AUCTION AGENDA Sunday, October 04 10:45 CET - Tay Peng Hian RDP, FRPSL Grand Prix Collection of Netherlands East Indies 1655-1870 & the “Ricardo” collection of NEI pre-stamp mail (9000 - 10217) - EUR Sunday, October 04 13:00 CET - The “Philokypros” Collection of Cyprus Postal History (19996 - 20335) - CHF Sunday, October 04 17:00 CET - The Tomasini Collection of Classic Great Britain – part II (30000 - 30119) - GBP Sunday, October 04 18:30 CET - The Tomasini Collection of Classic Sicily – part II (40000 - 40295) - CHF Monday, October 05 13:00 CET - Switzerland Specialised Auction (60000 - 60459) - CHF --- David Feldman’s Autumn 2026 Specialised Auctions, held on 4-5 October, present five outstanding sales formed by distinguished collectors, spanning Netherlands East Indies, Cyprus, Tomasini Great Britain and Sicily, and Switzerland, with classic philately, postal history, major rarities, multiples and provenances. --- SESSIONS DESCRIPTIONS Tay Peng Hian RDP, FRPSL Grand Prix Collection of Netherlands East Indies 1655-1870 & the “Ricardo” collection of NEI pre-stamp mail October 04, 2026 - 10:45 CET We are pleased to present the Grand Prix collection of Netherlands East Indies, formed over more than three decades by the distinguished philatelist Tay Peng Hian, RDP, FRPSL, former President of the FIP and FIAP.Widely regarded as the most exceptional collection ever formed of the first three stamp issues of the Dutch colony, it includes major rarities from the imperforated first issue of 1864, the scarce perforated issue of 1868 and the third issue of 1870. An estimated 80% of the great rarities of classic Netherlands Indies philately are housed in the collection, including outstanding town cancellations from Sambas, Benkoelen and Banda.The collection has received some of the highest honours in international philately, including the FIP Grand Prix International in Seoul, the FIP Grand Prix d’Honneur in Luoyang and the World Stamp Championship in Bangkok. Following the publication of Mr Tay’s book in 2024, collectors now have the opportunity to acquire material with the prestigious “Ex Tay Collection” provenance. Aditionally we will offer part I of the “Ricardo” collection of NEI pre-stamp mail whose highlights include the extremely sought VOC hs; large ovals, including unique “ZEEBRIEF” hs, and British Occupation hs in superb condition. The “Philokypros” Collection of Cyprus Postal History October 04, 2026 - 13:00 CET The “Philokypros” Collection of Cyprus Postal History is an extraordinary and wide-ranging collection celebrating the rich postal and historical heritage of Cyprus. It offers collectors, historians, museums and cultural institutions a unique opportunity to acquire material of exceptional rarity and historical importance. Spanning centuries of Cypriot postal communications and administration, the collection provides a fascinating insight into the island’s complex and multicultural history. The Collection includes early maps, Venetian Mail, Austrian Offices, Great Britain used in Cyprus, material from the five reigns with Victoria, Edward, George V and VI and Elizabeth II. Extensive ranges of WWI and WWII censored mail, village postmarks, tax and other instructional markings, Jewish Internment Camps and much more. The Tomasini Collection of Classic Great Britain – part II October 04, 2026 - 17:00 CET The sale of the first part of the Tomasini Collections of Classic Great Britain and Sicily, offered on 26 March 2026, saw almost every lot find a new home, confirming our proven ability to handle the greatest collections and successfully bring them to today’s market environment, even in segments that have experienced subdued conditions in recent times.Both collections, distinguished by their rigorous construction and scholarly approach, demonstrate that rarity, condition and provenance remain decisive factors in defining results.The second part of the Tomasini Collections, will present a further selection of material of comparable calibre. Continuing the same rigorous standards of formation, it will include numerous outstanding pieces combining rarity, condition, and distinguished provenance. We invite collectors to take part in this forthcoming auction and to consider the many opportunities it will offer to acquire material of notable quality. The Tomasini Collection of Classic Sicily – part II October 04, 2026 - 18:30 CET The sale of the first part of the Tomasini Collections of Classic Great Britain and Sicily, offered on 26 March 2026, saw almost every lot find a new home, confirming our proven ability to handle the greatest collections and successfully bring them to today’s market environment, even in segments that have experienced subdued conditions in recent times.Both collections, distinguished by their rigorous construction and scholarly approach, demonstrate that rarity, condition and provenance remain decisive factors in defining results.The second part of the Tomasini Collections, will present a further selection of material of comparable calibre. Continuing the same rigorous standards of formation, it will include numerous outstanding pieces combining rarity, condition, and distinguished provenance. We invite collectors to take part in this forthcoming auction and to consider the many opportunities it will offer to acquire material of notable quality. Switzerland Specialised Auction October 05, 2026 - 13:00 CET To complete our offering, we will finish with a specialised auction of Switzerland, comprising approximately 500 selected lots. From Cantonals and Rayons to Sitting Helvetias and modern issues, together with a varied selection of collections, the sale will span the full breadth of Swiss philately and offer material for collectors at every level.