India, 1855-1902 De La Rue Issues - 16023 by Spink and Son

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES

INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES  24 FEBRUARY 2016

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

24 FEBRUARY 2016

LONDON

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker

SALE CALENDAR 2016

YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith George James Ian Shapiro (Consultant) USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Doris Lo George Yue (Consultant) COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson Malene Wagner Lawrence Sinclair Barbara Mears John Pett USA - Greg Cole Muriel Eymery Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow BANKNOTES UK - Barnaby Faull Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Paul Pei Po Chow ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward (Consultant) BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Greg Cole EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland Nik von Uexkull AUTOGRAPHS USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) WINES CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia Angie Ihlo Fung YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Mira Adusei-Poku Rita Ariete Grace Hawkins Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva Nik von Uexkull John Winchcombe Tom Mathews Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore Veronica Morris IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Addo Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Managing Director Charles Blane Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Amit Ramprashad Kimberlee Fuller Finance & Administration Amit Ramprashad Auctioneer Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan

STAMPS 17 January 17 January 27/28 January 23 February 23 February 24 February 27-28 April April/May June 6-7 July

Meiso Mizuhara, The Exhibition Collection, China Customs Post Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale Drs. Joanne and Edward Dauer Collection of Australian States and Commonwealth The “Britannia” Collection of Barbados India, The De La Rue Issues The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Pre-New York 2016 Collector’s Series Sale The Jose Castillejo Collection of Guatemala, 1871-86 The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale

Hong Kong Hong Kong London London London London London New York New York London

16012 16013 16010 16038 16024 16023 16027 154 155 16030

Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 1, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins The Dr Paul Broughton Collection of English Hammered Gold Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Ancient and World Coins including European Coins from the Peter Woodhead Collection The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English coins part 2, Plantagenet, Lancastrian and Yorkist Coins Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong New York

16011 323

London London London London

16019 16014 16004 16042

London London

16020 16005

Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Bruce Smart Collection of Middle East and North Africa World Banknotes World Banknotes

Hong Kong New York London London London

16011 323 16037 16008 16009

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale featuring The Liberty Collection of Medals and Artefacts Relating to the 1916 Easter Rising and Ireland’s Fight for Independance Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

New York London London

323 16001 16002

Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong New York London

16011 323 16017

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York

An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

COINS 16 January 27/28 January 22 March 22 March 22/23 March 12 May 29 June 29/30 June BANKNOTES 16 January 27/28 January 12 April 12/13/14 April 5 July MEDALS 27/28 January 21 April 21 July BONDS & SHARES 16 January 27/28 January 27 May AUTOGRAPHS 27/28 January WINES 15 January 8 April 23 June

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Extensions 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 authenticity 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.

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Notes Concerning Descriptions GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description: mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part or entirely removed part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged unmounted mint original gum as issued unused without gum COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion entire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents cover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations 刂 ᔛ

刂 ᔛ អ + អ B

័

var. cat. c.d.s.

unmounted mint unused used block of four block larger than four used on cover, entire letter, etc. on piece variety, varieties catalogue, catalogue value circular datestamp

d.s. h.s. A ᔛ S ᔛ

ᔛ C ᔛ E P ᔛ

F R

datestamp handstamp air mail specimen cancelled essay proof forgery reprint

References Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition. The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are mentioned by name.

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WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2016 Commencing at 10.30 a.m. 1854 ESSAYS FOR THE NEW DE LA RUE ISSUE

—————————————————————— Ex 1001 —————————————————————— x1001

ᔛ E

A series of nine progressive die proofs of an essay Colonial head facing right, each die sunk on varying size pieces of wove card, the designs comprising head without background (4, one showing guide lines and one with 1⁄ 2 a. frame design in pencil), head with oval frames (4, all showing guide lines, two with 1⁄ 2 a. designs for “INDIA” and “EAST INDIA POSTAGE” drawn around in pencil), and one with head with oval-lined background, six dated between 30 September and 13 October 1854. An exquisite and unique assembly. Photo PROVENANCE: “Koh-i-Nor”, February 1986 3

£15,000-18,000

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES 1854 Essays for the New De La Rue Issue - contd.

1002 x1002

ᔛ E

Proof of Queen’s head facing right and inset in “EAST INDIA POSTAGE” 1⁄ 2 a. frame in black on glazed card (32x37mm.). A unique and highly important essay. Photo

£5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:

“Koh-i-Nor”, February 1986

1855-65 DIE PROOFS

———————————————————— 1003 ————————————————————

x1003

ᔛ P

Head only with double-lined oval surround and outline of design frame, and three master proofs with uncleared value tablets numbered “13”, “14” and “15”, all printed in reverse, stamp-size in black on glazed card and mounted in individual sunken frames. A unique quartet. Photo PROVENANCE:

“Koh-i-Nor”, February 1986

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£8,000-10,000

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1856-64 NO WATERMARK ISSUE

——— 1005 ——— Ex 1004 Die Proofs x1004

x1005

ᔛ P

⁄ 2 a., stamp-size in black on glazed card and affixed to De La Rue day book piece marked “May 28, Do 29, 320 Leads”, sets of initials, “254” and “255” intaglio numeral handstamps. Also 1⁄ 2 a. plate proof (horizontal crease) in chalky blue. Photo 1a. and 2a., both stamp-size in black on glazed card. Photo

——— Ex 1006 ———

£2,000-2,500 £800-1,000

1007

Issued Stamps x1006

x1007

刂

⁄ 2 a. pale blue, 1a. brown, 2a. pink, 2a. yellow-buff, 4a. black and 8a. carmine, unused with some original gum in places, particularly on the 8a.; a few small faults though of generally good appearance. S.G. 38-48 group, £3,825. Photo

£800-1,000

1 ⁄ 2 a. blue marginal pair from the right of the sheet and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, variety imperforate, fresh and fine unused. S.G. 37a, £900. Photo

£350-400

———————— 1009 ———————— ———— 1008 ———— x1008

x1009

刂

1 ⁄ 2 a. blue lower left corner example and 1a. brown with good to large margins, both variety imperforate, fine. Photo 1

⁄ 2 a. blue (two shades) and 1a. brown, all variety imperforate, fine unused. Photo

£200-250 £250-300

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES 1856-64 No Watermark Issued Stamps - contd.

————————————— 1010 ————————————— x1010

ᔛ

⁄ 2 a. blue tied by part manuscript “STAMPED”, indistinct Bengal octagon and London Paid c.d.s. on small piece, 1a. brown with May 1854 c.d.s. and 4a. grey-black with part diamond of bars, all variety imperforate; a fine and scarce used trio of these imperforate stamps. R.P.S. Certificates for 1⁄ 2 a. (1945) and 4a. (1949). Also used 1a. grossly misperforated. Photo

£300-400

1011 x1011

刂អ B

1a. brown upper right corner block of eight (4x2) with plate number “2”, variety imperforate, unused without gum; two sharing a light wrinkle, otherwise fine. A rare positional block of this variety. Holcombe Certificate (1998) for a block of sixteen from which this block has been cut. S.G. 39b, £5,200+. Photo

£2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:

“Koh-i-Nor”, February 1986

1012 x1012

x1013

刂

1013

1a. brown marginal pair from the right of the sheet, variety imperforate, fine unused. S.G. 39b, £1,300. Photo

£400-500

2a. dull pink, variety imperforate, fine unused. Rare. S.G. 41a var. cat. £6,500 as a pair. Photo

£600-700

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1017

1015 1016 1014 x1014

x1015

x1016

x1017

刂

2a. dull pink, variety imperforate, marginal from the top of the sheet; small fault at left centre, otherwise sound. S.G. 41a var., cat. £6,500 as a pair. Photo

£400-500

2a. yellow-buff horizontal pair, variety imperforate, unused with part original gum; short crease at hinge remainder. Rare. S.G. 42a, £3,250. Photo

£600-700

2a. yellow-buff, variety imperforate, marginal from the top of the sheet, fresh bright colour and very fine unused. S.G. 42a var., cat. £3,250 as a pair. Photo

£300-400

4a. black, variety imperforate, fresh unused. S.G. 45b var., cat. £7,000 as a pair. Photo

£600-800

1019

1018

1020

Prepared for use but not officially issued x1018

x1019

刂

2a. yellow-green, variety imperforate, fresh unused. Rare. S.G. 50a var., cat. £7,500 as a pair. Photo

£600-800

2a. yellow-green, variety imperforate, unused; a little soiled, otherwise sound. Rare. S.G. 50a var., cat. £7,500 as a pair. Photo

£300-350

Sperati Forgeries x1020 F

2a. yellow-green die proof on wove paper (50x67mm.), signed in pencil at foot and with “SPERATI/REPRODUCTION” handstamp on reverse; also a perforated example of the unissued stamp (stains). Photo

£500-600

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES

1860 NO WATERMARK EIGHT PIES

1027

1022

1021 1023

x1021

ᔛ P

Die Proof in brown-lilac on wove paper (46x52mm.); horizontal crease at centre and a few trivial surface marks, nevertheless exceptionally rare. Photo

x1022

P ᔛ

Die proof in black on glazed card (22x25mm.); minor surface burnishing. Photo

x1023

刂

Purple marginal horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate, fresh unused; fine and very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). S.G. 52b, £7,500. Photo

£1,500-2,000 £100-120

£3,000-3,500

1865 WATERMARK ELEPHANT’S HEAD ISSUE x1024

x1025

x1026

x1027

刂អ B

ᔛអ B

刂អ B

ᔛ

1 ⁄ 2 a. pale blue block of forty (8x5), being the top five rows of a lower pane with interpanneau margin at top showing floral border and full sheet margins at sides with marginal inscriptions, large part original gum; severed between the second and third horizontal rows and rejoined; centred to foot though a rare and impressive showpiece multiple; also a used block of sixteen (8x2) cancelled “C/131” (Aleppy) and a used horizontal strip of eight cancelled by Bombay “1” duplex. S.G. 54/55

⁄ 2 a. blue block of forty-eight (8x6), variety watermark inverted, cancelled “B/11”, a few small faults in places though a very rare and almost certainly unique multiple of this scarce watermark variety. S.G. 54w, £2,640+

