Beschreibung:

The 'foreign' section of the core collection from an original estate, offered intact as received except the China volume (Lot 104). Organised by country in nine loose-leaf albums with several thousand stamps from first issues to 1930s. The classics are in very mixed condition (particular culprits Portugal and Scandinavia) however some very interesting early pages here and the later 19th century and 20th century issues have some good-quality mint. Noted particularly Japan with unused dragons with faults, over 80 'syllabics' some mint, presumed mix of genuine and reference, incl. geese, wagtails and goshawks, requiring research, through to dozens of POs in China ovpts, revenues etc. The Switzerland also extensive with 'Rayons', imperf Helvetias and further 19th century to explore. Elsewhere noted 'Fiume' handstamps, interesting Latin America, three pages of Shanghai locals, etc. Please inspect.