The "Lionheart" Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part V - 15039 by Spink and Son

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R THE “LIONHEART” COLLECTION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND BRITISH EMPIRE - PART V

THE “LIONHEART” COLLECTION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND BRITISH EMPIRE - PART V

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69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET www.spink.com

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17 JUNE 2015

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

17 JUNE 2015

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL 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 - Tommy Chau Doris Lo COINS UK - Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Greg Cole Luke Mitchell Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung BANKNOTES UK - Barnaby Faull Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Pei Po Chow BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Luke Mitchell Europe - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland AUTOGRAPHS USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Charles Blane Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink

SALE CALENDAR 2015 STAMPS 16 16 19 20

May May May May

20/21/22 May 17 June 15/16 July 15/16 July 21 July 17/18 August 17/18 August 26 September

14 May 24/25 June 1/2 July 27 August 22/23 September 14 November 2/3 December

24/25 June 8/9 July 16 August 27 August 29/30 September 1 October 14 November

23 July 19 November

Auctioneer Luke Mitchell YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan

15035 15023 15039 15026 151 15037 15027 15040 CSS14

The Slaney Collection of English Coins – Part 2 The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

London New York London Hong Kong London Hong Kong London

15031 322 15005 CSS17 15006 CSS19 15007

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes Banknotes of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes World Banknotes The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York London Singapore Hong Kong London London Hong Kong

322 15028 15038 CSS17 15009 15009 CSS19

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London

15002 15003

Bonds & Share Certificates of the World The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World

London New York Hong Kong Hong Kong London

15018 322 CSS17 CSS19 15019

Postal History and Historical Documents

London

15037

Whisky, Whisky, Whisky, Whisky, Whisky,

Hong Kong Singapore Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

BONDS AND SHARES

AUTOGRAPHS

Finance & Administration Aleena Nieves

London London London London New York London Singapore Singapore Hong Kong

MEDALS

Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore Veronica Morris

Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Sonia Alves Amit Ramprashad

CSS16 CSS12 15024

BANKNOTES

Auction & Client Management Team Mira Adusei-Poku Grace Hawkins Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva John Winchcombe Craig Bower-Parker María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Hong Kong Hong Kong London

COINS

29 May 24/25 June 27 August 14 November 27 November

IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Addo Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

Gems of Chinese Imperial Post in Taiwan The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Western Australia from the Vestey Collection Swaziland, The Award-Winning Collection formed by Peter van der Molen, RDPSA, FRPSL The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part V The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Postal History and Historical Documents Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Antique Maps Sale during the International Exhibition The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale

21 July WINES 25 15 17 12 15

June August September October January 2016

Cognac Cognac Cognac Cognac Cognac

and and and and and

Other Other Other Other Other

Spirits Spirits sale during the International Exhibition Spirits Spirits Spirits

The above sale dates are subject to change Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

SFW14 SFW15 SFW16 SFW17 SFW18

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THE “LIONHEART” COLLECTION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND BRITISH EMPIRE - PART V 17 June 2015 in London and on *

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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

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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

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datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition. The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name. Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.4.1), and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.10.1.1). Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.4.3(iii)). Buyers are reminded that if they default on a successful bid that details relating to such default may be shared with other auction houses and live bidding platforms (condition 5.11). 2

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June 17, 2015 - 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 17 JUNE 2015 Commencing at 10.00 a.m. GREAT BRITAIN x1

1840-1919 mint and used selection (83) arranged on album leaves including used 1840 1d., 2d., good range of Surface-Printed issues with 1867-83 wmk. Maltese Cross 10/and lower values mint, 1891 £1 green used, Seahorses mint 1913-18 to 10/-, 1919 5/-, 10/-. Condition very mixed

£2,500-3,000

1840-1900 mint and used collection on album pages including 1840 1d. black (24, including one on 1841 entire to Greenock and two mint), 2d. blue (7, including strip of three on piece, one on 1841 entire letter to Wakefield and one mint), 1847-54 6d., 10d. pair and 1/- (2) used, 1862-64 3d. (2), 9d., 1/- mint, 1865 1/- green with selvedge at foot, 1867-80 2/- blue with wing margin, 1867-83 wmk. Maltese Cross 5/- Plate 2, 10/-, £1, 1883-84 white paper 2/6d. lilac (2), 5/- rose, 10/- ultramarine, 1884 £1 brown-lilac, 1887-92 1/- green mint, a small range of Officials; mixed condition. Careful viewing recommended

£10,000-12,000

3 x3

1840 Mulready Two Pence Letter Sheet, stereo obscured, clear printing, addressed to Suffolk, two light central black Maltese Cross cancellations, 19th June 1841 double-ring datestamp on front, black wax seal on reverse; some soiling along folds, otherwise a fine example. Photo

£180-200

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1840 1d. black, Plate 10, LD, good to large margins all round, unused, trace of gum; slightly soiled, hinge remnant, tiny corner crease at upper left, otherwise fine. Brandon Certificate (2010). Photo

£1,500-2,000

1840 VR Official, MH black, good to large margins, unused, without gum. A very attractive example. S.G. V1, £32,000. Photo

£2,800-3,200

1841-1863 selection of items (9) including 1840 1d. black on 1841 entire to Golspie, 1850 (9 Nov.) entire to New York bearing 1841 1d. red strip of three, 1847-54 1/- strip of three, all with Liverpool “466” barred oval cancellations, 1862 (1 Dec.) entire to Turin bearing 1855-57 6d. (2), 1862-64 9d. pair with London “12” barred oval handstamps; also 1847-54 Embossed issues on pieces with 6d. vertical pair and 10d. single. Condition mixed

£400-500

1841 1d. red-brown, wmk. Small Crown, perf 16 (Archer), Plate 99, SK-SL, horizontal pair, centred to right; also 1d. red-brown, OK-OL, horizontal imperf pair on blued paper (small corner crease at upper left); both used on piece. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 8a, 16b. Photo

£500-600

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1865 1d. carmine-rose, Plate 66, MF, imperforate plate proof, part original gum, close to large margins; fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2011). S.G. DP35b, £3,000. Photo

£450-500

1858-79 2d. Plate 15, IJ-JK, block of four, a few short perfs at foot, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 46. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1860 prepared for use but not issued 11⁄ 2 d. rosy mauve, plate 1, without gum, a few short perfs at lower right, otherwise fine. S.G. 53a, £8,500. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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1867-83 Watermark Maltese Cross x11

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5/- pale rose, Plate 1, GG, “MARK.LANE.BO/E.C.” of 1 March 1872 c.d.s., a few marks on face, short perf at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 127, £675. Photo

£180-200

£1 brown-lilac, Plate 1, EH, large part original gum (partly redistributed), two small tone marks at lower left not detracting from the fresh and very fine appearance. An exceptionally rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1959). S.G. 129, £90,000. Photo

£6,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:

Lars Amundsen, 1967 x13

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£1 brown-lilac, neat Bradford c.d.s., reduced red crayon marks, good appearance. S.G. 129, £4,500. Photo

£700-900

1867-83 Watermark Anchor, White Paper x14

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5/- rose, Plate 4, AC, fine used. S.G. 134, £4,200. Photo

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10/- greenish grey, Plate 1, EH, heavily cancelled, short perf at top, otherwise good appearance. S.G. 135, £4,500. Photo

£600-800

£1 brown-lilac, Plate 1, BD, pinhole repaired with hinge remnant, some discolouration at upper right, good used. S.G. 136, £9,000. Photo

£800-1,000

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£1,200-1,500

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£5 orange, Plate 1, AM, neat c.d.s. cancellation, toned perf at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 137, £4,750. Photo ———————————————————— 5

£500-600

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1880-83 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d. and 6d., 1880-81 1⁄ 2 d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d. and 5d., 1881 1d. lilac shades (3, one with 14 dots); a few minor faults, generally fine. Cat. £3,375. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1883 3d. on 3d. (gum bend) and 6d. on 6d. (variety left dot only, Spec. K8Bg); large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 159, 162 var., £1,625. Photo

£400-500

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1883-84 white paper, 2/6d. (black offset marks on gum), 5/- and 10/- (tiny bend at lower right); large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 178, 181, 183, £3,825. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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–– 2/6d. lilac block of four, FD-GE, each with Oxford St. c.d.s.; the upper pair separated and rejoined at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 178, £640. Photo

£100-120

1884 wmk. Crowns £1 brown-lilac, RA, Sheffield c.d.s. and boxed telegraphic cancellations, fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo

£500-700

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1888 wmk. Orbs £1 brown-lilac, OC, c.d.s. and boxed telegraphic cancellations, fine. S.G. 186, £4,250. Photo

£800-1,000

1883-84 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 9d. (used); 1/- with tone spots, a few minor faults, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 187-196. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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1902-10 2/6d. to £1, part to large part original gum, a few gum creases, £1 with corner crease and some staining in selvedge, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 260, 263, 265, 266. Photo

£1,000-1,200

–– £1 green, oval registered cancellations, vertical crease at left not affecting good appearance. S.G. 266, £850. Photo

£180-200

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1913 Waterlow £1 green in yellowish shade, neat Twickenham 1914 c.d.s., very fine. S.G. 403, £1,250. Photo

£500-600

1929 PUC £1 black, large part original gum which is a little toned, good appearance. S.G. 438, £750. Photo

£150-200

–– £1 black, fine used. S.G. 438, £550. Photo

£180-200

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OFFICIALS

30 Inland Revenue x30

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1882-1901, on issues of 1887-92 £1 green, ID, oval registered cancellation, tone spot on reverse showing through to face, a few blackened perfs at top, otherwise good appearance. S.G. O16, £2,500. Photo

£400-500

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1901, on issues of 1887 and 1900, 6d. purple on rose-red block of four, oval registered cancellations, hinge remnant at top, otherwise good appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (1929). S.G. O18, £480. Photo

£120-150

Office of Works x32

x33

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1902 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green from the top of the sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. O36, £575. Photo

£100-120

1902 21⁄ 2 d. with interpanneau margin at foot, without gum, fine. S.G. O39, £3,400. Photo

£800-1,000

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1890, on issues of 1887-90, 1/- dull green, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, pulled perf at top, lightly hinged, good appearance. S.G. O68s, £300

£80-100

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1900, on issues of 1891-1900, 1/- green and carmine, variety overprint inverted, tied to “MOUNT PLEASANT, PARCEL OFFICE, LONDON” piece by London grid cancellation in black; good colours, little peripheral toning, fine. R.P.S. (1950) and B.P.A. (1990) Certificates. S.G. O72a, £16,500. Photo

£10,000-12,000

ASCENSION x36

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1938-53 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 38b-47a, £250

x37

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1938-53 values (12) to 5/- in blocks of four, a few values with slightly toned gum, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 38-46

