Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 14:00 CET
Ireland
Including the “Bokhara” & the “Madigan” Collections
December 9, 2025 at 14:00 CET
Everness Hotel & Resort
Chavannes-de-Bogis, Vaud, Switzerland
Ireland
Including the “Bokhara” & the “Madigan” Collections
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Autumn Auction Series
December 5-9, 2025
Discover a carefully curated selection of
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rich in material and high in philatelic value!
From seasoned collectors to new enthusiasts,
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The
TOMASINI COLLECTIONS
The largest multiple of the 50 Gr. on cover and arguably the
greatest rarity of Sicily.
THE “CARDINALE BARNABÒ” LETTER
Both collections coming
Spring 2026
Sicily
Probably the most valuable unused multiple of Sicily; unique.
1 Gr “BRUNO RUGGINE” I TAVOLA STRIP OF 8
Including some
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Great Britain
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The long-lost largest known multiple of the world’s first
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THE ONE PENNY BLACK BLOCK OF 24
FROM PLATE SEVEN
Great
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The largest plate multiple of the VR Penny Black in private hands.
THE “VR” SHEET CORNER STRIP FROM THE
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Auction Agenda
Autumn Auction Series – December 5-9
DATE
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CATALOGUE
CURRENCY
Friday, December 5
14:00
Egypt
CHF
Saturday, December 6
10:00
France & Colonies françaises
EUR
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Tuesday, December 9
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British Empire
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14:00
Ireland, incl. the “Bokhara” & the
“Madigan” Collections
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Introduction
The Bokhara Collection of Irish Postal History (Part II), the Madigan Collection
of Irish Overprints (Part I) and much more…
These extraordinary collections have been lovingly assembled over the lifetimes
of two devoted and passionate philatelists.
The collections showcase a remarkably diverse range of postal history and
stamps, with a primary focus on the pre-philatelic period, spanning from the
1700s to the 1840s. They are meticulously organised by county and feature an
impressive variety of linear markings, penny posts, receivers and more.
Significant sections highlight Great Britain used in Ireland, including numerous
variations of numeral, spoon and other cancels. The collection extends into the
Irish Free State period, offering an extensive range of overprint varieties in singles
and multiples, along with a fine selection of commemorative and definitive issues,
specimen overprints and rare first-day usages.
Additional areas include an extensive range of Revenue issues, beginning with
embossed issues and continuing through Queen Victoria and King George VI.
These are represented not only by individual stamps and fragments but also by a
remarkable array of complete revenue documents, providing insight into Ireland’s
fiscal and administrative history.
The remainder of the collection demonstrates even greater diversity, featuring
well-balanced accumulations, comprehensive collections and extensive “back of
the book” material.
For collectors unable to attend the auction in person, our Geneva team has
carefully scanned all collections and mixed lots for your convenience. Should any
item appear missing or if you require additional details, please do not hesitate to
contact us, we are here to assist you.
Marcus Orsi
Director Emeritus
Geneva, October 2025
Ireland
Including the “Bokhara” &
the “Madigan” Collections
Historical Documents
60000-60014
Pre-Stamp Postal History
60015-60082
Ship Letters
60082A-60082C
Postal History
(Arranged alphabetically by County)
60083-60189
GB Used In Ireland
60190-60209
Incoming Mail
60210
Forerunners (L1-L45)
60211-60220
Essays & Proofs (E1-E167)
60221-60234
Political & Transitional Periods
60235-60237
Later postal history
60238-60239
1921 Unofficial Overprints
60240
1922 Overprint Proofs (PR1-PR29)
60241-60244
1922 (Feb) Dollard Overprints (T1-T14)
60245-60260
1922 (Feb) Thom Overprints (T15-T19)
60261-60266
1922 (Jun) Harrison Coils Overprints
(T20-T24)
60267-60270
1922 (Jul-Nov) Thom Overprints
(T25-T41)
60271-60283
1922 (Dec) Thom Overprints -
Wide Setting (T42-T46)
60284-60286
1922-23 Thom Three-Line Overprints
(T47-T61)
60287-60307
1923 Harrison Coils Overprints
(T62-65)
60308-60316
1925 Narrow Date Overprints
(T66-T68)
60317-60323
1927 Composite Dates Overprints
(T69-T71)
60324-60329
1927-28 Wide Date Overprints
(T72-T74)
60330-60342
1935 Re-Engraved Overprints (T75-T77)
60343-60348
1922-35 Overprint Collections
60349-60358
1922-49 Dublin Government Printing
Works Issues
60359-60373
1950-Date Commemoratives
60374-60390
Definitives
60391-60419
Airmails
60420-60438
Booklets
60439-60445
Parcel Post & Locals
60446-60447
Postage Dues
60448-60455
Postal Stationery
60456-60465
Revenues & Fiscals
60466-60476
Collections
60477-60487
Antrim: 60018, 60083-89
Armagh: 60090
Carlow: 60091-92
Cavan: 60093-97
Clare: 60042, 60098-102
Cork: 60015-16, 60020, 60026,
60045, 60103-113, 60207
Derry: 60023, 60114
Donegal: 60115-121
Down: 60022, 60122-125
Dublin: 60006, 60017, 60026,
60028-31, 60036, 60038-39,
60045, 60047-56, 60065,
60067-73, 60082A, 60126-
134, 60200, 60206
Fermanagh: 60135-136
Galway: 60033, 60063, 60137-
143
Kerry: 60144-145
Kildare: 60146-147
Kilkenny: 60148-151
Laois: 60152
Leitrim: 60153-154
Limerick: 60035, 60060,
60082C, 60155-159, 60208
Longford: 60027, 60152
Louth: 60046, 60160
Mayo: 60082B, 60161-162
Meath: 60163-164
Monaghan: 60032, 60165-167,
60236
Offaly: 60168-170
Roscommon: 60171-174
Sligo: 60031, 60036, 60175
Tipperary: 60035, 60176-177
Tyrone: 60178-179
Waterford: 60066,
Westmeath: 60025, 60180,
60190
Wexford: 60181,
Wicklow: 60074-75, 60182-
189, 60198.
CROSS-REFERENCE INDEX ALPHABETICALLY BY IRISH COUNTY