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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA – THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION
R 24 OCTOBER 2013
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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES
24 OCTOBER 2013
LONDON
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand Pepin CHINA - Mark Li BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Mark Li ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Monica Kruber Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith
SALE CALENDAR 2013 STAMPS 10 21 22 22 23 23 24 13 14 14 15 11
September September September October October October October November November November November December
British East Africa and Uganda - The Award Winning Collections of George T. Krieger Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Japanese Occupation Issues of South East Asia Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III Important British Empire Revenues The J. B. Bloom Collection of South Africa The Collector’s Series Sale The Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part II Postal History and Historical Documents Great Britain Stamps and Postal History
London Singapore Singapore London London London London London London London London London
13040 13030 13038 13045 13028 13041 13046 13043 13048 13049 13050 13044
North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Indian, Islamic, British and Anglo-Gallic Coins and Commemorative Medals World Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
London London London New York London
13019 13014 13039 317 13015
World Banknotes The Ibrahim Salem Collection of African Banknotes Banknotes of Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
London London London New York London
13018 13037 13047 317 13034
Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
13003
The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
New York Lugano London
317 SW1008 13017
The Collector’s Series Sale
New York
317
An Evening of Exceptional Wines
Singapore
SFW03
COINS 24 September 24/25 September 1 October 9/10 October 3 December
BANKNOTES 2/3 October 4 October 4 October 9/10 October 5 December
MEDALS 21 November
BONDS AND SHARES 9/10 October 19/21 October 28 November
AUTOGRAPHS 9/10 October
WINES 20 September
The above sale dates are subject to change
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Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges. Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description. Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot. It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.
Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed. part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope
Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ អ + អ B
័
var. cat. c.d.s.
unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp
d.s. h.s. ᔛ A ᔛ S ᔛ C ᔛ E ᔛ P
F R
datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint
References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition. The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name.
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October 24, 2013 - LONDON
JACOB B. BLOOM
Jacob (“Jack”) Bloom was born in a small farming area of South Africa. His early education was at the local school, which was so small that all classes were held in one hall. He benefitted greatly from this arrangement, and with his sharp mind and acuity advanced through his primary schooling at a rapid rate, acquiring many academic awards along the way. Typically he began collecting stamps when he was a young teenager, after his family had moved to Johannesburg. However, his interest in sport soon dominated as he played rugby, cricket and tennis with some prowess. Going on to higher education, he qualified as a pharmacist in 1953. It was in 1961, while working at a pharmacy in The Strand in London, considered the “centre of the philatelic world”, that Jack’s interest in philately was rekindled by the numerous customers who were themselves collectors. He began collecting stamps again, this time specializing in the early Union of South Africa with the issues from 1910 to 1938. Becoming truly hooked with the challenge of a popular and competitive specialty, his attraction to philately evolved into an abiding passion that lasted throughout his lifetime. When not engaged in activities related to business, family or friends, Jack would spend his time advancing his knowledge of the philately of Union of South Africa through discussions with other collectors, or by self-directed research. In 1983, his years of hard work and dedication were rewarded when he received a gold medal at a philatelic exhibition in Durban (Natal). In addition to being a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, he held various positions of office in several pharmaceutical societies in South Africa, receiving numerous awards for meritorious service to his profession. On his untimely passing in 1992 the Jack Bloom Memorial Award was instituted by the South African Pharmaceutical Society as a tribute to his outstanding contribution to pharmacy. As you will see from this catalogue, Jack’s stamp collection is a testament to the countless treasured hours spent meticulously gathering information, as well as acquiring, organizing and piecing together much extraordinary and rare material, providing better insight into South African philately; a self-professed labour of love. As a way of passing the baton within the philatelic community, he undertook mentorship of newer generations of Southern Africa collectors whom he sought to imbue with the passion he had for this timeless hobby. 3
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
ORDER OF SALE Lots 1910 OPENING OF THE UNION PARLIAMENT
2001-2009
1913-24 KING’S HEAD ISSUE
2010-2044
1925 AIR STAMPS
2045-2059
1922 DE LA RUE PICTORIAL ESSAYS
2060-2061
1923 HARRISON ESSAYS
2062-2066
1926-27 TYPOGRAPH ISSUE – LONDON PRINT
2067-2076
1926-27 TYPOGRAPH ISSUE – PRETORIA PRINT
2077-2089
1926 TRIANGULAR FOUR PENCE 1927 BRADBURY WILKINSON RECESS
2091-2097
1929 SECOND AIR STAMPS
2098-2101
1929 DARMSTADT TRIALS
2102-2104
1929 HUNTER PENROSE LABELS
2105
1929 BOOYSEN ESSAY
2106
1930-45 UNHYPHENATED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE
2107-2138
1933-48 HYPHENATED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE
2139-2159
1937 CORONATION
2160
1941-48 MEDIUM FORMAT GOLD MINE
2161-2164
1941-46 WAR EFFORT AND BANTAMS
2165-2173
1945 VICTORY
2174
1947-54 HYPHENATED, SCREENED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE
2175-2183
LATER ISSUES INCLUDING PROOFS AND ERRORS
2184-2202
BOOKLETS INCLUDING TÊTE-BÊCHE STAMPS
2203-2226
COIL STAMPS
2227-2233
POSTAGE DUES
2234-2241
POSTAL STATIONERY
2242-2254
AIR POST
2255
END OF SALE
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October 24, 2013 - LONDON Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue. The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 2013 Commencing at 10.30 a.m.
SOUTH AFRICA 1910 OPENING OF THE UNION PARLIAMENT Die Proofs
2001
2002
2003 x2001
ᔛ P
Die Proof in black on proof paper (71x77mm), with faint guide lines; fine. Photo
x2002
ᔛ P
Die Proof in black on proof paper (72x73mm), with faint guide lines, pencil notation on the reverse, “s/s16985 2 plates today 7o/c Grohere”; pin-holes in three corners; fine. Photo
£900-1,000
Die Proof in black on proof paper (42x42mm), with faint guide lines, pencil date at foot “18.7.X”, “E.F.H./HARPENDEN” on reverse; fine. Photo
£700-800
x2003
ᔛ P
5
£1,000-1,200
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1910 Opening of the Union Parliament - contd.
2004
2005
2006
2007
Ex 2008
Colour Trials x2004
x2005
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
Imperforate Colour Trial in deep blue on unwatermarked paper; some light soiling across the reverse of the top left corner, otherwise fine. Photo
£600-800
Imperforate Colour Trial in bright blue on unwatermarked paper; minor corner bend and a couple of very small thins, otherwise fine. Scarce in this colour. Photo
£700-900
Specimens x2006
x2007
x2008
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
ᔛ S
Handstamped “Specimen” in black, the handstamp is struck horizontally, mint. PFSA Certificate (1981). Photo
£180-200
Handstamped “Specimen” in black, at a slight angle, mint; a faint mark on the reverse. Photo
£120-150
Publicity Card (144x202mm) bearing 21⁄ 2 d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” (very faint) in violet; punch holes at top and defect to lower right corner. Also six blocks of four of the issued stamp. Photo
£500-600
Issued Stamps x2009
1910 (4 Nov.) local Durban envelope bearing 21⁄ 2 d. tied by an upright first day cancellation; a few minor age marks but still good to fine WWW.SPINK.COM
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£80-100
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1913-24 KING’S HEAD ISSUE Mackay Essays
2010 x2010
ᔛ E
1 ⁄ 2 d., 1d., 3d., 4d. and 5/- half tone essays in brown in a se-tenant strip of five on thin, glazed card; trivial corner crease, fresh and fine. Photo
£500-800
PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe auction, June 1977
2011 x2011
ᔛ E
1
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 3d., 4d. and 5/- half tone essays in yellow, a se-tenant strip of five on thin glazed card, fine. Photo
Ex 2012
£500-800
Ex 2013
x2012
ᔛ E
1
£300-400
x2013
ᔛ E
1
£300-400
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 3d., 4d. and 5/- half tone essays in violet, singles. (5). Photo ⁄ 2 d., 1d., 3d., 4d. and 5/- half tone essays in red, singles. (5). Photo 7
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1913-24 King’s Head Issue - contd.
De La Rue Composite Essays
2014 (detail x2.5)
2014
x2014
ᔛ E
D. 21⁄ 2 d. design with head and country in blue-green and frame in violet, mounted on card (88x115mm) dated “July 8th 12” and with “colours of Head and Border reversed in Design”. Fresh and fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe auction, October 1976
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£1,500-2,000
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2015 (detail x2.5)
2015
x2015
ᔛ E
A: 5/- with head (taken from the 1910 issue) in blue with photographic frame of value and country in deep brown, affixed to card (88x95mm) with “83” in blue crayon at top and, on the reverse, “10” and “Recommended as 2/6” in pencil; four glue marks on front of card. Photo
£1,200-1,500
De La Rue Die Proofs
2016 x2016
ᔛ P
2d. die proof in black on glazed card (82x60mm) marked “BEFORE/STRIKING”, initialled and dated “WA 2/5/21”; slight buckling at left, otherwise fresh and fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
D. Lamont Smith, June 1989 9
£600-800
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1913-24 King’s Head Issue, De La Rue Die Proofs - contd.
