British Europe including Long Island from the Vestey Collection - 14030 by Spink and Son

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND R BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION

FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION SOLD BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES

R R

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

9 JULY 2014

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martínez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee COINS UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop William MacKay Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber USA - Stephen Goldsmith EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Vincent Cleme Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers 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 Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

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Extensions Please see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue. Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, 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 Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers. Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink to the Expert Committee for choice.

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 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

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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

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July 9, 2014 - 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. Please note that bidders who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility. Spink is pleased to continue to offer our brand new on-line bidding platform Spink Live for no charge through www.spink.com.

WEDNESDAY 9 JULY 2014 Commencing at 10.00 a.m.

CYPRUS 1880 (April) Overprints on Stamps of Great Britain

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⁄ 2 d. rose Plate 12, BO, 1d. red Plate 216, BE, 21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve Plate 14, OA, 4d. EK, 6d. KE (wing-margin) and 1/- MI, all handstamped “SPECIMEN” (GB9), part original gum, a few small faults though fresh colours and fine appearance. Rare. S.G. 1s-6s. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011

ᔛ S+ អ

1d. red, Plate 216 block of four, IK-JL, from the right of the sheet with inscription and ornament, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (GB9), large part original gum, usual gum creasing, fine and a rare block. S.G. 2s. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Lionheart” January 2013

£800-1,000

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Cyprus, 1880 (April) Overprints on Stamps of Great Britain - contd.

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Issued Stamps 3

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⁄ 2 d. rose, Plate 19, LV, original gum, fine. A most attractive example of this scarce stamp. S.G. 1, £5,000. Photo

£1,800-2,000

1 ⁄ 2 d. rose, Plate 12, II, Plate 15 BS and OK, 1d. Plate 215 LD-MF block of six, Plate 217 KJ-LK and SC-TD blocks of four, MJ-NL block of six, Plate 218 AJ, DG-DH pair, IK-JL block of four, mostly part original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. 1, 2, £1,048

£200-250

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1d. red Plate 174, NK, part original gum, a little gum creased. S.G. 2, £1,400. Photo

£200-250

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1d. red, Plates 181, 201, 205, 208, 215, 216, 217, 218 and 220, part original gum, chiefly good to fine. S.G. 2, £1,174

£200-250

1d. Plate 184, GB, a deep bright shade, neatly cancelled “975”, quite well centred for this stamp. A fine and attractive example of this rare plate number. B.P.A. Certificate (1957). S.G. 2, £3,000. Photo

£1,500-2,000

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PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

8 8

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1d. red Plate 193 block of four, QH-RI, large part original gum, a few tone spots, otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 2, £3,200+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011 9

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刂+ អ

1d. red Plate 196, PI, original gum, fresh colour, usual gum creasing, fine. S.G. 2, £700. Photo

£200-250

1d. red Plate 196 block of four, QH-RI, original gum, fresh colour, fine and attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 2, £2,800+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011 WWW.SPINK.COM

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1d. red Plate 208 vertical pair, AF-BF, from the top of the sheet with inscription, the top stamp variety overprint omitted, original gum, fresh colour, the usual gum creasing. Fine and very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 2d, £27,000. Photo

£10,000-12,000

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011 12

刂អ B

1d. red Plate 216 block of twelve (6x2), SG-TL, from the lower right corner of the sheet with inscription and plate number, large part original gum, off-centre, scarce. S.G. 2, £240+

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

R. Towers, June 2011

13 13

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1d. red, Plate 218, RE, variety overprint double, large part original gum, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2100). S.G. 2aa, £4,250. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

R. Towers, June 2011 14

刂អ B

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刂អ B

21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 14 pane of ninety-six (12x8) containing the large thin “C” variety, full margins, inscriptions and red “(Crown)/POSTAGE/21⁄ 2 d.” handstamp in the margin, original gum, the stamps mostly unmounted mint; small stain in margin at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 3, 3a

£400-500

21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve Plate 14, AC, AK-BL corner block of four containing the large thin “C” variety and with plate number and red “(Crown)/POSTAGE/21⁄ 2 d.” handstamp; Plate 15 AI-D block of twenty containing the large thin “C” variety and MC, mint to part original gum, fine. S.G. 3, 3a, 3b, £376

£100-120

21⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, Plate 15 complete pane of ninety-six (12x8) containing the large thin “C” variety and with full margins, inscription and red “(Crown)/POSTAGE/21⁄ 2 d.” handstamp in the margin, original gum, some creasing, mostly in the margins, fine. S.G. 3, 3b

£700-800

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4d. sage-green MI, part original gum, 6d. grey AD, unused, trimmed wing-margin, 1/green IK, part original gum; mixed condition. S.G. 4-6, £1,490. Photo

£400-500

18 18

刂អ B

6d. grey, RC-TD block of six from the foot of the pane, wing-margin at right, TD large part original gum, the others remaining unmounted mint; a few slightly blunt perfs. at right, good colour, otherwise fresh and fine. A very rare block. B.P.A. Certificate 2012. S.G. 5, £3,000+. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, 2011

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1881 (Feb.-June) Surcharges on Stamps of Great Britain “HALF-PENNY” 18mm. long 19

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1d. Plates 174, 181, 201, 205, 208, 216 and 220, part original gum, Plates 181 and 216 with surcharge misplaced reading “Y HALF-PENN”, good to fine. S.G. 7, £1,220

£300-350

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1d. Plate 215, LB, part original gum, a trifle soiled. S.G. 7, £800. Photo

£150-200

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1d. Plate 217, FI, an attractive rich shade, part original gum, fine. S.G. 7, £900. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009

£300-350

“HALF-PENNY” 16 or 161⁄2mm. long 22

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1d. Plates 201 OL and 216 MC, part original gum, off-centre, usual gum creasing. S.G. 8, £480

£150-200

“HALF-PENNY” 13mm. long 23

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1d. Plate 205 DG, 215 (5 singles and a block of four), 217 NF and 218 GA, large part original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. 9, £1,082

1d. Plate 205, PD, surcharge double and with offset of surcharge on reverse at top, large part original gum, usual gum creases, fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 9a, £800. Photo PROVENANCE: Dikaios, November 2011

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£200-250

1d. Plate 215, TB, surcharge double, large part original gum, usual gum creases, some light hinge remainders, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 9ab, £450. Photo 1d. Plate 215, LE, surcharge treble, part original gum; usual gum creasing and slightly pale colour, fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 9ba, £800. Photo PROVENANCE: Dikaios, November 2011 1d. Plate 215, TJ, surcharge treble and with offsets of the surcharge on reverse, large part original gum; good colour, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 9ba, £800. Photo PROVENANCE: Dikaios, November 2011

£300-350

£120-150 £300-350

£350-400

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1881 (June) 30pa. on 1d. red, set of Plates 201, 216, 217 and 220, large part original gum; usual gum creases, fine. S.G. 10, £700 7

£250-300

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Cyprus - contd.

1881 (1 July) Watermark Crown CC, Die I

Essay 29

ᔛ E

Keyplate imperforate proof in rose with the country name and “ONE PIASTRE” handpainted in very nearly the same colour, affixed to card (82x114mm.). Outstanding and unique. Photo

£4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009 Die Proof 30

ᔛ P

Master with uncleared country name and value tablet, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “JULY 23 1879”; very fine and rare. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

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£2,000-2,500

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Imperforate Colour Trial 31

P ᔛ

4pi. pale olive-green, imperforate colour trial on gummed watermarked paper, lightly mounted mint, fine and rare. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009

£800-1,000

Imperforate Plate Proof 32

ᔛ P

6pi. olive-grey, imperforate on watermarked paper without gum, fine. Photo

ᔛ P ᔛ S

£600-800

Imperforate Colour Trials Overprinted “SPECIMEN” ⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green, 1pi. rose, 2pi. blue, and 6pi. olive-grey imperforate on gummed and watermarked paper, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D11), fine and a very rare group. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009

£2,500-3,000

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⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green (3), 1pi. rose (2), 2pi. blue (2), 4pi. pale olive-green and 6pi. olivegrey, part original gum or unused (one 2pi.); some small faults though good colours and of fine appearance. A scarce group. S.G. 11-15, £4,990. Photo

£800-1,000

35 35

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1 ⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green block of four, large part original gum, bright fresh colour, very fine and most attractive. Rare in such fine condition. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 11. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009

£800-1,000

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Cyprus, 1881 (1 July) Watermark Crown CC, Die I, Issued Stamps - contd.

36 36

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4pi. pale olive-green, large part original gum; very small trace of staining on reverse, otherwise fine and fresh. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 14, £950. Photo

£200-250

1882-86 Watermark Crown CA, Die I

37 Essay 37

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30pa. essay, comprising stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card, the country name and value tablet handpainted in black with Chinese white background, affixed to card (81x104mm) with “DE LA RUE & CO” inscribed dummy stamp in pale mauve affixed at foot and with the card dated “Jany 25.82”. Outstanding and unique in private hands. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

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£2,000-2,500

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——— Ex 39 ———

Specimen Stamp 38

S ᔛ

12pi. orange-brown, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, small part original gum; sound. A scarce stamp. S.G. 22a, £1,800. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009 Issued Stamps 39

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⁄ 2 pi. dull green to 12pi., with additional 1⁄ 2 pi. and 4pi. shades, part original gum, good colours, a fine set. S.G. 16a-22, £1,450+. Photo

£350-400

40 40

刂អ B

1 ⁄ 2 pi. dull green,block of six (3x2) from the left of the sheet, the upper right stamp showing variety top left triangle detached, fresh colour and very lightly mounted mint; a few small gum wrinkles. S.G. 16a, 16ab. Photo

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

£800-1,000

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Cyprus - contd.

1882 Surcharges

Watermark Crown CC 41

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“1⁄ 2 ” on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green, variety Spur on “1”, large part original gum; fine and fresh. A rare and undercatalogued variety. S.G. 23c, £1,400. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009 30pa. (type 1) on 1pi. rose, unused with part original gum, fresh colour and an attractive example of this scarce stamp. S.G. 24, £1,600. Photo

£1,000-1,200

£500-600

43 Watermark Crown CA 43

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“1⁄ 2 ” on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green block of four, the upper pair original gum and the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, fresh colour; light gum wrinkles. A scarce block. S.G. 25, £680+. Photo

£400-500

1886 Surcharges

April with Fractions 6mm. apart 44

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CA “1⁄ 2 ” on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green, large part original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 27, £300. Photo

£120-150

May-June with Fractions 8mm. apart 45

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CA “1⁄ 2 ” on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green, variety dot between “P” and “R” of “CYPRUS”, large part original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 29. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£150-200

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1886 30 Paras Imperforate Colour Trials

ᔛ P

Five different bi-coloured trials affixed to piece (40x155mm.), each initialled at left and dated “aug. 3.86” at foot. Fine and a unique piece. Photo PROVENANCE:

J.D.C. Sussex, 2002 “Aphrodite” February 2009

£6,000-8,000

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Cyprus - contd.

1892-94 Die II, Watermark Crown CA

47 Die Proof 47

ᔛ P

Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “18 NOV. 90”, fine and rare. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009

——— Ex 48 ——— Issued Stamps 48

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⁄ 2 pi. to 12pi. with additional 4pi. shade, large part original gum, good colours, chiefly fine. S.G. 31-37, £450+. Photo

£150-200

49 49

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30pa. mauve block of four from the right of the sheet, the upper-left stamp variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”, original gum, a little stained. S.G. 32, 32a. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£200-250

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1893 Sterling Currency High Value Essays

50 50

ᔛ E

“POSTAGE POSTAGE” 2/- perf. 14 trial in bright blue with “CYPRUS” and “2s.” handpainted in brown and Chinese white, gummed, fine. Most attractive and extremely rare. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009 51

ᔛ E

“POSTAGE & REVENUE” 5/- perf. 14 trial in green with “CYPRUS” and “2s.” handpainted in bright blue and Chinese white, gummed. Most attractive and extremely rare. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009

1894-96 Colours Changed and New Values

Essays 52

ᔛ E

9pi. imperforate proof in brown, on gummed, unwatermarked paper with “CYPRUS” and “9 PIASTRES” handpainted in carmine, the latter on a Chinese white ground; fine and very rare. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009 53

ᔛ E

18pi., imperforate proof in grey, on gummed unwatermarked paper with “CYPRUS” and “18 PIASTRES” handpainted in brown, the latter on a Chinese white ground; fine and very rare. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009 Imperforate Colour Trials 54

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 pi. in carmine and blue (the colours of the issued 1pi.) on unwatermarked gummed paper; small vertical wrinkle or crease at left, otherwise fine and very scarce. Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009 55

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 pi. in orange-brown and black (the colours of the issued 12pi.) on unwatermarked gummed paper; fine and scarce. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite” February 2009 15

£600-800

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——— Ex 56 ———

——— Ex 57 ———

Specimen Stamps 56

ᔛ S

1 ⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi. set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, some a trifle gum toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 40s-49s, £350. Photo

£100-150

Issued Stamps 57

刂

⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi., large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 40-49, £250. Photo

£80-100

刂

30pa. bright mauve and green, variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”, large part original gum, small wrinkle, otherwise fine. S.G. 41a, £180. Photo

£80-100

1902-04 Watermark Crown CA

59 Die Proof 59

ᔛ P

Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “30 SEP 02”; fine and very rare. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

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£2,000-2,500

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Ex 60

Ex 61

Specimen Stamps 60

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi., 1904-10 5pa. and 10pa., all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 50s-59s, 60s, 61s, £580. Photo

