2724 1940 German Occupation Provisional diag BISECT (UR half) of 1934-36 KGV photogravure 2d orange, wmk blk cypher, on piece tied by "GUERNSEY 6 JA 41 CHANNEL ISLANDS" cds. This was authorised on 24 Dec 1940 by the Post Office. VFU. SG 442 see footnote (P) $100 $150
2725 1941 German Occup Arms 1d scarlet on chalk-surfaced paper. Superb fresh MUH. Mi 2Z cat €80+, SG 2d cat £55+. (P) $40 $60
GREECE
2726 1896 Olympics set 1L-10D. Superb fresh M/MLH, in unusually nice condition for this difficult set. Vl 109-20, SG 110-21 cat £1500+. This is the 1st Olympic issue of the world & genuine sets are quite rare (there are lots of forgeries of the 5Dr & 10Dr on the market). We previously only once had a set in equally nice quality to this one & it sold for $2200+ commission. Top 3 vals with Alberto Bolaffi & Dr Enzo Diena AIEP photo-certs. (12) (P) $1500 $2000
2727 1896 Olympics set 1L-10D. Superb fresh MUH with never hinged original gum! Vl 109-20, SG 110-21 cat £1500+++ for M. The Greek specialist catalogue value MUH at 5 times M price, so SG for MUH be £7500. This is the 1st Olympic issue of the world & genuine sets in never hinged condition are of great rarity (there are lots of forgeries of the 5Dr & 10Dr on the market, plus of course many regummed stamps that are offerred as MUH). We can not recall seeing a never hinged set at any of the major European overseas auctions for many years! Top 4 values exp twice, plus Alberto Diena AIEP & Raybaudi photo-certs. (12) (P) $5500 $8000
2728 1900 Surch Olympics 5L/1D error perfs fully DOUBLE showing rows of additional vert perfs through centre with double horiz perfs being coincident, in separated blk of 4 (2 vert prs which can easily be rejoined). VF fresh MUH. SG 148(var). Extremely rare & spectacular error. (4) (P) $500 $1000
