Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

2502 Albania: 1943 "14 Shtator 1943" opt set 1q-3Fr inc express 25q. Superb U, all ex 25q on large piece with full "Tirane 23.10.43" cds. SG 389-401 & E402 cat £350+, Sass 1-14 cat €425+, Mi 1-14 cat €450+ & underpriced as very rare used. All exp Krischke. (14) (P) $300 $400

2503 Albania: 1943 "14 Shtator 1943" opt 5q opt INVERTED. VF fresh MUH. Mi 4K cat €250, Sass 4a cat €250. Rare error. Exp Krischke & Dr Rommerskirchen BPP. (P) $150 $250

2504 Albania: 1944 War Refugees Relief Fund 25+10q IMPERF horiz pr with offset of design on reverse. VF fresh MUH. Mi 18U(var), Sass 18a cat €1050+. Rare & spectacular. (2) (P) $250 $400