Sale number: S25002 Dr. Arnold Brickman’s exceptional collection of Rhodesia’s ‘Double Heads’ continues to captivate philatelists with the announcement of part two, set to be offered in May 2025 with viewing available both in London and at Westpex, San Francisco. Following the resounding success of part one, this next instalment promises an equally remarkable selection, further showcasing Dr. Brickman’s discerning eye and dedication to this iconic issue over five decades. With its impressive array of rare positional pieces, elusive covers, and outstanding condition throughout, part two reinforces the collection’s place as one of the most significant assemblages of the ‘Double Head’ issue since Robert Gibbs’ landmark sale nearly 40 years ago.

SGB Stamp Auction | The Dr. Arnold Brickman Collection of Rhodesia Double Heads | Part 2 | S25002

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Small black stockbook with Double Head forgeries collection, including a couple of earlier (SG 51 Oneglia used forgery). &nbsp;Emphasis on postmarks but includes ‘SG 127’ with colour wash applied over vignette, 2d faked gash in ear and £1 ‘inverted vignette’. &nbsp;The postmark fakes are mostly good quality and some would deceive most collectors. &nbsp;½d two one first day, 1d, 2d two, 2½d, 3d, 4d nine, 5d, 8d three, 10d, 1s two, 2s three, 2s6d two, 5s three. 10s two (one with Madame Joseph cancel, ex Pitts) and £1 four. &nbsp;Various perpetrators identified, and some photocopies/scans of other forgeries are included. &nbsp;An instructive and somewhat terrifying assembly

Forgeries collection in stockbook

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