2017 x2017
x2018
x2019
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
2018
2019
1
⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. stamp-size die proofs from the day book, red ink line through proofs and dated “24 May 1921”, also marked “Books” in pencil suggesting that these values were from the booklet sheets. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1d. stamp-size die proof from the day book, with notation, “November 18, 240+6 Leads, No.7”; fine. Photo
£400-500
2d. stamp-size die proof from the day book with notation, “March 20 240 leads & 6 extra”; fine. Photo
£400-500
De La Rue Imperforate Colour Trials
2020
2021
2022
2023
x2020
P ᔛ
1d. in grey affixed to grid paper, minor bend. Fine. Photo
£700-900
x2021
P ᔛ
1d. in dull purple of the 2d. value affixed to grid paper; fine. Photo
£700-900
x2022
ᔛ P
21⁄ 2 d. in brown and red-orange affixed to grid paper; fine. Photo
x2023
ᔛ P
21⁄ 2 d. in purple and blue of the 5/- value affixed to grid paper; some light creasing, fresh. Photo
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£800-1,000
£600-800
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Ex 2025
–––– Ex 2026 ––––
2037
2039
2028
Ex 2027
2036
2029 11
Ex 2044
2032
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1913-24 King’s Head Issue - contd. Specimens x2024
ᔛ S
1
⁄ 2 d. to £1, set of fourteen overprinted or handstamped “SPECIMEN”, part to large part original gum, light ageing on some values. S.G. 3-17, £1500. Photo
£600-800
Issued Stamps x2025
x2026
x2027
x2028
x2029
x2030
x2031
x2032
x2033
x2034
x2035
x2036
x2037
刂
刂
刂
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
1
⁄ 2 d. dark mossy emerald-green, mint. PFSA Certificate (1967). S.A. 2e. Also a second example in a similar shade. Photo
£120-150
1d. rose-red, a group of plate 1 and 2 positional stamps including lower right corner singles showing the cuts of plates 1a and 2a, upper and lower left corner blocks showing the margin watermark crosses, both with reverse perforations. (18). Photo
£250-300
1d. scarlet, plate 5 in corner plate number strips of three (4) from the four corners, also similar strips for plate 4 (4), 6 (2) and 7; mint. Photo
£500-600
1d. rose-red, 90° offset on face in a lower right corner block of four, plate “7”, large part original gum. Unusual. PFSA certificate (1983). Photo
£150-200
21⁄ 2 d. blue and blue, an upper right corner block of four with co-extensive jubilee lines, without plate number, mint; some light gum bends and small gum thin in the margin. Unusual and not catalogued. Photo
£100-150
21⁄ 2 d. blue and blue, the four corner block of six, plate “1” with co-extensive jubilee lines, large part original gum
£200-250
3d. black and orange-red, an upper left corner block of six, plate “1” with co-extensive jubilee line, large part original gum
£100-120
6d. black and violet in an upper right corner block of four, plate “1” with co-extensive jubilee line, mint. Photo
£150-200
6d. black and bright violet, inverted watermark, mint, in upper right and lower left corner plate “1” blocks of four; diagonal crease affects one stamp
£120-150
6d. black and purple, missing “z” variety, a selection of stamps showing the progression of this flaw from the initial break in the “z” through to the letter completely missing along with part of the frame, large part original gum. A good group. (12)
£120-150
1/- orange, the four corner plate “1” blocks of four, with inverted watermark, part to large part original gum; two left blocks creased
£150-200
5/- reddish purple and blue in an upper right corner block of six showing the plate number “1”, mint; fold between the top two rows. Photo
£400-500
5/- purple and blue in a block of four with interpanneau margin at right showing missing jubilee line, large part original gum. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe auction, June 1977 x2038
x2039
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刂
10/- blue and olive-green in a lower right corner pair showing the plate number “1”, large part original gum; small faults in the margin corner. Photo
£300-350
10/- blue and olive-green, a vertical pair with interpanneau margin showing missing jubilee line, mint. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe auction, June 1977
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2038
2040
x2040
x2041
x2042
刂
刂
刂
2041
£1 green and red, in a lower margin pair with plate number “1”, fresh mint; small mark on the reverse of one. Photo
£700-900
£1 pale olive-green and red in a lower plate “1” corner pair, lightly mounted in the margin only. Fresh and fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
Missing Jubilee Line: A selection with 4d., 6d. and 2/6d. in interpanneau blocks of six and 3d. in a block, large part original gum or mint. Photo
£240-280
Note: One of the jubilee lines are missing from the interpanneau margin on rows 5 and 16 of the bi-coloured stamps x2043
x2044
刂
刂
A selection on stock leaves which features numerous corner plate blocks including 1 ⁄ 2 d. plate “5” corner blocks of six (2) with inverted watermark and others with inverted watermark, 3d. corner block with inverted watermark, and others with values to 5/-, also a group of 1910 21⁄ 2 d. in multiples
£250-300
A specialised collection on leaves which includes numerous plate blocks including 1 ⁄ 2 d. plate “2” singles (2), 1d. no watermark variety, two examples in an interpanneau block of four, a single in a vertical strip with the interpanneau margin, 2d. no watermark with sheet margin, 2d. plate “1” plate crack in progressive corner plate blocks, 21⁄ 2 d. in bright blue plate “1” corner block with co-extensive jubilee lines, 21⁄ 2 d. watermark inverted block of four, 21⁄ 2 d. broken horn in watermark, 3d. (both) and 4d. and 1/3d. with the four corners, 2/6d. with two corner and other values to 2/6d. (10) and 5/- (2); also a few errors and varieties. A clean and attractive collection. Photo
£1,000-1,400
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1925 AIR STAMPS Essay
2045
x2045
A ᔛ ᔛ E
Reversed printed essay in black on stout paper with the design measuring 76x96mm with manuscript notation “1925.1” below, also a smaller proof, 49x60mm, the correct way round (uncleared and crudely printed) with notation “1925.2” below; two horizontal folding creases (one through each design) and some light ageing at foot. Rare and desirable. Photo Note: Although this design was not adopted, it is thought that it was resubmitted for the 1929 issue as this is the illustration of the aeroplane used
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£2,000-2,500
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October 24, 2013 - LONDON Proofs
2046 x2046
x2047
A ᔛ P ᔛ
A ᔛ P ᔛ
2047
Black and white print of the 1d. value from the engraver’s master design, 86x104mm, on soft glazed paper. Believed to have been used in the preparation of the printing plates. 60 examples of each value were produced. Photo
£800-1,000
Black and white print of the 9d. value from the engraver’s master design, 86x104mm, on soft glazed paper. Fine. Photo
£800-1,000
2048 x2048
x2049
A ᔛ ᔛ P
A ᔛ ᔛ P
2049
3d. imperforate plate proof in scarlet on gummed paper without watermark; fine. Cut from the proof sheet. Photo
£600-800
9d. imperforate plate proof in ultramarine on gummed paper without watermark; fine. Cut from the proof sheet. Photo
£600-800
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1925 Air Stamps - contd.
2050
Presentation Items x2050
x2051
A 刂 ᔛ
A 刂 ᔛ
Official souvenir presentation sheet with the four values affixed, coat of arms at top and inscription in French at foot. Fine. Photo
£350-400
Official bilingual presentation card, with the four value affixed and signed “E.A.Sturman, Postmaster General”; small repaired tear at right and some staining in the upper right corner. Photo
£350-400
Issued Stamps x2052
x2053
x2054
x2055
x2056
A 刂+ ᔛ អ
A 刂+ ᔛ អ
A 刂អ ᔛ B
A 刂 ᔛ
A 刂 ᔛ
1d. to 9d. set of four in top margin blocks of four showing the figure of value in circle in the margin; part to large part original gum to mint; a few minor bends or wrinkles. S.G. 26-29. Photo
£200-250
1d. to 9d. set of four in lower margin blocks of four showing the figure of value in circle in the margin; large part original gum to mint; 3d. creases in the margin. Photo
£200-250
1d. to 9d. set of four in right margin blocks of sixteen showing both of the figures of value in circle in each margin; some positional varieties noted, some folded and weak perfs., 6d. with some hinge reinforcements in centre, otherwise unmounted mint. Scarce multiples. Photo
£600-800
1d. carmine variety imperforate between stamp and left margin, a horizontal pair, large part original gum, mounted on right stamp and in the margin only. Fresh. Photo
£250-300
3d. ultramarine variety imperforate between stamp and left margin, fine and lightly mounted mint. Photo
£350-400
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Ex 2053
Ex 2052
Ex 2054 2055
2056 17
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1925 Air Stamps, Issued Stamps - contd.
