U.S.A. (1985) J.J. Audubon. Vertical misperforation resulting in part of Audubon's head appearing at right. Scott No 1863, Yvert No 1565.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GUATEMALA (1881) Quetzal. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 21, Yvert No 22. Slight crease in lower left margin.
AVAILABLE AT $75
NEW SOUTH WALES (1888) Lyrebird. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 81.
AVAILABLE AT $75
NEW ZEALAND (1898) Huia. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 75, Yvert No 74.
AVAILABLE AT $75
NEW ZEALAND (1898) Kiwi. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 78, Yvert No 77. Small inclusion in margin.
AVAILABLE AT $75
NORTH BORNEO (1909) Palm cockatoo. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 145, Yvert No 139.
AVAILABLE AT $75
NORTH BORNEO (1909) Rhinoceros hornbill. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 146, Yvert No 140
AVAILABLE AT $75
U.S.A. (1931) Duck* or Rabbit. Fancy cancel from Ed, Kentucky. One strike in violet on cover. Design looks like a duck, but turn it on it's side and it looks like a rabbit. Clever optical illusion! Unusual!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FALKLAND ISLANDS (1938) Upland goose. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 88, Yvert No 82.
AVAILABLE AT $75
BOLIVIA (1939) Toco toucan. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 264, Yvert No 235.
AVAILABLE AT $75
BERMUDA (1941) Yellow-billed tropic bird. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No 121D, Yvert No 112.
AVAILABLE AT $75
FRENCH MOROCCO (1949) Stork. Presentation proof printed by Helio-Vaugirard in 1949 to demonstrate their printing techniques. Scott No CB9, Yvert No PA20.
AVAILABLE AT $75
UPPER VOLTA (1960) Secretary bird mask. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 87-8, Yvert Nos 87-8.
AVAILABLE AT $25
SOMALI COAST (1960) Ibis. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 285, Yvert No 301.
AVAILABLE AT $160
NORTH KOREA (1961) Great spotted woodpecker. Preliminary artwork from the archives of the North Korea printers. Watercolor on posterboard, measuring 11 x 15 cm. Inscribed on back with official stamp and notes in Korean. Scott No 261, Yvert No 295, KSC No 277.
AVAILABLE AT $250
NORTH KOREA (1961) Oriole. Preliminary artwork from the archives of the North Korea printers. Watercolor on posterboard, measuring 11 x 15 cm. Inscribed on back with official stamp and notes in Korean. Scott No 264, Yvert No 297, KSC No 279.
AVAILABLE AT $250
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NORTH KOREA (1961) Oriole. Accepted artwork from the archives of the North Korea printers. Watercolor on posterboard, measuring 11 x 15 cm. Inscribed on back with official stamp and notes in Korean. Scott No 264, Yvert No 297, KSC No 279.
AVAILABLE AT $325
NORTH KOREA (1962) Blackfaced spoonbill. Preliminary artwork from the archives of the North Korea printers. Watercolor on posterboard, measuring 11 x 12.5 cm. Inscribed on back with official stamp and notes in Korean. Scott No 406, Yvert No 388, KSC No 366.
AVAILABLE AT $250
NORTH KOREA (1962) Broad-billed roller. Preliminary artwork from the archives of the North Korea printers. Watercolor on posterboard, measuring 11 x 12.5 cm. Inscribed on back with official stamp and notes in Korean. Scott No 408, Yvert No 390, KSC No 368.
AVAILABLE AT $250
CENTRAL AFRICA (1962) Great Blue Touraco. Imperforate pair. Scott No C7. Yvert No PA7.
AVAILABLE AT $12
MAURITANIA (1963b) Pink-backed pelican. Garganey teal duck. Scott No J28-9. Yvert No Taxe 36-7. Multicolor Die Proof by Chaix Printery signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Only 26 copies printed. Gorgeous!
AVAILABLE AT $225