£60-80

£200-250

BAHAMAS

38 x38

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1862 trial perf. 11x121⁄ 2 , 1d. lake block of four, imperforate vertically between and at left, large part original gum, lower right stamp with diagonal crease, one with small thin, good colour and fine appearance. A rare block. R.P.S. Certificate (1962). S.G. 7, £9000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

–– trial perf. perf. 11x121⁄ 2 , 1d. lake vertical pair imperf between and at foot, fine mint. Rare. S.G. 7, £4,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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BARBADOS

40 x40

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1852-55 Prepared for use but not issued, imperforate (no value), deep slate block of four, good to large margins all round, large part original gum, light diagonal bend, fine. S.G. 5b, £1,000. Photo

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1855 (1⁄ 2 d.) yellow-green, large margins all round, barred oval “1” cancel, fine. S.G. 1, £700. Photo

£150-180

1882-86 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type BAR2), part to large part original gum, some with slight gum toning, otherwise fine appearance. Scarce. S.G. 89-103. Photo

£250-300

Ex 43 x43

x44

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–– 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- with additional 3d. reddish purple in blocks of four, large part original gum, a few minor faults, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 89-103, £3,000+. Photo

£1,000-1,200

1918 (21 Feb-10 July) War Tax 1/- grey-black and carmine block of four, minor gum toning in places not affecting fine appearance. S.G. 95, £440. Photo

£120-150

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£300-400

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1939 perf 131⁄ 2 x13 1d. scarlet, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 249, £275. Photo

£100-120

BARBUDA

46 x46

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1922 1d. scarlet block of four, variety watermark reversed, two neat Barbuda c.d.s. cancels dated “AU/21/22”, very fine. S.G. 2x, £3,600. Photo

£1,000-1,200

BASUTOLAND

47 Officials x47

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1934 2d. bright purple, fine used. Rare. Photocopy of B.P.A. Certificate (1972). S.G. O3, £1,400. Photo

£500-600

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BECHUANALAND

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British Bechuanaland x48

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1887 £5 lilac and black, neat central Maribogo c.d.s., two small surface stains, otherwise fine. Brandon Certificate (2007). S.G. 21, £1,700. Photo

£600-800

Bechuanaland Protectorate x49

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1888 (Aug) 1⁄ 2 d. to 6d. on 6d. and 1888 (10 Dec) 4d. on 4d.; large part original gum, a few minor faults, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 40-45, 51, £988. Photo

£300-400

–– 10/- green and black overprinted “Protectorate” (Type 13), large part original gum, small thin spot at upper left and manuscript initials on reverse, otherwise fine and of good appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (2003). S.G. 50, £5,000. Photo

£800-1,000

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1890 1⁄ 2 d. vermilion (type 17), fine mint. S.G. 55

£100-120

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POSTAGE DUES:

1926 1⁄ 2 d. to 2d. set of three, each with double ring c.d.s., fine. Rare. S.G. D1-D3, £275

£120-150

–– 1926 1d. block of four, fine used. S.G. D2, £320

£120-150

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Ex 54 Tati Concessions x54

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1895 1/- to £5, fresh and fine mint. Photo

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£200-250

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BERMUDA x55

1865-1968 predominantly mint collection on album pages including 1865-1903 values (5) to 1/-, 1875 Surcharges (1d. on 1/- used), 1918-22 MCA 2/- to £1 (10/- used), 1932 Script 12/6d. grey and orange, 1938-53 2/- to £1 and later issues; generally fine. Viewing recommended

£800-1,000

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1865-1938 predominantly mint collection including 1865-73 values (9) to 1/-, 1918-22 values to £1, 1920-21 Tercentenary set, 1924-32 Script 2/-, 2/6d., 10/- and 12/6d., envelope registered to Birmingham at 5d., 1938-53 values (14) to £1; generally fine to very fine. Photo

57 x57

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£1,000-1,200

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1922-34 Script 2/6d. grey-black and pale orange-vermilion on grey-blue, fresh and very fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). S.G. 89h, £2,750. Photo

£700-900

–– 10/- green and red on pale emerald and deep emerald, study of nine different printings, large part original gum, fresh and fine to very fine. S.G. 92, 92g, £1,320. Photo

£500-600

————— Ex 59 ————— x59

刂

–– 12/6d. grey and orange, study of eleven different printings including one corner plate number example, large part original gum, a couple with some gum toning, otherwise fresh and fine to very fine. S.G. 93, £2,750. Photo 13

£800-1,000

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刂

1938-53 Script 2/- to £1, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 116-121, £1,605. Photo

£500-600

61 x61

刂

–– 12/6d. deep grey and brownish orange, fine mint. S.G. 120, £550. Photo

£120-150

x62

刂

–– 12/6d. grey and yellow, fresh and very fine mint. Brandon Certificate (2008). S.G. 120d, £700. Photo

£250-300

BRITISH COLUMBIA x63

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1860-71 used selection comprising 1860 21⁄ 2 d. (6), 1865 perf. 14, 5c. (4, with a pair), a further single on piece with imperf. 10c. (stated to be unique), 10c. (7), 1867-67 3d. (5, plus two pairs and a strip of three) and wing margin vertical block of six mint, 1868-71 perf. 14, 5c. (6), 10c., 25c. (5, one mint and one on piece with 1865 3d.), perf.121⁄ 2 , 5c., 25c. (2, one on piece with 50c.); also further selection of nine stamps with different numeral cancellations. Generally fair to fine. (49 items)

£3,000-4,000

BRITISH EAST AFRICA

————————————— Ex 64 ————————————— x64

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1890-1903 mint collection (61) including 1890 1⁄ 2 a. on 1d. deep purple, 1895 (9 July) 1a., 3a., 41⁄ 2 a., 1895-96 values to 3/- with 4a. showing variety “Br1tish” for “British”, 1896-1901 1⁄ 2 a. to 5r. less 2r., 1897-1903 1r., 3r., 4r., 5r., 10r. and 20r.; generally fresh and fine. Cat £5,000+. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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x66

ᔛ

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1890-95 1⁄ 2 a. dull brown vertical pair, variety imperforate between, two Mombasa squared-circle cancellations, fine. S.G. 4bc, £500. Photo

£200-250

1895-96 2r. brick-red, part original gum, fine. S.G. 44, £500. Photo

£250-300

———— 67 ———— x67

刂

x68

x69

x70

刂

Ex 70

1895 (Dec.) 21⁄ 2 a. on 11⁄ 2 a. sepia (2, types 13 and 14), large part original gum, fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate for type 13 (1992). S.G.64. Photo

£300-400

1897 on Zanzibar, 1⁄ 2 a. to 71⁄ 2 a. set of six from the UPU supply showing stop after “Africa” (5a. with thin at top), also 1897 5a. bistre and red used, 21⁄ 2 on 1a. indigo and red, 21⁄ 2 on 3a. grey and red; part original gum, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine mint

£150-180

–– 21⁄ 2 a. on 1a. indigo and red, variety overprint in red, unissued, large part original gum, slightly gum toned, horizontal gum crease, otherwise good appearance. S.G. 81 var. Photo

£300-400

–– 21⁄ 2 a. on 3a. (3, types 12, 13 and 14), large part original gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 89-91, £605. Photo

£150-180

71 x71

ᔛ

1903 CC 1r. bright ultramarine, fine used. Scarce. S.G. 92b, £400. Photo 15

£200-250

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x73

x74

ᔛ

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x75

———————— Ex 74 ————————

1853-55 4d. blue, good to large margins, fine used. Holcombe Opinion (1998). S.G. 19, £800. Photo

£300-350

1860-63 8c. pink, large part original gum, small thins at top, otherwise fine appearance. Scarce. S.G. 35, £750. Photo

£200-250

1881 (28 Dec) 1 on 48c., on official stamps 1 on 12c., 1 on 48c., 2 (types 23 and 24) on 12c. (2), 2 (types 19, 23 and 24) on 24c. (3); part to large part original gum, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine appearance. Rare. S.G. 152-159. Photo

£700-900

1882-1935 mint and used collection on album pages including 1882 1c. magenta (13, including block of twelve), 2c. yellow (25, including reinforced block of six), 1882 CA 1c. to 8c., 1888-89 surcharges set to $5, 1899 surcharges including 15c. variety no stop after “CENTS”, 1905-07 1c. to 96c., 1905 $2.40 green and violet and KGV issues; generally fine to very fine. An interesting lot. Viewing recommended

£2,500-3,000

——————————————— Ex 76 ——————————————— x76

x77

刂

1888-89 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, large part original gum, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 175-189, £1,900. Photo

£600-800

1889 1c. to 96c. including listed shades, 1890-91 1c. to 8c. and 1900-03 1c. to 60c. including both 48c. shades; large part original gum, fresh and fine

£200-250

BRUNEI x78

x79

x80

刂

1895-1994 comprehensive mint and used collection in an album including 1895 to $1, 1908 to $1 on 8c., 1908 to $25 mint, 1916 5c. retouch used, 8c. perforated “SPECIMEN”, 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition to $1, 1924-37 to $1 and overprinted/perforated “SPECIMEN”, 1947-51 to 10/- and perforated “SPECIMEN”. Generally fair to fine. (hundreds)

£1,500-1,800

1906-37 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1907-10 to $1, 1908-22 to $25, 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition to $1 and 1924-37 to $1. Mostly good to fine. (78)

£500-600

1906-37 small mint selection (31) including 1908-22 $1 and 1924-37 50c.; generally fine

£80-100

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x81

x82

x83

刂

1915 (Sept) 9ch. deep violet and brown, fresh and fine mint. Holcombe Opinion (1999). S.G. 20, £1,500. Photo

£400-500

–– 10ch. brown and deep green, fresh and fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1959). S.G. 21, £2,500. Photo

£500-700

–– 3t. red, crimson and gold, fresh and fine mint. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1962). S.G. 29, £7,500. Photo

£1,800-2,000

CANADA

———————————————————— Ex 84 ————————————————————

x84

x85

刂

1852-1935 mint collection including 1859 1c., 121⁄ 2 c., 17c., Large Queen 1⁄ 2 c., 1c. (3 shades), 2c. (2), 3c. 6c. (2), 121⁄ 2 c. 15c. (3 shades), Small Queen 1⁄ 2 c., 1c. (2), 2c. (2), 3c. (5), 5c., 6c. (2), 10c. (2), 1893 20c. and 50c., 1897 Jubilee values (11) to 50c., 1897-98 1⁄ 2 c. to 10c. less 1c., 1898-1902 values (13) to 20c., 1903-12 1c. to 50c., 1908 Tercentenary set, 1911-22 1c. to 50c., 1915 War Tax (3), Registration stamps, Special Delivery, Postage Dues; also, small selection of New Brunswick (8), British Columbia and Vancouver Island (10), Nova Scotia (8) and Prince Edward Island; some faults though generally good to fine. Viewing recommended. Photo