2057
Ex 2059 2058
x2057
x2058
x2059
A 刂+ ᔛ អ
A 刂 ᔛ
A 刂 ᔛ
9d. green variety imperforate between stamp and left margin in a block of four, fine and lightly mounted; one stamp showing the positional variety “extended strut” (R.5 or 11/1). Photo
£400-500
9d. green variety imperforate between stamp and interpanneau margin, in a vertical pair, part original gum with hinge reinforcement holding the lower stamp; small thin. Scarce, only 30 pairs possible. Photo
£250-300
A selection on leaves with the set of four in right margin blocks of four with the value in circle in the margin, an additional 1d. block, 6d. offset on reverse and other positional varieties; also some forgeries. Attractive. Photo
£250-300
1922 DE LA RUE PICTORIAL ESSAYS x2060
ᔛ E
A: 1⁄ 2 d. photographic essay in deep green on bluish featuring K.G.V head on background of ostrich feathers, legend reads “POSSEEL INKOMSTE” and “SUIDAFRIKA”, mounted on card (90x113mm), dated “6th Sept 22”. Fine and rare. Photo
£1,000-1,500
Note: A typewritten note, possibly from De La Rue (included with this lot) states, “Following an invitation for competitive postage stamp designs we submitted the under-mentioned eleven designs on Sept. 6, 1922. A - D are in the same size as the existing series, whilst E - K in the larger size we pointed out would not fit the present watermark paper. On Nov. 10, 1922 the P.M.G., Pretoria wrote back that the designs F.G.&J. had been purchased for £30 and this prize money would follow. On Jany. 23, 1923 a further tender was submitted for postage and fiscal stamps as designs submitted in 1922 and chosen by the P.M.G. and exhibited, both in one and two colours, and in English and Dutch. Nothing materialised.” x2061
ᔛ E
C: 2d. in deep brown depicting Kimberley Mines, legend reads “SUIDAFRIKA” and “POSSEEL”, affixed to card (89x113mm) dated “6th Sept. 22”. a few trivial age marks. Photo PROVENANCE:
Robson Lowe auction, June 1977
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2060
2061 (detail x2.5)
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1923 HARRISON ESSAYS
––––––– Ex 2062 –––––––
2063
2064
2065 x2062
x2063
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
2066
1d. Springbok essay; a selection on leaves with unscreened imperforate colours (3), screen imperforate in two colours (5), perforated in two colours (3) and single colours in two blocks of four; generally fresh and fine. (25). Photo
£200-250
1d. Van Riebeeck’s ship in grey-blue and yellow-brown on proof paper (86x92mm); fresh and fine. Photo
£300-400
x2064
ᔛ E
3d. Table Bay in carmine on proof paper (40x50mm); fine. Photo
£200-250
x2065
ᔛ E
3d. Table Bay in grey-blue and yellow-brown on proof paper (87x92mm); fine. Photo
£300-400
x2066
ᔛ E
3d. Table Bay in ultramarine and grey-green on proof paper (80x94mm); fine. Photo
£300-400
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2067
2068
2069 x2067
x2068
x2069
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
6d. frame die proof with uncleared centre, in scarlet-vermilion on proof paper (78x101mm); exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
6d. vignette die proof in dark green on proof paper (77x100mm); exceptionally fresh and fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
6d. the complete die proof in orange and grey-green, on proof paper (50x76mm), the two colours overlap to make a border in a golden brown. Fine and rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1926-27 Typograph Issue - London Print - contd.
Ex 2070
2073
2071
Plate Proofs x2070
ᔛ P
A small group of imperforate plate proofs with 1⁄ 2 d. left margin block of four in black and scarlet; 1d. centre vignette block of four in black, 1d. frame in black and the complete design in black and carmine in horizontal pairs. Good. (12). Photo
£250-300
Issued Stamps x2071
x2072
刂អ B
刂អ B
⁄ 2 d. black and green variety “1” missing in “1⁄ 2 ” in a right margin block of six, large part original gum with a couple of hinge remainders. A fine positional block. B.P.A. Certificate (1965). S.G. 30a, £2250. Photo
1
£700-900
1
⁄ 2 d. black and green variety frame printed double in a left margin block of twelve, mounted on top right pair and margin only; the doubling is complete on one stamp, virtually complete on a second and partial on one other. A stunning and highly important multiple; probably the rarest error in South African philately. S.G. 30d. Photo
£12,000-15,000
The corner of only one sheet contained this error, in total there are only two complete doubles, one nearly complete and three partial x2073
x2074
x2075
x2076
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂
1d. black and carmine, paper fold variety in a lower left corner block of twenty-four, large part original gum with some hinge remainders a top. The diagonal fold is across the corner and affects three stamps. Appealing. Photo
£200-250
6d. green and orange variety inverted watermark in a right margin block of four, lightly mounted on one stamp only. S.G. 32a
£80-100
6d. green and orange variety inverted watermark in a lower margin block of four, mounted in the margin only
£80-100
A selection of multiples with corner and marginal blocks including 1d. corner block of six with double perforations, 6d. (8 blocks) including inverted watermark (2 pairs); mint or unmounted mint.
£250-300
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2072
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1926-27 TYPOGRAPH ISSUE - PRETORIA PRINT
–––––––––––– Ex 2077 ––––––––––––
2081 2078 x2077
x2078
x2079
x2080
x2081
P ᔛ
刂+ អ
刂
刂អ B
刂អ B
2079
Plate Proofs: A small group with imperforate 1d. in blue-green and carmine on card and in blue-green and orange-yellow on wove paper, 6d. blue-black and crimson-red imperforate and perforated (2) pairs. Also a pair of perforated 6d. used on piece. (12). Photo 1
⁄ 2 d. black and green variety left side imperforate in a top left corner block of four, large part original gum; some light gum ageing. The black jubilee line is weak to missing in the top margin and a blind perforation at top. A good positional block. Photo
£400-500
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green variety centre omitted, a top margin vertical pair showing a partial offset of the green on the front caused by a dramatic paper fold, part to large part original gum; folded through horizontal perfs. and some bends or creasing. Spectacular. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green, a group of varieties with double perforation in a right margin block of six, triple perforation in right corner blocks of eight (2), two corner paper folds, one showing additional perforations in the margins and one showing part of the jubilee lines printed on the gummed side; mint. A good lot. (38)
£300-400
1d. black and carmine variety imperforate, a vertical strip of five in horizontal pairs with stamps perforated on three sides, large part original gum with three hinge remainders. Fresh. Photo
£1,500-2,000
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£220-250
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2083
2084 x2082
刂+ អ
2085
1d. black and carmine variety imperforate on three sides in a block of four, large part original gum with two hinge remainders. S.G. 31b, £1400. Photo
£500-600
x2083
刂+ អ
1d. black and carmine corner block of four with paper fold showing most of the corner stamp printed on the gummed side, mounted in the margin only. A spectacular and dramatic error. Photo
£1,500-2,000
x2084
刂+ អ
1d. black and carmine variety black omitted, a single stamp in a block of four, large part original gum. There is a trace of an offset of the red jubilee line on the face of the black-missing stamp and a fraction of the vignette of the stamp below missing. A good block. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1d. black and carmine in a right margin block of four with paper fold variety, one stamp with the black vignette printed on the gummed side, unmounted mint; small vertical crease at left and diagonal crease from the paper fold. There is a slight offset of the red on the face of the colour-missing stamp and a small fragment of the vignette missing from the stamp above. Rare. Photo
£1,000-1,200
x2085
刂+ ᔛ អ
x2086
刂
1d. black and carmine, a group of varieties including the spectacular miss-perforation with the perforations going through the centre of the stamp, in a corner block of twelve; double perforations in a top right corner block of eight; triple perforations in a right margin pair; corner paper fold varieties (2) with additional perforations in the margin; mint or unmounted mint
£400-450
x2087
刂
6d. green and orange, a selection with inverted watermark in a left margin block of four, double perforations in a vertical right margin pair, misplaced green pair and others; large part original gum. (22)
£150-200
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1926-27 Typograph Issue - Pretoria Print - contd.
