Κόσμος 1950/1980 - Κλασικοί φάκελοι ταχυδρομείου & αερογράμματα – Συνδυασμένο παγκόσμιο αεροταχυδρομείο και συστημένο

Vintage Postal Covers & Aerogrammes – Mixed Global Airmail & Registered Mail - 1950-1980

The lot features a mix of commercial covers, beautifully franked registered letters, and airmail aerogrammes primarily sent to Lisbon, Portugal, and Stuttgart, West Germany.

Detailed Analysis of Stamps & Covers
1. Lot 2 AWA 241 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1982 (Postmarked February 23, 1982)
• Cover Type: Commercial Airmail Cover to Lisbon, Portugal.
• Stamp Analysis: Features a 3-stamp franking from the 1981 Year of the Rooster lunar zodiac issue ($1.00 denomination) paired with two $0.10 local definitive stamps.
• Condition Notes: Clean circular date stamps (CDS), but the cover shows typical minor edge wrinkles.
2. Lot 2 AWA 242 front.jpg
• Era/Date: Mid-1980s (c. 1984–1986)
• Cover Type: Philatelic/Souvenir Cover celebrating Macau's maritime history.
• Stamp Analysis: Franked with a colorful $1.00 commemorative stamp depicting a traditional Chinese Junk ship.
• Condition Notes: Excellent, pristine condition; likely unaddressed or clean philatelic usage.
3. Lot 2 AWA 243 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1980s
• Cover Type: Official CTT (Macau Post) Folded Aerogramme.
• Stamp Analysis: Features a $1.50 pre-printed/indicia stamp showing an aerial view of Macau, supplemented by an additional $1.00 definitive stamp to cover updated airmail rates.
• Condition Notes: Neatly folded, minor corner softening.
4. Lot 2 AWA 244 front.jpg
• Era/Date: Late 1970s / Early 1980s
• Cover Type: Standard Commercial Airmail Cover to Portugal.
• Stamp Analysis: Franked with a $2.00 definitive stamp from the Macau Landscape/Architecture series featuring a historic fortress/church facade.
• Condition Notes: Typical commercial wear with slight paper toning near the edges.
5. Lot 2 AWA 245 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1976 (Postmarked June 17, 1976)
• Cover Type: Commercial Cover sent to Lisbon, Portugal.
• Stamp Analysis: Single franking of a $1.00 definitive stamp depicting local regional architecture.
• Condition Notes: Solid commercial condition, clear hand-stamp cancellation.
6. Lot 2 AWA 246 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1983 (Postmarked August 29, 1983)
• Cover Type: Commercial Airmail Cover to West Germany.
• Stamp Analysis: Features a colorful block franking from the highly collectible 1983 Traditional Costumes / Outfits series ($2.00 denomination).
• Condition Notes: Very bright colors, clean machine/hand cancel mix. Highly popular topic for thematic collectors.
7. Lot 2 AWA 247 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1957 (Postmarked May 28, 1957)
• Cover Type: Vintage Commercial Airmail Cover to Lisbon, Portugal.
• Stamp Analysis: Franked with a 15-Avos definitive stamp from the 1953 Native Costumes / Portraits series.
• Condition Notes: Noticeable vintage paper aging and minor corner creasing, but highly desirable due to the 1950s era.
8. Lot 2 AWA 248 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1956 (Postmarked April 16, 1956)
• Cover Type: Vintage Commercial Cover to Portugal.
• Stamp Analysis: Features a 2-stamp franking of the 1953 Native Costumes / Pottery definitive series (10-Avos values).
• Condition Notes: Displays moderate vintage toning and slight tearing along the top opening edge, but carries good historical value.
9. Lot 2 AWA 249 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1964 (Postmarked December 15, 1964)
• Cover Type: Registered Airmail Cover to Stuttgart, West Germany.
• Stamp Analysis: A beautiful multi-franked cover featuring four stamps from the 1962 Sports / Athletics series (high-value Avos denominations).
• Condition Notes: Features a distinct red "R / MACAU" registration label (No. 401) and clear transit marks. High philatelic appeal.
10. Lot 2 AWA 250 front.jpg
• Era/Date: 1955 (Postmarked July 28, 1955)
• Cover Type: Heavy Registered Airmail Cover to Stuttgart, Germany.
• Stamp Analysis: Exceptional high-value franking featuring a strip of four 1-Pataca (1$00) high-value definitives from the iconic 1953 series.
• Condition Notes: Includes a crisp red "R / MACAU" registration label (No. 436). The multiple Pataca-rate franking on a flown international cover makes this the crown jewel of the lot.
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Sorting & Market Valuation (Ascending Order)
Modern Macau material has a stable market, but pre-1960 registered covers command a premium due to the highly active global market for Asian postal history.
Image Name Description / Key Highlights
Lot 2 AWA 242 front.jpg 1980s Chinese Junk Souvenir Cover
Lot 2 AWA 243 front.jpg 1980s Official $1.50 Macau Aerogramme
Lot 2 AWA 244 front.jpg c. 1980 Architecture Commercial Cover
Lot 2 AWA 245 front.jpg 1976 Architecture Definitive Cover to Lisbon
Lot 2 AWA 241 front.jpg 1982 Year of the Rooster Zodiac Cover
Lot 2 AWA 246 front.jpg 1983 Traditional Costumes Cover to Germany
Lot 2 AWA 247 front.jpg 1957 Native Costumes Commercial Cover
Lot 2 AWA 248 front.jpg 1956 Native Costumes Multi-Franked Cover
Lot 2 AWA 249 front.jpg 1964 Registered Cover w/ 1962 Sports Series
Lot 2 AWA 250 front.jpg 1955 Registered Cover w/ Strip of Four 1-Pataca Stamps
