Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 223
European Royalty.
Lot of nine calling card from European royalty, including two cards
signed by Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, two inscribed cards signed
by Princess Nicholas of Greece, one of which includes the original
transmittal envelope, two cards signed by Lady Noel Byron, an
inscribed card signed by Max, Prince of Saxe, and two unsigned cards
of Fürst von Bismark. Two cards are lightly toned, one Bismark
card has surface losses verso, and one Grace Kelly card is stamped
"Specimen" verso. Still, the group is in very good condition overall.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
Lot 224
Northern African and
Middle Eastern Royalty. Lot of nine visiting cards from a variety of
Northern African and Middle Eastern royalty, including Saud King
Ibn, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, King Hussein of Jordan,
and Prince Aga Khan of Saudia Arabia. Each of these cards are
signed, a few with inscriptions. Also included is an unsigned card from
Prince Mashhur Al-Saud. Includes duplicates of Faisal, one of which has a
small rust stain. Otherwise, the group is in very good condition overall.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 225
Royal Miscellany.
Group of nine royal visiting cards signed by a range of international
royalty including, Cambodian King Sihanouk, Princess
Kaiulani, King Tuaanku Abdur Rahman, Phra Pawarendr
Ramesr of Siam, Petone Sigoski, Hawaiian Queen
Liliuokalani, and King Peter II. Seven of the cards are signed.
Two cards are time stained. Otherwise the group is in very good condition
overall.
Estimated Value $350-UP.