––––– Ex 2088 ––––– x2088 x2089
刂
刂
A selection of offsets with a complete vignette of 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. in block of four and pair respectively, partial of both colours on 1d. plus light offsets on various blocks. (38). Photo
£250-300
A selection on stockleaves and pages, mostly corner and margin blocks, some varieties, especially on 1d. including cracked and twisted ship, frame printed on wrinkled paper (block of ten), and values to 6d. (14); mint
£150-200
For tête-bêche pairs, please see lots 2214 and 2216
1926 TRIANGULAR FOUR PENCE x2090
刂
A small collection which includes an original packet of sixty stamps, blocks of four and eight, private roulette pairs (2) and private perf. block of eight; mint
£100-120
1927 BRADBURY WILKINSON RECESS
Ex 2092 Ex 2091 Specimens x2091
S ᔛ
2d. to 10/- horizontal pairs handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet, large part original gum, with left margins, 2d., 5/- and 10/- from top left corner; 2d. diagonal crease, otherwise good to fine. S.G. 34-39s, £1000. Photo
£500-600
Issued Stamps x2092 x2093
刂
刂អ B
2d. to 10/- in horizontal pairs, large part original gum to unmounted mint. S.G. 34-37, £650. Photo
£300-350
2d. grey and maroon in a complete pane of sixty, plate 3 right pane, mint. S.G. 34
£120-150
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刂
2d. grey and purple, perf.14 variety inverted watermark in a horizontal pair, large part original gum; folded between pair. S.G. 34aw, £750. Photo
2096
2095 x2095
x2096
x2097
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂
£150-200
2d. grey and purple, perf.14x131⁄ 2 variety inverted watermark in a block of four, lightly mounted mint; stain mark on the reverse, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo
£500-600
4d. brown, perf.14x131⁄ 2 , group III, variety watermark inverted in a block of four, large part original gum; a couple of split perfs. at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 35bw, £1800. Photo
£800-900
A specialised collection on leaves, mainly showing imprint pairs or blocks of the different groups, including 2d. block from the lower two rows, some oval perforations, 2/6d., 5/- (2) and 10/- imprint pairs perf.14x131⁄ 2 ; also a few interpanneau pairs or blocks and a few others; large part original gum to unmounted mint. A very desirable collection
£800-1,000
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1929 SECOND AIR STAMPS Essay
2098 x2098
A ᔛ ᔛ E
Two slightly different essays for a 6d. value in black on stout, surfaced paper, each measuring 103x82mm, small differences in the background ornamentation as well as the landscape and numbered in black ink, “1929 /1” and “1929 /2”; two horizontal folding creases and some light staining at foot. Rare and desirable. Photo
£1,800-2,000
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2099 ––––– Ex 2101 ––––– 2100 x2099
x2100
x2101
A ᔛ P ᔛ
A ᔛ P ᔛ
A ᔛ P ᔛ
1/- enlarged die proof (54x43mm) in black on glazed card; good to fine. It is thought that this was the master design used for the production of the printing plate. Photo
£400-500
4d. and 1/- plate proofs in black on glazed paper, both horizontal pairs from the foot on the sheet showing the margin line; fine. Photo
£800-1,000
1/- plate proofs in the five colours of orange-yellow, orange, orange-vermilion, carmine (2) and bright rose, printed on the reverse of obsolete government land charts, fine. Also a selection of the issued stamps showing some of the positional varieties. (24). Photo
£300-400
1929 DARMSTADT TRIALS
2102
x2102
ᔛ P
1d. black and carmine-pink on gummed paper, a block of twelve with trefoil watermark on right six stamps only; light diagonal bend, lightly mounted. Dix 44. Photo
29
£150-180
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1929 Darmstadt Trials - contd. x2103
x2104
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
A small collection on two album leaves with pairs of the central vignette, frame (3) and the complete design, a block of four on unwatermarked ungummed paper, a block of twelve on gummed paper with part trefoil watermark and a perforated block of twentyfour of the vignette on gummed paper with part trefoil watermark; fine. (52)
£500-600
A selection on Hagner sheets with numerous pairs and multiples of vignette, frame and complete design, perf. and imperf., etc., nearly all are identified by Dix numbers; fine. (84)
£800-1,000
1929 HUNTER PENROSE LABELS x2105
P ᔛ
A collection on leaves with the five colours on ungummed, unwatermarked paper, other values include gummed paper and one overprinted “S.W.A.”, also a selection of dummy cigarette labels on different papers and a few miscut labels. (25)
£200-250
1929 BOOYSEN ESSAY
2106 x2106
ᔛ E
1d. Springbok’s head in bright violet on gummed, no watermark paper, a block of four with full original gum. Photo
£120-150
1930-45 UNHYPHENATED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE x2107
x2108
x2109
x2110
刂
刂
刂
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green showing varieties paper joins with lower left corner blocks of eight and ten plus a top margin block of four, all from issue 2; mint 1
⁄ 2 d. black and green, a specialised collection on leaves which includes arrow blocks of issue 1, 2 (6) and 3, demonstrating the different printings of issue 2 and with the very pale vignette used during issue 2 plus some positional varieties; generally large part original gum to mint. A good lot, well written-up. (74)
£150-200
1d. black and carmine variety frame omitted in a vertical strip of three, the centre stamp with frame large part omitted, mint; folded perfs. between the top pair and the lower pair held together with perf. reinforcement; frame type I. S.G. 43b, £500. Photo
£200-250
1d. black and carmine, type I, variety frame dry print in a horizontal pair with inverted watermark, mint. Photo
£200-250
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2111 2109
2125
2110
2120
2117
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x2111
x2112
x2113
x2114
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂
刂
刂
1d. black and carmine, type II, variety vignette “omitted” in a block of four with two partially omitted, unmounted mint; a couple of vertical bends. Photo
£400-500
1d. black and carmine, a selection of paper join varieties including a block in jet black and deep maroon; different issues indicated and positional varieties, large part original gum to mint. (41)
£180-200
1d. black and carmine in an attractive and valuable specialised collection on leaves, sorted by the different issues with numerous plate and positional blocks with plates A (2), B (4), issue 2 B (2), D (2), E (4) and F (3), arrow blocks from issue 5 (4), issue 6 (7), issue 7 (4), issue 7A (4), type II issue 8 (6) and issue 9 (5) plus some other blocks with positional varieties noted. Written-up with much detail, a magnificent collection
£1,200-1,500
2d. slate-grey and lilac, with inverted watermark, issue 1 variety frame omitted, two stamps and two large part omitted in a vertical strip of six (column 7) with the lower margin, large part original gum with two hinge remainders and fold through central perfs. S.G. 44bwa, £4500 for a single stamp. Photo
£5,000-6,000
2115
x2115
x2116
x2117
刂
刂
刂អ B
2d. slate-grey and lilac, issue 1 variety central vignette partially printed, in a top right corner pair, upright watermark, mounted in the margin only and creasing in the side margin. Striking. Photo
£600-800
2d. slate-grey and lilac, paper join varieties with issues 1 and 3 in lower margin blocks of six, issue 2 top margin arrow block of four, mint or unmounted mint. (16)
£120-150
2d. slate-grey and lilac variety misplaced perforations, issue 3 in a right margin block of twelve with the horizontal perforations 7mm high, the lower left stamp also shows the airship flaw (R.9/4), large part original gum. A striking misplacement. Photo
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2114
£250-300
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x2119
x2120
刂
刂
刂+ អ
2d. grey and mauve, a group of varieties including partial offset of both colours in a top margin block of six, brown centre from issue 2 (light creases), white line from paper wrinkle in an arrow pair (issue 2A) and a doctor blade flaw in a upper right corner block of four, large part original gum. (12). Photo
£150-200
2d. grey and mauve, a specialised collection with a horizontal pair of the sepia and mauve colour trial, featuring the control arrow blocks with issue 1 (5), issue 1A, issue 2 (2), 2A (4) and 3 (4); mint. (64)
£180-200
2d. blue and violet, issue 3, in a right margin block of four, mint; tiny paper adherence on reverse. S.G. 44d, £650. Photo
£250-300
Ex 2121 x2121
刂អ B
2d. indigo and violet, issue 3, in upper and lower sheet arrow blocks of twelve, large part original gum; with some positional varieties highlighted. S.G. 44d. Photo
£1,200-1,400
2122 x2122
x2123
刂អ B
刂+ អ
2d. indigo and violet, issue 3, in a block of eighteen showing both side arrow blocks and airship flaw (R.9/4), large part original gum; several split perfs. between the margin arrows. S.G. 44d, da. Photo
£1,100-1,200
3d. black and red in a lower margin arrow block of four including window flaw, upright watermark, mounted in the margin only. S.G. 45b, £200
£80-100
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1930-45 Unhyphenated Rotogravure Issue - contd. x2124
x2125
x2126
刂
刂អ B
刂
3d. black and red and 3d. blue in a lower margin arrow pairs including window flaw, both upright watermark, large part original gum. S.G. 45b,d. £300
£100-120
3d. black and red variety paper join in a right margin block of eight with the margin arrow, large part original gum, inverted watermark; the paper join covers the central two pairs. Photo
£200-250
3d. black and red, a group with control A blocks (2), upper and lower arrow blocks (lower with window flaw), plus the four corner blocks of four; all with inverted watermark, large part original gum. Also 3d. blue and blue from issue 2 in lower margin arrow blocks of four with watermark upright and inverted.