£3,000-4,000

1852-97 choice selection of mint and used examples including used 1852-57 3d. brownred on ribbed paper, good even margins, 1868-76 2c. deep green, thin paper, 3c. red strip of three, 1888-97 20c. and 50c. horizontal pairs, and mint 1868-76 1⁄ 2 c. on Bothwell paper, 1870-89 2c. green, unmounted, 1888-97 6c. red-brown, unmounted, 10c. brown red imperforate pair. Very fine and most with certificates

£400-500

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86 x86

刂

1855 10d. bright blue, small to large margins, unused without gum, small tear, otherwise good appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (1960). S.G. 13, £14,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500 £1,000-1,200

x87

刂

1858 1⁄ 2 d. deep rose, large part original gum, fine appearance. S.G. 25, £4,750. Photo

x88

ᔛ

1859 1c. rose (11), variously cancelled, a few minor faults, otherwise good to fine. S.G. 29, £550

£80-100

———————————————————— 89 ———————————————————— x89

ᔛ P E ᔛ

1868 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. essay, 1d. plate proofs on white bond paper in maroon, violet, pale blue, brown (2) and green. A scarce and attractive group. Photo

£1,800-2,000

91 93

x90

x91

刂

អ x92 +

x93

刂+ អ

1868-71 Large Queen 1c. deep orange, toned perf at top, otherwise fine mint. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013). S.G. 56, £1,600. Photo

£600-800

–– 6c. blackish brown, toned perf at right, otherwise fresh and fine mint. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013, graded 98). S.G. 59, £1,400. Photo

£600-800

1870-1977 predominantly unmounted mint range in blocks of four in a stockbook in sets and part sets including regular, commemorative, Official, Postage Due and Special Delivery issues; a generally fresh and fine lot. Viewing recommended

£800-1,000

1889-97 Small Queen, Ottawa printing, 3c. bright vermilion imperforate block of four, large part original gum, fine appearance. Greene Certificate (2013). S.G. 105b, £1,100. Photo

£400-500

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94 x94

刂

—————————————— Ex 95 —————————————— –– Ottawa printing 5c. grey, almost perfectly centred, very fine mint. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013, graded 95). S.G. 106. Photo

£250-300

x95

ᔛ P

1897-98 1⁄ 2 c. to 10c. set of eight imperforate plate proofs on card. Excellent colour. Photo

£500-600

x96

刂 ᔛ

1897 Jubilee, issue eight choice unmounted mint examples comprising 1⁄ 2 c. (graded 95), 1c. (graded 98), 2c. (graded 90), 5c. (graded 98), 6c., 8c. (graded 98 and 100) and 10c., all with certificates and superb

£600-800

97 x97

x98

x99

刂

刂 ᔛ

x100

刂

100

–– $3 bistre, beautifully centred, very fine mint. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013, graded 98). S.G. 138, £1,500. Photo

£400-500

1898-1927 choice selection of well-centred unmounted mint examples comprising Special Delivery, all with certificates, 10c. no shading in value tablet, 1922 20c. (graded 95), 1927 20c. lower marginal (95J) and Postage Dues 1906-28 to 10c. with additional 5c. and 1930-32 2c. to 10c. Superb

£500-600

1898-1902 Numerals, an unmounted mint selection of eight choice stamps comprising 2c. (3), 3c., 6c. (2) and 7c. (2, one marginal); also 1899 2c. on 3c. Most with certificates, superb

£1,000-1,200

1898 Imperial Penny Postage 2c. horizontal pair, variety imperforate, black only, without gum as normal, very fine. Unitrade 85v, $1,250. Photo

£350-450

——————— Ex 101 ——————— x101

刂 ᔛ

1903-12 K.E. choice selection of well-centred unmounted mint stamps comprising 1c. (graded 98), 2c., top marginal, (95J), 5c. (2, one graded 95), 10c. (98J), also 2c. imperf. pair and 1d. essay in orange on thick wove paper. Superb. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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102 x102

x103

ᔛ P

刂

1903-12 1c. die proof in black on wove paper (64x76mm.), fine. Greene Certificate (2014). Photo

£600-800

–– 20c. pale olive-green, very well centred, fine mint. S.G. 185, £300. Photo

£120-150

Ex 105

Ex 104 x104

x105

x106

刂+ អ

刂 ᔛ

1908 Quebec Tercentenary set in blocks of four, 10c. marginal with plate number (perfs heavily reinforced), large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 188-195, £2,200. Photo

£500-600

–– 1⁄ 2 c. to 10c., and 20c. choice unmounted mint examples with big margins. S.G. 188-93, 195. Photo for 20c.

£1,000-1,200

1911-29 selection of choice well-centred unmounted mint examples, many with certificates, including 1911-25 values to 8c. with blocks of four, 1912-24, imperf. x perf. 8, 1c. green, 2c. green, 3c. brown, 3c. carmine, all pairs, 1913 2c., perf. 8 x imperf., 1915-24, perf. 12 x imperf., 1c. (2, one with experimental large perf. holes), 2c. carmine, 3c. brown, all vertical pairs, 1917 3c. , 1924 1c., 2c., 3c., imperf pairs, 1928-29 to $1, 1929, imperf. x perf. 8, 1c., 2c., pairs, 1930-31 £1; War Tax selection with 1916 2c. + 1c. and Inland Revenue 5c. Superb

£1,800-2,200

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x108

刂+ អ

ᔛ+ អ

1911-22 20c. olive-green imprint block of four from the top of the sheet, hinged in the selvedge, very fine mint. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013). S.G. 212. Photo

£400-500

1928-29 1c. to $1 in blocks of four, fine used. S.G. 275-285, £760

£180-200

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE x109

x110

ᔛ

111 x111

x112

x113

x114

ᔛ

ᔛ+ អ

刂

刂+ អ

1853-64 used selection comprising 1853 1d. (4), 4d. (4), 1855-63 1d. (4), 4d. (4), 6d. (12), 1/- (8), 1861 Woodblock 1d. (4), 4d. (4), 1863-64 1d. (4), 1/- (4, one with R.P.S. Certificate, 1973); condition mixed. Viewing recommended

£2,500-3,000

1853 on blued paper, 1d. used range with varying amounts of blueing comprising blocks of four (4), pairs (12, one with watermark sideways) and singles (60, five with watermark sideways), various shades, many with clear margins though condition rather mixed

£3,000-3,500

Ex 112

114

1853 deeply blued paper 1d. pale brick-red pair, good to large margins, fine used. Brandon Certificate (1989). S.G. 1, £900. Photo

£200-250

1853 slightly blued paper 1d. brick-red block of four, close to large margins, vertical crease between pairs; also, 4d. deep blue, good margins all round; fine used. S.G. 3, 4, £1,570. Photo

£300-400

1855-1904 mint collection (43) including 1855-63 6d. pale rose-lilac (B.P.A. Certificate 1958), 1864 4d. deep blue, a range of rectangular issues, 1902-04 values (7) to 1/-; generally good to fine

£300-400

1855-63 1/- deep dark green block of four, large margins all round, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 8b, £1,800. Photo

£500-600

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1861 entire letter to Cape Town bearing 1d. deep rose-red block of four touched at top left and at foot, otherwise huge margins, Tulbagh and Cape Town oval datestamps on reverse in red, top flap opened out to reveal whole block and fold ironed out. Attractive. S.G. 5b. Photo

116

117

£200-250

118

1861 Woodblocks x116

ᔛ

1d. carmine pair, close to large margins, fine used. S.G. 13a, £7,000. Photo

x117

ᔛ

1d. carmine, good to large margins, very light ironed out crease, fine used. R.P.S. Certificate (1958). S.G. 13a, £3,500. Photo

£700-900

4d. pale bright blue, small to large margins, fine used. Scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1951). S.G. 14b, £2,250. Photo

£600-700

x118

ᔛ

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£1,200-1,500

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x120

ᔛ

120

4d. deep bright blue, small to very large margins, small corner crease at right, fine used. S.G. 14c, £5,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

4d. deep bright blue, small to large margins, light corner crease at lower right, fine used. S.G. 14c, £5,000. Photo

£1,000-1,200

121 1863-64 Issue x121

ᔛអ B

1d. deep carmine-red block of five, large margins all round including parts of two adjoining stamps, ironed horizontal crease, otherwise fine used. R.P.S. Certificate (1980). S.G. 18, £1,625. Photo

£300-400

122

x122

刂+ អ

1d. deep carmine-red triangular block of four, good to large margins, just touched at foot, large part original gum, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 18, £1,200. Photo

£250-300

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刂+ អ

4d. deep blue triangular block of four, good to large margins all round, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 19, £1,100. Photo

£300-400

124 x124

刂អ B

6d. bright mauve marginal block of eight, horizontal crease across lower left pair, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 20, £3,200. Photo

£700-900

125 x125

刂

1/- bright emerald-green pair, small to large margins, just touched at one corner, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 21, £1,200. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£250-350

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—————————— Ex 126 —————————— x126

ᔛ S

1902-03 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, 1907 4d. to 5/-, 1907-09 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1912-20 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/- with additional 3d., 1/- and 10/- values, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 3s-7s, 13s-16s, 25s-34s, 40s-52bs, £1,250+. Photo

£400-500

128

Ex 127 x127

x128

刂

ᔛ

1907-09 1⁄ 2 d., 21⁄ 2 d., 6d. and 1/- in blocks of four, 1d. and 6d. in blocks of six; unmounted mint except 1/-, tone spot on 21⁄ 2 d., otherwise very fine. S.G. 25-28, 30, 30a, 31. Photo

£600-800

1917 War Tax 11⁄ 2 d. on 21⁄ 2 d. deep blue, fine used. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2004). S.G. 55, £2,000. Photo

£800-1,000

CEYLON x129

x130

x131

x132

1857-1981, mixed mint and used collection arranged on album leaves including used Pence issues to 1/- imperf. and 2/- perf., a range of surcharged issues to 1r. 50c., 1927-29 5r., 10r. 20r. mint. Condition a little mixed in places. (hundreds)

£700-800

1857-1947 a predominantly mint collection including 1857 6d. purple-brown used, 1857-59 values (10) used, 1861-64 1/9d., 1862 no watermark 1/- slate-purple, 1863-66 4d., 9d. and 2/-, 1879 2r.50 dull rose, a range of surcharges (47), KEVII issues, 1912-25 50r. dull purple, 100r. grey-black overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1924 100r. brownish grey, 1927 100r. dull purple and blue overprinted “SPECIMEN”, later issues and Officials (21); generally fresh and fine