£800-1,000

8p. lower right corner block of fifteen (5x3), 1a. brown blocks of forty-eight and thirtytwo from the foot and top of sheets with full sheet margins, a block of thirty-two (8x4), a lower left corner block of twenty-eight (4x7), blocks of six (4), strip of five and three (2), 2a. orange part sheet of forty-eight (8x6, the top six rows of a sheet) and singles (3), and 1873 1⁄ 2 a. blue block of forty (8x5), being the top five rows of the sheet with full sheet margins, deep blue strip of five, used (5), part to large part gum; faults though impressive multiples. Cat. £5,000+

£500-600

2a. orange, variety imperforate, indistinct cancellation in blue; light diagonal crease at lower left. An attractive example of this rare variety. R.P.S. Certificate (1919). S.G. 62a. var., cat. £7,500 as a pair. Photo

£1,200-1,500

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£250-300

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1029

1028 x1028

x1029

x1030

刂អ B

刂+ អ

ᔛអ B

4a. green block of six (3x2), fresh unused with large part original gum; centred to right and the upper strip with a horizontal crease though an exceptional and impressive multiple of this rare stamp. Holcombe Certificate (1995). S.G. 64, £6,600+. Photo

£3,000-4,000

4a. green block of four, part original gum (partially redistributed and a little yellow in parts) and centred to lower right. An important multiple of this rare stamp. S.G. 64, £4,400+. Photo

£2,000-2,500

8a. carmine block of twenty (4x5) with several “Stamped” handstamps and cancelled by Bombay Paid “1” duplex, and a block of twelve in a contrasting shade with several “Stamped” handstamps in blue and with indistinct Bengal obliterators in the same colour; two stamps in the first block with thins though rare multiples of this scarce stamp. S.G. 65, £3,040

£800-1,000

1866 (28 JUNE) FOREIGN BILL 6A. ANNAS PURPLE OVERPRINTED “POSTAGE”

————— 1031 ————— 1033 Tall Overprint x1031

x1032

x1033

刂

ᔛ

Fresh unused with part original gum; tiny tone on crown and small surface abrasion behind head though remarkably free of the surface faults so often associated with this rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1994) states “slight stains and surface blemishes” which we consider harsh. Also a fine used example cancelled “B/179” (Thayetmyo, Burma). S.G. 66, £2,400. Photo

£1,000-1,200

A used reconstruction of the twenty types with half cancelled in blue; a couple with small faults though generally largely free of surface abrasions. An attractive lot. S.G. 66, £3,000

£1,200-1,500

Variety overprint inverted, neatly cancelled by diamond of bars; some surface rubbing and cracking which is somewhat usual for these highly surfaced stamps. A very presentable example of this exceptionally rare stamp of which only a handful of examples are known. R.P.S. (1923) and Holcombe (1998) Certificates. S.G. 66a, £28,000. Photo

£12,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:

Rose-Hutchinson, October 1949 9

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES 1866 (28 June) Foreign Bill 6a. Annas Purple Overprinted “POSTAGE”, Tall Overprint - contd.

1034

x1034

ᔛ

————— 1035 —————

Variety overprint inverted, light indistinct cancellation; perforations trimmed away, repaired at lower right corner and other faults, nevertheless a very rare stamp with only a handful of examples recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). S.G. 66a, £28,000. Photo

£1,200-1,500

Short Overprint x1035

刂

Unused with part original gum, fresh colour; defective at upper left corner and with a couple of minor surface blemishes; a rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1994). Also a used example. S.G. 68, £4,225. Photo

£500-600

1866-78 ISSUE

1038

Ex 1036

x1036

x1037

x1038

P ᔛ

ᔛ អ E+

ᔛ P

4a. die proof in black on glazed card (36x42mm.); also issued Die I (perfs. trimmed off at top) and Die II both handstamped “SPECIMEN” and two used examples. Photo

£200-250

4a. “WEST INDIA POSTAGE” essay in blue, red, green and brown, each in a block of four on wove paper with the first (one thinned) and last gummed; also a modern die proof printed in relief on white card (100x133mm.)

£250-300

6a.8p. die proof in black on glazed card (38x40mm.); minor ageing at edges. Photo

£250-300

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1041 x1039

ᔛ P

x1040

x1041

刂

1039

1046

6a.8p. die proof in black on glazed card, stamp-size and affixed to De La Rue day book piece initialled dated “Nov 13th” and “18th”. Photo

£200-250

6a.8p. slate unused with part original gum (2), two examples overprinted “SPECIMEN” in different types, a marginal block of four each overprinted “CANCELLED” and one used

£120-150

6a.8p. slate, variety imperforate; fine and rare. S.G. 82a var., cat. £8,000 as a pair. Photo

£1,500-2,000

1868 EIGHT ANNAS DIE II

Ex 1042 x1042

ᔛ P

Die proof in black on glazed card (39x40mm.), a similar stamp-size die proof (minor surface fault) and an issued stamp handstamped “SPECIMEN”. Photo

£200-250

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES

1874 ISSUE

—————————— 1043 —————————— Essays x1043

x1044

ᔛ E

9p. and 1r. outline pencil sketch essays executed on tracing paper, the 9p. 38x42mm., the 1r. 35x36mm., both affixed to pieces of thin card from the De La Rue correspondence files with the 1r. marked “India Finl Letter No. 25 July 1873”; some affixative marks though a unique pair. Photo

£1,800-2,000

1r. intricate pencil drawing by Albert Gordon, executed on wove paper (135x202mm.), offered with Zanzibar 1895 1r. slate used block of six (3x2, two sharing light tone) with four showing small “z” and one with inverted “q” for “b”, a scarce multiple cat. £540+

£250-300

Die Proof x1045

ᔛ P

1r., stamp-size in black on glazed card; also 9p. mint blocks of six, four (interpanneau) and a single, four examples handstamped with different “SPECIMEN” overprints and 1r. block of four overprinted “CANCELLED”

£150-200

1876 ISSUE Die Proof x1046

ᔛ P

6a., stamp-size in black on glazed card. Photo

£100-120

Issued Stamps x1047

x1048

刂អ B

A selection with 6a. shades (2), 6a. handstamped “SPECIMEN” and one cancelled “L”, 6a. and 12a. blocks of four overprinted “CANCELLED”, 12a. marginal from the foot of the sheet, imperf. between stamp and margin and marked “Issue 1890 4 years out of date” and a rare used block of ten with Bombay senders cachets in blue and indistinct TPO datestamps

£200-250

6a. pale brown complete pane of eighty with floral border at top, a few hinge remainders at corners, the stamps remaining unmounted mint. S.G. 81, £760+

£200-250

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1880 ESSAYS INSCRIBED “EAST INDIA POSTAGE” The following five lots are all executed on tracing paper (50x58mm.) with lettering picked out in Chinese white and affixed to pieces of thin card of the same size

1049

1050

x1049

ᔛ E

⁄ 2 a. in pale bright blue in a design similar to the 1882 1⁄ 2 a. Photo

£3,000-4,000

x1050

ᔛ E

1a. in brown in a design similar to the 1882 1a. Photo

£3,000-4,000

1051

1052

1053

x1051

ᔛ E

2a. in orange in a design similar to the 1882 1a.6p.; crease through design at top. Photo

£3,000-4,000

x1052

ᔛ E

6a. in olive in a design similar to the unissued 6a. value. Photo

£3,000-4,000

x1053

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8a. in rose-pink in a design similar to the 1882 8a. Photo

£3,000-4,000

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1880 ESSAYS INSCRIBED “INDIA POSTAGE” The following eight lots are all affixed or executed on card (84x103mm.) with each marked “Proofs in a variety of colours for selection to be printed when the plate is finished”. All are unique

1054

x1054

x1055

x1056

ᔛ E

1055

9p. mauve of 1873 with the new title and value (on solid ground) handpainted in Chinese white, originally dated “DEC 3RD 80” and marked “TO BE ENGRAVED TO THE ENGLISH POSTAGE SIZE.” and further “This duty to be considered equivalent to 1d. & will have to be printed in the 1d. International colour”, subsequently endorsed “Approved subject to the “P” in “Pies” being made clearer”, initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1a. handpainted in dull brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “JULY 9TH 80”, subsequently marked “Approved”, initialled and dated “10.12.80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

2a. handpainted in orange-brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “DEC 3RD 80” and marked “This duty to be considered equivalent to 21⁄ 2d. & will have to be printed in the 21⁄ 2d. International colour”, subsequently endorsed “Approved”, initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”; a couple of light tones. Photo

£3,500-4,000

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1057 x1057

x1058

x1059

ᔛ E

1058

3a. handpainted in blue-green and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “DEC 3RD 80”, subsequently marked “Approved” initialled and dated “10.12.80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

4a. handpainted in blue-green and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “JULY 9TH 80”, subsequently marked “Approved” initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

6a. handpainted in brown and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “JULY 9TH 80”, subsequently marked “Approved” initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1060 x1060

x1061

ᔛ E

1059

1061

8a. handpainted in magenta and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, originally dated “DEC 3RD 80”, subsequently marked “Approved” initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1r. slate of 1874 with the new title and frame work, etc. handpainted in Chinese white, originally dated “DEC 3RD 80” and marked “TO BE ENGRAVED TO THE ENGLISH POSTAGE SIZE.”, subsequently marked “Approved subject to re-arrangement of the “A” in “India” initialled and dated “10.12.80” and finally dated “14 DEC 80”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

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1062 x1062

x1063

x1064

ᔛ E

1063

1064

1a.6p. with scalloped side panels, handpainted in purple-brown with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (27x30mm.) dated “3. DEC. 80”. Photo

£2,000-2,500

3a. with triangular shaped cuts in side panels, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (27x30mm.) dated “3. DEC. 80”. Photo

£2,000-2,500

4a.6p. in close to the issued design though with value inscribed “FOUR AND A HALF handpainted in blue-green on card (29x33mm.), small mark at top clear of the design. Photo

£2,000-2,500

ANNAS”,

1065

x1065

ᔛ E

4a.6p. in close to the issued design, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on card (71x81mm.) dated “AUG 6TH 85” and marked “Approved except colour”, further signed by the Directors of Stores and dated “21.8.85”. Photo

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£2,000-2,500

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1066 x1066

x1067

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1067

4a.6p. in close to the issued design, handpainted in blue-green with country name and value highlighted in Chinese white, on tracing paper (24x30mm.). Photo

£1,200-1,500

6a. composite type with printed head in circular surround and the frame handpainted, all in olive with small portions of the frame highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (30x31mm.). Unique. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1068 x1068

x1069

ᔛ E

1069

6a. composite type with printed head in octagonal surround and the frame handpainted, all in olive with small portions of the frame highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (30x32mm.). Unique. Photo