£400-500
2127
2129 x2127
x2128
x2129
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
2128
3d. blue and blue variety dry print of both colours with upper part of frame missing in an upper left corner block of four, upright watermark, mounted in the margin only. An important and appealing error. Photo
£1,000-1,500
3d. blue and blue variety paper join in a lower, arrow margin vertical block of ten, inverted watermark, from issue 1 showing the window flaw, mint. This is a fairly short overlap of the paper between the lower two pairs. Photo
£100-120
4d. brown, issue 2, variety paper join in a block of four, inverted watermark, mint; a couple of faint tone spots. Photo
£100-120
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刂
4d. brown, a collection on leaves with issue 1 in the four arrow blocks or pairs, issue 2 with the four arrow blocks, spear flaw in upright and inverted blocks of four, paper join corner pair from issue 1 and phantom arrow from issue 2, large part original gum. (42)
x2131
刂អ B
6d. green and orange variety paper join in an upper margin block of six, mint
x2132
刂
6d. green and orange, a small collection with watermark upright in the four corner blocks of four and the two side arrow blocks, first printing aeroplane variety in margin plus various positional varieties, large part original gum. (66)
£350-400 £80-100
£250-300
Ex 2133 Ex 2134 x2133
x2134
x2135
x2136
x2137
x2138
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂
刂
刂
刂
1/- brown and deep blue, issue 1 variety 4mm downward shift of brown in a block of four, unmounted mint; folded along the vertical perfs. Also a right margin block of four in the same shade but showing a small upward shift of the brown, unmounted mint (light bend), inverted watermark. Photo
£500-600
1/- dull blue and pale brown variety paper join in a left margin block of six, unmounted mint; from issue 1 with inverted watermark and showing line under “F” variety (R.4/1); also a vertical pair in a similar shade showing a paper join, mint. Photo
£120-150
1/- deep blue and brown, a specialised selection on leaves with arrow blocks or pairs of first printing, second printing and issue 2, some positional varieties including line under “F”, twisted horn, bird in sky and dart on gnu’s back; large part original gum. (42)
£500-600
2/6d. green and brown, a group of shades in pairs and block of four including inverted watermark (3 pairs); also 2/6d. blue and brown in a block of four; mint. (14)
£240-260
A collection on leaves showing many of the positional varieties with many neat illustrations for the 1⁄ 2 d. and with values to 2d. (22 pairs), 3d. black and red (3 pairs), 4d. (8 pairs) and 1/- (5 pairs); large part original gum
£300-350
A selection on stock leaves with numerous blocks, positional and other varieties including 1d. paper join in block of four, 2d. pairs (23), 4d. issue 1 pairs (7) and issue 2 pairs (10), 1/- pairs (9) and 2/6d. pairs (2); large part original gum to mint. A good lot with many better positional blocks
£300-350
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1933-48 HYPHENATED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE x2139
x2140
x2141
x2142
x2143
x2144
x2145
x2146
x2147
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂
刂អ ᔛ B
刂
刂+ អ
刂
1d. grey and carmine imperforate with inverted watermark, printing 11, in a right margin block of four including variety “1” for “I” (R.17/11), unmounted mint; small corner bend in the margin. S.G. 56a, £360. Photo
£200-240
1d. grey and carmine imperforate with inverted watermark, printing 11, in left and right arrow margin blocks of four, unmounted mint; a couple of minor gum wrinkles. Photo
£400-450
1d. grey and carmine imperforate with inverted watermark, printing 11, in a top margin arrow block of eight, unmounted mint. Photo
£400-450
1d. grey and carmine imperforate with inverted watermark, printing 11, in a lower margin arrow block of eight, unmounted mint; tear in the lower margin which is repaired with adhesive tape with the resultant oil infusion into the paper. Photo
£300-350
11⁄ 2 d. green and gold, a collection with a complete sheet of issue 3, paper join in a corner block of twelve, green over gold in arrow blocks of four (2), positional varieties including white mine dump, mint. (189)
£200-250
2d. blue and violet in an upper left corner block of twelve, unmounted mint; with top margin arrow and some positional varieties including ladder in sky (R.1/4) closed “G” (R.2/2), tree on roof (R.2/4). S.G. 58, £450
£200-250
2d. blue and violet, top two sheet rows, with central arrow, mounted in the margin only and includes positional varieties including ladder in sky, retouched frame line (R.1/6) and tree on roof; manuscript “4” in red crayon in the right corner
£150-200
2d. blue and violet, lower two corner blocks of four, large part original gum or unmounted mint. (8)
£100-120
2d. blue and violet, a small group with a right margin block of four showing blue sheet number, another block of four and pairs (3), large part original gum to unmounted mint. (14)
£120-150
x2148
刂អ B
2d. grey and dull purple, the lower two sheet rows with arrow, lightly mounted mint. (12)
£120-150
x2149
刂
2d. grey and dull purple, a group of multiples with upper and right margin arrow blocks of four, left margin arrow block of eight and the sheet number block of four, mint or unmounted mint; some positional varieties including ladder in sky. (20)
£200-250
2d. grey and dull purple, a group of multiples with upper and lower arrow blocks of twelve (both blocks split, upper reinforced), side arrow blocks of four and sheet number block of four, mint. S.G. 58a
£300-350
3d. ultramarine, variety imperforate plate proof pair, with right margin, large part original gum. SACC 59v. Photo
£150-200
3d. ultramarine imperforate “make-ready” proofs, a horizontal pair from the top of the sheet showing the frame only partly printed and the central vignette 5mm high, large part original gum; vertical crease between. Unusual. Photo
£150-200
6d. green and vermilion, types I, II and III in blocks of four, also type I pairs with varieties falling ladder and molehill, the blocks unmounted mint, the varieties large part original gum. S.G. 61-61d, £810. Photo
£300-350
1/- brown and grey-blue, issue 4, the four arrow blocks of four, mint or unmounted mint. S.G. 62
£200-250
1/- brown and grey-blue, issue 4, the four corner blocks of four, unmounted mint
£200-250
x2150
x2151
x2152
x2153
x2154
x2155
刂
刂
ᔛ P
刂
刂+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
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2141
Ex 2140
2142
2152
2151
2157
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA 1933-48 Hyphenated Rotogravure Issue - contd.