£1,800-2,000

1857-1935 mint and used selection arranged on stockcards including used 1857-59 imperf. 2d. green pair (no gum), 9d., 2/- (cut-into) and mint 1857-64 1⁄ 2 d. dull mauve pair, 1861-64 rough perf. 14 to 151⁄ 2 , 4d. rose-red, 9d. olive-sepia and 1863-66 2/- pair. Condition mixed. (92)

£700-800

1857-70 small selection (12) including 1864 1⁄ 2 d. dull mauve, 1861-64 4d., 1/-, 186770 2/- deep blue; also 1857-59 5d., 6d., 1863-66 9d. used; condition mixed

£300-400

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1857-67 mint and used collection (102) including 1857 (1 Apr) 6d. purple-brown used, 1857-59 9d. purple-brown used, 10d. dull vermilion, 2/- dull blue used, 1861-64 8d. yellow-brown, 1862 5d. lake-brown; some faults though generally good to fine. Viewing recommended

£1,000-1,200

1857-59 mint 2d. (4, including yellowish green pair), 5d., 10d., 1/9d.; used 1d. (10, including a pair, a strip of three and one used on cover), 2d. (5, including a pair), 5d. 6d. (5, shades), 8d., 9d., 10d., 1/-, 1/9d. (2); also, 1857-64 imperforate 1⁄ 2 d. (5, four used including pair); condition mixed

£1,000-1,200

136

Ex 135

137

138

1857-59 Watermark Star x135

ᔛ

4d. rose (2), one with clear margins all round, the other just touched at right and cut into at foot, both with neat barred oval cancellations, good to fine appearance. Rare. S.G. 4, £9,000. Photo

£500-600

x136

ᔛ

6d. brown, close to small margins all round, fine used. S.G. 6a, £550. Photo

£200-250

x137

ᔛ

1/9d. green, good margins on three sides, fine used. S.G. 11, £800. Photo

£250-300

x138

ᔛ

2/- dull blue, large margins on three sides, just touched at left, fine used. Rare. S.G. 12, £1,300. Photo

£300-350

———————————————————— x139

x140

刂+ អ

1861-64 rough perf. mostly used selection arranged on album leaves including 1d. (8, one mint and a re-enforced strip of five), blued paper, 4d. (3, one unused), 6d. (4, two unused), 8d. unused, 9d. (5, two mint), 10d. (3, one mint), 1/- (2, one unused), 1/9d. mint, 2/- used (3). Condition mixed as to be expected. (31)

£500-600

1867-70 9d. blackish brown block of four, large part original gum, thin in upper left stamp, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 69b, £280

£80-100

141 x141

x142

刂

刂+ អ

1885 5c. on 8c. orange-yellow, variety surcharge inverted, diagonal gum crease, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 179b. Photo

£1,200-1,500

1888-90 2c. on 4c. rose block of four, variety surcharge double (gum toned), 1890 5c. on 15c. olive-green block of four, variety surcharge inverted, 1899-1900 2r.25 dull blue corner plate number block of four (thin and vertical crease); large part original gum, fine appearance. S.G. 211b, 233a, 264, £1,012

£150-180

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Ex 143 —————————— 144 —————————— 1912-25 Watermark Multiple Crown CA x143

x144

ᔛ S

1c. to 20r. with additional listed 1r. (3), 2r. (2) and 5r. shades, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 301s-319s, £700+. Photo

£200-250

50r., 100r. and 500r., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, some toned perfs, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 320s-322s, £1,350. Photo

£400-500

145

146

147

148

x145

刂

50r. dull purple, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 320, £600. Photo

x146

刂

100r. grey-black, fine mint. S.G. 321, £2,750. Photo

x147

ᔛ S

500r. dull green, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 322s, £700. Photo

£200-250

1000r. purple on red, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 323s, £1,400. Photo

£400-500

x148

ᔛ S

————— 149 —————

£120-150 £1,000-1,200

150

1921-32 Watermark Script CA x149

x150

ᔛ S

100r. brownish grey and 100r. dull purple and blue, both overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 359s, 360s, £950. Photo

£300-400

100r. brownish grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 359s, £475. Photo

£120-150

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151 x151

x152

x153

S ᔛ

刂

152

153

100r. dull purple and blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 360s, £475. Photo

£120-150

100r. dull purple and blue, small tone spot at lower left, otherwise fresh and fine mint. Diena Certificate (1966). S.G. 360, £2,000. Photo

£800-1,000

100r. dull purple and blue, fine mint. S.G. 360, £2,000. Photo

£500-700

COOK ISLANDS

154

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1932 1d. black and lake, variety centre inverted, lightly cancelled, centred to upper left, small tear at lower right, nevertheless one of the major varieties of the Cook Islands. Very rare, only one sheet of 80 issued. S.G. 100a, £8,500. Photo

£2,500-3,000

CYPRUS x155

x156

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1880-1896 virtually complete mint collection including 1880 1⁄ 2 d. rose plate 15, 4d., 6d. and 1/-, 1881 Surcharges (8), 1881 (1 July) 6pi. olive-grey (R.P.S. Certificate, 1985), 1882-86 1⁄ 2 pi. to 12pi., 1882 CC 1⁄ 2 on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green, 1886 CA 1⁄ 2 on 1⁄ 2 pi. emeraldgreen, 1892-94 1⁄ 2 pi. to 12pi., 1894-96 1⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi.; generally fresh and fine

£3,000-3,500

1902-1961 virtually complete mint collection including 1902-04 1⁄ 2 pi. to 45pi., 1904-10 5pa. to 45pi., 1912-15 10pa. to 45pi, 1921-23 10pa. to £1, 1924-28 £1 purple and black on red, 1928 £5 black on yellow, 1928 Anniv. set and later issues; generally fresh and fine

£3,000-3,500

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DOMINICA

157 x157

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1951 New Constitution 3c. green and reddish violet, variety “JA” for “CA” in watermark, large part original gum, fresh and fine. This variety is listed for the 5c. and 8c. values but not the 3c. S.G. 135 var. Photo

£300-350

FALKLAND ISLANDS x158

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1878-1912 mint selection including 1878-79 1d., 6d. (3), 1/- (2), 1882 1d. (2), 1885-91 1d. (4), 4d. (2), 1889-91 1d. (3, one with watermark reversed), 4d. (4, one with watermark reversed), 1891-1902 a range of shades to 5/- with some blocks, 1904-12 values to 3/- (2) and 5/- (2) with some duplication; generally fresh and fine

£3,000-3,500

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刂

1898 2/6d. and 5/-, fine mint. S.G. 41, 42, £525. Photo

£120-150

160 x160

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–– 5/- red block of four, large part original gum, a little gum toned, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 42, £1,000. Photo 29

£400-500

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1904-33 used collection including 1904-12 values (43) to 3/- (2) and 5/- with a range of shades, 1912-20 values (28) to £1, 1918-20 War Stamps (14), 1921-28 set to 3/-, 1928 (7 Feb) 21⁄ 2 d. on 2d. purple-brown on small piece, 1929-37 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1933 Centenary set (2/6d. on small piece); generally fine. Photo

£2,500-3,000

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x163

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1912-1953 mint collection including 1912-20 values up to 5/- (5, shades), 10/- and £1, 1929-37 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1933 Centenary set including 5/- black and yellow-orange; generally fresh and fine. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1938-1966 mint collection including 1938-50 range of shades with some blocks and a 5/- indigo and pale yellow-brown with B.P.A. Certificate (1984); generally fresh and fine

£2,000-2,500

164 x164

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1964 (8 Dec) 1/- black and carmine-red marginal single, variety watermark inverted, fresh and very fine mint. S.G. 217w, £3,750. Photo

£1,000-1,200

FALKLAND ISLANDS DEPENDENCIES x165

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1944-1969 unmounted mint collection including 1944-45 set of thirty-two, 1946-49 Thick map 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, Thin map 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 4d., 6d., 9d. and 1/varieties and QEII issues; also, British Antarctic Territory 1⁄ 2 d. to £1; fresh and very fine WWW.SPINK.COM

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£250-300

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x167

x168

x169

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1869-1980 a duplicated mint and used accumulation housed in an album including a good range of Cameo heads mint with sheetlets of fifteen 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., K.E.VII with dented frame 1902-05 21⁄ 2 d., 6d., 1904-06 1⁄ 2 d., 6d. (used), 1909 2d., K.G.V split “A” 1912-22 2d. in pair with normal, a range of plate numbers and later issues in blocks. Condition variable with careful inspection essential. (thousands)

£3,000-4,000

1869-1959 comprehensive mint collection neatly arranged in an album with shades and varieties including 1880-81 6d. deep blue sloping label, 1902-05 1/6d. dented frame, 1935 Silver Jubilee 3d. extra flagstaff and short extra flagstaff. Mostly good to fine. (hundreds)

£1,800-2,000

1869-1929 mint collection (103) including a small range of Cameo issues (17, including 1869-72 imperf 6d. deep blue), KEVII and KGV part sets to 1922-29 10/-; generally fresh and fine

£300-400

1922-29 Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 122-142, £275

£100-120

GIBRALTAR x170

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1886-1962 comprehensive mint collection with values to £5 neatly arranged in an album including shades, perforation types with 1938-51 2d., perf. 131⁄ 2 watermark sideways and varieties with 1889 (1 Aug.) 75c. on 1/- short foot, 1938-51 2/- bird on memorial. A good lot worthy of closer inspection. Generally good to fine. (hundreds)

£3,000-3,500

——————— Ex 171 ———————

Ex 172 x171

x172

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1886-1935 small mint selection including 1886 2d., 4d. 1/-, 1886-87 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, 1889 5c. to 75c., KEVII part sets, 1912-24 values (10) to 4/-, 1925-32 1/- to £1; generally fine. Photo

£400-600

1938-51 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 in marginal blocks of four, 11⁄ 2 d. slate violet with sheet number, 11⁄ 2 d. carmine, 2d. and 5d. with plate numbers; a few split perfs, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 121-131, £680+. Photo

£200-300

GRENADA x173

1934-59 specialised mainly mint collection arranged in an album with strength in 1938-50 to 10/- study with shades, printings and varieties including plate/imprint blocks and 21⁄ 2 d. perf. 131⁄ 2 x 121⁄ 2 (2) used. A good lot well worth closer inspection. (hundreds) 31

£1,000-1,200

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x175

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———— Ex 175 ————

1862-1937 mint collection (63) including 1862-63 2c. brown, 1863-71 2c., 8c., 12c., 30c., 1877 16c. on 18c. lilac, 1880 2c. and 10c., 1885 20c. on 30c. and $1 on 96c., 1891 (22 Jan) 2c. carmine, KEVII and KGV part sets; generally fine. Photo