£200-250

Issued Stamps 61

刂

⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi., original gum or part original gum, the 9pi. and 45pi. both fresh and very fine. S.G. 50-59, £600. Photo

£200-250

1904-10 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

Ex 62 62 63

刂

5pa. to 45pi. with additional 30pa. and 9pi., large part original gum, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 60-71, £350. Photo

£150-200

30pa. purple and green, variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 63c, £325. Photo

£120-150

1912-15 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

64 Die Proofs 64

ᔛ P

Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), without markings, fine and very rare. Photo PROVENANCE: “Aphrodite”, February 2009 17

£1,500-2,000

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65 65

P ᔛ

“CYPRUS” and “9 PIASTRES” in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), without markings, fine. Photo

£300-350

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011

Ex 67

Ex 68

66 66

ᔛ P

“CYPRUS” and “18 PIASTRES” in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), without markings, fine and rare. Photo

£300-350

PROVENANCE:

Dikaios, November 2011 Specimen Stamps 67

ᔛ S

10pa. to 45pi. set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1⁄ 2 pi. unused, the others with large part original gum, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 74s-84s, £550. Photo

£200-250

Issued Stamps 68

刂

10pa. to 45pi. with additional 10pa., 1⁄ 2 pi., 1pi. and 9pi., large part original gum, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 74-84, £250. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£100-150

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1921-23 Watermark Mult. Script CA

Ex 69

———— 70 ————

Ex 71

Specimen Stamps 69

ᔛ S

10pa. to 45pi. the set of fifteen (10pa. grey and yellow and 11⁄ 2 pi. with variety “Broken bottom left triangle), each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, 10pa. orange and green with rounded corner and a few others with small faults, though chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 85s-99s, £550+. Photo

£200-250

10/- green and red on pale yellow and £1 purple and black on red, both overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 100s-101s, £600. Photo

£200-250

Issued Stamps 71

刂

10pa. to 45pi. the set of fifteen with additional 9pi. listed shade, large part original gum, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 85-99, £670. Photo

£200-250

1921-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

———— 72 ————

73 72

刂

刂+ ᔛ អ

10/- green and red on pale yellow and £1 purple and black on red, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 100-101, £1,700. Photo

£600-800

10/- green and red on pale yellow block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, the lower right stamp variety Broken bottom left triangle, unmounted mint, fine. A rare and exceptional block. S.G. 100, 100a. Photo

£3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:

Lord Steinberg, September 2011

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1924-28 Issue

74 Die Proof 74

ᔛ P

Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “18/3/24” in pencil; fine and rare. Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

“Aphrodite”, February 2009

Ex 75

Ex 77

Specimen Stamps 75

S ᔛ

⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of twenty-one overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; 11⁄ 2 pi. red with small thin, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 102s-122s, £1,100. Photo

£400-500

£5 black on yellow, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 117as, £1,000. Photo

£400-500

Issued Stamps 77

刂

⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of twenty-one, large part original gum, fresh colours, fine. S.G. 102-117, 118-122, £550. Photo

£200-250

£5 black on yellow, large part original gum, fresh and fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 117a, £3,750. Photo

£1,500-2,000

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1928 50th Anniversary of British Rule

Ex 79

Ex 80

Ex 81 Specimen Stamps 79

ᔛ S

⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 123s-132s, £700. Photo

£250-300

Issued Stamps 80

刂

刂+ អ

3 ⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of ten in blocks of four, large part original gum, some a little toned on the reverse. Rare. S.G. 132-132, £1,200+. Photo

⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of ten, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 123-132, £300. Photo

£120-150

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

“Lionheart” April 2013

1934 Pictorial Issue

Ex 82

Ex 83

Specimen Stamps 82

ᔛ S

⁄ 4 pi. to 45pi. set of eleven perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 133s-143s, £650. Photo

£250-300

Issued Stamps 83

刂 ᔛ

⁄ 4 pi. to 45pi. set of eleven from the sides of the sheets, unmounted mint (hinged in the margins), fine. S.G. 133-143, £200. Photo 21

£100-150

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Ex 84 84

刂+ អ

1 ⁄ 4 pi. to 45pi. set of eleven in blocks of four from the foot of the sheets with “Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London, E.C.” imprints, mint or large part original gum; 18pi. with small part of margin missing, fine and an attractive set of blocks. S.G. 133-143, £800+. Photo

£500-600

85 85

刂 ᔛ

1pi. black and red-brown horizontal strip of six, being the bottom row of the sheet with imprint, the left hand pair variety imperforate between, unmounted mint; small hinge mark in the margin and very slightly gum toned as usual. Fine and a great rarity of the Georgian period. S.G. 136b, £19,000. Photo

£8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Richardson Dikaios, November 2011

1935 Silver Jubilee Issue 86

ᔛ S

A set perforated “SPECIMEN”, original gum, also the issued set in blocks of four each from the lower right corners of the sheet; fine. S.G. 144s-147s, 144-147, £340

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£120-150

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刂

ᔛ S

1937-49 mint collection on pages, comprising 1937 Coronation set in corner blocks of four, 1938-51 set with additional 1pi. perf. 131⁄ 2 x 121⁄ 2 , 2pi., 18pi., 1946 Victory set in plate number blocks of four, 1948 Silver Wedding set in blocks of four, 1949 U.P.U. set in imprint blocks of four, mint or large part original gum; fine

£250-300

1937 Coronation and 1945 Victory sets perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 148s-150s, 164s-165s, £415

£150-200

Ex 89 89

S ᔛ

1938-51 set of sixteen perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 151s163s, £800. Photo

£300-400

Ex 90 90

刂+ អ

1938-42 1⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of sixteen in blocks of four from the foot of the sheet with “Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London, E.C.” imprints; large part original gum, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 151-163 group. Photo

£400-500

Godden De Luxe Albums 91

Three in maroon, each with “CYPRUS” tooled on the spine and offered with twenty unused pages; fine

£150-200

Three in maroon, each with “CYPRUS” tooled on the spine, without leaves; fine

£150-200

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GIBRALTAR 1866 Overprints on Stamps of Gibraltar

———————— Ex 93 ———————— Specimen Stamps 93

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, some gum wrinkles, otherwise fine and a rare set. S.G. 1s-7s, £4,500. Photo

£1,500-2,000

———————— Ex 94 ———————— Issued Stamps 94

刂+ អ

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven in blocks of four, fresh with part original gum; some creases and hinge remainders. A fine and rare set of blocks. S.G. 1-7, £4,800+. Photo

£3,000-4,000

PROVENANCE:

Dale Lichtenstein, May 1992

——— Ex 95 ——— 95

刂

1 ⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 4d., 6d. and 1/- and additional 1/- with damaged “G” of “GIBRALTAR”, part original gum; a few small faults. S.G. 1-3, 5-7, £1,635. Photo

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£300-400

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刂អ B

6d. deep lilac block of six (2x3), original gum with the lower two rows remaining unmounted mint; slight wrinkles otherwise fresh and very fine. A rare block. S.G. 6, £1,800+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976

97 97

刂

6d. deep lilac horizontal strip of three with interpanneau margin between the second and third stamps; original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 6, £900+. Photo

£600-700

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1886-87 Issue

Essays 98

ᔛ E

1 ⁄ 2 d. handpainted essay in green with “GIBRALTAR”, “HALFPENNY” and parts of the design picked out in Chinese white and with perforations drawn in pencil, on piece of tracing paper (66x84mm.), dated “DEC. 7.86” (in error for Jan. 7); superb and unique. Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE: Duveen, October 1976

ᔛ E

1d. handpainted essay in red with parts of the design picked out in Chinese white and with perforations drawn in pencil, on piece of tracing paper (63x88mm.) dated “DEC. 7TH. 86” (in error for Jan. 7); superb and unique. Photo £2,500-3,000 PROVENANCE: Duveen, October 1976

100

ᔛ E

21⁄ 2 d. handpainted essay in blue with inner frame of oval picked out in Chinese white and with perforations drawn in pencil, on piece of tracing paper (66x86mm.) dated “DEC. 7TH. 86” (in error for Jan. 7); superb and unique. Photo £2,500-3,000

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ᔛ E

Frame used for the 2d., 4d., 6d. and 1/- values, handpainted essay in blue with parts of the design picked out in Chinese white and with perforations drawn in pencil, value tablets “TWO PENCE” in blue, “FOUR PENCE” in brown, “SIX PENCE” in orange and “ONE SHILLING” in lilac below, on piece of tracing paper (68x85mm.), dated “DEC. 7TH. 86” (in error for Jan. 7), creases at left clear of the design; superb and unique. Photo

£3,000-4,000

PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976

102

103

Die Proofs 102

103

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “3 MAY 86”; fine. Photo

£400-500

1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “30 APR. 86”; a trifle soiled and two small fox marks clear of the design on the face. Photo

£300-350

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Ex 104 104

ᔛ P

2d., 4d., 6d. and 1/- master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “30 APR. 86”; fine and rare. Photo

105 105

106

P ᔛ

ᔛ E

£500-600

106

21⁄ 2 d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “27 APR. 86”; fine. Photo

£400-500

21⁄ 2 d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “30 APR. 86”; fine. Photo

£400-500

——————— Ex 107 ——————— Specimen Stamps 107

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, fresh colours, fine. S.G. 8s-14s, £500. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£150-200

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——————— Ex 108 ——————— Issued Stamps 108

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 1/- showing short “N” in “SHILLING”, part original gum, the normal 1/- gum stained though chiefly fine. S.G. 8-14, £850. Photo

£200-250

109 109

刂អ B

6d. lilac block of thirty (6x5), being he lower five rows of the sheet with plate number “5” at foot, mint with all but unmounted; three with stain spots on reverse, scarce. S.G. 13, £4,200+. Photo PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 29

£1,500-2,000

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1889 Surcharged in Spanish Currency

——————— Ex 110 ——————— Specimen Stamps 110

ᔛ S

5c. on 1⁄ 2 d. to 75c. on 1/- the set of seven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, original gum, fresh colours and fine. S.G. 15s-21s, £375. Photo

£140-180

Issued Stamps 111

刂

5c. on 1⁄ 2 d. to 75c. on 1/-, part original gum; a few small traces of staining though fresh colours and chiefly fine. S.G. 15-21, £190

———— 112 ———— 112

113

114

刂

刂 ᔛ

刂

£80-100

———— 114 ————

25c. on 2d. brown-purple and 25c. on 21⁄ 2 d. bright blue, both variety small “I” in “CENTIMOS”; original gum, fine. S.G. 17ab, 18ab, £425. Photo

£150-200

25c. on 2d. brown-purple block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number “2”, the lower left stamp with variety broken “N” in “CENTIMOS”, unmounted mint; slight wrinkles and tiny traces of foxing in the margin, otherwise fine. S.G. 17, 17b

£100-150

25c. on 2d. brown-purple and 25c. on 21⁄ 2 d. bright blue, both variety broken “N” in “CENTIMOS”; large part original gum, the second with tiny fox mark. S.G. 17b, 18b, £425. Photo

£120-150

1889-96 Issue in Spanish Currency

115 Plate Proof 115

ᔛ P

40c. orange-brown imperforate horizontal strip of four from the right of the sheet on gummed watermarked paper, good margins, offsets on the gum; some gum creasing otherwise fine and scarce. Photo PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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——————— Ex 116 ——————— Specimen Stamps 116

ᔛ S

5c. to 5p. the set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, fresh colours; 1p. bistre with a few short perfs. at foot, chiefly fine. S.G. 22s-24s, 26s-33s, £450. Photo

£150-200

————— 117 ————— 117

S ᔛ

20c. olive-green and brown and 2p. black and carmine vertical strips of five from the sides of the sheets overprinted “SPECIMEN”, very lightly hinged or unmounted mint, fine and scarce multiples. S.G. 24s, 32s. Photo

£200-250

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刂

5c. to 5p. set except 20c. olive-green though with additional 20c. olive-green and brown and 25c., part original gum, chiefly fine and fresh. S.G. 22-24, 26-33

£80-100

120 119 119

刂 ᔛ

10c. carmine, marginal from the top of the sheet with plate number “1”, variety value omitted, unmounted mint (hinged in the margin); very light diagonal crease, otherwise fine. Very rare. S.G. 23, £7,000. Photo

£3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976 120

刂

10c. carmine horizontal pair, variety value omitted, original gum, fresh colour; tiny wrinkles and the right-hand stamp with a slightly short perf. at lower right. A very rare pair. S.G. 23b, £14,000. Photo

£5,000-6,000

1898 Re-issue in Sterling Currency

121

122

123

Imperforate Colour Trials on Gummed and Watermarked Paper 121

ᔛ P

Frame in brown-purple, the colour of the issued 2d: 4d. with value in mauve, hinged at upper left, fine. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 122

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in orange-brown, mounted at upper left, tiny nick in margin at lower left; fine. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 123

ᔛ P

Frame in orange-brown, the colour of the issued 4d.: 4d. with value in blue, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

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£400-500

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125

126

127

128

129

124

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in black, mounted at upper left, tiny wrinkle, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£250-300

125

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in carmine, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

126

P ᔛ

–– 4d. with value in mauve, mounted at upper left; a little creased or wrinkled. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£250-300

127

ᔛ P

Frame in violet, the colour of the issued 6d.: 4d. with value in blue-green, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

128

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in black, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

129

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in orange-brown, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

130 130

ᔛ P

131

132

133

Frame in bistre, the colour of the issued 1/-: 4d. with value in black, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

