A Study in Sherlock: The Curious Collection of Robert Hess Part I
Thu, Apr 20, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 125
A group of 25 cigarette cards and 12 character stamps. <p>I...
Estimate: $150 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A group of 25 cigarette cards and 12 character stamps. Including: A complete set of 25 cigarette cards of Sherlock Holmes characters. London: Alexander Boguslavsky, [n.d., 1922]. Full-color cards, with text on versos (67 x 36 mm). Some minor rubbing. A handsome set, with wonderful portraits of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Professor Moriarty, Lestrade, and many more. -- [With:] A complete set of 12 collector?s stamps of ?Popular Characters (Fiction)?. [Switzerland]: Tobler Chokolado, [n.d., ca. 1920s]. 12 stamps on 1 sheet (uncut; 170 x 157 mm). Minor toning, light occasional soiling). Superb. Characters include: Robinson Crusoe, Rob Roy, Oliver Twist, Uncle Tom, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes.