£800-1,000

1912-21 1c. to $10, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 100-116, £2,000. Photo

£600-800

INDIA

——————————————————— Ex 176 ——————————————————— x176

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1854-1933 mint collection including 1854-55 1⁄ 2 a. (2), 1a. (2), 4a. reprint, 1856-64 4a. grey-black and 8a. carmine, 1865 4a. green, 1895 2r. to 5r., 1902-11 values (19) to 25r., 1911-22 3p. to 25r. less the 10r., a selection of Officials and a good range of Convention States; generally fresh and fine. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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x177

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1895 2r. colour trials (20) on unwatermarked paper in a variety of colour combinations, without gum. A generally fine and attractive range. Photo

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£10,000-12,000

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IRELAND x178

x179

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1922-68 small mint selection (60) to 1922-23 2/6d. chocolate-brown, 1940-68 5/maroon and 1941 3d. blue horizontal strip of four; generally fine

£120-150

1922-38 small mint collection on album pages including 1922 (17 Feb-July) 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1922-23 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1922-34 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- and 1937 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-; generally fine. Viewing recommended

£400-500

JAMAICA x180

x181

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1883 4d. red-orange, part original gum, a little gum toned, otherwise good appearance. P.F. Certificate (1978). S.G. 22, £425

£100-120

1905-11 Arms 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- and QV 3d. to 2/- with listed shades, fine mint. S.G. 37-56, £400+

£150-180

KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA x182

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1903-35 mint collection including 1903-04 values (11) to 5r., 1904-07 1⁄ 2 d. to 4r., 1912-21 values (16) to 5r., 1922-27 4/- and 10/-; generally fine

————— Ex 183 ————— x183

x184

刂

x186

x187

刂

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184

1904-07 1⁄ 2 a. to 5r., 1912-21 1c. to 20r. (2, both shades), large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 17-30, 44-60, £1,725. Photo

£500-700

1918 20r. purple and blue on blue, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (2004). S.G. 60, £500. Photo

£200-250

185 x185

£150-200

186

187

1922-27 £3 purple and yellow, slightly toned gum, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 97, £1,600. Photo

£500-600

–– £50 black and brown, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 103s, £1,500. Photo

£600-800

–– £75 purple and grey, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2010). S.G. 104s, £3,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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x189

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1879-1905 mixed mint and used collection arranged in hagner sheets including 1879 6c. (2), 16c (2, one mint), 1880-82 to 16c. used and values to 16c. mint, 1880 surcharges 6c. on 16c., 1881 (Mar.) 8c. on 12c. used, (June) 8c. on 12c. (2, one mint), and mint 1891-92 6c. on 8c., 1894 to 40c. with “SPECIMEN” h.s., 1894-96 to 24c. (2, one used) and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1895 to 40c. on $1 (2, one used) and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1896 Jubilee to 8c. (2, one used) and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1897-1901 to 24c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1902-03 to $1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”; also a few Postage Dues. Condition mixed. (hundreds)

£3,000-4,000

1879-1904 mint collection (75) including 1880-82 6c., 10c. and 16c., 1881 (June) 8c. on 12c., 1883 16c., 1885 (June) 2c. on 8c., (July) 2c. on 16c., 1886 16c., 1895 (June) surcharges, 1896 Jubilee 1c. variety overprint double, Postage Dues (5); generally fine

£400-500

190

191 x190

x191

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1880 (Aug.) 6c. on 16c. blue, fine unused without gum. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). S.G. 12, £4000. Photo

£700-900

1902-03 25c. black and greenish blue error of colour block of four, neatly cancelled-toorder at centre with oval of bars. A fine and attractive multiple of this scarce stamp. S.G. 126b, £2400. Photo

£1,000-1,200

LAGOS

—————— Ex 192 ——————

x192

x193

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1874-1906 mint collection (49) including 1874-75 1d. to 1/-, 1876-79 values (4) to 1/-, 1886 2/6d., 1887-1902 2d. to 10/-, 1904 5/-; generally fresh and fine. Photo

£400-600

1886 5/- blue, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 28, £700. Photo

£200-250

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MALAYA

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1867-1936 mint collection including Straits Settlements 1867 4c. on 1a., 32c. on 2a., 1902 $5, 1905 $5, 1909 $5, Federated Malay States 1934 $5, Johore 1884-86 2c. rose (Types 6 and 8), 1884-91 2c. rose (Types 9, 10 with thin, narrow “J”, 13 and 14), 1904-10 $10, Kedah, Kelantan 1911-15 set with additional $25 corner block of four, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor and Trengganu; generally fresh and fine. Photo

£800-1,000

—————————— Ex 195 —————————— x195

x196

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A mint selection arranged on album leaves including Johore 1922-41 to $10, Negri Sembilan 1935-41 to $5, Pahang 1935-41 to $5, Perak 1935-37 to $5, 1938-41 to $5, Selangor 1935-41 to $5, 1941 unissued $5 and Trengganu 1910-19 to $5, 1912-41 MCA $3, £5, Script CA to $5. Photo

£1,100-1,300

1935-70 comprehensive mostly unmounted mint collection arranged in a stockbook with all states represented with shades; also Malaysia, Sarawak and Singapore. Generally fine. (hundreds)

£1,000-1,200

Ex 197 x197 ័

A selection of ten Revenue items, some on piece, all cancelled by part or complete red fiscal handstamps including Straits Settlements K.G.V $25, £100 and Singapore REVENUE/REVENUE K.G.VI $100 pair on piece, Q.E.II $25, $50 and $500. Mostly fine. Photo 35

£250-300

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x199

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1867 11⁄ 2 c. on 1⁄ 2 a. to 32c. on 2a., a few minor faults, good to fine used. S.G. 1-9, £1,492. Photo

£400-500

1902-41 comprehensive mint selection with a good range of shades arranged on album leaves including 1902-03 to $5, 1904-10 to $5, 1906-12 to $5, 1912-33 to $25 with 25c. inverted watermark, $5 (9), 1921-33 to $5, 1922 Exhibition to $1 (both) with varieties, 1936-37 to $5, 1937-41 to $5 and Postal Fiscal 1938 $25; also BMA to $5 (both colours) and unissued 8c. grey. Mostly good to fine. (260)

£2,500-3,000

200 x200

x201

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1910 $500 purple and orange, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 169s, £4,250. Photo

£1,200-1,500

1921-33 Script $25, $100 and $500 each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part to large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 240bs-240ds, £5,600. Photo

£1,500-1,800

202

203

x202

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–– $25 purple and blue on blue, fine mint. S.G. 240b, £1,400. Photo

x203

刂

–– $100 black and carmine on blue, fine mint. Diena Certificate (1988). S.G. 240c, £9,500. Photo

£400-500

£2,000-2,500

Federated Malay States x204

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1900-34 mint selection with a good range of shades arranged on album leaves including 1900-01 to $5, 1904-22 to $5 (no $2), 1922-34 to $25. Mostly good to fine. (145) WWW.SPINK.COM

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£2,000-2,500

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1912-37 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1912 to $5, 1919-21 4c. red with short sheaf, 1921-32 to $5, 1922 Exhibition to 50c. with selected varieties and 1937 to $5. Mostly good to fine. (82)

£450-500

207

Ex 206 Kelantan x206

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1928-35 perf 14 $1 blue, 1937-40 1c. to $5; large part original gum. S.G. 39a, 40-54, £1,370. Photo for $5

£250-300

Trengganu x207

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1938 $5 green and red on yellow, very fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. 44, £500. Photo

£200-250

MAURITIUS

208

209

210

211

212

1848-59 Post Paid x208

x209

x210

x211

x212

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Early Impression 2d. blue, good to large margins all round, barred cancellation, heavily thinned, small cut at upper left, nevertheless, a great rarity of good appearance. Brandon Certificate (2012). S.G. 8, £9,000. Photo

£500-600

Intermediate impression, 1d. bright vermilion, good to large margins, Flacq numeral “2” cancel, fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 10, £3,000. Photo

£1,000-1,200

Intermediate impression, 1848-59 1d. bright vermilion, large margins all round, indistinctly cancelled, marginal crease at top, pinhole at left, otherwise fine appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (1996). S.G. 10, £3,000. Photo

£400-500

Intermediate impression 2d. blue, variety “PENOE” for “PENCE”, four large margins, very fine used. A beautiful example of this scarce stamp. Holcombe Certificate (1994). S.G. 14a, £8,000. Photo

£2,500-3,000

Intermediate impression 2d. light blue, large margins all round, fine used. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). S.G. 15, £3,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

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1858-1926 mint collection including a small selection of Britannias (6), 1863-72 values (10) to 5/-, a range of QV surcharges, 1910 values (14) to 2r.50, 1913 10r., 1921 5r.; generally good to fine. Viewing recommended

£700-900

214 x214

x215

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1859 (12 Dec) Dardenne 1d. dull vermilion, large margins all round, very fine used. Scarce. Diena Certificate (1965). S.G. 42, £1,400. Photo 1913 MCA 10r. green and red on green, fine used. S.G. 204, £225

£600-800 £80-100

MONTSERRAT

216 x216

刂

x217

1884-85 4d. blue, part original gum, two foxed perfs at top barely affecting the fine appearance. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 11, £1,800. Photo

£500-600

1904-08 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- with listed varieties, fresh and fine mint; also 1908-14 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine used. S.G. 24-47, £625+

£200-300

MOROCCO AGENCIES x218

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1898-1936 mint selection (107) to 1907-12 6p. on 5/- and 1914-26 6p. on 5/-; generally fresh and fine

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£180-200

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1857-1909 mint collection (60) including a small range of Chalons, 1874-99 5/-, a few surcharges, 1902-03 1⁄ 2 d. to 4/-, 1902 5/-, 1908-09 10/- and Officials (5); generally fine

£300-350

220 x220

刂

1904-08 £1.10 brown-orange and deep purple, large part original gum, fresh and fine. Holcombe Certificate (1992). S.G. 162, £1,800. Photo

£400-500

NEW BRUNSWICK x221

1851-63 selection of fifteen items comprising 1851 3d. red, close to large margins, lightly cancelled by grid postmark (Canadian Philatelic Certificate- 2010), 1860 5c. plate proof on India paper marginal pair, 1860-63 mint 1c. red lilac (3 singles and two blocks of four), 5c. green (3 singles, one grossly miss-perforated and one with neat Main river c.d.s. and a block of four) and plate proofs overprinted SPECIMEN 10c. (2, one vertical in green, the diagonal in black), 12c. (2 in carmine, one vertical and the other diagonal). Generally fine

£450-500

222 x222

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1851-60 6d. yellow, good to large margins, minor imperfection at top right, otherwise fine used. Holcombe Opinion (1998). S.G. 3, £900. Photo