131

P ᔛ

–– 4d. with value in blue, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

132

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in blue-green, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

133

ᔛ P

–– 4d. with value in purple, mounted at upper left, fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987

£400-500

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ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum; generally fine. S.G. 39s-45s, £275

£80-100

——— Ex 135 ——— 135

S ᔛ

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven in vertical strips of five overprinted “SPECIMEN”, unmounted mint, fine and rare multiples. S.G. 39s-45s, £1,375. Photo

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£500-600

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刂

⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, part original gum; 1⁄ 2 d. with short perf. at right, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 39-45, £170

£80-100

——————— Ex 137 ——————— 137

刂+ អ

1 ⁄ 2 d. to 1/- in blocks of four, large part original gum; 2d. with diagonal crease, otherwise a fresh and fine set. S.G. 39-45, £680+. Photo

£500-600

138 138

刂អ B

4d. orange-brown and green block of nine (3x3) from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number “2”, the first row with variety “FOUR PENCE” trimmed at top, mostly unmounted mint, being hinged on the third stamp and margin only, fine and scarce. A spectacular multiple. S.G. 43, 43a, £1,500+. Photo PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976

£1,000-1,200

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1903 Watermark Crown CA

140

139 Essays 139

140

141

142

143

144

ᔛ E

Master photographic essay for the low values inscribed “GIBRALTAR POSTAGE”, affixed to card (89x114mm.), lettered “B.”, dated “AUGUST 8-1901” and marked “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£300-400

Master photographic essay for the low values with “POSTAGE & REVENUE/GIBRALTAR” handpainted in black on a background of Chinese white, on sunken card (57x79mm.) lettered “E.” and dated “AUGUST 8 - 1901”. Unique. Photo

£2,000-2,500

Master photographic essay for the low values, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “E.”, dated “AUGUST 8 - 1901” and marked “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£300-400

1d. unadopted photographic essay, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “A”, dated “AUGUST 8.1901” and marked “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£300-400

1d. unadopted photographic essay, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “D.”, dated “AUGUST 8. 1901” and marked “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£300-400

1d. unadopted photographic essay, affixed to card (89x114mm.), lettered “F”, dated “FEB 9 1902” and marked “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£300-400

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142

143

144 37

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145 145 146

ᔛ E

146

High value master photographic essay in the issued design, affixed to card (89x114mm.) lettered “C.”, dated “AUG 8 - 1901” and marked “DUPLICATE”. Fine. Photo

£500-600

High value master photographic essay in the issued design though inscribed “STAMP lettered “C.”, dated “AUGUST 8 - 1901” and marked

DUTY”, affixed to card (89x114mm.), “DUPLICATE”; fine. Photo

£500-600

147 Die Proofs 147

P ᔛ

Low value master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “4 NOV. 02”; fine. Photo PROVENANCE: Duveen, October 1976 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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148 148

149

ᔛ P

P ᔛ

149

Low value master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER/HARDENING” and dated “6 NOV. 02”; fine. Photo

£700-900

1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “23 JAN. 03”; fine. Photo

£700-900

150 150

P ᔛ

151

1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING”, dated “31 MAR. 03” and endorsed “Deepened Die” at lower left; fine. Photo

£700-900

PROVENANCE:

Kayfetz, May 1997 151

ᔛ P

1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER/HARDENING”, dated “3 APR. 03” and initialled at lower right; fine. Photo

£700-900

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153

ᔛ P

153

1d. stamp-size on glazed card, affixed to day book piece (55x55mm.) endorsed “Jan 30.’03/240 leads & extra”, additionally dated “Feb. 18th. 03” in red with red line touching the proof; fine and unique. Photo

£400-500

High value master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “3 DEC. 02”; fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976

154 154

ᔛ P

155

High value master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER/HARDENING”, dated “4 DEC. 02” and initialled at lower right; fine. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Duveen, October 1976 155

P ᔛ

High value master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER/STRIKING”, dated “10 DEC. 02” and initialled at lower right; fine. Photo

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£1,000-1,200

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156 157

158

Imperforate Colour Trials 156

P ᔛ

2d. in drab and carmine on gummed watermarked paper; fine. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 157

P ᔛ

2/- in dull purple and green (the colours of the issued 4/-) on gummed watermarked paper, fine. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 158

ᔛ P

2/- in green and black on gummed watermarked paper, some paper adhering to the reverse; fine. Photo

£700-800

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

159 159

ᔛ P

160

161

2/- in green and orange-brown on gummed watermarked paper, some paper fibres adhering to the reverse, fine. Photo

£700-800

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 160

ᔛ P

2/- in green and carmine on gummed watermarked paper, some paper adhering to the reverse; fine. Photo

£700-800

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 161

ᔛ P

2/- in grey and blue on gummed watermarked paper, original gum; fine. Photo PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

£700-800

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———————— Ex 162 ———————— Specimen Stamps 162

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 46s-55s, £550. Photo

£200-250

———————— Ex 163 ————————

164 ———————————— 165 ———————————— Issued Stamps 163

164

刂

刂+ អ

⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of ten, original gum or large part original gum; fine. S.G. 46-55, £1,000. Photo

£400-450

21⁄ 2 d. dull purple and black on blue block of four from the lower left corner of the pane, the lower left stamp variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ” [R10/1], original gum with the variety unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 49, 49a, £325+. Photo

£200-250

Service Stamps 165

ᔛ E

⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d. and 21⁄ 2 d. each overprinted “SERVICE” at top, fresh with gum; a few tiny tone spots on reverse, otherwise fine and possibly unique. Photo Note: These overprints were not issued and it is believed that they formed part of a series of trial overprinting carried out by De La Rue PROVENANCE:

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£1,500-2,000

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1904-08 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

———————— Ex 166 ———————— 166

刂

⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of nine, large part original gum; fresh and fine. S.G. 56-64, £550. Photo

£200-250

1906-11 Changed Colours

———————— Ex 167 ———————— Specimen Stamps 167

ᔛ S

1d. to 8/- set of eight overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mint or original gum; a fresh and fine set. S.G. 67s-74s, £600. Photo

£300-350

169 ———————— Ex 168 ———————— Issued Stamps 168

169

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 8/- set of nine, original gum or large part original gum; 2/- a little stained around the perfs., 8/- with gum creases; chiefly fine. S.G. 66-74, £550. Photo

£120-150

21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ”, mint; tiny coloured marks on face, fine. S.G. 69a, £300. Photo

£100-150

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1911 Union Jack Essay

170 170

ᔛ E

1/- Union Jack essay by Henry Schubert, printed by Waterlow & Sons in blue-black and red in die proof form, mounted in sunken card (89x89mm.); fine. A striking essay and very rare. Photo

£3,500-4,000

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

171 171

ᔛ E

1/- Union Jack essay in blue-black and red, perf. 15 x 14 on unwatermarked paper without gum; small faults though extremely rare. It is believed that not more than four examples of this trial were prepared. Photo PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

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£3,000-3,500

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1912-24 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

172

173

Die Proofs 172

173

ᔛ P

Master for the low values in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “5 MAR.12”; fine. Photo

£800-1,000

Master for the low values in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER/STRIKING”, initialled and dated “12.9.19” in manuscript at lower right; fine. Photo

£800-1,000

174 175 174

175

ᔛ P

Master for the high values in black on glazed (30x50mm.), endorsed “For Hardening G.A.R. April 24/1912” in manuscript; fine. Photo

£200-250

Master for the high values in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “24 APR. 12”; fine and rare. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

Kayfetz, May 1997

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———————— Ex 176 ———————— Issued Stamps 176

刂

⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of ten with additional 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 21⁄ 2 d., 1/- (3) shades, original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 78-85, £325+. Photo

178

177 177

刂 ᔛ

178

刂

179

刂

£150-200

21⁄ 2 d. deep bright blue from lower left corner of the pane, variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ” fine mint. S.G. 79a, £300. Photo

£150-200

2 ⁄ 2 d. pale ultramarine lower left corner pair with plate number, one variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ”, original gum, fine. S.G. 79ba, £300+. Photo

£150-200

1918-35 mint collection comprising 1918 War Tax ⁄ 2 d. (first and second printings), 1930 3d. perforated “SPECIMEN”, issued single and plate number block of four and 1935 Jubilee set in corner blocks of four; chiefly fine mint

£100-120

1918 War Tax

———————— 180 ———————— Essays 180

ᔛ E

⁄ 2 d. green horizontal pairs showing two different printed essays of the overprint, one in red, the other in black, original gum, a few small tone spots and one stamp in each pair defective. Extremely rare. R.P.S. (2002) and B.P.A. (2012) Certificates for each. Photo PROVENANCE: Barclays Bank, May 1987 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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181 Issued Stamps 181

刂+ អ

1 ⁄ 2 d. green block of four, variety overprint double, unmounted mint or very lightly hinged, the first stamp with a patch of disturbed gum, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). S.G. 86a, £3,600+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1921-27 Watermark Script CA

———————— Ex 183 ———————— 182

Plate Proofs 182

P+ ᔛ អ

3d. ultramarine imperforate plate proof block of four from the right of the sheet on gummed watermarked paper, the fourth stamp a weak impression; original gum, fine. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

Specimen Stamps 183

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to 8/- set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; 1⁄ 2 d. and 8/- with a few slightly stained perfs., 6d. a little faded, though chiefly fine and fresh. S.G. 89s-101s, £600. Photo

£150-200

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————————— Ex 184 ———————— Issued Stamps 184

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 8/- set of eleven with additional 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. (2), 3d. (2), 6d. (2), 1/- and 2/shades, original gum; one 6d. with a few slightly stained perfs., otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 89-101, £375+. Photo

£150-200

Ex 185

185

刂+ អ

1d., 11⁄ 2 d. (3), 21⁄ 2 d., 3d. (4), 2/- (2), 4/- and 8/- blocks of four, several, including the 8/-, from the corner of the sheet with plate number, one 11⁄ 2 d. with value tablet misplaced slightly to foot (one with trimmed perfs.), unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 90, 91, 91a, 94, 95, 95a, 99, 99a-101, £1,748. Photo

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£800-1,000

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1925-32 Watermark Script CA

186

187

188

Perforated Colour Trials 186

ᔛ P

£1 green and black, the colours of the issued 2/6d., on gummed watermarked paper, part original gum; fine and rare. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 187

ᔛ P

£1 carmine and black, the colours of the issued 5/-, on gummed watermarked paper, original gum; slightly rounded lower left corner, otherwise fine and rare. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987 188

ᔛ P

£1 violet and black, the colours of the issued £5, on gummed watermarked paper, original gum; short perf. at left, otherwise fine and rare. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

Barclays Bank, May 1987

189 Imperforate Plate Proofs 189

P+ ᔛ អ

£5 violet and black block of four on gummed watermarked paper, original gum; upper right stamp with a tiny fault at upper right, otherwise fine and extremely rare. Photo 49

£8,000-10,000

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S ᔛ

1/- to £5 set of seven overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, original gum or large part original gum; fresh and fine. S.G. 102s-108s, £1,250. Photo

£500-600

191 191

ᔛ S

2/6d., 5/-, 10/-, £1 and £5, three of each value overprinted “SPECIMEN” and tied to two pieces of album pages by “POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES/MADAGASCAR/COLLECTION/ DE/BERNE” cachets in red; fine and unique. 105s-108s. Photo

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£2,000-2,500

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———— Ex 192 ————

193 Issued Stamps 192

193

刂

刂+ អ

1/- to £5 and listed 1/- shade, large part original gum; fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007) for £5. S.G. 102-108, £1,725. Photo

£400-500

£5 violet and black block of four, original gum; the lower right stamp with a pulled perf. at right, otherwise fresh and fine. Extremely rare. S.G. 108, £6,000+. Photo

£3,000-3,500

1931-33 “Rock” Issue

194 Essay 194

ᔛ E

2d. composite essay, comprising 1d. die proof in grey on watermarked paper with handpainted corner value tablets in different styles and partially handpainted “TWO PENCE”, marked “A” and with manuscript “2” on reverse; fine. Photo PROVENANCE:

Kayfetz, May 1997

£1,500-2,000

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195

197

196 Die Proofs 195

ᔛ P

11⁄ 2 d. in black on unwatermarked wove paper (45x28mm.); fine. Photo

£600-800

196

ᔛ P

11⁄ 2 d. ultramarine on unwatermarked semi-gloss paper (54x51mm.); fine. Photo

£600-800

197

ᔛ P

11⁄ 2 d. bright blue on unwatermarked wove paper (45x30mm.); fine. Photo

£600-800

——————— Ex 198 ——————— Stamps 198

刂

Collection (35) comprising set perforated “SPECIMEN”, 2d. and 3d. vertical strips of three perforated “SPECIMEN”, perf. 14 set with additional 3d. with plate number “1”, 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. blocks of four, perf. 131⁄ 2 x 14 set, 2d. and 3d. blocks of four; chiefly fine mint. Photo

£200-250

1935 Silver Jubilee Specimen Stamps 199

ᔛ S

Set perforated “SPECIMEN”, original gum; fine. S.G. 114s-117s, £200

£100-120

200

ᔛ S

Set perforated “SPECIMEN” and further handstamped “SPECIMEN” by a receiving authority and affixed to piece; fine. S.G. 114s-117s

£100-120

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Ex 201 Issued Stamps 201

刂+ អ

Set in blocks of four from the lower left corners of the sheets, the upper-left stamp in each with Extra Flagstaff variety [Plate 1, R9/1], original gum; fine. S.G. 114a-117a, £990+. Photo