2156 x2156
x2157
x2158
x2159
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂
刂
1/- brown and grey-blue variety frame omitted, a horizontal pair, large part original gum; folded through the vertical perforations. A fine and very rare pair. Only eight pairs thought to exist. S.G. 62a, £15,000. Photo
£6,000-8,000
1/- chocolate-brown and dull blue, issue 3 showing over-inking of the blue, with left margin showing part arrow, unmounted mint; diagonal crease at right and a few split perfs at top. Photo
£100-120
A small accumulation of blocks and multiples, many positional and control blocks and includes 1⁄ 2 d. paper join in a cylinder block of six, 6d. different types including molehill flaw, 1/- pairs (2), 5/- pairs (6) and 10/- pairs (3), mint. A good lot for the specialist
£280-300
A collection on leaves and stockleaves with arrow blocks of four of 1⁄ 2 d. (10), 1d. (9), 11⁄ 2 d (8) and 1/- (4), some cylinder blocks and values to 5/- (10 pairs) and 10/- (8 pairs); large part original gum to mint
£600-800
1937 CORONATION x2160
刂អ B
1d. grey-black and carmine variety double paper in a right margin, arrow block of eight, the left hand vertical pair with completely double paper with the join on the pair to the right, mint; light diagonal bend
£100-120
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1941-48 MEDIUM FORMAT GOLD MINE
2162
2161 x2161
x2162
ᔛ P
刂
Photographic proof in the new size affixed on perforated paper on grey card, along with a similar example in the large format, written on the reverse, “Colonel Linton, This demonstrates the new design and size for the 11⁄ 2d. stamp as agreed by you over the phone. 25/3/41...”. on the face, in faint red crayon, “Proofs #79-80”. A delightful and unusual proof. Photo
£500-600
11⁄ 2 d. blue-green and yellow-buff variety yellow-buff omitted in a horizontal pair, large part original gum. S.G. 87a, £4500. Photo
£2,000-2,500
2163
x2163
x2164
刂 ᔛ
刂
2164
11⁄ 2 d. blue-green and yellow-buff variety yellow-buff omitted on one stamp in a lower left corner pair, the second stamp with partial omission, unmounted mint; light vertical fold between and a few split perfs. in the margin. Photo
£1,100-1,200
11⁄ 2 d. blue-green and yellow-buff, dry print of yellow-buff in a vertical left margin pair, small part of the yellow-buff at left, mint and showing part of the margin arrow. Photo
£300-400
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1941-46 WAR EFFORT x2165
A mint collection on leaves and stockleaves with each value (less 1/3d.) represented with the four arrow blocks and corner blocks plus first day covers, positional varieties include 3d. cigarette flaw, some additional blocks including 1/3d. (6). A good collection
£350-400
1941-46 WAR EFFORT, BANTAMS x2166
x2167
x2168
x2169
x2170
x2171
x2172
x2173
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. greenish blue, variety roulettes omitted in a block of six, unmounted mint; folded through the horizontal perfs. and minor gum bend. S.G. 97c, £2400. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1d. bright carmine, variety roulettes omitted in a top margin block of six showing part arrow, mounted in the margin only. S.G. 98b, £2000. Photo
£800-1,000
11⁄ 2 d. red-brown, variety roulettes omitted in a block of two pairs, unmounted mint; a couple of perf. tones at top. S.G. 99b, £700. Photo
£250-300
2d. violet, variety roulettes omitted in a corner block of four pairs, mounted in the margin and one stamp; light gum bend affects the corner stamp and the foot of the sheet margin slightly trimmed. S.G. 100b, £4400. Photo
£2,000-2,400
2d. violet variety albino print, in a lower right corner strip of six pairs showing the sheet number “5598” in red numerals, large part original gum; folded through central perfs. with hinge reinforcement and small stain on lower pair. An unusual and important multiple. Photo
£500-800
2d. violet paper join in a top margin strip of nine pairs, mint; a few split perfs. below where the paper join is
£300-400
A small group showing the variety “CERTIFICATES”, etc. printed on the stamp with 11⁄ 2 d., 4d. and 1/-, mint; a few minor imperfections. Photo
£250-300
A mint accumulation on stockleaves with many positional multiples with values to 4d. (22 strips) and 1/- (17 pairs), 2d. with misplaced perforations (2 corner blocks) and line on cap flaw. Also some 1948 11⁄ 2 d. gold mine
£350-400
1945 VICTORY x2174
刂អ ᔛ B
1d. brown and carmine, variety dry print of brown, in an upper right corner block of six, the top row with the brown only partially printed, unmounted mint; some light gum ageing. Photo
£150-200
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2168
2167
2169
2174
2170 41
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
1947-54 HYPHENATED, SCREENED ROTOGRAVURE ISSUE Proofs
2175 x2175
x2176
x2177
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
2177
2176
1
⁄ 2 d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the frame only, in a block of four on watermarked, gummed paper, unmounted mint. Photo
£500-600
1
⁄ 2 d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the vignette only, in a block of four on watermarked, gummed paper, mounted in the margin only. Photo
£500-600
1 ⁄ 2 d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the complete design, a block of four on watermarked, gummed paper, hinge remainder and horizontal crease on lower pair. Photo
£400-500
2179
2178 2180 x2178
x2179
x2180
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the frame only, in a block of four on watermarked, gummed paper, mounted in the margin only. Photo
£500-600
1d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the vignette only, in a horizontal pair on watermarked, gummed paper, unmounted mint. Photo
£200-250
1d. Cultural Museum imperforate proof of the complete design, a top margin block of four on watermarked, gummed paper, unmounted mint. Photo
£500-600
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x2182
x2183
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刂អ B
刂
3d. deep dark blue, issue 5, in upper and lower arrow blocks of four, the lower block with hinge reinforcement in the margin, otherwise unmounted mint. SACC 116b
£150-200
5/- grey-black and deep yellow-green, upper and lower sheet blocks of twelve, pane A with cylinders “72” and “8”, lightly mounted mint. S.G. 122a, £600
£300-400
A duplicated collection/accumulation of mostly arrow and cylinder blocks which includes 1 ⁄ 2 d. complete sheets (2), 2d. with phantom arrow, 3d. cylinder 17 with five figure serial number in black, and a range of values to 5/- (19 pairs), also some other issues. A good lot for further development
£600-800
1948 SILVER WEDDING
2184 x2184
ᔛ E
3d. photographic essay of the adopted design in grey-blue with silver highlights, in issued size, affixed to perforated paper on black card; very fine. Photo
£300-500
1949 KONYA ESSAYS
2185 x2185
x2186
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
2186
11⁄ 2 d. Paul Kruger, first proof, a die proof in scarlet-vermilion on soft card (70x56mm), fine. Photo
£250-300
11⁄ 2 d. Paul Kruger, second proof, a die proof in brownish red on soft card (72x57mm) with pencil inscription, “Artists proof (2nd state) A.S. Konya”, fine. Photo
£250-300
Note: The second state design does not have the dots over the second “E” of “POSSEEL”
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2188
2187 2189
1953 DEFINITIVES x2187
x2188
ᔛ E
ᔛ
A se-tenant pair of unaccepted essays of 2d. Leaping Springbok and 5d. Hope Seated with anchor, in brown on thin laid (cigarette) paper; fine. Photo
£150-200
41⁄ 2 d. Merino Ram, variety yellow omitted, very fine used with light c.d.s. Rare with only two examples recorded. PFSA Certificate (1969). Photo
£800-1,000
1954-83 ANIMAL DEFINITIVES x2189
刂 ᔛ
4d. African Elephant in a lower right corner pair with green virtually omitted, unmounted mint; trivial age patch on the reverse of one. A striking error. Photo
1959 ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
x2190
刂
3d. deep blue and turquoise-blue deep blue printing omitted, in an upper margin vertical pair with normal, from the third column showing part of the arrow, lightly mounted in the margin only. S.G. 169a, £4750. Photo £2,500-3,000 Note: The missing deep blue results in the loss of value and inscription. The top row of one sheet was affected and six examples were released
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£500-600
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1961-67 DEFINITIVES No Watermark x2191
刂 ᔛ
3c. Burchell’s Gonolek in a lower margin vertical strip of three showing major perforation shift and dry print of the deep blue, the lower stamp virtually omitted, the stamp above with partial omission and the stamp above showing the margin line, unmounted mint with vertical crease through all stamps. Photo
£600-800
Note: The missing deep blue results in the loss of the value, country name, inscriptions and much of the bird detail. The error occurred completely on rows three, four and five of sheet number 7380 and partially on rows two and six. It also exists from the bottom row of a miscut sheet with a down shift of red. It is unknown if the entire row was affected or survives as the error was unrecorded in this format prior to its appearance at a July 2008 IPS auction in Johannesburg where a gum-damaged strip (comprising one example completely missing deep blue) sold for ZAR 40,250. It is possible the IPS strip, and any similar vertical strips if they exist, came from a proof sheet given the tatty appearance and the fact the item appears to have been miscut, has a significant down shift of red, and a weak printing of deep blue Watermark RSA x2192
