
Lot 10006 | 1894 Comité International Olympique (IOC) vignette
Olympics » Ancient Olympia & Pre-Olympics
1894 Comité International Olympique (IOC) vignette in blue and white, oxidised colour, part gum, on introductory album page with two Pierre de Coubertin…
Estimation: 100 EUR
Lot 10007 | 1894-1984, IOC group with very fine 1894 IOC Congress vignette
Olympics » Ancient Olympia & Pre-Olympics
1894-1984, IOC group written up on 3 album pages incl. very fine 1894 IOC Congress vignette, 1954 IOC anniversary cancel on two cards and 1984 Anniversary…
Estimation: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 10008 | 1896 Olympics set of 12 DIE PROOFS in red on various papers
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics set of 12 DIE PROOFS in red on various types of paper, the 1D with central stain and thin otherwise fine and rare
Estimation: 3’000 EUR
Lot 10009 | 1896 1l Die proof from the original plate on carton in the issued colour
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 1l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in the issued colour, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10010 | 1896 2l Die proof from the original plate on carton in the issued colour
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 2l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in the issued colour, thin in margin at top otherwise fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10011 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in rose
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in rose, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10012 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in blue
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in blue, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10013 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in dark grey-brown
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in dark grey-brown, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10014 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in green
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in green, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10015 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in grey
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in grey, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10016 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in dark blue
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in dark blue, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10017 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in sepia
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in sepia, imperf. right marginal single, natural paper speck in margin, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10018 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in orange-brown
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in orange-brown, imperf. right marginal single, corner crease at top right otherwise fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10019 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in pale grey
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in pale grey, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10020 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in light brown
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in light brown, imperf. right marginal single, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10021 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in golden yellow
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in golden yellow, imperf. right marginal single, small black mark at lower left otherwise fine
Estimation: 200 EUR
Lot 10022 | 1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in orange-brown
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 5l Die proof from the original plate on carton paper in orange-brown, imperf. right marginal single, small natural paper speck and tiny stain at top…
Estimation: 200 EUR
Lot 10023 | 1896 Olympics 25l die proof in black on carton paper,
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 25l die proof in black on carton paper, very fine and scarce
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10024 | 1896 Olympics 25l colour trial in olive on carton paper
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 25l colour trial in olive on carton paper, very fine and scarce
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10025 | 1896 Olympics 25l colour trial in yellow-orange on carton paper
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 25l colour trial in yellow-orange on carton paper, reverse with manuscript in French roughly translated « 60 lepta is not standing out enough,…
Estimation: 200 EUR
Lot 10026 | 1896 Olympics 1D die proof in black on white paper
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 1D die proof in black on white paper, fine and scarce
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10027 | 1896 Olympics 1D die proof in black with surround on thin paper
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 1D die proof in black with surround on thin paper, some minor wrinkling and a split along the surround at top, scarce
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10028 | 1896 Olympics 1D die proof in dark blue-green on carton paper
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1923 Reprint die proof of the 1896 Olympics 1D in dark blue-green on carton paper, fine and scarce
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10029 | 1923 Reprints with the original die in the form of a postcard and a lettercard
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1923 Reprints with the original die (with permission from the Greek government) in the form of a 2D Reply postcard in deep blue on buff card, and a 2D…
Estimation: 1’000 EUR
Lot 10030 | 1896 Olympics 1l to 10D mint og set of 12, fine to very fine
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 1l to 10D mint og set of 12, the 2l with no gum otherwise fine to very fine
Estimation: 800 EUR
Lot 10031 | 1896 Olympics 1l sheetlet of 25 with margins with one stamp showing IMPERFORATE AT RIGHT variety
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 1l sheetlet of 25 with margins with one stamp showing IMPERFORATE AT RIGHT variety caused by the corner being folded over before being passed…
Estimation: 200 EUR
Lot 10032 | 1896 Olympics 2l mint nh block of four with top right stamp showing variety « missing engraver’s name at foot »
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 2l mint nh block of four with top right stamp showing variety « missing engraver’s name at foot », toned gum, fine
Estimation: 40 EUR
Lot 10033 | 1896 Olympics 2D mint block of four showing PARTIALLY IMPERFORATE variety + normal block of 4
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 Olympics 2D mint block of four showing PARTIALLY IMPERFORATE variety (with two stamps imperf on three sides, very fine and rare error with only two…
Estimation: 6’000 EUR
Lot 10034 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF THE GAMES (ATHENS 7): Organising Committee printed envelope
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF THE GAMES (ATHENS 7): Organising Committee printed envelope sent to the Secretary of the Organising Committee with red Committee…
Estimation: 1’000 EUR
Lot 10035 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ALMYROS): 1896 Olympics 5D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ALMYROS): 1896 Olympics 5D cancelled
by crisp Almyros cds on the first day of issue, small gum spot on face, fine (Note…
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10036 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ARTA): 1896 Olympics 40l
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ARTA): 1896 Olympics 40l with crisp blue Arta cds, very fine
Estimation: 100 EUR
Lot 10037 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: Envelope with Olympics 60l
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 1): Envelope with Olympics 60l tied by Athens « 1 » cds on the first day of issue, cancelled by favour, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10038 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: 1l sheetlet of 25
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 3): 1l sheetlet of 25 (without selvedge) cancelled to order with Athens « 3 » cds on the first say of issue, perf….
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10039 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 5): 1896 Olympics 2l and 5D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 5): 1896 Olympics 2l and 5D cancelled
by Athens « 5 » cds on the first day of issue, 5D with a couple of light…
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10040 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: Envelope with Olympics 1l pair
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 5): Envelope with Olympics 1l vertical pair tied by Athens « 5 » cds on the first day of issue, couple of tone spots…
Estimation: 500 EUR
Lot 10041 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 6): 1896 Olympics 1l, 2l pair and 10D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 6): 1896 Olympics 1l, 2l pair and 10D cancelled
by Athens « 6 » cds on the first day of issue, all with original…
Estimation: 400 EUR
Lot 10042 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 7): 1896 Olympics 1D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 7): 1896 Olympics 1D with Athens « 7 » cds, very fine
Estimation: 100 EUR
Lot 10043 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE: Postcard from Athens
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 7): Postcard from Athens to Italy with two 5l tied by Athens « 7 » cds, central vertical fold, fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10044 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY CANCELS from Athens on 1896 Olympics set of 12
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 8): 1896 Olympics complete set of 12 with Athens « 8 » cds of the first day of use, 1D with repaired top right corner…
Estimation: 1’000 EUR
Lot 10045 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 8): Envelope with Olympics complete set of 12 to the 10D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (ATHENS 8): Envelope with Olympics complete set of 12 to the 10D tied by Athens « 8 » cds with hour slug inverted (except…
Estimation: 4’000 EUR
Lot 10046 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (MILOS): Envelope sent registered within Greece with Olympics 60l tied by Milos blue-black cds
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (MILOS): Envelope sent registered within Greece with Olympics 60l tied by Milos blue-black cds, with matching blue-black…
Estimation: 5’000 EUR
Lot 10047 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 10D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 10D cancelled by crisp Piraeus cds on the first day of issue, very fine
Estimation: 300 EUR
Lot 10048 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 5D
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 5D cancelled
by Piraeus cds on the first day of issue, minor discolouration otherwise fine
Estimation: 200 EUR
Lot 10049 | 1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 1l and 40l
Olympics » 1896 Athens
1896 (Mar 25) FIRST DAY OF ISSUE (PIRAEUS): 1896 Olympics 1l and 40l with Piraeus cds, very fine
Estimation: 100 EUR