£2,000-2,500

12a. composite type with printed head in deep blue in hexagonal surround and the frame handpainted in grey with lettering and other small portions highlighted in Chinese white, the whole on card (28x31mm.) dated “9/7/80” in pencil on reverse. Unique. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1881 SCHEME OF COLOURS x1070

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1881 (28 Dec.) sheet (210x332mm.) inscribed “New Series of Indian Postage Stamps, Scheme of Colours” and bearing 1882-83 1⁄ 2 a. to 1r. set of nine together with unissued 6a., each with colour printed alongside with the 6a. described as “Citron”; traces of soiling and a couple of creases clear of the adhesives. A scarce sheet

£1,200-1,500

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1882-85 ISSUE

ESSAYS

1071 1072

x1071

x1072

x1073

ᔛ E

1073

12a. in an unissued design with angular corners to the vignette frame, in maroon and pink with simulated perfs. in pencil, on tracing paper (56x90mm.) dated “DEC. 1ST. 85”. Most attractive. Photo

£2,500-3,000

12a. comprising an 1876 12a. Venetian red with the value crossed through and affixed to piece of card (77x105mm.) with the new framed inscription “INDIA POSTAGE” handpainted above the adhesive, dated “22 JAN 86” and marked “Colour not settled”. Photo

£2,500-3,000

12a. frame in the accepted new design, handpainted in black ink with highlighting lines above and below the lettering, and with an outline of the head drawn in pencil, the whole on card (80x101mm.) dated “3 FEB 86”; a couple of light marks to left of design. Photo

£2,500-3,000

DE LA RUE DUMMY STAMPS x1074

P ᔛ

Queen Victoria head design in brown-orange, the issued colour of the 3a., two horizontal pairs used to determine the fastness of colour when exposed to light, lettered “A” and “B” and affixed to Appendix piece (119x223mm.) dated “SEPT 27. 88”, the left-hand stamp of each marked at covered up and not exposed to light, the right-hand stamp of each exposed to light for seven weeks during the summer

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£100-120

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x1076

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1 ⁄ 2 a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “19 MAY 81”. Photo 1 ⁄ 2 a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER “6 APR 93”. Photo

HARDENING”

and dated £500-600

STRIKING”,

initialled and dated £500-600

1077

1093

1078

x1077

ᔛ P

9p., stamp-size in black and die sunk on thick card (36x45mm.). Photo

x1078

ᔛ S

9p. in rose on glazed card (61x92mm.) with, on reverse “I

£150-200

HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS CARD WAS PRINTED IN MY PRESENCE AND THAT IT IS THE REGISTRATION CARD”, signed by

the Director General of Stores for India and dated “3rd. January 1882”; trivial surface rubbing and with crease at lower right corner, nevertheless an exceptionally rare proof from this issue in colour. Photo x1079

ᔛ P

1a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), dated “11

x1080

ᔛ P

1a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER dated “21 JUN. 00”. Photo

x1081

x1082

x1083

ᔛ P

APR 81”.

Photo

STRIKING”,

1a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “6 MAY 81”. Photo

£500-600 initialled and twice £500-600

HARDENING”

2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “10 MAY 81”. Photo

HARDENING”

and dated £500-600

2a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “10 MAY 81”. Photo

Photos also appear on page 21

£1,500-2,000

and dated £500-600 and dated £500-600

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1084 x1084

ᔛ P

2a. in pale blue on glazed card (61x92mm.) with, on reverse, “I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS CARD WAS PRINTED IN MY PRESENCE AND THAT IT IS THE REGISTRATION CARD”, signed by the Director General of Stores for India and dated “3rd. January 1882”; an exceptionally rare proof from this issue in colour. Photo

£1,500-2,000

x1085

ᔛ P

3a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), dated “11

x1086

ᔛ P

3a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE STRIKING” and dated “27 APR. 81”, subsequently marked “This head will do for new Ct. fee stamps, I think” and initialled “W.H.H.”. Photo

£500-600

4a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “6 MAY 81”. Photo

£500-600

x1087

x1088

x1089

x1090

x1091

x1092

x1093

ᔛ P

APR 81”.

Photo

HARDENING”

and dated

4a.6p. head and outlines to vignette surround and design frame, all but the head uncleared, in black on glazed card (86x56mm.) marked “India” and dated “21 SEP 85”. Photo

£400-500

4a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “30 OCT 85”. Photo

HARDENING”

£500-600

4a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER “2 NOV 85”. Photo

HARDENING”

6a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “12 MAY 81”. A rare proof of the unissued value. Photo

HARDENING”

8a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “10 MAY 81”. Photo

HARDENING”

and dated

and dated £500-600

8a., stamp-size in black and die sunk on thick card (36x50mm.). Photo

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£500-600

Photo for lot 1093 appears on page 19

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£500-600

and dated £500-600 £500-600

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1075

1076

1079

1080

1081

1082

1083

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

1091

1092

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1094 x1094

x1095

ᔛ P

1095

12a. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “23 MAR. 86”; minor affixative marks at top. Photo

HARDENING”

1r. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “13 MAY 81”. Photo

HARDENING”

and dated £500-600 and dated £500-600

IMPERFORATE COLOUR TRIALS

———— 1096 ———— x1096

P ᔛ

4a.6p. in red-brown and yellow-green (the issued colour) on gummed Star watermark paper. Photo

£300-350

PERFORATED COLOUR TRIALS

———————————————— 1097 ————————————————

x1097

ᔛ P

4a.6p. (5) in lilac, sepia, deep blue, orange and slate, all on Star watermarked paper with some gum in places. Photo

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£600-800

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1098 x1098

ᔛ P

4a.6p. in orange-yellow on Star watermarked paper, affixed to Appendix sheet (165x111mm.) dated “MARCH 16TH 87” and marked “4 Anna 6 Pie Adhesive Postage Stamp printed in the same colour as is used in embossing the 4 Anna 6 Pie Envelope Embossed Stamp”. Photo

£200-250

———————— 1099 ———————— x1099

ᔛ P

4a.6p. in deep blue on blue, brown on yellow and maroon on pink, all on gummed unwatermarked paper. Photo

£300-400

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————— 1100 ————— x1100

ᔛ P

————— 1102 —————

4a.6p. and 12a., both in brown on yellow on gummed unwatermarked paper; 12a. with minor creasing. Photo

£150-200

———————————————————— 1101 ———————————————————— x1101

x1102

ᔛ P

12a. (6) in lilac, sepia, deep blue, orange, slate and maroon all on Star watermarked paper with some gum in places; all but the last with vertical creases. Photo

£600-800

12a. brown on yellow and maroon on pink, both on unwatermarked paper with the first gummed. Photo

£200-250

ISSUED STAMPS x1103

x1104

x1105

x1106

x1107

刂

A collection including fifteen values to 1r. variously handstamped “SPECIMEN”, fourteen values variously handstamped “CANCELLED”, a mint range to 1r., a few used to 1r., 1891 21⁄ 2 a. on 4a.6p. used (4, one with surcharge misplaced to foot), 1892-97 pair mint and 1r. used at Lhasa, 1898 1⁄ 4 a. on 1⁄ 2 a. with double impression of stamp, mint (defective), and 1900-02 mint set with additional 1⁄ 2 a. with part of design failing to print due to paper overlap

£250-300

1104

1107

1105

1 ⁄ 2 a. blue-green marginal pair from the left of the sheet, variety double impression with the original impression misplaced to left and appearing in the margin, mint with slightly toned gum; a rare marginal multiple. S.G. 85a, £3,400+. Photo

£1,500-2,000

⁄ 2 a. blue-green, variety double impression, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 85a, £1,700. Photo

£700-800

⁄ 2 a. blue-green, variety double impression, fresh mint; crease at upper right. S.G. 85a, £1,700. Photo

£400-500

1 ⁄ 2 a. blue-green, variety double impression, fresh mint; vertical crease, fine appearance. S.G. 85a, £1,700. Photo

£400-500

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1108 x1108

x1109

刂

ᔛ

1109

2a. blue, variety double impression, fresh with large part original gum; small thin at top, fine appearance. Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1962). S.G. 92a, £3,500. Photo

£1,000-1,200

2a. blue, variety double impression, used with indistinct datestamp; fine and a rare stamp. S.G. 92a, £4,000. Photo

£1,500-2,000

FORGERIES

1110

x1110 F

x1111 F

x1112 F

Ex 1112

1111

9p. rose Sperati die proof on wove paper (45x59mm.), signed in pencil at foot and with “SPERATI/REPRODUCTION” handstamp on reverse. Photo

£200-250

1r. slate Sperati die proof on wove paper (45x60mm.), signed in pencil at foot and with “SPERATI/REPRODUCTION” and other handstamp on reverse. Photo

£200-250

1r. slate die proof on wove paper (56x53mm.); a few small faults clear of the design. Also a “used” example of the crude forgery. Photo

£150-200

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1892-97 ISSUE

1113

1114

Essays x1113

x1114

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8a. handpainted in violet and pale blue-green with portions of the design highlighted in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, on card (61x69mm.) lettered “B”, marked “ALTERNATIVE DESIGN” and dated “JAN 16/91.”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

8a. handpainted in violet and pale blue-green with value and lettering highlighted in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, executed on tracing paper affixed to card (61x69mm.) lettered “B”, marked “ALTERNATIVE DESIGN” and dated “JAN 16/91.”. Photo

£3,000-3,500

1116

1115 x1115

x1116

ᔛ E

1r. in carmine and pale blue-green with the value in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, on card (61x69mm.) lettered “A”, marked “ALTERNATIVE DESIGN” and dated “JAN 16/91.”. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1r. in carmine and pale blue-green with the value in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, executed on tracing paper affixed to card (61x69mm.) lettered “A”, marked “DUPLICATE TRACING”, “ALTERNATIVE DESIGN” and dated “JAN 16/91.”. Photo

£3,000-3,500

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—————— 1117 —————— x1117

ᔛ E

1r. in carmine and pale blue-green with the value and other small portions of the design in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, and a similar essay with the value indicated as “ONE RUPEE”, both on tracing paper (28x32mm.) affixed to thin card of the same size; affixative causing toning though a unique pair. Photo

1118

£1,800-2,000

1119

Die Proofs x1118

x1119

ᔛ P

2a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “21 JUL. 91”. Photo

HARDENING”