刂អ ᔛ B
21⁄ 2 c. Groot Constantia in a vertical block of ten with perforations 4mm high and 6mm right, unmounted mint. Photo
£350-400
1963 BOTANIC GARDENS x2193
刂 ᔛ
21⁄ 2 c. in an upper left corner pair showing a dramatic paper wrinkle on the right stamp which opened out during the printing with the red and yellow showing in the gap, unmounted mint; creasing in the left corner margin. Unusual. Photo
2194
£80-100
2195
1963 RED CROSS CENTENARY x2194
刂 ᔛ
121⁄ 2 c. Red Cross omitted, unmounted mint. S.G. 226, £3000. Photo
£1,200-1,500
Note: This error appeared on a few rows from two sheets. It is thought that there are two unused and two used examples known
1963 TRANSKEI LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY x2195
刂 ᔛ
21⁄ 2 c. light green omitted, unmounted mint. S.G. 237a, £2500. Photo
£1,200-1,500
Note: This error occurred on rows 6, 7 and 8 of pane number 2723. 15 examples issued. Partially missing green are on examples from rows 5 and 9 x2196
刂 ᔛ
21⁄ 2 c. large part of light green omitted from the 5th row in a vertical strip of five, unmounted mint. Photo Photos also appear on page 47 45
£300-350
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1964-72 DEFINITIVES x2197
刂 ᔛ
⁄ 2 c. Kingfisher variety imperforate in a horizontal pair, unmounted mint. S.G. 238a, £375. Photo
x2198
刂+ ᔛ អ
1
1
⁄ 2 c. Kingfisher variety carmine partly omitted in a lower left corner block of four without the cylinder number “213” and part inscription, also double perf. variety in a block of four, unmounted mint. Photo
£150-200
£120-150
2199 x2199
刂+ ᔛ អ
71⁄ 2 c. Maize misplaced perforations in a block of four with the perforations at an angle and well misplaced, unmounted mint, the perforations being from the foot of the sheet. Photo
£250-300
1964 SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING ASSOCIATION
2200 x2200
刂 ᔛ
121⁄ 2 c. gold omitted in a vertical pair with normal, unmounted mint. S.G. 257a, £2750. Photo
£1,200-1,500
Note: This error occured on rows 2 to 6 of a pane
1969-72 PHOSPHOR DEFINITIVES x2201
刂+ ᔛ អ
1c. Kaffarboom misplaced perforations being 6mm high, in a right margin block of four, unmounted mint. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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Ex 2196
2201 2197
2192
2193 47
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1974-77 DEFINITIVES
2202 x2202
刂 ᔛ
4c. Arum Lily, imperforate in a lower margin pair, unmounted mint. Photo
£100-150
BOOKLETS K.G.V Head
2203 x2203
刂
1913-20 2/6d. black on red cover, contains two panes of 1d. (should be 4) and two panes of 1⁄ 2 d.; light creasing of the front cover and a few tone spots on the reverse of the panes. S.G. SB2, £6500 (for complete). Photo
£800-1,000
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x2205
x2206
x2207
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂
2206
1921 3/- black on salmon cover, complete with two panes each of 11⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 1⁄ 2 d.; ink manuscript notation on top of front cover, “These I bought at the P.O. ... 13/7/24 and thought you would like a book of inverted” (inverted watermarks throughout); fine. S.G. SB3, £475. Photo
£200-240
1921 3/- black on salmon cover, complete but exploded with two panes each of 11⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 1⁄ 2 d. with inverted watermark; less staples, otherwise fine
£150-200
1924 3/6d. on 3/- in black on salmon cover, complete with two panes of each 2d. (inverted watermark), 1d. and 1⁄ 2 d.; slight rusting around the staples, good to fine. S.G. SB4, £1200. Photo
£500-600
A group of booklet panes with 1⁄ 2 d. (6) and 1d. (2), also pairs of 11⁄ 2 d. showing partial kiss print and 2d. missing “E” variety, mint. (40)
£150-200
Typographed - London Printing
2208 x2208
x2209
刂 ᔛ
刂អ B
1926 2/6d. black on salmon with country name in capitals, complete with four panes of 1d. and two panes of 1⁄ 2 d.; fine. S.G. SB5, £2750. Photo 1
⁄ 2 d. and 1d. booklet panes of six, jubilee lines in the margin, inverted watermark, ⁄ 2 d. mint, 1d. unmounted; clipped or trimmed perfs. at right
£100-150
1 ⁄ 2 d. and 1d. booklet panes of six, two of each with jubilee lines and horizontal bars, three panes with upright watermark, large part original gum to mint; one 1⁄ 2 d. pane showing traces of adjoining stamps tête-bêche; a few clipped perfs. (4 panes)
£250-300
1
x2210
刂អ B
£1,000-1,200
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA Booklets, Typographed - London Printing - contd.
2212
2211 x2211
x2212
刂+ អ
刂
1d. red and carmine, variety watermark sideways, facing right, in a block of four, large part original gum; slight gum thinning around hinge mark and a few slightly clipped perfs. at top. Rare. S.G. 31e, £4500. Photo
£1,500-2,000
1d. red and carmine, variety watermark sideways, facing left, a horizontal pair with horizontal bars margin at left, large part original gum; trimmed perfs. at foot. S.G. 31e, £2250. Photo
£500-800
Typographed - Pretoria Printing
–––––– 2213 –––––– x2213
ᔛ S អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. and 1d. blocks of six handstamped “SPECIMEN” diagonally in violet, large part original gum; without booklet margin and clipped or trimmed perfs. on two sides. Scarce. Photo
£300-400
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2214 x2214
x2215
x2216
x2217
刂+ អ
刂
刂+ អ
刂អ B
2216
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green tête-bêche block of four, large part original gum; Bühler handstamp on reverse. S.G. 30ea, £2600. Photo
£1,800-2,200
1
⁄ 2 d. black and green, perf.131⁄ 2 x14 in a pane of six (without margin) plus a pair with pale vignette, large part original gum to unmounted mint; fair to good perfs.
£100-120
1d. black and carmine tête-bêche block of four, large part original gum; Bühler handstamp on reverse. S.G. 31da, £2600. Photo
£1,800-2,200
1d. black and carmine, perf.131⁄ 2 x14 booklet pane of six with jubilee lines in the margin, large part original gum; some clipped perfs, particularly at right. Photo
£100-120
–––––– 2218 –––––– x2218
刂
A small group with nearly empty 2/6d. booklet (SB6), perf.131⁄ 2 x14 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. panes both with central arrows and horizontal bars, large part original gum; mixed perfs. A scarce group. Photo
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£300-400
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA Booklets - contd. Unhyphenated Rotogravure Printing
2219 x2219
刂 ᔛ
1930 2/6d. booklet, black on pink, complete, inverted watermarks; fine, most panes with good perfs. S.G. SB7, £2500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
2220 x2220
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green, tête-bêche pair, part to large part original gum. S.G. 42b, £1200. Photo
£500-600
2221 x2221
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. black and green, tête-bêche pair across the interpanneau margin, large part original gum. Photo
£600-700
2222 x2222
刂
1d. black and carmine, horizontal strip of four, the end stamp tête-bêche, large part original gum; folded through central perfs. and hinge reinforcement on the end stamp, the tête-bêche pair is fine. S.G. 43a, £1200. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£500-600
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2223 x2223
x2224
刂 ᔛ
刂
2d. slate-grey and lilac, tête-bêche pair with lower sheet margin showing part arrow, unmounted mint. A fine and very rare positional piece. S.G. 44a, £7000. Photo
£3,000-4,000
A selection with empty 3/- booklet (SB8), complete booklet panes of 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (4), and 2d. (2); also 1⁄ 2 d. block of six with economy strip and 2d. pair bearing aeroplane flaw, generally large part original gum
£200-250
Hyphenated Rotogravure Printing x2225
x2226
刂អ B
刂អ B
Advertising Panes: 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. in complete setting of twenty-one panes of each, mint or unmounted mint; also 1936 “JIPEX/1936” miniature sheets of 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. in complete settings of twenty-one. S.G. 54c, 56e, MS69-70
£300-400
Blank Borders: 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. in reconstruction settings of twenty-one panes of each, mint. S.G. 56f (1d.). Also 1948 panes of 1⁄ 2 d. (2), 1d. (2) and 11⁄ 2 d. with postal slogans
£300-400
COIL STAMPS K.G.V Head Issue x2227
刂
A collection on leaves which includes 1⁄ 2 d. with isolated perf. holes (5), end of roll labels (3); 1d. isolated perf. hole and end label; 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d. with coil join showing part plate number “1”, complete isolated perforation hole (2) and coil end. (42)
£200-250
Typographed - London Print x2228
刂
A small collection with 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. printed coil leaders and 1d. coil follower (yellow paper) plus coil joins of 1⁄ 2 d. (3) one with stamps in different shades, and 1d. (2), mint
£200-250
Typographed - Pretoria Print x2229
刂
x2230
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. and 1d. coil leaders with the complete printed leader; mint.