£250-300

NEWFOUNDLAND x223

x224

x225

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1857-1933 predominantly mint collection on album pages including 1857-64 1d. (2), 1860 3d., 1862-64 2d. to 1/-, 1865-70 2c. to 24c. (2c and 10c. used), 1868-73 1c. to 6c, 1876-79 1c. to 5c., 1880-82 3c. and 5c., 1897 1c. to 60c., 1910 1c. to 15c., 1919 (2 Jan) 6c., 1919 (9 June) Air $1 on 15c., 1921 Air 35c., 1923-24 1c. to 24c., 1928-29 1c. to 30c., 1932 Air $1.50 on $1, 1933 Air $4.50 on 75c. and later issues; generally fine. Viewing recommended

£1,500-2,000

1857-1923 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1862-64 values to 1/-, 1919 Newfoundland Contingent to 36c. Condition mixed. (86)

£200-250

1857-60 a mainly unmounted mint and used selection, some with certificates, comprising 1d. to 1/- set of six plate proofs in black, 1857 8d., 1860 3d. green, showing part of papermaker’s watermark, mint, 5d. lower marginal, 4d. used (3), 5d. unmounted mint (2), 6d. (9, one showing part of papermaker’s watermark, top right corner block of four and one used), 1/- (6, one with papermaker’s watermark, a used single and a pair). Mostly good to fine

£1,600-2,000

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226 x226

x227

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1857 1/- scarlet-vermilion, small margins and touched in places, oxidised, small part gum. A very rare stamp. Greene Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1987) when the stamp was not oxidised. S.G. 9, £26,000. Photo

£3,000-3,500

–– 1/- scarlet-vermilion, small to good margins all round, good colour, fine used. R.P.S. (1962) and Brandon (2003) Certificates. S.G. 9, £9,000. Photo

£3,000-3,500

228

x228

1860 entire to Baltimore bearing 1857 8d. scarlet-vermilion bisected diagonally, tied with barred oval cancellation and showing red despatch c.d.s. alongside; the entire with left flap missing and vertical fold clear of the adhesive. An attractive item. R.P.S. Certificate (1963). S.G. 8a, £4,250. Photo

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£1,000-1,200

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x230

x231

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x232

x233

x234

x235

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230

231

Ex 233

Ex 235

1860 2d. orange-vermilion, small to large margins all round, fine used. S.G. 10, £650. Photo

£120-150

–– 6d. orange-vermilion, good to large margins all round, without gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 14, £4,750. Photo

£600-800

–– 6d. orange-vermilion, very large margins all round, slightly oxidised in places, otherwise fine used. C.P.E.S. Certificate (2013). S.G. 14, £800. Photo

£200-300

1865-1944 mint, some unmounted, and used selection including 1865-94 5c. yellowbrown plate proofs with re-entries (from positions 14 and 95) and mint including 1865-94 12c. pale red-brown (9, with two blocks of four), brown (2), 24c. (2, one used), 1868-94 1c. (3, two unused one mis-perforated), 3c., 6c. dull rose (5, with a block of four), carmine-lake (3, two graded 98), 1876-79, rouletted, 1c., 5c. (3, one used on envelope to Ireland), 7c., 1880-96 2c. orange (6), 3c. brown (6, with a block of four), 5c. (5, with a block of four and used 9, with a block of eight), 1887-96 10c., 1890 3c. slate (4, one slightly mis-perforated and one used on envelope addressed locally), grey-lilac (3), grey-lilac on tinted paper (2, one used), 1897 1c. on 3c., 1911 8c. bistre, 1928 to 30c. with additional 15c. with re-entry, 1929-31 to 20c. (2), 1932-37 to 48c. and 1c., 2c., 4c. (3), 5c., 8c., 20c., imperforate pairs, 2c. imperforate between horizontal pair, 1932 8c. imperforate pair, 1937 Coronation 1c. to 48c. plate proofs in black, 1c. block of nine with fish hook variety and re-entry, 14c. with and without watermark block of four, 1941-44 7c. with and without watermark pair; also Labrador unissued labels 5c. seal and $1 blocks of four mint. Mostly good to fine. (hundreds)

£4,000-5,000

1865-70 12c. red-brown (3, one with large gum bend), very fine mint. S.G. 28, £1,950. Photo

£300-400

1897 1c. on 3c. grey-purple block of four, large part original gum, slightly gum toned, upper pair separated and rejoined at top, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 80-82, £860

£150-180

1910 6c. to 15c., hinge remainders, fine used. S.G. 100a-105, £720. Photo

£150-200

236

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1919 (12 Apr.) “Hawker” 3c. brown initialled “J.A.R.” on reverse by the Postmaster Dr. J.A. Robinson, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Very rare. Greene Foundation Certificate (1997). S.G. 142, £22,000. Photo

£12,000-15,000

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237 x237

A 刂 ᔛ

1921 “Halifax” 35c. red vertical pair, variety overprint inverted, fine mint. Brandon (2001) and B.P.A. (2003) Certificates. S.G. 148d, £10,000. Photo

238 x238

x239

刂 ᔛ

刂+ A ᔛ ᔛ អ

£5,000-7,000

239

1923-24 1c. to 2c. complete booklet, one block of 2c. ripped, otherwise in good condition. S.G. SB1. Photo

£1,200-1,500

1933 Air 10c. orange-yellow block of four, variety imperforate, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 231a, £320. Photo

£100-120

NEW GUINEA

240 x240

刂

241

1914-15 1s. on 1m. carmine, some gum creasing, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 12, £3,500. Photo

x241

ᔛ

1935 Air £2 bright violet, fine used. S.G. 204. Photo

x242

刂

–– £5 emerald-green, fresh and very fine mint. S.G. 205, £750. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200 £80-100 £300-400

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—————————— Ex 243 —————————— x243

刂

1886-87 mint collection (17) including 1886-87 yellow paper, 2/6d. “30 AUG 86”, 7/6d. “13 JAN 86”, blue granite paper, 1/6d. “24 NOV 86”, 2/- “21 MAY 86”, 1887 (Jan-Mar) blue granite paper, 1d. with Arms omitted; a few fox spots and creases, generally good to fine. Photo

£300-400

NEW ZEALAND x244

x245

x246

刂

1855-1900 mint and used collection (98) including 1855-57 2d. dull blue used, 1855-58 1/- green used, 1862-64 Imperf 1d., 2d. (2, one used), 3d., 6d. (3, used), 1/used, 1864-71 1d., 2d. (2), 3d., 4d. (2), 6d. and 1/-, 1874-78 values (6, used) to 1/-, 1882-1900 values to 1/-; condition mixed. Viewing recommended

£1,200-1,500

1855-72 predominantly used selection of Chalon Heads arranged in a stockbook including 1855-57 1d. to 1/-, 1857-63 1d. (2), 2d. (3, with a pair), 6d. (30, 1/- (2), 1862-64 1d. and 2d. unused, 3d. (3), 6d. (2); a good range of perforated issues some mint/unused to 1/-. Condition a little mixed in places. (59)

£1,000-1,200

1909-27 (c.) a neatly written-up mint collection arranged in an album including 1909-16 blocks of four, perf. 14 x 141⁄ 2 , 2d. (4), 3d. (3), 4d. yellow, orange-red (4), 5d. (4), 6d., 8d. (3), 1/-, line perf. 14, 4d. (2), 5d., 6d., 8d. (3), 1/-, comb. perf. 14 x 131⁄ 2 , 5d. (3), 8d. (3), mixed perf. vertical pairs 3d., 5d. blocks of four (2), 6d. (2), 1915-30 study to 1/- many in blocks with perf. types including mixed perfs. and re-entries; also Officials 1910-16 mixed vertical pairs 8d. block of four, 1915-27 mostly in blocks with mixed perf. 3d. watermark inverted. generally good to fine. A wonderful lot. (hundreds)

£2,000-2,500

Ex 247 Postal Fiscals x247

刂

1940-58 1/3d. to £3, fresh and fine mint. S.G. F191-F208. Photo

£800-1,000

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Ex 248 x248

刂

1892-98 mint collection (30) comprising 1892-94 set to 1/- less 2d., 1894 (1 Jan) 1⁄ 2 d. (vertical crease) to 1/- with additional 1d. shade, 1894 (May) 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 5d. shade, 1897-98 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- with additional 5d. and 10/- shades; generally fine. Photo

£150-180

NIGERIA x249

x250

刂

1900-36 mint collection comprising Northern Nigeria (38) including 1905-07 set to 2/6d. less 6d., 1912 values (11) to 10/-; Southern Nigeria (43) including 1901-02 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, 1904-09 values to 5/-, 1907-11 values to 5/-, 1912 part set to 10/-; Nigeria (38) including 1914-29 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1936 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-; also, a few Stellaland and Swaziland; generally fine

£180-200

1914-58 comprehensive mint collection housed in an album including a good range of shades with 1914-29 10/- green and red with pale olive back (B.P.A. Certificate - 2007) and 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d. showing vertical log; also Southern Nigeria 1901-09 largely complete. Mostly good to fine. (hundreds)

£1,000-1,200

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1883-1965 mint and used collection arranged in a stock album including mint 1883 “8 CENTS” on 2c., “EIGHT/CENTS” on 2c. (2, one used), 1883 50c., $1, 1886 values to 10c., 1c. imperf. pair, (Sept.) “and/Revenue” 1⁄ 2 c. (3, one used), 10c., 3c. on 4c. 93, one used), 5c. on 8c. (3, two used), 1886-87 to $1, to $2 used and 50c. colour trials (12), perf. 12, 1⁄ 2 c., 1c., 1888-92 25c. (2), 50c, $1, $2, 1889 $5 (3, one used), $10 used, 1894 to $10 (2, one perforated “SPECIMEN”, used to $5, 1897-1902 to 24c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1897 corrected inscriptions 18c., 24c., 1899 to 4c. on $10 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1904-05 to 4c. on $10 (2, one used), 4c. on 6c. and 4c. 8c. (2), inverted overprint, 1909-12 to 24c. used and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1911 92, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”) and used to $5, 1918 (Aug.) Red Cross 2c. surcharge to $2 and to $10 used, (Oct.) Red Cross 4c. surcharge to $10, 1922 Malaya-Borneo selection to 50c. mint and used, 1925-28 to $10, 1931 British North Borneo Company to $5 (2, one used), colour trial/proofs to $5 (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red), 1939 to $5 (3, one used and one perforated “SPECIMEN”), 1947 to $5 perforated “SPECIMEN; also a selection of postage dues and printers proofs, etc.; generally fair to fine. A good lot worthy of closer inspection

£6,000-8,000

Ex 253 252 252

刂

x253

刂

1894 8c. black and dull purple vertical pair, variety imperforate between, without gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 74ba, £550. Photo

