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Bidboard # 1874
Lot # 175
Catalogue Value or Estimate: $250.00
Price Realized: $190
Israel / Liberia

Arthur Szyk Proofs, Stamps, Covers and Signed Pieces. Exceptional holding of the spectacular philatelic artwork of Arthur Szyk (June 16th 1894 – September 13th 1951, a Polish-Jewish artist who worked primarily as an illustrator and political artist throughout his career), all related to late 1940s-1950 period stamps and covers of Israel and Liberia. The lot includes numerous proofs, autographed First Day covers and mint stamps, scarce perf varieties, imperfs, presentation sheets, post office notices and Bileski info sheets. A phenomenal and valuable lot for the mid-20th Century art or postal historian. Estimate