£120-150
Unhyphenated Rotogravure Printing
x2231
刂
A small, specialised collection with 1⁄ 2 d. strips showing se-tenant “SOUTH” or “SUID”, 1d. from 1930 and 1932 printings with joins and varieties, 1934 horizontal strip of four from sheet, 2d. strip of twenty with join, inverted watermark, mint. (57). Also some later
£150-200
1
⁄ 2 d. black and green, a group of strips from various columns, each strip showing pairs of English and Afrikaan stamps together and with some variation in shade, mint. (74) 53
£150-200
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OFFICIALS
–––––––– 2232 –––––––– x2232
x2233
刂
刂
1935-49 Overprint reading downwards with “OFFICIAL” at left, 5/- black and blue-green and 10/- blue and sepia horizontal pairs, part to large part original gum. S.G. O28-29, £620. Photo
£200-250
A small, mint and duplicated selection of pairs which includes 1926 (with stop) values to 6d., 1930-47 values to 1/- (2) and 2/6d. blue and brown block of three pairs, 1935-49 values 10/-, 1950-54 values to 5/- black and blue-green, black and pale blue-green plus 5/- black and deep yellow-green in a corner cylinder block, some other multiples and 1d. with cylinder blocks. A good lot
£400-500
POSTAGE DUES 1914-22
2235
2234 x2234
x2235
ᔛ E
ᔛ P
De La Rue photographic essay of 3d. value in mauve, stamp size and mounted on card lettered “J.” and dated “Aug 2nd 12”, on the reverse written “Vol 2/54” and “Appd 25 9/12”. Fine. Photo
£800-1,000
Frame die proof in black on glazed card, marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” with manuscript “18/1/13”, fresh and very fine; handstamped “E.F.H./HARPENDEN” on reverse. Photo
£500-600
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2237
x2236
ᔛ P
Imperforate colour trial, 3d. in green and affixed on grid paper, fine. Photo
£400-500
x2237
ᔛ P
Imperforate colour trial, 3d. in scarlet and pale blue, affixed to grid paper, fine. Photo
£400-500
x2238
刂
Issued 2d. black and violet, two examples showing completed off-set of frame and of value, one is lightly mounted on the face. Unusual. Photo
£100-120
1922-26
2239 x2239
ᔛ P+ អ
Plate proof of the frame in blue (of the 3d. value) in a block of four on gummed paper; a vertical crease though the left pair and repaired fault on one other. Photo
£150-200
1927-28
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x2241
ᔛ P
刂
Imperforate frame plate proofs in green, in carmine and in slate (1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 6d.) on gummed paper, large part original gum. Photo
£200-250
A small mint collection with 1914-22 set of eight, 1922 set, some 1922-26 and later values with some misplaced values and other varieties, also some Bantams in multiples. (59)
£100-120
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POSTAL STATIONERY Post Cards x2242
1913 1⁄ 2 d. green, a reply card (split into two sections) with manuscript “SPECIMEN”, some light ageing; also a small selection of unused, issued cards to 1921 including the scarce 1913 1d.; fine. (14)
£100-120
Ex 2244
2243 x2243
x2244
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1913 1d. stamp-size die proof in carmine-brown, sunk mounted on card marked “Q” and dated “Oct 2nd 12”, fine. Photo
£800-1,000
1921 11⁄ 2 d. die proof of the stamp design (without “POSTAGE - POSTZEGEL”) in black on glazed card (22x29mm) endorsed in pencil, “26.6.20”, fine. Also examples of the issued card (2) and letter card. Photo
£200-250
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2245
x2245
ᔛ P
1913 1d. imperforate proof without value, in red on grey and affixed to piece of “Appendix” sheet dated “17th Feby 1913”, the card initialled and dated “19.2.13” in ink. Photo £300-400
x2246
ᔛ P
1930 perforated proof, without value, in red on grey; fine. Also issued 1913 1d. card showing the difference in the wording on the flap. Photo £120-150 2246
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Ex 2247 x2247
ᔛ P
1913-18 1d. embossed die proof in issued colour on stout laid paper (59x60mm), very fine. Also 1913 envelope with variety red printed both sides, 1918 envelope with red printed on the inside only (the front is albino), and a few later. Photo
£400-500
Registered Envelopes
2249
Ex 2248
x2248
x2249
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1913 4d. embossed die proof in vermilion on stout, wove paper with papermaker’s watermark (63x62mm), fine. Also unused envelopes of 1918 4d., 1921 51⁄ 2 d. and 1926 4d. Photo
£400-450
1922 6d. embossed die proof in vermilion on stout, wove paper with part papermaker’s watermark (62x62mm); a few faint tone spots, otherwise fine. Photo
£350-400
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ᔛ P
1934-45 4d. photographic die proofs mounted on card, one with English at top, the other with Afrikaans at top, both with some touching up in the foreground and the cards handstamped on reverse with De La Rue oval handstamp. Photo
£1,200-1,500
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ᔛ P
1934-45 die proofs of the accepted design in grey-blue mounted on card, the first with Afrikaans at top is dated “24.3.34” the second, with English at top, is marked “DUPLICATE” and dated “12.4.34”, both with De La Rue oval handstamp on reverse. The first card with light corner bend, otherwise fine. Photo 59
£1,200-1,500
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2252 x2252
ᔛ P
1934-45 4d. proofs of the two sizes of envelope, ungummed and both endorsed in pencil, “Approved by S.A.Office 10/5/34”; a couple of minor age marks. Unusual. Photo
£250-300
Wrappers x2253
ᔛ P
1913 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. essays with coloured patches where the stamps were to be printed, affixed to “Appendix” sheet dated “4th Decr 1912”. Delightful and unusual. Photo
£300-400
Airletters
2254
x2254
A ᔛ
1943-44 Military 3d. “SUID-AFRIKA” with two-line (bilingual) inscription, “WITH BEST WISHES FROM/S.A. GIFTS AND COMFORTS FUND”, unused. Fine and scarce. H&G 10. Photo
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£100-150
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COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS Air Post x2255
A ᔛ
1918, a small group with (7 Oct.) first Cape flight (2) on matt card bearing 1⁄ 2 d., also (20 Nov.) first Transvaal flight card with 1d., each cancelled by “AERIAL POST” c.d.s. Fine. (3 cards)
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£120-150
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THE J. B. BLOOM COLLECTION OF SOUTH AFRICA
WRITTEN BIDS FORM
NAME ______________________________________________________
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DATE
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING Lot Number (in numerical order)
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BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 £100 to £300 £300 to £600 £600 to £1,000
by £5 by £10 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. by £50
£1,000 to £3,000 £3,000 to £6,000 £6,000 to £20,000 £20,000 and up
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Lot Number (in numerical order)
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THE AWARD WINNING “MEDINA” COLLECTION OF INDIA, PART III 23 OCTOBER 2013 LONDON
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1
DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.
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3
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme
means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;
Buyer’s Premium
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity
means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;
Expert Committee
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);
Hammer Price
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;
Reserve
the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;
Seller
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group
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VAT
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VAT Symbols
means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.
SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
2.2
The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
BEFORE THE SALE 3.1
3.2
Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.
3.3
3.4
Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of
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AT THE SALE 4.1
Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.
4.2
Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.
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Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.
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Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.
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On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.
4.6
Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
4.7
Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.
4.8
Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.
4.9
Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion
4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
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4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date. AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot. 5.2 Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only. 5.3 VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate.
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Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied. Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the card holder in person whilst on our premises. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due;
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5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or 5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.11 Failure to collect Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and
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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 COPYRIGHT 7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. 8 VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred. 9 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 10.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 10.4 Waiver 10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law. Spink Uni (07/11) (20)
10.5 Law and Jurisdiction 10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.
Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to 1kg
£8 for any weight
£12
£15
Up to 2kg
£8 for any weight
£18
£25
Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value
UK
EU
Rest of the World
Up to £1,500
£10
£15
£20
Up to £10,000
£20
£30
£40
Above £10,001
£20
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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to VAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.
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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.
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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.
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Starred and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lots bear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation into the EU.
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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer.
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Imported Lots Lots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium because they have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand Pepin CHINA - Mark Li BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Mark Li ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Monica Kruber Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Eleanor Ball Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti John Winchcombe Kenichiro Imase María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Dean Dowdall IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith
SALE CALENDAR 2013 STAMPS 10 21 22 22 23 23 24 13 14 14 15 11
September September September October October October October November November November November December
British East Africa and Uganda - The Award Winning Collections of George T. Krieger Stamps and Covers of South East Asia The Japanese Occupation Issues of South East Asia Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part III Important British Empire Revenues The J. B. Bloom Collection of South Africa The Collector’s Series Sale The Robert Marion Collection of Mauritius Stamps and Postal History The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part II Postal History and Historical Documents Great Britain Stamps and Postal History
London Singapore Singapore London London London London London London London London London
13040 13030 13038 13045 13028 13041 13046 13043 13048 13049 13050 13044
North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Indian, Islamic, British and Anglo-Gallic Coins and Commemorative Medals World Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
London London London New York London
13019 13014 13039 317 13015
World Banknotes The Ibrahim Salem Collection of African Banknotes Banknotes of Bermuda - Dr. the Hon. David J. Saul Collection The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
London London London New York London
13018 13037 13047 317 13034
Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
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The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
New York Lugano London
317 SW1008 13017
The Collector’s Series Sale
New York
317
An Evening of Exceptional Wines
Singapore
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COINS 24 September 24/25 September 1 October 9/10 October 3 December
BANKNOTES 2/3 October 4 October 4 October 9/10 October 5 December
MEDALS 21 November
BONDS AND SHARES 9/10 October 19/21 October 28 November
AUTOGRAPHS 9/10 October
WINES 20 September
The above sale dates are subject to change
YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan
Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –
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