127315 'POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND 1873-1935, THE 'MIDAS' COLLECTION' SOTHEBY'S AUCTION 1989.

'POSTAGE STAMPS OF NEW ZEALAND 1873-1935, THE 'MIDAS' COLLECTION' SOTHEBY'S AUCTION 1989. A very fine copy of this exceptional auction held by Sotheby's in 1989, 1434 lots with 88 plates, 12 in full colour offering 'the finest study of these issues to be offered at auction. Each section reflects the taste and discrimination of the owner, who has spent many years gathering together some of the finest items available to collectors. Every facet has been studied with artist's conceptual drawings, progressive printer's proofs, colour trials and the issued stamps with strength in beautiful multiples'. (Ref 127315).