2a.6p. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE “21 JUL. 91”. Photo

HARDENING”

and dated £500-600 and dated £500-600

———————— 1120 ———————— x1120

ᔛ P

1r. frame and vignette, both in black on glazed card with each marked “BEFORE and dated “21 JUL. 91”. Photo

HARDENING”

£800-1,000

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1895 HIGH VALUES The following five lots are handpainted on tracing paper (c. 65x80mm.). The first four are dated “Nov 3/93” and individually numbered from the original set of ten. All have the Queen’s head facing left with various ornate frames, the lettering and some details highlighted in Chinese white. None incorporate any micro-writing background

1121

1122

Essays x1121

ᔛ E

No. 1: 2r. in green and brown. Photo

£3,500-4,000

x1122

ᔛ E

No. 2: 2r. in pale blue and lilac. Photo

£3,500-4,000

1124

1123 x1123

ᔛ E

No. 3: 3r. in mauve and carmine. Photo

£3,500-4,000

x1124

ᔛ P

No. 7: 3r. in green and mauve. Photo

£3,500-4,000

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1125 x1125

ᔛ E

Unnumbered: 2r. in lilac and yellow-green in a design close to that issued, dated “APRIL 26. 94.”. Photo

1126

£3,500-4,000

1127

Die Proofs x1126

x1127

ᔛ P

Master of the vignette with uncleared surrounds, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.); thinned patch on reverse, otherwise fine. Photo

£500-600

Vignette only, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “BEFORE dated “29 AUG. 94”. Photo

£500-600

HARDENING”

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1129

1128 x1128

x1129

ᔛ P

Vignette only, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTER dated “1 SEP. 94”. Photo

x1131

ᔛ P

P ᔛ

£500-600

£250-300

1131

2r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “2 JUL. 94”. Photo

£500-600

2r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “4 JUL. 94”. Photo

£500-600

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2r. frame with uncleared vignette and surround, in black on glazed card (52x62mm.). Photo

1130

x1130

HARDENING”

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1132 x1132

x1133

P ᔛ

1133

3r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “10 JUL. 94”. Photo

£500-600

3r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “12 JUL. 94”. Photo

£500-600

1134

x1134

x1135

ᔛ P

P ᔛ

1135

5r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “6 SEP. 94”. Photo

£500-600

5r. frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “7 SEP. 94”. Photo

£500-600

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—————————————————— 1136 —————————————————— 2r. Perforated Colour Trials x1136

ᔛ P

Twenty-two in a variety of colour combinations, on ungummed unwatermarked paper. A most attractive assembly. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£10,000-12,000

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ᔛ C

2r., 3r. and 5r., each handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type 21), fresh with part original gum. A rare trio. Photo

£300-400

—————————— 1138 ——————————

x1138

ᔛ C ᔛ E

3r. and 5r. both handstamped “CANCELLED” in violet diagonally and initialled underneath in ink, and 5r. handstamped “SPECIMEN.”, part original gum; fine. Photo

£300-400

Issued Stamps x1139

2r. (2), 3r. and 5r. mint; 2r. pair both with Porbandar 1907 c.d.s., 2r. with Tavoy 1901 c.d.s., 3r. with Coonoor 1908 c.d.s., 5r. with 1906 Junagad c.d.s. and 5r. with 1908 Mahe c.d.s., all fine complete upright strikes

£150-200

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1898 “1⁄4” ON 1⁄2 ANNA BLUE-GREEN x1140

刂

A trio of varieties, comprising an upper right corner example with nearly all the design printing appearing on the gummed side which has been folded over in place, a second example with a portion of the design missing due to a paper fold, the third example (no gum) with a small portion of the “4” missing due to an intrusion. A most unusual trio

1141

1142

1143

£200-250

1144

x1141

刂

Variety surcharge double, fine mint. S.G. 110a, £750. Photo

£300-350

x1142

刂

Variety surcharge double, fine mint. S.G. 110a, £750. Photo

£300-350

x1143

刂

Variety surcharge double, mint; fractionally off-white. B.P.A. Certificate (1956). S.G. 110a, £750. Photo

£250-300

Variety double impression of stamp, a horizontal pair with large part original, slightly off-white, gum. A rare multiple. S.G. 110b, £1,500+. Photo

£600-800

x1144

刂

1899-1900 THREE PIES

1145

Ex 1146

Ex 1147

Die Proofs x1145

x1146

x1147

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Vignette with large uncleared surround in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “15 JUN. 94”. Photo

£500-600

Vignette with large uncleared surround in black on glazed card, two stamp-size impressions with one showing diagonal defacing scrape; also issued 3p. aniline carmine (3) and 3p. grey with one of each handstamped “CANCELLED”. Photo

£150-200

Vignette with narrow uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked; also reprinted proof of the vignette in carmine on thin wove paper (113x73mm.). Photo

£500-600

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1148 x1148

x1149

x1150

P ᔛ

1150

1149

Complete design in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “18 OCT. 98”. Photo

£500-600

Complete design in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER initialled and dated “18 OCT. 98”. Photo

£500-600

HARDENING”,

Complete design, stamp-size in black and affixed to De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken, subsequently crossed through in red ink and dated “Nov. 21st. 98”. Photo

£200-250

OFFICIAL STAMPS 1866-99 selection (22), including 1866-72 no watermark 1⁄ 2 a. unused (not guaranteed), 1 ⁄ 2 a. strip of four, 1a. and 2a. with inverted overprint (not guaranteed) used, watermarked 1 ⁄ 2 a. Die I unused, Die II overprinted “SPECIMEN” and a marginal block of four overprinted “CANCELLED”, 2a. pair on piece cancelled by Port Said c.d.s., 8a. with manuscript “Cancelled” and handstamped “SPECIMEN” two different, 1883-99 4a. handstamped “CANCELLED” and three others; condition mixed in places

x1151

£300-400

1153

1152 1866-72 Watermarked Issue x1152 ័

x1153

刂+ អ

1a. brown horizontal strip of four, the second stamp with variety no dot over “i”, tied by Umrishue “27” duplex on piece; a few tones on top perfs., otherwise sound. S.G. O10, 01a, £1,100+. Photo

£300-400

2a. yellow block of four, variety watermark inverted, large part original gum; some defects at right, the left-hand vertical pair with one short perf., otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. O12w, £1,900+. Photo

£600-800

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1155

1154 1867-73 Issue x1154

P ᔛ

x1155 ័

Die proofs of the overprint (3), each stamp-size in black and affixed to separate 1867 De La Rue day book pieces numbered “3”, “4” and “5”; minor surface rubs, otherwise fine. A rare trio. Photo 1

⁄ 2 a. horizontal pair in combination with 1a. brown with manuscript “Service”, twice cancelled by Jhansi “15” September 1870 duplex on piece. A rare usage of this manuscript provisional, prepared when there was a temporary shortage of Official stamps, see Hausberg page 144. R.P.S. Certificate 12,661, not now present. Photo

1156 x1156

£300-400

1161

1873 (10 Sept.) entire from Bombay to the Assistant District Commissioner at Peshawar, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. blue Die I strip of four cancelled by “C-1” duplex and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (25.9) c.d.s.; two vertical creases, one of which crosses the left-hand stamp, otherwise sound. A scarce franking. Photo

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£300-400

£250-300

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ᔛ E

⁄ 2 a., 1a. and 4a. pencil sketches for three unoverprinted stamp designs submitted by De La Rue when the Indian Government were considering unoverprinted stamps to replace the current overprinted issue, each on tracing paper (90x80mm.) with the 1⁄ 2 a. and 4a. dated “24th Sept”. A very rare and possibly unique trio. See “The De La Rue of British and Foreign Postage Stamps” by John Easton, pages 191-192 and Plate 18. Photo

£2,000-2,500

1162

1158 1874-82 Issue x1158

ᔛ P

Die proof of the overprint in black on glazed card (60x92mm.); fine. Photo

£250-300

x1159

ᔛ P

Die proofs of the overprint (2), both stamp-size in black on De La Rue day book pieces dated 1873 and 1878 and showing details of leads taken. Photo

£150-200

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1160

1883-99 Issue x1160

x1161

ᔛ P

Die proof of the overprint, stamp-size in black on De La Rue day book piece with details of leads taken and dated “94” in pencil on reverse. Photo

£100-120

1901 (18 July) OHMS envelope from Talli-tal to New York, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and 3a. tied by “bridge” type c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (14.9) on reverse, and undated large OHMS Packet Post registered piece from Madras to Masulipatam and redirected to Tenali, bearing 3p., 1 ⁄ 2 a., 1a., 2a. and 1900 1⁄ 2 a. and 1a. all cancelled “M” in circle of bars. Photo

£300-400

1909 Issue x1162

ᔛ P

Rupee values overprint die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE and dated “6 OCT. 08”. Photo

HARDENING”

1163

£200-250

1164

1912-13 Issue x1163

x1164

ᔛ P

STRIKING”

Anna values overprint die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE and dated “27/11/20”. Photo

£150-200

Rupee values overprint die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER and dated “23/5/21”. Photo

£200-250

STRIKING”

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1165 x1165

ᔛ P

1166

1856 die proof of a head in horizontal lined background with double oval surround uncleared, in black on glazed card marked “4th. proof Decr. 9th 1856”. Photo

£250-300

PROVENANCE:

“Koh-i-Nor”, February 1986 x1166

P ᔛ

1857 die proof of a head (similar in style to the Postage 1868 8a.) in horizontal lined background with double oval and surround uncleared, in black on glazed card (92x60mm., upper left corner truncated) marked “Before Hardening March 7/57”. Photo

£200-250

TELEGRAPH STAMPS

1167

1168

1890 Single Head Issue x1167

x1168

P ᔛ

Queen’s head with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and “India Ord.” in red ink. Photo

£250-300

Queen’s head with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and “India Ord.” in red ink. Photo

£250-300

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COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS Mail Addressed Internally x1169

x1170

x1171

A selection relating to the Feudatory States, comprising 1859 envelope from Cochin bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and with paid handstamp alongside, 1864 (c.) small envelope bearing Soruth 1864 (1a.) in combination with India 1a. brown sharing Bombay “1” duplex in transit, 1870 small envelope from Hyderabad bearing 1⁄ 2 a. in combination with 1869 1a. olivegreen cancelled in red, 1885 pink envelope from Jind bearing 1885 imperf. 1⁄ 2 a. with heart-shaped handstamp and in combination with India 1⁄ 2 a. sharing “L” in square of bars cancellation, and six others with six being Convention States stationery cards

£200-250

1856-1902 covers (11) all registered, including 1856 envelope from Rungpore bearing 1 ⁄ 2 a. (12) and 1a. (6) cancelled “B/157”, 1861 small native envelope bearing 1⁄ 2 a. (10) cancelled by diamond of dots and showing small “REGD NO” handstamp, five later 2a. envelopes variously franked, etc.