£400-500

Ex 202 202

刂+ អ

Set in blocks of four from the upper left corners of the sheets, the lower-left stamp in each with Short Extra Flagstaff variety [Plate 2; R2/1], original gum and hinged in the margins, fine and scarce. S.G. 114b-117b, £1625+. Photo

£800-1,000

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Ex 203 203

刂+ អ

Set in blocks of four from the upper right corners of the sheet with current numbers, the lower-left stamp in each with Lightning Conductor variety [Plate 3; R2/1], original gum, mostly unmounted mint, hinges in the margins, fine. S.G. 114c-117c, £1,100+. Photo

£350-400

——————————————— 204

刂

1937-50 mint collection (127), including 1946 Victory set perforated “SPECIMEN”, 1948 Wedding set in blocks of four, etc., part original gum or mint; fine

£150-200

Ex 205 205

S ᔛ

1937 Coronation set in vertical strips of three perforated “SPECIMEN”, unmounted mint, a few faintly toned perfs. and one 3d. with rounded corner. S.G. 118s-120s, £570. Photo

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£150-200

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ᔛ P អ B

Frame used for the 3d. to 10/- values, a block of six (3x2) in blue on ungummed, lined paper endorsed “Plate 2” and dated “27/12/51”; creases, scarce

——————— Ex 207 ———————

£200-250

209

Specimen Stamps 207

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of fourteen perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, a few wrinkles, chiefly fresh and fine. S.G. 121s-131s, £850. Photo

£400-500

Issued Stamps 208

209

刂

⁄ 2 d. imprint block of twelve, 1d. perf. 14, perf. 13 sideways and upright watermarks, 11⁄ 2 d. carmine perf. 14. 11⁄ 2 d, slate-violet, 2d. grey perf. 14, perf. 13 sideways watermark, 2d. carmine, 3d. perf. 14, 5d., all in imprint blocks of four, £1 block of four and imprint block of eight (4x2), part original gum, chiefly fine

£600-800

2d. grey, perf. 131⁄ 2 , watermark sideways, horizontal coil join pair, original gum, fine and rare. 124ab, £1,500. Photo

£500-600

Ex 210 210

211

刂អ B

刂

6d., 1/-, 2/-, 5/- and 10/- perf. 14 imprint and plate number blocks of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet, part original gum, the lower rows remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 126a, 127-130, £3,020. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Collection (40) including values to £1 (2), perf. 14 1d. to 10/-, perf. 131⁄ 2 1d. to 5/-, perf. 131⁄ 2 , watermark sideways 2d. grey, perf. 13 1d. to 10/- (3), etc., original gum, chiefly fine

£600-800

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Ex 212 212

ᔛ S

1946 Victory set in vertical strips of three, perforated “SPECIMEN”, original gum, faint wrinkles, fine and scarce multiples. S.G. 132s-133s, £480. Photo

£200-250

1950 New Constitution Issue

213 213

214

刂+ អ

214

6d. carmine and grey-violet block of four, variety overprint double (closely spaced), original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 142a, £4,000+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

6d. carmine and grey-violet block of four, variety overprint double (more widely spaced), original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 142a, £4,000+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Godden De Luxe Albums 215

Three in maroon, each with “GIBRALTAR” tooled on the spine, fine

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£150-200

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刂

1859 (1⁄ 2 d.) orange, (1d.) blue and (2d.) carmine, part original gum, mostly large margins and all with sheet margin at right, (1⁄ 2 d.) a little oxidised as usual, fine. S.G. 1-3, £203

£50-60

LONG ISLAND The Long Island Gazette 217

1916 account of the typewritten stamps by Lieutenant-Commander H. Pirie-Gordon, a carbon copy consisting of two pages typed on the same typewriter as used for the issued stamps, and on the same thin horizontally laid paper with Silver Linen papermaker’s watermark as used for the issued stamps.

£700-800

Note: This article appeared in the “Long Island Gazette” for May and is quoted by Fred J. Melville in “War Stamps of Salonika and Long Island”, pages 31, 32 and 34. The article gives details of plates, sheets and quantities. The watermark, largely because of this article, has always been recorded as “SILVER LINEN” but is clearly “Silver Linen” in double lined letters

1916 Essays

218

ᔛ E

219

220

Master essay with blank value tablet, struck in reddish violet on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 219

ᔛ E

“HALF PENNY” essay, struck in mauve and red on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 220

ᔛ E

“ONE PENNY” essay, struck in red on white wove paper; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£600-800

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221 221

ᔛ E

223

“TWO PENCE” essay, struck in violet and red on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 222

ᔛ E

“21⁄ 2 PENCE” essay, struck in red and violet on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

Note: In the value tablet there appears to be an “A” deleted under the second “E” of “PENCE” PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 223

ᔛ E

“THREE PENCE” essay, struck in red and violet on white wove paper showing part of the papermaker’s script watermark, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

225

224 224

ᔛ E

“FOUR PENCE” essay, struck in violet and black, a double impression, on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 225

ᔛ E

“FIVE PENCE” essay, struck in red and violet on white wove paper showing part of the papermaker’s watermark “STR” inverted; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). Photo PROVENANCE:

Colonel Ely, March 1995 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£600-800

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226 226

227

228

ᔛ E

227

228

“SIXPENCE” essay, struck in violet, red and orange, on white wove paper showing part of the papermaker’s watermark “XTRA”; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994 “NINE PENCE” essay, struck in red and violet on white wove paper showing part of papermaker’s watermark “E” inverted; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). Photo PROVENANCE: Colonel Eley, March 1995 “ONE SHILLING” essay, struck in red and violet on white wove paper; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). Photo PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£600-800

1916 (7 May), The First Issue According to Lieutenant-Commander H. Pirie-Gordon, R.N.V.R., these were “overprinted on Turkish Fiscals captured by a landing party from H.M.S. “Doris” at Deurt Yol near Alexandretta in Northern Syria on December 21st 1914 – overprinted with typewriter at Government House, Long Island, May”

229 229

230

刂

230

1 ⁄ 2 d. on 20p. green and buff, large part original gum; usual full stop puncture; fresh, fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1966). S.G. 1, £6,500. Photo Note: 12 unused examples have been recorded PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

1d. on 10pa. carmine and buff, large part original gum; slightly thinned at top and with the usual full stop puncture. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 2, £7,500. Photo Note: 11 unused examples have been recorded PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994 59

£2,000-2,500

£1,400-1,600

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231 231

刂

21⁄ 2 d. on 1pi. violet and buff, original gum; fresh colours, fine and rare. Holcombe Certificate (1985). S.G. 3, £6,500. Photo Note: 13 unused examples have been recorded PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£2,000-2,500

1916 (7 May), The Second Issue This issue was typewritten on unwatermarked pale green paper with horizontal grey lines; each stamp was initialled in red ink. Three plates were produced: Plate 1, sheet of 12 stamps; Plate 2, sheet of 16 stamps; Plate 2a, sheet of 12 stamps. The major varieties were as follows: a) b) c)

“G.R.I.” double “7” for “&” “L” in frame at upper left

Plate 2a, Pos. 10, 11 and 12 Plate 1, Pos. unknown Plate 2a, Pos. 9

On the typewriter, “7” and the ampersand shared a key, while the “L” key was next to the colon key. A total of 140 stamps in all were made up of ½d. stamps in black, in blue and in mauve. However, it is understood that a large quantity of both this issue and of the third and fourth issues in a stockbook was part of a stock stored in the Chancery Lane Deposit which received a direct hit during the Second World War. Although one or two were rebacked, almost all of the stamps on thin paper were beyond salvage and they are considered to have been destroyed

232

233

On pale green paper with horizontal grey lines 232

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233

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⁄ 2 d. black, unused; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1971). S.G. 4, £2,750. Photo

⁄ 2 d. black, variety “G.R.I.” double, unused from the right of the sheet; fine. Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. 4a, £5,000. Photo Note: This is one of two recorded examples PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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236

1 ⁄ 2 d. blue, block of four [1-2/5-6] from the top left corner of the sheet with Plate number 2a at upper left, [1] with variety semicolon at top of left frame; unused; fine and unique. S.G. 5, £9,000+. Photo

£4,000-4,500

Note: This is the only recorded multiple of S.G. 5 PROVENANCE:

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⁄ 2 d. blue, Plate 2a, [10] with variety “G.R.I.” double and showing line under “LONG extended at left; fine. Initialled on the reverse by Lieutenant Commander H. Pirie-Gordon. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 5a, var., £5,000+. Photo.

ISLAND”

£2,000-2,500

Note: This is one of the three recorded examples of S.G. 5a, though with the line extension it is unique PROVENANCE:

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1 ⁄ 2 d. blue, variety “7” for “&”, unused; fine and unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 5b, £7,500. Photo

PROVENANCE:

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£3,000-4,000

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238

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1 ⁄ 2 d. mauve, variety full stop after “LONG” and “E” for “I” in island; unused, tiny trace of staining around hinge mark on reverse; fine. Only 2 examples of the variety can exist. B.P.A. Certificate (1978). S.G. 6 var., £950. Photo PROVENANCE: R. Gibbs, March 1981

£700-800

⁄ 2 d. mauve, variety “7” for “&”, unused; corner crease at upper right just clear of the design; fine. One of only two examples printed and the only recorded example. B.P.A. Certificate (1989). S.G. 6b, £6,000

£3,000-4,000

239 239

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1 ⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 2a, block of eight [5-8/9-12] with sheet margins at each side, [10, 11, 12] each with variety “G.R.I.” double, the first showing line under “LONG ISLAND” extended at left, [9] with variety “L” at top of left frame; unused, horizontal creases; unique. S.G. 6, 6a, vars. Photo Note: This is the only recorded multiple of S.G. 6; the block contains three of the eight recorded examples of S.G. 6a; of the variety “L” at top left frame, three were produced and the example in this block is one of the two which have been recorded PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

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£6,000-8,000

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1916 (7 May), The Third Issue This issue was typewritten on thick horizontally laid paper watermarked “Silver Linen” in double-lined letters across the middle of each sheet; each stamp was initialled in red ink Half Penny Value Three plates were produced: Plate 3, sheet of 20 stamps; Plate 4, sheet of 20 stamps; Plate 5, sheet of 20 stamps. The major varieties were as follows: a) “postage” for “Postage” Plate 4, Pos. 10 b) “7” for “&” Plate 5, Pos. 14 c) “LL” in frame at lower left Plate 4, Pos. 13 d) “LONG ISLAND” shifted to left Plate 4, Pos. 17 A total of 300 stamps in all were produced made up of ½d. stamps in black, in blue and in mauve. Of the ½d. mauve, 43 remainders were destroyed

240 On Thin Horizontally Laid Paper 240

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⁄ 2 d. black; unused, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 7, £1,000. Photo

241 241

242

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£250-300

242

⁄ 2 d. black, Plate 4, [13], with variety “LL” at foot of left frame, showing partial papermaker’s watermark at top; unused, small corner crease well clear of the design at lower right; fine and unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 7 var. Photo PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994 1 ⁄ 2 d. black, Plate 5, [14] with variety “7” for “&”; unused, fine and unique. Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. 7b, £5,500. Photo PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£400-450

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⁄ 2 d. black, Plate 5, [20], corner example with variety ampersand underlined; unused, minor wrinkles; fine and one of the two stamps produced with this variety. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 7 var. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 244

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⁄ 2 d. blue, unused, fine and rare. Only ten unused examples recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 8, £1,400. Photo

£300-400

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 245

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⁄ 2 d. mauve, unused, fine. S.G. 9, £500. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 246

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⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 4, block of twelve [9-12, 13-16, 17-20], comprising the lower three rows of the sheet with margins at sides and at foot, [10] variety “postage” for “Postage”, position [13] showing variety “LL” at foot of left frame, [17] showing variety “LONG ISLAND” shifted to left; usual creases in a multiple of this size; fine and very scarce. S.G. 9, 9a, £8,250+. Photo

£4,000-4,500

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 247

刂អ B

1 ⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 5, block of eight [13-16/17-20], comprising the lower two rows of the sheet with sheet margins at sides and at foot, [14] with variety “7” for “&”, [19] and [20] each showing the ampersand underlined; usual creases for a multiple of this size; fine and rare. S.G. 9, 9b, £7,000+. Photo

PROVENANCE:

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One Penny Value Eleven plates were produced. Plate numbers 1-11 each consisted of a sheet of 20 stamps. The major varieties were as follows: a) aa) b) c) d)

“7” for “&” “7” for “&” and ONE PENNY shifted to left “Rvevue” for “Revenue” “postage” for “Postage” Raised “G.R.I.”

e) f)

“G.R?I?” for “G.R.I.” “ONR” for “ONE”

fa) g) h) i) j)

“ONR” for “ONE” and “E” in PENNY doubled “Postagg” for “Postage” “G.R.I.” shifted to left “L” of LONG doubled and “LONG” shifted to left “P” in frame at right

k) l) m)

“L” in frame at right “L” in frame at bottom “LL” in frame at left

Plate 6, Pos. 11 Plate 9, Pos. 6 Plate 10, Pos. 3 Plate 2, Pos. 11 Plate 2, Pos. 5 Plate 2, Pos. 9 Plate 3?, Pos. 5 Not known Plate 2, Pos. 17 Plate 4, Pos. 18 Plate 4, Pos. 20 Plate 5, Pos. 13 Plate 6, Pos. 18 Not known Plate 11, Pos. 8 Plate 9, Pos. 10 Plate ?, Pos. 17 Plate 2, Pos. 16 Plate 2, Pos. 20 Plate 9, Pos. 15 Not known Not known

