Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

2575 1952 Humanitarian Relief Fund set 4+2pf to 30+10pf. VFU. Mi 156-159 cat €140, SG 1082-1085 cat £140. (4) $50 $70

GERMANY - WEST BERLIN

2576 1948 black "BERLIN" opt set 2pf-5Mk. Postally VFU, with various identifiable correct pmks. Mi 1-20 cat €3000 = A$4200, SG B1-20 cat £2750 = A$4500. Genuine used sets are very scarce, especially top values in such nice condition as mostly used on parcels. Top 3 vals ea with 2007 Ceremuga photo-certs. (20) (P) $900 $1200

2577 1948 black "BERLIN" opt 5Mk top value. Postally VFU with part of a Berlin "15.1.49" roller cancel. Mi 20 cat €900, SG B20 cat £900. Genuine used are very scarce. 2003 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $300 $450

2578 1949 red "BERLIN" opt set 2pf-2Mk. VFU with various cds. Mi 21-34 cat €1000. SG B21-34 cat £1000. Scarce genuine set. Top 2 vals exp Schlegel BPP. (14) (P) $300 $450

2579 1949 Currency Revaluation M/Sheet. Superb U with 2 nice strikes of the special Berlin "17.12.49" FDI large cds. Bl 1 cat €2800+ = A$4000+, SG MS 70a cat £3000 = A$5000. Very scarce with genuine cancels, especially so nice! 2008 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $1300 $1700

2580 1949 Currency Revaluation 1DM M/Sheet. VF MUH. Mi Blk 1 cat €1100, SG MSB 70a cat £1200. Exp Schlegel BPP. (P) $500 $700

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