£200-250

1857-1907 selection of covers (12) including 1857 from Meerut to Calcutta and redirected to Macolley bearing 4a. green and showing Calcutta Redirected c.d.s. in blue, two with Postage Due handstamps, 1903 linen bag envelope from Peshawar City franked at 4a. and bearing Unclaimed Letter label, and 1907 Lady Minto Fete car; also 1899 front from Bareilly bearing 1a. and Special Adhesive 2a., 1903 Coronation Durbar cancellation on two pieces bearing Q.V. values to 5r., and some loose adhesives with various cancellations

£100-120

Mail to the United Kingdom x1172

1857-68 covers (13) via Brindisi, Marseilles or Southampton, bearing a variety of values and franked at 4a., 6a., 6a.8p., 8a. or 9a., two bearing 1855 blue paper 4a. or 8a., one with 4a. on white glazed paper and one with 8p. strip of six; condition a little mixed though of generally good to fine appearance

1173 x1173

x1174

x1175

1174

1866 envelope from Madras “p French Steamer via Marseilles” to London, bearing 1866 tall “POSTAGE” 6a. purple and 8p. mauve twice cancelled by “1” duplex with arrival Paid c.d.s. in red below. Photo

£250-300

1867 envelope from Bombay “via Marseilles” to London, bearing 1866 short “POSTAGE” 6a. purple and 8p. mauve (toned) sharing “1” duplex, arrival Paid c.d.s. in red at left; light sellotape marks at left and right. Photo

£150-200

1868-1901 covers (12) bearing a variety of values and including 1868 and 1870 bearing 6a.8p. slate, 1872-85 covers (4) ex the same correspondence to Ireland franked at 41⁄ 2 a., 5a., 8a. and 12a., 1880 (stains) from Calcutta to Cheltenham bearing 1⁄ 2 a., 1a., 4a. and 8a. 1883 bearing 1⁄ 2 a. (9) cancelled “B” in square of bars; generally good to fine

£180-200

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£300-350

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1883 (June) envelope (opened-out) from Kashmir to Epping, bearing 1883 thin wove paper 1⁄ 2 a. red block of six in combination with India 1⁄ 2 a. blue (18) with the block and eight 1⁄ 2 a. on reverse, all cancelled with pen strokes and “L” in circle of bars, despatch, Bombay and arrival c.d.s. on reverse; a few trivial imperfections though an attractive franking. Photo PROVENANCE: Anthony Bard, March 2001

£200-250

Mail to Europe x1177

x1178

x1179

x1180

x1181

1877 entire from Bombay to Austria bearing 2a. (2) an 8a. cancelled “1” in small diamond of bars, 1885 entire from Calcutta to Austria bearing 3a. with “C” duplex, 1890 envelope registered from Bombay to Denmark bearing 3a. and 8a. with squared-circle datestamps, 1900 envelope to Switzerland bearing, on reverse, 3p. (10) with “bridge” type c.d.s. and 1902 postcard to Switzerland bearing 3p.; generally good to fine

£100-120

France: 1861, 1862 and 1870 entires with two franked at 10a.8p. and one at 5a.4p., 1875 entire from Bombay to Bordeaux bearing 1⁄ 2 a. (5) and 4a., 1886 envelope from Bombay to Paris franked at 3a. tied by “B” in circle of bars cancellations and three attractive cachets of The Theosophical Society, 1895 envelope from Bombay to Paris bearing 2a.6p. strip of five with squared-circle datestamps, and 1901 2a. registered envelope, uprated with 1⁄ 2 a. (5) and 2a. from Surat to Lyon; also a large piece to Nantes bearing 1a. (6); generally good to fine

£120-150

Germany: 1900-04 envelopes (5), all registered at various rates, one with two blue embossed seals of the German Consulate in Calcutta, one from Bombay to Tanga, German East Africa franked at 91⁄ 2 a. and with blue embossed seal of German Consulate in Bombay and one from Apollo Bander bearing 1895 3r., 1900 envelope from Gilgit to Berlin franked at 5a. and sealed with ten Officially Sealed labels, 1902 1⁄ 2 a. envelope, uprated with 3p., 1⁄ 2 a. and G.B. 1d. lilac, from Bombay, and 1913 1a. envelope, uprated with two Indian and two G.B. values, from Bombay. Two with Sismondo Certificates

£180-200

Gibraltar: 1859 (May) envelope from Benares “Via Bombay” to a soldier in Gibraltar, bearing 1855 blue paper 4a. black and showing arrival c.d.s. (18.6) and large “6” handstamp, both in blue, upon arrival redirected to London and again locally, showing Charing Cross and London Paid c.d.s., all on face. An attractive cover to an unusual destination. Photo

£200-250

Italy: 1859 entire from Hyderabad to Venice, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and 4a. black pairs all cancelled “C/41”, 1872 entire letter from Calcutta to Genoa bearing 8p. pair, 4a. and 8a. cancelled “B/1” in blue, 1874 and 1875 entire letters both “VIA BRINDISI”, the first to Genoa bearing 8p., 2a. and 4a., the second to Naples bearing 1⁄ 2 a., 2a. and 4a., both cancelled “B/1” with the last three all showing “PD”. An attractive quartet

£150-200

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1882 envelope from Bombay to Cairo bearing 1a. (4) and 2a. (2) cancelled “B” in square of bars, 1888 and 1890 envelopes from Bombay to Egypt and Constantinople franked with 1⁄ 2 a. blocks of six and eight respectively with the latter having British Post Office arrival c.d.s., 1897 registered from Bombay to Canada franked at 41⁄ 2 a., 1900 envelope registered to New Zealand and franked at 7a., and 1904 1a. envelope, uprated with 1⁄ 2 a. and 1a., from Mangalore to Chile. A unusual group

£200-250

1184 1183 x1183

x1184

x1185

x1186

Australia: 1875 (Apr.) envelope from Calcutta “via Torres Strait” to Melbourne, bearing 8p. mauve and 4a. green pairs and 8a. rose all sharing a sender’s cachet and cancelled “B/1”, despatch, Bombay and arrival (28.5) c.d.s. on reverse. A rare franking. Photo

£200-250

Hong Kong: 1873 envelope from Bombay to Hong Kong bearing 1⁄ 2 a. blue and 2a. yellow pairs cancelled in manuscript and small bars duplex and showing, on reverse, “HONG-KONG/SINGAPORE-TO/HONG-KONG/MARINE-SORTER” c.d.s. Photo

£150-200

Mauritius: 1866 entire letters (2) ex the same correspondence from Calcutta to Port Louis, one franked with 1a. and 2a., the other with 2a., both cancelled “B/1” and showing “6D/to pay” handstamps in blue, and 1881 entire letter from Calcutta to Port Louis, bearing 1a. strip of three twice handstamped “Stamped” in blue and showing fine “ship letter” handstamp. An attractive trio

£180-200

United States of America: 1860 entire letter from Calcutta “pr Columbian via Marseilles” to New York bearing 1⁄ 2 a., 1a., 2a. and blue paper 8a. all cancelled “B/1”, and 1872 entire letters (2) ex the Colgate correspondence from Bombay to New York, one bearing 8p. pair and 8a., the other with 8p. (8) and 8a., all cancelled by “1” duplex with both showing “2/CENTS” handstamp in red; the first with adhesives crossed by filing crease though a most attractive trio of frankings

£150-200

Illustrated Envelopes x1187

x1188

1859 envelope from Bombay addressed locally and showing a pen and ink drawing of a gentleman smoking a pipe and standing beside a wall and street light, franked with 1⁄ 2 a. (2, one on reverse) and 2a. cancelled “1” in diamond of bars, and 1872 envelope from Umballa “Via Brindisi” to England showing a pen and ink sketch of recently hatched chicks, bearing 1a. and 4a. both cancelled “L-13” in square of bars; the first with a small fault at centre, otherwise a fine and attractive pair

£300-400

1880 (c.) envelopes (2) ex the same correspondence to Umballa with printed caricatures in blue, both franked by 1a. brown with manuscript “Stamped” and cancelled “L” in circle of bars, one showing gentleman in cavalier costume with stamp hanging from spear, the second showing man in a lighthouse with large ocean serpent, transit and arrival c.d.s. on reverse of both with one showing framed “TOO LATE”; a couple of small faults though an attractive pair

£150-200

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1189 x1189

1892 (7 Dec.) highly decorative hand-illustrated envelope from Umballa to France showing native lady with fish basket alongside river with dhow and palm trees, bearing 1 ⁄ 2 a. and 1a. pair (partly affixed over edge) cancelled by handstamps of the 18th. Hussars and with “crescent” duplex, Sea Post Office and Cannes arrival (24.12) c.d.s. on reverse. Most attractive. Photo

£250-300

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1901 (Sept.-Dec.) set of nine envelopes ex the King Harman correspondence with the first eight from India and the last from Point, Natal, all to Lady King Harman in Woking and variously franked and cancelled, the illustrations being the story of a man antagonising a monkey and him getting his revenge. A delightful and highly attractive set. Photo Note: These delightful illustrations are the work of Captain, later Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Rose (1863-1946) of the Black Watch who served in India, Egypt, South Africa and the U.K. The recipient lived in various British colonial outposts, as far afield as Mauritius and St. Lucia 43

£2,000-2,500

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1898 (6 Apr.) envelope to Bombay with Oesterreichischer Lloyd crest on flap, bearing 1 ⁄ 2 a. and 2a. both cancelled by fine strikes of the “LLOYD AUSTRIACO/XV” (the Imperatrix) c.d.s. in blue, the reverse with Aden (6.4), Sea Post Office and Dadar, Bombay (16.4) c.d.s.; scarce and attractive. Photo

£250-300

Military Mail x1192

1851 (23 July) entire letter from a son in Leamington to his father, a surgeon serving in the 7th. Regiment at Loodianah, marked “By Overland via Marseilles” with despatch datestamps on reverse and bearing light handstamp on face; a very long and detailed letter with transcription