A total of 1068 stamps in all were produced, 12 stamps having been spoiled. These 1068 stamps were made up of 1d. stamps in black, in blue, in mauve and in red. The remainders which were destroyed consisted of 55 1d. in black, 129 1d. in mauve and 3 1d. in red 248

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1d. black, unused; fine. S.G. 10, £375. Photo

£120-150

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 249

刂អ B

1d. black, Plate 9, block of twelve [1-4/5-8/9-12] comprising the top three rows of the sheet, sheet margin at top showing Plate number 9 and margins at left and right, [6] with variety “7” for “&” and “ONE PENNY” shifted to left, [2] showing full stop for colon in left frame, [5] with line under “LONG ISLAND” extended to right, [7] and [8] showing “ONE PENNY” shifted to left, [10] showing “G.R.I.” shifted to left; unused; usual creases for a multiple of this size; rare. S.G. 10, 10a, 10 vars., £7,375++. Photo

£4,000-4,500

Note: Only two examples of the “7” for “&” variety have been recorded, the example in the above block and an unused single which was in the Marquess of Bute sale PROVENANCE:

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1d. black, Plate 9, [15] with variety “L” in frame at right; unused, horizontal paper creases; extremely rare. The only recorded example of this variety. S.G. 10 var. Photo PROVENANCE:

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1d. black Plate 10, sheet of twenty [1-20] with Plate number 10 in the top margin and sheet margins other sides, [3] with variety “Rvevue” for “Revenue”, unused, horizontal crease between rows three and four just touching the frame of two stamps, otherwise exceptionally fine for a multiple of this size. S.G. 10, 10b, £10,375. Photo Note: Two examples of the “Rvevue” for “Revenue” have been recorded, each in a complete sheet with normals. The other sheet is in the National Postal Museum PROVENANCE:

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£5,000-6,000

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1d. black, Plate 11, horizontal strip of four, [5-8], sheet margins at left and right, [8] variety “Postagg” for “Postage”, unused, horizontal crease, small scissor cut between the third and fourth stamps; rare. S.G. 10, 10g, £6,125+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Note: The is the only recorded example of the “Postagg” for “Postage” variety PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

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254

1d. blue, unused; fine. S.G. 11, £500. Photo

£120-150

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 254

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1d. blue, Plate 2, horizontal pair [5-6], [5] showing variety “G.R.I.” raised; unused, fine and extremely rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 11, 11 var., £1,000+. Photo Note: Apart from the block of twelve, lot 257, this is the only recorded multiple of S.G. 11; three of the raised “G.R.I.” variety were probably produced, one from each of the positions listed under major varieties of this value, but this is the only recorded example of this variety on this stamp PROVENANCE:

Marquess of Bute, 1959 “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£800-1,000

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1d. blue, Plate 2, [11], variety “postage” for “Postage”, unused; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007), S.G. 11c, £5,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

Note: The only recorded example PROVENANCE:

Colonel Eley, March 1995 256

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1d. blue, Plate 2, [20], from the corner of the sheet and showing “P” in right frame, unused, central hinge remainder, fine. S.G. 11 var., £500. Photo

£300-350

Note: Two examples of this variety were produced, but this is the only recorded example PROVENANCE:

Marquess of Bute, 1959 “Mountrobeck”, June 1994 257

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1d. blue, Plate 6, block of twelve [9-12/13-16/17-20], comprising the lower three rows of the sheet with margins at foot and at sides, [11] with variety “7” for “&”, [13] and [18] variety “ONR” for “ONE”, unused; usual creasing for a multiple of this size; a great rarity. S.G. 11, 11a, 11f., £15,000++. Photo

£6,000-8,000

Note: This is the only recorded block of S.G. 11; the example of S.G. 11a is unique; of S.G. 11f, some six were produced but only three have been recorded, the two in this block and a corner single, position [20] from Plate 4 PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 258

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1d. mauve, unused; fine and scarce. S.G. 12, £275. Photo

£150-200

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 259

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1d. mauve, from the left of the sheet, showing variety “LL” at foot of left frame, unused; crease in the sheet margin at left and the stamp with small wrinkle from hinge; extremely rare. S.G. 12 var. Photo Note: It is thought that two examples of this variety were produced, but this is the only recorded example of this stamp PROVENANCE:

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1d. mauve, Plate 2, horizontal strip of four [9-12], with sheet margins at left and right, [11] with “postage” for “Postage” variety and [9] showing raised “G.R.I.” variety, unused; fine and extremely rare. S.G. 12, 12c, 12 var. £5,825+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

Note: The is the only recorded example of the “postage” for “Postage” variety, of the raised “G.R.I.” four are recorded PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

262

261

262

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1d. mauve, Plate 9, [10] showing “G.R.I.” shifted to left, unused; fine and rare. S.G. 12 var., £275. Photo

£200-250

1d. mauve, Plate 9, [15] showing “L” in frame at right, unused; crease in margin at left, clear of the design. S.G. 12 var. Photo

£200-250

Note: It is thought that two examples of this variety were produced but this is the only one recorded PROVENANCE:

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1d. mauve, Plate 6, sheet of twenty [1-20], with Plate number 6 in top margin and sheet margins all round, [11] with variety “7” for “&” and [13] and [18] each with variety “ONR” for “ONE”, unused; creased through the third row which shows the papermaker’s watermark, fine and very rare. S.G. 12, 12a, 12f, £12,425++. Photo Note: Of the two recorded examples of the “7” for “&” variety, one is contained in the above sheet and the other, an unused single, shows “ONE PENNY” shifted to left. Of the “ONR” for “ONE” variety, it is thought that twelve were produced, including two with the “E” of “PENNY” doubled, seven have been recorded PROVENANCE:

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£6,000-8,000

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1d. mauve, Plate 10, horizontal strip of four [1-4] the top row of the sheet with Plate number 10 in margin and sheets margins at left and right, [3] with variety “Rvevue” for “Revenue”, unused; small ink stain in margin at top, the stamps fine and the variety extremely rare. S.G. 12, 12a, £5,825. Photo

£2,000-2,500

Note: This is the only recorded example of the “Rvevue” for “Revenue” variety PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 265

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1d. mauve, Plate 11, sheet of twenty [1-20] with Plate number 11 in the top margin and sheet margins all round, [8] with variety “Postagg” for “Postage”, unused; creasing through the fourth horizontal row, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 12, 12g, £8,725++. Photo

£4,000-5,000

Note: Two examples of the “Postagg” for “Postage” variety were produced, the other example is a single and was included in the Marquess of Bute Sale PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

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267

1d. red, unused; fine. S.G. 13, £325. Photo

£150-200

PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981 267

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1d. red, Plate 2, [11] with variety “postage” for “Postage” and showing papermaker’s watermark; unused, fine and unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 13c, £5,000. Photo PROVENANCE:

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1d. red, Plate 2, block of four [15-16/19-20] from the lower right corner of the sheet, [16] and [20] each with variety “P” in frame at right; unused, fine and very attractive. A great rarity. S.G. 13. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Note: Of the two examples produced of the “P” in frame at right variety, both are contained in this block PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 269

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1d. red, Plate 6, [11] with variety “7” for “&” and showing papermaker’s watermark, unused, fine and extremely rare. P. Holcombe Certificate (1990). S.G. 13a, £3,500. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Note: There are two of the “7” for “&” variety recorded, one contained in a complete sheet which shows “ONE PENNY” shifted to left PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 270

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1d. red, variety “ONR” for “ONE”, unused; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1967). S.G. 13f, £2,750. Photo Note: Six examples of the “ONR” for “ONE” variety were produced PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1995

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July 9, 2014 - LONDON Twopence Halfpenny Value One plate was produced: Plate I consisting of 20 stamps. This value, of both third and fourth issues, differs from the other typewritten stamps in that the frames consist of dashes and stops instead of colons. The top and bottom frames consist of fifteen dashes while the vertical frame lines at left and right usually consist of eight stops. Paper slippage during typing caused height variations in the bottom row; the first four rows are of normal height, 38-39mm., but the four stamps in the bottom row are 42-43 mm. in height and this gave rise to the major varieties which were as follows: a) b)

8 stops at left, 9 stops at right 9 stops at both sides

10 stops at both sides

Plate 1, Pos. 17 Plate 1, Pos. 18 Plate 1, Pos. 19 Plate 1, Pos. 20

A total of 80 stamps in all were produced, made up of 2½d. stamps in black, in blue and in mauve. No remainders were destroyed

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21⁄ 2 d. black, Plate 1, [19] showing nine stops at both sides, unused; some creasing; extremely rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 14, £2,500. Photo

£600-700

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

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272 272

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21⁄ 2 d. blue, Plate 1, [12], showing papermaker’s watermark, unused; fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 15, £2,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 273

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21⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 1, showing part of papermaker’s watermark, unused; minor creasing; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 16, £5,500. Photo 77

£1,500-2,000

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Long Island, 1916 (7 May), The Third Issue - contd. Six Pence Value One plate was produced: Plate 1 consisting of 20 stamps. The major varieties were as follows: a)

Sixpence one word

b) c)

Without red ink initials “L” in frame at foot

Plate 1, Pos. 2 Plate 1, Pos. 3 Plate ?, Pos. 1 Plate 1, Pos. unknown

It is thought that a total of 102 stamps were produced made up of 6d. stamps in black, in blue and in mauve. 13 remainders were destroyed

274

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6d. black, Plate 1, block of four [16-16/19-20] from the lower right corner of the sheet, unused; creased; a great rarity. S.G. 17, £14,000+. Photo Note: This is the only recorded multiple of S.G. 17 and comprises half of the recorded unused examples of this stamp PROVENANCE:

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£5,000-6,000

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276

6d. mauve, Plate 1 unused; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 19, £1,400. Photo

£400-450

PROVENANCE:

William Frazer, February 2004 276

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6d. mauve, Plate 1, variety “L” in frame at foot, unused; some wrinkling from hinge remainder, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 19 var. Photo

£500-600

Note: Three were produced, but this is the only recorded example of this variety on this stamp PROVENANCE:

Marquess of Bute, 1959 “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

277

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6d. mauve, Plate 1, “SIXPENCE” in one word, unused; tiny trace of a stain on the front from hinge on reverse; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 19a, £4,750. Photo PROVENANCE:

R. M. Gibbs, March 1981

£1,200-1,500

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION Long Island, 1916 (7 May), The Third Issue - contd. One Shilling Value Five plates were produced: Plates 1-4 each consisting of sheets of 20 stamps and Plate 5 consisting of sheets of 16 stamps. The major varieties were: a) b) c) d) e)

“ISLANA” for “ISLAND” “Postge” for “Postage” “Rebenue” for “Revenue” “G.R.I.” shifted to left “L” of “LONG” doubled

Plate 4, Pos. 2 Plate 5, Pos. 3 Plate 1 or 2, top row Plate 3, Pos. 12 Plate 5, Pos. 15

A total of 532 stamps in all were produced, made up of 1/- stamps in black top impressions, in black carbon copies, in blue and in mauve. 149 remainders were destroyed. A distinction has to be made between black top impressions and black carbon copies and they are treated as two separate stamps. The top impressions are worth a premium

279

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1/- black (top impression), variety “Rebenue” for “Revenue”, unused; corner creases and reinforced scissor cut at lower right. Unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 20c, £5,000. Photo

£1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 279

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1/- back (carbon copy), unused; fine. S.G. 20, £275. Photo

280

刂អ B

1/- black (carbon copy), Plate 4, block of eight [1-4/5-8] comprising the top two rows of the sheet with Plate number 4 at upper left and sheet margins at left and right, [2] with variety “ISLANA” for “ISLAND”, [1] and [5] showing semicolon(s) for colon(s) at left, unused; usual horizontal creasing in a multiple of this size, mostly along the top frames of the second horizontal row; rare. S.G. 20, 20c., 20 var., £6,925+. Photo

£100-120

£2,000-2,500

Note: This block contains the only recorded example of the “ISLANA” for “ISLAND” variety PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994 281

刂អ B

1/- black (carbon copy), Plate 5, block of eight [1-4/5-8], comprising the top two rows of the sheet, showing Plate number 5 at upper left and sheet margins at left and right, [3] with variety “Postge” for “Postage”, [4] with extra colon outside right frame, [5] with semicolons for colons at left, unused; minor creasing in the sheet margins, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 20, 20b, 20 vars. Photo Note: All three examples of the “Postge” for “Postage” variety have been recorded; apart from the example in the above block, there was an unused example in the Marquess of Bute sale and another unused single PROVENANCE:

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£2,500-3,000

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283

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283

286

1/- blue, unused, some staining from hinge on reverse, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 21, £2,750. Photo 1/- mauve, unused; fine. S.G. 22, £275. Photo

£500-600 £80-100

284 284

刂អ B

1/- mauve, Plate 4, block of eight [1-4/5-8] comprising the first two rows of the sheet, showing Plate number 4 at upper left and with sheet margins at left and right, [2] variety “ISLANA” for “ISLAND”, [1] and [5] showing semicolon(s) for colon(s) in left frame, unused, corner crease in sheet margin, otherwise exceptionally fine for a multiple of this size; rare. S.G. 22, 22a, 22 var. Photo Note: This block contains one of the two recorded examples of the “ISLANA” for “ISLAND” variety, the other being an unused single which was in the Marquess of Bute sale, 1959 PROVENANCE:

