Philatelic Literature Specialists

[Kanai, Hiroyuki]

Mauritius Classic Postage Stamps and Postal History

including the Hiroyuki Kanai collection
Publisher: David Feldman, Zurich, 1993

Auction catalogue, hardback in slipcase, 204 pages, with the prices realised, plus Supplement to the Auction Catalogue: Reference Information used in Compiling and Classifying the Primitive Issues, by A.J.B. Rudge, paperback, 91 pages, slightest marks to the slipcase else in Very Good+ condition.

The wonderful catalogue of the greatest collection of classic Mauritius ever assembled. This collection included both the 1847 “Post Office” One Penny and Two Pence unused and two of the most famous covers in philately – the 1847 Bordeaux Cover and the 1847 One Penny Ball Invitation Envelope. The 452 lots also include the most remarkable array of “Post Paid”, Lapirot and later classic issues. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, including large fold-out colour plates of the most famous items. In slipcase along with the supplementary plating guide to the Post Paid and later primitive issues.

£60.00