£100-120

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1865 1⁄ 2 a. block of eight (one defective) on fragment, and 2a. with 1867 6a.8p. pairs on piece, each cancelled “F.F.” in diamond of bars of the Abyssinian Field Force; fine strikes with the 1⁄ 2 a. block possibly the largest multiple of any value recorded with this cancellation and the piece possibly being the highest rate recorded. Photo

£300-400

1194 x1194

1867 (3 Dec.) soldier’s envelope “From Private John Child 4th. Queens Own Hussars India” at Deolalee to Wiltshire, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and bearing Great Britain 1d. red cancelled “267” in diamond of bars, the reverse with despatch, Bombay and arrival (11.1) c.d.s. A rare and most unusual usage of a Great Britain stamp cancelled in India. R.P.S. Certificate (1963). Photo PROVENANCE:

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£500-600

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x1196

1868 (7 Jan.) pink envelope from the Abyssinian Field Force “Via Marseilles” to London, bearing 1867 6a.8p. slate cancelled with a fine strike of the “F.F.” in diamond of bars and with “INDIA PAID” handstamp in red alongside, the reverse (tear on flap through opening) with a good strike of the “FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE/ABYSSINIA” c.d.s. in red and arrival c.d.s. (6.2); scarce and attractive. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). Photo

£500-600

1879 envelopes (2) ex the Sandbach correspondence from Sitapur during the 2nd. Afghan War, one to Pehsawar bearing 4a. and one to Wales bearing 2a. and 4a., both cancelled by “O-3” duplex, transit datestamps on reverse with the first showing boxed “TOO LATE”; photocopies of parts of the original letters included

£100-120

1198 1197 x1197

x1198

1880 (May) 2nd. Afghan War envelope from Kandahar to England, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and 4a. cancelled by diamond of bars and showing, on reverse, despatch, Bombay and arrival (2.6) c.d.s. Photo

£150-200

1886 (3 Nov.) envelope (complete with letter) Captain Crawford of the 7th. Bombay Infantry at Myanoung during the 3rd. Burmese War, to Fife and redirected to Sterling, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and 4a. both cancelled by diamond of bars and showing, on reverse, despatch, Rangoon, Bombay and arrival (30.11) c.d.s.; letter with some faults at top and envelope with trivial imperfections. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Dr. Soli Contractor, December 1999

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x1200

1890 (24 Mar.) 11⁄ 2 a. stationery card ex the Carte correspondence to Dublin, headed “Kan” and cancelled by a good strike of the rare “SUB FIELD P.O. NO. 2/R” c.d.s. and Pakokku and Bombay transit c.d.s., and 1890 (9 Apr.) similar card from the same correspondence from Mandalay to Windsor, cancelled by “MANDALAY TOWN” c.d.s.; both with central vertical crease. A rare and interesting pair of items from the Chin Lushai Expedition. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. Soli Contractor, December 1999 1890 (Nov.) and 891 (May) envelopes ex the same correspondence to Lieut. C.R. Hodgins, Royal Artillery of the Hazara Field Force with both bearing 1⁄ 2 a. with indistinct squared-circle datestamps, the first addressed to him at G Mountain Battery at Whaisabad with Postage Due One Anna handstamp and showing, on reverse, small F.P.O.3 c.d.s., the second to him at the “Hazara Field Force” and twice redirected to Rawalpindi and then to Muree with small F.P.O. 4 c.d.s. and three transit c.d.s. on reverse; a few small faults though an interesting pair from this campaign

£600-800

£200-250

—————————— 1201 ——————————

x1201

1897 (8 Dec.) envelope from a member of the Malakand Field Force to Scotland bearing 21⁄ 2 a. and Postal Fiscal 1a. lilac both cancelled by good strikes of the “FIELD P.O. NO. 10” squared-circle datestamps; also 1897 (5 Sept.) envelope (minor foxing at edges) from Malakand to Switzerland bearing 21⁄ 2 a. with Malakand “bridge” type c.d.s. An exceptional pair from this campaign. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. Soli Contractor, December 1999 WWW.SPINK.COM

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£500-600

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1900 C.E.F. 1⁄ 2 a. envelope, uprated with 3p., 1⁄ 2 a. and 1a., to Shanghai and neatly cancelled by Base Office B datestamps, 1901 picture postcard bearing China 1⁄ 2 c. with Tientsin c.d.s. and C.E.F. 3p. with F.P.O. 4 c.d.s., 1907 and 1908 postcards to England with each bearing 3p. (4) cancelled with F.P.O. 4 and 1 respectively and both showing Base Office c.d.s. applied in transit

£150-200

Postage Due Mail x1203

1893 envelope from Calcutta addressed internally and then to Egypt, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and Egyptian Postage Due 1899 2m. (2) and 1p., 1899 envelope and 1900 card both to Switzerland, both underpaid and bearing 10c. and 20c. Postage Dues, and 1903 envelope from Calcutta to a passenger on a P.&O. steamer and eventually delivered back to the Bombay D.L.O. and bearing Egyptian Postage Due 2m. and 1p.; an interesting quartet

£120-150

Redirected Mail from India x1204

1863 single and double rate envelopes ex the same correspondence from Calcutta to Cambridge, one bearing 4a. black and one with 4a. black pair, upon arrival both redirected to Essex and bearing 1d. red with “158” duplex, both showing framed “INDIA PAID” handstamp in red and with transit c.d.s. on reverse; a few small faults with the double rate cover partially affixed to backing paper though a scarce and unusual pair

£200-250

1205

1206 1207 x1205

x1206

1863 (22 June) “VIA MARSEILLES” scroll envelope from Poona to Rutland, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. (2), 1a., 2a. and 4a. black with the last three cut “imperforate”, all cancelled with “52” duplex, upon arrival redirected to Bath with 1d. red cancelled “825” and again to London, various transit datestamps on reverse; a few small imperfections though full of character. B.P.A. (2003, photocopy) and Sismondo (2008) Certificates. Photo

£300-400

1863 (Aug.) entire letter from Madras to Edinburgh bearing 8p., 2a. and 4a. black cancelled by “1” duplex alongside crescent-shaped “INDIA PAID” in red, subsequently turned and re-used from Jersey to the same address in Edinburgh and bearing G.B. 1d. red pair cancelled by “409” duplex; an unusual turned letter. Sismondo Certificate (2008). Photo

£200-250

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x1208

1870 (Jan.) envelope from Calcutta via Southampton to London bearing 2a. and 4a. cancelled “B/1” in blue, upon arrival redirected to Twickenham and bearing 1d. red affixed over the original franking and cancelled by two London “109” duplex with London Paid c.d.s. in red below; attractive. Photo

£200-250

1889 and 1890 envelopes ex the same correspondence from Jullundur to London both bearing 4a.6p. green with indistinct cancellations, upon arrival redirected to Paris and with redirection frankings of 21⁄ 2 d., transit c.d.s. on reverse, and 1892 (June) envelope (complete with contents) written from “S.S. Assam off Aden” to Wales bearing 1a. and 1a.6p. with indistinct cancellations, upon arrival redirected to Oswestry bearing 1d. lilac cancelled by Abergele “181” duplex; the first two with a few small imperfections though an unusual trio

£150-200

Redirected Mail from England x1209

1864 and 1865 envelopes ex the same correspondence from Bath to Madras, the first franked at 11d. and the second at 10d., upon arrival both redirected bearing 2a. orange cancelled by firm’s cachets and “1” duplex; a few faults though an attractive pair

£150-200

——————————————— 1210 ——————————————— Redirected Mail from Switzerland x1210 ័

1866 (May) front and part back from Neuchatel to Bombay bearing 1862 1f. golden (repaired at left) cancelled by c.d.s., redirected to Bombay where a 1a. brown has been applied and the cover again redirected to Cochin Post Office, showing “REDIRECTED” (deleted) and “INSUFFICIENTLY” handstamps, “BOMBAY/Bg 2as” handstamps (2, one deleted) and various transit datestamps, and 1866 (30 Aug.) entire from Geneva to Bombay bearing 1862 10c. blue and 30c. pale red (3) with double-ring datestamps, redirected to Poona and bearing 1a. brown pair both cancelled “1” in diamond of bars, showing “PD” and “REPOSTED” handstamps and various transit datestamps; the face panel with some ink etching, nevertheless a remarkable and an almost certainly unique franking. A remarkable pair of frankings which are full of character. Liniger (1988) and SBPV (1996) Certificates respectively. Photo Note: Illustrated in “Swiss Letter Mail to Foreign Destinations”, page 273 PROVENANCE:

Richard Schaefer

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£1,500-2,000

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1211 Round the World Mail x1211

1892-93 German 10pf. card addressed round the world and bearing stamps or postmarks of Maygumba (French Congo), Libreville, Nossi-Be, Karikal (French India), London, U.S.A. and Brazil, various postmarks and transit datestamps on face and reverse; a few small imperfections, not unusual for an item that has travelled so far. Photo

£200-250

USED ABROAD ADEN

1212 x1212

x1213

1865 (5 Dec.) envelope “via Marseilles” to Scotland, marked “Camp Aden” and with framed “INDIA PAID” at foot, bearing 1865 8p., 2a. and 4a. green each neatly cancelled “124” in diamond of bars, Aden and Inverness (23.12) c.d.s. on reverse; a scarce and attractive franking. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). Also 1865 4a. green strip of three similarly cancelled. Photo

£300-400

1897 envelope to Germany bearing 1a. and 1a.6p. both cancelled by small squared-circle datestamps, 1898 2a. registered envelope, uprated with 2a. (2) and 3a. to Germany, 1898 envelope to Paris bearing 4a.6p., 1900 German 5pf. card bearing 1⁄ 2 a. and 4a., and 1901 card to Smyrna bearing 1a. carmine, all four cancelled by “bridge” type c.d.s.; generally fine

£100-120

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BURMA x1214

1865 (c.) native envelopes (2) from Akyab to Calcutta bearing 1⁄ 2 a. pair or 1a. lightly cancelled “B/5”, 1877 envelope from Myanoung to England bearing 2a. and 4a. cancelled by diamond of bars and with c.d.s. alongside, 1883 11⁄ 2 a. postcard from Moulmein to Germany cancelled with diamond of bars and with c.d.s. alongside, and 1893 1a. on 11⁄ 2 a. postcard (part of address scratched away) from Port Blair to England cancelled by small c.d.s.