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刂អ B

1/- mauve, Plate 5, sheet of sixteen [1-16], showing Plate number 5 at upper left, with sheet margins at sides, position [3] with “Postge” for “Postage” variety, [15] with variety “L” of “LONG” doubled, [4] showing extra colon outside right frame, [5] and [9] showing semicolons for colons at left, unused; crease through third horizontal row and the lower right stamp with corner crease, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 22, 22b, 22 vars. Photo

£5,000-6,000

Note: This sheet contains one of only two recorded examples of the “Postge” for “Postage” variety; of the “L” in “LONG” doubled variety, two examples have been recorded - the one in the above sheet and an unused single PROVENANCE:

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1/- mauve, variety “Rebenue” for “Revenue”, unused; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 22c, £5,000. Photo PROVENANCE:

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1916 (7 May), The Fourth Issue This issue was typewritten on thin wove unwatermarked transfer paper cut from a folio letter-copying book. As this paper did not take ink, all sheets, with the exception of one black carbon sheet of the 2d. value from Plate 1, were initialled in black indelible pencil. The exceptional sheet was initialled in red ink; it is listed by Stanley Gibbons as S.G. 30c. This entire issue, perhaps even more so than is the case with the previous issue, is on extremely flimsy paper, many creases are to be expected. They consist of pre-typing paper creases, production paper creases and post-production creases Halfpenny Value One plate was produced; Plate 6 consisting of 24 stamps. Paper slippage caused the stamps of the bottom row to be 42-43mm. high instead of the usual 38-39mm. Each of these four stamps has ten colons in the frame at either side instead of the usual nine. On the second stamp in the bottom row, a lower case “r” was typed in error and an upper case “R” was typed over the top of it. The major varieties were: a) b)

Large and small “R” in “Revenue”, 10 colons at both sides 10 colons at both sides

Plate 6, Pos. 22 Plate 6, Pos. 21 Plate 6, Pos. 23 Plate 6, Pos. 24

A total of 144 stamps in all were produced made up of ½d. stamps in black top impressions, in black carbon copies, in blue, and in mauve. 30 remainders were destroyed. A distinction has to be made between top impressions and black carbon copies and they are treated as two separate stamps

287 On Thin Wove paper, Initialled in Indelible Pencil 287

刂

⁄ 2 d. black (top impression), Plate 6, [21] showing 10 colons at both sides, unused; minor faults. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 23, £650. Photo

£500-600

Note: This is one of seven unused examples of this stamp and the only recorded example from the bottom row of the sheet PROVENANCE:

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1 ⁄ 2 d. black (carbon copy), Plate 6, horizontal strip of three [21-23] from the lower left corner of the sheet. enormous margin at foot, [22] showing “R” over “r” in “Revenue”, all three with frames showing 10 colons at both sides, unused; usual horizontal creasing and a vertical crease through the centre stamp; rare. S.G. 23, £1,950+. Photo

Note: This is the largest recorded multiple of S.G. 23. Apart from these three examples, only one other example is recorded from the bottom row. The above example of position [22] variety is the only one recorded PROVENANCE:

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290

刂+ អ

⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 6, corner block of four [17-18/21-22] from the foot of the sheet, [21] and [22] each showing 10 colons at both sides, [22] also showing the variety large and small “R” in “Revenue”, unused; faint horizontal crease through the foot of [22], otherwise fine and unique. S.G. 25. Photo Note: This is the only recorded multiple of S.G. 25. It contains the unique example of the large and small “R” in “Revenue” variety on this stamp. Only one other example of a stamp from the bottom row has been recorded, a single, position [24] PROVENANCE:

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July 9, 2014 - LONDON One Penny Value One Plate was produced; Plate 12 consisting of 24 stamps. The major variety was: a)

“L” in “LONG” doubled

Plate 12, Pos. 17

While records show that a total of 144 stamps were produced, made up of 1d. stamps in black, in red, in blue, and in mauve, the 24 stamps in blue and 24 stamps in mauve are thought not to exist and, of the black stamps, 24 remainders were destroyed

291 291

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1d. black, Plate 12, block of four [13-14/17-18] with sheet margin at left, [17] with variety “L” on “LONG” doubled, unused; fine and extremely rare. S.G. 26, £3,800+. Photo Note: This block of four, one of the two recorded blocks, contains the only recorded example the variety “L” of “LONG” doubled, of which three were produced PROVENANCE:

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1d. red, used on cover addressed to Oxford, “S/9 MY/16” in circle cancellation in red pencil and tied by London wavy line arrival postmark, endorsed “H/ PirieGordon/Lieut. Cdr RNVR” at upper left; the stamp with minor wrinkles and the envelope creased at left, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 27. Photo

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

Colonel Eley, March 1995 Twopence Value Two plates were produced; Plates 1 and 2 each consisted of 24 stamps. The major varieties were: a) b) c) d) e) f) g)

Error; 1d. and 2d. se-tenant “G.R.I.” shifted to left Initialled in red ink “L” of “LONG” doubled “G.R.I.” shifted to right “y” under “t” of “postage” “TWO PENCE” shifted to left

Plate 2, Pos. 18 Plate 1, Pos. 17 Plate 1, S.G.30 only Plate 1, Pos. 18 Plate 2, Pos. 16 Plate 2, Pos. 12 Plate 2, Pos. 9

A total of 288 stamps in all were produced, made up of 2d. stamps in black top impressions, in black carbon copies, in black carbon copies exceptionally initialled in red ink, and in mauve. A total of 39 remainders were destroyed. The quantity includes the six 1d. stamps produced se-tenant with 2d. stamps in error. A distinction has to be made between black top impressions and black carbon copies and they have been treated as two separate stamps 293

刂អ B

2d. black (top impression), Plate 2, block of eight [17-20/21-24], comprising the lower two rows of the sheet and with sheet margins at left and right, [18] showing the 1d. error se-tenant with 2d. values, unused and of the greatest rarity; a wonderful multiple. S.G. 30, 30b. Photo Note: This is the only recorded multiple of this stamp and it accounts for half of the recorded examples. The block contains the unique example of the 2d. se-tenant with 1d. variety. The purplish dashes making up the line under “LONG ISLAND” on some stamps suggest that this particular key was hitting the ribbon where the black and red met PROVENANCE:

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295 294 294

295

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2d. black (carbon copy), unused; small stain from hinge on reverse in margin at top; fine. S.G. 30, £450. Photo

£150-200

2d. black (carbon copy), Plate 1, [17], initialled in red and showing “G.R.I.” shifted to left, unused; trace of horizontal crease in the sheet margin, minute hinge thin, otherwise fine and a unique variety on this stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 30a, var. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

“Mountrobeck”, June 1994

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296 296

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2d. black (carbon copy), Plate 2, horizontal strip of three [17-19]. from the left of the sheet, [18] showing 1d. error se-tenant with 2d. values; unused and of the greatest rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 30, 30b. Photo

£4,000-5,000

Note: This strip contains the only recorded example of the 1d. se-tenant with 2d. carbon copy in private hands, the other being contained in the sheet of Plate 2 in the National Postal Museum

297 297

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2d. mauve, unused; small thin spot in the margin at top, clear of the design; fine. S.G. 31, £950. Photo

£200-250

298 298

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2d. mauve, Plate 2, horizontal strip of three [17-19] with sheet margin at left, [18] showing the 1d. error se-tenant with 2d. values; unused; [19] with small thins, otherwise fine and of the greatest rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (1967). S.G. 31, 31a, £12,000+. Photo PROVENANCE:

Colonel Eley, March 1995 WWW.SPINK.COM

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July 9, 2014 - LONDON Twopence Halfpenny Value One Plate was produced; Plate 2 consisted of 24 stamps. As in the third issue 2½d. stamps on thin horizontally laid paper, these frames consist of dashes and stops instead of stops and colons. On the second stamp in the top row, a lower case “g” was typed in error and an upper case “G” was typed over the top of it. The major varieties were: a) b) c) d)

Large and small “G” in “G.R.I.” “LONG ISLAND” shifted to left 3 brackets in bottom frame at left “R” of “G.R.I.” doubled

Plate 2, Pos. 2 Plate 2, Pos. 21 Plate 2, Pos. 1 Plate 2, Pos. 7

A total of 144 stamps in all were produced, made up of 2½d. in black top impressions, in black carbon copies, in blue and in mauve. A total of 29 remainders were destroyed. A distinction has to be made between black top impressions and black carbon copies and they have been treated as two separate stamps

299 299

刂+ អ

21⁄ 2 d. black (carbon copy), Plate 2, corner block of four [19-20/23-24], from the lower right corner of the sheet, [24] showing extra stop outside the right frame, unused; minute thin some 20mm. clear of the designs at foot; fine and extremely rare. S.G. 32. Photo Note: This is the only recorded multiple of this stamp and accounts for four of the fifteen recorded examples PROVENANCE:

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21⁄ 2 d. blue, Plate 2, block of four [17-18/21-22] with sheet margin at left, [21] showing “LONG ISLAND” shifted to left, unused; insignificant wrinkle, fine and extremely rare. S.G. 33, £12,000+. Photo

£5,000-6,000

Note: The block of twelve in the National Postal Museum consists of the top three rows of the sheet, positions [1-12]; the pair in the Royal Collection consists of positions [13-14]; this block is the only other multiple PROVENANCE:

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21⁄ 2 d. mauve, Plate 2, [20], sheet margin at right, minor wrinkles in the margin and from central hinge remainder; fine and rare. S.G. 33, £3,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

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Sixpence Value Two Plates were produced; Plate 2 and Plate 3 each consisted of 24 stamps. On the first stamp in the first row from Plate 3, the typewriter failed to move on after the “R” was typed, so the full stop was typed on top of the foot of the “R” and the “I” then followed without a space. The major varieties were: a) b) c) d) e) f)

“Rvenne &” for “Revenue” Error; 2d. and 6d. se-tenant and “ISLND” “PENCC” error “L” of “LONG” doubled “G.R.I.” shifted to right No space between “R” and “I”

Plate 3, Pos. 13 Plate 2, Pos. 19 Plate 2, Pos. 10 Plate 2, Pos. 23 Plate 2, Pos. 20 Plate 3, Pos. 1

A total of 240 stamps in all were produced, made up of 6d. stamps in black top impressions, in black carbon copies, and in blue. The quantity includes five 2d. stamps produced se-tenant with 6d. stamps in error. A total of 40 remainders were destroyed. A distinction has to be made between black top impressions and black carbon copies and they have been treated as separate stamps 302

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6d. black (top impression), Plate 2, [15], showing a question mark at upper right, unused; small wrinkle in top margin, fine and extremely rare. S.G. 35. Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

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6d. black (carbon copy), unused; fine. S.G. 35, £475. Photo

304

刂+ អ

6d. black (carbon copy), block of four [9-10/13-14], sheet margin at left, [13] with “Rvenne &” for “Revenue” variety; creased and stained, most of the latter in the sheet margin; extremely rare. S.G. 35, 35a. Photo

£200-250

£1,500-2,000

Note: This is one of the two recorded examples of the “Rvenne &” for “Revenue” carbon copy, the other being a single which was in the Marquess of Bute sale PROVENANCE:

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6d. black (carbon copy), Plate 2, vertical pair [19/23], with sheet margin at foot, [19] the error 2d. se-tenant with 6d., also “ISLND” for “ISLAND”, unused; very slight thin at extreme top, virtually all in the sheet margin and the lower stamp with horizontal crease; a great rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (2007), S.G. 35, 35b, Photo.