Lot 2 AWA 251: Cambodia Airmail First Issue (1953)
• Description: Official First Day Cover (FDC) for the inauguration of Cambodia’s first airmail stamp series ("Mise en vente de la première série de poste aérienne au Cambodge"), postmarked Phnom Penh.
• Stamps: Features the classic early-independence Cambodian definitive airmail issues.
• Market Notes: Highly collectible among Southeast Asian philatelists. Early Cambodian airmail covers, especially official inaugural flights or clean first-day cancellations from the early 1950s, enjoy strong demand.
Lot 2 AWA 252: Indonesia National Aviation Day (1967)
• Description: First Day Cover celebrating National Aviation Day ("Hari Penerbangan Nasional 1967").
• Stamps: Complete commemorative set featuring historical aviation themes and modern aircraft.
• Market Notes: Indonesian mid-century thematic FDCs are widely collected but were produced in relatively large quantities. Pristine examples with clean, bold postmarks carry a modest premium.
Lot 2 AWA 253: Brunei Royal Air Force Museum (1972)
• Description: Commemorative flight/event cover marking the Royal Air Force Museum / Muzium Tentera Udara Di-Raja in Brunei, postmarked November 24, 1972. Flown cachet.
• Stamps: Features Brunei definitive/commemorative issues from the period with clear military/aviation event markings.
• Market Notes: Highly popular cross-over item combining British Commonwealth collection appeal, military aviation history, and East Asian regional interest. Flown status adds solid collectible baseline value.
Lot 2 AWA 254: Singapore Aerogramme (1970s)
• Description: Pre-stamped military or commercial air letter form (Aerogramme) from Singapore, postmarked to an international destination.
• Stamps: Imprinted/indicia stamp of Singapore typical of the era, complemented by additional definitive stamps to make up the international airmail rate.
• Market Notes: Aerogrammes are a specialized branch of postal history (postal stationery). While standard clean unused or common commercial uses are inexpensive, neatly cancelled pieces with correct rate combinations maintain steady collector interest.
Lot 2 AWA 255: Singapore Registered Airmail Cover (1960s/70s)
• Description: Commercial registered airmail envelope sent from Singapore, complete with standard red/blue borders and registration labels/handstamps.
• Stamps: Typically franked with a mix of multi-value definitive stamps (such as the popular fish, birds, or orchids series) to cover the heavier registration and airmail fees.
• Market Notes: Registered commercial covers are preferred by postal history purists over souvenir FDCs because they show real commercial use. The value is driven by the diversity of the franking and the clarity of transit/arrival backstamps.
Lot 2 AWA 256: North Borneo / Sabah Definitives on Cover (1960s)
• Description: Postal cover franked with the highly aesthetic pictorial definitive issues of North Borneo (transitioning to Sabah, Malaysia).
• Stamps: High-quality engraving style typical of Waterlow & Sons or Bradbury Wilkinson printing, showcasing local flora, fauna, or landscapes.
• Market Notes: The philately of British Borneo, North Borneo, and early Sabah is heavily collected globally. Covers from the transitional state period (early 1960s) are highly sought after.
Lot 2 AWA 257: Laos UNESCO Headquarters Inauguration (1958)
• Description: Commemorative First Day Cover celebrating the opening of the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
• Stamps: Set of Lao stamps featuring traditional designs juxtaposed with the modern UNESCO building architecture.
• Market Notes: The Kingdom of Laos issues from the late 1950s are famous for their stunning, multi-colored artwork designed by French masters like Marc Leguay. FDCs of this specific UNESCO set are bright, highly thematic, and trade frequently.
Lot 2 AWA 258: Malaysia Commercial Airmail Cover (1970s)
• Description: Standard commercial airmail cover sent internationally from Malaysia.
• Stamps: Franked with state or national definitive series (often the butterfly or orchid series common to the 1970s).
• Market Notes: This is a very common piece of modern postal history. Unless it features a rare destination or an unusual postal rate error, it serves as an affordable example of period commercial mail.
Lot 2 AWA 259: Sarawak Definitive Cover (Late 1950s / Early 1960s)
• Description: Postal cover utilizing the definitive issues of the Crown Colony of Sarawak, featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with local imagery.
• Stamps: High-quality pictorial definitives.
• Market Notes: Much like North Borneo, Sarawak possesses a dedicated and passionate collector base. Covers showing genuine use right before the formation of Malaysia command a premium over loose stamps.
Lot 2 AWA 260: Thailand Red Cross Commemorative FDC (1960s)
• Description: First Day Cover issued by Thailand, commemorating the Red Cross or a major national health milestone, featuring a specialized cachet.
• Stamps: Commemorative stamp showing the Red Cross insignia alongside symbols of Thailand.
• Market Notes: Thailand has an extremely active domestic philatelic market. Red Cross topicals are globally collected, making this a reliable mid-tier item.

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