£120-150

1931 Anniv. 3c. to $5 set of eight, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 295-302, £300. Photo

£100-120

254 Postage Dues x254

刂

1898 8c. black and brown-purple, variety overprint vertical reading upwards, very fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (2010). S.G. D19a. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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1851-63 selection of twenty-two items comprising 1851-57, all lightly cancelled, 1d. (3, two with clear to good margins, one touched at foot), 3d. (2, good to very large margins, one marginal), 1860-63 1c. trade sample proofs in lilac, brown-red, pale mauve and pale rose, 1c. plate proof block of six overprinted “SPECIMEN” in green with imprint, 2c. trial colour plate proof pair in orange, and issued mint stamps 1c. block of four, 2c. corner blocks of six (3), 81⁄ 2 c., 10c. used bisect on small piece, 121⁄ 2 c. (5, two used one on envelope addressed to Edinburgh). Mostly good to fine

£1,200-1,500

257

256 1851-60 Issue x256

x257

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3d. blue tied with barred oval cancellation on 1859 envelope to Halifax, close to large margins, double ring datestamp on reverse, some damage at the edges. Photo

£120-150

6d. yellow-green, used, good margins all round, some staining removed, otherwise fine appearance. Holcombe Opinion (1998). S.G. 5, £550. Photo

£120-150

258 x258

6d. green bisect diagonally and tied with barred oval cancellation on 1860 envelope (part address removed), repaired tear on reverse. Attractive. Greene Certificate (2013). S.G. 6a, £5,000. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,200-1,500

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259 x259

ᔛ

1/- cold violet, good to large margins all round, faint diagonal crease, otherwise fine used. An attractive example of this rare shade. Holcombe (1998) and R.P.S. (1960) Certificates. S.G. 7, £5,500. Photo

£2,500-3,500

NYASALAND x260

刂

1903-51 well-presented apparently complete mint collection arranged in an album with a good range of shades including higher values and 1921-33 2/- break in scroll. Generally good to fine. (146)

261 x261

x262

刂

£1,200-1,400

—————————— Ex 262 ——————————

1903-04 £10 grey and blue, fresh and very fine mint. Diena Certificate (1970). S.G. 67, £8,000. Photo

£2,500-3,000

1913-21 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1921-33 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- and 10/- green and scarlet on emerald; large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 83-98, 100-113g, £1,400. Photo

£400-500

263

x263

刂

–– £10 purple and dull ultramarine, fresh and very fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1978). S.G. 99, £8,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

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刂

1868-1900 mint collection (52) including a range of surcharges, 1900 6d. on 6d. bright carmine with raised and level stops mixed, 5/- on 5/- green with short top to “5”; also, Orange River Colony (7); some faults though generally fine

£80-100

PALESTINE x265

刂

1918-45 mint collection (59) comprising part sets to 1922 10pi. light blue and 1942 £1 black; also, small selection of Transjordan (22); generally fine

266

£120-150

267

x266

ᔛ

1920-21 1m. sepia, fine used. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 38, £950. Photo

£200-250

x267

刂

–– 5p. purple horizontal pair, fine mint. S.G. 43, £450. Photo

£120-150

268

x268

x269

x270

刂

270

1920 (6 Dec) 5m. orange vertical pair, large part original gum, a few stain spots on reverse of top stamp, otherwise fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 46, £900. Photo

£250-300

1922 1m. brown marginal single, variety overprint double, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 71c, £250

£80-100

–– 2p. olive interpanneau marginal single, variety overprint inverted, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 81a, £325. Photo

£120-150

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刂ᔛ P

1860-72 unused selection of sixteen items comprising 1860 2d. plate proof lower right marginal pair, 1862-65 2d. block of four, 3d. marginal single and a vertical plate proof pair (defective), 4p. (9, with two blocks of four strip of three imperforate between first and second stamp) and lower marginal plate proof pair, 1870 41⁄ 2 d. plate proofs in black and brown, 1872 1c. single with possible re-entry and a block of four, imperforate between stamp and lower margin single and left corner block of eight (Vincent Greene Certificate - 2010), 6c. Mostly good to fine

£500-600

RHODESIA x272

刂

1892-1924 mint collection including 1892 Surcharges less 4d. on 6d., 1894 3/-, 1896-97 10/-, 1908 £2 marginal single, 1905 2/6d. and 5/-, 1909-12 7/6d., 1910-13 1 ⁄ 2 d. to 6d., 1/-, 2/6d., 1913-22 a range of shades to £1 black and purple and £1 black and violet; generally good to fine. Cat £3,000+

£600-800

273 x273

刂

1897 Arms 3d. brown-red and slate-blue marginal vertical pair, variety imperforate between, part to large part original gum, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. 69a, £4,750. Photo

£3,000-3,500

274 x274

刂

1898-1908 Arms 1d. red interpanneau pair, the right hand stamp imperforate at left, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 77 var. Photo 49

£150-170

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275 x275

刂+ អ

–– £5 deep blue corner block of four, without gum, fresh colour, very fine. S.G. 92, £13,000. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1910-13 Double Head Issue x276

刂

A small mint selection comprising 5d. (4), 6d. (2), 10d., 1/- (2), 2/- and 3/-; large part original gum, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine

278

£350-400

279

277 x277

刂+ អ

5/- scarlet and pale yellow-green clandestine roulette marginal block of four, fine mint. S.G. 160. Photo

£300-400

x278

刂

7/6d. carmine and pale blue, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 160b, £650. Photo

£200-250

x279

ᔛ

£1 rose-scarlet and bluish black, cancelled-to-order, fine. S.G. 166. Photo

£400-500

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£1 crimson and slate-black, a strip of three and a block of four, each with perfin and fiscally cancelled on 1916 (26 Oct.) document; a few toned perfs at foot, two vertical creases, otherwise an attractive item. Photo

281

x281

x282

刂

ᔛ

£500-700

282

£1 scarlet and reddish mauve error of colour, well-centred, tiny thin, a few gum skips, fresh and fine mint. A lovely example of this rare shade. S.G. 166b, £10,000. Photo

£4,000-5,000

£1 red and black, perf 15, well-centred, very fine used. Rare. R.P.S. Certificates (1974, 1988). S.G. 179, £3,250. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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283 1913-24 Admiral Issue x283

刂

Single plate, perf 14 1d. carmine-red horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, lightly toned perf at foot, otherwise fine mint. A lovely example of this variety. S.G. 191a, £1,700. Photo

£500-700

285 284 x284

x285

刂+ អ

刂

Single plate, perf 14 11⁄ 2 d. bistre-brown block of four, the two horizontal pairs showing variety imperforate between, large part original gum, faint tone spot on reverse, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 198a, £1,700. Photo

£600-800

Head Die II, 7/6d. blackish purple and slate-black corner example, minor bend, crease in selvedge, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 240, £350. Photo

£200-250

——————— Ex 286 ——————— x286

x287

刂

刂អ ᔛ B

White paper, 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. between 282 and 322. Photo

£400-500

White paper, perf. 14 1d. aniline red interpanneau block of twenty-four (6x4) with imprint, some fox spots on reverse barely showing through to the face in places, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 286

£250-300

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ST. HELENA

————————————— Ex 288 ————————————— x288

刂

1856-1935 mint collection including 1856 imperf 6d. blue, a range of QV surcharges (22), 1903 1⁄ 2 d. to 2/-, 1922-37 Script 5d. showing cleft rock, 8d. showing torn flag and 7/6d.; generally fine. Photo

£400-600

x289

刂

1934 Centenary 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 114-123, £425

£120-150

x290

–– 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set on six envelopes to Switzerland variously dated with additional 1⁄ 2 d. pair, the high values registered (envelope bearing 6d., 1/- and 2/6d. has been reduced). Mostly fine

£400-500

—————————————— 291 —————————————— x291

刂 ᔛ

1961 Tristan Relief Fund set of four from the foot of the sheet, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Diena Certificate (1991). S.G. 172-175, £8,000. Photo

£3,000-3,500

ST. KITTS-NEVIS x292

1862-1954 small predominantly mint collection including Nevis early issues (8, one used), 1879-80 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d., 1882-90 values (7 including 4d. blue) to 1/-, St. KittsNevis later issues to 1954; generally fine. Viewing recommended

£500-600

Ex 293 x293

ᔛ S

1923 Tercentenary 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of thirteen, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 48s-60s, £800. Photo 53

£250-300

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295

294 x294 ័

x295

刂

1882-84 1d. black (2, one bisected vertically) tied on piece by “A11” cancellations, fine. Rare. S.G. 26, 26a. Photo

£250-300

1950 perf. 141⁄ 2 x14 12c. claret, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 153a, £800. Photo

£250-300

ST. VINCENT

296

298

299

297 Ex 300 x296

x297

x298

x299

x300

刂

刂+ អ

1880 (May) 1d. on half 6d. deep blue-green unsevered pair, part original gum, fresh colour, very fine. Scarce. Friedl (1982) and B.P.A. (2011) Certificates. S.G. 28a, £2,000. Photo

£600-800

1880 (June) 5/- rose-red, without gum, excellent colour, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1961). S.G. 32, £1,100. Photo

£200-250

1881 1⁄ 2 d. on half 6d. bright green unsevered pair, small part original gum, fine appearance. S.G. 33a, £475. Photo

£180-200

1893 4d. olive-yellow, large part original gum, fresh and very fine; with 4d. yellow for comparison. Very scarce shade. S.G. 56 var. Photo

£100-120

1899 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- blocks of four, marginal with plate number on values up to 5d., generally fresh and fine mint. A scarce set in blocks. S.G. 67-75. Photo PROVENANCE: Peter Jaffé, January 2007

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£1,000-1,200

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301

302

304 303

x301

刂 ᔛ

1914 3s. on 3m. violet-black, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 113, £1,400. Photo

£400-500

x302

ᔛ

–– 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, fine used. S.G. 114, £1,000. Photo

£350-450

x303

刂 ᔛ

1935 £10 blue marginal single, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Barefoot 25. Photo

£500-700

x304

刂 ᔛ

1955 £20 yellow and blue, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Barefoot 31. Photo

£600-800

Revenue Stamps

SARAWAK x305

x306

刂

1869-1971 a neatly written-up mint and used collection housed in an album including mint 1869 3c. (7, three used), 1888-97 to $1, 1889-92 5c. on 12c. (type 8) block of four, 1899-1908 to $1 (2), 1918 to $1 (2), 1923 1c. on 10c. variety “cnet” for “cent” (B.P.A. Certificate 2009), 1932 to $1 (2), 1934-41 to $10 (2), 1945 BMA to $10 (2, one used on pieces by “VICTORIA/DEC. 24TH/1846-1946/LABUAN” boxed handstamp); also envelopes/postcards (42), some commercial with censored and air mail. Generally good to fine. (hundreds)

£1,800-2,000

1869-1932 mint collection including 1888-97 1c. to $1, 1895 2c. to 8c., 1899 Surcharges, 1899-1908 1c. to $1, 1918 1c. to $1; generally fresh and fine.