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300

302

303

305

304 93

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6d. blue, Plate 2, block of eight [13-16/17-20], comprising the fourth and fifth horizontal rows of the sheet, sheet margins at left and right, [13] showing “Rvenne &” for “Revenue”, unused, the upper row creased, otherwise fine an a great rarity. S.G. 36, 36a. Photo Note: This is the largest multiple of S.G. 36 in private hands, the next largest being a strip of four. The “Rvenne &” for “Revenue” error is unique PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

307 307

308

刂

£8,000-10,000

308 6d. blue, Plate 2, [15], showing a question mark at upper right, unused; faint creasing and hinge thins, otherwise fine and extremely rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 36. Photo PROVENANCE: “Mountrobeck”, June 1994

£800-1,000

6d. blue, Plate 2, horizontal strip of three [18-20], [19] the error 2d. se-tenant with 6d. on either side and showing “ISLND” for “ISLAND”, unused; minor thins in the margin between [19] and [20]; extremely rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1967). S.G. 36, 36b. Photo PROVENANCE: Colonel Eley, March 1995

£8,000-10,000

Godden De Luxe Albums 309

Three in maroon with “LONG

ISLAND”

tooled on the spine, each with 20 unused leaves

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MALTA 1860-63 Halfpenny Stamps

310 Die Proofs 310

ᔛ P

Complete in black on glazed card (93x60mm.), dated “21/6/59” in pencil at lower right; fine and extremely rare. One of only two recorded full size proofs. (Smith DP0010) Photo

£5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:

R.B. Yardley, October 1944 Brigadier F.M. Montresor, November 1966 L. Frank, October 1972 C. Smith, December 2009

311

ᔛ P

312

Complete in stone-yellow, stamp-size on glazed card; a trifle rubbed and scratched, otherwise fine and unique. (Smith DP0050) Photo

£3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:

E.E. Yates, May 1939 H.A. Cann, June 1970 Michael Lawson, May 1982 C. Smith, December 2009 312

P ᔛ S ᔛ

Complete in yellow-stone, stamp-size on glazed card, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel Type 9); a little rubbed or scratched, otherwise fine and unique. (Smith DP/S0054) Photo PROVENANCE:

H.A. Cann, May 1970 Michael Lawson, May 1982 C. Smith, December 2009

£3,000-3,500

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313 Imperforate Plate Proofs 313

P ᔛ ᔛ C អ B

A block of eight from the upper left corner of the sheet with part marginal inscription “MALTA - POSTAGE ONE P”, in orange-yellow on unwatermarked glazed thick white paper, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (Samuel Type D7); fine. (Smith PP/C0144) Photo PROVENANCE: C. Smith, December 2009

£1,200-1,500

314

315 Supply 1 - 1860 (Dec.) blued paper, no watermark, perf. 14 314

315

ᔛ P

ᔛ S អ B

Imperforate Plate Proof: A single without gum, good to large margins; pressed vertical crease barely affecting fine appearance. Extremely rare, one of three recorded examples. (Smith PP10110) Photo PROVENANCE: E.E. Yates, May 1939 “Rosemarie”, November 1978 C. Smith, December 2009 Specimen Stamps: Brown-ochre block of six (3x2), each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel Type D2), part to large part original gum, some clipped perfs. at left, fine. An extremely rare multiple, blocks of six being the largest with one other recorded. (Smith S10170) Photo PROVENANCE: E.E. Yates, May 1939 “Rosemarie”, November 1978 C. Smith, December 2009 WWW.SPINK.COM

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317

———— 318 ————

Issued Stamps: Brown-ochre, small part original gum, centred to lower left and with light horizontal crease at foot, not affecting the fine appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). S.G. 1, £1,300. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 Supply 2 - 1861 (Nov.) white paper, no watermark, perf. 14 317

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Pale orange-cinnamon, part original gum centred to lower right, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1958) stating “soiled” which we feel is unnecessarily harsh. S.G. 2, £1,300. Photo

£600-700

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 318

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Pale orange-cinnamon, two examples, one with traces of original gum, the other without gum, both with some short perfs., otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2002) for both. S.G. 2, £2,600. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009

319

320

321

322

319

刂

Pale orange-cinnamon, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 2, £1,300. Photo

£150-200

320

刂

Stone, part original gum, centred to upper right, creased corner perf., otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). S.G. 2, £1,300. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 321

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Stone, unused without gum, a few slightly short perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 2, £1,300. Photo

£100-150

Supply 3 - 1863 (Jan.) white paper, no watermark, perf. 14 322

刂

Cinnamon, part original gum, centred to right, tiny faults. S.G. 3, £850. Photo

£200-250

323

刂

Cinnamon and brownish cinnamon (2) shades, one with traces of gum, the other unused without gum, good to fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1975) for one. S.G. 3, 3a

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009

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324

325 Supply 4 - 1863 (June) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 324

P ᔛ

Imperforate plate proof in pale orange, good margins, without gum, fine and rare. Only four examples recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (1978). (Smith 30130) Photo

£2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 325

刂អ B

Buff on thin paper block of six (3 x 2), original gum, natural diagonal paper flaw pressed prior to gumming, fine and fresh. A very scarce multiple. S.G. 4, £720+. Photo

326

328

£300-350

329

Supply 5 - 1864 (May/June) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 326

327

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Buff, watermark inverted, part original gum, slightly short perf. at top, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1978). S.G. 4w, £425. Photo

£200-250

Buff, five part original gum or unused shades, also a wing-margin single with watermark inverted. S.G.4, 4w

£200-250

Supply 6 - 1864 (Nov.) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 328

329

ᔛ P ᔛ S

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Plate proof in pale orange, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel Type D5) in black, affixed to fragment cut from the De La Rue day book (a photocopy of which is included), good margins, fine. The only recorded example. (Smith 46010) Photo Pale orange, unused, fine and fresh. S.G. 5, £850. Photo

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331

330

332 Supply 7 - 1865 (April/July) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 330

刂+ អ

Cinnamon block of four, fresh and fine with large part original gum. S.G. 4. Photo

£400-500

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 Supply 9 - 1867 (April) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 331

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Pale orange-brown, part original gum, violet handstamp on reverse; fine. S.G. 6, £425. Photo

£200-250

Supply 10 - 1868 (Nov.) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 1212⁄ (rough) 332

333

刂អ B

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Pale yellow-brown block of six (2x3), large part original gum, some gum bends and hinge remainders, fresh and fine. S.G. 14, £1,200+. Photo

£400-500

Yellow-buff, six examples with part original gum; fresh and chiefly fine. S.G. 14, £960

£200-300

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Supply 11 - 1870-71 white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 334

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Buff pale orange, three shades, and Supply 14 - 1873 (May) pale orange-yellow buff, part original gum or unused, fine. S.G. 7, 11. Photo

£300-350

Supply 12 - 1871 (May) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 1212⁄ (clean cut) 335

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Buff pale orange, two examples in slightly differing impressions, one with part original gum, the other without gum, both with one or two shortish perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 15, £800. Photo PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 99

£350-400

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336 Supply 13 - 1872 (May) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 336

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Pale orange-buff block of four with part original gum, good colour, some paper hinge remainders; fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 8, £720+. Photo

£500-600

PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009

337 337

Pale orange-buff, clearly tied by duplex with code A on 1872 (25 July) envelope, with double lined fancy printed border, to Valetta; fine. Delightful and surely one of the most attractive of all of the half-penny “yellow” covers. S.G. 8 (Smith 73100). Photo PROVENANCE:

E.E. Yates, May 1939 H.A. Cann, June 1970 C. Smith, December 2009 A. Landini, May 2012

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338

339

340

Supply 15 - 1874 (Oct.) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 338

刂

Golden-yellow, part original gum; fine. S.G. 9, £350. Photo

339

刂+ អ

Golden-yellow block of four, large part original gum; well centred, fresh and very fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 9, £1,400+. Photo

£100-150

£1,000-1,200

Supplies 16, 17 and 19 - 1875 (Sept.) - 1878 (Jan.) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 340

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Yellow-buff block of six (3x2), fresh mint with four stamps remaining unmounted mint. S.G. 10, £510+. Photo

£400-500

Supplies 16-24 - 1875 (Sept.) - 1881 (April), white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 341

刂

Yellow-buff, pale buff (3), bright orange-yellow (2), yellow shades, part original gum or unused; good to fine. S.G. 10-13

342

£150-200

343

Supply 18 - 1877 (March) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 342

刂អ B

Pale orange-yellow-buff block of six (3x2), with large part to full original gum; fresh and fine. Scarce. S.G. 11, £1,140. Photo

£1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:

“Rosemarie”, November 1978 C. Smith, December 2009 Supply 20 - 1878 (July) white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 x 1212⁄ 343

刂+ អ

Buff yellow block of four, large part original gum (hinge remainders); fine and fresh. S.G. 16, £800+. Photo PROVENANCE:

C. Smith, December 2009 101

£500-600

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刂

Yellow, three shades, part original gum to unused (regummed); a few small faults, fine appearance. S.G. 17, £750

£150-200

345 345

Yellow, tied by neat code C duplex on 1879 (26 May) envelope to a Doctor on board H.M.S. Alexandra; exceptionally fine. S.G. 17 (Smith 101300). Photo PROVENANCE: C. Smith, December 2009

£500-600

Supplies 23-28 - 1880 (Nov.) - 1884 white paper, Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 346

刂

Orange-yellow, eight (including a pair) with part original gum, also Supply 30 red-orange two singles and a marginal strip of six from the top of the sheet with “MALTA-POSTAGE ONE HALF-PENNY” inscription and plate number “1”, original gum; fine. S.G. 18-19

£150-200

347 Supply 30 - 1884 (late), white paper, Watermark Crown CA, perf. 14 347

刂អ ᔛ B

Red-orange block of ten (5x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet with “MALTA-POSTAGE ONE HALF - P...” inscription, unmounted mint (hinged in the margin); fine. S.G. 19. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£150-200

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1885-90

350

348 Die Proof 348

ᔛ P

Master for the 2d., 4d. and 1/- values, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “18 FEB. 84”; fine. Photo

£400-500

Issued Stamps 349 350

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⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 21⁄ 2 d. (2) and 1/-, and 1886 5/-, part original gum, fair to fine. S.G. 20-30 4d. brown, horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate, original gum; fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1973). S.G. 27a, £5,000. Photo PROVENANCE: Lloyd-Lowles, January 1978

£100-150 £2,500-3,000

1886 Five Shillings

352

351 351 352

P ᔛ

S ᔛ

Die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “6 AUG 85”, fine and scarce. Photo Overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum; fine. S.G. 30s, £800. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. C. Latto 103

£800-1,000 £250-300

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1899-1901

————— Ex 353 ————— Specimen Stamps 353

ᔛ S

⁄ 4 d. to 10/- set of five overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum or unused (10/-); good to fine. S.G. 31s-35s, £275. Photo

£80-100

PROVENANCE:

Dr. C. Latto Issued Stamps 354

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⁄ 4 d. to 10/-, 1902 “One Penny” on 21⁄ 2 d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” and issued stamp (8 with a pair and block of four each containing the “One Pnney” error), part original gum, the 10/- with small faults. S.G. 31-35, 36-37a

£120-150

1902 “One Penny” on 212⁄ d. Dull Blue Provisional

355

刂

A horizontal marginal pair from the left of the sheet with the right-hand stamp “One Pnney”, variety surcharge double, original gum. Superb and a great rarity. R.P.S. (1925) and B.P.A. (2007) Certificates. S.G. 36a, 36ba, £45,000 as two singles. Photo

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£25,000-30,000

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1903-04

356

357

Die Proofs 356

357

ᔛ P

Vignette in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “13 NOV. 02”; fine. Photo

£400-500

1d. frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “14 NOV. 02”; fine. Sismondo Certificate (2005). Photo

£400-450

——————— Ex 359 ———————

358 358

ᔛ P

21⁄ 2 d. frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “22 NOV. 02”; fine. Sismondo Certificate (2005). Photo

£400-450

Specimen Stamps 359

ᔛ S

⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, original gum; fine. S.G. 39s-44s, £180. Photo

£80-100

Issued Stamps 360

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, 1904-14 1⁄ 4 d. to 5/- with additional 1⁄ 4 d., 1d., 5d. pale sage-green, large part original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 38-44, 45-63, £405 105

£120-150

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1904-10

361 Die Proof 361

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “28 JUN. 05”; fine. Photo

£400-450

1914-21 Watermark Crown CA 362

363

刂

刂+ អ

⁄ 4 d. (7), ⁄ 2 d. (7), 1d. (8), 2d. (5), 21⁄ 2 d. (3), 3d. (3), 4d. (3), 6d. (4), 1/- (7), part original gum, a good range of printings and shades; fine. S.G. 69-81

£80-100

1 ⁄ 4 d. (5), 1⁄ 2 d. (5), 1d. (5), 21⁄ 2 d. (2), 3d., 6d. and 1/- plate number blocks of four (one 1d. a block of six, the 3d. a block of nine), and 2d., 3d., 4d. and 1/- non-marginal blocks of four, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 69-81

£350-400

1914-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA

364 2/- value 364

ᔛ P

Die proof of the frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), without markings and undated; fine and rare. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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366

刂

刂+ អ

Twenty-one examples, arranged by printings, including one overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, one a little stained, chiefly fine. S.G. 86, 86g

£400-500

First printing, block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, original gum; fine. S.G. 86

£120-150

369

367 367

368

369

370

371

刂+ អ

First printing, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, original gum or large part original gum; fine. S.G. 86. Photo

£120-150

Third printing, block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or original gum, small inclusion in the margin; fine. S.G. 86

£150-200

Fourth printing (dull purple and blue on grey blue), block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or large part original gum; a few small stains, hinge remainders and a few split perfs. S.G. 86g. Photo

£200-250

Seventh printing, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 86

£120-150

Eighth printing, block of four, original gum; fine. S.G. 86

£100-150

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372 372

刂អ B

Eighth printing, block of nine (block of eight 2x4 with another at upper left), fresh colours, mint, some small stains. Believed to be the largest recorded multiple of the George V high value Keyplate of Malta. S.G. 86. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£400-500

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373

374

373

刂

Variety Nick in top right scroll [R.3/12], original gum; fine. S.G. 86c, £375. Photo

£150-200

374

刂

Variety Damaged leaf at bottom right [R.5/6], large part original gum, signed Richter. S.G. 86gf, £650. Photo

£250-300

Three examples showing various states of spot on ring of pearls; large part original gum, fine. S.G. 86

£150-200

375

刂

2/6d. value 376

刂

Olive-green single and a corner pair, olive-grey single, original gum; fine. S.G. 87, 87a

£100-150

377 379 377

刂+ អ

Olive-grey, a block of four, original gum; fine. S.G. 87a, £320+. Photo

£200-250

5/- value 378

379

刂

刂+ អ

Eight examples arranged by printings, including one overprinted “SPECIMEN”, unmounted mint to part original gum; fine. S.G. 88

£300-400

First printing, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 88. Photo

£300-350

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380 381 380

刂+ អ

Second printing, block of four, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 88. Photo

£250-300

381

刂+ អ

Third printing, block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or original gum, hinge remainders in the margins and some gum bends or wrinkles. S.G. 88. Photo

£250-300

382 382

刂+ អ

Fourth printing, block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 88. Photo

£300-350

——————————————— 383

刂

1917-30, mint collection (82) including 1926-27, 1928 and 1930 sets, part original gum; fine WWW.SPINK.COM