£200-250

1215 Bassein x1215

1871 (Aug.) envelope “Via Trieste” to Hamburg, bearing 8p. and 4a. sharing sender’s cachet and both cancelled “B/12” in blue, despatch c.d.s. in red alongside the adhesives, Calcutta and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Rare and attractive. Photo

£800-1,000

1216 Moulmein x1216

1861 (21 Nov.) envelope to London, bearing 1a. brown (4) clearly cancelled by diamond of dots (Type K1) and showing framed “INDIA PAID” handstamp, despatch and London Paid (22.1) c.d.s., all on face. The only recorded re-use of Type K1 after 1855. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM

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£500-600

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1217 x1217

1218

1868 (4 Jan.) envelope (tear at lower left and flap faults) to Calcutta, bearing 1a. brown tied by superb “127” duplex (Type KD6) and with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Scarce and most attractive. Photo

£600-800

Rangoon x1218

x1219

1867 (July) envelope registered to Calcutta bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown (15) all clearly cancelled “B/156” and with one pair additionally tied by arrival Steamer Letter c.d.s. in red, the face panel with small “REGISTERED/NO” handstamp and despatch c.d.s. A spectacular registered franking. Photo

£250-300

1871 envelope per “S.S. Arabia Via Brindisi” to Genoa, bearing 8p. pair, 4a. and 8a. with two senders cachets and light strikes of the “156” duplex in blue, “PD” at foot and transit c.d.s. on reverse, 1898 envelope registered to Madras bearing 4a.6p. with “bridge” type c.d.s. and boxed registration handstamp alongside, and 1902 envelope from G.B. to Rangoon, upon arrival redirected to Sweden with 1⁄ 2 a. pair over original franking and showing boxed “REEXPEDIE”, transit c.d.s. on reverse

£200-250

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1221

Rangoon Cantonment x1220

1873 (Oct.) envelope “via Brindisi” to Paris bearing, on reverse, 8p., 2a. and 4a. cancelled with pen stroke and a superb strike of the “B/156” duplex, Rangoon and other transit datestamps alongside; most attractive; also 1875 envelope to England bearing 8a. cancelled by fine “R-1/1” duplex. Photo for first

£200-250

Thayetmyo x1221

1872 (Nov.) envelope (minor imperfections) “via Southampton” to Jersey, bearing 2a. and 4a. sharing fine “B/159” duplex and showing, on reverse, Rangoon, Calcutta and arrival (8/1) datestamps; scarce. Photo 51

£150-200

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FRENCH POSSESSIONS Karikal x1222

1857 small entire to Pondicherry, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. blue cancelled by superb “C/147”, the reverse with “KARRIEKAL” c.d.s. and arrival Paid datestamps

£100-120

1224 1223 Mahe x1223

x1224

1866 (June) envelope “via Madras” to Bordeaux, bearing 8p. mauve pair and 4a. green sharing “STAMPED” in violet and each cancelled by framed rhomboid of rhombi, showing sender’s cachet, boxed “PD”, Tellicherry, “PD/MADRAS” and French entry datestamps in red, all on face, Madras and two French datestamps on reverse; most attractive and very rare, being one of only two examples of this cancellation believed known. Photo

£500-700

1874 (Dec.) envelope (minor soiling) “via Bombay and Bridisi” to France, bearing 8a. rose cancelled by a fine strike of the “2/?-?” duplex and unframed “PD” with French entry c.d.s. alongside, the reverse with “CALICUT” octagonal-framed datestamp and four other transit datestamps. Photo

£120-150

Pondicherry x1225

x1226

1857 blue entire to Karikal bearing 1⁄ 2 a. cancelled by superb “C/111” in diamond of dots, and 1866 envelope to karikal bearing 1⁄ 2 a. strip of four each cancelled similarly cancelled, both with despatch and arrival datestamps on reverse; an attractive pair

£120-150

1866 envelope to France bearing 8p. pair and 4a. black, 1873 entire letter to France bearing 6a.8p. pair and 1873 entire letter to London bearing 4a. green, all three cancelled by “111” duplex, and 1904 1⁄ 2 a. green envelope to Devakatta cancelled by Pondicherry Bazaar datestamp

£200-250

HONG KONG x1227

ᔛ+ អ

1856 1a. brown block of four twice cancelled by Shanghai “S1” in oval of bars; sound. Scarce

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£100-120

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MALAYA

1229

1228 Penang x1228

1863 (6 Aug.) entire ex the Heard correspondence to Hong Kong, bearing 1a. brown strip of four twice cancelled by “147” duplex and with manuscript “4” in red crayon at foot, arrival c.d.s. c.d.s. (8.9) in blue on reverse. Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

Charles Taylor, May 1981 x1229

1863 (31 Oct.) entire ex the Heard correspondence “p Columbian” to Hong Kong, bearing 1a. brown strip of four (one folded over edge and split) twice cancelled by fine “147” duplex and with manuscript “4d” in red crayon below, arrival c.d.s. (17.11) in blue on reverse. Attractive. Photo

£600-800

PROVENANCE:

V.T. Nathan, April 2009

1230 x1230

1864 (29 Aug) envelope (small fault at top) “Per first opportunity” to Malacca, bearing 1a. cancelled by a fine strike of the “147” duplex. A scarce franking. Photo 53

£800-1,000

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1231 x1231

1864 (10 Dec.) entire (flap faults) “pr mail Steamer” to Singapore, bearing 4a. grey-black cancelled by a fine strike of the “147” duplex and with manuscript “4” in red crayon alongside, arrival c.d.s. (14.12) on reverse. Photo

£800-1,000

1232 x1232

1867 (May) large part entire “via Marseilles” to U.S.A., bearing 8a. rose (2) sharing sender’s cachet in red and a fair strike of the “147” duplex, London Paid c.d.s. in red at foot and “BOSTON BR. PKT/5” c.d.s. at left. An attractive example of the 16c. per 1⁄ 2 oz. rate. Photo

£200-250

Singapore x1233

x1234

1859 (Oct.) entire letter to Hong Kong bearing 1a. brown cancelled “B/172” and with manuscript “4” below, 1863 (28 May) entire letter “p. steamer Rangoon” to Calcutta bearing 1a. brown with indistinct obliterator, both with Singapore Ship Letter and arrival datestamps

£150-200

1860 (3 Dec.) entire letter “via Marseilles” to England, bearing 1a. brown pair and 4a. black each cancelled “B/172”, despatch and arrival (12.1) c.d.s. on reverse; minor imperfections around adhesives

£150-200

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1235 x1235

1861 (Jan.) pale yellow envelope “Via Marseilles” to Massachusetts, U.S.A., bearing 1⁄ 2 a., 1a., 4a. black (perfs. trimmed off at top) and 8a. on blue glazed paper all cancelled “B/172”, showing manuscript “1/9” and “5”, London Paid c.d.s., “16/CENTS” handstamp in red and “N. YORK AM PKT/5” datestamp, sender’s cachet and despatch c.d.s. on reverse. A most attractive franking illustrating the 13a.4p. per 1⁄ 2 oz. rate via Southampton, effective 28 July 1858. Photo

1237

1236 x1236

x1237

£2,500-3,000

1861 (16 Mar.) entire letter “Per Behar” to Hong Kong, bearing 1a. brown vertical strip of four cancelled by indistinct “B/172” obliterators, manuscript “4” in red crayon below the adhesives and with despatch and arrival (27.3) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo 1862 (Jan.) orange envelope “via Southampton” to Oyster Bay, New York State, bearing 8p. purple pair, 4a. black and 8a. rose all cancelled “B/172”, showing manuscript “1/7”, London Paid c.d.s., “16 CENTS” handstamp in red and “N. YORK AM. PKT./5” datestamps, all on face, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; all adhesives with faults though an attractive 13a.4p. three colour franking. Photo PROVENANCE: Charles Taylor, May 1981 Spink Singapore, June 2000 V.T. Nathan, April 2009 55

£400-500

£300-400

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1239

1238 x1238

x1239

1863 (3 Mar.) entire letter (minor imperfections) “Via Hong Kong” to Manila, bearing 2a. yellow-buff pair (faults) cancelled “B/172”, rated “4d” in red crayon and with arrival “1” (reales) handstamp at centre, the reverse with sender’s cachet, despatch, Hong Kong (10.3) and Manila (15.3) datestamps. Photo

£250-300

1864 (7 Jan.) entire letter ex the Buckly correspondence “via Marseilles” to England, bearing 8p. purple, 2a. yellow-buff (defective) and 4a. black pair all cancelled “B/172”, showing manuscript “1/3” in red crayon, despatch and arrival (12.2) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

Howard Selzer, November 1986 V.T. Nathan, April 2009

1240

x1240

1864 (30 May) entire letter to Batavia, bearing 2a. yellow-buff clearly cancelled “B/172” and, on reverse, Singapore Ship Letter datestamp at seal area a small portion of which has been removed. Photo PROVENANCE:

V.T. Nathan, April 2009

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£300-350

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1241 x1241

1864 (20 Aug.) entire letter “via Southampton” to New York, bearing 8p. purple, 2a. yellow and 8a. carmine strip of three all cancelled “B/172”, showing manuscript “3/2” in red crayon, London Paid and “N. YORK BR. PKT” datestamps, the reverse with sender’s cachet and despatch c.d.s.; some small faults though a rare and attractive franking. Photo

£800-1,000

PROVENANCE:

Spink Singapore, June 1998 V.T. Nathan, April 2009

1242 x1242

1865 (23 June) entire letter from Hong Kong “Via Marseilles” and Singapore to U.S.A., bearing 4a, grey-black strip of three and a single each cancelled “B/172”, showing manuscript “1/11” in red crayon, London Paid c.d.s., “16/CENTS” handstamp in red and “5/N. YORK AM PKT” datestamp, the reverse with Boustead & Co. f.a.c. A rare and attractive transit mail franking. Photo PROVENANCE: V.T. Nathan, April 2009

£5,000-6,000

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1243 1244

x1243

x1244 ័

1865 (Nov.) envelope to France, bearing 8p. purple (2) and 4a. black all cancelled “B/172” and with French entry c.d.s. at right, the reverse with light despatch and two French c.d.s. An attractive example of the 5a.4p. rate per 1⁄ 2 oz. letter, effective 1 June 1863. Photo PROVENANCE: V.T. Nathan, April 2009 1866 front to Rotterdam, bearing 8p. purple, 2a. orange and 8a. carmine strip of three each cancelled “B/172”, showing framed “PD”, and French entry datestamp. A scarce and attractive three colour franking illustrating the 1r.10a.8p. double letter rate via Marseilles, effective 1862. Photo PROVENANCE: Nestor Nunez, December 1988 Spink Singapore, June 2000 V.T. Nathan, April 2009

