Belgium 1936/1957 - Belgium 1936–1957 – 6 stamp blocks – COB BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31 - COB/OBP: BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31
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Belgium 1936–1957 – six mint never hinged souvenir sheets, COB/OBP BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29 and BL31.
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Belgium 1936–1957 – Collection of 6 Vintage Commemorative Souvenir Sheets – COB/OBP BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31
Offered for auction is a collection of six original Belgian commemorative souvenir sheets issued between 1936 and 1957.
The collection features important historical, architectural, sporting and scientific events in Belgian history.
Collection contents:
1. 1936 – Borgerhout (COB/OBP BL5)
Commemorative souvenir sheet celebrating the centenary of Borgerhout, featuring its historic town hall.
2. 1936 – Charleroi (COB/OBP BL6)
Commemorative souvenir sheet featuring the historic town hall of Charleroi.
3. 1938 – Koekelberg (COB/OBP BL9)
Attractive violet souvenir sheet featuring the Basilica of Koekelberg, with a dated cancellation of 21 July 1938 in the upper margin.
4. 1948 – E. Anseele (COB/OBP BL26)
Commemorative souvenir sheet containing four stamps dedicated to Edward Anseele, an important figure in Belgian political and social history.
5. 1950 – European Athletics Championships (COB/OBP BL29)
Souvenir sheet commemorating the European Athletics Championships held in Brussels from 23 to 27 August 1950.
6. 1957 – Belgian Antarctic Expedition (COB/OBP BL31)
Attractive souvenir sheet containing four stamps featuring sled dogs and Antarctic scenery, commemorating the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1957–1958.
Condition:
All six souvenir sheets are preserved complete, with their original margins.
The collection shows some signs of age and storage, including minor creases, paper waviness and occasional wear to the corners and edges.
The Koekelberg sheet has a historical dated cancellation in the margin.
The original gum on the reverse has not been independently examined.
Collector's interest:
These souvenir sheets represent different periods of Belgian philatelic history and cover a variety of subjects, including architecture, cultural heritage, sport, social history and Antarctic exploration.
All six sheets are offered together as one complete collection.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an essential part of the description and accurately illustrate the condition of the items.
Belgium 1936–1957 – Collection of 6 Vintage Commemorative Souvenir Sheets – COB/OBP BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31
Offered for auction is a collection of six original Belgian commemorative souvenir sheets issued between 1936 and 1957.
The collection features important historical, architectural, sporting and scientific events in Belgian history.
Collection contents:
1. 1936 – Borgerhout (COB/OBP BL5)
Commemorative souvenir sheet celebrating the centenary of Borgerhout, featuring its historic town hall.
2. 1936 – Charleroi (COB/OBP BL6)
Commemorative souvenir sheet featuring the historic town hall of Charleroi.
3. 1938 – Koekelberg (COB/OBP BL9)
Attractive violet souvenir sheet featuring the Basilica of Koekelberg, with a dated cancellation of 21 July 1938 in the upper margin.
4. 1948 – E. Anseele (COB/OBP BL26)
Commemorative souvenir sheet containing four stamps dedicated to Edward Anseele, an important figure in Belgian political and social history.
5. 1950 – European Athletics Championships (COB/OBP BL29)
Souvenir sheet commemorating the European Athletics Championships held in Brussels from 23 to 27 August 1950.
6. 1957 – Belgian Antarctic Expedition (COB/OBP BL31)
Attractive souvenir sheet containing four stamps featuring sled dogs and Antarctic scenery, commemorating the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1957–1958.
Condition:
All six souvenir sheets are preserved complete, with their original margins.
The collection shows some signs of age and storage, including minor creases, paper waviness and occasional wear to the corners and edges.
The Koekelberg sheet has a historical dated cancellation in the margin.
The original gum on the reverse has not been independently examined.
Collector's interest:
These souvenir sheets represent different periods of Belgian philatelic history and cover a variety of subjects, including architecture, cultural heritage, sport, social history and Antarctic exploration.
All six sheets are offered together as one complete collection.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an essential part of the description and accurately illustrate the condition of the items.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Geographic origin
Belgium
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1936
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1957
Condition
MH (Mint hinged), MNH (Mint never hinged)
Catalogue name + catalogue number(s) of the stamp(s)
COB/OBP: BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31
Title
Belgium 1936–1957 – 6 stamp blocks – COB BL5, BL6, BL9, BL26, BL29, BL31
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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