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£200-250

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1919 10/- Black

384 385 384

S ᔛ

Overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum; fine. S.G. 96s, £950. Photo

385

刂 ᔛ

Mint from the top of the sheet, hinged in the margin only, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 96, £3,250. Photo

£400-450 £1,500-2,000

1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA

————— Ex 386 —————

————— Ex 387 —————

Specimen Stamps 386

ᔛ S

⁄ 4 d. to 10/- set of eight overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, 10/- a trifle toned; good to fine. S.G. 97s-104s, £475. Photo

£150-200

Issued Stamps 387

刂

388

刂

⁄ 4 d. to 10/-, set of eight, part original gum; chiefly fine. S.G. 97-104, £450. Photo

⁄ 4 d., 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 21⁄ 2 d. (2), 6d. (2) plate number blocks of four, 2d., 2/- block of four, 2/- (2) singles; unmounted mint or part original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. 97-103,

111

£150-200 £300-350

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389 389

390

刂+ ᔛ អ

刂+ អ

390

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 103, £280+. Photo

£150-200

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 103, £280+. Photo

£200-250

391 391

刂+ អ

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number, including the Break in Scroll [R.1/12] and Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12] varieties; unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, a few split perf. and one stamps signed Bolaffi in pencil. A rare positional piece, S.G. 103, 103a, 103b. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£800-1,000

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393

394

395

396

392 392

393

394

395

396

刂 ᔛ

刂

2/- purple and blue on blue, from the upper right corner of the sheet showing Break in Scroll [R.1/12] variety, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only; fine. S.G. 103a, £350. Photo

£150-200

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12], original gum; fine. S.G. 103b, £375. Photo

£150-200

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Dark flaw on Scroll [R.2/4], original gum, bright colours, fine. Rare. S.G. 103c, £3,000. Photo

£1,500-2,000

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Lines omitted from Scroll [R.2/4], original gum; tiny traces of staining, otherwise fine. S.G. 103d, £550. Photo

£250-300

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Damaged leaf at lower right [R.5/6], original gum; a little gum wrinkled, otherwise fine. S.G. 103f, £400. Photo

£150-200

1922 “Self-Government”

397

Ex 398

————— Ex 399 —————

Watermark Crown CC 397

刂

10/- black, original gum; fine. S.G. 105, £225. Photo

398

刂

£100-120

Watermark Mult. Crown CA

399

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 5/- set of eight, and 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d. horizontal pairs, one in each the variety no hyphen, original gum; fine. S.G. 106-113, £415. Photo

£150-200

1 ⁄ 2 d. (2) to 1/- each in a corner block of four with plate number, 2/- (2), and 2/6d. (7 with a block of four), original gum; chiefly fine. S.G. 106-112, £859. Photo

£250-300

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401

400 400

401

刂+ អ

刂

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the top of the sheet, large part original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 111, £1,000+. Photo

£500-600

2/- purple and blue on blue, from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate number, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 111, £250. Photo

£120-150

402

403 402

403

刂

刂+ អ

2/- purple and blue on blue, from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number, large part original gum, a few traces of staining on reverse. S.G. 111, £250. Photo

£100-120

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint, some staining just visible on the face. S.G. 111, £1,000+. Photo

£200-250

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404 405 404

405

刂+ អ

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 111, £1,000+. Photo

£50-600

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number, showing an early state of the Break in Scroll [R.1/12] variety, original gum, the upper pair remaining unmounted mint, hinged in the margins, fine. S.G. 111, 111a. Photo

£800-1,000

406

407

408

刂

407

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12], original gum; fine. S.G. 111b, £1,100. Photo

£400-500

2/- purple and blue on blue, from the foot of the sheet, variety Break in pearl at lower right State II, [R.5/3], original gum; fine. S.G. 111var. Photo

£250-300

5/- green and yellow, first to fourth printings, original gum; fine. S.G. 113, £240

£100-120

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410

409 409

410

刂+ អ

刂 ᔛ

5/- green and red on yellow, second printing, block of four from the top of the sheet, original gum, the upper pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 113, £240+. Photo

£100-120

5/- green and red on yellow, from the upper right corner of the sheet, variety Break in Scroll [R.1/12], unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only; fine. S.G. 113a, £375. Photo

£150-200

411 411

刂+ អ

5/- green and red on yellow, first printing, block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number, including varieties Break in Scroll [R.1/12] (obscured by overprint) and Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12], original gum, the upper pair remaining unmounted mint, a little gum stained and centred to lower left. Rare. S.G. 113, 113a, 113b. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£300-400

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413

刂

413

5/- green and red on yellow, variety Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12], large part original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 113b, £375. Photo

£150-200

5/- green and red on yellow, variety Broken Crown and Scroll [R.2/12], part original gum; fine. S.G. 113b, £375. Photo

£150-200

414 414

415

刂

415

5/- green and red on yellow, variety Lines omitted from Scroll [R.2/4], large part original gum; fresh and fine. S.G. 113c, £375. Photo

£150-200

5/-green and red on yellow, variety Break in left Scroll [R.3/9], large part original gum; fine. S.G. 113var. Photo

£150-200

—————————— 416 —————————— 416

刂

5/- green and red on yellow, varieties Break in pearl at bottom [R.5/3], Nick in lower left Scroll [R.5/10] and Spot in King’s hair [R.6/12]; large part original gum, fine. S.G. 113 vars. Photo

£300-350

Watermark Mult. Script CA 417

418

刂

⁄ 4 d. to 10/- set of eight with additional 6d. horizontal pair, one variety no hyphen, large part original gum; 1⁄ 4 d. thinned, otherwise fine. S.G. 114-121, £200+

£80-100

1 ⁄ 4 d., 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 6d. blocks of four from the corners of the sheets with plate numbers, 2/- pair and four singles, one variety Broken pearl at bottom [R.5/3], original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. 114-120

£120-150

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420 419 419 420

刂+ អ

刂 ᔛ

2/- purple and blue on blue, block of four, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 120, £200. Photo

£100-120

2/- purple and blue on blue, from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number and showing variety Break in Scroll [R.1/12]; unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, fine. S.G. 120a, £300. Photo

£120-150

421 421 422

刂

422

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Lines omitted from Scroll [R.2/4], original gum; fine. S.G. 120c, £425. Photo

£150-200

2/- purple and blue on blue, variety Damaged leaf at bottom right [R.5/3], large part original gum; fine. S.G. 120f, £375. Photo

£120-150

1922 (c.) Printer’s Sample Proofs

423 1919 423

ᔛ P ᔛ S

2/6d. brown, imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1); large margins, fine. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£200-250

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424

425

424

ᔛ P ᔛ S

2/6d. brown, imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1), fine. Photo

£150-200

425

P ᔛ S ᔛ

10/- orange, imperforate and overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS2), affixed to brown card, fine. Photo

£400-500

426

428

429

427 1921 426

P ᔛ

2d. rose-red, perf. 14; fine. Photo

427

ᔛ P ᔛ S

428

ᔛ P ᔛ S

£120-150

429

ᔛ P ᔛ S

£120-150

£200-250

1922 Melita, Imperforate ⁄ 2 d. chestnut and blue from the corner of the sheet, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS2); fine. Photo ⁄ 2 d. chestnut and blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS2), fine. Photo ⁄ 2 d. blue and brown, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1), with gum; fine. Photo

430

431

£150-200

————— 432 —————

430

ᔛ P ᔛ S

£1 blue and green, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1); fine. Photo

£200-250

431

ᔛ P

£1 blue and brown; small central crease, otherwise fine. Photo

£150-200

432

ᔛ P ᔛ S

1922 Melita, Perforated ⁄ 2 d. chestnut and mauve (pulled perf at left) and 1⁄ 2 d. in blue and carmine, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1); fine. Photo 119

£250-300

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1922-26

———————— Ex 433 ———————— Specimen Stamps 433

ᔛ S

⁄ 4 d. to £1 set of seventeen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; a few traces of gum staining; chiefly fine. S.G. 123s-139s, £550. Photo

£200-250

Issued Stamps 434

刂

⁄ 4 d. to £1 (watermark upright) with additional 1⁄ 4 d., 3d., £1 (watermark upright), and 1925 21⁄ 2 d. on 3d. (both shades), part original gum; 1⁄ 2 d. thinned, 2d. with small stain at foot, chiefly fine. S.G. 123-138, 140-142

£100-150

1926 Overprinted “POSTAGE” 435

刂

⁄ 2 d. to 10/- and 3d. with overprint inverted (the usual three signatures on reverse), large part original gum. S.G. 143-156, 149a, £280

1928 Overprinted “POSTAGE

£100-150

AND REVENUE”

———————— Ex 436 ———————— 436

S ᔛ

⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of seventeen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 174s-192s, £400. Photo

£150-200

1935 Silver Jubilee 437

438

刂

刂+ អ

Set perforated “SPECIMEN”, set in blocks of four from the lower right corners of the sheets (one 1⁄ 2 d. with stain on face), 1⁄ 2 d. Extra Flagstaff and Short Extra Flagstaff varieties contained in corner blocks of four, Lightning Conductor variety contained in a corner block of six, 21⁄ 2 d. Extra Flagstaff variety contained in a corner pair; large part original gum, fine. S.G. 210-213, etc., £530+

£200-250

1937-51 mint collection (68), including 1949 Silver Wedding set in blocks of four, etc., unmounted mint or original gum; fine.

£80-100

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—————————— Ex 439 ——————————

439

440

刂+ អ

1938-43 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/- set of twenty-one in blocks of four with “Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London E.C.” imprints, unmounted mint or large part original gum, and 5/- Semaphore flaw contained in a block of four; fine. S.G. 217-231, £305. Photo

£200-250

1948-53 New Constitution set of twenty-one in blocks of four with “Waterlow & Sons Limited, London Wall, London, E.C.” imprints; unmounted mint or original gum, fine. S.G. 234-248, £360+

£200-250

Postage Dues 441

442

刂

刂អ B

1925 mint collection (108), comprising Typeset set (2) and set in tête-bêche pairs (2), 1925 Script set in blocks of four and singles; unmounted mint or original gum; fine

£150-200

1925 Typeset 21⁄ 2 d. black complete sheet of 168 (12 x 14), including fourteen tête-bêche pairs and [72] with “2” of “1⁄ 2 ” omitted (unmounted mint); some small faults and the tête-bêche pairs folded between. Rare. D5, D5a

£200-250

Godden De Luxe Albums 443

Four in maroon with “MALTA” tooled on the spine; fine

£200-250

444

Two in maroon, with “MALTA” tooled on the spine; fine

£100-120

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION SOLD BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES

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This form should be sent or faxed to the Spink auction office in advance of the sale. References for new clients should be ADDRESS ____________________________________________________ supplied in good time to be taken up before the sale. Bids received later than one hour before the start of the sale may ____________________________________________________________ not be processed.

____________________________________________________________ YOU CAN ALSO BID IN REAL TIME ON SPINK LIVE.

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JUST VISIT WWW.SPINK.COM, REGISTER AND LOG

9 JULY 2014

LONDON

INTO THE SALE.

SALE TITLE

DATE

CODE NAME

SALE NO.

British Europe including Long Island from the Vestey Collection

Wednesday 9 July 2014 at 10.00 a.m.

MEDITERRANEAN

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I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below. I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price will be the sum of the final bid and Buyer’s premium as a percentage of the final bid, any VAT chargeable, also a fee for bidding on the-saleroom.com only and surcharge for paying by credit card. The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received.

BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE OUR EXTENSION CLAUSES IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

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Please charge all purchases to my card Do not charge my card. I will arrange to send payment. (Spink will only charge your card should you default on the payment terms agreed) Please hold my purchased lots for collection

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DATE

SALE NO.

Wednesday 9 July 2014 at 10.00 a.m.

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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN STERLING Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

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

by £100 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. by £500 Auctioneer’s discretion

Lot Number (in numerical order)

Price Bid £ (excluding Buyer’s Premium)

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.

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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 apply in these conditions: 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 Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies. VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

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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.

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.

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.

The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

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

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

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 and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. 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. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters. 3.3

Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4

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 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

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3.4.5 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. 3.4.6 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 description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence. 4

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. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. 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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4.3

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.

4.4

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.

4.5

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 on www.spink.com and Spink Live 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. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility.

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. May/14

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 and other charges 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, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a surcharge for paying by credit card. 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 specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque. 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:

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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; 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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10.5 Law and Jurisdiction

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. 5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence. 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. May/14

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

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

Rest of the World

Up to £1,500

£10

£15

£20

Up to £10,000

£20

£30

£40

Above £10,001

£20

£50

£60

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 UK VAT–registered businesses, the VAT on 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.

ii.

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.

iii.

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.

iv.

Imported 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. This VAT is payable on items imported 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.

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 outside of the EU.

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SALE CALENDAR 2014 STAMPS 7 June 7 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 9 July 10 July 27/28 August 20 September 20 September 25 September 16 October 26/27 November 11 December

Hong Kong Lugano London London London London London New York Hong Kong Singapore London London London London

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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong Hong Kong

COINS 17/18 June 25 June 21 August 17/18 September 22/23 September 15 November 3/4 December BANKNOTES 17/18 June 15/16 July 21 August 17/18 September 30 September 1/2 October 15 November

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Series Sale

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BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND R BRITISH EUROPE INCLUDING LONG ISLAND FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION

FROM THE VESTEY COLLECTION SOLD BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES

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