£250-300

£400-500

1245

x1245 ័

Undated piece marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1860 8p. purple on white bisected diagonally and in combination with 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper vertical pair and 1856 1a. brown, all cancelled “B/172” with the bisect clearly tied. A great rarity sold as is. S.G. 52a, £130,000 on cover. Photo

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£1,500-1,800

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NEPAL

1246 x1246

1863 (20 Jan.) small blue native envelope to Calcutta bearing 1⁄ 2 a. pale blue (imperforate on two sides) cancelled with Nepalese “Shri” and with light “B/137” cancellation, showing “NEPAUL/O.O.” datestamp over-cancelled by sexagonal Moteehary datestamp, and with similar types for Tirhoot and Calcutta, all on reverse. Hellrigl Certificate (1984). Photo PROVENANCE: George Young, October 2002

£500-600

1247

x1247

1864 small pale blue native envelope to Calcutta, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. blue (faults) cancelled by a superb strike of the “137” portion of the duplex, Tirhoot and Calcutta Delivery datestamps on reverse; very rare. Also 1897 2a. envelope (faults), uprated with 1⁄ 2 a. pair, to Bombay, cancelled with squared-circle datestamps and with registration handstamp on face. Photo PROVENANCE: George Young, October 2002

£500-600

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PERSIAN GULF

1248 x1248

x1249

1868 (8 May) envelope from Basra to Bombay, bearing 1⁄ 2 a. pair pale blue pair (one defective) both cancelled “357/BUSSORAH” duplex and showing “BUSSORAH” datestamp at foot, light arrival c.d.s. on reverse; scarce and earlier than recorded in the Alan Parsons handbook. Photo

£250-300

1892 envelope from Bahrain to Bushire bearing 1⁄ 2 a. with squared-circle datestamp, 1895 2a.6p. envelope from Baghdad to London cancelled by “bridge” type c.d.s., 1898 envelope from Muscat to Bandar Abbas bearing 1⁄ 2 a. with squared-circle datestamp, 1898 2a. registered envelope, uprated with 2a.6p., from Bushire to Germany, cancelled by squared-circle datestamp and with boxed registration handstamp, and 1899 envelope from Baghdad to Bushire bearing 1⁄ 2 a. with “bridge” type c.d.s., all with arrival c.d.s.

£200-250

1250 x1250

1899 (Dec.) envelope (opened-out) registered from Basra to Constantinople bearing, on reverse, 1⁄ 2 a. (10) and 1a. (5) all neatly cancelled by “BUSRAH/REG” c.d.s. and, upon arrival, over-franked with Turkish 20pa. mauve (8) with Constantinople c.d.s. in blue, the face panel with despatch registration handstamp and oval-framed “T”. A rare and impressive cover from the period of the Attempted Suppression of the Indian Post Office. Photo Note: Early in 1881 the Turkish authorities began to harass the Indian postal arrangements. They announced that any mail between cities in the Ottoman Empire not bearing their own adhesives would be treated as unpaid and that postage due would be levied WWW.SPINK.COM

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£1,000-1,200

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PORTUGUESE INDIA

1251 Ex 1252

Diu x1251

1876 (2 Sept.) small native envelope (opened-out and a little truncated) bearing, on reverse, 1⁄ 2 a. cancelled “5/B-2/1” in bars and Portuguese India 1876 Die III 20r. vermilion cancelled “DIU” in rectangle of bars, showing hexagonal-framed “DIU” with manuscript date, various transit datestamps including Mahuwa, Sawantwaree and Pangim, boxed “TOO LATE”, “UNPAID/SORTING” and “POSTAGE DUE/1 ANNA”, all on reverse. Rare and full of character. Photo

£200-250

PROVENANCE:

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Pangim x1252

1873 (Sept.) large part envelope to Bombay, bearing India 1⁄ 2 a. and 20r. vermilion sharing manuscript cancellation and “1” in oval of bars, and 1874 envelope to Damaun bearing, on reverse, India 1⁄ 2 a. and 20r. vermilion sharing “Stamped” and both cancelled “1” in oval of bars, both with despatch oval datestamp and arrival datestamps. Photo

£150-200

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SOMALILAND

1254

1253 x1253

x1254

1898 (29 Dec.) envelope, complete with letter, from Reginald Koettlitz to Dr. Koettlitz at Dover, bearing 2a.6p. green cancelled “B” in circle of bars and showing, on reverse, “ZAILA/B.O./SOMALI COAST” (4.1), Aden and Dover Station Office (22.1) c.d.s., the letter headed “The Doctors tent. The camp near Harrar Abyssinia” gives details of the writer’s journey from Berbera three weeks prior and their current surroundings. The envelope with a few small faults though a most interesting cover with the usage of the Zaila c.d.s. almost a year earlier than recorded by Mentgen. Photo

£600-800

1901 (2 Feb.) 1⁄ 2 a. envelope (opened-out and back panel fractionally truncated) ex the Thorp correspondence from Zaila to England, cancelled “B” in circle of bars and showing, on reverse, “ZAILA/B.O./SOMAIL COAST”, Aden (24.2) and Macclesfield (8.3) c.d.s. Photo

£200-250

ZANZIBAR

1255 x1255

1890 (2 Oct.) East African Telegraph Company illustrated Telegram envelope, on unknown origin, registered to Tamatave, Madagascar, bearing 1a. and 4a. cancelled by “ZANZIBAR/REG.” c.d.s. and showing “R” in circle handstamp, “LA REUNION A MARSEILLES/L.V. NO. 4” (4.10) and “LIGNE T/ PAQ. FR. NO. 1” (12.10) octagonal datestamps; the envelope with some faults though an attractive and unusual used abroad franking. Photo

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3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence. 4

AT THE SALE 4.1

Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.

4.2

Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.

4.3

Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4

Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters. 3.3

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

3.4

Extensions – Stamps only 3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. 3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.

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4.5

On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility.

4.6

Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7

Currency Converter At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays Bank Plc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8

Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9

Bidding Increments Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 by £5 £100 to £300 by £10 £300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. £600 to £1,000 by £50 £1,000 to £3,000 by £100 £3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc. £6,000 to £20,000 by £500 £20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

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5.3

4.10 Bidding by Spink 4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. 4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 4.14 Return of Lot 4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date. 4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if the condition was stated by a third party grading company (including, but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, PMG, WBG). 5

AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a fee for paying by card.

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5.4

Value Added Tax Other than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on the Buyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20% on the Buyer’s premium only. VAT Refunds General 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from the Shipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export certificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail to return the proof of export certificate to us within such period and you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. 5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of export certificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked ‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50 and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed. VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU 5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You must certify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country and that the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3 months of the date of sale. 5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT has been charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may be possible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 to HM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section, Londonderry. VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU 5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. 5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold (g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refunded where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer. 5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an Import VAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Where required, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specific form of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on the export of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibility in respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain such certificate. Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be) required. 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltd and sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Payments made by UK issued personal debit cards are subject to a £3 fee. Payments made by American Express are subject to a 4% fee. All other credit and debit card payments are subject to a fee of 2%. For all card payments there are limits to the amounts we will accept depending on the type of card being used and whether or not the cardholder is present. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

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Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due; 5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you; 5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you; 5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct; 5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. 5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in addition be entitled: 5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment;

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5.10.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in our catalogue stating that you successfully purchased the Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay the Hammer Price of the Lot; or 5.10.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit. 5.10.3 If you fail to collect within fourteen days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required 5.10.3.1 to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. 5.10.3.2 you will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us. 5.11 Uses of default information If you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions: 5.11.1 We reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaults have been settled; and 5.11.2 You consent to us disclosing details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include your name, address, nature of the default and the date of the default. Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the default may rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into a transaction with you in the future. 5.12 Export Licence 5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise you in relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibility in respect of any export will lie with you and we will not be responsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences. 5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may be required to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiver document stating that a licence will be applied for. 5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is required before exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within two or three weeks but delays can occur. 5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wish to apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest on late payment. 5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on your behalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursements and out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, together with any relevant VAT. 5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is made by you despite the fact that an export licence is required. 5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery; 5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and 5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence. 5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. 5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction. 6

LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

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USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION 7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to: 7.1.1 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or otherwise) and other auction related services we provide; 7.1.2 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot; 7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include passing your details to shipping providers and, on overseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiries regarding the Lot; 7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide, but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us. 7.2 In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your information to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a record of any search that they do. 7.3 In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default on making payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms and conditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers and live bidding platforms. 7.4 We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example, other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receive information about you from them. COPYRIGHT 8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. 8.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent. VAT You shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that of the Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues. Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseen cost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you will reimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

10 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 11 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business. 11.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any: 11.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 11.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 11.2 Severability If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 11.3 Force majeure We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors. 11.4 Waiver 11.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy. 11.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

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11.5 Law and Jurisdiction 11.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales. 11.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and Conditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges Prices for books (items sent by this method are not covered by insurance) Weight

Rest of the World

Up to 1kg

£8 for any weight

£12

£15

Up to 2kg

£8 for any weight

£18

£25

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value

Rest of the World

Up to £1,500

£10

£15

£20

Up to £10,000

£20

£30

£40

Above £10,001

£20

£50

£60

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to UK VAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day, we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules for recovering input tax.

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Zero-Rated Lots Limited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT in the United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’s premium.

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Daggered Lots Lots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

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Imported and Omega Lots Lots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% on the Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported from outside the EU. In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker

SALE CALENDAR 2016

STAMPS 17 January 17 January 27/28 January 23 February 23 February 24 February 27-28 April April/May June 6-7 July

Hong Kong Hong Kong London London London London London New York New York London

16012 16013 16010 16038 16024 16023 16027 154 155 16030

Hong Kong New York

16011 323

London London London London

16019 16014 16004 16042

London London

16020 16005

Hong Kong New York London London London

16011 323 16037 16008 16009

New York London London

323 16001 16002

Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong New York London

16011 323 16017

The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale

New York

An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

The above sale dates are subject to change Ken Imase kimase@spink.com

323

SFW18 SFW19 SFW20

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£25

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INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES

INDIA 1855-1902 DE LA RUE ISSUES  24 FEBRUARY 2016

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

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

24 FEBRUARY 2016

LONDON