£200-300

307 x307 x308

刂អ B

刂

1923 1c. on 10c. dull blue plate number block of six (3x2), variety “cnet” for “cent”, faint tone spot on lower left stamp, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 72, 72a, £425+. Photo

£180-200

1934-41 1c. to $10 with all listed shades, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 106-125, £325

£120-150

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310

Ex 312 313

309 Mauritius used in Seychelles x309

ᔛ+ អ

1876 “HALF PENNY” on 9d. dull purple block of four, “B64” barred oval cancels, reinforced tear at lower left. A unique block. S.G. Z31, £1,300. Photo

£1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:

Cdr. Malcolm Burnett, April 1978 x310

ᔛ

1883 16c. on 17c. rose, “B64” barred oval cancel, fine. S.G. Z62. Photo

£180-200

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x312

x313

刂

1890-1932 mint collection (41) including 1902 45c. on 2r.25 showing narrow “5” in “45”, 1917-22 MCA 5r., Script 5r.; generally fine

£150-180

1938-49 2c. to 5r., a few with slightly toned gum, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 135-149, £550. Photo

£200-250

1952 50c. reddish violet, error “St Edward’s Crown” in watermark, fresh and fine mint. Murray Payne Certificate (2011). S.G. 167b, £600. Photo

£200-250

SIERRA LEONE

——————————————————————— Ex 314 ——————————————————————— x314

刂

1859-1933 mint collection including 1872-73 4d. and 1/- imperforate plate proofs, 1883 1d. rose-red, 1884-91 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, 1897 Fiscals (5), 1903 values to 5/-, 1907-12 1 ⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1912-21 1⁄ 2 d. to £2; generally fresh and fine. Photo

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£600-800

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刂

1896-97 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, fine mint. S.G. 41-53, £450. Photo

£120-150

x316

刂

1897 21⁄ 2 d. on 3d. dull purple and green strip of four (types 8, 10, 11, 12) and 21⁄ 2 d. on 6d. dull purple and green strip of four (types 10, 11, 12, 8); a few very minor imperfections, otherwise fresh and fine mint. Scarce. P.F. Certificate (1962). S.G. 55-62, £1,200+. Photo

£400-500

1903 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 73s-85s, £250

£80-100

x317

ᔛ S

Ex 318

————— Ex 319 —————

x318

刂

1912-21 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 112-128, £375. Photo

x319

刂

1921-27 MCA 1⁄ 2 d. to £5, large part original gum, £2 gum toned, generally fresh and fine. S.G. 131-148, £3,800. Photo

x321

刂

£800-1,000

Ex 321

320 x320

£120-150

–– £2 blue and dull purple, faintly toned gum, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 147, £850. Photo

£180-200

1933 Centenary 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 168-180, £1,100. Photo

£200-300

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SOMALILAND x322

刂

1903-21 mint collection including 1903 (1 June) values to 3r., 1903 (1 Sept-2 Nov) 1 ⁄ 2 a. to 8a., 1904 1r. to 5r., 1912-19 values to 2r, 1921 1⁄ 2 a. to 5r. and Officials (8); generally fine

£120-150

SOUTH AFRICA x323

刂

1913-35 mint collection (83) including 1913-24 5/- purple and blue, 1927-30 5/- pair; also, South West Africa (7); generally fresh and fine

£120-150

SOUTHERN RHODESIA x324

刂អ ᔛ B

1924-29 8d. purple and pale green complete sheet of sixty, some staining on reverse showing through to the face in places, some split perfs, thin in margin at lower left, good colour and unmounted mint. S.G. 8

Ex 325

x325

刂

£300-350

Ex 326

1931-37 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- with listed perf varieties, fine mint. S.G. 15-27. Photo

£200-250

Revenue Stamps x326

刂

1931 3/- to £50, without gum, very fine unused; also, 1954 2d., £1 and £10, very fine mint. Rare. Barefoot 9-17, 28, 38, 41, £675+. Photo

£400-500

SOUTH WEST AFRICA

———— Ex 327 ———— x327

x328

x329

ᔛ S

刂

1923-26 Setting I 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 singles in both languages, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 1s-12s, £3,400. Photo

£800-1,000

–– Setting I 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 set in English, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 1s-12s, £1,700. Photo

£400-500

–– Setting I 1d. rose red vertical pair with variety overprint inverted and horizontal pair with variety “Wes” for “West”, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 2a, 2b, £690

£120-150

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1923 May) Setting II 5/- purple and blue marginal block of four, variety “Africa” without stop, lower left stamp with diagonal gum crease, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 13, 13a, £1,600+. Photo

£400-500

1923-26 Setting VI 1/-, and 10/- and £1 (2, both shades, one without gum), each handstamped “SPECIMEN”, good to fine mint. S.G. 35s, 39s, 40s, 40as, £500+. Photo

£400-600

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1927-30 Pictorial 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- in pairs with additional 3d., all showing variety without stop after “A”, fine mint. S.G. 58a-67a, £2,900+. Photo

£800-1,000

–– 1d. black and carmine vertical pair from the top of the sheet, variety top stamp without overprint, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 59c, £600. Photo

£180-200

–– 2d. grey and maroon horizontal pair, variety overprint double, one inverted, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 60cb, £1,500. Photo

£300-400

SUDAN x335

x336

1897-1950 predominantly mint collection on album pages including 1897 1m. to 10p., 1902-12 1m. to 10p., 1931-37 Airmails, 1941 values (11) to 20p., 1948 1m. to 50p., later issues, Postage Dues and a range of Officials; generally fine. Viewing recommended 刂

1897-1935 mint collection (53) of part sets; generally fine 59

£450-550 £50-80

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1915-31 mint collection (46) including Mafia Island 1915-16 3p. to 3a., 1917-21 values (15) to 5r., 1921 Script 5r., 1922-24 5c. to £1 (2) less 75c., 1927-31 10/- and £1 marginal single; generally good to fine. Photo

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£500-700

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1917-21 MCA 50r. carmine and green, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 62, £700. Photo

x339

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1921 Script 12c. to 5r., fine mint. S.G. 63-68, £300

x340

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1922-24 Giraffe 5c. to £1 with listed varieties, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 74-88, £550+. Photo

£200-250 £80-100

£300-400

TOBAGO

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1879 1/- green and 5/- slate, 1882-84 1⁄ 2 d. to 6d. with additional 21⁄ 2 d. shade, 1885-96 1 ⁄ 2 to 1/- with 4d. variety malformed “CE” in “PENCE” and 6d. variety “slash” flaw; a few minor imperfections, otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 4, 5, 14-24, 22b, 23a. Photo

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1914 (Oct.) 40pf. black and carmine, on piece tied by Lome c.d.s., fine. Holcombe Certificate (1992). S.G. H20, £1,600. Photo

£600-800

TRANSVAAL

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1903 £5 orange-brown and violet, fine mint. P.F. Certificate (1976). S.G. 259, £2,000. Photo

£600-800

ZANZIBAR Postal Stationery x344

Small collection including postcards (16), registered envelopes (8), wrappers (3, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), envelopes (2) and lettercards (3, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”); generally good to fine. Viewing recommended

£300-400

ZULULAND x345

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1888-93 1⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d., 6d., 1892 5/- rose handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 1⁄ 2 d. dull green, 1893 6d. dull purple, 1894-96 1⁄ 2 d. to 6d. and 4/-; generally good to fine

£100-120

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1894-96 1⁄ 2 d. to £5, fresh and fine mint. Diena Certificate for £5 (1985). S.G. 20-29, £6,350. Photo 61

£1,500-1,800

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A mint selection arranged on a stock sheet including Falkland Islands 1938-50 5/- to £1, Hong Kong 1938-52 $10 pale bright lilac and blue, New Zealand Postal Fiscals 1931-40 £2 10/-; also a range 1948 Wedding high values only with Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Malta, Northern Rhodesia and Singapore. Generally good to fine. (67)

£200-250

A mint selection of British West Indies arranged on album leaves comprising Antigua with 1903-07 values to 5/-, Bahamas with 1884-90 to £1, 1902-10 values to 5/- and Barbados with 1873 5/-. Condition mixed. (152)

£250-300

1935 Silver Jubilee largely complete mint with only British Forces in Egypt, South and South West Africa missing. Generally good to fine. (237)

£350-400

A small range of Canadian provinces including British Columbia and Vancouver Island 1860 21⁄ 2 d. pale reddish rose, Vancouver Island 1865 Perf. 14 5c. rose, British Columbia 1865 and 1868-71 2c. (2), 5c. used, 25c., New Brunswick 1851-60 3d. dull red used, Nova Scotia 3d. blue and Prince Edward Island 1862-69 values (6) to 9d.; generally fine. Viewing recommended

£500-600

A KEVII to QEII mint selection housed in a stockbook including Antigua 1932 Tercentenary to 5/-, Bermuda 1918-22 £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1924-32 to 12/6d., Cayman Islands 1932 Centenary to 10/-, 1935 to 10/-, Falkland Islands 1898 2/6d., Montserrat 1921-33 to 10/-, Northern Rhodesia 1925-29 to 20/-, St. Kitts-Nevis 1920-22 £1 and Sierra Leone 1932 to £1. Condition mixed in places with many fair to fine. (hundreds)

£600-800

A K.E.VII -Q.E.II mint, some unmounted, selection of mainly complete sets arranged on stockcards including Antigua 1938-51 to £1, Ascension 1934 to 5/-, 1956 to 10/-, Barbados 1912-16 to 3/-, Cayman Islands 1935 to 10/-, Cyprus to 45pi., Falkland Islands 1921-28 to 3/-, Gold Coast 1907-13 5/- lower marginal block of four, Leeward Islands 1921-32 10/-, £1, Nigeria 1936 to £1, Sierra Leone 1932 to £1. Condition variable with some good to fine. (hundreds)

£800-1,000

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A small collection of high values comprising Antigua 1922 £1, British Honduras 1913-21 1c. to £5 (3), 1922-33 values to £5 (2), Dominica 1923-33 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, KUT 1912-21 20r. black and purple on red, Natal 1908-09 £1, Nigeria 1914-29 £1 (2), Nyasaland 1913-21 £1, St. Kitts-Nevis 1922 £1, St. Vincent 1911 £1, Sierra Leone 1912-21 £1 (2, one corner example with plate number), Southern Nigeria 1909 £1 and 1912 £1; large part original gum, fresh and fine. Photo

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